by Chris
CHANGED:
35mm CAMERAS, PART I : Has been changed from Tuesday, January 31st to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: INTRODUCTION TO SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITING – Wednesday, February 1st, 6 PM SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
For complete series details, click here.
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by Martha
AFCOOP’s Winter Workshop Series is now open for registration! Download the full WORKSHOP PDF here.
Workshops can be taken individually or as part of the requirements to obtain a position as a FILM 5 Trainee. Workshops run from January to March and cover topics from screenwriting to editing (and lots in between!).
Workshops are open to the public.
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by Greg

In partnership with the ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society and its Arts & Entertainment Plan Insurance Program, AFCOOP is pleased to offer Drug, Health, and Dental Care Protection to all eligible Full Members. The is no medical required to join – you need only be an AFCOOP Full Member in good standing!
The plan covers:
- Prescription Drug Care Insurance for eligible Full Members and their dependants
- Dental Care Insurance for eligible Full Members and their dependants
- Extended Health Care Insurance for all eligible Full Members and their dependants
For more information, please contact AFCOOP directly or download the following attachments:
AFCOOP A&E Brochure
AFCOOP A&E Enrolment Form
AFCOOP A&E Handbook
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by Greg
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH (Facebook Event)
::7PM – SCREENING “Prom Night in Mississippi” (FREE ADMISSION)
Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201
::9PM – WORKSHOP on Prejudice & Diversity (FREE ADMISSION)
with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman
Workshop will be followed with a reception sponsored by the office of the Dean of Arts, Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH (Facebook Event)
::10AM – MASTER CLASS on Documentary Filmmaking
with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman
FREE ADMISSION – Space is limited – pre-registration required at the bottom of this page
NSCAD Film School – 1649 Brunswick Street
This two-day symposium is presented by the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative in partnership with Saint Mary’s University and NSCAD University, and with the participation of DOC Atlantic: The Documentary Organization of Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, and The Coast: Halifax’s Weekly.
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by Martha

Want to work on a film set this spring?
Check out the FILM 5 Trainee Program Info Session:
Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 6pm
AFCOOP Office, 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101
Program Offers:
– Training from industry professionals through workshops
- Hands-on learning experience working on a 35mm film set
- Make connections with industry professionals and local filmmakers
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