From the organic to the technically specific, every director has their own approach and brings their own experience to tell a story. Join this directing team to find out how these creative minds translate a script to the big screen.
11:00 pm to 12:00 pm - Panel #3 -
MEET THE SCREENWRITERS
How does an idea become a screenplay? What makes for a good script? How can you infuse your lived experience, culture or background into something artistic and filmable?
Panelists discuss their writing and development process:
Thirza Cuthand (kw«“skos«Āw (she whistles))
Lee Paula Springer/Chris Bavota (Dead Dicks)
Ophira Calof (Generally Hospital)
Andrew Hamilton (Duppy) Moderated by
Mariam Bastani (Blood in the Snow Development Advisor)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -
ONLINE POWER ROUND TABLES (SESSION 1)
Small groups will meet on-line in different (virtual) breakout rooms for 20 minute sessions over a three hour period.
In this two part event, participants will have the opportunity to meet with some of Canada”Ēs industry leaders to discuss their experience in the fields of financing, sales, distribution and resources.
Day one is an opportunity to meet with some of the key funders, organizations and distributors that are available in Canada.
Guests (subject to change) include:
Canadian Film Centre (CFC) | Dena Razapoor, Assistant Manager, Programs & Content
Bell Media | Mitch Geddes, Coordinator, Original Programming, Drama & Comedy
Canada Media Fund (CMF) | Jill Samson, Deputy Director, Portfolio Management
Raven Banner Entertainment | Anelle Dehghani, Canadian Distribution Coordinator
McCam Insurance | Rorie McIntosh, President
McCam Insurance | Stephanie Herrera, Head of Entertainment
Telefilm Canada | Adriana Chartrand, Indigenous Initiatives and Content Analyst
Telefilm Canada | Barbara Chirinos, Project Leader National Promotion - Western Region, Ontario and Nunavut
Vortex Words + Pictures | Matt Orenstein, Vice President, Acquisitions and Strategy
Vortex Words + Pictures | Courtney McAllister, Head of Development + Co-productions
William F. White (Whites) | Greg Jeffs, Client Services Coordinator, Emerging Filmmakers/Digital Content
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23rd
11:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Panel #4 -
MEET THE ACTORS
Bringing a character to life is a skill -some might say a calling- and can give us unforgettable performances. How each actor approaches a role and the story they take part in is as unique as a fingerprint. Learn how actors take the words off a page and create a personality for an audience.
Panelists include:
Lora Burke (Motherly/Lifechanger)
Sera-Lys McArthur (Don't Say Its Name / she whistles)
Ophira Calof (Generally Hospital)
Cynthia Preston (Mute / Pin / Whale Music) Moderated by
Heidy Morales (Hye's Musings)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -
ONLINE POWER ROUND TABLES (SESSION 2)
Small groups will meet on-line in different (virtual) breakout rooms for 20 minute sessions over a three hour period.
In this two part event, participants will have the opportunity to meet with some of Canada”Ēs industry leaders to discuss their experience in the fields of financing, sales, and distribution.
Day two is an opportunity to meet with some of the key funders, broadcasters and distributors that are available in Canada.
Guests (subject to change) include:
Black Fawn Distribution | CF Benner, Sales Manager
CBC | Micah Kernan, Development Manager and Canadian Reflections Programmer
Factory Film Studio | Dru Viergever, Director of Acquisitions
Hollywood Suite | Sharon Stevens, Vice-President, Programming
IndieCan Entertainment | Avi Federgreen, President
Independent Production Fund (IPF) | Mark Shapland, Communications & Program Coordinator
Photon Films | Sard«± Hardie, Vice President- Acquisitions & Sales at Photon Filmsr
Syndicado | Greg Rubidge, President & Founder
