The RIDM are proud to get involved in different ways amongst young people of all ages. For instance, the RIDM programs screenings and workshops for elementary students in collaboration with the Carrousel International du Film de Rimouski, la lumière collective and the Film Animation program at Concordia University. 

The RIDM offers creative and writing workshops for high school students as well as screenings and meetings between professionals and young cinephiles during the festival and throughout the year in various schools. Every year since 2013, the RIDM organizes school visits to present the upcoming festival to CEGEP and university students. The RIDM also offer volunteering opportunities such as the Student Jury for participating CEGEPS and colleges. Throughout the year, we also visit several schools to view documentaries made by students as part of their studies. RIDM Mentions are awarded to the teams behind the most outstanding documentaries.

If you are a teacher or a school staff member and you would like the RIDM to visit your school, to plan a scholar screening or to showcase your students' documentaries please contact Marie-Anne Sergerie, our Audience Development Coordinator, by email at msergerie@ridm.ca.