As part of the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM), Forum RIDM offers an intensive program of professional workshops, lectures and roundtables that focus on training. As a networking platform, Forum RIDM offers business meetings that encourage the development of partnerships, help get new projects off the ground and promote sales.

Every year, the event, attended by the most influential decision-makers in the industry, draws over 400 professionals interested in innovative projects and the issues currently facing documentary makers.