About Us

Vision, Mission, Mandate, and Values

VISION

The Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative imagines a world where all Saskatchewan people can see themselves and their stories on screen.
 

MISSION

To support the creation and celebration of independent films, media works, and film culture within Saskatchewan and the numbered Treaties in which we serve.
 

MANDATE

The Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative supports the creation of

independent films and champions film culture in Saskatchewan by:
 

• Providing equipment rentals and production services to established, emerging, and aspiring local filmmakers.

• Hosting and promoting events and initiatives that allow local filmmakers to develop skills, build networks, increase audiences, and access opportunities.

• Fostering a culture of appreciation, critical discourse, and celebration for Saskatchewan-made films.

• Advocating for the needs of local filmmakers and the importance of Saskatchewan-made films.
   

VALUES

• Approachability & Community

• Building Skills & Knowledge

• Fostering Leadership

• Indigenous Solidarity

• Saskatchewan-Made

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BRIEF HISTORY

Founded in 1977, the Filmpool has a proud history of promoting and assisting independent film production and its contribution to Saskatchewan’s cultural expression. We provide our members with film and sound editing facilities, 16mm production equipment, and regular funding opportunities. We host several events such as workshops and screenings and publish regular editions of our magazine, Splice. The Filmpool membership’s objectives are executed by a volunteer Board and committees in cooperation with paid staff.

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