Greetings From Our Funders

On behalf of the BC Arts Council, I would like to welcome you to the 22nd annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival!

DOXA Documentary Film Festival returns with a hybrid edition for 2023, offering online experiences to engage local audiences and beyond, and a focus on welcoming visiting filmmakers to in-person screenings. With a commitment to cultivating curiosity and critical thought, presentations of both short and feature films from across Canada and the globe, industry-specific events and mentorship will be included in this year's program.

However you are attending this year's festival, I hope you will enjoy some of the best in documentary cinema. We are proud to be supporting this festival again this year!

Dr. Sae-Hoon Stan Chung
Chair, BC Arts Council

The arts are a vital part of our society: they inspire us to reflect, bring us joy, nourish our sense of belonging, and strengthen our connections to one another and the wider world.

We need the arts now more than ever. A strong support for a resilient, inclusive and accessible arts sector benefits society in all its diversity.

The Canada Council for the Arts is a proud supporter of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival and its creative contributions that bring the arts to life.

Simon Brault, O.C., O.Q.
Director and CEO, Canada Council for the Arts

Welcome to the 2023 DOXA Documentary Film Festival!

Documentary has the power to expand our horizons and help us better understand the lived experiences of the people in our communities and beyond. I am happy that this festival will once again bring film lovers together to enjoy some outstanding documentaries, and make discoveries that educate, enlighten, and entertain.

As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I would like to thank everyone at DOXA who helped make this year's festival possible. I hope everyone taking part enjoys watching these films and celebrating voices and stories from Canada and around the world!

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez
Minister of Canadian Heritage

On behalf of Premier David Eby and the Government of British Columbia, welcome to the 2023 DOXA Documentary Film Festival.

We look forward to another year of showcasing the best content in documentary cinema in Canada and beyond. DOXA also offers several important programs that mentor the next generation of filmmakers and promote storytelling on screen. These stories are often important agents of change, and the Province is pleased to support these initiatives through Creative BC and the BC Arts Council.

We would like to thank the organizers, sponsors and volunteers for their time and commitment. Sincere congratulations to those whose work is being featured throughout the festival, and best wishes for another successful event.

The Honourable Lana Popham
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Showcasing and celebrating the works of Canadian creators is at the heart of what we do at Telefilm. That is why we are proud to partner with the DOXA Documentary Film Festival to further boost our support for Canadian creatives at home and around the world.

In this ever-evolving cultural landscape, festivals continue to play an important role in the screen-based industry, growing the talent pool, as well as allowing audiences to celebrate and connect with distinctive Canadian films and the talent behind them.

We encourage you to keep supporting Canadian talent in theatres and on digital platforms!

Julie Roy
Executive Director and CEO, Telefilm Canada