Moonlighter Film Camp - Post Production

Overview  

Moonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills. 

The Post Production camp will focus on building your

• narrative
• editing
• audio mixing
• colour correction and other technical filmmaking skills. 

These four-day workshops are open to creatives who identify as women who want to deepen their understanding of crafting content for the outdoor film genre.

Other Moonlighter Camps (with hyperlinks) 

• Field Skills - June 2026
• From Creation to Completion - October 2026

Each camp runs independently of the others and must be applied to separately.

Description

During this program, filmmakers will take part in scheduled workshops with faculty and guests to: 

• build technical filmmaking skills.
• explore the elements of a compelling narrative in filmmaking.
• discuss themes in mountain and adventure filmmaking.
• receive feedback from faculty on works-in-progress.
• share strategies and best practices with peers .

Participants will also benefit from: 

• on-campus lodging and meals to support a fully immersive experience.
• shared production spaces and collaborative areas where participants can work together and share ideas, fostering a vibrant creative community.

Requirements

This program is for filmmakers who identify as women. 

Applicants should have:

• a strong desire to make filmmaking their career choice.
• some experience in project planning, camera work, sound capture, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution.
• completed at least one film which has been screened in a professional environment. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a specific film project they would like to develop and be prepared to share it with the group.

This program is run in English and English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.

Eligibility

This program is for filmmakers who identify as women. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. 

Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Visa Eligibility Information: 

• Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
• If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying.

Inclusivity Statement

We welcome applicants who identify as women (18+) of all backgrounds to apply. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity deserving groups are especially welcome.