• For the final event of Creative Industries Day, the Table Talks are your chance to connect with KCFF guests, industry pros, Queen’s alumni, key unions and organizations for practical advice on how to break into the Canadian film and media industry.

Join in casual discussions with dozens of top professionals from all corners of the creative industries, including directors, writers, cinematographers, actors, musicians, editors, critics and much more! This event is best suited to students, aspiring filmmakers, and local industry looking to connect. 

This event is free, but make sure that you register as there is limited space. 

During the Table Talks, the adjacent INTERACTIVE SET will also be open to freely visit and speak with participating crew (no additional registration is required). 

Experience an immersive behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking through an interactive film set tied to a recent training production shot at the Kingston Penitentiary. Visit various departments and talk to crew about their on-set roles, including the art department, camera, continuity, direction, editing, lighting, sound, special effects, wardrobe, and more!

TABLE TALK PARTICIPANTS (2:00-4:30PM):

* Speakers change at 3:15PM

SESSION 1 (2:00PM-3:15PM):

• Chell Stephen – Writer/Director 
• Danica Bansie – Music Supervisor, Pirate Sound
• Evan Dubinsky – Producer & Music Supervisor
• Guled Abdi – Comedian, TallBoyz
• Jeff Hersh – COO, New Metric Media (Shoresy, Letterkenny)
• John Abrams – Musician & Entertainment Lawyer, Birnberg Hanet, LLP
• Karen Bruce – Executive Director, WIFT+
• Kerry Noonan – Production Designer, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie
• Mark Montefiore – CEO, New Metric Media (Shoresy, Letterkenny)
• Richard Hanet – Entertainment Lawyer, Birnberg Hanet, LLP
• Samantha Morris Mastai – Director of Development, CBC Comedy
• Sarah Fowlie – Head of Production, Bell Media Original Programming
• Shaun Majumder – Actor/Writer/Comedian

SESSION 2 (3:15PM-4:30PM):

• Alison Reid – Director/Producer, The Art of Adventure
• Eric Tisch – Programming & National Canadian Film Day Manager, Reel Canada
• Jason Gilmore – Creative Director, Urgency Company
• Jermaine Bagnall – Cinematographer
• Jordan Hayes – Producer & Actor, Little Mama Media
• Kristina McLaughlin – Director of Film & Television Tax Incentives, Global Incentives
• Lisa Drolet – Vice President of Production Financing, Lionsgate Canada
• Michelle Allman-Esdaille – CEO, The Hook & Company (Music)
• Richard Goddard – Senior Producer, CBC Radio
• Suzanne Lacey – Director, The Scrapped, Kelly’s Apartment
• Tristan Tiggeloven – Business Officer, Ontario Creates

Participating Companies/Organizations(2:00PM-4:30PM):

• The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
• The Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario
• IATSE 411
• IATSE 667
• IATSE 873
• The Kingston Film Office
• NABET 700-M UNIFOR
• The Ottawa Film Office
• Producing for the Planet
• SONY Canada
• The Toronto International Film Festival
• Women in Film and Television, WIFT+

INTERACTIVE SET TOUR STATIONS (2:00-4:30PM):

• Camera
• Continuity
• Costume & Wardrobe
• Editing
• Game Design
• Lighting
• Make-up & SFX
• Producing
• Production
• Design
• Sound