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• Intro Series Package

  • Start
    January 28, 2020
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  • End
    March 24, 2020
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    1531 Grafton St. Suite 101
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    20

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  AFCOOP’s Intro Package is a series of intro workshops designed to give participants a balanced overview of independent film production and the elements involved in creating a project from first draft to final edit. If you want to learn how to make a film, this package is for you!

  
  VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: AFCOOP is located on the main floor of 1531 Grafton St. Upon request a ramp can be set up over the two concrete steps leading up to our main entrance. There are two gender neutral washrooms located inside our office space.
  
  

  PRICE: $280/350 including HST (AFCOOP members / non-members)
  

  
  Please note dates are tentative and subject to change, workshops may be added or removed depending on registration numbers and interest.
  
  

  The Intro series is sold at a discount when purchased as a package and includes the following 7 workshops:

  Intro to Filmmaking
  January 28th, 6pm - 9:30pm

  Intro to Screenwriting 
  February 4th, 6pm - 9:30pm

  Intro to Directing
  February 18th, 6pm - 9:30pm

  Intro to Producing 
  February 25th, 6pm - 9:30pm

  Intro to Cinematography
  March 10th, 6pm - 9:30pm
  
  

  Intro to Sound
  March 17th, 6pm - 9:30pm
  
  

  Intro to Editing
  March 24th, 6pm - 9:30pm

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• FILM 5 Location Sound Recording

  • When
    February 29, 2020
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    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101
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    11

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  This workshop is open to the public as a part of the FILM 5 and Trainee programs. 
  
  

  Build a foundation for location sound recording in this informative workshop. In this course, our industry professional will provide instruction in technique, equipment and basic theory.
  
  

  Note: Required for FILM 5 Sound Recordist trainee
  
  

  Price: $90/110 (AFCOOP members / non-members)

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• FILM 5 Respect on Set

  • When
    March 02, 2020
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    18:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101
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    23

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  This workshop is open to the public as a part of the FILM 5 and Trainee programs. 
  
  Respect on Set will cover more on appropriate behaviour when working on a film set and how to handle bullying and harassment when it happens.
  
  Instructor: Jenny Reeves
  

  
  

  Price: Free

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• FILM 5 Trainee Meet & Greet

  • When
    March 05, 2020
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    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101

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  The trainee meet and greet is designed to help FILM 5 teams meet with potential trainees so that the best possible matches are made. This is an opportunity for trainees to approach FILM 5 teams and express interest in working on their project. 
  
  

  The trainee meet and greet also functions as a networking event giving everyone involved a chance to get to know each other producing possible future working relationships. 
  
  

  The trainee meet and greet is only open to trainees and members of the FILM 5 program. 
  
  

  Price: FREE

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• *RESCHEDULED* FILM 5 Post-Production Workflow

  • When
    March 09, 2020
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    18:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101
  • Spaces left
    12

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  This workshop is open to the public as a part of the FILM 5 and Trainee programs.
  
  What happens after all the filming has wrapped up? The post-production team goes to work! This workshops will explore the overall post-production workflow for a short film. Participants will be given an overview of the role of the DMT, off-line vs. on-line editing, colour correction, sound design, foley, audio mixing and deliverable formats.
  
  Instructor: Shawn Beckwith 
  
  

  Note: Required for FILM 5 Assistant Editor trainees
  
  

  Price: $45/55 (AFCOOP members / non-members)

  
  

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• Intro to Cinematography

  • When
    March 10, 2020
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    18:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101
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  This workshop is designed to give participants a balanced understanding of the elements involved in recording moving images for film. Participants will learn the theory of creating an image, working with the camera, working with the lighting department, and a brief overview of the equipment and tools used to create compelling imagery.

  
  Please note dates are tentative and subject to change, workshops may be added or removed depending on registration numbers and interest.
  
  VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: AFCOOP is located on the main floor of 1531 Grafton St. Upon request a ramp can be set up over the two concrete steps leading up to our main entrance. There are two gender neutral washrooms located inside our office space.
  
  

  Price: $45/$55 including HST (AFCOOP members / non-members)

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• Intro to Sound Recording

  • When
    March 17, 2020
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    18:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101
  • Spaces left
    20

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  A study of the principals of sound, this workshop will cover the art, technique and theory of sound recording for film. The workshop will cover the theory of on-set sound recording, sound foley (reproduced sound), and sound design. Sound is an important part of your project so you can’t afford to miss this information packed workshop!
  
  Please note dates are tentative and subject to change, workshops may be added or removed depending on registration numbers and interest.
  
  VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: AFCOOP is located on the main floor of 1531 Grafton St. Upon request a ramp can be set up over the two concrete steps leading up to our main entrance. There are two gender neutral washrooms located inside our office space.
  
  Price: $45/$55 including HST (AFCOOP members / non-members)

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• Intro to Editing

  • When
    March 24, 2020
  •  
    18:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    1531 Grafton Street, Suite 101
  • Spaces left
    21

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  This workshop will cover the nuanced and intricate process of editing a film. Participants will learn about various editing styles and how they can affect the film as a whole, as well as different techniques to achieve these styles. 
  
  Please note dates are tentative and subject to change, workshops may be added or removed depending on registration numbers and interest.
  
  VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: AFCOOP is located on the main floor of 1531 Grafton St. Upon request a ramp can be set up over the two concrete steps leading up to our main entrance. There are two gender neutral washrooms located inside our office space.
  
  Price: $45/$55 including HST (AFCOOP members / non-members)

  
  

  
  

  
  

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