SHORT FILM MARKET
REGARD’s Marché du court (short film market) was inaugurated in 2004. It remains the only event of its kind in Canada! It’s a truly fun and stimulating project, but it isn’t all obvious to the uninitiated. We often get asked:
Do you sell films at the market?
No! There are bigger markets (Festival de Clermont or Trouville to name two) where film rights are sold and catalogues are shopped. Our market is more of a talent showcase and a platform for sharing, learning and networking.
Here are some metaphors that might entice you:
The Marché du court is like a wine that perfectly accompanies your restaurant meal.
Seeing the films in our program is an experience in its own right, and when you meet the people who make these little gems, the pleasure is multiplied. The Marché du court organizes master classes with experienced technical experts, discussion panels with industry pros, intimate discussions with experienced filmmakers and other kinds of get-togethers perfect for cinema talk.
The Marché du court is your networking wing-person!
When you’re into somebody, it can’t hurt to have a friend to help bring you to their attention, right? That’s what the Marché does – for film pros! We organize all kinds of networking activities: producer-writer intros, breakfasts, brunches, cocktails, mocktails, pro workshops and more. All kinds of opportunities to meet filmmakers, distributors, producers, buyers, programmers, writers and the many technical specialists involved in making movies! But to benefit from these networking activities, you’ll need PRO ACCESS.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained…
Heed these words of wisdom and join in! You’ll come away with all kinds of new ideas to ponder (and some new contacts, of course!)
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Jenny Cartwright
Filmmaker
Jenny Cartwright explores the excesses of capitalism and the injustices they produce, addressing subjects such as feminist struggles, gentrification, and labor. Through a deliberate focus on marginalized communities, she seeks to rekindle both anger and hope.
Her work is distinguished by the rigor of its research, often unfolding over several years. While she continually questions how to tell a story, moving from classical forms to experimental film, from installation to sound creation, her practice remains firmly rooted in documentary, with sound occupying a central place.
David Cherniak
Screenwriter
With a background in film production, David Cherniak works as a screenwriter and director of sound-based works. He produced the documentaries Quels morceaux de nous la tempête a-t-elle emportés avec elle?, recipient of a NUMIX Award, and Nous sortirons de nos cuisines, which received the Jury’s Special Mention at the 2025 Longueur d’ondes Festival in Brest.
Cherniak lives and works in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal, where he develops immersive speculative sound experiences and multi-screen installations situated at the intersection of documentary and fiction.
Jeanne Leblanc
Filmmaker
During the early years of her career, Jeanne Leblanc directed more than a dozen short films that traveled the international festival circuit. In 2017, her first feature film, Isla Blanca, was released in theatres, inviting audiences into an intimate drama. Her eclectic body of work reflects a desire to explore and push beyond conventional cinematic boundaries.
In 2020, she released her second feature, Les Nôtres, a foray into dramatic suspense, described by Variety as “a clever, chilly examination of grooming, girlhood and small town gossip.” In recent years, she has also directed television series such as Les yeux fermés (SRC), Transplant (CTV, NBC), Sorcières (TVA), and Bellefleur (Crave).
Catherine Kirouac
First Assistant Director
Catherine Kirouac is a First Assistant Director and has been working in the film industry for over 17 years, both within Quebec’s cinema industry and on international productions across diverse cultural contexts. Guided by a human, rigorous, and deeply collaborative approach, she brings a sensitive presence that fosters intuitive teamwork, serving each story with a strong passion for mise-en-scène.
Her career has also been enriched through collaborations in other areas, including production and script consulting. Originally from the Chaudière-Appalaches region, Catherine Kirouac continued her path in Quebec City before establishing her practice in the Greater Montreal area.
Roger Frappier
Producer
Born in Sorel in 1945, Roger Frappier is one of the most influential producers in Quebec cinema. Through his company MAX Films, he has produced some of the most significant Quebec films of the past four decades, including Le déclin de l’empire américain, Un zoo la nuit, Jésus de Montréal, and La grande séduction.
Over the course of his career, he has also worked as an editor, director, and head of the French-language fiction studio at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
Across more than 50 years in the industry, he notably launched the careers of Denis Villeneuve and Manon Briand (Cosmos, Un 32 août sur terre, Maelström, 2 secondes, etc.), and co-produced The Power of the Dog by Jane Campion, which won the Academy Award for Best Director in 2022.
Lidia Damatto
Producer
Lidia Damatto is a Brazilian film executive and producer educated at FAAP, UCLA, and DFFB. She has worked in festival programming, international sales, acquisitions, and distribution with FiGa Films and O2 Filmes. She co-founded MoreThan Films and mentors filmmakers through Berlinale, Locarno, and other international industry programs and film markets.
Sydney Neter
Founder of SDN Films
SND Films is a boutique sales agency founded in 1994 by Sydney Neter, who started out as a production assistant for features and commercials in Amsterdam. Among others, Sydney has been on the Dutch Film Fund shorts commission from 2001-2010. Mostly selling strong animated, live action and doc shorts these days.
Yunah Chung
Creative Executive
Creative Executive Yunah Chung is a NYU film grad who began her career at CAA and MTV. After many stints in scripted development for live action and animation in the U.S. and Asia, she now oversees acquisitions and originals development at SAMANSA, a Tokyo-based SVOD platform for high-quality short films from all around the world.
Megan Costello
Industry Advisor for UFO
Megan Costello is a curator for Vimeo Staff Picks. She previously served as the Senior Programmer for HamptonsFilm, and has worked with the Tribeca Film Institute and the Rubin Museum of Art. She is an Industry Advisor for UFO, a member of the Cinema Eye Honours nomination committee and evaluator for the Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund.