We offer long-term workshops with the financial participation of the Government of Quebec that allow participants to specialize and become more autonomous artists. The trainings are given in our workshop room and generally have a maximum of 8 participants. Candidates must apply to participate in the training.
Each year, we offer several training programs.
Long-term workshop
3
Feb
(PAST) Archival Creation: Discussions and practices
3 February 2025 - 23 March 2025 | 12 am
Artistic gatherings for discussion and reflection on film creation based on archives.
10
Nov
Financing your short film
10 November 2025 - 14 December 2025 | All day
This practical professional training program focuses on financing short fiction films from various Quebec and Canadian institutions.
12
Jan
Creating a sound documentary: from conception to production
12 January 2026 - 30 March 2026 | All day
This practical professional training course focuses on the creation of a sound documentary, from conception to production.
1
Feb
Analog cinema: shooting on film
1 February 2026 - 19 March 2026 | All day
This comprehensive and affordable training program focuses on analog cinema, cinematography, and filmmaking practices.
Workshops in the current session
10
Nov
– Long-term workshop
Financing your short film
10 November 2025 - 14 December 2025 | All day
This practical professional training program focuses on financing short fiction films from various Quebec and Canadian institutions.
2
Dec
Meetup – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
FOCUS-DOCU #2: The ethics of looking
2 December 2025 | 6 pm - 8 pm
Guests | Khoa Lê (Ma Sài Gòn), Sarah Seené (Orbits) and Laurence Turcotte-Fraser (Ma Citée Évincée)!
Free upon registration
Free upon registration
3
Dec
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
Interviewing techniques
3 December 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Ayana O’Shun
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
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6:00 PM - Talk with director Jean-François Lesage
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6:00 PM - Alternative documentary creation
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Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.