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The Dock Market
The Dock Market
Welcome decision makers 2026!
The team at The Dock Market are excited to start sharing names of the special guests coming to the market in 2026 as our decision makers.
Decision Makers are individuals working in programming, international sales, marketing, distribution (both traditional and online), exhibition, as well as funds and commissions.
During the Dock Market, industry Decision Makers participate in panels, presentations, 1-TO-1 meetings, live pitches, and/or various networking events.
Lunenburg Doc Fest is delighted to feature the following Decision Makers at the 13th Annual Dock Market in 2026
Luke Brawley
INDOX Films
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Luke Brawley is the Founder of INDOX and a non-fiction film specialist with over a decade of experience working across the international festival landscape. Throughout his career, he has built an extensive global network of filmmakers, programmers, producers and distributors, alongside an in-depth understanding of the documentary industry. Luke specialises in positioning and launching exceptional non-fiction films on the international stage, successfully placing titles at festivals including Cannes, Venice, Sundance, TIFF, IDFA, CPH, Sheffield DocFest and Hot Docs.
Luke Brawley
INDOX Films
VIRTUAL
Luke Brawley is the Founder of INDOX and a non-fiction film specialist with over a decade of experience working across the international festival landscape. Throughout his career, he has built an extensive global network of filmmakers, programmers, producers and distributors, alongside an in-depth understanding of the documentary industry. Luke specialises in positioning and launching exceptional non-fiction films on the international stage, successfully placing titles at festivals including Cannes, Venice, Sundance, TIFF, IDFA, CPH, Sheffield DocFest and Hot Docs.
John Buffone
Fibe TV1
IN PERSON
John began his career 30 years ago as an ENG camera operator before quickly moving to CTV. There he moved through a variety of roles starting as a segment producer at Canada AM, before becoming a writer, producer, and eventual bureau manager at CTV National News. He left a few times to become an on-air reporter at CTV Vancouver and to produce and direct a documentary on the Avro Arrow at CBC. He founded a production company through which he produced documentaries and lifestyle programming for a number of channels. Eventually, he returned to news, becoming the senior producer at BNN and eventually the Executive Producer at CTV News Channel. He’s covered 9/11, the financial crisis of 2008, war, papal conclaves, earthquakes, hurricanes and everything in between. He launched the CTV’s short-lived but influential prime time news program Kevin Newman Live. In 2014 he moved to Fibe TV1 where he has expanded programming, given emerging and experienced creators a platform, and broken viewership records from day one.
John Buffone
Fibe TV1
IN PERSON
John began his career 30 years ago as an ENG camera operator before quickly moving to CTV. There he moved through a variety of roles starting as a segment producer at Canada AM, before becoming a writer, producer, and eventual bureau manager at CTV National News. He left a few times to become an on-air reporter at CTV Vancouver and to produce and direct a documentary on the Avro Arrow at CBC. He founded a production company through which he produced documentaries and lifestyle programming for a number of channels. Eventually, he returned to news, becoming the senior producer at BNN and eventually the Executive Producer at CTV News Channel. He’s covered 9/11, the financial crisis of 2008, war, papal conclaves, earthquakes, hurricanes and everything in between. He launched the CTV’s short-lived but influential prime time news program Kevin Newman Live. In 2014 he moved to Fibe TV1 where he has expanded programming, given emerging and experienced creators a platform, and broken viewership records from day one.
Julian Carrington
Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC)
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Along with leading DOC, Julian is a film programmer, curator, and industry consultant. He previously programmed for Hot Docs, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival, and is the founder of For Viola, the Hot Docs Cinema's community screening series dedicated to celebrating BIPOC filmmakers and expanding documentary audiences. He has also served as a project evaluator for Telefilm Canada and the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative.
Julian Carrington
Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC)
VIRTUAL
Along with leading DOC, Julian is a film programmer, curator, and industry consultant. He previously programmed for Hot Docs, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival, and is the founder of For Viola, the Hot Docs Cinema's community screening series dedicated to celebrating BIPOC filmmakers and expanding documentary audiences. He has also served as a project evaluator for Telefilm Canada and the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative.
Andrew Connors
Yukon Film Society and Available Light Film Festival
IN PERSON
Andrew is the co-founder of Available Light Film Festival in 2002 and the producer of the NFB co-produced environmental feature documentary, Sovereign Soil, the environmental portrait doc The Ballad of Caveman Bill and the silent-film and theatre feature The Grubstake Remix with filmmaker and composer, Daniel Janke. He’s executive producer on a feature doc by filmmakers, Jackie Olson and David Curtis, about Yukon River salmon currently in co-production with the NFB. Andrew has directed and written short and medium length film and television productions that have broadcast internationally and at film festivals around the world. Andrew’s own passion for the Canadian North informs the heart of his work.
Andrew Connors
Yukon Film Society and Available Light Film Festival
IN PERSON
Andrew is the co-founder of Available Light Film Festival in 2002 and the producer of the NFB co-produced environmental feature documentary, Sovereign Soil, the environmental portrait doc The Ballad of Caveman Bill and the silent-film and theatre feature The Grubstake Remix with filmmaker and composer, Daniel Janke. He’s executive producer on a feature doc by filmmakers, Jackie Olson and David Curtis, about Yukon River salmon currently in co-production with the NFB. Andrew has directed and written short and medium length film and television productions that have broadcast internationally and at film festivals around the world. Andrew’s own passion for the Canadian North informs the heart of his work.
Liz Cowie
National Film Board
IN PERSON
Liz has been with the NFB for just over three years, and during this time she has had the privilege to collaborate with numerous Atlantic directors and creatives on projects like The Muse, Wanda Nolan’s CSA winner for Best Short Film, Justin Simms’ feature films Sons, and Smash & Grab: The Rebel Lens of Mike Jones, and Andrea Dorfman’s acclaimed animated short, Hairy Legs.
Prior to joining the NFB, Liz worked with Vice Media, out of their New York and LA offices for over 15yrs. During this time, she collaborated closely with founders Suroosh Alvi and Shane Smith, and numerous creatives, including director Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs. Before her departure from Vice, Liz was the Senior Manager of Development for VICE TV. In this role, she created and oversaw a variety of original series for the network; The Devil You Know, Betraying the Badge, Devoured and the Emmy-nominated Fringe Nation.
Liz Cowie
National Film Board
IN PERSON
Liz has been with the NFB for just over three years, and during this time she has had the privilege to collaborate with numerous Atlantic directors and creatives on projects like The Muse, Wanda Nolan’s CSA winner for Best Short Film, Justin Simms’ feature films Sons, and Smash & Grab: The Rebel Lens of Mike Jones, and Andrea Dorfman’s acclaimed animated short, Hairy Legs.
Prior to joining the NFB, Liz worked with Vice Media, out of their New York and LA offices for over 15yrs. During this time, she collaborated closely with founders Suroosh Alvi and Shane Smith, and numerous creatives, including director Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs. Before her departure from Vice, Liz was the Senior Manager of Development for VICE TV. In this role, she created and oversaw a variety of original series for the network; The Devil You Know, Betraying the Badge, Devoured and the Emmy-nominated Fringe Nation.
Naomie Décarie-Daigneault
TENK
IN PERSON
Fascinated by all forms of cinema, Naomie co-founded the broadcasting platform Tënk.ca, of which she has been co-director and artistic director since its inception. Committed to her community, Naomie sat for five years on the board of directors of Réalisatrices Équitables, campaigning for parity in filmmaking, and recently on the board of directors of Panorama-Cinéma and La Distributrice. At the same time, she develops a documentary practice that is preoccupied with the construction of identity - between determinism and freedom -, interiority, feminism and psychoanalysis.
Naomie Décarie-Daigneault
TENK
IN PERSON
Fascinated by all forms of cinema, Naomie co-founded the broadcasting platform Tënk.ca, of which she has been co-director and artistic director since its inception. Committed to her community, Naomie sat for five years on the board of directors of Réalisatrices Équitables, campaigning for parity in filmmaking, and recently on the board of directors of Panorama-Cinéma and La Distributrice. At the same time, she develops a documentary practice that is preoccupied with the construction of identity - between determinism and freedom -, interiority, feminism and psychoanalysis.
Aidan Dennison
TVO
IN PERSON
Aidan Denison is a seasoned producer and executive in the factual and documentary space. In March 2024 Aidan joined the TVO Docs team as a Documentary Programmer and Production Executive where he has been across TVO Originals such as Saigon Story, The Pitch, Play it Loud, Tripping the Muskoka Lakes, and Dangerous Games.
Prior to joining TVO, Aidan was the Director of Development for English-language unscripted content at Sphere Media where he helped build a diverse slate across all genres. He is currently serving as the Interim Commissioning Editor for the TVO Docs team.
Aidan Dennison
TVO
IN PERSON
Aidan Denison is a seasoned producer and executive in the factual and documentary space. In March 2024 Aidan joined the TVO Docs team as a Documentary Programmer and Production Executive where he has been across TVO Originals such as Saigon Story, The Pitch, Play it Loud, Tripping the Muskoka Lakes, and Dangerous Games.
Prior to joining TVO, Aidan was the Director of Development for English-language unscripted content at Sphere Media where he helped build a diverse slate across all genres. He is currently serving as the Interim Commissioning Editor for the TVO Docs team.
Natalie Dobbin
CBC Atlantic
IN PERSON
Natalie is the Senior Producer of the Creative Content Unit at CBC Atlantic, where she oversees video and audio content that reflects life on the East Coast today. Her work includes pre-licensing and acquiring documentaries for the Absolutely Canadian stream on CBC Gem, CBC TV and other CBC platforms. Natalie and the Creative Content team are driven by collaboration, community and change.
Natalie Dobbin
CBC Atlantic
IN PERSON
Natalie is the Senior Producer of the Creative Content Unit at CBC Atlantic, where she oversees video and audio content that reflects life on the East Coast today. Her work includes pre-licensing and acquiring documentaries for the Absolutely Canadian stream on CBC Gem, CBC TV and other CBC platforms. Natalie and the Creative Content team are driven by collaboration, community and change.
Amanda Feder
APTN
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Amanda is responsible for all the network’s acquisitions of Canadian and international content for linear television. She also oversees APTN's original feature documentaries, and several factual series. Prior to joining APTN, she worked in film and television production on both scripted and unscripted series, as well as many award-winning documentaries.
Amanda Feder
APTN
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Amanda is responsible for all the network’s acquisitions of Canadian and international content for linear television. She also oversees APTN's original feature documentaries, and several factual series. Prior to joining APTN, she worked in film and television production on both scripted and unscripted series, as well as many award-winning documentaries.
Sophie Gilbert
Visit Films
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Sophie is the Acquisitions Coordinator at Visit Films, having also worked across the festivals and sales teams during her tenure. She holds a degree with honors in Film Studies from Wesleyan University and has a background in film education, film criticism, and repertory programming. Her work in independent film began with Brainstorm Media, in acquisitions and distribution. On weekends, you can find Sophie catching a matinee at one of her several local arthouse cinemas.
Sophie Gilbert
Visit Films
VIRTUAL
Sophie is the Acquisitions Coordinator at Visit Films, having also worked across the festivals and sales teams during her tenure. She holds a degree with honors in Film Studies from Wesleyan University and has a background in film education, film criticism, and repertory programming. Her work in independent film began with Brainstorm Media, in acquisitions and distribution. On weekends, you can find Sophie catching a matinee at one of her several local arthouse cinemas.
Danelle Granger
CBC
IN PERSON
Danelle is working across feature documentaries, doc series and factual content. She is Metis from Treaty One Territory and based in Winnipeg, MB. Prior to CBC, she worked as the Development and Scripted Production Executive at APTN.
Danelle Granger
CBC
IN PERSON
Danelle is working across feature documentaries, doc series and factual content. She is Metis from Treaty One Territory and based in Winnipeg, MB. Prior to CBC, she worked as the Development and Scripted Production Executive at APTN.
Jamie Hammond
National Film Board
IN PERSON
Jamie is the Senior Marketing Advisor for Impact and Audience Engagement at the National Film Board of Canada, where she's responsible for leading marketing strategies for impact documentaries.
Prior to the NFB, she worked as Festival Manager for Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference, and as a marketing consultant for clients like Nova Scotia Community College, Canadian Cancer Society and others. In her spare time, she produced the award-winning short horror-comedy Gaslit, which had its world premiere at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival.
Jamie Hammond
National Film Board
IN PERSON
Jamie is the Senior Marketing Advisor for Impact and Audience Engagement at the National Film Board of Canada, where she's responsible for leading marketing strategies for impact documentaries.
Prior to the NFB, she worked as Festival Manager for Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference, and as a marketing consultant for clients like Nova Scotia Community College, Canadian Cancer Society and others. In her spare time, she produced the award-winning short horror-comedy Gaslit, which had its world premiere at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival.
Robert Hardy
ScreenSask
IN PERSON
ScreenSack is an association of over 250 creatives, producers, crew, and stakeholders in Saskatchewan’s film and television industry. In this role Robert advocates for this dynamic and growing industry which adds tens of millions of dollars to the province’s economy every year. Robert has been working in Canadian television production for over 25 years as an executive, writer, producer and director focusing on documentary, lifestyle and scripted television. Among his recent credits are Pamela’s Cooking With Love (StackTV/flavour), Pamela’s Garden of Eden (HGTV/Hulu), Big Timber (History/Netflix) and Extracted (Fox/Crave).
Robert helped create one of the world’s first web series in 1997 and has built an extensive network within the media industry since then. He has served as President, Canada for Fireworks Media Group, Senior Vice President Development at Entertainment One, VP Development at Paperny Entertainment, network executive with Bell Media and Senior Communications Officer with CBC-Radio Canada. Before that he was a fundraiser, communications director and advertising writer and director.
Robert Hardy
ScreenSask
IN PERSON
ScreenSack is an association of over 250 creatives, producers, crew, and stakeholders in Saskatchewan’s film and television industry. In this role Robert advocates for this dynamic and growing industry which adds tens of millions of dollars to the province’s economy every year. Robert has been working in Canadian television production for over 25 years as an executive, writer, producer and director focusing on documentary, lifestyle and scripted television. Among his recent credits are Pamela’s Cooking With Love (StackTV/flavour), Pamela’s Garden of Eden (HGTV/Hulu), Big Timber (History/Netflix) and Extracted (Fox/Crave).
Robert helped create one of the world’s first web series in 1997 and has built an extensive network within the media industry since then. He has served as President, Canada for Fireworks Media Group, Senior Vice President Development at Entertainment One, VP Development at Paperny Entertainment, network executive with Bell Media and Senior Communications Officer with CBC-Radio Canada. Before that he was a fundraiser, communications director and advertising writer and director.
Hilary Hart
Game Theory films
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Hilary’s career in film began in short film distribution at Ouat Media, before moving onto the Canadian Film Centre. While at the CFC she contributed to an online film magazine, The Seventh Art. She then worked in talent management, before partnering in 2018 with Will Woods to create Game Theory Films, a Toronto based independent film distribution company where she serves as Co-President.
Hilary is a Berlinale Talents alumnus, voting member of the Academy Of Canadian Cinema & Television, and was named one of The Globe and Mail’s 22 Most Influential People in Canadian Film.
Hilary Hart
Game Theory films
VIRTUAL
Hilary’s career in film began in short film distribution at Ouat Media, before moving onto the Canadian Film Centre. While at the CFC she contributed to an online film magazine, The Seventh Art. She then worked in talent management, before partnering in 2018 with Will Woods to create Game Theory Films, a Toronto based independent film distribution company where she serves as Co-President.
Hilary is a Berlinale Talents alumnus, voting member of the Academy Of Canadian Cinema & Television, and was named one of The Globe and Mail’s 22 Most Influential People in Canadian Film.
Aisha Jamal
Hot Docs
IN PERSON
Aisha Jamal is a filmmaker and festival programmer whose work spans directing, producing, and curating films. Her short films and features have played festivals and venues worldwide. Aisha has been programming Canadian and International films for Hot Docs International Documentary Festival since 2016.
She also curates special programs and series for various venues and organizations. Her experience making films shapes her approach to programming, where she enjoys discovering new voices, championing independent cinema, and creating opportunities for audiences to engage with diverse perspectives on screen.
Hilary is a Berlinale Talents alumnus, voting member of the Academy Of Canadian Cinema & Television, and was named one of The Globe and Mail’s 22 Most Influential People in Canadian Film.
Aisha Jamal
Hot Docs
IN PERSON
Aisha Jamal is a filmmaker and festival programmer whose work spans directing, producing, and curating films. Her short films and features have played festivals and venues worldwide. Aisha has been programming Canadian and International films for Hot Docs International Documentary Festival since 2016.
She also curates special programs and series for various venues and organizations. Her experience making films shapes her approach to programming, where she enjoys discovering new voices, championing independent cinema, and creating opportunities for audiences to engage with diverse perspectives on screen.
Hilary is a Berlinale Talents alumnus, voting member of the Academy Of Canadian Cinema & Television, and was named one of The Globe and Mail’s 22 Most Influential People in Canadian Film.
Raphaëlle Kaufmann
TENK
IN PERSON
With a master’s degree in film studies, Raphaëlle has had a diverse career in the cultural sector. After co-directing four editions of the Festival Résistances (France), she explored other avenues such as photography, communications, and public library management. Since January 2026, she has been co-director of Tënk Canada and is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Montreal to continue her research on the relationship between the filmmaker-survivor and the archival image.
Raphaëlle Kaufmann
TENK
IN PERSON
With a master’s degree in film studies, Raphaëlle has had a diverse career in the cultural sector. After co-directing four editions of the Festival Résistances (France), she explored other avenues such as photography, communications, and public library management. Since January 2026, she has been co-director of Tënk Canada and is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Montreal to continue her research on the relationship between the filmmaker-survivor and the archival image.
Shelley MacDougall
Telefilm Canada
IN PERSON
Shelley MacDougall is the Feature Film Executive for Indigenous Content and Development at Telefilm Canada. Prior to joining Telefilm, Shelley was a broadcast executive at APTN in Winnipeg, where she managed film and series of all genres in production and development. She was previously a business affairs and script clearance specialist in Vancouver. With over twenty-five years in screen-based media, Shelley brings deep expertise to all facets of storytelling. She is currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Shelley MacDougall
Telefilm Canada
IN PERSON
Shelley MacDougall is the Feature Film Executive for Indigenous Content and Development at Telefilm Canada. Prior to joining Telefilm, Shelley was a broadcast executive at APTN in Winnipeg, where she managed film and series of all genres in production and development. She was previously a business affairs and script clearance specialist in Vancouver. With over twenty-five years in screen-based media, Shelley brings deep expertise to all facets of storytelling. She is currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Ken Macintosh
CBC Atlantic
IN PERSON
Ken oversees music and documentary programming for CBC Atlantic Canada. His portfolio of programs and content streams include Absolutely Canadian documentaries, Creator Network Atlantic, Land & Sea, Atlantic Voice, East Coast Music Hour and Weekend Mornings. Based in Halifax, Ken has worked for CBC for more than 20 years, including a decade-long stint as Executive Producer of News for Nova Scotia.
Ken Macintosh
CBC Atlantic
IN PERSON
Ken oversees music and documentary programming for CBC Atlantic Canada. His portfolio of programs and content streams include Absolutely Canadian documentaries, Creator Network Atlantic, Land & Sea, Atlantic Voice, East Coast Music Hour and Weekend Mornings. Based in Halifax, Ken has worked for CBC for more than 20 years, including a decade-long stint as Executive Producer of News for Nova Scotia.
Megan MacLaurin
Hot Docs
IN PERSON
Megan MacLaurin (she/her) is the Manager, Public Sector and Foundations at Hot Docs, where she secures organizational funding from all levels of government, arts councils, and media agencies. At Hot Docs, she manages relationships with these funders, as well as other public sector partners and elected officials. With a background in media arts programming, Megan has curated programs for BIG on Bloor, InterAccess, Vector Festival, and as part of the curatorial collective Bunker 2. Her art writing has been published in Canadian Art, Peripheral Review, and Movement Research Performance Journal. Megan is currently based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax and is currently a board member at the Centre for Art Tapes, Programming Director for the art-at-night festival Nocturne, and a member of the Atlantic International Film Festival's Features Pre-Screening Committee.
Megan MacLaurin
Hot Docs
IN PERSON
Megan MacLaurin (she/her) is the Manager, Public Sector and Foundations at Hot Docs, where she secures organizational funding from all levels of government, arts councils, and media agencies. At Hot Docs, she manages relationships with these funders, as well as other public sector partners and elected officials. With a background in media arts programming, Megan has curated programs for BIG on Bloor, InterAccess, Vector Festival, and as part of the curatorial collective Bunker 2. Her art writing has been published in Canadian Art, Peripheral Review, and Movement Research Performance Journal. Megan is currently based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax and is currently a board member at the Centre for Art Tapes, Programming Director for the art-at-night festival Nocturne, and a member of the Atlantic International Film Festival's Features Pre-Screening Committee.
Karen Magee
AMI
IN PERSON
Karen is responsible for content development for Canada East and has developed several shows for AMI including Mind Your Own Business, The Squeaky Wheel Canada and, the award-winning Nova Scotia produced comedy Pretty Blind. Karen is responsible for screening pitches, show development, and ensuring that all content meets AMI’s standard bearing qualities with respect to disability storytelling and inclusivity in all areas of original production – both on camera and behind the scenes.
Karen has over 35 years of production experience, having previously worked at Rogers TV and Ross Video.
Karen Magee
AMI
IN PERSON
Karen is responsible for content development for Canada East and has developed several shows for AMI including Mind Your Own Business, The Squeaky Wheel Canada and, the award-winning Nova Scotia produced comedy Pretty Blind. Karen is responsible for screening pitches, show development, and ensuring that all content meets AMI’s standard bearing qualities with respect to disability storytelling and inclusivity in all areas of original production – both on camera and behind the scenes.
Karen has over 35 years of production experience, having previously worked at Rogers TV and Ross Video.
Katie Rowe
CBC Atlantic
IN PERSON
Katie Rowe is the Creator Network producer for CBC Atlantic. She works with emerging creators throughout the region to produce short form content for CBC platforms. The goal of CBC’s Creator Network is to bring more diverse stories to CBC and to support creators in sharing their stories.
Katie Rowe
CBC Atlantic
IN PERSON
Katie Rowe is the Creator Network producer for CBC Atlantic. She works with emerging creators throughout the region to produce short form content for CBC platforms. The goal of CBC’s Creator Network is to bring more diverse stories to CBC and to support creators in sharing their stories.
Scott Simpson
Telefilm Canada
IN PERSON
Scott is a content analyst representing the Atlantic region on the English feature film financing team at Telefilm Canada. Most recently, he worked as a producer at the National Film Board, after spending over two decades as a freelance filmmaker - writing, directing, and producing short films, features, documentary television, commercials, and music videos. He is also a passionate advocate for the arts community, a teacher and mentor, father of two, hockey coach, dog lover, carpenter, and pizza chef.
Scott Simpson
Telefilm Canada
IN PERSON
Scott is a content analyst representing the Atlantic region on the English feature film financing team at Telefilm Canada. Most recently, he worked as a producer at the National Film Board, after spending over two decades as a freelance filmmaker - writing, directing, and producing short films, features, documentary television, commercials, and music videos. He is also a passionate advocate for the arts community, a teacher and mentor, father of two, hockey coach, dog lover, carpenter, and pizza chef.
Stephen Slater
Archive Producer
IN PERSON
Stephen Slater has over fifteen years of experience in documentary making, starting with directing the 2011 BBC documentary "Destination Titan". His work as an archive producer has seen him specialising in films relating to space exploration. He curates a large collection of historic NASA footage, and has acted as a consultant to Hollywood movies on the subject. He also produced the visitor experience for the restoration of the Johnson Space Centre's Historic Mission Control Centre in 2019.
Stephen Slater
Archive Producer
IN PERSON
Stephen Slater has over fifteen years of experience in documentary making, starting with directing the 2011 BBC documentary "Destination Titan". His work as an archive producer has seen him specialising in films relating to space exploration. He curates a large collection of historic NASA footage, and has acted as a consultant to Hollywood movies on the subject. He also produced the visitor experience for the restoration of the Johnson Space Centre's Historic Mission Control Centre in 2019.
Ania Trzebiatowska
Sundance Film Festival
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Prior to Sundance, Ania was the Sales and Acquisitions Executive for the documentary sales agency, Autlook Filmsales, and Senior Director of Acquisitions for the NYC-based agency, Visit Films. Aside from her work at Sundance, Ania runs Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews, Scotland. She was also the artistic director of the Off Camera IFF (Krakow, Poland), which she programmed between 2008-2020.
Ania Trzebiatowska
Sundance Film Festival
VIRTUAL
Prior to Sundance, Ania was the Sales and Acquisitions Executive for the documentary sales agency, Autlook Filmsales, and Senior Director of Acquisitions for the NYC-based agency, Visit Films. Aside from her work at Sundance, Ania runs Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews, Scotland. She was also the artistic director of the Off Camera IFF (Krakow, Poland), which she programmed between 2008-2020.
Mariam Zaidi
Festival Film Programmer
IN PERSON
Mariam Zaidi is a film programmer, producer, and arts manager based in Toronto, Canada. Currently, she works as an International Programmer for TIFF Short Cuts, International Programmer for the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian), and Senior International Shorts & Canadian Programmer for Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (Hot Docs). Previously, Zaidi was the Executive Director of Breakthroughs Film Festival, and the Managing Director of Toronto Animated Image Society.
Aside from festival programming and arts management, Zaidi continues to produce films and has worked on several distribution and impact campaigns for Canadian films, including the Academy-Award Nominated, To Kill a Tiger (TIFF, 2023) and An Unfinished Journey (Hot Docs, 2024).
Mariam Zaidi
Festival Film Programmer
IN PERSON
Mariam Zaidi is a film programmer, producer, and arts manager based in Toronto, Canada. Currently, she works as an International Programmer for TIFF Short Cuts, International Programmer for the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian), and Senior International Shorts & Canadian Programmer for Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (Hot Docs). Previously, Zaidi was the Executive Director of Breakthroughs Film Festival, and the Managing Director of Toronto Animated Image Society.
Aside from festival programming and arts management, Zaidi continues to produce films and has worked on several distribution and impact campaigns for Canadian films, including the Academy-Award Nominated, To Kill a Tiger (TIFF, 2023) and An Unfinished Journey (Hot Docs, 2024).