Virtually from the Northwest Territories The 4th Annual Symposium on the Future Imaginary will bring participants from across the globe into conversation with Indigenous artists, activists, academics, and technologists sharing how they think the challenges of the present can be addressed through creative, constructive, and critical dreams of the future.
Supporting Northern Film + Digital Media
Welcome to Western Arctic Moving Pictures. We are a non-profit arts organization based in the city of Yellowknife, NT. Canada. Our mission is to produce, support, showcase and promote film, video, and digital media throughout the Northwest Territories.
The 48 Film Fest: Eleven Films Produced
The first annual edition of the 48 Film Fest happened June 11 to 13, 2021. Eleven films were produced, the top two will be screened at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in March 2022. The top three films from the weekend were: 1. The After – by “Weird Things”: Adrienne Cartwright and Jessica Davey-Quantick 2. Transversal
YKIFF 2021 Open for Submissions
The Yellowknife International Film Festival is now open for submissions. Waiver code available for northern submissions – email jeremy@wamp.ca for code. Click here to submit to the 2021 festival!
Equipment Rental Policy Change
Please note, as of May 17th, 2021, WAMP will be requiring 50% of projected rental fee to be paid upon rental pick up and remaining rental fee to be paid upon returning. For all equipment bookings and related inquiries please contact: terry@wamp.ca
WAMP is seeking to hire an Office Administrator
Western Arctic Moving Pictures is seeking to hire a part-time office administrator. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be a strong communicator, and self-motivated. Duties include membership services, basic administration, programming support, and communications. Experience in the film and media industry not required, though it is an asset. View the full job description
The National 48 Hour Film Challenge
The 48 Film Festival (aka. The 48) is a brand new initiative, a Canada-wide short film festival that aims to discover, cultivate and celebrate rising Canadian talent in film, music, aural and visual design, and the performing arts. For one weekend, participants will write, shoot, direct, score, edit and produce a short film (maximum 4
Virtual Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, February 16th, 7:00pm on ZOOM Notice is hereby given to all members of Western Arctic Moving Pictures (WAMP) that the Annual General Meeting will be held on February 16, 7:00 pm on Zoom. All memberships are to be renewed before the AGM in order to vote. Update your membership here! Already renewed your membership?
What will the tools and technologies used by Indigenous communities of the future look like? What will they do? What materials will they be made from and who will create them? In this online workshop, participants will imagine and design technologies that will be used by Indigenous peoples and their communities seven generations in the
Initiative for Indigenous Futures 2021 Symposium Coordinator Position
Initiative for Indigenous Futures 2021 Symposium August 18-20, 2021, Yellowknife, NT Posting for Symposium Coordinator BACKGROUND Western Arctic Moving Pictures (WAMP) is a non-profit arts organization based in the city of Yellowknife, NT. Canada. WAMP’s mission is to produce, support, showcase, and promote film, video, and digital media throughout the Northwest Territories (NWT). For the
Yellowknife International Film Festival Starts Today!
Yellowknife International Film Festival starts Today! An online showcase for film and new media works from all over the Canadian and circumpolar north with selected international works. Visit the YKIFF website to get your tickets to 13 feature films, 3 short programs and a ton of free content produced in the north all available online