A research AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT project focused on future-facing & NEXT-GENERATION FILM & media arts VIRTUAL production TECHNOLOGIES
Learning 3D design for film and working with 3D game engines will be integral for the next generation of film creatives and crew.
VIVA STAGE Project Highlights 2023
THE RESEARCH COMPONENT EXPLORES THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A SHARED SPACE WITH ACADEMIA, FILMMAKERS AND MEDIA ARTS COLLECTIVES
VIVA STAGE Research and Development Introduction Video
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT OFFERS WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING IN VIRTUAL PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND NEXT-GENERATION FILM AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR FILMMAKERS AND MEDIA ARTISTS
VIVA Project Professional Development Highlights 2022
Virtual Production Volumes allow for new ways of storytelling for independent and student filmmakers.
A VIVA STAGE CAN OFFER A STUDIO AND COMPUTER LAB IN ONE SPACE, MAKING IT IDEAL FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
VIVA TOUR AND DEMO OF THE SIRT CENTRE @ PINEWOOD STUDIOS, TORONTO
THE VIVA STAGE PROJECT IS WORKING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS AS CONSULTANTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT TRENDS IN COMMERCIAL FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
A VIVA stage can offer future facing learning and hands-on experimentation and development opportunities.
THE VIVA STAGE OFFERS UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEDIA ARTS COMMUNITY
THE VIVA STAGE STUDY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR ACCESS HERE ON MARCH 1, 2024
Project developed and created by the South Georgian Bay Media Association - Media Arts Collective
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Thanks to our project partner
SGBMA is a proud member of the Independent Media Arts Alliance
SGBMA: Media Artists Creative Collective
Tracey Strnad, President and Co-Founder
Tracey is an award-winning filmmaker and director with over 10 years of experience. She recently completed the narrative feature film LABOUR DAY, that premiered at Cinequest Film Festival. Her films have received 5 Telly Awards and the Ontario Lt. Governor General's Award for Ontario Heritage. Tracey has received research and development grants from the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts and the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts. Tracey oversees project management for all programs and projects by the SGBMA.
Tom Strnad, Lead Strategist and Co-Founder
Tom is a film producer and post-production supervisor with over 20 years experience in film, television and media production. Tom has received funding from Telefilm Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Creates and the NFB and has screened films at festivals such as TIFF, VIFF, SXSW, FIPA and Montreal WFF. Tom is responsible for ongoing research and development that includes digital strategy, film preservation, and community access to media arts for the SGBMA.