Atlantic Momentum Program
The Launch 2026 Documentary Pitch Contest
Building on Lunenburg Doc Fest’s DOC Atlantic Breakthrough and The Launch initiatives, the Atlantic Momentum Program (AMP) supports six mid-career Atlantic Canadian IBPOC filmmakers who are ready to move their one-off feature documentaries from development into production.
AMP is designed for filmmakers with strong projects who face barriers accessing national funding, industry networks, and professional support. Through mentorship, funding guidance, and industry access, the program helps participants strengthen their projects and build a pathway toward production.
Building on Lunenburg Doc Fest’s DOC Atlantic Breakthrough and The Launch initiatives, the Atlantic Momentum Program (AMP) supports six mid-career Atlantic Canadian IBPOC filmmakers who are ready to move their one-off feature documentaries from development into production.
AMP is designed for filmmakers with strong projects who face barriers accessing national funding, industry networks, and professional support. Through mentorship, funding guidance, and industry access, the program helps participants strengthen their projects and build a pathway toward production.
Building on Lunenburg Doc Fest’s DOC Atlantic Breakthrough and The Launch initiatives, the Atlantic Momentum Program (AMP) supports six mid-career Atlantic Canadian IBPOC filmmakers who are ready to move their one-off feature documentaries from development into production.
AMP is designed for filmmakers with strong projects who face barriers accessing national funding, industry networks, and professional support. Through mentorship, funding guidance, and industry access, the program helps participants strengthen their projects and build a pathway toward production.
PROGRAM TimelinE
September 2026 – May 2027
Over nine months, participants will develop their projects and prepare for key Canadian funding opportunities, with the goal of being funding-ready by May 2027.
Key funding opportunities include:
Participants will also have opportunities to attend Lunenburg Doc Fest’s Dock Market and Forum RIDM in Montréal.
What’s Included
Three experienced IBPOC mentors providing tailored guidance throughout the program
High-level funding workshops focused on major Canadian funding opportunities
Individual mentorship sessions to develop projects, applications, and funding strategies
Professional development supporting the transition from development into production
Industry access and networking through Dock Market and Forum RIDM
Support developing applications for Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm Canada, and CMF
Connections with funders, producers, broadcasters, and other documentary professionals
The Atlantic Momentum Program is supported by the Canada Media Fund, Innovation PEI, PictureNL, NB Film and TV Strategic Initiatives Fund, Nova Scotia Creative Industries Fund, CBC Atlantic, and Bell Fund, with in-kind support from Lunenburg Doc Fest, Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM), and the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
