Mehdi Balamissa

Mehdi Balamissa is the Director of Partnerships for Forum RIDM, which is the professional hub of the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM).12 In this role, he is responsible for managing partnerships and collaborations for the Forum RIDM, an important component of the festival that connects professionals in the documentary industry.1

Balamissa has a diverse background in the film festival industry. He has held key positions in programming, communication, and partnerships at various international film festivals, including Doc Edge and the Austin Film Festival.3 This experience likely contributes to his current role at Forum RIDM, where he helps facilitate connections between filmmakers, producers, distributors, and other industry professionals.1

In addition to his work with RIDM, Mehdi Balamissa is also the founder of Film Fest Report, an online media platform focused on film festivals.2 This demonstrates his broader involvement and interest in the film festival ecosystem beyond his specific role at RIDM.

As part of the RIDM team, Balamissa works alongside other professionals to organize and manage the Forum RIDM, which includes events such as Doc Lab Montréal, Rough Cut Pitch, and One-on-One Pitches.1 These activities are crucial for fostering discussions on industry issues, providing networking opportunities, and supporting the development of documentary projects.1