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SHORT FILM WRITING IN 3 PARTS IN PERSON

Part of X-WAVE@Trinity Square Video, BIPOC-centered Workshop. A safe space to learn and build your career. A place for BIPOC talent to engage with others and share knowledge. In 2019, Maya Bastian in partnership with Trinity Square Video started a series of workshops specifically for BIPOC participants; which refers to the next wave of filmmakers, video artists and storytellers that we know will redefine …

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SOUND ART IN 2 PARTS ONLINE WORKSHOP

X-WAVE @ TSV | BIPOC-Centred Workshop Series

Learn how to craft a narrative through sound. Through creative and technical application, participants will explore sound as a narrative journey.  This is a unique opportunity to make audio art.

Part of the X-WAVE workshop series continues at Trinity Square Video this summer. X-WAVE is a BIPOC-centred Workshop series. A safe space to learn and build your career. A place for BIPOC talent …

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SOUND ART IN 2 PARTS ONLINE part of X-WAVE

Learn how to craft a narrative through sound. Through creative and technical application, participants will explore sound as a narrative journey.  This is a unique opportunity to make audio art.

X-WAVE workshop series continues at Trinity Square Video this Fall. X-WAVE is a  BIPOC-centred Workshop series. A safe space to learn and build your career. A place for BIPOC talent to engage with others and share knowledge. …

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Acting for Directors Online: X-WAVE @ TSV / BIPOC-Centred Workshop Series / (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)

Knowing how to direct actors is a learned process. This workshop will break down a simple scene by exploring various acting exercises and techniques as well as delving deep into character study. Participants must come with a scene they would like to work with — either their own or one from a favourite movie.

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Marketing Your Video in 2 Parts: X-WAVE @ Trinity Square Video BIPOC-centred Workshop series (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)

In today’s market, promoting your work is a full-time job.  Learn how to navigate film festivals, social media, press releases, EPKs and more in this two-part workshop geared towards upping your game and leaving your mark.

Interview Techniques Workshop: X-Wave @ Trinity Square Video BIPOC-centred Workshop Series Black, Indigenous, People of Colour

Participants will learn and apply the basics of interview techniques, with particular attention paid to working within sensitive subject matters. Participants will understand what kind of questions to ask; how to frame a question to receive the best answer; how to create a comfortable interview environment; and how to gain deeper understanding of their interview subject. 

Directing Short Narrative in 2 Parts: X-WAVE @ Trinity Square Video BIPOC-centred Workshop series (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)

Directing narrative film is an art which expects precision and focus.  Learn the creative, technical and administrative aspects of directing.  Class will include a look at contemporary directing theory, working with crew, directing actors and shot composition.

Social Media Journalism Online – X-Wave (BIPOC-centred)

Learn how to create effective social media videos that can speak to current events/issues as well as basic filming/editing techniques with Maya Bastian.

Participants will be given an overall view of how to create effective social media videos that can speak to current events/issues as well as basic filming/editing techniques. They will understand how to conduct an interview and create short, high-quality videos. …

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X-WAVE: BIPOC-CENTRED MEDIA ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

TRINITY SQUARE VIDEO IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST PARTICIPANTS IN OUR BIPOC-CENTRED MEDIA ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM X-WAVE

November 2021, Toronto, Canada

Trinity Square Video continues to build programs to foster a legacy of inclusion in 2021 with the X-WAVE Mentorship Series supporting 7 BIPOC Emerging Creatives. Mentees get direct access to experienced BIPOC mentors in their chosen creative fields (writing, directing, …

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