The distribution dialogue

As I write this, Toronto is still in the midst of documentary fever, courtesy of what's appearing to be a wildly successful edition of the annual Hot Docs festival and conference. This year's fest has packed 171 films into 11 days, and sold out screenings and line-ups snaking down city streets have been in abundance. So much for the death of the documentary.

May 1, 2009

As I write this, Toronto is still in the midst of documentary fever, courtesy of what's appearing to be a wildly successful edition of the annual Hot Docs festival and conference. This year's fest has packed 171 films into 11 days, and sold out screenings and line-ups snaking down city streets have been in abundance. So much for the death of the documentary.

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Barry Walsh is editor-in-chief and content director for Realscreen, and has served as editor of the publication since 2009. With a career in entertainment media that spans two decades, prior to Realscreen, he held the associate editor post for now defunct sister publication Boards, which focused on the advertising and commercial production industries. Before Boards, he served as editor of Canadian Music Network, a weekly music industry trade, and as music editor for HMV.com. As content director, he also oversees the development of content for the brand's market-leading events, the Realscreen Summit and Realscreen West, as well as new content initiatives.

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