Are you sitting on a hidden gem that had a festival life before the era of streaming sites and virtual film festivals? If so, the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) wants to help showcase your film.
DOC is looking for 10 documentaries from across Canada to stream on their new series Docs From The Vault, in collaboration with the streaming platform Tënk.
These films may have been previously presented at festivals, in cinemas, on television and to communities around the world. As long as the film has never been streamed, it is eligible to submit. Send them your fantastic docs from the 1980s, or your recent work that never found digital distribution.
Submissions must come from DOC members – the filmmaker must either currently be a DOC member or have been a DOC member at the time the film was made (living or deceased).
Films must be at least 40 minutes in length. Submissions must be made by DVD or online link.
Deadline to submit is October 22 (DVD submissions can be mailed on October 22). Submit your film.
If you have any questions, please contact info@docorg.ca.
DGC Manitoba is looking for an adaptable, collaborative professional to deliver timely, practical services, support DGC members and work with their national team.
Major areas of responsibility include:
Managing collective agreements
Advise board on labour relations matters, preparing briefs, reports and other documents
Participate in preparations for negotiation of collective agreements to balance the interests of DGC members and enhance competitiveness of Manitoba as a destination in the film and television production industry
Interact with national staff and other business agents
DGC member representation
Provide opinions verbally and in writing to members as required with respect to contract interpretations and statutory requirements
Answer DGC members enquires, provide opinions and suggestions on handling complaints through established problem-solving processes
Issue work permit applications in accordance with the requirements of the collective agreement and Guild policy
Represent the DGC and/or members at judicial hearings and proceeding
Additional duties, projects and initiatives
Work effectively by establishing collegial working relationships with producers and other employers
Monitor legislative and policy changes relevant to the film and television industry
The festival runs from October 19 to 24 featuring in-person premieres, online screenings and industry events. imagineNATIVE will also host Industry Days from October 20 to 23 with panels, workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities. A special opening night gala presentation of Night Raiders from Danis Goulet (NSI Drama Prize) will kick off the festival.
Night Raiders – written and directed by Danis Goulet, executive produced by Lisa Meeches (NSI Indigenous training programs advisor and NSI Storytellers alumna) and Kyle Irving (NSI Global Marketing), associate produced by Eva Thomas (NSI Totally Television) and starring Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Run Woman Run – written and directed by Zoe Hopkins (Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program), produced by Laura Milliken (Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program) and Paula Devonshire (NSI Features First, NSI Totally Television)
Ste. Anne – written, directed and produced by Rhayne Vermette (NSI IndigiDocs)
Filmmaking in Collaboration – featuring Rhayne Vermette, Charlene Moore (NSI IndigiDocs) and Amanda Kindzierski (CBC New Indigenous Voices, NSI IndigiDocs)
Building Your Team: A Conversation – featuring Adeline Bird (CBC New Indigenous Voices), Jessie Anthony (NSI Art of Business Management – Indigenous Edition) and Ryan Cooper (CBC New Indigenous Voices, NSI IndigiDocs)
iN Originals Panel – featuring the National Screen Institute as mentorship partner; with Micheal Auger and Petie Chalifoux.
Hot Docs and Netflix are looking to discover the next generation of filmmakers through their funniest non-fiction tales. The initiative is open to anyone in the world with a demonstrated commitment to filmmaking.
This initiative will financially support up to five documentary projects with a total budget of $20K USD each. Successful projects will receive mentorship from Netflix’s documentary team and other filmmaking professionals to help selected filmmakers expand their networks and advance their careers. Completed projects will launch in 2022 and premiere on Netflix’s social media channels.
To be eligible, applicants must be emerging/sophomore filmmakers with three or fewer professional directing credits. Projects must be non-fiction, five to seven minutes long and have a comedic and lighthearted tone.
Read more about how to apply. Deadline is November 3.
