Doc Québec

DOC Québec is glad to announce a new partnership with the NFB! From now on, DOC Québec’s monthly events will take place at the NFB CinéRobothèque. As always, workshops, meeting the broadcasters, master classes and others will be an opportunity to meet and network in a friendly atmosphere.

OCTOBER 22 at 7 PM
SIFTING THROUGH THE ARCHIVES!

In the presence of Luc Bourdon, maker of The Memories of Angels, Caroline Martel, director of The Phantom of the Operator, and Sylvia Mezei, Agent of Rights, Research and Clearance, NFB.

Screening of film clips and discussion of the artistic dimension of working with archival material. Topics will include research, selection, re-appropriation and misuse of material, and the notion that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” (Eisenstein). Also on the agenda: researching and negotiating rights for excerpts from documentaries, works of fiction, unseen footage, etc.

$12 non-members / $8 members of DOC + ARRQ (card wanted)
* Your admission fee helps DOC Québec to pursue its action.

This event is also an occasion to encourage DOC Québec’ actions, an association entirely dedicated to defend and promote documentary filmmaking. More than ever, we need your support!
Suggested booking: info@docquebec.ca
www.docquebec.ca | www.docorg.ca

514-496-6887
CinéRobothèque ONF
1564, rue Saint.Denis à Montréal (Métro Berri-UQAM)

INVITATION

Monday, April 6, 2009 – 7pm

Maison de la Réalisation (ARRQ) – 3480, rue Saint-Denis – Métro Sherbrooke

For DOC-Québec and ARRQ members: $8.00 For non-members : $15.00

* Your admission fee helps DOC Québec to pursue its action.

Suggested reservation: info@docquebec.ca

DOC Québec invites you to meet the new leaders of the National Film Board’s French Program.
Monique Simard, head of the French Program, together with Colette Loumède and Marie-Dominique Bonmariage will explain everything you want to know about changes since her arrival at the NFB.

Since 70 years, NFB produces quality documentaries, often in partnership with independent producers. In a context where documentary filmmakers face new challenges due to fast technological evolution, in production as much as in distribution, it is important to understand where the NFB stands, it’s priorities and how it will contribute to the continued development of documentary filmmaking.

The discussion will be followed by a question and answer period and an informal meet and greet.

A DOC Québec member, Monique Simard became head of the NFB French Program in late 2008. From 1998 to 2008, she was head and producer at Les Productions Virage where she produced more than 30 documentaries directed both by known and emerging directors. Very much involved in the cinema world, she was member of many boards of directors and was amongst the founding members of Les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal and of L’Observatoire du documentaire.

Marie-Dominique Bonmariage, Assistant Director Programming and Digital Strategies, has spent more than 20 years in cinema and media arts. Most recently she was responsible for promotion and broadcasting at SODEC. She was also head of Vidéographe where she implemented the digitizing of the their collection. From 1996 to 2004, she was the administrative director of the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma and of the Cinéma Parallèle.

Colette Loumède, Head Producer, has spent more than 20 years producing films, in particular at the Coop Vidéo in Montréal, Productions du Regard and Synercom Téléproductions. She joined SODEC as analyst and was responsible for selecting documentary and feature projects. From 2002 to 2007 she was executive producer at the documentary Studio A of the NFB French Program. In January 2007, she became head of the documentary program at INIS, before coming back to the NFB.

Information: info@docquebec.ca

THE AWARD-WINNING DOC FROM THE FRONT LINES OF THE COPYLEFT REVOLUTION

“RiP expands the language of genre and pushes the envelope of creativity. Thought-provoking, passionate, and of contemporary relevance to everyone who consumes media.” – Mark Achbar, director of The Corporation.

“…a knockout. RiP is a dazzling frontal assault on how corporate culture is using copyright law to muzzle freedom of expression.”– Brian D. Johnson, Maclean’s Magazine

Kinosmith, EyeSteelFilm and the National Film Board of Canada are pleased to announce that RiP: A REMIX MANIFESTO will open this Friday March 6 at AMC Forum in English and at Cinéma du Parc with French subtitles. This EyeSteelFilm/NFB award-winning documentary is a pioneering film that explores the cultural war between the CopyLeft – the remix generation who are no longer asking permission to borrow from the CopyRight – the entertainment giants who dominated the 20th century by concentrating power through ever broadening copyright laws.

Directed by Vancouver native, now Montreal based filmmaker and Web activist Brett Gaylor, and produced by the same team as the theatrical smash-hit Up the Yangtze (EyeSteelFilm/NFB), RiP has received the Audience Choice Award at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, the Special Jury Prize at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, and both the Audience Choice and Special Jury Prize at the Whistler Film Festival.

Synopsis

With the advent of digital technology, copyright has become the defining cultural issue of our time. This film follows Girl Talk, a bio-medical engineer turned sample-based pop star who exploded to infamy and hipster adoration in 2008 by creating irresistible mash-up anthems combining hundreds of top-40 favourites. His music has made the the best album lists of Rolling Stone, Blender, WIRED, The Village Voice, PitchFork and The New York Times. RiP challenges copyright law in solidarity with Creative Commons founder Lawrence Lessig, culture critic Cory Doctorow (BoingBoing.net) and Brazilian music legend Gilberto Gil. The film cinematically presents how the 20th century’s cultural icons, from Walt Disney to The Rolling Stones, built empires off the creations of others, while at the same time sending lawyers after anyone who dared to remix their “property.” By incorporating contributions from thousands of Web users, RiP is part of a movement to rebuild the public domain and re-think intellectual property.

AMC FORUM: Original English version, audio Dolby 5.1
CINÉMA DU PARC: Original English version with French subtitles, audio Dolby 5.1

RIP: A REMIX MANIFESTO, an EyeSteelFilm and National Film Board co-production, is presented by Documentary, and produced in association with Canal D, SODEC, the Rogers Documentary Fund, and the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec. The documentary is written and directed by Brett Gaylor, produced by Mila Aung-Thwin (ESF), Kat Baulu (NFB), Germaine Ying Gee Wong (NFB) and executive produced by Daniel Cross, Mila Aung-Thwin, Ravida Din (NFB) and Sally Bochner (NFB).

For more information: www.nfb.ca/rip and www.opensourcecinema.org

Doc Québec’s latest event was a great success! Over 50 people were there to meet with Alain C. Rondeau, Délégué à l’accueil des projets and Jeunes Créateurs at SODEC. A fun evening with plenty of information about the different programs offered at SODEC and how to apply to them.
A useful handout presented during the evening featuring Frequently Asked Questions about SODEC, is now available at the DOC Québec site at:

http://www.docquebec.ca/questions-et-reponses-sur-la-sodec/ 

If you would like to be in our mailing list and get more information about our future events, or recieve our monthly newsletter, please contact Roger Bourdeau at info@docquebec.ca

Friday January 16 2009 7PM

La couleur des olives

by Carolina Rivas and Daoud Sarhandi, Palestine/Mexico, 97 min., original Arabic version with French subtitles

Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall. Their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through a sensitive lens we discover the private world of all eight members of the family. As their dramas unfold we catch a glimpse of their constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them: including school friends, olive trees and two small donkeys. The story of the Amer family offers an opportunity to reflect on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war. This documentary reveals the unknown life of the Palestinian people.

Preceded by A Day in Palestine, by Mary Ellen Davis, José Garcia-Lozano and Will Eizlini, Quebec/Canada, 5 min., no dialogue

Scenes of everyday life in the occupied Palestinian territories, with a dream-like feeling, reminiscent of home-movies of the 60s. But instead of a day at the beach, or in the backyard: an olive tree, a wall, a bulldozer, soldiers.

Friday January 23 2009 7PM

Alsateh (The Roof)

by Kamal Aljafari, Palestine/Germany, 63 min., original Arabic version with English subtitles

Palestinian director Kamal Aljafari’s poetic and political film records his journey back to his family and homeland and explores his firm conviction that “home” can be a feeling as well as an actual place. Aljafari’s voyage is less a definite search for memories than an attempt to view the present as a living past. As his camera pans slowly around the rooms of homes inhabited, damaged and ruined, past and present collide.

Preceded by Roads through Palestine, by Brett Story and Stefan Christoff, Quebec/Canada, 17 min., no dialogue

An audio-visual journey through the roads of occupation and resistance in the West Bank, and a poetic and cinematic reflection on the geography of war.

Cinémathèque québécoise, Salle Fernand-Séguin
www.cinematheque.qc.ca
entry: 7$ (students, elders 6$)
335, boul. de Maisonneuve Est – Métro Berri-UQAM
T. 514 842-9763

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Hot Docs and Astral Media are pleased to announce the call for applications for the second year of The Astral Media Emerging Documentary Filmmakers Scholarship Programme, an initiative designed for emerging-level filmmakers who are intending to pursue documentary production as a viable, long-term career option.

This programme was created for emerging documentary filmmakers in the regions of Quebec and British Columbia. Applications may be submitted in either French or English.

The programme is comprised of three components: The Doc U Scholarship Programme, the Kickstart Series Bursary Programme, and the Toronto Documentary Forum (TDF) Scholarship Programme.

Astral Media’s Doc U Scholarship Programme provides five emerging filmmakers from Quebec and British Columbia with enrollment to the week-long Doc U programme. Now in its third year, Doc U provides doc-makers who are completing or who have recently completed film school with invaluable behind-the-scenes festival experience through mentorship and curated sessions with industry professionals. Astral Media’s Doc U Scholarship Programme provides a $1,000 travel stipend as well as full industry accreditation to Hot Docs festival, conference and market events.

The Kickstart Series Bursaries will provide up to 20 emerging filmmakers from Quebec and British Columbia with enrollment to the Kickstart programme, a day-long series of panels held during the Hot Docs conference that are geared to emerging and mid-career directors. Kickstart Bursaries will also provide recipients with full industry accreditation to Hot Docs festival, conference and market events.

The Toronto Documentary Forum Scholarship will provide full TDF Observer accreditation to two emerging filmmakers, one from British Columbia and one from Quebec. Hot Docs’ renowned market event, the TDF is a unique presentation forum that assists independent documentary producers from around the world and their market partners to raise co-financing from the international marketplace. For buyers, the format offers a slate of pre-selected projects in development and production by some of the world’s most interesting filmmakers.

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

Applicants must reside and work in either British Columbia or Quebec. They must also:

Be at an emerging career level with a demonstrated commitment to their profession (i.e. membership with a professional organization, volunteer work in the film and television industry, and a CV indicating past experience working in documentary)
Have financial need and high potential illustrated through demonstrated success
Additional selection criteria:

Candidates must commit to participating fully in the programme (schedules must be conducive to attending the events/training)
Candidates must be creative, innovative, resourceful, and willing to help push the boundaries of the documentary genre
Candidates desire to deepen their understanding of financing, co-production, and access to broadcasters
HOW TO APPLY

Please include a cover sheet with your name, the name of your production company, your mailing address, telephone number, fax number and email address, followed by:

A letter outlining your interest in participating in The Astral Media Emerging Documentary Filmmakers Scholarship Programme and how you feel you would benefit professionally from the experience (maximum 1 page)
A current resume, including a list of your key production credits (maximum 2 pages)
A brief description of your current documentary projects in development (maximum 1 page per project)
Deadline for completed applications is 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009. Applications should be emailed to: mschock@hotdocs.ca.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Following the submission deadline, a selection committee of industry professionals will review all applications. Successful applicants will be informed of their participation the week of February 23, 2009.

All participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire within one month of the end of the programme and submit a brief update six months after the programme documenting any production opportunities that arose from the programme.

For information regarding the application process, please contact:
Magda Schock, Sponsorship Marketing Coordinator
P: 416-203-2155 ext. 260
E: mschock@hotdocs.ca