WIDC 2007

What
The Women In the Director's Chair Workshop (WIDC) 2007 A SERIOUSLY ROAD-TESTED PROGRAM... At WIDC develop your leadership and story-telling style. Take creative risks and test original material in a safe learning environment. Experience all the components of professional dramatic media production, from script to screen with senior mentors, professional (ACTRA) actors and (DGC, IATSE) crews.

Who
Specially designed for mid-level Canadian women directors. WIDC 2007 PERSONNEL: MENTOR DIRECTOR: Lea Pool MENTOR ACTOR: Christianne Hirt MENTOR DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Roger Vernon and TBA MENTOR EDITORS: Mary Ungerleider and TBA MENTOR STORY EDITOR & SIM INSTRUCTOR: Peg Campbell SIM INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn Mamchur WIDC PRODUCER: Carol Whiteman Additional Guest Speakers: TBA

When
WIDC takes place in 3 Modules: 1. WIDC Story Incubation Module (SIM): December 8 to 11, 2006 2. WIDC Prep, Production & Post Module (PPPM): January 18 to February 4, 2007 3. WIDC Alumnae Follow Up: Ongoing

Where
The Banff Centre, AB

APPLICATION FORMS For more information contact Carol Whiteman, WIDC Producer at carol@creativewomenworkshops.com POSITION: Director DESCRIPTION: Selected by a jury of industry professionals, the directing ensemble will include 8 qualified candidates with any combination of the following: A recognized track record directing low budget dramatic films, TV or video projects (long or short form), or A recognized track record directing documentary, experimental video, TV specialty format, etc. or Some directing experience, crossing over to directing with a recognized set of highly transferable skills (performer, producer, writer, AD, etc.). Diversity and regional access are also among selection criteria. SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTOR APPLICATION FORM POSITION: Actor DESCRIPTION: Up to 10 ACTRA actors are selected. The Acting Ensemble is dedicated to helping the director participants develop new and better ways of communicating the story. In the safe learning environment actors can give and receive feedback, and also learn from each other while they practice their craft. ACTOR APPLICATION FORM POSITION: Professional Crew DESCRIPTION: Up to 24 professional technicians and crafts people (first preference to DGC and IATSE members) 1st Assistant Directors Camera Operators Focus Pullers Grips Electrics Script Supervisors Art Director Costumer/Wardrobe Mistress Production Sound Supervisor PROFESSIONAL CREW APPLICATION FORM POSITION: WorkStudy/Volunteer Crew DESCRIPTION: Up to 24 Work-Study / Volunteer crew will be selected for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience on professionally run productions in a safe learning environment. Positions required include: Trainee Assistant Directors Art Department (Set Dec, Props) Sound Department Camera Trainees Grip/Electric Swings Production Sound / Boom Op. WORK STUDY CREW APPLICATION FORM

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