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CMP
[centre for media professionals] WIFT-T training and skills development:
•Research and Rights Clearance: Film, Video and Music Lyrics
•Ontario Film and Television Tax Credits Demystified
•TELETOON Masters Program: Writing for Animation
•The Business of Product Placement (in TV and Film)
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
•New and Prospective Members Meeting - February 20 at 6pm
•WIFT International Short Film Showcase - March 8, 2007
•WIFT International Summit: July 16-19, 2007
Members Making News:
•Deepa Mehta Earns Academy Award Nomination
WIFT International News:
•2007 WIF Foundation Film Finishing Fund: Call for Submissions
Partner News:
•Tokyo International Anime Fair 2007
•Kodak Presents Film@11, Lunch@12 February Session
•Call for Entries: Banff World Television Festival Awards
•Call for Entries: 2007 Worldwide Short Film Festival
•Call for Entries: The 17th Montreal First Peoples’ Festival 2007
•14th Annual Hot Docs Festival: Discount for WIFT-T Members
•3rd Annual Marketing to Women Conference: Discount and Ticket Raffle for WIFT-T Members
•Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett Call on Canadian Filmmakers for New TV Series
•Canadian Film Centre: Telus Innovation Fund
•Call for Entries: 54th Sydney Film Festival
CMP [centre for media professionals]: WIFT-T training and skills development:
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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Ontario Film and Television Tax Credits Demystified
Business Officers who administer the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC) at the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) will help demystify the tax credit and help you determine how to maximize the bottom line before your production begins.
The Business Officers will discuss:
• How much the tax credit is
• What expenditures are eligible
• Who is eligible
• What types of production are eligible
• Rules surrounding the regional bonus
• Rules surrounding the 1st time producer bonus
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond) in the screening room
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Registration: 5:30pm - 6pm
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Fee: $20 + GST Members, $25 + GST Non-members
Registration deadline: Friday, February 2, 2007
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.
Participants will be notified of acceptance via email within two working days of receipt of application and resume. Course payment will be processed on confirmation of acceptance.
For more information, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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TELETOON Masters Program: Writing for Animation
Sponsored by TELETOON
This intensive four-part course for professional writers only introduces screenwriters to the principles, challenges and opportunities of writing for the Canadian animation industry, with particular emphasis on series television.
Over four evenings, the class will explore the steps to creating an animated teleplay. Topics to be covered include understanding the medium; classic story structure; creating distinctive characters; and writing dialogue. The emphasis will be on ‘thinking visually’, and video clips will be used to illustrate the principles discussed. Instructors will also discuss the various roles on a writing team, and the collaborative process by which an episode gets from concept to screen. Students will engage in this process through mock story meetings for existing television series, and each student will develop an idea into a finished ‘beat sheet.’
To receive the most benefit from this workshop, some work outside of class will be necessary. Instructors will contact students prior to the start of the workshops to advise them on preparation for this class.
Eligibility Requirements: This course is intended for media professionals who are looking to begin a career in animation screenwriting. Applicants must submit a current resume, including writing credits, along with a registration request. Class size is limited to a maximum of 20 students, and will be awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Monday March 5, 12, 19 and 26 2007
Registration: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $195 + GST Members, $285 + GST Non-members
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 28, 2007.
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
Participants will be notified of acceptance via email within two working days of receipt of application and resume. Course payment will be processed on confirmation of acceptance.
For more information, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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The Business of Product Placement
Presented by Women in Film and Television - Toronto
This interactive workshop 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: TV and Film Executive Marina Cordoni
This course is intended for media professionals including producers, distributors, network executives, and ad sales executives with at least 3-5 years experience.
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Registration: 5:00pm-5:30pm
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
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, February 20 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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WIFT International Short Film Showcase
Women in Film and Television - Toronto (WIFT-T), in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), is pleased to present the second annual WIFT International Short Film Showcase.
The event, which celebrates the outstanding filmmaking talents of women worldwide, will take place on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2007, and feature a selection of Canadian and international short films.
More information on the Short Film Showcase will be announced soon.
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WIFT International Summit: July 16-19, 2007
Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) will host the WIFT International Summit in Toronto from July 16-19, 2007. Held every two years in a different country, 2007 will mark the first year this event has been held in Toronto.
“We are very excited about presenting this important event,” said Sue Sheridan, Executive Director of WIFT-T. “In a global marketplace, it is essential for women and men in screen-based media to network, forge new partnerships, and learn from the experiences of colleagues in other parts of the world.”
Women in Film and Television – Toronto is one of nearly 40 chapters worldwide affiliated with WIFT International (WIFTI), a global network comprised of more than 10,000 members dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of screen-based media.
The WIFT International Summit will bring together participants from Afghanistan to New Zealand. For four days, delegates will be inspired by panels, workshops, screenings, and other special events. The WIFT International Summit will also give Toronto an opportunity to spotlight our own expertise in developing diverse talent and encourage international business opportunities that can assist Canadian production companies and filmmakers in creating strong products that are viable in the worldwide market.
More information on registration and a schedule of programs, speakers and events will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Members Making News:
Deepa Mehta Earns Academy Award Nomination
Deepa Mehta, 2003 Crystal Award winner of the Creative Excellence Award, has received a 2007 Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Film for her film Water. The film, which she wrote and directed, stars Lisa Ray and has received international acclaim.
Congratulations Deepa and good luck on Oscar night!
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WIFT International News:
2007 WIF Foundation Film Finishing Fund: Call for Submissions
From December 1, 2006 to February 9, 2007, the Women in Film Foundation is accepting submissions for its 2007 Film Finishing Fund. Now in its 22nd year, the fund provides completion monies and in-kind post grants for narrative, documentary, animated, experimental, and educational works by filmmakers who demonstrate advanced and innovative skills; and whose work relates to the goals of Women in Film.
Over the years, the fund has provided more than $1.6 million in cash and in-kind services. Applications must be received (not postmarked) by the Women in Film Foundation office in Beverly Hills, California, USA on or before February 9, 2007. Winners will be notified by April 27, 2007.
For more information about eligibility requirements and to download an application, please go to www.wif.org
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Partner News:
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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Kodak Presents Film@11, Lunch@12 February Session
Super16 Filmmaking: Looking for Angelina
Director Sergio Navaretta and co-producer Alessandra Piccione
debunk the myth of the high cost of shooting on film. Find out how they made this remarkable award-winning film on a budget of only $250,000, and their decision process for choosing to shoot on Kodak Super 16mm Motion Picture Film.
Joining them will be DOP Peter Benison CSC as they review a clip of this internationally acclaimed movie and discuss everything from their 14-day location shoot in Sault Ste. Marie to the rationale for selecting the specific Kodak 16mm Motion Picture Film stocks.
Seating is limited.
Please register online at www.kodak.com/go/filmat11cnd
WHEN: February 14, 2007 @11-am
WHERE: Kodak Canada Inc.
6 Monogram Place
Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
M9R 0A1
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Call for Entries: Banff World Television Festival Awards
The campaign for program competition entries at the 28th Banff World Television Festival (BWTVF) is officially underway with a couple of exciting changes from previous years.
For the first time ever, the competition features a category for Telenovela & Drama Serial Programs. In addition, the international program competition now includes three interactive categories. A Rockie will be awarded to Best Mobile Program Enhancement, Best Internet Program Enhancement and Best Internet Only Production Program.
The online entry form for the 2007 international program competition and detailed regulations can be found at http://www.bwtvf.com/call.for.entries.php
Your program is eligible for the competition if:
It was made for television and it falls within one of the following 18 categories:
• Animation Programs
• Arts Documentaries
• Children's Programs
• Comedies
• Continuing Series
• Family and Youth Programs
• Feature Length Documentaries
• History and Biography Programs
• Information and Current Affairs Programs
• Interactive Television Programs
• Lifestyle Programs
• Made-for-TV-Movies
• Mini-Series
• Performance Programs
• Popular Science and Natural History Programs
• Reality Format Programs
• Social and Political Documentaries
• Telenovela & Drama Serial Programs - NEW
Or in the three new expanded Interactive Categories:
• Best Mobile Program Enhancement
• Best Internet Program Enhancement
• Best Internet Only Production Program
Your program must have been (or will be) transmitted for the first time anywhere in the world during 2006 or 2007 OR it will be available for first transmission not later than February 10, 2007. Entries for the 2007 international program competition may be submitted any time from November 17, 2006, until the entry deadline February 10, 2007.
For further information, please contact Kerry Stauffer,
Director, International Program Competition, at
kstauffer@achillesmedia.com or (403) 678-1216 ext. 101.
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Call for Entries: 2007 Worldwide Short Film Festival
The 2007 Worldwide Short Film Festival will be held in Toronto, Canada, June 12 - 17, 2007.
Now in its 13th year, the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival (WSFF) is dedicated to celebrating the best short films and videos being made today both in Canada and abroad. It is the largest festival of its kind in North America and offers over $125,000 in cash and prizes, including the Bravo!FACT Best Canadian Short, a cash prize of $5,000. The Festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; winners of the Best Animated and Best Live-Action Short awards are eligible for an Oscar nomination.
To download a PDF version of the entry form, please visit the WSFF website at www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com. For online submissions, please visit www.withoutabox.com.
Deadline for all entries: Friday, February 23, 2007.
Should you have any questions or require further information
about the WSFF, please visit the website or email shortfilmfest@cfccreates.com.
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14th Annual Hot Docs Festival: Discount for WIFT-T Members
Hot Docs, North America's largest documentary festival, conference and market, will present its 14th annual edition from April 19 to April 29, 2007. An outstanding selection of over 100 Canadian and International documentaries will be presented to Toronto audiences and more than 1800 international delegates from over 25 countries.
This year’s Festival includes a retrospective on the works of 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award recipient Heddy Honigmann, as well as national spotlights on Brazil and Central and Eastern Europe. Hot Docs will once again mount an intensified full roster of professional market and networking events, as well as groundbreaking conference sessions and industry programmes, including the renowned Toronto Documentary Forum running April 25 and 26, 2007 (separate accreditation required).
Hot Docs has partnered with Women in Film and Television – Toronto for an exclusive promotion offering members $50 CDN off of the price of a Hot Docs Industry Pass. With the purchase of an Industry Pass, delegates gain access to all Festival screenings, conference sessions and industry programmes, including Kickstart workshops, The Doc Shop, the Rogers Industry Center, and market, networking and consultation services of the Sales Office, as well as a full roster of Festival parties and receptions.
In addition, registered delegates will have exclusive access to a new online community, allowing for an advance look at who will be in attendance and providing the opportunity to build and manage contacts before and after the Festival.
Register by March 15, 2007 and receive an early bird rate in addition to your membership discount.
Please contact WIFT–T at 416-322-3430 ext. 221 or email wift@wift.com to obtain your three-digit discount code. Visit www.hotdocs.ca for further information on industry events and screenings, and to register online.
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Call for Entries: The 17th Montreal First Peoples’ Festival 2007
The 17th Montreal First Peoples' Festival is calling on you to submit your audiovisual works for this years showcase, taking place June 11 to June 21, 2007. As always, the showcase features works by native directors and films by non-native directors about Aboriginal topics.
Complete details and a submission form can be downloaded from the website www.nativelynx.qc.ca.
Send all entries by Monday, February 19, 2007, to:
Terres en Vues
6865 Christophe-Colomb, Suite 102
Montréal, QC
H2S 2H3
Mark all parcels ‘Cultural content, no commercial value’.
For more information, email tev@nativelynx.qc.ca or call (514) 278-4040.
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Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett Call on Canadian Filmmakers for New TV Series
CTV has announced that it will be the exclusive Canadian broadcast partner for On The Lot, the new unscripted television series from Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg.
CTV also announced that Burnett and Spielberg are actively searching for Canadian competitors for the series: aspiring homegrown filmmakers interested in winning a $1 million development deal with DreamWorks Studios.
Short films can be submitted as entry into the first part of the competition. To enter, applicants 13 years of age and older must submit a self-directed short film, up to five minutes in length, before Friday, Feb. 16, 2007.
Producers of the new TV series plan to visit several North American cities for invite-only casting calls, including Toronto and Vancouver in March. Afterwards, applicants will be winnowed to a group of 16 talented filmmakers. These finalists will be brought to Hollywood, where they will be divided into teams and will begin the journey toward their “big break.”
On The Lot will feature a cast of 16 undiscovered filmmakers competing to win the support of the show's viewers, who will decide their fate in a weekly audience vote. For more information about On The Lot and details on submitting an application, visit www.thelot.com.
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3rd Annual Marketing to Women Conference: Discount and Ticket Raffle for WIFT-T Members
3rd Annual Marketing to Women: Look Who’s Talking: Today’s Empowered & Most Coveted Consumer
Date: April 17 and 18
Venue: The Old Mill Inn – Toronto
Cost: WIFT-T members are eligible to receive a discount of $200 off the regular price of $1,499.00 + GST for the discounted rate of $1,299 + GST. For teams of three or more registering from the same company at the same time, an additional $200 discount will apply.
Presented by OpenDialogue Inc., this conference explores the personal and professional priorities that motivate women to buy and believe in your brand. Attend this conference and find out what some of Canada’s leading companies have to say about their strategic successes and what they have learned about marketing to women.
Please register by March 23, 2007 and refer to the following code at the time of registration to receive your special rate: MW-WF.
To register for this event, call Mary at 416-526-4578 or email mary@opendialogueinc.com or visit www.opendialogueinc.com.
Raffle for WIFT-T Members
Enter for your chance to win a complimentary registration to the 3rd Annual Marketing to Women Conference, April 17 and 18 in Toronto. Email or fax your entry to wift@wift.com or 416-322-3703. Please add Entry for Marketing to Women in the subject line. The draw will take place on March 15, 2007.
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Canadian Film Centre: Telus Innovation Fund
FUNDING THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
The TELUS Innovation Fund invests in film, television, and new media projects creating the next forms of entertainment.
The TELUS Innovation Fund, created by the Canadian Film Centre with funding from the TELUS Foundation, provides funding for the production of innovative film, television, and new media content projects. This fund invests in new forms of high-quality, original Canadian content that employ innovative strategies in breaking new ground to reach general public audiences. The TELUS Innovation Fund supports a minimum of 3 projects per year with funding up to $100,000.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 19, 2007
For more information on eligible projects, download the TELUS Innovation Fund Guidelines Package here.
For more information:
TELUS Innovation Fund Manager
gstanton@cfccreates.com
(416) 445-1446 ext. 301
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Call for Entries : 54th Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia, June 8, 2007 - June 24, 2007
The Sydney Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 54th edition.
Application deadlines:
Via Telefilm Canada: February 12, 2007
Directly to Festival: February 19, 2007
Australia's oldest film festival is recognized internationally as one of the most important film events of its kind: for showcasing the best of world cinema and having cultivated a strong local following.
Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries on behalf of the Festival. Entry fees are waived for productions submitted through Telefilm Canada.
For more information and registration procedures, click here.
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