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The Filmpool would also like to recognize our other corporate sponsor SaskTel and our community partners the Department of Film – University of Regina, Scott Collegiate and the RPL Film Theatre. Thanks to all – it’s going to be a great camp! Find out more about registration and the Affinity Credit Union Film Camp. #union #affinity #sponsor #summer #credit #2016 #camp #film

The wait is nearly over; the Saskatchewan One Take Super 8 Event is this week! Premiering over 50 new super 8 films made by Saskatchewan filmmakers, 25 Saskatoon films will screen at the historic Roxy Theatre on Wednesday June 8, followed 25 Regina-made films at the Regina Public Library Film Theatre on Thursday, June 9. Shot on super 8, the films in these events have never been seen before, not even by the filmmakers! Edited in-camera, the works are shown as they were shot.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Filmpool’s 2016 Filmmaker’s Production Assistance Program, First Filmmaker Fund, and Equipment Deferrals! There were a large number of applicants this year, making the job of the jury particularly difficult. Grant Recipients: Berny Hi, “Der Glockner” Jason Britski, “Haircut Man” Mattias Graham, “Red Can” Tim Thurmeier, “Ruined” First Film Fund: Ella Mikkola, “Waves” Scott Woloshin, “Road Games” Rhys Pugh, “Heistery” EQ Deferral: Berny

Affinity Credit Union Film Camp July 11 – 15. This week long intensive takes teen students (ages 13-17) through the production process of creating a narrative short film. Classes focus on fundamentals of visual storytelling and creativity. This approach welcomes students of varied experience and skill with media arts. In just one week, participants learn how to create stories visually, using a variety of film and video equipment. Participants shoot and edit all week long; try

Hello Filmpool Members! I know it’s hard to believe, but the end of March means it’s Filmpool membership renewal time again! The Filmpool is extremely grateful for your membership this past year and of course we would like nothing more than to receive your support by renewing for 2016 – 2017. My hope is that we’ve been able to support your film related needs and interests over the past year. Many of you have been directly involved with production and/or post-production activi

This program has been cancelled due to low enrolment. A summer film camp will be running in July, more details to come. For more information please contact Mitch Doll at 306.757.8818 or programs@filmpool.ca #Workshop #spring #youth #camp #film

Congratulations to all the the award winners and to all the nominated filmmakers and actors. Keep making films! Best Film, Jury’s Choice (presented by the Filmpool): “Dreams and Spaces in between” by John Graham Best Student Film (sponsored by U of R Department of Film): “Backroads” by Candy Fox Best Actor (sponsored by SpeakEasy Enterprises): Logan Vanghel in “Queeny” Audience Choice (sponsored by mispon): “Queeny” by Rhys Pugh Thank you all sponsors and presenters! You can

The featured poets include Shayna Stock and Tara Dawn Solheim. Witiko Psychosis I will be presented by the featured filmmakers, the White Crow Collective. Join the Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative and Kelly Riess for A Night of Poetry & Film 10! Facebook Event. Learn more about the Poetry & Film events. When: Wednesday October 29th, 2014. Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Where: The Filmpool (301-1822 Scarth St.) #event #film #poetry

CONEXUSFILMCAMP2014 Registration is now open for Conexus Film Camp 2014! This week long course (July 7-11) allows young filmmakers ages 13-17 to flex their visual storytelling muscles through the creation of short films from start to finish. The participants get hands on experience with video equipment and get a chance to try out different crew positions as they work through the stages of writing, shooting, and editing their films. More info and the registration form can be f