Ubc film production alumni

Maphd, theatre, 1995 and film production, 1988 after completing my diploma in film production, i stayed at ubc to do my m. In a media release, the university of british columbias ubc department of theatre and film announced a 20192020 season of four plays, its annual alumni. Among the offerings as part of the 20192020 ubc theatre and film season is a production of halifaxbased 2b theatre companys old stock. This is a list of alumni and faculty from the university of british columbia this is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. The university of british columbia offers a bachelor of fine arts degree with a major in film production.

Ubc film production programs 40th anniversary the big picture. I dont think they were just shittalking for the sake of the crosstown rivalry. Smith, who has just come from the viff ubc alumni film screening. He has designed stage scenery and lighting at many theatres in north america, has been a member of various. The development of your critical thinking and writing skills are primary objectives of the individual courses and of the program as a whole. In this program, students learn the techniques, practices, and theory of filmmaking. See who you know at ubc theatre and film, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Film production, bachelor of fine arts, ubc langara college.

Ubc film production alumni association student liaison other education. The ba film studies program aims to educate students on the diversity of cinematic practices and their impacts on societies around the world. Last night, i met up with local queer author, filmmaker, and celebrity michael v. In may of this year, ubcs film production program and its 350 alumni celebrated the programs 40th anniversary with the big picture, a four day series of events including public screenings, downtown at pacific. Applications are submitted through creative writing but. Film production is a major component of vancouvers economy, as well as in cities across the globe. She is also a grad of canadas national voice intensive and the british american drama academy, in oxford, england. Adler is a new york based director and writer currently on the roster of the award winning bicoastal production company. Ubc is one of the oldest film production programs in western canada with a wellestablished alumni network. In this program, students learn the techniques, practices. English collaborated on the recently released and award winning film a shine of rainbows. Bachelor of media studies undergraduate program ubc. The department of theatre and film offers the program leading to the bachelor of fine arts in film production, consisting of four years of concentrated study. Editor alison grace ba 71 film,screenwriter dennis foon mfa 75 creative writing, and associate producer john bolton ba 99 hon.

Discover all the funding opportunities, scholarships and awards, that are available to undergraduate students in the bachelor of media studies program. Film courses give students the option to analyze a variety of films as well as learn practical and critical skills for producing their own creative work. In may of this year, ubcs film production program and its 350 alumni celebrated the programs 40th anniversary with the big picture, a four day series of events including public screenings, downtown at pacific cinematique. All alumni in the ubc theatre and film, film production program, are invited to celebrate alumni, professors, adjuncts and artists in residence who have told their stories with integrity and excellence thus getting chosen to screen at the vancouver international film festival. Mentoring programs match students with an industry mentor andor faculty mentor to help you build your network, develop leadership skills, and learn more about your university. Life after york our alumni that have secured teaching positions are sama. Discover the keys to building a successful career and find guidance on succeeding at ubc through a mentoring program. May 04, 2010 the donation comes as ubcs film production program and its 350 alumni celebrate the programs 40th anniversary with the big picture, a fourday series of events that includes public film screening series, a gala celebration, the production of a historical documentary on the program and the launch of a new annual scholarship fund for. The ubc bachelor of media studies bms program blends practice, theory and research across eight disciplines. Since 1969, the bfa film production program at ubc has provided courses and workshops for students who have become industry leaders, screening their work at internationallyrecognized film festivals including cannes, berlinale, sxsw, sundance, toronto, idfa and hot docs. Film production bachelor of fine arts the faculty of arts. Aug 07, 2008 in early 2007, belling, jessica cheung bfa 2006, and sidney chiu ba 2002 formally created the ubc film production alumni association fpaa and met with dean of arts nancy gallini to see what it would take to get the program reopened. Hildegaard westerkamp bmus72 an experimental composer and producer, hildegaard westerkamp pioneered the field of sound ecology by experimenting with painstaking production techniques such as pitchshifting that is, slowing down and speeding up the recordings, filtering and equalizing, and delay feedback among others.

Our alumni have a very long history of individual achievements and collective success, including a nobel laureate robert mundell, ba51. Its a private school, with most of the students being foreign. Maryanne renzetti is a graduate of the university of british columbia s bachelor of fine arts acting program and the ad of staircase theatre. List of university of british columbia people wikipedia. After graduating with her bfa in 2011, kathleen worked at the national film board of canada nfb. Undergraduate funding ubc bachelor of media studies. Ubc is the only institution in western canada that offers a masters in film production. You are encouraged to see films as important cultural and social constructs that require context and commentary. I dont know that much about the program at ubc myself, but i know a lot of people who took the film program at capilano college now university and they always talked about how the ubc film production program wasnt that great. Mark mcguckin ba 04 film production and calum macleod ba 03 film and tv studies cohosts, writers, and creative producers of road hockey rumble take their love of the game across canada. Alumni ubc s department of theatre and film alumni have a longstanding history of individual achievements and collective success. Monday, october 25, 2010 sat, october 30, 2010 all day in may of this year, ubcs film production program and its 350 alumni celebrated the programs 40th anniversary with the big picture, a four day series of events including public screenings, downtown at pacific cinematique.

Arts alumni profiles see how graduates chose their majors, and what influenced their career choices. Master of fine arts in creative writing and theatre. The ubc film production alumni association is a nonprofit organization registered with ubc alumni affairs that works to promote the achievements and further the professional opportunities and development of ubc film production alumni and current students. Ubc theatre and film announces its 20192020 season. Adler is a new york based director and writer currently on the roster of the award winning bicoastal production company tool of north america, steam films in canada, and mustard london in the uk. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. The mfa in film production focuses on the areas of directing, screenwriting and producing live action narrative or documentary film for students who already have a. Master of fine arts in film production mfa ubc grad school. Kathleen jayme is an award winning filmmaker based in vancouver, who is passionate about telling meaningful and personal stories. For her contributions to the faculty of education and her persistent efforts to make studying at ubc more accessible to indigenous students. A ubc arts degree can connect you with talented peers for years after you graduate and take you around the world. The development of your critical thinking and writing skills are primary objectives of the individual courses and of the program. Ubc film production alumni association, 6385 university blvd. This projectbased learning environment provides students with the opportunity to experience the process of digital film production while studying film literacy and developing media awareness.

Art history and visual art, creative writing, english language and literature, journalism, film studies and film production, information studies, german media theory and computer science. Alumni film faculty of graduate studies york university. Ubc hub of ten thousand coffees get matched with ubc alumni to learn about their career journeys. Students are expected to give primary attention to an area of expertise of their choice while training in the broader theoretical, critical, and historical contexts of the chosen field. Game of thrones season 8 cinematography trek magazine ubc. The ba film studies program at ubc educates students on the societal and historical impact of films and cinematic practices. As part of the university of british columbias centennial celebrations, the ubc next 100 film festival will showcase work from alumni of the ubc film production program. Since the first economics courses were offered at ubc in 1915, our alumni have made a mark for themselves all. The mfa in film production focuses on the areas of directing, screenwriting and producing live action narrative or documentary film for students who already.

As theatre and film alumni, you receive many great benefits and services that you can use throughout your life, including career resources, network connections, mentoring opportunities, and discounts on travel, events, products and attractions. The university of british columbia okanagan campus. A gap year travelling europe led douglas clarke ba71 to major in economics at the university of british columbia. If you are applying directly from secondary school or transferring from another institution, you must list. Since 1969, the bfa film production program at ubc has provided courses and workshops for students who have become industry leaders, screening their work at internationallyrecognized film festivals including cannes, berlinale, sxsw, sundance, toronto, idfa and hot docs program overview the film production program has two accreditation streams. How did two ubc film grads get their own television series after graduation. Vfs is very expensive back when i attended, and im sure theyve jacked tuition quite a bit since then. Watch to hear our alumnis experiences with our undergrad programs. Discover the profiles of our talented faculty, staff and alumni in the department of theatre and film at ubc. The donation comes as ubcs film production program and its 350 alumni celebrate the programs 40th anniversary with the big picture, a fourday series of events that includes public film screening series, a gala celebration, the production of a historical documentary on the program and the launch of a new annual scholarship fund for. After graduating with her bfa in 2011, kathleen worked at the national film board of canada nfb where she coordinated and oversaw over thirty documentaries, animations, and digital projects through all stages of production.

Ubcs department of theatre and film alumni have a longstanding history of individual achievements and collective success. Ubc film production alumni working in the industry. Accepted application for ubc film production program youtube. He was aware of the competitive nature of the movie business when he started out, but when he graduated from ubcs film studies program in 1989, he found himself presented with some unique opportunities. He has designed stage scenery and lighting at many theatres in north america, has been a. Bringing together theatre makers, administrators, and educators to celebrate, recognize, and envision the future of latinx theatre. Ubc film production alumni association home facebook. Students applying directly from secondary school or transferring from another institution to the bfa film production program must complete the online ubc application by january 15 as well as the required supplemental material on this page by february 1. The bfa film production program ubc theatre and film. Ubc film production program gets rolling again cbc news. Leading up to the festival, ubc film alumni short films will precede van city theatre feature film screenings. If you have any general question, please contact alumni.

The theatre and film department at ubc has produced some of. Since its inception in 1969, 260 students have graduated from the bachelors program, 55from the diploma. Arts career conversations hear from arts alumni about their careers and experiences beyond ubc. Major donation, screenings, star alumni mark 40th anniversary. The bfa film production program at ubc blends filmmaking theory with techniques. For his distinguished leadership and advocacy in support of the film production program and for his invaluable contributions to the ubc community in the toronto region. Powerpoint templates to help inform the ubc community of upcoming graduation events through the ubc digital signage network. Igor drljaca ubc, jean desormeaux sheridan college, brian stockton u of. This is a compilation of excerpts from my body of work.

Ubc film production alumni association, 6385 university. Ubc has an over 45year history of training some of canadas and the worlds brightest filmmakers and technicians. To see what projects our talented alumni are working on, see our full list here. Arts alumni from all disciplines to connect with students contact. Mentorship alumni ubc be a mentor make connections. I am reluctant in telling people to goto vfs mainly due to expensive tuition. Forest sciences, natural resources conservation, wood products processing, forest resources management, forest operations students, and urban forestry. If youve begun the planning process for your reunion, simply drop us a line to update us on your plans for the coming year. Vancouvers film industry is on fire right now, with many big tv shows and films being. Facultywide programs alumni university of british columbia.

Film production program ubc department of theatre and film 6354 crescent road vancouver, bc canada v6t 1z2 tel. Created in 2017 as a part of alumni ubcs 100 th anniversary, the alumni builder awards recognize a cross section of alumni from all faculties who have contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others. Film production bachelor of fine arts the faculty of. I completed my phd in 1995 and the same year, i got a job in the film department at the university of regina. Smith, who has just come from the viff ubc alumni film screening at ceilis irish pub, which was intended to raise. Three ubc arts alumni collaborate on film a shine of. The department of theatre and film engages each students creative, technical, and academic abilities through the various disciplines of theatre and film. February 5 ubc centenary screening series to celebrate the ubc centenary in 2008, the ubc film alumni association and ubc okanagans creative studies department are hosting four special public screenings of films both shorts and features made by. Since the first economics courses were offered at ubc in 1915, our alumni have made a mark for themselves all over the world and in a vast array of careers. The meeting came at an important point in the programs restructuring, says gallini. Ubc film production programs 40th anniversary the big.

In early 2007, belling, jessica cheung bfa 2006, and sidney chiu ba 2002 formally created the ubc film production alumni association fpaa and met with dean of arts nancy gallini to see what it would take to get the program reopened. Here are the top 5 places to study film in vancouver. To celebrate the continuing achievements of the ubc film production program, the department of theatre and film will hold a 1day film festival with film screenings, workshops, lectures and an evening gala event in april of 2016. The university of british columbia vancouver campus. Ubcs film production program is back in business georgia. Film production ubc undergraduate programs and admissions. Vancouver film school is a postsecondary entertainment arts school training students in. Department of theatre and film at ubc theatre at ubc. Improvisation, spoken word, live art and digital media, film, documentary production, narrative short film production, interdisciplinary studio practice. He knew he wanted to pursue film studies and took the opportunity to look at both sfu and ubc as potential schools for film production.

Take production design courses from the theatre program, and screenwriting courses from the creative writing program. In doing so, they have supported alumni ubcs vision of a global community with shared ambition for a better world and exceptional ubc. In film studies, youll be introduced to various aspects of world cinema, with an emphasis on north american, asian, and european films. Digital signage at ubc alumni weekend 2012 we wanted to see if we can leverage the enterprise infrastructure that exists to enhance the experience of alumni weekend 2012 participants.