concordia university mel hoppenheim school of cinema
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Concordia University - Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema
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Institution Overview
Section titled “Institution Overview”Canada’s largest university-based film school
- Admits 250 students annually to undergraduate and graduate programs
- Students make films starting in their first year
- Film Production specialization available in second year
- Strong photography program component (BFA with analogue and digital focus)
Contact Information
Section titled “Contact Information”| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 514-848-2424 |
| Address | Room FB 307, Faubourg Building 1455 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 |
| Website | www.concordia.ca/finearts/cinema |
| Key Contact | Catherine Russell, Chair |
Programs Relevant to Baseworks
Section titled “Programs Relevant to Baseworks”- Film Production - Students begin filming first year; relevant for video documentation
- Film Animation - Less relevant for our needs
- Film Studies - Theoretical; less relevant for production collaboration
- Photography (BFA) - HIGHLY RELEVANT
- Analogue and digital focus
- Strong compositional training
- Portfolio development emphasis
Why This is Priority #1
Section titled “Why This is Priority #1”- Largest student pool (250/year = highest volume of potential collaborators)
- Photography BFA program specifically trains compositional eye
- English-language (simpler communication for initial outreach)
- Early production experience (first-year students already filming)
- Location (downtown Montreal, accessible for Proto Studio/Circuit-Est sessions)
Outreach Plan
Section titled “Outreach Plan”Template to Use
Section titled “Template to Use”Personalization Notes
Section titled “Personalization Notes”- Mention photography BFA program specifically
- Reference compositional training alignment with Baseworks documentation needs
- Emphasize international methodology as portfolio differentiator
- Note flexible scheduling around academic calendar
Follow-up Strategy
Section titled “Follow-up Strategy”- Initial email to Catherine Russell (Chair)
- Request photography department contact if available
- Ask about student job board access
- Inquire about practicum/credit opportunities
- Follow up 7-10 days if no response
Outreach Log
Section titled “Outreach Log”| Date | Action | Contact | Result | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- Consider reaching out to photography program separately from film program
- May want to offer guest lecture on movement documentation challenges
- Strong potential for ongoing collaboration given program size
Related Contacts:
- uqam-ecole-des-medias - French-language alternative
- dawson-college-cinema-photography - College-level option
- montreal-film-schools-master-list - Full directory
Project: photography-videography-outreach-2026
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