Adding a whole bunch of set photos from our first-year PSA productions to our Flickr account. Take a quick look here, then head over for the full set!
Front Row Insurance, specializing in entertainment industry insurance, has contacted us to offer special policies for short productions
Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of their new short term production insurance online program. This will allow filmmakers to obtain quotes for short term projects in less than five minutes 365 days a year 24-hours a day. A policy can be purchased online and all associated documents can be downloaded in less than ten minutes. Given the flexibility of the online tool, filmmakers can purchase coverage on the day they need it. A large web development firm worked with Front Row to help bring the best product to market.
Clients can choose short term equipment insurance for their rented gear, and/or short term general liability to protect filming locations. Coverage can also include props, sets and wardrobes, as well as rented production vehicles. Policy terms are for up to 15 days and coverage is provided anywhere in Canada and the United States. Equipment rental company and location certificates are unlimited and provided for free. The certificates are delivered instantly. Rented gear is covered for theft, damage and loss of use. All equipment is covered for replacement cost. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: audio, lighting and film gear. The program is available to filmmakers across Canada.
The types of short shoots that can be covered are: short films under 30 minutes in length, commercials, music videos, documentaries, public service announcements, corporate films, teasers and more.
It’s Scene Re-creation time!
Second-year Television & Video Production students practise their production skills by re-creating a scene of their choosing from a motion picture for their term-3 major project.
Ember Road Media shows a bit of the behind-the-scenes action during their re-envisioning of “Charlie Wilson’s War”.
BIG Info Session Tonight!
Interested in Video Production, Digital Filmmaking, and more? Drop by the BIG Info Session at BCIT tonight (Wednesday, Nov 19) from 5-8pm to talk to current students and faculty!
Had the opportunity to tour the 2015 Canada Winter Games venues up in Prince George, BC last week with representatives from ViaSport. Sites look great, and the enthusiasm and energy of the games is already evident. Looking forward to seeing many of our second-year Television and Video Production students working to produce live shows on a daily basis!
Back from our summer break and back to work with our new first-year Television & Video Production students! Took advantage of amazing late-summer weather to start the second week of class with some hands-on exercises using our HPX-300 HD cameras!
