Even the most talented people and creative ideas need an arsenal of technical knowledge and community support to turn their films into a reality. Check out the resources below to discover some of the tools you can use to make your first film successfully.
Inpoint.org is a website developed by the Pacific Cinémathèque Education Department that takes you step by step through the filmmaking process. You’ll find information about every phase of production, from fundraising through genres, technical considerations, and distribution. It contains detailed how-tos, downloadable worksheets and sample videos.
Film Schools
Finishing High School soon and thinking about a career in film? There are a number of great schools in BC that can help get you started.
Simon Fraser University — BFA in Film Production: The Program in Film at SFU is the largest and most comprehensive program for the study of the art of film in western Canada. The program combines education in the artistic and technical aspects of film production with an immersion in the scholarly study of film aesthetics and history.
University of British Columbia — Film and Theatre Department: UBC offers degrees in both Film Production and Film Studies, and has strong interdisciplinary ties to the Creative Writing and Theatre programs.
Capilano College — School of the Motion Picture Arts: With more than thirty industry professionals providing instruction, mentoring and guidance, the School of Motion Picture Arts is unique among Canadian film schools, offering an industry-based curriculum and an intensive “hands-on” approach to film making.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design — Film, Video, and Integrated Media Major: This program offers a studio-based education that explores contemporary practices in media arts. The program offers a vibrant combination of studio work, technical instruction, theory, critical analysis, history, and professional practices.
Vancouver Film School: Vancouver Film School offers a highly specialized technical education in disciplines ranging from Film Production, Animation, Acting, Sound Design, and more.
Other Links
| VIVO | Praxis | BC Arts Council | National Film Board | Student Film Festivals | Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group – Online help for Final Cut Pro
Open Source Cinema – Online, free video editing shareware |
