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An overview of the Movie-Making process for Absolute Beginners!

Want to make a movie but don�t know where to begin? Relax and let this workshop help you plan and shoot a "doable" short movie. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of film versus video; budgeting basics; working with minimal crews, available and minimal light and found locations. Learn how to create a simple and effective soundtrack, and integrate it into your editing work flow. Finally, discover the full range of options for finishing and exhibiting your film.

Instructor:
RICK PALIDWOR has made over 100 short movies, the majority of which were shot on super 8. Many of Rick's films have aired on CBC, The Comedy network, The Independent Eye, WTN's Shameless Shorts, YLE in Finland, Air Canada flights, PBS in Chicago and The Short List (U.S and Mexico). Most recently he made SLEEP ALWAYS, the first feature shot in super-duper 8 (wide-screen super 8).

Getting there: 1. By TTC: East/West: Take the King Street streetcar to Atlantic Avenue (in between Dufferin Street and Shaw Street). Once at King Street and Atlantic Avenue walk southbound on Atlantic Avenue (passing Hanna Avenue) until you reach Liberty Street. Turn left on Liberty Street and walk eastbound until you pass Hanna Avenue again, walk until you see 171 East Liberty at the Red Doors. Go to 3rd Floor, Suite 301. North/South: Take the Dufferin Street bus (#29) southbound to Liberty Avenue (just south of Dufferin Street). Get off at the Liberty Avenue stop and walk eastbound along Liberty Street until you meet 171 East Liberty. Go to 3rd Floor, Suite 301. 2. By Car:Gardiner Expressway: Exit on Jameson Avenue and go north until you meet King Street. Go east on King Street until you reach Atlantic Avenue. Turn right and go southbound on Atlantic Avenue (passing Hanna Avenue) until you reach Liberty Street. Turn left on Liberty Street and drive eastbound until you pass Hanna Avenue again, drive until you see 171 East Liberty at the Red Doors. If you are a member, put your membership card on your dashboard and park around the 171 door of the building. Go through those doors and follow the arrows to the 3rd Floor, Suite 301. There is metered parking along Hanna Avenue and Atlantic Avenue for non-members.

For more information contact: Jonathan Culp
Phone: 416-588-6444
Email: workshops@lift.on.ca

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