Industry Days
Overview
Industry Days is imagineNATIVE’s annual professional development conference which takes place in June during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, presenting panels, workshops, masterclasses, networking events, and more. Industry Days is an international hub for Indigenous filmmakers and industry professionals to come together to share, learn, and meaningfully connect with each other.
One of Industry Days’ flagship events is the full-day Micro Meetings networking event, featuring over 600 ten minute meetings between industry leaders and Indigenous creatives. This event has grown exponentially each year and is very popular with both participants and leaders, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike.
For 2025, Industry Days will be held from June 4-7, 2025 at The Well – Wellington Event Venue, Artscape Sandbox, the TIFF Lightbox, and 401 Richmond.
Festival Passes are required to take part in Industry Days and can be purchased at our Box Office.
Micro Meetings
The 2025 Micro Meetings event is held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (ET) during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival’s Industry Days (June 4-7, 2025) in Toronto. Micro Meetings will take place in-person on June 4, 2025 at the TIFF Lightbox, Learning Studios A + B with a virtual option on June 10, 2025 during the online Festival for those who are unable to attend in-person.
This full-day event is the world’s only market event of its kind dedicated to Indigenous screen and digital content. This exciting event provides Indigenous creatives valuable face-to-face time with industry decision-makers in various sectors of the screen industry.
Micro Meetings Schedule
Please note all meeting times are scheduled for June 4, 2025 and listed in Eastern Time (ET).
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Meetings with Festival Programmers + Curators
12:10 PM – 2:10 PM ET
Meetings with Distribution, Sales, + Acquisitions
2:20 PM – 5:20 PM ET
Meetings with Production + Development
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
Meetings with Agents + Representation
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Swapcard if the official platform to enhance your festival experience, use it to navigate, stay updated and plan ahead! Register for Micro Meetings for access to all things Micro Meetings!
Industry Days Event Schedule
If you have been sent an Industry Comped Package or have been approved for the HST exemption for Indian Status Card Holders, please sign in with your email address in the menu bar and add the appropriate package to your cart.
Then, checkout and start fulfilling your package! Head over to our events page to browse and pick* your events! Simply add the ticket to your cart, and checkout when you’re ready!
*We recommend checking out after redeeming 5 event tickets at a time.
If you’ve been given a complimentary Industry Package please click on “Add Industry Comped Package.”
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AVAILABILITY: Tickets are subject to availability, even to package holders, so make sure to book your tickets early! We have limited capacity due to COVID-19 safety restrictions in most venues. We appreciate your understanding. Tickets, packages and passes are final sale.
RUSH TICKETS: There are NO Rush tickets available this year; however, a limited number of tickets for each screening will be held at the in-person Box Office for day of purchase.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Please see the film listings on our events schedule for content warnings.
HST EXEMPTION: For Status card holders, please email boxoffice@imagineNATIVE.org if you wish to use your Status card to purchase packages or tickets online. Otherwise, you can visit the imagineNATIVE Box Office in person starting October 18 and present your Status card when purchasing tickets or packages.
FINAL SALE: Tickets, packages and passes are final sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are you an Indigenous filmmaker who is interested in having your work screen with imagineNATIVE? Are you interested in learning how to submit your films or media for imagineNATIVE 2022? Here you can find information about our upcoming and annual initiatives and iNstitute learning opportunities.
First, make sure you check out our Vision + Mission + Mandate and our iN2021 Artistic + Programming Policy to give you more information about who we are and what types of content and artists we are looking to program.
When do film submissions for imagineNATIVE open?
Submissions for our upcoming festival will open between March-May in 2022.
What are the criteria for submitting a film to imagineNATIVE Festival?
- The Director must be Indigenous
- Production of the work must have taken place during the previous year (2021) or the year of the upcoming Festival (2022)
- Film and video work that are currently available for public viewing online (paid or unpaid) are ineligible.
To be selected, the works go through a Programming committee of 2-5 Indigenous established artists, requiring unanimous consensus.
Award deliberation goes through a Jury process of 2-3 Indigenous established artists
You can find more information on the website at imagineNATIVE.org
How Do I submit a film to imagineNATIVE Festival?
We use Zone Festival Forms for our submissions and content intake. A Link to submissions will be available on our website sometime between March-May 2022 when submissions open.
When is the 2022 imagineNATIVE Festival Happening?
Next year’s imagineNATIVE Festival will take place October 18th – 23rd, 2022.
I have a specific question that is not answered here:
Please send any questions regarding film submissions or festival programming toprogramming@imagineNATIVE.org
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What’s happening with COVID Procedures?
imagineNATIVE will be following all local health guidelines for all in-person events. We highly suggest ticket holders check with the venue for up-to-date health and safety policies. Failure to comply with venue-specific guidelines may result in denial of entry into the event. imagineNATIVE will not be responsible for reimbursing any costs incurred by failure to comply with venue rules.
What is the COVID Procedure for the TIFF Bell Lightbox?
MASKS
– masks are mandatory and must remain on the entire time including during the film.
CONCESSIONS
– No food or drink in the building as masks must remain on at all times.
– Concessions will remain closed to the public until further notice.
ACCESS
– You must have a photo ID with you
– There are no lines inside or outside the building
– There are no rush lines or rush tickets
– The public can arrive as early as 1 hour prior to the screening as the house will be open at that time for seating
– If there are seats available, tickets will be purchasable at the box office – however, there will be no printed tickets; a mobile ticket will be emailed to you.
– Access to TIFF Bell Lightbox cinemas will require a mobile ticket.
VACCINATION
– FOH will check for proof of vaccination and matching ID for anyone attending or participating in a screening or TIFF event (including partner events) at the front door
– A negative Covid test will not be permitted as an exemption
– Exceptions: Children under 12 & A person who cannot be vaccinated for a medical reason and has written documentation from a physician or nurse practitioner. You will need to bring this documentation with you.
On-Stage Talent
– In addition to all the above, for onstage talent, masks must remain on when heading to the stage, masks off once on stage & replaced once off stage.
What are the COVID Procedures for Cineplex screenings?
VANCOUVER
1 seat gap between seats, 50% capacity
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender St 3rd floor,
Vancouver, BC
(604) 806-0799
HALIFAX
1 seat gap between seats
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake Dr,
Halifax, NS
(902) 876-4800
MONTREAL
Capacity 250 per auditorium and 1 seat gap between seats. Passport in effect.
Cinéma Cineplex Forum et VIP
2313 Saint-Catherine St W #101
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 904-1274
WINNIPEG
100% Capacity – 1 seat Gap. Mask Indoor in effect. Passport in effect.
CF Polo Park
817 St James St,
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 774-1001
How do I get tickets?
You can register for a pass that gives you access to our Feature Fridays & Into the Water: Retrospective Screening of iNOriginals + Artist Talk for free here. Please do not use an Outlook or a Hotmail email address to register.
What if I only want to watch one film?
No worries, once you have the free pass you can watch as much or as little as you’d like in the month of June.
When will the films be available to watch?
Films will be released each Friday at 10am and available for a week only. There will also be a special screening on June 30th. Please refer to our website for full schedule of events
Can I watch June Programming films from anywhere in the world?
No. Certain films are only available in certain places.
Friday, June 3rd, 2022: Angry Inuk – Available in Canada only
Friday, June 10th, 2022: Mothers of the Land (Sembradoras de vida) – Available worldwide
Friday, June 17th, 2022: Boy – Available in Canada only
Friday, June 24th, 2022: Into the Water: Retrospective Screening of iNOriginals + Artist Talk – more info on where these are viewable will be available June 2nd. Visit our website for the most up to date information!
Are there in-person events during the month of June?
Our internal programming is going to be online only. However, we have partnered with Cineplex to showcase a selection of films in multiple locations across Canada from June 3 to 16. Please see Cineplex.com for listings.
How do I sign in after registering for a pass?
Go to our imagineNATIVE Screening Platform to access the VOD films. You will need to log in to the page using the same email and password you used to collect your pass. The password on the Elevent ticketing site is now the same password used to log in to the viewing site.
What are the system requirements?
You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running OSX 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.
What are the requirements for Windows computers?
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
Supported browsers: Cinesend works best on Google Chrome. Other browsers like Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera may not work depending on security features. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.
What are the requirements for Mac computers?
Mac OSX 10.12 or later
Supported browsers: Cinesend works best on Google Chrome. Other browsers like Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera may not work depending on security features. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Can I watch content on my iPhone/iPad?
Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later.
- Note: The “Screen Mirroring” feature cannot be used – please ensure you turn off Screen Mirroring if you encounter trouble playing content.
- Note: You cannot use a lightning to HDMI adapter to connect to your TV. Try using AirPlay instead if you have a compatible TV or streaming box.
Can I watch content on my Android Device?
Yes, you can watch content using Chrome on Android 6.0 or later.
Can I Chromecast?
You can cast to a 3rd generation or newer Chromecast stick.
To Chromecast from an Android phone or tablet:
- Make sure your Chromecast devices are on the same Wi-fi network as your mobile device
- After the video is playing, tap the “Cast” icon in the bottom right corner of the video player. If the icon doesn’t appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
To Chromecast from your computer:
- Make sure you’re using Google Chrome as your browser
- After the video is playing, tap the “Cast” icon in the bottom right corner of the video player. If the icon doesn’t appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
Can I AirPlay to my AppleTV?
You can AirPlay from most browsers if you have AirPlay-compatible TVs or streaming boxes by selecting the AirPlay button on the bottom right-hand side of the player. If the icon doesn’t appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
- Compatible Smart TVs include select Samsung, LG, Sony, and VIZIO models
- Compatible streaming boxes include AppleTV Gen4 and above and select Roku HD streaming devices running the most up-to-date software.
Can I use the web browser built into my TV?
Maybe. Unfortunately, many built-in Smart TVs web browsers don’t support protected content playback. If you get a black screen or error message, it’s likely that your TV is not compatible. Try another method to get the video onto your TV.
Can I connect my computer with a cable to watch on on my TV?
You can directly connect your laptop or computer using an HDMI cable, by following these steps:
- Make sure your computer is close enough to your TV for the HDMI cable to reach.
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable into your computer.
- Plug the other end of the cable into an available HDMI port on the TV. Take note of the HDMI input number.
- Using the TV’s remote control, set the TV to the HDMI input that matches the port you connected the cable to.
- If your computer’s display does not automatically appear on your television screen, you may need to have the computer manually detect the display:
- Windows: Right-click on the desktop and select “Display Settings” > “Detect” > “Multiple displays”, and select “Duplicate these displays”), and click Apply.
- Mac: Go to the Apple Menu and choose “System Preferences”. Choose “Displays”, and hold down the “Option” key to show the “Detect Displays” button. Click on “Detect Displays” while holding down the Option key.
What happens if I forget my password?
Use the password reset option on the login page to reset your password. You will need access to the e-mail address you use to log in.
Why does video playback stall or not play smoothly?
We use adaptive bitrate streaming which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is poor or inconsistent you may experience problems during playback. If you’re on wifi, try moving closer to your router.
I see a black screen when I’m trying to AirPlay on my TV
You likely have “Screen Mirroring” turned on in your device settings. Please turn off the screen mirroring setting and start AirPlay by selecting the AirPlay button on the bottom right-hand side of the player.
I see a black screen but can hear audio
If you have an external display or TV connect with an HDMI cable, try disconnecting it. If videos play after it is disconnected, then, unfortunately, the display or cable doesn’t support encrypted video. Try another method.
Why do I see a black screen after the pre-roll if I am casting to Chromecast?
Some Chromecast versions cannot support transitions from one video to another. If this happens, turn off casting and re-start it once the film starts playing.
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