SPECIAL EFFECTS MASTER CLASS FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS

CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS
A SPECIAL EFFECTS MASTER CLASS FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS. postponed. Now being being held FEBRUARY 18 & 19, 2012.

Wondering how to do multi-­‐million dollar effects on an indie budget?
No idea where to start for doing a special effects budget breakdown for your script? Need to know what to consider from a special effects perspective as a DOP or Director?

Then this course is for you!

Learn the basics of how to do special effects for film including how to properly plan and integrate effects into the pre-­‐production, budgeting, and scheduling process, things to consider from a safety, regulatory, technical and directorial perspective when shooting FX, as well as a hands-­‐on introduction to different types of effects ranging from mechanical FX to special effects make-­‐up, and prosthetics, creature and character effects.

DAY ONE:

Location: EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society #203 , 351 – 11 Ave. SW.

Time: 9am – 5pm with a one-­‐hour lunch break and two 15-­‐min. coffee breaks.

Learn how to properly plan and integrate effects into the pre-­‐production, budgeting, and scheduling process, as well as things to consider from a safety, regulatory, technical and directorial perspective when shooting FX including:

• Integration and use of effects to enhance the storyline;
• Script breakdown;
• Budgeting;
• SPFX considerations related to art direction, DOP needs, shooting schedule; • Safety and environmental considerations;

• Regulatory, training, and/or certification requirements;
• Integration and relation of mechanical FX with computer generated effects; and • SPFX considerations related to post production requirements.

DAY TWO: (*The second day will be capped at 12 students because of the hands-­‐on nature of the instruction) 

Location: Bleeding Art Industries 3-­‐3815 61 Ave. SE. (We can arrange a car pool option if requested)

Time: 9am – 5pm with a one-­‐hour lunch break and two 15-­‐min. coffee breaks.

Receive hands-­‐on introduction to different types of effects ranging from mechanical FX to special effects make-­‐up, and prosthetics, creature and character effects including:

•  •  What equipment and products are available to achieve certain effects and demos of some of these; 
•  •  An introduction to the basics of special effects make-­‐up and products and resources available for this
  aspect of FX; and 
•  •  Considerations and use of creature and character effects in film.
  The SPFX Master Class is led by award-­‐winning special effects expert, and Bleeding Art Industries founder and co-­‐ owner Leo Wieser. 

ABOUT BLEEDING ART INDUSTRIES:

Bleeding Art Industries is a creative and dynamic award-­‐winning company specializing in mechanical special effects including everything from pyrotechnics to environmental effects, and special effects make-­‐up to animatronics and creature/character effects. Known for its creativity and high quality of work, Bleeding Art has carved a niche as the place to go to for special effects expertise. The company has provided services to many industries beyond film and TV including performing arts, military training and simulation, event planning, themed attractions, museums, and more. It is also currently shooting its first film – a 3D digital stop motion animated short entitled Skeleton Girl.

Leo was the recipient of a Rosie Award for Best Special Effects for Broken Trail (Nomadic Pictures) in 2007 and Best Special Effects for Ginger Snaps: Unleashed (49th Parallel/Combustion) in 2004. He was also nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award the same year.

REGISTER FOR TWO DAYS OR JUST ONE.
Cost: $220.00 for two days or $100 for Day 1 and $130 for Day 2.

Please make cheques payable to:

Calgary Underground Film Festival
If mailing, please send to: #212, 223-­‐12 Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2R 0G9

To register, or for more information, please email: brenda@calgaryundergroundfilm.org

Dear interested participants;

The Calgary Underground Film Festival will be able to provide subsidies for three people interested in taking this SPFX Master Class.

If you would like to apply for subsidy, we request that you have:

• Working script/ project (short or feature length) for 2012 
• Will plan to have its Calgary premiere at the 9th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival -­‐ April 16-22
  2012. Projects slated for later in 2012, can still apply, if you hold off on your local premiere until the 10th Calgary Underground Film Festival.
  To apply: 

• Please submit a written proposal, including why you feel you should get the subsidy, and project treatment. (Limit one page for each)
• Resume/ filmography 
• Contact information

As we are unable to subsidize all that apply, we would love for you to continue with the SPFX Master Class even if your project is not selected.