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CBC Canadian Reflections Award 2006
Presented in partnership with Women in Film and Television-Toronto

WIFT-T Announces 2006 CBC Canadian Reflections Award and Call for Applications

Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T), in partnership with the CBC, is
pleased to announce the 2006 CBC Canadian Reflections Award and Call for Applications.

This national competitive award will give one emerging Canadian female filmmaker the invaluable opportunity to receive creative support from a CBC Television Drama Executive to develop a concept project to showcase the diversity of Canada. The production will air on the CBC series Canadian Reflections. The winner will be announced at the 2006 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon held on December 4, 2006 at the Fairmont Royal York.

GUIDELINES

The award winner will receive the following:

• Consultation time with an Executive in Charge of Production for CBC Television
• A $7,500 cash award to go towards the cost of production
• National promotion at the 2006 Crystal Awards
• A WIFT-T programming pass valued at $1,200

Eligibility:

• Must be a Full or Associate WIFT-T female member from any Canadian chapter
• May have up to two hours of produced screen credits, although screen credits are not required

Applications must include:

• An original detailed treatment with one or two sample scenes
• A curriculum vitae
• Two letters of support are encouraged but not required
• A one page letter outlining why this opportunity is important to your career as a filmmaker
• Five (5) copies of all of the above information (unbound, no staples)
• Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted

Application Process

Click to download a printable version of the CALL FOR APPLICATIONS and APPLICATION FORM.

Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 12 noon EST. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives with final decisions announced November 2006.

PLEASE NOTE: A $25 + GST administration fee, paid by credit card or cheque, will be required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

For further information:
Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T)
110 Eglinton Ave. East
Suite 601
Toronto, ON M4P 2Y1
Tel: 416.322.3430 x221
Email: wift@wift.com