LOOK: A Mental Health/Film Initiative
(Regina, Saskatchewan)
2024 - World Premier, Fundraiser and Gala
Students from the class of 2024 produced seven exceptional short films. They are a vibrant mix of experimental, short films and documentaries. The subjects range from exploring the connections between mental health, fear and joy, living in the Two Spirit world, an animated story about a person struggling to come to terms with their past and many others.
All films will be screened as part of the Regina International Film Festival. August 22, 2024. Details and tickets can be navigated to by clicking on the link below.
Directly following the Showcase is the Gala in which we celebrate all the RIFFA Academy educational programs, This is a bit of a ritzy affair and includes dinner and the awarding of graduation certificates. You can purchase tickets for both events or just one of them via the link below.
2024 RIFFA Academy Gala
LET'S GET TOGETHER AND MAKE YOUR FILM
We believe filmmaking is a powerful tool to create connections and get conversations started around the complex topic of mental illness.
Celebrate who you are and share your vision of the world.
Bring your "A" game and we will too
Applications for Fall 2024
Will Be Accepted Starting
September 15, 2024
Want to make your own short film?
Want to be mentored by world-class filmmakers?
Want to be part of a fun and creative group?
LOOK is a volunteer-run, non-profit program that allows those
with a mental illness to express themselves creatively through
making their own short film or documentary. During this
five-month part-time program you will have access to production
facilities, state of the art cameras and editing systems and it’s FREE.
If you're 18 years of age or older and are
currently under the care of a mental health
professional, then click on “Applications” and apply.
NEWS
The 2024 course was an exciting one. Eight students joined us, some in an advanced course. They are an amazing group of people and the classes are spirited, fun, creative and engaging because of them.
Films from 2023
"Fases De La Luna" - A film by Luna Barreno
"Pride INK" - A film by Shawn Coates
"The War Inside In My Head"- A film by Marina Pelletier
"Groovy Tunes" - A film by David Field
"Three People, Three Stories" - A film by Amy Louise Roberts"
See below for information on the LOOK student experience and next start date
Student Experience
I would encourage a great number of my peers to join this course in the future. Trevor, Layton, as well as everyone else involved are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging individuals. I have learned not only how to use a camera, but duly the importance behind the usage of a camera and its ability to navigate, captivate, and provoke an audience through various artful techniques. Likewise, the in depth teachings of past films and documentaries of all kinds were both interesting as well as informative - to the extent in which one may even consider them inspiring. I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed this program and thought it increasingly compelling with each passing week.
Hannah
Season 6 - Start Date
We anticipate that the next round of LOOK will begin in late October 2024. This is not firm as yet and may move to January 2025. Click on "About & Applications" for more info and to apply.
