The Nickel Independent Film Festival is thrilled to be back in-person with our popular Film School in a Day series at the LSPU Second Space. Join us from 10am-4pm on June 19th for a full day of workshops with established leaders in the film industry from Atlantic Canada. For aspiring, emerging and seasoned filmmakers alike.
Tickets are free or pay-what-you-can, but space is very limited. Book your spot today.
Sunday • June 19
The Nickel Independent Film Festival is thrilled to be back in-person with our popular Film School at LSPU Hall's Second Space as part of our 22nd annual festival. Join us from 10am-4pm on Sunday, June 19th for a full-day of workshops with established leaders in the film industry from Atlantic Canada. For aspiring, emerging and seasoned filmmakers alike.
This workshop is made possible with support from the NFDC — the Newfoundland Film Development Corporation. https://nlfdc.ca/
Writing for Film with Nik Sexton 10AM (How to Be Deadly, Skeet)
Screenwriting, more than any other form of creative writing, requires an understanding of the creative as well as the technical: a flair for dialogue, a familiarity with the film media, and an ability to work with life experience in a visual way. In this workshop, writer, director and producer Nik Sexton will discuss the creative and technical processes behind some of his best-known films, including Good People, How to Be Deadly, Skeet (forthcoming release), offering participants valuable professional insight into the art of writing dialogue, the technique of structuring film scripts, and the different ways filmmakers combine both to make for compelling stories on screen.
11AM: Directing a Feature Film with Adam Perry (A Small Fortune)
At the heart of filmmaking is the director as storyteller. The director’s job, done well, brings the story to life with the best use of their actors. Adam Perry, who recently directed the feature film, A Small Fortune (2022), will discuss his approach to directing the feature length film, A Small Fortune, and share his professional insights into how he guides actors toward truthful and compelling performances in his films.
12-1 Break
1PM: The Art of Editing
Like screenwriters and directors, the job of a good editor is that of both a creative and technical storyteller. In fact, they say you make your movie three times: once as the writer, once as the director, and once as the editor. In this session participants will learn about the importance of organizing and controlling their shoots and footage, and how to effectively use structure in ways that centre and move their story forward creatively.
2PM: Writing Music for Film with Ian Foster (Close to the Bone)
Music is one the most important devices used in film, for both influencing the audience’s emotions and response, and for psychologically transmitting and transporting visual narratives. Multi-talented composer and filmmaker Ian Foster has created multiple scores and soundtracks for film, including his own short films: Hand. Line. Cod., One More Song and his hybrid music and film project, Close to the Bone. In this workshop, Foster will discuss his unique approach to creating music for film, and impart professional knowledge about the different techniques one can use to create and influence visual narrative through music.
3PM: Funding your Project with Ruth Lawrence
You’ve got the script and crew but you need the dollars. Aimed at developing the knowledge and skills of emerging TV, film and digital media producers and content creators, film industry veteran Ruth Lawrence will help demystify the process of how a financing plan comes together for small budget and big-budget productions, alike. She’ll discuss some of the issues that producers might encounter when trying to secure financing as well as some solutions, and show how various funding sources fit together.
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