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Training

Training documentary filmmakers is an on going process. First, universities and specialized schools must include specific courses to documentary; then the milieu must find ways to integrate emerging documentary filmmakers through internships, mentoring and learning programs. Finally, professional filmmakers should have regular access to training and to information about new technologies and new forms of creation and diffusion of documentaries.

2005-2006

Our Committee on Training (composed of Lise Lachapelle, Marie-Anne Raulet, Catherine Loumède, Katherine Jerkovic and Sylvie Van Brabant) met many times and a set of recommendations was submitted to INIS (Montreal-based Institut national de l’image et du son). This involvement with INIS has contributed to their commitment to implement a training program for documentary filmmakers, starting in September 2006. The Documentary Network helps Francine Allaire, INIS Pedagogical Director, to shape this training.

In 2004-2005, the Documentary Network worked with a committee in charge of making a study about training documentary filmmakers. This study was led under the aegis of the CHRC (Cultural Human Resources Council) and its report was made public in the spring 2005.

Daniel Cross, member of our Board, has generously committed to the training program offered by the CFTPA (Canadian Film and Television Producers Association). It is worth mentioning that Daniel’s investment was publicly recognized at Prime Time.

2006-2007

The Documentary Network follows the works of INIS closely and remains informed of courses offered at UQAM and Concordia University. Daniel Cross continues working with the CFTPA training committee.