PRIM supports 49 new projects !

PRIM supports 49 new projects !

49 new projects supported by PRIM!

Photo taken from the project Bodies of Water by the Collectif Chélanie Beaudin-Quintin & Caroline Laurin-Beaucage which will be reinterpreted under the work Corps immergés also supported by the creation aid

The PRIM team is pleased to announce a record number of projects supported to our Programs!

Creation Assistance

Artists who receive the Creation Assistance will be able to benefit from a 75% discount on our production and post-production rental services.

FICTION

Avant l’aurore – Tiago Gerbasi

Britannicus Now – Christian Lalumière

De près et de loin – Camille Beaubi

Début printemps – Simon Gualtieri

Gazoline – Chloé Cinq-Mars

L’usure – Alexandre Auger

La déneigeuse – Loïc Darses

My movie 2 – Maurane Dubois

Skinny Bottine – Romain F. Dubois

EXPERIMENTAL

Bleu Azur – Sarah Seené

Êtres de Bois – Chantal Caron

Let Brother AI Tell It – Guillaume Vallée

Nommer l’interstice – Laurence Beaudoin Morin

Over*Soul – Aidan Lawrence

Ruines vivantes – Axel Robin

Welcome to A.N.N.A. – Sydnie Baynes

INSTALLATION

Corps immergés – Collectif Chélanie Beaudin-Quintin & Caroline Laurin-Beaucage

Corpus – Collectif La Quadrature

La puissance de l’écoute – Caroline Pierret Pirson

Magic Mother — Love, Empathy, and Strength – Ahreum Lee

Peupleraie – Corps social et corps sonore – Caroline Gagné

Pologne-en-Québec – Kinga Michalska & Sarah Chouinard-Poirier

AUDIO ART / MUSIC

Ancrage – Alexandra Moreno

Broken Voices – Pierre-Luc Senecal

DOCUMENTARY

21-22 INDIA – Thierry Loa

Kamanyola: l’ épicentre d’une hécatombe ignorée – Jean-Marie Muhirwa

Oiseaux soleil (sunbirds) – Anissa Boukili El Hassani

Pipun Meshkanau – Jean-Martin Gagnon

Rivière rocheuse – Nicolas Paquet

Sève – Olivier Lacroix

Willy MTL, artiste contre l’ordre moral ou l’homme qui ne croyait pas en Dieu et qui peignait Jésus – Jean-Vital Joliat

Bulles – Collectif Humain Pluriel

Corps-à-corps – Romane Garant Chartrand

Dinosaures – Émilie Baillargeon

Fermont : portraits d’une ville à la croisée des chemins – Matthieu Brouillard

Le croque-Mort – Alain James Dubé

Les oreilles de la mer – Widnet il-Baħar – Mathilde Capone

Lueurs – Christian Fournier

Révérence – Jean-Nicolas Orhon

September Approching – Naghmeh Abbasi

Sisters of the Union – Dan Popa

Sous les rayons – Sarah Seené

Uninvited – Rose Katché

Doc at Risk

The new Doc at Risque is attributed at  À ceux qui ont le courage d’espérer by Hugo Samson .

This docu-series places us in a small, modest-looking space above a Russian grocery store in Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal’s most multi-ethnic neighborhood, where a group of migrant and immigrant workers help each other achieve justice and dignity.

This program grants an 85% discount on our production and post-production equipment. Congrats Hugo!

Jury’s favorite 

Douce prisonnière by Ariane Falardeau St-Amour is the new jury’s favorite !

This short documentary takes us to the Quebec village of Saint-Côme-Linière, a few kilometers from the U.S. border, where a former bread factory has been converted into a bitcoin mine. Stevie, the night watchman, begins his shift. In the middle of winter, an evening like any other sets in; Stevie keeps watch, numb to the heat of the servers.

Ariane will be able to benefit from an 85% discount on our production and post-production equipment. Congratulations !

Recherche et Exploration

Artists who are recipients of this program will be able to benefit from a 90% discount on our rooms and equipment.

Attuned – Andrée-Anne Roussel

Les ombres du volcan – Yann-Manuel Hernandez

The People All Around Me –  Mika Yatsuhashi

The Ruin of the Earth – Yannick Jamey

Congratulations to all the artists!

For those who wish to submit for the next call for projects, you have until October 15, 2025.

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5 eco-responsible initiatives

5 eco-responsible initiatives

5 ECO-RESPONSIBLE INITIATIVES

Photo: AT THE EDGE OF THE FOREST, Olivia del Giorgio

Post-production can be costly for the environment, but PRIM’s offering helps reduce this impact. Here are five initiatives we’ve taken to reduce our impact.

1. OUR TECHNICAL MEETINGS

Essential for your ptojects workflow, these meetings take place before production. They strengthen your preparation, help you choose the right resources for your shoot, and ease the post-production. Using fewer resources means more savings and a reduced environmental impact. Depending on your broadcast type, filming location, and equipment, our team will advise you on the optimal use of resources.

2. ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Since 2011, we have been heating and cooling using our geothermal system: a renewable, sustainable, and easy-to-maintain energy source. In Quebec, the ground temperature just a few meters below the ground remains stable at around 8°C year-round, making it an ideal energy source for heating and cooling. We also opted for a white roof, which reflects heat rather than absorbing it. This addition also extends the roof’s lifespan compared to traditional black roofs.

3. LOCATION ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSIT

Getting to PRIM is easy. The Frontenac metro station is less than a 10-minute walk away. Our parking lot includes five spaces reserved for Communauto vehicles. For cyclists, our center is located just below the Fullum bike path. Several BIXI stations are also nearby, including one halfway up the hill, less than a three-minute walk away. And of course, you can also just walk to get here.

4. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Of course, we sort our household waste: garbage, recycling, and compost. As a non-profit organization, every resource counts. That’s why we take care of our equipment. When it’s no longer functional, we recycle it responsibly with the Electronic Recycling Association. If you have electronic equipment, we also offer a drop-off center for it.

5. DATA MANAGEMENT

Did you know that data represents an average of 60% of the energy consumed during the post-production process? To reduce this consumption, we ensure efficient file management. Whether by organizing them, selecting the appropriate media, or archiving them, we do our best to reduce their energy impact.

*Source: Transperfect Lab internal study | As found in Ecoprod’s ECO-RESPONSIBLE POST-PRODUCTION AND VFX GUIDE

With the environmental reach of many of our members’ projects, PRIM strives to practice and encourage responsible practices. We promote eco-responsible practices at every stage of creation and encourage collaboration with organizations such as On tourne vert and other local groups committed to the ecological transition.

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Tick-tock… The deadline is approaching for creative support?

Tick-tock… The deadline is approaching for creative support?

ALL ABOUT OUR SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Photo:

MUSES, Simon Vermeulen | LE TEMPS, François Délisle | PARMI LES MONTAGNES ET LES RUISSEAUX, Jean-François Lesage

ORBITES, Sarah Seené | TWIN SISTER, Margaret Haines

SIMON ET MARIANNE, Martin Fournier& Pier-Luc Latulippe | INSECTA MUNDI, Frédéric Lavoie | NUES, Max Vannienschoot

The April 16, 2025 deadline is approaching soon… And you’re you still hesitating about applying for PRIM support? Fear not, this article is here to guide you. PRIM will also be opening its doors on March 27 to answer all your questions and advise you on how to get started.

Why apply to one of our support programs?

In and of itself, our programs offer you between 75% and 90% off the cost of renting our equipment, rooms and studios, but PRIM’s support goes beyond that. PRIM also offers independent artists an opportunity to professionalize their practice by providing a human approach to post-production. Whether in the development phase or on the eve of your first release, our team is on hand to meet your specific needs. After all, your work deserves to be seen and heard in the highest possible quality.

Our three support programs :


Creation Assistance

PRIM’s flagship program, get a 75% discount on the rental of our equipment, rooms and studios for the duration of your project. By applying this program, you could also become the Jury’s favorite and obtain a more substantial 85% discount.

Doc at Risk

In keeping with the historical documentary practice of many of our members, the aim of this program is to support documentary work that involves a certain amount of risk, whether in terms of subject matter, financing, formal bias or questioning the language of film. For this risk-taking, we offer an 85% discount on the rental fees for our equipment, theaters and studios. Only one project per competition will be eligible. Not your project? You’re still eligible for creative support by applying to this program.

Research and Exploration

This program is specifically designed for projects in the development phase. Whether you want to experiment, test ideas or deepen your artistic approach before creation, this program gives you greater freedom to define the form of your next work, with a 90% discount on some of our equipment and installations.

Projects supported in any of our programs are chosen by a jury of peers.
This jury examines the quality and feasibility of the work.

Need to know more?

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
We’ll also be happy to answer your questions in person at our information session on March 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

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5@7 Machine de rêve

5@7 Machine de rêve

Machine de rêve Get Together

5@7 Machine de rêve

The film Machine de rêve, supported by PRIM, will be released across Quebec on March 14! Find a screening near you.

Short description: Two passionate navigators build an ice canoe, sparking a rediscovery of cultural heritage and keeping a rich, living tradition alive across generations.

To celebrate its release, join us on Tuesday, March 11 in our agora for a discussion with director Bruno Boulianne. Known for L’Homme de l’Isle (2018), L’Art de la chasse (2019), and Ne touchez pas à mon église (2012), he will share insights into his artistic approach and creative process. The discussion will be hosted by Sylvain Lavigne.

Biography

Independent filmmaker Bruno Boulianne specializes in documentaries, reports, and documentary series. After participating in Radio-Canada’s La Course Europe-Asie, he earned a bachelor’s degree in cinema and communications. He then joined the Cirque du Soleil Images team before serving as a resident filmmaker at the National Film Board of Canada.

His work has received multiple Prix Gémeaux awards, notably for En marge du monde (Season 2, 2023), L’Art de la chasse (2020), and Claude n’est pas mort (2018). He has also directed several acclaimed documentaries, including L’homme de l’Isle (opening film at FIFA Québec 2018), Un rêve américain (RVCQ 2014, Canal D), and Le chant de la brousse (ONF/ACIQ Award, Vues d’Afrique Festival 2012).

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

When? 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, March 11, 2025
Where? PRIM Artist Center
(2180 Rue Fullum, Montreal, QC H2K 3N9)

Please note: The film will not be screened at this event. The event will be done in French.

FREE EVENT

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PRIM always at the Rendez-Vous

PRIM always at the Rendez-Vous

PRIM always at the Rendez-Vous

PRIM at Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma

PRIM is proud to support local creations, with 14 films selected at the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma 2025.

Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma is showcase for Quebec cinema, offering a wide range of genres and cinematic approaches, bringing together films from both emerging and established filmmakers.

Congratulations to the 14 works on their selection for RVQC 2025:

Sucré seize by Alexa-Jeanne, presented February 20

Eastern Anthems by Matthew Wolkow and Jean-Jacques Martinod, presented on February 20

Maman by Héloïse Bargain, presented on February 21

Like a spiral by Lamia Chraibi, presented on February 22

The little basket on wheels by Laurence Ly, presented on February 22

Vibrations from Gaza by Rehab Nazza, presented on February 22

La Laguna del Soldado by Pablo Alvarez-Mesa, presented on February 23

Machine Thinking by Olivier D. Asselin, presented on February 23

Simon and Marianne by Pier-Luc Latulippe, presented February 23

The Athlete by Marie-Claude Fournier, presented on February 24

Audio y el Caimán by Andrés I. Estrada, presented on February 24

Blitzmusik by Martin Amiot presented on February 25

Machine de rêve by Bruno Boulianne presented February 26

Au lendemain de l’odyssée by Helen Doyle, presented February 27

Find the complete program here

Prize for the best work of art and experimentation, a contribution from PRIM

To stimulate and encourage local creation, PRIM is offering a prize at the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma. Since 2015, the prize awarded to the director of the best RVQC art and experimental film has been accompanied by a $20,000 bursary in services and equipment rental from PRIM. Don’t miss the announcement of the winning artist on February 27.

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