On Deck at Doc Fest Docs, Docs, Docs! • Cast Your Vote! • Filmmaker Q&A’s
Get Your Docs in a Row! • Program Guide • The Dock Market Recap
Buy Your Pass • Single Film Tickets • How to Watch • Thank you
DOCS, DOCS, DOCS!
TUESDAY, SEPT 28
2 more days of remarkable films!
All films (but one!) are now streaming online and
available to watch anytime…Join us for our final film and a livestream Q&A with director Ann Shin.
Tonight!
7:00pm ADT
A.RTIFICIAL I.MMORTALITYIf you were able to create an immortal version of yourself, would you?
Screening begins
Tue, Sept 28 at 7:00pm ADT
VIEWING REGION: ATLANTIC CANADA 2021 • CANADA • 75 min
Director • Ann Shin
Scroll down to for tips on how to join the livestream Q&A
with Director Ann Shin after the screening!
Click poster for details and to buy your ticket or add the film to your pass.
CAST YOUR VOTE!
2 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.
If you forgot to rate 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.
*LIVE* FILMMAKERS Q&As
Join tonight’s Q&A and view all previous Q&As to get the inside scoop!
The 8th Lunenburg Doc Fest showcases an exciting online and in-person program that will bring us Together … but not too close. 🙂Dive into our full lineup of short and feature documentaries and curate your own festival experience from the comfort of home!
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 offered valuable opportunities to connect with industry partners and decision-makers via video conferencing as part of our 100% online industry events lineup.
The DOCK MARKET RECAP • TUESDAY, SEPT 28It’s a wrap for The Dock Market 2021!
Thank you to the featured Decision Makers and our participants for joining us online from all over the world.
Top Image: Program Funders Panel: Picture top to bottom: Sean Farnel, Consulting Producer, Marketing and Distribution, Walter Forsyth, Development Coordinator Lunenburg Doc Fest, Patrick Hurley, Industry Director, Sheffield Doc Fest, Theo Lionel, Festival Manager, The Party Film Sales, Ania Trzebiatowska, Programmer, Sundance Film Festival, and Cailin McFadden, Festival Coordinator, Cargo Film & Releasing.
Bottom Left Image: “Distribution and Audience Development” Masterclass. Pictured top row: Irena Taskovski CEO | Head of Acquisitions, Taskovski Films, Walter Forsyth, Devon Cooke, Johanna Lunn, 2nd row: Caitlin Durlak, John Scott, Melani Wood, John Hopkins, 3rd row: Erin Brown and Nick Canfield.
Bottom Right Image: Hot Docs with Stephanie McCarthur, Senior Industry Programs Manager, Hot Docs. Select participants included in the image from top left: Walter Forsyth, Stephanie McCarthur, Devon Cooke John Daschbach, Donna Davies, and Sara KM.
During the 8th Lunenburg Doc Fest industry decision-makers took part in workshops, panels, round tables, masterclasses, and 1-to-1 meetings. See the INDUSTRY tab on our website for more details about each Dock Market session.
Many thanks to the following esteemed international decision makers featured in The Dock Market 2021!
Tina Apostolopoulos, Production Executive, Factual and Reality, Bell Media
Nancy Chapelle, Executive Director, Bell Fund
Lesley Birchard, Broadcast Executive, CBC Docs
Julian Carrington, Distribution Manager, Hot Docs Funds
Dan Catagallo, Senior Vice President, Cargo Film & Releasing
Sean Farnel, Consulting Producer, Marketing and Distribution
Rohan Fernando, NFB Atlantic-Quebec Studio, NFB
Bryan Glick, Founder and President, GQue Films
Lynnette Gryseels, Director of Fiscal Sponsorship and Development, The Film Collaborative
Andrew Johnson, Executive in Charge of Production | Original Content, Factual, Corus Entertainment
Lisa Holmes, Home Entertainment Director of Sales, Music Box Films
Patrick Hurley, Industry Director, Sheffield Doc Fest
Jane Jankovic, Commissioning Editor/Producer, TVO
Sandra Kuze, Business Analyst, Telefilm
Josh Levin, Head of Acquisitions and Sales, Passion River Films
Théo Lionel, Festival Manager, The Party Film Sales
Stephanie McArthur, Senior Industry Programs Manager, Hot Docs
Lori McCurdy, Regional Feature Film Executive – Atlantic Region, Telefilm
Cailin McFadden, Festival Coordinator, Cargo Films & Releasing
Robin Mirsky, Funds Executive Director, Rogers Fund
Bob Moore, Co-President & Creative Producer, EyeSteelFilm
Jackie Pardy, Chief Content Officer, Super Channel
Danielle Pearson, Production Executive, Crave
Michael Polak, Media & Entertainment Portfolio Manager, RBC
Nava Rastegar, Business Analyst, Telefilm
Orly Ravid, Founder Co-Executive director, The Film Collaborative
Greg Rubidge, Founder, Syndicado
Madelaine Russo, Industry Programmer, Hot Docs
Jill Samson, Deputy Director – Portfolio Management, CMF
Robin Smith, Co owner/CEO, Blue Ice Docs / Kinosmith
Irena Taskovski, CEO | Head of Acquisitions, Taskovski Films
Ania Trzebiatowska, Programmer, Sundance Film Festival
Jeffrey Winter, Co-Executive Director, The Film Collaborative
Stewart Young, Executive Producer, Arts and Cultural Programming, CBC Atlantic
BUY YOUR PASS OR TICKET
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!
Many thanks to the following partners who share support through in-kind contributions.
VIDEO PRODUCTION PARTNER
COMMUNITY & MEDIA PARTNER
FESTIVAL HOST
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 CanadaPLATINUM 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 SecurityBRONZE 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.
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.
