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
1
Feb
(PAST) Analog & Experimental Cinema
1 February 2025 - 23 February 2025 | 12 am
Professional training with Philippe Léonard and Charles-André Coderre focused on the practice and aesthetics of experimental and analog 16mm cinema.
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
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.
Workshops in the current session
28
Oct
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
Alternative documentary creation
28 October 2025 - 29 October 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Benjamin R. Taylor
Member 90$ | Non-member 120$
Member 90$ | Non-member 120$
4
Nov
![The art of documentary editing [FULL - PRE-REGISTRATION]](https://mainfilm.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MONTAGE_EN-1-800x600.jpg)
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
The art of documentary editing [FULL - PRE-REGISTRATION]
4 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Xi Feng
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
6
Nov
Meetup, Rencontre – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
FOCUS-DOCU #2: The ethics of looking
6 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
Guests | Khoa Lê (Ma Sài Gòn), Lamia Chraibi (Circo), and more!
More guests to be announced soon!
Free upon registration
More guests to be announced soon!
Free upon registration
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
6:00 PM - Exploratory Sound Design | Online
6:00 PM - Exploratory Sound Design | Online
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9
10
11
10:00 AM - Remix and image degradation | In-person
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14
15
16
21
6:00 PM - Audiovisual Performances | Online
23
24
25
26
27
28
6:00 PM - Discussion on Animated Film | Online
30
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MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.