About this Event
Affiliate member of Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Gaurav Virkar, will deliver a 3-hour masterclass on cinematography filmmaking as part of Siné Institute Industry Conference.
Event Details:
Siné Institute Industry Conference is an all-day event holding six masterclasses from industry veterans to support film makers on their journey. As part of the Siné Institute Industry Conference, Gaurav Virkar will be holding a masterclass at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus, on March 5th between 5pm and 8pm.
Through this masterclass with Gaurav Virkar, attendees will learn
Why attend the masterclass:
Network in person with fellow film industry professionals, our expert Gaurav Virkar, and the Siné Institute team
Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch
Contribute to the event’s success with your insights and opinions
Instructor:
Gaurav Virkar is a freelance cinematographer born in Mumbai, India, who now calls Toronto home. His foray into filmmaking began in high school as principal cast on commercials. The excitement behind the camera is what peaked his interest in the industry and got him started as a PA which eventually led to videography work for brands, corporates and musicians.
Working as a one man band self taught filmmaker for a few years taught him how to produce, write, direct, shoot and edit. This made him realise that what he enjoyed most was being on the camera. His desire to take it up a notch and turn his videography into cinematography is what brought him to Toronto where he enrolled into the Video Design and Production program at George Brown College.
After graduating as valedictorian he got straight to building the foundation of what's needed to succeed as a cinematographer. He started to work as an assistant camera and as a lighting and grip technician, he also worked with notable rental houses. These jobs taught him how to use the tools available to a cinematographer and more importantly it helped him grow his network in the industry
While building this foundation, Gaurav simultaneously kept shooting and honing his craft. He's shot commercials for brands like Cha Time and M&M Food Market. Outside of commercials his body of work covers short films, documentaries and music videos. Gaurav is also an Affiliate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers.
What he enjoys most about film is the opportunity to collaborate, learn from people of diverse backgrounds and the ability to tell stories that spark conversations that lead people towards deeper truths.
Also check out our other masterclasses:
https://sineinstitute-internationalmarketingdistribution-businessstream.eventbrite.ca
https://sineinstitute-filmdevelopmentandfinance-businessstream.eventbrite.ca
https://sineinstitute-insuringyourfilm-businessstream.eventbrite.ca
https://sineinstitute-documentaryfilmmaking-creativestream.eventbrite.ca
https://sineinstitute-performanceforlens-creativestream.eventbrite.ca
https://sineinstitute-cinematography-creativestream.eventbrite.ca
Also check out our free panel talks:
https://screencomposersguildofcanada-paneltalk.eventbrite.ca
https://canadiansocietyofcinematographers-paneltalk.eventbrite.ca
https://filipinxcreatives-paneltalk.eventbrite.ca
Discord Community:
For updates, promos, and communications on the day of the conference, please join our Discord. https://discord.gg/jt7nPPMw
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
George Brown College - Waterfront Campus, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Canada
CAD 37.50 to CAD 75.00
