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STORY BREAK
Online9 March 2022
On the second Wednesday of each month, CineVic presents: STORY BREAK monthly meetup for screenwriters.
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. Free and open to the public.
STORY BREAK
Online9 February 2022
On the second Wednesday of each month, CineVic presents: STORY BREAK monthly meetup for screenwriters.
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. Free and open to the public.
Telefilm Talent to Watch Program – Expert Panel 2022
Online3 February 2022
CineVic is pleased to return as a Designated Partner in the 2022 Telefilm Talent to Watch program! Production Members can apply for up to $250,000 toward production of fiction feature films or $150,000 for theatrical documentaries. Attend our expert panel to learn the best tips and tricks to make your application stand out, from five experienced producers and directors who have gone through this program.
STORY BREAK
Online12 January 2022
On the second Wednesday of each month, CineVic presents STORY BREAK monthly meetup for screenwriters. 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. Free and open to the public.
Development & Distribution w/ Jason Karman
Online4 December 2021
You have a great story. How do you develop it? And once it's finished, how do you find your audience? Relationship building remains the heart of excellent film producing; one fosters trust and creates opportunity while advancing stories. In Canada, making a film ethically matters, and representation is a goal worth striving for. Social media has become the primary tool for finding information and connecting people. No longer does one need to have a great story, but the question now shifts to why are you the right person to tell this story? This workshop will help emerging writer-directors interested in being auteurs produce their stories and manage future relationships.
Audio Production & Post-Production w/ Gilles Maillet
Online20 November 2021
Join Sound Recordist, Sound Designer and Composer Gilles Maillet to discuss strategies to successfully incorporate sound and audio design into your film. In this workshop, we will look at the nuts and bolts of getting your dialogue recorded properly on set, and thinking about what it takes to get your sound the way you want from script to screen. The primary endeavour of this workshop will be to explore the inevitable intersection of Production and Post-Production sound, and the importance of capturing performances that help filmmakers tell their stories. We will provide a first hand look at the audio components of some larger-scale film and television productions, aiming to help you think about how to achieve top tier sound design with your own projects.
Cinematography w/ Amy Belling *new date*
Online15 November 2021
*new date*
Cinematographer Amy Belling, csc will discuss the Director/Cinematographer relationship from finding the right creative partnership during the interview process to communication and how to discuss visuals during pre-production, production and post. At the end of the day, the cinematographer works to realize the director’s vision through storytelling, creative collaboration, leadership, time management, the marriage of both the creative/technical and inspires each collaborator to bring their best ideas, ethics and talent to the table to create the visual language best suited to tell the story.
Prep & Production Workflow w/ Trevor Cunningham
Online6 November 2021
When someone mentions a film unit, most people think of location shooting. But, in fact, most Film and TV projects are made in a series of predictable phases, of which shooting is only one. In this workshop we will explore workflow from Prep to Production, with emphasis on Pre-Production in order for your project to reduce the risk and pitfalls that can plague a project.
Visual Storytelling & Animation part 2 w/ Bracken Hanuse Corlett
Online1 November 2021
Not just for animators! Filmmakers and artists of all disciplines will enjoy this inspiring talk on visual storytelling techniques, and how to use new and evolving apps and platforms to create your film.
Visual Storytelling & Animation part 1 w/ Amanda Strong
Online30 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).