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The Filmbay Workshop Series 2008 “Pictures in Motion”	If you are interested in taking a workshop please download enclosed workshop/application form. If you are an film/tv industry professional or academic - Apply to become a teacher at for our Workshop series: We are currently offering (monthly) professional film and TV workshops held in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and are looking for industry professionals to teach workshops hosted by Filmbay. All positions are fully compensated. In particular we are looking for teachers in: Acting Screenwriting Directing Producing Cinematography Animation Art Direction / Set Design Financing/Budgeting For all positions please contact us at: info@filmbay.com
EFP / ENG (Course Number: FLMB107)	The Filmbay Workshop Series 2008 "Pictures in Motion" EFP / ENG (Course Number: FLMB107) What makes good Electronic Field Production (EFP) and excellent Electronic News Gathering today? This workshop exposes the latest tendencies in these areas and places them within a historical context. TV has changed from quality to quantity: Reality TV has taken over - stations like ABC and CNN will pay well for almost any type of handheld video footage. Aimed at industry professionals with intermediate and advanced knowledge in EFP/ENG (Beta, DV and HD) this workshop will explain how to capture the moment with only limited time and resources. Fast setups, eye catchers, lighting, visualization and sound design are explored keeping the overall framing, concept and editing in mind. This workshop is also suitable for PAs, TADs, 4th year students of TV, Film, Image Arts as well as documentary filmmakers. Instructor: Francesco Broccolo is an industry expert with many credits and years of EFP/ENG experience, having worked as producer for Telelatino Television. He currently runs his own production company. Date: Saturday October 11, 2008 Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm Fee: $150 Incl. GST
Writing for Animation (Course Number: FLMB247)	The Filmbay Workshop Series 2008 “Pictures in Motion” Writing for Animation (Course Number: FLMB247) Designed for writers interested in writing for animation. The art of animation requires a special and unique approach to writing. Do you have a story or an idea for an animated story or series? This workshop will get you started, teaching you the process necessary to develop your idea and shape it into a viable script. You will learn to create interesting characters, put them in challenging and dramatic situations, and create suspense and tension. You will learn how to write an outline, build a three act structure, find plot points to turn the drama, and write dialogue and action that is unique to animation. Instructor: Kenn Scott is an award-winning television writer and story editor whose work on sitcoms and animated shows has been seen on CBC, CTV, Teletoon, Fox, CBS, PBS, BBC, and ITV, as well as in more than 60 countries worldwide. He has been teaching screenwriting to university students for over a decade, and has also lead writing workshops for the Writers Guild of Canada and the Canadian Film Centre. Date: Saturday October 18, 2008 Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm Fee: $125 Incl. GST
“How to direct a Music Video” (Course Number: FLMB307)	The Filmbay Workshop Series 2008 “Pictures in Motion” “How to direct a Music Video” (Course Number: FLMB307) Guerilla-style music videos: from permits to promotion--This workshop deals with the entire process of directing a music video, covering pre-production, production and post-production. Participants will *LEARN earn about getting started, brainstorming & idea gathering techniques, story conception, visualization aesthetics, practical filmmaking tips and other aspects that relate to this specific kind of production. Several sample music videos will be deconstructed and analyzed as well. In addition, funding options and legal aspects, as well as distribution, marketing and promotion are also explored. Special focus is *PLACED ON how to shoot music videos "guerilla style" with only a limited or shoestring budget available. Filmmakers are encouraged to discuss their current projects and works-in-progress in this forum. Instructor: John-Paul has directed music videos, commercials and films in Europe and North America. After establishing his own film production company with his brother in Toronto, he is currently creating a new internet service designed to reach independent filmmakers worldwide. Date: Saturday September 27, 2008 Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm Fee: $125 Incl. GST