nextMEDIA TORONTO
November 29-30, 2010
Registration for nextMEDIA Toronto is now open!
If you are a past delegate of nextMEDIA, we would like to offer you a special registration rate of $695.
Register now and save 25% off the regular rate, ending September 10th, 2010.
Our next deadline for the Corporate Capacity Growth Program is September 15th, On Screen Manitoba will contribute up to 70%, to a cap of $5,000, per successfully juried Production Company.
The program provides financial assistance relating to discreet strategic or business planning projects, completed within the designated program period (Any four month period between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011).
ABORIGINAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR (PDF)
JOB SUMMARY
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will coordinate and implement initiatives associated with OSM’s Aboriginal Program as well as provide support to the Programs Manager on all matters relating to the Aboriginal Program.
JOB STATUS
This is a full-time position funded by OSM’s ACCESS Project, terminating March 31, 2013.
2010 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
October 20-24, 2010
Toronto
DOCUMENTARY & DRAMA PITCH: Exclusive Professional Training & Pitch Sessions
This is your chance to be part of an intensive pitch training opportunity at this year's imagineNATIVE!Do you have a great idea for a pilot episode of a series drama (30 or 60 min), OR a feature, short or series documentary? Enter our competitions to pitch your idea to a panel of commissioning editors and acquisitions executives from the major Canadian broadcasters - who will provide valuable feedback and development advice. You will also have a chance to win imagineNATIVE's Documentary Pitch or Drama Pitch prizes to help your idea become a reality.
nextMEDIA TORONTO
November 29-30, 2010
Running November 29th and 30th at the Design Exchange in Toronto, nextMEDIA creates opportunities for your business by bringing together the highest growth areas of the converging next-generation entertainment marketplace.
Register today and save $250 with the nextMEDIA Kick-off Rate, ending September 17th, 2010.
ON SCREEN MANITOBA - COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (PDF)
On Screen Manitoba is looking for a personable, creative minded person with strong writing skills and ability to work on tight deadlines to fill the team position of Communications Coordinator, under OSM’s ACCESS Project. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment independently and within a team of equally passionate colleagues. The Communications Coordinator will serve our membership by communicating & sharing essential information about the screen-based media industry with our membership and stakeholders.
NSI Features First - training to help get your first feature film made
Canadian filmmaking teams working on their first or second feature film can apply for training through NSI Features First. Run by Canada’s National Screen Institute (NSI), the program prepares you for production through customized, intensive training and mentoring with industry professionals. It aims to help filmmakers hone their script while also understanding the business aspects of feature film development.
The teams chosen for the program are not required to pay tuition fees or relocate and, after initial training, learning opportunities are developed close to home.
Canada’s National Screen Institute (NSI) is calling for applicants for its newest training program:
NSI Aboriginal Journalism. This pilot program is designed for Aboriginal candidates with prior journalism experience, or media experience in a related field, who want to hone their skills and abilities. After completing the program, participants will possess the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to accelerate their careers in journalism.
ON SCREEN MANITOBA SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PDF)
On Screen Manitoba (OSM) is an innovative, non-profit membership-driven association that leads, builds and represents the screen-based media industry in Manitoba. We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director who will lead our evolving association in achieving its mission and objectives. Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall accountability for the management of the organization and strategic and creative leadership of the association’s staff. The Executive Director plays a central role in advocating for the collective interests of the industry and liaising with all parts of the Manitoba and national industry and our stakeholders.
This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a successful, growing organization and to play an active role in advancing the screen-based media industry in Manitoba.
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FRANCOPHONE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Francophone Program Coordinator will coordinate and implement initiatives associated with On Screen Manitoba’s Film & Television Strategy as well as provide support to the Programs Manager on all matters relating to the Francophone Program.
This is a bilingual position requiring a high level of proficiency in both of Canada’s official languages.
The Berlinale Talent Campus #9 and its Hands-On Programmes
Berlin, Germany, February 12 to 17, 2011
(Workshops for young creators)
The Berlin International Film Festival’s 9th Berlinale Talent Campus is currently accepting entries.
**All entries must be submitted directly to the Talent Campus in Berlin**
Application deadline: October 6, 2010
The CFC NFB Documentary Program is a unique laboratory for the development of successful:
* feature documentaries
* mid-length documentaries
* interactive documentaries
Up to four accomplished Canadian directors with viable concepts for creative documentary projects will be selected to participate in this unique program, which begins in November 2010.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2010
NEW ARTIST IN MEDIA ARTS
DEADLINE: November 1, 2010
The program is designed for persons who have not produced a new media work, but can be accessed by students who have made a project through school and are using that as support material. An applicant’s second work can be eligible, at the discretion of the jury. The program encourages artists from other artistic disciplines to apply.
MEDIA PRODUCTION FUND
DEADLINE: November 1, 2010
ELIGIBILITY:
The Media Production Fund is set up to assist members in the production of new media projects. Any additional questions regarding eligibility can be directed to the Education Coordinator.
6th ANNUAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 4-8, 2011
Vancouver, BC
Women In Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is accepting short and feature film submissions for the 6th Annual Women In Film Festival which will take place from March 4 to 8, 2011 in Vancouver, BC.
Final submission deadline is November 1
Doc North Film Festival
April 15 & 16, 2011
Submission Deadline - November 19
The first annual Doc North Film Festival is accepting film submissions until November 19. Doc North takes place in North Bay, Ontario from April 15 to 16, 2011 and will showcase documentary works of established filmmakers from across Canada with a focus on Northern specific story-telling.
24th International Festival of Audiovisual Programs (FIPA 2011)
Biarritz, France, January 24 to 30, 2011
(For Television Productions)
The International Festival of Audiovisual Programs (FIPA) is currently accepting entries for its 2011 edition.
** NEW THIS YEAR: Please note that all Canadian programs must be submitted directly to the FIPA **