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UQAM - École des médias (School of Media)
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Institution Overview
Section titled “Institution Overview”Leading French-language film program
- Second-year students specialize as directors, directors of photography, or sound post-production specialists
- Notable alumni: Denis Villeneuve (director)
- Strong emphasis on cinematography specialization
Contact Information
Section titled “Contact Information”| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| General Email | edm@uqam.ca |
| Phone | 514-987-0101 |
| Address | Pavillon Judith-Jasmin 405 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, local J-3170 Montréal, QC |
Key Contacts
Section titled “Key Contacts”| Name | Role | Contact | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Briceño | Director | - | - |
| Luisa Benzaid | Secretary | benzaid.luisa@uqam.ca | 514-987-3000 ext. 20718 |
| Françoise Laprise | Cinema Pedagogy | laprise.francoise@uqam.ca | ext. 4199 |
Programs Relevant to Baseworks
Section titled “Programs Relevant to Baseworks”- Communication (Création médias - cinéma)
- Directing specialization - Less directly relevant
- Cinematography specialization - HIGHLY RELEVANT
- Director of photography track
- Strong visual composition training
- Technical and artistic approach
- Sound post-production - Not relevant for our needs
Why This is Priority #2
Section titled “Why This is Priority #2”- Cinematography specialization - Directors of photography trained specifically in visual composition
- French talent pool - Access to different student demographic
- Second-year specialization - Students have foundational skills before specializing
- Notable alumni - Program produces professional-level talent (Denis Villeneuve)
- Bilingual Montreal outreach - Demonstrates inclusive approach
Outreach Considerations
Section titled “Outreach Considerations”Language
Section titled “Language”- Email outreach: Consider bilingual approach or French-primary email
- Project materials: May need French translation of baseworks-project-summary
- Ongoing communication: Confirm language preference with students
Cultural Approach
Section titled “Cultural Approach”- French institutions may have different professional norms
- Academic credit structures may differ from English institutions
- Follow-up timing may vary
Template to Use
Section titled “Template to Use”email-department-chairs (consider French translation)
Personalization Notes
Section titled “Personalization Notes”- Emphasize cinematography specialization alignment
- Mention directors of photography track specifically
- Reference visual composition training
- Note international methodology (Tokyo/Montreal/Europe) as portfolio interest
Outreach Plan
Section titled “Outreach Plan”Initial Contact Strategy
Section titled “Initial Contact Strategy”Option 1: General inquiry to edm@uqam.ca Option 2: Direct to Françoise Laprise (Cinema Pedagogy) - may be most relevant for student collaborations Option 3: Luisa Benzaid (Secretary) - administrative pathway
Recommended: Start with Françoise Laprise given her pedagogical role
Follow-up Strategy
Section titled “Follow-up Strategy”- Initial email (bilingual or French)
- Translate Baseworks project summary if requested
- Request cinematography department contact if applicable
- Ask about student job board (French-language boards)
- Inquire about stage/practicum opportunities
- Follow up 7-10 days if no response
Outreach Log
Section titled “Outreach Log”| Date | Action | Contact | Language | Result | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Denis Villeneuve alumni connection could be interesting angle (internationally recognized work)
- Cinematography students may be particularly suited to subtle movement documentation
- Consider whether bilingual project communication is feasible
- May want to reach out after Concordia response to gauge budget/capacity
Related Contacts:
- concordia-university-mel-hoppenheim-school-of-cinema - English-language alternative
- dawson-college-cinema-photography - College-level, English option
- montreal-film-schools-master-list - Full directory
Project: photography-videography-outreach-2026
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