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
4
Nov
![The art of documentary editing [FULL - SECOND EDITION NOW OPEN]](https://mainfilm.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MONTAGE_EN-1-800x600.jpg)
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
The art of documentary editing [FULL - SECOND EDITION NOW OPEN]
4 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
With Xi Feng
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
SECOND EDITION ON NOVEMBER 24TH!
Member 60$ | Non-member 90$
SECOND EDITION ON NOVEMBER 24TH!
6
Nov
Meetup, Rencontre – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
FOCUS-DOCU #2: The ethics of looking
6 November 2025 | 6 pm - 9 pm
Guests | Khoa Lê (Ma Sài Gòn), Lamia Chraibi (Circo), Sarah Seené (Orbits)!
Free upon registration
Free upon registration
8
Nov
Workshop – Documentary Cinema - Fall 2025
Self-producing a documentary
8 November 2025 | 10 am - 5 pm
With Félix Lamarche
Member 105$ | Non-member 150$
Member 105$ | Non-member 150$
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2
10:00 AM - 16mm Creation
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6
6:00 PM - Introduction to experimental cinema
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13
12:00 AM - Introduction to sound art
6:00 PM - Docu-fiction
10:00 AM - Hand processing - B&W negative film
12:00 AM - Introduction to sound art
6:00 PM - Introduction to Optical Printing
10:00 AM - Optical Printing
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MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at services@mainfilm.qc.ca or at 514-845-7442.