Membership FAQ

MISSION STATEMENT

The Hart House Film Board exists to provide assistance to film and video artists who are students at the University of Toronto or senior members of Hart House.

The Film Board fulfills this mission through the following means: Equipment Loans; Workshops; Screenings and; Special Projects.

MEMBERSHIP

Film Board membership is open to all members of Hart House for $25/year, at the Hart House Hub. All full-fee-paying U of T students are members of Hart House.

Non-students must first apply for a Clubs and Committees membership at $170/year. For information on obtaining a Clubs and Committees membership please contact Membership Services. A Clubs and Committees membership at Hart House has additional membership benefits. See the Hart House Website for Club and committee details.

SERVICES

1. EQUIPMENT LOANS

The Film Board maintances office hours on a thrice-a-week basis year-round to service its membership. Current hours are posted on the right-hand column on each page of the Film Board website).

The Technical Coordinator (TC) is responsible for maintaining the Film Board’s equipment and facilities, administering loans and enforcing Film Board policies. The TC is assisted by the Curators.

To contact the TC or Curators visit them during their regular office hours or leave a
message on the office phone: 416-946-8180.

For information on the equipment loans go here.

2. WORKSHOPS

Filmmaking Classes start in September, January and May each year. Many FREE classes for Film Board members. Details at the Creative Classes

3. SCREENINGS

The Film Board sponsors at least two screenings of member work a year.
The next two screenings are September 21, 2011 and March 22, 2012. For more
information go to the Screenings Page.

4. SPECIAL PROJECTS

• FARM PROJECT

The 2011 Farm Project will be held October 8-11 (Thanksgiving Weekend). More details will be available shortly. For information go here.

• NEW FILMMAKERS PROJECT

An annual collective project. For more information go here.

• GRANTS

The Film Board has a small number of grants available for the Fall 2011 term. Information here.

GETTING INVOLVED

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Monday, September 26, 5pm (check HUB for room location)

New members and returning members alike are invited to our first open meeting of the term. We’ll discuss continuing operations and new ideas and opportunities.