Digital Storytelling Residency & Film Screening 

The 519 and The Re•Vision Centre for Art and Social Justice invite older 2SQTBIPOC (Two-Spirit, Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) adults to join in a Digital Storytelling Residency. This program offers a chance to explore identity, culture, history and justice through storytelling, while developing creative, technical and mentoring skills. 

Program Overview: 

This residency includes workshops where participants will create their own short films. Each artist will write a personal script and turn it into a digital story that reflects their life experiences, using themes like identity and justice. 

What you’ll learn: 

• How to use digital storytelling for research and community action. 

• Ways to use art to encourage conversation, policy change and personal growth. 

• How to create your own digital story. 

What is included? 

• Curriculum to introduce the workshop’s purpose. 

• Support from facilitators and mentorship. 

• Access to 15 MacBook Pro computers with editing software and technical support. 

• Professional photographers and filmmakers documenting the process. 

• A private online album of your digital stories, with all the rights belonging to you. 

 The residency ends with an internal film screening where artists can share their work with others, followed by a discussion on the creative process and impact of their stories. The films will also be featured in an exhibition. 

Residency Dates: (Folks participating must be able to join the three dates)

• Friday, February 21st – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
• Friday, March 21st – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
• Friday, April 4th – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Partnerships: Re•Vision Centre for Art and Social Justice, The 519 

Eligibility: We are seeking older 2SQTBIPOC adults and elders who are passionate about storytelling and eager to explore digital media in a creative and supportive space. No previous filmmaking experience is required—just a willingness to share your stories and learn new skills.