events: TIFF Kids International Film Festival, Industry Conference Registration

If you are interested in taking part in this valuable and unique development opportunity you will need to register for one of the following pass types. Learn More

* All prices are in Canadian dollars.
** If you are a YMA Member, CMPA Member, or University/College student please email us at tiffkidsindustry@tiff.net for details on our discounted price points.
***Online registration will close at midnight EST on April 2nd!

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INDUSTRY PROGRAMMING

The full lineup of our Industry Conference (April 14 -17) has been announced! It includes:

FULL DAY CONFERENCE

Join us for a full day of keynote sessions, presentations and panel discussions with Canadian and international filmmakers, producers, writers and other leaders in the children’s entertainment industry.

Opening Keynote Session with LAIKA
Date: April 15
Time: 9:30am – 10:45am
Going Big: The Business and Art of Long-Form Storytelling
Date: April 15
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Integrate and Conquer: Building A Fan Base Across Multiple Platforms
Date: April 15
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Press Play: Reaching Young Audiences and Parents Online and Through Apps
Date: April 15
Time: 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Opportunities and Challenges of Supporting Kids’ Making and Sharing Media Online
Date: April 15
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Closing Keynote with Caroline Baron
Date: April 15
Time: 4:45pm – 5:30pm

WORKSHOPS

 

New this year, these in-depth sessions will give delegates insight into a variety of crafts and creative processes in the children entertainment industry.

In Conversation with Caroll Spinney
Date: April 14
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Playtime in the Digital Media Revolution
Date: April 14
Time:  3:30pm – 5:00pm
Developing a Multi-Platform Strategy for Family Entertainment Properties
Date: April 16
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Collaborating with a Composer on Animation Feature Films and TV Series
Date: April 16
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Best Practices for Online Kids’ DIY Media Creation and Sharing
Date: April 17
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Building an Audience Online
Date: April 17
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Reaching Young Audiences Through Film and Digital Media
Date: April 17
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

MEET WITH… SESSIONS

 

The format of our Meet With… sessions allows participants to interact in small groups with our guest speakers and, thus, get the most out of these conversations. Registered delegates interested in attending these sessions must sign up online in advance. The sign-up process launches March 26.

Meet the Writers
Date: April 16
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Meet the Animators
Date: April 16
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Meet the Development Executives & Story Editors
Date: April 16
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Meet the Funders
Date: April 17
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Meet the Buyers
Date: April17
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

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