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• Intro Series Package

  • Start
    October 16, 2019
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  • End
    November 27, 2019
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    5663 Cornwallis St. Suite 101
  • Spaces left
    6

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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 5663 Cornwallis St. Upon request a ramp can be set up over the two concrete steps leading up to our main entrance. There is a gender neutral bathroom located inside our office space.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: due to AFCOOP having to move offices at the end of October, only two workshops will take place at 5663 Cornwallis Street: Intro to Filmmaking and Intro to Screenwriting. Once AFCOOP has a new location the rest of the workshops will be held there - updates on the location to come.
  
  

  PRICE: $200/250 including HST (AFCOOP members / non-members)
  
  

  Non members should consider purchasing an Associate Membership which saves $10 (associate membership costs $40 including tax)
  
  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 5 workshops:

  Intro to Filmmaking
  October 16th, 6pm - 10pm

  Intro to Screenwriting 
  October 23rd, 6pm - 10pm

  Intro to Directing
  November 14th, 6pm - 10pm

  Intro to Producing 
  November 20th, 6pm - 10pm

  Intro to Cinematography
  November 27th, 6pm - 10pm

  
  

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• Intro to Screenwriting

  • When
    October 23, 2019
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    18:00 - 22:00
  • Location
    5663 Cornwallis St. Suite 101
  • Spaces left
    17

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  A study of screenwriting both technically and creatively, this course is ideal for novice writers with little or no experience. Participants will learn how the elements of story (plot, conflict, theme, dialogue, and character development) are used specifically for film. This course will also cover technical details such as formatting and film specific writing techniques. This workshop will give you the boost you need to dive in, or fix up your next great project.
  
  Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring a short film idea to be discussed if time permits.
  
  Instructor: Josh MacDonald
  
  Josh MacDonald is the writer of the feature films FAITH, FRAUD & MINIMUM WAGE and THE CORRIDOR. His short film as a director, GAME, has been viewed over a million times online, and a short he co-produced, LITTLE GREY BUBBLES, recently won “Best Short Film” at FIN Atlantic Film Festival. He is the author of the Talonbooks HALO, WHEREVERVILLE, and THE MYSTERY PLAY, and has taught screenwriting and playwriting at NSCAD and Dalhousie, respectively.
  
  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 5663 Cornwallis St. Upon request a ramp can be set up over the two concrete steps leading up to our main entrance. There is a gender neutral bathroom located inside our office space.

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

  
  

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• Intro to Directing

  • When
    November 14, 2019
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    18:00 - 22:00
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    20

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  This workshop will explore the tools and techniques available to a director to create projects from script to screen. The workshop will touch on elements like working with actors, visual storytelling, sound design, and the directors’ role in post-production. If you want to be a director, this workshop is for you.
  
  Please note dates are tentative and subject to change, workshops may be added or removed depending on registration numbers and interest. 

  
  

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

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• Intro to Producing

  • When
    November 20, 2019
  •  
    18:00 - 22:00
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    20

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  This workshop will go over the Producer's role in independent film production. Whether you want to go into producing or production management, or even just to be able to produce your own work, this workshop is essential understanding what it takes. 

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

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

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• Intro to Cinematography

  • When
    November 27, 2019
  •  
    18:00 - 22:00
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    18

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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.
  
  

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

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