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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. 
 

Spotlight on Editing: Mustafa Uzuner

Black and white side profile portrait of a bearded man wearing glasses and a knit beanie, framed in a circular crop with bold yellow and blue rings, over a gray background with horizontal green, pink, and blue stripes; modern graphic design banner style.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM PDT
SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre

 

Inside Festival Programming

A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a red checkered shirt, is centered in a circular frame. The frame has yellow, blue, green, pink, and yellow stripes extending horizontally against a light gray background. The overall tone is vibrant and cheerful.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00 PM PDT
SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre

 

In Conversation with Jessica Johnson and Ryan Ermacora

Portraits of a woman and a man inside colorful circular frames with vibrant lines below.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 3:00 PM PDT
SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre


In Conversation with Sharon Lockhart

Side profile of a woman with light brown hair in a messy bun, wearing a plaid shirt, centered in a circular frame with bright yellow and blue rings, against a gray background with colorful horizontal green, pink, and blue stripes; contemporary visual identity design.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 PM PDT
SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre

 

Inside Experimental Distribution

A woman smiles behind a large camera, encircled by vibrant rings of yellow and blue. Background features horizontal green, pink, and blue stripes.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 4:00 PM PDT
SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre

 

DOXA Industry Mixer with DOC Northwest and Knowledge Network

A group of people is seen from behind, framed by colorful concentric circles. Stripes of yellow, green, pink, and blue run horizontally.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:30 PM PDT
Location TBA

 

Funding Documentary: A Roundtable with Canada’s Key Funders

A circle with people holding notebooks, wearing casual clothes, set against a light background. Bright horizontal stripes in yellow, blue, pink, and green intersect the circle, adding a vibrant touch.

Monday, May 4, 2026 2:00 PM PDT
The Post at 750

 

In Conversation with Sky Hopinka

Front-facing portrait of a man with short dark hair and neutral expression, inside a circular frame with vibrant yellow and blue rings, set on a gray background with horizontal green, pink, and blue stripes; clean modern branding graphic.

Monday, May 4, 2026 4:00 PM PDT
The Post at 750

 

Visit the VPL website to learn about the free workshops and screenings held in partnership between DOXA and the Central Library, taking place throughout the month of May.