Join us for an informal panel discussion with programmers from Toronto’s most prestigious film festivals. Curators from Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, Images Festival, Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival will talk about the future of independent filmmaking.

Lynne Fernie, Senior Canadian Programmer

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market. Each year, the Festival presents a selection of more than 150 cutting edge documentaries from Canada and around the globe. www.hotdocs.ca

Scott Miller Berry, Executive Director

Established in 1987, the Images Festival is the largest festival in North America for experimental and independent moving image culture, showcasing the innovative edge of international contemporary media art both on and off the screen. www.imagesfestival.com

Kathleen Mullen, Director of Programming

Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival is Canada’s leading not-for-profit environmental media arts organization. As the producer of Canada’s largest environmental film festival, Planet in Focus showcases a wide range of outstanding films and filmmakers from across Canada and around the world. www.planetinfocus.org

Magali Simard, Short Cuts Canada Programmer, TIFF

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema to film lovers. What began as a ten-day film festival has grown to embrace programming 365 days a year. www.tiff.net

Angie Driscoll, Programming Manager

CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival (WSFF) is the premier venue for the exhibition and promotion of short film in North America. WSFF is dedicated to celebrating the quality and creative range of short films. www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com