Upcoming events & opportunities
HHC Filmmaking Workshop
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JULY 17,19,20, 2023
10am-4pm
Skidegate
Haida Heritage Centre
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The Haida Gwaii Media Collective has partnered with the Haida Heritage Centre to put on a 3-day filmmaking workshop that breaks down the foundations of community documentation and storytelling, while getting hands-on experience with professional film equipment and building/improving one’s skills with interviewing and crafting an effective story on film.
July 17 (Monday) - Foundations of Storytelling & Pre-Production
A breakdown and introduction to short-form and documentary filmmaking with a focus on finding stories, characters; developing a story structure and pre-production planning
July 19 (Wednesday) - Hands-On Filmmaking & Production
Building off of day 1, participants will get hands on with cameras, lighting, and audio gear to film a series of interviews - learning best practices when working on set.
July 20 (Thursday) - Editing & Post-Production
Taking everything that was captured on day 2, participants will learn the editing software DaVinci Resolve, workflows, and processes to take raw footage and create a polished short film.
International Women’s Day Film Screening
Islands Wellness Society and the HGMC are happy to present this year's event in honour and celebration of International Women's Day: An evening of local, national, and international short films celebrating women's stories, achievements, and talents.
Updates will be given weekly until the event. Until then ... Save the Date!
*Ages 12+
*Inclusive of all genders
*FREE admission
*concessions by donation (funds to go towards IWS's International Women's Day events)
*screening to begin at 7:00pm
*covid protocols in place - masks required and BC proof of vaccination
Photography Workshops w/ Georgia Esporlas
Haida Gwaii Media Collective Workshop Series
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Learn from internationally published photographer Georgia Esporlas on how to use natural and artificial lighting to create beautiful portraits using whatever camera you have access to, even a phone can produce stunning images!
Georgia is a photographer, cinematographer and film school instructor based between Vancouver and Toronto. She specializes in fashion, portraiture, and capturing the unique human experience through creative lighting and styling.
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Saturday March 5, 1-4pm
Skidegate Youth Centre - 102 Front St.
Sunday March 6, 1-4pm
Tluu Xaada Naay - 107A Raven Rd, Old Massett
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Workshop is for anyone aged 16+
limited spots available, Register for free by emailing contact@haidagwaiimediacollective.com
*covid protocols in place - masks required and BC proof of vaccination
HGMC: Open House
The Haida Gwaii Media Collective is very excited to announce our first ever public events, kicking off with an open house to share what the media collective is, the goals, and have the communities of Haida Gwaii come together and help guide the future of media production on-island.
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Saturday March 5, 1-2pm
Skidegate Youth Centre - 102 Front St.
Sunday March 6, 1-2pm
Tluu Xaada Naay - 107A Raven Rd, Masset
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This open house will be immediately followed by a photography workshop by the brilliant Georgia Esporlas, please visit our website to register!
*covid protocols in place - masks required and BC proof of vaccination
SAINTS & WARRIORS - PAID OPPORTUNITIES
The Saints & Warriors documentary production team is looking for community members interested in paid part-time filmmaking apprenticeship (4 positions available) and cultural mentorship (2 positions available)! See details below.
The team is applying for funding this week from the Indigenous Screen Office for these positions, so please fill out a short application form by Wednesday Dec 6th, 2023, at the latest, as your name would be included in the grant application if you're chosen to participate.