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Acting is just me hanging out with my friends (Filmmaking Workshops for QTIPOC+)
March 9 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Are you LGBTQIA+ and Black/a Person of Colour and would like to learn how to make your own short films?
SQIFF and Exhale Group C.I.C. are bringing you 4x filmmaking workshop sessions, making film an accessible medium to get into. All sessions will be facilitated by Nat Lall and hosted at Transmission Gallery.
Nat Lall is a Glasgow-based film curator, known for their work with the SQIFF. Nat is also an artist and DJ. Notable works include the film Pink Excavation (2018) and their musical alias is DJ FLUFFIE.
Each workshop will focus on a different aspect of filmmaking. It’d be great if you could attend all four sessions, but don’t be discouraged to come if you can only come for a couple of sessions that you’re really excited about!
Information on this session (2/4):
Don’t have the time or money or energy to write a script and cast actors? Don’t worry… just have a fun silly day with your pals and film it. Once again, that’s what I did.
We’ll chat about filming dialogue on the fly, making filming your friends into a fun hang out instead of a job, and ways to repay your pals in other ways than money.
I’ll be honest with you, you’re probably not going to earn loadsa cash from your DIY films, you could, but it’s unlikely. So make it fun and worth your time. Be honest, and kind, to yourself about it. I struggle with the awkwardness of asking for favours too, but maybe your pals/community actually love you..? Or if not at least maybe you could return the favour.
We’ll hang out together as a group, we’ll have tea and chat, and then we’ll devise rough ideas for acting in each others’ films. Then we’ll record our footage and help each other out. It won’t be too planned, it won’t be scripted, but it will be fun.
PS. No equipment, or prior filmmaking knowledge is necessary. Everything will be shot on our phone cameras. If you do not have one to use, please be in touch and we will organise a camera for you to borrow. Also, be in touch if you have any access needs.
Tickets are FREE. To book a spot, click here.
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair Access Including Accessible Bathroom.
- Snacks and Drinks will be provided.
- Quiet Space – A designated quiet space will be available during these workshop sessions.
- Audience Travel and Access Fund – We have an Audience Access Fund that can support any audience member with costs within Scotland to be able to attend our events (ie. travel or childcare costs). Please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or speak to our team at the event if you require this. You do not need to give a reason for accessing the fund.
- Face Masks – FFP2 masks will be available for free around the venue.
- Support Animals – Support animals and service animals such as guide dogs are welcome at Transmission Gallery.
- The SQIFF Team will be available to support with navigating the venue for anyone that needs it.
If you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Supported by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.
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