I Want to Be an Engineer

198328 min 34 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Beverly Shaffer

Production: Margaret PettigrewKathleen Shannon

Produced by the NFB with the collaboration of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, Employment and Immigration Canada, Public Service Commission of Canada, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Petro-Canada.

This film provides a lively introduction to the professional and personal lives of three female engineers--just a few of the growing number of women who are opting for "non-traditional" jobs. Their enthusiasm for and commitment to their work makes them convincing role models for high-school girls who might be considering engineering as a career possibility. As well, the film is effective in fostering positive attitudes towards women working in the traditionally male professions of science and technology. Support material available.

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Subject categories


  • Technology > Career GuidesEngineeringPortraits
  • Women - Portraits > Nontraditional EmploymentSciences
  • Work and Labour Relations > PortraitsWomen - Nontraditional Employment

Credits


director
Beverly Shaffer
producer
Margaret Pettigrew
executive producer
Kathleen Shannon
camera
Andy Kitzanuk
Susan Trow
Barry Perles
sound
Diane Carrière
editing
Ginny Stikeman
sound editing
John Knight
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel
music
Sylvia Moscovitz

Awards


  • Certificate for Creative ExcellenceUS International Film and Video Festival