INDIE+INDUSTRY is back! Don't miss this full day of professional development for filmmakers including brunch, panels, and networking at Chateau Victoria. Ticket includes plenty of inspiration, collaboration, food, refreshments, and breaks throughout the day. Presented by CineVic as part of the 14th annual Short Circuit Film Festival.

INDIE+INDUSTRY
Saturday May 2, 2026
11:00am - 6:00pm
Chateau Victoria
740 Burdett Ave • Victoria BC
$60

11:00am - FIRST, WE BRUNCH:
Tara-Lee Novak - VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH FILM & MEDIA COMMISSION

1:00pm - THE FUNDERS PANEL:
Erin Shaw - TELUS STORYHIVE
Mathew Parry - CREATIVE BC
Paneet Singh - BC ARTS COUNCIL
Megan Leduc - CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

2:30pm - THE FUNDAMENTALS PANEL:
Tamara Tulloch - ACTSAFE SAFETY ASSOCIATION

4:00pm - THE FESTIVALS PANEL:
Mark Hoyne - VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
Stephanie Rossel - COMOX VALLEY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Johnny Blakeborough - VANCOUVER ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
David Geiss - SHORT CIRCUIT FILM FESTIVAL

5:00pm - THE DEBRIEF:
Networking reception with more food and drink to cap off the day, before heading over to The Vic Theatre for our final night of Short Circuit Film Festival!

Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia / Sponsored by IATSE 891