DOXA Industry

 

DOXA Industry brings together a diverse community of filmmakers and industry professionals to discuss the art and craft of non-fiction storytelling. Through a series of workshops, roundtable discussions, masterclasses and networking events, we invite filmmakers at all levels of experience to engage in vital conversations while building the skills and connections needed to propel their projects forward. 

How to participate: DOXA 2023 Industry events will take place in-person.

Tickets: DOXA Industry events are pay-what-you-can/sliding scale.

Health and Safety: Please be aware that DOXA strongly recommends all attendees to wear a mask at all times during in-theatre screenings and Industry events, unless actively eating or drinking in their seats. This is part of our commitment to keeping DOXA staff, volunteers, and all members of our community safe and healthy.

 

Masterclass with Amy Miller

Saturday, May 6 | 12:00 PM

SFU World Art Centre (149 W. Hastings Street)

 

Award winning director, producer and activist Amy Miller will present a special masterclass to celebrate the World Premiere of her latest feature, Manufacturing The Threat. We will examine her work in the documentary medium and the power of doc as a catalyst for social change and justice. Co-presented by DOC BC | YT | NWT.

Click here for more info. ASL interpretation will be available at this event.

 

Collective Authorship: Katerina Cizek in Conversation 

Saturday, May 6 | 2:30 PM

SFU World Art Centre (149 W. Hastings Street)

 

Inspired by the release of the collectively authored book Collective Wisdom, this discussion will explore co-creation in media as a concept and a practice. Co-presented by DOC BC | YT | NWT and SFU Vancity Office of Community Engagement.

Click here for more info. ASL interpretation will be available at this event.

 

 

Industry Mixer

Saturday, May 6 | 4:00 PM

Clough Club (212 Abbott Street)

 

 

DOC BC | YT | NT invites you to this year’s DOXA Industry Reception! Come on out, mingle and relax with fellow filmmakers, colleagues and new friends. We will spotlight DOC members with films in the festival and celebrate the great work of our documentary community.

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Work in Progress: Norita

Sunday, May 7 | 5:00 PM

VIFF Centre (1181 Seymour Street)

 

Come and get a first look at Jayson McNamara's Norita, followed by a discussion with guest curators and the filmmaker on the secrets of the film, anecdotes about its making and its political context.

Click here for more info. This event is part of the guest curated program, NORITA: The Mother of All Struggles.

 

Case Study: Tiny - Animated Documentaries

Monday, May 8 | 1:00 PM

SFU World Art Centre (149 W. Hastings Street)

 

In this intimate case study, we'll dive into the work of filmmakers Ritchie Hemphill and Ryan Haché as they discuss the creation of their short film Tiny and the power of animation in documentary storytelling.

Click here for more info. ASL interpretation will be available at this event.

 

Alternative Forms of Distribution 

Monday, May 8 | 3:00 PM

SFU World Art Centre (149 W. Hastings Street)

 

 

How do you get your film seen? And how do you plan a successful release? This distribution panel will look at alternative forms of distribution (i.e. artist run centres, documentary streaming platforms, independent distributors and co-ops) from across the country.

Click here for more info. ASL interpretation will be available at this event.

 

 

Focus on Editing: Terra Long

Monday, May 8 | 5:00 PM

SFU World Art Centre (149 W. Hastings Street)

 

Join us for a conversation with Terra Long as she talks about her editing career, hand-processing practices, and her feature debut Feet in Water, Head on Fire. Co-presented by Canadian Cinema Editors.

Click here for more info. ASL interpretation will be available at this event.

 

Let’s Talk Video Workshops

Presented by the Vancouver Public Library

May 9, 11 and 16 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM

 

Do you want to make a video, but aren't sure where to start? These three workshops for aspiring filmmakers will cover the basics of planning, recording, and editing a video project.

Click here for more info.