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RIDM 19 - 29 Nov. 2026

Friends of the Festival

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Téo Taxi

Téo Taxi, a 100% electric and locally based service, is transforming mobility in Montreal. With a safe and eco-friendly fleet, we offer a convenient and sustainable alternative for your travels. Choosing Téo means supporting green innovation and contributing to a cleaner future for our community and our city.

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AKUFEN

AKUFEN designs and develops custom digital experiences. A Montreal-based design and technology studio, AKUFEN crafts websites for local cultural organizations. Discover their expertise and projects at akufen.ca.

www.akufen.ca
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CINÉMATHÈQUE QUÉBÉCOISE

The Cinémathèque québécoise is Montreal’s museum of moving images. Its mission is to acquire, document and preserve the world’s audiovisual heritage, with an emphasis on Quebec and Canadian works as well as international animation, and to make it available for cultural and educational purposes.   

cinematheque.qc.ca/en
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Maison Théâtre

Rooted in Montréal, Maison Théâtre presents inspiring professional theatre productions for children and young audiences. It promotes access to the performing arts and thoughtfully welcomes audiences from diverse generations, cultural backgrounds, and abilities. Driven by the creativity of artists, Maison Théâtre contributes to the growth and development of young people.

www.maisontheatre.com
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AQPM

The Association québécoise de la production médiatique (AQPM) advises, represents and accompanies independent film, television and Web production corporations whose productions, both French and English, are recognized in Quebec and at the international level.

www.aqpm.ca/english
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Traffic Coffe

Based in Montreal, Traffic Coffee is a micro-roaster specializing in single-origin and processed coffees from around the world. Natural and experimental, the coffees selected and roasted by Traffic captivate with their boldness and unique flavors.

www.trafficcoffee.com
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Tënk

TËNK.ca is a subscription-based broadcast platform entirely dedicated to independent documentary films, available online across Canada. Each week, five new films are hand-picked by our passionate team of curators. At the heart of the project: our desire to bring the best of documentary to you!

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Cinéma Cinéma

Cinéma Beaubien, Cinéma du Parc and Cinéma du Musée already share the same management. They are now taking on a common identity: Cinéma Cinéma. A name that brings them all together while preserving the distinctive character of each.

Three neighbourhoods, three histories, the same passion for film. Together they form a non-profit network dedicated to the presentation of art-house cinema and the creation of unforgettable big-screen experiences.

cinemacinema.ca/en
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Hôtel Saint-Laurent

Hôtel Saint-Laurent (CITQ : 221272) is located in the heart of Downtown. The hotel is specialized in extended stays and all of the suites have fully equipped kitchens.

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Le Dep du tech

Le Dep du tech is a Montreal-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in DJ equipment rental, management, and installation.

From large outdoor gatherings to small raves, Dep du tech is guided by reliability, ingenuity, and community, offering tailored services adapted to the needs of each project.

www.ledepdutech.com
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La Pimenterie

La Pimenterie's mission is to spread the passion for chili peppers, create original hot sauces, and offer flavor innovations, while promoting chili pepper culture in Quebec. Our mission is to elevate the gastronomic level of spicy condiments and give every bite the full potential of wonder that food can offer. Life is far too short not to taste good!

lapimenterie.com/en
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Vie des arts

Vie des arts is a quarterly French-language magazine of approximately 100 pages dedicated to visual arts in Quebec and Canada. It is the oldest arts magazine in Canada.

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Amigo Express

Intercity carpooling at its best! AmigoExpress has been a leading carpooling platform since 2006. We connect drivers and passengers looking to share long-distance trips. Everyone wins! Drivers get help covering gas costs, while passengers benefit from affordable travel. Today, with over 750,000 members and hundreds of departures every day across Canada, AmigoExpress makes intercity travel easier and more accessible.

www.amigoexpress.com
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POP Montréal

POP Montreal International Music Festival is an annual not-for-profit curated cultural event that champions independence in the arts by presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talents from around the world.

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MOMENTA

MOMENTA Biennale d’art contemporain happens every two years in Montréal, a not-to-be-missed event that brings out the public into the city’s museums, galleries, and artist-run centres. Activities include exhibitions, public events, and educational workshops featuring both local and international artists whose works inspire curiosity and reflection.

momentabiennale.com/en
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Hôtel St-Denis

Hotel St-Denis is located in the heart of Montreal's vibrant neighborhood and combines historic charm and modern comfort. Its comfortable rooms, warm welcome, and central location make it a choice for travelers. A few steps from the main attractions, it embodies Quebec hospitality with simplicity. 

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Alliance Française de Montréal

The Alliance Française de Montréal promotes the French language and culture through learning, creativity, and inclusion. It offers French courses and certifications, hosts cultural and intercultural events, and builds connections between immigrant and Québécois communities to celebrate diversity and strengthen social harmony in Montréal.

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Aéroports de Montréal

YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, which is certified 4 stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, is the third largest airport in Canada and a major international hub for northeastern North America, making it a major centre of economic activity and development driver for the Greater Montréal.

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Festival du nouveau cinéma

For more than 50 years, the FNC has been making the best of today’s cinema accessible, treating audiences to works of diversity and originality by emerging and major filmmakers. Dean of Canadian film festivals and a Quebec key event, the FNC presents over 200 works from 60 countries. 55th edition from October 8 to 18, 2026.

nouveaucinema.ca/en
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Fantasia Festival

A legendary 18-day blow-out of worldwide fantastic cinema taking place in the heart of Montreal, the Fantasia International Film Festival is where filmmakers, fans, and industry members come together to celebrate the weird, the wild, and the groundbreaking.

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International Documentary Association

The International Documentary Association (IDA) supports the vital work of documentary makers and champions a thriving and inclusive documentary culture. IDA is a global community of documentary practitioners with 3500 members based in 76 countries. IDA provides extensive professional services for members and grants to documentary filmmakers, organizes the Getting Real conference, annual IDA Documentary Awards, and publishes the Documentary magazine. IDA advocates for the rights and interests of documentarians around the world.

www.documentary.org
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Ciel variable

Ciel variable creates and spreads knowledge about contemporary photography for a bilingual readership sensitive to arts and culture. In the print magazine, as well as online, special care is taken to publish thoughtful texts and quality images related to current issues.

cielvariable.ca/en
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DOC-Cévennes

DOC-Cévennes promotes Quebec documentary films in France through a regional network and the Lasalle's International Documentary Film Festival.

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POV Magazine

POV Magazine is Canada’s destination for documentary culture. Publishing in print twice annually and online year-round, POV offers the latest news and views on non-fiction from Canada and around the world. Join the conversation as we report from festivals, share filmmakers’ stories, and spread the word on the latest releases.

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24 images

24 images is a film magazine available on multiple platforms. Each year, 4 printed issues are dedicated to specific topics through an array of interviews, think pieces, and reviews. Online, the magazine publishes weekly reviews and articles, as well as a bi-monthly podcast.

www.revue24images.com
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Panorama_Cinéma

The online magazine Panorama-cinéma has given itself the mandate to promote film culture and new media through an approach that is both critical and essayistic. Its editorial line is driven by a variety of subjects and works to capture the nature of cinematic experiences and gazes by favoring a sensitive and articulate writing.

www.panorama-cinema.com/V2/index.php
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Séquences

Since its creation in 1955, the primary objective of Séquences, an independent publication, has been to promote cinematographic culture among young people and the cinephile public. It's in that spirit that the magazine's mandate is characterized by a determination to support cinema first and foremost as an artistic medium.

www.revuesequences.org
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International Festival of Films on Art

The FIFA is dedicated to the international promotion and distribution of films on art and media arts, through an annual festival in March, an online streaming platform ARTS.FILM and a series of activities throughout the year. Its 45th edition will take place in March 2027.

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FCVQ

For over 15 years, the Festival de cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ) has been offering audiences across the Capitale-Nationale region and eastern Quebec its biggest celebration of cinema. Featuring fiction and documentary films, short and feature-length works, as well as both local and international cinema, FCVQ presents a rich, contemporary and diverse program that brings together passionate film lovers and the general public in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.

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Festival Regard

REGARD is one of the leading short film festivals in North America. Founded in 1995 in Saguenay, it serves as the gateway to the Americas for short cinema and as an international launchpad for Canadian filmmaking. As a hub for filmmakers in the country, REGARD is the cultural event that attracts the highest number of tourists annually to Saguenay. Recognized by the Oscars and FIPRESCI, it screens an average of 150 films from over 50 countries annually and awards $120,000 in prizes and scholarships. Its festive atmosphere and high-quality programming have made it an unmissable event for Quebec cinephiles.

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Courts d’un soir Festival

Courts d’un soir promotes talents from short films, series and music videos. He has distinguished himself by his desire to support  and celebrate the diversity of voices. Its TV series market is a must-attend event for the television industry, aimed at equipping filmmakers, creating a meeting place with professionals in the field and promoting the export of TV series from Quebec. Its 12th edition will take place April 8 to 15 2027.

www.courtsdunsoir.com/index.php/en
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Cinéma sous les étoiles

Since 2010, Le Cinéma sous les étoiles, presented by Funambules Médias, has been bringing powerful social, political, and environmental documentaries to parks across Greater Montreal. These free and welcoming open-air screenings are always followed by engaging discussions with filmmakers or subject matter experts. 

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Le Cinéma Beaumont

The Cinéma Beaumont is an art-house cinema located in downtown Quebec City. Its programming highlights both Quebec and Canadian films as well as international cinema. The theatre enriches the local film scene by presenting audiences with contemporary works and timeless classics.

www.cinemabeaumont.com
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Cinéma Public

Cinéma Public offers a regular programming in its theatre at Casa d'Italia, summer outdoor screenings at Livart, online films, as well as cultural mediation activities. The team is also working on the opening of a new cinema, which will soon enhance the big-screen offering in Montreal.

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Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma

For over 40 years, the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma has showcased the widest range of cinematic genres and approaches, bringing together emerging talents and established filmmakers. With over 200 films and numerous free events, the festival offers the public a unique encounter with Quebec cinema. Rendez-vous from March 25th to April 3rd, 2027!

rendez-vous.quebeccinema.ca

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