This summer we are offering a series of lectures lead by Producer Katrina Beatty. Katrina has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Producing and has produced everything from music videos to feature films here in Edmonton. First up is a Free-For-All Workshop that is FREE for FAVA Members to give you the run down
Positions Available: 4 Production Rentals Assistant Facilities Management Assistant AMS App Jr. Developer (Software Developer) Marketing & Communications Assistant Posting date: May 26th, 2020 Closing Date: June 5th, 2020 at 11:59pm. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years and legally entitled to work in Canada (having a valid SIN).
Hours & Contact Please see our no-contact rentals procedures in our COVID-19 update. If you have questions contact Jamie at rentals@fava.ca Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10am to 6pm (Closed for lunch 1:30pm-2:30pm) Weekend rental rates of 1.5 days will be applied to Thursday-Monday rentals. Now the exciting part: NEW Equipment! Heden YMER-3: The Wireless follow
We are pleased to introduce you to Shannon Jones, our new bookkeeper! Shannon has a background in visual arts and education in not-for-profit financial management. We are very lucky to have her join the team with her passion, enthusiasm, and skill. Here’s a note from Shannon: “I am thrilled to be part of the FAVA
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
Visual Artist, Curator, and Filmmaker Alexis Marie Chute is seeking applications from fellow Filmmakers who would like to participate in Film Friday interviews for her creative blog. The interviews are conducted by email for convenience. Each Friday a new Filmmaker will be featured in Alexis Marie Chutes Creative Journal. If you are also a writer
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
CALL FOR INSTRUCTOR – MAIN COURSE The Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA) is accepting applications for Class Instructor for the upcoming Main Course class. Main Course is one of FAVA’s long-standing classes. This 12-class course is a follow up to our Video Kitchen Class, providing intermediate training in the basics of digital
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
EDMONTON SCREEN INDUSTRIES OFFICE PRESENTS DISCOVERABILITY WORKSHOP: CREATING ACTIONABLE DIGITAL MARKETING PLANS (ESIO, Edmonton, AB) On Thursday November 28, the Edmonton Screen Industries Office (ESIO) will host a discoverability training workshop produced by Magnify Digital Inc. Creators who are new to discoverability and those wanting advanced training should both find value in attendance. This training
