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Voices: the YMCA Newcomer Youth Film Project is an innovative summer program offering instruction in the art of video production for newcomer youth to share 
stories of immigration and settlement in Canada on film. Participants produce short films using high-quality production gear and learn about specialized filmmaking techniques from visiting artists from Toronto's film industry. Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Voices is a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Toronto and Charles Street Video, and is free for all participants.
Workshops include:
Youth also take part in field trips that expose them to Canadian arts culture and the arts scene in Toronto.
Upon completion of the program, youth receive a copy of their individual film plus a compilation disc of the group’s films. DVDs are also distributed to schools, settlement agencies, language classes, libraries and immigration officers nationwide and overseas. Youth may use their films to apply to post-secondary media arts programs and for submissions into other film festivals.
Settlement
Participants receive on-going support from YMCA Newcomer Youth Specialists who are present to assist students with the curriculum as well as with their language, settlement and youth-oriented needs. Newcomer Youth Specialists lead activities that provide opportunities for growth and connection, by encouraging participants to communicate and engage with each other.
Premiere
Films are screened in the spring time before an enthusiastic audience of hundreds at the YMCA Voices Film Festival.
Time commitment
The summer session is as follows:
*Participants pick their own dates.
Location
Workshops: YMCA of Greater Toronto, downtown Toronto location.
Post-production: Charles Street Video at 65 Bellwoods Avenue, (Bathurst & Queen) close to Trinity-Bellwoods Park.
Application
Voices is on hold and will not be offered for summer 2012. Please check back in March 2013 for the next update.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, participants must be:
Selection process
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Those chosen for an interview will meet with program staff, who will select a final group of 12 to 15 youth. No more than 10 projects will be created over the course of the program.
Funded by:
Supported by:
