Film Slam! 48-Hour Screening
Online18-20 June 2021
Enjoy six new short films made from start to finish in just 48 hours, by eager guerrilla filmmakers from Vancouver Island. After the screening premiere time, films will be available to screen for 48 hours. The top two films selected by our jury will go on to compete for a chance to screen at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto in 2022.
One Take Super 8 Event ~ Registration
12 July 2021
CineVic is SUPER excited to announce Vancouver Island’s second edition of the One Take Super 8 Event -- this time in full Kodak colour! A fun, non-competitive, community-driven creation and exhibition opportunity for intrigued newbies, amateur artists, and professional filmmakers alike. Limited spots available -- registrations WILL fill up fast! Registration Deadline: July 9th 2021
Screenwriting & Idea Development w/ Meeshelle Neal
18 September 2021
It all starts with the script. Meeshelle Neal’s easy-to-understand Screenwriting Workshop is the best place for anyone contemplating writing a movie or wanting to learn how to pitch & polish their work. This information-packed workshop will give you the tools and information you need to write a feature-length screenplay or short film to budget. // This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program.
Producing w/ Andy Hodgson
25 September 2021
Join award-winning Vancouver creator Andy Hodgson for an introduction to Producer-related duties in both indie and industry environments. Topics to be covered include management of script and writing, production planning and coordination, casting, directing, finances, marketing, and distribution. // This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program.
CineVic AGM & Member Social 2021
Online29 September 2021
Attention CineVic Members! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday September 29th 2021 at 6:00pm on Zoom. Join us to review some highlights of the past year, elect your Board of Directors, and then ring in the autumn season at a digital social with your fellow members.
Production Design w/ Joyce Kline
2 October 2021
It’s entirely possible to create a compelling, professional looking film on a shoestring. Leo Award winning production designer Joyce Kline wants to show you how! This wide-ranging workshop will expand your tool kit beyond cinematography and lighting to open your eyes to how set, costume and props can tell your story. // This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program.
Casting the Right Actors For Your Film w/ Darlene Tait
2021 October 12
Once you have a script you love in your hands, one of the next tasks is deciding which actors can convey your vision. In this workshop you will learn: The ins and outs of going union; Prepping your Character Breakdowns and imagining characters in a new way; How to make decisions that will affect your Casting Call; and much much more!
Indigenous Storytelling Practices & Protocols w/ Eli Hirtle
18 October 2021
In this workshop, local artist, curator and filmmaker Eli Hirtle will guide participants through conversation about practices & protocols specific to working with Indigenous peoples and their stories. Eli will share stories of his film-making practice, which he describes as “community-based collaborations”. We will also look at and discuss “ON-SCREEN PROTOCOLS & PATHWAYS: A Media Production Guide to Working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities, Cultures, Concepts and Stories”, a comprehensive publication commissioned by ImagineNATIVE film festival in 2019.
One Take Super 8 Screenings (2021)
Alix Goolden Performance Hall 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada23 October 2021
CineVic is SUPER excited to announce Vancouver Island’s second edition of the One Take Super 8 Event — this time in full Kodak colour! A fun, non-competitive, community-driven creation and exhibition opportunity for intrigued newbies, amateur artists, and professional filmmakers alike. Get your advance tickets now and join us in-person or online for the limited-capacity hybrid screening event!
Visual Storytelling & Animation part 1 w/ Amanda Strong
30 October 2021
Learn basic 2D and 3D stop-motion techniques, and tips for visual storytelling from the award winning artist Amanda Strong! In this workshop, participants will explore basic methods of moving objects frame by frame, lighting, and rigging processes for stop-motion animation. Strong will be show examples for participants to get a detailed look behind the scenes at design, render, and scale. We encourage that participants bring objects or puppets they have made for a Zoom show-and-tell (optional but not required).