Virtual Small File Filmmaking Workshop 2024
Interested in filmmaking but intimidated by expensive equipment and fancy software? Want to create an original film project from the comfort of your own home? Learn the hyper-creative, environmentally friendly, punk-chic practice of small file filmmaking! The Cinematheque has once again teamed up with the Small File Media Festival to offer this workshop on making films with tiny carbon footprints and huge creative impact.
This is a virtual workshop hosted remotely via Zoom. Templates, instructional videos, and other online resources will be provided. Live sessions will be held 5:30 pm–7:00 pm on Thursdays from November 7 to 28. Participants will need a smartphone with a working camera and a computer capable of downloading simple video-editing software. (The Cinematheque will help you access a suitable free editing program). If access to a computer or smartphone is a barrier, please get in touch with us at learn@thecinematheque.ca. All films produced during this workshop will be eligible for submission to the 2025 Small File Media Festival hosted by The Cinematheque next October.
Cost: Free
Please note that spots in our filmmaking workshops are very limited and in demand. Generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the BC Arts Council makes it possible for us to waive our usual registration fee.
Ages: 18+
Schedule
November 7 (Thursday)—Welcome & Concept Development
Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Participants will work through pre-production documents and begin shooting on their own time before the next session.
November 14 (Thursday)—Shooting
Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Participants will shoot their film projects in their own time before the next session.
November 21 (Thursday)—Editing & Compressing
Zoom Meeting 5:30–7:00 pm Participants will edit and compress their film projects in their own time before the next session.
November 28 (Thursday)—Rough Cuts & Feedback
Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Participants will screen their rough cuts followed by a feedback session with facilitators and fellow participants.
December 5 (Thursday)—Final Cut Deadline
Acknowledgments
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the BC Arts Council.
Small File Media Festival
