For this new edition of the One-on-One pitches, the matchmaking rules are evolving. We now invite you to use a new platform designed in concordance to the needs of Forum RIDM, in order to optimize the experience. Participants (project holders and industry representatives) will now have an active role in choosing and visualizing meetings in real time.

For over 10 years, this flagship activity of Forum RIDM has facilitated professional meetings between industry decision-makers on a national and international scale, benefiting documentary projects led by producers (or  self-produced filmmakers). It is a unique opportunity for projects seeking funding and visibility to encounter pivotal opportunities for their future development.

Thanks to these meetings , documentary project holders (producers and/or filmmakers) will have the chance to present their projects to renowned professionals from Canada and abroad during 15-minute, speed-dating-style sessions.

The most influential international figures in the documentary sector will be present: public and private broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, festival and market programmers, institutions, fund representatives, and co-producers.

You can view this year industry representatives list. 

Please note that this list will be updated daily. To follow its real-time progress, we also invite you to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The 2024 edition of the  One-on-One pitches will be held in person on Wednesday, November 27, at the Salle Polyvalente at UQÀM from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

How it Works

IMPORTANT: THE RULES FOR THIS YEAR HAVE CHANGED! 

Once your registration is valid, meeting requests will be in both senses:

• Project leaders can request meetings with industry representatives.

• Industry representatives can request meetings with project leaders.

Forum RIDM team will also play an active role in the matchmaking process to ensure a suitable number and quality of meetings based on agendas, project criteria, and participant profiles. Forum RIDM may suggest and/or assign relevant meetings between project holders and industry representatives. Please remember that honouring meetings is crucial for the smooth running of the event.

Please note that the total number of assigned meetings may vary depending on the availability of industry representatives.

Who Can Register?

• Producers with documentary projects of any format and at any stage of creation.

• Filmmakers with a producer attached to their documentary project (or self-produced) of any format and at any stage of creation.

• Participation in pairs is possible**

REGISTRATION DETAILS

To register for the One-on-One pitches, please purchase the RIDM+Forum+One-on-One Picthes pass, which grants access to this activity.

After completing the form and paying the participation fee, you will receive your login credentials within 48 hours to connect to b.square | Forum RIDM. You will then need to complete your profile and provide all necessary information about your project. Be as precise as possible to better organize your meetings. The more complete your profile, the better your chances!

Registrations for the One-on-One pitches and meeting requests start on October 30, 2024, and close on November 21, 2024, or when capacity is reached. As always, space is limited, so please register promptly.

The schedules (meeting times) will be available on the platform a few days before the event.

** If you wish to present your project as a duo (director and producer), you are eligible for a 50% discount on a second Forum + One-on-One pass. To take advantage of this offer, email us at forum@ridm.ca once your first pass purchase has been confirmed. Please note, a single access will be provided to the platform as your profile represent a project, not individuals.