Archival Doc Filmmaking with Kevin Nikkel
Archival Doc Filmmaking with Kevin Nikkel
Archival Doc Filmmaking with Kevin Nikkel
Dates: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building)
Location: WFG Black Lodge (room 304 - 3rd Floor)
Class: Limited to 12 participants | First come, first served
Cost: $75 Members | $100 Non-Members
About the Workshop
An in-depth discussion about the genre of independent archival documentary filmmaking. This full day workshop offers practical suggestions on approaching a documentary project that uses archival footage as a key stylistic element. The workshop uses case studies to explore topics such as format options, archival sources, research techniques, rights issues, digitization planning, and project workflow with a goal for audience engagement of your independent documentary
About the Instructor
Kevin Nikkel is a Winnipeg based filmmaker, writer, and programmer with over two decades of experience in documentary film. His documentaries have reached audiences internationally at festivals, on television, and on the web. He has produced oral histories on the Winnipeg Film Group and Winnipeg Folk Festival. His latest documentary “The Mission” for CBC’s Absolutely Manitoba premiered in August 2026.
REFUND POLICY
| Notice Given: | Eligible for: |
| At least 7 days prior to start date | Full refund |
| 7 days to 48 hours prior to start date | Full refund less 20% administration fee |
| Less than 48 hours prior to start date | No refund |
The Winnipeg Film Group reserves the right to cancel any course where the minimum registration has not been met. Anyone registered for a course that has been cancelled is eligible for a full refund, Cancelled course fees may also be used towards any other Winnipeg Film Group training programs.
Assistance and accommodations are available to participants with different disabilities. Please call or email us for more information: dylan@winnipegfilmgroup.com
About memberships
About memberships
The purchase of a Winnipeg Film Group Membership supports the ongoing growth of our organization and is required to access services from our three wings: Cinematheque, Distribution and Production.
Membership provides access to a variety of services including: equipment and facilities rentals from the Production Centre; the eligibility to apply to various funding programs in both Distribution and Production; representation in our Distribution catalogue (via a selection process); as well as reduced admission to our Cinematheque. In addition, several of our membership categories provide eligibility to vote and/or run for elected Board of Director positions at the annual AGM.
WFG membership is open to the general public as well as filmmakers, video artists and cinema enthusiasts. We offer several membership categories designed to suit a variety of needs.
First time members on their first rental will be asked for I.D., including students who mush show their student I.D. card.
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