On Screen Manitoba

The annual MIPDOC Co-Production Challenge, co-presented by Reed MIDEM and realscreen, has opened its call for entries. The Challenge will be part of this year's MIPTV conference, held in Cannes from April 7-11. As with past years, producers of selected projects will have the opportunity to pitch their programs before a panel of top international commissioning editors.

2011 DGC AWARDS

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS AND JURORS - opens January 17th!

Now in its sixth year, Vortex has evolved into a full-blown, multi-day, competition and conference. Here, emerging game developers can gain skills, knowledge, and networking experience by learning about the industry and pitching their ideas to the top movers and shakers in the world-wide videogame world.

The Edmonton International Film Festival... international, independent and eye-opening. Our Festival is about 'discovery'. We strive to uncover cinematic gems and celebrate unique new filmmaking voices. EIFF is about films and the people who make them.

The Gimli Film Festival is currently accepting submissions for it's 2011 festival. Submissions may be fiction, documentary, animation or experimental. A short film must be less then 60 minutes long. Films must be completed after January 1, 2009.

In order to stimulate the production of digital content intended for new distribution platforms, TV5 Québec Canada is launching, for the second consecutive year, the Fonds TV5 pour la création numérique (TV5 Fund for Digital Creation). The TV5 Fund disburses a budget envelope of $120,000 in cash (direct financial support for production) and $100,000 in services, marketing and promotion, for combined support totalling $220,000 for the year 2011.

The early bird deadline for the Yorkton Film Festival will close December 15th, 2011. Until this date, filmmakers wishing to enter their work into the Yorkton Film Festival can do so with only a $75.00 entry fee per entry. On December 15th, the entry fee for the Yorkton Film Festival will jump to $85.00 per entry. All submissions will be accepted until the deadline of January 31, 2011 at which time the adjudication process will begin. Filmmakers entering in the Student Production category can enter their films at any time before the final January deadline for a $40.00 entry fee.
 

Hi-Rez Storytelling for Screen

Program dates: February 21, 2011 – March 05, 2011
Application deadline: December 15, 2010

Hot Docs is accepting submissions for the 12th annual Hot Docs Forum – the pitching event formerly known as the Toronto Documentary Forum. The deadline for submissions is January 21, 2011.

Filmmakers looking to have their say on copyright also have the chance to win some cash while they’re at it, as the CFC launches the next edition of its Reel Challenge Contest.

The Canadian Film Centre's Cineplex Entertainment Film Program is a five-and-a-half month complete immersion in the art and business of dramatic filmmaking for directors, producers, writers and editors. Filmmakers develop their technical, collaborative and business skills, while developing project slates and refining their artistic expression in an intensely demanding, creative and professional environment.

The application deadline is January 21, 2011.

Have an idea for a short film? Wouldn't it be cool to actually have it produced? Then enter the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition which is currently accepting submissions.

Win $2,500, an iPad, have your screenplay produced, attend Yorkton Film Festival, receive our Writer’s Block award - and most importantly, get your name out by winning the most prestigious short film screenplay competition in North America.

mispon's 3rd Biannual Indigenous Filmmaking Festival in Regina is currently accepting proposals until November 18 at 4 p.m. for its Community Storytelling Pitch Session during the festival on November 21.

In a high-profile presentation at the 2011 Factual Entertainment Forum in Santa Monica, CA on June 1, 2011, realscreen will pay tribute to outstanding content from around the world at the industry's truly global celebration of factual entertainment excellence.

Submissions are now open for So You Think You Can Pitch, the highly anticipated annual live pitch competition at the Realscreen Summit. Based on a popular game show format, this year’s session will once again offer five brave producers the chance to pitch their project live to a panel of industry judges.

The Sondra Kelly Award will provide $5,000 to a female screenwriter in mid-career for research/development on a self-initiated project. To be eligible for the award, the candidate must be a female screenwriter in mid-career, with several produced writing credits, and a WGC member in good standing.

The Canadian Media Production Association is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Digital Media Production Program.

The PLASTIC PAPER: Winnipeg's Festival of Animated, Illustrated + Film is currently accepting submissions for short and feature-length animated films made after Jan. 1, 2010. The international festival takes place May 4-7, 2011 at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg and is one component of the year-round organizational activities of the Big Smash! Film Collective.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival are looking for proposals from Canadian Aboriginal artists for audacious, innovative and socially relevant digital media works. Proposals can be for works in any digital medium and genre, including interactive documentary, mobile and locative media, interactive animation, photographic art and essay, data visualization, physical installation, community media, interactive video and user-generated media. Projects can be on any theme.

The Yorkton Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2011 edition. Submissions will be accepted until January 31, 2011 at which time the adjudication process will begin. The nominees will be announced in March, 2011 and the Golden Sheaf Statues awarded at the Yorkton Film Festival Gala on May 29, 2011 in Yorkton, SK.

The International Festival of Audiovisual Programs is now accepting Television Production entries for its 2011 edition.

TEDx Manitoba is now accepting applications for its February 15 ideas conference.

The NYC Midnight Short Screenplay Challenge is now accepting entries for its 3rd annual competition.

DOXA is now accepting submissions for short and feature-length documentary films for their 10th Anniversary Festival, May 6-15, 2011 in Vancouver.

If you have been waiting to hire a consultant to take your production and/or distribution company to the next level, wait no longer! On Screen Manitoba will contribute up to 70% to a cap of $5,000.00 per successful applicant per year via the Corporate Capacity Growth Program! What are you waiting for? Our final deadline for this program is the fast approaching November 15 by 5PM.

Submissions are now open for So You Think You Can Pitch, the Realscreen Summit's annual live pitch competition.

The Winnipeg Angel Organzation is once again accepting applications from local entreprenuers.

The call for entries for the Banff World Television Festival Program Competition is now open. The Program Competition looks to honour the best programming across all areas of entertainment, including digital media, drama, and documentary.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is proud to announce that it will award five (5) grants for up-and-coming producers to attend Doc Circuit Montreal. The grant program is now in its second year.

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and CTV have come together to bring more diverse writers into the talent pool of Canadian screenwriting. The CTV Diverse Screenwriters Program will reach out to offer emerging and mid-career writers from diverse backgrounds the chance to hone the skills they need to become successful professional screenwriters. And one writer will come out of the program with a paid internship in a CTV conventional television or specialty service series.

The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition (CSSC) will herald and reward the best and most successful writers of short film for the year with the ultimate prize: a professionally produced, live-action short film.

Literary hopefuls will have until midnight January 31st, 2011 to pen, proof and bullet-proof their masterpieces. The competition is a chance for screenwriters to flex their creative juices for the industry judges.

PITCH IT TO WIN IT!

The MTS Winnipeg On Demand $20,000 Pitch*, presented by On Screen Manitoba.
Taking place during the ALL ACCESS forum, November 9 & 10, 2010 (SAVE THE DATE!)

Centrallia 2010 is a global business to business (B2B) forum for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that will be hosted in Winnipeg from October 20 - 22, 2010. This event will bring together more than 600 SMEs from around the world for 2 1⁄2 days of match-making meetings.

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HISTORY MAKERS 2011
January 26-28, 2011
New York, NY

The call for entries for the 2011 History Makers Awards is officially open!

DOC members are invited to attend Voices of the Elders, the Association of Personal Historians Conference in Victoria, B.C., November 3–7, 2010.

Register by September 30 to avoid late registration fees.

MERGING + MEDIA CONFERENCE
October 28-29, 2010
Vancouver, BC

We are pleased to inform you that the Merging + Media Conference and Masterclass will be held the 28th and 29th of October in Vancouver, BC and are delighted to extend to you and your members the special Member and Affiliate discounted rate – On Screen Manitoba members have only to identify their membership on the registration page and they will receive up to $50 dollars off Conference or Masterclass Passes.

HISTORY MAKERS 2011
January 26-28, 2011
New York, NY

This year History Makers 2011 will anticipate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union, the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Centre Disaster.

The Webby Awards has launched the 15th annual competition for the best Internet content, be it film, video, interactive or mobile-based media.

The early entry deadline is October 29, 2010.

Click here to enter.

Get the Recognition You Deserve at the Canadian New Media Awards!

Taking place December 1st at the Design Exchange in Toronto, the Canadian New Media Awards (CNMAs) is the country’s only nationwide competition recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations working in all areas of Canadian digital media.

HUMAN RIGHTS ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL 2011
April 23 - May 30, 2011
Australia

The 4th edition of HRAFF will be travelling around Australia again in 2011, with events and screenings taking place in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane from April 29th – May 23rd.

Kingston Canadian Film Festival
March 2-6, 2010
Kingston, ON

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

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

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

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

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

6th ANNUAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 4-8, 2011
Vancouver, BC

Doc North Film Festival
April 15 & 16, 2011

Submission Deadline - November 19

to submit your video.

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

MEDIA PRODUCTION FUND

DEADLINE: November 1, 2010

ELIGIBILITY:

NEW ARTIST IN MEDIA ARTS

DEADLINE: November 1, 2010

2010 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
October 20-24, 2010
Toronto

DOCUMENTARY & DRAMA PITCH: Exclusive Professional Training & Pitch Sessions 

This is your chance to be part of an intensive pitch training opportunity at this year's imagineNATIVE!Do you have a great idea for a pilot episode of a series drama (30 or 60 min), OR a feature, short or series documentary?  Enter our competitions to pitch your idea to a panel of commissioning editors and acquisitions executives from the major Canadian broadcasters - who will provide valuable feedback and development advice.  You will also have a chance to win imagineNATIVE's Documentary Pitch or Drama Pitch prizes to help your idea become a reality.

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

Submission Deadline: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

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

The Rocket is Blasting Into Its 6th year!

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

nextMEDIA TORONTO
November 29-30, 2010

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

Register today and save $250 with the nextMEDIA Kick-off Rate, ending September 17th, 2010.

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

Delegate Registration

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

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

Registration is Now Open!

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

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

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

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

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

Ideal candidate companies have:

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

nextMEDIA TORONTO
November 29-30, 2010

Registration for nextMEDIA Toronto is now open!

CARTOON CONNECTION CANADA - EU: October 18-20

TAC: October 20-21, 2010
OIAF: October 20-24, 2010

Cartoon Connection Canada EU is expanding their network in Ottawa

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

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

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

The 2010 Crystal Awards Nomination Form is available here.

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

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

Our next deadline for the Corporate Capacity Growth Program is September 15th, On Screen Manitoba will contribute up to 70%, to a cap of $5,000, per successfully juried Production Company.

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

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

The CFC NFB Documentary Program is a unique laboratory for the development of successful:

* feature documentaries
* mid-length documentaries
* interactive documentaries

7th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS)
December 5-7, 2010
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, NV

An Opportunity to Present Your Technology to Sony Electronics
August 2-4, 2010
16535 Via Esprillo
San Diego, CA 92127

Interactive Screen 1.0 Beautiful Lives
Program dates: August 16, 2010 – August 20, 2010

IN 2010
Sept 12 - 14, 2010
Toronto, Canada

IN 2010 - the INteractive Exchange - explores the visionary ideas, creative excellence and technological innovations that generate truly engaging interactive experiences. From games to film, from social media to mobile, IN 2010 will bring together International industry leaders for 2.5 days of networking, ideation and business in downtown Toronto.

8 companies and 8 Industry leaders were featured during a 43-minute video showcasing some of our brightest and most innovative new media superstars. Since screening that showcase and marketing it to businesses across North America, the individuals and companies that participated have generated an additional $551,000 in new business for themselves over the past 7 months.

STORYVILLE VANCOUVER
25TH VANCOUVER FILM & TV FORUM
September 28 - October 1, 2010

BEVERLY HILLS FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL
October 21-24, 2010
Beverly Hills, CA

In order to be sure that everyone invited has the opportunity to apply, we’re moving the application deadline to Wednesday June 23rd, 2010.

ENCOUNTERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
November 16 - 21, 2010
Bristol, United Kingdom

THE WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
December 1 - 5, 2010
Whistler, BC Canada

Deadlines:
EARLY BIRD Deadline: *July 5, 2010*
SHORT FILM Deadline: *July 19, 2010*
FEATURE FILM Deadline: *August 3, 2010*
LATE FILM Deadline: *August 16, 2010*

To submit your film, click here.

NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
July 22 - 29, Manhattan

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

WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION & TORONTO
2010 Kodak New Vision Mentorship

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Canada Media Fund Extends Experimental Stream Deadline

Second edition of the Pre‐Sale Pitch Sessions for Dramatic Series in Los Angeles
August 3, 2010

Hello to Members and People Who Wish to Become Members (Why aren’t you a member yet? It’s so EASY! Just call and we’ll set you up!)

THE 2011 CANADA GAMES IS INVITING THE BEST YOUNG ARTISTS IN CANADA TO HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

The National Artist Program will bring together 39 emerging artists to collaborate in a two week interdisciplinary residency, culminating in a gala performance, in the vibrant and diverse cultural city of Halifax. Three artists and two alternates will be selected from each province and territory.

The Canadian Innovation Exchange presents the third annual search for the hottest technology-based products, services and companies in ICT, Cleantech and Digital Media.

Submit your film for consideration for the 2011 broadcast season and beyond. Visit cfe.pov.org for the complete submission guidelines and online submission form.

WNDX - Winnipeg's Festival of Film and Video Art - seeks new Canadian and international films and videos for our next edition, to be held Sept 30 to Oct 3, 2010.

Interactive Screen 1.0 Beautiful Lives
Program dates: August 16, 2010 – August 20, 2010

OAXACA INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
November 8 - 11, 2010
Oaxaca

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
October 20-24, 2010
Toronto

 PRESENTED BY: ON SCREEN MANITOBA

You’ve had this brilliant idea for a project in the back of your mind for awhile, eating at you, itching to get out, to be heard, no…TO BE SEEN! This is your chance to unleash your idea, give it the spotlight it deserves and share it with the world!

25th ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS - NEW DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is now accepting entries in the new Digital Media categories for the 25th Annual Gemini Awards.

TELUS INTERACTIVE ART & ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM (IAEP)
EXPLORING DIGITAL MEDIA.

DEADLINE: JUNE 4, 2010

nextMEDIA Announces Search for the Hottest Emerging Digital Destinations, Talent, Applications & Content with DHL Competition
winners showcase live in front of top advertisers at Canada’s global media festival

nextMEDIA is searching for new players about to make waves in the digital space. The Digital Hot List Competition is open to content producers, developers and digital superstars who have been around for two years or less, with the hottest new websites, web shows, branded content ideas and innovative technologies.

VANCOUVER INTERACTIVE DIGITAL WEEK 2010
MAY 16 - 27

DigiBC (The Digital Media and Wireless Association of BC) is inviting you to participate in the Vancouver International Partnering Forum (VIPF), our Premiere annual B2B event for Companies with interest in convergent media to meet leading Digital Media developers and content creators from all over the world, during Vancouver Interactive Digital Week 2010, on May 26-27, 2010.

Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF)
October 20-24, 2010

ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL
September 16 - 25, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia

STRATEGIC PARTNERS
An International Film, Television and Multiplatform Co-Production Market
September 16 - 19, 2010, Nova Scotia, Canada

Pitch Projects. Explore Partnerships. See the Possibilities

Application Deadline: Monday, July 12, 2010

Banff World Television Festival & nextMEDIA Banff
One Ticket, Two World Class Media Events
June 13-16, 2010

2010 YORKTON FILM FESTIVAL
May 27 - 30, 2010

Featuring the Golden Sheaf Awards Gala, LobsterBlast (lobster feast and skeet-shooting!), screenings, workshops and amazing networking opportunities!

Praxis Centre for Screenwriters is currently accepting applications for its 2010 Story Editor Internship, sponsored by Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund, SFU Contemporary Arts and Telefilm Canada. This national program includes participation in Praxis' annual Summer Readings in Vancouver during mid June 2010, as well as a paid two-week industry placement with a production company. Ideal candidates are accomplished writers or script analysts wanting to enhance and diversify their skills. Internships will cover travel and accommodation.

ABORIGINAL ARTS PROGRAMS
The Banff Centre

TUFF: THE FILM FESTIVAL FOR COMMUTERS
Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF)
September 10-19, 2010

The Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund advances the Canadian broadcasting system by encouraging and funding the creation of excellent Canadian digital media, promoting partnerships and sustainable businesses in the broadcast and new media sectors, engaging in research and sharing knowledge and enhancing the national and international profiles of industry stakeholders.

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) present "2010 Script Analysis Program with Marlene Rodgers."

‘My Gimli’ Short Film Contest
Gimli Film Festival
July 21-25, 2010
Gimli, Manitoba

In 2007, filmmaker Guy Maddin released his much-lauded pseudo-documentary My Winnipeg, a portrait of his hometown that was notoriously light on hard fact, but filled to bursting with style, humor and what Maddin characterized as “emotional truth” – a sort of truth that perhaps hits closer to home than the more traditional kind. Now the Gimli Film Festival would like your help to apply those same qualities to its own bailiwick.

Banff World Television Festival & nextMEDIA Banff
One Ticket, Two World Class Media Events
June 13-16, 2010

ANIMATOR 2010, 3rd International Animated Film Festival
Poland, Poznan 12 - 17 July 2010

The last call! Hurry up! Submit your films to the 3rd edition of the International Animated Film Competition at ANIMATOR 2010 Festival.

RECONTRES INTERNATIONALES DU DOCUMENTAIRE DE MONTREAL (RIDM)
November 10 - 21, 2010
Montreal, Canada

We are now accepting applications for the Professional Marketing Fund, with a twist. Due to the timing of the funding for the ACCESS Programs, we were unable to start this program in the spring as usual, so for this year, we are accepting applications retroactive to April 1, 2009.

Includes CTV National Fellowship Program & Canwest Writers Apprentice Program

Application deadlines coming up fast!

Banff World Television Festival & nextMEDIA Banff
One Ticket, Two World Class Media Events
June 13-16, 2010

14th Annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
November 9 - 14, 2010

Reel Asian is Canada's largest and longest-running showcase dedicated to contemporary Asian cinema and media arts from Asia, North America and all over the world. Annually, the festival attracts thousands of attendees to six exciting days of screenings, industry events and galas. The 14th annual edition takes place November 9-14, 2010 and we are now accepting submissions of new independent films and videos of all genres that are by and/or about East and Southeast Asians.

8th Annual New Directors Search 2010

SHOOT is conducting a worldwide search to discover the best up-and-coming directors who, based on their initial work, show promise to soon make major positive contributions to advertising and/or entertainment in its traditional and emerging forms. This global search is conducted by SHOOT's editorial staff with input from advertising agency creative directors & heads of production, as well as production company heads and established directors.

INplay 2010
May 18-19, 2010, Toronto, Canada

Early Bird rates for INPlay Ends March 18th!
Join us in Toronto, Canada, for this brand new conference about kids interactivity!

Banff International Pilots Competition
Big on Ideas - Low on Cash? Final Week to Save!

(Psst - exciting possible broadcast opportunity!)

Culture Days is creating a video montage of photos and video clips to showcase the vast range of artists, arts and culture in communities across Canada. Want to be part of the public announcement of Culture Days? Submit your photos and videos today!

TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS
International Co-Production: Focus Europe and Canada

Deadline is March 11th, 2010.

The Western Association of Broadcasters is now accepting nominations for the WAB Gold Medal Awards, the WAB Broadcaster of the Year Award and the WAB Honourary Life Membership Award to be presented at the WAB Conference on June 5, 2010.

The Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA Banff
One Ticket, Two World Class Media Events
June 13-16, 2010

The 4th annual Lindalee Tracey Award is calling for submissions. This award celebrates emerging Canadian filmmakers.

Submission deadline is March 12, 2010.

CALL FOR INNOVATIVE NEW FILMS AND VIDEOS

WNDX - Winnipeg's Festival of Film and Video Art - seeks new Canadian and international films and videos for our next edition, to be held Sept 30 to Oct 3, 2010.

2010 Dark Bridges Film Festival
September 24 - 26, 2010
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The Dark Bridges Film Festival is set to take place on the weekend of September 24th through 26th, 2010. This will be the first annual festival where we showcase some of the best new horror, sci-fi, fantasy, martial arts and cult movies from around the world. In addition to a weekend full of feature length films we will be highlighting many short films from up and coming directors.

Deadline for Submissions is June 30, 2010

Are you an aboriginal producer of French-language content with a good documentary idea?

If so, the National Film Board and APTN want you.

Forum FUTURALLIA 2010
April 28-29-30 2010
Poitiers-Futuroscope FRANCE

Futurallia 2010: A GALA EDITION

20th Montreal First Peoples’ Festival 2010
Montreal Native Film & Video Showcase

Entry deadline is Monday the 15th of March 2010

6th Annual Bay Street Film Festival
September 30, October 1 - 3, 2010
Finnish Labour Temple, 314 Bay Street, Thunder Bay ON

"Just Watch Me!" Berlin Screeningroom
March 2010
Canadian Embassy, Berlin

Due to popular demand, the "Just Watch Me!" Berlin Screeningroom has extended the deadline for submissions by one week to Monday, 15th February, 5pm [EST].

GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL
July 23-27, 2010
Gimli, Manitoba

The Gimli Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 2010 festival, which takes place in Gimli, from July 23-27. Please visit the websiten for more information: www.gimlifilm.com

5th ANNUAL WIFTV WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL 2010
April 17 - 18, 2010

EXTENDED DEADLINE: January 28, 2010
ENTRY FEES: WIFTV Members $27.04, Non-Members $37.85

The Board of Directors of the Independent Production Fund (IPF) has approved a new pilot program to fund drama series created for any platform. In recognition of the evolving broadcast environment, the IPF will provide equity financing not only to drama series with a television broadcast licence, but also to scripted drama series that are designed and produced for exploitation on the web.

"Just Watch Me!" Berlin Screeningroom
March 2010
Canadian Embassy, Berlin

Submissions Open: 20th January, 2010
Submissions Close: 8th February, 17.00 [EST]

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The deadlines for applications to two CTF programs are coming up next month. The final closing date for the Digital Media Program is February 1, 2010 and for the Versioning Assistance Stream is February 16, 2010.

Early Bird Deadline is February 1st, 2010

Final Submission Deadline is February 15th, 2010

The Asper School of Business Co-operative Education Program is currently recruiting for Summer 2010 Work Term opportunities. There will be over 100 bright and enthusiastic students representing a variety of business majors seeking work experience this summer. Gain access to tomorrow’s business leaders today by visiting our website, calling 204-474-6673 or emailing Courtney Griffith.

Response to the inaugural Factual Entertainment Awards, which will culminate in a high-profile presentation at Factual Entertainment Forum 2010 in June has been very strong. The final deadline has been extended to allow for extra time to prepare a submission for the industry’s first truly global celebration of factual entertainment excellence.

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC), is looking for applicants for two of its programs; the Cineplex Entertainment Film Program and CFC Features.

MIPTV
April 12-16, 2010, Cannes, France

This April, attend MIPTV and get your first taste of the newest programmes, freshest formats and latest technologies for TV, the Internet and all digital platforms.

TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS
International Co-Production: Focus Europe and Canada

imagineNATIVE & LIFT
6TH ANNUAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: CALL FOR APPLICANTS
(Indigenous artists around the GTA only)
-Make a short film for imagineNATIVE 2010!-

Registration Discounts available through our Association Partners

History Makers is pleased to be partnering with a number of Producer and Industry Associations in 2010, and we would like to thank them for helping promote our event through 2009. Members of the following organizations receive a discount on registration fees:

CBC, Digital Rights Group and the online film community Filmaka are running a competition to find the next hit TV format. Filmaka members are focusing on ideas for reality or game shows.