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The 2025 Industry Conference and Market will take place April 27-29, 2026

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Here's your first look at just a few of the sessions that will be part of the 2026 industry conference!

Meet the Funders
Get the inside scoop on the state of documentary funding, direct from some of our attending industry representatives.

Beyond the Box Office: Reimagining Documentary Distribution
Presented in partnership with the Documentary Organization of Canada, we’ll explore how alternative and equity-focused approaches can change theatrical distribution in the Canadian doc landscape.

Bold Visions, New Voices: Developing Stories Beyond the Studio
Come discover how unconventional stories from independent filmmakers, digital storytellers, and writers are reshaping the way our industry discovers and develops must-see films.


The full Industry Conference lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.


 

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