Initiated in 1998, the Queer Youth Digital Video Project chooses six to eight youth to make a short video for the Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and
Video Festival. Participants are guided through a series of workshops by Inside Out and Charles Street Video that teaches them everything from development to editing to final post-production all in a queer-positive environment. The final videos are premiered at the Inside Out Festival in May.
How Can I See These Videos?
We distribute free compilation tapes of Queer Youth Project to various community organizations that work with queer youth and do anti-homophobia education. If your organization is interested, then please contact us at 416.977.6847 or inside@insideout.ca.
Queer Youth Digital Video Project Deadline extended to Monday December 12!
All Ideas and No Outlet?
Channel Them Into the Queer Youth Digital Video Project
CALL FOR PROPOSALS Present us with your own saucy perspective being queer and young and having no outlet for your unique perspective. Inside Out and Charles Street Video will teach you how to develop your script, how to use a digital camera and how to edit YOUR 5 minute video to be premiered at the Inside Out Festival in May 2006!
- Applicants must be 24 years old or younger
- Applicants must have little to no experience making films or videos
- Only one person per application - no duos or groups
- Selected participants must be able to commit to 16 hours/week over 3 months starting in January 2006
- In addition to shooting the video itself, this commitment will include weekend-long intensive workshops
Deadline for proposals: Monday December 12, 2005
For more information please contact Winnie Luk, Manager of Operations at (416) 977-6847 or winnie@insideout.ca
As a participant in the 2005 QYDVP, I would encourage anyone who has an
interest in making a video or even just a really cool idea that could lead
to an awesome video, to apply for this project. Initially I was freaked out
by the time commitment, but as a full time student who had a part time job,
I learned to manage my time so that everything could get accomplished. It
takes a lot of hard work, but the results are totally worth it. The
experience and pride that you get by being in the QYDVP are invaluable.
- Robin Solowka
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
1) Application sheet (which you can download from this website)
2) A 1-2 page proposal outlining:
- Who are YOU? (include a short bio)
- The concept for your video- what is it about?
- Who would be in it? How would you shoot it?
- Who will help in your video's production?
- Where do you want to shoot your video? (location)
- Why does your video need to be made?
- Why is it important?
Sample proposals here 1 | 2
3) Scripts, drawings or storyboards are encouraged, but not required. The more creative your proposal, the better your chances.
THE NEXT STEP:
Selected participants must be able to commit to 16 hours/week over 3 months starting in January 2006. In addition to shooting the video itself, this commitment will include weekend-long intensive workshops.
THE SMALL PRINT:
Applicants must be 24 years old or younger, and must have little to no experience making films or videos. Only one person per application-no
duos or groups.
READY? Proposals can be sent to:
Queer Youth Digital Video Project Selection Committee
Inside Out, Suite 219 401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
Canada
Or to: inside@insideout.ca
For more information, please contact Winnie Luk, Manager of Operations at (416) 977-6847 or winnie@insideout.ca
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