Workshops
Film Production Workshop: Location Sound and RED Camera Setup
Intrepid Studio 2-1609 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, Canada15-16 April 2023
This intensive two-day workshop is for technicians to learn more about industry practices and problem-solving, for location sound recording and on set camera operation in a scripted scenario. A basic understanding of audio principles, camera setup, and some location sound experience is preferred but not mandatory. Instructors Lesley Marshall and Daniel Taggart-Hodge will lead the workshop by employing terminology of anti-oppression based filmmaking and horizontal leadership structures. Please note this workshop is in-person only, and participants are expected to participate in both days.
Story Break
Online10 May 2023
Story Break returns for 2023 with monthly sessions on focussed topics, special guests, table reads, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters! Join our next meetup on Wednesday May 10th.
Story Break
NeighbourSpace 709 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada12 July 2023
Story Break is a monthly screenwriters meetup with focussed topics, special guests, table reads, writing exercises, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters. Join our next meetup on Wednesday July 12th, with special guests Denver Jackson and Jason Karman answering your questions about crowdfunding.
Story Break
NeighbourSpace 709 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada13 September 2023
Story Break is a monthly screenwriters meetup with focussed topics, special guests, table reads, writing exercises, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters.
Story Break
Online11 October 2023
Story Break is a monthly screenwriters meetup with focussed topics, special guests, table reads, writing exercises, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters.
New Equipment Show & Tell
CineVic #102-764 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada22 November 2023
Want to get acquainted with our new Blackmagic 6K Pro cameras, Amaran LED Pixel Tube lights, and Meike Cinema Prime lenses? Sign up for our FREE show & tell session with Equipment Manager, Daniel Carruthers. *PLEASE NOTE* This session is now FULL.
Film Production Workshop – Location Sound and RED Camera
Intrepid Studio 2-1609 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, Canada2-3 December 2023
This intensive two-day workshop is for technicians to learn more about industry practices and problem-solving, for location sound recording and on set camera operation in a scripted scenario. A basic understanding of audio principles, camera setup, and some location sound experience is preferred but not mandatory. This workshop is intended for self-identifying members of an underrepresented community in the film industry. Instructors Lesley Marshall and Daniel Taggart-Hodge will lead the workshop by employing terminology of anti-oppression based filmmaking and horizontal leadership structures. We are also seeking scripts and actors for this workshop.
Introduction to CineVic RED Cameras: V-Raptor, Gemini, Scarlet
CineVic #102-764 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada27 January 2024
*** Please note this workshop is now FULL *** This five hour workshop is for CineVic Members and Non-Members, to get familiar with our three RED camera packages, anamorphic lenses, and associated peripherals, for use in production. From opening cases to offloading footage, the session will cover a complete workflow, including camera building, menus and settings, focus and monitoring, image capture, data management and safe handling of equipment.
Explore and Create Grants Q&A w/ Canada Council for the Arts
Online5 March 2024
Filmmakers and media artists: Planning to apply for a grant from Canada Council for the Arts to create your project? Join us online Thursday 5 March 2024 to learn tips on how to prepare a thorough application, budget, and support material for your application to the Explore and Create programs. Program Officer laura jeanne lefave will lead a conversation and Q&A about how to make a concise and persuasive argument for your project proposal, notes on the peer assessment (jury) process, and a look at the program guidelines including changes to application limits and deadlines.
Introduction to Blackmagic 6K Pro Pocket Cinema Cameras
CineVic #102-764 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada16 March 2024
* Please note this workshop is now FULL - join the waitlist on Eventbrite * This five hour workshop with instructor Brian Globus is for CineVic Members and Non-Members, to get familiar with our new Blackmagic 6K Pro cameras, cinema lenses, and associated peripherals, for use in production. From opening cases to offloading footage, the session will cover a complete workflow, including camera building, menus and settings, focus and monitoring, image capture, data management and safe handling of equipment.