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THIS ISSUE:
Centre for Media Professionals [WIFT-T training and skills development]:
•2007 Quebecor Bursary Program
•Goodman's Presents: M.A.C Cosmetics Master Class
•2007 Telefilm Canada Executive Management Program
•CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS! Business Management for Media Professionals: Humber Emerging Level Certificate Program
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
•WIFT International Summit: Sessions Available Online
Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
•ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival and WIFT-T present Canadian premiere of Sami Nieida Jojk
•Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
•Call for Applications: Hot Docs and the Documentary Organisation of Canada's Quebecor Documentary Fellowship Programme
•Cultural Careers Council Ontario: Professional Development Survey for Artists and for Arts Organizations
•Call for Applications: OMDC Film Fund
•Humber Presents: Feature Screenwriting I
Centre for Media Professionals [WIFT-T training and skills development]:
2007 Quebecor Bursary Program
Presented by Women in Film and Television-Toronto in association with the Quebecor Fund
This provincial program is designed to assist underrepresented women and/or men in the film and television industry gain access to professional skills development and networking opportunities through WIFT-T’s Centre for Media Professionals.
The Quebecor Bursary program will provide 50 visible minorities and/or Aboriginals with a WIFT-T Full Membership at no cost to the applicant. The Bursary program is specifically targeted to the following underrepresented Visible Minority communities:
Black/African/Caribbean, South Asian, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Middle Eastern/West Asian and Latin American.
For guidelines and information on the application process,
visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com. Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and assessed on an ongoing basis until all 50 bursaries have been filled.
For further information, contact WIFT-T at (416) 322-3430 ext. 221 or email wift@wift.com
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Goodmans Presents: M.A.C Cosmetics Master Class
Monday, November 5, 2007
From Runway to Real world: MAC Senior Artists present a seminar on the Fall/Winter 07' trends from International Collections and show you how to adapt the look for your next big interview. Join these industry professionals and learn useful tips to incorporate today's modern trends into your everyday. Following the demonstration, the MAC Senior Artists will also discuss the makeup industry as a profession and share their personal experiences in the business. The evening will conclude with an informal wine and cheese networking reception. More information regarding registration to come.
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FILLING UP FAST!
Business Management for Media Professions: Humber Emerging Level Certificate Program
Presented by Women in Film and Television-Toronto in partnership with Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology
Designed for working professionals who are looking to accelerate their careers, the Emerging Level Certificate Program, presented in partnership with Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology, is offered through the Centre for Media Professionals (CMP), WIFT-T's training division for women and men.
Ideal for those looking to gain insider knowledge about the industry, the Emerging Level Certificate Program offers flexible courses in the management, financial and marketing sides of the film and television industry.
Get down to business and register now to get a solid edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
For more information, visit www.wift.com or call 416.322.3430. ext 221.
With the support of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and NBC Universal.
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Members Making News [spotlighting WIFT-T award winners, board members and Crystal Award recipients]:
Gloria Kim's Award-Winning Film Rock Garden: A Love Story Premieres
Congratulations to director Gloria Kim, 2005 recipient of the CBC Canadian Reflections Award. Described as "absolutely beautiful" by Oscar-nominated director Atom Egoyan, Rock Garden: A Love Story, premieres during the 2007 Fresno Reel Pride Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, September 19-23 in Fresno, California.
For film info visit: http://www.rockgardenfilm.com/
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WIFT-T [awards and events]:
WIFT International Summit: Sessions Available Online
Presented in partnership with WIF/GM
Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce that selected sessions of the 2007 WIFT International Summit, including the Gala Luncheon Awards, are available for online viewing at www.wift.com. Sponsored by the Women In Film /General Motors Alliance, the selected sessions were webcast live during the Summit for the first time ever in the event’s history. WIFT-T hosted the WIFT International Summit at the Park Hyatt Toronto from July 16-19, 2007.
More than 2,000 plays of the sessions have already occurred worldwide. The selected sessions will be available online for the next year, so users can continue to benefit from the broad range of topics and discussions.
To view the selected sessions online, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
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WIFT and imagineNATIVE Present: Sami Nieida Jojk (Sami Daughter Yoik)
Thursday, October 18 th , 3pm-5pm
Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal Bloor JCC (750 Spadina Avenue) as part of the 8th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
WIFT and imagineNATIVE invite you to attend the Canadian premiere of Sami Nieida Jojk (Sami Daughter Yoik) , and other selected Indigenous short films as part of the 8th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
Sami Nieida Jojk (Sami Daughter Yoik)
Director: Liselotte Wajstedt
Sami Daughter Yoik is a beautifully fractured documentary that delves deep into the insecurity, humour, and vulnerability of a young urban Sami woman trying to understand herself. Armed with a few Sami phrases learned in a summer course, Liselotte sets off on a road trip, determined to find a connection to her culture. Part video diary, part experimental animation, this film explores the excitement of the filmmaker's self discovery, and her frustration at trying to fit into a culture that she doesn't fully understand.
Lisette Wajstedt is a Sami filmmaker from Sweden with a background in painting and experimental filmmaking. Sami Daughter Yoik is her first feature-length film.
Other featured short works in this co-presentation include:
Indigenous City
Director: Kamala Todd
Desert D'Hiver (Winter Desert)
Director: Jonathan Germain, Wendy Germain, Nicolas Paradis, David Paul, Jean Philippe Robertson
In French with English subtitles
Bassment Window
Director: Ehren BEARwitness Thomas
Tickets are available starting October 1st at the Festival Box Office at the Manulife Centre (main floor, north entrance) 55 Bloor Street West (southeast corner of Bloor and Bay), (416) 967-1528. Tickets for the co-presented films are also available for purchase at the Al Green Theatre box office ½ hour prior to the screening, or in the Rush Line 15 minutes before show time.
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Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
August 16, 2007: NFB World of Shorts Screening
October 1, 2007: CFC TV Pilot Program Application Deadline
October 19, 2007: CFC Feature Film Project Applications Deadline
Canadian Film Centre: Screen Times for CFC Productions at TIFF
LATE FRAGMENT – AN INTERACTIVE FILM
North America's First Interactive Feature Film
Produced by the CFC in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada.
Three strangers, three lives — fractured by thoughts and acts of seething violence. In the interactive feature film Late Fragment, you unravel their interlocked stories with a simple click.
These troubled characters meet only in a series of Restorative Justice group sessions, where perpetrators and victims of violent crime confront their histories. There, they — and you — reveal their truths.
Screenings:
Congratulations to all CFC alumni whose work will be featured at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival! Shorts, features, and Talent Lab participants – former ‘CFCers' can be found throughout TIFF's 2007 programming line up.
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Call for Applications: Hot Docs and the Documentary Organisation of Canada’s Quebecor Documentary Fellowship Programme
The Programme
After its successful first year, Hot Docs and the Documentary Organisation of Canada (DOC) are pleased to announce the return of the Quebecor Documentary Fellowship Programme. The programme is designed for mid-level filmmakers from diverse communities intending to pursue documentary production as a viable, long-term career option.
The Quebecor Documentary Fellowship Programme will award five filmmakers with:
• Year-Round Training From business skills to High Definition production, year-round professional development programmes will help recipients hone their skills and prepare for Hot Docs 2008;
• Mentorship The opportunity to be paired with a senior producer mentor from the DOC community who will oversee and inspire the Fellow throughout the entire programme and help transition him/her to the next tier of his/her career;
• Networking Opportunities to meet commissioning editors, executive producers and craftspeople at networking events, which range from Meet the Broadcaster nights and networking parties, to day-long workshops and professional development activities;
• Hot Docs Accreditation Participants will receive full accreditation to Hot Docs 2008, which provides access to a full slate of professional development programming;
• Doc Lab Enrolment Three of the five Fellows will participate in Hot Docs’ intensive Doc Lab training and mentoring initiative, which includes partial access to the Toronto Documentary Form (TDF);
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• Toronto Documentary Forum Accreditation Two of the Fellowship participants will receive accredited Observer status at the Toronto Documentary Forum (TDF).
Bursary Recipients
Eight filmmakers will receive full accreditation to the 2008 Hot Docs Festival, providing them access to all industry events, screenings, conference sessions and various pitching opportunities, as well as access to select DOC events.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a member of an under-represented group – a visible minority or Aboriginal community – and must reside in the GTA. They must also:
• Be at an intermediate/mid-career level with a demonstrated commitment to their profession (i.e. 5 years professional experience, minimum of two paid professional credits);
• Have financial need and high potential illustrated through demonstrated success.
Additional Selection Criteria
• Candidates must commit to full participation in the programme (schedules must be conducive to attending events/training);
• Candidates must be creative, innovative, resourceful, and willing to help push the boundaries of the documentary genre;
• Candidates must desire to deepen their understanding of proposal preparation, the production cycle, financing, co-production, and access to broadcasters.
How to Apply
Please include a cover sheet with your name, the name of your production company, your mailing address, telephone number, fax number and email address, followed by:
• A letter outlining your interest in participating in the Quebecor Documentary Fellowship Programme and how you feel it would benefit you professionally (maximum 1 page);
• A current resume, including a list of your key production credits (maximum 2 pages);
• A brief description of your current documentary projects in development (maximum 1 page per project).
Deadline for completed applications is FRIDAY AUGUST 17, 2007 at 5pm. Applications should be emailed to: amartin@hotdocs.ca.
Successful Applicants
Following the submission deadline, a selection committee comprised of industry professionals will review all applications. Successful applicants will be informed of their selection the week of September 3rd, 2007.
All participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire within one month of the end of the programme and submit a brief update six months after the programme documenting any production opportunities that arose from the programme.
For information regarding the application process, please contact:
Sadia Mir, Toronto Coordinator – DOC Toronto
Phone: 416-599-3844 ext. 3
Email: toronto@docorg.ca
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Cultural Careers Council Ontario: Professional Development Survey for Artists and for Arts Organizations
As part of its continuing research into professional development, CCCO has commissioned the marketing firm Ipsos Reid to do the first comprehensive survey of professional development practices and spending in Ontario's arts and culture sector.
The research is supported by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. It is an important follow-up to the Ministry of Culture's 2006 Report on the Status of the Artist and offers a unique opportunity to influence funding for professional development.
Ipsos Reid is conducting an online survey among professional artists. The survey is available in both English and French. This survey was launched on Tuesday, September 18th and will be accessible for a short period of time only. We ask you to please invite all artists in your organization to participate in the survey. The survey is located at http://surveys.ipsos-or.com/wix/p74750690.aspx
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Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technolgy Presents: Feature Screenwriting 1 (SCWR200)
Hit the Big Screen
Designed to get you and keep you writing.
This online program offers a unique, interactive approach to screenwriting for Feature Film writers of all levels. Your script material will be reviewed and critiqued on a one-to-one-basis by our experienced faculty of story editors, all industry professionals. At the same time, you will be mentored and learn to refine your craft by participating in our online workshops and discussions led by an accomplished industry professional.
Curriculum:
This 14-week course is divided into two-week blocks with each block focusing on a specific aspect of screenwriting: concept, plot, structure, conflict, character development, tone, pacing and dialogue. We encourage all participants to take part in the course work but the emphasis will always be on your own writing.
This program is customized to address the strengths and shortcomings of individual scripts. You will work on your script material at your own pace and be individually assessed on your individual ability to handle the major elements of screenwriting.
Submission Requirements:
1 page Synopsis/Concept
Up to 15 pages of outline, treatment or script
Fee: $595.00
Additional Costs: Approximate $40 for purchase of books for required reading.
Faculty:
Facilitator/Instructor: Elke Town
Story Editors: Maureen Dorey, Marguerite Pigott, John Reardon, Bill Robertson and Madeline Thompson.
Start Date: January, 2008
Contact Information: Elke Town
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Call for Applications: OMDC Film Fund
INFORMATION SESSION: October 16, 2007 (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 23, 2007 (BY 5:00PM)
OMDC has launched a call for applications for the OMDC Film Fund. This fund is intended to increase the level of indigenous feature film production in Ontario. This program provides support to Ontario producers for feature film projects in the final stages of development and production financing.
The OMDC Film Fund supports a range of projects with both cultural and industrial benefits. OMDC measures the results of the OMDC Film Fund primarily based on return on investment and jobs created in the Ontario film industry.
Eligibility criteria and program details are outlined in the program guidelines on the OMDC website (www.omdc.on.ca) - under Programs/Content and Marketing Funds/OMDC Film Fund or by clicking here: Guidelines and Application Forms.
Information Session
An information session has been scheduled to provide interested applicants with the opportunity to learn more about this program.
Date: Tuesday,October 16, 2007
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Conference Centre - 175 Bloor Street East, North Tower, Third Floor, Toronto, ON
If you are interested in attending this session please sign up by clicking here. Registration will close at 5:00pm on Monday, October 15, 2007. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.
For further info rmation 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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