Workshops
I can teach workshops or provide assistance for individuals, groups, classes or schools. As an emerging filmmaker (practicing since 2019 but taking breaks), I understand how challenging it can be for marginalized (BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, migrant or non-resident) emerging filmmakers or non-filmmakers to gain access to learning analogue film making because it was that way for me. I’m happy to offer my services in teaching workshops or coaching filmmaking.
What I offer:
-1-4 hour single workshops for groups or a series of workshops
-individual or group coaching for making experimental or analogue documentary films
-a background in 16mm experimental, analogue film making with a handheld Bolex
-an anti-oppressive, participatory approach with an interest in documentary and social practice ethics
-an emerging filmmaker perspective that maintains that I’m constantly learning and able to share on a level that strives to be more equal with my peers. I don’t know all the answers but I’m still able to make stuff!
-a respect and appreciation for diversity in abilities and learning styles as a neurodiverse artist
Topics:
-technical topics: how to load a Bolex with 16mm film and how to shoot it, in-camera special effects, handmade film loops and handmade film effects, how to splice and tape film (hand-editing), the analogue to digital process
-how to make an analogue film from concept to production to post-production to screenings and festivals
-exploring theory, motivations and intentions behind film making to deepen your storytelling
-exploring sensations/affect within film: how can we feel beyond sight and hearing?
-how BIPOC can use experimental, analogue film as an outlet to express and transgress expectations
-coaching/help/facilitation with filming intimate moments: filming family, friends and pets to remember them by
-weddings, elderly family or pets, dinner table interactions, portraits
-filming your beloved ones can act as a treasured piece of memory and/or even help to overcome grief
Flat rate for half-day workshops/coaching under 4 hours: $335 (not including material costs*)
Flat rate for full-day workshops/coaching over 4 hours: $591 (not including material costs*)
*Materials costs are the responsibility of the student and can include things such as Bolex camera and lens rental, 16mm film, processing, scanning, file storage and/or arts supplies.
To understand artist fees, please see: CARFAC-RAAV 2023 Rates
For low-income individuals: there are artist and community grants out there that may fully or partially cover the artist fees and materials costs of an arts workshop or training/mentorship. Check out the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council or one of your region’s community art grants.
Email me at caro.sojung (@) gmail.com to arrange a workshop or coaching session.