A program which provides hands-on training and instruction provided by industry professionals. Students are expected to have already completed the Certificate in Film Production at Weengushk Film Institute, or have previous industry experience before taking Lab 2: Certificate in Television Production. Students are given the opportunity to enhance their media production skills in television through the development of techniques in scriptwriting, production planning, directing, editing, and sound composition. Learners will explore formats specific to television, such as sitcoms, drama, documentary, comedy, and movie of the week (MOW). Students will develop and direct a six-episode television series.

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 Tuition:

September 2022 start date - $15,000.00

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Weengushk Film Institute is located just outside of M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. The island is the largest freshwater lake island in the world, surrounded by Lake Huron, Georgian Bay and the North Channel. The natural beauty of the island and the cultural history, make WFI's location a prime spot for media production.

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Filming in the North

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​Manitoulin Island is approximately two-hours southeast of Sudbury - a prime location for the film industry in Northern Ontario. With ties to the Northern Film Industry, WFI students have successfully transitioned into industry professionals. 

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What defines Weengushk?

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• We encourage hands-on experience in the classroom.​

• We provide a low instructor-to-participant ratio.

• We offer one-on-one mentorships with working professionals.

• We provide the opportunity for participants to thrive in a 360-degree learning environment.

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What defines our graduates?

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• They are prepared for entry-level positions in the film and television industry.

• They are emerging artists with distinct voices.

• 80% of graduates are working in the media-arts industry