Hey guys,
So a couple of successes this month:
1. The show last weekend at East Van Studios "Some Assembly Required" went really well!
We had a great response from so many people, it was really cool to see. Also we managed to sell all of the DVD's! So for those of you who brought your film over to me, keep an eye out for your share of the profits in the mail... Unfortunately it seems like not all of the DVD's worked completely so I'm a bit nervous about pounding out a bunch more. We have had some requests for them though so I may look into getting some done at Finale if the cost is covered by the sales.
2. This tuesday was the second week of Stephen Wichuk's animation class at the Purple Thistle, and so far theres been a pretty good turn out. Also there will be another hand processing workshop with artists Yunlam Li and Chris Brabant this Friday at the Thistle from 4-10pm. Both artists are really nice guys and have a lot of knowledge of analogue film techniques and photography. I feel good that I've had a chance to work with all 3 of these artists (Yunlam, Chris and Stephen) now, knowing that it will be so useful to have that knowledge to draw on for SDFS and for future workshops/projects.
So that's the news this week. I have some other possible excellent news that I'm going to hold under my hat until I know if it's for sure or not... but know that there are good things a-brewing.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
A few things:
Hey guys,
Just a couple things to mention. Firstly if anyone is interested in learning how to use the oxberry animation stand at the purple thistle, please be in contact with Liz (elizabeth.cairns@gmail.com).
Secondly please come out and check out the first SDFS event, a little show called "Some Assembly Required" at East Van Studios on Nov. 29th, 8pm-2am. It's a showcase of some of our members non-film work... so should be interesting! There will be drinks and music and much fun.
Thirdly, in relation to that, if anyone would like their film to be showcased at this event in our compilation DVD, please get a copy of it to me before the 25th of November. DVD's will be on sale at the party and all the profits will be split among those whose films are on them.
Also if you are coming out to the culture crawl, it's a good opportunity to check out both the Thistle and Cinework's future film annex down in the ironworks building. If you go down to ironworks, the section of the basement currently under construction will soon be home to Cineworks new processing machines, contact printer and optical printer as well as installation and workshop space... also a good place for SDFS to take advantage.
that's all for now.
Just a couple things to mention. Firstly if anyone is interested in learning how to use the oxberry animation stand at the purple thistle, please be in contact with Liz (elizabeth.cairns@gmail.com).
Secondly please come out and check out the first SDFS event, a little show called "Some Assembly Required" at East Van Studios on Nov. 29th, 8pm-2am. It's a showcase of some of our members non-film work... so should be interesting! There will be drinks and music and much fun.
Thirdly, in relation to that, if anyone would like their film to be showcased at this event in our compilation DVD, please get a copy of it to me before the 25th of November. DVD's will be on sale at the party and all the profits will be split among those whose films are on them.
Also if you are coming out to the culture crawl, it's a good opportunity to check out both the Thistle and Cinework's future film annex down in the ironworks building. If you go down to ironworks, the section of the basement currently under construction will soon be home to Cineworks new processing machines, contact printer and optical printer as well as installation and workshop space... also a good place for SDFS to take advantage.
that's all for now.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Check it yo!
Hey guys, check out our sweet new google groups forum, courtesy of Mr. Scott.
http://groups.google.com/group/suspension-of-disbelief-film-society
Also a bit of an adjustment on times at the Thistle. We'll now be there every Sunday from 2-7pm, rather than from 5-10pm. If you need to get in at another time, there's usually someone there everyday from 4-10pm, or give Liz or I a call and we can figure something out.
http://groups.google.com/group/suspension-of-disbelief-film-society
Also a bit of an adjustment on times at the Thistle. We'll now be there every Sunday from 2-7pm, rather than from 5-10pm. If you need to get in at another time, there's usually someone there everyday from 4-10pm, or give Liz or I a call and we can figure something out.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Black Dog Video
So I just talked to the fellow at Black Dog, and apparently they will rent out local filmmakers work (for free). If you bring in a pro-looking DVD they will put it on their new release shelf as a free rental for "quite a while". He suggested we bring in a compilation DVD. I think that's a swell idea. Any takers? I volunteer to make up a super-pro DVD if you guys bring me your work.
Meetings/Hangouts/Getting stuff done
Please come to the Purple Thistle on Sunday's between 5-10pm... Liz and I will be there doing lots of cool shit. Next week we're going to be doing some animation using photographs and string... Also if anyone wants to try and figure out the darkroom with me I'm going to try and re-learn film developing.
I'm also going to try doing animation through the video tap of my SR camera...
I'm also going to try doing animation through the video tap of my SR camera...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
What are you working on?
Hey guys,
Just wanted to start people talking about their own projects, what you've been up to, what you'd like to be up to, who you've been doing... cough. Seriously, tell us what you're working on so we can all keep our heads up as to what's going on with our own generation of filmmakers.
As an update on me, I've been spending some more time at cineworks at board meetings and orientations etc. and am very excited about the talk that's going around of a new analog film space that might be happening as soon as November... I'll keep you posted on that, but so you know they're talking about all kinds of cool workshops and artist residency things that you should keep an eye out for.
I also sent a letter of interest to the Vancouver Foundation for a grant for our launch party... If that goes through the selected filmmakers would recieve artist fees in exchange for having their work shown, so that would be cool.
That's all for now.
Just wanted to start people talking about their own projects, what you've been up to, what you'd like to be up to, who you've been doing... cough. Seriously, tell us what you're working on so we can all keep our heads up as to what's going on with our own generation of filmmakers.
As an update on me, I've been spending some more time at cineworks at board meetings and orientations etc. and am very excited about the talk that's going around of a new analog film space that might be happening as soon as November... I'll keep you posted on that, but so you know they're talking about all kinds of cool workshops and artist residency things that you should keep an eye out for.
I also sent a letter of interest to the Vancouver Foundation for a grant for our launch party... If that goes through the selected filmmakers would recieve artist fees in exchange for having their work shown, so that would be cool.
That's all for now.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Things that have happened:
Soo...
Last Friday night I attended the AGM for Cineworks (Annual General Meeting) in which I was able to sneak into a spot on the board of directors... What does this mean exactly? Well I'm not entirely sure yet, I'll get back to you after my orientation, but basically I think it means I have a hand in the decision making that goes on behind the scenes of Cineworks, so that's pretty cool. Also it gives me a good example to follow (or not follow) of how a non-profit society should function, how funding is dealt with etc.
News number 2 is I attempted to go to the Purple Thistle board meeting, but could not get into the building... Either there was no meeting or I had the wrong day... So I will instead try and contact the coordinator by email to talk about collaboration etc.
News number 3 is that if anyone wants to shoot something on Super 16 or VHS you're in luck. The VHS camera (Wahoo) has been donated to the society along with a projector and a 35mm splicer. The Super 16 is my own so if you've got something you want to shoot, lets chat.
Last Friday night I attended the AGM for Cineworks (Annual General Meeting) in which I was able to sneak into a spot on the board of directors... What does this mean exactly? Well I'm not entirely sure yet, I'll get back to you after my orientation, but basically I think it means I have a hand in the decision making that goes on behind the scenes of Cineworks, so that's pretty cool. Also it gives me a good example to follow (or not follow) of how a non-profit society should function, how funding is dealt with etc.
News number 2 is I attempted to go to the Purple Thistle board meeting, but could not get into the building... Either there was no meeting or I had the wrong day... So I will instead try and contact the coordinator by email to talk about collaboration etc.
News number 3 is that if anyone wants to shoot something on Super 16 or VHS you're in luck. The VHS camera (Wahoo) has been donated to the society along with a projector and a 35mm splicer. The Super 16 is my own so if you've got something you want to shoot, lets chat.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Tell us what you want!
Hey guys. So the idea here is that you have to let us know what you want so we can do what we can to make it happen. Give us something to work towards that you think would be valuable to you.
We are currently undergoing some discussion about collaboration with organizations such as the Purple Thistle and Cineworks to get things started. This Monday I will be going down to the Thistle to their board meeting to assess how a relationship with them would work. If all goes well we could start using their space for our own needs. Regardless everyone should go check out their space down on Vernon Drive near Clark. They've got a pretty sweet (albeit cramped) setup with a free darkroom, screen printing room and animation stand. I added a link to their extremely outdated website on the links section of this page.
On Friday I will be doing the same with Cineworks board meeting to see what I can do about getting their film processing machine up and running and perhaps how our collective can have a hand in that for super cheap processing.
So again, what would you like to see happen here if anything? Script discussions? Workshops? Critiquing? Events? Please give us some feedback so we know you're interested. Even the vaguest of ideas is something.
thanks!!
kaki
We are currently undergoing some discussion about collaboration with organizations such as the Purple Thistle and Cineworks to get things started. This Monday I will be going down to the Thistle to their board meeting to assess how a relationship with them would work. If all goes well we could start using their space for our own needs. Regardless everyone should go check out their space down on Vernon Drive near Clark. They've got a pretty sweet (albeit cramped) setup with a free darkroom, screen printing room and animation stand. I added a link to their extremely outdated website on the links section of this page.
On Friday I will be doing the same with Cineworks board meeting to see what I can do about getting their film processing machine up and running and perhaps how our collective can have a hand in that for super cheap processing.
So again, what would you like to see happen here if anything? Script discussions? Workshops? Critiquing? Events? Please give us some feedback so we know you're interested. Even the vaguest of ideas is something.
thanks!!
kaki
Sunday, September 7, 2008
FILM FESTIVAL
Hi there folks.
So as you may know Suspension of Disbelief is now an official non-profit organization... which is important to you for the following reason:
In order to qualify for Canada Council and BC Arts Council grants you must have produced a work outside of school that has been shown in a "professional context". In other words, you must screen it somewhere... anywhere that you can reference on your grant proposal. So, how is SDFS going to help you? We will provide for you the professional context.
What am I trying to say you ask? SDFS is having a film festival!!! YAY!!! If you have something you've made or are making something and want to qualify for the spring grant deadlines, send us your work!! If you have not get cracking and make some work!!
It does not have to be expensive or elaborate but you will still want to make it good, cause people are going to see it.
Submissions will be accepted starting now, up until Dec. 31st 2008.
If you're hoping to apply for the fall deadline of BC or Canada Arts Council (or other) grants and need a work to be screened sooner than that, let us know and we'll see what we can figure out.
Mail/Drop submissions off at:
SDFS Film Festival
2045 Kitchener St.
Vancouver, BC
V5L 2W6
So as you may know Suspension of Disbelief is now an official non-profit organization... which is important to you for the following reason:
In order to qualify for Canada Council and BC Arts Council grants you must have produced a work outside of school that has been shown in a "professional context". In other words, you must screen it somewhere... anywhere that you can reference on your grant proposal. So, how is SDFS going to help you? We will provide for you the professional context.
What am I trying to say you ask? SDFS is having a film festival!!! YAY!!! If you have something you've made or are making something and want to qualify for the spring grant deadlines, send us your work!! If you have not get cracking and make some work!!
It does not have to be expensive or elaborate but you will still want to make it good, cause people are going to see it.
Submissions will be accepted starting now, up until Dec. 31st 2008.
If you're hoping to apply for the fall deadline of BC or Canada Arts Council (or other) grants and need a work to be screened sooner than that, let us know and we'll see what we can figure out.
Mail/Drop submissions off at:
SDFS Film Festival
2045 Kitchener St.
Vancouver, BC
V5L 2W6
Welcome
Hey guys. So until the funding starts coming in, things are going to happen slowly and in bits and pieces. This blog is as an alternative to paying for a website, so until we can afford that, all info can be found here. If you want to be able to leave posts instead of comments, please email me at sdfilmsociety@gmail.com, and I will add you as an author. Please feel free to post anything you like, as long as it has some relation to film, new media art, Vancouver, or this collective...
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