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THIS ISSUE:
[WIFT-T programs]:
• Emerging Level Certificate Program: Media Career Management Skills
• Shibley Righton Presents: Alternative Marketing Tools
• Feature Film Writing Program
• Women's Writer's Workshop
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
• Annual General Meeting
WIFT International News:
• Invite to WIFTI/WFTV UK Cannes Reception
Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
• imagineNATIVE: Call for Proposals
• Women Entrepreneurs of Canada: Think BIG Conference
• Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
[WIFT-T programs]:
Emerging Level Certificate Program: Media Career Management Skills
Presented by WIFT-T in partnership with Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology
Date: May 17, 31 & June 7, 2008 (Saturdays)
Media Career Management Skills
This course will provide students with the skills and strategies to develop
their personal marketing package, (which could include a website, demo reel,
resume, short bio or a portfolio), and use these materials to launch or
re-launch their careers or small businesses. Participants will learn about
resume trends and expectations, and how effective marketing tools can help them
succeed in the application and interview process. Students will
also learn to evaluate the changing marketplace; how to recognize and respond to
potential growth and opportunity in their careers.
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: Alternative Marketing Tools
The Shibley Righton Breakfast Stories Series offers a rare inside look at the real world of film and television. Led by Marina Cordoni, this question and answer session will focus on alternative methods used to market film and television productions. Presenters will share practical and useful ways to promote and market productions in order to reach out to the competitive domestic and international media marketplace.
Additional speakers to be announced shortly.
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Pre-registration: required by Friday, May 16, 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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Feature Film Writing Program
Presented in partnership with NBC Universal
Instructed by story editor consultant Elke Town, this two module course is presented in partnership with NBC Universal. The first module will provide an overview and introduction to the major elements of Feature Film Screenwriting, including the development stages of a screenplay. The second module will provide an in-depth examination and analysis of the major elements of feature film screenwriting. The workshop includes a complete breakdown and analysis of a single film.
Date: Coming June and July
Registration: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fee emerging module (4 Part Series): $260 + GST Members, $380 + GST Non-members
Fee intermediate/advanced module (5 Part Series): $325 + GST Members, $475 + GST Non-members
Women's Writer's Workshop
This intensive workshop will follow the emerging module of the Feature Film Writing Program. Instructed by story editor consultant Maureen Dorey, it will target emerging to intermediate women screenwriters who have a treatment or first draft, and will work towards the development of their next draft of a feature script.
Date: Coming mid-June
Registration: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fee (3 Part Series): $195 + GST Members, $285 + GST Non-members
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WIFT-T [awards and events]:
Annual General Meeting
All are welcome to join us for our AGM! Keynote speaker Caitlin Fisher will discuss the future of digital content and its implications for traditional technologies and storytelling.
Nominations for the Board will be accepted from the floor. Interested candidates are encouraged to brig a brief bio to hand out to the membership.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Place: National Film Board of Canada (150 John Street, at Richmond)
Members are eligible to win door prizes from the Butler Collection, Colio Wines and M.A.C. Enjoy wine, refreshments and a dynamic keynote speaker!
For candidate bios, visit www.wift.com
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WIFT International News:
Member Invite: WIFTI/WFTV UK Cannes Reception
Are you going to the Cannes Film Festival this year?
Women in Film and Television International and WFTV UK invite WIFT members to attend their Annual Drinks Reception.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 6:30-8:00pm
Place: Kodak Pavilion
RSVP Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2008
Tickets to the reception are strictly limited and distributed on a first-come first-served basis, so if you would like to attend please respond swiftly to avoid disappointment. There is no charge for tickets. Only those who are on our guest list will be allowed entry.
For more information or to book, please e-mail cannes2008@wftv.org.uk with your name and chapter affiliation.
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Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
imagineNATIVE: Call for Proposals
Do you have a great idea for a five minute short film? Explore 16mm OR 8mm film through LIFT's workshops, shoot and edit your own film, and see your film on screen at the 9th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, which will take place in Toronto from October 15-19, 2008.
About the Courses:
Handmade Filmmaking in 16mm & 8mm (VALUE $500 each course)
This all-inclusive hands-on film course will give participants a basic foundation in camera operation, hand processing, optical printing and a wide variety of animation techniques. This course is open to beginners. Participants will receive the opportunity to use the following LIFT equipment and LIFT facilities outside of designated class time.
Duration: Approximately seven days from May - July.
Eligibility Criteria:
This call is open to Aboriginal candidates only;
· Preference will be given to emerging artists or to video artists who have not worked in film.
· Candidates must commit to attending the LIFT training workshops from May 22 - July 26, 2008.
Please email your one-page short film idea, a statement on why you would like to participate, and a bio to kpotts@imagineNATIVE.org
Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2008
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Women Entrepreneurs of Canada: Think BIG Conference - Beyond Borders
This two-day conference isdedicated to inspiring the big ideas and the risks needed to grow in a global business environment.
WEC has an exciting line up of topics and speakers, including one from the Schulich School of Business. WEC has also invited US guests to participate in this unique two-day opportunity, facilitated by Washington Based Consultant Judy Bradt, CEO of Summit Insight to make strong relationships in Canada, meet local movers and shakers, and gain valuable insight into marketing small and medium sized businesses outside of the US.
Date: Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th
Place: Day 1: The Grand Hotel, 225 Jarvis St., Toronto, ON
Day 2: Verity Club, 111d Queen St. East, Toronto, ON
Contact: wec@wec.ca or call 416-921-5150
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Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
May 14, 2008 CBC Prime Time Television Program Application Deadlines
June 10-15, 2008 Worldwide Short Film Festival
June 20, 2008 TELUS Interactive Art & Entertainment Program Application Deadline
August 29, 2008 CFC NFB Feature Documentary Program Application Deadline
CFC AND NFB LAUNCH CANADA’S FIRST THEATRICAL DOCUMENTARY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CFC in collaboration with the National Film Board (NFB) is pleased to announce the creation of Canada’s first program to develop theatrical documentaries. The CFC NFB Feature Documentary Program will launch in January 2009 with the goal of developing successful original feature documentaries for international cinema audiences.
NEW CFC – TRIBECA FILM INSTITUTE COLLABORATION A HUGE SUCCESS
CFC launched a new collaboration with the Tribeca Film Institute last month that brought two Canadian filmmaking teams to New York to participate in Tribeca All Access (TAA) during the Tribeca Film Festival. Canadian participants included: Shannon Masters (’05) and Jennifer Podemski (producer) representing Sight Unseen, a coming of age family story rooted in aboriginal culture and stories; and Larisa Andrews (‘02) and Claudia Molina (‘05) representing Red Velvet Girls, a darkly sensual story about a teenage lesbian vampire who must choose between her childhood love and an arranged marriage to sustain her family’s bloodline.
FESTIVAL WHIRLWIND CONTINUES FOR CFC’S SHORT DRAMATIC FILMS
CFC’s 2007 Short Dramatic Films continue to make their rounds in the next couple of months:
- Burgeon and Fade, Night, Shutter, Song of Slomon and Cursing Hanley, have all been accepted into the Worldwide Short Film Festival’s (June 10-15) CFC Spotlight.
- In addition to the CFC Spotlight, Cursing Hanley has been accepted into Official Selection and Song of Slomon has been selected to screen in the Canadian Comedy program.
- Song of Slomon has also been invited to the Solstice Film Festival in Minnesota this summer (June 19-21)
- Shutter and Burgeon and Fade are heading to Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival (May 22-25).
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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