Experimental Series: A Super 8 Film Demonstration
Presented by John Porter
Spend an afternoon with the prolific John Porter, Toronto's 'King of Super 8'. Discuss the history, politics, screening opportunities and overall 'scene' surrounding the world of alternative film, super 8 style.
John will give a run down on all the super 8 equipment we have. If you have any, bring it! Cameras, projectors, viewers, splicers and film stocks. A great workshop for established and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Please R.S.V.P. to darcy@winnipegfilmgroup.com
- Dates: Sat Apr 24 1PM - 4PM
- Fee: free admission
- Instructor: John Porter
ALSO: Don't miss A Live film performance w/ John Porter
For more information on workshops, please contact the Training & Outreach Programs Coordinator at 925-3450 or darcy@winnipegfilmgroup.com
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
John Porter has been a filmmaker, performer, photographer and writer in Toronto since 1968. Since leaving secondary school he has made 300 films, mostly super 8, performed 100 solo shows internationally, and as such has been called “the king of super 8”, among other names. He has taught many super 8 workshops and spoken in many university film classes, and he taught his first super 8 and 16mm Film Workshop credit courses in the Summers of 2005 and 2008, at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario. His on-going community activism includes photographing and writing about local underground film activity, advocating super 8 film and $50 film budgets, and resisting the dominance of the film industry, the Ontario Film Review Board, and video.