In this interactive, one-day workshop, leaders in the independent film industry will share their experiences and strategies in creating unique film, television, web series and documentary content. Get practical tools to write, produce, direct and finance movies in Canada. You'll enter the minds of the city's most innovative independent filmmakers and leave feeling inspired as a storyteller.
Speakers include:
Mike Fly, an award-winning digital producer and editor with more than 10 years of experience working on corporate campaigns, branded content, web series and shorts.
Daniel Oron, a Gemini-winning director, executive, showrunner and cross-platform storyteller specializing in seamless top to tail production, from development to production to post.
Marina Cordoni, a senior sales agent turned executive producer whose recent work includes Jason Priestly's debut feature film Cas and Dylan and the critically acclaimed genre film Antisocial.
Workshop Schedule
9:00–9:15 a.m.
Introduction and Overview
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Getting a great idea onto the page: Learn how to generate ideas, create characters, and craft your treatment or screenplay.
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Challenges of production: Plan the attack-get the tools you need to produce your film project.
11:15–11:30 a.m.
Break
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Movie Money: An indie film veteran reveals the best ways to access funding and resources for your project.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Marketing and Distribution: Demystify distribution and offer practical techniques for promotion.
2:45–3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Discussion and Audience Q&A: Our filmmaking experts will take part in a moderated discussion and answer your questions.
Registration Fee:
$25 (Bloor and Raindance members: $20)