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) Analog & Experimental Cinema

(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

17

Nov

Documentary screenwriting #2 [FULL]

Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025

Documentary screenwriting #2 [FULL]

17 November 2025 - 20 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm

With Nicolas Paquet
Member 120$ | Non-member 160$ FULL - PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN

18

Nov

Introduction to the documentary

Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025

Introduction to the documentary

18 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm

With Naomie Décarie-Daigneault (Tënk)
Fixed price - 30$

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Creating a sound documentary: from conception to production
January 12, 2026 - March 30, 2026    
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This practical professional training course focuses on the creation of a sound documentary, from conception to production.
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Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.