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CMP
[centre for media professionals] WIFT-T training and skills development:
•Breakfast Stories Series: Casting in Canada SIGN UP NOW FOR NEXT WEEK!
•Imarion Post-Production HD Primer (Advanced)
•Goodmans Presents: Meet the Casting Directors
•The Business of Product Placement (in Television and Film)
•Research and Rights Clearance: Film, Video and Music Lyrics
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
•New and Prospective Members Meeting - December 12 at 6pm
•2006 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon - SOLD OUT
•Give the Gift of WIFT-T This Holiday Season
•WIFT-T Announces Mentorship Award Winners
•WIFT-T Member Survey Feedback Contest
•Visit CanadianFilmmaker.com For All the Facts on Filmmaking
Partner News:
•Canadian Film Centre Reminder: Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
•Ontario Media Development Corporation Film Fund: Call for Applications
•Tokyo International Anime Fair 2007
CMP [centre for media professionals]: WIFT-T training and skills development:
Breakfast Stories Series: Casting in Canada
Back by popular demand is the WIFT-T Breakfast Stories Series sponsored by Shibley Righton LLP.
The professional development series offers a rare inside look at the real world of working in film and television — straight from those at the top of their game. Through in-depth interviews and audience interaction, participants will learn what it really takes to work in a range of film and television careers.
Kicking off the Breakfast Stories Series, Toronto director and producer Ruba Nadda will be interviewing Deirdre Bowen, casting director for Canadian filmmakers including Atom Egoyan and David Cronenberg. This is an opportunity for producers, writers and directors, in film and television, to receive advice on what’s hot and what’s realistic for casting Canadian projects.
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2006
Registration: 7:30 am-8am
Time: 8am–9am
Location: Richtree Market Restaurant, BCE Place, 42 Yonge St.
Fee: $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non members (payment at door). Breakfast is not included.
Pre-registration: Required by Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Pre-registration is mandatory, as space is limited.*
To register: Call 416-322-3430 x221 or email a completed registration form to wift@wift.com or fax your registration to 416-322-3703
For more information, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com. Space is limited, so register today.
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Imarion Post-Production HD Primer (Advanced)
Imarion Inc. is a full service, all digital post production facility offering offline AVID suites, shared storage, 4 online suites, DVD production, graphics, animation and special effects.
Join WIFT-T and Imarion for the advanced session of this three-part HD primer.
Part 3 (Advanced) - Delivering in HD: December 13
This advanced seminar will focus on distribution and delivery in High Definition.
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Check in: 5:30pm - 6pm
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Fee: $50 for members, $65 for non-members
Registration for Part 3 is required by Friday, December 10, 2006. To register, please call 416-322-3430 ext. 221 or email wift@wift.com
For detailed information on the three-part Imarion Post-Production HD Primer, visit www.wift.com
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Goodmans Presents: Meet the Casting Directors
Presented by Goodmans LLP
A free networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members
Join fellow WIFT-T members and Canada’s leading Canadian casting directors at an exclusive panel session on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. A new addition to our Goodmans networking series, this panel focusing on the needs of our acting community. It will address auditioning and working with casting director's on television, film and theatre productions.
Goodmans Presents: Meet the Casting Directors will explore:
What is the role of the casting director in a production?
How does a casting director select and interact with actors?
How does an actor build a relationship with a casting director?
What do actors need to know about auditioning?
What is the relationship between the casting director and a casting agent?
What are trends in casting Canadian productions?
Moderator: Karl Pruner, President of ACTRA, Actor
Panelists:
Jenny Lewis, Casting Director
Kim Everest, Powerhouse Casting
Stephanie Gorin, Casting Director (TBC)
Location: National Film Board, Cinema, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Registration: 6pm-6:30pm
Time: 6:30pm–9pm
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
For more information, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com. Space is limited (maximum of 70 participants) so register today.
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The Business of Product Placement (in Television and Film)
Presented by Women in Film and Television - Toronto
The Business of Product Placement is an interactive workshop that explores increasing production revenue streams through the creative vision and placement of sponsored products and services. Learn how the new wave of marketing and advertising can work by understanding your prospects, targeting appropriate sponsors, and providing benefits that create a win-win situation for all.
Instructor: Marina Cordoni
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Tuesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 25, 2007
Registration: 5:30pm-6pm
Time: 6pm-9pm
Fee: $130 + GST Members , $190 + GST Non-members
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.
For more information, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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Research and Rights Clearance: Film, Video and Music Lyrics
Presented by Women in Film and Television - Toronto
Research and Rights Clearance is invaluable for all documentary researchers, writers, directors and producers to learn about navigating the world of research and clearances. Learn the latest on how to obtain, reduce costs and limit risks using stock footage, stills and recorded music. The workshop will run over two evenings.
EVENING ONE: Content/Editorial Research
Monday, February 12, 2007
EVENING TWO: Visual Research
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Instructor: Elizabeth Klinck
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Registration: 5:30pm-6pm
Time: 6pm-9pm
Fee: $130 + GST Members , $190 + GST Non-members
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
For more information, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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WIFT-T [awards and events]:
New and Prospective Members Meeting: Tuesday, December 12 at 6pm
On a monthly basis, WIFT-T opens its doors for a New and Prospective Members Meeting. At the free members’ meeting, we give an overview of the organization; its history, mandate, structure, a breakdown of the courses offered and other benefits of membership. It's the perfect place to network with other members, meet the staff and gain the knowledge you need to begin designing your own career strategy.
The meetings will be held at the WIFT-T offices at 110 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 601.
These meetings are very popular and fill up quickly, please arrive by 6pm to get a seat. Each meeting lasts about an hour. Please RSVP by calling the WIFT-T office at 416-322-3430 ext. 221 or email wift@wift.com.
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2006 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon - SOLD OUT!
The 2006 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon will be held on December 4, 2006 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Dina Pugliese, co-host of BT-BreakfastTelevision, will host the event and Pamela Wallin, broadcaster and former Consul General of Canada in New York, will be the Honorary Alumni Chair of the 2006 Awards presentation.
Outstanding Achievement Award, presented in association with CanWest MediaWorks
CHRISTINA JENNINGS, Chair and Co-CEO of Shaftesbury Films Inc.
Presented by Kathleen Dore, President, Television & Radio, CanWest MediaWorks Inc.
Creative Excellence Award, presented in association with NBC Universal
JENNIFER BAICHWAL, Director, Producer
Presented by Ron Suter, Senior Vice President, NBC Universal Canada
Phyllis Switzer Mentorship Award, presented in association with CHUM Limited
KAREN GELBART, Senior Vice President, Content, Lifestyle Channels, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.
Presented by Sarah Crawford, Vice President, Public Affairs, CHUM Television
Crystal Jury Award
JEANNE BEKER, Host and Segment Producer, FT-Fashion Television and Fashion Television Channel
Presented by Marcia Martin, Vice President, Production, CHUM Television
CTV International Achievement Award
LINDA SCHUYLER, CEO, Epitome Pictures
Presented by Ivan Fecan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bell Globemedia, Chief Executive Officer, CTV Inc.
The 2006 Crystal Awards will also include presentations of the WIFT-T mentorship awards: the Kodak New Vision Fellowship, the CBC Canadian Reflections Award, the Alliance Atlantis Diversity in Broadcasting Internship, and the Quebecor BANFF Mentorship Award.
Crystal Awards 2006 Presenting Partners: CHUM Limited and NBC UNIVERSAL
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Give the Gift of WIFT-T
Purchase a one-year WIFT-T membership before December 20, 2006, for a friend or colleague this holiday season and receive the following in time for the holidays.
Your gift includes:
•Welcoming letter, membership card (start date January 1, 2007), and upcoming programming information packaged in a presentation box
•Shipping to gift giver or gift recipient
•A personal note from gift giver in a holiday notecard (optional)
•Gift giver and gift recipient names placed in a draw for a $200 gift certificate for WIFT-T Programming.
Or make a donation to the WIFT-T Foundation on someone's behalf this holiday season.
Your gift includes:
•Certificate packaged in a presentation box
•Shipping to gift giver or gift recipient
•Name listed in the 2006 Annual Report (optional)
•A personal note from gift giver in a holiday notecard (optional)
•Gift giver will receive a charitable receipt for any donation of $10 or more.
For more information, please download the registration form.
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WIFT-T Announces Mentorship Award Winners
Alliance Atlantis Diversity in Broadcasting Internship
WIFT-T, in partnership with Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., is pleased to announce Iman Sheikh as this year’s recipient of the Alliance Atlantis Diversity in Broadcasting Internship. The three-month internship offers Sheikh the opportunity to advance her career in broadcasting through experience in the Public and Regulatory Affairs department at Alliance Atlantis. The award will be presented to her at the 2006 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on Monday, December 4, 2006.
CBC Canadian Reflections Award
WIFT-T, in partnership with CBC Television, is pleased to announce Barb Taylor as the winner of this year’s CBC Canadian Reflections Award. Taylor will receive creative support from CBC Television to develop a concept project to showcase the diversity of Canada. The award will be presented to her at the 2006 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on Monday, December 4, 2006 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
The Producers Internship
Barbra Cooper is the winner of The Producers Internship, presented by Deluxe in partnership with Tattersall Sound and Picture, and PS Production Services. Cooper will receive three weeks of hands-on experience and training in production equipment planning and requirements, and post production video, film and sound.
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WIFT-T Member Survey Feedback Contest
Ronit Folman is the winner of the WIFT-T Member Survey feedback contest.
She wins a Programming Pass, worth $1,500, as well as a membership renewal for one year.
She also wins a seat at a head table at the 2006 Crystal Awards. Congratulations Ronit!
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Visit CanadianFilmmaker.com For All the Facts on Filmmaking
For a discerning insiders’ guide to the business of feature filmmaking in Canada, visit www.canadianfilmmaker.com.
Developed in partnership with Directors Guild of Canada-Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and a host of industry and government partners, CanadianFilmmaker.com is a first-ever resource for Canadian filmmakers and a unique, one-stop online guide.
The site clearly explains the business of feature filmmaking in Canada – from development and financing to distribution and marketing – with practical tips and real-life stories from some of the industry’s leading experts.
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Partner News:
Ontario Media Development Corporation Film Fund
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 12, 2007 by 5pm
OMDC has launched a call for applications for the OMDC Film Fund. This program has been developed to provide eligible Ontario film producers with financial support for feature film projects in the final stages of development and production financing.
Please note that the program is a competitive process with the number and amount of awards contingent on total demand and the funds available.
TIMELINE: The deadline for receipt of applications is January 12, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCESS: (Please note the guidelines and application forms have been revised for this deadline) Complete Guidelines and Application Forms are posted on OMDC website (www.omdc.on.ca - under Programs / Content and Marketing Support / OMDC Film Fund).
For further information on this or any other OMDC programs, please contact the Coordinator, Industry Initiatives at:
175 Bloor Street East
South Tower, Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8
Direct Phone: 416-642-6695
Main Phone: 416-314-6858
Fax: 416-314-6876
Email: programs@omdc.on.ca
www.omdc.on.ca
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Canadian Film Centre Reminder: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
January 12, 2007: Application deadline for the CFC Feature Film Project
THE FEATURE FILM PROJECT: Next Application Deadline
January 12th, 2007 is the next deadline for submissions to The Feature Film Project at both Low-Budget (up to $500,000) and Ultra-Low Budget ($250,000 and under) levels. For guidelines and an application package, visit our website. (www.cfccreates.com) You can also contact us by email (ffp@cfccreates.com)
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Canada Pavilion at The Tokyo International Anime Fair 2007
Tokyo Big Sight, March 22 to 25, 2007
The Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF), a four-day annual event launched in 2002, attracted over 220 companies in 2006, including approximately 40 from abroad. The two Industry days attracted over 20,000 buyers, while general public days registered over 30,000 visitors per day. The TAF has been growing steadily since its start and promises to provide even greater opportunities with more than 100,000 visitors expected this year. In addition to the 220 exhibitors, buyers from more than 20 countries including China, Korea, and Taiwan, come to the show each year hoping to find new content and technology.
Following the great success of the Canadian Pavilion at TAF 2006, the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo will again coordinate the Canada Pavilion at TAF 2007, and is planning a networking reception and arrangement of one on one meetings between Canadian companies and companies from Taiwan, Seoul and Japan.
For companies in the anime production industry, or the animation tools sector, the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2007 is an excellent opportunity to meet the principal players of the Asian animation world, be those broadcasters, animation production firms or distributors.
The Embassy has secured exhibition space at the venue and invites Canadian companies interested in exploring the Japanese and Asian market to take advantage of that space to display their promotional material or demo their products. The highly subsidised exhibition allows Canadian participants to rent space for a nominal fee, thus giving them an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most important animation markets in the world without breaking the bank. Canadian companies already scheduled to attend the event, or interested in doing so, are welcome to use the Canada Pavilion as their base during the four days of the event, either as delegates or exhibitors. If you are unable to attend the event, you are welcome to send us pamphlets, posters, videos or other materials that we will display in the Canada Pavilion on your behalf.
For more details on TAF See the official Tokyo International Anime Fair Website at http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/
Companies interested in participating in the fair or attending the networking event, should contact:
Stephane-Enric Beaulieu
Trade Commissioner / Délégué Commercial
Embassy of Canada / Ambassade du Canada
7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo
107-8503, Japan
Tel: (81-3) 5412-6232
Fax: (81-3)5412-6250
stephane.beaulieu@international.gc.ca
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