Frequently Asked Questions - 20th Edition

 

FORUM RIDM 2024 : When is it?

The 20th edition will take place from November 22 to 27, 2024. This edition is divided into 2 parts:

•  The Doc Lab Montreal which will be held in closed circuit from November 22 to 24.

•  The Forum RIDM professional market which will take place from November 25 to 27.

 

What activities are open to Forum RIDM pass holders ? 

Although Forum RIDM will be held from November 22 to 27, the open activities with a pass will take place during the professional market, from November 25 to 27, 2024.

Doc Lab Montréal which takes place from the 22nd to the 24th is reserved for participants selected via a call for projects, open during the summer of 2024.

 

Are there opportunities to pitch my documentary project and meet potential investors ?

We have several activities that could help:

•  Doc Lab Montréal, for emerging filmmakers and producers with a documentary project in development.

•  Rough Cut Pitch, for feature-length creative documentaries at the editing or post-production stage with a producer.

•  One-on-One Pitches, for all types of documentary projects with an attached producer.

It is also possible for you to meet professionals in informal ways during professional market networking activities.

 

What are the dates for the Forum RIDM 2024 calls for projects ?

For the 20th edition, three calls for projects are launched:

•  Doc Lab Montréal from July 16 to August 12, 2024

•  Rough Cut Pitch from August 30 to 26, 2024 

 

Are there any grants or support offered by the RIDM Forum ? 

In general, toward the end of summer, Forum RIDM launches a call for applications for  TaCIC - Tremplin Territoires Grant for emerging filmmakers from outside the Montreal metropolitan region.

Also, if you are part this year Doc Lab Montréal cohort, there are prizes and support offered by various organizations.

 

Can I already register for One-on-One Pitches 2024 ?

Registrations will open on the day of the RIDM and Forum RIDM press conference on October 30, 2024. 

 

How to participate ?

You must have one of the four RIDM Forum passes to access the activities.

• Forum RIDM

• RIDM + Forum RIDM

• RIDM + Forum RIDM + One-on-One Pitches

• Forum RIDM + One-on-One Pitches

They will be on sale on the Forum RIDM Box Office which opens on the day of the press conference.

 

I have questions that are not here. Who to talk to ? 

Write to us at forum@ridm.ca