Join us at the LSPU Hall Cox and Palmer Second Space for this short workshop series aimed at beginning and intermediate filmmakers! Attendance is free, but capacity is limited.
These workshops are made possible thanks to support from Picture NL.
Adapting a Story for Film
In this workshop, award-winning Newfoundland Director Christian Sparkes (Sweetland; The King Tide) discusses the different steps that go into successfully adapting a novel to the screen. Drawing on his adaptation of Michael Crummy’s 2014, Sweetland, Sparkes breaks down the different kinds of creative decisions he made to bring this story to screen
Art Direction on a Budget
Join Montreal Director, Natacha Bianchet for a workshop on how to match your film’s art-direction to your budget. Drawing on her own visually-lush film Gags N’ Gals: Male Order, Bianchette discusses the different strategies she uses for unlocking creativity, as well as practical tips and techniques.
The Art of Self-Taping
In this crash-course, the Toronto veteran actor and Director Clint Butler (After Heather) offers expert advice on self-taping from both sides of the camera. Including the best technical setup and making good equipment purchases, to breaking down a script and making smart choices quickly.
Big Projects with a Tiny Crew
In this hands-on workshop, Newfoundland filmmakers Amanda Bullman & Rodrigo Iñiguez (Lessons From the Loom), discuss how a 2-3 person crew can end up with big results.
