2009 Crystal Awards Call for Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the 2009 Crystal Awards. The Crystal Awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of women in film, television and digital media. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, September 30, 2009, by 5pm EST.
WIFT-T invites its members to nominate an exceptional candidate, with a minimum of 10 years experience in screen-based media. The 2009 Crystal Award categories are:
• Outstanding Achievement Award
• Creative Excellence Award
• Mentorship Award
Nominate worthy candidates by completing the 2009 Crystal Award nomination form (available at www.wift.com). An independent jury of past award recipients will select the Crystal Award winners for 2009. Award winners will be honoured at the 2009 Crystal Awards gala luncheon on November 30, 2009 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Holiday Shopping @ WIFT-T
Mark your calendars! Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is launching our inaugural online auction Monday, September 21, to raise funds for our charitable arm, the Foundation for Women in Film & Television. The auction will run through Monday, December 15.
To date, donors include: Healthwinds - The Health and Wellness Spa, The Ontario Science Centre, CN Tower, Taflemusik, Factory Theatre, National Ballet of Canada, Dine T.O, Royal Ontario Museum, Mariposa Cruises, Mysteriously Yours…Mystery Theatre, imagineNATIVE Film Festival, Canadian Film Centre, Toronto Region Conservation Centre, Casa Loma, Bata Shoe Museum, Downward Dog Yoga Centre, Castello Ristorante, Café California, La Scala, Park Hyatt, Hard Rock Café, Commensal Vegetarian Restaurant, Delta Chelsea, Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre and Spa, Marlowe Boutique in Yorkville, Rosewater Restaurant, Strategic Financial Consultation with Michael Badham, The Sutton Place Hotel, and the Academy of Spherical Arts.
Additional donations include: a Warner Brothers prize pack including signed swag by Brandon Routh and Hillary Duff, signed artwork by Barrie Wentzell courtesy of Female Eye Film Festival, a one year family membership to the AGO courtesy of Makin’ Movies, Dinner with Deepa Mehta, gift certificates from the Annex Quest House, Pier 4 Storehouse Restaurant, Jeanet Spa & Salon, the Stratford Festival, Yoga Sanctuary and Body Blitz Spa.
New contributions are arriving daily and updates will appear every week in the WIFT-T Programming Bulletin. Both members and non-members will be able to access the auction. Details will be posted in the weeks to come.
Crystal Awards Foundation Table and Seats on sale!
Help Build a Foundation for Women in Film & Television
Treat guests, clients or staff to the ultimate luncheon celebrating the remarkable achievements of industry leaders in Canadian film, television and other screen-based media. Purchase one of a limited number of Foundation Tables, with preferred seating for distinguished guests. WIFT-T also has Foundation Seats available. Hurry and reserve your spot today, Foundation Tables and Seats sell out fast.
The Foundation for Women in Film & Television is a registered charity. Funds support mentorships, bursaries, research and programming for women.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Kim Haladay, WIFT-T Development Manager at 416-322-3430 x228 or by email at khaladay@wift.com.
General tickets for the 2009 Crystal Awards will be available September 21.
WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals | Fundamentals of Media Business Administration: Industry Overview
The WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program is a compilation of six courses, each consisting of three Saturday classes. It is recommended for working professionals with up to three years experience in the industry, related university or college training and for those transitioning to a new area of the business. Participants who complete all courses receive a certificate from Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology.
The WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program begins on Saturday, September 26 with Fundamentals of Media Business Administration: Industry Overview. Read More
WIFT-T Convergent Media Program
The WIFT-T Convergent Media program is designed to provide members of the screen-based industry with an overview of the convergent media landscape; the trends, the opportunities and the impact on the industry. Through eight in-depth sessions, participants learn how to plan and implement cross-platform projects, while remaining focused on how to monetize and manage new content. Program participants also work in groups to develop cross-platform content ideas from concept to pitch. All sessions run Thursday evenings from 6 PM to 9 PM.
The WIFT-T Convergent Media Program is presented by Royal Bank of Canada, with support from Bata Shoe Museum, Bell Broadcast & New Media Fund, Dynamix Solutions and FITC.
The WIFT-T Convergent Media Program begins on Thursday, October 8, 2009 with What is Convergent Media? Read More
WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Workshop
This two-part writing course provides an introduction to the major elements of feature film screenwriting, including the development stages of a screenplay. The program also provides in-depth analysis of the major elements of feature film screenwriting.
The WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Workshop is presented with support from Bata Shoe Museum, Ontario Media Development Corporation, and Telefilm Canada.
The WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Workshop | Part Two: Intermediate/Advanced
This five-session series will build on screenwriting basics and examine how to build better characters, create stronger scene sequences, raise the stakes, keep the story moving and discover and remain true to the theme of the story. Read More
WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop
The WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop is for intermediate women screenwriters who want to develop treatments or drafts in an intimate environment, supported by other female feature film writers. Please note all treatments are shared with workshop participants.
Each of the three evenings consists of interactive discussions of the submitted treatments. Each session will build on the previous session. Themes include character development, structure, tension, and other classic storytelling concepts. Read More
Member Discounts
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence is pleased to offer special WIFT-T member rates, starting at $159.00. One King West offers spectacular views, fully equipped guestrooms with kitchenettes including microwave, unstocked fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher and more.
Reservations can be made by calling 416-548-8100, or toll free at 1-866-470-5464, or email at reservations@onekingwest.com. For more information on One King West Hotel & Residence, visit www.onekingwest.com
Bata Shoe Museum
SKETCH at the Bata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum is hosting a display of the top Blundstone boots from “Boot it Up”- A Fashion and Visual Arts Fundraising Celebration to Support SKETCH - Working Arts for Street-Involved and Homeless Youth For the fifth annual fundraiser, forty pairs of Blundstone boots will be decorated by local artists and celebrities. These unique and outrageous boots will then be sold at auction to raise funds for SKETCH. The top 20 boots will be displayed at the Bata Shoe Museum from September 1 - 22.
When | September 1 - 22, 2009
Where | Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West (at St. George)
Cost | Regular admission: $12 adult; $10 senior; $6 students; $4 children (5 - 17 years); children under 5 are free. Family passes are also available.
Free for Museum members. Thursday evenings at the Bata Shoe Museum are free for everyone from 5-8pm.
Searching for the Source of Style: An Evening with David Livingstone, Fashion Journalist
Join renowned Canadian fashion journalist David Livingstone, fashion writer and contributor for multiple publications including the Toronto Star, Elle, Fashion, and Zoomer, as he discusses his experiences in the fashion industry.
When | Wednesday, September 30, 2009, Refreshments: 7 PM, Lecture: 7:30 – 9 PM
Where | Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West (at St. George)
Cost | $14.00 per person; $6.00 for students
Free for members of the Bata Shoe Museum and the Costume Society of Ontario.
For more information: 416-979-7799 or www.batashoemuseum.ca
Caribbean Tales
The Caribbean Tales Youth Film Festival Celebrating Black History Month is back for a second year and is calling for submissions.
The Caribbean Tales Youth Film Festival Celebrating Black History Month, launched in February 2009. It screens classic and contemporary Africentric films, aimed at high school and university students and educators.
The Festival presents a unique selection of films and documentaries from and about the African diasporas and represents a broad range of experiences that celebrate and educate on the richness and diversity of African heritage.
Its aim is to deepen audiences' understanding of Canada's vibrant multicultural communities.
For more information, click here
Humber School for Screenwriting
This 14-week, online program offers, interactive approach to screenwriting for feature film writers of all levels. Script material will be reviewed and critiqued on a one-to-one-basis by experienced faculty of story editors, all industry professionals. At the same time, students will be mentored and learn to refine their craft by participating in the online workshops and discussions led by an accomplished industry professional. The 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. Humber encourage all participants to take part in the course work but the emphasis will always be on student’s own writing.
The program is customized to address the strengths and shortcomings of individual scripts. Students will work on their script material at their own pace and be individually assessed on their ability to handle the major elements of screenwriting.
The course starts in September 2009. To register, click here
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film and Video Festival
Gay Flambé Party 2009
Join Inside Out to celebrate two decades of sizzling queer film to launch the 20th anniversary season.
When | Sunday, September 13, 2009, 9 PM – 1 AM
Where | National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis St.
Cost | Advance Tickets $8 Inside Out members / $12 general public
Available online (www.insideout.ca), by phone (416.977.6847 credit card only) and in person (401 Richmond St. W., Suite 219, Mon-Fri, 12-6PM / cash or credit card). Tickets are available at the door for $10 members / $15 general.
Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival
Open Call for Submission - Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival "So You Think You Can Pitch?" Competition
The 4th annual collaboration between the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival and Charles Street Video pitch competition is back!
Ten brave teams of finalists will present their pitches in front of three judges and a live audience. Two winning filmmaking teams will walk away with prize packages that will help them kick-start and/or finish their short film. The two prize packages of over $10,000 for the Emerging Category and $18,000 for the Established Category cover high definition or standard definition production and post services, artist’s fees, and a one-year membership at Charles Street Video (CSV).
Deadline for applications | Received in the Reel Asian offices on Friday, September 25, 2009, by 5 PM.
For more information, click here
Women of Influence
Women of Influence is looking for a female videographer to collaborate on a special project. Women of Influence Inc. is an events marketing company that produces the Deloitte Women of Influence Luncheon Series to inspire and connect professional women in Canada. We are looking for videographers in Calgary (September 25, November 12), Ottawa (October 14), Montreal (October 16), Vancouver (November 18), Edmonton (November 10) and Waterloo (October 29). The event is held from about 11am – 2pm.
We are proposing a contra marketing agreement, whereby the videographer would contribute their time in return for marketing exposure to the Women of Influence Luncheon Series audience and database. Access to the database would be available to you online at the events you are taping. Database demographics can be provided to you on request, but include 24,000 professional, influential and affluent women. You can learn more about our established brands on our website at www.womenofinfluenceinc.ca. Join us, and contribute to the advancement of women.
If this is of interest, please email rheinemann@womenofinfluenceinc.ca
|
Board of Directors
Susan Ross, Chair
Jane Tattersall, Secretary
Akhaji Zakiya, Treasurer
Wanda Bradley
Mary Bredin
Bonnie Brownlee
Prentiss Fraser
Maureen Judge
Leesa Levinson
Gabriella Martinelli
Gaye McDonald
Kara Russell
Muriel Solomon
Diane Williamson
Madeline Ziniak
Corporate Social Benefit Donors
Astral Media
Canwest Media Inc.
CTVglobemedia
Quebecor Fund
Diamond Patrons
58Ninety Inc.
ROGERS OMNI Television
Platinum Partners
CBC Television
Imarion
Kodak Canada
The Suites at 1 King West
Gold Partners
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Bata Shoe Museum
Deluxe
Humber School of Media Studies & Information Technology
M.A.C. Cosmetics
Playback
Shibley Righton LLP
Warren's Waterless Printing Inc.
Silver Patrons
Banff World Television Festival
Comweb/William F. White International
Directors Guild of Canada (Ontario)
Dynamix Solutions
Goodmans LLP
ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
National Film Board of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto Film & Television Office
Videoscope
Bronze Partners
Abilities Arts Festival
BC Film
Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Canadian Film Centre
Caribbean Tales Film Festival
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival
Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association
Colio Estate Wines
Female Eye Film Festival
FITC
Guild of Canadian Film Composers
Hot Docs
In Accessories
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
mediaINTELLIGENCE.ca
Propagation Media
Toronto REEL Asian International Film Festival
Stage and Screen Travel Services
Steam Whistle Brewing
Government Partners
Ontario Media Development Corporation
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
Telefilm Canada
|
