TORONTO – TVO is offering Canadian filmmakers and documentary fans an on-line home with the launch of its new Doc Studio.
The on-line resource showcases documentary filmmakers and their work, plus provides them an opportunity to participate in forums with other filmmakers to exchange ideas on their craft. Doc Studio is also staging a contest through February 27, 2012 for accomplished and/or aspiring documentary filmmakers in Ontario to submit a short film for a chance to have their work air on TVO next spring.
"Doc Studio is about exploring the work and process of Canada's documentary filmmakers, providing insight into how they think, what motivates them, and how they apply their craft," said Jane Jankovic, TVO's commissioning editor of Canadian documentaries, in the announcement. "It's not an endorsement of any particular style or approach. It's more about sharing how various filmmakers work and why they do it. It's also outreach to those communities that don't have film festivals, workshops and master classes to inspire the next generation of filmmakers."
