Film Festivus 2020 – call for submissions
Online14 December 2020
CineVic Members: Submit your short film for a chance to showcase your work at our annual Film Festivus (screening online this year)! This year's theme is: 🎁 Merry 🦠 Covid 😷 Christmas 🎄. No experience necessary! Submit a film you’ve already made or shoot a new one. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday December 14th 2020 @ 11:59pm
Screenwriting Support Group
Online7 January 2021
On the first Thursday of the month, CineVic hosts the Victoria Screenwriting Support Group.
Local writers get together for motivation, collaboration, or even a quick read-through and workshop of script excerpts. A great opportunity whether you are new to screenwriting, a seasoned professional, or just want to support others in the creative process. Open to the public (not just CineVic members).
How to (Safely) Shoot Your Indie Film During a Pandemic
Online20 January 2021
Have you been chomping at the bit to get cameras rolling on your next film project, but feel bogged down by isolation and public health guidelines?
CineVic presents How to (Safely) Shoot Your Indie Film During a Pandemic -- an informative panel of local Victoria talent who have tackled the challenge of film production during Covid-19 restrictions over the past several months. Five experienced filmmakers will divulge the trials and tribulations of managing a distanced cast and crew without sacrificing the quality of your cinematic storytelling. They'll also give some hot tips on how to follow protocols and resources published by WorksafeBC, ActSafe, DOC, CreativeBC, and others (hint: it's more than masks, sanitizer, and six feet of space!)
CineVic’s Digital Yappy Hour
Online27 January 2021
We're skipping December, but mark your calendars for the first monthly member meetup of 2021!
On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members to stay connected, socialize, network, and just plain schmooze — from home! Open to current and prospective members.
This month’s meetup will be hosted by CineVic board member, local documentary filmmaker, and recent participant in the NSI IndigiDocs program, Steven Davies.
Screenwriting Support Group
Online4 February 2021
On the first Thursday of the month, CineVic hosts the Victoria Screenwriting Support Group. Local writers get together for motivation, collaboration, or sharing of works-in-progress. A great opportunity whether you are new to screenwriting, a seasoned professional, or just want to support others in the creative process. Open to the public (not just CineVic members).
CineVic’s Digital Yappy Hour
Online24 February 2021
On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members to stay connected, socialize, network, and just plain schmooze — from home! Open to current and prospective members. This month’s meetup will be hosted by CineVic board member, filmmaker, and performer Paul Ruta. Join us for a lively chat about all things #yyjfilm!
Screenwriting Support Group
Online4 March 2021
On the first Thursday of the month, CineVic hosts the Victoria Screenwriting Support Group. Local writers get together for motivation, collaboration, or sharing of works-in-progress. A great opportunity whether you are new to screenwriting, a seasoned professional, or just want to support others in the creative process. The meetup group also operates as an adjacent Facebook group. Open to the public (not just CineVic members).
Impact Documentary Filmmaking w/ Patricia Sims
Online9 March 2021
How do you make a difference with your film? Learn the steps to launching an impact strategy for documentary films in this workshop by local producer-director Patricia Sims.
Patricia's award-winning film Return to the Forest, which she produced and directed for the Queen of Thailand's Elephant Reintroduction Foundation, will be screened and discussed during the workshop, accompanied by behind-the-scenes, making-of location photographs to illustrate her filmmaking and impact producing strategies.
Racism and Cultural Appropriation in the Arts: Screening, Workshop and Panel Event
Online24-25 March 2021
On March 24-25 2021, Vancouver Short Film Festival is partnering with the CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers for our first event in the VSFF On The Road online event series: Racism and Cultural Appropriation in the Arts: A Screening, Workshop and Panel Event with Simone Blais.
CineVic’s Digital Yappy Hour
Online31 March 2021
On the last Wednesday of the month, check in with your fellow CineVic members to stay connected, socialize, network, and just plain schmooze — from home! Open to current and prospective members. Join us for a lively chat about all things #yyjfilm! This month's meetup is hosted by CineVic President, Darlene Tait.