Shooting Motion Picture with the DSLR Canon 5D
Saturday June 2, 2012 10am-5pm

This 1 day comprehensive workshop will focus on the best ways to utilize a DSLR for any project, as well as troubleshooting any scenarios or issues that may arise from DSLR production. If you have your own camera please feel free to bring it.
The workshop will cover the main principles of the camera. Participants will learn the basics of the camera and use this knowledge to go into the field and start recording images with sound.

Aaron Bernakevitch is an active Director of Photography and has shot music videos, short films and commercials on the 5D and 7D for more information about Aaron please visit his website www.aaronbernakevitch.co, www.4kfilmproduction.com

Instructor Aaron Bernakevich
Cost members $80     non members $130
Enrollment is limited to 8 participants minimum 5

To register for the Workshop call 403-205-4748 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Basic Camera

Saturday  June 16, 10-5
The Filmmakers most basic, and most important tool is the motion picture camera.  Only with a thorough understanding of camera operation can the filmmaker concentrate on the more creative aspects of cinematography.  This daylong workshop will focus on the image gathering process of filmmaking.  Topics that will be covered are camera care and operation, lighting control, exposure and filtration, lenses, camera and scratch testing and film stocks.  This workshop will cover 16mm cameras.  Together the participants will shoot film during the course of this workshop, a later date will then be scheduled for screening and discussing the variations in the different film stocks.

Instructor Philip Letourneau
Cost Members $175    Non Members $210
Enrollment is limited to 8 Participants
To register for the workshop call 403-205-4748 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CSIF Proudly Presents:

Our First Classic Film Screening in our Brand New Location!
The Old Y - 223 12th Ave SW
Tuesday May 15th @ 7:00 pm

FREE!

Featuring (as always) a top secret feature film, this event is an all-celluloid screening in the Old Y's Community Room. Feel free to bring slippers and your favourite junk food, and get comfy, because this month's screening just might be mysterious!

Classic Film Clue:
This film was the first American project of this legendary Director, a riveting film in which love at first sight, memories and mistrusts carry the story to unexpected levels of tension. Winner of 2 Academy awards including Best Picture, it was the opening film for one of the most relevant European Film Festival's first year. 

Curated by Hernan Moreno.

CSIF AND  Sled Island Film  Present:
An Outdoor Classic Film Screening in the Courtyard Behind The Old Y
223 12th Ave SW
Wednesday June 20th @ 10:30 pm

FREE!

Featuring an all-celluloid medley of retro Anti-Drug PSA’s and a mystery feature-length Classic Film, this is certain to be a memorable evening of cinema under the stars! Feel free to bring blankets and cushions, and cozy up to your latest squeeze for a late-night of popcorn, soda pop, and a Classic Film Screening of epic proportions. 

Classic Film Clue:
The boast of heraldry, the pomp and power,
And all the beauty, all that wealth e'er gave,
Awaits alike the inevitable hour.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.


Weather allowing.

Curated by Kyle Whitehead.