Weekend Schedule
Friday * Saturday * Sunday
FRIDAY - Evening
5:30: First round of check-in.
Location: Madison Avenue Pub, next to the hotel.
Meet for evening shoot for anyone who’s available.
6:00: Call for make-up for models for shoot.
6:30: Shoot #1: PARADISE CITY
Venue: Walkabout among the skyscrapers of Bay Street.
For the uninitiated, Bay Street is Toronto's version of Wall Street. Big, fancy, reflective buildings and urban alleys.
Models to cast:
- Multi-racial models in go-getter business attire
Props to find:
- Cell phones
- Sunglasses
- Briefcases
- Derby hats
8:30: Second round of event check-in at the pub. Come get your schedule, iStock swag, and lanyard ID.
Then, let’s party!
Location: Madison Avenue Pub, next to the hotel.
SATURDAY - Morning
9:00-12:00: Seminars. Some of our more experienced members will be doing seminars on various topics related to stock photography. The seminar topics and speakers are TBA.
Location: Madison Manor Boutique Hotel Conference Room
12:00-1:00: Lunch
Location: Wherever you like. There are lots of choices in that area -- you can eat anything from Ethiopian to Vietnamese to Peruvian.
SATURDAY - Afternoon
12:30: Call for make-up for models for shoot.
1:00-8:00: Shoot #2: HIGH VOLTAGE
Venue A: Shallow Groove Lounge & Surrounds
Floor plan available on their website (under "Corporate and Private events"). DJ booth, VIP bar, back lounge, dance floor, washrooms, main bar, champagne bar, booth area.
Models to cast:
- Army of Young Hotties
- Gigantic Bouncer x 2
- Out-of-Place Senior Couple
- Crazy Breakdancers
- Musicians
- Faux celebrities
Props to find:
- Velvet ropes
- Drinks and generic liquor bottles
- Microphone
- Glitter
- Pimp costume
- Rockstar equipment: guitars, drums, etc.
- Teacup chihuahua in a purse for the faux celebrities
SATURDAY - Evening
8:30 onward: Dinner, socializing, portfolio review, possible nighttime walkabout shooting if people are interested.
Location: TBA
SUNDAY - Morning
7:30: Call for make-up for models for shoot.
8:00-12:30: Shoot #3: THUNDERSTRUCK
Venue: Bloor Cinema
The historic Bloor Cinema has been a Toronto landmark for over 100 years. With more than 800 seats, both modern and classic (including the original balcony loveseats) and one huge screen graced by a magnificent curtain, the Bloor remains the ultimate place to see movies the way they were meant to be seen.
We have the run of the place as it will be closed to the public. We have access to all areas, from the two lobbies to the snack bar to the auditorium. The ladies’ washroom has a powder room area, which will be used for make-up.
Models to cast:
- Happy Family x 2
- Pimply Young Usher
- Angry Manager
- Lots of moviegoers in all shapes and sizes
- Punked-out fast-food clerk with attitude
Props to find:
- Copyright-free popcorn boxes and drinks
- Popcorn
- Old-fashioned usher costume and flashlights
- Copyright-free movie tickets
- Clapboard
- Wheelchair
- 3D glasses
12:30-2:30: Lunch and free time.
Venue B: Toronto BJJ
Toronto BJJ is Toronto’s most highly accredited Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA) academy. They offer classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Chute Boxe Muay Thai Kick-Boxing, Judo, Sub Wrestling (No-Gi), Wrestling, boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
We will be photographing model-released martial artists showing off their crazy moves under studio lighting. We have access to both floors of the venue.
Models to cast:
- Ripped Martial Artists (Male and Female)
- Nerd
- Businessperson
- Old folks
- Midget?
Props to find:
- Black belts
- Boxing gloves
- Gis (those white pyjama-looking martial arts outfits)
- Samurai swords
- Ninja outfits
Last updated June 11