Long-term workshops

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

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Feb

(PAST) Archival Creation: Discussions and practices

(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

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

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

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

Financing your short film

– 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

FOCUS-DOCU #2: The ethics of looking

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

3

Dec

Interviewing techniques

Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025

Interviewing techniques

3 December 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm

With Ayana O’Shun
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$

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Creating a sound documentary: from conception to production
January 12, 2026 - March 30, 2026    
All day
This practical professional training course focuses on the creation of a sound documentary, from conception to production.
Analog cinema: shooting on film
February 1, 2026 - March 19, 2026    
All day
This comprehensive and affordable training program focuses on analog cinema, cinematography, and filmmaking practices.
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Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.