Creative Knowledge Mobilization Workshop Series: Research Through Film
About this Event
Join us for the first of a four-part, hands-on lecture + workshop series exploring creative approaches to knowledge mobilization, hosted by SFU Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi), the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, and the UBC Public Humanities Hub.
The Creative Knowledge Mobilization Workshop Series is designed for researchers, graduate students, practitioners, and community partners, introducing practical skills for translating research into engaging, accessible, and impactful public-facing formats.
Grounded in the principles of community-engaged research, public humanities, and knowledge mobilization, each workshop will explore how creative methods can strengthen relationships with communities, make research more accessible, and support meaningful public engagement. Participants will learn directly from experienced practitioners while gaining practical skills they can apply to their own research, teaching, and community partnerships.
Session 1: Research Through Film with Dr. Jessica Hallenbeck
Lecture: Introduction to Collaborative Filmmaking (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
This lecture-based session introduces the fundamentals of visual storytelling and examines how collaborative filmmaking can document lived experiences, amplify community voices, and communicate research in compelling and accessible ways.
Lunch (12:00-1:00pm)
Stick around for lunch on us - just be sure to select a time slot that includes lunch if you'd like to stay :)
Project Workshop (1:00–3:30 p.m.)
This hands-on session gives participants an opportunity to explore and develop their own film or research projects with Jessica and in small groups. Participants must provide a brief description of the project they would like to workshop. Part 2 is limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Time Slot Registration Options:
- Lecture Only, 10am-12pm: Join us for an exciting expert lecture!
- Lecture + Lunch, 10am-1pm: Join us for a lecture followed by lunch, on us.
- Lecture + Lunch + Workshop: Join us for the full day which includes a lecture, lunch, and a hands-on workshop. Note: To register for the hands-on workshop, you will need to submit a short description of the project you intend to workshop.
Ticket Options:
- Standard Ticket: $20
- Community Access Ticket: Free - Please select this ticket if cost is a barrier for you.
Stay tuned for announcements about the following workshops in the series.
November 2026: Podcasting
February 2027: Social Media
March 2027: Zine-Making
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