On Screen 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 job of Francophone Program Coordinator is a full-time position.
It is funded by On Screen Manitoba’s ACCESS Project, terminating March 31, 2013.

Salary range: $30,000 - $32,000 depending on experience.

This position reports to the Programs Manager.

Some travel is required.

Job Description:

• Create and maintain a database of Francophone cultural entrepreneurs and companies who are currently operating within the Manitoba screen-based media industry.
• Oversee the creation of an OSM Francophone micro site in collaboration with the Programs Manager.
• Facilitate communication and interaction between members of the Francophone screen-based media community and On Screen Manitoba.
• Promote business and career-development opportunities
• Promote creative opportunities in the industry through participation in industry conferences, festivals, markets and other community gatherings
• Promote and encourage Francophone participation in existing On Screen Manitoba programs under the ACCESS project.
• Coordinate outreach and marketing events targeted specifically to the needs of the Francophone screen-based media
• Create material intended to raise awareness of Manitoba’s Francophone screen-based scene within the community itself, the industry and the public at large
• Facilitate and maintain partnerships between On Screen Manitoba and other francophone organizations/associations under the direction of On Screen Manitoba’s Programs Manager

Required Skills:

• Experience in program development and administration
• General knowledge of the film, television and new media industry in Manitoba
• Strong knowledge of the Francophone community in Manitoba
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to create presentations
• Ability to build and maintain a network of contacts
• Creative and flexible approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter by mail or e-mail to the attention of Claudia Garcia de la Huerta by end of business day on Thursday September 30, 2010.

The position will commence October 18, 2010 or sooner if possible.

We thank all candidates who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Email: claudia@onscreenmanitoba.com

Claudia Garcia de la Huerta
Programs Manager
On Screen Manitoba
Unit 100 - 62 Albert St
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E9

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COORDONNATEUR/COORDONNATRICE DU PROGRAMME FRANCOPHONE

Le coordonnateur/la coordonnatrice du Programme francophone coordonnera et mettra en œuvre les initiatives qui sont associées à la stratégie du film et de la télévision d’On Screen Manitoba, et fournira aussi l’appui au gérant des programmes sur toutes les questions en matière du Programme francophone.

Celui-ci est un poste bilingue qui exige un haut niveau de compétence professionnelle dans les deux langues officielles du Canada.

Le poste de coordonnateur/coordonnatrice du Programme francophone est un poste à plein temps. Il est financé par le projet ACCESS d’On Screen Manitoba et prendra fin le 31 mars 2013.

Échelle salariale : 30 000 $ à 32 000 $ selon l’expérience.

La personne affectée à ce poste fait rapport au gérant des programmes.

Du déplacement est exigé.

Description du poste :

• Créer et maintenir une base de données des entrepreneurs culturels francophones et des entreprises qui actuellement fonctionnent au Manitoba en l’industrie des médias basés sur l’écran.

• Superviser, en collaboration avec le gérant des programmes, la création d’un mini site francophone On Screen Manitoba.

• Faciliter la communication et l’interaction entre les membres francophones de la communauté des médias basés sur l’écran et On Screen Manitoba.

• Faire la promotion des occasions d’entreprises et du développement de carrières.

• Faire la promotion des occasions de création en l’industrie par sa participation aux congrès de l’industrie, aux festivals, aux marchés et autres rassemblements communautaires.

• Faire la promotion et encourager la participation des francophones aux programmes existants par la voie du projet Access d’On Screen Manitoba.

• Coordonner la diffusion et le marketing des événements qui ciblent spécifiquement les besoins des médias francophones basés sur l’écran.

• Concevoir les pièces qui ont pour but la mise en évidence de la scène francophone basée sur l’écran, dans la communauté elle-même, en l’industrie et chez le public au large.
• Faciliter et maintenir les partenariats entre On Screen Manitoba et autres organisations et associations francophones, et ceci sous la direction du gérant des programmes d’On Screen Manitoba.

Habiletés requises :

• Expérience avec l’élaboration de programmes et en administration
• Une connaissance générale de l’industrie médiatique du film, de la télévision et des nouveaux médias au Manitoba
• Vive connaissance de la communauté francophone au Manitoba
• Un degré élevé d’habiletés organisationnelles et en gérance de projet
• Capacité de travailler seule et en équipe
• Excellente capacité en communication orale et écrite et la capacité de produire des présentations
• Habileté de développer et de maintenir un réseau de personnes contacts
• Avoir une approche créative et flexible pour la résolution de problèmes
• Compétence professionnelle avec Word, Excel, PowerPoint et Outlook

Tout candidat intéressé doit remettre son curriculum vitae et sa lettre d’accompagnement par courrier ou par courrier électronique, à l’attention de Claudia Garcia de la Huerta, par la fin de la journée d’affaires le jeudi 30 septembre 2010.

Le début du poste sera le 18 octobre 2010 ou plus tôt si possible.

Nous remercions tous les candidats qui postulent. Toutefois, seulement les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.

Courrier électronique : claudia@onscreenmanitoba.com

Claudia Garcia de la Huerta
Gérante des programmes
On Screen Manitoba
Unité 100 - 62 rue Albert
Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3B 1E9

Dear Members,

As of October it will have been one year since our Communications Coordinator, Gemma Manangan, began working as part of team OSM. During her time here she has taken the communications of our association to another level, setting the bar higher than anticipated. We have watched her evolve and grow into her position, making it her own.

She has come a long way since the first interview she conducted, which I remember her being very nervous about (but would never admit to). Now that part of her job is second nature to her and her natural skills are reflected in the quality of content she is creating and sharing with our members and stakeholders.

Gemma is very passionate about her job and the MB screen-based media industry. She genuinely wants to learn more and strives to help our members build their businesses & careers...she just “gets it”. She goes above and beyond, delivering every time. She is smart, intuitive, sweet and soooo funny! She makes me laugh so hard my cheeks hurt! She is my right hand girl. She is my friend.

Which is why, as I write this my eyes are filling with tears, as I prepare to let you all know that Gemma will be leaving the association mid October to expand her horizons...in Australia! Although she will be terribly missed, we wish her all the best.

I encourage you to wish her luck and to send her any kind words you may have.

Thanks for all your hard work :0)

Megan Deaust
Marketing & Membership Manager
On Screen Manitoba

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.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for communications with members and stakeholders via website, blog, e-newsletter, media releases and social media tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Marketing & Membership Manager, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the following areas within the Marketing Department:

• Ensure www.onscreenmanitoba.com is always up to date and features current, relevant industry information
• Write, develop and distribute weekly e-newsletters (IN FOCUS); including quarterly VIP & advocacy updates
• Respond to inquiries from website users
• Manage content on OSM Deep Focus blog
• Create video podcasts
• Oversee the associations social media tools (Facebook & Twitter)
• Explore the development of new web tools and emerging technologies - recommend implementation where seen fit
• Ensure the consistency of information and brand delivered across online platforms
• Assist with creation and distribution of media releases
• Conduct interviews for in-house articles
• Attend and report on local industry events & festivals
• Ensure media requests are directed to appropriate OSM representatives
• Offer support with the development and maintenance of iPhone member directory application
• Copy writing for marketing materials
• Create promotional videos for the association
• Assist with funder & government communications
• Assist the Executive Director with research and communication of advocacy issues affecting the industry
• Proactively collect member news
• Maintain and promote “Now Filming List”
• Maintain an accurate database of local industry achievements
• Create, distribute, monitor and analyze online member surveys
• Help with special projects

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to OSM’s Marketing and Membership Manager. Accountabilities include:

• providing assistance in the implementation of OSM’s communications strategies;
• developing impactful and cost-efficient initiatives while at all times meeting the highest standards of performance and best-practice and that work to achieve the goals set out in the ACCESS Project related to: increased production volumes, cumulative job increases, increased total revenues by production companies, increased export revenues, increased digital interactive-related revenues, increased volume of interactive digital media productions, and increased traffic to OSM’s websites;
• serving all of OSM’s organizational goals, with a particular focus on “Being the leading voice of the Manitoba screen-based industry” (Satisfy our members’ need for essential information) and “Strengthening On Screen Manitoba and making it a sustainable organization” (Increasing member satisfaction with our communications)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. General understanding of the screen-based media industry
2. Post-secondary education & experience in communications
3. Strong written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
4. Excellent organizational and project management skills
5. Must be prepared to work under pressure, unsupervised, and on tight deadlines
6. Ability to build and maintain a network of contacts
7. Experience with video editing, photoshop, website maintenance, blogging and social media tools considered an asset

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
• Term position funded by OSM’s ACCESS Project, terminating March 31, 2013
• This is a full-time position with benefits (after 3 months of employment)
• Salary range: $30,000-$32,000/year, depending on experience
• Hours of work at 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work is required
• The Communications Coordinator reports directly to the Marketing & Membership Manager
• The initial three months of employment will be probationary

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples (optional) with the subject line “Communications Coordinator” by 5pm Friday, September 17, 2010 to:

On Screen Manitoba
Unit 100 – 62 Albert St
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E9
Email: info@onscreenmanitoba.com

We appreciate all candidates who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE ORGANIZATION

On Screen Manitoba is an innovative membership-driven association that leads, builds and represents Manitoba’s screen-based media industry. Our association has grown and evolved over its 22 years into a vital force in the industry. We lead our community in setting common goals and in building a stronger industry. Our membership represents the full spectrum of individuals and organizations (production companies, labour groups, distributors, broadcasters, suppliers and supporting organizations) that make up the screen-based media industry in Manitoba. On Screen Manitoba membership totals nearly 300 but reaches more than 1,500 individuals.

On Screen Manitoba supports the ongoing growth and development of Manitoba’s screen-based media industry by providing a number of services to its membership, including: Regular Communications, Advocacy Efforts, Networking Opportunities, Marketing Initiatives and Industry Development Programming.

DACAPO has received a 2010 SOCAN Award in the category 'Creating Music in a Domestic, Non-animated Television Series' for Til Debt Do Us Part (a Frantic Films production)!

HUGE Congratulations to both DACAPO and Frantic Films! We LOVE it when our members partner up together and create award winning content. Good job you two!

Telefilm Canada has announced a new streamlined approach to submitting corporate information as part of an application.

Previously, four documents were required in order to provide all required corporate information with an application; now only one is required. The new Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information Affidavit now online replaces the following forms:

* Corporate secretary’s certificate naming the shareholders and the number of shares held by each
* Corporate secretary’s certificate naming the officers and indicating their signing authority
* Declaration of Corporate Information
* Canadian Status of Corporation Affidavit

Telefilm Canada is committed to providing effective and efficient service to its clients and as such continuously works to provide new ways in which to work with the industry.

Branded Entertainment Forum
Monday, October 25, 2010
New York City

DON'T MISS OUR SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATE OF $525*

A reminder that the early bird rate for the Branded Entertainment Forum expires next Wednesday, September 8th. Space is limited and we’re confident the event will sell out, so act now to avoid disappointment. CLICK HERE to regsiter.

Some of the Big Wigs who'll be there!

Hollywood director and advertising impresario Brett Ratner and Frank Cooper III, Chief Consumer Engagement Officer, PepsiCo Beverages Americas, sit down with Andy Cohen, Bravo’s SVP Original Programming and Development and host of Watch What Happens: Live to talk about the creative process behind captivating branded entertainment campaigns and projects that resonate across platforms.

As traditional 30-second ad spots continue to fall prey to DVR, iTunes and Hulu, brands are heavily investing in longer-form, inventive content. This discussion will look at the creative process behind captivating branded entertainment properties, including how producers identify the right story, format, talent and brand messaging.

Branded Entertainment Forum is a day designed to provide inspiration to producers, brand managers, agencies and broadcasters looking to capitalize on the growth of branded entertainment, as marketers look for alternative solutions to traditional marketing. Stay tuned for more speaker announcements and a full agenda next week.

The early bird rate of $525* expires September 8th, so don’t hesitate to register and take advantage of the savings.

RIDM (Montreal International Documentary Festival)
November 10-21, 2010

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Doc Circuit Montreal 2010
November 10, 11 and 12, 2010 at the Grande Bibliothèque
Last chance to enjoy our early-bird rates!

Doc Circuit Montreal’s sixth edition takes place on November 10, 11 and 12, at the Grande Bibliothèque during the Montreal International Documentary Film Festival.

Passes are discounted until September 6th

Register now and enjoy our early-bird rates! People who register during the early-bird period will have the privilege of being the first to select their contacts (broadcasters, distributors and producers) for the Face-to-Face session, which will take place on November 12.

Doc Circuit Montreal is organizing a range of activities designed to help directors, producers and exhibitors update their skills, form business partnerships and discuss issues specific to the documentary industry.

For more information and to register, visit the Industry section of the RIDM website:

www.ridm.qc.ca/en/industry

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Doc Circuit Montréal 2010
Les 10, 11 et 12 novembre 2010 à la Grande Bibliothèque
Dernière chance de profiter de nos tarifs Lève-tôt !

La 6e édition de Doc Circuit Montréal aura lieu les 10, 11 et 12 novembre prochain à la Grande Bibliothèque pendant les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal.

Tarifs réduits sur les passeports jusqu’au 6 septembre

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et profitez des prix avantageux de nos forfaits Lève-tôt. Les personnes s'inscrivant durant la période Lève-tôt auront le privilège d'être les premiers à sélectionner leurs interlocuteurs (télédiffuseurs, distributeurs et représentants de fonds) pour le Face-à-Face, qui se tiendra le 12 novembre prochain.

Doc Circuit Montréal propose un éventail varié d'activités qui permettent aux réalisateurs, producteurs et diffuseurs d'actualiser leurs compétences, de développer des partenariats d'affaires et d'échanger sur les enjeux spécifiques à l'industrie documentaire.

Pour plus d'informations et pour procéder à l'inscription, consultez la section Industrie du site internet des RIDM :

www.ridm.qc.ca/fr/industrie

DOC is delighted to welcome 6 at-large board members elected by acclamation in August.

They are:

John Christou returning for another term as an at-large member
Ava Karvonen also returning for another term as an at-large member

Newcomers to the board are:

Vonnie Von Helmolt
Mandy Leith
Katie McKenna
Francine Pelletier

The breadth and depth of their expertise will serve DOC well. We look forward to having them join their regionally appointed colleagues for the next two years in what promises to be exciting times for DOC.

The regionally appointed board members are:

Teresa MacInnes (Atlantic)
Pepita Ferrari (Québec)
Jacques Ménard (Ottawa)
Michael McNamara (Toronto)
Jean du Toit (Winnipeg)
Brandy Yanchyk (Alberta)
Michaelin McDermott (British-Columbia)

DOC would like to take the opportunity to thank the outgoing board members who have guided DOC so well in the last year. Thank you to Sue Brinton, Peter Wintonick, Gita Hosek, Eric Geringas, Barry Greenwald, Leah Mallen, Erin Faith-Young and Lana Lovell.

A special thank you is owed to Betsy Carson and Chuck Lapp, two long standing board members who tirelessly gave their time and energy to the organization. Your generosity of spirit has supported DOC for many, many years and for that, we thank you.

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

All independent filmmakers (women and men) seeking a Vancouver premiere are encouraged to apply. Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged. Eligible films must have three of the following (one woman may serve in more than one role): a woman as Writer, a woman as Producer, a woman as Director, a woman as D.O.P., a woman as Lead Actor, a woman as Lead Animator / Editor.

The festival supports filmmakers with cash awards and artists' fees. Last year, three filmmakers were the recipients of the Legacy Awards, representing $1500 in cash awards. Award-winning filmmaker Lulu Keating was the 2010 recipient of the Women In the Director’s Chair Feature Film Award, presented by Creative Women Workshops Association, represents industry leadership and support from some of the most significant companies in western Canada and is valued at nearly $100,000.

For more information about eligibility criteria and how to submit, please visit www.womeninfilm.ca/WIFF_2011_Film_Submissions.html.

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.

The festival accepts films by mail and through withoutabox. Films will be reviewed by a panel of judges and successful candidates will be notfied by Janurary.

A special feature of the festival will be Speed Doc, which will screen short documentaries made by participants involved in the touring workshop festival component of the project that will visit several communities in Northern Ontario.

For details visit www.docnorthfestival.ca

Congratulations to Buffalo Gal Pictures Producer Liz Jarvis who has been selected participate in the Producers Lab Toronto (new this year) as part of the Toronto International Film Festival industry programmes.

Manitoba produced BLACK FIELD will screen at the Dark Bridges Film Festival in Saskatoon (Sun, Sept. 26, 1pm), selected as their Canadian Historical Drama (Part of Canada Culture Days). Writer/Director Danishka Esterhazy's beautiful dark historical drama is about two young sisters living alone on an isolated farm who become involved with a stranger who is interested in more than just spending a night in their barn while his horse rests. Admission for BLACK FIELD will be by donation for those who do not have a festival pass.

Click here to view the full line up.

John Barnard's short film A Fable About Beauty has two Canadian festival dates this September starting with the Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival in Toronto, ON at the Winchester Theatre on September 10th at 7 pm. The second festival date is at Halifax, Nova Scotia's Atlantic Film Festival with the screening taking place on September 19th, at Park Lane, Theatre 7 at 7 PM. Barnard will be attending both festivals and screenings. A Fable About Beauty's international premiere was at the CFC's Short Film Festival in Toronto this past June.

Narrated by Michael O'Sullivan (Careful, Archangel) and featuring performances by Tracy McMahon (The Lookout, Fringe) Tricia Cooper and Sarah Constible, the film follows socially inept losers Becky and Kimmy on their quest to meet their shared crush, notorious documentary cameraman Joel Stone.

Innovative Projects Seek $90 million

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced that the future of content and content delivery in Canada is being bolstered by home grown innovation, as evidenced by the strong demand for funding through the CMF's Experimental Stream. Applications submitted for funding by the first deadline, July 5, 2010, vastly exceeded the $16.2 million available at this round. Over 250 applicants have requested almost $90 million to support 120 production ($57 million requested), 112 development ($25 million requested), and 21 marketing ($8 million requested) projects. First round applicants represent all regions of Canada, and their projects include console, PC, and online games; alternate reality games; websites and webportals; webseries; mobile applications; software applications; and more.

As a result of the high demand experienced in the first round, the second and final deadline for applications is being extended from October 4 to November 12, 2010.

"We are truly impressed by the vast quantity and diversity of projects submitted thus far," said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO of the CMF. "The demand for funding from the CMF's Experimental Stream by pioneering Canadians reflects the demand by Canadians for innovative content and content delivery and points to the need for financial support for these types of projects."

The CMF also announced details regarding the process it has implemented to evaluate applications to the Experimental Stream. As published in the 2010-2011 CMF Experimental Stream Guidelines, projects will be assessed on the following factors: innovation (40%), production team (15%), business plan (30%), and distribution strategy (15%). For production projects, the innovation and production team factors, comprising a total of 55% of the assessment, will be evaluated by a jury of Canadian and international industry experts. All remaining factors for production applications, plus all development and marketing applications, will be assessed by CMF Program Administration analysts at Telefilm Canada.

Applications received by the first deadline, July 5, 2010, are currently under evaluation and decisions will be announced in early October. Of the $27 million in funding available through this stream, 60% will be disbursed in the first round and 40% in the second. As a result of the high demand experienced in the first round, the second and final deadline for applications is being extended from October 4 to November 12, 2010. All decisions made by the CMF will be considered final.

Connect.Create.Innovate.
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) champions the creation of successful, innovative, Canadian content and software applications for current and emerging digital platforms through financial support and industry research. Created by Canada's cable and satellite distributors and the Government of Canada, the CMF aspires to connect Canadians to our creative expressions, to each other, and to the world. www.cmf-fmc.ca

Culture Days
September 24-26, 2010

Manitoba celebrates arts and culture with free public activities during Culture Days. Artists and arts groups from all disciplines are opening their doors to offer a variety of participatory activities all weekend long. Activities include collective comic-book making, open studios, behind the scene tours, museum visits and Nuit Blanche a celebration of contemporary art.

Please click here for more information

La Fête de la culture
Du 24 au 26 septembre 2010

les arts et la culture sont de la fête partout au Manitoba. La Fête de la culture regroupe des artistes et des organismes culturels pour proposer des activités gratuites au public. On peut explorer toute la gamme des arts et de la culture en participant à des portes ouvertes, des ateliers, des visites guidées en coulisses, et à Nuit Blanche une célébration de l'art contemporain.

Cliquez ici pour plus d'information.

CLICK HERE to submit your video.

SHOW OFF! is a special one-hour CBC television event and online campaign which will celebrate the inaugural year of Culture Days (the "Production"). Through compelling personal stories of the artists, musicians, and craftspeople that yearn to make a difference in Canada and abroad, we will connect Canadians to the behind-the-scenes world of arts and culture in Canada - and we also want to 'show off' your creativity!

Do you sing? Do you design houses? Do you ballroom dance? Do you tell stories? Do you teach piano? Do you paint landscapes? Do you excel at macramé? Show us!

We invite you to participate in the Production ("Participant") and send us high-quality videos that demonstrate how you celebrate arts and culture in your life (the "Content"). Show us and tell us: 'I show off by...'

The most creative and innovative videos could be either incorporated into the nationally broadcast special airing September 23rd, 2010, or shown at one of many CBC events from coast to coast to coast! And, of course, all videos that meet our guidelines will be available here on our website*.

Please e-mail us at showoff@cbc.ca and read the Rules on the website for further information.

Lank/Beach Productions documentary Rosh Hashanah: 
The Day of Judgement, will 
air Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 10 p.m. ET on VisionTV. Ralph Benmergui hosts this one-hour special on the meaning of the Jewish New Year,

“In Judaism, what we talk about is what we have to do. We have to walk the talk.”
– Rabbi Lawrence Pinsker, Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, Winnipeg

In our secular culture, we greet the dawning of a new year with that most cherished of holiday traditions: the hangover.
In Judaism, the New Year celebration – known as Rosh Hashanah – involves a different and rather more meaningful set of rituals.
On Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, VisionTV presents Rosh Hashanah: The Day of Judgement, a thought-provoking documentary special that explores the meaning and significance of the Jewish New Year.

Produced by Winnipeg’s Lank/Beach Productions, the hour-long film is hosted by award-winning Canadian broadcast journalist Ralph Benmergui.

The first of the Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah falls at the start of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It begins this year at sundown on Sept. 8, and concludes at nightfall on Sept. 10.

The High Holidays come to an end 10 days later, with the celebration of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
As Ralph Benmergui explains in his introduction to the program, Rosh Hashanah is meant to be a time for deep reflection – to consider “our inherent contract with God, our commitment to His law, [and] His judgement of our human deeds.”
During Rosh Hashanah, Jews are expected to examine their lives and actions over the past year, to consider the harm they may have done to others, and to dedicate themselves anew to the task of repairing the world. It is a profound – and profoundly personal – experience.

Rosh Hashanah: The Day of Judgement investigates the symbolic meaning of the many customs and traditions associated with the holiday, such as the blowing of the ram’s horn, or shofar. The documentary also features insightful interviews with rabbis, community leaders, religious scholars and others – including Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi, actor Larry Thomas – who explain what Rosh Hashanah means to them, and how they strive to answer its call to action.

As Leslie Emery, Program Coordinator at Winnipeg’s Shaarey Zedek Synagogue explains: “God knows that people aren’t perfect and doesn’t expect us to be perfect. And so we have a chance, luckily, as Jews, to make up for our imperfections and to try to do better for the next year.”

Rosh Hashanah: The Day of Judgement was produced by Luanne Lank and directed by Barry Lank. Joan Jenkinson is the Executive Producer for VisionTV.

VisionTV will honour Yom Kippur with the premiere broadcast of the documentary To Forgive … Divine on Monday, Sept. 13 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. This hour-long film will explore the significance of forgiveness in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

For more on VisionTV programming, please visit www.visiontv.ca

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.

Eligibility at a Glance:

* Applicants must be a member of Video Pool.
* Members can only hold one fund at a time at Video Pool.
* All types of new media projects are eligible, including audio art, installation projects, performance art, videos of all genre types, animation and web based projects.
* Works produced for school, or which will be graded, are not eligible. (This applies to Masters and Doctorate programs.)
* Commercial projects are not eligible.

THE FUND:

Over the course of the year, four recipients (2/application period) will each receive the following from Video Pool:

Annual Access Fee for use of equipment (valued at $550)
$1750 to be used toward project costs (materials, tape stock, etc.)

Click here to apply.

For more information, call: 949-9134 ext. 4; email vped@videopool.org

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.

Eligibility at a Glance:

Applicants must be a member of Video Pool.
Members can only hold one fund at a time at Video Pool.
All types of new media projects are eligible, including audio art, installation projects, performance art, videos of all genre types, animation and web based projects.
Projects must use this fund as their sole source of funding. Works that received other funding (from arts councils, etc) are not eligible.
Works in progress are not eligible.
Works produced for school, or which will be graded, are not eligible. (This applies to Masters and Doctorate programs.)
Commercial projects are not eligible.

THE FUND:

Over the course of the year, five recipients will each receive the following from Video Pool:

Annual Access Fee for use of equipment (valued at $550)
$1000 to be used toward project costs (materials, tape stock, etc.)
20 hrs of work with a Mentor

SPECIAL AWARDS

Additionally, two of the five funds are held for special awards:

The Drama Fund is reserved for a narrative based video project. That project will include the standard award (as detailed above) as well as:

$1,000 worth of equipment donated by William F. White (which will include insurance.)
Additionally, the Drama Fund recipient can take full advantage of using Video Pool as a resource for their project. From sourcing cast and crew to utilizing the HDV equipment and postproduction facilities, the recipient will find that Video Pool has an enormous amount to offer in regards to dramatic productions.

The Diversity Fund aims to cultivate new voices within the media arts by engaging artists from traditionally under-represented communities* as creators.

Intended to specifically attract first-time and emerging artists from Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities, the fund provides access to professional facilities and development opportunities within a supportive network. The successful artist will enjoy the same support as other NANM recipients, detailed above.

* Includes those from First Nations communities, new Canadians, visible minorities and official language minorities who face barriers pursuing a professional arts practice.

Click here to apply.

For more information, call: 949-9134 ext. 4; email vped@videopool.org

By: The Insider / Maureen Scurfield

Onalee Ames Film Studio, an acting school for film and TV hopefuls, has sent so many talented Winnipeggers to Carrier Talent Management, the Vancouver-based agency is opening a branch here this month.

They're setting up in the back office at Onalee Ames' glamourous L.A.-style studio at 701 Corydon Ave. In the last six months, coach Ames has seen at least 50 of her students get acting parts. "You really don't have to leave Winnipeg anymore to make it," says the experienced actress.

Click here to read more.

AN AMAZING 22 GEMINI NOMINATIONS FOR MANITOBA PRODUCTIONS AND CREATORS! (PDF)

WINNIPEG, MB – September 1, 2010: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has announced the nominations for the 25th Annual Gemini Awards, which include 22 nominations for Manitoba projects/creators.

On Screen Manitoba would like to thank the Province of Manitoba for their support of these projects and the ongoing development of the screen-based media sector in Manitoba. We are especially excited for the recognition received for LESS THAN KIND, a prime-time comedy series based in Winnipeg, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP KID: THE DON CHERRY STORY, a mini-series chronicling the life of famed sportscaster Don Cherry and ONE OCEAN, a multi-platform project that includes a television documentary and an educational interactive website. These projects are representative of the kinds of productions we hope to see more of – homegrown drama series, scripted dramatic programming and innovative multi-platform productions – which have a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of the industry in Manitoba.

2010 Gemini Awards - Manitoba Nominations:

7 nominations for Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story
This four-hour mini-series chronicles the life of one of Canada’s most prominent hockey personalities and top sportscaster Don Cherry. A true rags to riches story of a strong-willed character following his dreams.

• Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Jeff Woolnough – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

• Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Tim Cherry – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

• Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series
Glen MacPherson – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

• Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Jared Keeso – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

• Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Sarah Manninen – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

• Best Costume Design
Patti Henderson – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

• Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series
Rejean Labrie – Keep Your Head Up Kid: the Don Cherry Story

8 nominations for Less Than Kind
A smart, edgy, dysfunctional half-hour comedy that follows 15-year-old Sheldon Blecher, his self-destructive driving instructor father, his pyromaniac mother and his failed-actor brother as they try to revive their failing family business. It's a sharp and humorous look at the collisions and twists that happen between the hugs and kisses in a "loving" family.

• Best Comedy Program or Series
(Buffalo Gal Pictures, Breakthrough Films & Television, E1 Entertainment)
p. Phyllis Laing, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson

• Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series
James Dunnison - Less Than Kind - First Nighters

• Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series
Jenn Engels – Less Than Kind - Fatso Loves Lesbo
Marvin Kaye, Chris Sheasgreen – Less Than Kind - Third Death’s The Charm

• Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Benjamin Arthur - Less Than Kind - That’s Somebody’s Knish!
Lisa Durupt – Less Than Kind - Road Trip
Wendel Meldrum – Less Than Kind - I Am Somewhere

• Best Achievement in Main Title Design
Trevor Hembrey – Less Than Kind

2 nominations for One Ocean
A Special 4-Part Series exploring the past, present and future of the world's ocean and our race against the clock to save them. Episode Three, Mysteries of the Deep takes us to the most beguiling parts of the sea, the very depths that we know so little about.

• Best Science, Technology, Nature, Environment or Adventure Documentary Program
One Ocean: Mysteries of the Deep (Merit Motion Pictures)
p. Merit Jensen Carr ,Michael Allder, Caroline Underwood

• Best Cross-Platform Project – Non-Fiction
One Ocean Interactive (Merit Motion Pictures)
p. Merit Jensen Carr, Alexandra Rosentreter, Kevin Glasier, Vergil Kanne

1 nomination for The Secret World of Shoplifting
This one-hour documentary examines the rise in retail crime and how the consumer's quest for the lowest price fuels the market for stolen merchandise. Featuring astonishing security camera footage, the latest crime-fighting technology and interviews from both sides of the law, The Secret World of Shoplifting investigates why people steal, what others are doing to fight it, and how retail theft affects us all.

• Best Original Music Score for a Documentary Program or Series
Shawn Pierce – The Secret World of Shoplifting (Produced by Merit Motion Pictures)

1 nomination for Til Debt Do Us Part
To save families from the doldrums of debt, Til Debt Do Us Part follows financial wizard Gail Vaz-Oxlade as she helps families go from red to black by getting to the root of their destructive spending habits.

• Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series
(Frantic Films)
p. Jamie Brown, Jennifer Horvath

1 nomination for Pitchin’ In
Follow renowned chef Lynn Crawford as she travels across the world in search of the freshest and finest ingredients, all the while learning about sustainable food production.

• Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series
Lynn Crawford – Pitchin’ In – Shrimp (Produced by Frantic Films)

2 nominations for CBC News: Winnipeg
A live news program that runs weekdays at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. Provocative and to the point, the CBC Winnipeg news team works to bring Manitoba viewers a unique blend of local, national and international news.

• Best Local Newscast, Large Market
CBC News: Winnipeg
p. Melanie Verhaeghe, Chris Armstrong, Kevin Cox, Brad Lillies (CBC Winnipeg)

• Best Breaking Reportage, Local
Sheila North-Wilson - CBC News: Winnipeg – Homeless Rescue, Homeless Hero, & Rescue Reunion

On Screen Manitoba and Manitoba Film & Music are excited for all the industry professionals who have been nominated. Our provinces representation at this year’s Gemini Awards is a testament to the talent and success of our community. Congratulations and best of luck to everyone!

The 2010 Broadcast Gala, which will recognize the year's best in Canadian English-language television, will take place Saturday November 13th in Toronto, Ontario at the historic Winter Garden Theatre. It will broadcast live-to-tape on Global and Showcase.

For the complete list of nominations, please visit www.geminiawards.ca.

FCP 101: INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO 7

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of "Playing for Change," the international music-creation event.

Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Learn to mark and edit clips, mix sound, add titles, create transitions, apply filters, and more. Topics include basic setup, customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

For more information or to register, please click here.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved applications from several Canadian specialty TV services to relax or change the programming requirements on their services.

As such, the broadcast licenses for Mystery TV, TVtropolis, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, History Television, The Independent Film Channel, Discovery Health Channel and Slice will be amended.

The channels can now add to the list of program categories from which they draw, and remove limitations on certain program categories they air.

The amended nature of service conditions of licence for each service are set out in the appendices to this decision, posted below.

The applicants stated their intent was to provide the services with additional programming flexibility, consistent with the Commission's policy set out in the regulatory framework.

The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) raised concerns about the lack of commitments relating to the production and airing of Canadian programs. The WGC and the CFTPA argued that these applications should be dealt with through the normal licence renewal process.

Interveners generally raised concerns about the possibility of programming being recycled across these specialty services and their nature of service definitions being diluted as a result of the proposed amendments, as well as the possibility of their becoming competitive with other Category 1 or analog specialty services.

In their reply, the applicants noted that the applications were submitted nearly 15 months after the issuance of the regulatory framework and after other broadcasters had also applied for similar amendments. They argued that it would be unreasonable to expect licensees to delay seeking such amendments until licence renewal given that section 9(c) of the Broadcasting Act allows for these types of applications and given that the applications were consistent with the Commission's policy in Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100. Specifically, they indicated that the concerns raised by interveners relating to genre exclusivity and the appropriateness of certain program categories were already dealt with in that policy, while those relating to the lack of Canadian programming commitments and the recycling of programming fell outside the scope of that policy and the applications.

The Commission notes that these applications were submitted pursuant to the regulatory framework. The Commission has taken into consideration the comments from interveners in assessing these applications. However, the Commission finds that the applications are consistent with the policy announced in the regulatory framework. Specifically, in that policy, the Commission concluded that in most instances the narrative descriptions of Category A services (presently known as Category 1 and analog pay and specialty services) are sufficiently specific to ensure that these services remain true to the genre for which they were licensed. Therefore, to provide these services with greater flexibility, the Commission determined that it would permit all Category A services to draw programming from all program categories, subject to a standard limitation of 10% of the broadcast month for certain categories to prevent such services from morphing into other established programming genres and thus becoming directly competitive with other Category A services.

Where appropriate, the licensees may add the standard limitations set out in Regulatory frameworks for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services - Regulatory policy, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-100, 30 October 2008 (the regulatory framework).

For more information on this issue visit mediacastermagazine.com
 

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a new policy, one it says will give Canadians more opportunities to participate in their community television channels.

The CRTC's policy is designed to ensure that the community channels better reflect the realities and interests of local citizens.

"Community channels give Canadians the unique ability to see themselves and their neighbourhoods, towns and cities reflected on television," said Michel Arpin, the CRTC's Vice-Chairman of Broadcasting. "This can only be achieved through equal partnerships between cable companies and the communities they serve. Access to the broadcasting system must be as open as possible, especially for people who are new to the production of television programming."

Under the new policy, the CRTC will require that community members must be involved in the creation of at least half of a community channel's programming. This means that the original idea for a program must come from members of the community, who must also be involved in some aspect of the production, whether in front or behind the camera.

Additionally, at least half of a channel's programming expenditures will have to be devoted to this type of programming, as well as to community outreach initiatives and the training and development of volunteers.

Given the significant changes to the policy, the CRTC has determined that the new requirements will take effect on September 1, 2014.

The CRTC has also introduced measures to improve the accountability and transparency of the funds cable companies allocate to the operation of their community television channels. Cable companies will have to provide this information on a yearly basis starting in 2012.

Click to review the CRTC Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-622
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-622.htm

For more Mediacaster Magazine coverage of this topic, please see:

Canadians Endorse Community Ownership of Community TV

http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000368913

'Don't Change Community Channels' Cogeco Says

http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000369363

CRTC Audits Show Abuses of Community Channels

http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000366637

Community Television Hearings at CRTC

http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000353949

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Planning:

• With the Board, develops strategies for achieving the organization’s mission; including strategies for growth and long-term financial viability of the association
• Oversees the development and implementation of plans to achieve short term goals within the context of the organization’s longer-term strategic plans
• Monitors, analyzes and reports regularly to the Board on progress in implementing the association’s plans and achievement of goals and objectives
• Facilitates community engagement and the setting of collective goals for Manitoba’s screen-based media industry. Contributes to the development and implementation of industry-wide strategic plans.
• Stays abreast of current industry trends and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on the association’s members

Operations Management:

• Oversees the operations of the organization and ensures that all systems comply and support OSM’s mission, vision, values, policies and strategic objectives
• Ensures compliance with legal and bylaw requirements
• Collects and analyzes evaluation information that measures the success of the association’s efforts
• Oversees and directs all program activities of the association ensuring effective program development, administration, execution, and evaluation
• Develops contracts/agreements with external parties, monitors compliance and ensures reporting requirements are fulfilled

Financial Management and Corporate Governance:

• Oversees all aspects of the financial management of the association including the development and presentation of budgets, accounting and investment processes, financial reporting, the annual audit process and the development of the annual report
• Oversees the advancement of fund development plans
• Maintains primary responsibility for ensuring that funds are available to support the association’s operations and programs. Oversees fundraising activities and works closely with fundraising staff and the Fundraising Committee to set annual fundraising targets, build community relationships, develop new sustainable revenue sources.
• Oversees management and safeguarding of the association’s assets and ensures sound internal financial controls meet the standards set out by external auditors
• Recommends the development or revision of, and ensures appropriate application and adherence to, all policies, procedures and regulations established by the Board or required by other relevant authorities
• Keeps the Board and its committees fully informed of the association’s conditions and operations so the Board members can exercise their governance responsibilities
• Provides regular reports to the Board and its committees as required and promptly informs the Board of any matters requiring its attention, decision or action
• Participates without a right to vote in all meetings of the Board and its committees except where meetings are closed to all but Members of Board

Human Resource Management:

• Provides strong, effective and highly visible leadership to staff members
• Provide orientation, training, coaching to the staff in order to build a strong, supportive and successful team
• Creates and promotes a culture that reflects the association’s values, encourages the staff to contribute ideas and provide feedback, rewards exceptional performance
• Sets the strategy for managing the human resources function, including recruitment, compensation, training, and staff communications to reflect and support the association’s culture
• Implements human resource policies and advises staff of Board policies
• Manages, directs and evaluates the employees of the association and those persons employed in providing services to the association
• Oversees the development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures in support of the association’s compensation philosophy
• Facilitates staff participation in planning, policy development and decision making involving the association
• Act as staff liaison with the Board of Directors

Advocacy, Public Relations and Community Relationships:

• In cooperation with the Board, acts as the association’s primary spokesperson and representative
• Assures that the association and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive way to relevant stakeholders
• Builds relationships within the community and with peer organizations
• Actively advocates for the industry’s best interests
• Liaises with federal, provincial and civic governments through various departments and agencies to ensure good communication and accountability

As the ideal candidate, you will have earned a stellar reputation for strategic leadership, integrity, and accountability. You have a proven ability to work collaboratively with a volunteer Board and to mobilize people and resources. Your advanced verbal and written communication skills, negotiating expertise and your sharp political acuity would allow you to develop partnerships and maintain key relationships with a wide variety of people and organizations. You understand Canada’s independent media production landscape, have a broad network of senior public, non-profit and industry sector contacts, and have shown the ability to lead an effective organization and a competent and motivated team. Above all, you are highly strategic, can balance vision with reality, and know how to make things happen.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective decision-maker and problem-solver
• Proven skills in business, project management, marketing and financial management
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to create a high-performance culture that inspires and motivates
• Exceptional diplomacy, interpersonal and communication skills
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline or a suitable combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and experience in the screen-based media industry
• Knowledge and experience in policy development

This position is based in Winnipeg with occasional travel required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

If you possess the above qualifications and are committed to growing Manitoba’s screen-based media industry, please submit your résumé, in confidence, to hiringcommittee@onscreenmanitoba.com by September 30th, 2010.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to OSM Personnel Committee at hiringcommittee@onscreenmanitoba.com

For more information about On Screen Manitoba visit www.onscreenmanitoba.com.

CBC Television series Men With Brooms (Season 1) wraps up production in Winnipeg today, Friday, August 27, 2010 and with this reminder I am flooded with memories of the time I was fortunate enough to visit the set.

It was on Tuesday, July 13, that I visited the set with Tara Walker (Executive Director, OSM) Flor Marcelino (Minister of Culture, Heritage & Tourism), Kathy Currie (Special Assistant to the Minister of Culture, Heritage & Tourism), Louise O’Brien-Moran (Manitoba Film & Music), Tannis Hogue (Manitoba Film & Music), and Executive Producer of the show Jamie Brown (CEO, Frantic Films) and his assistant Shelly Tyler.

When we arrived it was a bit mind boggling to believe that what had once been an operating factory for Palliser Furniture, had now been transformed into a functional studio space where the first season of Men with Brooms would be shot from June 21 – August 27 (10 weeks).

As we entered the main office doors we were greeted by Paula Devonshire, line producer on set and our escort for the day. As we stood gathered around Paula while she explained some of the different jobs on set, there were people bustling around the office creating an air of excitement and urgency.

The Men With Brooms production office had everything. There was a director’s office, locations department, accounting department, and a writer’s room. This old furniture factory was transformed into such a real studio space, that the editors even had their own separate office space next door, which was one of the busiest places on the lot.

After Paula had finished covering some basic set etiquette, she led us down a dark hallway, past bright stage lights to a replica of the Fort Rouge Curling Club Lounge. A place that would normally be swarming with patrons was now occupied by about 30 – 40 crewmembers prepping for the next scene.

There was everything you would expect to be on a set; the classic black canvas director chairs, wires snaking all over the floors, and ladders everywhere. To us visitors, the set was like a maze navigable only by those who have made it their home away from home.

People were quickly moving around and as the set began to quite down, a small group of people formed around the director huddled over two small monitors. For a few moments there was complete silence. The actors weren’t in view, but we could hear their voices echoing in the distance.

When the scene finished walls began to move, and at that moment it became apparent that this wasn’t the real lounge. Paula told us it took four weeks to create this set. Everything had been constructed right down to the tiled floors, which weren’t real tiles, but cleverly painted to have the appearance of depth.

As the crew works on preparing the set for the next scene, we see the second team of stand in actors, as they re-adjust the lighting. The 1st Assistant Director is running the floor, making sure everything is in order. Like a military brigade, everyone does their respective tasks, which they’ve developed an expertise for.

We are told that on shooting days, there are about 80 – 115 people on set. The crew is made up of about 70% locals and there is a lot of training going on with quite a few Film Training Manitoba interns on set.

As we left the Fort Rouge Curling Lounge, Minister Flor Marcelino was lively and full of questions for the cast and crew. She was especially excited when she had the chance to meet Paul Gross, who just happened to be on set that week.

Paula then took us to the second set on the lot, the Speedy Treat Donut Shop; replicated from the Robins on South Osborne. When we entered the donut shop, it actually smelt of fresh donuts and pastries – it was hard to believe it wasn’t a real!

We were then taken to the third set on the lot, the Furniture Factory Office, but were unable to see the interior since they were prepping it for a shoot.

Sadly, the day had to end and we left the alternate reality of the Men With Brooms set, where you escaped to a weird limbo where things seemed real, but at a second glance you realized everything is a replica. It is exciting to think that when the show airs on television, for the viewer it will seem like everything happening is real.

Men With Brooms is set to premiere Monday, September 20, 2010 on the CBC.

Read more about the show here.

Written by: Gemma Manangan, OSM Communications Coordinator

Directed and edited by John Barnard, Produced by Kyle Bornais is this little concert film made for CBC called RED ROAD. The show was recorded live at the West End Cultural Center in Winnipeg, 2010, and features bands Don Amero, Burnt Project 1, and Lucy Idlout. All the music is great and it airs this Saturday, August 28 at 7pm on CBC Manitoba.

Check out the preview that features band Burnt Project 1:

Burnt Project 1 in RED ROAD

VIFF FILM + TV FORUM
September 28 - October 1, 2010
Vancouver

SESSION SPOTLIGHTS

Screenwriting Master Class
How do you take a best-seller novel and turn it into a killer screenplay? How is the essence of the original material kept while paring it down to a screenplay? In this panel, Oscar nominees and award-winning screenwriters, José Rivera (Motorcycle Diaries, On The Road) and Robert Nelson Jacobs (The Shipping News, Chocolat) discusses elements that can make an adaptation work, including the narrative line, the climax, scene sequences, relationships and visual images. Sponsored by Astral's Harold Greenberg Fund.

The Changing World of Independent Cinema
Our guest speakers constantly face unique challenges in producing and distributing films they're passionate about that also have a home in the marketplace. In this challenging economic climate, the independent filmmaking community is seeing change like never before - as times, platforms and tastes change, it has become vital for producers to break new ground and reach new audiences. How is the international marketplace impacting what films are getting made and the way business is done? Our guest speakers will share with us their new visions, new stories and new approaches as they continue to define the term 'independent'. Featuring Tony Cianciotta (D Films), Peter Saraf (Sunshine Cleaning), Frida Torresblanco (Pan's Labyrinth) and Mark Urman (Paladin).

SPEED DATING SESSIONS, ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS and TELEFILM CANADA TETE-A-TETE APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!

Click here to view the companies and executives that are participating in the above sessions. Please note that Speed Dating appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis and there are eligibility requirements fo the Tete-a-tete appointments and certain roundtable sessions.

Click here for ticket/pass registration info

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Check our website regularly for updates.

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 **

Submission Format: DVD
Competitive: Yes
Entry fees: Yes
Deadline: November 26, 2010

Eligibility

Television programs must meet the following criteria:

* Must have been produced within the 12 months preceding the festival;
* Must not have been shown in other competitive international events or audiovisual festival;
* Must not have been produced for theatrical releases.

Screening requirements:

* If invited and selected, applicant/producer will have to provide the program/film with French subtitles;
* Selected works screen either on 35 mm or on DigiBeta.

For more information on eligibility and procedures, please consult the Festival Regulations and Entry Form.

The International Festival of Audiovisual Programs (FIPA) is considered the most significant TV festival in France and a prestigious European event. FIPA presents close to 200 new television programmes each year, chosen from among quality international productions. FIPA was created to recognize and promote exceptional works in the audiovisual media and to contribute to the development of the audiovisual arts throughout the world in a spirit of cooperation and exchange. This year FIPA is extended from 6 to 7 days, adding a complete day to its program.

The competition is divided into 5 sections:
- Drama (made-for-TV films in one or two parts);
- Series and Serials;
- Creative Documentaries and Essays;
- Reportages and Current Affairs;
- Performing Arts.

Juries must award a Grand prix Fipa d’Or Biarritz 2011 to the best program in each of the five sections as well as some additional awards for acting, screenplay and original music.

The festival also features the unique FIPATEL, a market equipped with a digital platform for program viewing, featuring all the works selected in the festival, plus others that have gone through a selection process before being selected.

Video Journalist (VJ) – Yellowknife

APTN National News/Current Affairs has a full-time career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for submitting daily stories for APTN National News by gathering, writing and packaging reports to the Winnipeg Production Centre on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities
• Write, shoot, edit and deliver stories, copy and other news items for broadcast on APTN National News/Current Affairs
• Provide daily story ideas, receive assignments and evaluate leads
• Gather, research and verify information for story content
• Shoot video and edit packs for same day delivery
• Appear on camera when conducting interviews; do stand-ups and narration; give live reports from the site of events; and write stories, intros, and extros
• Ensure that expenditures remain within budget limits and are reported promptly and accurately
• Maintain office inventory requirements

Requirements
• Minimum of one year experience in meeting the deadlines of daily news in television
• A journalism degree, certificate or equivalent experience
• As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Métis or Inuit applicants to apply
• Must be able to articulate social, economic and cultural issues relevant to Aboriginal communities
• Ability to travel
• Proof of valid driver’s license (driver’s abstract) required

As this position is part of a bargaining unit, the successful candidate will operate under the collective agreement with the Canadian Media Guild.

Remuneration: DOQ/DOE

Please provide a demo of your work, a paragraph stating how you would focus and visualize a current Aboriginal story of your choice, your resume quoting Competition 09/10-39 and where you saw this ad, by 3 p.m. (CST), Wednesday, September 8, 2010, to:

Human Resources
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3

Fax: 204-943-2368
E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

FOUR documentary pitch contestants & FOUR drama pitch contestants will be selected by imagineNATIVE's Programming Committee to receive a free, six-hour intensive "How to Pitch" workshop with a broadcasting industry professional. This workshop will provide invaluable insight and instruction on the pitching process and advice on improving individual pitch ideas.  The intensive workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 20th at the Miles Nadal JCC.  

Each pitch will then be presented to the panel of commissioning editors and acquisitions executives during the festival's "Pitch Competition for Dramatic Works" and "Documentary Pitch Competition" on Friday, October 22nd.

The panel will select one winner from each category.  Best Documentary Pitch winner will receive a $500 CASH PRIZE FROM CBC NEWS NETWORK and Best Drama Pitch winner will receive a $5,000 DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH APTN. Each of the winners will also receive a $2500 gift voucher from William F. White for production equipment, and a $500 gift certificate from Technicolor for postproduction services (valid for one-year). The winners will be announced at the imagineNATIVE Closing Night Awards, Sunday, October 24th.

How to Submit:

Fill out an online submission form at www.imagineNATIVE.org and email it to pitch@imagineNATIVE.org  

Please combine the documents into one word or pdf, if possible.  Visual support material may also be forwarded.

You may submit your pitch ideas to each category. You may pitch individually or as a team.

Eligibility Criteria: 

The producer or director representing the pitch project must be Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit, other world Indigenous) and a Canadian resident.

Pitch teams must be in Toronto for both the training session on October 20th and the pitching session October 22nd.

The deadline for submissions is Thursday, September 16, 2010. Applicants will be notified by Oct 1, 2010 on the status of their application.

Please note: Travel and other expenses are not covered by imagineNATIVE.  Lunch and one All-Access Delegate Pass will be provided to the selected mentees.

If you have further questions, please email programming@imagineNATIVE.org 

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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.

Apply by Monday, September 27, 2010, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Details and an application form are here.

Up to 8 participants will be chosen for this pilot program. The NSI Aboriginal Journalism program combines workshops and case studies delivered by experts in the field, exposure to Winnipeg newsrooms and a four week internship at a media outlet.

"We’re thrilled to launch this innovative pilot program with the vision and creativity of Winnipeg’s Aboriginal community, broadcasters, and Red River College,” said Derek Luis, CEO of the National Screen Institute. "We believe we’ve created a groundbreaking training initiative. There’s a need for well-trained Aboriginal journalists to bring an authentic voice and cultural perspective to the public through traditional broadcasters and online media."

Phase one – (eight weeks): Three days per week will be spent in classroom and workshop situations at the NSI Aboriginal Training Centre and two days will be spent in a local newsroom. Industry experts will share their experiences with students. Topics will include journalism principles, research techniques, critical thinking, pitching, online journalism, journalism law, social media, job preparedness and more.

Phase two – (four weeks): Participants who successfully complete phase one will be placed on a four week internship with a local media organization.

The Program Advisor is Neil Coligan. Coligan is an experienced journalist who has worked in radio, TV and print across Canada for more than 20 years. Most recently he was Executive Producer of News and Current Affairs for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). He has worked for CBC, CTV, Global and Citytv and the Government of Manitoba. Originally from southern Ontario, Neil has served as President of two festivals in Winnipeg and currently sits on the board of Freeze Frame, the media arts centre for young people, as well as the committee for the Manitoba Music Experience.

NSI staff members Brandice Vivier and Ursula Lawson are the Program Managers. Vivier has worked in film and TV for 15 years. At NSI she currently manages NSI Totally Television and works with the NSI Online Short Film Festival and the Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program. She has also worked with NSI Storytellers, NSI Drama Prize, NSI Pitch to Win!, NSI Global Marketing, Telefilm Canada Spark Plug and DiverseTV.

Lawson has been with NSI for over five years. She has worked on many of its training programs in a variety of capacities. Her responsibilities include Program Co-Manager, NSI New Voices; Coordinator, NSI Global Marketing; and Executive Assistant to the NSI Board of Directors.

NSI Aboriginal Journalism is made possible by Presenting Sponsors: The Government of Canada, The Manitoba Government; Program Partners: The Winnipeg Foundation, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism, CBC, APTN, CTV, Red River College; Strategic Sponsor: The City of Winnipeg.

Production recently began on the third season of Cashing In, the popular television series that airs on APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network).

ABOUT THE SERIES

Through elaborate love triangles, merry mix-ups and ever-twisting plot lines, Cashing In exposes the high-stakes, winner-takes-all world of First Nations gaming. The half-hour drama is set on the fictional Stonewalker First Nation in Southern Manitoba. Nestled comfortably beside an affluent beach community, the North Beach Casino is a successful gaming facility jam-packed with sharp executives, smooth dealers and rising stars. In other words: sex, money and power.

In season one and season two, the North Beach Casino is purchased by Mathew Tommy, a ruthless casino mogul who plans to make it the jewel of his empire crown. But he must wheel and deal while earning the respect of his toughest critic – his son Justin. Mathew decides North Beach is the perfect training ground for Justin, and he’s got just the person to oversee the task: Liz McKendra, his bright, sexy development executive with a lethal combination of brains and brawn. But things quickly go awry when Justin and Liz meet John Eagle, the good-looking, wealthy rancher who also happens to be Mathew's longtime rival. Things heat up when Justin decides he’d rather be a cowboy than a crown prince. Adding fuel to the fire is Liz, who quickly falls for John’s charm. There’s no shortage of bad blood between Mathew and John, and between Mathew and everyone else he has stepped on during his rise to the top. It’s only a matter of time before what’s gone around comes around.

In the third season of Cashing In, after suffering a near-fatal gunshot wound, Mathew Tommy’s hold on his gaming empire is now in the hands of his son – but can he step up? As questions emerge about whether Justin Tommy can cut the deck, Mathew’s past continues to surface while he seeks vengeance for the attempt on his life. On top of looming business and family pressures, John Eagle is planning to wed Liz McKendra, who was Mathew’s top executive before Justin fired her. With Liz no longer running the show, the naive but ambitious Cheyenne Blueweed views her departure as opportunity, and is willing to do just about anything to clinch her place in the casino empire. As Cheyenne tries to find her way, her cousin Trevor Blueweed embarks on a journey of his own, and realizes that his ‘gift’ may be a whole lot trickier than his lounge magic act.

ABOUT THE CAST

Cashing In boasts some of today’s hottest Canadian talent, with veteran actor Eric Schweig as Mathew Tommy, triple threat Karen Holness as Liz McKendra, and actor/musician Glen Gould as John Eagle. Also featured are Wesley French as Justin Tommy, Sarah Podemski as Cheyenne Blueweed, Gregory Odjig as Cheyenne’s cousin Trevor Blueweed, and Tina Keeper as Aura Sphere.

Rounding out the cast are Stephen Eric McIntyre as Eddie, Nancy Sorel as Claire Eastman, John B. Lowe as William Eastman, Jenny Pudavick as Stacy Pelletier, Kyle Nobess as Barry, and Akalu Meekis as Scott.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Cashing In is being directed for a third season by Norma Bailey. The series is a co-production between Kistikan Pictures, Inc. in association with Buffalo Gal Pictures Inc. and Animiki See Digital Productions Inc. Executive Producers are Peter Strutt, Phyllis Laing and Norma Bailey. Producers Vanessa Loewen and Jean du Toit are joined by a great new addition to the producing team this season, Tina Keeper.

The third season of Cashing In will see seven new half-hour episodes produced, in addition to the seven episodes shot last season, and six episodes from season one. Right from the start, Cashing In has been a leader in training initiatives, with a number of training positions each season filled by Aboriginal crew, ranging from entry-level internships to key position upgrades. Training has also taken place for a number of screenwriters, producers and directors, who were mentored in their specific areas. This season, one episode will be directed by Tracey Deer, who was a director trainee in season one, and director observer in season two.

Shooting takes place at rural locations in and around Bird’s Hill, Selkirk, Lockport and Scanterbury. Locations inside the City of Winnipeg include Canadinns, Calm Air, and the Canadian Mennonite University. Production is scheduled to wrap September 21, 2010.

Cashing In is being produced and developed in association with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN); and produced with the participation of the Canadian Television Fund; Manitoba Film & Music; Government of Manitoba – Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit; and The Canadian Film and Video Tax Credit.

Dear Colleagues,

We are writing to inform you that we are nearing completion of our rebranding initiative that was announced last June. The objective of our rebranding is to reflect the fact that the Association, like the hundreds of producers we represent across Canada, is keeping pace with change in the production sector. The most visible aspect of our rebranding is our new name, the Canadian Media Production Association. But the transformation of the organization does not end there. Our rebranding will also directly influence our strategies and our work processes. Though we have accomplished much in the past 3 months, there are still two outstanding items to finish before our rebranding is complete. These relate to both changing the domain name of our email addresses and updating our website. Our new email addresses will be effective on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The standard format will be first.last@cmpa.ca. Any email sent after that time to the current cftpa address will be redirected.

We are working on significant improvements to our website. The launch of our new site is planned for early next year. Until then our website will continue to reflect current information and anyone accessing cmpa.ca will be redirected to our existing website. We are pleased to move forward with this exciting initiative. From today onwards all our business will be conducted under our new name. As such, we ask you to update your records, and to address any communications to us using our new name, the Canadian Media Production Association.

Sincerely,

Norm Bolen
President and CEO
Canadian Media Production Association (Formerly Canadian Film and Television Production Association)

Feature Film

FAUST
Dir. F.W. Murnau | 1926 | Germany | 85 MIN
Starring Emil Jannings, Gosta Ekman

* with live score by blunderspublik
* Special event admission: $10 non-members / $8 members

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE

Faust is one of the great classic works of German silent cinema from director F.W. Murnau as it features astonishing photography and magnificent art direction which retain the power to amaze.

"The demon Mephisto has a bet with an Archangel that he can corrupt a righteous man's soul and destroy in him what is divine. If he succeeds, the Devil will win dominion over earth.

blunderspublik (Curtis Walker) is a sound and video artist. He approaches his audio and visual work in similar ways – by beginning with synthetic and organic sources that are translated to binary code, sculpted, and organized into complex structures and abstract narratives.

Upcoming Films

YOU NEVER BIKE ALONE
Sat Aug 28 at 7:30 PM
Sun Aug 29 at 7:30 PM
Wed Sep 1 at 7:30 PM
Thu Sep 2 at 7:30 PM

You Never Bike Alone follows the story of the Critical Mass biking movement in Vancouver.

Congratulations to OSM Member Jon Compton who's project Lucky was selected as part of the Telefilm and APTN Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program; and to Coleen Rajotte, who's project Concrete Indian was also selected into the program.

Lucky
Manitoba

Writer: Jim Compton
Production company: N/A
Producer(s): N/A

Concrete Indian
Manitoba

Writer: Coleen Rajotte
Production company: Rajotte Productions Inc.
Producer(s): Coleen Rajotte

Telefilm Canada and APTN announce 13 feature-film projects selected under the Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program

Telefilm Canada, in partnership with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), is delighted to announce that 13 projects have been selected under the 2010 edition of Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program (FASP). Twenty-one projects from all regions of the country were submitted for consideration.

Participants will benefit from a combination of training, professional development and personalized mentorship activities, and will receive a development advance.2010 Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program participants
English-language projects

Click Here for the full list of projects selected under the 2010 Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program.

Canada Feature Film Fund - Quebec Office - Production Application deadline now September 7, 2010

Telefilm Canada’s Quebec Regional office has changed the production application deadline for French-language and Regional English-language feature films.

The previous deadline of August 30, 2010 has been changed to Tuesday, September 7, 2010 to give producers applying to the Program enough time to adequately prepare their package. The new date applies to projects in French from across Canada and to regional projects in English from Quebec only. All other program deadlines remain the same.

Applications may be submitted via eTelefilm, Telefilm Canada’s online business portal. Close to 500 Canadian companies are registered with eTelefilm, which offers access to online file tracking, direct deposit payments and other benefits.

Camera/Editor – Halifax

APTN has a career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for all day-to-day production operations of APTN National News & Current Affairs for the Halifax News Bureau including shooting, editing and transmitting to Winnipeg News Room.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shoots interviews, b-roll, stand ups, stock footage, and sequences etc.
• Operates XDCAM, VTR’s, Avid Newscutter Nitris DX non-linear edit system
• Logs and digitizes material prior to the edit session
• Organizes material including audio, video, music, graphics titles, effects, clips, bins and sequences within the editing system
• Completes rough and final edit and outputs the final product to tape or to disc
• Coordinates and feeds edited and raw material to the Winnipeg News Room
• Conducts live and live-to-tape double-ender interviews from studio or remote locations
• Performs required dubs to and from all APTN formats
• Completes equipment, tape and broadcast fault reports as required.
• Consults with Winnipeg-based Broadcast Technologists on technical, maintenance and repair issues
• Maintains the videotape/stock footage library and videotape and camera supply inventory for the Halifax News Bureau

Education/Experience:

• Diploma or certificate from college or university; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
• HD production experience required
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail software, and broadcast industry technology required
• Proof of valid driver’s license (driver’s abstract) must be forwarded upon commencement of employment
• Shift work and travel are required; must be able to carry camera gear
• Knowledge of French and/or at least one Aboriginal language would be an asset

As this position is part of a bargaining unit, the successful candidate will operate under the collective agreement with the Canadian Media Guild.

Remuneration: DOQ/DOE

Please forward your resume quoting Competition 09/10-38 and where you saw this ad, by 3 p.m. (CST), Thursday, September 2, 2010 to:

Human Resources Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3
Fax: 204-943-2368
E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.

Reporter/Correspondent – Halifax

Reporting to the Executive Producer – Eastern Region in Ottawa, we have a full-time career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for submitting daily television news stories for broadcast on APTN National News.

Key responsibilities:
• Structures, writes and delivers News & Current Affairs stories for daily and/or weekly show(s)
• Identifies, researches and submits ideas
• On-camera presentation of News & Current Affairs stories
• Evaluates leads/tips
• Receives assignments
• Writes and/or voices on-camera scripts, copy stories and voice overs
• Acts as interviewer on and off air
• Oversees technical staff working on assigned stories
• Oversees editing of re-package pre-taped video news material

Requirements:
• Minimum of two years experience in meeting the deadlines of daily news in television
• A journalism degree, certificate or equivalent experience
• As an on-air representative of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples – must be of First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry
• Must be able to articulate social, economic and cultural issues relevant to Aboriginal communities
• Ability to travel
• Proof of valid driver’s license (driver’s abstract) must be forwarded upon commencement of employment

As this position is part of a bargaining unit, the successful candidate will operate under the collective agreement with the Canadian Media Guild.

Remuneration: DOQ/DOE

Please submit a demo tape with 5 stories you have completed in the last year, a paragraph stating how you would focus and visualize a current Aboriginal story of your choice, and your resume quoting Competition 09/10-37 and where you saw this ad, by 3p.m. (CST), Thursday, September 2, 2010 to:

Human Resources Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3
Fax: 204-943-2368
E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.

Online Producer

We have an exciting new career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for the hands on production of online content for aptn.ca

Bring your strong conceptual and storytelling and project management skills to APTN and explore new methods of converging online and TV content to create a seamless online entertainment experience.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Manage, strengthen, and oversee all aspects of APTN’s development of site-specific content day-to-day
• Oversee creative design process to ensure that all work is on-brief, on-strategy, and consistent with the APTN network brand in overall look, feel, and tone

Education/Experience
• Related degree or diploma; four years experience in a digital production or web environment with an emphasis on content development and support; or an equivalent combination
• Diverse content experience across multiple verticals and formats, including digital video, text articles, blogs, social media tools, photos, etc.
• Experience working in the broadcasting/entertainment industry required • Web-based advertising and loyalty experience an asset
• Basic HTML, Photoshop, Audio and Video editing skills are an asset • Knowledge of French and/or an Aboriginal language an asset

Please forward online samples/portfolio (links) and your resume quoting Competition 09/10-34 and where you saw this ad, by 3 p.m. (CST), Thursday, September 2, 2010 to:

Human Resources Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3
Fax: 204-943-2368
E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.

By: Etan Vlessing, Playback

Movie tax credits are back in vogue south of the border, posing a renewed challenge for Hollywood North.

The California Film Commission this week doled out $100 million in tax-based production incentives for 2011 - all in one day.

The program gave tax credits to 30 Los Angeles-based film and TV projects to stem the flight of production to rival U.S. states, Canada and elsewhere internationally.

California has set aside $100 million each year for its film tax credit program, through 2014.

Most of the projects that received coin for the coming year are expected to start production this fall, and complete shooting in calendar 2011.

And while California has run dry for 2011, the state of New York is back in the film money business after it renewed its 30% film tax credit worth $420 million annually, or $2.1 billion over five years.

New York state last year offered $350 million worth of film and TV tax credits, but was quickly tapped out due to excessive demand.

That empty tank forced a host of U.S. producers to shift their projects elsewhere, including Warner Bros. Television's Fringe relocating to Vancouver.

Montreal film commissioner Hans Fraikin noted the new multi-year film tax credit activity stateside, but cautioned U.S. producers face a familiar dilemma on whether to locate to a cash-strapped U.S. state where a film tax credit program could run dry.

"Once those funds are depleted, there's nothing left," Fraikin told Playback Daily.

By contrast in Quebec and Ontario, where recently-introduced 25% all-spend tax credits have no ceilings, a U.S. producer is guaranteed a rebate on money they spend locally.

Fraikin said some U.S. producers have relocated projects to Montreal for budget planning certainty, but he can't identify them to avoid "rubbing it in their noses."

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

Information and registration process

Eligibility

Please consult the Information and registration process for all the details and entry procedures.

Berlinale Talent Campus
The Berlinale Talent Campus is a creative academy and networking platform for 350 up-and-coming filmmakers from all over the world.

In eight years, the Berlinale Talent Campus has given the Berlin International Film Festival a new hub of creative energy. The Festival’s Talent Campus invites young filmmakers from all over the world to attend workshops, share ideas and mingle with international stars and colleagues. Its six-day programme touches on the essential issues of filmmaking: the latest technical developments, creative tools, stylistic trends, new markets and philosophical perspectives.

The Berlinale Talent Campus offers in addition to the general programme, several Hands-On Training Programmes: Doc Station, Script Station, Talent Project Market, Berlin Today Award, Score Competition, Talent Press, Campus Studio.

Film Training Manitoba’s Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2010

Our workshops are held in various venues in the downtown area so please visit our website, www.filmtraining.mb.ca, for more information on how to find us, and how to register for these workshops. You can also call us at 989-9669!

Film Training Manitoba is pleased to offer training at a significantly reduced cost to the Manitoba Film industry.

Negotiation Skills with Gary Furlong
Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils, 1000 Waverly | $50
September 18th | 9 am – 5 pm

The film and television industry is dynamic, fast-paced, and all about negotiation. The crew negotiates with their department heads, the department heads negotiate with the production manager, and the production manager negotiates with everyone. To be successful in the film industry you must be able to negotiate.

This one-day course is designed to enhance the negotiating skills of anyone working in the film and television industry. Through a combination of mini-lectures and experimental exercises, participants will learn specific methods to help them become more effective negotiators - both on-the-job, and in their personal lives.

Mr. Furlong holds a Master of Laws and has extensive experience in mediation. He has delivered customized courses for the film and television industry, including work with ACTRA and the National Screen Institute.

Film Training Manitoba’s Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2010

Our workshops are held in various venues in the downtown area so please visit our website, www.filmtraining.mb.ca, for more information on how to find us, and how to register for these workshops. You can also call us at 989-9669!

Film Training Manitoba is pleased to offer training at a significantly reduced cost to the Manitoba Film industry.

Working closely with the director, sound, camera, wardrobe, and art departments, as well as the actors, the script supervisor/continuity person is in a unique position to observe and support the creation of a film. The script supervisor is the technical safety net for the crew and is responsible for ensuring that the footage delivered to the producers is in keeping with the approved script and contains the necessary elements for a successful edit.

Film Training Manitoba has designed this 2-day course to examine the essential skills, set etiquette, and techniques necessary to work as a script supervisor in the local film industry.

Script Supervision 101
September 11th | 10 am – 4 pm | $50

This is a primer course on continuity suitable for participants at an entry to intermediate level.

This workshop covers the basics that you need before you book your first continuity job or job shadowing experience as a script supervisor. If you've already done script on a feature or short film, this course will fill in any gaps in training you may have. If you've never been on a film set before this workshop will give you the opportunity to see if script supervision is a career path you would like to pursue. If you are a director, actor, producer, or other film technician and would like to know how to work more effectively with your continuity person, you will also find this course useful.

Some of the topics covered include:

· The role and responsibilities of the script supervisor during prep and production
· How to time and break down a script
· Script supervision paperwork
· How to "see" like a continuity person
· The differences of script supervision for features, television, and commercials
· Visual F/X note taking
· Basic editing and directing theory

Advanced Script Supervision
September 12th | 10 am – 4 pm | $50

Advanced Script Supervision is suitable for participants who have completed Script Supervision 101 and/or who have gained some on-set experience as a script supervisor.

This workshop was designed to further your knowledge of script supervision and assist you in your professional development as a script supervisor for film and television. Some of the topics covered include:

· The most common technical errors directors make and how script can help them work with different acting styles
· Tips for handling multiple camera shooting
· What block shooting is and how to prepare for it
· Post visual effects note taking and what you should know
· Continuity for improvised scenes
· Creating computer-based editing notes

About The Instructor

Daniela Saioni has been a professional script supervisor since 1992 and is a proud member of IATSE 873 and ACTRA. She has worked as a script supervisor on feature films (Traitor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Three to Tango, The Boondock Saints), television series (Soul Food, Traders, Angela's Eyes), miniseries (The Path to 9/11), and MOWs (The Day Reagan Was Shot). She has been a script supervisor in nine countries and has also done commercials for all budget levels and genres.

Film Training Manitoba’s Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2010
Our workshops are held in various venues in the downtown area so please visit our website, www.filmtraining.mb.ca, for more information on how to find us, and how to register for these workshops. You can also call us at 989-9669!

Film Training Manitoba is pleased to offer training at a significantly reduced cost to the Manitoba Film industry.

Advanced Audition Techniques with Jackie Lind
Winnipeg Film Group Studio, 304-100 Arthur Street | $80.00

Sept. 10th (Class A & B) | 6 pm -10 am
Sept. 11th (Class A only) | 10 am – 4 pm
Sept. 12th (Class B only) | 10 am – 4 pm

It’s the best audition that books the job, not necessarily the best actor.

Jackie Lind's Advanced Audition Techniques workshop is not your average workshop. As a participant of this workshop you will not only learn valuable acting tips and techniques, you will also learn how to book a job as an actor. According to Lind, having a strong audition is your greatest asset. If a director is able to direct you in an audition, then they will also be able to direct you on set.

Jackie does not pretend to be an acting coach and will not teach you traditional acting techniques. This workshop will help you focus on what you need to do in an audition to improve your chances of being hired. Along with helping actors succeed at auditions and land the roles they deserve, Lind’s teaching method will leave you feeling positive, supported and inspired in both your craft and your life.

GIMME SOME TRUTH
October 21 - 24

Gimme Some Truth is a unique, four day documentary forum that includes panel discussions, master lectures, workshops and special screenings - all intended to provide filmmakers and audiences alike the opportunity to discuss creative, ethical and technical issues related to the documentary form.

Gimme Some Truth is a programming partnership of DOC Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Film Group. Gimme Some Truth is produced by the Winnipeg Film Group.

EVENT PASSES

EVENT PASSES ARE $150 / $100 FOR MEMBERS
* SAVE $40 off the event pass when purchased online by September 3!

OUR 2010 EDITION WILL INCLUDE SERIES ON:

* Cinematography in Documentary, featuring John Walker (Toronto) and Ali Kazimi (Toronto), and including a special series on 3D production concepts with Ali Kazimi and Laurie Wilcox (Toronto)
* Capturing the Identity of Place, featuring Academy Award nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy (Los Angeles) and Sara Roque (Toronto), and including the Winnipeg premiere of The Garden
* Multiplatform Documentary, featuring Brett Gaylor (Montreal) and Clive Holden (Toronto), and including a special screening of Trains of Winnipeg
* Animated Documentary, featuring Bob Sabiston (Austin, TX) and Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre (Montreal), along with a seminar on advanced animation techniques
* Manitoba Documentary Shorts, featuring the premiere of new works by Matthew Rankin, Kevin Nikkel, Caroline Monnet and Shimby Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, with others TBA

For more info visit:

http://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/cinematheque/gimme_some_truth_2010.aspx

OPEN CALL FOR WORKS: 90 SECOND QUICKIE - Screening During Nuit Blanche

Submission Deadline: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The Winnipeg Film Group is thrilled to announce an OPEN CALL to our second annual 90 SECOND QUICKIE film contest. Completed films will be presented on SEPTEMBER 25 during Winnipeg’s first annual NUIT BLANCHE, a free all-night celebration of the arts.

The 90 SECOND QUICKIE was created in 2009 by the Winnipeg Film Group to encourage the creation of micro films. Blown away by the shorts in our first year we are doing it again - this time even bigger, brighter and bolder!

Open to participants from across Canada, the 90 SECOND QUICKIE calls on filmmakers, creative types, and all others to submit a 90 second or shorter film. All genres accepted.

First Place: $300 (generously provided by On Screen Manitoba)

As part of Winnipeg’s first ever NUIT BLANCHE all submitted films* will screen outdoors at Winnipeg’s most famous corner - Portage & Main – on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25 AT 10PM on the large 35’ x 13’ high resolution video screen. This is an event not to be missed! (The films will also screen on Sunday, September 26 at the WFG’s Cinematheque at 7:30PM)

There is a $10 entry fee for all films payable to the WFG upon submission.

Please submit your finished film (not to exceed 90 seconds including credits!) on both a playable DVD and a data disc with your film file (.mov, .avi), without compression.

Completed films, forms and $10 Entry Fee must arrive by Wednesday, September 8 @ 5pm to:

Winnipeg Film Group
Attn: 90 Second Quickie
304-100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3

Contact: Monica Lowe, (204) 925-3452 | monica@winnipegfilmgroup.com

For more info and to download the submission form: http://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/

Entry fees can be paid at the WFG office (cash, cheque, debit, MasterCard, Visa, & AMEX)

or via our secure online store at http://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/

Good luck and have fun!

* A maximum of 60 entries will be accepted. Submit early!

* Please keep in mind that the films will be screened outside to a semi-general audience. We don’t want to eliminate any works from the screening but the WFG reserves the right to not screen a work that could be deemed over-the-top offensive.

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced a contest for a chance to win a VIP weekend for two to Montréal, including transportation, two nights’ accommodation, and tickets to the 2010 Prix Gémeaux gala. Visitors to the contest website, www.turnoncanada.ca, will make the connection between the Gémeaux-nominated shows they love to watch and the funding agency that supports their creation.

Contest Ends August 30, 2010.

In one game, hints related to a television program are provided and players must select the correct show from a list of CMF-funded shows. In another game, players will test their memory as they locate pairs of matching images of CMF-funded shows and matching icons for a variety of media platforms supported by the CMF.

Contest entrants will also learn that the CMF:

* champions the creation of Canadian television and digital media content with $351 million in funding this year;
* funds the production of their favourite drama, documentary, kids, and variety and performing arts shows;
* ensures they can interact with their favourite shows on TV, online, and on the go;
* supports the future of content and content delivery in Canada by funding experimental projects;
* supported the production of 81 shows that are nominated for Prix Gémeaux awards this year; and
* was created by Canada’s cable and satellite service distributors and the Government of Canada.

For full contest rules and regulations, please visit the contest website at www.turnoncanada.ca.

 

Feature Film

GROWN UP MOVIE STAR
Fri Aug 20 at 9:30 PM
Sat Aug 21 at 9:30 PM
Wed Aug 25 at 9:30 PM
Thu Aug 26 at 9:30 PM

Dir. Adrianna Megs | 2010 | Canada | 95 MIN

Grown Up Movie Star tells the story of disgraced NHL star Ray and his precocious daughters Ruby and Rose. Once the town hero, Ray has returned home to Newfoundland from the US following a drug conviction, only to have his wife Lillian leave him for another man and aspirations of stardom. With Lillian gone, Ray flails from woman to woman trying to find a replacement for her, while struggling against a growing awareness of his homosexuality.

At loose ends for lack of guidance, Ruby attempts to follow her mother's starlet dreams with make-up and sexual behaviour, and in a desperate plea for attention, begins putting herself in increasingly risky situations. Ruby begins spending more and more time with Ray's best friend Stuart. When Stuart finds himself attracted to Ruby, dangerously motivated by fear and anger, he leads the three of them towards a heartbreaking conclusion.

Upcoming Films

EXCITED
Wed Aug 18 at 7:30 PM

Acclaimed Canadian Director Bruce Sweeney brings his wit and honesty to a new film about a man searching for the right woman and trying to overcome his other major problem: a certain over-eagerness in the bedroom.

REEL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
Thu Aug 19 at 7:30 PM

The Reel Youth Film Festival is a touring festival of short films created by people under 20 aimed at empowering youth in the community. FREE ADMISSION!

H2OIL
Fri Aug 20 at 7:30 PM
Sat Aug 21 at 7:30 PM
Sun Aug 22 at 7:30 PM
Wed Aug 25 at 7:30 PM

An important new documentary which reveals the struggle being fought over oil and water in the Alberta Tar Sands.

Please take note that as of August 20, 2010, Telefilm Canada’s Western and Ontario & Nunavut offices will stop accepting applications to the Canada Feature Film Fund’s English-language Development, Regional Production, and Low Budget Independent Feature Film Assistance (including completion) programs for the remainder of this fiscal year. Applications will be accepted until the end of business day August 20, 2010.

All other programs remain open.

Telefilm’s offices will re-open doors to applications to the above-noted programs on Monday, February 21, 2011, six weeks in advance of Telefilm’s new fiscal year.

Canada Feature Film Fund guidelines can be found at www.telefilm.gc.ca.

Frantic Films television series Princess (Season 1) - Premieres September 7th at 9pmET / 6pm PT!

Behold the Princess – you know the type – living a fabulous life, while her debt accumulates and family and friends foot the bills. Now it’s time to grow up – and get real.

In this series, Gail Vaz-Oxlade, host of the hit series Til Debt Do Us Part, tackles the newest generation of spoiled spenders. Over a six week period, Gail takes away these Princess’s credit cards, puts them on a cash diet and challenges them to start achieving goals. Using her no-nonsense tough talk, Gail confronts, cajoles and guides these spoiled Princesses as they transform into self-sufficient young women. Packed with Gail’s practical financial advice and compelling candidates, Princess is candid and entertaining viewing for a wide range of audiences.

TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL - Premieres Sept. 29

– Jason Mewes goes back to school as Jimmy the Janitor
– SPACE launches series with sneak peek at Toronto’s Fan Expo convention, Aug. 28
– INNERSPACE takes viewers behind the scenes with TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL Special, Sept. 22

For many teenagers, high school is hell. For students at Crowley High, hell is in their high school. On Wednesday, Sept. 29 SPACE debuts its bloody good, all-new, original scripted series, TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL with two, back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. ET and 9:30 p.m. ET. A 13-episode, half-hour original SPACE spawn, TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL is a tip of the hat to 80s teen and horror flicks that is best described as Breakfast Club meets Evil Dead and a testament to the channel’s devotion to wicked programming. A week before the mayhem is unleashed, INNERSPACE plunges into the depths of hell with a TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL special, Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. ET. Viewers can relive the mayhem online at spacecast.com.

On Saturday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. ET, the entire cast invades Toronto fan entertainment event FAN EXPO Canada™ for an INNERSPACE LIVE: TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL panel. Hosted by INNERSPACE genre experts Teddy Wilson and Ajay Fry, the one-hour panel features a sneak peek at the entire first episode, followed by a Q&A with the cast.

TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL follows a book of awesome power that makes teenagers’ deepest, darkest desires come true, but at a horrifying cost. It’s The Book of Pure Evil and it’s loose in Crowley High. Thankfully, one horny teenager stands between the book and the end of the world as we know it. His name is Todd Smith and he will save their asses whether he wants to or not.

In the 13 horrifically hilarious episodes, The Book of Pure Evil unleashes its power in all manner of ways: via a giant evil baby, a vengeful penis monster or voracious zombie Goth band, to name a few. In the premiere episode, “Todd the Metal God,” Todd becomes the reluctant hero when he uses the Book’s power to transform himself into a heavy metal guitar god to impress his dream girl Jenny. Unfortunately glory comes with a hefty price and once the Book’s evil powers are unleashed, Crowley High’s teen dreams quickly turn into nightmares.

TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL stars a deadly cast including Alex House (DARK ORACLE) as pot-smokin’, heavy-metal-rock-god-wannabe Todd Smith; Maggie Castle (The Time Traveler’s Wife) as righteous babe Jenny Kolinsky; Bill Turnbull (BEING ERICA) as Todd’s best bud Curtis Weaver; Melanie Leishman (TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD STARLET) as big-brained Hannah B. Williams; Chris Leavins (SLINGS AND ARROWS) as Crowley High’s sub-par guidance counsellor Atticus Murphy Jr.; and last but not least, Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) as the foul-mouthed, sex-obsessed custodian, Jimmy the Janitor.

TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL is a SPACE original production, shot in Winnipeg. Isme Bennie is Vice-President and General Manager for SPACE. Rebecca DiPasquale is Manager of Development for SPACE.

TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL is the brainchild of co-creators Craig David Wallace, Charles Picco and Anthony Leo. Executive Producing this madness are Anthony Leo and Andrew Rosen (Aircraft Pictures), Craig David Wallace (Corvid Pictures), and Jamie S. Brown (Frantic Films). Producers are Leo, Rosen and Shawn Watson (Frantic Films). TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL is based on the short film of the same name by Max Bernard Reid and Craig David Wallace, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2003.

SPACE’s ongoing support of Canadian independent productions has been a major contributor to the success of series such as SANCTUARY, THE LISTENER, DEFYING GRAVITY, STORMWORLD, RABBIT FALL, GIRLY GHOSTHUNTERS and TRIPPING THE RIFT. Documentaries include FAMOUS MONSTER and PRETTY BLOODY.

SPACE is Canada’s national science fiction, speculation and fantasy channel. SPACE is truly the boutique station for all those who dare to challenge their imagination (www.spacecast.com). SPACE is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada's premier multi-media company.

Find more SPACE and TODD news on:

Websites
SPACE Website
Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil website

Facebook
SPACE on Facebook
Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil Facebook page 

Twitter
SPACE on Twitter
The Book Of Pure Evil Twitter

The New York International Film Festival in LA is now open and accepting entries (features, shorts, documentaries, music videos, animations etc.) for our November 2010 LA Festival. If you want to submit a film to the LA Festival, please visit www.nyfilmvideo.com

The New York International Film Festival in NYC 2011 is now open and accepting entries (features, shorts, documentaries, music videos, animations, etc.) for our 2011 NYC Festival. If you want to submit a film to the NYC Festival, please visit www.nyfilmvideo.com

The New York International Art Festival in LA will take place on Thursday, November 11th and is accepting entries. If you want to exhibit, please visit: www.nyartfestival.com

Career Opportunity at Buffalo Gal Pictures: Manager of Business Affairs

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and self-motivated individual to become part of the Buffalo Gal Pictures team.

Duties will include:

• Responsibility for funding applications including preparing, reviewing and compiling documents necessary to go to contract with funders
• tracking contractual obligations and funding drawdowns
• facilitating interim financing
• working with accounting to prepare cash flow during pre-production
• overseeing agreements with contractors
• preparing copyright, CRTC and insurance applications during production
• ensuring compliance and reporting from distributors
• coordination of rights clearances and music contracts
• preparation of tax credit applications including estimates
• development of procedural guidelines and tracking systems

Experience in motion picture industry Business Affairs is an asset but we will consider applicants with business administration education and experience. Salary level will be commensurate with experience.

Please forward your resume via email with cover letter to Monique Perro monique@buffalogalpictures.com by August 30, 2010.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Description of current scene
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will create and maintain a database of the Aboriginal cultural entrepreneurs and companies who are currently operating within the Manitoba Screen-based Media Industry. The database will also contain data on resources for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, organizations, and programs within the industry locally and nationally. The database will be used to assess future business and career-development opportunities and help in our goal of increasing Aboriginal participation in Manitoba’s screen-based industries.

Liaise between industry and the Aboriginal community
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will facilitate communication and interaction between members of the Aboriginal Screen-based Media community and OSM. In addition, the Aboriginal Program Coordinator will assist OSM in liaising with organizations, companies and individuals whose professional interests intersect with those of Aboriginal industry entrepreneurs.

Industry Promotion
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will promote business and career-development opportunities as well as creative opportunities in the industry through participation in industry conferences, festivals, markets and other community gatherings.

Existing Development Programs
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will work to increase the number of Aboriginal participants in OSM’s ACCESS Project, focusing on: increased participation in outreach events, funding programs, and marketing initiatives; increased use of the OSM’s resources; and an increased number of career consultations.

Targeted Aboriginal Development
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will coordinate outreach and marketing events targeted specifically to the needs of the Aboriginal Screen-based Media community.

Sector Development
The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will create material intended to raise awareness of Manitoba’s Aboriginal Screen-based Media scene within the Aboriginal community itself, the industry, and the public at large. This material may include printed material, digital material, web-based promotions, or any other material consistent with OSM’s ACCESS Project.

Delivery
In consultation with the Programs Manager, the Aboriginal Program Coordinator will create a timeline, work plan, critical path and budget for the delivery of the initiatives listed above.

Reporting
Brief progress reports and updates will be given at all OSM staff meetings. In addition, regular written reports consistent with the needs of key stakeholders and funders for this initiative will be submitted to OSM’s Programs Manager. The Aboriginal Program Coordinator will also prepare regular cash flow and cost reports as needed. All financial and narrative reporting will be undertaken according to the requirements of OSM’s Programs Manager.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Aboriginal Program Coordinator reports to the Programs Manager. Accountabilities include:

• coordinating and administering all matters related OSM’s Aboriginal Program.
• maintaining effectiveness and cost-efficiency in all activities while at all times meeting the highest standards of performance and best-practice;
• assisting in achieving the goals set out in the ACCESS Project related to: increased production volumes, cumulative job increases, increased total revenues by production companies, increased export revenues, increased digital interactive-related revenues, increased volume of interactive digital media productions, and promoting diversity in Manitoba’s screen-based industries.
• serving all of OSM’s organizational goals, with a particular focus on “Building the industry - Being a catalyst in helping our members build their businesses and careers.”

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in program development and administration.
2. Familiarity with the screen-based industries in Manitoba.
3. Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Aboriginal Screen-based Media community.
4. Familiarity with Aboriginal organizations, communities and diversity initiatives.
5. Excellent organizational and project management skills.
6. A resourceful, creative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
7. The ability to work independently and as a team player.
8. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
9. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with an emphasis on ability to make presentations to groups of all sizes.
10. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter by mail or e-mail to the attention of Claudia Garcia de la Huerta by end of business day on Tuesday September 14, 2010.

The position will commence October 4, 2010

We thank all candidates who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal candidates.

Email: claudia@onscreenmanitoba.com

Claudia Garcia de la Huerta
Programs Manager
On Screen Manitoba
Unit 100 - 62 Albert St
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1E9

By: Emily Claire Afan, Playback

In a move that matches its quirky project, Stitch Media and Showcase.ca are turning to the online world to find new talent for its upcoming web series.

Moderation Town is a six-part comedy and Stitch is on the hunt for Canada's funny or embarrassing online-related stories - anything from an awkward Facebook encounter or Chatroulette conversation to a forum flameout.

"It doesn't even have to be true," said director Mark Mullane (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Saving Penny) in a statement. "We just want to see what stories people have and search out new and aspiring actors through this open casting call."

Actors can upload a video submission of a 90-second true-or-false encounter on the Moderation Town Talent Search Youtube channel, accessible via www.moderationtown.com. While there will be prizes for the funniest and most popular videos, a second audition could also result in a paying role in the show.

The series, which focuses on the local residents of a small, maritime town whose factory is replaced with an internet moderation company. Mullane is also credited as a co-writer with Tim McAuliffe (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Corner Gas).

Moderation Town, which received support from the Independent Production Fund and Nova Scotia, will be filmed in Nova Scotia and is slated to hit Showcase.ca this fall.

Stursberg exits CBC
By: Etan Vlessing, Playback

Canadian Broadcasting Corp. topper Richard Stursberg has left the public broadcaster after six years as head of its English language TV service.

No reason was given for the sudden departure.

CBC president Hubert T. Lacroix in a statement paid tribute to Stursberg, indicating he "brought with him a revolution that shook the foundation of the organization and eventually of the whole of our English services."

"Six years later, the institution is better off than it was. I want to acknowledge his success in turning CBC Television around and thank him for his contribution," Lacroix added.

Stursberg's position will be filled on an interim basis by Kirstine Stewart, general manager of CBC Television, until a permanent replacement is found.

"CBC is in great shape and now in this role I look forward to leading what is a great team of broadcasters, journalists and producing partners," Stewart told Playback Daily.

"Media moves too fast for CBC to take a break, we'll continue on making the best Canadian programming and news that we possibly can," she added.

Stursberg's tenure at the CBC was marked by a relentless push towards ratings with more commercially-driven shows in primetime, and repeated run-ins with unionized employees that included a 2005 work stoppage and 2009 job cuts to stem ad revenue losses.

His departure is the latest sign of a new regime at the CBC after the earlier departure of Fred Fuchs as executive director of arts and entertainment, and Jenny Hacker replacing Anton Leo as creative head of comedy.

Lacroix indicated Friday that that management restructuring will likely continue.

"We are in the midst of developing a new strategic plan that will guide CBC/Radio-Canada through the next five years. This is the opportune time to bring new leadership to English Services and to ensure alignment of the senior team on the future of the public broadcaster," he said.


Wilson upped at CBC
Etan Vlessing, Playback

Post-Richard Stursberg, it¹s onwards and upwards for senior CBC executives.

First Kirstine Stewart shifted from general manager of CBC Television to become executive vice president of English services on an interim basis.

Now close behind, Christine Wilson, executive director for CBC network programming, has become acting general manager while the public broadcaster looks inside and outside the corporation for Stursberg¹s permanent replacement.

Through the transition, Stewart will maintain her current working relationship with CBC programming execs and indie producers.

Stursberg promoted Wilson in 2006 to deputy program director around the time he recruited Stewart to oversee the selection and scheduling of CBC English-language TV programming.

Telefilm Canada celebrates Canadian cinema at the 35th edition of TIFF

Telefilm Canada salutes the Canadian contingent at the 35th edition of TIFF. A total of 29 Canadian feature films will be presented at the Festival, taking place from September 9 to September 19, 2010. Of the 29 Canadian feature films, 19 were financed by Telefilm Canada through various programs of the Canada Feature Film Fund.

Click here to view the TIFF 2010 Canadian selections

“As one of the world’s leading film festivals, TIFF will put these Canadian features in the international spotlight, reaching audiences both at home and abroad,” said Sheila de La Varende, Director of National and International Business Development at Telefilm Canada. “The strong Canadian line-up is a significant recognition of both our engaging stories and our storytellers.”

As previously announced, Score: A Hockey Musical from Canadian director Michael McGowan (One Week, Saint Ralph) will have its world premiere when it opens the festival on September 9th.

“My two previous experiences at TIFF have been vital in validating me as a filmmaker, and to be selected to open this year’s festival is a huge honour,” said director Michael McGowan. “As a filmmaker, you hope that your film will get into a festival with as much credibility and respect as TIFF. It provides an important international showcase for films, and this seems doubly so for Canadian films.”

The 35th edition of TIFF also marks the return of industry initiatives such as Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS!, a pitching competition open to aspiring Canadian filmmakers, and TIFF’s Talent Lab, an artistic development program that provides emerging talent with the opportunity to learn from the world's best film artists.

Titles were announced earlier today at a press conference in Toronto, Canada. Visit www.tiff.net for more information.

The Winnipeg Film Group is pleased to announce three short films from their distribution catalogue are to be featured in this year’s Short Cuts Canada programme at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 9 - 19, 2010.

WFG members Caroline Monnet, Matthew Rankin and Cam Woykin will see their short films premiere at the 35th anniversary of TIFF, arguably one of the most important film festivals in the world.

Warchild, directed by Caroline Monnet and produced by Kevin Lee Burton is part of a trilogy of experimental documentary focusing on students from Northern Manitoba who come to live at a boarding school in Winnipeg for Aboriginal youth. Monnet, who grew up between the Celtic coasts of France and the Algonquin territory of Outaouais, QC and currently lives in Winnipeg just completed a photography residency in Berlin. She premiered her short experimental film, IKWÉ, at the festival in 2009.

A short film collaboration long in the making, Negativipeg, directed by Matthew Rankin and produced by Walter Forsberg, tells the story of Rory Lepine, who shot to Herostratic fame in 1985 when he attacked Winnipeg rock legend Burton Cummings with a beer bottle in a North End 7-Eleven. Rankin, a filmmaker from Winnipeg currently living in Baku, Azerbaijan has previously had two other short films in the festival, 2006’s Où est Maurice?, co-directed with Alek Rzeszowski and 2008’s Cattle Call, co-directed with Mike Maryniuk.

Director and Producer Cam Woykin, originally from Calgary and later Winnipeg, is currently completing his MFA in film production at York University in Toronto. Woykin’s new short film, Open Window, co-produced by Boaz Beeri, intimately depicts the portrait of a family and the rising tension of the unspoken in a single continuous shot.

"Short Cuts Canada highlights the best of new Canadian short film each year, and we're thrilled that we have films from Manitoban filmmakers that represent their diversity, creativity and passion so vividly in their work. We're looking forward to welcoming Matthew Rankin and Caroline Monnet back to the festival with world premieres of their newest films, as well as introducing audiences to Cam Woykin with his first appearance at the festival," says Alex Rogalski, Programmer for Short Cuts Canada.

All three filmmakers will be present in Toronto to see their films premiere at the largest festival in Canada, which will screen only 40 short films in the Short Cuts Canada programme this year.

Also featured this year as part of the Essential Cinema exhibition, the inaugural exhibition at TIFF”s Bell Lightbox, will be Hauntings I and II, eleven new silent short film installations by Winnipeg Film Group honourary lifetime member Guy Maddin. “Hauntings I involves eleven projections of reclaimed fragments of cinema’s lost history. Shot in Winnipeg earlier this year with Fassbinder legend Udo Kier, Louis Negin and Tattiawna Jones hired to star, the fragments range from lost avant-garde projects by Hollis Frampton (left on a subway) and Michael Snow to lush dramas from F.W. Murnau and Oscar Michaux. Hauntings II is an original work based on outtakes and inspirational moments from the making of Hauntings I.”

(Noah Cowan, artistic director of TIFF’s Bell Lightbox)

The Rocket is Blasting Into Its 6th year!

The Shaw Rocket Fund is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for the much celebrated Shaw Rocket Prize! The prize showcases the best programming that Canada has to offer and involves two juries : an international jury of top buyers from around the world select the top three to five programs and then kids from across Canada vote for the $50,000 winner!

New for 2010

* The 2010 prize will be awarded to the best children’s program targeted to kids aged 6 – 12.
* We have gone 360! Any related digital content for the program will also be judged in addition to the television program.

Key Dates

* Entry deadline is August 23, 2010. How to enter.
* Finalists will be announced on October 2, 2010 in Cannes
* The winner will be awarded in November 2010 in Ottawa

It is the Rocket Fund’s goal to fuel the children’s production industry, and now that we are entering the Prize’s sixth year, we are proud to continue celebrating the very best of Canadian television and digital programming for kids.

Don’t miss out! Send in your entries!

About the Prize
Established in 2004, the Shaw Rocket Prize is a $50,000 winner take-all award for the best independent Canadian kids program as selected by an international jury and kids from across Canada. Previous winners are Degrassi: The Next Generation, Being Ian, Make Some Noise, Life with Derek and Sticks and Stones.

For information about the prize visit: www.rocketprize.ca
For information about the Fund visit: www.rocketfund.ca

Exclusive Membership Offer - Special offer for Canada’s Film and Television Professionals

If you are not currently a member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT), this is the best time to join! For a limited time, you can join the Academy at half price! That's only $75 (plus tax) for a Voting Membership.

Vote for Canada's national film and television awards ~ Get special member rates to Academy events ~ See Canadian films for free at major cinema chains across Canada ~ Enjoy retail and service discounts ~ Attend great networking opportunities and information seminars

Go to http://www.academy.ca/membership/membershipapplication.cfm before August 30 and join for half-price!

Celebrate with us - Vote for your peers - Join the Academy!

28th CineMart - 40th International Film Festival Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands, January 30 to February 2, 2011
Financing Forum: Feature-length narrative films in development

Application Deadline: September 1, 2010

28th Torino Film Festival
Torino, Italy, November 26 to December 4, 2010
Feature and short films, fiction and documentary

Deadline for festival submissions – Competition: September 24, 2010
Deadline for festival submissions – Other Categories: September 3, 2010

44th Internationale Hofer Filmtage (Hof International Film Festival)
Hof, Germany, October 26 to 31, 2010
Features and shorts, all genres

Deadline for festival submissions: September 9, 2010

The Cannes Film Festival Residence 2011
Paris, France, March 1 to July 15, 2011
Scripts in development: Feature-length films

Application deadline (delivery date in Paris): September 15, 2010

REMINDER

61th Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Berlinale 2011)
Berlin, Germany, February 10 to 20, 2011
Feature films only, 60+ minutes: all genres

Canada Pavilion at Mipcom 2010
Cannes, France, October 4 to 8, 2010

2011 Sundance Film Festival
Park City, Utah, United States, January 20 to 30, 2011
Feature films only: narratives and documentaries

23rd International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 18 to 28, 2010
Documentaries – Features and Shorts

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.

nextMEDIA 2010 Highlights:

- 2 days of learning, strategizing and collaborating across all areas of digital entertainment, including advertising, gaming, TV, mobile, music and publishing.
- Facilitated meetings and networking between established industry leaders and emerging new talent from multiple sectors.
- Sessions, discussions and workshops designed to drive your business forward and provide you with the connections and info you need to stay ahead of your competition.
- Insight into emerging technologies and platforms that can change your business.

Upcoming Films

EXCITED
Dir. Bruce Sweeney | Canada | 2009 | 83 MIN

Fri Aug 13 at 9:30 PM
Sat Aug 14 at 9:30 PM
Sun Aug 15 at 7:30 PM
Wed Aug 18 at 7:30 PM

After eight years without a date, golf course owner Kevin just wants to meet the right woman. He drops “subtle” hints, like leaving neatly wrapped luxury watches on their desks after knowing them only briefly, but that just seems to scare them away. Because he's already been divorced once, Kevin's overly concerned mother is worried that her chances of being a grandmother may be dwindling. Then along comes Hayaam. Beautiful, funny and smart, she seems perfect. But Kevin must overcome his other major problem: a certain over-eagerness in the bedroom.

A dynamic cast brings writer and director Bruce Sweeney's characters to full realization. Cronin gives a pained and comic performance worthy of Woody Allen, and Sadiq provides the perfect level of sultry angst as Hayaam. Rose delivers her usual zeal to the role of the overbearing mother, bringing both humour and sadness to her blustery character. Funny and sexy, Excited inverts the romantic comedy, making a movie that is more about what keeps people apart than what brings them together.

BABIES
Fri Aug 13 at 7:30 PM
Sat Aug 14 at 7:30 PM
Sun Aug 15 at 2:30 PM

Award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès simultaneously follows four babies around the world in this joyful look at the beginning of humanity.

For all of you out there with an iPhone 3GS or newer, there's a new video editing app straight from Manitoba, that's so fast and easy to use you'll be perfecting your mobile videos in no time. Kevin Hnatiuk presents:

VIDEO EDIT APP for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

Check it out, you'll be impressed!

WNDX - Winnipeg's Festival of Film and Video Art
September 30 - October 3, 2010

Delegate Registration

WNDX encourages curators, programmers, distributors and other media arts professionals to attend our festival. All qualified delegates will receive a complimentary festival pass and the logistical support of our staff. We additionally have a limited number of travel subsidies available.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, Sept 3

Studio Visits with George Kuchar

In conjunction with legendary American underground filmmaker George Kuchar's visit to Winnipeg, we have a number of one-on-one / studio visit appointments available to local artists. Registration is limited to ten participants.

REGISTRATION is through the Winnipeg Film Group

CANADIAN INNOVATION EXCHANGE (CIX)
December 7, 2010
Toronto, ON

Join Canada's leaders in innovation at CIX, December 7, 2010 at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto

Registration is Now Open!

CIX is:

A showcase of Canada's Hottest Innovative Companies and the people behind them - the very best in technology products, services and companies in ICT, Cleantech and Digital Media

An exclusive event that brings together all the key players in the innovation economy in one place to focus on the development of technology-based innovation in Canada.

An action-packed day of facilitated meetings, inspiring speakers, fresh ideas, and networking events where investors, innovative companies, entrepreneurs and service providers converge to plot and accelerate the engine of growth in our economy

Register now and save $200 with our CIX Kick Off Rate

Kick Off rate ends September 3, 2010. SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER NOW!

CANADA'S HOTTEST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

The coast-to-coast hunt is on!

Canada's Hottest Innovative Companies program is open to all Canadian companies who consider themselves, their products, technologies or services to be innovative in the fields of:

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Cleantech
Digital Media

If this sounds like you, please submit your profile in order to qualify for this prestigious accolade which includes the opportunity to present at the Canada's Hottest Innovative Companies showcase at CIX. If this sounds like a company you know please pass this on to them.

Congratulations to OSM Member Shelagh Carter who's short film One Night will be screening at the Montreal World Film Festival (Montreal International Film Festival), which runs from August 26 to September 6, 2010.

One Night
Painful truths emerge when a woman, Evelyn, is attacked in her home and her husband, Jack, fails to intervene. After shooting the intruder, Evelyn forces Jack to answer for his cowardice and in so doing, realizes exactly what has robbed her life of meaning and love.

Shelagh Carter lives and works in Winnipeg, New York City, and recently Los Angeles. She is an associate professor of theatre and film at the University of Winnipeg and a recent graduate of the Canadian Film Centre's Directors' Lab. Shelagh is currently shooting her first feature film Hello, Darling in Winnipeg.

SCREENING TIMES
August 28, 2009 • 16:40:00 • CINÉMA QUARTIER LATIN 13
August 29, 2009 • 17:20:00 • CINÉMA QUARTIER LATIN 13
August 30, 2009 • 19:30:00 • CINÉMA QUARTIER LATIN 13
August 31, 2009 • 17:00:00 • CINÉMA QUARTIER LATIN 13

A short film collaboration long in the making, Negativipeg tells the story of Rory Lepine, who went from obscurity to fame in 1985 when he attacked The Guess Who’s legendary lead singer Burton Cummings with a beer bottle at a Winnipeg 7-Eleven. Rankin has previously had two other short films in the festival, 2006’s Où est Maurice?, co-directed with Alek Rzeszowski and 2008’s Cattle Call, co-directed with Mike Maryniuk.

Warchild (directed by Caroline Monnet and produced by Kevin Lee Burton)

Part of a trilogy of experimental documentary focusing on students from Northern Manitoba who come to live at a boarding school in Winnipeg for Aboriginal youth, Warchild follows a young man on a solitary portage juxtaposed between the barren wilderness and a desolate city as he reflects on his past and future. Monnet premiered her short experimental film, IKWÉ, at the festival in 2009.

Open Window (directed and produced by Cam Woykin, co-produced by Boaz Beeri)

This short film intimately depicts the portrait of a family and the rising tension of the unspoken during a backyard birthday party in a single continuous shot. Cam Woykin, originally from Calgary and later Winnipeg, is currently completing his MFA in film production at York University in Toronto. For more information on Woykin and his films please visit www.woykin.com.

On Screen Manitoba and Manitoba Film & Music will celebrate the screenings of these Manitoba films during TIFF and all the Manitoban productions that went to camera this year with our renowned Manitoba Party on September 12, 2010, in Toronto. This event highlights Manitoba’s talented filmmakers and provides networking opportunities with hundreds of industry VIP’s from around the globe.

For additional festival information and screening times please visit www.tiff.net.

Manitoba Culture Days September 24-26, 2010 and
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg September 25, 2010

Do you have a work in progress, a new work that you want to show? An older piece that you want to remount? Is your theatre group looking for a season kick-off? Does your organization have an idea for a new and exciting public outreach activity? Do you like to teach people how to throw pots? Sing? Dance? Visit the Culture Days celebration page to see the activities planned for every province.

Deadline for inclusion in the printed guide for Culture Days (including Nuit Blanchje Winnipeg) is August 12, 2010. Online registration must be completed at www.culturedays.ca or, for more information contact Nicole Matiation, Project Manager at mb@culturedays.ca or (204) 942-8221.

Culture Days is a collaborative pan-Canadian volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities Culture Days was inspired by Journées de la culture, produced by Culture pour tous in Québec.
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Dernier appel aux artistes et aux organismes culturels
Fête de la culture au Manitoba du 24 au 26 septembre 2010 et
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg le 25 septembre 2010

Avez-vous une œuvre en cours ou une nouvelle que vous voudriez présenter au public ? Ou une pièce plus ancienne que vous voudriez remonter ? Est-ce que vous cherchez une occasion pour lancer la saison 2010-2011 ? Avez-vous une toute nouvelle idée d’activité destinée à développer votre audience ? Aimez vous apprendre aux gens comment peindre avec des aquarelles ? Chanter ? Danser ? Visitez l’horaire des célébrations sur le site web de Fête de la culture pour voir ce qui est prévu à travers le pays.

La date d’échéance pour enregistrer votre activité Fête de la culture ou Nuit Blanche Winnipeg dans le programme imprimé est le 12 août 2010. Les inscriptions doivent être complétées à www.fetedelaculture.ca ou, pour plus d’information, contactez Nicole Matiation, gestionnaire du projet à mb@fetedelaculture.ca ou au (204) 942-8221.

La Fête de la culture est un mouvement pancanadien réunissant des bénévoles qui se vouent à accroître la connaissance, l’accessibilité, la participation et l’engagement de tous les Canadiens dans la vie culturelle et artistique de leur communauté. La Fête de la culture est inspirée des Journées de la culture réalisées au Québec par Culture pour tous.

Branded Entertainment Forum
Monday, October 25, 2010
New York City

Research released last month by PQ Media shows total U.S. branded entertainment marketing spending is on pace to generate solid growth in 2010 and beyond. That growth is becoming increasingly evident within the non-scripted programming space.

As the definitive global source of intel in the non-fiction entertainment industry, realscreen is proud to unveil the Branded Entertainment Forum -- a one-day, high-level program designed to deliver leading-edge strategies and best practices for the development and production of unscripted/factual brand-funded entertainment.

The program is being developed with expert guidance from advisory board chair, Doug Scott, President, OgilvyEntertainment and our very impressive advisory board:

· Dean Baker, Managing Director, JWT Entertainment, JWT London
· Michael Davies, President, Embassy Row
· Cameron Death, VP Digital Content, NBC Universal
· Carolyn Everson, Corporate Vice President, Global Advertising Sales & Trade Marketing, Microsoft
· Jae Goodman, Creative Director, Creative Artists Agency
· Jon Kamen, Chairman & CEO, @radical.media
· Kevin McAuliffe, VP Branded Entertainment Group, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment
· Guy McCarter, Managing Director, Green Room Entertainment, OMD USA
· Evan Shapiro, President, IFC tv & Sundance Channel
· Peter Tortorici, CEO, GroupM Entertainment

The forum is designed to:

· facilitate connections and establish business relationships between brands, producers and broadcast and cable networks, and
· provide valuable intelligence regarding the increasingly important intersection of Madison Avenue and Hollywood. As non-scripted programming volumes increase globally, so too are the number and types of brand integration deals being made internationally.

Global brands and their marketing agency partners will have a unique opportunity to meet with production company and network programming executives interested in co-developing and producing original unscripted programming. Realscreen events are known globally for the optimal networking and learning opportunities they create and facilitate and our Branded Entertainment Forum promises nothing less.

Branded Entertainment Forum takes place Monday, October 25th, 2010 at a venue in downtown New York City. Details will follow shortly. The program will commence at 9 a.m. and wrap with a cocktail ending at 6 p.m. Programming announcements will follow in the coming weeks, but you can reserve your spot at this valuable learning and networking gathering for the discounted rate of $425* if you reserve by August 11th, 2010.

Click here to register now.

The AIM program targets technology companies - including Software, Hardware, Wireless/Mobile, Gaming & Digital Media,
Green IT, Health IT etc. We’re looking to identify the best-rated companies for the next phases of the program by offering in-market maximum exposure to business partners, investors and potential customers.

Ideal candidate companies have:

• A vision for fast growth on a global level
• An existing product or service and a revenue stream
• A goal to expand internationally through the US and/or Japan

To register for this program, please visit:

http://bootcamp-winnipeg.eventbrite.com

There is no charge to participate. Registration deadline for AIM is August 31, 2010. Space is limited so please apply early!
Accepted companies will be asked to complete a one-page company profile to be considered for an afternoon presentation.

DOWNLOAD the Program more information.
 

(La version française suit le texte anglais)

You can become a supplier registered with the Government of Canada in the Supplier Registration Information Service (SRI) by clicking this link: http://www.contractscanada.gc.ca/inscr-rgstr-eng.html

As part of the commodity management process, the Government of Canada is reviewing the way in which it buys civilian audio visual equipment and is seeking information from suppliers. The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME), Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC), is facilitating input from suppliers through an initial consultation process. Based on feedback from these consultations, as well as research and market analysis, PWGSC will be developing a national strategy that will be in place for five years.

You are invited to provide feedback from now until August 16. You can complete the feedback form located at: http://tpsgc-pwgsc1.sondages-surveys.ca/s/AV/langen/. By providing your contact details as part of your feedback, we can notify you of the additional steps in this process or, if necessary, follow-up with you individually.

Comments received will be taken into consideration when developing the national strategy for civilian audio visual equipment. Once the strategy has been drafted, it will be posted on GETS/MERXTM (http://www.merx.com) as a Request for Information (RFI) for more specific feedback. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated.

About OSME:
OSME, as part of PWGSC, supports the government agenda to provide value for Canadians by:
Encouraging and assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the federal government procurement process by providing seminars;

Improving the links between supply and demand and influencing change within government acquisitions; and
Conducting economic analysis of Government of Canada procurement and the private sector.

OSME maintains a toll-free information line and offers free seminars to explain the federal purchasing process and how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. For more information, visit: http://contractscanada.gc.ca/ or call the national toll free line 1-800-811-1148 or the Vancouver toll free line at 1-866-602-0403.

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Ce message vous est envoyé puisque vous êtes inscrits comme fournisseur du Gouvernement du Canada dans le registre de données d'inscription des fournisseurs (DIF) - http://www.contractscanada.gc.ca/inscr-rgstr-fra.html

Dans le cadre du processus de gestion des biens et des services, le gouvernement du Canada revoit actuellement la manière dont il acquière l'équipement audiovisuel civil et souhaite obtenir les commentaires des fournisseurs. Le Bureau des petites et moyennes entreprises (BPME) aide l’équipe des biens et des services à recueillir les commentaires de fournisseurs dans le cadre d’un processus de consultation initiale. Grâce aux commentaires recueillis pendant cette consultation, et à la lumière de recherches et d’analyses de marché, Travaux publics et services gouvernementaux Canada (TPSGC) élaborera une stratégie nationale, laquelle sera en place pour les 5 prochaines années.

Veuillez prendre le temps de remplir de questionnaire disponible au http://tpsgc-pwgsc1.sondages-surveys.ca/s/AV/langfr/ avant le 16 août.

Lorsque nous élaborerons la stratégie nationale d'acquisition d'équipement audiovisuel civil nous tiendrons compte des commentaires reçus. Une fois terminée, l’ébauche de la stratégie sera diffusée sur le Service électronique d’appels d’offres du gouvernement (SEAOG), MERXTM (http://www.merx.com), en tant que demande de renseignements (DDR) pour obtenir une rétroaction plus précise.

Nous vous encourageons à participer aux deux activités de consultation soit le questionnaire actuel et la demande de renseignement (DDR) lorsque celle-ci sera disponible. Nous vous remercions de prendre le temps de nous transmettre vos commentaires.

Renseignements supplémentaires
Le BPME assure la gestion de ce processus au nom de l’équipe responsable de la gestion des biens et des services, afin que les commentaires ne soient pas directement transmis à l’autorité contractante. Lorsque vous consignerez vos commentaires, vous pourrez inscrire vos coordonnées. De cette façon, le BPME pourra vous informer des étapes subséquentes ou, si nécessaire, communiquer avec vous directement pour effectuer un suivi.

Au sujet du BPME :
BPME en tant que TPSGC, appuie le gouvernement afin d’offrir le meilleur rapport qualité-prix à la population canadienne en :
Encourageant et en aidant les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) à participer au processus d’approvisionnement du gouvernement fédéral.

Améliorant les liens entre l’offre et la demande et influençant les changements dans les approvisionnements gouvernementaux.
Faisant les analyses économiques des approvisionnements du gouvernement du Canada et du secteur privé.

Le BPME a mis en place une ligne d’information sans frais et offre des séminaires gratuits visant à décrire le processus d’achat du gouvernement fédéral et expliquer aux petites et moyennes entreprises comment vendre leurs biens et leurs services au gouvernement du Canada. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le site Internet de Contrats Canada à l’adresse suivante : http://contractscanada.gc.ca/index-fra.html, ou téléphonez au 1-800-811-1148.

Upcoming Films

BABIES
Fri Aug 6 at 7:30 PM
Fri Aug 6 at 9:30 PM
Sat Aug 7 at 7:30 PM
Sat Aug 7 at 9:30 PM
Sun Aug 8 at 7:30 PM
Wed Aug 11 at 7:30 PM
Thu Aug 12 at 7:30 PM
Fri Aug 13 at 7:30 PM
Sat Aug 14 at 7:30 PM
Sun Aug 15 at 2:30 PM

Award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès simultaneously follows four babies around the world in this joyful look at the beginning of humanity.

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.

Click HERE to register with your Past Delegate Rate.

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.

nextMEDIA 2010 Highlights:

2 days of learning, strategizing and collaborating across all areas of digital entertainment, including advertising, gaming, TV, mobile, music and publishing.

Facilitated meetings and networking between established industry leaders and emerging new talent from multiple sectors.

Sessions, discussions and workshops designed to drive your business forward and provide you with the connections and info you need to stay ahead of your competition.

Insight into emerging technologies and platforms that can change your business.

Visit www.nextmediaevents.com/toronto for more information.

FTM TRANSMEDIA PRODUCTION LAB
October 15 - 21, 2010

In collaboration with New Media Manitoba, the TPL was designed to explore the creative challenges of developing multiplatform content from the ground up. Trainees and their mentors will be immersed in an intensive week of practical transmedia production, culminating in the creation of a series of new multiplatform prototypes. Fundamental concepts underlying transmedia production will be explored, such as:

· how to manifest a story on different platforms using different strategies
· the role of the audience and how they experience interactive media
· the pipeline and workflow of how successful teams work together
· the important elements of successful convergent media

FACILITATOR
Ryan FitzGerald (ROGUE NATION STUDIO) has taught convergence media (aka; transmedia) nationally for the Cultural Human Resource Council, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and most recently at Melting Silos for the National Film Board. Ryan is the recent winner of the 2010 Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music $15,000 Pitch, presented by On Screen Manitoba.

WHAT’S INVOLVED
Sixteen individuals will be selected to participate in a six-day training lab. The 16 selected participants will be formed into two teams; a mentor team and a trainee team. Each team will envision, produce and give life to five short form transmedia projects. Teams will work collaboratively during pre and post-production, providing mentors the opportunity for one-on-one consultation with the trainees. Each day will flow in the following way: delivery of an in-class learning component, planning, shoot, post, and review of each project.

IMPORTANT DATES
- Application deadline: Thursday, September 2, 2010
- Lab dates: October 15-21, 2010 (Fri. Oct. 15th and Thurs. Oct. 21st are evenings. Oct.16th – 20th are full days, 9am - 6pm)

APPLICATION CRITERIA
This competition is open to residents of Manitoba only. Previous experience with transmedia is not required.

MENTORS
We are looking for experienced directors, writers, producers, project managers, graphic designers, programmers, and actors from film, television, and new media, who are open to working collaboratively on cross platform content. Mentors will be selected according to each applicant’s demonstrated level of expertise in their field. The mentors will be required to work with, share skills with, and impart knowledge to their equivalent role on the trainee team. The mentors will be required to sign a letter of agreement, and 1-2 page-training summary upon completion of the lab. Mentors will receive an honorarium. Please contact us for details.

TRAINEES
We are looking for emerging film and television and new media professionals looking to gain the knowledge and skills to work on Transmedia projects.

Course fee: The trainees registration fee is $200, payable upon acceptance into the program. This course has been valued at $2000. Film Training Manitoba is pleased to offer our training at a subsidized cost for the MB film industry.

Application Process
All applicants must submit a complete package (see application form) by September 2, 2010. A jury of industry professionals will review the application packages and select candidates for both teams. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by email.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rose-Anne Harder, Training Coordinator,
Film Training Manitoba
Ph: 204-989-9663
Email: rharder@filmtraining.mb.ca
 

(Voir le message en français ci-dessous)

CMF Industry Consultation 2010

Date for WINNIPEG consultation event: Wednesday, Sept 8th - Afternoon

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) will begin a new round of consultation sessions with the industry this fall. Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, and Stéphane Cardin, VP of Industry and Public Affairs, will meet with stakeholders across the country to gain input on key issues to be resolved prior to releasing the program guidelines for 2011-2012 in December.

Please register by selecting a location near you. Exact times and locations will be provided to registrants by email prior to each event.

New this year, stakeholders who are unable to attend a session in person can participate through an online discussion forum. More details will be provided in the coming weeks.

REGISTRATION: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cmf-fmc-consultation2010

Le FMC en consultation avec l’industrie en 2010

Cet automne, le Fonds des médias du Canada (FMC) amorcera un nouveau cycle de séances de consultation avec l’industrie. Valerie Creighton, présidente et chef de la direction, et Stéphane Cardin, vice-président de l’industrie et des affaires publiques, rencontreront les intervenants à l’échelle du pays pour recueillir leurs points de vues au sujet des questions importantes à examiner avant la publication en décembre des principes directeurs qui régiront les programmes de 2011-2012.

Veuillez vous inscrire en sélectionnant la ville la plus proche de chez vous. L’horaire et les emplacements exacts seront communiqués par courriel aux personnes inscrites avant la tenue de chaque événement.

Du nouveau cette année -- les intervenants qui ne sont pas en mesure de participer en personne aux séances prévues pourront cependant le faire par le biais du forum de discussion en ligne. Nous vous communiquerons d’autres informations ultérieurement.

INSCRIPTION : http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cmf-fmc-consultation2010

WNDX 2010: Winnipeg's Festival of Film and Video Art
Thursday, September 30 - October 3

Founded in 2005, WNDX places special attention on the most innovative and ground-breaking work by Canadian filmmakers and video artists, with a special focus on the work of Manitoba and prairie artists. We celebrate the impetus to create in motion picture as a means of artistic expression and bring to the forefront works that may be overlooked by the mainstream. We consider all moving image art practices, including film, video, performance, installation and new media forms. WNDX is a film festival that was created by filmmakers, in support of filmmakers.

>> View Programming Highlights!

Bredon Sawataky of Inferno Pictures lets us know when Jay Baruchel's film Goon will come to town.

Phyllis Laing of Buffalo Gal Pictures updates us on the current status of Less Than Kind - Season 3.

And currently shooting in Winnipeg, the Frantic Films' television production Men With Brooms, gives you an inside look into the production process. Read more about these stories below.

Goon hockey film likely to drop gloves here in fall

Jay Baruchel's hockey movie Goon is opening its production office next week in Winnipeg, a reasonable indication that the movie is a go. Local service producer Brendon Sawatzky of Inferno Pictures says the film, scripted by Baruchel and Superbad co-scribe Evan Goldberg, will be prepping for a month, which means that the hockey comedy is likely to begin shooting in September. Michael Dowse, the director of Fubar and the criminally underrated It's All Gone Pete Tong, is slated to direct.

Click here for the full story
 

CARTOON CONNECTION CANADA - EU: October 18-20
TAC: October 20-21, 2010
OIAF: October 20-24, 2010

Cartoon Connection Canada EU is expanding their network in Ottawa

TAC and the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) are very excited to announce CARTOON CONNECTION Canada -EU, a new networking event co-organized with the producers of Cartoon Forum and Cartoon Movie. With the help of MEDIA INTERNATIONAL, Cartoon will be bringing over 40 European animation producers, broadcasters and distributors eager to meet their Canadian counterparts to the event.

We are now accepting applications from Canadian producers who are interested in participating in this event. The philosophy behind Cartoon Connection (which has also run in Korea and Argentina) is intense networking within a small group. Attendance will be capped at 100. This means we can only take 60 Canadian delegates and we are asking that only one producer attend from each company. A basic selection process is in place to determine both Canadian and European delegations. Invitations for the Canadian delegation were sent to producers and production companies listed in our Canadian Animation Directory.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The goal of CARTOON CONNECTION is to allow you to expand your professional network.

Sample Delegation:
Follow the link below for a run-down of the Europeans who participated Cartoon Connection Korea. Interest in the Canadian edition is extremely high, so we expect a high-caliber delegation.

http://www.cartoon-media.eu/CONNECT/con_listof.php?id=4

The event will have two components:
• Information sessions about the distinct markets to understand how each of them works, analyzing the reality and the difficulties of European-Canadian co-productions through case studies

• One-on-one meetings (10 minutes for each meeting) which will allow you to meet European professionals and present upcoming projects (for cooperation or co-production) or existing series and/or films (for sales and distribution), while getting the run down on European projects.

ALSO: Should co-productions between Canada and Europe eventually be signed, the Canadian producers will be entitled to participate at the two biggest co-production animation markets in Europe (Cartoon Forum for TV series and Cartoon Movie for animated features).

When will this take place?
The event will take place before and during TAC at the Chateau Laurier in downtown Ottawa. Opening the evening of Monday, October 18 at a networking dinner, Cartoon Connection will run until Wednesday, October 20, overlapping TAC. Regular TAC activities such as Fast Track, Pitch THIS! and some networking events will run until Thursday, October 21. Your participation in TAC is encouraged and highly recommended for further networking opportunities.

How much does it cost?
We are still in negotiations with funders to keep the cost of this additional event as low as possible. Participants must purchase a TAC Animapass or TAC Only pass in order to be take part in Cartoon Connection (starting at $400 CAD). You may incur an extra fee for the Cartoon Connection portion, if funders are unable to fully support the event. This information will be disseminated once a final delegate list is determined.

How to Apply?
CLICK HERE to access the application form. The deadline to apply is August 13th.

We look forward to hearing from you soon and please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Azarin Sohrabkhani
Director
Television Animation Conference & Workshops
Ottawa International Animation Festival
tel: 613.232.8769
fax: 613.232.6315
animationfestival.ca

 

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR
(French Version to follow)

MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC (MFM) exists so that our film and music recording industries flourish. MFM is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, innovative marketing and communications professional with proven corporate skills and a passion for Manitoba’s film and music industries to seize the opportunity that this position offers.

Working closely with the CEO and Management Team of MFM, the Communications & Marketing Director is responsible for developing and delivering timely, accurate and cost-effective communication and marketing initiatives to advance the awareness of the Corporation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative communications and marketing strategies for MFM including setting critical paths, project management and monitoring outcomes.

• Responsible for all day-to-day written and verbal communication such as media releases, e-newsletter, speaking notes, greetings, information articles, assisting with proposals and reports and all other communication materials; coordinate media interviews and statements with CEO and Management Team.

• Responsible for the administration of annual advertising budget and responding to advertising requests accordingly.

• Provide creative input and artwork and/or work with a design firm in the preparation of all ads, signage and publications (such as the Annual Report and the Film & Television Production Guide) for the Corporation in consultation with CEO and Management Team.

• Media liaison for all interviews and information required for all print, television, radio and digital media.

• Responsible for the Corporate website updates, provide recommendations for enhancements and provide and incorporate content.

• Draft Agenda items, coordinate packages and take minutes for all Board meetings.

• Logistics for the Corporation’s receptions, shows, dinners and events such as TIFF, NXNE, SXSW, Premier Missions, and other initiatives.

• Identify, recommend and implement Sponsorship opportunities for the Corporation in consultation with CEO and Management Team.

• Coordinate the French translation of written communication material where necessary.

Qualifications:

Communications or Marketing Degree required. A minimum of five years work experience in the field. Experience in implementing a communications and marketing strategy as well as strategic media coordination is required.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and creative) are crucial. Results driven, highly organized and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage and deliver against tight timelines and handle several projects simultaneously. Experience in the film, television, or music recording industries is an asset. Ability to work within a team environment is a must.

A sound knowledge of both official languages for both written and oral communications is a definite asset

Applicants are encouraged to submit:
a resume that identifies how you meet the above qualifications,
a covering letter that includes salary expectations, and,
a list of career and character references

by Monday, August 20th, 2010 to the contact at the address below.

Manager, Finance & Operations
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
410-93 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3B1
email: Kevin@mbfilmmusic.ca

Should you be contacted for an interview – a portfolio of your work in the communications and marketing field will be required for review at that time.

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CHEF, COMMUNICATIONS ET MARKETING

MUSIQUE & FILM MANITOBA (MFM) a comme raison d’être l’essor des industries manitobaines du film et de la musique. MFM est à la recherche d’un chef des communications et du marketing enthousiaste, dynamique et innovateur. Afin de contribuer pleinement au poste, le candidat ou la candidate doit être muni de compétences générales reconnues et de passion pour les industries manitobaines du film et de la musique.

Le chef des communications et du marketing travaille étroitement avec la présidente-directrice générale (PDG) et l’équipe de gestion de MFM, et a la responsabilité d’élaborer et de livrer en temps utile des initiatives de communication et marketing exactes et rentables dans le but de faire connaître davantage la société auprès du public.

Responsabilités principales :

• Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies de communication et de marketing novatrices pour MFM, notamment établir des chemins critiques, gérer des projets et suivre les résultats.

• Rédiger toute communication écrite et orale telle que les communiqués de presse, le bulletin électronique, les notes d’allocution, les mots d’accueil, les articles informatifs; aider dans la rédaction des propositions et des rapports ainsi que de toute autre communication; coordonner les entrevues avec les médias et les énoncés de la part de la PDG et l’équipe de gestion.

• Gérer le budget annuel pour la publicité et répondre aux demandes de publicité en conséquence.

• Offrir son opinion sur la créativité des illustrations ou collaborer avec une société de conception lors de la préparation de toutes les publicités, les enseignes et les publications pour la société (telles que le Rapport annuel et le Guide de la production cinématographique et télévisuelle), de consultation avec la PDG et l’équipe de gestion.

• Agir à titre d’agent de liaison auprès des médias pour toutes les entrevues et l’information à diffuser aux médias imprimés, à la télévision, à la radio et aux médias numériques.

• Mettre à jour le site Web de la société, créer et y intégrer du contenu, et fournir des recommandations pour l’améliorer.

• Rédiger les points pour l’ordre du jour, coordonner les ententes de production, prendre les notes aux réunions du conseil d’administration.

• Coordonner la logistique pour les réceptions, les spectacles, les dîners et les événements de la société, tels que le Festival international du film de Toronto (FIFT), le NXNE, le SXSW, les missions du premier ministre et d’autres projets.

• Identifier, recommander et mettre en œuvre les possibilités de commandite pour la société, de consultation avec la PDG et l’équipe de gestion.

• Coordonner la traduction en français de tout document de communication au besoin.

Qualifications :
Diplôme en communications ou en marketing, requis. Au moins cinq ans d’expérience dans le domaine. De l’expérience dans la mise en œuvre de stratégies de communications et de marketing ainsi que dans la coordination stratégique avec les médias, requise.

D’excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et de communication (écrite, orale et créative), essentielles. Style centré sur les résultats et sur les détails, très organisé. Capacité manifeste pour travailler sous pression, gérer et livrer les projets dans des délais serrés, et gérer plusieurs projets à la fois. De l’expérience dans les domaines du cinéma, de la télévision ou de la musique, un atout. Capacité de travailler au sein d’une équipe, essentielle.

Une solide connaissance des deux langues officielles pour les communications écrites et orales serait un atout indéniable.

Pour postuler l’emploi, faites parvenir :
votre curriculum vitae qui démontre que vous satisfaites aux exigences ci-dessus,
une lettre de présentation qui inclut vos attentes salariales et
une liste de références professionnelles et morales

avant le lundi 23 août 2010 à la personne suivante :

Directeur, Finances et opérations
MUSIQUE & FILM MANITOBA
93, avenue Lombard, pièce 410
Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3B 3B1
courriel : Kevin@mbfilmmusic.ca

Si vous êtes convoqué à une entrevue, veuillez apporter, aux fins d’examen, un portfolio du travail que vous avez effectué en communications et marketing.

CASHING IN is an APTN series filming in Winnipeg and surrouding areas.

We are looking to hire PAID EXTRAS of:

Aboriginal descent, and all ethnicities, both men and women , ages 18 – 60 to play various roles such as:

Business Professionals, Police Officers, Casino Employees, Security Guards, Waitresses, Band Leaders, Casino Dealers, Casino Patrons, Bikers & many more.

An OPEN CASTING CALL will take place on Sunday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Onalee Ames Film Studio at 701 Corydon Ave. There will be hard copies of extras casting form available and we will also be taking photos.

Please submit only hard copies of your head shot, resume and an extras casting form available here. Mail your application to:

SHELLY ANTHIS - EXTRAS CASTING
C/O 380-955 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P9

This half hour dramatic comedy series is set in a fictional reservation, “Stonewalker” First Nation nestled comfortably beside an affluent beach community in Southern Manitoba, with a diverse cast of shark executives, smooth dealers, scheming slicksters and likeable community members. Cashing In is filled with a star studded cast including; Eric Schweig, Glen Gould, Sarah Podemski, and many more.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a true Canadian TV Production! Filming begins on September 12th and will be shooting until September 21.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD!

Visit Shopping Cart Productions for more info!

Women in Film & Television - Toronto is pleased to announce the 2010 Crystal Awards call for nominations. The Crystal Awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of Canadian women in screen-based media (film, television and digital media). 

Deadline for nominations is Monday, September 27, 2010, 5 PM EST.

The 2010 Crystal Awards Nomination Form is available here.

Since 1988, these coveted awards have been presented to more than 90 accomplished professionals for their significant contributions to the Canadian screen-based industry and the global entertainment community at large. For a complete list of past winners, visit www.wift.com.

Nominations are being accepted for the following Crystal Award categories:

Outstanding Achievement Award
Awarded to a woman who has made a major contribution to screen-based media through the consistent quality of her work throughout her career. Through personal example and leadership, she has inspired and set standards for women and men working in the screen-based industry.

Creative Excellence Award
Awarded to a woman in recognition of the creative excellence and dynamic quality of her work in screen-based media. The recipient's recent work has received national and/or international attention in the previous year and has established a standard for those working in screen-based media.

Mentorship Award
Awarded to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to building women's careers in screen-based media. The mentor supports the advancement of women, offers guidance and support, and/or assists female entrepreneurs in growing their own media companies.

Please note that a Special Jury Award of Distinction is awarded periodically at the discretion of the jury.

 An independent jury of past award recipients will select the Crystal Award winners for 2010. Award winners will be honoured at the 2010 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 6, 2010 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

The staff at the National Screen Institute has created a guest book which will be given to Susan, our outgoing CEO, as a memento of her time here. We would love you to contribute a short personal message for the book. Send your message to Lauren MacDiarmid no later than August 13.

A thriller set around an automated teller machine will shoot in association with production company Buffalo Gal Pictures in Winnipeg within the next month with stars Josh Peck, Brian Geraghty and Margarita Levieva.

Titled ATM, the film follows a desperate crisis that arises when three co-workers (played by Peck, Geraghty and Levieva) go to an ATM for some cash and are trapped in the supermarket facility by a mysterious man in a hooded parka.

Click here to read the full story.

Monday, July 26 - Sunday, Aug. 1
CBC Radio One 89.3 FM / 990 AM

Ever dreamed of being on TV? This is your chance to be an extra in the new Men with Brooms TV series - filmed right here in Winnipeg and based on the hit movie.

Want to win? We want a sample of your acting ability! Call our listener line and act out a scene from your favourite movie, play or TV show. If we play your entry on air, you could win!

To enter, listen to the following CBC Radio One shows:

* Information Radio, weekdays from 5:30-8:30 a.m.
* Radio Noon, weekdays from 12-1 p.m.
* Up to Speed, weekdays from 3-6 p.m.

Each show will give out a number for you to call. The rest is up to you! Please keep entries to under 45 seconds. Don't forget to leave your name and telephone number.

Maximum of one entry per person per day. The prize will be awarded in early August.

Contest starts Monday, July 26, 2010 and closes Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.

The winner will be announced Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 on Up to Speed on CBC Radio One 89.3 FM / 990 AM.

Need a little inspiration? Here is a list of some of our favourite lines:

* These pretzels are making me thirsty. (Seinfeld)
* No soup for you. (Seinfeld)
* We were on a break. (Friends)
* He's just not that into you. (Sex and the City)

Congratulations to OSM Members Matthew Rankin and Michael Maryniuk who's films will be part of a series of free outdoor screenings will be held in Toronto, presenting highlights from 15 years of Bravo!FACT funded Canadian shorts and BravoFACT productions, as selected by programmers from the Toronto International Film Festival.

Organizers say most of the filmmakers will be present at the screening, as will TIFF Bell Lightbox Director of Public Programmes, Shane Smith and Bravo!FACT executive director Judy Gladstone.

The screenings take place at Metro Square with highlights from the 15th Anniversary of BravoFact being presented Wednesday 21 July 2010, by TIFF and the local business association.

Featured filmmakers and performers include Matthew Rankin, Michael Maryniuk, Peter Wellington, Noam Jenkins, Oliver Dennis, Hubert Davis, Ann Tager Page, Chris McCawley, Craig Eldridge, Devon Bostick, James Downing, Nate Smith, Patricia Fagan, Ray Kahnert, Soo Garay, Jesse Rosensweet, Simon Ennis, Julian Richings, Liane Balaban, Dylan Reibling, Howard Jerome, Jason Gautreau, Josh Raskin, John Lennon, Jerry Levitan, Mio Adilman, Jean Yoon, Bobby Del Rio, Paul Hyung Sun Lee, and more!

In partnership with TIFF, the Toronto Entertainment District is hosting complimentary Summer Movie Nights every Wednesday at 9 pm in Metro Square from June 30 - September 1st. The uniquely designed CN Tower light show every Wednesday at sundown signals the beginning of each movie night. Summer Movie Night Menus are presented at participating district restaurants in area.

Food Network Canada’s brand new Canadian original series, The Opener, has celebrity chef and restaurant consultant David Adjey on a mission to give restaurateur newbies a wake-up call before they open their doors and potentially lose everything. Produced by Frantic Films, the show premiers Tuesday, August 31st. The Opener takes viewers on a dramatic and entertaining ride behind the scenes and into restaurants across North America. From money management and leadership to floor plans and staffing, David Adjey stops at nothing to avoid disaster.

In each episode, David Adjey answers calls from wide-eyed restaurant rookies and does whatever it takes to make their opening dreams come true. Between a pair of former fraternity brothers looking for their next great adventure, an ex-nightclub promoter eager to parlay his skills into the restaurant business, and an owner who has hired a strict vegetarian as his head chef, David has his work cut out for him. 

Having seen all kinds of success and failure in the restaurant industry, David Adjey brings expertise, inspiration, motivation and the brutal truth to new restaurant owners. His unorthodox methods and tough love give aspiring restaurateurs a shot at recouping their money and living their dream.

Foodnetwork.ca will feature a The Opener show page including streaming of episodes after broadcast airing and exclusive content consisting of interviews with David Adjey, David’s insight on how a restaurant can turn a profit, a “where they are now” series following up with show contributors, and a tour of David’s kitchen.

The feature length horror film Aegri Somnia (A Sick Man's Dreams) produced by OSM Member Absurd Machine Films has just been distributed to Wal-Marts all across Canada for purchase!

The film was shot entirely in Manitoba utilizing about fifteen different locations as well as sets built in Absurd Machine Studios. All cast and crew are local - this production is as 'Manitoban' as you can get. Absurd Machine Studios President James Rewucki was the Writer/Director/Producer on this project.

Aegri Somnia is a Kafka-esque psychological thriller driven by strong visuals, dynamic performances and a complex and disturbing soundtrack. The film centers on the tormented mental state of Edgar, a loner who is disturbed by the sudden death of his controlling wife. Edgar's reality unravels as he is haunted by vivid hallucinations and surrounded by a faceless city threatening to swallow him whole. The bulk of the film is spent exploring Edgar's dreams and hallucinations until, like Edgar, the film itself becomes consumed by those dreams and Edgar is left with a choice: prison or paradise.

CLICK HERE to view the trailer for Aegri Somnia

Aegri Somnia has been receiving some very good reviews from independent review sites stateside such as The Blood Sprayer, and Cinesploitation. You can also check out their recent review in local Uptown Magazine (scroll to the bottom of the page).

Check out this article in Uptown Magazine on the making of Aegri Somnia

The Distributor is R Squared Films, based out of Pheonix, Arizona. The DVD release date was July 13th 2010, with it being available for purchase at Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and Netflix.

The film also became available May 1st on the Rogers cable VOD / PPV in Canada as well as the following American cable / satellite providers:

Charter, Verizon FiOS, Mediacom, Rogers Cable (Canada), Insight Communications, Duo County Telecom, EPB of Chattanooga, Guadalupe Valley, Hotwire, HTC Conway Telco, INS (Des Moines), Massilon, MUS Fiber Net, NTELOS, NuLInk, One Source, San, Bruno Municipal Cable, Service Electric Cable, VTMS, Wave Broadband Cable, Wilkes Barre Cable, Wilson Cable

Aegri Somnia
Production company: Absurd Machine Films
Producers: James Rewucki, Mike Sanders, Colin Musulak
Writer / Director: James Rewucki
Lead actors: Tyhr Trubiak, Mel Marginet

Absurd Machine Films is a full service production/post-production facility that has been serving the Winnipeg production community for five years.

It is with very mixed emotions that we share with you the news that we will be losing one of our strongest board members Mark Saidi who served on the Board of Directors as one of our Professional Services Chairs. Mark was the Senior Account Manager, Commercial Financial Services at Royal Bank of Canada and has been promoted to Deputy Vice President, Commercial Banking for Regina, Parkland and Southern Saskatchewan, and will be re-locating to Regina. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours Mark!

Please welcome our newest board member Lawrence Dennis, appointed by the Board to be the Interim Professional Services Chair, the position previously held by Mark Saidi, until the AGM in November. Lawrence was also elected to fill the roles of Vice-Chair Finance and Treasurer from now until the AGM.

Producers of fiction features - Telefilm is offering info sessions with Sophie Bourdon, Chief Executive of ACE (a European indie producer organization) in Toronto and Montreal in September, regarding their professional development program (called ACE Mundus). ACE Mundus will take place Europe in March 2011... Only 2 Canadian producers will be selected nfor this unique training and networking opportunity with European co-producers!

Telefilm Canada is pleased to invite Canadian producers to an information session with Sophie Bourdon, ACE Chief Executive, who will present the ACE Mundus Program / Project 2011.

Founded in Paris (France) in 1993, ACE (Ateliers du Cinéma Européen) is a centre for training and development geared towards independent producers. Since its founding, more than 200 feature-film producers from 23 European territories have joined ACE as members.

Launched in 2009, the ACE IPA program (now known as ACE Mundus) is designed for independent producers working outside Europe. Telefilm Canada has entered into an agreement with ACE whereby two Canadian producers could once again be selected to participate in the third edition of the ACE Mundus Program.

This training workshop, which 4 Canadian producers have benefitted from, includes one-on-one coaching with professionals and informative sessions focused, notably, on co-production, its financial and legal aspects, the screenplay’s creative aspects, and international distribution. The workshop lasts seven days and is held in Europe in March.

To be eligible for the Program, you must be an independent producer with a fiction feature film currently in development and must have produced either:

1. a co-production fiction feature film intended for theatrical release, for which you served as producer;
OR
2. two Canadian fiction feature films intended for theatrical release, for which you served as producer.

ACE will accept candidacies and applications of producers interested in the 2011 ACE Mundus Program starting on September 20.

You are interested in this initiative? We invite you to meet Sophie Bourdon in the following cities :

Toronto
September 10, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
TIFF’s Filmmaker’s Lounge
134 Peter Street
(NW corner of Peter St and Richmond St. W
North of the Hyatt Regency Hotel)
Toronto, Ontario

Montréal
September 9, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Telefilm Canada Office
360 Saint-Jacques St.
5th Floor
Montréal, Québec
514 283-6363

There are a limited number of places for the sessions and they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure that you are on the invitation list for your region, please RSVP before September 2 and indicate whether you wish to attend the session in Toronto or Montréal: robertl@telefilm.gc.ca. We’ll get in touch with you on September 7 to confirm your participation.

For further information, contact Lélia Robert (robertl@telefilm.gc.ca) at 514 283‑6363 or 1 800 567-0890, ext. 2129.

Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that once again it has been recognized for its 2008-2009 annual report “Action" honoured by the 2010 International Arc Awards, an international annual report competition organized by MerComm, Inc., the Awards recognize outstanding achievement in annual reports from a variety of industries.

Telefilm received the following award:

Gold Award – Non-Traditional Annual Report – Government Agencies and Offices

“To be recognized by yet another international competition is an honour for all of us at Telefilm,” said Carolle Brabant, Executive Director. “Each year, the annual report is the product of a good deal of time and energy on the part on many Telefilm employees, across many departments. It is extremely satisfying to then have that work acknowledged internationally.”

Telefilm Canada worked with the Montreal-based marketing agency CG3 for the creative concept and execution of the 2008-2009 annual report.

The International Arc Awards has recognized Telefilm Canada on numerous occasions in the past, including in the 2009 when the organization’s annual report won the Bronze Award in the same category.

This is the second award competition that has recognized the annual report “Action”. Earlier in July, the 2009 Vision Awards awarded Telefilm with the following:

* Gold Award: Government Organizations – Annual Revenue of $100 million to $1 billion
* Silver Award: Best Agency Report – Americas Region
* Ranked 97th: Top 100 Annual Reports of 2009

The 2010 International Arc Awards will be handed out at an awards banquet in New York, NY on September 16, 2010.

The International Arc Awards, established in 1987 by MerComm, Inc., an independent awards organization dedicated to defining standards of excellence in the communication industry, is one of the largest international competitions for annual reports.

The Super Channel Feature Documentary Award Is Now Open - Calling For Entries!

Are you a Canadian documentary filmmaker wanting to make the leap from producing hour-long broadcast documentaries to producing feature length documentaries for theatrical release?

Enter now for your chance to WIN! 2 winning entries will be chosen, and each will receive the following:

15 - 20 hours of mentorship with a senior documentary producer
$3,000 budget to benefit your project and attend the Toronto Documentary Forum (TDF) at Hot Docs

Visit the Super Channel website for submission guidelines, terms, conditions and details on eligibility and prizes.

Please note in the eligibility guidelines for the competition the following detail as to team documentary experience:

“Both the director and producer must have at least one hour-long television documentary credit, and may not have more than one feature-length (75 minutes+) documentary credit. If a co-producer is attached, they must meet the eligibility requirements regarding credits.”

Contest closes at 5pm MST on September 3, 2010. Late entries will not be accepted.


Following on the success of the Super Catalyst Emerging Screenwriter Award, Super Channel is keeping it real in offering this opportunity for two documentary director/producer teams with credits in hour-long television, to make the leap to feature length documentaries.

“Super Channel is a proud supporter of Canadian production and is pleased to offer opportunities to those who aspire to produce feature length documentaries,” said Marguerite Pigott, Super Channel Creative Development Group Lead.

The award program begins in late September, and winners will work with mentors to prepare projects for pitching in time for the TDF in May 2011. Winners will attend the TDF as observers, and use this opportunity to meet with potential broadcasters, executive producers or other potential partners.

“We are thrilled that Super Channel is encouraging emerging director/producer teams in the production of feature length documentaries,” Elizabeth Radshaw, TDF Director.

For More information about the award, eligibility, submission requirements and deadlines is available at Super Channel Producers' Page.

About Super Channel
Super Channel is Canada’s only national pay television network, consisting of two HD channels, four new SD channels, and Super Channel On Demand.

Super Channel’s vision is to expand the Canadian premium TV experience by offering a broad range of fresh, entertaining movies, series and fights. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company.

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Performance Envelope Calculation Factors

As a result of the consultation with the industry and funders of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), and in view of the policy direction from the federal government, the Board of the CMF has determined that the following factors will apply in the calculation of the performance envelopes for 2011-2012:

• Audience success (calculated on total hours tuned)

• Original prime time first run

• Historic performance, formerly historic access

• Above threshold licensing

• Regional licensing

• Digital media investment.

The new factor weights are defined as follows:

Original first run is defined as the first airing of a project (or series of episodes that make up that project) by an eligible broadcaster. Eligibility will be determined based on whether the broadcaster participated in the initial financing structure of the project. This, in essence, allows participation in this factor by second and third window broadcasters who licensed the project, but excludes acquisitions.

Prime time is defined as the period of time between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., 7 days per week. A project for which the majority of the telecast airs between these hours is considered to be airing in prime time. In the case of single-feed specialty broadcasters, this time period will be extended to the hours of 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., 7 days per week.

For the digital media investment factor, credit will be earned for each dollar of cash financing and CMF envelope contribution provided by a broadcaster to a rich and substantial digital media component, as defined in section 3.2.DM of the Performance Envelope Program Guidelines.

The specific percentage weights to be assigned to each of the performance factors will continue to be assessed. Further consultations with the industry and funders will occur in September and the percentages of each factor will be announced following the final determination made by the Board.

Facteurs servant au calcul des enveloppes de rendement

Par suite de la consultation tenue avec l'industrie et les bailleurs de fonds du Fonds des médias du Canada (FMC), et vu les directives d'orientation prescrites par le gouvernement fédéral, le conseil d'administration du FMC a déterminé que les facteurs suivants s'appliqueront pour le calcul des enveloppes de rendement de l'exercice 2011-2012 :

• Succès auprès de l'auditoire (calculé en fonction du nombre total d'heures d'écoute)

• Première diffusion originale aux heures de grande écoute

• Rendement historique (anciennement accès historique)

• Droits de diffusion supérieurs au seuil

• Droits de diffusion régionaux

• Investissement en médias numériques.

Les nouveaux facteurs de pondération sont définis comme suit :

On entend par « première diffusion originale » la première mise en ondes d'un projet (ou série d'épisodes composant le projet) par un télédiffuseur admissible. L'admissibilité sera déterminée en fonction de la participation ou non du télédiffuseur au financement initial du projet. Essentiellement, cela exclut les acquisitions, mais permet aux télédiffuseurs de la deuxième et troisième fenêtre qui ont acquis des droits de diffusion du projet à se prévaloir de ce facteur.

Par « Heure de grande écoute » on entend la période de temps se situant entre 19 h et 23 h, 7 jours par semaine. Un projet pour lequel la majorité des émissions télévisées sont diffusées au cours de cette période est considéré comme mis en onde aux heures de grande écoute. Dans le cas de télédiffuseurs qui distribuent un seul signal, cette période de temps s'étendra de 17 h 30 à 2 h du matin, 7 jours par semaine.

Pour ce qui est du facteur « investissement en médias numériques », un crédit sera obtenu par un télédiffuseur pour chaque dollar qu'il aura octroyé à une composante médias numériques riche et élaborée (selon la définition prévue à la section 3.2 MN des Principes directeurs régissant le Programme des enveloppes de rendement), en espèces et par le biais de son enveloppe de rendement du FMC.

La pondération spécifique sous forme de pourcentage à attribuer aux facteurs de rendement fera l'objet d'évaluation continue. D'autres séances de consultation avec l'industrie et les bailleurs de fonds se tiendront en septembre et les pourcentages de chacun des facteurs seront publiés lorsque le conseil d'administration aura déterminé leurs valeurs définitives.

THOUGH Maury Chaykin was the patriarchal centre of the series Less Than Kind, the third season of the acerbically funny Winnipeg-shot show will likely go on after his untimely death, according to producer Phyllis Laing of the Winnipeg production company Buffalo Gal Pictures.

"We fully believe the show will continue," a melancholy Laing said Tuesday afternoon after a morning of conversations with the show's producers Mark McKinney, Marvin Kaye and Chris Sheasgreen. Buffalo Gal Pictures is the Manitoba producing partner of the series with Toronto's Breakthrough Films.

Click here to read the full article.

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).

Examples of eligible Corporate Development Activities include engaging in a corporate strategic planning process; updating existing strategic plans; business planning associated with a new corporate initiative or addressing a major corporate challenge; hiring of an HR Consultant; corporate financial planning or developing a business plan in order to access corporate (non-production related) capital; and multi platform exploration. Again, these are examples, please contact angela@onscreenmanitoba if you have any questions about this program.

Patricia Bailey, Playback Magazine

A webseries penned by Ryan FitzGerald (Rogue Nation Studios) chronicling the plight of American citizens forced to leave their country as refugees picked up the 2010 Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music $15,000 Pitch prize presented by On Screen Manitoba at the 10th annual Gimli Film Festival.

FitzGerald was one of 47 filmmakers who had 3 minutes to pitch their project to a panel of broadcast executives at the five-day festival, which wrapped Sunday night in the small prairie town that's shaped the careers of experimental filmmaker Guy Maddin (Tales from the Gimli Hospital) and award-winning director Norma Bailey (The Capture of the Green River Killer). Maddin, one of the festival's advisors, is a long-time summer resident and Bailey, who sits on the GFF board grew up here.

Since its founding in 2000 to commemorate the arrival of Erik the Red at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland a millennium ago, GFF has become one of the province's most important film events. It initially screened films by Icelandic-Canadian and Icelandic directors and then expanded to include Circumpolar nations.

"The Gimli Festival has evolved into Manitoba's premiere film festival," director Sean Garrity (Zooey and Adam) told Playback Daily. "It's a chance for filmmakers from here to get together and to really connect with their audience and to celebrate our industry our own way."

The GFF's programming goal is to screen independent films and mainstream documentaries and features from the chilly countries that circle the Arctic pole. The festival also has an extensive short program which this year includes a spotlight on Nunavut.

"Filmmakers love coming here because it's so laid back. We give them a chance to talk with the audiences and they can hang out at the beach," says festival director Kristine Sigurdson.

The fest also features industry panels on producing skills, art design and cinematography. And through its Insight series the GFF annually takes a close look at a Canadian film and dissects how it gets made, from the scriptwriting to the post-production phase. This year the featured film was High Life, by Manitoba director Gary Yates, who was in Gimli to discuss his work.

"The industry panels were very well attended this year," says Sigurdson, adding that roughly 5,000 people attended the festival, a 25% increase over last year.

In addition to the $15,000 pitch prize the GFF also hands out a $1000 award for the Best Manitoba Short, which this year went to Curtis L. Wiebe's The Devil Wears a Paper Hat. A $1,000 artistic achievement prize also went Gabriela Pichier for her film Scratches.

Originally settled by Icelanders, Gimli is the largest community of its kind in North America. Maddin, who spends summers here, made the town famous on the art house circuit with his 1988 cult film Tales from the Gimli Hospital, and is one of the fest's advisors. The director also inspired one of the GFF's most unique features: movies on the beach. Supported by a steel scaffold mounted temporarily in Lake Winnipeg's hard sandy bottom, a 35-foot screen rises out of the expanse of water.

The festival is the brainchild of former Gimli resident and Senator for Selkirk-Interlake Janis Johnson. One of GFF's principal patrons is David Asper, also a Gimli summer resident.

Telefilm Canada is today unveiling its brand-new online directory of mentors and scriptwriting consultants, which includes the names of more than 100 experts, that creators working in Canada’s film industry will be able to access via Telefilm’s website.

“Telefilm Canada is dedicated to supporting all links in the Canadian film industry value chain,” stated Sheila de La Varende, Telefilm Canada’s Director of National and International Business Development. “Canadian filmmakers are bursting with talent, and we are committed to meeting their needs and supporting their growth and development—which, at the end of the line, will result in the creation of high-quality feature films that will appeal to their target audiences. We are very enthusiastic about the potential of the new online directory of mentors and scriptwriting consultants that we’re unveiling today, which enables Telefilm to act as a catalyst for the industry’s success.”

“When I started my career, I was very lucky to benefit from the patient advice I received from such industry professionals as Michael Miner (Anaconda, Robocop), the wonderful writer and film editor,” said Vancouver writer Michael Giampa, who is included in the directory as a scriptwriting consultant. “Having a mentor who can answer your questions and provide encouragement makes all the difference when you’re starting out in the business. I hope that this directory will foster these kinds of relationships and that it becomes a key tool in the development of a mentoring philosophy within Canada’s movie industry, one that will hep nurture Canadian talent.”

The new online directory of mentors and scriptwriting consultants will enable emerging writers and producers to make contact with industry mentors and veterans, offering them the possibility of developing their skills or finding specific expertise for a given project. All the producer-mentors and writers included in the online directory were chosen by Telefilm following a call for candidates issued in May, and all have agreed to makes themselves available to offer professional advice, coaching and know-how, and thereby help foster the development of talent and projects.

The directory will also enable those participating in such programs as Écrire au long, Feature It! or Featuring Aboriginal Stories to seek out a mentor-consultant who will support them for the duration of their project—one of the eligibility criteria of these programs. Others working in the industry seeking expertise in a variety of areas may also approach the consultants listed in the directory; it will be up to the two parties themselves to negotiate the terms of their agreement.

New applications for mentors and consultants will now be accepted on an ongoing basis and the directory will be updated regularly. The online directory of mentors and scriptwriting consultants and the application form for those wishing to be included are now available online.

New Media Manitoba presents TWO half day sessions this August from their "Beat to Tweet" series that will rejuvenate, renew, and reload your social business strategy in 2010. It's like Hot Yoga for your social media mojo. :)

Trainer, Lloyd Hannesson, recently returned from the Mashable Media Summit in New York featuring some of the most notable social media speakers across North America including CNN, Starbucks, College Humor, Mashable, The Onion, and actor/activist Edward Norton.

Beat 2 Tweet: RENEWED & REJUVENATED, August 10, 2010

Our first in the series is meant as an introduction (or refresher) for aspiring social media managers to help you learn the terminology and building blocks of using the two heavy social hitters in your business: Facebook and Twitter. We'll cover some essential tools available to you online and on your desktop, and share how other companies are increasing their marketing success by utilizing the social networking cloud to spread the good word about their business.

This introductory session is ideal for corporations and individuals that want to hit the ground running once they leave the building. Bring your laptop, your iPad, or your favourite notebook and be ready to work through some valuable content. Even veteran 'socialites' will discover some new tools and be enlightened by the case studies Lloyd will share.

Date: August 10, 2010
Where: 1000 Waverely Street
Time: 9 am SHARP - 12 noon (doors open at 8:30 am)
Cost: $39.95 for non-members or $29.95 for NMM Members
Parking: Free anywhere except numbered and reserved stalls
Includes: Handouts & Breakfast from Fresh Café
Register: Online at www.newmediamanitoba.com

Beat 2 Tweet: RELOADED, August 24, 2010

This is a session for people who are already comfortable with the social networking basics, but would like to grow their social networking toolbox. We'll briefly review the significant social networking sites out there and how they've changed, then dive into some newer power tools for people wanting to expand their business. We will end with a look at how businesses are using a variety Social Networking techniques to generate tangible leads and build powerful relationships with their customers through regular communication and an extended look at Facebook Ads.

This session is ideal for those organizations that have attended one of our prior social media events and are looking at alternative techniques to leverage your social relationships into lifelong customers and advocates for your company.

Date: August 24, 2010
Where: 1000 Waverely Street
Time: 9 am SHARP - 12 noon (doors open at 8:30 am)
Cost: $39.95 for non-members or $29.95 for NMM Members
Parking: Free anywhere except numbered and reserved stalls
Includes: Handouts & Breakfast from Fresh Café
Register: Online at www.newmediamanitoba.com

There is a maximum of 45 seats for each event! So register now!

After receiving a record-breaking number of applications (77), Canada’s National Screen Institute has chosen 5writer/producer teams for the 2010-11 NSI Totally Television training program.

The successful teams and their projects are:

Amnesia Girl: Pat Mills (writer and producer) – Toronto, ON
Dabbers: David Morgan (writer); Ben Wong (producer) – Calgary, AB
Pet Sounds: Simon McNabb (writer); Alex House (producer) – Toronto, ON
The Mark of Cain: Tammy Marlowe Johnson (writer); Shaun Johnson (producer) – Winnipeg, MB
The New 20: Tony Sekulich (writer); Jordan Gross (producer) – New Maryland, NB & Thornhill, ON

NSI Totally Television, run by Canada’s National Screen Institute (NSI), gives writer/producer teams the tools needed to successfully develop and pitch their TV series ideas and work towards landing a broadcast development deal. Shows that have been developed through NSI Totally TV include Wapos Bay (season 5 now in production), Less Than Kind (season 3 shooting this fall) and Todd and The Book of Pure Evil premiering this fall.

“We were overwhelmed with the wealth of talent and ideas presented by all the applications this year” said NSI Totally Television Program Manager Brandice Vivier. “Once again, it was an incredibly tough decision. Based on the strength of the projects that were ultimately chosen, we think these writers and producers are the ones to watch. NSI is proud to train and develop this talented group who will contribute to Canadian television for years to come.”

The NSI Totally Television teams will begin their training this September when they come together for boot camp to work with Program Manager Brandice Vivier and Program Advisor Samantha Linton along with many senior industry representatives. Over the course of 10 months the teams receive relevant market-driven training including the opportunity to work with story editors, showrunners, broadcasters and executive producer mentors to develop and shape their projects. Only the top teams with the strongest projects will go on to Phase 2 and attend the Banff World Television Festival in 2011.

NSI Totally Television is made possible by Presenting Sponsor CTV and the CTV/CHUM Benefits; Program Partner Telefilm Canada; Strategic Sponsors Rogers and Women in Media Foundation (WIMF); and Provincial Sponsor MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC.

The Canadian New Media Awards (CNMAs), the country’s only nationwide competition recognizing the accomplishments of Canada’s most successful digital media companies, is now open for nominations.

Celebrating its 10th year, The CNMAs are taking place as part of nextMEDIA Toronto, Canada’s leading digital media production and development marketplace, taking place November 29 to December 1, 2010 at the Toronto Design Exchange – the CNMAs gala awards will be held December 1, 2010 at The Design Exchange in Toronto.

Submission from across Canada are welcome.

Enter before July 30th, and save $50 with the CNMA Early Bird discount.

Visit www.nextmediaevents.com/cnma for category and submission information.

On Screen Manitoba would like to congratulate Ryan FitzGerald (President & CEO of Rogue Nation Studios) who walked away with an oversized novelty cheque at the 2010 Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music $15,000 Pitch. FitzGerald was one of eight finalists, selected from 47 applicants to participate in the event this past Saturday during the 2010 Gimli Film Festival.

In a live pitch environment, participants had 3 minutes to pitch their project to a panel of broadcaster executives and a packed house at the Gimli Theatre. Following each pitch the panel had 7 minutes to offer feedback and to ask questions. After all pitches were completed the panel deliberated and FitzGerald walked away the winner of the $15,000 development prize!

The judges found all the pitches to be engaging, but FitzGerald’s project was something new.

”His idea for what he wanted to do is really forward looking, unique, and has elements of it that remain to be explored, so that $15,000 is going to go a long way to helping Ryan conceptualize his project,” said juror David Christensen, Executive Producer, National Film Board of Canada. “It’s on the cutting edge of something here and I think Ryan has enough experience to carry this off.”

The winning project, Bloom, is “a series of webisodes supposedly uploaded by a domestic war correspondent chronicling the plight of American refugee camps enduring a forced march northward along the choked highways of dead infrastructure. The story of our unlikely heroes and villains is augmented by web and mobile content revealing layers of backstory, political machinations, immigration policies gone awry and one soul helping another declared the metric unit of charity”.

Congratulations to the other seven finalists who also presented their amazing pitches:

• Fat Man Dancing – John B. Lowe
• Indie Game – The Movie – James Swirsky & Lisanne Pajot
• Legend of Francis the Pig – Clinton Skibitzky
• Mr. Writer – Nicholas Friesen & Kaeleigh Ayre
• Not Dead Yet – Sarah Constible, Tricia Cooper & Gordon Tanner
• Silverback – Dan Licoppe & Dan Walechuk
• The Giant Remains – John Gregory Sturko

On Screen Manitoba’s Board of Directors and membership thank Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music for the generous prize they provided for the

2010 Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music Pitch

. Manitoba screen-based media community values the support of our industry partners and we look forward to working together again! We would also like to thank the Gimli Film Festival for their wonderful support/partnership and to all the applicants who submitted for the competition.

SAVE THE DATE: MAD MEN, MARTINIS AND MOVIES – A SIXTIES THEMED FUNDRAISER
In Support of the Feature Film Production ‘Hello, Darling’ and the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society

Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010

Time: 8:30pm – 1:00am

Place: Gas Station Theatre – 445 River Ave, Winnipeg

Price: $20 (includes one martini)
$15 (includes one non-alcoholic martini)

Tickets can be purchased at On Screen Manitoba (100 - 62 Albert Street) or call 228-2262.

Join us as we celebrate the start of production on local filmmaker Shelagh Carter’s film Hello, Darling and raise awareness for the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society at Mad Men, Martinis and Movies – A Sixties Themed Fundraiser on Thursday, August 5th at the Gas Station Theatre. In honour of the swinging sixties, there will be jazz music, a martini menu, a theatre playing episodes of Mad Men, and a costume contest. So make sure you dress up!

Set in the 1960's, Hello, Darling is the touching story of a young girl and the tensions that develop in a family dealing with mental illness. The film is being produced under Positron Media and starts production early August.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be going to 'Name that Feeling', a program developed by the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society to help kids deal with the mental illness of a family member

For more information on 'Hello,Darling' and Shelagh Carter, please visit: http://www.indiegogo.com/Hello_Darling

For more information about 'Name that Feeling', or other programs of the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, please visit: http://mss.mb.ca/mss_v1/programsChildNTF.htm

For more information about 'Positron Media', please visit: http://positronmedia.com/
 

The 2010 Rogers and MFM $15,000 Pitch will take place this Saturday, July 24 at the Gimli Theatre during the Gimli Film Festival. Join host Evan Campbell (CityTV’s Breakfast Television) and watch as eight finalists ‘pitch it out’ for their chance to win $15,000.

Participants will have 3 minutes to convey a compelling story in front of a panel of judges and live audience. Following the pitches, the jury will have 7 minutes to offer feedback and ask questions. After all pitches are completed the jury will deliberate and choose the winner who will be awarded a $15,000 cheque.

The 8 projects that will be presented are:

Bloom – Ryan FitzGerald
Fat Man Dancing – John B. Lowe
Indie Game – The Movie – James Swirsky & Lisanne Pajot
Legend of Francis the Pig – Clinton Skibitzky
Mr. Writer – Nicholas Friesen & Kaeleigh Ayre
Not Dead Yet – Sarah Constible, Tricia Cooper & Gordon Tanner
Silverback – Dan Licoppe & Dan Walechuk
The Giant Remains – John Gregory Sturko

This is a FREE event open to the public, so come out and join in the excitement as Manitoba talent pitch their ideas for a chance to win $15,000!

DATE: Saturday, July 24th
TIME: 1:30PM – 3:30PM
PLACE: Gimli Theatre (74 2nd Ave, Gimli, MB)
Gimli, Manitoba

On Screen Manitoba proudly leads this initiative generously funded by Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music to support development of Manitoba talent.

Media Inquiries:

Megan Deaust
Marketing & Membership Manager
On Screen Manitoba
Phone: 204.927.5898
Cell: 204.471.2909
Fax: 204.943.4007
megan@onscreenmanitoba.com
www.onscreenmanitoba.com
 

Online Producer

We have a new career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for the production of online content for APTN, including aptn.ca and affiliated websites (e.g., digitaldrum.ca)

Download the full APTN ONLINE PRODUCER POSTING (PDF)

Please forward your resume quoting Competition 09/10-34 and where you saw this ad, by 3 p.m. (CST), Friday, August 6, to:

Human Resources Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3

Fax: 204-943-2368
E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.

Congratulations to OSM Member Jeremy Torrie who's project CUDA was a recepient of the Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund. Torrie has been working on the documentary for the past year, which has also received support from MTS TV Winnipeg on Demand, where it will broadcast in the near future.

CUDA
Producer and Director: Jeremy Torrie
Production Company: High Definition Pictures Inc.

A Canadian soldier faces trials and tribulations when attempting to restore the classic muscle car of his deceased platoon buddy.

Recipients of Canwest-Hot Docs doc funds announced
By: Lindsay Gibb

Canwest and Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival have announced the 12 projects to receive $251,000 in grants and no-interest loans from the Canwest-Hot Docs Documentary Funds in their fifth round of disbursements.

The Funds, which were established in 2008, consist of a $3-million completion fund and a $1-million development fund which provide Canadian documentary filmmakers with financial support at critical stages in their work.

"I think what stands out across this funding round is the diversity of storytelling styles, from classical vérité to character-driven narratives and conceptual essays," says Sean Farnel, director of programming at Hot Docs. He adds that the committees behind the funds - which include Lynne Carter, production executive, factual content for Canwest Media Inc.; Aynsley Vogel, head of creative, Factual at Paperny Films; Ric Bienstock, producer/director/writer for Associated Producers Ltd.; Samantha Linton, director, factual content at Canwest Media and Farnel - believe the works will be embraced by Canadian audiences in the coming years.

"Still," he says, "it is also clear that producers are facing a funding crisis for creative documentaries in this country, a shame given the incredible rise in the popularity of the form that we've seen at Hot Docs over the past decade."

The Canwest-Hot Docs Funds have given a total of $1,369,000 in completion grants and no-interest loans to 55 projects since their inception.

Six completion grants totaling $182,000 from the Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund were awarded to the following projects: At Night, They Dance (Les films du tricycle), Beauty Day (Primitive Entertainment), Cuda (High Definition Pictures), Family Portrait in Black and White (Family Portrait Productions), RECESSIONIZE! For Fun and Profit! (Cave 7 Productions Inc.), and Ron Hynes - Man of a Thousand Songs (Primitive Thunder Productions).

Six no-interest loans totaling $69,000 from the Canwest-Hot Docs Development Fund were awarded to the following projects: The Art of Affliction (Mbmedia Productions), A History of Battle Fatigue (Primitive Entertainment), Lost Highway (Insurgent Projects), Painting by Number$ (Chaser Films), Rise Up (Bishari Films), and Slumdog Millionaires (Storyline Entertainment).

The application process for the second round of 2010 funding will open in the fall, with an application deadline of Wednesday, October 27. Visit Hot Docs' website for further information on requirements and deadlines.

Click Here for a full list of the recipients.
 

61st Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Berlinale 2011)
Berlin, Germany, February 10 to 20, 2011

(Feature films only, 60 minutes: all genres)

The Canadian Selection Screenings in Montréal open to feature-length films of 60 minutes, all genres excluding documentaries, for the Competition, Panorama, Generation and Forum, will take place from September 6 to 8, 2010.

Telefilm Canada is accepting submissions of documentaries of 60 minutes on behalf of the Festival and will coordinate a consolidated shipment of documentaries to Berlin.

The Festival waives its entry fees for films presented at the Canadian Selection Screenings in Montréal or entered via Telefilm Canada.

**Short films must be submitted directly to the Festival**

Start of Canadian Selection Screenings in Montréal: open to narrative films of 60 minutes : September 6, 2010

Registration deadline with Telefilm Canada for narratives and documentaries : August 27, 2010

Information and registration process
Form - Pre-selection screenings

The Berlinale, along with Cannes and Venice, counts as one of the oldest and most important competitive festivals in the world. The Berlinale is also a public festival selling almost 300,000 tickets to the city’s cinephiles.

The Festival presents about 400 films, including some 120 short films. In 2010, 15,586 accredited guests from 128 countries – including almost 4,000 journalists – attended the Festival.

The Berlinale is a very dynamic, cosmopolitan and full-service film festival with many elements that are of significant interest to the Canadian film industry and filmmakers.

Detailed informationon Canada at Berlin 2010.

The document "Information and Registration Procedure" outlines the Festival’s sections open to Canadian productions and their eligibility requirements. Detailed information is also provided on the registration process via Telefilm Canada.

ENTER YOUR FILM VIA eTELEFILM

If you are a registered eTelefilm user, please click here.

If you are not a registered eTelefilm user, we encourage you to subscribe to this secure and user-friendly online service that will soon become the norm for all our selection screenings. With a few quick clicks, you can submit your film to a variety of festival selection screenings over the course of a year. This new online registration will save you time and paperwork!

OR

If time restrictions do not allow you to register with eTelefilm, download, complete the Telefilm Canada registration form attached in this Call for Entries and send it with your material to berlin2011@telefilm.gc.ca.

Aboriginal Actor’s Workshops - Part 2
Dates August | 14th | 15th, 2010

Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Instructor: Dean Harder
Location: The Urban Shaman Gallery (203-290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB)

Cost: FREE (This course has been valued at $500. Film Training Manitoba is pleased to offer our training at a subsidized cost for the MB film industry.)

Notes: *All participants will be supplied Ivana Chubbuck’s book ‘The Power of the Actor’ and have it read prior to the course
*Scenes and scene partners will be assigned in advance. Scenes must be memorized.

Chubbuck Technique Actors Workshop

Ready to boost your acting skills? A new workshop has started up based on the teachings found in Ivana Chubbuck’s book “The Power of the Actor”. This workshop is for actors who are dedicated to the craft of acting. Things we work on include:

• 12 principles that offer a foundation for your work.
• How to bring more of yourself to the characters you play.
• Powerful script analysis skills.
• Dynamic character development.
• Developing engaging and driven scenes that make audiences wanting more.

Saturday will begin with an in-depth study of the acting text for character behavior and motivation, which will
be flushed out during the rehearsal process. Participants will finish day one with notes in order to rehearse
separately and return on Sunday to do the assigned scene again, implementing the notes. Sunday will be a
combination of coaching and self-critique, allowing the participant to identify strengths and weaknesses and
to grow from there. During the workshop, everyone will present his or her scene at least twice.

About the Instructor
Dean Harder is a certified instructor, who trained with Ivana Chubbuck at her Studio in Los Angeles. This is the first time her technique is being offered on an ongoing basis in Winnipeg. Consider it, an actor’s gym.

About Ivana
During her 25-plus year career she has worked with Academy Award winners and nominees who use her technique. Some of her clients include Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Jim Carrey, America Ferrera, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jessica Biel, and many more. Visit http://www.chubbucktechnique.com/ to learn more about the Ivana Chubbuck.

Application Process

All applicants must submit a resume and a picture for the purposes of determining scene and partner selection. Send your resume by e-mail to john@filmtraining.mb.ca

Priority will be given to those participants who sign up for The Aboriginal Actor’s Workshops - Part I

For more information:
• Phone 989-9669 or Toll Free (in MB) at 1-866-989-9669
• Email john@filmtraining.mb.ca

Aboriginal Actor’s Workshop - Part I
August | 6th | 7th | 8th, 2010

Time:
Friday - 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday - 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday - 1 pm – 6:30 pm

Instructor: Rebecca Gibson
Photographer: Gabrielle Touchette

Location (s):
Friday - Film Training Manitoba
Saturday - The Urban Shaman Gallery (203-290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB)
Sunday - 4th Floor, 70 Arthur Street

Cost: FREE (This course has been valued at $500. Film Training Manitoba is pleased to offer our training at a subsidized cost for the MB film industry.)

Notes: This workshop is open to 10-12 Aboriginal participants who are at the entry level of acting and are in need of more assistance with their resume/headshots and on-camera technique.

Friday, August 6th - Professional Etiquette for the Actor

• The ins and outs of Actor resumes and headshots
• Hair, Make-Up, Wardrobe, Skin Care
• Working with Agents

Saturday, August 7th – Intro to Audition Techniques
Guest Speaker – Tina Keeper, Producer, Cashing In

Participants will be provided with sides to memorize and prepare in advance and will perform them on camera
and receive critique.

Audition protocol & techniques
• Voice
• Movement
• Making Strong Choices - How to Prepare and Memorize
• Taking Direction

Sunday, August 7th - Headshot Photo shoot
Each participant will receive 2 - 3 headshots on DVD. A Makeup artist will be provided.

About the Instructor
Rebecca Gibson works in film, television, and theatre as an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher. Recent acting credits include the The Christmas Hope for Lifetime Network, the series Less Than Kind for HBO Canada, and the play Love for Sale at FemFest. Recent directing work includes the musicals Rent, and Sweeney Todd, the play The Lower Depths, and the APTN special Rising Stars. Rebecca voices and puppeteers the character “Elizabeth” on the award-winning series Tipi Tales. She teaches acting at the Academy of Acting. Though Rebecca’s work and training have taken her from Vancouver to Toronto, New York to Los Angeles, she is proud to call Winnipeg her home.

Application Process

All applicants must submit a resume and a picture for the purposes of determining scene and partner selection.
Send your resume by e-mail to john@filmtraining.mb.ca

For more information:

• Phone 989-9669 or Toll Free (in MB) at 1-866-989-9669
• Email john@filmtraining.mb.ca

2011 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Park City, Utah, United States, January 20 to 30, 2011

(Feature films only: narratives and documentaries)

Start of Canadian selection screenings in Montréal: open to narrative films of 50 minutes : September 8, 2010

Registration deadline with Telefilm Canada : August 27, 2010

Start of Canadian selection screenings in los angeles: open to documentary films of 50 minutes : August 26, 2010

Registration deadline with Telefilm Canada : August 13, 2010

Information and registration procedure
Form - Pre-selection screenings

The Festival waives its entry fees for feature films presented at the Canadian Selection Screenings in Montréal (narratives) or Los Angeles (documentaries).

**Short Films Must Be Submitted Directly to the Festival**

Each year, Sundance highlights new trends in independent filmmaking and introduces emerging filmmakers. It presents around 115 feature films and 70 short films for the Festival’s 11 different programs.

Detailed information on the Canadian selection at Sundance 2010.

The attached document outlines the Sundance Film Festival and its sections open to international productions and their eligibility requirements.

Enter your Film via eTelefilm

Registered eTelefilm users, please click here.

If you are not a registered eTelefilm user, we encourage you to subscribe to this secure and user-friendly online service that will soon become the norm for all our selection screenings. With a few quick clicks, you can submit your film to a variety of festival selection screenings over the course of a year. This new online registration will save you time and paperwork!

OR

If time restrictions do not allow you to register with eTelefilm, download, complete the Telefilm Canada registration form attached in this Call for Entries and send it with your material to sundance2011@telefilm.gc.ca.

Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in multiple categories by the 2009 Vision Awards Annual Report Competition for its 2008-2009 annual report, entitled Action. A worldwide competition of annual reports organized by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP), the 2009 Vision Awards drew one of the largest number of submissions ever with over 4,000 entries from upwards of 20 countries.

Telefilm received the following honours:

Gold Award: Government Organizations – Annual Revenue of $100 million to $1 billion
Silver Award: Best Agency Report – Americas Region
Ranked 97th: Top 100 Annual Reports of 2009

“Each year, the annual report is the direct result of a lot of hard work from numerous people both in and outside the organization,” said Carolle Brabant, Telefilm Canada Executive Director. “To have the final product recognized on such an international stage is deeply rewarding for all involved.”

Telefilm Canada worked with the Montreal-based marketing agency CG3 for the creative concept and execution of the 2008-2009 annual report.

This is the fourth annual report from Telefilm Canada to be recognized by Vision Awards.

The LACP was established in 2001 in order to create a forum within the public relations industry to facilitate the discussion of best-in-class practices within the profession while also recognizing those who demonstrate exemplary communications capabilities.

Following a program review done in close collaboration with the industry, including the Canada Feature Film Fund Working Group, Telefilm Canada has announced the reopening of the

for a two-year period, from 2010 to 2012.

Launched in 2000 as part of the Canada Feature Film Fund, the Programme d'aide à l'écriture de scénarios aims to develop and retain a pool of creative, talented and experienced screenwriters, and to produce a bank of Canadian feature film scripts with strong box-office potential.

The program encourages creative renewal and professional development, while seeking to ensure that Canada's cultural, linguistic and regional diversity is reflected in the resulting films.

Please visit Telefilm’s website to access the program guidelines and the application form.

Please note that the next application deadline is Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

The 10th Annual Gimli Film Festival (GFF) kicks off Wednesday, July 21, 2010 with director Caelum Vatnsdal’s We’re the Weakerthans, We’re From Winnipeg (Produced by Winnipeg’s Farpoint Films) on the 35-foot screen on the beach and Short Program One: When Things Go Bad at the Waterfront Centre.

We’re the Weakerthans, We’re from Winnipeg follows the beloved Canadian rock band as they embark on their biggest Canadian Tour: from the cliffs of Newfoundland to the northern mountains of the Yukon and almost every major Canadian city in between.

Short Program One: When Things Go Bad
In life, there is no way to predict what will happen next. Would you even want to?

Please note – Tomorrow’s presentation of We’re The Weakerthans, We’re From Winnipeg is a change to the printed schedule that reads Crackie as the free beach screening. Sherry White’s feature length directorial debut feature Crackie will premiere at GFF on Thursday, July 22 at the Waterfront Centre.

Free Beach Films – 10 pm each evening - on the 35 foot screen on the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Bring your beach chair or blanket and sit under the stars for a truly unique experience!

Tickets for all films and events are available on line or at the MTS Headquarters Box Office (74 2nd Ave.) An ALL ACCESS Pass is only $45.00 and allows access to an unlimited number of films.

The GFF is a non-profit charitable organization which enjoys on going support of private and public sponsors. Including, Telefilm Canada, the Government of Manitoba, Premier sponsors: The Burns Family Foundation & Daremax Foundation Inc. Special thanks to Platinum sponsors: Advance Electronics, Canwest, the Winnipeg Free Press and all the incredible sponsors and community partners of GFF.

Full film schedule and information available on-line at www.gimlifilm.com

Telefilm extends Web-Ciné 360 to the English-language market for the implementation of online marketing strategies for Canadian films

Telefilm Canada is announcing that Web-Ciné 360, a pilot initiative that aims to encourage the incorporation of online marketing and use of social media tool in distribution business practices for Canadian films well ahead of their release, will henceforth be offered to the English-language market, for the next two years. The Telefilm Canada initiative has been offered to the French-language market since January of this year.

Eligible distribution companies will obtain financial support from Telefilm for designing promotional campaigns that include online marketing by making use of search-engine optimization or Web technologies in general; by producing a content-rich website; by creating content for such social media tools as blogs, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube; or by using online advertising. In order to measure the strategies’ effectiveness, distributors will be invited to make use of recognized online marketing and Web audience analysis tools, and even to use companies with expertise in this area.

“We’ve noticed that Web-Ciné 360 has elicited a lot of interest within the industry in the French-language market,” said Michel Pradier, Telefilm Canada’s Director of Project Financing. “This has hastened the adoption of new interactive tools and their integration into existing distribution strategies. Based on our experience since the launch of the pilot initiative, and following discussions with the industry, we are today extending the initiative to the English-language market. Our aim is to support Canadian producers and distributors in the ongoing improvement of their feature-film promotional and marketing strategies.”

“Telefilm, with Web-Ciné 360's introduction in English Canada, continues to foster a vibrant Canadian film industry,” said Bryan Gliserman, Co-president, E1 Entertainment Canada.

Telefilm’s initiative for the English market is aimed at distribution companies eligible for the organization’s feature-film Marketing Program, for projects having recently obtained production support. Distributors have until October 29, 2010 to submit a project. For further details regarding eligibility criteria, see www.telefilm.gc.ca.

Application Deadlines:

October 29, 2010 - Deadline for applications
Region(s) : Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, West
Language(s) : English

April 2, 2010 - Deadline for applications
Region(s) : Quebec
Language(s) : French

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
October 20 - 24, 2010

Five days of Indigenous film, video, radio, new media, art, entertainment, and so much more. 

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival will celebrate its 11th year with the festival running October 20 - 24, 2010 at the Al Green Theatre and various other venues in downtown Toronto. imagineNATIVE celebrates new works by Indigenous people on the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio and new media.

The Festival will kick off at 1:00pm at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto with welcomes from imagineNATIVE, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and Indigenous artists of the world, a traditional welcoming song, and traditional North American Indigenous food. 

"imagineNATIVE is situated at the intersection of ideas, issues, narratives and contemporary realities of Indigenous peoples from around the world," states Executive Director, Jason Ryle. "What these film and media makers are doing is constructing history in engaging, entertaining and beautiful ways."

This year's international spotlight will be on Taiwan, a nation of fascinating histories and socio-political dynamics. Home to 14 distinct Indigenous nations, Taiwan is a place we've all heard of, but know little about.

New Media continues to exert a strong presence in our lives and in the Festival. Through gallery-based exhibitions, public interventions and web based activity, this year's new media programming promises to be exciting, innovative and challenging.

Admission to the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is $7 - $100 or free - and all ages are welcome.  Activities run all day from 11:00 am until 2:00 am, and include film screenings, exhibits, artist talks, performances and music ... really, something for everyone.

For more information, visit: www.imaginenative.org

About imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is an international festival that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous peoples on the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio, and new media. Each fall, the festival presents a selection of the most compelling and distinctive Indigenous works from around the globe. The festival's screenings, parties, panel discussions, and cultural events attract and connect filmmakers, media artists, programmers, buyers, and industry professionals. The works accepted reflect the diversity of the world's Indigenous nations and illustrate the vitality and excellence of our art and culture in contemporary media.

Freeze Frame Media Arts Centre for Young People
and the Kildonan Youth Activity Centre present...

F.I.L.M. (fun.imaginative.little.movies) FREE SCREENING!

Come and see some great videos made by kids and teens

July 29th 2010 1:30 pm
1874 Main Street Edmund Partridge Community School

FREE Pizza Lunch! Fun for everyone!

Questions? Contact 204.949.9355 | 1.866.543.3378 or info@freezeframeonline.org

Supported by: Canada Council for the Arts

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.

Teams must apply with a feature film script. Up to four teams are chosen for this 10-month, three-phase program and are selected based on the strength of their film concepts and the potential development and packaging of their film projects. The curriculum includes script and story development, market research, legal requirements, pitching, financing, distribution as well as marketing and sales training - delivered by leaders in the Canadian film industry.

Guidelines and application forms are available here.
Applications must be received by 4:30 pm CST on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

NSI Features First alumni have continued their feature filmmaking careers, producing many films that have won awards and been seen on screens across Canada. “NSI helped me get my first feature off the ground,” says Trish Dolman, producer, Screen Sirens and NSI Features First grad. “Ten years later, it seems I’m producing a feature film every year.”

Eleven features developed through the program have been produced. They have won awards, debuted at prestigious festivals and played in commercial theatres.

Jim Murphy Filmmakers Bursary

Along with his friends and colleagues, NSI established the Jim Murphy Filmmakers Bursary in memory of the former NSI Features First program manager.

In keeping with Jim’s incomparable film distribution, marketing and promotion contributions a $2,500 award is presented to a team going through the NSI Features First program that develops an inventive and creatively-integrated marketing plan as part of the program requirements in the first phase of training.

The NSI Features First project Heaven’s Door by the Vancouver team of writer/director Geoff Redknap and producer Katie Weekly was the most recent recipient of the bursary.

let's celebrate a fabulous cast and crew

Local filmmaker Danishka Esterhazy is asking for your help to bring Black Field to the Genies (a.k.a. the Canadian equivalent of the Oscars!)

Click Here to visit the 'Help Enter Black Field in the Genies!!' page on IndieGogo to help raise funds to pay the required Genie entry fee.

Black Field, the first feature by Winnipeg writer-director Danishka Esterhazy, is currently in theatrical release across the country. The film features amazing performances by Canadian actors Sara Canning, Mathieu Bourguet and Ferron Guerreiro. The film also features stunning cinematography by Paul Suderman and amazing work by Production Designer Ricardo Alms, Costume Designer Wanda Farian and composer Joe Silva. These artists deserve to be recognized with a Genie nomination. Please help us raise $1200 for the entry fee. Black Field is the little film that could!

Farpoint Films produced Harmony: Song and Celebration at The Forks airs 7 p.m., Saturday, July 17 on CBC Television

Experience a musical tribute to Aboriginal culture and residential school survivors. Thousands embarked on a journey of understanding and healing at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s first national event and you too can through CBC Manitoba’s one-hour television special, Harmony: Song and Celebration at The Forks.

Featuring incredible performances by some of Canada’s top musicians including Blue Rodeo, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Ray Saint Germain, this beautiful and emotional tribute airs Saturday, July 17 at 7 p.m. on CBC Television in Manitoba. Other performers include Tamara Podemski, Murray Porter, Joey Stylez and Inez.

The first National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was held June 16 to 19 at The Forks in Winnipeg, Man. The event brought together Canadians, survivors and their families, former school staff and others affected by the Indian Residential Schools (IRS) experience. It provided opportunities for statement gathering, healing and greater awareness for all Canadians.

Harmony: Song and Celebration at The Forks is produced by Farpoint Films and executive produced by Carl Karp. It is part of CBC Manitoba Presents, a six-part summer series airing Saturdays at 7 p.m. on CBC Television in Manitoba.

Find stories and history of residential schools at the CBC website Stolen Children.

‘WHITES INTERACTIVE' New Instructional Web Video Series!

In conjunction with the highly-anticipated launch of ‘WHITES INTERACTIVE’, we are thrilled to introduce a new series of web videos designed to provide you with quick tips on how to get the most out of your WHITES INTERACTIVE shooting experience. 

We’ve also set up our own YouTube tab on our facebook page where you’ll be able to view these videos with ease and convenience.  Don’t forget to visit our new website, www.whitesinteractive.com for all the details on how to empower your next digital shoot and see for yourself why WHITES INTERACTIVE should be your new partner in production!  Please click on the play button to view a sample from our new web series of instructional videos.  Stay tuned...there’s more to come!   

WFW Scorpio Stabilized Head Sure to Sting Competition!

At WFW, we are known for consistently providing our customers with the most innovative and technologically advanced filmmaking tools available.  We are proud to announce the arrival of the Scorpio Stabilized Head into our specialty equipment rental arsenal.  The Scorpio Stabilized Head is a fully-digital, 4-axis remote head which features programmable limits, is repeatable, has auto backpan and is capable of running 3D mirror rigs.  WFW along with our friends at All Axis Systems decided to team up to provide this rock-solid system which is perfect for Moviebirds, our new SuperTechno 50 Crane, and all other WFW vehicular camera platforms.

WFW Scorpio Stabilized Head on Toronto set of ‘High Stakes’

WFW Centre Getting Ready for Action! We are getting excited to move into our new home!  WFW Centre is now under construction and conveniently located minutes from downtown Toronto at the intersection of the Gardiner and Islington Ave.  Structural steel is being erected and the excavation of our new 6-acre parking lot is in progress.  In keeping with our Whites Goes Green Initiative, among other leading-edge ‘greenifications’ to the new facility, we are installing a first-class lighting system which uses significantly less electricity. Visit our facebook page for additional updates and photos revealing the progress of our new home.  The excitement is definitely building for a vibrant new chapter in our company’s history!

Current News at Whites Upcoming Events at Whites

Now Filming at Whites 
July 24, 2010 - WFW Golf Classic 
Royal Visit to Pinewood Toronto Studios

Upcoming Films

PELADA
Fri Jul 16 at 7:30 PM
Sat Jul 17 at 7:30 PM
Sun Jul 18 at 7:30 PM
Wed Jul 21 at 7:30 PM
Thu Jul 22 at 7:30 PM

Two former college soccer stars embark on a journey around the world, visiting over 20 countries to play pick up soccer.

THE ROOM
Fri Jul 16 at 9:30 PM
Sat Jul 17 at 9:30 PM
Fri Jul 23 at 9:30 PM
Sat Jul 24 at 9:30 PM

The Room returns to Cinematheque. Get in line for what is emerging as the funniest cult film since Plan Nine From Outer Space - Tommy Wiseau's melodramatic story of a love triangle between a man, his fiancée and his best friend.

MOSIAC WOMEN'S FILM PROJECT 2.0
Sun Jul 18 at 2:30 PM

The Winnipeg Film Group and MAWA are thrilled to present the premiere of two new works by Jody Leigh Pacey and Shimby Zegeye-Gebrehiwot. FREE ADMISSION!

Cinematheque News

JOB POSTING

The Winnipeg Film Group's Cinematheque is currently accepting applications for the postion of Head Projectionist. The application deadline is July 27, 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

Click Here to apply

Designed to help accomplished directors develop documentaries that will advance the genre and achieve critical success; the program’s immersive, “think-tank”, collaborative experience, is the core of this rigorous development process. Focused on the unique creative challenges of documentaries in a rapidly evolving distribution environment, it will partner participants with a “dream team” of collaborators (leading Canadian and international documentarians and craftspeople). Specifically tailored to the precise needs of the participants, the program combines four to six, demanding, two to three day modules at the CFC with a supported inquiry phase focused on concept development. It also includes the potential for preliminary shooting and editing to explore and demonstrate the power of characters and proposed visual approaches.

Participants’ projects will be considered for production at the conclusion of the documentary program.

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the notion that internet service providers are broadcasters, likely ending a plan to introduce a new levy on internet users to pay for the creation of Canadian content online.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in June asked the court to decide whether ISPs could be governed under the Broadcast Act, which would therefore require them to contribute to the creation of Canadian programming, as traditional broadcasters do.

On Wednesday, the court ruled that ISPs are not broadcasters because they only provide access to video content, which is generally supplied by third parties — such as broadcasters. As long as the ISPs remain neutral in providing that access, they should continue to be governed only by the Telecommunications Act, the court said.

"Because ISPs' sole involvement is to provide the mode of transmission, they have no control or input over the content made available to internet users by content producers and as a result, they are unable to take any steps to promote the policy described in the Broadcasting Act or its supporting provisions," said the decision. "Only those who 'transmit' the 'program' can contribute to the policy objectives."

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2010/07/07/isp-broadcasting-court-appeal.html?ref=rss#ixzz0trLAOxOe
 

Celebrity Status Not Needed To Attend Film Industry Events and Parties at the Gimli Film Festival

You don’t have to be in the know about filmmaking to talk to an experienced actor, director or cinematographer about your most burning or bizarre question of the filmmaking process. Attend intimate sessions, be part of discussions and conversations with seasoned filmmakers on the many aspects of the filmmaking process from July 21-25.

The Industry Pass can give you access to ALL films, programs and hospitality events (a.k.a. PARTIES!) all for just  $80! CLICK HERE to get yours now!

The Industry Program was established to provide our audience and both emerging and seasoned filmmakers with opportunities to engage in professional development, education and inspiration.

Panels and workshops are broken up into two series. The Development Series will cover a wide range of topics including art design, directing, cinematography, creative sound design and producing. The Insight Series objective is to offer a total “vision” into the process of filmmaking. Each year a film is selected and highlighted within this series. This year the series will offer an in-depth look into director Gary Yates’ film High Life featuring the team of people involved in the production of the film including Yates, Rossif Sutherland, Stephen Eric McIntyre, Liz Jarvis and Steph Carrier.

Networking Functions (a.k.a. parties) include the 10th Anniversary Opening Night Party July 21 at the Lakeview Resort, After Party at Cronshaws Pub July 22, Manitoba Filmmakers Reception / High Life After Party at the top of The Waterfront Centre July 23 and the “It’s A Wrap” Party at the Lakeview Resort on July 25.

Tickets for industry programs are available online at www.gimlifilm.com or at the door for $10.00, $5.00 for students. An Industry Pass, which is available to anyone is $80.00 and allows access to all films, programs and hospitality events. For general information, call 204-642-8846.

The festival program is available online at www.gimlifilm.com throughout Gimli, at Manitoba Tourism Centres and at many downtown Winnipeg locations.

Onalee Ames Film Studio presents:

From Here to Hollywood: How to make it in Hollywood

An open house offering FREE workshops, including insights from the film industry, sample acting classes and advice on how to effectively market your film career. With special appearances by Chris Charney and John Barnard from Farpoint Films and film director Sean Garrity.

Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th
1pm-5pm
701 Corydon Ave
All ages welcome

Call (204) 943-6832

On behalf of OSM and our members, I wanted to take a moment to recognize the contributions of Susan Millican, NSI-Canada's departing CEO. Her work through leadership roles at WTN, the Women's Television Network and then at the NSI have significantly contributed to developing Manitoba's talent base and production industry. Under her leadership, the NSI grew into a highly respected and effective national training force that gives Manitoba a competitive strength and a point of great pride!

From SEVEN TIMES LUCKY to CASHING IN, INERTIA, TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL, LESS THAN KIND... some of our community's most important productions over the last few years were incubated and championed through the NSI. Susan's work to support Manitoba writers, directors and producers through the NSI's programs, including NEW VOICES and STORYTELLERS, has significantly nourished our creative talent pool.

Thank-you Susan and best of luck with your new opportunities!

We also warmly welcome Derek Luis, the NSI's new CEO and we look forward to forming a productive relationship with him!

Tara Walker

Emily Claire Afan, Playback

It looks like CNBC is making room for more debt, as it picked up two more seasons of Frantic Film's popular financial makeover series Til Debt Do U$ Part, distributed by Picture Box Distribution.

Having already snapped up three seasons of the series previously, CNBC's total acquisition now stands at 104 x 30 eps.

Other global broadcasters to nab the series include Discovery Asia, Zone (U.K.), Talit Communications, (Israel) and TV4 (Sweden).

The series is produced by Frantic Films in association with Slice.

The 2010 DGC Awards Nominations have been announced and many Manitoban productions received nods. Congratulations all those who've been nominated, and good luck!

Manitoba director Norma Bailey was nominated for Best Direction in a TV Movie/Mini-Series for Too Late to Say Goodbye.

Frantic Films' mini-series Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story received four nominations in total. Best Television Movie/Mini-Series, Best Direction TV Movie/Mini-Series, Best Picture Editing TV Movie/Mini-Series, and Best Sound Editing TV Movie/Mini-Series.

Buffalo Gal Pictures' tv series Less Than Kind was nominated for Best Television Series - Comedy.

Merit Motion Pictures and vonnie VON HELMOLT film production Ballet High directed by Elise Swerhone was nominated for Best Documentary.

To find out more about whose been nominated, check out the article from Playback below.

DGC nods for Chloe, Bridge
Marise Strauss, Playback

Atom Egoyan's Chloe leads the pack with five nominations in categories including best director and best feature film as the Directors Guild of Canada on Wednesday unveiled its 2010 finalists.

Egoyan will be up against fellow directors Reginald Harkema for Leslie, My Name is Evil, Penelope Buitenhuis for her fourth feature A Wake, and TV veteran George Milhalka for Faith, Fraud & Minimum Wage, when the awards are handed out in Toronto on Sept. 25.

The artsy thriller with an all star cast including Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried also picked up nods for production design, picture editing and sound editing. Chloe -- which earned over $1-million at the Canuck box office earlier this year for E1 Entertainment - will compete against Ruba Nadda's Cairo Time, Jacob Tierney's The Trotsky, and John N. Smith's romantic drama Love & Savagery in the team feature film category.

On the TV series front, it's the battle of the cop shows with CTV's Flashpoint and The Bridge each securing four nominations including direction for Holly Dale and Helen Shaver, respectively. They will compete against Adrienne Mitchell for Durham County and Robert C. Cooper for Stargate Universe. Flashpoint and Bridge are also pitted against each other in the team television series - drama category.

In the best TV movie or miniseries director category, Peter Svatek is recognized for his work on Everything She Ever Wanted, Paolo Barzman for The Phantom, Norma Bailey for Too Late to Say Goodbye, and Jeff Woolnough for Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story. (Cherry garnered four DGC nominations in all).

The DGC will also present team awards for family-themed TV series with Degrassi: The Next Generation competing against episodes of Heartland, How to Be Indie, and Overruled! Meanwhile, the teams behind Death Comes to Town, G-Spot, Less Than Kind, and Little Mosque on the Prairie will vie for the best television series - comedy prize.

In the documentary category the finalists are: Ballet High, The Experimental Eskimos, Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould, and Love Letters.

The DGC will also recognize veteran helmer Sidney Furie with its lifetime achievement award, while Pinewood Toronto Studios' boss Paul Bronfman and Don McCutcheon will receive the life member and distinguished service awards respectively.

The 2010 DGC Awards will be hosted by Dave Foley.

7th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS)
December 5-7, 2010
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, NV

Click Here to Register Today

Questions? Interested in Learning More? Please contact David Gunn at (561) 277-8132 or david.gunn@michaelbass.com  Special Discounts are available to IFFS Alumni.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network, establish partnerships, and hear from some of the brightest minds in the film festival industry discuss the latest trends in:

Funding & Sponsorship
Programming
Operations & Management
Marketing & Public Relations
Acquisition & Distribution
Digital Technology Solutions
Long Term Planning & Sustainable Growth
Executive Management
And much more!

The IFFS is also thrilled to offer an early bird rate of only $79 per night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Please refer to the IFFS and BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY!

Click Here to Download Conference Brochure

A collection of artifacts and images from the history of film will be gathered together in Essential Cinema, the first exhibit to be held at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, the Toronto Film Festival’s new downtown home. “This is truly a representation of what happens at the festival, a back and forth between programmers, the audience and conversations in line,” says Noah Cowan, artistic director of the Lightbox. “The pieces show the history of cinema, writ large. It’s a conversation with the audience on why film matters to us all.” The exhibit, which includes original scripts and storyboards, memorabilia and new art projects from artists such as Atom Egoyan and Guy Maddin, is free to the public and open during the entire film festival, from Sept. 9-19. We asked Cowan to walk us through some of his favourite pieces from the show.

1. Hauntings I and II by Guy Maddin “Guy Maddin has created this totally unique installation where he’s gone back through the history of cinema and found abandoned projects by our most famous directors and recreated small fragments on his own,” Cowan says. “When I travel to odd corners of the globe, people always ask me about Guy. He’s this wonderful, strange filmmaker and we’re proud to have him in our show.”

Read more on the National Post Online

On behalf of the Board of Directors of On Screen Manitoba, we wish to inform you that our Executive Director Tara Walker has let us know that she plans to pursue an MBA degree next year and will therefore be leaving OSM. While we recognize Tara's huge value to OSM, we also encourage her to continue to develop her skills and follow her dreams. So it is with mixed feelings that we received her news and that we pass it on to you. She has given us lots of notice so we can seek out our next ED and affect an orderly transition.

The Board has struck a hiring committee to work with Tara to begin this process. Our plan is to have the new Executive Director begin in early fall with Tara working on contract on specific projects until January. A posting will be distributed in the coming weeks. We hope you will join us at a future date to officially recognize and thank Tara and to send her off, with our best wishes, on her new path.

Phyllis Laing, Board Chair

Message from Tara:

Hello On Screen Manitoba members, colleagues & friends,

I am writing to let you know that I will be leaving my position at On Screen Manitoba later this year. I am planning to return to school in 2011 and earn an MBA so I can play my part in our industry’s future.

This has been a very difficult decision to make; I’ve truly loved my 11 years with the association and I’ve appreciated the opportunity to serve all of you through thick and thin. Our work together to develop Manitoba’s production industry through On Screen Manitoba has always been a community effort and I’m grateful for the chance I had to be a part of this.

My highlights over the years include the many local film premieres, securing funding and launching our major industry development projects M3P (2001 to 2009) and then ACCESS (2009), three Blizzard awards, four international trade missions, the Rogers/MFM pitch competition, two media forums, successful advocacy campaigns to enhance Manitoba’s tax credits, appearances before the CRTC and the federal Heritage Standing Committee in Ottawa, re-branding the association, working with the board and staff on our strategic plan and with the provincial task force on the industry on a Jump Start program and a longer term sustainability plan.

From the time I moved to Winnipeg and started with “MMPIA” in 1998 to now, I’ve had the chance to work with many passionate and knowledgeable leaders, partners, and team members.

The three prior executive directors - Richard Horne, RoseAnna Schick and Caryl Brandt - taught me so much and trusted me to take on ever evolving responsibilities preparing me for my current role.

I want to thank the Board of Directors – current and past. I have attended all but two of the association’s Board meetings and nearly every committee meeting since 1998! I’ve observed over and over again the community spirit and the desire to ’do their best’ that our industry’s leadership exhibits and it motivates me still.

I have been lucky to serve under four strong, dedicated Board chairs who mentored me along the way including Derek Mazur, Jamie Brown, Kim Todd and Phyllis Laing. Thank you for the support and wisdom you provided.

To my team members – current and past – I owe you my gratitude! I’ve been blessed to work with amazing, interesting people during my time here. The work of the association is supported by a group of dedicated and skilled individuals that make up a formidable force for good! AND they are fun to work with!

One of the most rewarding parts of working at On Screen Manitoba has been developing relationships with our funders and partners. They are more like friends and allies – serving right beside us in our mission to grow the industry. Thanks especially to our core funders - Manitoba Film & Music (Carole, Louise, Sebastien, Tannis, Kevin), Western Economic Diversification (Denise, Dan and Kevin), Culture Heritage & Tourism’s Arts Branch (Victor and Craig). I might not have always met your reporting deadlines but I always appreciated your understanding!

This is getting LONG so I’ll sum up. I never expected to be here so long but the thrill of the industry’s creative energy, entrepreneurship, constant change and shiny new opportunities got me hooked. I hope that your next ED will be able to raise the organization to the next level and remain equally addicted.

The Board has formed a Hiring Committee and will be issuing a posting in the coming weeks. I will remain with On Screen Manitoba until January 2011 working on several strategic projects and supporting the new Executive Director.

In gratitude,

Tara Walker

Executive Director
On Screen Manitoba

Serendipity Point Films, E1 Entertainment and Frantic Films Announce Start of Production on CBC Television Comedy Series
MEN WITH BROOMS

Cameras are rolling and curling rocks are sliding on the set of Men With Brooms, the CBC Television original comedy series produced by Serendipity Point Films, E1 Entertainment and Frantic Films.

Inspired by the popular Canadian movie, Men With Brooms celebrates Canadiana in a modern way. It’s a fresh and funny half-hour comedy that will hit airwaves as part of CBC Television’s fall line-up beginning Monday, September 20, 2010.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Men With Brooms is about a group of friends in ‘small town Canada’ who find lots to laugh about on and off the ice at the curling rink that brings them all together. It features an ensemble cast that includes: Brendan Gall as Gary, the charismatic yet hapless skip; William Vaughan as Matt, the dim-witted best friend; Joel Keller as Bill, the curling club manager; and Anand Rajaram as Pramesh, eccentric novice curler and local donut shop owner.

Rounding out the cast is Aliyah O’Brien as Tannis, the bartender at the curling lounge; Glenda Braganza as Rani, wife of Pramesh and co-owner of the donut shop; and Siobhan Murphy as April, who works as an accountant at the local furniture factory where Gary and Matt are also employed. Paul Gross narrates each episode and makes guest appearances as local curling legend Chris Cutter.

ABOUT PRODUCTION:
Men With Brooms is being shot in Winnipeg this summer, from June 21 to August 27. Winnipeg’s Fort Rouge Curling Club will set the stage for nine days of curling rink action within the production schedule. The rest of the shooting will take place in-studio, along with some exterior Winnipeg locations.

Men With Brooms is a Serendipity Point Films, E1 Entertainment and Frantic Films production. The series was created by Paul Mather, who is also executive producer along with Laszlo Barna, Ari Lantos, Mark Musselman, Paul Gross and Jamie Brown. Paula Devonshire is line producer, and Shawn Watson is co-producer. Directors are Jeff Beesley, Brian Roberts and Kelly Makin. Men With Brooms is being produced in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and the participation of the Canadian Media Fund, Manitoba Film and Music, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and The Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit Program.

ABOUT SERENDIPITY POINT FILMS:

Serendipity Point Films is a motion picture production company formed in 1998 by Robert Lantos. Select feature film credits include the Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated Eastern Promises, Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winner Being Julia and the Golden Globe nominated Sunshine. Television credits include G-Spot, Power Play and Cover Me. www.serendipitypoint.com

ABOUT E1 ENTERTAINMENT:

E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO) is a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries. The company operates in Canada, the U.S., the UK, Holland and Belgium through four primary businesses units: E1 Television, E1 Films, E1 Music and E1 Distribution. These businesses collectively represent E1's extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production/distribution, Kids content, Licensing and Distribution. E1 Entertainment is the largest distributor of entertainment content on the Canadian market. Since the acquisition of Seville Entertainment in 2007, E1 has held a leading position in the market for theatrical releases in Canada via E1 Entertainment Canada and Seville Pictures in Quebec, and International Sales via E1 Films International. E1's content library includes more than 3,700 feature films, 2,700 hours of original television programming and 15,000 music tracks. www.e1ent.com

ABOUT FRANTIC FILMS:

Frantic Films’ award-winning series, features and documentaries have been sold to more than 180 countries worldwide. In addition to Gemini, Rockie, Accolade and other awards, its unscripted programs have set ratings records and become established hits on many channels. Frantic’s scripted projects include series (Todd and the Book of Pure Evil for SPACE), TV movies (Zeyda and the Hitman for CTV), mini-series (The Don Cherry Story for CBC) and feature films Faces In The Crowd and Lucid. Frantic currently has a number of projects in development with top networks and specialty channels continuing its track record of significant growth. www.franticfilms.com

Please tune in (or set your PVR!) to History Television this Saturday night at 7pm ET for the premiere of Frantic Films’ Rocket Booster Rescue.

Directed by Manitoba’s own Jeff Newman for History Television (Canada) and National Geographic Channels International, this 1-hour documentary explores how solid rocket boosters thrust NASA’s space shuttles into the air, the elaborate processes required to make sure it all happens safely - and the tragic consequences if they fail to do so.

Tell all your friends! Learn more about rocket ships! Be the smartest kid/guy/gal at the water cooler on Monday!

Local writer-director Shelagh Carter and producer Polly Washburn have posted their upcoming feature Hello, Darling on the crowd-funding site Indiegogo.com:

http://www.indiegogo.com/Hello_Darling

Those who make donations are rewarded with "perks" that range from thanks in the web credits to having a school in the film named after them.

You can support them with a donation, by spreading the word and by clicking the "feature it!" link at the bottom of the page. Even small donations will help, also increasing the odds that the film will be mentioned on the top page of the site.

You can also join the Hello, Darling Facebook Page to stay updated and help build the buzz.

Good luck Shelagh and Polly!

FREEZE FRAME Media Arts Centre and KYAC present

F.I.L.M. (Fun. Imaginative. Little. Movies.)

Kids’ Film Making Workshop
July 12th - 16th 2010
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

For ages 8 - 12

Edmund Partridge Community School

Have fun learning how to make your own short film!

This week-long workshop will go through all the steps to create a short film: from storyboarding and scriptwriting to shooting techniques and camera usage. You will work in groups to create 2 to 3 minute videos.
All participants will have their short films screened at a Popcorn & Movie wrap up party on Thursday July 29th 2010 at 3:30 pm. Bring your friends & family!

Get registration F.I.L.M_permission_form_KYAC_2010-2011 and KYAC permission forms k.y.a.c_registration_form_2010-2011

Submit both forms to:

KYAC: Kildonan Youth Activity Centre
800 Salter Street (École Seven Oaks Middle School)

Application Deadline: July 9th 2010 / Maximum 25 participants
Questions? 204.949.9355, 1.866.543.3378 or info@freezeframeonline.org

FREEZE FRAME Media Arts Centre and KYAC present

F.I.L.M. Teen Film Making Workshop
July 19th - 23rd 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Edmund Partridge Community School

For ages 13 - 17

Have a great idea for a movie?

The four best ideas will be used during this week-long teen filmmaking workshop. This workshop will take you through all the steps to create a video:

• scriptwriting
• storyboarding
• camera usage
• shooting techniques
• lighting
• sound and editing

The videos will be screened at a Popcorn & Movie wrap-up event scheduled for Thursday, July 29th at 3:30 pm.

Sound like fun? To register:

Fill out the registration and permission forms F.I.L.M_permission_form_KYAC_2010-2011 and k.y.a.c_registration_form_2010-2011

Pitch your idea for a video by posting on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/freezeframeonline or, if you’re not on Facebook, attach your pitch to the F.I.L.M. registration form.

Submit your registration and permission forms to:

KYAC: Kildonan Youth Activity Centre
(École Seven Oaks Middle School)
800 Salter Street

Deadline: July 16th 2010 / Maximum 25 participants
Questions? 204.949.9355 | 1.866.543.3378 or info@freezeframeonline.org

24th AFI International Film Festival

Los Angeles, United States, November 4 to 11, 2010
Features and Shorts

Deadline for Short Film submissions: July 30, 2010
Deadline for Feature Film submissions: August 13, 2010

37th Ghent International Film Festival
Ghent, Belgium, October 12 to 23, 2010
Features and Shorts

Deadline for festival submissions: August 1, 2010

34th Mostra Internacional de Cinema - São Paulo International Film Festival
São Paulo, Brazil, October 22 to November 4, 2010
Full-length narratives and documentaries

Deadline for festival submissions: August 1, 2010

23rd International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 18 to 28, 2010
Features and Shorts

Deadline for festival submissions (documentaries completed after April 1, 2010): August 1, 2010
Deadline to submit a film to Docs for Sale: August 15, 2010
Deadline to submit a project to The FORUM: September 1, 2010

5th International Rome Film Festival
Rome, Italy, October 28 to November 5, 2010
Full-length narratives and documentaries

Deadline for festival submissions: August 6, 2010

REMINDER

23rd Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan, October 23 to 31, 2010
Feature films – fiction and animation

48th New York Film Festival
New York, United States, September 24, 2010
Films, all genres and lengths

59th International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg 2010
Mannheim, Germany, November 11 to 21, 2010

4th Dubai Film Connection - Co-production Market
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 13 to 17, 2010
Financing Forum – Scripts in development: Feature-length narrative / documentary

NATIONAL FILM BOARD

POSITION NO. 2-1097; 2-1098
(SASKATCHEWAN and MANITOBA)

2 POSITIONS
TEMPORARY POSITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
(With the possibility of extension)

PRODUCER, DIGITAL PLATFORM
NORTH WEST CENTRE
ENGLISH PROGRAM

11T : $40,186 à $95,643
(Technical Category)

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Producer and in consultation with the Director, Digital Content and Strategy, envisions, initiates and encourages the conception, development and production of digital productions, documentary films, and animated films in line with the NFB’s overall mandate and mission as set by the Director General, English Program. Cultivates relationships with established and accomplished media creators and seeks new and emerging talent; assumes full creative and administrative producing responsibilities for a portfolio of projects; works with co-production partners; negotiates and prepares agreements and other documents as required for project delivery; takes an active role in meeting English Program’s objectives, as set by the Executive Producer, to find other funding sources and partners for the projects. Acts as a liaison between English and French programs on digital and linear production initiatives. Performs other duties, as defined by the Executive Producer that assist English Program in maintaining and fostering broader links to the wider production community in the Prairie Provinces (SASK and MB).

QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree in an appropriate discipline plus five years experience in the digital production industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough understanding of new media production processes and business requirements; documentary and animated film production experience is an asset. Experience in a senior creative role in a content-focused organization. Experience negotiating contracts and rights. Demonstrated ability to move proposals through idea generation, development and production. Ability to work remotely using a range of technologies and to work independently while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Possesses strong leadership and project management skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, colleagues and creators. Suitable personal qualities such as strong organizational skills, creativity, initiative, judgment, tact and discretion.

FLUENCY IN ENGLISH IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POSITION. KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH IS AN ASSET.

If these requirements match your profile and this challenge excites you, we welcome you to send your résumé, BY JULY 14, 2010, quoting competition no. TT-20001097-W, by e-mail to rh-hr@nfb.ca, by fax to 514-283-5850 or by mail: Human Resources Branch, P.O. Box 6100, Station Centre-ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3H5.

THE RED SHOES
Sat Jul 10 at 7:00 PM
Sun Jul 11 at 7:30 PM
Wed Jul 14 at 7:30 PM

Dirs. Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger | 1948 | UK | 133 MIN

Newly restored 35 mm print!

Michael Powell's beautiful work of cinema is the story of a young ballerina who must choose between the composer who loves her and the ballet impresario who offers her the lead in his new ballet. Widely considered Powell Pressburger’s masterpiece, The Red Shoes is a haunting story which combines romance, ballet, magnificent choreography, art direction and set design. This rare 35mm print was recently restored by the UCLA Film and Television Archive with help from Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation.

“Quite simply this is one of the miracles of cinema.” - Louise Oliver

GREENBERG
Wed Jul 7 at 7:30 PM
Thu Jul 8 at 7:30 PM
Fri Jul 9 at 7:30 PM
Sat Jul 10 at 9:30 PM

Academy Award-nominated director Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) brings us a darkly comic, touching story of two souls adrift in Los Angeles.

It wasn’t an easy decision but after careful deliberation by a jury of broadcasters and industry professionals, 8 hopeful participants were chosen to present their projects to a jury in front of a live audience at the Gimli Film Festival. Not only is this a chance for the finalists to put their projects in the spotlight, but there is a $15,000 development prize up for grabs.

To make sure that everyone is at their pitching best, On Screen Manitoba will provide finalists with one complimentary pass to Film Training Manitoba’s Creative Pitching Workshop.

The 8 projects selected are:

Bloom – Ryan FitzGerald
Fat Man Dancing – John B. Lowe
Indie Game – The Movie – James Swirsky & Lisanne Pajot
Legend of Francis the Pig – Clinton Skibitzky
Mr. Writer – Nicholas Friesen & Kaeleigh Ayre
Not Dead Yet – Sarah Constible, Tricia Cooper & Gordon Tanner
Silverback – Dan Licoppe & Dan Walechuk
The Giant Remains – John Gregory Sturko

Participants will have 3 minutes to convey a compelling story…that’s only 180 seconds! Following each pitch the jury will have 7 minutes to offer feedback and ask questions. After all pitches are completed the jury will deliberate and choose the winner who will be awarded a $15,000 cheque!

Come out and cheer on your favorite!

DATE: Saturday, July 24th
TIME: 1:30PM – 3:30PM
PLACE: Gimli Theatre (74 2nd Ave, Gimli, MB)
Gimli, Manitoba

This is a FREE event and is open to the public!

On Screen Manitoba proudly leads this initiative generously funded by Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music to support development of Manitoba talent.

Congratulations to OSM Member Danishka Esterhazy, who's feature-length film Black Field won the "Honorable Mention - Best Picture" award at the New Hope Film Festival in Pennsylvania. The screening at the New Hope Film Festival also marks Black Field's U.S. debut.

A full list of award recipents is available on their website.

The Industry Program at the Gimli Film Festival was established to provide our audience and the emerging and seasoned filmmakers with opportunities to engage in professional development, education and inspiration. The festival has established the Industry Program in theme groups that will grow and evolve in the years ahead.

INSIGHT SERIES

The objective of the Insight Series is to offer a total “vision” into the process of filmmaking. Each year a film is selected and highlighted within this series. A team of people involved in the production of the designated film is invited to attend the festival and many aspects of the filmmaking process will be examined. This series is supported by the Burns Family Foundation.

The Insight Series for 2010 will highlight director Gary Yates’ film High Life and offer an in depth look into the production of the film.

The Creative Team of High Life "From Script to Screen"
Saturday 7:00-8:30 pm Waterfront Theatre

The panel will discuss the filmmaking process from scriptwriting, set design, cinematography, music and editing.

Moderator: Claudia Garcia de la Huerta
Panelists: Gary Yates, Larry Spittle, Liz Jarvis, Stephen Carrier, Michael Marshall, Stephan Carrier

The Director – Actor Relationship
Saturday 4:30-6:00 Aspire Theatre

The panelists will address the creative process of character development, in connection to their experience with shooting High Life.

Moderator: Sean Garrity,
Panelists: Stephen Eric McIntyre, Rossif Sutherland, Gary Yates.

Scary Monsters - Creative Sound Design in the Modern Era
Saturday 12:30- 2:00 Waterfront Centre

Genie winners David Rose and Steph Carrier from Tattersall Sound and Picture will discuss the creative and technical challenges of their work on the recent films "Splice" and "High Life". Challenges of creature voice design and working with constantly changing visual effects as well as the difficulties of creating a high impact dynamic sound track on a small budget. Many practical examples will be given showing how a sound track evolves from conception to completion and the multiple layers that go into creating it.

DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Producer Panel Discussion: Producing Skills
Saturday 10:00- 11:30 Waterfront Centre

The panelists will discuss the key skills needed to survive in this business today and look at some creative new ways that films are being developed, financed, made, and distributed.

Moderator: Brendon Sawatsky
Panelists: Jody Shapiro, Liz Jarvis, Lynne Skromeda, Christina Piovesan, Linda Ludwick

Director Panel Discussion: The Auteur Director Re-invented
Saturday 10:00-11:30 Aspire Theatre

This panel will focus on how the creative process of telling the story is changing with multi platform and digital media. How will the new storytellers emerge?

Moderator: Phyllis Laing
Panelists: Sean Garrity, James Swirsky, Ryan FitzGerald

Directors Panel Discussion: Women Directors
Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm Waterfront Centre

A discussion of the challenges, obstacles and opportunities faced by women directors in the film industry today, with particular attention to funding, relationships with actors and crew and public relations.

Moderator: Liz Jarvis
Panelists: Norma Bailey, Danishka Esterhazy, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Lisanne Pajot, Paula Kelly

Art Design and Cinematography : Visual Elements
Saturday 12:30-2:00 Aspire theatre

A discussion of the dynamics of the Art Director and the Cinematographer’ relationship; including the challenges of filming a period piece and staying within a budget.

Panelists: Larry Spittle, Ricardo Alms, Jody Shapiro, Paul Suderman,

More complete information about the panel discussions will be available on the website. Panel content and participants are subject to change, please check the festival headquarters or the website for the most recent schedule.

The filmography of the participating moderators and panelists will be found on the website.

The 10th Annual Gimli Film Festival (GFF) is set to announce this year’s line up of award-winning films – Tickets, merchandise, All Access and Industry Passeswill be available online at www.gimlifilm.com starting July 3.  A fabulous selection of films, documentaries, features and shorts from across the world, will be available for film lovers in Gimli. For the first time the program categorises films into World, Canadian, Indigenous and Circumpolar groups.

The main attraction of the GFF, the 11 metre outdoor screen on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, will showcase such films as the independent film from Newfoundland called Crackie on Wednesday evening. Passenger Side will be introduced by Director Matt Bissonnette (Who Loves the Sun) and actor Joel Bissonnette on Saturday evening and Shine of Rainbows will be closing the festival on Sunday evening. Gary Yates film High Life will be showcased on Friday July 23 at 7:30 pm in The Gimli Theatre. Guest filmmakers involved in the film will be on hand afterward for a Q & A, and then join everyone at the High Life After Party at the Johnson Hall.

The Gimli Film Festival continues to have a wide array of moving and informative documentaries, engrossing short film programs and a strong selection of independent narrative features.

The Canadian selection includes:

Love and Savagery  (dir. John N. Smith)
I Killed My Mother  (dir. Xavier Dolan)
Reel Injun  (dir. Neil Diamond)
Martha of the North  (dir. Marquise Lepage)

The World Selection includes:

Everlasting Moments  (dir. Jan Troell)
A Mother’s Corage: Talking Back To Autism  (dir. Margret Dagmar Eriksdottir)
The Cove (dir. Louie Psihoyos)

Industry events and parties include guest filmmakers from across North America.

Special guests to the 10th Annual Gimli Film Festival include:

Director, Gary Yates (High Life)
Rossif Sutherland and Stephen McIntrye (High Life)
Matt  and Joel Bissonnette (Passenger Side)
Danishka Esterhazy (Black Field)
Sean Garrity (Zooey and Adam, Lucid)
Steph Carrier and Dave Rose (Tattersall Sound – Toronto)

Complete Festival programs will be available July 3rd throughout Gimli, at Manitoba Tourism Centres and at many downtown locations in Winnipeg.  Beginning July 3rd tickets can be ordered on-line by going to www.gimlifilm.com.  For general information, call 204-642-8846.

The GFF is a non-profit charitable organization funded by the ongoing support of our Government sponsors: The Government of Manitoba, Telefilm Canada, The Government of Iceland and the R.M. of Gimli, Premier sponsors: The Daremax Foundation, The Burns Family Foundation and Platinum Sponsors:  Advance Electronics, Canwest,  and Winnipeg Free Press.

Digital Audio Post - The Easiest Way to Make Your Film 100% Better!
Presented by Precursor Productions

Date: Friday, July 23
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm at the Waterfront Centre (94 1st Ave., Gimli)
Fee: $25

Film audio is like wardrobe – if it’s not there you’ll notice it right away! And if it’s not done correctly, it sticks out like a sore thumb. This workshop unveils the incredible power of the latest techniques being used by the pros in film audio post production. Learn how recent advances in technology can dramatically increase the production value and viewing experience of ANY film. Discover a leading-edge approach to ADR, Foley, sound effect & score that you can apply to your projects immediately. You will leave the seminar inspired by a number of easy-to-implement techniques that will take your film to the next level!

Precursor Productions is a Winnipeg based, industry-leading recording studio and audio post production facility. Read more about Precursor on their website www.precursorproductions.com

TO REGISTER, please call the Gimli Film Festival Office – (204)642-8846

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Be sure to check out the article on Merit Motion Pictures produced One Ocean series, The Immersive Media World of One Ocean in this issue of the CMF's Interactivity publication.

Interactivity
Interactivity is the Canada Media Fund’s monthly publication, featuring news about the CMF and the projects we fund, as well as valuable information on industry events, awards and sales. We want to keep you up to date and connected with the Canadian content industry: let us know how you enjoy this issue and send us your ideas at info@cmf-fmc.ca.

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Interactivité
Interactivité est le bulletin mensuel du Fonds des médias du Canada. Il fait  le point sur les activités du FMC ainsi que sur les projets que nous appuyons. Il contient  également des renseignements importants sur les activités de l’industrie, de même que les prix remportés et les chiffres d’affaires des projets appuyés. Notre but : vous tenir au courant de l’industrie du contenu canadien. Dites-nous ce que vous pensez de ce numéro et envoyez-nous vos idées à info@cmf-fmc.ca.

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SaskFilm and the Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) have reached an agreement to provide services to film producers and production companies impacted by the wind-up of SCN. This agreement will transfer the management of all SCN’s outstanding contracts with film and television producers to SaskFilm.

"At this time of sector change and industry challenges, we are pleased to strengthen our relationship with producers and support the completion of these productions,” said Susanne Bell, SaskFilm CEO and Film Commissioner. “This agreement will ensure that these productions are completed and that work continues for many local film and television producers and that the transition resulting from the sale of SCN assets is handled efficiently.”

SaskFilm will support producers and production companies by helping them with financing, delivering product and licensing with broadcasters.

“SCN is determined to honour its contracts with Saskatchewan’s film producers and production companies,” Wynne Young, SCN Board Chair said. “By reaching this agreement with SaskFilm producers and production companies can be assured that their current projects will not only go ahead, they will experience efficiency in the transition period.”

SaskFilm will contact all affected parties to discuss details and determine what support services are required.

Frantic Films produced Rags to Red Carpet has its series premiere this July on every ladies guilty pleasure channel CosmoTV! Be sure to check it out Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 p.m. starting on Wednesday, July 7 at 9:30 p.m.

RAGS TO RED CARPET – SERIES PREMIERE

Rags to Red Carpet is a brand new original series that brings the glitz and glam of Hollywood into the lives of everyday women who are desperately in need of a makeover. In each half hour episode, host Liz West shines the spotlight on an unsuspecting woman in need of a makeover by showing a movie trailer of the style victim’s everyday worst. When the lights come up to expose the participants’ family and friends in the audience, Liz offers the shocked woman a fabulous head-to-toe makeover with a team of top beauty experts. Armed with the latest fashion, makeup and beauty aids, these experts transform the woman into a dazzling star ready for a marvelous red carpet reveal to friends and family. Viewers can tune in as women get the chance to capture a glamorous starring role in their own life.

Produced by Frantic Films in association with CosmoTV.

SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
August 9 - August 14
Pantages Playhouse Theatre

For Kids Ages 7 and Up

Children study acting, voice, musical theatre, dance and performing skills. The end result is a performance on the BIG STAGE!

For more information email director Kathleen Henry at kathleenhjs@aol.com

SNAKE OIL
A comedy about the gold rush days in California with a cast of children

This is episode one of a six part television mini series (22 mins).

Seeking 2 additional actors, ages 10 - 14, speaking roles

Also seeking EXTRAS for various scenes

Filming begins July 10.

For information email director Kathleen Henry at kathleenhjs@aol.com

An Opportunity to Present Your Technology to Sony Electronics
August 2-4, 2010
16535 Via Esprillo
San Diego, CA 92127

THE SONY TEAM ATTENDING:

Stan Glasgow, President & COO
Austin Noronha, VP, Strategic Technology Partnerships
Andy Tseng, VP, Corporate Development
Marc Birnkrant, VP Engineering, VAIO of America
Klaus Hofrichter, VP Software Engineering, TV group

And various other individuals responsible for engineering, business development and strategy.

WHAT SONY IS LOOKING FOR:
Sony is interested in engaging and partnering with firms talented and forward-thinking individuals to help keep us at a competitive advantage and have next-generation or disruptive technologies in the following areas:

User Interface & Intelligence

New UI technologies (voice, gesture, remote, touch, etc.)
Advanced display technologies (mobile and large screens, 3D)
Sensors for mobile devices
Content analysis & recommendation (music, video, eBook etc.); Contextual advertising.

Applications & Application Ecosystem

Networked Mobile and Stationary CE devices (Smartphone, eBook, TV, Digital Cameras)
Location-based, social media & networking, gaming, 3D
Consumer video monitoring & communication

Energy & Environment

Battery technologies & management; emerging application areas
Power supply & charging technologies
Residential smart grid / building energy network

Application Submission Deadline: July 13, 2010

CLICK HERE to apply.

How does MarketLink work?

CommNexus partners with a multination corporation that is hoping to discover new business interests and partnerships to become a MarketLink host.
The corporation establishes specific technology requirements and an assembled team of high-level decision makers, and posts its areas of interest on the CommNexus website.

An application period begins where a network of over 8,000 tech sector professionals have an opportunity to submit an application to present to the MarketLink host company.

All applications are reviewed by the host company through a web-based collaboration program and the company, not CommNexus, selects the top application companies that they would like to most meet with.

CommNexus notifies all companies about the selection results and coordinates meeting logistics with the selected participants.

CommNexus schedules meetings with selected companies and top executives from the MarketLink host company over a 2-day period. Click here for more.

ABOUT SONY ELECTRONICS:
Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE) is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

Headquartered in San Diego, Sony Electronics is a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, design, engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service.

Sony innovations have become part of mainstream culture, including: the first magnetic tape and tape recorder; the world's first all-transistor TV set; the world's first color video cassette recorder; the Walkman personal stereo; the Compact Disc (CD); the first 8mm camcorder; and the first to introduce the OLED TV. Through our unique combination of technology and entertainment, Sony aims to inspire consumers around the world with innovation and joy. Click here for more.

ABOUT MarketLink:
CommNexus MarketLink is a FREE program that pairs regional companies with multinational corporations hoping to discover new business interests and partnerships. It provides a shortcut to developing new relationships by orchestrating a simple and efficient introduction process that offers selected companies the opportunity to present to executives focusing on new products and innovations in a personalized 1-on-1 session. CommNexus handles all of the logistics. All you have to do is show up.

QUESTIONS? Contact Olga Teplitsky at oteplitsky@commnexus.org

Interactive Screen 1.0 Beautiful Lives
Program dates: August 16, 2010 – August 20, 2010

Guest Curator: Daniel Canty

Now in its 15th installment at The Banff Centre, Interactive Screen is the Banff New Media Institute’s (BNMI) flagship new media event. This year, Interactive Screen 1.0: Beautiful Lives will look at the way new media intersects with our aspirations and ambitions, individual or collective, convergent or contradictory, for the betterment of life. Participants invariably come away from the event with fresh ideas and alliances, a refined set of skills, and a renewed faith in the power of new media.

Register now!

Interactive Screen 1.0 Scholarship Intensive

New media makers interested in developing a creative project or reflective essay related to this year’s theme are encouraged to apply to the Interactive Screen Scholarship Intensive.

Scholarships are available for up to 10 Canadian and international applicants and include focused mentorship and public presentation opportunities, a travel stipend of up to $550, and full financial support for program tuition, meals, and shared accommodations on The Banff Centre campus. Participants arrive two days before the start of the main Interactive Screen program. Application deadline is July 13.

Apply now!

BNMI Co-production Lab: Self-directed Co-productions

The Banff New Media Institute invites artists, producers, content creators, and researchers working with form, content, and themes that connect with the field of new media to submit project proposals for Self-directed Co-production residencies. We provide the time and space for focused work in a retreat setting. Design your own residency.

Projects in all stages, from experimentation to production, are welcome.

NSI is now accepting films for its NSI Online Short Film Festival.

Deadline to submit films, for free is 4:30 P.M. CST, Thursday, August 26, 2010.

Films must be no longer than 30 minutes. Drama, comedy, animation, short documentaries and experimental films are all eligible and must be Canadian.

New films are solicited four times a year. Get details and a submission form here.

The NSI Online Short Film Festival is a year-round 100% Canadian short film showcase with new films and filmmaker interviews uploaded every week. All NSI website content can be accessed for free.

The NSI Online Short Film Festival has been made possible through the support of Presenting Sponsor Canwest, and A&E Television Networks which has generously funded the A&E Short Filmmakers Award.

GREENBERG

Fri Jul 2 at 7:30 PM
Fri Jul 2 at 9:30 PM
Sat Jul 3 at 7:30 PM
Sat Jul 3 at 9:30 PM
Sun Jul 4 at 7:30 PM
Wed Jul 7 at 7:30 PM
Thu Jul 8 at 7:30 PM
Fri Jul 9 at 7:30 PM
Sat Jul 10 at 9:30 PM

Acclaimed independent director Noam Baumbach (The Squid and The Whale) has created his finest work yet, about two souls trying to find a place in the world. Florence is an aspiring singer struggling to find her place in the world. She works as a personal assistant to the Greenberg family, beginning and ending each day tending to other people’s needs. When the family takes an extended trip abroad, Florence checks up on the family’s dog Mahler and Roger, who has come to L.A. to house sit. Single and fortyish, Roger is intelligent, witty, and sharp-tongued – and, like Florence, something of a lost soul; he is at a crossroads in his life. Roger purses an affair with her but it becomes clear it will never really work.

ONE FAST MOVE OR I'M GONE: KEROUAC'S BIG SUR
Wed Jun 30 at 7:00 PM
Thu Jul 1 at 7:00 PM

One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur examines beat poet Jack Kerouac's escape from post ‘On The Road’ fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a cabin at Big Sur.

LESLIE, MY NAME IS EVIL
Wed Jun 30 at 9:00 PM
Thu Jul 1 at 9:00 PM

Reg Harkema, one of Canada’s best independent directors (Monkey Warfare and A Girl Is a Girl), has created an incendiary new film, Leslie, My Name is Evil, loosely-based on the trial of Charles Manson and his followers.

CLOSED FOR THE LONG WEEKEND
Thu Jul 1 at 6:00 PM
Fri Jul 2 at 6:00 PM

Please note that the Cinematheque and Winnipeg Film Group's offices will be closed Thur July 1 and Fri July 2, for the Canada Day long-weekend.

IN 2010
Sept 12 - 14, 2010
Toronto, Canada

IN 2010 ˆ the INteractive Exchange - explores the visionary ideas, creative excellence and technological innovations that generate truly engaging interactive experiences. From games to film, from social media to mobile, IN 2010 will bring together International industry leaders for 2.5 days of networking, ideation and business in downtown Toronto.

By registering with this code INDP15, receive 15% off Regular Rates. Visit www.inexchange10.com to register.

The conference will be divided into the following streams:

Mobile:
The IN Mobile stream will present sessions from case studies to discussions about the latest and greatest key developments, the current status and future development trends in wireless technology.

Social Media:
Social Media at IN will focus on the creative and business opportunities in a sector which is continuously reinventing itself through user-generated content. Showcasing leading-edge projects and discussions about the newest communication platforms, these sessions will explore marketing, collaboration, information sharing, and experimental crossovers.

Games:
The video games industry continues to be one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. With an eye toward intellectual property, which is exploitable along multiple entertainment verticals, this stream brings creative, production and business perspectives to the table at IN 2010. Industry veterans will discuss current trends, explore leading-edge projects and examine the challenges and opportunities that exist in crossover projects.

X-Platform:
This stream focuses on the opportunities that lie in the digital media content space as it continues to grow by showcasing the interconnectedness of various interactive sectors within cultural and digital media industries. This stream highlights the potential creative and business opportunities that exist between platforms.

Visionary:
The visionary stream is dedicated to showcasing thought-leaders. Made up of the innovators, originators, inventors and explorers of big ideas. These forward-thinkers share their vision and in turn, incite new ways of thinking about business models, interactivity, and technology.

IN 2010 ˆ the INteractive Exchange ˆ is presented by Interactive Ontario (io)

The Winnipeg Jewish Review has just published a story on Farpoint Films and Andrew Wall's documentary The Paper Nazis.

Click here to read the article

The Paper Nazis will premiere on MTS Video On Demand in the fall of 2010. Stay tuned to farpointfilms.com for more details.

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Canada Media Fund Supports Content Creation in Diverse Languages

June 29, 2010 (Toronto) – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today released guidelines for its Diverse Languages Program. The Diverse Languages Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, ensures that Canadians have access to content that reflects the variety of languages they speak. The program will provide funding support for the creation of Canadian content for television and digital media platforms in languages other than English, French, and Canadian Aboriginal languages, which are served by the CMF’s other funding programs.

Program guidelines are available for download on the CMF website under Create at www.cmf-fmc.ca.

Le Fonds des médias du Canada appuie la création de contenus dans diverses langues

Toronto, le 29 juin 2010 – Le Fonds des médias du Canada (FMC) a publié aujourd’hui les Principes directeurs régissant son Programme de diversité linguistique. Le Programme de diversité linguistique, qui fait partie intégrante du Volet convergent du FMC, assure que les Canadiens auront accès au contenu reflétant la diversité des langues qu’ils parlent. Le programme accordera un soutien financier pour la création de contenu canadien par le biais de plateformes télévision et médias numériques dans des langues autres que l’anglais, le français et les langues autochtones utilisées au Canada, qui bénéficient de l’aide financière dans le cadre d’autres programmes de financement du FMC.

Les principes directeurs régissant le programme sont téléchargeables à partir du site Web du FMC sous Créer au : www.cmf-fmc.ca.

8 companies and 8 Industry leaders were featured during a 43-minute video showcasing some of our brightest and most innovative new media superstars. Since screening that showcase and marketing it to businesses across North America, the individuals and companies that participated have generated an additional $551,000 in new business for themselves over the past 7 months.

New Media Manitoba would like to do it again.

They want to hear stories about your business. They're looking for personal stories, stories that excite, touch, inspire, make people want to follow their passions and become part of the New Media business community in Manitoba.

You may not think you even have a story but we're betting you do! It doesn't matter if you're a big company, or just a one person operation, you have something unique about you to share.

Start by sending us an e-mail and answering the following questions:

Who are you?
What does your business do?
What is exciting, touching, inspiring about your business?
Do you have any unique stories or events that have happened at your business?
How has the New Media business community in Manitoba and/or NMM helped your business?
Include full contact information (phone number, email, website) and links to projects, if applicable.

Deadline for applications is 5pm June 30th, 2010. You can send your email with the above links to iamasuperstar@newmediamanitoba.com

If you are selected you will need to be available for the month of July to be filmed. You'll be responsible for sharing support graphics, videos, and animations with us to include in the profile.

One small caveat I'll mention is that they're still working on getting all the resources in place to shoot the videos and have a similar IMAX event like last year. It costs a fair bit of money to host an event of this size so we're seeking sponsorship. If you know of someone that can help support this initiative with some investment please let us know.

Congratulations to OSM Member Les Productions Rivard whose project Pour un soir seulement III has been nominated for a PRIX GEMEAUX for best photography/lighting. Good Luck!

Meilleure direction photographique ou éclairage : humour, variétés toutes catégories

Éric C. Lapointe
POUR UN SOIR SEULEMENT III «Caracol et Alexandre Désilets»
(Les Productions Rivard)

Philippe Roy
COMICOGRAPHIE «Martin Petit»
(Juste pour Rire TV)

Pierre-Simon Mainville
EN DIRECT DU STUDIO 42... 35 ANS D’HISTOIRE
(Bubbles Television)

Jacques Gilbert
ON PREND TOUJOURS UN TRAIN «Épisode 9»
(Société Radio-Canada et Les Productions Minh Thao)

Hubert Gagnon
RED BULL CRASHED ICE 2010
(Gestev)

Liste des finalistes 2010: http://evenements.acct.ca/documents/gem10-finalistes.pdf

Welcome to Cubicle Land
Original Pictures presents a hilarious new interactive web series
Jared Story, Uptown Magazine

Hi (insert your name here). My name is Jared and I’m calling on behalf of Uptown Magazine.

If you were taking a nap or eating dinner, I apologize. I just want to tell you about Cubicle Land, a new web series from Winnipeg’s Original Pictures.

“There are nine episodes and they’re each about two minutes long,” explains Jessica Krawec, 27, of Original. “It’s about three twentysomethings working in a call centre and it’s just a silly comedy about the ‘joys’ of working in a call circle together."

Visit Uptown Magazine Online to view the full article.

ON SCREEN MANITOBA PRESENTS…

Breakfast with Carolle Brabant
Newly Appointed Telefilm Canada Executive Director
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

A 20-year veteran of Telefilm Canada, Carolle Brabant brings to her new role a unique mix of financial acumen and artistic vision. Her in-depth knowledge of public and private funding has considerably strengthened Telefilm’s efforts to build audiences and industry capacity. Ms. Brabant spearheaded Telefilm’s new role as administrator of the Canadian Television Fund, and continues to oversee Telefilm’s work with the newly created Canada Media Fund.

Some of the themes Ms. Brabant will cover:

Telefilm...
• must help the industry deal with a current groundswell of change
• must learn how to better serve its clients in useful and creative ways
• should become a real instrument of success for the industry
• must reorient its regional strategies

DATE:
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

TIME:
Registration & Networking Breakfast- 8:30 a.m.
Presentation- 9:00 a.m.

PLACE:
Place Louis Riel-190 Smith Street
Riel Room

Registration Fees:

OSM Member Registration $20 ($1.00 GST included)
Non-Member Registration $30 ($1.50 GST included)
(Registration fees include hot breakfast)

Registration Policies:

1. Deadline for ALL registrations is 5:00 pm on June 30, 2010.
2. Registration will be accepted by email, fax, phone or in-person.
3. We accept Visa, Mastercard, cash and cheques. Company invoicing is also available.
4. Please make cheques payable to “On Screen Manitoba”.
5. Due to food & beverage requirements, there will be no refunds. In the event that you cannot attend, you may arrange for a colleague to replace you.

REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)

How to Register:

1. Email: tracy@onscreenmanitoba.com
2. Fax: (204) 943.4007
3. In-Person: 100-62 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB
4. Phone (204) 927.5898

*OSM membership forms will be available at the Networking Breakfast or call us today to join!

Thank you to our partners:

Telefilm Canada
Place Louis Riel

By: Denis Seguin, Playback

"The next Guy Maddin film." It's an event -- even for the auteur himself.

Reached in Winnipeg via email, Maddin admitted to full-on "panic mode" as he readies Keyhole - set to go to camera on July 6.

Executive produced by Phyllis Laing of Buffalo Gal Pictures (Amreeka, The Stone Angel) and distributed in Canada by E1 Entertainment, the $1.2 million project reunites the Winnipeg wunderkind with his muse, Isabella Rossellini, and his rock, producer Jody Shapiro, who has guided most of Maddin's later oeuvre. German stalwart Udo Kier and Kids In The Hall alum Kevin McDonald are also in the cast. In the lead -- and slightly out of left field -- is American actor Jason Patric (Speed 2, My Sister's Keeper).

Written by Maddin and his long-time collaborator George Toles, the screenplay is an Odyssian tale set within the confines of a house. Patric is Ulysses Pick, a gangster returning to his home after a long absence. Naturally, he is carrying a drowned girl who has now come back to life. The film moves from room to room culminating at the boudoir of Ulysses' wife, Rossellini's Hyacinth.

"I've been haunted for years by dreams almost exclusively about architecture, buildings completely devoid of people. George and I figured out a way to make a film about the residents of a house that's every bit as much about the house itself, a movie in which setting and character are completely inseparable, ... each of these halves are in a constant state of haunting each other," Maddin told Playback Daily.

Asked how he came to cast Patric, Maddin said the two met at an Edward Hopper-esque diner in Illinois after a screening of James Foley's After Dark My Sweet. Both the film and the actor left a powerful impression on Maddin.

"It seemed like he walked right off the screen to continue life as the film's vulnerable but extremely dangerous punch-drunk boxer turned kidnapper," the director recalled.

Maddin said he made a vow to himself that he would one day create a role for Patric. He added, "Given the right role, this guy can carry a movie, and its crew and all the picture vehicles and trailers behind him. Just harness him up and let him haul!"
 

By: Marise Strauss, Playback

The new czar at Telefilm Canada wants to cut red tape within the organization and implement new guidelines to gauge the success of homegrown movies beyond the box office.

Carolle Brabant on Tuesday made her first official appearance in English Canada since her appointment as the new executive director of the federal film funding agency in March, replacing Wayne Clarkson.

Digital convergence and its impact on the industry was top of mind for Brabant, as she spoke in Toronto of the agency's responsibility to help the audiovisual sector deal with a current "groundswell of change."

"Digital media is beginning to shape entertainment and culture in ways we don't fully understand yet," observed the chartered accountant in her speech to industry leaders and filmmakers, adding that Telefilm is in discussions with Heritage and Industry Canada to develop a national digital strategy.

New technology is also changing the way stories are delivered, and success of a homegrown film cannot be determined by its box office receipts alone, she remarked to reporters afterwards. (Telefilm's corporate mandate has been to increase the box office for Canadian movies to 5%, a goal that it has been unable to attain).

"[We] have to find other ways of measuring success. People are looking at cultural products on many different [screens]," she said, admitting that the organization is in a transition period. "We are in a difficult period because we don't know what the new business model will be," Brabant added, noting that Telefilm is not only looking for hits, but for a diversity of films. (The organization has a budget of $100 million for feature films this year).

"Box office is not the only measure of success," agreed filmmaker Clement Virgo, who was in the audience. "A lot of films don't make money at the box office but they make money on television, DVD, VOD. [The current] model is an old model," he told Playback Daily. Virgo is currently working on a feature adaptation of Lawrence Hill's bestselling The Book of Negroes, which he hopes to shoot in Toronto, Halifax and West Africa next year.

Brabant continued to paint in broad strokes her vision for Telefilm but was short on specifics. She spoke of a desire to cut back on the amount of red tape within the organization and reduce the number of guidelines.

"[Currently] we have one guideline for each and every program...we're looking at reducing that so there won't be 32 guidelines every year that have to be updated, published and promoted," she said.

When asked for an opinion on Alberta culture minister Lindsay Blackett's controversial comments last week, in which he suggested that Canadian-made TV shows were "crap" in a panel at the Banff World Television Festival, Brabant said she "totally disagrees."

"When I say that I'm a true fan of what we're producing, I am. I would not be heading Telefilm if I didn't think that the taxpayer dollars were not well invested," she said.
 

Pepto Bismol is searching for talented filmmakers to create a series of video ads for their new Eat, Drink and Be Covered campaign. The prizes for this competition total $30,000, and the grand prize winner will be awarded $15,000. The winning ads may also be selected to air on TV. Give yourself the opportunity to create ads and be associated with one of the most recognized brands in the world! Imagine the benefits of adding a brand like Pepto to your portfolio! Visit Zooppa at the link below to read the full brief and get started.

http://zooppa.com/signup

Zooppa is a global online community of filmmakers and graphic designers who are interested in creating ads for the world’s best brands. To date, Zooppa members have earned up to $600,000 for their contributions.

Camera/Editor Casual Pool

APTN is creating a casual pool of Camera/Editors to work out of our various locations: Edmonton, Saskatoon and Iqaluit on a casual basis. Reporting to the Manager of Operations in Ottawa these experienced individuals will be responsible for assisting in the daily production of APTN National News & Current Affairs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Shoots and edits news materials for News & Current Affairs programming; interviews, b-roll, stand ups, stock footage, and sequences etc.
• Edmonton and Saskatoon bureau: o operates Sony XDCAM; edits on Avid Newscutter Nitris DX non-linear system
• Iqaluit bureau: o operates Sony XDCAM and DVCAM; should be familiar with tape-to-tape editing.
• Logs and digitizes material prior to the edit session
• Organizes material including audio, video, music, graphics titles, effects, clips, bins and sequences within the editing system
• Completes rough and final edit and outputs the final product to tape or to disc
• Conducts live and live-to-tape double-ender interviews from studio or remote locations
• Performs required dubs to and from all APTN formats
• Completes equipment, tape and broadcast fault reports as required.
• Consults with Broadcast Technologists on technical, maintenance and repair issues
• Maintains the videotape/stock footage library and videotape and camera supply inventory

Education/Experience:
• Diploma or certificate from college or university; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
• HD production experience required
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail software, and broadcast
industry technology required
• Proof of valid driver’s license (driver’s abstract) required
• Shift work and travel are required; must be able to carry camera gear
• Knowledge of French and/or at least one Aboriginal language would be an asset
As this position is part of a bargaining unit, the successful candidate will operate under the collective agreement with the Canadian Media Guild.

Remuneration: DOQ/DOE

Please forward your resume quoting Competition 09/10-31, where you saw this ad and which location you are interested in, by 3 p.m. (CST), Thursday, July 8, 2010 to:

Human Resources
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB  R3B 2C3

Fax: 204-943-2368
E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.

A Celebration of a Life Well Lived
Fundraiser for PAL (Performing Arts Lodge)

Honouring Wayne Nicklas, 1951—2010

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Time: Silent Auction 6:00 PM Performance 7:00 PM
Where: Prairie Theatre Exchange 3rd Floor Portage Place, 393 Portage Avenue

Tickets $30 - Everyone Welcome!

Performances
Co-Hosts - David King & Brian Richardson
Joined by - Harry Nelken, Ti Hallas, David Gillies, Fred Penner, Al Simmons, Sam Broverman, Ilena Zaramba, Judy Cook & Lorne Wheeler And Many More

PAL (Performing Arts Lodge) is an organisation dedicated to helping members of Winnipeg’s Arts and Cultural Industries.

The Government of Saskatchewan today announced that, after careful review and analysis of the Expressions of Interest from groups interested in buying the Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN), it has decided to sell SCN’s assets and operations to Bluepoint Investment Corporation.

“Bluepoint offered the best bid. It was also the only proposal with a business plan that required no public investment,” Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Along with buying the assets there is also a commitment to buy new Saskatchewan programming content that will support the film industry and to develop digital content. This proposal is the best value for taxpayer dollars.”

Bluepoint Investment Corporation is a private, Canadian-owned business whose offer includes a commitment to purchase SCN’s physical assets as well as its film and video assets. Bluepoint will also be financially responsible for ongoing operations while applying to the CRTC for a transfer of the existing broadcast license.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to operate SCN in the spirit of its original vision, yet with a real chance to grow its audience base with additional programming. Bluepoint’s aim is and has been to grow as a respected broadcaster with a focus on community. Our SCN purchase fits that goal perfectly”, CEO and founder of Bluepoint Investment Corporation Bruce Claassen said.

Throughout the process, government has listened to suggestions and feedback about the future of SCN. It heard from many people that keeping an educational broadcaster in Saskatchewan was a preference. Bluepoint provides the best option to achieve this.

“We took the time to review and evaluate all proposals and we are confident we have made an informed decision,” Duncan said. “Ultimately the success of the venture will depend on the creativity, innovation, vision and business savvy of the new owners.”

Written by Gemma Manangan
Communications Coordinator
On Screen Manitoba

If you’re involved in the Manitoba film industry you’ve probably heard of them. If you’ve made a Western you’ve definitely worked with them. We’re talking about Jeff Page and Mavis Bruce of Reel Horse Wranglers. They’re a service company that provides horses, among other services, for film, television and live performances.

Jeff Page is not new to the business; he’s been working in the film industry since 1993. Starting out as a Horse Wrangler, he trained and supplied horses for documentaries and occasionally filled in as an actor.

In 2004 Jeff met Mavis and became more serious about the possibility of turning his hobby into a business. And in 2006 Reel Horse Wranglers was formed. With more than 20 horses at the ranch, supplying the animals for film and theatre productions is still one of the company’s major services. But since being able to horseback ride isn’t an essential skill for an actor, they also provide riding lessons on and off set.

Eventually Reel Horse Wranglers branched out into sets, wagons, props and costumes, mostly for Western themed concepts, but that could also be used in many Period Pieces. While it may seem risky to start a business that serves a very marginal genre, Jeff saw an opportunity to service this niche market.

“It used to be that they would bring in horses from other provinces like Alberta when a production required horses on set. We’re trying to change that and make these services available here in Manitoba,” Jeff says. “As a prairie province we have the right setting for Westerns and Period Pieces. We’ve started out by offering horse services to productions and it was just natural for us to progress into offering the sets and props that go along with these types of productions.”

The Reel Horse Wranglers ranch is located near Birds Hill Park and has become the setting for many feature-length, short films and music videos made here in Manitoba. With rural sets, stables, a stagecoach, antique props, and the only interior saloon in Manitoba, you definitely feel as though you’ve been transported straight into one of John Ford’s Westerns.

While many are under the impression that Reel Horse Wranglers is a service company only for Westerns, some of their most recent Manitoba productions include a variety of genres, such as; Farpoint Films Documentary Lost Bones: In Search of Sitting Bull’s Grave and Danishka Esterhazy’s Gothic Prairie Romance Black Field.

Reel Horse Wranglers also lends their services to smaller productions, such as short films. Last year, local filmmaker Ryan Simmons made his short film Steele VS The Sasquatch at the Reel Horse Wranglers ranch, where Jeff and Mavis were willing to lend their services to the smaller production.

“To help others start off is a bonus in our line of work; it’s great to see what people can create and to be a part of it,” says Jeff. “On the set of 'Sam Steele VS The Sasquatch', Ryan used a Snider-Enfield, a real antique gun. Where else can you access to stuff like that. We’re really passionate about having the right props our filmmakers need to make their films look authentic.”

Jeff and Mavis have also been involved in helping nurture and grow the future filmmakers of Manitoba, lending their services to the Independent Film Class at Oak Park High School on several occasions. With the help of Reel Horse Wranglers, the students at Oak Park have shot a music video for Kerri Woelke’s song ‘Last Dance’ and a short film entitled Intervention. Mavis says it’s important to give back to the community and get involved in activities that will help it grow.

“We enjoy helping out the local community. Sometimes there can be a lack of budget. We understand that. But on these smaller productions everyone still has to work hard for little pay or sometimes no pay at all. It’s worth it, because it’s all in an effort to produce something great.”

Snake River – A Manitoba Labour of Love

Snake River, which had its premiere this year, is a brilliant tribute to the classic Westerns we all know and love. The film took about six months to shoot, with production starting in May 2007. A true labour of love, the all Manitoban crew spent their free time on evenings and weekends shooting the project. Reel Horse Wranglers was involved in the pre-production, test shots and riding. Although the film had practically no budget, Jeff says it really didn’t take much to convince him to jump on board.

“I’d worked with Joe before on a commercial and one day he called me up with this idea for a film, a Western. He let me know right away there wasn’t much of a budget, but we offered him our services, because we knew that Joe was a capable director and we wanted to help bring his vision to the screen.”

Snake River has been praised for having a very professional look, even though it was made on a modest budget. A big part of the professional look achieved can be attributed to the work of Reel Horse Wranglers.

“On set we are constantly looking at the details and asking ourselves if it looks believable,” says Mavis. “We’re continuously bouncing ideas off each other and if something doesn’t seem right, we make it right. In this business I’ve learned that a little bit of ingenuity goes a long way.”

While there are several horse wranglers in Winnipeg, you’d be hard pressed to find one that provides the level of service that Jeff and Mavis do at Reel Horse Wranglers.

“On a shoot we’re there on set with our Transport Trucks and Wagons before any of the crew and we’re usually the last ones to leave at the end of the day,” says Mavis. “We really love what we do and that’s why we always give it our all on every production we’re a part of.”

Reel Horse Wranglers will be hosting an open house sometime in September. Stay tuned to OSM for details.

Gimli Film Festival Seminars
Presented by Film Training Manitoba

Creative Pitching Workshop

Instructor: Mickey Rogers, Global Media Strategist

Friday, July 23rd | 9 am to 3:30 pm | The Aspire Theatre, Gimli, MB
Cost: $65 in advance or $75 at the door (cash or cheque only at door)

Join pitching coach Mickey Rogers and a panel of industry representatives for an intensive workshop on the art of pitching. The morning session will cover how to deliver your pitch, what materials you should use, the sizzle reel, and how to incorporate multi-platforms into your pitch. By the afternoon session participants will be able to practice their pitch in front of established producers who will provide feedback and guidance on each presentation. (Limited pitch time available, please contact FTM for more info.)

Mickey Rogers is an entrepreneur, broadcaster, producer and distributor. She has over 20 award winning years in the media business and knows what it takes to launch a profitable project into the Canadian and international marketplace. As a global media strategist to clients such as Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Corus Entertainment, Creative Business Wales and the National Screen Institute, Mickey has dramatically expanded her clients’ international business opportunities. To learn more about Mickey visit www.mrogersmedia.com/about.html

How to Register:
Space is limited. Advanced registration for these seminars is recommended and can be made in person at the FTM office 100 – 62 Albert St., or by phone 204.989.9669. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cheque, or cash.

For more information about the Gimli Film Festival please visit www.gimlifilm.com 
For maps and Directions visit http://www.gimlifilm.com/festival-info/maps-and-directions

Gimli Film Festival Seminars
Presented by Film Training Manitoba

The Business of Multi-Platform Delivery: One Ocean, A Case Study

Presenters: Merit Jensen Carr, President, Merit Motion Pictures, Alexa Resentreter, Interactive Producer, Merit Motion Pictures, Kevin Glasier, Interactive Producer and President of Tactica

Thursday, July 22nd | 3 pm to 6 pm | Waterfront Centre – Lady of the Lake Theatre, Gimli, MB
Cost: $25.00

In today’s world we are surrounded by a multi-platform convergent media world that is changing the way we create, consume, learn and interact with each other. In order for producers, filmmakers, and directors to navigating the future of Canadian entertainment we need to switch the focus from “What can we do?” to “What should we do?”

This workshop will explore the definition of an interactive producer, discuss the business concerns when using multi-platform media, and review the value of incorporating a new media component into the development process.

To learn more about the documentary series One Ocean, please visit http://oneocean.cbc.ca/

Presenter Bios :
http://oneocean.cbc.ca/series/credits/kevin-glasier
http://oneocean.cbc.ca/series/credits/alexa-rosentreter
http://oneocean.cbc.ca/series/credits/merit-jensen-carr

How to Register:
Space is limited. Advanced registration for these seminars is recommended and can be made in person at the FTM office 100 – 62 Albert St., or by phone 204.989.9669. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cheque, or cash.

For more information about the Gimli Film Festival please visit www.gimlifilm.com
For maps and Directions visit http://www.gimlifilm.com/festival-info/maps-and-directions

67th Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica
Venice, Italy, Sepptember 1 to 11, 2010
(Feature-length narratives and documentaries)

CONSOLIDATED SHIPMENT TO VENISE

DEADLINE to receive material at Telefilm Canada : 29 juin 2010

Information and registration procedure

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

The Venice Film Festival is a FIAPF "A" category competitive festival, and along with Cannes, counts as one of the oldest and most important competitive festivals in the world.

Entry Fee
The Festival waives entry fees for films presented entered via Telefilm Canada.

CANADA PAVILION AT MIPCOM 2010
October 4 to 8, 2010
Cannes, France

Telefilm Canada is currently soliciting applications from Canadian production and distribution companies for MIPCOM 2010. MIPCOM is the most important global content event for co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content across all platforms. It provides the key decision-makers in the TV, film, digital and audiovisual content, production and distribution industry with conference and networking forum to discover future trends and trade content rights on a global level.

Under the Canada Pavilion umbrella, Telefilm Canada, its partners and sponsor, offer many services at attractive rates.

In 2009, there were 12,017 industry professionals, including 4,027 buyers and 4,122 companies from 100 countries. The Canada Pavilion covers a surface area measuring more than 450 m2 and can accommodate a maximum of 80 companies, making it MIPCOM’s largest national pavilion.

For more information, visit www.mipcom.com

Deadline : August 13, 2010

Information
Participation form

It pays to use eTelefilm!
Telefilm Canada is expanding the use of its eTelefilm services to include it festival and market activities. We encourage you to subscribe now to eTelefilm.

If you are a registered E-Telefilm user, click on the same link and connect directly to eTelefilm.

If the above is not possible, Download, complete and sign the attached participation form.

STORYVILLE VANCOUVER
25TH VANCOUVER FILM & TV FORUM
September 28 - October 1, 2010

ENTRY FORM (XLS)

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2010

The 25th edition of the Vancouver Film & TV Forum runs from Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 plus New Filmmakers' Day, Oct. 2. The 2010 Forum is proud to stimulate the development, co-financing and co-production of the creative documentary at Storyville Vancouver, an opportunity for filmmakers based in the Pacific Northwest to pitch their projects to an international forum of commissioning editors.

Storyville Vancouver, in parternship with BC public broadcaster Knowledge Network Corporation, is scheduled for presentation during The Forum on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. The Forum and Knowledge is delighted to have attracted some of the world's leading broadcasters to Vancouver to help our filmmakers develop long-term strategic relationships and enhance project development.

Pre-selected creative, feature lenght (minimum TV hour) documentary projects, at various levels of development, from the Pacific Northwest will be publicly pitched to international commissioning editors with accredited Forum observers in attendance. Commissioning editors confirmed to date include Tom Koch (PBS), Gregory Sanderson (BBC Storyville), Randy Brinson (KCTS 9), Hans Robert Eisenhauer (ZDF/Arte) and Murray Battle (Knowledge Network). Please visit www.viff.org/forum for updates on additional participants.

Upcoming Films

ONE FAST MOVE OR I'M GONE: KEROUAC'S BIG SUR
Fri Jun 25 at 7:00 PM
Sat Jun 26 at 7:00 PM
Wed Jun 30 at 7:00 PM
Thu Jul 1 at 7:00 PM

One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur examines beat poet Jack Kerouac's escape from post ‘On The Road’ fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a cabin at Big Sur.

LESLIE, MY NAME IS EVIL
Fri Jun 25 at 9:00 PM
Sat Jun 26 at 9:30 PM
Wed Jun 30 at 9:00 PM
Thu Jul 1 at 9:00 PM

Reg Harkema, one of Canada’s best independent directors (Monkey Warfare and A Girl Is a Girl), has created an incendiary new film, Leslie, My Name is Evil, loosely-based on the trial of Charles Manson and his followers.

48 HOUR FILM CONTEST - SCREENING
Sun Jun 27 at 7:30 PM

All films completed for this year's 48 Hour Film Contest will premiere at Cinematheque on Sunday June 27 at 7:30 PM. Admission is $5. All are welcome!

BEVERLY HILLS FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL
October 21-24, 2010
Beverly Hills, CA

CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Feature Length Films (All Genres), Television Content, New Media: Webisodes & Mobile Content, Short Documentaries, Feature Documentaries, Short Films, Music Videos, Animation, New Media: digital/electronic/interactive media projects, web-episodes ("webisodes"), 3D projects, cell phone movies (under 3 minutes), mobile content, video based websites and computer games.

Regular Submission Deadline: July 30, 2010
Late Submission Deadline: August 27, 2010
Extended Submission Deadline: September 17, 2010 (late fee may apply)

Please visit our website to submit your film: http://www.bhfilmtvnewmedia.com/

MISSION & OBJECTIVE:
The Beverly Hills Film, Television & New Media Festival's mission statement is to provide a platform where content producers can showcase their works and increase the opportunities to maximize their full deserved potential in distribution, marketing and industry recognition.

ABOUT BEVERLY HILLS FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL:
The Beverly Hills Film, Television & New Media Festival is an international, competitive 4-day festival that aims to present an elite selection of independent cinema and television content and serves as a forum for prominent film and TV industry members and independent filmmakers to meet, learn from each other and share ideas in the Heart of Beverly Hills, sister city of Cannes. The BHFTF welcomes Hollywood's hottest stars, producers, distributors, critics and media. Film and TV professionals and the interested public will have the opportunity to gain industry knowledge through interaction within a festival environment. The festival will offer attendees quality films and television content, seminars, panels, pitch sessions and social gatherings while expanding their knowledge of cinema and enhancing their appreciation of the filmmaking process. With red carpet premieres, black-tie society gala, exclusive industry cocktail soirees andchauffeured antique Bentleys and limos, the festival will celebrate authentic Old Hollywood glamour, combined with an updated twist of the emerging technology of today

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Congratulations to the OSM Members Buffalo Gal Pictures whose co-production Less Than Kind received an impressive 7 Canadian Comedy Award nominations and Frantic Films whose Winnipeg Comedy Festival received a nomination.

Buffalo Gal Pictures' Less Than Kind nominated for:

Direction - Television Program or Series – Kelly Makin
Writing - Television Program or Series – Garry Campbell and Mark McKinney
Performance by a Male - Television – Dave Foley
Performance by a Female - Television – Jennifer Irwin and Wendel Meldrum
Performance ensemble - Television – Jesse Camacho, Wendel Meldrum, Benjamin Arthur, Nancy Sorel, Maury Chaykin - Less Than Kind

Frantic Films' Winnipeg Comedy Festival nominated for:

Taped Live Performance - Darcy Michael - Winnipeg Comedy Festival

For the full list of nominees visit canadiancomedy.ca

In order to be sure that everyone invited has the opportunity to apply, we’re moving the application deadline to Wednesday June 23rd, 2010.

Please carefully note that this will move our Show Off! Orientation Session date to: Saturday June 26th 2010.

Thanks to all who have already entered!

Haven’t decided what to write about yet? Have a few questions about "Show Off!"

We’ve added some details below to help you out:

CBC Television and Freeze Frame: Media Arts Centre for Young People are teaming up to provide a select group of young people aged 14 to 18 with the opportunity to create a one-minute video exploring the arts and culture. Entitled “Show Off!” a collection of the one-minute videos will be broadcast by CBC September 24 as part of Culture Days 2010, hosted by Jian Ghomeshi (CBC Radio, Q).

Here's the deal:

30 students, in groups of 2 will each be assigned a medium to visually represent. Each pair will have two tasks:

First, to visually represent (can be in a non-traditional way) their assigned medium in 1-2 minutes.

Second, to capture their partners "behind-the-scenes" process of film making.

The one to two minute videos created, in addition to the footage taken of the 'making of process' will be used in the CBC Television special.
 
MEDIUMS (may include but not limited to):

With Your Bare Hands: capturing textiles, sculpting, origami, needlepoint, etc.
Visual art ie. Tattooing, painting, graffiti, photography
Dance
Music (needs to be original music)
Written/spoken word
Design
 
We are creating videos that document different art forms - but the videos themselves are artwork too - interpretation and visual representation is left completely to the participants.
 
To Apply:

Send us a 500-word blog, paper or letter and tell us: “How has art (any form) influenced or changed my life?” This is an open question - seeking individuals who can demonstrate they have a grasp of what art (be it a specific form or in general terms) means to them, how art has affected them on a personal level - feelings, thoughts, emotions, world view, perception and/or cultural understanding.

We will also accept personal stories about how their involvement in art (be it a specific form or in general terms) has changed their lives, influenced their decisions or maybe even helped them plan for the future.

Entries can be submitted via email: info@freezeframeonline.org or by mail to 465-70 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G7
Please include your full name, address, email and phone number.

Must be between the ages of 14 and 18 to apply.

All successful applicants will be contacted by email or phone: June 23rd  2010.

**Saturday June 26th – Orientation Session - Location TBD
June 26th to July 3rd – Shooting (independent timelines)
July 3rd to 7th - Editing Suite Open (Freeze Frame office TBD according to need)
All footage, raw and edited will be submitted to CBC by July 9th 2010
August 15th to 17th – Shooting with Jian Ghomeshi
 
- Culture Days is a free, interactive celebration of arts and culture from coast to coast to coast. This fall, Canadians everywhere will participate in thousands of free events that bring creators and the public together to celebrate the creative vitality of our communities. -

www.culturedays.ca

The Canada Media Fund today released highlights from the Canadian Television Fund’s final program year, which ended on March 31, 2010.

“The board, staff, and stakeholders spent the past year working together towards a successful transition to the Canada Media Fund,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO of the Canada Media Fund. “While ensuring the CTF’s programs successfully delivered almost $328 million in funds to Canadian productions, we also engaged our stakeholders across the country to participate in an extensive consultation process which informed the creation of the policies and programs of the new Canada Media Fund. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed their time and ideas to this process.” 

The following are highlights of the CTF’s funding results from 2009-2010:

* Revenues for 2009-2010 were $325 million, with a 6% increase in the contribution from cable and satellite service distributors and a stable contribution from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

* Administrative expenses were limited to 4.2% of revenues, including costs incurred by both the CTF and the Television Business Unit at Telefilm Canada, which administers the CTF’s programs.

* Total CTF funding for all streams was 14% higher than in 2008-2009 and 23% higher than the average of the four previous years.

* Production funding was $307 million, representing an increase of 21% over the average of the four previous years.

* 476 production and 352 development television projects were funded, with total budgets of over $1 billion and $22 million, respectively; this resulted in the creation of over 2,400 hours of new Canadian programming. The ratio of CTF funding to total television budgets continues to be approximately 1:3.

* In the English market, six of the top ten programs posted average minute audiences of more than one million viewers; in the French market, the top ten programs posted average minute audiences of more than 1.1 million viewers.

* The CTF disbursed 69% of its production funding through licence fee top-ups and 31% through equity investments.

* The $10 million Digital Media Program supported 43 English and 34 French digital media projects related to CTF-funded television shows.

* The $10 million Production Incentive supported English production in Atlantic Canada (4 projects) and British Columbia and the Yukon and Northwest Territories (35 projects), where volumes had dropped significantly below their historic averages.

Stéphane Cardin, VP of Industry and Public Affairs, announced the creation of a new publication that reports on audiences to each individual show supported by the funding agency. The CMF Audience Reports launched today present data on average minute audiences to individual programs funded by the CTF that aired during the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 broadcast years. These reports are available as an interactive web interface and downloadable PDFs at www.cmf-fmc.ca.

The CTF 2009-2010 Annual Report will be available in fall 2010. The CMF 2009-2010 Audience Report will be published in spring 2011.

Ms. Creighton also mentioned that the CMF will soon announce plans for the next phase of its ongoing consultation with the industry. Details will be provided as soon as they are available.

Accomplished media professional Derek Luis has been named Chief Executive Officer of National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI). He replaces outgoing CEO Susan Millican. Derek joins NSI at a time of great growth and change in Canada’s screen-based industries.

Derek’s career includes 20 years of broadcast, print and online experience across news and current affairs, drama, factual, documentary, variety, performing arts and web content. He has worked as a writer, researcher, director, producer and executive producer for many Canadian broadcasters.

He’s an accomplished media educator having run projects, workshops, summer camps, and seminars, and he helped the National Film Board of Canada launch their innovative Toronto Mediatheque screening and experiential learning facility.

Luis distinguished himself as an industry champion for cultural diversity in Canada’s media scene and as a supporter of emerging technologies and talent.

As a SUN TV/Quebecor Media Executive , Luis directed Quebecor Media's support of professional development initiatives with several of Canada's national media training organizations to advance cultural diversity.

Earlier in his career he coordinated the first interactive storytelling and gaming workshop at the Canadian Film Centre, was an analyst for the Bell Broadcast & New Media Fund, an advisor to Ryerson's Interactive Broadcasting Group and a consultant to a number of dynamic web initiatives and portals.

Derek’s education includes various aspects of new media (such as interface design and digital narrative structures), communications, TV production, writing and executive management studies.

"In Derek we’ve found a dynamic and multi-talented individual to lead NSI," says Raja Khanna, Co-Chair of the NSI board of directors. "His breadth of knowledge in film, TV and new media in addition to his experience as an educator give him a wide perspective on the kinds of training content creators in Canada need."
"I’m excited to be joining NSI at a time when our sector is exploring new technologies and new ways of storytelling," says NSI CEO Derek Luis.

"The National Screen Institute has a solid reputation as a leading training school. I’m eager to work with the board and staff to continue providing professional training to writers, directors and producers and also launch dynamic new collaborations supporting the success of production companies, broadcasters and other industry stakeholders in every region of our great country."