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November 24th, 2025 Matchmaking

Expert Round Tables 1

Bilingual (French and English) | Designed to encourage exchange and foster professional growth, these sessions offer privileged access to recognized industry experts. They’re the perfect opportunity to learn more about their areas of expertise, editorial approaches, and professional practices — while asking your questions directly at the source.

Each session lasts 30 minutes and accommodates up to 5 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis.

All Forum pass and accreditation holders will receive an email with the registration form, which will open on Thursday, November 20. Stay tuned — spots fill up quickly!

Experts attending this session

Slot 11:20 - 11:50
APFMC | Shaun Bryan
Sundance Institute | Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs
Intuitive Pictures | Ina Fichman
Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre | Genne Speers
CBC | Carrie Haber
TVO | Alexandra Roberts
Filmoption International | Paul Cadieux

Slot 12:00 - 12:30
APFMC | Shaun Bryan
Sundance Institute | Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs
DOXA Documentary Film Festival | Marianne Thodas
Vidéographe | Mathilde Fauteux
CBC | Carrie Haber
TVO | Alexandra Roberts
Téléfilm Programmes Cinéma | Anita Damianiani

Registration required. This activity is reserved exclusively for Forum pass or accreditation holders.

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