Emily Pohl Weary's annual workshop for young writers kicks off again this Tuesday:
Free workshops for young writers led by kick-ass local authors, comics artists, filmmakers, hip hop poets, and street artists. NEW PROGRAM STARTING DEC 2, 2008!
What will we do? * Write about real life * Produce song lyrics and poems * Create our own comics * Interview people * Find and make art * Publish our work * Choose other kinds of writing
Work directly with fabulous authors and artists!
DATES/TIMES Every Tuesday, from 4 pm to 6 pm. December 2, 2008 to June 23, 2009.
COST Zero. Nothing. Absolutely free!
REGISTER info@parkdalewriters.ca or 416-537-2455 x349.
FINE PRINT You must register. Snacks and supplies will be provided. TTC tickets are available for youth coming from outside the neighborhood. We will collaborate with the Parkdale Book Artists program to do public readings and publish our favorite work! Coordinated by award-winning Toronto author Emily Pohl-Weary’s (Strange Times at Western High, Girls Who Bite Back: Witches Mutants, Slayers and Freaks).
Sure it was great to see so many Canadians nominated but really, the Oscars are tired and predictable and tend to reward personal popularity and box office success more than anything. Overall it has all the excitement and drama of Feist being nominated for "Best New Artist" (a joke in itself) and then losing to Amy Winehouse (also not new) because she needs the encouragement so she can handle the regular trips to rehab.
So - screw the Oscars anyway, our films are better and our stars spend less time in jail and jumping on sofas.
TalkBack 2008, with Genie Nominated Filmmakers, Sunday March 2nd, at The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen West, 3pm to 4.30pm (with a reception to follow). Guests include Rob Stewart (Sharkwater) and Vic Sarin (Partition), hosted by Paul Gratton. An intimate Film Artists Salon, to celebrate the finest in Canadian filmmaking talent. $15.00, RSVP to info@firstweekendclub.ca
Canadian Short Film Festival
From the Canadian Filmmakers Festival and Bell - Comes the "Bell Video Award for Best Short." It would appear that there are only 3 films online now but the contest remains open until March 14. The rules read like this
• Films must be Canadian Productions • Films should be no more than 10 minutes in total length. • Films that have been already submitted the Canadian Film Fest are ALSO eligible. • Please pay attention to our submission guidelines. • Film School submissions are welcome
The Liason for Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (http://www.lift.on.ca/) presents monthly workshops for would be indie filmmakers.
PROJECTOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR * Fix your own Super 8 and 16mm projectors! SUNDAY MARCH 16, NOON-6 PM Instructor: MARTIN HEATH Cost: Members $60, Non-Members $75 * at Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave.
GETTING STARTED AS AN ACTOR Act from the child and do business from the adult! MONDAY MARCH 17, 6-10 PM Instructor: MICHELLE LATIMER Cost: Members $45, Non-Members $55
THE ART OF BLACK AND WHITE REVERSAL FILMMAKING IN 16mm An all-inclusive 'make a film' course - workshops, film and equipment! SATURDAY MARCH 22-SATURDAY MARCH 29 (various dates and times) Instructors: ERNIE KESTLER, JULIA EDIGER, ALEXI MANIS, SHENAZ BAKSH, JEREMY SINGER Cost: Members $250, Non-Members $300
*SECOND CLASS ADDED!* CAMERA THEORY A foundational workshop for aspiring camera operators and directors! SATURDAY APRIL 5, 10 am - 6 pm Instructor: Guy Godfree Cost: Members $50, Non-Members $60
p.s. Now on DVD: Everything's Gone Green
Really funny film, if you're local video store doesn't have it it's because they have no taste.
Penn Kemp is offering readings and writing workshops to go along with her radio show "Gathering Voices", a poetry program on CHRW. The show airs Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and if you miss it archived shows can be found on the website. You can also listen to CHRW online (if you don't happen to live in the London, Ontario area).
Upcoming readings and workshops include:
Thursday July 5 at 2:30 pm Byron Branch - Teen program Thursday July 26 at 2:30 pm Masonville Branch - Kids Program Thursday August 2 at 2:30 pm Masonville Branch - Teen Program Wednesday August 15 at 2:30 pm Sherwood Branch - Kids Program
Emily Pohl Weary's annual workshop for young writers kicks off again this Tuesday:
