Intersections’ programs reach a broad spectrum of youth located throughout Vancouver with an interest in film and visual arts, but facing multiple barriers to accessing mainstream programs in this area. Supported by film industry mentors and role models, Intersections introduces the young participants to opportunities for personal, creative and career development through film and video production. In addition, by introducing a wide variety of people to the challenges and vitality of Vancouver’s inner-city community, Intersections hopes to engage more people and businesses in making positive contributions to the heart of our city.

Vancouver is the home of the pilot project for Intersections. Bill Vince’s objective was to build a template for the program in Vancouver that could be migrated to other cities in Canada. The William Vince Foundation will continue to pursue his goal by helping establish Intersections’ programs in major cities across Canada over the next three to five years. 

Intersections Media – Program Details

Intersections Media: A Film and Video mentoring program for youth with limited access to resources.
Funded through: The William Vince Foundation, The Tides Canada Initiative (formerly The Sage Centre), Face the World Foundation, ACCESS (Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society) through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, Service Canada, Film Industry and Corporate Support and Individuals.
Participants Per Year: 40-50

• Features comprehensive, digital filmmaking programs that work with the needs of youth facing multiple barriers.
  
• The program’s ultimate goal is to transition youth into continued education and/or sustainable employment.
  
• Incorporates a three-stage process for youth involvement: Workshops - Snapshots - Intersections Intensive. Each stage ranges from 2-6 months in length.
  
• Following completion of Workshops and Snapshots programming, youth are eligible to apply to our Intersections Intensive skills development program.

Stage One: Workshops

Introduction to digital filmmaking

Workshops build life-skills and the technical and creative capacity of youth. Workshops help identify potential participants for our advanced programming. Sessions run on 8 week cycles and are volunteer mentor driven. Youth commitment: 10-12hrs per week. Workshops seeks to engage 40-50 participants per annum. Pre-requisite: Demonstrated interest and Interview process.

Stage Two: Snapshots

Contracted digital video production.

Projects provide work orientation for participants, and help develop further readiness for admission into advanced programs. Clients are community groups and local businesses. Teams of 2-4 youth (depending on the size of the project) are led by a professional film maker, Youth participants are paid an hourly wage. Pre-requisite: 8-16 weeks of workshops (including core series)

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Stage Three: Intersections Intensive

Intensive Skills Development and Applied Learning.

Selected team of 10-12 participants per annum. Creation of script through to production, post production, marketing and final screening. Each program followed by a 2 month intern-style placement. Youth Participants are paid. (32 hrs per week). Graduating participants become eligible for scholarships tuition waivers and job placement opportunities. Pre-requisite: 8-16 weeks of workshops (including core series) and minimum of one Snapshots project.