2008 Program guide - Victoria Film Festival
2008 Program guide - Victoria Film Festival
2008 Program guide - Victoria Film Festival
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VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR<br />
TRIGGER POINTS PACIFIC<br />
VICTORIA VICTORIA FILM FILM FESTIVAL FESTIVAL presents<br />
Runs the fi rst weekend of the <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>Film</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> and brings together<br />
producers and top industry acquisition execs to explore buying completed<br />
productions or putting them into development. An exclusive intimate<br />
setting provides producers with unequaled access as TPP maintains a ratio<br />
of one acquisitions exec for every two producers registered and presents<br />
fantastic market intelligence panels. This is the place to Pitch. Hosted by Pat<br />
Ferns and Sheena Macdonald.<br />
June. Come play with cameras. computers and creativity and discover<br />
the amazing and exciting world of fi lm. With some of the industry’s<br />
top professionals, we offer the chance to experience over 18 hands-on<br />
workshops. The <strong>Festival</strong> includes FREE fi lm screenings and demonstrations<br />
and nominally priced workshops that let the creativity fl ow.<br />
August. Come and enjoy a movie under the stars, with great line-ups<br />
of B-movies from the “Family-Friendly” to the “Funky and Fun”. Yes,<br />
screenings are absolutely free. Just bring your own snacks, fl ashlights<br />
and blankets.<br />
VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL presents<br />
INTERACTIVE FUTURES<br />
\ E V E N T<br />
Mid November. A playful mix of art and new technologies showing<br />
recent tendencies in new media as well as a conference for exploring<br />
issues related to technology with world class media artists. Exploring a<br />
different theme each year this event keeps you attuned to industry trends<br />
and movements through presentations, installations, and panels.<br />
<strong>Film</strong>CAN <strong>Film</strong>CAN<br />
November - January. An opportunity for local high school students<br />
to create a short video from beginning to end and have it screened<br />
at the <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>Film</strong> <strong>Festival</strong>. Guided by local notable professional<br />
fi lmmakers, students are mentored and receive advice and<br />
information to create new work.<br />
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y<strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong><br />
VIDEO COMPETITION<br />
November - January. A video competition to create a 1 minute<br />
fi lm about what most affects and interests you about <strong>Victoria</strong>. The<br />
competition is open to all ages and skill levels and is designed to<br />
encourage the budding fi lmmaker in everyone. All videos are displayed<br />
at downtown businesses and winners take away great prizes.<br />
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS<br />
Visit www.victoriafi lmfestival.com or subscribe to our newsletter<br />
at http://www.victoriafi lmfestival.com/newsletter/<br />
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