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THIS ISSUE:
[WIFT-T programs]:
• Emerging Level Certificate Program: Project Management
• Shibley Righton Presents: Project Management and Convergent Media
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
• 2008 Short Film Showcase
• Goodmans Presents: In Conversation With...International Filmmakers
• 2008 Quebecor Mentorship Award Program
• 2008 Astral Media Mentorship Award
• Annual General Meeting
Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
• Hot Docs: Discount for WIFT-T members
• Female Eye Film Festival: Discount for WIFT-T members
• Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
• Vortex Game Competition Seminar
[WIFT-T programs]:
Emerging Level Certificate Program: Project Management
Presented by WIFT-T in partnership with Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology
Date: March 15, 29 & April 4, 2008 (Saturdays)
Project Management
This course will enable participants to manage the creation and launch of film, television and media projects in a highly professional and effective manner. This course will examine critical methods for content creation including a strategy that maximizes current resources and timeframes as well as providing a roadmap for future changes or additions to the project. We will examine the business needs of managing project budgets, cash flow, overall costs, timelines and project team resources. Finally, we will examine how project management can support business growth.
Where: Humber Lakeshore Campus, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd W.
http://www.humber.ca/maps/lakemap.htm
The certificate program is recommended for working professionals with at least one year experience in the industry or related university or college training.
For more information or to apply, visit www.wift.com
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Shibley Righton Presents: Project Management in Convergent Media
The Breakfast Stories Series, in partnership with Shibley Righton LLP, offers an 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.
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Registration: 7:30 am-8:00 am
Time: 8:00 am–9:00 am
Location: Park Hyatt, 4 Avenue Road, Toronto
Fee: $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non members, with breakfast included (payment at door), complimentary to participants of the Emerging Level Business Management for Media Professionals Program.
Pre-registration: required by Monday, March 17, 2008. Please note space is limited.* To pre-register, call 416.322.3430 x 221, or send an email to wift@wift.com.
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WIFT-T [awards and events]:
2008 Short Film Showcase
The Annual International Short Film Showcase, in honour of International Women’s Day, will be held Wednesday,
March 5th, 2008 at the NFB.
It will feature eight Canadian and international award-winning short films.
Following the Showcase,
there will be a panel with filmmakers Kate Jessop (UK) and Denie Pentecost (Australia) and Audrey Cummings (Toronto), and a reception with refreshments.
For film synopses and director bios, visit www.wift.com
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 10:00 (hour and a half screening, followed by panel and reception)
Location: National Film Board of Canada, 150 John (at Richmond)
Cost: $15 WIFT-T members | $20 non-members
Tickets: Available at the door or download a ticket form here
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Goodmans Presents: In Conversation With...International Filmmakers
Offered as a member-exclusive sneak preview to the Short Film Showcase, this is an in-depth and interactive conversation with two international filmmakers and includes a screening of their films.
The filmmakers include:
Denie Pentecost (Sexy Thing/Australia)
Denie has worked on films and completed a number of director’s assignments and courses, namely at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Sexy Thing is her award-winning debut as a writer/director.
Kate Jessop (Desires/United Kingdom)
Kate Jessop is currently artist in residence at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her practice includes experimental film and the visualization of sound encompassing animation and live action.
Event Details:
Where: Goodmans, 250 Yonge Street, 24th floor
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free to WIFT-T members
RSVP: Email wift@wift.com. Space is very limited, so register early.
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Annual General Meeting
WIFT-T’s Annual General Meeting is great time to meet board members and staff. It is also your chance to vote for
the new Board of Directors.
WIFT-T full members are eligible to run for the Board. Skills in fundraising, marketing/branding and legal are desirable. This year’s AGM will be held the second week of May.
More information will be posted on the WIFT-T website www.wift.com as it becomes available.
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2008 Quebecor Mentorship Award
Presented in partnership with The Quebecor Fund
The Quebecor Mentorship Award is a national initiative designed to provide one Canadian female or male television producer of a visible minority or Aboriginal group the invaluable opportunity to prepare for the Banff World Television Festival 2008 through an intensive one-month Market Mentorship and Festival Bursary.
Emerging to intermediate producers, with at least one broadcast credit and two projects at an advance stage of development for broadcast, are encouraged to apply now. Deadline for applications is Monday, April 21, 2008.
For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.wift.com.
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2008 Astral Media Mentorship Award
Presented in partnership with Astral Media
The first annual Astral Media Mentorship Award is a national competitive program, which will give one talented Canadian female or male producer of a visible minority, Aboriginal or disabled group, the invaluable opportunity to prepare for the 2008 Banff World Television Festival through an intensive mentorship in Toronto and at Banff, as well as a festival bursary.
Emerging producers, with a minimum of three years industry experience and up to two credits in children’s and/or drama programming, are encouraged to apply now. Deadline for applications is Monday, April 21, 2008.
For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.wift.com.
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Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
Hot Docs: Discount for WIFT-T members
WIFT-T and Hot Docs have partnered to offer WIFT-T members a $50.00 discount on Hot Docs Industry Passes. Contact wift@wift.com to get your discount code and visit Hot Docs for screening and registration info.
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Female Eye Film Festival: Discount for WIFT-T Members
The Female Eye Film Festival, March 27-30th, 2008 is offering WIFT-T members discounted film screening tickets to this year's event. Regular price $10.00. WIFT-T members price $8.00.
March 27 @ 7PM
Opening Feature Gala, The Stone Angel, a film by Kari Skogland (2008 Female Eye Film Festival Honourary Director Award Recipient). Cumberland 4 - Alliance Cinemas, 159 Cumberland Street)
March 28 - March 30
Films, panel discussions and script readings (Canada Square Cinemas, 2190 Yonge Street, Concourse Level)
For more information, please visit: www.FemaleEyeFilmFestival.com
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Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
April 5, 2008 shortsnonstop Submission Deadline
April 25, 2008 CFC Feature Film Project Application Deadline
May 14, 2008 CBC Prime Time Television Program Application Deadlines
CHEECHOO RECEIVES NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Hats off to Shirley Cheechoo (Dir' Lab '02) for receiving the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the Arts category. Cheechoo is an accomplished artist She has received the CTV Fellowship Award and Eagle Spirit Award. In addition, she has had films screened at the Sundance Film Festival, the AIF San Francisco and Vancouver Film Festival. The National Aboriginal Achievement Award Gala will be televised March 7th at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.
POLLEY HONOURED WITH 2008 CLAUDE JUTRA AWARD
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) officially announced that Sarah Polley (Dir’ Lab ’01) will receive the Claude Jutra Award for her film Away From Her. The film has been nominated for 12 Genie Awards, including Polley’s two nominations for Achievement in Direction and Adapted Screenplay. The annual Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a first-time feature film director and was established in 1933 in honour of renowned Quebec director, the late Claude Jutra.
shortsnonstop mobile festival – you could win $1000!
Do you have a short film under three minutes in length? If yes,then SHORTSNONSTOP is for you. Shortsnonstop is an exciting digital festival brought to you by TELUS and CFC. The next submission deadline is April 5 th 2008. Visit www.shortsnonstop.com for submission information.
For more information, visit www.cfccreates.com or for information on CFC Media Lab programs, contact us at medialab@cfccreates.com.
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Vortex Game Competition Seminar
Emerging game developers are encouraged to attend this session featuring a leader in the gaming industry.
Location: Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm Street
Date: Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
Admission is free.
Visit www.vortexcompetition.org for further information on the program, venue and to register for the session. Space is limited.
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