FirstOUT Video | A Community Media Project

Got a story to tell?
Here's your chance to pick up a camera and bring it to the screen! Three celebrated Canadian independent media artists work with queer youth to develop a cultural voice and produce their first video. Training and principal production costs fully covered by Project Partners: Out On Screen and the Pacific Cinematheque

February to March 2007 | Production Process

Weekend 1
Getting started... an introduction to visual storytelling, ethical considerations, a cinematography exercise and some hands-on camera work. By the end of the first weekend you'll have pitched and developed a script outline for a 10-minute video.

Weekend 2
From outline to developed script. Workshops explore sound effects and lighting, with time dedicated to production planning; casting, equipment, props and locations. You'll have all the tools to start shooting!

Weekend 3
You've got the shots, now what? An intensive two days to study editing techniques with Advanced Final Cut Pro. Learn sound design and even some tips on marketing and distributing your film.

Lounges
A weekly feedback session with the whole group. View roughcuts and clips of independent queer media for inspiration.

Mentors
Glean from a one-on-one mentorship with these celebrated independent media artists:

Aerlyn Weissman has worked on film projects from Hollywood to the Himalayas. She's received two Gemini Awards and was voted Woman of the Year (1996) by Vancouver Women in Film & Television. Her extensive filmography includes A Winter Tan (nominated for four Genie Awards), Forbidden Love (Genie for Best Feature Length Documentary), Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane Rule (1995 Genie) and Little Sisters vs. Big Brothers.

Terra Poirier is an independent filmmaker, activist, graphic designer and mother. She has mentored youth and adults in video production through the Gulf Islands Film & Television School and the Access to Media Education Society. Terra's films on mothering, mental health and queer issues have screened internationally and locally and have received numerous awards, including the Best BC Short Film at the 2004 Vancouver Queer Film Festival for Bear River.

Winston Xin is a Malayasian-born media artist, curator and writer. His artistic practice is centred around ways in which media art and differing cultures meet, oppose, interface and dialogue. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Dana Claxton, Richard Fung, Wayne Yung, Paul Wong and others. His video and curatorial work play nationally and internationally.

Exhibition
A World Premiere Gala Screening at the August 2007 Vancouver Queer Film Festival. Plus, screening potential through the Out in Schools program.

Deadline to apply: October 25, 2006

Download Application Form Here.

For more information contact:
Vanessa Kwan, Director of Programming
vanessa@outonscreen.com
Tel: 604 844-1615