November 01, 2010

Racism... Stop It! Free Filmmaking Workshop

Considering taking part in the Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition? Take advantage of this free workshop being offered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

How to Produce an Award-Winning Public Service Announcement
For youth between the ages of 12 and 20.
Wednesday, November 24, 4pm – 8pm
ArtStarts in School, 808 Richard Street, Vancouver, BC
Registration Deadline: Friday November 19, 2010

How to Produce an Award-Winning Public Service Announcement

Join Pacific Cinémathèque''s expert facilitators and take your digital filmmaking skills to the next level; in this interactive workshop you''ll learn tips, tricks, and techniques to transform your Anti-racism PSA from an everyday video into an effective, award-winning success. The workshop will be hosted by two filmmakers and educators from Pacific Cinématèque, a leading supporter of independent cinema offering unique film-making programs.

To register for the workshop, please send your name, email address and telephone number to  Heather.Sanders@cic.gc.ca by Friday November 19, 2010. Workshop is limited to 25 people and space is assigned on a first come, first served basis.

*For participants under 18, please note that a teacher or guardian needs to be present during the workshop to help support the students.

For additional information and contest rules on the the Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition, please visit the contest website at: www.march21.gc.ca