The Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) are partnering to offer a new Certificate in Short Film Production program starting this fall. The program will be based at SKG in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and aims to equip students with practical filmmaking skills and a deeper understanding of narrative sovereignty and Indigenous storytelling.
The Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) are thrilled to announce a new partnership on February 12, 2025, to unveil details of the Certificate in Short Film Production program. This program will launch this fall at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between WFI and SKG.
The program is designed as a full-term certificate to equip students with practical filmmaking skills and a deeper understanding of narrative sovereignty and Indigenous storytelling. \It will commence on September 22, 2025, and run until July 2026. The announcement event will provide attendees with an overview of the program, its curriculum, and its emphasis on Indigenous knowledge. Attendees will also learn how the program will prepare students for careers in media arts and explore the importance of storytelling as a tool for cultural preservation and creative expression. \The Lab 1 program, a cornerstone of the certificate, provides students with hands-on training in filmmaking, covering everything from concept development and screenwriting to cinematography and post-production techniques. Graduates will earn a Certificate in Short Film Production and develop professional skills to launch their careers or pursue further studies in film. 'This partnership reflects our shared commitment to providing meaningful education that blends technical skills with cultural storytelling,' said Nano Debassige, Vice President of Weengushk Film Institute. 'We are proud to be offering this program in collaboration with Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, empowering students to tell stories that inspire and resonate.' 'We are thrilled to partner with Weengushk Film Institute to bring this program to our campus in Bawaating,' said Mary Wabano-McKay, President and CAO of Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig. 'This collaboration provides learners with an unparalleled opportunity to explore storytelling through film, rooted in both technical excellence and cultural teachings.' Registration for the September 2025 cohort will open following the announcement event. More details will be available at weengushk.com and shingwauku.org
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