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THIS ISSUE:
CMP
[centre for media professionals] WIFT-T training and skills development:
•NBC Universal Feature Film Writing Program
•Call for Applications: CBC Canadian Reflections Award
•Call for Applications: Alliance Atlantis Diversity in Broadcasting Internship Award
•Exclusive Evening with Robert McKee for WIFT-T Members
•Imarion Post-Production HD Primer - 3 parts
•Teletoon Masters Program: Writing for Animation
•Call for Applications: The Producers Internship
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
•WIFT-T Board of Directors Appoints Sue Sheridan as
Executive Director
•WIFT-T Discount for New Members
•New and Prospective Members Meeting - October 10 at 6pm
•2006 Crystal Awards Tickets
WIFT International News:
•WIFTI Announces New Grant for Women Filmmakers
or Emerging WIFTI Chapters
•Call for Applications: The Women's Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) of New York Women in Film & Television
Members Making News:
•WIFT-T Board Member Sadia Zaman Nominated for a Gemini Award
Partner News:
•HKMB and Shibley Righton Join WIFT-T as Sponsors
•Robert McKee Seminar: Discount for WIFT-T Members
•1st Annual i Can Pitch Event
•Call for Applications: Canadian Film Centre Habitat
New Media Lab
•2006 Innoversity Summit and Discount for WIFT-T Members
•Innoversity 2006 Applications for Scholarships & Bursaries
•Ontario Media Development Corporation Call for Applications: Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund
•Telefilm Canada Call for Entries: 36th International Film
Festival Rotterdam
CMP [centre for media professionals]: WIFT-T training and skills development:
NBC Universal Feature Film Writing Program
Presented by Women in Film and Television – Toronto in partnership with Telefilm Canada and the Ontario Media Development Corporation
The three-part Feature Film Writing Program is part of the NBC Universal Development Incubator Program and is open to all Development Incubator participants as well as the general public.
Instructor: Elke Town, Story Editor Consultant, Storyworks
Part II: Character Development
Tuesday, October 3
Thursday, October 5
Tuesday, October 10
Part III: Dialogue
Tuesday, October 17
Thursday, October 19
Tuesday, October 24
For more information on the Feature Film Writing Program, visit www.wift.com.
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Date: see each component above
Check in : 5:30pm - 6pm
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Fee (for each three-part series): $195 + GST Members , $285 + GST Non-members
For all three parts: $450 + GST Members , $600 + GST Non-members
Registration for Part II: Character Development is required by Friday, September 22, 2006.
Registration for Part III: Dialogue is required by Friday, October 6, 2006.
Space is limited. Please call 416-322-3430 ext. 221 to register or send a completed registration form and resume to wift@wift.com or fax to 416-322-3703.
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Call for Applications: CBC Canadian Reflections Award
Presented in partnership with CBC Television
This national competitive award will give one emerging Canadian female filmmaker the invaluable opportunity to receive creative support from CBC Television to develop a concept project to showcase the diversity of Canada.
The award winner will receive:
• $7,500 cash award to go towards production costs of a program of up to 30 minutes in length
• Consultation with a CBC drama executive
• A WIFT-T programming pass valued at $1,200
• Award presentation at the prestigious Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 4, 2006 at the Fairmont Royal York
Deadline for applications: October 4, 2006, 12 noon EST.
Eligibility criteria, full guidelines and application forms are available from the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
Applications will be reviewed by selection committee composed of industry representatives with final decisions announced November 2006.
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Call for Applications: Alliance Atlantis Diversity in Broadcasting Internship Award
Presented in partnership with Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. This national program offers one entry-level visible minority or Aboriginal woman the opportunity to advance her career in broadcasting through experience in the Public and Regulatory Affairs department at Alliance Atlantis. The award winner will take part in a comprehensive career development program including:
• Three-month internship in the Public and Regulatory Affairs Department at Alliance Atlantis
• One-on-one career search assistance from a senior mentor provided by WIFT-T
• Trip to Ottawa to meet broadcast, Government and regulatory decision makers, and attend a VIP cocktail reception
• A WIFT-T programming pass valued at $1,200
• Award presentation at the prestigious Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 4, 2006 at the Fairmont Royal York
Deadline for applications: October 25, 2006, 12 noon EST.
Eligibility criteria, full guidelines and application forms are available from the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
Applications will be reviewed by selection committee composed of industry representatives with final decisions announced November 2006.
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Exclusive Evening with Robert McKee for WIFT-T Members
Join WIFT-T and Robert McKee for an intimate session at Telefilm Canada. On November 16, Robert McKee will do a one-hour session followed by a Q&A. This event is exclusive to WIFT-T members. Attendance is limited.
Location: Telefilm Canada, 474 Bathurst Street, Suite 100
Date: Thursday November 16, 2006
Check in : 6:30pm-7pm
Time: 7pm - 8pm followed by a Q&A
Fee: $30 + GST Members only
To register, please call 416.322.3430 ext. 221 or email wift@wift.com
For more information on the Robert Mckee seminar in Toronto November 17 - 19, see item in Partner News.
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Imarion Post-Production HD Primer (Three-part program)
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 a three-part HD primer.
Part 2 (Intermediate)- Working in HD: October 26
This seminar will focus on the postproduction side of High Definition and will explore the technical requirements for post production as well as workflow for HD, editing and finishing.
Part 3 (Advanced)- Delivering in HD: November 23
This advanced seminar will focus on distribution and delivery in High Definition.
Location (Part 2): Imarion, 380 Adelaide St. W. 1st floor
Location (Part 3): National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Dates:
Intermediate - Thursday, October 26, 2006
Advanced - Thursday, November 23, 2006
Check in: 5:30pm - 6pm
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Fee (for all 3 parts): $135 members, $180 non-members
or $50 per session for members, $65 per session for non-members
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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Teletoon Masters Program: Writing for Animation
Sponsored by Teletoon
This intensive three-part evening course introduces screenwriters to the principles, challenges and opportunities of writing for the Canadian animation industry, with particular emphasis on series television.
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.’
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.
Instructors: Kenn Scott and Karen Moonah
Location: National Film Board, 150 John St. (at Richmond)
Dates: Monday, October 23; Wednesday, October 25; and Monday, October 30, 2006
Check in: 6:30pm - 7pm
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Fee: $195 + GST Members, $285 + GST Non-members
Register for TELETOON Masters Program: Writing for Animation by Thursday, October 19, 2006.
Space is limited (maximum of 20 participants). Please call 416-322-3430 ext. 221 to register or send a completed registration form and resume to wift@wift.com or fax to 416-322-3703.
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Call for Applications: The Producers Internship
Presented in partnership with Deluxe, Tattersall Sound & Picture, and PS Production Services
The Producers Internship will provide one Canadian producer with coveted hands-on experience and training by giving the producer the opportunity to join three outstanding companies - Deluxe, Tattersall Sound and Picture, and PS Production Services - as an intern to learn about production equipment planning and requirements, and post production video, film and sound. The successful applicant will spend one week with each partner for a total of three weeks. The internship will commence in late November.
Applicants to the The Producers Internship should be emerging Canadian producers who have at least two years experience in the industry and no more than five years experience. The award winner will receive the following:
• One-week internship at Deluxe
• One-week internship at Tattersall Sound and Picture
• One-week internship at PS Production Services
• A $1,000 honorarium
• A WIFT-T programming pass valued at $1,200
Deadline for applications:
Wednesday, November 1 by 12pm EST
Eligibility criteria, full guidelines and application forms are available from the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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WIFT-T [awards and events]:
WIFT-T Board of Directors Appoints Sue Sheridan
as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Women in Film and Television - Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Sheridan as Executive Director.
Sheridan has been Interim Executive Director since April 2006. She joined WIFT-T in 2005 as Director of Programming Development and was named Acting Managing Director in 2006.
“We are more than delighted that someone with Sue’s exceptional leadership ability will be assuming the role of Executive Director,” said WIFT-T Board Chair Wendy MacKeigan. "With the launch of CanadianFilmmaker.com, the development of the Business Learning Initiative certificate program, and the upcoming Crystal Awards in December, the organization under Sue’s capable direction is now clearly well positioned to move to the next level.”
To read the press release, click here.
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WIFT-T Discount for New Members
Women in Film and Television-Toronto (WIFT-T) is offering a 15% discount to new members* who join in October.
Join now and receive the following:
• Career training and skills development in the creative, technical and business aspects of screen-based media
• Event networking opportunities including Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon, Film Festival Reception, and Annual General Meeting and Reception
• Career Hotlist email service
• Volunteer program
• Monthly eSource newsletter
• Discounts on products, services and industry events
• Access to WIFT International members' database
All new members who sign up in October will be entered into a draw for one ticket to the 2006 Crystal Awards Luncheon on December 4, 2006 at the Fairmont Royal York.
For a membership form and details on how to join, click here.
*Please note, student memberships are excluded.
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New and Prospective Members Meeting: October 10 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 in the Childcare room on the main floor of The Dunfield Club, 110 Eglinton Ave. East. Please enter through the main club door between the parking entrance and Blockbuster. Please indicate to the staff that you are attending the WIFT-T meeting.
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 Tickets
The ticket order form for the 2006 Crystal Awards will be available on the WIFT-T website on October 10.
The 2006 Crystal Awards will be held Monday, December 4 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
For information on the 2006 Crystal Awards, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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WIFT International News:
WIFTI Announces New Grant for Women Filmmakers or Emerging WIFTI Chapters
Applications are now being accepted for the Women in Film and Television International Devorah Foundation 2006 grant
An award of $1,500 is given on an annual basis to support special projects, training, professional development and/or mentorship opportunities for up-and-coming women filmmakers and/or emerging WIFTI-member film and television communities around the world.
The deadline for applications is November 10, 2006.
Founded by Ina Fichman, the WIFTI Devorah Foundation grants can be used for individual professional development opportunities (including, but not limited to travel grants to attend festivals or workshops, mentorship opportunities, skills development, marketing expenses for films/videos from first-time filmmakers); special projects to assist a group of women in an emerging film community (including, but not limited to training programs, special screenings); or for new/emerging Women in Film and Television chapters to assist in the launch and formation of their group (in this case priority will be given to chapters outside of North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand). The award is not meant to finance film or video projects.
For more information about WIFTI and to access the online application form, go to www.wifti.org.
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Call for Applications: The Women's Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) of New York Women in Film & Television
The Women's Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) of New York Women in Film & Television is seeking proposals for the funding of restoration and/or preservation of American films in which women have had significant creative positions.
Individuals and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000.
The Women's Film Preservation Fund aims to contribute to an
understanding of the importance of women in film history, and to
increase awareness of the necessity for film preservation. The Fund is committed to working with organizations and individuals with similar goals, and to sharing resources and information with them. In that spirit, we are asking you to inform your colleagues about the Fund, and to make them aware of our grants.
The next deadline for applications is November 30, 2006. A panel of professional filmmakers, film historians, preservationists, curators and educators will review all applications and award the grants, which will be announced in April 2007.
Applications guidelines can be downloaded at
www.nywift.org/article.aspx?id=22
For more information, contact New York Women in Film & Television at (212) 679-0870 or info@nywift.org or www.nywift.org.
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Members Making News: Spotlighting WIFT-T award winners, board members and Crystal Award recipients who are making news
WIFT-T Board Member Sadia Zaman Nominated for
a Gemini Award
Sadia Zaman is the Director of In-House Production at VisionTV and represents the WIFT-T board at the international level (WIFTI).
Over the past four years she has led the network’s Gemini Award-winning production team through the creation of two shows: Credo, which explores the spiritual and moral beliefs of prominent Canadians; and 360 Vision, the flagship current affairs show that offers an in-depth examination of faith and spirituality in contemporary Canadian life.
This year 360 Vision earned its first Gemini Award nomination for Best News/Information Program.
"From the very beginning, Senior Producer John Scully and I have had the goal of making 360 Vision one of the best current affairs programs in Canada," said Executive Producer Zaman. "The Gemini nomination is a tribute to the members of our small but dedicated team, who have laboured relentlessly to tell the kinds of stories no one else is reporting."
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Partner News:
WIFT-T welcomes two new sponsors
Women in Film and Television - Toronto is pleased to welcome two new sponsors: HKMB International Insurance Brokers and Shibley Righton LLP.
HKMB International, based in Toronto, is the largest, privately held international insurance broker in Canada.
For more information, visit www.HKMB.com
Shibley Righton LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in Toronto and Windsor, Ont.
For more information, visit www.shibleyrighton.com
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Robert McKee Seminar: Discount for WIFT-T Members
Robert McKee's famous STORY seminar returns to Toronto with a discount for WIFT-T members
Over three intense days, McKee's Story Seminar effectively
demonstrates the relationship between story design and character. McKee teaches the principles involved in the art and craft of screenwriting and story design, and proves the essence of good story is unchanging and universal. Whether on the big screen, on television, in novels, on stage and in ALL creative work, everything works in the shadow of classic story design.
Graduates of McKee's Story Seminar have earned: 26 Academy Awards, 124 Emmy Awards and 17 DGA awards and have written such recent blockbusters as The Lord of the Rings (I, II & III), The DaVinci Code and CSI. This has been the world's master class for over 40,000 screenwriters, filmmakers, TV writers, novelists, industry executives, actors, producers, directors and playwrights.
Robert McKee returns to Toronto November 17 - 19. WIFT-T members in good standing are eligible for a 10% discount -- sign up online at www.whitedogseminars.com and use promotional code WIFT10 (and be sure to bring your membership card on the first day of the seminar).
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1st Annual i CAN Pitch Event
The 1st Annual i CAN Pitch Event will be held in downtown Toronto at the Pantages Hotel on November 17 and 18, 2006. Well-respected members of the film and television community will be invited to participate in this unique event designed to offer writers and creative types the chance to pitch their fresh ideas in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Currently, we have industry professionals representing two outstanding companies who will listen to pitches: Capri Films, whose credits include the Academy Award nominated The Squid & The Whale, and Barna-Alper Productions, who produced HBO's G Spot, and CBC's Shania: A Life In Eight Albums.
Funded by the Government of Canada, this free event will include multiple workshops led by industry professionals. An integral part of the program is a pitching seminar, Honing Your Pitch, led by acclaimed speaker Marguerite Pigott from Film and Television Consulting Services. The seminar will take place on the Opening Night allowing the delegates an opportunity to perfect their pitch for the next day's schedule of events.
Women in Film & Television - Toronto, NOW Magazine, Playback Magazine, Canadian Screenwriter Magazine, The Writers Guild of Canada, The Toronto Film & Television Office, Absolute Locations and Ink Tip are just some of the generous sponsors helping to fund this event.
Location: Pantages Hotel, 200 Victoria Street, near Yonge and Shuter
Date: Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18, 2006
Registration: 6pm-6:30pm
Time: Friday: 6pm to 11pm, Saturday: 8am to midnight
Fee: $50 registration fee will hold your spot and be returned once you sign in on Friday, November 17
Space is limited (maximum of 250 participants). Please contact Matthew Gorman at matthew.Gorman@iCanPitch.ca, call 905-670-5104 or register online at www.icanpitch.com.
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Call for Applications: Canadian Film Centre Habitat New Media Lab
The Canadian Film Centre’s Habitat New Media Lab recognizes that as technologies revolutionize our lives, new opportunities for writers, designers, producers, programmers, filmmakers, visual artists and creative thinkers are emerging. As a resident in the New Media Lab, you’ll push the boundaries of learning and imagination to create product prototypes that are at the intersection of art and technology. Be part of the future of entertainment.
The Canadian Film Centre’s Habitat New Media Lab is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2007 session of the TELUS Interactive Art & Entertainment Programme (IAEP), a five-month, post-graduate residency focused on creating inventive interactive narrative projects for the Canadian and international marketplace.
The TELUS Interactive Arts & Entertainment Programme (IAEP) is Canada's first post-graduate programme for new media training and production, based on a philosophy that compelling new media content is created through a collaborative process harnessing a wide range of creative skills, knowledge and talent. An internationally acclaimed facility, the Habitat New Media lab has produced award-winning new media prototypes ranging from simulation-based interactive documentaries, to wireless storytelling networks, to interactive short films and narrative-driven media installations.
Application Deadline is October 31, 2006
For more information or to request an application please contact: habitat@cdnfilmcentre.com or visit www.cdnfilmcentre.com
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2006 Innoversity Summit and Discount for WIFT-T Members
The annual Innoversity Summit™ is a marketplace for great program ideas and a meeting place for those who work in the media and cultural sector (and those who would like to) — no matter your age, professional status, culture, ethnic background, or disability. Whether you’re an executive looking for the most innovative ways to approach diversity, or a creative professional on your way up and looking for opportunity, Innoversity has something for everyone.
Here is a sample of what will be happening at this year’s Summit:
- Keynote Address by Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women
- Master Class by Christine Wilson, CBC
- Art of the Pitch by Sandra Porteous, CBC
- Diversity Management Workshops
- One-on- one face time with industry executives such as Karen King, CanWest MediaWorks
More information about our Summit programming can be found at www.innoversity.com/summit/
All WIFT-T members receive a 20% discount. Please quote WIFT2006 when registering.
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Innoversity 2006 Applications for Scholarships & Bursaries
This is the fifth anniversary of the Innoversity Summit. It is an especially important Summit for persons with disabilities who want to further develop their careers in the media, or are looking into the possibility of a career in the media industry. The Summit is one of the most inclusive events in our Industry. Bear in mind, there are hundreds of different kinds of jobs needed by any media organization, both in front of and behind the camera or microphone.
We're inviting you, or other persons with disabilities you may think will be interested, to apply for a number of additional, full registration scholarships.
Bursaries to attend the Summit are also now available. CanWest MediaWorks Bursaries offer a $200 subsidy on registration for the Innoversity Summit and Delegates will pay 35 dollars plus GST at the door.
These scholarships and bursaries are in addition to earlier scholarships offered by CHUM and the CBC which have already been awarded. Applications for a scholarship or a bursary will be received up until October 11.
Fill out the application form as soon as possible in order to avoid last minute rushing. We look forward to your participation in the amazing experience of the 2006 Innoversity Summit.
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Ontario Media Development Corporation Call for Applications: Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 27, 2006 by 5pm
OMDC is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund. The Fund will assist Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster stakeholders by supporting strategic partnerships that develop fresh approaches and solutions to their priorities and needs.
Eligibility criteria and program details are outlined in the program guidelines. Guidelines and application forms are available on the OMDC website (www.omdc.on.ca) – under Programs /Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund or by clicking here: Guidelines and Application Forms
Inquiries related to the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund should be directed to:
Jennifer Brown
Program Coordinator – Partnerships Fund
416-642-6652
jbrown@omdc.on.ca
Keely Kemp
Program Consultant – Partnerships Fund Lead
416-642-6696
kkemp@omdc.on.ca
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Telefilm Canada Call for Entries: 36th International Film Festival Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands, January 24, 2007 - February 4, 2007
Telefilm Canada is accepting entries for fiction feature films on behalf of the 36th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
Deadline with Telefilm Canada: October 15, 2006
Application deadlines directly with the festival:
Documentary and short films: October 1, 2006
Fiction feature films (60+ minutes): November 1, 2006
For Information and registration procedure, click here.
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