Unlock the secrets of shot listing like a pro! — Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Sunday December 7th, 2025 starting at 1PM (PST)
Address: 1573 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1P9
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A masterclass for directors and DOPs looking to strengthen their visual storytelling and collaboration.
Join three acclaimed local cinematographers as they pull back the curtain on their shot listing process — how they interpret a script, communicate vision with directors, and bring story and emotion to life through shot design.
Following the panel, participants will break into small groups for a hands-on shot listing lab, working from curated script excerpts to build their own shotlists. Teams will have the chance to share their approach, receive feedback, and learn from one another’s creative strategies.
Whether you’re a director building confidence in your visual planning or a DOP seeking new perspectives from peers, this workshop is an opportunity to sharpen your craft and form lasting creative partnerships.
Who should apply:
- Vancouver-based Directors and DOPs at any stage of their career who want to deepen their visual storytelling skills.
- Director–DOP teams are strongly encouraged to apply, though solo participants will also be paired for the breakout sessions.
We’re seeking 20 directors and 20 DOPs for this interactive workshop.
Space is limited. Apply Now!
Applications Close on November 16, 2025 @ 11:59pm.
Successful applicants will be notified by November 21st, 2025.
We will ask each participant to pay a commitment fee of $25 which will go towards refreshments, snacks and helping Filmable continue offering accessible opportunities to our community.
**If the workshop fee is a barrier for you, please reach out. We want to make sure this opportunity is accessible to everyone.**
Register Now!Meet your Facilitators!
Kaayla Whachell
Kaayla Whachell is an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. She is also co-chair of the CSC’s Diversity Committee. Kaayla’s first feature film, Portraits from a Fire, directed by Trevor Mack, won her “Best Cinematography” at the 2022 Leo Awards.
Kaayla is known for her work on I’m Just Here for the Riot, an ESPN 30 for 30 directed by Kat Jayme and Asia Youngman. As a woman of mixed descent (Okinawan, Red River Metis, Czech), Kaayla continues to ally BIPOC filmmakers by showcasing their stories. She is a member of the Metis Nation British Columbia and the Vancouver Okinawa-ken Yuaikai.
She strives to produce a diverse film set for all people to thrive and create within.
Alfonso Chin
Alfonso Chin is a Vancouver-based cinematographer and visual artist whose multicultural background—from Mexico to Los Angeles and now Canada—inspires his cinematic storytelling. A graduate of Simon Fraser University, he blends his love of film, design, and visual arts to create emotionally resonant imagery across narrative, commercial, and documentary work.
His work, known for its evocative visual language and sensitivity to story, has earned nominations and awards from the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Canadian Screen Awards, and the Ariel Awards. Alfonso is also a proud member of ICG 669.
He is best known for his cinematography on the Netflix series VOIR, produced by David Fincher.
Leonardo Harim
Leonardo Harim was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Growing up amid the city’s contrasting realities shaped his worldview and continues to inform his approach to storytelling. After studying cinema in Brazil, he moved to Vancouver, where he has worked in the film industry for the past decade.
Leonardo’s passion for filmmaking has led his work to screen at festivals such as the Chicago International Film Festival, Foyle International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, among others.
He is a proud member of ICG 669 and is available as a cinematographer and Steadicam operator for film, television, commercial, music video, and independent projects.
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