DOC DAY
Wednesday, September 26

9:00 – 10:30 am Viral Marketing and Digital Distribution (FTV02)

Inspired by a session at Digimart in 2006, this panel presents case studies of filmmakers whose unique DIY distribution strategies target and build loyal audiences online through personal and social networking websites and pod casts. Filmmakers will discuss how they spread their message, raised money online to fund their films then turned back to their investors for word-of-mouth marketing and high volume online sales. This session is co-presented with Vidfest.

11:00 – 12:15 pm Commissioning Editors and Funders: Long Form Documentaries (FTV03)

In a world hurtling towards brevity, how will social issue documentaries, environmental exposés or in-depth character pieces fare? Long form documentaries give filmmakers the opportunity to delight the senses with artful form, mine the depths of an issue, or allow characters to reveal themselves slowly. Our panel of international funders and commissioning editors are committed to ensuring their ongoing support of this vital form and, in this session, will discuss a range of films that inspire and excite them.

12:30 – 1:30 pm Speed Dating Sessions (FTV04)

Designed for emerging and transitioning filmmakers, these sessions are the perfect opportunity to have: one-on-one meetings with broadcasters and senior local producers; pitch projects; get feedback; and forge new relationships! Click here for a list of participating producers and broadcasters, make your choice and call us at 604.685.3547 to book your appointment!

12:30 – 1:30pm Getting Real/Toute la vérité: An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry - Open to Doc Day Pass and Forum Pass holders (pre-registration not required).

The Documentary Organization of Canada will launch the third edition of their critical industry study: Getting Real/ Toute la vérité : An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry. The launch will take place at the Film and Television Forum on Documentary Day, Wednesday, September 26 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Getting Real provides data and statistical trends on all facets of the documentary production industry, from series production to Point of View documentaries to critical information on emerging and alternative platforms. Getting Real describes a diverse and vital industry, with staggering growth over the last 10 years, but one that now sees a portion of the industry in peril, without adequate funding mechanisms put into place. Getting Real Steering Committee member Rudy Buttignol (President and CEO of Knowledge Network) will deliver opening remarks, followed by a brief presentation by Samantha Hodder, Executive Director, Documentary Organization of Canada. Join us for a sandwich buffet.

1:30 – 2:45 pm Fortune Cookie  - Doing Business with China (FTV05) SESSION SOLD OUT (There are no further seats available for Day Pass, Delegate Pass or Sponsor Pass holders.)

Business in China is booming and BC-based producers are perfectly positioned to form a strategic alliance with Chinese partners, production houses, broadcasters and investors. Our panel of producers provides an incisive overview of doing business with the Chinese market. Session highlights include: choosing the right project and partner; what rights are worth in mandarin speaking markets; current terms of official co-productions vs. assisted productions; filming permits; casting for bi-lingual actors; how much money you can get from Chinese partners; and how to make it flow during production. As there is limited seating for this session, pre-registration is required.

1:30 – 2:45 pm Documentary Editing Workshop (FTV06)

Using film clips to explore clever techniques of documentary editing in multiple genres, this session will provide crucial insights into: rhythm; pacing and structure; constructing story through sound and image; and weaving through a narrative thread to support your theme. Join award-winning editors Geoffrey Richman (Murderball) and Dan Swietlik (An Inconvenient Truth) in this editing workshop.

3:30 – 5:00 pm C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T and 8 Key Rules of Factual Television (FTV07)

Britain's “hottest TV producer” and Trouble-shooter, Robert Thirkell transforms TV documentaries and formats into hits. In this session, Thirkell will share 8 key rules from his book The 100 Rules of Television: how to navigate through a minefield of egos and win. Using clips from Jamie's School Dinners and The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, Thirkell will demonstrate how incorporating traditional dramatic structure can create a dynamic factual series.

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