July 23rd, 2026Cineworks is pleased to present Directing Short Shorts, an introductory workshop on making your own short, short film, led by filmmaker Tammy Tsang.
Introduction to Directing Short Shorts
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Ever wanted to write, direct, and/or produce a short film, but the competition has limitations on runtime, script page count, and/or shoot days! How will you ever get your magnum opus completed?! There’s no way you could execute such a feat!?
Wrong!
Come stop by the Directing Short Shorts workshop and learn how to craft a compelling (micro) short film. Participants will dive into Tammy Tsang’s 2-minute film, “Lauren In The Bathroom” which won the awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and People’s Choice Best Performance in MAMM16’s Ultra Short category. Take a peek at the documents, planning steps, and discussions which helped to shape and effectively execute the film to make it what it is.
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Date and Time.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, At 7:00pm (Doors 6:30).
Location.
The session will take place at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society - 1131 Howe St. Entrance on the back lane directly behind the Cinematheque
Getting to Cineworks! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuTPa8_ZAE
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General / Non-Members —
Production Members —
Students —
*Before tax.
Students must provide valid student ID by email or in person before payment to receive the student rate.
To receive a full refund, please notify us no later than two days before the session.
Questions: education@cineworks.ca
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Tammy Tsang is a writer and filmmaker born and raised in Vancouver.
She has written and produced a number of short films including: DRIVING TO YOU (2013), ROCKING ON AIR (2019), LAUREN IN THE BATHROOM (2021) which screened at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and won multiple awards in the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon’s Ultra Short Category including Best Screenplay and Best Director, and OPERATION: STUPLLOYD (2023) which premiered at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival in March 2024.
When not working on passion projects, she works as an assistant director in the film industry. Tammy’s writing room experiences include a AAA video game through The Coalition Studio and the development room for Indigenous series, HEY CUZZIN’.
An alum of the Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Scripted Series Lab 2022 cohort and a recipient of the 2022 Rogers-BSO Film Development Fund, Tammy aspires to show what stories Canadians can offer.
June 9th, 2026 - July 8th, 2026Introduction to Analog Film: SRII Series
A 5-session, hands-on workshop series on learning the ARRIFLEX 16 SRII analog camera led by Vancouver-based cinematographer Agustin Calderon.
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Step into the world of analog filmmaking with this hands-on introduction to the ARRIFLEX SRII, one of the most widely used 16mm motion picture cameras in professional film production.
Across five sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of shooting on film through a combination of technical instruction and practical experience, including:
– Camera setup and operation
– Film loading and unloading
– Exposure and light metering with a Sekonic meter
– Shooting on 16mm film
– Motion picture film processing in a darkroom environment
Working in small teams of three to four people, participants will rotate through key camera and lighting roles while shooting original footage on 16mm film, gaining firsthand experience with the tools, workflow, and collaborative practices of analog filmmaking.
Participants will also learn the basics of developing motion picture film in the Cineworks Analog Resources Lab darkrooms. The series concludes with a private screening of the group's unedited footage in the Cineworks Black Box studio.
Whether you're new to analog film or looking to deepen your understanding of the medium, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience the complete 16mm filmmaking process—from camera to darkroom to screen.
Participants will receive a digitized copy of the unedited footage a few weeks after the series concludes.
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Date and Time.
2026/06/09 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
2026/06/16 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
2026/06/23. 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
2026/07/02 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2026/07/08 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
All sessions begin at 6:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Location.
The fourth session will take place at the Cineworks Analog Resources Lab (312 Main St., entrance on Cordova St.). All other sessions will take place at 1131 Howe St.
Getting to Cineworks! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuTPa8_ZAE
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General / Non-Members — $160
Production Members — $130
Students — $100
*Before tax.
Students must provide valid student ID by email or in person before payment to receive the student rate.
To receive a full refund, please notify us no later than two days before the first session.
Questions: education@cineworks.ca
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I’m Agustín Calderón, a cinematographer and director born and raised in Mexico, now living in Vancouver.
With over 30 years of experience in advertising, visual effects, and product cinematography, I’ve had the privilege of working with global brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Pepsico, and Unilever—creating high-end visuals that merge technical precision with creative storytelling.
In parallel to my commercial work, I’ve dedicated part of my career to teaching and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers. I’ve taught at prestigious film schools and universities in Latin America, as well as in non-profit organizations in Canada, such as at CineWorks Independent Filmmakers Society.
My teaching style is hands-on, clear, and rooted in the belief that mastering cinematography is not just about knowing the tools, but about understanding the “why” behind each visual choice. In my ARRI SRII workshop, students will gain practical, production-ready skills while also developing their ability to tell compelling visual stories with confidence and creativity.