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Rural communities know the affects of the environment. There are the daily pleasure of enjoying nature but also concerns over climate change risks, discrimination, and protection of water and wildlife. As such, we are sharing with the LDF community a list of films that have the environment as a central theme.
ENVIRONMENT
AT THE LUNENBURG DOC FEST
Boatbuilders
Over four seasons, director Luke Lorentzen follows the meticulous construction of a 56-foot sailboat, while immersing us in the lives of the boatbuilders and their close-knit Maine community.
🐦⬛ Wednesday., September 23, 12pm, Opera House
Derek Vs Derek
Derek’s wilding crusade collides with Derek’s fury as storks, boar, and rising tensions reveal a larger battle. Can nature’s return coexist with feeding the world.
🐦⬛ Friday, September 25, 12:30pm, Opera House
In Tyee Country
An old industry town is home to the legendary Tyee Club of British Columbia, where membership is restricted to who can catch a 30lb+ Chinook salmon from a traditional rowboat. Dwindling salmon and climate change force an existential crisis.
🐦⬛ Thursday September 24, 10am, Ice House Theatre
To Hold a Mountain
Living high on Montenegro’s mountain plateau, a mother and daughter defend their ancestral land from becoming a military training ground, confronting memory, loss, and an uncertain future.
🐦⬛ Sunday, September 27, 7:00pm, Ice House Theatre
Wild Inside
Flaco, a giant owl escapes from the New York Central Park Zoo. The following months are filled with action, concern, and city-dwellers following his every move.
🐦⬛ Sunday, September 27, 11:30am, Opera House
Did these help? We have more themes to share in the coming days.
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Industry Conference
The Dock Market 2026 Schedule
Look at everything we have planned for our industry friends like you. All sessions are hybrid in-person and virtual, except for those in-person only events marked with an asterisk (*). All times are listed in Atlantic Time. Please note these times and overall schedule are subject to change.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8:30am - 9:00am Coffee and Conversation (informal)
9:00am - 10:45am Presentations by Decision Makers
10:45am - 11:00am Break
11:15am - 12:00am PANEL - Trends, Challenges, Opportunities
12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch (explore the town!)
1:15pm - 1:45pm Presentations by Decision Makers
2:00pm - 2:45pm PANEL - Creative ways to showcase your docs
2:45pm - 3:00pm Break
3:00pm - 4:30pm Dock Market 1-1 meetings (must preregister in advance)
5:00pm - 6:30pm Industry Cruise #1 aboard the Eastern Star (by invitation only due to limited space)
8:00pm - 11:00pm Festival Party - Light Ship Brewery
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:30am - 9:00am Coffee and Conversation (informal)
9:00am - 10:00am Presentations by Decision Makers
10:30am - 12:00pm THE LAUNCH 2026 Pitch Contest*
12:00pm - 1:15pm Industry Lunch (provided on 2nd Floor Zwicker Building)
1:15pm - 2:00pm Presentation by Decision Makers
2:00pm - 2:45pm Case Study - Modern Whore documentary
2:45pm-3:00pm Break
3:00pm - 4:30pm Dock Market 1-1 meetings (must preregister in advance)
5:00pm - 6:30pm Industry Cruise#2 aboard the Eastern Star (by invitation only due to limited space)
8:00pm - 11:00pm Industry Event - Doc Atlantic Reception - Tide and Trails Outfitter
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
8:30am - 9:15am Coffee and Conversation (informal)
9:15am - 10:00am Presentations by Decision Makers
10:00am - 10:45am PANEL - Documentary Ethics
10:45am - 11:00am Break
11:00am - 11:15am Presentations by Decision Makers
11:15am - 12:00pm PANEL - The view from here: Veteran doc makers share their tips
12:00pm - 3:00pm Conference wraps at Noon but stick around for more informal conversations
We can’t wait to host everyone!
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