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SUMMIT DAY 1 MONDAY
SUMMIT DAY 2 TUESDAY
SUMMIT DAY 3 WEDNESDAY
SUMMIT DAY 4 THURSDAY
SUMMIT DAY 1 MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM • DELEGATE LOUNGE HOURS
The Delegate Lounge is an area which WIFT International Summit delegates may access the Internet, delegate mailboxes, general information, take meetings or just relax.
LOCATION: Park Hyatt Toronto, Mezzanine
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM • BREAKFAST
7:30 a.m. – WIFTI Welcome Remarks
Join us for opening ceremonies and welcoming remarks by the WIFTI Chair, Eileen Hoeter and the WIFT International Summit Chair and WIFTI Vice Chair, Sadia Zaman.
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. – WIFTI Board Welcome and Introductions
Introduction of the 2007 WIFTI Board of Directors and Board reports to the Chapters including updates related to Finance and Programming, and other committee reports
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 1 (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN FILM
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
Learn from successful international Producers, Directors and Distributors what trends have arisen from the globalization of the film industry, including the evolution of new platforms, subjects and forms of filmmaking.
PANELISTS:
Anita Doran
Director, Avalanche Films
Judy Gladstone
Executive Director, Bravo!FACT
Kathryn Lo
Director, Program Development & Independent Film, PBS
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 2 (Panel)
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN CHILDREN’S TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TVONTARIO
ROOM: HAZELTON
Local and international Commissioning Editors discuss current broadcast trends including new technologies, platforms and changing audiences and how these affect what they are looking for from independent Producers. Commissioning Editors will discuss what stories and subjects are of current interest to their organizations, and share insights into building successful, long-term relationships with broadcasters.
MODERATOR:
Aron Dunn
Manager of Creative Development, Portfolio Entertainment
PANELISTS:
Bonita Siegel
Director, Original Productions, Corus Kids TV, YTV, Treehouse, Discovery Kids, Corus Entertainment Inc.
Patricia Ellingson
Creative Head of Children’s Programming, TVOntario
Sandra Walmark
Manager, Original Production, Astral Television Networks, The Family Channel Inc.
Daniel Wineman
Manager, Acquisitions and Co-productions, Cartoon Network
Dominic Gardiner
Director of Programming UK, Jetix
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 3 (Panel)
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN LIFESTYLE TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMMUNICATIONS
ROOM: UNIVERSITY EAST
Local and international Commissioning Editors discuss current broadcast trends including new technologies, platforms and changing audiences and how these affect what they are looking for from independent Producers. Commissioning Editors will discuss what stories and subjects are of current interest to their organizations, and share insights into building successful, long-term relationships with broadcasters.
MODERATOR:
Marcia Martin
Vice President Production, CTVglobemedia
PANELISTS:
Vibika Bianchi
Director of Original Productions, W Network Corus Entertainment Inc.
Nick Thorogood
Media Consultant, UK
Vanessa Case
Vice President of Content, Slice and National Geographic Channel, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.
Susan Millican
CEO, National Screen Institute, President, SC Media
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 4 (Panel)
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN DRAMA & COMEDY TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
Local and international Commissioning Editors discuss current broadcast trends including new technologies, platforms and changing audiences and how these affect what they are looking for from independent Producers. Commissioning Editors will discuss what stories and subjects are of current interest to their organizations, and share insights into building successful, long-term relationships with broadcasters.
MODERATOR:
Zarqa Nawaz
Creator, Little Mosque on the Prairie
PANELISTS:
Anton Leo
Comedy Creative Head, CBC/Radio-Canada
Barbara Williams
Senior Vice President, Programming & Production CanWest Global MediaWorks Inc.
Tara Ellis
Vice-President of Dramatic Content, Alliance Atlantis
10:45 AM TO 12:15 PM • SESSION 5 (Panel)
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN FILM
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
For a full description please see Session 1
10:45 AM TO 12:15 PM • SESSION 6 (Panel)
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN CHILDREN’S TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TVONTARIO
ROOM: HAZELTON
For a full description please see Session 2
10:45 AM TO 12:15 PM • SESSION 7 (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN DOCUMENTARY TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMMUNICATIONS
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
Local and international Commissioning Editors discuss current broadcast trends including new technologies, platforms and changing audiences and how these affect what they are looking for from independent Producers. Commissioning Editors will discuss what stories and subjects are of current interest to their organizations, and share insights into building successful, long-term relationships with broadcasters.
MODERATOR:
Marcia Martin
Vice President Production, CTVglobemedia
PANELISTS:
Jane Jankovic
Acting Commissioning Editor, The View From Here Documentaries, TVOntario
Michael Claydon
Documentary: CBC-TV: Series and Specials, Doc Zone
Laura Fleury
Senior Director, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming, A&E Television Networks
Ann Harbron
Director of Commissioning and Production, Discovery Channel CA
10:45 AM TO 12:15 PM • SESSION 8 (Panel)
WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN DRAMA & COMEDY TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
For a full description please see Session 4
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12:45 PM to 2:00 PM • LUNCH
Meet the Chapters – Vital information about the Chapter in your region
Chapter representatives will be invited on stage to discuss the size and structure of their chapter as well as identify the various areas where they require information or assistance.
12:45 PM TO 2:00 PM • SESSION 9
WIFT CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL
ROOM: ROOF SALON
Judith James, partner in Dreyfuss/James Productions, chair of the WIF/GM Alliance and architect of the WIFT GM grant for WIFT chapters in the U.S., discusses the benefits of raising money for your chapter on both a local and national level. This workshop will also address how to use the organization’s profile with local programs for local appeal to sponsors.
INSTRUCTOR:
Judith James
Chair, WIF/GM Alliance, Partner, Dreyfuss/James Productions
2:15 PM TO 4:15 PM • SESSION 10 (Workshop) SIMULCAST ONLINE
HOW TO PRODUCE A FILM FOR $1 MILLION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
Case Study: Learn how to locate funds, secure cast, and leverage locations. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada - Ontario along with an Executive Producer, discuss a film that was produced for $1 million or less and offer tips for cost saving tactics.
INSTRUCTOR:
Deborah Day
D.Day Film Productions Director, Expecting, Getting Along Famously
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Thomas Walden
Behind the Scenes Services Inc. Producer, Expecting
Angela Gei
Associate Producer, Expecting
Barbara Radecki
Associate Producer, Expecting
2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 11 (Panel)
PLUGGING INTO MULTIPLATFORM: A NEW BUSINESS MODEL
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHIBLEY RIGHTON LLP
ROOM: HAZELTON
Industry and broadcast executives will delve into the challenges and opportunities arising from multiplatform technology in the film and media industry. Instructors will help clarify emerging revenue models and interactions between platforms for content exhibition and distribution.
Learn what broadcasters are doing to address trends and how your production company can take control of multiplatform properties including issues of rights management.
MODERATOR:
James Minns
Lawyer, Shibley Righton LLP
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Lucie Lalumière
VP and GM Interactive, Television, Corus Entertainment Inc.
Paul Hoffert
CEO, Noank Media
Wendy Levy
Director of Creative Programming, Bay Area Video Coalition
2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 13 (Workshop)
PRODUCT PLACEMENT: RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
ROOM: UNIVERSITY EAST
This workshop will explore the business of product placement as it relates to increasing production revenue streams through the creative vision and placement of sponsored products and services. Learn how the new wave of marketing and advertising can work by understanding your prospects, targeting appropriate sponsors and providing benefits that create a win-win situation for all. The instructor will discuss the how, what and why of Product Placement with first hand experience and valuable trade tools. A case study will cover how to work with a broadcaster to enhance product placement.
INSTRUCTOR:
Marina Cordoni
President, MAZ Entertainment
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Gaye McDonald
Vice-President Marketing Ventures, Brand Partnership, CanWest Global MediaWorks Inc.
Kit Redmond
President, RTR Media
2:00 PM TO 4:30 PM • SESSION 14 (Workshop)
HUMAN RESOURCES: CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
A leading entertainment and human resource lawyer will discuss the details of creating contracts for your cast and crew, through instruction and a case study. Participants will learn key responsibilities, liabilities and other Human Resource legal issues faced by Intellectual Property based media companies.
INSTRUCTOR:
Rhonda Shirreff
Lawyer, Heenan Blaikie LLP
2:00 PM TO 3:30 PM • SESSION 15 (Panel)
NEW ADVANCES IN POST PRODUCTION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DELUXE AND HUMBER SCHOOL OF MEDIA STUDIES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
Representatives from Deluxe post production facility with guest experts in post production discuss accessing and using HD, anti-piracy technology, sound and image technology, and the future of film.
MODERATOR:
Russ Robertson
Vice President, Sales, Deluxe
PANELISTS:
Ricardo Figueroa
MSEE, Hybrid and Digital Director, Eastman Kodak
Jeff DeWolde
VP Technology, Deluxe
Gregor Hutchison
Post Production Supervisor
Helen LeBeau
Vice President of Studio Operations, Nelvana Limited
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM • WELCOMING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH M.A.C COSMETICS, SHIBLEY RIGHTON LLP, IMARION
Join WIFT International Summit delegates in the Queen’s Park Ballroom for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
LOCATION: Park Hyatt Toronto, Queen’s Park Ballroom
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SUMMIT DAY 2 TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM • DELEGATE LOUNGE HOURS
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM • WIFT INTERNATIONAL MEMBER BREAKFAST WITH PANEL
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM • BREAKFAST SESSION (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
BEYOND THE GLASS CEILING: THE VIEW FROM HERE
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILLIAM F. WHITE INTERNATIONAL INC.
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
Join an intimate panel of successful women in film and television who have garnered many successes in various aspects of the industry.
MODERATOR:
Sadia Zaman
Chair, WIFT International Summit
PANELISTS:
Trina McQueen
President, Hutton-Belleville Inc.
Ann Medina
Journalist, Broadcaster, Producer
Phyllis Yaffe
Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 16 (Workshop)
WORKING WITH A STORY EDITOR
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL
ROOM: ROOF SALON
The script is at the frontline of all feature film and television projects. Projects move through development to production when the script brings the world and the characters so fully to life that the gap between reading the script and seeing the film is closed. But how to get there? A Story Editor, Writer, Producer and Funder will discuss the collaborative role of the story editor in working toward a better script. Discussion will focus on finding the right story editor, problems and concerns that may arise through the process, and how to make the process work for everyone involved.
INSTRUCTOR:
Elke Town
Story Editor, StoryWorks
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Carrie Paupst-Shaughnessy
Creative Analyst, Feature Film Unit, Telefilm Canada
Anna Stratton
Producer, Founder, Triptych Media
Sara Goodman
Writer/Director
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 17 (Workshop) SIMULCAST ONLINE
PRODUCT PLACEMENT: RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
For a full description please see Session 13
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 18 (Workshop)
DIVERSIFYING YOUR REVENUE STREAMS
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
Case Study: The Vice-President and General Counsel of successful media company, Breakthrough Entertainment, along with a Heenan Blaikie partner, will discuss a strategic approach to cost/benefit assessments of alternative revenue options for media companies, and strategies for avoiding common implementation pitfalls.
INSTRUCTORS:
Nghia Nguyen
Vice-President and General Counsel, Breakthrough Entertainment
Bob Tarantino
Associate, Heenan Blaikie LLP
Michael Steinberg
COO and Legal Counsel, Ellis Entertainment
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 19 (Workshop)
SEEING STARS: WORKING SUCCESSFULLY WITH TALENT
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
Led by a successful Casting Director with special guests, participants learn how to communicate with talent agencies, actor’s unions, and casting directors. Learn how to develop your character for call sheets and tips on holding your own casting calls.
INSTRUCTOR:
Jenny Lewis
Casting Director, Lewis Kay Casting
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Karl Pruner
President, ACTRA Toronto
Leesa Levinson
Executive Director, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCESS!
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 20 (Workshop)
POST PRODUCTION: WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DELUXE
MEET AT: ANNONA DESK
Delegates are driven from the Park Hyatt to Deluxe where they are taken on a tour of the facilities. The instructor will focus on the technical requirements for post production as well as workflow, editing, finishing, and managing post production for both feature films and television projects.
INSTRUCTOR:
Russ Robertson
Vice President, Sales, Deluxe
Roberta Bratti
Manager Sound Operations, Deluxe
9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM • SESSION 56 (Workshop)
S-VOX PITCH SESSION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIONTV AN S-VOX COMPANY
ROOM: HAZELTON
Submit an e-mail pitch for a television project to representatives of VisionTV. The most suitable concepts will be selected to pitch in person in front of an audience at the 2007 WIFT International Summit. Up to $5,000 will be awarded in development funds to a winning pitch. Pitches selected for presentation at the “S-VOX Pitch Session” will be contacted directly in order to prepare for the pitching session. The winner of the pitching competition will be announced at the closing ceremonies on Thursday July 19, 2007 at 12:00 PM in the Queen’s Park Ballroom. The pitch will be adjudicated by Joan Jenkinson, Director, Independent Production; Mark Prasuhn, Chief Operating Officer/General Manager and Senior Vice-President, Programming for S-VOX; and Gail Thomson, Director, Audience, Brand & Marketing for S-VOX Group of Channels.
10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 21 (Workshop)
“STOP BY. SHOOT FILM”
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KODAK ENTERTAINMENT IMAGING
ROOM: BELLAIR BOARDROOM
This workshop will provide a hands-on opportunity to learn from a professional cinematographer the ease of capturing images on super 16mm film. Topics will include: Camera operations, use of light meters, exposure, lenses and filters, framing and shooting.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM • SESSION 22 (Workshop) SIMULCAST ONLINE
THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WIFT CHAPTER
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL
ROOM: UNIVERSITY EAST
Alexandra Levi, Managing Partner, Element Financial Group, VP Development, WIFT New York, will discuss how to develop a successful WIFT Board of Directors.
PANELISTS:
Alex Levi
Managing Partner, Element Financial Group, VP Development, NYWIFT
Terry Lawler
Executive Director, NYWIFT
Laverne Berry
President, NYWIFT
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12:30 PM to 1:30 PM • WIFTI NETWORKING LUNCHEON
WIFTI Directors will be available during the luncheon to discuss various areas of Chapter Business. Delegates will be able to sit with the Directors during lunch to discuss their Chapter issues. Each table will feature a specific topic.
1:45 PM TO 3:15 PM • SESSION 23 (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
LEVERAGING CANADA: CO-PRODUCTIONS FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL, GOODMANS LLP AND KAY & WARBURTON
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
Acclaimed Producers and expert industry professionals discuss structural models and benefits for partnering with Canadians and their success stories.
MODERATOR:
Carolyn Stamegna
Partner, Goodmans LLP
PANELISTS:
Joan Fisher
Vice President Legal & Business Affairs, Decode Entertainment Inc.
Gabriella Martinelli
President, Capri Films
Linda Schuyler
CEO, Epitome Pictures Inc.
Richard Warburton
Kay and Warburton Chartered Accountants
1:45 PM TO 3:15 PM • SESSION 24 (Panel)
THE BUSINESS OF PITCHING YOUR FILM AND TV PROJECT
ROOM: HAZELTON
Commissioning Editors, Producers, Distributors and representatives from funding agencies offer advice on how to pitch your project successfully, and share insights into building long-term relationships with broadcasters.
MODERATOR:
Mickey Rogers
Mickey Rogers Media
PANELISTS:
Christine Shipton
Vice President of Original Programming, CanWest Global MediaWorks Inc.
Esther Van Messel
CEO, First Hand Films World Sales Switzerland
Catherine Stuart
Principal, Aver Media
Lucie Lalumière
VP and GM Interactive, Television, Corus Entertainment Inc.
1:45 PM TO 3:15 PM • SESSION 25 (Panel)
GROWING YOUR MEDIA COMPANY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODMANS LLP AND KAY & WARBURTON
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
Panelists discuss the components of a successful business strategy, working towards a model of sustainability, as well as an overview of legal and financial controls.
MODERATOR:
Hilary Goldstein
Associate, Goodmans LLP
PANELISTS:
Christina Jennings
Chairman Co-CEO, Shaftesbury Films Inc.
Margaret O’Brien
CFO/COO, Barna-Alper Productions Inc.
Joy Rosen
Co-Founder and President, Portfolio Entertainment
Andrew Kay
Kay and Warburton Chartered Accountants
1:45 PM TO 3:15 PM • SESSION 26 (Panel)
INDUSTRY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ROOM: ROOF SALON
Representatives from independent and formal training organizations and membership associations from Canada and the U.S. will discuss upcoming programs and professional development opportunities for industry professionals.
MODERATOR:
Diane Davy
Program Director, Business Management for Media Professionals, Women In Film and Television Toronto
PANELISTS:
Wendy Levy
Director of Media Arts and Education, Bay Area Video Coalition
Carol Whiteman
President & CEO, Creative Women Workshops Association & Producer, The Women In the Director’s Chair Workshop
Larry Mah
Project Manager and Team Leader, Innoversity
Donna O’Brien - Sokic
Professor, Program Coordinator, Film & TV Production Program, Humber School of Media Studies & Information Technology
1:45 PM TO 3:15 PM • SESSION 27 (Panel)
WHAT IS PUBLIC TELEVISION IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
Panelists, including Commissioning Editors, discuss the relevance of public television in 2007 and what public channels are looking for in terms of format and programming content.
MODERATOR:
Nick Thorogood
Media Consultant, UK
PANELISTS:
Christine Wilson
Deputy Program Director, CBC Television
Kathryn Lo
Director, Program Development & Independent Film, PBS
Nancy Chapelle
Managing Director of Content and Programming for TVOntario
1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM • SESSION 28 (Workshop)
STUDIO AND LOCATIONS TOUR
MEET AT: ANNONA DESK
Delegates will meet with Toronto Film Studios’ (TFS) Location Manager, Michael Tough, at the Park Hyatt and will then be driven to TFS where there will be a brief tour around the property including standing sets, followed by a presentation about FILMPORT, the new and very exciting Toronto studio facility now under construction. The instructor will speak about locations shooting within Toronto, the various aspects involved in securing your location, and what studios can offer productions.
INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Tough
Leasing Manager, Toronto Film Studios
1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM • SESSION 29 (Workshop)
“STOP BY. SHOOT FILM”
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KODAK ENTERTAINMENT IMAGING
ROOM: BELLAIR BOARDROOM
For a full description please see Session 21
3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 30 (Panel)
LEVERAGING CANADA: CO-PRODUCTIONS FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL, GOODMANS LLP AND KAY & WARBURTON
ROOM: ROOF SALON
For a full description, please see Session 23
3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 31 (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
THE BUSINESS OF PITCHING YOUR FILM AND TV PROJECT
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
For a full description, please see Session 24
3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 32 (Panel)
GROWING YOUR MEDIA COMPANY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODMANS LLP AND KAY & WARBURTON
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
For a full description, please see Session 25
3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 33 (Panel)
WHAT IS PUBLIC TELEVISION IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
For a full description, please see Session 27
3:30 PM TO 5:30 PM • SESSION 34 (Workshop)
STUDIO AND LOCATIONS TOUR
MEET AT: ANNONA DESK
Delegates are driven from the Park Hyatt to Sullivan Studios where they are taken on a tour of the facilities. An instructor will speak about locations shooting within Toronto, the various aspects involved in securing your location, and what studios can offer productions.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dan Matthews
Studio Manager and Head of Post Production, Sullivan Entertainment
3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM • SESSION 55 (Workshop)
M.A.C COSMETIC TRENDS IN MAKE-UP
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH M.A.C COSMETICS
ROOM: HAZELTON
From sc-fi liners and techno-colours to otherworldly complexions and ret¬rofuturist eyes...International Makeup Artists Melissa Gibson, Caitlin Calla¬han and Eden Bluestein invite you as they present the inspiration and tech¬niques behind these brave fall trends. This is the essential insight for every makeup industry insider.
INSTRUCTORS:
Eden Bluestein
M.A.C Senior Artist, M.A.C Cosmetics
Caitlin Callahan
M.A.C Senior Artist, M.A.C Cosmetics
Melissa Gibson
M.A.C Senior Artist, M.A.C Cosmetics
6:30 PM • SCREENING
THE DANISH POET WITH SPECIAL GUEST Q&A
• 2007 Genie Award - Best Animated Short Film
• 2007 Academy Award - Best Short Film, Animated
Can we trace the chain of events that leads to our own birth? Is our existence just coincidence? Do little things matter? The narrator of The Danish Poet considers these questions as we follow Kasper, a poet whose creative well has run dry, on a holiday to Norway to meet the famous writer, Sigrid Undset. As Kasper’s quest for inspiration unfolds, it appears that a spell of bad weather, an angry dog, slippery barn planks, a careless postman, hungry goats and other seemingly unrelated factors might play important roles in the big scheme of things after all. Directed by Torill Kove.
LOCATION: NFB Cinema and Atelier, 150 John St., Toronto
8:30 PM • SCREENING
MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DELUXE
• 2007 Genie Award - Best Documentary
• 2006 Crystal Award – Jennifer Baichwal, Creative Excellence
Edward Burtynsky is internationally acclaimed for his large-scale photographs of nature transformed by industry. Manufactured Landscapes – a stunning documentary by award-winning director Jennifer Baichwal – follows Burtynsky to China, as he captures the effects of the country’s massive industrial revolution. This remarkable film leads us to meditate on human endeavour and its impact on the planet.
LOCATION: Deluxe Theatre
Deluxe Theatre, 424 Adelaide Street East & Sherbourne Avenue
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SUMMIT DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM • DELEGATE LOUNGE HOURS
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM • NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 35 (Workshop)
CO-VENTURES: RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL AND GOODMANS LLP
ROOM: ROOF SALON
Lead by a Goodmans lawyer, this session will cover the fundamentals of a co-venture agreement, along with a MTV US - Canada case study. A Producer and Broadcaster will discuss the cultural and financial issues to consider when working with other non-treaty countries.
INSTRUCTOR:
Tara Parker
Associate, Goodmans LLP
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Corrie Coe
Director, Programming Administration, CTV Television Inc
Elizabeth Skoler
Senior Vice President Business and Legal Affairs and Co-productions, MTV Networks
Sheldon Teicher
Barrister & Solicitor
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 36 (Workshop)
NICHE MARKETING: TELEVISION IN THE 21ST CENTURY
ROOM: HAZELTON
An industry professional will discuss what to do with unique ideas by accessing niche markets and using the web for a variety of marketing tactics. This session will include a discussion of emerging digital platforms and how to approach them as both marketing tools as well as distribution channels with a focus on niche audiences online.
INSTRUCTOR:
Richard Kanee
Supervising Producer, CHUM Interactive, Music and Youth Services, CTVglobemedia
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 37 (Workshop)
FINANCING YOUR PROJECT IN CANADA AND ABROAD
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
A representative from RBC Royal Bank as well as a Producer discuss issues of cash flow, business relations, currency issues, interim financing, foreign taxation, and how to prepare for the unexpected in your budget.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dan McMullen
Senior Account Manager, Royal Bank - Media & Entertainment
Jim Russell
Partner, Heenan Blaikie LLP
GUEST SPEAKER:
Paul Stephens
Producer, The Film Works
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 38 (Workshop)
GLOBAL MARKETING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION: BRAZIL CASE STUDY
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL
ROOM: UNIVERSITY EAST
Producers and industry experts from Canada and Brazil share experiences and discuss strategies for marketing your company and film and television projects internationally with an emphasis on the Brazilian market. Learn why tropical Brazil is becoming a strong key player in the context of the global audiovisual industry, and how you can better position your company in this attractive market.
INSTRUCTOR:
Julio Munhoz
Chronopia Communications
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Nancy Laing
Director Program Development and Business Affairs, Joe Media Group
Eliana Russi
International Manager, ABPI-TV Brazilian TV Producers
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 39 (Workshop)
MUSIC FOR YOUR PROJECT
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GUILD OF CANADIAN FILM COMPOSERS
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
Rights management expert Elizabeth Klinck will provide guidance to producers dealing with rights management, song publishing rights, and master rights when acquiring and contracting music for their production. After a short break, a panel moderated by Elizabeth Klinck will discuss how to hire, locate and license music, composers and stock music. The panel will include a lawyer, a composer from the Guild of Canadian Film Composers (GCFC) and representatives from the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA) including a music supervisor, and producer.
INSTRUCTOR/MODERATOR:
Elizabeth Klinck
Research and Clearance Specialist, E Klinck Research
PANELISTS:
Susan Abramovitch
Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Velma Barkwell
Founder/Music Supervisor, East End Music Productions
Shauna de Cartier
Founder/President, Six Shooter Records
Maribeth Soloman
Composer, Guild of Canadian Film Composers
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 40 (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
THE SUCCESS OF CANADIAN ANIMATION
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
Panelists discuss the success of both adult and children’s animation internationally, and offer advice to delegates using a case study on how to take their animation project worldwide.
MODERATOR:
Kevin Gillis
Executive Producer and Managing Partner, Breakthrough Animation
PANELISTS:
Torill Kove
Director, The Danish Poet
Marcy Page
Producer in Animation, National Film Board
Lisa Olfman
Cofounder and President, Portfolio Film & Television Inc.
Michael Goldsmith
Director, Original Content, Teletoon
Tom McGillis
Executive Producer, Fresh TV
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 41 (Workshop)
POST PRODUCTION: WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMARION
MEET AT: ANNONA DESK
Delegates are driven from the Park Hyatt to Imarion where they are taken on a tour of the facilities. The instructor will focus on the technical requirements for post production as well as workflow, editing, finishing, and managing post production for both feature films and television projects.
INSTRUCTOR:
Alex Olegnowicz
President, Imarion
10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 42 (Workshop)
“STOP BY. SHOOT FILM”
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KODAK ENTERTAINMENT IMAGING
ROOM: BELLAIR BOARDROOM
For a full description please see Session 21
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12:00 PM to 2:00 PM • GALA LUNCHEON WITH SPECIAL AWARD PRESENTATION
2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM • SESSION 43 (Panel)
FESTIVALS: MAKING THEM WORK FOR YOU
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC UNIVERSAL AND IMAGINENATIVE FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL
ROOM: ROOF SALON
Festival representatives and Distributors discuss how to make Canadian and international film festivals and markets work to your advantage. Practical tips and advice on marketing and distributing your project.
MODERATOR:
Jennifer Chen
General Manager, Ouat Media Distribution
PANELISTS:
Shannon Abel
Industry Programming, Toronto International Film Festival Group
Naoko Kumagai
Manager of Publicity, Toronto International Film Festival Group
David Weaver
Writer/Director, Century Hotel, Siblings
2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM • SESSION 44 (Panel) SIMULCAST ONLINE
MEET THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS
ROOM: QUEEN’S PARK BALLROOM
International panelists will discuss the role of a Distributor, when and how to involve a Distributor, how Distributors market and position a film, and what is the distribution cycle.
MODERATOR:
Patricia Scarlett
President, Scarlett Media
PANELISTS:
Avi Armoza
Founder, Armoza International Media
Joan Hartogs
Co-owner Landmark Media Inc.
Esther Van Messel
CEO, First Hand Films World Sales Switzerland
Prentiss Holman
Director of International Sales, Oasis International
2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM • SESSION 45 (Workshop)
SPEECH RECOGNITION FOR BROADCASTERS
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INNOVERSITY
ROOM: UNIVERSITY EAST
Speech recognition technology has almost come of age. It is fast, affordable, and in certain circumstances, works remarkably well. But the question remains: what are those circumstances? During this session, discover the potential of speech recognition in your business, and see demonstrations of speech recognition systems. The facilitator has introduced speech recognition systems to many people in the broadcast industry.
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Cantor
Cantor Access Inc.
2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM • SESSION 46 (Panel)
MEET THE FEATURE FILM FUNDERS
ROOM: HAZELTON
Learn from the decision-makers about the realities of the current funding landscape, what types of projects funders are looking to support, and what you need to have in place when approaching potential funders.
MODERATOR:
Susan Murdoch
Producer, QVF Inc.
PANELISTS:
Valerie Creighton
President, Canadian Television Fund
Dan Lyon
Feature Film Unit Director, Telefilm Canada
Karla Bobadilla
Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund
Martin Katz
President, Prospero Pictures
2:30 PM TO 4:30 PM • SESSION 48 (Workshop)
“STOP BY. SHOOT FILM”
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KODAK ENTERTAINMENT IMAGING
ROOM: BELLAIR BOARDROOM
For a full description please see Session 21
7:00PM • SCREENING
AWAY FROM HER WITH SPECIAL GUEST Q&A
• 2007 Writer’s Guild of Canada Award – Sarah Polley, Feature Film
• 1998 Crystal Award – Sarah Polley
Away From Her, directed by Sarah Polley, is the lyrical screenplay adaptation of celebrated author Alice Munro’s short story The Bear Came Over the Mountain.
Away From Her is a beautifully moving love story that deals with memory and the circuitous, unnameable paths of a long marriage. Married for 50 years, Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona’s (Julie Christie) commitment to each other appears unwavering, and their everyday life is full of tenderness and humour. This serenity is broken only by the occasional, carefully restrained reference to the past, giving a sense that this marriage may not always have been such a fairy tale. This tendency of Fiona’s to make such references, along with her increasingly evident memory loss, creates a tension that is usually brushed off casually by both of them. As the lapses become more obvious and dramatic, it is no longer possible for either of them to ignore the fact that Fiona is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Co-starring Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy and Kristen Thomas.
LOCATION: NFB Cinema and Atelier, 150 John St., Toronto
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SUMMIT DAY 4 THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007
ALL DAY • M.A.C SHOPPING DAY
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH M.A.C COSMETICS
WIFT International Summit delegates receive a special 20% discount at the Bloor Street and Queen Street M.A.C Cosmetics stores. Just simply present your delegate pass to your M.A.C sales associate.
LOCATION(S):
M.A.C Cosmetics - 89/91 Bloor Street West, Toronto
HOURS: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
M.A.C Cosmetics - 363 Queen Street West, Toronto
HOURS: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM • DELEGATE LOUNGE HOURS
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM • NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 49 (Workshop)
SUN TV CONVERGENCE PITCH
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUN TV
ROOM: ROOF SALON
Submit an email pitch for a television project to representatives of SUN TV. The most suitable concepts will be selected to pitch in person in front of an audience at the 2007 WIFT International Summit. Up to $10,000 will be awarded in development funds to a winning pitch. Pitches selected for presentation at the “SUN TV Convergence Pitch” will be contacted directly in order to prepare for the pitching session. The winner of the pitching competition will be announced at the closing ceremonies on Thursday July 19, 2007 at 12:00 PM in the Queens Park Ballroom. Representatives from SUN TV at the 2007 WIFT International Summit will include: Derek Luis, Executive Director, Independent Production; and Don Gaudet, General Manager of Programming.
9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM • SESSION 50 (Workshop)
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: TIPS OF THE TRADE
ROOM: UNIVERSITY CENTRAL
Production management requires exceptional organizational ability; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; an outstanding talent for anticipating, planning for, and managing the day-to-day challenges of production; and the expertise to do it all while staying on budget. An experienced Production Manager will outline tips of the trade for producers and any industry professional aspiring to fill a production manager’s shoes.
INSTRUCTORS:
Jan Dutton
Post Production Supervisor/Head of Production
Stephen Traynor
Production Manager
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 51 (Panel)
MEET THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS
ROOM: HAZELTON
For a full description please see Session 44
MODERATOR:
Patricia Scarlett
President, Scarlett Media
PANELISTS:
Avi Armoza
Founder, Armoza International Media
Joan Hartogs
Co-owner Landmark Media Inc.
Peter Emerson
President, Oasis International
Jennifer Chen
General Manager of Ouat Media Distribution
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM • SESSION 52 (Panel)
THE SUCCESS OF CANADIAN ANIMATION
ROOM: UNIVERSITY WEST
For a full description please see Session 40
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM • SESSION 53 (Workshop) SIMULCAST ONLINE
FINANCING YOUR PROJECT IN CANADA AND ABROAD
ROOM: UNIVERSITY EAST
For a full description please see Session 37
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM • LUNCH WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND CLOSING REMARKS BY WIFT-TORONTO
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Additional Services:
- All locations are fully accessible
- Sign interpreters available to the hearing impaired
- Delegate “Community Room” available with Internet access, mailboxes, and lounge
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Supporting Partners:
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