The masterclass is set to run as part of the Guth Gafa Festival on Saturday August 6th in 14:30 in the Headfort Theatre and is supported by Screen Training Ireland.
It is designed for filmmakers of all levels, from first-time and up and coming to those more established in the field of documentary, who are either approaching their first experience of distribution, or those currently in distribution of their film in an international market.
Participants will learn how to get their documentary into the international marketplace, illustrated by the experience of top filmmakers who have already taken their films to an international audience.
Smith has worked in management roles at a variety of film companies including the National Film Board of Canada, Alliance, Blackwatch Releasing, TIFF, Lions Gate Films, Seville Pictures and Capri Releasing.
He is CEO of Blue Ice Docs, which he co-founded in 2014 and which acquires, funds and develops a wide variety of nonfiction product from around the world. Blue Ice Docs describes itself as home of the best documentaries from around the globe. He also founded and is also president of KinoSmith, a leading Canadian boutique distribution company.