Ben Wong: Archives to Screen Fellowship Mentor

Archives to Screen Film Fellowship Mentor Spotlight ✨

Meet Ben Wong, who will be supporting participants with all things camera, lighting, and cinematography.

Benjamin Wong is a Toronto-based cinematographer, photographer, and colourist. Upon graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University with the coveted award for Best Cinematography, Ben has shot a range of narrative and documentary films, as well as commercials and music videos.

His work has screened at notable film festivals including Palm Springs ShortFest, Big Sky, Reelworld, and LAAPFF, among others. Most recently, he won the Best of Showcase Award at the WIFT 2022 Showcase and was nominated for Best Film Experience at the Santa Fe Film Festival and the Golden Sheaf Award at the Yorkton Film Festival.

His creative versatility in cinematography has given him the opportunity to work with many high-profile commercial clients such as Lexus India, Reebok Canada, and L'Oreal Paris, while also shooting deeply beautiful and thought-provoking films. His work aims to utilize low-key lighting and intimate visual style to highlight the emotional connections between spectator and screen.

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The Archives to Screen Fellowship is an intensive 8-week program for intermediate Muslim filmmakers interested in bringing untold stories from Canadian Muslim history to the screen.

Applications are open now!

✨ Sept 26 - Nov 14

📍 In-person at Muslim Media Hub (27 Pearl St, Mississauga, Ontario)

🗓️ Application close Aug 14

🔗 Apply now at muslimmediahub.com/filmfellowship

Thank you to the Inspirit Foundation for supporting this program.

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