Industry Week Overview
The Calgary International Film Festival has partnered on Industry Week with other industry leaders to provide the latest and greatest industry content.
Below is an overview of some of the great content that we have confirmed for you! Sign up for our Industry Newsletter and be notified when the full schedule is released, or keep checking back for updates!
Industry Accreditation is required in order to purchase an Industry Pass and attend Industry Week. If you are interested in attending Industry Week, please visit our Industry Week page and complete your Industry Accreditation application.
Friday, September 20: Alberta State of the Industry Summit
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10:00am |
RIVERWALK, GUIDED TOUR BY CIFF |
Meet at Sandman Hotel Downtown |
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12:00pm |
NETWORKING GATHERING |
TBD |
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2:00pm |
PILLARS OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY (Sponsored by Calgary Economic Development) |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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3:15pm |
BUILDING A CINEMATIC FUTURE (Sponsored by Calgary Economic Development) |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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4:30pm |
GATEBREAKING: PATHS TO HONEST REPRESENTATION (Sponsored by Calgary Economic Development) |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
| 5:30pm |
INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR (Sponsored by Calgary Economic Development) |
TBD |
Saturday, September 21
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11:00am |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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11:00am |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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12:30pm |
NETWORKING GATHERING |
TBD |
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1:45pm |
TV ON YOUR CV (Sponsored by CMF) |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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3:00pm |
ENGAGING ACTORS FOR INDIE PROJECTS (Sponsored by ACTRA) |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
| 4:30pm |
Presented by Creatives Empowered
RSVP Required
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Beltline Room - Residence Inn |
Sunday, September 22
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11:00 am |
WORKSHOP: SURVIVING THE INDUSTRY UPS AND DOWNS (Sponsored by DGC - ALBERTA) |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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11:00am |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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12:30pm |
NETWORKING GATHERING |
TBD |
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2:00pm |
TBD |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus |
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3:15pm |
University of Calgary - Downtown Campus | |
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4:00PM |
THE SHADES EXPERIENCE: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED IDENTITIES IN FILM Live music with Zenon | Panel Discussion & Screening | Presented by Humainologie |
Standing Room Only Cocktail Bar |
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6:30pm |
INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR with Sinzere | Presented by Humainologie |
Standing Room Only Cocktail Bar |
Monday, September 23
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12:00pm |
NETWORKING GATHERING |
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1:30pm |
WHAT IS FILM PUBLICITY? |
IATSE Training Facility |
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2:45pm |
IATSE Training Facility |
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4:00pm |
PROPERTY MASTERS MASTER CLASS (Sponsored by IATSE) |
IATSE Training Facility |
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5:00pm |
INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR (Sponsored by IATSE) |
IATSE Training Facility |
Saturday, September 28
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11:30am |
Cineplex Chinook |
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10:00pm |
Chinook Mall - Bay Court |