Film Collective News

January Newsletter

Workshop

An Introduction to Shooting a Movie on Film: January 22nd @ 7pm

In a world where five dollars can buy you an hour's worth of shooting time on video, people ask: why would I shoot film, with it's enormous cost and hassle? This hands-on seminar will deal with some things an indie filmmaker has to think about with when they decide they are going shoot a project on film. We will be covering the basics of operating a film camera and light meter; some basic lighting setups and how to light actors; use of lenses; working with a production designer and costume designer to achieve a "look"; how to build a crew for a film shoot; dealing with the lab; sync vs. non-moviemaking; the costs and project workflow when originating on film.

Screening

Canada's Top Ten: Jan 27- February 4th 2006. Tickets selling out fast!
www.topten.ca

The Weather Underground
Sunday February 5th @7pm

Director: SAM GREEN & BILL SIEGEL
Country: USA
Year: 2002
Running Time: 92 minutes
Format: 35mm, Colour

ABOUT THE FILM:
Academy Award nominee, The Weather Underground is a feature-length documentary that explores the rise and fall of "The Weathermen", a radical movement.

Former members speak candidly about the idealistic passion that drove them to "bring the war home" and the trajectory that placed them on the FBI's most wanted list.

Followed by a mini workshop by Gary Topp from filmswelike (www.filmswelike.com) on independent distribution.

Discussion Group/ Online Forum:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/collectivenews/

Anything can be posted here from your friends' screening at the Bloor Cinema, to someone needing help with a location for a film. It is meant to facilitate communication between members and to be a community for questions, concerns or publicity.

The Film Collective

The Film Collective (TFC), provides opportunities for indie filmmakers to network, show their stuff, go to workshops, talk about films, make films, promote events and so on. Essentially, if you have an interest in film -- anything from talking about the latest indie screening to making your own-- you’re welcome to join.

posted by Film News @ 3:39 PM