The Super 8 Special: Film Incubator – Call for Participants!
A hands-on analog filmmaking experience for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, women and gender-diverse individuals, disabled persons, or members of French-language communities.
August 2 – October 14, 2025
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What You’ll Learn
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How to operate Super 8 cameras
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In-camera editing techniques
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Hand-processing black & white film in the darkroom
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Contact printing, title shooting, and film tinting
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Analogue editing using splicers and light tables
Your film will be professionally scanned at 2.5K resolution by the WFG with a final screening at the Dave Barber Cinematheque!
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Workshops Timeline
Camera Orientation:
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 12pm – 2pm
Intro to Super 8 cameras, light meters, planning, and troubleshooting
Shooting Period:
Monday, August 4–Sunday, August 24, 2025
Shoot and edit your short film (edit in-camera)
Film Processing & Editing:
Saturday, September 6–Sunday, September 7, 2025 | | 12pm – 4pm
Hand-process your film, edit and splice, shoot titles
Film Tinting & Digitizing:
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 12pm – 4pm
Continue editing, add colour, contact print, and explore surface effects
Final Screening & Wrap Party:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 7pm
Dave Barber Cinematheque
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How to Apply
Deadline July 14, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Spots are limited to 15 participants from Equity-Deserving Communities. Participants are asked to submit a CV, and letter of intent via a form. Participants will be chosen by a jury comprised of On Screen Manitoba and Winnipeg Film Group staff.
Please use this form to apply: https://form.jotform.com/251626045731251
No experience required. This program is designed to support underrepresented filmmakers from Equity-Deserving Communities, who are residents of Manitoba.
Participant Fees
$25 per person for OSM or WFG members
$50 for non-members
*If cost is a barrier, bursaries are available.
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About the Instructor – Kristiane Church
Kristiane Church is an artist working in filmmaking, photography, installation, and performance. Her practice centers image and world making, the camera and positioning of body and voice. She works as a cinematographer for various filmmakers, as well as the Photography Technician at the School of Art (U of M).
