HIFF presents Two Shots: A Pre-Season Q+A series
In the weeks leading up to the 16th Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival, HIFF is offering a free online series for our filmmaker audience. Each week, HIFF's fest coordinator Tara Thorne will meet with a film funder, maker or programmer to discuss everything you need to know to prep for festival season.
Register below and get your questions ready:
TUESDAY MAY 24, 6 PM
FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS WITH LOUISE MOREL
Coordinator of Short Films, Festival du Nouveau Cinema Montréal
So you’ve got this short film. And you’ve got a Film Freeway login. Now what? There are hundreds of festivals (and associated fees)—how do you pick? What should your approach be? What should you not do? And what happens once you’re accepted? Find out here!
FRIDAY MAY 27, 2 PM
A TELEFILM PRIMER WITH LORI McCURDY
Feature Film Executive, Telefilm Canada
Everyone knows the name in front of almost every Canadian feature: Telefilm. You know it’s the main funder in this country, but did you also know Telefilm offers festival support? And options for shorts filmmakers? And screenwriters? Come get acquainted with your Atlantic executive!
TUESDAY MAY 31, 6 PM
FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION WITH JACQUELYN MILLS
Filmmaker (Geographies of Solitude)
You’ve accepted the invite, travelled to the city, picked up your badge. Now for the networking! How do you work the various rooms you’ll be in and get the most out of attending a festival? Where’s the line between charismatic and annoying? How do you turn this appearance into the next one?
HIFF recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia through
the Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage.