9AM - Documentary Masterclass
the SAVVY Producer

Presented by the DOC Institute featuring documentarian Chanda Chevannes, this dynamic and interactive Masterclass will break down some of the essentials you’ll need to know for a sustainable career in film. With guests that will include working filmmakers and festival professionals this program will offer valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes of how to make it as a filmmaker. While this workshop will focus on documentary-specific examples, the takeaways will be applicable to indie narrative filmmakers at the start of their career, too. This workshop is being co-presented by the DOC Institute and is supported by Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Creates.

Limited to 30 participants. Pre-registration is required. PWYC/By Donation, none turned away. REGISTER HERE.

Chanda Chevannes - Documentary Filmmaker

Chanda is passionate about media for social change. Her first feature documentary, Living Downstream, won multiple awards and was broadcast on six continents. She is currently in post-production on her second feature, an observational documentary that will be released in 2017.

While living in Uganda, Chanda created educational films on violence prevention, which are being used by thousands of organizations and have contributed to tangible change. Chanda has trained as an arts educator with the Royal Conservatory and was recently an Innovator in Communities with the Toronto Public Library. She is currently an instructor at Centennial College's Story Arts Centre.

In 2015, Chanda received a prestigious Chalmers Arts Fellowship, which enables artists to take their work in new directions. In 2013, she received a Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media and was named a Woman to Watch by Sydney's Buzz on Indie Wire.

Chanda is a member of several professional associations, including the Documentary Organization of Canada, the Society of Environmental Journalists, and the Toronto Chapter of Film Fatales. She is a graduate of Sheridan College, lives in Toronto, and is the mother of two children.

Chanda will be accompanied by local documentary filmmaker Amen Jafri to offer her localized experiences during the Masterclass.

11am - Workshop - Auditioning for Film & TV
with Pete Dillon - SOLD OUT

As one of Ottawa’s busiest actors, Pete’s work has taken him across Canada and around the world. He’s been featured on television, in feature films, tv movies and also works in theatre. In this workshop, Pete will go over the techniques he uses to get the part when audition for film and tv - especially for self-tapes using iPhone. He will go through step-by-step and simple self-auditioning techniques, how he prepares for an audition, and also go through exercise with participants.

Limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. PWYC/By Donation, none turned away. SOLD OUT

11am - workshop - legal considerations for film
With byron pascoe

In this intimate workshop, Byron Pascoe of Edwards PC, Creative Law will go over legal essentials that all filmmakers and media artists should be aware of as they begin their journey of filmmaking. Byron will go over examples and scenarios and will be able to provide answers to questions from participants.

1PM - Workshop - filmmaker feedback
With max McGuire - SOLD OUT

Geared toward new and emerging filmmakers, feature film director Max McGuire sits down in an intimate conversation about the registered filmmaker’s film screened at Digi60. He reviews jury notes and commentary, while providing concise and constructive feedback to the filmmaker. This constructive workshop has been a hit for 3 years, and isn’t to be missed for new filmmakers.

Pre-registration is required. Limited to 8 participants. PWYC/by Donation, none turned away. REGISTER HERE.

3pm - Alumni closing night Festive feature Film