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Dreams take flight on Shaw TV in June 2017
Watch Shaw TV in late June to see how four Winnipeg students face unique obstacles as they aspire to crack into the
Lunch and Learn: Using Personal Branding to Land Your Dream Job
Looking for work can be stressful, especially when you don’t know where to start. Most companies expect a robust work history and
Congrats to our next generation of @VFS students on receiving over $53K in scholarships
Meet the next generation of @VFS scholarship winning students from our @SislerIDM program. This year these five Sisler students will be receiving
Luminance is Looking for Filmmakers
Are you a filmmaker who wants to change the world? Are you as comfortable in front of the camera as you are
IATSE 856 info session – Wednesday in room 57
If you’re a hard-working, professional, and passionate film lover over the age of 17, now is the time to get your start
Thank you for making 2016-17 the best year ever!
Many thanks for the amazing support in 2016-17 Thank you to all of our educational partners and friends for making a difference in clearing
The ABCs of Motion Graphics with CBC designer Earl Cabuhat
Thanks Earl Cabuhat for an amazing session on Friday. Earl mentored our students through the educational pathways the industry, interviewing, persistence and
Film Training Manitoba workshop signup
Do you love movies? Have you ever wanted to take part in making one? Are you interested in working in: Camera operation
What an Amazing Evening at #MovieNightsCA #Winnipeg
Thanks Manitoba Film & Music for an amazing opportunity to celebrate Canadian Film The Manitoba film industry is busy, going by the
Red Carpet info for SislerIDM students
Attention @SislerIDM students representatives! I have forwarded you links that the students can read to gather information about the event. They will
Awesome Sound Design Lecture by @VFS Shane Rees
This morning SislerIDM students explored the dynamic world of Sound Design with VFS Department Head of Sound Design Shane Rees April 5,
@VFS VFX Presentation w/ Melissa Best – April 5
What an amazing tour of the VFX industry in Vancouver! SislerIDM students learned about the VFX Industry from industry guru and VFS
Manitoba film industry posts best-in-a-decade $127M year amid influx of big stars – Manitoba – CBC News
Manitoba film industry posts best-in-a-decade $127M year amid influx of big stars Production volume at about $127M year ending in March, with
@VFS Sound Artist Shane Rees will be @SislerIDM on April 5
Learn about the world of Sound Design on April 5 VFS Talk on “Careers in the Sound Design Industry” & “Everything Sound
Overcoming obstacles to become an Actor with Hannah Anderson on Monday, April 3
Overcoming obstacles to become an Actor with Hannah Anderson Live in Sisler Studio 57 on April 3 Learn about the intense joy
Google Logo Animation Activity for Tuesday, March 21
Sorry folks, Mr. Leduc is sick. Here is your activity for this week. The winning doodle will be featured on the Google
What I see for Canada's future is…$10,000 Scholarship
Welcome to Doodle 4 Google Canada! Doodle 4 Google Canada is a national contest inviting students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to
Canada takes its $3 billion video game industry seriously as it pushes sector to new levels – National Post
}source: http://business.financialpost.com/fp-tech-desk/canada-takes-its-3-billion-video-game-industry-seriously-as-it-pushes-sector-to-achieve-powerhouse-status?__lsa=37f8-ad59 SAN FRANCISCO — In the hustle and bustle of downtown San Francisco, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) takes place each March
The Big Picture with Disney Animator Trent Correy
The Big Picture source: https://www.winnipegsd.ca/about%20wsd/news/pages/thebigpicture.aspx Fifty WSD students spent two days brainstorming with a Disney animator as part of MAniJam: the Manitoba
SislerIDM Animation Challenge #1
Challenge 1 Can you name the Disney/Pixar movie from the songs listed below? Challenge 2 Can you name the animated movies pictured?
SislerIDM Media Challenge #1
Quiz 1: Link: https://www.sporcle.com/games/g_norm/characters-by-merged-actors Quiz 2: Quiz 3:
Mandatory @VFS Scholarship Meeting on Mar 13 #GetCREATIVE #INDUSTRYready
Mandatory VFS Scholarship meeting for SislerIDM students Scholarship application process for VFS scholarships starts Monday March 13 @ 11:55 in Room 57! In June of 2017,
Movie Geometry – Shaping the Way You Think
Published on Oct 8, 2016 Shapes have meaning. That may sound crazy, but hear me out. Let’s explore how cinematographers and directors
Today we explored @theNFB #Oceanschool through VR
Out of this World at SislerIDM Thank you Freeze Frame Education, NFB, OnScreen Manitoba and Jac Gautreau for an amazing Virtual experience
Thank you Trent Correy, Disney, Manitoba Film & Music and Tangent Animation
What an amazing 2 days of Animation awesomeness! Thank you students, Disney, Manitoba Film & Music, Tangent Animation Studios and most of all Trent
24 hours until our Animation Jam – update to schedule
See you on Monday in room 57 March 6-7, 2017 with special guest: Disney animator Trent Correy MAniJam (Manitoba Animation Jam Out
Story Development for Games, Animation & Film w/ Brendan Cwik
Story Development Why do you want to write this story? The World of the Story The world creates the mood that defines
Final Checklist for Animation Jam (March 6 & 7)
We are so excited to have 56 Sisler IDM & Winnipeg School Division students learning from Disney animator Trent Correy March 6-7,
Are you graduating from high school this year? Get Creative! Get Industry ready @SislerIDM
or graduated from high school in 2016, 2015, 2014? Are you under the age of 21? Do you want to prepare for
Are you graduating from @WinnipegSD? Prepare for your future by taking our creative courses
PLEASE NOTE THAT PRIORITY GOES TO GRADES 9-12 STUDENTS First Come, First Serve Here are some tips when you are registering online:
Sisler IDM course codes & step by step registration instructions
SISLER HIGH SCHOOL CREATIVE INDUSTRY COURSES Here are some tips when you are registering online: Select ‘Sisler’ as school first, All IDM course
Mandatory meeting for all Sisler students participating in the Animation Jam
Mandatory meeting for all Sisler students Your spot may be given away if you do not show up to the meeting. Tuesday,
Course registration begins this week! Here are the Sisler Creative Industry courses & step by step instructions
SISLER HIGH SCHOOL CREATIVE INDUSTRY COURSES Here are some tips when you are registering online: Select ‘Sisler’ as school first, All IDM course
Freeze Frame Education presents "Explore the Ocean" in VR w/ NFB & Jac Gautreau @ SislerIDM on March 8
Join us at Sisler IDM for “The Ocean School” Virtual Reality presentation on March 8. This workshop is being offered by Freeze Frame
Join us at our Open House
Be our Guest Join us at our Open House on February 23, 2017 for 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
140 animation jobs to be created at new Lighthouse Studios in Kilkenny
Mercury Filmworks, one of Canada’s most prolific animation studios, has joined forces with Kilkenny’s Cartoon Saloon in a move that will create
Want to win up to $10,000? Whats Your Story Contest
Want to win up to $10,000? Every year, Trend Micro teams up with young filmmakers and artists to share new and inspiring stories
Updated Schedule- Manitoba Animation Jam @ Sisler
Registration has opened for Sisler High School’s IDM “Mani-Jam” (Manitoba Animation Jam Session) March 6-7, 2017 with special guest: Disney animator Trent
Update – From the Canadian Prairies to Pixar & The Technology Challenges when creating the Good Dinosaur – March 1
Join us @ Sisler IDM for a Talk with Pixar’s Sanjay Bakshi on March 1 Workshop Details: Delivered by Pixar’s Sanjay Bakshi
Inspirational Concept Art workshop w/ JamFilled Animation's Tom Pajdlhauser
Researching, staging & designing backgrounds for storytelling w/ Tomas Pajdlhauser Workshop Theme: Learn how to prepare your scene cinematically for animation. Design a
Get Creative & Industry Ready! Sisler IDM Open House – Feb 23
The Sisler IDM Advantage Check out our Open House on Thursday, February 23 between 6:00 – 9:00 pm VFS-SISLER IDM SCHOLARSHIPS: –
Researching, staging & designing backgrounds for storytelling w/ Tomas Pajdlhauser
Researching, staging & designing backgrounds for storytelling w/ Tomas Pajdlhauser Animation, Educational Video Conference, Presentation, Sisler IDM, Soapbox EDucation, Workshop Workshop Theme:
"From the Canadian Prairies to Pixar" A Talk with Pixar’s Sanjay Bakshi on March 1
Connect with Sisler IDM students when they talk Pixar’s supervising technical director Sanjay Bakshi Workshop Details: Talk theme: From the Canadian Prairies
Time to get animated! One month until #MAniJam w/ Disney's Trent Correy
About the Event: On March 6 & 7th, Disney animator Trent Correy (a former student) will be leading a 2 day celebration
Game On: Winnipeg students learn app design, coding from the pros – CTV News
Game On: Winnipeg students learn app design, coding from the pros
Sisler High School hosts 200 students from 20 schools for third annual Game On event By Brett Purdy, CBC News Posted: Feb 02, 2017 4:26
Welcome to Game On
News Release/Media Invite Sisler High School hosts GAME ON February 2 and 3 January 30, 2017 (Winnipeg, MB) – Winnipeg School Division’s
#animated #BoundOdyssey by @upDogProduction @sisleridm to be showcase on Jan 25
Check out their online portfolio: https://www.behance.net/UpdogProductions Poster & Press Release Electronic Press Kit
Lights! Camera! Action! @paroxysm short film to be showcased on January 25
Lights! Camera! Action! @paroxysm short film to be showcased on January 25
Check out @SislerIDM @EscendGames student Game on Jan 25
Check out the Escend student game online: https://www.behance.net/EscendGames This is a time lapse showing most of the progress leading up to the completion
Check out the 2016-17 Digital Voices student media showcase – January 25
After a semester of hard work, the time has come. The final student IDM project management Media Showcase will be on January
Welcome Graeme Borland & Amy Gerardy to Game On
Workshop: The Basics of Game Jamming Hosts: Graeme Borland and Amy Gerardy February 2nd We are so delighted to have 2 amazing Game
Thinking about taking an IDM course in Semester 2?
Here are the available Sisler IDM, Sisler ICT and Graphic Design courses running in semester 2. Availability may be limited. Course Name Course Code
Creative Communications Program Information Night
You’re invited to the Creative Communications program Information Night – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the RRC Roblin Campus, 160
Summative Checklist for Animation Students
Attention Animation Students! Here is a checklist for your last month of school Check out Summative Project Expectations & Requirements Behance Project For this
Summative Checklist for Digital Voices (IDM Project Management Course)
Attention Digital Voices Students Here is a checklist for your last month of school January 24th – Trailers, Posters & Project Websites
Mandatory scholarship meeting for VFS applicants
Mandatory VFS Scholarship meeting for SislerIDM students Application process for VFS scholarships starts Wednesday January 11 @ 11:55 in Room 57! In
STEAM Horizon Award deadline is Monday, January 9th
New STEAM Horizon Awards for high school students Do you know one or more students who stand out as leaders, achievers, or
A Celebration of #Game, #App Design & #Coding in Manitoba
Game On is Sisler High School’s annual game conference where students can learn from industry experts, showcase a game/app and build a