On Screen Manitoba

Within the scope of the 28th International Short Film Festival Berlin, between the 13th and 18st of November 2012, Zucker.Kommunikation, Heinrich Böll Stiftung and interfilm Berlin will jointly hold the 5th Viral Video Award.

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) launched today a Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework, as the result of a consultation with industry stakeholders. This new tool is designed to measure the performance of digital media projects funded through the CMF’s Convergent and Experimental Streams through a process that includes classifying projects and collecting metrics on key performance indicators.

17TH BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, OCTOBER 4 TO 13, 2012

Congratulations to OSM member Ernesto Griffith for being awarded the Barbados Charity Ball Award!

Join the Town Hall meeting on May 16th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Cinematheque (100 Arthur Street – Artspace) to discuss the programming plans and how you can play a role.

Film Training Manitoba is pleased to bring Marlene Rodgers, senior story editor, to Winnipeg to instruct a writing intensive workshop.

The Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association called upon Premier Brad Wall today to remove Bill Hutchinson as the Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport and replace him with someone who has a better understanding of the film, TV and digital industry.

There will be plenty of Manitoba music in Los Angeles this month when a local trade mission heads to the hot California music market. Four Manitoba artists and entrepreneurs from several Manitoba-based companies will make their way south to do business with some of the industry’s leading players at a market development event at the Canadian Consul General’s Official Residence on May 29.

Coordinated by Manitoba Music in partnership with Manitoba Film & Music, and featuring a showcase and networking opportunity, the trade mission builds on the success of past events in Los Angeles. The initiative allows Manitoba artists and companies to develop critical business contacts and expand to new markets.

A new series of videos that OSM member Steve Langston (Dirty T-Shirt Productions) produced for the website Brandon First is now available for online viewing.

For over a century, Canadian aviation history has found a unique home on the silver screen. The exciting adventures of the heroes and heroines of the air have been showcased in a number of documentary and feature productions.

Radio Canada International is looking for new talent and invites all Canadian university and college students to send in a short film for Radio Canada International’s RCI Vision Website.

John Barrack, COO/Chief Legal Officer and Reynolds Mastin, Counsel of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), were in Winnipeg in April to give a presentation as part of the CMPA Roadshow.

The National Screen Institute- Canada has entered a 3- year partnership with NBCUNiversal Canada for NSI's Aboriginal training courses.

New Media Manitoba is offering a presentation on Responsive Web Design on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012, at 7 pm, on 1000 Waverley Street.

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam is currently accepting entries for its 2012 edition.

The Chicago International Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 2012 edition.

This year, the Yorkton Film Festival celebrates its 65 anniversary and we’re asking you to come and join us in the celebration. For 65 years, the Yorkton Film Festival has showcased the best in Canadian short film and brought together some of the biggest names in Canadian filmmaking.

The Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur is currently accepting applications for its 2012 edition.

The DOK Leipzig – International Leipzig Festival for Documentaries and Animated Films is currently accepting entries for its 2012 edition.

Deadline: May 16, 2012
The Office Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative tasks of the organization, establishing and maintaining office policies, as well as the safe and efficient running of the (virtual) office and program activities. The Office Manager provides financial and administrative support to the Executive Director and internal New Media Manitoba team-members as required.
Job type: fulltime renewable annual contract
Salary: starting at $40,000

This article, published May 9 2012 by Sean Davidson, was taken from C21 Media.
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is meeting with France, Denmark and Brazil to try to establish cross-border coproduction funding.

The West End Cultural Centre and Cinematheque presents....
BANDS VS. FILMMAKERS II
A concert and visual event in support of the Cinematheque.

 The Canada Media Fund (CMF) actively encourages and supports the production of value-added digital media content that is associated with CMF-funded television productions.

The Harper Government is planning to announce a new chair for the CRTC, and one potential candidate is a veteran public servant named Jean-Pierre Blais.

Tom Perlmutter has been reappointed as Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Film Board of Canada.

Upcoming films and events for the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque...

Sound Introducing...1/4 Series
During this 4-hour session, participants will learn about the basic principles behind sound, acoustics, microphones and digital & analog audio recording. If you're new to working with audio or just haven't been getting the results you want, this is a great place to start.- This class is a pre-requisite to the three that will be following it.
Sat May 12, 2012, 1pm - 5pm                Fee: $50/mem | $80/non
Take all 4 workshops for $200/mem | $325/non (a $75 savings)

This article, published May 8, 2012 by Rip Empson, was extracted from Tech Crunch
Massolution, a research firm specializing in crowdsourcing and crowdfunding has compiled the first ever crowdfunding industry report. They found that collectively, these portals have successfully raised 1 million campaigns, and $1.5 billion dollars in the last year.

Deadline June 15, 2012
Open to all levels of filmmakers, submissions are now being accepted for the 2012 Prestige Film Award contest.

Nüman Films, a Gemini award winning production company that creates original films, documentaries, commercials and corporate videos, has recently released a new video campaign for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 

New Media Manitoba offers a 2-day HTML5 fast track training course on June 26th and 27th.

Reporter/ Correspondent - Iqaluit

Reporting to the Executive Producer – Northern Region, 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.

True to its commitment to celebrating the art, education and entertainment of film, the Gimli Film Festival is excited to announce the addition of the MTS Digital Media Camp – a five-day total film immersion camp dedicated to learning how to create a short film and posting it on YouTube. From July 16 to 20, twelve lucky individuals between the ages of 15 and 25 will have the exclusive opportunity to work with some of Manitoba’s notable filmmakers with a chance for their film creations to be premiered at the Gimli Film Festival on Sunday, July 29.

On-Camera workshop with TAMMY GILLIS returns June 8 & 9, 2012!!

BOOK A BIG ACTING JOB in WINNIPEG?? BOOK AN ACTING JOB FROM TAPE in WINNIPEG??

On the eve of an exceptional year for Canadian coproduction at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27, 2012), Telefilm Canada announces that the five-year total (2006 to 2010) for the volume of Canadian feature film treaty coproduction budgets amounts to $1.02 billion. This total includes the domestic and foreign budgets of 111 Canadian feature film international coproductions. Canadian feature film coproductions also earned 165 awards from around the world in the same time period, most notably the Canada-France title Incendies (2011) and the minority Canadian Polish-German feature In Darkness (2012) were Oscar nominees for Best Foreign-Language Film.

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The Canada Media Fund (CMF) will embark on a cross-country Outreach tour and will be in Winnipeg on May 9th to answer questions regarding the changes to the CMF Guidelines for 2012-2013, the 2011-2012 funding results and the application process.

Telefilm Canada will cut $1.7 million from its film-funding programs in 2012 due to cuts imposed by the federal budget.

This article, published May, 1, 2012  by Dan Verhaeghe, was taken from the Tech Vibes website.
The National Film Board of Canada’s iPad app was once selected by iTunes Canada as the iPad app of the week. It is currently a respectable 28th in the Canadian entertainment category, according to Applyzer, an app ranking site.

May 5 and 6, 2012
- How do you create character with just one line?
- Is your character important to the project if you have just one line?
- How do you make your one or two lines "pop" in an audition
This workshop will teach you how to prepare a nuanced and layered character for your audition even though you are delivering only a few lines.

This article published May 3, 2012 by Randall King was taken from the Winnipeg Free Press.
A troupe of Selkirk Santas take to the streets in a parade to celebrate the filming of Silent Night, Deadly Night.

Short filmmakers can win up to $4, 500 through the National Screen Institute's Online Short Film Festival.

Deadline: June 30, 2012
The Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival is the 3rd largest festival in North America, dedicated to showcasing the best new indigenous films and videos from across Canada, the US and around the world. Both on and off screen, WAFF’s mandate is to celebrate and cultivate indigenous storytelling.

Idéfilms Productions is currently looking for four French-speaking male actors aged 30 and over for a dramatic feature entitled Héliosols.

PROVINCE-WIDE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS- deadline May 18, 2012
Pitch your presentation idea for The Late Lunch Show!
ACI Manitoba is seeking established Manitoban career artist-presenters of all disciplines to deliver one hour seminars for The Late Lunch Show - Season 7.
The Late Lunch Show is a series of lunch and learn talks by established career artists on topics related to operating as freelance independent artists or micro-enterprises.
 

As of April 30, 2012, Telefilm Canada has made some changes to the Skills and Screens program and to some other promotion related initiatives. 

OSM member Mike Maryniuk makes a new music video for local band Royal Canoe with the support of Manitoba Film and Music.

OSM members Buffalo Gal Pictures and Frantic Films are both nominees for this year's 2012 Leo Awards, with nominations for Buffalo Gal's Less Than Kind and Frantic Films' Todd and The Book of Pure Evil.

This article, published May/3/2012, was taken from Broadcaster Magazine
TELETOON Canada Inc. announced that Cartoon Network and Adult Swim will be launching in Canada July 4, 2012. In the meantime, as of May 5, TELETOON will broadcast a weekly Cartoon Network programming block on its main network.

This article, published May/5/2012, was taken from Hollywood Reporter
Disney/ABC digital guru Albert Cheng, who helped the U.S. network become the first to stream primetime shows on the Internet, is to discuss social TV at the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.

Juliette Hagopian, principal executive of julijette inc. will be featured in the Telefilm sponsored Canada Spotlight at Producers Network at Cannes Market of the Cannes International Film Festival.

This article, published May 1 2012, was taken from Horror Movies.ca
Cortney Palm (Sushi Girl) has been cast in Anchor Bay’s Silent Night, which is currently filming in Winnipeg.

LEI COX Being There Friday, May 4 Opening Reception
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OPENING I May 4, 7:00 PM              
ARTIST TALK I MAY 4 8:30PM                
EXHIBITION: May 04 -June 02, 2012
Gurevich Fine Art,  62 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB
+ NEW WORK BY ANDREW MILNE AND DOUGLAS SMITH
 

Taken from Winnipeg Film Group
Colour correction can radically alter the final look of your project and understanding the production and post-production process will allow for more efficient realizations of your images. 
Dates: Sun May 6 (1pm-6pm)        Venue: The Black Lodge Studio            
Cost: $60 mem | $80 non
 

Taken from Winnipeg Film Group
The class will participate in a practical on-set demonstration which exemplifies typical dramatic production camera protocol. 
Dates: Sat May 5 (1pm-5pm)        Venue: The Black Lodge Studio          
Cost: $60 mem | $90 non

This article was taken from CBC News May 1 2012
Bla Bla, an interactive film where the viewer searches through six chapters of communication  by Vincent Morisset won the Webby for best web art.

Upcoming shows at the Cinematheque....

Manitoba Music is partnering with Nordicity to launch an important study about Manitoba’s music community. SoundCheck: An Economic Impact Study of Manitoba’s Music Industry will firmly establish the actual social and economic impact that the music industry has in Manitoba, and in Canada. 

This article was taken from Indie Game: The Movie May/1/2012
Indie Game: The Movie's official soundtrack launches digitally May 15th. The soundtrack by Jim Guthrie featuring artwork by Cory Schmitz is available for pre-order on double vinyl today.

This article was taken from CBC News, May/ 1/2012
The Genie Awards, Canada's award ceremony for both English and French cinema, is merging with the Gemini Awards, the ceremony for the best English-Canadian Television. The two are set to combine into an ultimate gala event on March 3 2013, yet to be named.
 

Nothing to Declare by Danny Boon is screening at  the CCFM Cinema.
Saturday, May 12 at 8 pm 
In French with English subtitles
$8
 

Winnipeg born actor, screenwriter, director, producer, Nia Vardalos, will be returning to her hometown to film a romantic comedy where she and four friends become phone-sex operators.

The next Winnipeg Filmmaker/Actor Potluck, hosted by OSM member Roger Boyer and Ali Tataryn, will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 6-11pm.

Between Here and There, a film curated by Lesie Supnet, showcases experimental works from Asian-Canadian artists dealing with physical and ethereal landscapes, places and spaces, revealing the beauty in structure, both natural and man-made.

Save the date for PwC's 13th annual Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2012 - 2016 launch.

Due to cutbacks to the CBC and the National Film Board it is getting tougher for Documentary filmmakers to fund their projects.

Starting next week, we’re celebrating our new Bite Comedy Award in the NSI Online Short Film Festival with a month of fabulous, laugh-out-loud short films. Thanks to GlassBOX Television Inc. we’re now offering a $750 cash award four times a year to the best comedy in the festival.

Congratulations to OSM members Jaimz Asmundson and Karen Asmundson for being selected to have their short films screened during Telefilm Canada's Canada: Not Short On Talent at the Cannes Film Market. Other Manitobans with films in the festival include Caroline Monnet and deco dawson.

The recent announcement of Winnipeg recieving a World Trade Center in our city is a positive development for the film and business communities.

This article, published April 26/2012 was taken from Canadian Newswire
The CRTC has renewed the licenses for the TVA Group French-language television services, as well as Astral Media.
TVA's request to remove all requirements related to their type of programming has been approved, to be reassessed at the end of the three-year term. TVA must also devote 80 per cent of its programming expeditures to Canadian programs.
The only change to its local programming requirements are for 5.5 hours of locally produced news including two weekend newscasts out of the 18 hours of local programming on their Quebec City station.
 

On Screen Manitoba announce two exciting business development opportunities. Both opportunities are eligible for support through OSM's Access to Markets Program; please contact laurence@onscreenmanitoba.com for an application. Spaces are limited so please register early.

This article, published April 23/2012, was taken from the Winnipeg Free Press website.
Kenny Boyce, City of Winnipeg manager of film and special events has received the Meeting Professionals International -Manitoba Chapter's 2012 Influencer Award. This award recognizes people or organizations outside the direct industry that support/ develop policies and programs affecting the industry.

This press release was posted on April 26/2012 on the Canadian Media Production Association website.
A report commissioned by a coalition of the province’s creative industries says a strategic approach to the future is needed - one that includes moving this $4 billion sector from the margins to the mainstream of economic and policy thinking, something that’s key to retaining British Columbia’s creative professionals, as well as their entrepreneurship and job-creating potential. Without it, the province risks losing its best talent to places such as Ontario and Quebec with their competitive tax credits, program funding and easier access to investment capital.

Announcing the RBC® Emerging Filmmakers Competition
DEADLINE: JUNE 15 2012
All emerging Manitoba filmmakers over the age of 18 are encouraged to submit their idea for a 3 to 5 minute film prior to the June 15th deadline. Five finalists will be chosen to pitch their idea to a panel of Manitoba film production company representatives on Thursday, July 26th in front of a live audience. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the RBC Foundation, story editing mentorship by Melissa Kajpust, Director of Programming with the National Screen Institute Canada, a year’s mentorship with a Manitoba production company, a year’s membership with On Screen Manitoba and a premiere screening at the 2013 Gimli Film Festival.

Executive Assistant-Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation
14 month term position: July 3, 2012 – August 30, 2013
The Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation, provides Manitobans with a vital and living place for the enjoyment of artistic and cultural entertainment through the administration of the Centennial Concert Hall as well as the maintenance and development of the buildings and properties of the Centennial Centre. The Corporation is also responsible for the management of the Manitoba Production Centre, Manitoba's only furnished sound stage. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Board of Directors and the management team.

Tactica Interactive appeared in New Media Manitoba's 2012 Showcase, a package of seven videos geared to "inspire, entertain, and remind you why Manitoba is one of the most awesome places for new media companies to thrive."

This article was originally published on the Hollywood Reporter website on April 26 2012.
Wednesday Canadian Broadcasters in Toronto called on the CRTC to protect them from Netflix Canada.
Earlier this month the CRTC had decided for a second time not to regulate Netflix, or obligate them to subsidize Canadian content.

Noam Gonick: Wildflower of Manitoba is a retrospective look at Winnipeg filmmaker Noam Gonick’s career in conjunction with his recent award, the Manitoba Film Hothouse Award for Creative Development.This award, designed to provide recognition to the depth of local directing talent Manitoba right here at home, is generously funded by the Province of Manitoba.

OSM members Saira and Nilufer Rahman of Snow Angel Films are turning the fascinating story of the world’s northernmost mosque, The Midnight Sun Mosque into a documentary. The film is co-produced by OSM member Buffalo Gal Pictures.

Canadian screenwriters and indie producers are headed back to the bargaining table for three days of negotiations, scheduled for May 7 to 9.

The Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival with take place April 28 - May 10, 2012 at the Rady Jewish Cultural Center.

Telefilm Canada's Low Budget Independent Feature Film Assistance Program supports the independent production and post-production/completion of high quality, original and culturally relevant director-driven low budget feature films from both emerging and established filmmakers.

The comedy horror series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, produced by Frantic Films, will not be returning for a third season. 

UniFrance Films has created a new free trilingual iPhone App about French cinema.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film group and Cinematheque:

Tactica Interactive is looking for a talented interactive / Web designer with the ability to express creative concepts visually and implement core usability. Full time and freelance postions available. 

OSM member Kevin Nikkel's Hudson Bay Archival film project, Return of the Far Fur Country, will screen here in Winnipeg, at the Cinemateque, 100 Arthur Street, from May 11-14.

OSM member and filmmaker Jeremy Torrie talks about the response the world premier of his feature film Path of Souls.

NSI's Kelly Ann Benz talks about the Cannes Film Festival and responds to an article in The Guardian UK.

Congratulations to OSM members Buffalo Gal Pictures and Frantic Films for each winning an award at the recent Writer's Guild of Canada Awards.

REMINDER: The Winnipeg Film Group is now accepting submissions of new works for their next Member Premieres screening, Sun June 24 at 7 PM at the Gas Station Theatre.

Congratulations to OSM member Ernesto Griffith and the cast and crew of Billy that won the First Place Narrative Award at the Holywood Christian Film Festival in Brooklyn, New York on April 21.

At the Gala awards at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival on Saturday April 21, 2012, Manitoba-made Passionflower was awarded the Platinum Remi award for Dramatic Original Feature. This is the festival’s highest honour for dramatic feature. Shelagh Carter, the film’s director, was on hand to receive the award, and celebrate with other filmmakers and festival organizers at the Gala. This was the American premiere of Passionflower.

Interested in taking French classes? The classes will be held here at On Screen Manitoba starting the first week of May, with a teacher from the Alliance française du Manitoba. 

The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) is seeking the services of an experienced consultant to research and write a Context Paper for a major Labour Market Information project it is undertaking on Digital Media Content Creators. This document is to provide an overview of the context in which the LMI Study on Digital Media Content Creators is being conducted. It will explain the intersection of content creation skills and IT skills in the Digital Media industry and how this advances Canada’s digital economy.

Jeff Skinner (Actors Training Centre of Manitoba)/Actor, Director and Producer along with Lori Stefaniuk (NEXT! Casting)/Casting Director will be teaching this two day workshop.

Acting Workshop: 5 Lines and Under

• How do you create character with just one line?

OSM member Guy Maddin is interviewed for one of  this week's edition features in Uptown Magazine.

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A change to film and video tax credit expenditures eligibility was announced at the release of the Provincial Budget on April, 17, 2012.

Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the independent public organization that regulates and supervises the Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications systems, has officially recognized Telefilm's new private donation fund as a Certified Independent Production Fund.

Congratulations to OSM members Frantic Films and Buffalo Gal Pictures and their editors for the 4 nominations in the upcoming 2012 Canadian Cinema Editors Awards.

Keep an eye out for Canadians looking to make a splash at Cannes this year. 

A total of 54 features representing 26 countries - from the U.S. to Syria, Iran, Brazil and Canada- were chosen from a record-breaking 1,779 films submitted to organizers of the French Riviera festival.

Rock Paper Scissors directed by Jamie Cussen and produced by William Beauchamp from Toronto, ON is the latest winner of the $2,500 A&E Short Filmmakers Award in the NSI Online Short Film Festival run by the National Screen Institute – (NSI).

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The Canada Media Fund (CMF) posted the 2012-2013 Performance Envelope allocations to its website. Allocations per broadcaster can be found at cmf-fmc.ca or by clicking here.
 

APTN has a career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for the day-to-day production operations of APTN National News & Current Affairs; including shooting and editing.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting market-ready narrative scripts on behalf of No Borders, Independent Film Week for its 2012 edition.

CBC executives turned out in force yesterday (April 17) to urge Canadian regulators to maintain a fledgling C$100m fund that supports news and other local programming.

Aesthetica is looking for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works. Whether you are fresh out of film school or have been making films for years, we want to hear from you.

Women In View launches : Creative Leaders. A new initiative aimed at advancing women into senior leadership positions in Canada’s screen-based media industries. Creative Leaders will support partnerships between today’s industry luminaries and the next generation of media leaders.

ON SCREEN MANITOBA vous invite à une leçon de maître sur le métier de scénariste-réalisateur avec SÉBASTIEN PILOTE, le réalisateur du film LE VENDEUR: mardi 24 avril de 14h à 16h aux Productions Rivard (340, rue Marion)

Telefilm Canada’s Executive Director, Carolle Brabant, was honoured last evening by Canadian Women in Communications (CWC) at its 2012 Annual Awards Gala. Ms. Brabant is a recipient of a CWC 2012 Excellence in Leadership Award. The Awards recognize nationwide leadership excellence and commitment to women’s advancement and equality in the communications and technology industries.

Can’t make it to Hot Docs this year? Don’t worry – Hot Docs is coming to your area.

The ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is currently accepting applications for OUTREACH COORDINATOR (PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION).

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

IFP is now accepting submissions for the Spolight on Documentaries event.

Deadlines: May 4 (early) / May 25 (final)

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LA 5E TOURNÉE CANADIENNE DES RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINÉMA QUÉBÉCOIS PREND LA ROUTE !

Canada's public producer already a four-time winner at the Webbys, the Internet's highest honour

Internet video streaming service Roku is rolling out in Canada, releasing two of its set-top boxes offering a line-up of 100 entertainment channels in the country this month.

Following Canadian federal audiovisual agency Telefilm Canada’s decision to slash its funds for theatrical documentary production from CDN$1 million to $500,000, the president of the Director’s Guild of Canada has warned that the move is “the wrong message to send.”

Tonight’s the night to catch the 2012 edition of the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, now the Indspire Awards, on your choice of two channels: The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, and GlobalTV News.

OSM member Charles Clément's TV Magazine, Planet Echo (season 1) has won a Parent's Choice Award.

Making documentaries in Canada is becoming “almost impossible” following government cuts to the CBC, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Telefilm Canada, according to the country’s largest group of non-fiction producers.

Upcoming workshops at Winnipeg Film Group:

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam is currently accepting entries for its 2012 edition.

OSM member Tammy Marlowe Johnson opens up on what inspired her to write the new hit Web series Verdict.

Are you thinking of taking your show on the road or selling your artistic work outside Manitoba, but don't know where to begin or what's involved in exporting?

The largest actors’ union in Canada has slammed the funding cuts imposed by the government on CBC, which this week forced the pubcaster to slash jobs and programme spending.

In its March 29th budget, the Government announced that Telefilm Canada would be required to achieve a total cost savings of $10.6 million, which represents a 10% reduction in both its administrative and program budgets, over a three-year period.

This inaugural festival will present a range of unique critically acclaimed films that focus on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. They cover an incredible range of design-oriented topics from architecture and urban design to graphics and product design. The festival runs from April 19 to 21 at the Cinematheque.

Short filmmakers: you could win up to $4,500 in prize money through the National Screen Institute’s Online Short Film Festival. Film submissions are being accepted until Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. CT.

According to a new study conducted by KPMG, Canada is the most cost-effective country to run a business in the digital sector. Comparing business costs and competitiveness in 14 countries, KPMG found that Canada tops them all.

Canadian pubcaster CBC will cut 650 jobs and 175 hours of original programming by 2015 as government spending cuts begin to bite into its operation.

OSM member Frantic Films series Princess had one of it's episode, "Spencer", shortlisted for the 2012 Realscreen Factual Entertainement Awards that will take place in Santa Monica on May 30.

Are you looking for an entry-level opportunity as a cultural professional?

ACI Manitoba, a not for profit arts organization dedicated to supporting the arts and cultural industries in Manitoba, is seeking an Administration / Office Manager for a full time position.

OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky's Indie Game: The Movie, tour and success is feartured in this article found in The Verge. 

OSM member Shelagh Carter's Passionflower will be screened on April 18 and is a special highlight of the 45th Worldfest independant film festival in Houston, Texas.

DEADLINES

April 23
Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund

 Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

APTN has two (2) exciting opportunities for people who are creative and interested in new media production and creating content for a new social media website (Digital Drum) that is focused on Aboriginal Youth. Interns will be responsible for assisting the Digital Drum producer in creating new content through photo/blog/video/audio formats that appeal to the targeted Aboriginal Youth audience and achieve strategic positioning of the website.
 

ReelWorld Festival April 11-15t 2012 -Toronto

Founded in 2001 by actress Tonya Lee Williams, ReelWorld encompasses two distinct yet complimentary entities: an annual spring film festival and a charitable foundation. The multi-faceted organization shares one vision – to change the face of Canadian cinema both on the screens and behind the scenes. ReelWorld promotes and fosters racially and culturally diverse artists who are emerging within the film industry.

The CMF will hold a webcast to provide an overview of changes to the programs. The webcast will be hosted by Stéphane Cardin, Vice President, Industry and Public Affairs, and by Nathalie Clermont, Director of Program Management.
 

The award-winning television series X-Weighted, known for portraying inspirational stories of individuals and families transforming their lives through healthy eating, mental fitness, and exercise, is launching the ground breaking initiative X-Weighted Connect across Canada. The tour comes to Winnipeg on April 14:

X-Weighted Connect Winnipeg
Saturday, April 14 – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute – 173 Talbot Ave.

Tickets $99.95 (plus ticket fee and tax)
Ticket + workbook + Paul Plakas Bootcamp $139.90 (plus ticket fee and tax)

More than $8000 in prizes will be given away throughout the day!

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Please be advised that Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) is changing its project insurance requirements for the Grant Program for Emerging Talent and Micro-Budget Production. Effective on April 1, 2012, MFM will not require applicants to the Grant Program for Emerging Talent and Micro-Budget Production to obtain E&O insurance for the project, provided the broadcaster/distributor does not require it. That being said, MFM retains the right, at its discretion, to require the applicant to apply for E&O insurance if MFM deems it to be necessary.


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Veuillez noter que Musique et Film Manitoba (MFM) modifie les exigences relatives à l’assurance d’un projet du programme de subvention pour les artistes en début de carrière et les productions à micro-budget. À compter du 1 avril 2012, MFM n’exigera pas que les demandeurs auprès du programme de subvention pour les artistes en début de carrière et les productions à micro-budget obtiennent l’assurance erreurs et omissions (E&O) pour le projet, pourvu que le diffuseur/distributeur ne l’exige pas. Cela dit, MFM se réserve le droit d’exiger, à sa discrétion, que le demandeur fasse demande pour l’assurance E&O si MFM le juge nécessaire.

The CFC ACTORS CONSERVATORY is currently accepting nominations. Apply before May 4th, 2012.
 

Join CFC Actors Conservatory Manager Larissa Giroux and Actors Conservatory alumni Kimberly-Sue Murray and Amber Goldfarb to see the latest work produced through the Conservatory and learn more about this exciting program.

Congratulations to OSM members Frantic Films that were nominated for a Rockies Award for their show Princess that will be given out during the Banff World Media Awards, June 10 to 13.

Are you looking for an entry-level opportunity as a cultural professional?
 
ACI Manitoba, a not for profit arts organization dedicated to supporting the arts and cultural industries in Manitoba, is seeking an Administration / Office Manager for a full time position.

Phyllis Laing of Buffalo Gal Pictures is set to co-produce the remake of the horror film, Silent Night, Deadly Night, now just called Silent Night, which will start shooting in Winnipeg next month. This article was written by Rachel Abrams and originally appeared in Variety.

Telefilm Canada is currently finalizing its cost savings plans following the official budget announcement made by the Government on March 29, and in light of changes that have taken place at Telefilm in the last few months.

Danishka Esterhazy's award winning feature debut, Black Field, is now available to rent and watch online at Prescreen.com.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of On Screen Manitoba / MMPIA and we invite you to participate in the planning of the anniversary celebrations.

Telefilm Canada's Perspective Canada screenings at the Cannes Film Market will once again feature the Not Short on Talent initiative which is currently seeking short films submissions.

Verdict, the innovative new web series from OSM members Tammy Marlowe Johnson (creator), Shaun Johnson of Frantic Films (producer) and Kevin Glasier of Tactica Interactive (online) officially launched the verdictseries.com website on April 4.

Fernando Dalayoan's (teacher/filmmaker) directorial debut, Manila Road, on the Filipino community's significant impact and strong roots in Winnipeg will be available on April 30, 2012 on MTS Winnipeg on Demand that served as executive producer on the documentary.

John Barrack, COO/Chief Legal Officer and Reynolds Mastin, Counsel of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), will be hosting an event in Winnipeg on April 18th from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the NSI Offices, to update producers on:

If you have a film you’d like to enter in this year’s festival, it’s already time to do it. RIDM will be accepting submissions from Monday, April 2, until June 29.

Today, The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced new two-year Program Guidelines for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 fiscal years. It also announced the program budget for 2012-2013 set at $375 million.

After six seasons — rare longevity in Canadian television — CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prairie ended Monday, April 2 with the “Best of Times” episode.

To mark the introduction of the shiny new Fearless Female Director Award in the NSI Online Short Film Festival (thank you Shaw Media!) we’ve programmed a month of our favourite films from female directors.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS! returns to the Toronto International Film Festival for its thirteenth consecutive year on Tuesday, September 11, 2012! Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS! returns to the Toronto International Film Festival for its thirteenth consecutive year on Tuesday, September 11, 2012!

The 17th Annual International Family Film Festival announced the winners on Sunday, March 25, 2012 and Wapos Bay, the stop motion animated children’s series, won the Best Foreign Animation Award.

SMPIA is pleased to announce that their membership ratified a change of the organization’s name to Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association at their annual general meeting.

The Canadian Subsidy Directory 2012 in now available (All Canada, federal +provincial + foundations)

Bring your laptop and join us for a 2 hour hands-on workshop to help you get started using Wordpress to its full potential. Learn the basics of navigating the Wordpress backend, changing themes, configuring critical out-of-the-box settings, installing must-have plugins to add features for things like SEO and content sharing, and general best practices for posting pages or blog posts.

OSM member Kyle Bornais, co-founder of Farpoint FIlms is the Executive Producer of the upcoming documentary LOST HEROES.

The Canadian film and television industry on Thursday lined up to react to the federal budget, issuing responses that range from pointed criticism to outright applause.

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The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) has launched a new and improved website, featuring updated content and easier navigability. As always, you can find information on both the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) and the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) programs, as well as contact information for the office and a list of frequently asked questions. Visit our Web site at www.pch.gc.ca/cavco.

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MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC (MFM) is pleased to announce the following improvements to our music funding programs. These changes have been made in consultation with the music industry and MFM’s Board of Directors in order to better assist Manitoba musicians in their career development through streamlined programming.

The following program changes will take effect April 1st, 2012.
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There is still a few days left to apply for the Independent Filmmakers Narrative Labs - the deadline is April 6th 2012. Please click on the following link to get to the Narrative Labs application form

Coming to Hot Docs with a project in development, production or completion? Take advantage of Rendezvous, a pitch meeting service that provides valuable one-on-one access to attending commissioning editors, buyers and sales agents.

OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky's Indie Game: The Movie is one of two canadian films to be simultaniously premiering accross Canada during Hot Docs Live! event May 2-3.

e last call! Hurry up! Submit your films to the 5th edition of the International Animated Film Competition at ANIMATOR 2012 Festival. The final entry deadline is today: March 30, 2012 /the date on the postmark is what counts.

This article from The Globe & Mail explains how the Crown Corporation is serverly hit by the 2012 Federal Budget spending cuts, but also highlights how Canadian Heritage, CRTC, Library and Archives Canada, National Arts Centre Corporation, The National Film Board of Canada, Telefilm Canada will also see their budget affected, even if it's with lesser cuts. The Canada Council for the Arts, National Gallery of Canada and national museums will not see reductions.

In a time when the federal government prioritizes deficit reduction and job creation, this proves that they recognize the value of the arts in Canada. The Canada Council for the Arts will maintain its current funding which was the message that the IMAA along with many other service organizations were advocating for last fall. 

List of feature films for eligibility purposes: Telefilm Canada 2012-2013 Development Program

To help its clients determine whether they are eligible for the new Development Program, which came into effect on April 1, 2012, Telefilm Canada is publishing today a list of Canadian feature films produced in the past five years (i.e., whose first theatrical release in Canada was no earlier than January 1, 2007) that meet the criteria set forth in the 2012-2013 Development Program Guidelines.

The audition experience is one of the most vital parts of what you do as an actor. Susan Forrest’s successful career as a casting director gives her a special insight in to the audition process, which she will share with participants of this workshop. Susan will coach participants as they strengthen their audition techniques and sharpen their scene study skills.

The workshop is on April 21st or April 22nd | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm  - Registration Deadline – Friday, April 13th at 4:00 pm

A Message from SMPIA’s President:

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Leger Marketing was commissioned by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) to get feedback from its stakeholders regarding its consultation process. This survey seeks feedback from media industry stakeholders who have taken part in the CMF’s consultation process over the past year.

OSM member, Jeremy Torrie's Path of Souls world premiere will be held during the Cowichan Aboriginal Film Festival taking place from April 17 - 20, 2012 in Duncan, British Columbia.

OSM Executive Director, Nicole Matiation and Winnipeg actor Jeff Scott, who was recently seen in the Winnipeg shot movie Goon, are featured in this article from Canstar Commnity News online, discussing the positive impacts the success of such productions have on the Manitoba screen industry, and the province itself.

It’s time again to get your ledgers out and calculators at the ready, because the 24th Annual Playback Independent Production Survey needs your input for this summer's Banff issue.

The following is a job posting offering the position of Executive Feature Film at Telefilm Canada, Western region. The location of this position is Vancouver, BC and the deadline to apply for it is April 2nd.

Congratulations to OSM member Ernesto Griffith whose film, Billy, will receive an Aloha Accolade Award at the Honolulu Film Awards in May.

Nominations are officially open for the2012 Canadian Comedy Awards & Festival (CCAs), and this year more “Beaver” statuettes will be up for grabs than ever before! The Canadian Comedy Awards Foundation in association with The Comedy Network are pleased to announce that this year’s CCA submissions kick-off comes with three new award categories: Funniest Podcast, Funniest Web Series, and the Phil Hartman Award.

OSM member Shelagh Carter's first feature film Passionflower, the story of Sarah, an 11-year-old girl, forcing her family to come to terms with her mother’s increasing mental instability,  is getting great exposure by being screened in various festivals across North America, here are the latest news:

The following article about the cut to the Saskatchewan Film Tax Credit was written by Murray Mandryk and originally appeared in The Leader-Post on March 27.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

WINNIPEG -The Winnipeg Film Group is pleased to announce that Noam Gonick is the recipient of the 2012 Manitoba Film Hothouse Award, an award of $15,000 in cash and services from the Winnipeg Film Group.

Regina, SK – SMPIA is disappointed to announce that in a meeting between Premier Brad Wall and Ron Goetz (President of SMPIA), Val Creighton (President & CEO, Canada Media Fund), Norm Bolen (President & CEO, Canadian Media Producers Association) and Vanessa Bonk (Executive Director, SMPIA) we have learned that the government is not prepared to back down on the announcement regarding the SFETC (Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit).

 

This article found on The Hollywood Reporter Web site features reactions and comnentary on the recent Saskatchewan's Film Tax Credit cut.

Rachel Nelson (Shaw), Deborah Day (Innovate by Day) and Virginia Thompson (Vérité Films, InSecurity) are among the industry execs sharing their expertise with NSI Totally Television phase two participants Andrew DeAngelis, Mark Montefiore, Shane Belcourt and Duane Murray during their training week at the end of March.

The National Screen Institute (NSI) is proud to announce a $20,000 investment by Shaw Media in the NSI Online Short Film Festival. This includes a new $2,500 quarterly prize: The Fearless Female Director Award.

Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved a proposal to establish the Canadian Broadcasting Participation Fund. This independent fund will help public-interest and consumer groups offset the costs of participating in the CRTC’s broadcasting proceedings.

“Each year, we hold dozens of public proceedings to gather views from the communications industry and the public,” said Leonard Katz, the CRTC’s Acting Chairman. “It is important that we receive a wide range of submissions to help shape our broadcasting decisions and policies. This new fund will help ensure that the voices of Canadians are heard through the participation of groups that represent their interests.”

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Canadian communications and cultural policy has put in place practices that recognize and encourage diverse voices. As an advocate of diversity of voice, On Screen Manitoba works collaboratively with a number of industry associations that reflect the cultural, linguistic and geographic diversity of Canada including Anglophone, Francophone, multicultural and Aboriginal communities.

A&E Television Networks has renewed its $10,000 contribution to Canadian filmmakers through the NSI Online Short Film Festival, run by the National Screen Institute (NSI).

Congratulations to the OSM members that were recently nominated for three Golden Sheaf Awards at the Yorkton Film Festival, which take place May 24 - 27, 2012.

Paul Bronfman, Chairman and CEO of Comweb Corp. and William F. White International Inc. (WFW), is thrilled to announce the launch of Whites Education & Training, an exciting new department at WFW specifically dedicated to the empowerment of Canada’s production crews and emerging filmmakers. Through facilitating new opportunities that teach hard skills and best practices, Whites Education & Training aims to foster a higher level work experience for people in the industry.

The Fonds Francophone d’Aide au Développement Cinématographique will end this year after three years of collaboration between Telefilm Canada, SODEC, the Centre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles, the Centre du cinéma et de l’image animée français, Film Fund Luxembourg and the partnership of the Office fédéral de la Culture suisse.

Sa performance dans Bon Cop Bad Cop vous a épaté? Il a su vous toucher dans De père en flic et vous divertir dans Le sens de l’humour? Comédien de talent, Louis-José Houde est d’abord et avant tout un humoriste au style unique. Et il sera sur la scène du Centre culturel franco-manitobain le 23 mai prochain!

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) launched its new website cmf-fmc.ca. The site has been completely redesigned to provide the industry with quick and easy access to all the information on the CMF and its programs.

The following article was written by Chris Jancelewicz and originally appeared in the Huffington Post on March 22. The Buffalo Gal Pictures co-produced Less Than Kind airs its third season finale this Sunday on HBO Canada.

It's going to be a party! Join us as we showcase 7 amazing New Media freelancers and companies on Wednesday, March 28, 7 PM, at IMAX Portage Place!

APTN is pleased to announce that two of its news productions have been nominated for a 2012 World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network Journalism Awards. The WITBN Indigenous Journalism Awards seeks to recognize and reward the best examples of professional journalism in Indigenous television.

OSM member and winner of 2012 MTS Winnipeg On Demand $20,000 Pitch, Angela Heck, is featured in this Winnipeg Free Press article.

OSM member Kevin Nikkel is featured in this interview published on the North Country Public Radio website where his project Nitrate Treasures is discussed.

Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore is hinting at some “good news” for the Canada Council for the Arts in next week’s federal budget – despite the budgetary belt-tightening that is expected to deal with an estimated $31-billion deficit.

Mad Ship, co-produced by OSM member Buffalo Gal Pictures, and My Awkward Sexual Adventure, produced by OSM member Julijette Inc., are among 11 new productions that will receive suport from Telefilm Canada.

With a focus on innovative content from Canada at MIPCube, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) will host a screenings showcase featuring a cross-section of groundbreaking innovative digital productions by Canadian producers developed with financial support from CMF's experimental stream.

OSM members Saira and Nilufer Rahman are featured in this article and audio interveiw found on CBC Manitoba Scene.

The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation congratulates actor Paul Nolan on the opening of Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway March 22.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with some of Canada's Digital Content trail-blazers in Saskatchewan!

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Call for Entries
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Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

As part of the provincial budget address, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the termination of the Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit program. This decision leaves Saskatchewan as the only province in Canada without the tools in which to effectively compete nationally and internationally for film and television production. The Saskatchewan Motion Picture Industry Association (SMPIA) believes this decision was based on poor information provided to the government.

On Screen Manitoba (OSM) would like to congratulate Angela Heck whose project BUZZ...(Manitoba Mosquitos) was selected as the winner of the 2012 MTS Winnipeg On Demand $20,000 Pitch! earlier today during the ALL ACCESS: Producing in a Multiplatform World forum.

The Winnipeg Film Group has an opening for the permanent, full time position of Production Centre Director.

Serving as the staff leader of the Production Centre wing of our organization, the Production Centre Director reports to the Winnipeg Film Group’s Executive Director and directly manages membership, training and technical staff. The Production Centre Director supports the development of and executes general organizational and artistic goals connected to the provision of programs and services to support the development, production, creation and experimentation of independent filmmakers working in all forms and media, within a financially and administratively responsible manner.
 

Don’t miss this important presentation today at 4 p.m. on the Canadian Content Expansion Project at Cinematheque.

Stay tuned for an announcement next week about when you will be able to begin registering activities for the 3rd annual Culture Days weekend on September 28, 29 and 30.

The early bird deadline for The Art of Collaboration: Success through Synergy is fast approaching!

Register by Friday, March 16 and save up to $104!

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL!
Discover today’s best practices in collaboration through this leading-edge course!
Across disciplines • Across cultures • Across departments • Across sectors

OSM member Kevin Lee Burton part of MAMAWEYAS Collective that will be offereing a series of events to celebrate Cree language. 

MAMAWEYAS Collective presents: Astam, the Series. In the Cree language, mamaweyas translates to “altogether, as a group”. The Mamaweyas Collective is a group of Aboriginal artists whose mission is to host and facilitate arts events that emphasize and celebrate the Cree language.

Don’t miss this important presentation on Monday, March 19 at 4 p.m. on the Canadian Content Expansion Project at Cinematheque by Valerie Creighton, President and CEO of the CMF. 

OSM member Merit Motion Pictures “Smarty Pants: Uncovering the Secret World of Plant Behaviour” is featured in this article on Chris D.ca

OSM members Inferno Pictures, Julijette Inc. and Original Pictures are each curently in production of a feature film.

OSM members producer Shaun Johnson and writer Tammy Marlowe Johnson from Frantic Films new series are featured in this news article by C21 Media.

We’re just a breath over two weeks away from the official relaunch of the Canadian Film Fest and here are a few updates for you.

If you're applying for NSI New Voices or thinking about it, you probably have questions. What is NSI looking for? How can you increase your chances of being accepted?

Research and Rights Clearance Workshop in partnership with DOC Winnipeg.

This workshop is invaluable for all documentary researchers, writers, directors and producers to learn about navigating the world of research and clearances. Learn the latest on how to obtain, reduce costs and limit risks using stock footage, stills and recorded
music.

To all DOC Winnipeg members and prospective members, You're invited to attend an informal reception with Elizabeth Klinck - one of Canada's top visual researchers this Friday, March 16th at 8pm.
 

Tricon Films & Television has picked up eight new lifestyle, factual and comedy series from OSM member Farpoint Films, HSM Management and Architect Films.

OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky are featured in this review of their movie Indie Game: The Movie done at SXSW by the online magazine The Venture.

This article of The Globe and Mail written by Kate Taylor explore the challenges that new media productions such as Web series, versus the television world. 

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

Shaw Media is proud to announce that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with GetGlue, a leading social networking platform for entertainment in North America.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications in Winnipeg, we have an opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for communications and public relations services. He/she will also be responsible for developing and fostering media relationships within the western region.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing in Winnipeg, we have a career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of all corporate communication strategies for APTN.

This article published on March 8th by Katherine Monk of the Winnipeg Free Press highlights some of the struggles the English Canadian movie Industry to win viewers over the Hollywood productions.

On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7 PM, at 1000 Waverley Street, Adam Herstein and Karen Poetker from Pitblado Law with give you the skinny on how to set up a proper and enforceable agreement before starting a project to ensure that you and your client have a mutual understanding of how the project will unfold with reasonable progress payments and a plan of action if the both you decide to go your separate ways.

A day after going public about the withdrawal of a long-standing annual grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the cut’s “potential damage,” Vancouver’s DOXA Documentary Film Festival received a call from the minister himself, with news the funding would be restored.

The 4th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival, March 23-25 in beautiful Fernie, BC, is pleased to announce its full festival lineup.

If there's one thing a broadcast-quality rental and staging firm quickly learns, it's that the critical choice of equipment can make or break their reputation. This factor was top of mind for Winnipeg, Manitoba's award-winning MidCanada Production Services when they purchased the first FUJINON XA50x9.5BESM HD Telephoto Lens delivered in Canada.
 

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is pleased to announce that Ms. Lisa Squire has accepted the appointment of Director of Marketing at APTN effective immediately. Ms. Squire is based out of the network’s Winnipeg head office.

Starting March 14, 2012, the Museum of Modern Art in NYC will showcase the latest and greatest in Canadian cinema.

The Janet Crystal Yorga Memorial Bursary supports one producer/writer team, with a feature-length project in development, for the WIFT-T Development Incubator—a four-day, small group workshop in Toronto.

Film Training Manitoba in partnership with DOC Winnipeg is offering a Research and Rights Clearance Workshop at Red River College on March 17 2012.

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Since 1977, Wayne Sheldon has grown Mid Canada Production Services from shooting news stories for CBC on 16mm film to recently shooting part of a documentary on international mega group U2.

The 32nd edition of the Genie Awards will be braodcasted tonight starting at 8pm on CBC-TV.

The Lee Hirsch documentary Bully, given an R-rating stateside by the MPAA, has received an all-clear from British Columbia film censors. Local distributor Alliance Films on Tuesday received a PG-rating for the controversial film about bullying among school-age kids from Consumer Protection B.C.

Is it possible to fall in love with a city of 20 million people in 6 days? Based on our recent experience in Brazil, the answer is yes!

Foodland, written and directed by Adam Smoluk (NSI Features First), airs on Super Channel on March 6 and will run throughout the month. The film follows a naïve grocery clerk as his life spirals out of control when he inadvertently helps his inept manger rob the store.

Patrica Rozema, one of Canada's most accomplish & internationally recognized filmaker, expresses her thoughts on what the Canadian film industry needs to do in manifesto for Canadian movies, an article published in the The Globe & Mail.

War Witch (Rebelle), Montreal director Kim Nguyen's film about a child soldier in Africa who turns her life around, will have its North American premiere at New York's Tribeca Film Festival. Organizers of the annual festival released a partial lineup on Tuesday that included two Canadian films: War Witch and the documentary The World Before Her.

Trumping The Industry with Kickstarter: Women Support Women To Get Movies Made And Seen - by Lydia Dean Pilcher. OSM member Lisanne Pajot of Indie Game: The Movie is also mentioned in this article.

This article from The Manitoban features Plug In ICA highlighting it's 40 years of being a great asset in Winnipeg's contemporary artists as well as a unique platform that has given the city international exposure. It also helped the creation of organizations like Videopool & MAWA.

Registration for Meet The Guests at this year's ALL ACCESS forum is now open.

These 10 minute meetings, which will take place on March 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., are an excellent opportunity to speak with some of the broadcaster and digital media experts that are participating in ALL ACCESS.

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and is for ALL ACCESS registered delegates only.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

After much deliberation and hours spent assessing some of the most inspiring and compelling short-films submitted in the inaugural Doc Studio Contest, TVO and an esteemed panel of judges, led by filmmaker-in-residence Alan Zweig, have announced the top five finalists who will vie to be named the first-ever winner of TVO's Doc Studio Contest.

SMPIA is pleased to announce that board member Ron Goetz will be assuming the position of SMPIA Board President.
Ron joined the SMPIA Board most recently in January of this year, but has been active on the SMPIA Issues & Advocacy committee for a number of years. Ron has also served SMPIA and the community as a representative in the CMF National Focus Meetings where he advocated for regional support.

The Atlantic Film Festival is still accepting applications for this year's Script Development Program but the deadline is MONDAY MARCH 12. Selected writers will partake in 3 intensive weekend development workshops from the end of May until August with script editor Noel Baker and pitch expert Jan Miller. In September each writer will participate in the Script Pitch Event during the 32nd Atlantic Film Festival to compete for the coveted $10,000 development prize.

The 6th annual Lindalee Tracey Award is calling for submissions. This award celebrates emerging Canadian filmmakers. Submission deadline is March 12, 2012.

In 2007, the first Lindalee Tracey Award was presented to Trevor Anderson (NSI Drama Prize) for his film Rock Pockets.

After years of being under the guise of Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, Inuit are pushing for their own regional television network. Stakeholders, interested groups and individuals are in Iqaluit this week to make plans.

It’s that time of year once again for you to submit your film, video, radio and new media works for the 13th annualimagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. This year’s Festival runs from October 17-21, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. imagineNATIVE is an international Festival that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous peoples at 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 Canada and around the globe. The works accepted reflect the diversityf the world's Indigenous nations and illustrate the vitality and excellence of our art and culture in contemporary media.

In this Master Class presented on March 9 by Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages in partnership with Film Training Manitoba and the National Film Board of Canada, Ariel will share his experiences on how best to produce and make films in a potentially hostile environment. He will discuss the various legal implications and barriers that might arise while working in a country like Afghanistan.

New York will get a spring injection of Canadian filmmaking in March with the Museum of Modern Art's movie showcase Canadian Front.

Street Media Inc. in association with The RCA Museum is proud to announce; Warpaths: Every Town Had Soldiers. Featuring the stories of men and women from Western Manitoba who fought for Canada during World War One, this community expression documentary will be produced this summer and shown on MTS TV’s Video On Demand service in the Fall of 2012.

POWER OF THE ACTOR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

March 10th & 11th, 2012
at the University of Winnipeg

One of the few Canadian victories at the Academy Awards this year was the documentary Saving Face. The film examines the practice of what's called acid violence. Each year, it's believed more than 150 Pakistani women have acid splashed in their faces... a form of domestic violence. It's every bit as disfiguring as it sounds.

Le Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain is now presenting french language movies every second Saturday and on March 10, it will be Café de Flore, directed by canadian filmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, best known for his movie C.R.A.Z.Y (2005).

Originally scheduled to air on October 20, 2011, Conspiracy Rising was pre-empted hours before airing due to the unexpected death of Gaddafi. The world premiere of this fascinating documentary is now scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2012 on CBC TV’s Doc Zone at 9:00pm ET/PT (9:30pm NT) with a repeat showing on CBC’s sister network, CBC News Net, on Friday, March 9 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

The latest Winnipeg Filmmaker / Actor Potluck, hosted by OSM member Roger Boyer and Ali Tataryn, will be held on Thursday March 8 from 6 to 11 p.m.

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is seeking applications from writer/producer teams for its prestigious NSI Totally Television program.

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is excited to announce that two projects from the 2010/11 NSI Totally Television program have gone into development with CTV.

CBC Television proudly presents WRATH OF GRAPES: THE DON CHERRY STORY II - the follow-up to the highly successful Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story - in two parts on March 4 and 11 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).

WNDX & Cinematheque co-present acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Joshua Bonnetta, who will be presenting a selection of film and video works including his most recent American Colour.

The nominees for the 2012 Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards were announced. Congratulations to the CFC alumni nominees.

A Canadian-made medical drama about life at a Toronto hospital is headed to NBC. The U.S. broadcaster has picked up 13 episodes of the CTV series "Saving Hope". CTV says the hour-long series is set to debut on the both sides of the border this summer.

Join ACI Manitoba for a two day symposium exploring the strengths of artists + communities working together.

Artists + Community Opening Keynote + Reception - Thursday, March 8
free
7:30pm - keynote speaker – Rick Lowe “Art in the Social Sphere”
8:30pm – Stand up reception
Presented by the Winnipeg Arts Council

The following is a list from The Right Stuff session at the recent Prime Time in Ottawa from panelists who present their top 10 list for producers looking to expand their social media and audience engagement strategies.

ALMOST HALF WAY THERE!

I'm thrilled to see all of the support we've received thus far in our lovewfg.com donation drive, moving towards our target of $10,000 raised to support the Winnipeg Film Group and our Cinematheque!

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is announcing as served to unify the country’s film industry by honouring and showcasing outstanding achievements in Canadian cinema with the annual presentation of The Genie Awards.

The Canadian Grain Commission wil celebrate 100 years in April and The National Film Board of Canada will be presenting two vintage docs to commemorate the event.

The Executive Director of Telefilm Canada, Carolle Brabant, today announced the launch of a new private donation fund consisting of two streams: one stream will provide better support to promising young filmmakers while the other is aimed at established filmmakers and will seek to help them achieve their full potential both in Canada and abroad.

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a streaming TV service by Christmas, as it aims to make a major push into the living room.

Media Circus is looking to hire a local editor to work on documentary. 

I have a documentary that has completed the rough cut stage and we are now refining the edit with notes from the broadcaster, we need an experienced documentary editor to get us to the finished cut.

The Manitoba-filmed feature comedy, Goon, is discussed in this interview with candian director Michael Dowse. Goon was locally produced by OSM mermber Inferno Pictures and features a great amount of Manitoba talent in front of, and behind, the camera.

The Gimli Film Festival is now accepting film entries for its upcoming 12th edition that will take place July 25th to the 29th, 2012. Our focus on regional, international and circumpolar films has made us one of Manitoba’s most unique summertime events.

Hot Docs is pleased to announce that it will once again gather together key industry stakeholders for the Doc Summit, the annual half-day town hall forum intended to address current obstacles in the documentary industry. The 2012 Doc Summit will take place Friday, May 4, during this year’s Hot Docs festival, conference and market, April 26 to May 6.

Canadian businessman Frank Guistra moved from mining to movies to television as he prepares to help the Vancouver company develop a bigger small screen presence.

Frantic Films is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mr. Bernard Periatambee as Vice-President of Factual Development for Frantic’s ever-growing development and production team.

NSI graduate Trevor Anderson is featured in this article discussing the evolution of film distribution in the online world.

Presented by Cogeco, the 2012 Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) will take place March 1-4, at the Empire Theatre, Screening Room and other venues in downtown Kingston. Eighteen feature-length films and 30+ short films, including locally produced short films, will screen at the festival.

OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky discuss crowdfunding in this article of the online magazine Develop .

Wednesday, February 29th is the Early Bird Registration Deadline for the first Artists + Community Symposium!

Register before March 1st, and receive a full day of panels, keynotes, round table discussions, and lunch at the Fort Garry Hotel for only $35!

The Canadian Media Production Association has released a new report that examines how the Canadian production industry risks falling further behind, without a significant retooling of the current system. The report,"Content Everywhere: Mapping the Digital Future for the Canadian Production Industry", received funding support from the Canada Media Fund and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

OSM member Les Production Rivard's Pour Un Soir Seulement is amongst 3 canadian TV productions nominated at Rose d'Or global entertainment television festival.

The 2012 Canada International Film Festival will take place March 31st and April 1st in Vancouver. There are over 20 films competing in this years's edition.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television presents the 2011 Golden Reel Award to Quebec comedy Starbuck, which grossed over $3.5 million in Canada in 2011.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will present a varied and groundbreaking selection of seven films at the 30th edition of the International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA), from March 15 to 25, 2012. 

The NFB at the 14th Rendez-vous de la Francophonie.

For the seventh year in a row, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will help celebrate the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF), a major annual event taking place March 9 to 25. The NFB is presenting 156 films in 58 cities from coast to coast, bringing two free programs, each featuring documentary and animated films that reflect this year's theme of “Understanding Builds a Better Future,” to francophone and francophile communities across Canada.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

 Canadian movie, Dawn Before Dead is the first Canadian movie ever to be filmed in 3-D and is featured in this article on Canada.com by Jay Stone from Postmedia News

Le Festival international de films pour enfants de tous âges : Freeze Frame et On Screen Manitoba proposent :
La réalisation pour le ciné-jeunesse.

Trans Atlantic Partners (TAP), the co-production training program led by Strategic Partners (Canada), New York's Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) and the Erich Pommer Institut (Germany), is now open to applicants thanks to the generous financial support of Media Mundus.

If you are an Actor who is serious about your craft then this is one Fantastic Workshop you won't want to miss!

The Actors Training Centre presents: FIVE LINES AND UNDER

**BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND..... MARCH 31-APRIL 1**
BOOK AN ACTING JOB FROM TAPE IN WINNIPEG?? BOOK A BIG ACTING JOB IN WINNIPEG??
YES. IT IS POSSIBLE

OSM member RoseAnna Schick, is featured in this article on CBC Manitoba Scene. 

The following article was written by celebrated film critic Kim Morgan about OSM member Guy Maddin's latest project, Spiritismes, and was originally published on her website, Sunset Gun, on February 22.

The Manitoba-filmed feature comedy, Goon, opens in theatres today. Goon was locally produced by Inferno Pictures and features a great amount of Manitoba talent in front of, and behind, the camera.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting applications by Canadian companies for accreditation at the Marché du Film in Cannes, taking place May 16-25, 2012.

Manitoba Film & Music has released their latest newsletter. Included are stories about Guy Maddin's European Adventures, Manitoba on the big screen, Manitoba at the Junos and more!

APTN is looking to hire a Manager of Human Resources (Winnipeg)

Under the direction of Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Human Resources is responsible for APTN human resource functions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, employee relations, labour relations; performance management, employment engagement and recognition.

The Cannes Film Festival is now accepting short film entries for it's upcoming 65th edition that will take place in Cannes, France,  from MAY 16 TO 27, 2012.

The directors of Indie Game: The Movie, today announced the first screening dates for their award-winning, feature-length documentary, which follows the stories of independent video game designers as they create and release their innovative, personal works to the world. The 15 city tour, presented by Adobe®, builds upon the momentum from its debut at the prestigious 2012 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The first-of-its-kind documentary received rave reviews and an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception, taking home a Sundance Award for Best Editing in World Documentary Cinema.

Telefilm Canada will accept funding applications for English-language productions through three Canada Feature Film Fund (CFFF) programs as of March 5, 2012. These applications will be for fiscal 2012-2013.

The Hidden World of the Harem, produced by OSM member Ian Dimerman (Inferno Pictures) and featuring the stunning cinematography of OSM members Andrew Forbes and Charles Konowal, will have be on Vision TV on February 29 & March 7 at 9 p.m.

Telefilm Canada would like to announce that, in response to the changing needs of the industry, Telefilm is providing more flexibility in how we participate in the financing of a film property. Our production financing can now be defined in one of two ways at the option of the producer: (1) financing in the form of a recoupable advance or (2) as previously, a recoupable equity investment.

Winter is winding down and spring is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing: The Ottawa International Animation Festival opens its 2012 activities by announcing the official call for submissions to this year's competition!

The following article about the OSM member Juliette Hagopian co-produced Night Wings was written by Etan Vlessing and originally published in The Hollywood Reporter on February 20. Juliette is also coproducing The Way Out, which is to be directed by OSM member Norma Bailey.

On Screen Manitoba et le FRIC (le Front des réalisateurs indépendants du Canada) s’associent pour organiser “Faire une scène”, une leçon de maître sur la direction d’acteurs.

OSM is happy to partner once again with Freeze Frame, which will run March 4-11, for its industry sessions. The workshop offered on March 8 is Film and Animation - Mixed Media with Jeff-Chiba Sterns (Vancouver).

On Screen Manitoba accueillera une équipe de l’INIS (Institut national de l’Image et du Son, Montréal) menée par madame Véronique Marino, directrice du Département des Médias Interactifs, pour un bootcamp intensif de 3 jours, “De l’idée au pitch” Du 5 au 7 mars 2012.

OSM is happy to partner once again with Freeze Frame, which will run March 4-11, for its industry sessions, Olivier Ringer, Belgian director of À Pas de loup, the festival’s opening film, will give a workshop on “Directing Children.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

I'm thrilled to see all of the support we've received thus far in our February donation drive, moving towards our target of $10,000 raised by February 29 to help support the Winnipeg Film Group and our Cinematheque!

Manitoba filmmakers are invited to submit their films for prime time broadcast on two CBC programs.

Short Film Face Off is Canada’s only television magazine program which features short films from across the country. The critically acclaimed show has already enjoyed four successful seasons and has brought a new mainstream audience for short films and increased profile for filmmakers.

The CBC is looking for the best short films from every region to take part in Short Film Face Off. We are looking for comedies and dramas not previously broadcast on national television. Music videos and documentaries are not suitable for Short Film Face Off. Directors must be available for tapings at CBC Toronto from May 15 to 18. The program producers will pay all travel and accommodation costs.

The following article was expertly written by the National Screen Institute - Canada's Chris Vajcner about the local premiere of Goon, which was locally produced by OSM members Inferno Pictures (Brendon Sawatzky and Ian Dimerman).

MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC (MFM) is looking for an energetic and extremely well-organized individual to join our team.

The Locations Department Assistant position is an exciting, entry-level opportunity in Manitoba’s growing film industry. The ideal candidate will be a focused multi-tasker with excellent oral and written communication proficiency, people skills, flexibility and work ethic. The position is ideal for a candidate who wants to dive head-first into this innovative and creative sector.

The hilarious Canadian caper comedy Foodland follows a naive grocery clerk who finds himself an unwilling accomplice in a robbery. This indie film was shot and produced in wintry Winnipeg earned screenwriter and director, and OSM member, Adam Smoluk, critical acclaim.

Two of our members, James Swirsky & Lisanne Pajot are featured in this interview about their film Indie Game: The Movie.

On Screen Manitoba would like to remind its members and industry friends that all of its ACCESS contribution programs have funding available to assist in industry and career development until the end of the fiscal year (March 31, 2012).

This article of The Spec features one of our members documentary, Andrew Wall's Champion City.

Several years ago, New Media Manitoba identified that Mobile Development will play a significant part in the world economy: "Mobile Apps Industry to Top $17.5 Billion by 2012."

WNDX seeks new Canadian and international films and videos for our next edition, to be held Sept 27 - 30, 2012.

You are invited to attend at no cost to our ACTRA MB Film Festival and Open House, scheduled for:

DATE: Thursday, March 1
TIME: 6:30 pm
PLACE: iMAX Cinema - Portage Place (3rd Floor)
RECEPTION: 7:30 pm

There’s a lot of activity going on here at ACI Manitoba! Not only are we getting ready to host our first symposium exploring the important topic of artists + communities working together, but we have a full schedule of professional development events for independent artists, arts administrators, and everyone in between to make the most out of their artistic lives.

See our website for more information on these and other upcoming ACI training events. If you need more information or would like to register, please contact Lisa at admin@creativemanitoba.ca or 927-2787.

Research and Rights Clearing Workshop in partnership with DOC Winnipeg

March 17th | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | $65
Red River College – Princess Street Campus, Room W206
Instructor: Elizabeth Klinck

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

Art Department Workshop

March 3rd | ½ day - $30 | Full day - $50
Red River College – Princess Street Campus, Room W206
Instructor: Owen Bird

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting applications by Canadian companies for accreditation at the Marché du Film in Cannes, taking place May 16-25, 2012.

The Prestige Film Award is currently accepting entries into the 2012 award contest, open to all levels of filmmakers... from those looking for professional recognition to those who just want bragging rights!

The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) is now accepting applications for its NSI New Voices program. Applications must be received by Thursday, March 29, 2012.

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Manitoba’s longest-running international film festival: Freeze Frame takes place March 4 through March 11, 2012 showcasing films from France, Belgium, Columbia, South Korea,Canada and the United States. Leaving the nest, taking flight and learning to fly on your own an are common themes in this year’s crop of award-winning films for young people.

One of our members, Kevin Nikkel, worked on a project involving historical Hudson's Bay Company archival footage and his work is featured in this Winnipeg Free Press article.

One of our members latest film, Keyhole, by Guy Maddin was presented at the lastest edition of Berlin Film Festival and this article by Patrick Gamble of Cine-Vue provides an in depth analysis & a four star review.

One of our members, Guy Maddin is featured in the Hollywood Reporter as his new film, Keyhole is dicussed after being presented at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival.
 

In less than two years, Culture Days has taken flight across Canada in over 800 cities and towns. Inspired by the amazing, 15-year success of les Journées de la culture in Québec and spurred on by Alberta Arts Days, the second edition of Culture Days, which took place from September 30 – October 2 in 2011, underscored the vibrant role that arts and culture plays in the day-to-day lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast. This summary of results of the second edition of Culture Days in 2011 will give you a sense of the impact Culture Days has made in its still very early stages. 

A new crowd-funding service developed to help independent Canadian documentary filmmakers build their audiences and raise support for projects in development has been launched by Hot Docs.

Before War Horse, before Beginners and before Iron Lady, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Plummer and Meryl Streep talked to Brian Linehan, Canada’s one-of-a-kind entertainment journalist, beloved around the world.

The following article about OSM member Andrew Wall's latest film, Champion City, was originally published on the CBC Manitoba Scene website on February 8. Tickets are going fast so email brenda@eventstrategypro.com to RSVP. Champion City will be available on MTS Winnipeg On Demand beginning February 14.

Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) Chair Tom Cox announced today that respected CMPA President and CEO Norm Bolen has chosen to step down from his position in June.

The following article originally appeared in the Winter 2012 edition of Access West.

MANITOBA FILM AND TV PRODUCTION COMPANIES TAKE ON THE WORLD

OSM's Joy Loewen recently returned from a trip to the Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Fest in France and wrote about her trip. Here are some excerpts from her always informative and entertaining blog posts - please visit Exposurefilm.ca to read the full posts.

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Have fun and support cultural programs for Winnipeg and Manitoban youth

Thursday March 1st 2012
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
340 Provencher Boulevard
Centre culturel franco-manitobain
Antoine-Gaborieau Hall, 2nd Floor

What’s this about?
Freeze Frame is holding a Wine Cheese and Animation Fundraiser to support our outreach programming and offer more opportunities for schools and groups to access our Festival and year round programs.

The following article was published on the Northernstars.ca website on February 8.

According to a report released yesterday by the Ontario Media Development Corporation, 2011 was a banner year for film production in the province. In straight numbers, the industry saw growth of 31% over 2010, which amounted to an additional 300-million dollars of production bringing the total contribution to the Ontario economy to a quite remarkable 1.26 billion dollars.

Love WFG is a campaign during the month of love to support the Winnipeg Film Group and our Cinematheque. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 raised by February 29, 2012!

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

The third New Festival at the Centre Pompidou offers the public the chance to discover the diversity of the visual culture of our time and to appreciate how the territory of contemporary culture has broadened.

Soul of the Sea, a documentary featuring British Columbia’s Hayley Shephard, directed by Ivan Hughes and produced by OSM member Angela Heck, will premiere at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) on Monday, February 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver.

The following article was written by Jill Winzoski and was published in the Selkirk Record. Fit First can be seen on APTN.

Hot Docs is calling on Canadian producers, directors, distributors, digital and broadcast execs, and policy makers to share their ideas on the sector’s burning issues; to be at the heart of some hardcore industry introspection with an aim to building consensus and progressing beyond current obstacles.

Telefilm Canada announces the Top 10 Canadian films, funded through the Canada Feature Film Fund (CFFF), with the highest foreign and US gross sales since the creation of the Fund 10 years ago. The Top 10 brought home a combined total of $140.2 million. What’s more, gross sales made between 2006 and 2010 ($126.5 million) represent an increase of more than 200% over the five years previous ($41.9 million), from 2001 to 2005.

The following article was published on thestar.com website on February 4.

Pay TV and pirate satellite dishes.

The following article was written by Steve Ladurantaye and originally published on The Globe and Mail website on February 6.

The International Documentary Association is now accepting proposals for the Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund, which provides production support for full-length documentary films. Named in honor of the landmark documentary filmmaker, the Fund provides annual grants totaling $75,000 to be used in the creation of original, independent documentary films that illuminate pressing issues in the United States.

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

The U.S. Commercial Service and the Canadian Media Production Association have partnered to deliver a special "Canada Meets Kentucky" series of events planned as part of "Prime Time in Ottawa," a national conference and networking event for the television, film and interactive media production industry.

BILLY - FEATURE FILM

STARRING ERNESTO GRIFFITH

As a group of mustachioed men who like to throw interesting moustache parties in Portland, Maine at the end of every March, we are constantly caressing our moustaches and daydreaming of ways to better celebrate moustaches and to maximize the moustache man’s moment of expression.

The following article was published on the Tactica Interactive website. The highlights of the article are a synopsis of an article originally published by Twitter, with some added info from Tactica.

It’s official! Centrallia, the super-successful international business matchmaking event will return to Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 10 - 12, 2012.

Farpoint Films presents Champion City - The story of the 1896 Winnipeg Victorias - Stanley Cup Champions

The following article was originally published in the Hollywood Reporter on February 1.

Rebounding foreign location shoots in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal by Los Angeles producers pushed production levels in Canada to an all-time best of $5.49 billion last year

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced its factors weights for the 2012-2013 Performance Envelope calculations. This announcement reflects decisions made by the CMF’s Board of Directors following a series of consultation sessions and working groups with members of the industry, and aligns with the CMF’s objectives of rewarding success and driving convergence across the industry.

Trans Atlantic Partners (TAP), the co-production training program led by Strategic Partners (Canada), New York's Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) and the Erich Pommer Institut (Germany), is now open to applicants thanks to the generous financial support of Media Mundus.

And there's plenty of reason to celebrate, with two TAP alumni up for Oscars at the 2012 Academy Awards!

“It's so rewarding to see TAP alumni making a splash in this year's Academy Awards nominations, and elsewhere. It's great motivation for us as organizers and especially for those producers applying for Trans Atlantic Partners 2012,” says Strategic Partners Director Jan Miller.

Congratulations to OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky whose film, Indie Game: The Movie won Best Editing within the Sundance World Cinema Documentary Competition. Visit here to read their reaction. 

The following article was originally published on the Broadcaster Magazine website on February 2.

The following article was written by Kristin Brzoznowski and originally published on the Worldscreen website on February 2.

The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) announces the teams selected to the 2012 NSI Drama Prize program.

The following article focuses mostly on the special effects industry in Vancouver, but it's an interesting view of how their industry is doing right now. The article was published on the Dawn.com website.

WIFT-T is pleased to present Frame Work II: Canada’s Screen-Based Workforce, a study of the employment of equity groups across screen-based industries in Canada. Download a PDF of the full report and/or executive summary via the links below.

Online industry registration for the 2012 Hot Docs Festival is now open with early-bird pricing! Choose from three great industry passes:

The University of Winnipeg Department of Theatre and Film is pleased to present its 10th Annual University of Winnipeg Student Film Festival featuring juried films made by post-secondary students registered in school between April, 2011 and April, 2012.

The Festival will take place Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2012 in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall (3rd Floor Centennial Hall) at the University of Winnipeg. All Festival events are free and open to the public.

The NFB has created over 13,000 productions and won more than 5,000 awards at festivals, including 12 Oscars. With more Academy Award nominations than any production company or organization outside of Hollywood, the NFB continues to be a pioneer in Canadian cinema.

Danishka Esterhazy's feature film debut, Black Field, will be appearing on Super Channel during the month of February.

WRITER'S SERIES:

NSI & Banff present: NSI Insiders Guide to Banff – Your competitive edge to the Banff World Media Festival 2012

Do you want to make an impact at Banff? Get the skinny on what the broadcasters are looking for? Get professional feedback on your marketing materials?

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) and the Banff World Media Festival have come together to present an exciting new one-day workshop designed to help you do just that.

NSI staffers Melissa Kajpust, Liz Hover and Brandice Vivier (along with representatives from the Banff World Media Festival) are bringing their expertise to seven cities across Canada to help attendees make the most of their time at the most influential television festival in North America.

The following article about OSM member Guy Maddin's participation in the Goethe Institute's 50th anniversary celebrations was orginally published in The Globe and Mail on January 26.

Filmmaker and OSM member Roger Boyer had a little time off and decided to hit the road and travel to Utah for Sundance Film Festival this past week. While he didn't have a film playing he still wanted to experience all that Sundance had to offer.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

Intro to Lighting and Grip

February 17th to 19th | 10 am - 5 pm | $75 – Reduced Rate!
William F. White – 2073 Logan Ave., Unit 11

You may know women who have made a unique and exemplary contribution to the development of others and our community.

Nomination for the prestigious Women of Distinction Awards is itself an honour.

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network currently has an opening for Studio Technical - Switcher in Winnipeg.

On Screen Manitoba would like to announce the opening of the registration for ALL ACCESS: Producing in a Multiplatform World and the finalists for the MTS Winnipeg On Demand $20,000 Pitch! competition.

After watching the National Film Board of Canada’s latest documentary, Pink Ribbons Inc., you might leave the theatre seeing only red.

In order to better understand your needs, the Canadian Conference of the Arts is inviting all members in the arts community  to take five minutes as soon as possible to answer the short questionnaire you will find here:

Please reply to the questionnaire as this is key to a consultation on how to shape a vibrant future for arts and culture in our communities!

Dear DOC members,

Haven't renewed yet? Now is the time! There are 5 days left before the Hot Docs Ten-Pack contest closes!

Renew by JANUARY 30TH 2012 AT MIDNIGHT ET and automatically be entered in a draw to win a complimentary Hot Docs Festival Ten-Pack!

*Please note, if you have renewed already, your name is in the hat!

Hot Docs Festival Ten-Pack:
A Festival Ten-Pack entitles the bearer to 10 single tickets to screenings at the Hot Docs 2012 festival. The Festival 10-Pack is transferable and can be used to obtain more than 1 ticket per screening.

You can have a look at the Hot Docs website here. 

The draw will take place on January 31st and the winner will be announced by e-mail. Click here to renew now (and don't forget to fill out the membership survey!).

Tonight marks the season 2 finale of the Frantic Films produced Todd And The Book Of Pure Evil on SPACE. 

The International Documentary Challenge is coming up quick! Now in its 7th year, the Doc Challenge takes place March 1-5, 2012 with registration now open to filmmakers worldwide.

Entering Freeze Frame’s Youth Video Contest gives you the chance to have your video seen by theatre audiences at Freeze Frame’s International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages. As a contest finalist you could have your video screened during the Festival between March 5 & 11, 2012.

The following article about the National Film Board of Canada's new interactive documentary, Bear 71, was published on the Macleans website on January 18.

Come meet other filmmakers, actors, music videos directors, cameramen/women, editors, background performers, etc.... & talk movies, tech-whatever!

You are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the development of the Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street in Winnipeg as an Arts Centre.

We are interested in your ideas for the potential arts related uses for this historic structure.

New Media Manitoba is thrilled to announce that Sarah Zaharia is joining their team in the new role of Market Access Officer!

NATIVE WOMEN + FILM
Helen Haig-Brown, Lisa Jackson & Caroline Monnet

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today an investment of more than 16 million dollars in innovative projects as part of the second round of its 2011-2012 Experimental Stream - No Manitoba projects were selected. A jury of leading digital media experts from Canada and abroad assessed applicants for production support based on innovation and the production team criteria. The remaining factors for the production projects, as well as the applications for development and marketing support were evaluated by analysts from the CMF Program Administrator, Telefilm Canada.

The following article about OSM member Talia Pura was written by Alison Mayes and originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press on January 26. Pura's Queen of My Heart is currently showing at the PTE's Colin Jackson Studio with shows on Jan. 27 -29. Visit here for ticket info.

The following article was originally published on the Carrt.ca website on January 23.

KONRAD VON FINCKENSTEIN made a lot of work for a lot of us.

LEONARD (LEN) KATZ was appointed Acting Chairman on January 25, 2012 and Vice-Chairman, Telecommunications, on October 12, 2007.

He joined the Commission in 2005 as Executive Director, Telecommunications, before assuming his most recent position of Executive Director, Broadcasting and Telecommunications. Mr. Katz has over 30 years of experience working in the private sector. From 2002 to 2005, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Digimerge Technologies Inc., a distribution company supplying digital security products and services throughout North America.

Upcoming Films and Events at the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

Norma Bailey and a few good friends invite you to an exclusive screening of her latest film, THE PASTOR'S WIFE  (Not recommended for children)

All proceeds toThe Stephen Buika Education Fund

Date: February 8th, 2012, 7:30pm
Location: IMAX Theatre Winnipeg
Admission by donation: a minimum of $10 suggested at the door (more, if the spirit moves you*)

Congratulations to OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky of BlinkWorks for their excellent showing at Sundance 2012. 

BOOK AN ACTING JOB FROM TAPE IN WINNIPEG???
YES. IT IS POSSIBLE

Pilot season is coming up and it looks like it's going to be busy!!! It's getting really, really busy in Toronto. Vancouver is hopping with some great tv series. That means you, in Winnipeg, need to be prepared to start taping those auditions. You don’t need to wait for things to come to Winnipeg. You can send your taped auditions anywhere and book roles!!! Learn how to make your auditions and tapings stand out!!!

OSM member Kevin Nikkel's Hudson's Bay Company archival film project was recently featured on the BBC website. Nikkel's Five Door Films is currently touring Alberta with restored footage from a lost silent film entitled, The Romance of the Far Fur Country - a film that was shot in 1919 and stored in the British Film Institutes vaults until recently. 

The following article about OSM members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky and their film Indie Game: The Movie was originally published online on wired.com.

The Quarry directed by Ryan Hanson from Nepean, ON, is the latest winner of the $2,500 A&E Short Filmmakers Award in the NSI Online Short Film Festival run by the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI).

MASTER CLASS SERIES: A CONVERSATION WITH MARY HARRON AND NORMA BAILEY

Award winning filmmaker, Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol, American Psycho and The Notorious Bettie Page) will be in Winnipeg to introduce her films and do a sit down interview. Celebrated director, and OSM member, Norma Bailey will lead an in-depth conversation with Mary discussing her films, her career and her roots in punk music. Please purchase tickets in advance as seating is limited.

Canadian Women in Communications will bestow its 2012 Annual Awards during a gala event at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa on April 16, 2012.

65TH FESTIVAL DE CANNES
CANNES, FRANCE, MAY 16 TO 27, 2012

CALL FOR ENTRIES
(Feature-length fiction)

The following article about the OSM member Juliette Hagopian (Julijette Inc.) co-produced feature film, The Divide, was written by Andrea Ratuski and originally published on the CBC Manitoba Scene website. The Divide will have its premiere tonight in Winnipeg and OSM will be there to bring you exclusive video interviews with the cast and crew. Watch for them on the OSM homepage and facebook page soon!

Job Posting: Camera/Editor – Winnipeg

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 Affair including shooting and editing.

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Join in a discussion about cultural engagement and the state of arts, culture and heritage in Manitoba and across Canada with Alain Pineau, Executive Director of the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA), Thursday January 26, 2012 from 2:00-4:30 pm at the Folk Exchange Café.

On December 14, New Media Manitoba, with the help of survey delivery experts at Nordicity, launched the Manitoba New Media Census - a significant undertaking to determine the impact New Media has on this province. Response so far has been great but we still need your help. On Jan. 27th we will be closing the New Media census to compile all of the great answers we have received so far. If you have already completed your Manitoba New Media Census then we owe you a huge debt of thanks. If you have not yet completed the survey, it’s not too late! In fact, you can make being a good, digitally-responsible citizen one of your New Year’s resolutions.
 
Go to www.newmediamanitoba.com and click on the link "New Media Census". Take a few minutes to answer and define your role in the New Media Industry, and when you're done, share the link to the survey with others. Use our Interactive Forum to discuss and engage people in the New Media Industry and find new partners to collaborate with.  

This article was written by Carolyne Weldon and originally published on the NFB website on January 11.

Congratulations to the Buffalo Gal Pictures co-produced films Keyhole and The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mother, which each received a nomination for this year's Genie Awards.

The following article was written by Etan Vlessing and originally published in The Hollywood Reporter on January 18.

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Telefilm Canada’s Western Region office invites local industry producers to a client consultation / information meeting on Monday, January 23.