Special Event
Short Film Program
The Short Film Program returns as a major highlight of our festival week, providing us with a particular chance to inspire emerging talent. This event offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers from the region to gather together and celebrate their craft – please join us!
Workshop
Saturday, October 15, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library, 60 Worsley Street, Barrie
Registration: $15
Eva Ziemsen
This Introductory Screenwriting Workshop is geared to the aspirations of anyone wishing to learn about the art and craft of screenwriting. The one-day seminar will introduce attendees to different schools of screenwriting, from Robert McKee to Syd Field. The students will learn how to turn an idea into a story through lateral and vertical brainstorming exercises. Finally, the workshop will cover basic industry standard formatting and how to get started on writing a screenplay. Students should prepare in advance by bringing a story line that they would like to work with and to plan to share their ideas throughout the afternoon.
Eva Ziemsen is an independent filmmaker and a Professor and Program Co-Coordinator of the Film & Television Production Program at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. She has written, directed and produced several short films through her company, Cineva Films Inc., which have been screened at festivals internationally and on CBC. She is currently in development with three feature films and recently taught an intensive screenwriting workshop in Bhutan. She holds a Master of Arts in Feature Film from Goldsmiths College at the University of London, England and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Video from York University, Toronto.
Space is limited, so be sure to pre-register for this workshop in person at our Tourism Barrie box office located at (Southshore Centre) 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie.
Short Film Showcase
Saturday, October 15, 6:30 pm
Imperial Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
Admission: $9
An audience favourite, this exciting program presents a curated selection of films submitted by regional, national and international filmmakers. All of the short films screened at the event will be eligible for the Bandito Video People's Choice Award and ballots for voting will be available at the screening. Thank you to all those who entered their work! The awards will be announced in the theatre directly following the screening.
Filmmakers Party
Saturday, October 15, 9:00 pm
Concession area, Imperial Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
Admission: Free
After the awards are announced for the 2011 Annual Short Film Competion, come celebrate the work of these talented filmmakers and take advantage of a great opportunity to talk about film, have some fun, munchies, and of course, to plan your film festival itinerary! A delicious cheese bar will be catered by Groovy Tuesday's Bistro. Cash bar.
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