We’re just one day away from a very special event, and we’d love to have you there.
As part of the Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival, ConneKt Film is co-presenting Connections with ConneKt Film, an industry panel bringing together filmmakers and creatives for an honest conversation about the realities of working in film today.
✨ We’ve reserved complimentary tickets for our community.
You can redeem your ticket using the code below. Your ticket gives you access to the full experience:
🎟 Redeem your complimentary ticket here.
Use code: MDATUFF26
🗓 April 18
📍 The Royal, 608 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1B4
1:00 PM - Ukrainian Short Film Screening
A curated selection of powerful Ukrainian short films.
2:30 PM - Panel: Connections with ConneKt Film
A candid industry conversation covering:
• Funding, distribution and festival strategy
• How to get your projects seen
• Breaking into the industry
• Building a sustainable career, even without permanent residency
🎤 Featuring:
• Carolyn Mauricette - Director of Canadian Programming, Fantasia International Film Festival
• Jenn Kuzmyk - Executive Director, Banff World Media Festival and Publisher, Playback
• Jen Pogue - Actor, Producer and Director of Industry Programming, Canadian Film Fest
• Ryan Boyko - Producer, Writer, Director and Strategic Film Consultant
🤝 Followed by an informal networking session
Whether you’re working on a project, navigating your next step, or simply want to connect with the community and support Ukrainian cinema, this space is for you.
Come for the films. Stay for the conversation. Meet great people.
We’d truly love to see you there.

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