Cineworks is pleased to present 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 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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𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
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 –
https://amsnetwork.ca/partners/cineworks/events/5-9940
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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀
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
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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
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 Clermont–Ferrand and BFI Flare. His debut feature, “Golden Delicious”, 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 doesn’t 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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