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Youth Education Days

Moving Towards Healing


NOVEMBER 17TH & 18TH
University of Winnipeg’s
Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall


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Youth Education Days

Last year over 300 youth participated in WAFF’s Youth Education Days! We received great feedback from both youth and educators, and we’ve put it to good use in continuing to grow and refine Youth Education Days. This year we’re featuring two new workshops, and some film screenings from WAFF’s Aboriginal Youth filmmaking project Our Stories, Our Identities. We anticipate the impact of our Youth Education Days to be a substancial, eye-opening experience for all those who attend.

DAY ONE – FREE

Thursday, November 17th | 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Eckhardt-Gramatte Theatre

The day begins with a guest speaker at 9 AM. Students will attend the first workshop from 9:30- 11:30 AM then break for lunch (not provided). Everyone will meet back up at 1 PM and the second workshop runs from 1:30-3:30.

WORKSHOPS:

Music Video Workshop – Blending Songs & Imagery

Afternoon Only
This workshop will explore exactly what goes into making a music video, and will inspire you to create your own works!

Claymation Station – A Hands on Claymation Workshop

Ever wonder just what goes into claymation? Take part in this hands on workshop and find out! Brought to you by Freeze Frame Media Arts Centre for Young People.

Once Upon a Time for Movies and TV

Developing your stories into exciting, thought
provoking for everything from sitcoms to movies.

Glam Time

Learn and practice the art of make-up for TV & movies.

So You Wanna Be A News Reporter?

An experienced journalist will share their knowledge on how to pursue a career in this exciting field.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

Share your stories and learn how to develop them into everything from sitcoms to movies.

Getting Into Character

Learn the tricks and tips of acting and learn how to get into character.

DAY TWO – FREE

Friday, November 18th | 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Eckhardt-Gramatte Theatre

The day beings at 9 AM. WAFF will be screening films that are relevant to today’s youth. Many of the filmmakers will be there for any questions or comments you may have about their film. Youth filmmakers from WAFF’s Aboriginal youth filmmaking project Our Stories, Our Identities will also be on hand to discuss their short documentaries and their experiences.

WAFF special guests including actors and filmmakers will speak to the youth about their life experiences and their career experiences.

The films cover such topics as foster care, residential school survivors and the inter- generational effects on family members, suicide and substance abuse.

Day runs from 9 AM – 3:30 PM with a lunch break from 11:30 AM – 1 PM (lunch is not provided).