Michaelle McLean steps down from Toronto Documentary Forum
Hot Docs announced that Michaelle McLean has stepped down as director of the Toronto Documentary Forum (TDF), a post she has held since the event's inception nine years ago. An annual two-day market held during Hot Docs that assists filmmakers from around the world raise international co-financing, the TDF has grown during her tenure to become North America's essential market event for the international documentary community.
"Working with Michaelle for the past nine years has been a highlight of my career," says Executive Director Chris McDonald. "She had an ambitious vision for the TDF and with her extraordinary drive brought it to fruition. She was an invaluable member of the Hot Docs team and continues to be a tireless champion for the industry. Her hard work, dedication and pursuit of excellence inspire all those around her."
Having facilitated tens-of-millions of dollars in financing over the years for hundreds of social, cultural and political documentary projects, the TDF hit a record high in 2008 with 550 accredited delegates participating, including 190 broadcasters and distributors. Thirty-five projects from 12 countries were selected for presentation from the record 230 submissions from 29 countries.
Notable TDF alumnus that were selected for participation during McLean's tenure include: Peter Raymont's A PROMISE TO THE DEAD: THE EXILE JOURNEY OF ARIEL DORFMAN, which was shortlisted for a 2008 Academy Award, Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott's THE CORPORATION, Sam Green and Bill Siegel's THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND, which was nominated for an 2004 Academy Award, Christian Bauer's THE RITCHIE BOYS, which was shortlisted for a 2005 Academy Award.
McLean has stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities, but she will continue her association with Hot Docs, overseeing such initiatives as the new Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund. Hot Docs will begin a candidate search in mid-July to fill the vacated post.
For More Info on Canwest Hot Docs please log onto: http://www.hotdocs.ca/index.php/industry/development/canwest_hot_docs_funds
"Working with Michaelle for the past nine years has been a highlight of my career," says Executive Director Chris McDonald. "She had an ambitious vision for the TDF and with her extraordinary drive brought it to fruition. She was an invaluable member of the Hot Docs team and continues to be a tireless champion for the industry. Her hard work, dedication and pursuit of excellence inspire all those around her."
Having facilitated tens-of-millions of dollars in financing over the years for hundreds of social, cultural and political documentary projects, the TDF hit a record high in 2008 with 550 accredited delegates participating, including 190 broadcasters and distributors. Thirty-five projects from 12 countries were selected for presentation from the record 230 submissions from 29 countries.
Notable TDF alumnus that were selected for participation during McLean's tenure include: Peter Raymont's A PROMISE TO THE DEAD: THE EXILE JOURNEY OF ARIEL DORFMAN, which was shortlisted for a 2008 Academy Award, Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott's THE CORPORATION, Sam Green and Bill Siegel's THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND, which was nominated for an 2004 Academy Award, Christian Bauer's THE RITCHIE BOYS, which was shortlisted for a 2005 Academy Award.
McLean has stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities, but she will continue her association with Hot Docs, overseeing such initiatives as the new Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund. Hot Docs will begin a candidate search in mid-July to fill the vacated post.
For More Info on Canwest Hot Docs please log onto: http://www.hotdocs.ca/index.php/industry/development/canwest_hot_docs_funds
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