FAVA AT A GLANCE


FAVA is the quiche Lorraine of Edmonton culture. It started with sixteen good eggs. Over time we add a little cheese, a little meat. Bake it in the oven for 30 years with equal parts film and video. Serve it up with a dash of sexy. The Film and Video Arts Society ­ Alberta is a not for profit artist run media arts co-op. It’s the place you go when you always dreamed of going to film school but never imagined what it would cost. We’re in the heart of downtown Edmonton and we offer equipment rentals, workshops, classes, screenings, and special events for the aspiring, garage studio bound, media artists, writers, animators, and film and video enthusiasts who never found their place in other support groups.

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Welcome to the official website for the Film and Video Arts Society - Alberta (fondly dubbed FAVA). We appreciate your interest in our organization. To help you get to know a little bit about who we are and what we do we've ...

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FAVA is open 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. Operating hours are 10am to 6pm. FAVA is closed from 1:30pm to 2:30pm daily for lunch. If you need to access the staff or facilities outside these hours don't hesitate to ask.

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Here's who you'll find once you get in the front door. Get to know the people who punch the clock down at the labs: Dave Cunningham, Trevor Anderson, Melissa Thingelstad, Andrew Scholotiuk and Katrina Beatty. Read more about them here...

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The current Board of Directors consists of Dylan Pearce (President), Dave Morgan (VP), Ashleigh Brown (Treasurer), Joel Higham, Lindsay McIntyre, Wes Miron, Shawn Pinchbeck, Patrick Arès-Pilon

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FAVA has three levels of active membership: Associate, General and Producer. These levels are designed to reflect your productiveness, competence on equipment and level of commitment and service...

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So you're hooked, you're sold, you want in. Discover more ways a FAVA membership could benefit you. Download the application form and join FAVA today. And on behalf of FAVA... welcome aboard...

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FAVA formed as a society in October 1982. FAVA's first decade showed massive growth, expanding its scope as a film co-op to include video artists and video equipment. By 1985, FAVA was established with office space ...

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FAVA is in the Ortona Arts Armoury at 9722 102 Street, near downtown Edmonton. It's a large two-story brick building, formerly a Hudson Bay Building and the H.M.C.S. Nonsuch. The building is nestled in the heart of ...

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Here's a few lists of the people behind the people, getting the job done, our committees: Production, Programming, Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, and other special project committees are always popping up. Get involved today...

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The FAVA membership is a community of emerging and established film, video, and media artists. Being a member gives you access to equipment, facilities, workshops and classes at affordable rates.

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All members are required to volunteer in order to upgrade their membership. Volunteer opportunities will be posted in the ebulletins. Out of town members are encouraged to be creative with their voluntary ...

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FAVA is partnering with the Edmonton Community Foundation to create a legacy production fund for future Alberta Filmmakers and Media Artists.  Find out how you can became a supporter...

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Sponsor FAVA FEST

Sponsor the inaugural FAVA FEST and bring a great tradition to life.

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