Artists from many countries, international programmers, national presenters and national and international journalists gather in Saguenay during the Festival.
Alongside the shows, these numerous professionals take part in conferences, roundtables and networking meetings to forge links and reflect on contemporary practice in the puppetry arts. Some activities are organized in collaboration with the Association québécoise des marionnettistes (AQM).
Some activities are reserved for professionals, while others are open to the public. See each activity sheet for more details.
FIAMS Apéro – Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 6pm
Opening of the Festival Cabaret – Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 9pm
Opening of the Odditorio exhibition – Wednesday, July 26 – 3pm
Round table: The limits of puppetry – Thursday, July 27 – 1:30pm
Tribute to Florent Veilleux – Thursday, July 27 – 3pm
Professional speed dating – Friday, July 28 – 5pm
Express presentations – Saturday, July 29 – 4:30pm
Université populaire des arts de la marionnette (UPAM) – Saturday, July 29 – 11am
Professional networking cocktail – Saturday, July 29 – 5:30pm
*Please note that the program of professional activities will be enhanced over the coming weeks.
It’s also worth mentioning that, as part of the 17th FIAMS biennial, the City of Saguenay is hosting, for the first time in North America, the General Assembly of the International Association of Puppet Friendly Cities (AVIAMA).
