photography videography outreach 2026
Photography-Videography Outreach 2026
Section titled “Photography-Videography Outreach 2026”Project Overview
Section titled “Project Overview”Seeking student photographers/videographers from Montreal film and photography programs to document Baseworks educational programs running March-June 2026.
Timeline
Section titled “Timeline”- Outreach Phase: February 2026
- Program Documentation Period: March-June 2026 (Proto Studio Sessions, Circuit-Est Study Groups)
- Potential for Ongoing Work: Beyond June 2026
Key Challenge
Section titled “Key Challenge”Documentation needs to capture quality of attention and precision in movement—not just body shapes or sequences. This requires:
- Strong compositional eye
- Ability to work with subtlety and nuance
- Interest in movement/somatic practices
- Patience with conceptually challenging subject matter
Documentation Needs
Section titled “Documentation Needs”- Studio session photography
- Video documentation for educational materials
- Content for knowledge base development
- Promotional/marketing materials
Budget Reality
Section titled “Budget Reality”Grassroots educational entity with limited budget. Open to:
- Modest compensation
- Academic credit arrangements
- Portfolio-building collaboration
- Combination approaches
What We Offer
Section titled “What We Offer”- Distinctive portfolio content
- International methodology documentation
- Creative collaboration
- Full credit and portfolio usage rights
- Flexible scheduling around academic commitments
Resources
Section titled “Resources”Templates
Section titled “Templates”- Email - Department Chairs - Initial outreach to coordinators
- Email - Direct Student Outreach - Personalized individual contact
- Posting - Job Board - Student employment boards
Contacts
Section titled “Contacts”- Montreal Film Schools - Master List - Complete directory with strategy
- Concordia University - Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema - Priority #1
- UQAM - École des médias - Priority #2 (French-language)
- Dawson College - Cinema & Photography - Priority #3 (⚠️ timing critical)
- Trebas Institute - Secondary option
- Additional Resources - Industry organizations, secondary contacts
Project Context
Section titled “Project Context”- Baseworks Project Summary - Full methodology context for sharing with schools/students
Status
Section titled “Status”Outreach Priority Order
Section titled “Outreach Priority Order”- Dawson College - Cinema & Photography - ⚠️ URGENT: Contact before March 1st to access current students
- Concordia University - Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema - Largest program, photography BFA
- UQAM - École des médias - French talent pool, cinematography focus
- Trebas Institute - Secondary (consider after initial responses)
Critical Timing Note
Section titled “Critical Timing Note”Dawson College application deadline (March 1st) means we need to contact them ASAP to reach currently enrolled students who would be available March-June 2026.
Task Checklist
Section titled “Task Checklist”- Finalize email templates with Ksenia
- URGENT: Contact Dawson College (before March 1st)
- Contact Concordia (Catherine Russell, Chair)
- Contact UQAM (Françoise Laprise, Cinema Pedagogy)
- Post to student job boards (once access granted)
- Consider French translation of project summary for UQAM
- Direct outreach to identified student portfolios (as discovered)
- Follow up with non-responders after 7-10 days
Working with Ksenia on refining messaging to avoid suggesting work is “too difficult” for established photographers. Focus instead on seeking emerging talent and artistic collaboration.