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: 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
– 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
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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
Member 120$ | Non-member 160$ FULL - PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN
18
Nov
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
Introduction to the documentary
18 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Naomie Décarie-Daigneault (Tënk)
Fixed price - 30$
Fixed price - 30$
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12:00 AM - Financing your short film
6:00 PM - Creating a docu-series
6:00 PM - FOCUS-DOCU #2: The ethics of looking
6:00 PM - Interviewing techniques
6:00 PM - Distribution and exhibition strategies
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MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.