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Welcome to the Industry Conference at the 39th Toronto International Film Festival. Running from September 5 to 11, our Conference is an unparalleled professional development opportunity for registered delegates. The Conference features sessions on a wide array of topics relevant to the industry, from financing and co-producing, to marketing and distribution, to the future of cinema.

Access for delegates to our initiatives is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For a full list of this year’s speakers, please visit tiff.net/industry.

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venues & initiatives Asian Film SummitShangri-La Hotel, Toronto is a key element of the Festival’s ongoing commitment to build bridges between Asian cinema and the West.

Date: Tuesday, September 9

Note: An add-on pass is required to attend this event

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New Location:Filmmakers’ Lounge Filmmakers’ Lounge has moved to the Lobby of the Glenn Gould Studio. It is the venue for our Industry Happy Hours, and a place for registered delegates to hang out, relax or catch up on emails throughout the day.

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New: Glenn Gould Studio & Vimeo Industry Convergence Centre Canadian Broadcasting Centre (CBC), 250 Front Street West

New this year, all of our Confer-ence sessions will take place at the Glenn Gould Studio and Vimeo Industry Convergence Centre:

• NEW State of... Sessions• NEW Lighting Talks• Doc Conference• Master Class• Moguls• Industry Dialogues • Short Cuts Connections• Connections• Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS!• Vimeo Lab Sessions• Happy Hours• Partners events• Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch• indieWIRE @ the Festival• CMPA Producer’s Award• Spin Sessions

CREATIVE PROCESS

September 4 & 5September 43:30pm–5:30pm | Filmmakers’ Lounge CANADIAN MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION’S FEATURE FILM PRODUCER’S AWARDJoin us as we celebrate an outstanding independent Canadian producer with a Canadian feature film at the Festival.

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September 59:30am–10am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreFESTIVAL 101 New to the Festival? Or been here before but need a refresher on what’s new? Take part in our session for tips on how to maximize your time at the Festival and take advantage of all the resources available to you. Festival 101 is tailored for filmmakers and industry delegates, and is a great way to meet new colleagues and Festival decision-makers in an informal environment.

September 5 10am–11am | Glenn Gould StudioMASTER CLASS WITH BARRY LEVINSONThe Academy Award–winning director of Good Morning, Vietnam, Rain Man and Bugsy joins us onstage for a live discussion on the creative process.

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September 5 11:45am–12:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioTELEFILM CANADA’S TALENT TO WATCH Maps to the Talent: New Directions for DirectorsTelefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch series of panel sessions is designed to spotlight the creative talents of our country’s emerging and established filmmakers.

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September 5 2pm–3pm | Glenn Gould Studio

INDUSTRY DIALOGUES World-Building: Screenwriters and Production DesignersThis panel of screenwriters and production designers leads a discussion on the process of world-building, from the initial idea to final design and creation.

Franklin Leonard (founder, The Black List) – Moderator Suha Arraf (screenwriter, Villa Touma) Graham Moore (screenwriter, The Imitation Game) Julia Hart (writer, The Keeping Room) Jess Gonchor (production designer, Foxcatcher)

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September 5CREATIVE PROCESS (continued)

3:30pm–4:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Creating Resonance: Strategies and Realities of Diversity in the Film IndustryA very topical dialogue on the realities of gender representation and diversity in film, with perspectives on talent, storytelling, policy and strategy.

Kay Armatage (Women in View) – Moderator Marie Lora-Mungai (Restless Talent Management) Ben Roberts (British Film Institute Diversity Initiative) Nicole Bernard ( Audience Strategy, Fox) Karen Lunder ( FilmNation Entertainment)

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4:45pm–5:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioMOGULS Oren MovermanThis Moguls session unpacks the creative process of filmmaking. Delegates will hear about key aesthetic principles and the mastery of the craft from director Oren Moverman, whose credits include The Messenger, Rampart and the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival selection Time Out of Mind.

Oren Moverman (director, Time Out of Mind)

5:30pm–6:30pm | Filmmakers’ LoungeHAPPY HOURJoin us for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Meet filmmakers, producers, and potential business partners from around the world.

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Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreNEW! INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS Spin SessionsWe are pleased to host four international delegations this year: South Africa, China, South Korea and Brazil. Delegations will participate in special “Spin Sessions” to facilitate international networking and cultural exchange. These are closed sessions, by invitation only, on September 7, 8, 9, and 10.

FINANCING

September 610am–10:30am | Glenn Gould Studio STATE OF FINANCING Stuart FordStuart Ford, founder and CEO of IM Global, opens our Financing Day with an overview of the state of international film finance, covering the search for capital, slate deals, indie structures, and emerging markets.

John Hadity (Entertainment Partners) – Moderator, Stuart Ford (IM Global)

10am–11am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreSHORT CUTS CONNECTIONS The International Independent Circuit: Festival Strategy and Market AttendanceIndustry stalwarts Sydney Levine and Peter Belsito unpack the annual cycle of international festivals and markets where filmmakers with shorts or features can meet buyers, sellers, production partners, and new audiences.

Sydney Levine (SydneysBuzz), Peter Belsito (SydneysBuzz)

NOTE: This session is by invitation for filmmakers in the Short Cuts programme. Additional seats may be available on a rush basis.

10:30am–11:30am | Glenn Gould Studio INDUSTRY DIALOGUES Pitching a TemplateLearn about financing models from some of the most seasoned executives in the business. Topics include how investors and financiers make their decisions on what to fund and how to fund it.

Franck Priot (Film France) – Moderator, Gregory Chou (Caspian Media Capital) Marni Wieshofer (MESA Global), Pierre-Ange le Pogam (producer, Grace of Monaco) Nik Bower (Ingenious Investments)

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11:45am–12:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioLIGHTNING TALKS New Models in International FinanceLightning Talks are 15-minute packages of wisdom delivered by innovators and decision-makers. In this session, learn about the constantly evolving developments in international financing models.

Rob Carney (FilmNation Entertainment), Tendeka Matatu (Restless Talent Management)

11:45am–12:45pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreSHORT CUTS CONNECTIONS Talent Discovery and Building a BrandIndustry experts and talent agents share their insights on brand-building and their hunt for the next big thing.

Lisa Ogdie (Sundance Institute) – Moderator, Mark Slutsky (director, The Decelerators) Peter Trinh (ICM Partners), Rebecca Fisher (PMK BNC), Sydney Neter (SND Films), Jason Sondhi (Vimeo)

NOTE: This session is by invitation for filmmakers in the Short Cuts programme. Additional seats may be available on a rush basis.

2pm–4pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreVIMEO LAB SESSION The Filmmaker’s Guide to the (Distribution) GalaxyNew this year, learn to navigate the distribution galaxy with Vimeo and leading industry experts to understand the choices ahead for you and your film. By invitation only!

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September 6FINANCING (continued)

2pm–3pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Disruptive Ways to Invest Profitably in Independent FilmJoin us for this in-depth look at financing opportunities. Learn about how to invest in a film’s IP beyond script-development, whether or not to “heavy-up” the investment, and how to act like a bank with security and downside protection.CO-PRESENTED BY

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Adam Leipzig (Entertainment Media Partners) – Moderator, Jessica Lacy (ICM Partners) Tara Parker (Goodmans LLP), Joseph Woolf (OneWest Bank), Brian O’Shea (The Exchange)

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3:30pm–4:30pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreindieWIRE @ the FestivalStop by for Q&As with some of the most notable actors and directors at the Festival, interviewed by the indieWIRE editorial team.

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4:45pm–5:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioMOGULS Claudia BluemhuberJoin us for a riveting conversation with Claudia Bluemhuber, founder of the Zurich-based film financier Silver Reel Partners. Bluemhuber, whose credits include Grace of Monaco, Under the Skin, Maggie, Hysteria, and The Host, is quickly sparking financing fire, and will discuss structure and strategy in this interview.

David Linde (Lava Bear Films) – Moderator, Claudia Bluemhuber (Silver Reel Partners)

5:30pm–6:30pm | Filmmakers’ Lounge HAPPY HOURJoin us for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Meet filmmakers, producers, and potential business partners from around the world.

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DISTRIBUTION

September 710am–10:30am | Glenn Gould StudioSTATE OF DISTRIBUTION Bob BerneyBob Berney, founder of the relaunched Picturehouse, shares his insights on film distribution, from VoD markets to digital distribution, releasing strategies, and consolidation news.

Bob Berney (Picturehouse)

10am–11:15am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreSHORT CUTS CONNECTIONS Roundtables with Canadian ExpertsThis round-table format facilitates meet-and-greets between filmmakers with shorts in the Festival’s Official Selection and senior Canadian industry advisors, agents, programmers, platforms, and distributors.

NOTE: This session is by invitation only for filmmakers in the Short Cuts programme.

10:30am–11:30am | Glenn Gould StudioINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Day-and-Date Release ModelsExperts will discuss the opportunities and challenges of one of the most topical and controversial trends in the industry: the day-and-date release model, which has resulted in divergent perspectives from industry executives.

Matthew Belloni (The Hollywood Reporter) – Moderator, Vincent Maraval (Wild Bunch)Daniela Elstner (Doc & Film International), Lisa Schwartz (IFC Films) Kent Sanderson (Bleecker Street)

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11:45am–1pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreSHORT CUTS CONNECTIONS Roundtables with International ExpertsThis round-table format facilitates meet-and-greets between filmmakers with shorts in the Festival’s Official Selection and international industry advisors, agents, programmers, platforms, and distributors.

NOTE: This session is by invitation only for filmmakers in the Short Cuts programme.

11:45am–12:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioTELEFILM CANADA’S TALENT TO WATCH Where is my Audience? Part ITelefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch is a series of panel sessions designed to spotlight the creative talents of Canada’s emerging and established filmmak-ers. This panel discussion offers insights about the latest trends and patterns in audience behaviour, based on recently published consumer analysis.

Michael Gubbins (Sampomedia)

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2pm–3pm | Glenn Gould StudioINDUSTRY DIALOGUES VoD vs SVoDVideo on Demand (VoD) and subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) are fast-growing sectors of distribution. This panel will provide a robust discussion on the future of the platform, and digital engagement for both the content creator and the audience.

Jeff Lipsky (Adopt Films) – Moderator, Edward Humphrey (British Film Institute) Ruth Vitale (CreativeFuture), Sam Toles (Vimeo), Christine Vachon (Killer Content)

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5:30pm–6:30pm | Filmmakers’ Lounge

indieWIRE @ FILMMAKERS’ LOUNGE Stop by for Q&As with some of the most notable actors and directors at the Festival.

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September 7DISTRIBUTION (continued)

MARKETING

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3:30pm–4:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioIndieWIRE @ the FestivalStop by for Q&As with some of the most notable actors and directors at the Festival, interviewed by the indieWIRE editorial team. Featured guests: the cast and crew of Foxcatcher and Whiplash.

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4:45pm–5:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioMOGULS DistributionLeading distribution experts will share insights on how executives determine what we watch, when we watch it, and how.

5:30pm–7pm | Filmmakers’ Lounge HAPPY HOURJoin us for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Meet filmmakers, producers, and potential business partners from around the world.

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10am–11am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Seeding the AudienceFind out how to engage a digitally-savvy global audience through innovative strategies.

Brad Pelman (The Freemantle Corporation) – Moderator, Eileen Campbell (IMAX) Gabriel Mandelbaum (Spideo), George Dewey (Fox), Adam Beach (Bandwidth Releasing)

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11:30am–12pm | Glenn Gould StudioSTATE OF MARKETING Sue KrollMoving beyond the P and A budget, film marketing now encompasses research, data analytics, and audience engagement. This presentation led by marketing guru Sue Kroll sets the stage for generating the elusive buzz!

Sue Kroll (Warner Bros.)

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September 81pm–2pm | Glenn Gould StudioTELEFILM CANADA PITCH THIS!Six teams have six minutes to pitch their feature film idea to a live audience of industry professionals. The winning team will be awarded $15,000 from Telefilm Canada for the development of their project.

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2pm–3pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Marketing Indie FilmsDon’t miss this conversation on some of the most outstanding marketing strategies being employed by film marketers for indie films.

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Chris Charalambous (Freestyle Releasing) – Moderator Tobias Bauckhage (Movie Pilot), Natalie Bruss (ID) Charlotte Mickie (Mongrel International), Sophie Nicolaou (Main Street Films)


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2:30pm–3:15pm | Glenn Gould StudioINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Spotlight: South KoreaIn celebration of this year’s City to City programme, this panel will spotlight the financing schemes and production environment that has nurtured South Korea’s talented filmmakers, generated their critical acclaim in the festival circuit, and resulted in the country’s global co-production status.

Anita Lee (NFB) – Moderator, Kim Mee-hyun (KOFIC), Lee Tae-hun (producer, Snowpiercer), Suh Young-joo (Fine Cut), Lee Eun (executive producer, Revivre)

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3:30pm–4:30pm | Glenn Gould Studio indieWIRE @ the FestivalStop by for Q&As with some of the most notable actors and directors at the Festival, interviewed by the indieWIRE editorial team. Featured guests: the cast and crew of The Good Kill and The Keeping Room.

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4:45pm–5:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioMOGULS Susanne BierAcademy Award–winning director Susanne Bier joins us onstage to look back at a career which has included such films as Brothers, After the Wedding, In a Better World, and the 2014 Official Selection A Second Chance.

Susanne Bier (director, A Second Chance)

5:30pm–6:30pm | Filmmakers’ LoungeHAPPY HOUR & PITCH THIS! WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTJoin us for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Meet filmmakers, producers, and potential business partners from around the world.

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September 9CO-PRODUCING

9am–5pm | Shangri-La Hotel, TorontoASIAN FILM SUMMITA key element of the Festival’s ongoing commitment to build bridges between Asian cinema and the West, this event returns to the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, on September 9.

NOTE: An add-on pass is required to access this all-day event.

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11am–11:30am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreSTATE OF CO-PRODUCING Pierre-Emmanuel FleurantinA comparative look at international co-production markets, as delivered by the Director General of Festival de Cinéma Européen des Arcs.

Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin (Festival de Cinéma Européen des Arcs)

11:30am–12:30pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Crafting the Canada-EU Co-ProCanada enjoys bi-lateral treaties and MOUs with more than 50 countries worldwide. Learn about the process of crafting a Canadian-EU co-production from producers Andrea Paris (Italy) and Julia Rosenberg (Canada), who offer a case study of their in-development film, White Shadows.

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Kristina Trapp (EAVE) – Moderator, Roberto Olla (Eurimages), Andrea Paris (producer, White Shadows), Michel Pradier (Telefilm), Julia Rosenberg (producer, White Shadows)

2pm–3pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreLIGHTNING TALKS International Funding AgenciesLightning Talks are 15-minute packages of wisdom delivered by innovators and decision-makers. This session includes short presentations by major international funding agencies.

Julien Ezanno (Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée – CNC), Isabel Davis (British Film Institute)

3:30pm–4:30pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreindieWIRE @ the FestivalStop by for Q&As with some of the most notable actors and directors at the Festival, interviewed by the indieWIRE editorial team.

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4:45pm–5:30pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreLIGHTNING TALKS Co-Production TreatiesReceive first-hand information about the dos and don’ts of co-producing between various countries.

Dave Forget (Telefilm) – Moderator, Sally Caplan (Screen Australia), Claudia Triana (Proimágenes Colombia), Katriel Schory (Isreal Film Fund)

5:30pm–6:30pm | Filmmakers’ LoungeHAPPY HOURJoin us for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Meet filmmakers, producers, and potential business partners from around the world.

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Isabel Davis (British Film Institute)

DOC CONFERENCE DAY 1

September 910am–11am | Glenn Gould StudioKEYNOTE Michael MooreAttending the Festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Roger & Me, director Michael Moore discusses his career and his work to expand audiences for documentary film.

Michael Moore (director, Roger & Me)

11am–11:45am | Glenn Gould StudioFOCUS ON ESPN FilmsESPN Films Senior Director of Development Dan Silver talks about what lies ahead for the company’s 30 for 30 series, which has grown into one of the most popular documentary strands in America; and director Frank Marshall and producer Ryan Suffern present the world premiere of their short, The Man vs The Machine.

Dan Silver (ESPN Films), Frank Marshall (director, The Man vs The Machine), Ryan Suffern (producer, The Man vs The Machine)

12pm–12:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioFOCUS ON Netflix

1:30pm–2:15pm | Glenn Gould StudioFOCUS ON Condé NastJed Weintrob, Head of Production at Condé Nast Entertainment, offers insights about how CNE works with filmmakers and what they’re looking for in acquisitions — such as premium digital video content, and short and feature-length documentaries.

Jed Weintrob (Condé Nast Entertainment)

2:15pm–3pm | Glenn Gould StudioDOC TALK Ramin BahraniDirector Ramin Bahrani, whose 99 Homes is in the Festival’s Official Selection, presents his new documentary short Lift You Up and discusses the influence of documentary film on his fiction features.

Ramin Bahrani (director, 99 Homes)

3:30pm–4pm | Glenn Gould StudioUNLOCKING DOC CO-PRODUCTION FUNDSDirector of Programming at Sheffield Doc/Fest, Hussain Currimbhoy shares his top tips on securing documentary co-production support from the UK and Europe.

Hussain Currimbhoy (Sheffield Doc/Fest)

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MARKETINGSeptember 9 & 10DOC CONFERENCE DAY 1 & 2

September 94pm–4:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioFOCUS ON VHXMore and more doc makers are using VHX technology to sell films from their own websites via instant stream-ing and digital download. VHX’s Adam Klaff highlights the projects that found success with this approach.

Adam Klaff (VHX)

September 94:30pm–5:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioNEW STRATEGIES FOR DOC DISTRIBUTIONMarc Schiller, CEO and founder of BOND Strategy and Influence, returns to the Festival with up-to-the- minute insights and case studies on how filmmakers and distributors can fully leverage distribution channels.

Marc Schiller (BOND Strategy and Influence)

September 1010am–10:45am | Glenn Gould StudioKEYNOTE Joshua OppenheimerFollowing his breakthrough documentary debut The Act of Killing, Joshua Oppenheimer returns to the Festival with his follow-up feature, The Look of Silence, and discusses his close interactions with both the perpetrators and victims of war crimes.

Joshua Oppenheimer (director, The Look of Silence)

September 1011am–11:45am | Glenn Gould StudioDOC TALK Alanis Obomsawin & Sturla GunnarssonWe sit down with two of the country’s most celebrated documentarians — master filmmaker and activist Alanis Obomsawin, and the prolific Sturla Gunnarsson, winner of the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Documentary Award — to discuss the opportunities and challenges of being a Canada-based filmmaker.

Alanis Obomsawin (director, Trick or Treaty?), Sturla Gunnarsson (director, Monsoon)

September 1011:45am–12:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioFOCUS ON Sundance Productions

1:30pm–2:15pm | Glenn Gould StudioCURATORS ON DOCSFilm festivals play a vital role for giving docs exposure to audiences, press, and industry. In this expert panel session, festival programmers reflect on how they make choices, and what they’re learning about doc trends.


DOC CONFERENCE DAY 2

September 102:15pm–3pm | Glenn Gould StudioCRITICS ON DOCSHear first-hand from film critics who shape the industry on how they approach reviewing documentaries, and which kind of material gets them interested.

3:30pm–4pm | Glenn Gould StudioDOC TALK Astra TaylorAstra Taylor, director of Examined Life, discusses her book The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age and raises important questions about how digital-only viewership affects doc filmmakers.

Astra Taylor (director, Examined Life)

4pm–4:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioFOCUS ON New York Times Op-Docs

4:30pm–5:30pm | Glenn Gould StudioHOT DOCS AUDIENCE SURVEY: WHAT CAN WE LEARN?Hot Docs industry programmes director Elizabeth Radshaw reveals the results of a major survey on documentary audience viewing habits. Discover the key takeaways that can help inform filmmaker, distributor and exhibitor strategies alike.

Elizabeth Radshaw (Hot Docs)

5:30pm–7:30pm | Filmmakers’ LoungeINDUSTRY COCKTAILJoin us for complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of the Industry Office and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

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DIGITAL MEDIA

September 1010am–10:30am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreSTATE OF DIGITAL MEDIA Catalina BricenoDigital Media Day opens with a 30-minute executive overview on the synthesis of digital and film, its impact on content development, use of technology, and audience engagement.

Catalina Briceno (Canada Media Fund)

10:30am–11:30am | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Unpacking the BundleAn exciting look at the growing partnership between film studios and digital platforms — the studio provides the film collection, and the digital platform provides the monetizable audience. Topics include digital curation, content thresholds, paygates, and bundled asset packages.

Keyvan Peymani (ICM) – Moderator, Janet Brown (Film Buff), William Mainguy (Reelhouse) Matt Mason (BitTorrent), Tim League (Drafthouse Films)

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11:45am–12:30pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreTELEFILM CANADA’S TALENT TO WATCH How Do I Engage with my Audience? Part IIThis panel discusses the impact of technology and distribution platforms that are transforming how audiences watch and engage with films.

Michael Gubbins (Sampomedia)

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2pm–3pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES What’s Up with all These Multimedia Corporations Investing in Content?The international business and creative climate has readied itself for strategic partnerships between content, technology, and investment. Join us for a high-level exploration of the forces at work behind content development strategy in the North American and international markets.

Abe Kwong (Dalian Wanda), Col Needham (IMDB)

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3:30pm–4:30pm | Vimeo Industry Convergence CentreINDUSTRY DIALOGUES FTP: Festivals / Theatrical / PlatformsA dialogue following the life cycle of a film, tracing its journey from the festival circuit, to the theatrical circuit, to the “circuit” itself on the digital platform.

Justine Barda (Telescope, LLC) – Moderator Berni Goldblat (Association de Soutien au Cinéma du Burkina Faso) Ted Hope (Fandor) Valérie Mouroux (Institut Francais) Jeremy Torrie (Bandwith Releasing)

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September 11FUTURE OF CINEMA

10am–10:30am | Glenn Gould StudioSTATE OF FUTURE OF CINEMA Fabien RiggallFabien Riggall, founder and CEO of Secret Cinema, looks to the future of cinema technology and the movie-going experience.

Fabien Riggall (Secret Cinema)

10:30am–11:30am | Glenn Gould StudioINDUSTRY DIALOGUES Beyond the Screen: Future’s Made of Virtual RealityVirtual reality occupies the cusp between gaming and film, both in open-source and proprietary technologies. This panel examines the blue-sky green screen, and looks at possibilities of virtual reality and how this technology can be incorporated into genres.

Palmer Luckey (Oculus VR), Jade Raymond (Ubisoft), Ariel Garten (Interaxon)

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12pm–1pm | Scotiabank 12 IMAX®

THE GLOBALIZATION OF ENTERTAINMENTAs the world becomes increasingly global, cinema has begun to reflect that shift. From production to presentation, to the content on the screen, the industry must adopt a new world view — or risk becoming obsolete. This session explores the challenges and nuances of doing business across continents and cultures, combining a panel of heavy-hitters with IMAX film clips.

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2pm–3:30pm | TIFF Bell Lightbox 2INDUSTRY DIALOGUES Ad Infinitum: High-Frame Rate ProjectionCalling all film technophiles! Legendary special-effects supervisor Douglas Trumbull, whose credits include 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking work, including his revolutionary short film UFOTOG, the latest Christie Digital Mirage 4K35 projection, and the future of projection technology.

Scott Feinberg (The Holywood Reporter) – ModeratorDouglas Trumbull (Trumbull Studios)

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5:00pm–7:30pm | Glenn Gould Studio – Lobby

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Glenn Gould Studio at CBC 250 Front Street West• Glenn Gould Lobby (Filmmakers’ Lounge)

• Glenn Gould Studio (Industry Conference)

• Vimeo Industry Convergence Center (Industry Conference)

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TIFF Industry Centre HoursHyatt Regency Hotel

September 3–13: 9am–7pmSeptember 14: 9am–noon

Filmmakers’ Lounge (Glenn Gould Lobby)

September 4: 2pm–6pmSeptember 5–10: 9:30am–6:30pmSeptember 11: 9:30am–12pm

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