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Director’s Report

This document aims to present the best possible synthesis of the current situation of Canadian Documentary, and the actions undertaken by the Documentary Network throughout 2005-2006 as well as those planned for 2006-2007.

It also comprises a number of statistical data which, he hope, will help to better understand the evolution of Documentary’s environment. However, given that the collection of such data is fairly recent, we are unable to provide a global tableau of the situation and we apologize for this. It is nonetheless part of our action plan for the mid term.

This report is presented under the following items:

• General Information
• Reflection and Consultation
• Production
• Diffusion and Distribution
• Training
• Promotion
• Audience Development
• The Forum
• Perspectives for the Future
• Networking
• Management and Finances
• Annex: Events and Highlights 2005-2006
• Annex: New Tendencies

We find it important to note that the Documentary Network operations are financed by its members and by some generous organizations such as the SARTEC (Société des auteurs de radio, télévision et cinéma) and the CIFVF (Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund). The Forum 2005, on the other hand, has benefited from the support of Telefilm Canada, SODEC, the NFB, Montreal Arts Council, Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec and Alternatives. This means that the following activities were carried out with the modest budget of $54,000 and the members’ participation.

Lucette Lupien
Executive Director
May 2006