Welcome to On Screen Manitoba

After 20 years as MMPIA YOUR industry association is taking a leap into the future with a new name, a new look and a new attitude!

After months of strategic planning and an extensive re-branding processes we present to you On Screen Manitoba!

Our Mission

On Screen Manitoba is an innovative membership-driven association that leads, builds and represents the Manitoba motion picture industry.

Our Vision

On Screen Manitoba will lead our community to build a thriving motion picture industry for Manitoba that is globally recognized for its diversity, innovation and for the excellence of its productions.

The core values governing On Screen Manitoba's development:

  • Remain member-driven
  • Embrace diversity and inclusivity
  • Model good leadership
  • Foster excellence and innovation
  • Value trust, integrity and accountability
  • Build for sustainability

On Screen Manitoba stands for focusing our efforts on everything that is current and produced in the industry being viewed on everything from the big screen to computers.

Recent News

CALL FOR ENTRIES - 2009 AFI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

July, 3, 2009 · New Submissions / Applications / Deadlines

CALL  FOR ENTRIES
 2009 AFI International Film Festival

 Los Angeles, United States, October 30 to November 7, 2009
(Features and Shorts)
 

 
 Information and registration process  

Deadline for Short Films : July 17, 2009

Deadline for Feature Films : July 31, 2009

 

 Eligibility
 Consult the Information and registration process for all the details and entry procedures.
 

AFI FEST presents a survey of the year's most significant films each fall. Since 2000, the audience at AFI FEST has tripled to over 65,000 attendees. In 2008, over 600 press representatives secured accreditation to the Festival.

AFI FEST is the only film festival in the United States to hold the FIAPF  accreditation, assuring a high standard of quality and reliability for the international film community. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category of the annual Academy Awards.

The American Film Market (AFM), November 4 - 11, 2009 is the market partner of AFI FEST. Since its formation in 2004, this strategic partnership has grown into the largest gathering of film professionals in North America. The association between the two events connects art and commerce, broadening the opportunities for all participants.
 

National and International Business Development
Telefilm Canada,  Montréal
514-283-6363  

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CALL FOR ENTRIES - 14th PUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

June, 29, 2009 · New Submissions / Applications / Deadlines

14th PUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Pusan, South Korea, October 8 to 16, 2009
(FEATURE-LENGTH NARRATIVE FILMS)


Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries for the Canadian Selection Screenings in Montreal for the 14th PUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.

Pre-selection screenings will be held in Montréal July 20 - 23, 2009

The Pusan International Film Festival ("PIFF") is one of the most important festivals in Asia. PIFF serves both as a rallying point for Asia's film industry and as a gathering place for the festival-going public (with an audience close to 200 000). Close to 315 films from 60 countries are programmed, including 100 non-Asian feature films. Since 2004, the festival selects an average of five Canadian feature-length films each year.


Information and registration procedure
(118 Ko)
Application Form – Pre-selection screenings
(178 Ko)

Application deadline with Telefilm Canada : July 8, 2009

Eligibility
The document "Information and registration procedure" outlines the Festival’s sections and their eligibility requirements.


TO REGISTER TO THE PRE-SELECTIONS IN MONTRÉAL:

NEW! Enter your Film via “eTelefilm”

With a few clicks, you can submit your film to a variety of Festival selection screenings all along the year. With this new procedure, you will gain a lot of time and be able to focus on what you do best, create!

If you are a registered eTelefilm user, click here.

If you are not yet an eTelefilm user, we strongly encourage you to subscribe to this fast, secure and user friendly on-line services that will become the norm for all Selection Screenings in the near future. Please allow 5 days for the subscription process to be completed.

OR

If due to time restrictions, the above is not possible, download, complete and sign the paper version of the Telefilm Canada registration form attached in this Call for entries. For complete procedure, consult the "Information and registration procedure" document.

Should you require additional information, please contact Danielle Bélanger at belangd@telefilm.gc.ca, 514 283-0838 ext. 2204 or 1 800-567-0890.



National and International Business Development
Telefilm Canada, Montréal
514-283-6363

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CALL FOR ENTRIES - 13TH MANNHEIM MEETINGS

June, 29, 2009 · New Submissions / Applications / Deadlines

13th Mannheim Meetings
Mannheim, Germany, November 11 to 15, 2009

(Projects in development: draft to rough-cut)
 
The Mannheim Meetings constitute the Co-production Market and Distribution Forum at the 58th International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg in November 2009.
 
Click here for PDF of Information and registration process 
(81 Ko)  

Deadline for Project Entries : July 30, 2009

Deadline for Potential Co-producers
(Participants without projects) : October 21, 2009

Deadline for Sales and Distribution Companies : September 7, 2009



 Eligibility
 
Consult the Information and registration process for all the details and entry procedures.


One of the leading co-financing forums, the MANNHEIM MEETINGS offer individual business meetings and training for more than 300 film producers, distributors, buyers and sales agent seeking international co-production, distribution, and financing partners. Project-based and pre-arranged individual meetings of 30 minutes are the core of the MANNHEIM MEETINGS.

The five-event takes place during the Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg, one of the most important festivals in Germany dedicated to discovering new talent – unknown outside their own country.
 
National and International Business Development
Telefilm Canada,  Montréal
514-283-6363 

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CALGARY NAMED HOST CITY FOR 2009 GEMINI AWARDS

June, 26, 2009 · Industry News

First time for event in Alberta (Calgary, AB) — The Gemini Awards are coming to Calgary in November. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) along with broadcast partner, Canwest, the Government of Alberta, Tourism Calgary and Calgary Economic Development today announced Calgary, Alberta as the Host City for The Gemini Awards to be held Saturday, November 14, 2009. The Gemini Awards will be produced by Calgary-based production company Joe Media Group and broadcast nationwide on Global and Showcase.

Each year, a different city hosts the Awards. While the Geminis have been hosted by other western Canadian cities like Regina and Vancouver, this is the first time the event has been held in Alberta.

“The Geminis represent the national scope of English-language television” said Sara Morton, CEO of ACCT. “Calgary is a hotbed of film and television production and continues to attract major productions. We couldn’t ask for a better setting for an event that celebrates the best and brightest in Canada’s television industry.”

"Come November, the eyes of the country will be on Calgary and on Alberta," said Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. "The Geminis will not only help to promote our province as a cultural tourism destination, but will showcase the wealth of talent and expertise of Alberta’s television production community.”

“It’s a great opportunity for Calgary to host the 2009 Gemini Awards, in celebration of Canada’s excellence in television production,” said Luke Azevedo, Commissioner, Film, Television and Creative industries with Calgary Economic Development. “We look forward to welcoming our Canadian television colleagues and showcasing our city to the nation.”  

The Gemini Awards represents one more significant addition to Calgary’s calendar of events in 2009.

“Event tourism is so important to our industry,” said Marco De Iaco, Vice President of Sport, Culture and Major Events at Tourism Calgary. “When other segments of the market are hurting during these challenging economic times, major sport and cultural events can have a stabilizing effect on the industry that’s pretty significant.”

Canwest is broadcasting the Gemini Awards for the second year running.

“Canwest is proud to once again be the broadcast partner for the Gemini Awards,” said Christine Shipton, Senior Vice President of Drama and Factual Content, Canwest Broadcasting. “We are a long-standing supporter of Canadian television and look forward to delivering to our audience a hugely entertaining show from Calgary.”

The venue and broadcast timeslot for the 2009 Gemini Awards will be announced in the coming months. 

source: ACCT

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