Kingston Film and Media

REMINDER - Show & Tell: A Filmmakers' Open Mic is tonight at the Screening Room, 6pm-8pm! Get your tickets if you haven't already: https://lnkd.in/enUzTgMh Looking forward to seeing you there!

REMINDER: Upcoming Makers Meetup from 4PM-6PM at the Broom Factory. Details below. See you there!

Makers Meetup is one week away! Whether you’re a student eager to dive into the local scene, an aspiring filmmaker, musician, or digital creator bursting with ideas, or an established pro seeking new connections and opportunities, MAKERS MEETUP is for you! 📍 Where: Broom Factory, 305 Rideau St. ⏰ When: Tuesday, October 1 | 4- 6 pm 🎫 Admission: Free admission, priceless advice! RSVP using this link: https://lnkd.in/eZFHGeWi

Open Call for Background Performers – Strawberries Attention local background actors! An upcoming short film is coming to Kingston and is seeking local background talent. Strawberries is a heartfelt story about a mother’s journey of coming to terms with the reality of her son’s life. Filming Location: Kingston Penitentiary Dates: Saturday, October 5, 2024 - Sunday, October 6, 2024 Roles Needed: Mother and Daughter (Caucasian) - Receptionist (Caucasian) Prison Visitor (Open Ethnicity) 2 Guards (Open Ethnicity) 1 Prisoner (Open Ethnicity) (Disclaimer: Mother and Daughter will be needed for both October 5th and October 6th) This is a paid opportunity for both ACTRA members and non-union performers. Anyone interested can submit a recent photo to strawberryfilm.casting@gmail.com with the subject line “Strawberries Background Performer Submission.” Any additional inquiries about casting can be directed to strawberryfilm.casting@gmail.com

Upcoming workshop: Production Assistant fundamentals presented by the Directors Guild of Canada in Ontario and brought to you by Kingston Film and Media. In collaboration with Queen's Film and Media. Come join us for an exciting in person event at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts to learn all about the essentials of working as an on-set Production Assistant in the film and television industry. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their career behind the scenes. Due to some last minute cancellations, we have a few tickets left - sign up at the link below.

Last Wednesday, Kingston Film and Media's Matthew Ing (Film and Media Specialist) and Griffen E. Penney (Film and Media Assistant), joined with Kaelin Grassie (Queen's University Alumni and Prospective Actra Member) to host a Location Support Personnel and Background Actor Workshop. The turnout was amazing and the team is thrilled to have met so many aspiring filmmakers and actors. Special Thanks to Kaelin Grassie for her assistance and Nathan Zhe for the photos!

🎵 Mark Your Calendars! 🎵 We are excited to announce that the next Music Merch Market is set for October 26th at the Broom Factory, with a fun, spooky twist just in time for Halloween! 🎃🎶 We are now accepting vendor applications from artists eager to showcase their work. If you’re interested in being part of this special edition, apply at https://lnkd.in/eVMKvycZ Stay tuned as we reveal our lineup of talented creators and their unique offerings. Follow us for updates on featured artists and exclusive merchandise releases! 🔎

Upcoming Workshop Alert! Saturday, September 21st from 1PM-6:15PM. Come join us for an exciting in person event at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts to learn all about the essentials of working as an on-set Production Assistant in the film and television industry. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their career behind the scenes. Members of the DGC will talk about the fundamentals of working as an on-set Production Assistant followed by a panel discussion covering such topics as how to find and get work, how to become a member of the DGC and what helps you stand out. To register, please RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ghaqaaMP

When art mimics real life! Kingston's own Branded to Film starts production on their next feature and kicks off filming at the Tourism Kingston offices today. We are happy to help in all the ways we can.

That's Kingston's own Fort Henry on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. Check out Ontario Creates coverage of incredible filming locations across Ontario below.