VOLUNTEER
Volunteer at the most unique and fun Summer Film Camp. Learn support skills while making movies!
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?
Spectrum Productions has been in operation for 15 years running 7 days a week creative and social programming for autistic and neurodivergent youth and young adults. We understand how to meet people at their level and focus on building meaningful relationships with creators with the interest of building a thriving community for all whom attend. You will gain experience on film set, learn support strategies, be a part of a fun team and support film production that will be screening at the Rialto Theatre.
WHO CAN APPLY?
While we will take time to consider everyone’s application, there are some skills that will more suited for this role. These include:
Filmmaking and Animation experience
Support work experience
If lack job experience but you are attending university or CEGEP for either of the above options you are welcome to apply
You must be over the age of 18 to apply.
WHAT DO YOU NEED APPLY?
All we require from you is a cover letter expressing your interest as well as an up to date CV showing any relevant experience you may have.
You can then fill out the form at the bottom of this page with some basic information and we will reach out once we have reviewed.
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?
What we require from you for this position:
1 day a week for 7 weeks
9:30 to 4pm
Our volunteer days are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday you can choose the one that suits you best although you preferred day may be already filled.
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KEEP SCROLLING FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SUMMER CAMPS.
WHAT CAN BE MADE AT OUR SUMMER CAMPS?
We can achieve a lot in a couple of weeks! Here are a few films from previous summer camps for you to check out.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channels to see all our films
WANT TO WATCH MORE?
Well you are in luck! We have 2 channels filled with films, skits, reviews and animations all created by autistic and neurodivergent filmmakers.
Subscribe to both and join our growing online community!
SPECTRUM PRODUCTIONS
Our OG channel where you will find all the films that we make in programming, like the summer camp films, weekend programming and smaller animation work. This is all about fun, nothing is too small for this channel, its for everyone.
SPECTRUM STUDIOS
Our newest channel with features our production house creations like CoLab and CoToons films and animations as well as movie reviews, editorials on amazing Autistic creators in our community and much much more.
ALL THE FILMS MADE WILL PREMIERE AT THE RIALTO THEATRE
Every Volunteer will get 1 free ticket to attend this amazing event!
STATE OF THE
ART PRODUCTION STUDIO!
Our Production Studio aka Spectrum Studios is equipped with industry standard equipment and softwares for filmmaking and animation. From high end computers equipped with the latest softwares like Adobe, Davinci, Unreal Engine, Krita, and Ableton to a fully functional virtual production workflow with cyclorama greenscreen, we have everything you need and more to fulfill your film ideas.
WARM AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM
Our summer camp team is made up of filmmakers, animators and support workers that together make for the absolute best supportive learning environment. Our staff will nurture your ideas, push your creative boundaries, while making the experience a fun, exciting and fulfilling time. Everyone that joins our team goes through training in all realms of support so you can trust that you are in good hands.
We believe that artistic expression is the best way to share interests, find passion, and develop social networks in a collaborative setting.
FAQ
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The day is from 10:00 am - 4:00pm.
Participants arrive at 10:00 am, after settling in we will work in our group for 2 hours. There is a 1 hour Lunch that starts at 12:00. It is important to bring your own lunch. Please note Spectrum is a Peanut and Tree nut free zone. We will resume working at 1:00pm and start cleaning and packing up around 3:50pm. Depending on the day, we will go to the local park for activities after lunch.
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The first week is focused in pre production, this would include brainstorming, script writing, character and costume design, table reads, storyboarding, and creating shot list.
The second week we focus on production, this is when we start filming, acting, and/or animating.
During the last two days we will do an assembly edit to get a feel of how our movie will look on screen!
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Our camps will fill up to a max of 15 campers per camp. We have found this is the optimal capacity of our studio, one that allows for a fun and sensory friendly experience.
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Our summer camp staff are well trained to support our participants. We have many spaces in the studio dedicated as quiet spaces as well as noise canceling headphones. Feel free to send a inquiry to info@productionsspectrum.com about accommodations.
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The only thing you need to bring is a lunch that is peanut and tree nut free. We have an abundance of state of the art equipment as well as costumes at our studio.