2024 Industry Series

Industry Day 2

Tuesday, March 19 | Scotiabank Theatre Toronto 


Panel:
Shorts to Features & Maximizing Your Calling Card

Co-presented by community partner Future of Film Showcase

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Outstanding 2024 Filmmakers explore the strategic steps and creative considerations involved in adapting their short form concepts into career propelling feature films. Explore various ways to showcase your talent and transform your calling card into a stepping stone towards a successful career in feature filmmaking and beyond. 

Moderator:
Eric Bizzari, CFF Alum, Future of Film Showcase

Panelists:
Ian Harnarine, Doubles 
Julia Lederer, With Love and a Major Organ
Rebeccah Love, Eve Parade, Fortescue


Panel:
Making Your Soundtrack Sing

Co-presented by community partner Screen Composers Guild of Canada

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Questions about collaborating with composers? Unsure about the role of a music supervisor? Is the notion of licensing stock music overwhelming? If you answered yes to any, this panel is your guide! Join us for an illuminating discussion that explores the art and business of music composition and licensing that culminate film scores that truly sing. 

Moderator: 
Richard Pierre, Canadian Film Fest programmer

Panelists:
Fraser Collins, The Tweetations Revue
Shervin Kermani, Bibi’s Dog is Dead


Cheers & Chats:
Authentic Narratives, Exploring True Tales on Screen

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

How do filmmakers discern which stories serve as conduits for impactful storytelling? It is a fine art to delve into emotional realities while infusing fictional elements to craft a compelling storyline. These CFF filmmakers share insights on discovering the optimal medium to craft resonant, innovative, and sensitive adaptations of intricate subject matters.

Featuring: 
Aisha Evelyna, CFF Alum, Reelworld Film Festival Programmer, Alex
Taylor Olson, CFF Alum, Look at Me
Christopher Yip, CFF Alum, Fish Boy, Streams Flow From a River


Admission: $16 per event or $35 for a day pass
Open to Festival Pass Holders