Chanda believes in the potential of documentary to create meaningful change in society by providing a window into the perspectives of marginalized individuals and communities. As a trained arts-educator, she is committed to empowering emerging filmmakers with the skills they need to make their voices heard.
Intro to Doc producing, doc institute
Since 2016, Chanda has been leading the DOC Institute’s Intro to Doc Producing workshops (formerly known as Savvy Producer). These primers for emerging documentary filmmakers have been delivered in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Ottawa, and Belleville. In October 2020, Chanda has converted the workshop into a series of webinars for emerging and aspiring documentary filmmakers across Canada.
business of television and film, centennial college
Chanda is a part-time instructor at Centennial College's Story Arts Centre. She teaches on a range of business topics related to the film and television industry, including funding and financing, alternative revenue sources, project management, and professional practice.
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Short Film Lab, doc institute
In 2019, Chanda was the lead facilitator for the DOC Institute’s Short Film Lab. Over the course of 8 months, 16 participants were guided through the process of making a short film. Several of these beautiful and diverse films have gone on to screen at festivals across Ontario and have been broadcast on television and online platforms.
New Visions incubator, doc institute
In 2017, Chanda was the lead bootcamp facilitator for the DOC Institute’s New Visions Incubator. This artistic documentary-focused mentorship program for young filmmakers across Ontario began in May, with bootcamp sessions taking place in Toronto, Belleville, and Sudbury. The 8-month program is a unique blend of creative mentorship, story development, practical resources, & networking opportunities that will guide filmmakers through the development stage of their documentary projects.
innovator in communities, toronto public library
In 2014, Chanda served as an Innovator in Communities for the Toronto Public Library, the world's largest library system. She designed a series of hands-on filmmaking workshops and facilitated the series in the under-served communities of North York and Scarborough.