AMAAS Conference
AMAAS Conference
AMAAS hosts a conference every other year. Their last conference was in 2017 – watch for updates about their 2019 conference here.
IMAA Conference
Listen, Witness, Transmit
The National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition (NIMAC) in partnership with the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) are pleased to announce that this year’s conference will take place June 12-15, 2018 in Saskatoon, SK. Listen, Witness, Transmit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, performances, exhibitions and screenings.
The gathering will take place at Wanuskewin Heritage Park approximately 15 minutes outside of the city, along with satellite programming at AKA Artist-Run and PAVED Arts within Saskatoon.
Each day will employ a resurgence practice: the first day – Listening, the second day – Witnessing, and the third day – Transmitting to build momentum that informs Indigenous pathways of continuities, resilience and relationships through art, the community and the collective.
For more info on the conference programs and schedule and to register click here
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Events Calendar
Events Calendar
The Events Calendar is a combination of all upcoming FAVA and community events. For other calendars select from the following:
Select from the links above for their specific calendars. Or browse the following calendar to find all programming events.
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Festivals
FAVA FEST
FAVA FEST is FAVA’s annual celebration of film, video and media art created by our membership. It includes screenings of local and international work, artist talks, and cash awards for the year’s best.
Gotta Minute Film Festival
A celebration of Public Art, on Public Transit, in Public Space, proudly brought to you by PATTISON Onestop and FAVA!
Screenings and Parties
Screenings
Each of FAVA’s annual classes ends in a special premiere screening of the finished student works. Most of our classes have screenings at Metro Cinema. Beyond class screenings, FAVA also hosts screenings for artists, partners and other organizations.
Summer Party
Come and relish the rare opportunity to connect with other members of the filmmaking community while enjoying a tasty burger and good music. We’ll be unveiling the results of our Super 8 Challenge!
Conferences
Check out some of the annual conferences that FAVA Staff and Board can participate in, including information from AMAAS and IMAA.
FAVA Bucks
Twenty FAVA Bucks are awarded for each volunteer hour worked. These Bucks can then be used to offset up to half of a member’s production invoices. FAVA Bucks will not be accepted for workshops, membership dues, film or tape purchase, or special events. Our system rewards those who contribute their energy and time to the organization, and gives opportunities to become immediately involved in the operations and projects of the co-operative.
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Navigating fava.ca
Select from the following tabs to navigate the main sections of this website. This site is organized by the main menu categories listed at the top of each page. Read more about each of the main sections of the menu and follow the links to the corresponding content.
FAVA
Broad Strokes / Brass Tacks
The 5 Ws of FAVA. Also A Calendar, News, and shout outs to the Community.
- About Us: Mission/ Vision, Location/ Facilities, Bylaws and Policies, and History
- People: Staff, Board, Committees, Member Directory, and our Funders
- News: News Postings, Calendar, Publications, Social Media, and our Ebulletin
- Community: Featured Artists, Crew Directory, Endowment Fund, Partnerships, and the greater Networking Links
PROGRAMS
Learn & Create
This section is about Education, Classes, Workshops, and Special Projects at FAVA. There are also links to Grants and Awards.
- Programs Overview: Programs Calendar, Education Brochure, Get Involved
- Classes & Workshops: Upcoming Classes, Upcoming Workshops, Free For All Workshops, Access to Artists
- Special Ops: Upcoming Projects, Challenges, Artist in Residence
- Grants & Awards: Deadline Calendar, Grants, Awards, Scholarships
EVENTS
The To Do List
FAVA hosts a variety of events each year including: The FAVA Summer Party, Gotta Minute Film Festival, FAVA Holiday Party, FAVA FEST, Screenings.
PRODUCTION
The Right Stuff
Production covers everything from rental equipment to procedures and facilities to resources and FAVA TV.
- Production Overview: Equipment List, Production News
- Rentals: Rental Eligibility, Rental Procedures, Rental Insurance, Production Gear, Post Production, Other Facilities & Gear
- Artist Resources: Crew Directory, Cast Directory, Job Postings, Call Outs, Useful Links, Downloads
- FAVA TV: Overview of FAVA TV, Featured Work, Visit FAVATV.com, Contact FAVA TV
MEMBERS
Join and Meet the Members
This section is for and about the membership and includes info on how to join as well as member profiles and works.
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