On Screen Manitoba

Realscreen has produced an invaluable document for anyone wanting to pitch their ideas to producers and broadcasters. The Global Pitch Guide features information on a huge selection of domestic and international producers and broadcasters and has advice on what they are looking for when it comes to new ideas and how best to pitch them.

The Canadian film industry owes a lot to producer Don Carmody’s Loyola University experience of being an early riser. Carmody sat down with On Screen Manitoba at a Red Carpet Affair honouring himself and William F. White CEO Paul Bronfman last week to discuss his rise in the film industry, his tips on becoming a successful producer and how his films are like his children. Despite an extensive film resume, which includes Meatballs, Chicago, Polytechnique and Goon (currently shooting in Winnipeg), Carmody says his first steps in becoming a producer was to do the jobs at film school that no one else wanted to do.

nextMEDIA TORONTO
November 29-30, 2010

Running November 29th and 30th at the Design Exchange in Toronto, nextMEDIA creates opportunities for your business by bringing together the highest growth areas of the converging next-generation entertainment marketplace.

Food Network Canada has launched its first online game, in support of its new original Canadian TV series, The Opener, produced by Frantic Films.

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

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

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

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

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

Check it out, you'll be impressed!

CBC Radio One 89.3 FM / 990 AM

Ever dreamed of being on TV? This is your chance to be an extra in the new

Pepto Bismol is searching for talented filmmakers to create a series of video ads for their new Eat, Drink and Be Covered campaign. The prizes for this competition total $30,000, and the grand prize winner will be awarded $15,000. The winning ads may also be selected to air on TV. Give yourself the opportunity to create ads and be associated with one of the most recognized brands in the world! Imagine the benefits of adding a brand like Pepto to your portfolio! Visit Zooppa at the link below to read the full brief and get started.

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Love docs? The Canada Media Fund is giving away two passes to the 2010 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto, and you could be the winner.

Starting Monday, April 26th tell us why BANFF 2010 is your must-attend television and digital media conference.