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.
Next long-term workshops
17
Oct
Acting Directing and Staging
17 October 2026 - 17 November 2026 | All day
This program immerses you in the world of film distribution and international sales.
9
Nov
Financing your fiction short film
9 November 2026 - 13 December 2026 | All day
This practical professional training program focuses on financing short fiction films from various Quebec and Canadian institutions.
Previous long-term workshops
3
Feb
(PASSED) 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
(PASSED) 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
(PASSED) 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
(PASSED) 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.
18
Aug
Sales and film distribution
18 August 2026 - 3 October 2026 | All day
This program immerses you in the world of film distribution and international sales.
Workshops in the current session
17
Oct
– Formation longue durée
Acting Directing and Staging
17 October 2026 - 17 November 2026 | All day
This program immerses you in the world of film distribution and international sales.
19
Oct
Meetup, Rencontre – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2026
FOCUS-DOCU #1: The Autobiographical "I"
19 October 2026 | 6 pm - 9 pm
Guests | Claude Demers, Adrian Wills, Mélanie Carrier and Olivier Higgins
Free upon registration
Free upon registration
20
Oct
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2026
Interviewing techniques (ONLINE)
20 October 2026 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Ayana O’Shun
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
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MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.