A series of info sessions (30 minutes + 15 min Q&A) with industry organizations where you will be able to hear about what they do, have your questions addressed, and get the opportunity to further discuss your projects or questions with them in one-on-one consultations that you can register for. Every Industry Bootcamp session will happen virtually and is a great way to meet and learn from experienced professionals in the industry.
Session #1: Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)
Session Panelists: Lisa Moreau and Marcia Douglas
Date and Time: Saturday, October 23 from 1pm - 1:45pm
Session #2: Behind the Scenes Services Inc. (BTS) and Lewis-Birnberg Hanet LLP (LBS)
Session Panelists: Eric Birnberg and Karla Bobadilla
Date and Time: Saturday, October 23 from 3pm - 3:45pm
Session #3: NABET 700-M UNIFOR
Session Panelists: Peggy Kyriakidou – President of NABET 700-M UNIFOR, Gerry Mendoza – Secretary Treasurer, Brian Horrell – Member of the Sound department, Michael Christiani – Member of the Set Decoration department
Date and Time: Sunday, October 24 from 1pm - 1:45pm
Session #4: Charles Street Video
Session Panelist: Greg Woodbury
Date and Time: Sunday, October 24 from 2pm - 2:45pm
Session #5: Media training with Judy Lung
Session Panelists: Judy Lung
Date and Time: Sunday, October 24 from 3pm - 3:45pm
Free 1-on-1 30 Minute Consultations available with the following Industry Partners:
Behind the Scenes Services Inc. (BTS) and Lewis-Birnberg Hanet LLP (LBS);
Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA);
NABET 700-M UNFOR; and
ACTRA Toronto
If you have further follow up or detailed questions relating to your own projects, please take advantage of booking a free one-on-one with one or all of the Bootcamp partners listed above following their sessions from November - December. Whether you identify as up and coming or well-established in the industry, talking to unions or legal services can be daunting. We know that building a solid network and community as a filmmaker is crucial to your success, and that’s something Reel Asian always wants to provide to everyone we work with.
How to book a 1-on-1: All registrants will receive an invite from Reel Asian at the end of Bootcamp with a calendar of available time slots from November - December. Select the time slot(s) in one or all of the helpful industry professionals’ calendars, and you will be emailed a calendar invite with a meeting link to join, and a reminder email one day before.
Please reach out to
development@reelasian.com if you have any questions.