• Goodmans Presents: Meet the Publicists
• Goodmans Presents: Meet the Distributors
• Goodmans Presents: The Business of Filmmaking, CanadianFilmmaker.com
• Goodmans Presents: Doing Business in the U.S.
• Breakfast Stories Series: Casting in Canada
This long-running, ever-popular networking events series, presented by Goodmans LLP, in an exclusive benefit of WIFT-T Membership!
The increased focus on networking and consistent line-ups of high profile industry guests make this event a must-attend for industry professionals who are serious about advancing their careers.
Goodmans Presents is one of many on-going exclusive benefits of WIFT-T membership. To become a member today, call the WIFT-T office at 416.322.3430 or email wift@wift.com. Please note that WIFT-T Membership is open to women and men.
Goodmans Presents: Doing Business in the U.S.
Monday November 13, 2006 at 6:30 pm
Presented by Goodmans LLP
A free networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members
Join fellow WIFT-T members and Canada’s leading immigration lawyers at an exclusive panel session on Monday, November 13, 2006. A new addition to our Goodmans networking series, this panel will demystify the many challenges in acquiring U.S. visas and will provide insight into working with U.S. customs and port authorities.
This panel will be helpful for all levels of professionals, in film and television, looking to do business in the U.S.
Goodmans Presents: Doing Business in the U.S. will explore:
• What visa options are available and appropriate
• When you need an employment authorization
• Working legally in the United States
• The role of an immigration lawyer
Moderator:
Sandra Cunnigham has been producing independently for ten years. Early films include: Curtis’ Charm, Saint Jude and Possible Worlds. Titles produced with Serendipity Point Films include: Ararat, The Statement, Being Julia, Where the Truth Lies and Fugitive Pieces by writer/director Jeremy Podeswa, currently in post production. Sandra is also a former programmer for Perspective Canada at TIFF and the co-chair of the Feature Film Committee of the Canadian Film and Television Production Association.
Panelists:
Joel S. Guberman, a senior partner with Guberman, Garson, Bush, has been practicing in the field of immigration law for more than 25 years. He is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Immigration Law. He is Past-Chair of the Ontario Bar Association, Immigration and Citizenship Section, and is a founding member and Past-Chair of the Canada Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Heather N. Segal is a partner with Guberman, Garson, Bush. She is a Director on the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the first Canadian to ever hold this position. She has been voted one of the “Best Lawyers in Canada” by the publication Best Lawyers in Canada.
A question-and-answer period will follow the formal panel discussion. The evening will conclude with an informal wine and cheese networking reception.
We invite participants to help make this event relevant and informative! Please feel free to submit your questions with your registration. We will forward your questions to our panelists.
Goodmans Presents: Doing Business in the U.S. is a FREE networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members. Space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory. WIFT-T reserves the right to cancel or reschedule as necessary.
Location: National Film Board, Cinema, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Monday, November 13, 2006
Registration: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Time: 6:30pm–9:00pm
To register: call (416) 322-3430 x221 or email a completed registration form, along with your resume to wift@wift.com or fax your registration to (416) 322-3703
Space is limited (maximum of 70 participants) so register today.
*Note: There will be limited space for student members. Pre-register today!
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