Highlights from the Hot Docs Conference included industry conversations about EDI, the situation in Ukraine, and distribution tips from pros.
Keep ReadingRob Freeman's documentary Drop the Needle salutes Toronto record store Play De Record and its role in shaping the sounds of the city.
Keep ReadingNFB documentary Unarchived considers the hidden histories and politics of curating public archives, and the stories of archivists who seek a more inclusive history.
Keep ReadingTelefilm Canada releases new equity, diversity, and inclusion action plan, while DOC calls upon NFB to make good upon pledges as Suzanne Guèvremont steps into leadership role.
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Keep ReadingHot Docs Industry programming features Christine Choy and a spotlight panel on the findings of racial disparity at BC's Knowledge Network.
Keep ReadingCarlos Lopez Estrada's Summertime is a modern city symphony film fuelled by the spoken word poetry of L.A. artists.
Keep ReadingNFB appoints Rachel Décoste and J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth in the newly created positions of Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. and Director, Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement.
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