Kickstart #3: My First Doc
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Kickstart: My First Doc

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Originally Held: Wednesday, April 25: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

Hear how first-time feature doc directors got their projects off the ground and into North America’s largest documentary festival in this annual Hot Docs panel. From pre through post-production, these inspired individuals talk us through the obstacles they faced and the lessons they learned. A must-see event for all aspiring filmmakers.


Moderators

  • Jeremy Gans, Filmmaker

Panelists

  • Simonee Chichester, Filmmaker, CHICHESTER'S CHOICE
  • Neil Graham, Writer/Producer/Director, LAST CALL AT THE GLADSTONE HOTEL
  • Derreck Roemer, Writer/Director/Producer, LAST CALL AT THE GLADSTONE HOTEL
  • Risa Morimoto, Filmmaker, WINGS OF DEFEAT




Photo: Joseph Michael


Kickstart #2: Festivals 101
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Kickstart: Festivals 101

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Originally Held: Wednesday, April 25: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

Discover what the top international documentary festivals are really looking for from seasoned doc programmers and fest directors. Learn about everything from submission etiquette to what to expect from a festival once your film is accepted.


Moderators

  • Sean Farnel, Director of Programming, Hot Docs

Panelists

  • Claas Danielsen, Director and General Manager, International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Films
  • Fleur Knopperts, Industry & Marketplace Director , Sheffield Doc/Fest
  • Patricia Finneran, Festival Director, SILVERDOCS
  • Thom Powers, Documentary Programmer, Toronto International Film Festival





Photo: Joseph Michael

Kickstart #1: HD from A to Z
20/04/07 15:51 | Permalink



Kickstart: HD from A to Z

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Originally Held: Wednesday, April 25: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

Cinematographers, filmmakers and others well-versed in the ways of high-definition weigh in on the benefits and challenges of shooting, editing and delivering HD, the popular format which is raising the bar for documentary filmmaking.


Moderators

  • Sarah Zammit, Filmmaker

Panelists

  • Alan Poon, Director of Photography, THE BODYBUILDER AND I
  • Albert Nerenberg, Co-Director, LET'S ALL HATE TORONTO
  • David Rowe, Post Production Manager, CTV Television Inc.




Photo: Joseph Michael

Welcome!
20/04/07 15:46 | Permalink
ABOUT KICKSTART

Kickstart is a popular half-day series originally developed for emerging filmmakers, but which is equally beneficial for those in mid-career. Its three panels are devoted to conveying fundamental information about producing and distributing documentary films.

Stay Tuned for Video and Audio coverage of the Kickstart sessions:

  • Kickstart: HD from A to Z
    Wednesday, April 25: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

  • Kickstart: Festivals 101
    Wednesday, April 25: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

  • Kickstart: My First Doc
    Wednesday, April 25: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre