AGM Notice The Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta’s Annual General Meeting September 30th | 6:30PM John L Haar Theatre The Orange Hub 10045 156 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 2P7 OR ONLINE via FAVA’s Zoom Video Conferencing Account. The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held in person and online on
For Fava TV Fourfold: A Thematic Curatorial, Dr. Kristen Hutchinson will be mining the archives of FAVA TV to create four collections and curatorial essays based on specific themes. The first collection of ten media artworks is an exploration of place. Three more thematic collections will follow summer 2020. This project was funded in part
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT | ONLINE ONLY from AUGUST 7th – 9th | FREE! The Hill is a feature length Edmonton Folk Music Festival Documentary celebrating 40 years of music and community. The Hill Documentary was made possible by the support of The Edmonton Folk Music Festival and FAVA TV. This film captures the sights and sounds
For Fava TV Fourfold: A Thematic Curatorial, Dr. Kristen Hutchinson will be mining the archives of FAVA TV to create four collections and curatorial essays based on specific themes. The first collection of ten media artworks is an exploration of place. Three more thematic collections will follow summer 2020. This project was funded in part
Please visit the Alberta Health website for pertinent information regarding COVID-19 in Alberta. To get updates about FAVA’s Operations please sign up for our newsletter here. The Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta recognizes the importance of following Covid-19 best practices in terms of safety, contact and hygiene. FAVA will be following the recommendations
When: March 18th 7pm-9pm Where: The Orange Hub, Room 194 Screenwriters: Got a story that’s just waiting to be realized on the big screen? Directors: Excited to get moving on your next production, if only the right script came your way? Not every filmmaker does it all; some of the best films are produced
We are excited to welcome Sylvia Douglas to her new role. After six years (almost to the day!) as FAVA’s bookkeeper, Sylvia will be re-focusing her attention to this critical role. Her education, experience and dedication will serve her, FAVA and our members well. As an organization, we have undergone many amazing changes over the
The Edmonton Screen Industries Office is pleased to welcome former SVP of HBO Canada Kevin Wright and his “How to Deliver the Optimal Pitch” workshop to Edmonton. 2 sessions of this FREE workshop will be offered: Thursday February 27th and Friday February 28th. The content of each session is identical so please only register for one!
Feb 15 & 16, 2020 10am-1pm Cost: $150 for members, $200 for non-members Call 780-429-1671 to register In this course you will learn the necessary skills to animate a character lip sync of a provided character rig in Adobe Animate. Character animation is the basis of television animation and lip syncs are what the vast
FAVA ORIENTATION NIGHT JAN 15 | 6PM-7:30PM ORANGE HUB | 10045 156 ST NW FAVA STUDIO C | ROOM 194 RSVP TO PROGRAMMING@FAVA.CA What IS FAVA? Whether you are a prospective member or a new addition to the community, this event will give you a full overview of the many resources, services and facilities FAVA
Telefilm Talent to Watch Info Session JAN 15 | 7:30PM STUDIO 194 | ORANGE HUB 10045 156 ST NW RSVP PROGRAMMING@FAVA.CA TELEFILM – TALENT TO WATCH PROGRAM Are you a FAVA member with your first feature film in the works? Do you have a narrative project that you want to make specifically for online distribution? If
FAVA – Marketing, Communications and Events Manager Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week; year-round); occasional weekends and evenings About the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta: The Film and Video Arts Society (FAVA) was founded 38 years ago and exists to facilitate and support the creation, exhibition, distribution, and preservation of independent film, video
CALL FOR INSTRUCTOR – VIDEO KITCHEN The Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA) is accepting applications for Class Instructor for the upcoming Video Kitchen course. Video Kitchen is one of FAVA’s long-standing classes. It is a 12-class course that provides training in the basics of digital video production. Classes are comprised of a
Our 2020 Call for Submissions is now open! Choose from eighteen entry categories and up to six accompanying categories to enter your film. All entries are adjudicated by members of the Canadian film industry across the country. All of our submissions are handled through Submittable or FilmFreeway. More info here
Part Time Production Coordinator Lindisfarne Productions is looking for a part-time Production Coordinator starting January 2020. Duties – Liaise with several clients simultaneously regarding project requirements, goals, subjects, and schedules. – Coordinate shoot schedules (subjects, dates, times, locations) for various clients and projects – Research and conduct pre-interviews with potential interview subjects to help build
Help us Make Magic – Videographer/Producer Job Call – Edmonton Seekers Media is expanding, we are a nationally award winning content production and marketing campaign entering into year 11 of operations. Through our consumer pipelines including SnowSeekers, FestivalSeekers and ZenSeekers.com we connect audiences with timely, helpful and relevant content about Alberta and BC travel experiences. We are
The Winnipeg Film Group in partnership with Blackspace Winnipeg, is proud to announce that we are now receiving film submissions for our third annual Afro Prairie Film Festival 2020 (in celebration of Black History Month). This is the first festival in central Canada dedicated to the support and exposure of emerging and established Black filmmakers
TIFF Writers’ Studio is a professional development programme offering a unique opportunity for talented Canadians to hothouse their projects, and to build their understanding of the screen industry in a collaborative environment. In 2020, our five-day intensive lab focuses on screenwriting and the creative process. Participants will work extensively with Canadian and international experts and script
The TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award recognizes and supports under-represented Canadian storytellers. The Award will provide $15,000 CAD to an experienced Canadian writer of an outstanding feature-film screenplay, along with support from a script consultant, so they may further develop their project. The Award is open to screenwriters who are Indigenous, who belong to visible minorities,
Presented by DOC-Alberta and FAVA with support from Canada Council for the Arts 6pm-7pm – Reception 7pm-9pm – Workshop For most independent filmmakers, film festivals are a primary goal for premiering their productions and further developing their careers. Yet, with some 5000 film festivals worldwide, pragmatic and informed decisions must be made. ‘Mastering the Festival
