Grant Writing for Filmmakers
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Cineworks is pleased to present ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐น๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐, a workshop led by award-winning filmmaker Jason Karman.
This practical workshop offers an overview of best practices in grant writing for Canadian film funding programs. Designed for emerging and mid-career filmmakers, it provides insight into crafting persuasive applications that effectively highlight the artistic and social value of your work.
Participants will learn how to:
=Develop a clear and compelling artistic statement.
=Clarify the central themes of their project.
=Effectively communicate urgency and personal stakes: "Why this project, why you, why now?".
=Navigate the nuances between collaboration and consultation in storytelling.
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๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (doors at 5:30 pm).
The Black Box Studio at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society. 1131 Howe Street, back lane entrance.
Please follow the link to register โ https://amsnetwork.ca/partners/cineworks/events/5-9940
Here's our analog video guide to get to our space! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuTPa8_ZAE
Email ZWR1Y2F0aW9uIHwgY2luZXdvcmtzICEgY2E= for more info.
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๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐
Non/General Members: $35
Production Members: $25
Students: $20
All fees are before tax. Students must show proof of valid ID before the discount can be applied. Thank you.
If you have trouble with online payment, please send an email to ZWR1Y2F0aW9uIHwgY2luZXdvcmtzICEgY2E=. In-person payment via card terminal at Cineworks is also available.
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๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ
An award-winning filmmaker, Jason Karman holds an MFA in Film Production and Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. His films center on Asian diaspora and LGBTQ+ narratives and have screened at international festivals, including ClermontโFerrand and BFI Flare. His debut feature, โGolden Deliciousโ, was supported by Telefilm Canada and screened at 62 festivals globally, earning 14 awards. He is a Directing Member of the Directors Guild of Canada and teaches Film Directing and Queer Cinema at Capilano University.
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Please note that Cineworks doesnโt have parking spots available for events. We kindly encourage anyone driving to our space to consider using metered parking in the surrounding streets or one of the parking lots located nearby. Thank you.
Cineworks would like to thank our generous funders: BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver, and the Province of British Columbia (Gaming) for making our services and programs supporting independent filmmakers possible.
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This practical workshop offers an overview of best practices in grant writing for Canadian film funding programs. Designed for emerging and mid-career filmmakers, it provides insight into crafting persuasive applications that effectively highlight the artistic and social value of your work.
Participants will learn how to:
=Develop a clear and compelling artistic statement.
=Clarify the central themes of their project.
=Effectively communicate urgency and personal stakes: "Why this project, why you, why now?".
=Navigate the nuances between collaboration and consultation in storytelling.
___
๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (doors at 5:30 pm).
The Black Box Studio at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society. 1131 Howe Street, back lane entrance.
Please follow the link to register โ https://amsnetwork.ca/partners/cineworks/events/5-9940
Here's our analog video guide to get to our space! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuTPa8_ZAE
Email ZWR1Y2F0aW9uIHwgY2luZXdvcmtzICEgY2E= for more info.
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๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐
Non/General Members: $35
Production Members: $25
Students: $20
All fees are before tax. Students must show proof of valid ID before the discount can be applied. Thank you.
If you have trouble with online payment, please send an email to ZWR1Y2F0aW9uIHwgY2luZXdvcmtzICEgY2E=. In-person payment via card terminal at Cineworks is also available.
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๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ
An award-winning filmmaker, Jason Karman holds an MFA in Film Production and Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. His films center on Asian diaspora and LGBTQ+ narratives and have screened at international festivals, including ClermontโFerrand and BFI Flare. His debut feature, โGolden Deliciousโ, was supported by Telefilm Canada and screened at 62 festivals globally, earning 14 awards. He is a Directing Member of the Directors Guild of Canada and teaches Film Directing and Queer Cinema at Capilano University.
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Please note that Cineworks doesnโt have parking spots available for events. We kindly encourage anyone driving to our space to consider using metered parking in the surrounding streets or one of the parking lots located nearby. Thank you.
Cineworks would like to thank our generous funders: BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver, and the Province of British Columbia (Gaming) for making our services and programs supporting independent filmmakers possible.
Get Tickets
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