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William F. White Centre Opens Its Doors to Students & Filmmakers

William F. White International Inc. (Whites), Canada’s oldest and largest provider of production equipment and technical expertise, is excited to once again host its annual Student & Filmmaker Open House, taking place this Saturday, October 3rd, from 9am – 5pm. This is a unique opportunity for both students and filmmakers to visit William F. White Centre while experiencing the latest state-of-the-art movie-making technologies and innovations.

This one-of-a-kind event is slated to feature a stellar lineup of guest speakers including Academy Award Winner & Kino Flo inventor, Frieder Hochheim, along with Project Manager, Luke Van Osch and Creative Director, Stefan Grambart from the recent Emmy-winning studio Secret Location. In addition, George Willis, President of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers and Jaimy Warner, Executive Director of Raindance Canada will each be delivering educational presentations.

Representatives from TVOntario Digital Media will also be on hand to share details about their newest Short Doc Contest and how guests can submit their work. As well, Unmanned Cinema’s Cinematic Drones will take flight during the event, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in drone technology. Students can also look forward to receiving exclusive discounts at The Store @ Whites along with $2,000 in grant prizes. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

“I can’t emphasize enough how our students appreciate the financial support and recognition your award bestows. The personal and continued commitment of so many individuals to our programs and to students is extremely gratifying.” – Alexandra Anderson, Ryerson University, Chair, School of Image Arts.