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Film School in a Day

Film School in a Day

Sunday, June 22nd, 1-5pm

Join us at the LSPU Hall for this afternoon workshop series aimed at beginning and intermediate filmmakers. Attendance is free, but capacity is limited. We recommend RSVPing using the button below.

Workshops made possible thanks to support from Picture NL.


Directing with Jamie Miller
Participants will learn practical techniques for translating scripts into compelling visual narratives while juggling the collaborative process of bringing a film to life.

The Visual Art of Filmmaking with Vaida Nairn
In this session, Vaida discusses cinema as a form of poetry, where visual storytelling transcends words to evoke emotion and meaning. She explores ways to use imagery, composition, and movement to create a lyrical and immersive experience.

Fundamentals of Creating a Soundtrack with Andrew Staniland
Music and sound uniquely situate the story and feeling of film. Classical composer Andrew Staniland most recently wrote and performed the soundtrack for the award-winning film Skeet., In this workshop, he takes participants through the fundamentals of creating a captivating soundtrack and how to work across multiple musical genres.

Wardrobe Design with Melanie Mooney
Where creativity meets practical skills. In this workshop, award-winning wardrobe and costume designer Melanie Mooney discussed the different strategies she uses for approaching a project. She offers strategies for unlocking creativity and practical tips and techniques for how to elevate a costume and wardrobe on a tight budget.