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
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.
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.
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.
Workshops in the current session
18
Aug
– Long-term workshop
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.
23
Sep
Information session – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
Information session: CALQ & SODEC
23 September 2026 | 6 pm - 8 pm
With Maude Brunet (CALQ) et Isabelle Dorée (SODEC)
FREE UPON REGISTRATION
FREE UPON REGISTRATION
24
Sep
Information session – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2026
Information session: Canada Council for the Arts (online)
24 September 2026 | 3 pm - 4 pm
With laura jeanne lefave (CAC)
FREE UPON REGISTRATION
FREE UPON REGISTRATION
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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5:00 PM - Grant application to CALQ
12:00 AM - Directing actors & staging
10:00 AM - Screenwriting & fiction dialogues
12:00 AM - Directing actors & staging
10:00 AM - Self-producing a short film
12:00 AM - Directing actors & staging
12:00 AM - Production mentorship - Online
6:00 PM - Event: Women behind the camera
24
6:00 PM - Distribution & broadcasting strategies
26
27
28
10:00 AM - Camera storytelling - Fiction cinematography
31
1
6:00 PM - Casting preparation
3
12:00 AM - Directing actors & staging #2
MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.