Clubs
Joining a CSIF Club is a great way to get involved with the community and meet like-minded people! All of our clubs are free and only open to CSIF members (non-members are allowed to attend one trial meeting prior to membership signup).
REMAKING A SCENE ADAPTATION CLUB
New dates each month
6:30PM – 9:00PM @ CSIF
Club Leaders: Ros So and Debra Popplewell
Adaptation Club meets to recreate scenes from great movies. Using the CSIF Flex Space and equipment, it’s an opportunity to put your filmmaking skills to the test! Each month, we pick a standout scene (with a focus on cinematic techniques, camera settings, lenses, angles, lighting, blocking, etc.) and shoot our own version, trying to match the look of the original scene as closely as possible. The group takes turns in various roles giving everyone opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of filmmaking – you could be directing one month, operating the camera the next, then lighting or even acting if you’re willing! At the end of each session, we pick the next scene to remake.
For more information about this club, please contact ros.illusionist@gmail.com or razentree@gmail.com
ACTING CLUB
Relaunch date to be announced
6:00PM -8:00PM @ CSIF
Club Leader: Lori Bachynski
The Actors Club meets once a month to help actors develop their craft and network through participation in performance, discussions, and presentations. Whether you are a seasoned actor or just starting out, come join us on the first Tuesday every month at the CSIF offices. Please sign up so that we can better prepare for numbers and be sure there is a part for everyone during our performance meetings. In addition to the meeting at CSIF, this club also hosts a second meeting per month at another location.
For more information or to sign up, please email Lori at csifactorsclub@gmail.com
SCRIPT CLUB
Second Tuesday of each month
7:00PM – 9:00PM @ CSIF
Club Leaders: Chantelle Anderson and Richard McCurdy
Screenwriters/Script Club meets once a month at CSIF to help writers with their script by providing feedback, discussing the intricacies of screenplay writing and inspiring creative writing. If you have a screenplay or two under your belt and are looking for some human interaction, the Screenwriters Club could be the solution to your hermitude. Bring your experience, imagination (and a few snacks for the group) and become a member of this club.
For more information about this drop-in club, please contact Chantelle or Richard at scriptclub@csif.org
OLDER FILMMAKERS CLUB
New dates each month
7:00PM – 9:00PM @ CSIF
Club Leader: James Morison
“Do you fear that you are too old to make films? As I age, it has become harder for me to make films. The aches, pains and reduced energy that come with getting old limit what I can do. I still want to make films and I have been looking for ways around my limitations. This is not a problem unique to myself, so I thought I’d reach out to other filmmakers who face similar challenges. I propose to create a club here with the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, where older filmmakers like myself can discuss ways to work around our limitations.” – club founder James Morison
For more information about the club and how to join, please email James at theolderfilmmakersclub@gmail.com