Yukon Film Society
Media Art Production Support
The Yukon Film Society (YFS) has been supporting the production of film and media art since 1999. Production Members gain access to production equipment and facilities, mentorship from other media artists and discounts on workshops.
Film & Media Art Workshops
TYFS regularly develops, coordinates and delivers film media production training for beginners and established film-makers. Courses typically address:
- Location Sound Recording
- Editing with Final Cut Pro
- Animation for Beginners
- Grant-writing
- Introduction to Digital Video Production
- Scriptwriting
- Directing Actors and Acting for Camera
- Composition and Cinematography
- Producing
- Direct. Shoot. Cut.- make your own short film
- Directing
YFS also partners with the Northern Film & Video Industry Association to present workshops on professional film industry trades.
Please check our website for workshop locations and dates.
Special Local Training Projects
Yukon Vérité: 10 new film-makers produced 5 minute docs over 4 months while receiving professional development from industry professionals. (Presented with assistance from the National Film Board of Canada)
Yukon Mise-en-Scène: 3 Creative Teams (producer/director/writer) developed and produced a short drama over 7 months with training from professional mentors, program resources, with high-end production values. (Presented with assistance from the Department of Indian and northern Affairs and the Yukon Film & Sound Commission).
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