Basic Filmmaking 2023 with Amanda Kindzierski
Basic Filmmaking Workshop with Amanda Kindzierski
Dates between May 2023 – July 2023
Finally back after a long hiatus! 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 12 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.
Day 1 – Intro to the Program – Wednesday May 3rd – 7pm – 10pm – Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 2 – Screenwriting 1 – Thursday, May 4th – 7pm – 10pm – Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 3 – Screenwriting 2 – Tuesday, May 9th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 4 – Directing 1 – Thursday May 11th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 5 – Directing 2 – Wednesday, May 17th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 6 – Producing – Thursday May 18th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 7 – Camera 1 – Wednesday, May 24th – 7pm – 10pm – Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 8 – Camera 2 – Monday, May 29th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 9 – Lighting & Grip – Wednesday, May 31st – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Black Lodge, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 10 – Editing 1 – Monday, June 5th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 11 – Sound – Wednesday, June 7th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 100 Arthur Street
Day 12 – Production Meeting – Monday, June 12th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 100 Arthur Street
Day 13 – Film Shoot Day 1 – Saturday, June 24th – 9am – 4pm – WFG Black Lodge & Media Lab – 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 14 – Film Shoot Day 2 – Sunday, June 25th – 9am – 4pm – WFG Black Lodge & Media Lab – 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 15 – Editing Night 1 – Tuesday, June 27th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 16 – Editing Night 2 – Wednesday, June 28th – 7pm – 10pm – WFG Media Lab, 3rd floor, 100 Arthur Street
Day 17 – Final Screening! – Monday, July 10th – 7pm – 10pm – Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main floor, 100 Arthur Street
Instructor Bio:
An Ojibwe, Metis, Polish and Ukrainian filmmaker who identifies as Two-Spirited, Amanda Kindzierski has written, produced, directed and edited over 20 films that have played in local, regional or international film festivals. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she also teaches filmmaking to children and adults for schools and community organizations. “Being a Native Canadian and an out lesbian are very important aspects of my life and therefore feature heavily in my work making films and teaching.”