Registration open for 2026 VIYFF 72H Workshop
From June 25 – June 27, VIYFF is hosting our 2026 72 Hour Workshop! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and mentorship from industry professionals.
Our goal is to train and inspire youth and emerging filmmakers by providing hands-on training with professionals within the film industry.
Training includes but is not limited to directing, cinematography editing, lighting, scriptwriting, acting, costume design, production design, set construction and production management. We will work closely with dream-makers to attain their future goals of working within the film industry. We provide professional support, hands-on training and development in a condensed 3 day program. It is our goal that this training program will directly support the film industry with young knowledgeable talents to aid in the future stability of the BC film industry.
Vancouver is known as the “North Hollywood” which plays a very important and extensive role in the world’s film industry. We believe that creating and inspiring knowledgeable new filmmakers within BC communities will amplify the future success of the industry here and therefore should be recognized as a priority. The market will need the support of new talents to continually provide the industry with the resources filmmakers need to complete their projects within budget in BC. We believe supporting localized talents will help the industry attain their future goals.
Participants
Youth and emerging filmmakers are “dream makers.” We will support, prepare, and inspire them for their areas of interest within the industry.
Project Description
This course will span three days.
- Day 1: Script Writing
- June 25, Studio Theatre (Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Wy.)
- The course will begin with an introduction to script writing. Participants will learn the basics of storytelling, character development, and screenplay format.
- Day 2: Filming
- On the second day, participants will dive into the filming process. This includes hands-on training in directing, cinematography, lighting, and acting
- Day 3: Editing.
- The final day will focus on editing. Participants will learn the essentials of film editing, including cutting, sequencing, and adding special effects.
- Screening: June 28
Experts from the industry will provide mentorship and give hands-on training. Participants will have the exciting opportunity to create their own film projects.