Rendering an Intern

Film Internship Opportunity with Rendering Visions documentary

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED - thank you for your interest!

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Position: Film Intern

Are you passionate about film and eager to gain hands-on experience? This is your chance to be part of an exciting documentary project!

Rendering Visions is seeking a dedicated Film Intern for our upcoming documentary about the creation of Arts INC and the future of the arts in Fort McMurray.

Key Details:

  • Dates: July - September (primarily evenings and weekends)

  • Compensation: Paid internship on a per diem basis

  • Application Deadline: July 3rd

What You’ll Learn: 

  • Build your skills on a documentary film set during principal photography 

  • Gain valuable insights into the editing process in September 

  • Connect with the vibrant local art scene in Fort McMurray Experience the behind-the-scenes magic of film production (and learn just how much caffeine aids a production – coffee runs may be required) 

What You'll Do:

  • Assist crew with equipment - movement, set up for filming and striking after filming

  • Tracking of documentary scenes/shots and interview questions based on call sheet

  • Run errands for crew as required within city limits (coffee, consumables, drop offs). Cost of fuel will be reimbursed

  • Light administrative duties as required (Filing, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Reader).Updating of existing documents as directed. Ensuring release forms are signed per provided instruction

Requirements:

  • Must have use of a vehicle and a Class-5 License (GDL or non)

  • Age 15+

  • Must be able to handle and lift equipment up to approx. 20lbs 

No previous experience is necessary. We’re looking for someone with a passion for film and a willingness to learn!

How to Apply: Interested candidates should fill out our application form here by July 3rd.

If you have any questions about the internship, get in touch with ashley@mguphynn.com. Join us and kickstart your film career with an incredible documentary project!

LAST chance to get paid to screen YOUR films!

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Northern Lights! Cameras! Action! Film Challenge #3

This fall, M’Guphynn Media has screened short films at two events for our first Northern Lights, Cameras, Action! Workshop, where we paid Alberta Filmmakers to screen their short films under 5min featuring film techniques taught during accompanied workshops. In addition, we awarded $100 for best film and $100 for Audience vote film for the filmmakers in attendance.

We just completed our FINAL educational workshop at SECPA (The Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts) to teach young local filmmakers the basics of MONTAGE. Students were taught how to write and shoot montages using camera movement, music, and transitions.

Now it’s YOUR turn AGAIN. M’Guphynn Media is happy to announce a Film Challenge open to ALL ALBERTA, CANADA RESIDENTS. Here are the details:

  • Make your own short film based on any genre but it must be under 5min and feature a MONTAGE.

  • You can film on something as simple as your cell phone but the films must be appropriate for a general audience. No nudity, profane language, or graphic content.

  • $50 Screening Fee will be paid to each film selected to screen. Regardless of attendance.

  • Additional Film Prizes will be awarded to audience choice films (bring your friends), and best film, chosen by a panel of Judge. Filmmakers must be in attendance to be eligible for prizes.

  • The screening takes place Saturday, December 18th. The event is free but the deadline to submit is DECEMBER 13th, 2021. Submit to info@mguphynn.com

We STILL want to pay to screen YOUR films!

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Northern Lights! Cameras! Action! Film Challenge #2

This month, M’Guphynn Media held a screening for our first Northern Lights, Cameras, Action! Workshop, where we paid Alberta Filmmakers to screen their short films under 5min featuring Wide, Medium, and Close Up Shot coverage. In addition, we awarded $100 for best film and $100 for Audience vote film for the filmmakers in attendance.

We just held another educational workshop at SECPA (The Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts) to teach young local filmmakers the basics of Scene Coverage. Students were taught how to approach filming DIALOGUE in film, setting up shots for conversations, filming actions and reactions of performances, and the use of L and J cuts.

Now it’s YOUR turn AGAIN. M’Guphynn Media is happy to announce a Film Challenge open to ALL ALBERTA, CANADA RESIDENTS. Here are the details:

  • Make your own short film based on any genre but must be under 5min, feature a DIALOGUE scene with the use of L and J cuts. (see example here).

  • You can film on something as simple as your cell phone but the films must be appropriate for a general audience. No nudity, profane language, or graphic content.

  • $50 Screening Fee will be paid to each film selected to screen. Regardless of attendance.

  • Additional Film Prizes will be awarded to audience choice films (bring your friends), and best film, chosen by a panel of Judge. Filmmakers must be in attendance to be eligible for prizes.

  • The screening takes place Saturday, November 20th. The event is free but the deadline to submit is NOVEMBER 15th, 2021. Submit to info@mguphynn.com

    Our NEXT workshop is on November 27th. Register today at SECPA!

We want to pay to screen YOUR films!

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Northern Lights! Cameras! Action! Film Challenge #1

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Early this month, M’Guphynn Media held an educational workshop at SECPA (The Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts) to teach young local filmmakers the basics of Scene Coverage.

Students were introduced to the concepts behind BLOCKING, LIGHTING, REHEARSING, and TWEAKING a scene before filming a scene. This was followed by WIDE, MEDIUM, and CLOSE UP / INSERT coverage as students were given hands-on experience filming their own version of a scene based on a M’Guphynn Media short.

Now it’s YOUR turn. M’Guphynn Media is happy to announce a Film Challenge open to ALL ALBERTA, CANADA RESIDENTS. Here are the details:

  • Make your own short film based on any genre but must be under 5min and feature WIDE, MEDIUM, and CLOSE-UP Coverage

  • You can film on something as simple as your cell phone but the films must be appropriate for a general audience. No nudity, profane language, or graphic content.

  • $50 Screening Fee will be paid to each film selected to screen. Regardless of attendance.

  • Additional Film Prizes will be awarded to audience choice films (bring your friends), and best film, chosen by a panel of Judge. Filmmakers must be in attendance to be eligible for prizes.

  • The event is free but the deadline to submit is OCTOBER 18th, 2021

Our NEXT workshop is on October 23rd. Register today at SECPA!