DISCOVER CANADA’S PROGRAMMING AT MIFA 2022
JUNE 13
May 17 to 26
International Village Stand # 123
After two long years away, we’ve worked hard to prepare our newly redesigned and more eco-friendly Canada Pavilion. Located in the International Village, it welcomes over 300 Canadians during the Marché du film de Cannes. Come meet us and discover what Canada has to offer as a partner of choice. We’re also delighted to meet you at the Marché du film Online.
Opening hours
Tuesday, May 17th to Thursday, May 26th from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.*
*The pavilion will be partially or totally closed on Thursday, May 19th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as well as on Monday, May 23rd, from 9 a.m. to noon.
JUNE 14
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Canada/Quebec Meeting Space, stand C.07
Welcome Back to Annecy!
Networking breakfast for Canadians only.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Imperial Palace, Salon Ravel
Pitch Session: RDVCANADA: The Future of Animation
RDVCANADA: The Future of Animation pitch session presents 5 projects selected by a jury of industry experts.
Showcasing a diversity of voices and styles, these stories will touch your hearts and inspire audiences in new ways.
Check out the projects being presented:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Imperial Palace, Rotonde de l’Europe
Studio Focus: NFB: New Spaces for Storytelling
Get a glimpse of the latest animated films produced by the National Film Board of Canada, in this spotlight on four talented women directors.
Take a deep dive into the programming vision of an institution that’s more dedicated than ever to new forms of storytelling.
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Flying Sailor through a captivating discussion with its award-winning creators, Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis.
And meet rising star Lori Malépart-Traversy and multitalented, multidisciplinary Métis artist Terril Calder.
Speakers
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Amanda Forbis
Filmmaker
National Film Board Of Canada
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Wendy Tilby
Filmmaker
National Film Board Of Canada
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Lori Malépart-Traversy
Filmmaker
National Film Board Of Canada
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Terril Calder
Filmmaker
National Film Board Of Canada
Moderators
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Rob McLaughlin
Executive Producer of the English Program Animation and Interactive Studio
National Film Board Of Canada
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Christine Noël
Executive Producer of the French Animation Program
National Film Board Of Canada
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Chill Out Space
Celebrate Canadian Animation
Join us to celebrate the return of Canada to Annecy. Featuring a special presentation of future Canadian animators including our RDVCANADA: Meet the Animations producers, and the National Film Board’s Hothouse and Alambic programme participants.
JUNE 15
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Imperial Palace, Salon Imperial
Discover Canada’s New Ways of Reaching Audiences
In a world where we are bombarded by content in all forms, how can we attract new audiences and build new brands? Join us to discover how some of Canada’s top content creators are approaching the challenge amid a constantly evolving landscape.
Moderator
Stephanie Berrington
Director of Industry, Ottawa International Animation Festival
Stephanie Berrington is a film industry professional, programmer, event producer, and actor from Winnipeg, Canada. She holds a master’s degree in English, Film, and Cultural Studies from McGill University and currently lives in Ottawa where she oversees all professional and business development programming for The Animation Conference at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and the Canadian Film Institute.
Steph programs Canadian feature films for Gimli International Film Festival, sits on the executive committee of the Ottawa Arts Council, is a voting member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, and can occasionally be seen on the big screen at festivals around the world, including Berlin, New York, and Slamdance.
Rob McLaughlin
Executive Producer of the English Program Animation and Interactive Studio
National Film Board Of Canada
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Christine Noël
Executive Producer of the French Animation Program
National Film Board Of Canada
Panelists
Marie-Claude Beauchamp
President, CarpeDiem Film & TV
Marie-Claude has been active in the film and television industry for over thirty years as a distributor and a producer. She is the driving force behind the production company CarpeDiem Film & TV, which she founded in 2004. CarpeDiem specializes in international co-productions of intellectual property for family audiences, more specifically in animation. She invests herself in the artistic contents of her projects, in terms of the writing, art direction and production and has shown consistent and efficient results that correspond to the needs of her partners. More recently, she deployed the 360 Snowtime! brand, including feature films, TV series, books, merchandising products, museum exhibitions and soundtrack albums. With a strong presence around the globe, Marie-Claude has been nominated for two of the most prestigious businesswomen awards: the 2018 Quebec Business Women Award (Prix Femmes d’Affaires du Québec 2018) and the 2019 Mercuriades Award (Prix Mercuriades 2019). In 2017, Marie-Claude created Media Pink Parrot, an international sales agent company acquiring feature films, animated series and films for family and children. With offices in Canada and Spain, she is the president of the company, and is supported by a sales team including Tania Pinto Da Cunha (partner)and Begona Esteban.
Rob McLaughlin
Executive Producer of the English Program Animation and Interactive Studio
National Film Board Of Canada
Steve Couture
Founder Partner, Epic Storyworlds
Steve Couture is a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment business. More than ten years CEO of Frima, a videogame company he has cofounded, Steve acted as Producer and creator on numerous projects. More than 100 Million of kids played with Frima’s games over the years. Whether on tablets, web games, console or any screen with pixels, Frima was, under Steve’s leadership, constantly innovating in gaming as well as youth content.
Frima’s electronic lab contributed to creating connected toys and innovating game experiences for major toy players like Lego, Mattel and Hasbro.
Frima FX, the animation and special effects branch was hired to work on major IMAX productions as well as Hollywood productions. It also did service work for several movie features films (The Rooster of Saint-Victor, Mission Yeti, Dofus) and animated series (The W, Lego Bionicle).
Tech savvy, driven by content and ambitious, in 2017, after contributing to the creation of one of the largest youth entertainment company in Canada, Steve leaves Frima to tackle new challenges. He now concentrates on the creation of youth animated series with huge branding potential. Many times, Award winner in the videogame industry, the youth content and the business world, Steve, bachelors in computer science and MIT graduate, enjoys passing on his passion through teaching in college and university. He has been invited many times to speak in the local business community and to give conferences in the international gaming industry events.
Rob McLaughlin
Executive Producer of the English Program Animation and Interactive Studio
National Film Board Of Canada
Guy A. Lepage
Producer, writer and comedian
For more than 40 years, Guy A. Lepage has been a success story. Over the course of his career, he has received more than 140 awards, including the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at the Banff International Television Festival in 2006 and the Grand Prix de l’Académie Canadienne du Cinéma et de la Télévision to celebrate his entire career in 2003. To date, he has also been awarded 16 Artis by the public; a prize for the most beloved Quebec personalities.
He is the creator of the comedy Un gars Une fille
Creator, author, script-editor and director, he also plays the lead role in the original Quebec version. For 6 years, this series has won 34 television awards and has become the best-selling scripted format in the world (30 countries). At MIPTV 2014, The Wit crowned Un gars Une fille Best fiction format in the history of international television.
Host, writer and producer of Tout le Monde en parle’s Quebec adaptation since 2004, the show quickly became the most popular media platform in Quebec. Since the first broadcast year, the show and the host have been awarded 40 times (Gemini, Rockie, Artis, Gemini Immortal).
With the comedy group Rock et Belles Oreilles, which he founded in 1981, Guy A. Lepage has had success with TV series, stage shows, music albums and radio shows. He received 48 awards with his group.
He is the producer, author and actor of the animated series Bébéatrice, which recently received the Gémeaux award for best texts in its category.
Rob McLaughlin
Executive Producer of the English Program Animation and Interactive Studio
National Film Board Of Canada
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Imperial Palace, Salon Berlioz
Share with: CBC Kids
Come and discover the projects and programs sought by CBC Kids.
Speaker
Drew Mullin
Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Radio – Children’s Content
Rob McLaughlin
Executive Producer of the English Program Animation and Interactive Studio
National Film Board Of Canada
Mélanie S. Dubois
Producer, MéMO Films
Mélanie S. Dubois is a writer, director and producer. She founded her own production company MéMO FILMS in 2018 in which she produced the short film Lune, directed by Zoé Pelchat (Dominos). In 2020, she received support from SODEC for the development of her feature films: Les enfants de l’État and EMMAC Terre marine, as well as support from FIP/FMC for the development of its futuristic web series Booster Station. She also collaborates with Denys Desjardins on the content of the documentary web series L’industrie de la vieillesse (tou.tv) and is producing the second season of the documentary series Quand Benoit est là! for the Zeste chain (TVA). Mélanie also works as a freelancer for film and television productions (La Déesse des mouches à feu, Les oiseaux ivres, Les Barbares de la Malbaie, Jeune Juliette, Blood Quantum, L’affaire Norbourg…).
Christine Noël
Executive Producer of the French Animation Program
National Film Board Of Canada
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Imperial Palace, Salon Berlioz
Exclusive screening of Cracké Family Scramble
Ed the ostrich is a first-time dad and he loves his octuplets more than anything! But his overprotective-daddy instincts and overactive imagination turn every family activity into a wild ride. Welcome to Cracké’s cracked up family!
The successful Cracké franchise is expanding! Now offering seven-minute episodes, the comedy series is introducing all-new engaging and colourful characters, to the delight of young and old alike.
Squeeze will be on site to showcase the franchise’s evolution and unveil a few episodes as a grand premiere.
This first season of Cracké was a smash, reaching audiences in over 210 territories and racking up over half a billion views on digital platforms worldwide.
JUNE 16
JUNE 17
JUNE 18
SCREENING SCHEDULE
START
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SCREENING CATEGORY
CANADIAN FILMS
LOCATION
JUNE 13
9:30 a.m.
10:58 a.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Kid Koala (Feat. Lealani) “Things Are Going to Change”
Theatre Bonlieu, Petite salle
9:30 a.m.
10:58 a.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Premonition: On the Eve of Signing Treaty 6
Theatre Bonlieu, Petite salle
9:30 a.m.
10:58 a.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Tanya Tagaq “Teeth Agape”
Theatre Bonlieu, Petite salle
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
VR Works in Competition
Marco & Polo Go Round
Theatre Bonlieu, Salle de Création
10:30 a.m.
11:48 a.m.
TV Films in Competition 3
Caresses magiques “Doux Jésus”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 6
11:00 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
Official 8
Saules aveugles, femme endormie (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman)
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 2
2:30 p.m.
3:51 p.m.
Perspectives 2
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
4:30 p.m.
5:52 p.m.
Short Films in Competition 3
The Flying Sailor
La Turbine
5:00 p.m.
6:32 p.m.
Official 5
Charlotte
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 2
JUNE 14
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
VR Works in Competition
Marco & Polo Go Round
Theatre Bonlieu, Salle de Création
1:30 p.m.
2:49 p.m.
Graduation Films 4
Fleeting: Here & There
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 6
2:30 p.m.
3:58 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Kid Koala (Feat. Lealani) “Things Are Going to Change”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 5
2:30 p.m.
3:58 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Premonition: On the Eve of Signing Treaty 6
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 5
2:30 p.m.
3:58 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Tanya Tagaq “Teeth Agape”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 5
5:00 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
Young Audiences
Cat and Moth
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
6:00 p.m.
7:32 p.m.
Official 5
Charlotte
Theatre Bonlieu, Grande Salle
6:30 p.m.
7:56 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Kid Koala (Feat. Lealani) “Things Are Going to Change”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 4
6:30 p.m.
7:56 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Premonition: On the Eve of Signing Treaty 6
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 4
6:30 p.m.
7:56 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Tanya Tagaq “Teeth Agape”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 4
6:30 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Official 8
Saules aveugles, femme endormie (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman)
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 1
6:30 p.m.
7:52 p.m.
Short Films in Competition 3
The Flying Sailor
Le Mikado Novel, Cinéma Novel
JUNE 15
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
VR Works in Competition
Marco & Polo Go Round
Theatre Bonlieu, Salle de Création
10:00 a.m.
11:22 a.m.
Short Films in Competition 3
The Flying Sailor
Theatre Bonlieu, Grande Salle
11:00 a.m.
12:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Kid Koala (Feat. Lealani) “Things Are Going to Change”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
11:00 a.m.
12:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Premonition: On the Eve of Signing Treaty 6
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
11:00 a.m.
12:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Tanya Tagaq “Teeth Agape”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
11:30 a.m.
12:51 p.m.
Perspectives 2
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
Theatre Bonlieu, Petite Salle
2:30 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
Young Audiences
Cat and Moth
Le Mikado Novel, Cinéma Novel
2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Screening Event
Dounia et la princesse d’Alep
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 2
4:30 p.m.
6:02 p.m.
Official 5
Charlotte
Le Mikado Novel, Cinéma Novel
7:30 p.m.
8:49 p.m.
Graduation Films 4
Fleeting: Here & There
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
10:00 p.m.
11:45 p.m.
Official 8
Saules aveugles, femme endormie (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman)
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 5
JUNE 16
9:30 a.m.
10:49 a.m.
Graduation Films 4
Fleeting: Here & There
Theatre Bonlieu, Petite Salle
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
VR Works in Competition
Marco & Polo Go Round
Theatre Bonlieu, Salle de Création
11:00 a.m.
12:18 p.m.
TV Films in Competition 3
Caresses magiques “Doux Jésus”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
1:30 p.m.
2:52 p.m.
Short Films in Competition 3
The Flying Sailor
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 1
5:00 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
Young Audiences
Cat and Moth
Theatre Bonlieu, Petite salle
6:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Official 8
Saules aveugles, femme endormie (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman)
Theatre Bonlieu, Grande Salle
6:30 p.m.
8:02 p.m.
Official 5
Charlotte
La Turbine
10:00 p.m.
11:32 p.m.
Official 5
Charlotte
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 5
JUNE 17
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
VR Works in Competition
Marco & Polo Go Round
Theatre Bonlieu, Salle de Création
10:30 a.m.
12:02 p.m.
Official 5
Charlotte
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 1
10:30 a.m.
11:51 a.m.
Perspectives 2
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 6
5:00 p.m.
6:18 p.m.
TV Films in Competition 3
Caresses magiques “Doux Jésus”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
8:45 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
Official 8
Saules aveugles, femme endormie (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman)
La Turbine
9:00 p.m.
10:22 p.m.
Short Films in Competition 3
The Flying Sailor
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 1
10:00 p.m.
11:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Kid Koala (Feat. Lealani) “Things Are Going to Change”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
10:00 p.m.
11:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Premonition: On the Eve of Signing Treaty 6
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
10:00 p.m.
11:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Tanya Tagaq “Teeth Agape”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
11:00 p.m.
12:19 a.m.
Graduation Films 4
Fleeting: Here & There
Theatre Bonlieu, Grande Salle
JUNE 18
11:00 a.m.
12:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Kid Koala (Feat. Lealani) “Things Are Going to Change”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
11:00 a.m.
12:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Premonition: On the Eve of Signing Treaty 6
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
11:00 a.m.
12:28 p.m.
Commissioned Films in Competition
Tanya Tagaq “Teeth Agape”
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
2:30 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
Young Audiences
Cat and Moth
La Turbine
4:00 p.m.
5:22 p.m.
Short Films in Competition 3
The Flying Sailor
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 4
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Screening Event
Dounia et la princesse d’Alep
La Turbine
5:00 p.m.
6:21 p.m.
Perspectives 2
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
Cinéma Pathé, Pathé 3
6:30 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Official 8
Saules aveugles, femme endormie (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman)
Le Mikado Novel, Cinéma Novel
