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
6
May
Meetup – Experimental Cycle - Spring 2026
Discussion-Exploration #1: Working directly on celluloid
6 May 2026 | 6 pm - 9 pm
Guests | Guillaume Vallée, Charles-André Coderre, Louise Bourque
Free upon registration
Free upon registration
9
May
Workshop – Experimental Cycle - Spring 2026
16mm Creation
9 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm
With Erin Weisgerber
Member $280 | Non member $350
Member $280 | Non member $350
13
May
Workshop – Experimental Cycle - Spring 2026
Introduction to experimental cinema
13 May 2026 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Guillaume Vallée
Fixed rate - $40
Fixed rate - $40
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10:00 AM - Self-producing a short film #2
13
14
6:00 PM - Information session with the CALQ
16
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10:00 AM - Screenwriting and fiction dialogue #2
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MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.