February 2017
Writing for Film & Television with Linda Coffey
Veteran story editor Linda Coffey will engage with the lecture participants in an overview of the process of developing and writing for film and television. She will discuss story structure and current trends in writing, with particular consideration given to working in the Canadian marketplace. All participants will get the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback during this evening session. WAMP boardroom [4916-49th street Lower Level] Feb. 28th, 2017 6:00 – 9:00 pm Free, but space is limited. About the…
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Hackspace – Norman Wells
Registration for Hack Space – Norman Wells is open! This Program for youth teaches the construction of Kano kits raspberry pi computers and ‘scratch’ game programming software, little bits electronics, 3d modelling/printing and Toy Hacking. Dates & Times: (February 6-11th ) afterschool 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Mackenzie Mountain School: Norman Wells, NT Ages 10 – 15 years old Please fill out and send back consent forms to jeremy@wamp.ca to register: HackSpaceNT consent form: hackspacentparentalconsentform Price: $TBD / Payment can be made by: Cash,…
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Learn Adobe 2017
Have you ever wanted to learn graphic design using something better than MS Paint? Edit movies by going above and beyond iMovie or Movie Maker? Or create documents for print like newspapers, brochures, or posters like the one above in an application more powerful than Microsoft Word or Publisher? Come to one (or all) of our workshops and learn (more) about how to use Photoshop, Premiere Pro. Whether you are a complete beginner or already have experience using these tools,…
Find out more »June 2017
48 Hour Music Video Competition
A WAMP favourite this event engages the media arts and musical community and encourages collaboration between artists meanwhile raising the profile of local music. Musicians and Filmmakers meet at WAMP and draw to see who they are working with and then have 48 hours to create a music video. The video’s are then judged by a panel of experts and prizes are awarded. The Team draw starts at 5:30pm (17h30) on Friday June 2nd Deadline for submitting videos : 5:30pm…
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Know Your Tools; Equipment Training Series
Know Your Tools; Basic Sound Gear Workshop May 7, 2018 @6:30 pm Fee: WAMP members “Why do I need to know about sound, there’s a mic on the camera.” Short Discussion of why sound is important to any production from your kids birthday party to that feature you have written & want to produce. -Microphones, types and specific uses -Wireless microphones, problems and application. -Cable, boom poles, headphones. -Single and double system sound -Recorders & mixers – A brief look…
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Design A World in UNITY
A three-day workshop in which students will learn the basics of the popular game-making software Unity. The focus will be on introducing students to the fundamental parts of the software. By the end of the workshop students will have made their own world to walk around in and will be able to take the next steps in learning how to make games in Unity. May 14-16th, 6-9pm Location: WAMP Boardroom Brought to you by WAMP, Dene Nahjo & Initiatvie for…
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TIFF @ YKIFF
Featuring Films selected from the TIFF Film Circuit Spring/Summer Schedule May 25th, 7pm : Tulipani: Love, Honour and a Bicycle, 90 Min. Netherlands, 2017 In this wonderfully wooly tale about rediscovering one’s roots, a young Montrealer arrives in a small Italian village to scatter her mother’s ashes, and finds herself embroiled in a bizarre series of family histories and feuds. May 26th, 1pm International Shorts ( includes Inner Me 30 min.) Inner Me 32 min., Italy, 2017 Butembo, North Kivu, D.R. Congo…
Find out more »November 2018
Circuit bending with Andy Rudolph
Hackspace NT is very excited to bring back the artist and educator Andy Rudolph to host a free two week open-lab workshop from Nov 12th – 23rd (Monday-Friday) from 1pm-8pm. The workshop will focus on soldering, circuit bending and the basics of electricity. Salvaged electronics, toys and instruments will be re-appropriated. At the end of the workshop participants will be able to leave with their own custom gadgets and instruments and a deeper understanding behind the function of everyday electronics. The…
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Production Assistant Workshop
Production Assistant Workshop defines topics within Pre-Production and Production. Specifically, it unravels the questions regarding tax credits, positions available, what can be expected on any given work day, crewmembers communication, working with the background performers, how a script is broken down and scheduled, safety responsibilities of crew members, organized labor, accounting and film friendly resumes. Production Assistant Workshop provides a window into the protocol, etiquette, and safety of the unique culture and language of a film set. February 23/24th 10:00am…
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Advocacy Filmmaking Workshop
Michael Kastenbaum, Director/Producer, and Founder of ZERO Pictures Lab presents: “Advocacy Filmmaking”. This workshop focuses on storytelling and filmmaking as a tool for advocacy and social justice. Primary Goals of this Workshop: – Learn to make movies as ‘calls-to-action’. – Learn to tell stories to awaken and stir people. – Learn how to be resourceful and flexible when it comes to budgeting. – Learn how to work effectively with readily available resources. Register by emailing: info@wamp.ca Contact WAMP for…
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