CBC Docs Industry Day in Collaboration with DOC Northwest

CBC Docs Industry Day in Collaboration with DOC Northwest

Join DOC Northwest and CBC for a full-day industry event designed to connect documentary filmmakers with the CBC Docs team and key industry voices.

Taking place at the CBC Building in Vancouver, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into CBC’s documentary strands, understand what decision-makers are looking for, and engage in meaningful, small-group discussions.

CBC Building: 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
April 9, 2026

9:30AM – 4:00PM (Panels & Roundtables)
4:00PM – 6:00PM (DOC Northwest Spring Mixer)

Whether you're emerging or established, this is a rare opportunity to connect directly with CBC Docs and gain valuable insight into the documentary landscape in Canada.

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CBC INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULE

Panel: Meeting CBC Docs
Lucius Dechausay, Michelle McCree, Dahlia Thompson
Moderated by Priyanka Desai
An overview of CBC Docs — who they are and what they’re looking for.

Panel: The Passionate Eye Case Study
Michelle McCree, Dahlia Thompson, Michael Grand
A behind-the-scenes look at one of CBC’s flagship documentary strands.

Panel: Work Sustainability in the Documentary World
Ryan Wilkes, Jennifer Chiu
A conversation about building sustainable careers in documentary filmmaking.

Break
Coffee and tea.

Industry Overview
Featuring insights into Absolutely Canadian and Creator Network BC.
ROUNDTABLES

(Groups of 8 participants per table)

• The Passionate Eye — Michelle McCree

• Short Docs — Lucius Dechausay

• Absolutely Canadian & Creator Network BC — Sheila Peacock

• Business & Rights and Funding — Dahlia Thompson & Laurie Case

• Creative BC – Mathew Parry

• Meet The Panelists

• DOC Northwest Member Information Roundtable

DOC NORTHWEST MIXER

4:00PM – 6:30PM

Wrap the day with DOC Northwest's Spring Mixer! This mixer will serve as a kick-off to Hot Docs and DOXA for our members and Breakthrough 2026 cohort. Open to all attendees from the CBC Industry Day. Join us for a couple of hours of food, mingling and continuing the conversations with fellow filmmakers and industry guests.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

700 Hamilton St, 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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