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UPDATED MAY 6th, 2020:

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 of all levels of government in terms of when and how to best re-integrate back into standard operations. Currently, FAVA is maintaining a strict safety measure of isolation. Once we enter a period of re-integration, FAVA will be following all health and industry recommendation to ensure the safety of our members and production community. It should be noted that our offices are within a City of Edmonton property and our operations are subject to City of Edmonton Covid-10 decisions and protocols.

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UPDATED MARCH 30th, 2020.

FAVA Operations Update & AGM

Due to the current COVID 19 situation, FAVA will be suspending the AGM until further notice. Once conditions become safe again for people to gather together, FAVA will set a date and inform members 21 days in advance of the AGM.

FAVA will continue to offer rentals and studios to members however there are new procedures and processes in place as the Orange Hub will likely be closed to the public over the next few days. It is important to note that any new developments concerning COVID-19 can impact the scope and availability of FAVA services at any given moment. FAVA will provide updates if there are any changes.

Equipment Rentals

• Doors to rentals will remain locked at all times to the general public, members are to make appointments for equipment pick up/drop off times.
• Members will not be allowed into the equipment depot for pick up, returns, or tours.
• To minimize contact, rentals will be billed and paid before pick up via the online process available for Associate members. General/Producer/Lifetime members will still have the standard 30 days to settle bills online. No cash, debit, or credit will be accepted in order to reduce risk.
• Members will be allowed within a small space of 381, where their equipment will be available to grab and return.
• All equipment will be sanitized upon return. Any equipment which cannot be sanitized will have a one week rest period between use.
• If you are feeling unwell, please show good judgement by not coming to FAVA, self-isolating and taking care of yourself.

Studio Rentals

• We advise against studio rentals at this time due to limited building access and the risk that comes with people in close proximity to one another however, studios are currently still available for rent.
• Keep groups of people to under 10 within any studio
• If you are feeling unwell, please show good judgement by not coming to FAVA, self-isolating and taking care of yourself.

Programming and Membership

• At this time, FAVA has suspended all workshops, classes and events. All will resume once the COVID 19 risk reaches safe levels as determined by the Alberta Government.
• Memberships can still be paid for and purchased however all transactions will happen online or by phone vs. in-person
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• FAVA staff will be working from home whenever possible. Please ensure you contact FAVA before coming down to the Orange Hub.
• FAVA is committed to ensuring the safety of its staff, Board and members and will continue to adjust its operations as required. FAVA will send regular updates as things change. Make good choices. Follow hygiene best-practices. Take care of yourselves.

If you have any questions regarding the AGM postponement, please contact:

Jaro Malanowski (President): jaro@avatarmedia.ca
Clare Mullen (Treasurer): claremullen.clare@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please contact us by email:
Executive Director: Kelly Service – kelly.service@fava.ca
Programming & Membership Director: Heather Noel – programming@fava.ca
Rentals: Jaime McRae – rentals@fava.ca
Studios: Cole Martin – studios@fava.ca
Marketing, Communications and Events Director: Sylvia Douglas – communications@fava.com
Arts Management System (AMS) Project Manager: Cam Restrepo ams@fava.ca