Western Arctic Moving Pictures Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Given the growing concerns and spread of the Coronavirus, WAMP is undertaking steps to proactively guard against contamination. As an organization, we take this situation very seriously and are prepared to adjust our operations accordingly in response to virus trends. The health and safety of our
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.
WAMP AGM
Thursday, December 12th, 6:30pm @ WAMP OFFICE Notice is hereby given to all members of Western Arctic Moving Pictures (WAMP) that the Annual General Meeting will be held at the Western Arctic Moving Pictures (WAMP) is holding its Annual General Meeting at the WAMP offices (4916-49th street) on December 12, 6:30pm. Refreshments provided. All memberships are to
Synesthesia with Artist-in-Resident Moritz Geremus
Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:30 – 9:00 pm In his work, artist Moritz Geremus uses computers and synthesizers to play live music and visual imagery at the same time. During his residency period in Yellowknife, he has worked on creating new sounds, photographs and video’s that are all together forming a three-part composition. This will
“Heart of the Sahtu” by Leela Gilday Wins Best Virtual Reality Documentary at Fantasia International Film Festival
Juno-award-winning singer/songwriter Leela Gilday traveled to Deline, NWT where she wrote and performed a song with Deline drummers in celebration of her sacred connection with the Sahtu. In collaboration with members of the Deline drummers, the song is based on a traditional Dene story about the heart that lives in great bear lake and features
Northern Sights 360 Virtual Reality Tour Kicks Off!
Northern Sights is a 360 degree virtual reality project aimed at helping Northern Artists broaden the reach of their art forms, in the face of geographical isolation from audiences, critical contexts, collaborators, and new technologies. People all around the world are fascinated with the North, but very few of them ever get a chance to
48 Hour Music Video Competition Results
So many great videos created this year. Share these beauties far and wide! Thanks so much to NWT Film, Folk on the Rocks, Music NWT for supporting and sponsoring, Loren McGinnis for being our hilarious MC, Ryan Dempster and PIDO for the tech support and Rosalind Mercredi & Dave Kellet for the Beautiful trophies! The
YKIFF Open for Submissions
The Yellowknife International Film Festival 2019 dates are set for November 6-10, 2019. As of May 1st, you may submit your films for consideration to the 2019 Festival using Film Freeway.
48 hour music video competition
The competition Approaches: Register Now!Prizes 1st place : $500 cash + 500 WAMP credit2nd place : $300 cash + 200 WAMP credit3rd place : $250 WAMP creditAudience Choice : 2 Adult weekend Folk on the Rocks Tickets Registration fees:Band/musician : $100.00Video team : WAMP membership fee (50$) *if not already paid Registration fees can be
1-on-1 with the NFB
David Christiansen and NFB producer Coty Swayne will be in Yellowknife to meet with the local film industry. If interested in a free 1 on 1 meeting/session with David and Coty, please follow this link to register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nfb-1-on-1-meeting-registration-tickets-61118022651 May 13, 2019 – This is a Free event!1 on 1’s at 10:00am till 6:00pm (half hour time
Doc Ignite Workshop
Hot Docs Doc Ignite labs are offered in communities across Canada each year. Offering direct market intelligence and skills training, each lab provides filmmakers with professional development curriculums on such topics as audience engagement, marketing and distribution to help successfully launch their films in the marketplace. With a focus on reaching underserved regions and communities