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Basic Filmmaking Workshop with Amanda KindzierskiDates between October 8th - December 16th, 2024
The Basic Filmmaking Workshop is a series of workshops held over a 2 month period during evenings and some weekends, and provides an intensive introduction to independent filmmaking. All steps and processes are covered from creative conception to the final cut – including the basics of screenwriting, directing, camera operation, lighting, sound and film editing. During the course, the participants will be exposed to the process of shooting and editing a short film and short video.
*Note: This in-person workshop is limited to 10 participants. While masks are no longer required to be worn in indoor public spaces in Manitoba, individuals are recommended to wear a mask in our Production Centre.
SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Intro to the Program – Tuesday, October 8th – 7pm – 10pm – Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 2 – Screenwriting 1 – Thursday, October 10th – 7pm – 10pm – Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 3 – Screenwriting 2 – Wednesday, October 16th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 4 – Directing 1 – Thursday, October 17th– 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 5 – Directing 2 – Tuesday, October 22nd – 7pm – 10pm – Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 6 – Producing – Thursday, October 24th – 7pm – 10pm – Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 7 – Camera 1 – Wednesday, October 30th – 7pm – 10pm – Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 8 – Camera 2 – Tuesday, November 5th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 9 – Lighting & Grip – Thursday, November 7th– 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 10 – Sound – Tuesday, November 12th, – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 11 – Editing – Thursday, November 14th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab + Black Lodge, 100 Arthur Street
Day 12 – Production Meeting – Monday, November 18th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 100 Arthur Street
2 weeks of shooting for participants – November 18th – December 2nd
Day 15 – Editing Night 1 – Tuesday, December 3rd – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 16 – Editing Night 2 – Thursday, December 5th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
FINISHED FILMS DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMER 11th
Day 17 – Final Screening! – Monday, December 16th – 7pm – 10pm – Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main floor, 100 Arthur Street
About the Instructor
Amanda Kindzierski, a Saulteaux Ojibwe, Métis, Polish, and Ukrainian filmmaker who identifies as Two-Spirited, is a dynamic force in the world of film and education. Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Amanda serves as the Executive Director of the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective (WIFC), where she has been instrumental in shaping its evolution and success. A graduate of The Academy of Broadcasting and The National Screen Institute’s New Voices and Indigidocs programs, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her work.
Her extensive experience includes writing, producing, directing, and editing over 30 short films, many of which have been showcased at local, regional, and international film festivals. Known for her commitment to nurturing new talent, Amanda teaches filmmaking across various age groups in schools and community organizations. Her unique perspective as an Indigenous storyteller and an out lesbian deeply informs her creative work and educational approach.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
304 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3B 1H3
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