FILM 5 is an intermediate level training program for emerging Nova Scotia Writers, Directors and Producers, as well as aspiring film crew.

The cornerstones of the FILM 5 program are professional, creative, project and relationship development. Its principle objectives are:

• To provide emerging filmmakers with meaningful training opportunities designed to enhance their abilities while preparing them to pursue larger scale production opportunities (specifically feature film projects).
• To provide training that bridges the gap bridge between the completion of basic training and the launch of a career in the film industry.
• To assist with the creation of up to four high-quality short films that will perform at the national level, and which can be used by the filmmakers to advertise their abilities.
• To provide aspiring technical crew with classroom and on-set training.
• FILM 5 delivers on these objectives through a unique combination of classroom learning, mentorship from professional filmmakers and administrative support.

Achievements

Established in 1994, FILM 5 is the flagship educational and production program of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative. Since its beginnings, FILM 5 has provided training and professional development opportunities for a total of sixty-two creative team members (emerging Nova Scotian writers, directors and producers) and well over two-hundred trainee crew members in every major department of a film crew. To date over thirty high quality short films have been produced through the program. Past creative team members have included award-winning filmmakers such as Thom Fitzgerald, Andrea Dorfman and Jay Dahl. FILM 5 films have screened at festivals nationally and internationally.

To learn more about FILM 5 for Writers, Directors or Producers click here. For more information about becoming a FILM 5 Trainee Crew member click here. For more information about the latest series of FILM 5 workshops click here.

FILM 5 is presented in partnership with Film Nova Scotia and Power Post Production.

SUPERVISING PRODUCER / FILM 5 PROGRAM MANAGER Martha Cooley

---- Questions? Call 902.420.4572 email membership@afcoop.ca