Docs, Docs, Docs! • Audience Award
Day 4 Recap • Filmmaker Q&A’s • Get Your Docs in a Row!
Program Guide • On Deck at The Dock Market • Buy Your Pass
Single Film Tickets • How to Watch • Thank you
DOCS, DOCS, DOCS!
MONDAY, SEPT 27
3 More Days of Remarkable Films!
All films are now streaming online and
available to watch anytime…
except…
A.RTIFICIAL I.MMORTALITY
Screening begins
Tue, Sept 28 at 7:00pm ADT
Join us for a livestream Q&A with Director Ann Shin after the screening!
VIEWING REGION: ATLANTIC CANADA
2021 • CANADA • 75 min
Director • Ann Shin
If you were able to create an immortal version of yourself, would you?
Click poster for details.
YOU CHOOSE!
3 more days to
HAVE YOUR SAY!
All feature documentaries are eligible
for the $1000 Audience Award,
as chosen by you!
Rate each film under the virtual screening window to cast your vote.
Already watched a film?
You can always go back to vote for your favourite!
A longstanding champion of Canadian creatives and engaging stories on screen, RBC joins Lunenburg Doc Fest in connecting film enthusiasts September 23-29.
DAY 4 RECAP
Day 4 of Doc Fest saw us come together for onsite screenings, showcasing our broad array of Short Doc Programs and our Youth and Senior Workshop films. ‘Deserted’, the feature film created by adults 55+ was screened and followed by an insightful Q&A with workshop participants as well as a cooking demo and tasty samples provided by the Atlantic Canada Language Academy.
Pictured, from top left, are Olivia Wilson, who presented her short film as part of the Experimenting with the Bluenose Youth Workshop, generously sponsored by Bluenose 100. Michelle Alcorn and her team from ACLA., Art Eaton, Adam Adler and Lauren Unsworth, our technical team. and our wonderful filmgoers.
*LIVE* FILMMAKERS Q&As
Lunenburg Doc Fest is raising the curtain …
Join a livestream Q&A, ask a question, and get the inside scoop!
For tips on purchasing your pass and selecting films, click here.
THE DOCK MARKET
For filmmakers seeking support, exposure and opportunities for their documentary projects, The Dock Market industry lineup offers a valuable opportunity to connect with industry partners and decision-makers via video conferencing as part of our 100% online industry events lineup.
A behind-the-scenes look at The Dock Market headquarters. Pictured left to right: Sam Smith, Conference Administrator, Jarred Nodding, Conference Coordinator, Walter Forsyth, Development Coordinator and Erin Brown, Digital Meetings Coordinator.
MONDAY, SEPT 27
9:00am – 9:30am On Deck with TVO
10:00am – 10:30am On Deck with CBC DOCS
11:30am – 12:00pm On Deck with Cargo Film & Releasing
12:15pm – 12:45pm On Deck with Corus Entertainment
1:00pm – 3:00pm Dock Market 1-to-1s
Corus Entertainment, Music Box Films, NFB, Passion River Films, Syndicado, Super Channel, Telefilm
3:15pm – 3:45pm On Deck with The Film Collaborative
During the 8th Lunenburg Doc Fest industry decision-makers will take part in workshops, panels, round tables, masterclasses, and 1-to-1 meetings. See the INDUSTRY tab for more.
All Access Passes come with access to every film
this year’s (mostly) online festival has to offer.
Curate your own at-home viewing experience and enjoy our largest selection of international documentaries to date, plus insightful livestream Filmmaker Q&As.
ALL ACCESS FILM PASS
SUGGESTED PRICE: $35
HOUSEHOLD PASS
for watch parties with people in your household watching together!
Lunenburg Doc Fest is proud to spotlight Eastlink as a community and media partner during the festival’s 8th annual edition.
Lunenburg Doc Fest extends thanks to our Festival Hosts 2K and HB Studios.
HOW TO WATCH
Watch this section in future newsletters for helpful tips on how to customize your own at-home festival experience. A handy “How to Watch Guidelines & FAQ” is also available on our website here.
(If you joined us for Lunenburg Doc Fest 2020 your Eventive account should still be active, making your upcoming film selections that much easier!)
VIEWING REGIONS
Please note, each film at LDF 2021 is available in one of four viewing regions.
Q. Where can I find a list of the films I’ve ‘unlocked’?
A: After you Pre-Order or ‘Unlock’ the screenings you want to watch, go to http://watch.eventive.org/me to see the full list of films you selected.
Q. What happens if I need technical support during the festival?
A: Our virtual festival platform, Eventive, offers live chat support to help you through any issues should they arise. Get live chat support at https://watch.eventive.org/help
Q: What are these icons on the top-right corner of Eventive?
A: These icons will help you navigate your Eventive account.
From left to right, they represent: Film Guide: Click this film-strip icon to browse our film program and schedule. My Passes: Click this icon to view your pass(es). My Tickets: Click this icon to view your individual tickets. Log out: Click this icon to log out of your Eventive account. You will need to be logged in to view Lunenburg Doc Fest content.
A: The player auto-adjusts to internet speed. Your internet speed may change depending on how many other users are on your home network, the time of day, etc. If your internet connection is inconsistent you may experience playback problems. If on wifi, try moving closer to your router to improve the connection.
Q: Can I watch content on my iPhone or iPad?
A: Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later — check to ensure you’re on wifi first! (Test your device compatibility here.)
Q: How do I watch a livestream Filmmaker Q&A?
A: Go to the livestream page (https://watch.eventive.org/lunenburgdocfest/live) for the schedule of livestreams and to enter livestreams when they are active. Look for the countdown clock on upcoming livestreams to see how long until they’re live.
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Anonymous
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
TELEFILM Canada
PLATINUM SPONSORS
CBC Atlantic
Eastlink
The Huskilson Family
Chippie Kennedy & John McLennan
Tina McArthur & Richard Rubenstein
Mary-Lou and Garry Pye
GOLD SPONSORS
Adams & Knickle
Jenice & John Benton
Richard Brown & Deborah Kennedy Brown
Rena & Henry Demone
Camelia Frieberg
Greg Glynn
Inge Hatton
Margaret & Ian Lightstone
Elizabeth Wishart & Bruce MacCormack
Nova Scotia Building Supplies
Carole Postal
Lou & Karen Putney
Allan E. Rubenstein, MD
Town of Lunenburg
Nancy & Brad Unsworth
SILVER SPONSORS
Coloursmith
Susan DeWitt & Pierre Lesperance
Eleven Eleven Group of Companies
David & Roseann Fine
Pat McGowan & Dennis Carter
Nova Wood Products Ltd.
Roland Sitzler
Ed Vaughan
West Nova Fuels
Wilsons Security
BRONZE SPONSORS
Laughing Whale Coffee Roasters
Nancy Nicholson
Northern Sun
Christian Scheidemann
The Knot Pub
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL
Allison Smith & Larry Gaudet
Gerald Hallowell
Marilyn & Brian Mackay-Lyons
Carol Anne Moser
Robert Presson
Alan Scott
Debora Walsh
Randall Willis
Christine Wilson
Centre for Art Tapes
DOC Atlantic
Eastlink
Grand Banker
HB Studios
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
Lunenburg Arms Hotel and Spa
Atlantic Canada Language Academy
Narrative Research
The Old Fish Factory Restaurant
Outpost East
Shipwright Brewing Company
Garth & Dorothy Turner
William F. White
PUBLIC FUNDERS
Lunenburg Doc Fest extends sincere thanks to Garth and Dorothy Turner for the continued support and donated office space in the heart of beautiful Lunenburg.
Thank you to our generous
Sponsors and Festival Partners
JOIN THE SPONSORSHIP COMMUNITY!
Lunenburg Doc Fest is grateful for the support of our Sponsorship Community! If you share a passion for film or wish to connect with our film enthusiast audiences, a Lunenburg Doc Fest sponsorship package will ensure distinguished exposure for you or your brand. The Festival offers a variety of sponsorship levels and packages and you will directly benefit by reaching a culturally savvy audience through festival program guide advertising, social media, logos on printed materials, a sponsor highlight at each screening, and more.
Please consider donating to Lunenburg Doc Fest to support our mission and help the festival continue to present evocative documentaries for all ages, special community events, and free educational opportunities for youth and seniors. An official charitable tax receipt will be issued for all eligible gift amounts per CRA guidelines.
Lunenburg Doc Fest accepts donations via CanadaHelps.org, e-Transfer to treasurer@lunenburgdocfest.com, or cheque to Box 1497, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0.
Securities including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds donations may be made via CanadaHelps.org
U.S. FRIENDS:
Lunenburg Doc Fest is an approved beneficiary of the Council for Canadian American Relations (CCAR), a 501(c)(3) public charity in the U.S. that is a “qualified donee” under the Income Tax Act (Canada). For information about CCAR please visit ccar-nyc.org or contact info@ccar-nyc.org.
