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WELCOME TO ALFF INDUSTRY Welcome to the Available Light Film Festival 11th annual Industry Conference! This year’s conference features a diverse mix of workshops, masterclasses and panels spread over four days. As always, we aim to develop Yukon filmmaker’s skills as producers and directors, build connections with filmmakers across the country and inspire creators. We’re excited to welcome more than 40 visiting guests who will gain first-hand knowledge and understanding of the Yukon, its filmmakers and the stories and experiences that make this region so unique. This year’s conference features sessions on directing, screenwriting, acting, cinematography and distribution. We’re pleased to be welcoming representatives from Crave, Absolutely Canadian, CBC Creator Network and VUCAVU who will be joining the festival for the first time. Each year, the energy at the Industry Conference grows and we’ve seen exciting partnerships emerge between Yukoners and producers across the country. The Yukon is home to some of the most remarkable stories in the world. It’s a place of plentiful talent and passionate storytellers. The northern film scene may be small by comparison to other parts of Canada, but it punches far above its weight for a territory of only 37,000 people! Yukon filmmakers continue to receive recognition on the national and international stage and we’re pleased to offer continuing professional development opportunities at ALFF Industry. And of course, we couldn’t make this conference happen without the incredible support from the Government of Yukon’s Department of Economic Development. A huge hats off to them for supporting Available Light Film Festival and local creators! Enjoy the festival and conference. Vivian Belik ALFF Industry Programmer
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PASSES & REGISTRATION ALFF Industry Passes: $175/$150 YFS Production Members Individual ALFF Industry Workshop Tickets: $25/$20 YFS Production Members YFS Production Membership: $50 Production Membership Benefits: Access to production and post-production equipment, mentorship on production and project development, and discounts on ALFF, Available Light Cinema series and YFS Film and Media Arts Workshops. ALFF Industry Passes are available for purchase in person at YFS (212 Lambert St, facing 3rd Ave) or by phone (867) 393-3456, at the door (cash and credit card) and online at alff.ca. Registration gives you access to all ALFF Industry events: panels, workshops, master classes, networking events and receptions. Pre-register for individual workshops by contacting alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com. Payment accepted: cash and credit card.
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FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE TEAM Andrew Connors
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Vivian Belik
CO-PROGRAMMER
Kerry Barber
Conor Curtis
MEDIA COORDINATOR SOCIAL MEDIA
Victoria Kennedy SOCIAL MEDIA
Angelune Drouin
ALFF INDUSTRY ASSISTANT
Erik Pinkerton
FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Sam Finton, Shawn Jo David Curtis
GUEST CURATOR
Kaori Torigai
Angelune Drouin, Brian Eaton, Chelsea Jeffery Genesee Keevil, Jin Lee
Katie Newman, Rebecca Manias
Takashi Simon-Sakurai
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
MULTIMEDIA CURATORS
Elyssia Sasaki
Bran Ramsey
Jona Barr Something Shows
PRODUCER
Karen Baltgailis
HOSPITALITY
GUEST SERVICES PRODUCTION SUPPORT
SPONSORSHIP YFS ADMINISTRATION
Pauline Gallinat
Guiniveve Lalena
Vivian Belik
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Martina Tejmlova
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
ALFF TRAILER
ALFF INDUSTRY PROGRAMMER
Nèle Pigeon
ALFF INDUSTRY PRODUCER PITCH EVENT COORDINATOR
PROJECTIONISTS PROJECTIONIST PRINT TRAFFIC
ALFF SPACE
Kerry Barber, Tiffani Fraser Carol Geddes, Jon Gelinas Jessica Hall, Aileen Horler Victoria Kennedy, Leo Lane Moriah MacMillan, Noel Sinclair YFS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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VENUES & SCHEDULE KDCC KDCC OFH YAC EDW WOH THP * +
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front St (at Black St) Artist Studio (AS), Multi Purpose Room (MPR) Old Fire Hall, 1105 Front St (at Main St) Yukon Arts Centre, 300 College Dr (main ALFF venue, ‘up the hill’) ALFF Space at the Edgewater Hotel, 101 Main St Wayfarer Oyster House, 6098 6th Ave (between Main St and Lambert St) Takhini Hot Pools (Km 10 / Mile 6 Takhini Hotsprings Rd) Free Public Event With Industry Badge only
TIME
FRIDAY, JAN 31
VENUE
10am - 12pm 12:30 - 1:15pm 1:30 - 3:30pm 3:30 - 4:15pm 5pm 6pm 10pm
Actors Working with Directors Master Class Up Close with APTN What Makes a Doc Work in the Digital Space Up Close with Crave TV Opening Gala Screening Reception* Opening Film: Red Snow Opening Night After Party
KDCC (AS) KDCC (AS) KDCC (AS) KDCC (AS) YAC YAC EDW
SATURDAY, FEB 1
9am - 12pm 12:30 - 1:30pm
Screenwriting Master Class Community-Based Filmmaking: In Conversation with Jonathan Frantz
KDCC (AS) KDCC (AS)
1:45 - 3:15pm 3:30 - 4:30pm 5 - 7pm 10pm
Hot Docs Ignite: Making Local Stories Global* Distributing Your Film and Video Art* ALFF Pitch Event* Hot Springs Soak+ (9:30pm pick up from hotel)
KDCC (AS) KDCC (AS) KDCC (MPR) THP
SUNDAY, FEB 2
10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2pm 2:30 - 3:15pm 3:30 - 4:15pm
Documentary Cinematography Master Class Finding Your Voice in Directing Up Close with National Film Board of Canada* Up Close with CBC Creator Network & Absolutely Canadian*
OFH OFH OFH OGH
4:30 - 6pm
Screen Production Yukon Industry Mixer
WOH
MONDAY, FEB 3
9 - 9:45am 10:30am - 12:30pm 1 - 2pm
Funders Panel One-on-One Industry Wrap Up Lunch+
OFH OFH WOH
TUESDAY, FEB 4
12pm
Analog Film Panel*
OFH
WEDNESDAY, FEB 5
12pm
Documentary Film Panel*
OFH
ALFF INDUSTRY GUESTS
FULL GUEST BIOS AT ALFF.CA
Louise Archambault
Mira Burt-Wintonick
Marten Berkman
Erin Cham Corbett
Lesley Birchard
John Christou
DIRECTOR AND THE BIRDS RAINED DOWN
DIRECTOR ECOLOGY OF PERCEPTION
EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION CBC DOCS
Sophie Bédard Marcotte DIRECTOR L.A TEA TIME
Gabriel Bullen DIRECTOR MONOLITH
Thomas Bullen DIRECTOR BY YOUR SIDE
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DIRECTOR WINTOPIA
ARTIST HWEI KI GONG
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT THE NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA
Nathalie Clermont
VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CANADA MEDIA FUND
Marie Clements DIRECTOR RED SNOW
David Curtis
DIRECTOR SOVEREIGN SOIL
ALFF INDUSTRY GUESTS
FULL GUEST BIOS AT ALFF.CA
Alice Cote
Pauline Gallinat
Olena Decock
Jon Gelinas
Teresa Earle
Mike Gravitis
Aud Fischer
Michael Greyeyes
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING LA TOURNÉE QUÉBÉC CINÉMA
INDUSTRY PROGRAMMER HOT DOCS
PRODUCER AURORA LOVE
DIRECTOR MIDAS AND AMARA ARE ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD FOR THE FILM PROJECT
Sharon Fontaine-Ishpatao ACTOR KUESSIPAN
Jonathan Frantz
PRODUCER ISUMA ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
DIRECTOR TIME TOGETHER
ARTIST STAINED GLASS VIDEO IMPRESSIONS
MANAGER NORTHWESTEL COMMUNITY TELEVISION
ACTOR BLOOD QUANTUM
Jessica Hall
DIRECTOR HONG KONG 1979
Jenny Hamilton
ALFF STAND-UP COMEDY
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ALFF INDUSTRY GUESTS
FULL GUEST BIOS AT ALFF.CA
Dave Hamelin
Asivak Koostachin
Jacquelyn Hébert
Lulu Keating
Doug Holmes
Annie Kierans
Chelsea Jeffery
Casey Koyczan
Greg Jones
Jeremy LaLonde
Pamela Jones
François Lemieux
CO-DIRECTOR THE CHANGELING
COMMUNITY + PROGRAM MANAGER VUCAVU
SENIOR PRODUCER ABSOLUTELY CANADIAN, CBC
DIRECTOR DOWNTOWNERS
MUSICIAN ANALOG AVANT-GARDE
PRODUCER BEYOND HUMAN POWER
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ACTOR RED SNOW
DIRECTOR COMPASSION FOR THE HUNGRY
DIRECTOR A PICNIC IN GUGGIEVILLE
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST NÀGHĄ, NORTHERN SIGHTS
DIRECTOR JAMES VS. HIS FUTURE SELF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LA TOURNÉE QUÉBÉC CINÉMA
ALFF INDUSTRY GUESTS
FULL GUEST BIOS AT ALFF.CA
Marc-Antoine Levesque
Fritz Mueller
Gordon Loverin
Deborah Osborne
Neil Macdonald
John Price
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LA TOURNÉE QUÉBÉC CINÉMA
DIRECTOR BEYOND HUMAN POWER
CO-DIRECTOR THE CHANGELING
Laurence Mathieu-Léger DIRECTOR WILLIE
Michele McMahon
DIRECTOR AURORA LOVE
MANAGER OF PROGRAMMING APTN WESTERN CANADA
CINEMATOGRAPHER SOVEREIGN SOIL ANALOG AVANT–GARDE
Kazik Radwanski
DIRECTOR ANNE AT 13,000 FT.
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FOR B.C. AND THE TERRITORIES BELL MEDIA
Matthew Rankin
Ryan McMahon
ACTOR WHITE LIE
RED MAN LAUGHING
DIRECTOR THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Kacey Rohl
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ALFF INDUSTRY GUESTS
FULL GUEST BIOS AT ALFF.CA
Mike Rudyk
Robin Summerfield
Andrew Seymour
Shirley Vercruysse
DIRECTOR TLATSINI
MEDIA OFFICER GOVERNMENT OF YUKON
Melaina Sheldon
HOST ALFF PITCH EVENT
Gary Sidney
CO-PRODUCER THE PROVIDER
Jayden Soroka
DIRECTOR THE PROVIDER
Dan Sokolowski
PRODUCER DAWSON CITY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
PRODUCER CBC’S CREATOR NETWORK
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BC + YUKON STUDIO NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA
John Walker
DIRECTOR ASSHOLES: A THEORY
Charles Wilkinson DIRECTOR HAIDA MODERN
Talia Woodland DIRECTOR ALL IT GIVES
Aaron Zeghers
DIRECTOR HOLLAND, MAN. + DANNY
Photo not available – Courtney McKiel WESTERN ARCTIC MOVING PICTURES 14
FRI JAN 31 Actors Working with Directors Master Class 10AM – 12PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO
Presenter: Michael Greyeyes Moderator: Katherine McCallum In this master class with renowned actor, Michael Greyeyes, Michael will show clips of his film work and talk anecdotally about his experiences working with various directors throughout his 25-year career and share his experience and approach to directing actors for the screen. The second half of the class, Michael will work with the class to get a scene from a short film onto its feet and walk the class through the rehearsal, blocking and shooting process. Actors and directors in attendance will be given an opportunity to work together on the scene. The class will be moderated by Katherine McCallum, artistic director of Larrikin Entertainment. Michael Greyeyes’ career is diverse with a stage and screen resumé spanning over 25 years. Please note: Limited to 20 seats. Pre-register by emailing larrikinentertainment@gmail.com
Up Close with APTN 12:30 – 1:15PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO
Presenter: Deborah Osborne Aboriginal Peoples Television Network develops, commissions and acquires distinctive Indigenous content for a domestic and international audience, offering development and licence funding for documentary, children’s, web and drama series, with annual Request For Proposals for Feature Films, Short Films and Aboriginal Language series. The national broadcaster also acquires content for their linear television network and its recently rolled out streaming platform, APTN Lumi. Join Deborah Osborne, APTN Manager of Programming, Western Region, to learn what opportunities exist for Yukon filmmakers.
What Makes a Doc Work in the Digital Space 1:30 – 3PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO
Presenter: Lesley Birchard Want your online film to attract thousands of viewers? Join Lesley Birchard of CBC Docs as she uses case studies to illustrate what makes a documentary succeed in the digital space. Lesley will give an overview of digital release strategies to best leverage online audiences. The workshop will also go into detail about the type of content CBC Docs is seeking for CBC Gem and the CBC Docs Youtube Channel, and how to best pitch them.
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FRI JAN 31 Up Close with Crave 3:30 – 4:15PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO
Presenter: Michele McMahon Crave carries the largest concentration of Canadian content of any streaming platform available in Canada. The SVOD and premium pay channel pre-licenses original Canadian narrative films as well as licensing documentary features. Join Michele McMahon, Production Executive, Original Programming for B.C. and the Territories for Bell Media as she explains how to pitch to Crave and what they’re looking for.
ALFF Opening Gala Screening Reception 5PM | YUKON ARTS CENTRE
ALFF Opening Film: Red Snow 6PM | YUKON ARTS CENTRE
Dylan, a Gwich’in soldier from the Canadian Arctic, is caught in an ambush in Kandahar, Afghanistan. His capture and interrogation by a Taliban Commander releases a cache of memories connected to the love and death of his Inuit cousin, Asana, and binds him closer to a Pashtun family as they escape across treacherous landscapes and through a blizzard that becomes their key to survival. Filmed on location in Canada’s Northwest Territories and the desert interior region of British Columbia, Red Snow paints the story of a Gwich’in man who must contend with his past in order to find his way to freedom. A story told in three languages – Gwich’in, Inuvialuktun and Pashtun – Red Snow binds two distant cultures together in this fast-paced thriller. Winner of the Best Canadian Feature prize at the Edmonton Film Festival and nominated Best Film at the American Indian Film Festival. Director Marie Clements and actor Asivak Koostachin in attendance. Opening remarks by Yukon and visiting dignitaries. Presented in partnership with Telefilm Canada and Canada Media Fund.
Opening Night After Party 10PM | ALFF SPACE
ALFF Industry passholders, festival guests and invited guests. Music by DJ Sweet Jones.
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SAT FEB 1 Screenwriting Master Class 9AM – 12PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO
Presenter: Marie Clements Moderator: Daniel Janke Develop your vision as a screen story-teller at the outline and script stage. In this workshop award-winning screenwriter and director Marie Clements discusses how she approached research and writing the scripts for her previous two projects: The Road Forward; a hybrid musical documentary and Red Snow, a thrilling drama written in four languages: English, Gwich’in, Inuvailuktun and Pashto. Marie will work with a small group of screenwriters and filmmakers to shape existing or early-stage outlines and give tips on developing a script that clearly tells readers and collaborators the film you want to make. This master class will be limited to eight participants who must apply for a spot. Fifty percent of the spots will be prioritized for Indigenous and diverse applicants. Four of the eight participants will be selected for an additional 45-minute private consultation with Marie the day following the master class. Please note: Apply by emailing alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com
Community-Based Filmmaking: In Conversation with Jonathan Frantz 12:30 – 1:30PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO
One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk and Edge of the Knife are two films produced in Indigenous communities using traditional language, local actors and input from community members. Producer, Jonathan Frantz sits down with Tlingit performer and producer Melaina Sheldon to discuss the ins and outs of community-based filmmaking. As producer of Edge of the Knife Frantz worked intimately with the Haida community to create a narrative film entirely in Haida, an endangered language with less than 20 fluent speakers. In this informal conversation, Frantz talks about this and his experiences producing One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk (ALFF 2020) which is based on a real-life event that happened in director Zach Kunuk’s home community of Kapuivik, NU.
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SAT FEB 1 Hot Docs Ignite: Making Local Stories Global 1:45 – 3:15PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO FREE
Presenter: Olena Decock In this free workshop, Hot Docs instructs filmmakers how to make local stories for international audiences. The Yukon is a unique backdrop for both documentary and narrative films. How do we leverage the distinct people and landscapes that make up our territory to create a story that appeals universally around the world? Using a step-by-step approach with plenty of real-world examples, this workshop will guide filmmakers in how to best shape a local story for broad appeal. Doc Ignite offers direct market intelligence and skills training to Canadian filmmakers. Doc Ignite is generously supported by Netflix.
Distributing Your Film and Video Art 3:30 – 4:30PM | KDCC ARTIST STUDIO FREE
Presenter: Jacquelyn Hébert This workshop is led by Jacquelyn Hébert, VUCAVU’s Community and Program Manager, and is intended for artists and filmmakers interested in learning about distribution for their film and videos. During the session, Jacquelyn will discuss what VUCAVU is, who their partners are and what it offers artists. This will also include an overview of other Video-OnDemand (VOD) platforms, including the Yukon Film Society’s very own Available Light on Demand VOD (presented by distribution coordinator Conor Curtis) and a discussion about how digital tools can be used to help promote an artists’ practice. Finally, the presentation will look at how VUCAVU can be used as a curatorial, research, and educational tool.
ALFF Pitch Event 5 – 7PM | KDCC MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM FREE
Host: Melaina Sheldon, Inland Tlingit performer and producer based in Teslin, Yukon. Six Yukon creative teams pitch their short film projects to guest panelists in front of a live audience, vying for two production prizes, each worth $5000 in cash and $5000 in-kind services. Prize funder: Yukon Media Development. Prize sponsor: Northwestel Community Television. In-kind services provided by Yukon Film Society, Screen Production Yukon Association and Northwestel Community Television.
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SAT FEB 1 Hot Springs Soak 10PM | TAKHINI HOT POOLS
Join for a private soak. For Industry guests and passholders. Transportation provided to and from festival hotel, pick up at 9:30pm.
SUN FEB 2 Documentary Cinematography Master Class 10AM – 12PM | OLD FIRE HALL
Presenter: John Price Moderator: David Curtis In this workshop John Price shares his process for shooting for documentary. How does this form of filming differ from narrative fiction and how can you best support the director’s approach? John will walk through a variety of very different documentary films he has lensed over the last 25 years, including Hurt, The Ghosts In Our Machine, Long Time Running, Sovereign Soil and There is a House Here.
Finding Your Voice in Directing 12:30 – 2PM | OLD FIRE HALL
Presenter: Matthew Rankin How do you make your film ideas stand out in a landscape heavily influenced by Hollywood? Montreal’s Matthew Rankin is a celebrated filmmaker whose work has screened internationally at such festivals as Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, and TIFF. He got his start in Winnipeg where he was inspired by experimental filmmakers like Guy Maddin and John Paizs who were acclaimed for working outside of the mainstream. In this workshop Matthew delves into his directorial process, explaining what has influenced his creative vision and how he has notched out his unique voice.
Up Close with National Film Board of Canada 2:30 – 3:15PM | OLD FIRE HALL FREE
Presenters: John Cristou, Shirley Vercruysse, David Curtis John Christou, Operations Manager of English Production of the NFB; Canada’s public film and digital producer, explains program updates and strategies around gender parity and working with emerging artists. Two case-studies will be presented. One using Sovereign Soil, a Yukon co-produced feature documentary and the other an interactive project. 19
SUN FEB 2 Up Close with CBC Creator Network & Absolutely Canadian 3:30 – 4:15PM | OLD FIRE HALL FREE
Presenters: Robin Summerfield, Doug Holmes In this workshop, Yukoners learn about new opportunities to work with the CBC in their recently formed Creator Network. The Creator Network discovers, fosters and collaborates with digital content creators from across the country to amplify Canadian stories and share their unique perspectives. This is an opportunity to bring in new Yukon talent to CBC including short filmmakers, YouTubers, Instagrammers, Snapchatters, photographers, animators, writers, etc.
Screen Production Yukon Industry Mixer 4:30 – 6PM | WAYFARER OYSTER HOUSE
Join Screen Production Yukon for a special event celebrating Yukon films and filmmakers. There will be drinks and catered snacks. Transportation will be available from Wayfarer Oyster House to the Yukon Arts Centre for the evening screenings. Sponsored by Northwestel Community Television.
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MON FEB 3 Funders Panel 9 – 9:45AM | OLD FIRE HALL
Presenters: Andrew Seymour, Media Advisor, Department of Economic Development, Government of Yukon, Nathalie Clermont, Canada Media Fund Vice-President, Programs and Business Development Canada Moderator: Teresa Earle In this panel, representatives from public film and digital media funding bodies present updates on programs at their respective organizations. Yukon participants will have a chance to ask questions about program changes and requirements and gain a better understanding of the status quo of major public funds in Canada.
One-on-One Networking Meetings 10:30AM – 12:30PM | OLD FIRE HALL
Industry participants have a chance to meet industry delegates in private or small groups to pitch their ideas and seek advice on projects. This enables Yukon film and media producers to establish personal and professional relationships early in the week. Guests include: Lesley Birchard, CBC Short Docs; Deborah Osborne, APTN; Michele McMahon, Crave; Jacquelyn Hébert, VUCAVU; Shirley Vercruysse, NFB; Robin Summerfield and Doug Holmes, CBC Creator Network/Absolutely Canadian; Mike Gravitis, Northwestel Community Television; Nathalie Clermont, Canada Media Fund. Please note: Fifteen minute meetings, by appointment. Pre-registration required by emailing alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com
Industry Wrap-Up Lunch 1 – 2PM | WAYFARER OYSTER HOUSE
Join us to celebrate the end of another successful ALFF Industry with some bites at Wayfarer Oyster House! For ALFF Industry and all access passholders.
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TUES FEB 4 Analog Film Panel 12PM | OLD FIRE HALL FREE
Old is the new young! Many of the films at ALFF 2020 were shot on celluloid film. Analog avant-garde filmmakers John Price and Aaron Zeghers talk about shooting and projecting with physical analog media: 8mm, 16mm and 35mm. Moderated by Dan Sokolowski, filmmaker and Dawson City International Short Film Festival programmer.
WED FEB 5 Documentary Film Panel 12PM | OLD FIRE HALL FREE
Mira Burt-Wintonick (Wintopia), John Walker (Assholes: A Theory), David Curtis (Sovereign Soil), Fritz Mueller (Aurora Love). Moderated by Aaron Zeghers, filmmaker and festival programmer from Manitoba. A wide ranging discussion about contemporary documentary filmmaking.
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