Publication date: September 11, 2026
Source date: September 10, 2026
Event date: October 23, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community: Ajax / Durham Region
Format: Regional public-event notice
Original source: Region of Durham announcement
People mentioned: Michael Hirsh, Bob Munroe, Sergio Navaretta and Stephanie Wilson Chapin
Verification date: September 11, 2026
Film Durham and the Durham Region International Film Festival are partnering on a free full-day forum about changes in film, television and digital production.
The Myth2Market: Future of Movie Making Summit is scheduled for Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture in Ajax.
Topics and speakers
The Region says presentations and panels will cover artificial intelligence in storytelling and production workflows, virtual production, visual effects, sustainable filmmaking, digital content, and efforts to expand local production and investment.
The announced speaker list includes animation producer Michael Hirsh, visual-effects producer Bob Munroe, director and producer Sergio Navaretta, and YouTube Canada strategic partner lead Stephanie Wilson Chapin. Speakers and programming may change.
The official notice links to free registration and says refreshments will be provided.
Sources and verification
DurhamPoliticians.com checked the official Region of Durham announcement and its linked registration page on September 11, 2026. The regional notice is the controlling source for the schedule and announced program.
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