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Posted: Dec 5, 2008 BEHIND THE LENS; WFG MEMBERSHIP SCREENING AND XMAS PARTY - DECEMBER 12

Fri./ Dec. 12 & Sat. / Dec 13, 7 pm
BEHIND THE LENS: THE WINNIPEG FILM GROUP MEMBERSHIP PREMIERE
Twice a year the Cinematheque is host to a membership screening featuring a selection of the newest films and videos in distribution at the Winnipeg Film Group.
All are welcome!

Posted: Dec 5, 2008 TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR NSI FEATURES FIRST TRAINING

Posted: Dec 5, 2008 CANADIAN FILM CENTRE (TORONTO): CALL TO FILMMAKERS

Posted: Dec 5, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES-CANADA PAVILION @ 13th HONG KONG FILMART- EXTENDED DEADLINE

Hong Kong, China, March 23 to 26, 2009
(For Canadian Companies)

Posted: Dec 2, 2008 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE FUNNY

It’s that time again! Every year we deal with the stress of the holiday season and, like you, we at Super U could use some laughs. Share your funniest story about the holiday season – any holiday will do! Winning film will take home $1500.

Posted: Dec 1, 2008 INDUSTRY ADVISORY- OFFICIAL LANGUAGES ACTIVITIES (OLA) PROGRAM – EXTENDED DEADLINE

Montreal, November 28, 2008 – Telefilm Canada would like to announce that it is pushing back from November 25 to December 16, 2008 the application deadline for projects submitted under the

Posted: Nov 6, 2008 Whistler Film Fest Announces Memorial Tribute to Producer William Vince

Whistler, BC (October 30, 2008) – The Whistler Film Festival proudly announces a lifetime tribute in honor of one of Canada’s most successful producers. Celebrating William Vince is a special memorial tribute taking place on Friday, December 5 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Whistler Conference Centre. Moderated by director and actor Charles Martin Smith, the evening will include clips from classic William Vince moments and on-stage reminiscences from celebrities and friends who knew and loved Bill as well as stories about the people and projects that he helped. It will celebrate his lifetime achievements, contribution to the growth of the BC film industry and dedicated mentorship of emerging talent.

‘The Whistler Film Festival is honored to be the host of this special tribute to William Vince, whose work in so many ways remains an inspiration to us all," says Festival Director Shauna Hardy Mishaw.

Celebrating William Vince tickets can be purchased online at www.whistlerfilmfestival.com. A portion of the evening’s ticket proceeds (50%) will be donated to the British Columbia Film Foundation with BC Film matching the funds donated. The total proceeds will go towards BC Film’s William Vince Scholarship Fund

Posted: Nov 6, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES - 16TH SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FILM FESTIVAL

Posted: Nov 6, 2008 APTN SEEKS VIDEO JOURNALIS (VJ)

Posted: Nov 6, 2008 Whistler Film Festival -

WFF ANNOUNCES LINEUP
The 2008 Whistler Film Festival lineup includes record number of premieres. Special presentations include a Tribute to one of Canada’s most celebrated actors Donald Sutherland on December 6 and a Memorial Tribute to Producer William Vince on December 5. Check out the

Posted: Nov 6, 2008 ONE DAY SPECIAL SCREENING : RWB 40 YEARS OF ONE NIGHT STANDS

Posted: Nov 4, 2008 GIMME SOME TRUTH: THE WINNIPEG DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

"GIMME SOME TRUTH"" :The Winnipeg Documentary Project
November 6 - 9

Posted: Nov 4, 2008 Winnipeg Film Group welcomes Kristy Muckosky as Cinematheque Operations Coordinator

I am pleased to announce that the Winnipeg Film Group has recently hired Kristy Muckosky as our new Cinematheque Operations Coordinator. Kristy comes to us from the Western Canadian Music Awards, where she worked for the last five years, most recently as that organization’s Operations Coordinator.

The Cinematheque Operations Coordinator is a new position within our organization. In this role, Kristy will oversee the quality of the audience experience, as well as big picture operational development for our presentation wing. Kristy joins a staff team dedicated to our Cinematheque that includes Dave Barber and Kier-La Janisse.

Kristy can be reached via kristy@winnipegfilmgroup.com or (204) 925-3459. If you have feedback related to our Cinematheque’s operational and technical development, please don’t hesitate to contact Kristy.

Sincerely,
Cecilia Araneda
Executive Director
Winnipeg Film Group
cecilia@winnipegfilmgroup.com

Posted: Nov 4, 2008 MEMBER PROFILE - HOUSE PARTY

HOUSE PARTY
Interview for: On Screen

Posted: Oct 8, 2008 PLASTIC PAPER - Winnipeg's Animation Festival

Posted: Oct 8, 2008 WNDX’s One Take Super 8 Event final screening

Posted: Oct 8, 2008 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit

December 7-9, 2008 Las Vegas

To learn more about the 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit

Posted: Oct 8, 2008 The Harold Greenberg Fund Launches New Documentary Fund

$585,000 to be invested in documentary projects

September 24, 2008 (Toronto) — Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new documentary fund during the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Film & Television Forum. The new fund of $585,000 will target independent documentary film producers with a Western Canadian focus. The envelope of money for investment in documentary filmmaking that will be managed by The Harold Greenberg Fund has been allocated from residual obligations from the benefits associated with the Standard Radio/Telemedia transaction.

Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund/Le Fonds Harold Greenberg is a national funding organization established to contribute to the development and production of high-calibre film and television productions. Supported by Astral Media, The Fund/Le Fonds has invested over $66 million in the Canadian film and television industry since its inception in 1986. For more information, please visit www.astralmedia.com/TheFund.

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 Early Bird Discount - The Next Step: Taking Your Project From Script To Screen

Film Training Manitoba is pleased to announce our upcoming course "The Next Step: Taking Your Project From Script To Screen” – October 25 & 26

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 Call for applications - NSI Drama Prize

We are now accepting applications for NSI Drama Prize.

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 AAW Luncheon with MITCH JOEL - Digital Marketing Expert

SIX PIXELS OF SEPARATION
Advertising In A Connected World

Companies still struggle to understand online marketing as a new generation of digital
opportunities unfolds. Consumers have never been so powerful. Consumers have never
been so connected. Mitch Joel unravels the fascinating world of New Marketing,
Consumer Generated Content and Social Media. Learn how these marketing touch
points are creating conversations where the results are staggering and loyalty is off
the charts. Words like Social Media and Web 2.0 control every boardroom discussion
in relation to growing market share and new advertising opportunities.

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: 31st Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 Winnipeg Film Group Seeks Instructors

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 Whistler Film Festival/DOC BC: Call to Documentary Filmmakers

PITCH FEST WEST
EXTENDED DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15

The Whistler Film Festival and DOC BC are pleased to announce that the National Film Board of Canada will provide a $2,000 development prize to the director of the winning documentary pitch at this year’s PITCH FEST WEST. With this news, the application deadline to Pitch Fest West, DOC TALK’s signature event and showcase for the western Canadian documentary and factual production community has been extended to October 15, 2008.

Not just a spectator sport, applications are currently being accepted to Pitch Fest West, DOC TALK’s signature event and showcase for the western Canadian documentary and factual production community. On December 3, 2008 up to ten Western Canadian documentary producers will pitch projects in front of a live audience to 15 Canadian and International broadcasters, distributors and commissioning editors for feedback, current market intelligence and potential partnership. Some of these include: CanWest Broadcasting, PBS, CTV, W Network, National Film Board of Canada, CBC, Super Channel, Bravo!, ESPN, Knowledge Network and distributor Kinosmith.

Producers must be residents of BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or the Yukon.
NOTE: If your project is selected for presentation, one member of the presentation team will receive a complimentary DOC TALK PASS

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival (CA): Call to Film & Video Artists

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 40 Years of One Night Stands: The Story of Canada's RWB

Posted: Oct 6, 2008 MANITOBA MUSIC WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WINNIPEG, MB - Manitoba Music, formerly the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA), is pleased to announce the appointment of a new executive director, Sara Stasiuk.
Stasiuk has been with Manitoba Music since 2002, most recently as Programs and Operations Manager, and has been a key factor in every aspect of Manitoba Music's achievements. Among Stasiuk's many duties, she has managed the creation, development and implementation of the successful Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures (M3P) Development Project.
She has been active in developing Manitoba's presence at prominent national and international music industry conferences and marketing the Manitoba music industry across the country and beyond.

Stasiuk's first order of business will be to attend Germany's Popkomm music industry conference and festival, which runs October 8-10 in Berlin, where she will help the Manitoba delegation meet and do business with new contacts.
Source: Manitoba Music Press Release

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 On Screen Manitoba seeks Administrative Assistant

ON SCREEN MANITOBA is looking for a personable, detail-oriented multi-tasker to fill the key team position of Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and within a team of equally passionate colleagues. The Administrative Assistant will serve our membership by acting as the front line contact for the Association.
Qualifications include:
The individual must be motivated, conscientious, possess strong organizational and communications skills and knowledge of office procedures.

Computer literacy is essential, particularly Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills are required, as is the ability to work flexible hours on occasion. Knowledge of the motion picture and sound recording industries and a driver’s license are assets. The successful applicant will have demonstrated success at working in a flexible, dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have one year experience in an office environment and some post-secondary experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Conditions:
Term position to March 31st with contract extension dependent on fundingThe Assistant reports to the two Program Managers.This is a full-time position with benefits (after 3 months of employment) Hours of work are 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work required.The initial three months will be probationarySalary: $28,000, plus benefits

To apply please contact:
Angela Browne, Operations Coordinator
ON SCREEN MANITOBA
Email:

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 PROVINCE LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA TAX CREDIT

Stimulating investment in Manitoba's thriving digital media
industry is the goal of the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit,
launched this week by Science, Technology, Energy and Mines
Minister Jim Rondeau.

The tax credit is now available to companies developing and
producing interactive digital media projects in Manitoba.

"We want the next generation of digital media artists

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Presented by FTM: "Hollywood-Style Producing” with Mark Wolfe"

Dates: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Colin Jackson Studio Theatre
(at Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd floor Portage Place mall)
Cost: $5.00

In partnership with The Actors Training Centre of Manitoba, Two Lagoons Productions, University of Manitoba Film Studies Program and Prairie Theatre Exchange Theatre School.

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 CENTENNIAL COLLEGE – Storyteller-in-Residence Appointed

Rita Deverell, Storyteller-in-Residence

The Centre for Creative Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of producer, director and theatre artist Dr. Rita SheltonDeverell as its first Storyteller-in-Residence at the School of Communications, Media and Design at Centennial College.

Deverell will provide storytelling expertise to all programs at the School of Communications, Media and Design, located at The Centre for Creative Communications. She will be recognized with the world premiere screening of Not a Drop, her new one-hour docu-drama set in a fictionalized University Diversity Journalism Class, but based on real events, on:Friday Dec. 5, 2008, at 11:30 a.m, at The Centre for Creative Communications

"Storytelling is the alpha and omega

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 TV MEETS GAMING: AN ESSENTIAL SEMINAR - MIPCOM

Special Seminar:
Games, TV & Internet Convergence :
The Emerging Opportunities

October 16, Fred Hasson (chairman, European Game Developers Federation & executive director, Red Bedlam) moderates a seminar on the lessons video games can offer TV content makers. From the emergence of casual and networked gaming to online games and virtual economies, the possibilities are endless! The session is followed by a Game and TV networking cocktail.

Source: MIPCOM Website

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Manitoba Music - Upcoming Workshops

YouTUBE KILLED THE VIDEO STAR: Planning your next music video project
Wednesday, October 15 | 7-10pm
Manitoba Music Industry Resource Centre, 376 Donald Street
$10 members, $25 non-members
with Caelum Vatnsdal, independent film maker

This workshop will help artists plan their next video project and decide what level of production they need. The workshop will address planning, budgets, timelines, look at storyboards and talk about different methods and techniques for capturing an artistic vision on video.

ON THE RIGHT SOUNDTRACK: Music placements and film and television licensing
Wednesday, November 12 | 7-10pm
Manitoba Music Industry Resource Centre, 376 Donald Street
$20 members, $40 non-members
with Avi Diamond, Carrat Music Brokering & Amy Fritz, Belmont Music Supervision

Music placements are not only a source of revenue for songwriters, publishers, labels, and independent artists, but they can also help promote and market a band to new markets. This workshop will provide a detailed description of what gets placed and why, how to find placements for music, and what kinds of deals are made.

To register for these workshops, please contact

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - ENGLISH PROGRAM - PRAIRIE CENTRE

05S: $38,130 to $46,374 (under revision)
(Administrative Support Category)

SUMMARY

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: 59th Berlin International Film Festival's Berlinale Talent Campus #7

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: 6th Berlinale Co-Production Market - 59. INTERNATIONALE FILMFESTSPIELE BERLIN

Berlin, Germany, February 8 to 10, 2009
(Feature-length Fiction Scripts)

The Berlinale Co-Production Market, held during the 59th Berlin International Film Festival, is currently accepting entries.

Information and registration procedure

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Youth Mentorship Program For Careers in the Arts

Youth Mentorship Program For Careers in the Arts

Following a successful first year of the Mentorship Program, we are again seeking youth who are interested in exploring careers in the Arts and Cultural Sector. Youth can choose to be mentored in any discipline, in Artistic, Administrative or Technical categories.

Made possible with the support of the provincial government, through MB4Youth, this program, open to youth 20 – 24 year olds, matches professionals in various artistic disciplines with youth.

This program will run from November 1, 2008, to May 31, 2009.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL ACI 204-927-2787 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMS

link

Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Walk a Mile in My Moccasins

ACI Manitoba Aboriginal Programs in Collaboration with Seed Winnipeg Inc. Presents
"Walk a Mile in My Moccasins""

Tuesday

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 The WNDX Artists' Essentials Series

Friday, October 10 | 1 PM to 3 PM – Cinematheque
PANEL DISCUSSION: DISTRIBUTION AND DIFFUSION OF ARTIST-DRIVEN FILMS with programmers / curators Alex Rogalski (Toronto) and Pim Zweir (Amsterdam), facilitated by Monica Lowe, Distribution Coordinator with the Winnipeg Film Group
* Admission is by donation *
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Saturday, October 11 | 1 PM to 3 PM - Cinematheque
PANEL DISCUSSION: EXPANDED CINEMA AND FILM ART PROJECTS with filmmakers Alex MacKenzie (Vancouver) and Heidi Phillips (Winnipeg), facilitated by Mike Maryniuk, Production Coordinator with the Winnipeg Film Group
* Admission is by donation *
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Sunday, October 12 | 11 AM to 3 PM – Winnipeg Film Group
MASTER CLASS ON OPTICAL PRINTING, with Solomon Nagler
* Registration is through the Winnipeg Film Group at 925-3456 ($35 fee) *
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Source: WNDX Notice

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 NSI Online Film Festival now accepting films

The National Screen Institute is now accepting films for its

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 Digital Media Pilot Program Streams from the Canadian Television Fund

The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) is pleased to announce the launch of a $2 million Digital Media Pilot Program, aimed at generating a stronger Canadian presence in new media.
The pilot program will support Canadian audiovisual, multimedia and interactive projects that are associated with CTF-funded television productions that use digital media to enrich viewer experiences. Funds will be dispersed to eligible Canadian productions on a first-come, first-served basis in the form of a grant.

Digital Media Pilot Program applications will be administered by the Television Business Unit at Telefilm Canada on behalf of the CTF. Guidelines and application forms for the pilot program can be downloaded at

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 APTN Seeks Payroll Coordinator

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 WIFT-T Announces Emerging Television Director Award

Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T), in partnership with the Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, is pleased to announce the 2008 Emerging Television Director Award and call for applications.

This award will provide one emerging Canadian female director with the invaluable opportunity to receive a two-month creative mentorship with an established television director and intensive industry coaching with a leading business and/or legal representative. The mentorship and coaching sessions will begin in November 2008.

Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12 noon EST. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives. For an application form and eligibility guidelines, visit the WIFT-T website at

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: ROTTERDAM LAB 2009 - 26th CineMart – 38th Rotterdam International Film Festival

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 All-Party Forum on the Arts

All-Party Forum on the Arts
Tuesday, October 7 - 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Tom Hendry Theatre (formerly the MTC Warehouse)
140 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg - A coalition of local arts groups has invited representatives from all major parties to attend a public forum on arts and culture.
Moderated by Dave Angus, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and President of the Board of Director of Prairie Theatre Exchange, the public forum will give candidates an opportunity to express their views on arts and culture - the contribution arts and culture make to the quality of life for Canadians, as well as the contribution arts and culture make to Manitoba's economy.
Immediately following the forum, there will be the opportunity for representatives of the media to speak with candidates as well as members of the local arts industry.

For further information, please contact: Joanne Levy (204) 955-4455

Posted: Sep 30, 2008 T2S (TAKING IT TO THE SCREEN) 2008

Film and TV Weekend Workshops
::directing ::producing ::screenwriting ::documentary ::acting

Registration has now begun for T2S 2008¹s weekend workshops, featuring some of Canada¹s top film and television professionals. This is your chance to take your skills to the next level, all the while networking with fellow filmmakers.
Instructors Include:
Screenwriter MICHAEL MACLENNAN (Godiva¹s, Queer as Folk)Screenwriter JEFFERSON LEWIS (Emotional Arithmetic, Les Noces de Papier) Director JAMES DUNNISON (Robson Arms, Whistler)Producer ELIZABETH YAKE (Everything¹s Gone Green, Its All Gone Pete Tong)Producer CHRIS KNIGHT (Road Grill, Junk Brothers)Producer STEPHANE REICHEL (Crash, North of Sixty)City Dates:
TORONTO: Nov 8-9OTTAWA: Nov 15-30VANCOUVER: Nov 22-23MONTREAL: Nov 29-30Ne manquez pas notre atelier en francais: La Scénarisation::Écriture de scenarios avec MARC ROBITAILLE (Un été sans point ni coup sûr)
To REGISTER ONLINE or for MORE DETAILS on our workshops, visit:

Posted: Sep 24, 2008 Low Budget Shorts - In partnership with Sarasvàti Productions, FemFest 2008

Posted: Sep 24, 2008 Humans for Breakfast: Basic Human Resource Management for Arts and Culture Managers

Humans for Breakfast:
Basic Human Resource Management for Arts and Culture Managers
Presented by ACI Manitoba

Posted: Sep 23, 2008 Meet the producers of MOVING STORIES FILMS!

Posted: Sep 23, 2008 Cinematheque: Seeks Volunteers

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 MEET THE BROADCASTER OVERVIEW - MICHAEL KOT, VP FACTUAL CONTENT, CANWEST BROADCASTING

On Screen Manitoba & DOC Winnipeg presented the Meet the Broadcaster Breakfast Event Friday, September 19, 2008, at the Fort Garry Hotel. The following is useful information included in Michael Kot's (VP Factual Content) presentation.

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 PS Production Services Job Posting: Warehouse Manager

PS Production Services of Winnipeg is seeking to fill the position of Warehouse Manager.

Deadline - September 30, 2008

Key qualifications include:

- valid driver's license (mandatory)- film equipment experience an asset- basic computer skills- managerial experience an asset- communication skills- self-motivated and detail-orientated

Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Submit your resume online by visiting

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 CFTPA INDIE AWARDS - Calling all Canadian Producers!

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 HISTORY MAKERS RETURNS TO NEW YORK - "WHERE HISTORY MEETS TODAY”"

January 29-31, 2009,
Marriott Downtown, New York City

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 Guidelines available for the Canwest - Hot Docs Development and Completion Funds

Deadline: October 15

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and Canwest are pleased to announce the launch of the Canwest-Hot Docs Funds, consisting of a $3-million completion fund and a $1-million development fund. Canwest’s $4-million infusion into the Canadian documentary production community via the Funds will provide much-needed financial support to filmmakers facing financing gaps at critical stages in their projects. Hot Docs will manage and disperse the Funds’ benefit monies over the next seven-year period.

Visit

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 Loonie wins best film: NSI Online Short Film Festival

The eight minute drama

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 SPECIAL EVENT AT THE CINEMATHEQUE

Wednesday / Sept. 24 - 7:00 PM
SPECIAL GUEST : GENNE SPEARS INTRODUCING:
REGENERATIONS: Canadian Filmmaker's Distribution Centre 40th Anniversary Film Commissions w / Lecture: " HOW TO DISTRIBUTE YOUR SHORT FILM "" THE CINEMATHEQUE

Posted: Sep 17, 2008 On Screen Manitoba Welcomes New Programs Manager - Claudia Garcia de la Huerta

We are pleased to announce that starting Monday, September 29, 2008, Claudia Garcia de la Huerta will join the On Screen Manitoba team as Programs Manager! Working closely with the Executive Director, Claudia will manage the film initiatives of the innovative Manitoba Music & Motion Pictures Development Project (M3P).

Born in Chile, Claudia and her parents arrived in Canada as political refugees in 1975. She was just two years old.

Claudia’s father worked for the secret service under Salvador Allende. He spent two years as a political prisoner after the military coup in 1973.
In 1998 Claudia graduated from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. She was quickly hired by CBC Radio in Winnipeg where she went on to have a successful career first as a news reporter and then as the producer and host of the weekly music and performance show "Culture Shock”.
In the Fall of 2003

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 nextMEDIA – Monetizing Digital Media - Schedule Now Online

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES - 32nd Göteborg International Film Festival

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 NMM Presents: National Digital Media Day, September 25, 2008

Listen, Speak, Celebrate, Advocate

On Thursday, September 25, 2008, New Media Manitoba, the Graphic Designers of Canada, Flash in the Peg, The International Game Developers Association and On Screen Manitoba bring you the first ever, "National Digital Media Day!”

National Digital Media Day brings together professionals

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 WNDX 2008 line up

The line up for the 2008 edition of the WNDX festival is now available at

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 PLAYBACK INNOVATIONS FORUM

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 City of Winnipeg Archives Artist-in-Residence: Theatrical Film Premiere

Paula Kelly’s trio of short films entitled Souvenirs will be premiered to the public on Friday, September 19, 7 pm at Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street.

Paula Kelly was selected as Artist-in-Residence at the City of Winnipeg Archives through the Winnipeg Art Council’s Public Art Program. Paula spent six months at the Archives, sifting through the rich collections, engaging with the public and adding to the archival record with new film and sound recordings to create three films that are constructed as dialogues between the archival record of the City of Winnipeg and the selected memories of citizens who have lived, worked, suffered and celebrated here.

Sand and Stone (5 min.) digs up the history of hard labour and the urban landscape—the workers who sweated its surfaces and shapes, and the primary materials they used to construct a city. Watermarks (10 min.) travels the emotional currents evoked by the experience of flooding in the lives of city dwellers, and looks for the imprints left behind after the waters recede. Waiting for the Parade (7 min.) transforms the 75th anniversary celebration of Winnipeg in 1948 into a discourse on the city's shifting identities through decades of progress and regress, cynicism and hope.

Source: Winnipeg Arts Council Notice

Posted: Sep 12, 2008 TELEFILM CALL FOR ENTRIES - 39th International Film Festival of India

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit

December 7-9, 2008 Las Vegas
To learn more about the 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 TELEFILM CANADA CALL FOR ENTRIES - 26th CINEMART

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 Female Eye Film Festival (Toronto): Calls to Women Filmmakers

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 Fortune Cat Games Studio - announces call for applications

Fortune Cat Games Studio is Canada’s first video game company incubator. Launched in May 2007, Fortune Cat ("The Incubator"") has successfully incubated three young video game companies – each having successfully created a video game prototype. The Incubator’s mission statement is ""to provide incubation and support to successful applicants whose focus is on the development and commercialization of interactive gaming software.

The Incubator will give up to three young game companies the opportunity to create their own individual video game prototype in the Fortune Cat Studio for up to a maximum of 6 months. While in the studio

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 MIDCAN PREMIERE - SECRETS OF THE DINOSAUR MUMMY

Wayne Sheldon, President/Executive Producer, MidCanada Production Services is pleased to announce the upcoming premiere of SECRETS OF THE DINOSAUR MUMMY, Sunday, September 14th, 9PM on Discovery Channel. The 1.3M hour-long documentary was a Manitoba/Alberta co-production between MidCanada Entertainment (A Division of MidCanada Production Services) and Myth Merchant Films-- and follows the scientific investigation into the world's most fully intact mummified dinosaur, Leonardo. Directed by Michael Jorgensen; Producer Kevin Dunn and Editor Bruce Little. The program will be simulcast on Discovery US and will air on Discovery Networks International as well as ARTE France and Germany.

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 new Telefilm Canada program launched in partnership with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

On September 4, 2008, Telefilm Canada, in partnership with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), is launching the Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program for Aboriginal cultural communities. Developed in consultation with Aboriginal industry representatives, the program aims to encourage established audiovisual professionals to move into feature film.

Using a modular approach, the program targets projects at various stages of development, taking them from outline to treatment, treatment to first draft and first draft to subsequent stages, including packaging. At each stage, participants will benefit from a combination of training, professional development and personalized mentorship activities as well as financial support.

Source: Telefilm Press Release

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 Audition Hell - "Because the best audition wins”"

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 The Next Step: Taking Your Project From Script To Screen

Posted: Sep 10, 2008 DOC WINNIPEG AND ON SCREEN MANITOBA PRESENT MEET THE BROADCASTER

DOC Winnipeg and On Screen Manitoba present

Posted: Sep 9, 2008 Special Industry Offer for FTM’s HD Master Class, "The Devil is in the Details”"

Posted: Sep 5, 2008 NSI News - Funding cuts to the national training schools

Further to the open letter that NSI, CFC and L’INIS sent last week to Minister Josée Verner, we're asking all friends of NSI to send a copy of this same letter to their individual Member of Parliament and to help in other ways as well.
We’re working to get our message out nationally that training by the national schools greatly benefits Canadian writers, directors and producers; directly grows the film, television and digital media sectors; and contributes to the economy and cultural landscape at large. But we need your help to lobby regionally.
What to do1.

Posted: Sep 5, 2008 STEM and New Media Manitoba Present: Interactive Digital Media Financing Workshop

Posted: Sep 4, 2008 WFW Launches a NEW Website

Dear Comweb/WFW Friends & Colleagues,

We are thrilled to announce that WFW has a brand new website!! You will still find us at the same place (

Posted: Sep 3, 2008 Actors Needed for Successful Museum Program

The Manitoba Museum will be holding an open call for actors on Saturday, September 13th from 11am until 5pm.

Halloween Funkadelic is an extremely popular, sold-out annual event that will be held on Friday, October 24th. Talented actors with a gift for improvisation and working with a live audience are needed for the event’s ghost tour, which will be styled as a trip back to the time of Jack the Ripper.

Actors will be expected to attend rehearsals on the evenings of October 7th, 20th, and 23rd, unless other arrangements are made. October 23rd is a full dress rehearsal, and attendance of all actors is required.

All those interested should report to Museum reception on Saturday, September 13th with a headshot, if possible, and a CV detailing their previous acting experience. Auditions will be videotaped.

These roles include an honorarium, free food and non-alcoholic drinks during breaks at the actual event, and entrance to Halloween Funkadelic. We also provide passes to the Museum galleries, planetarium, and Science Gallery.

For more info, please contact:

Holli Moncrieff
Communications & Public Relations Manager
The Manitoba Museum
(204)988-0614

Source: MB Museum Press Release

Posted: Sep 3, 2008 Call for applications - NSI Features First

Apply for NSI Features First

The

Posted: Aug 28, 2008 GEMINI NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to all of our members/ industry professionals who have been nominated for awards!

Best Original Music for a Lifestyle/Practical Information or Reality Program or Series

Posted: Aug 27, 2008 FemFest 2008 – Winnipeg, Canada, The World!

Posted: Aug 27, 2008 Video Pool Media Arts Centre: Three Freelance/Volunteer Positions

Posted: Aug 27, 2008 La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse (Montréal): Call to Visual Artists

Posted: Aug 27, 2008 Announcement of the 2008 MPPIA Short Film Award

MPPIA Announces 2008 MPPIA Short Film Award
in Partnership with BC Film and the Whistler Film Festival:
Application Deadline Wednesday, September 24
Vancouver, Canada – The Motion Picture Production Industry Association of British Columbia (MPPIA) is pleased to announce the 2008 MPPIA Short Film Award, a partnership initiative of MPPIA, British Columbia Film and the Whistler Film Festival. The MPPIA Short Film Award is made possible through the support of industry professionals and suppliers from across B.C.’s established motion picture production community (list of 2007 Award donors attached).

"In the Award’s inaugural year

Posted: Aug 26, 2008 Drifter Video (Halifax) - Call to Video Artists

Posted: Aug 26, 2008 Winnipeg Film Group: Call to Filmmakers

Posted: Aug 26, 2008 Call For Entries - Résidence du Festival de Cannes

Posted: Aug 26, 2008 The Playback Innovations Forum - October 28, 2008

The Playback Innovations Forum is a series of half-day conferences that bring together top talent, leading content creators, forward-thinking broadcasters, and mavericks of new media to explore opportunities, celebrate excellence and push boundaries in Canadian film & television.

The first event in the series will focus on content - what's working and who's doing it well - and we're bringing together a stellar line up of international industry movers and shakers. Speakers confirmed already include Emmy-winning James Manos, Jr., creator of Dexter; Emmy-nominated, Mad Men creative Robin Veith and Flashpoint head writer Tassie Cameron.

We’ve got a very special offer to those of you who sign up early!

Posted: Aug 26, 2008 IFFS Early Bird Registration - About to Fly Away

Early Bird Registration - About to Fly Away!
December 7-9, 2008 Las Vegas

Posted: Aug 22, 2008 Gallery Lambton (Sarnia): Two Calls to Visual & New Media Artists

Posted: Aug 21, 2008 Freeze Frame Media Arts Centre has two exciting positions available

Freeze Frame requires an Executive Director to ensure this 12-year old organization continues to provide quality programming in both French and English for years to come. Our programming includes an annual International film festival, year round video production workshops, a youth video competition and tours to rural and northern Manitoba.

Freeze Frame also requires an Workshop Facilitator who is fully bilingual (French and English) and who enjoys teaching children and teens how to make movies. This position is funded by Young Canada Works, eligible candidates must be a maximum 30 years of age on first day of work and hold a completed post-secondary degree.

For a complete job description contact

Posted: Aug 21, 2008 CSIF 17th Annual $100 film festival

SELECTION PROCESS
The Festival Programming Committee selects films for exhibition at the Festival from submitted entries, and a separate jury of artists and professionals from the film community selects award recipients. Entries are judged on their creative content, but also on the ability to maintain the spirit of low-budget filmmaking.

The $100 Film Festival pays artist fees for all works selected for the festival. If your film is selected for exhibition, you will be asked to ship A FILM PRINT to the CSIF approximately one month before the Festival. The $100 Film Festival will make every attempt to avoid any damage to your film, but cannot provide any guarantee. At the completion of the Festival, your film will be shipped back to you, pre-paid (with the exception of filmmakers in Calgary whose films will be available for pick-up).
F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N
Visit the $100 Film Festival web site at

Posted: Aug 21, 2008 4th ANNUAL WIFTV WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE, September 5, 2008
REGULAR DEADLINE October 3, 2008
FINAL DEADLINE, October 17, 2008
WAB EXTENDED DEADLINE, November 3, 2008

Vancouver, BC - Women in Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Women in Film Festival will be presented March 5 - 7, 2009 at the state-of-the-art Vancity Theatre in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

To submit a film: Submission information can be found on

Posted: Aug 21, 2008 2009 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival – Missoula Montana

Regular Deadline - September 1, 2008
Final Deadline - October 20, 2008

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its sixth annual event. From February 13-22, 2009 the festival will screen 100 films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.

Enter via

Posted: Aug 21, 2008 THE 33rd CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Short and feature-length films made after April 1, 2007 are now being accepted for consideration. Films must be available on DVD (Region 0 or 1) for review and must be submitted before November 30, 2008. For complete details visit

Posted: Aug 21, 2008 Winnipeg – ULTIMATE AUDITION WORKSHOP – Sept 20-21

The ‘Ultimate Audition Workshop’ – now offering our 20th in this highly acclaimed series - will be in Winnipeg, September 20th and 21st. This workshop is one-of-a-kind. There simply is nothing else like it in the country.

For our Winnipeg UAW, we are proud to be featuring 5 instructors, including Casting Directors, Jim Heber and Jackie Lind, who will be flying in from Vancouver. Accomplished Actor, Coach and past Casting Director, Rebecca Gibson, will be joining Artistic Director (ACTMB) and Producer Jeff Skinner, and award winning Acting Coach, Marc Baur, who will also be flying in for this special event.

$50 EARLY BIRD discount available. $100. ALUMNI discount.
Tuition: $495. (tax included) Register early and save $50.
Pay just $445.4
For more information check out
'Ultimate Calgary 2' at

Posted: Aug 19, 2008 On Screen Manitoba Member Danishka Esterhazy - Winner of Kodak New Vision Mentorship Award

Posted: Aug 19, 2008 WIDC 2009 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Director Deadline Sept 30

WIDC 2009 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

A one-of-a-kind professional development offering in Canada, The Women In the Director’s Chair Workshop brings 8 women directors together with professional actors, crews and senior mentors over the course of an intensive program that includes two trips to the world-renowned Banff Centre followed by ongoing career support through Creative Women Workshops Association.

DEADLINE DIRECTORS: September 30
DEADLINE ACTORS & CREW: October 31
(New criteria for actor applications)

This year's Mentor Director is award-winning filmmaker Kari Skogland (The Stone Angel, 50 Dead Men Walking, Liberty Stands Still).

For more information contact: Carol Whiteman, WIDC Producer
Local T/F: 604.913.0747
Toll Free T/F: 1.877.913.0747
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Posted: Aug 19, 2008 WCMA Responds to Recent Cuts to Cultural Programs

(AUGUST 15 - Winnipeg) - The Western Canadian Music Alliance feels that the Federal Government’s decision to cut the ProMart (arts promotion) program administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), and the Trade Routes Program run by the Department of Canadian Heritage is a mistake and an attack on a vibrant and economically viable segment of the Canadian economy.

The Canadian music industry has an international reputation as producers of some of the finest artists in the world.

The Western Canadian Music Alliance intends to work with music-based organizations across the country to engage the government to reconsider their position on the cancellation of the Trade Routes and ProMart initiatives. The past has taught us that if you dismantle the cultural railroad it may become impossible to rebuild.

For more information please contact:
Rick Fenton
Executive Director
Western Canadian Music Alliance
204-943-8485
rick@westerncanadianmusicawards.ca

Posted: Aug 18, 2008 TELEVISION ANIMATION CONFERENCE

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 FTM - SET ETIQUETTE COURSE

Dates: August 20th and August 21st, 2008 or
September 24th and September 25th, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Instructor: Jon McPhail
Location: Burns Family Creative Classroom
218 – 100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building)
Cost: $90.00Notes: Participants must attend both days to receive certification.

For more information or to register:
• phone 989-9669 or Toll Free (in MB) at 1-866-989-9669
• email: info@filmtraining.mb.ca
• Film Training Manitoba may cancel or postpone courses if minimum registration is not met. Full refunds will be issued.
• A refund less a 20% cancellation fee is given if you cancel up to four working days before the course begins.
• No refund is given if you cancel three or less working days before the course begins or if you do not attend the course.

Film Training Manitoba may cancel or postpone courses if minimum registration is not met. Full refunds will be issued.• A refund less a 20% cancellation fee is given if you cancel up to four working days before the course begins.• No refund is given if you cancel three or less working days before the course begins or if you do not attend the course.

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 Video Pool is seeking a Programming Coordinator – Aug 22

Video Pool is seeking a Programming Coordinator to replace Milena Placentile, who is leaving the organization to take a position at the University of Winnipeg's gallery, 1C03.

Milena's experience, enthusiasm and professionalism have brought immeasurable benefits to our organization and our programming. We are grateful for her contribution and look forward to working with her in her new position at the University.

Position Available: Programming Coordinator

Video Pool is an artist-run centre and as such is committed to employing artists in a variety of positions throughout the organization. Video Pool aims to represent and reflect the diversity of its community in its staff. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to self-identify.

POSTING DATE: August 13, 2008
CLOSING DATE: August 22, 2008
START DATE: September 2, 2008
LOCATION: Video Pool Media Arts Centre, Winnipeg
This is a part-time contract position at 20 hours per week. Video Pool's starting wage is $15/hour. This position includes full extended health benefits.

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resumé by regular mail or e-mail:

Attn. Sandee Moore, Director
Video Pool Media Arts Centre
Re: Programming Coordinator
300 - 100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 1H3

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 24th International Short Film Festival Berlin - Viral Videos

We’re looking for films with a message. All entries should be aiming to communicate either a promotional, ideational, political or original message. They cannot be older than two years and should have already been successful at spreading the net, or at least be on the way to doing just that.

Entry deadline: 19th September 2008
interfilm Berlin Management GmbH
Tempelhofer Ufer 1a
10961 Berlin
Germany

Heide Schürmeier

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL MOVIES AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Chicago, IL (August 2008): The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) is now accepting submissions for its inaugural competition in March 2009. This annual event will bring together movies and music, showcasing films about music, movie scores and soundtracks, and other syntheses of moving image and musical performance.
Deadlines to submit U.S. and International films for the 2009 CIMMfest are:

September 15, 2008 – EARLY DEADLINE
November 7, 2008 – REGULAR DEADLINE
December 31, 2008 – FINAL DEADLINE, ALL SUBMISSIONS

Starting August 15, 2008 submission forms and complete information regarding eligibility for the 2009 CIMMfest will be available at

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 Rendezvous with Madness – Toronto – Extends Deadline – Aug 29

The Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival is North America’s premiere festival showcasing films dedicated to promoting cinematic representations of mental illness, addiction, and/or recovery. Each program is followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the filmmaking and artistic community, mental health professionals and the mental health community.

Key Dates:
• August 29, 2008 (postmark) – Extended Submission Deadline
For more submission information, including submission forms, please visit:

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 Bon Voyage Michael Drabot – Aug 28

The Manitoba film industry invites you to join us in thanking Michael Drabot for his many years of hard work & commitment to the industry.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Boarding: 6pm from the Alexander Docks
(Alexander Ave at Waterfront Dr)
Sailing: 7pm-10pm on the M.S. Paddlewheel Princess
Cost: $5.00 with proceeds going towards the Jack Clements Fund

This family friendly celebration includes music and snacks!

Tickets available at the Film Training Manitoba and On Screen Manitoba offices located at 100-62 Albert Street or PS Prairies (74 Stevenson Rd).Tickets are limited so get yours early!

For more information please contact FTM at 989-6996 or On Screen Manitoba at 927-5898.

Thanks to our event sponsors: PS Prairies, FilmTraining Manitoba, IATSE 856 , MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC and On Screen Manitoba.

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 Quarry Film Festival – Stonewall Manitoba – Aug 21 and 22

The Quarry Film Festival is held in historic Quarry Park in Stonewall MB every summer. With a collection of films from local filmmakers and from around the world, Quarry Film Festival adds a unique cultural event for the people of Stonewall. Quarry Film Festival gives filmmakers from around the world the opportunity to show their films to people who would not normally have a chance to enjoy their works of art. For the past three years Quarry Film Festival has brought a unique mix of films to the people of Stonewall, and as it grows every year as does the excitement that hits Stonewall when it’s film fest time!

Some of the films being screened this year are:

Posted: Aug 14, 2008 Manifesto Main Street Film Festival – Sat Aug 16

This Saturday Aug 16 at 611 Main Street (beside the Edge Artists Gallery) from 2pm-12am it’s Manifesto!!!! All Main Street Film festival.

The Main Street Festival is comprised exclusively of films that have been shot on Winnipeg’s infamous Main Street. Films span the decades from the 50’s to the present.
Screenings will be at dusk.

Screenings are:
Paul Tomkowicz: Street-railway Switchman – dir. Roman Kroitor 1953
Main Street Soldier – dir Leonard Yakir 1972
Ted Baryluk’s Grocery – dir John Paskievich 1982
Hydro-Lévesque – dir Matt Rankin 2008
Starland – dir. Ryan McKenna 2008

Face Painting
Art Opening at the Edge
Hot New Orleans Jazz
Hot New Orleans chow down
Balloon Animals
Local Artisans
Bike Decorating
Incredible Musicians
Source: WFG E-News

Posted: Aug 13, 2008 DOC TALK at Whistler Cultivates Relationships with Documentary Film Industry

Call for submissions to Pitch Fest West

Posted: Aug 13, 2008 Video Pool Media Arts Centre presents Jessica Thompson's "Freestyle SoundHack"""

Video Pool Media Arts Centre presents
Jessica Thompson's "Freestyle SoundHack""
Winnipeg

Posted: Aug 12, 2008 ON SCREEN MANITOBA SEEKS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Posted: Aug 11, 2008 The One Take Super 8 Event - Winnipeg Edition: NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES

This event is easy as pie: shoot a 3 min, 20 sec Super-8 film in one take and you're done! No movie will ever be easier to make!
Films created for prior editions of the WNDX / Winnipeg Film Group One Take Super 8 event have gone on to screen at Antimatter, Images, Ann Arbor, the $100 Film Festival and other amazing festivals across Canada, in the US and in Europe.
Reserve your spot by submitting your completed entry form and paying the $35 entry fee by FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 AT 4 PM, at the latest. Entry forms and payments are accepted at the Winnipeg Film Group.
MANITOBA RESIDENTS ONLY!
Entry forms are available at the Winnipeg Film Group, or from this address:

Posted: Aug 8, 2008 Les Productions Rivard seeks Postproduction Director

Posted: Aug 8, 2008 Apply for NSI Features First

The

Posted: Aug 8, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES 22e FIPA - International Festival of Audio-Visual Productions

The FIPA is currently accepting entries for its 2009 edition. As the Official Canadian Correspondent for FIPA, Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries for the festival.
The Delegate General of FIPA will travel to Montréal to select among eligible Canadian entries between August 25th to 31st, 2008.
The Festival waives its entry fees for programs presented at the Canadian Selection Screenings in Montréal.

Posted: Aug 8, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES CANADA PAVILION AT MIPCOM 2008

CALL FOR ENTRIES CANADA PAVILION AT MIPCOM 2008
Cannes, France, October 13 to 17, 2008
Telefilm Canada is currently soliciting applications from Canadian production and distribution companies for MIPCOM 2008. MIPCOM is the global content event for co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content across all platforms. It provides the key decision-makers in the TV, film, digital and audiovisual content, production and distribution industry with conference and networking forum to discover future trends and trade content rights on a global level. In 2007, there were 13,371 industry professionals, including 4,242 buyers and 4585 companies from 105 countries. For more information

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 2008

Melbourne, Sydney, Perth & Canberra, Australia
November - December 2008

Australia's freshest and most important festival is set to return! Bringing you the boldest films and art works from around the country and the globe. HRAFF will challenge, touch and inspire audiences from all walks of life.

Reel Change Short Film Competition: Entries Close 15 August

For submission guidelines, visit

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA & TELEVISION ANNOUNCES 2008 – 2009 NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TORONTO, August 5, 2008: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 National Board of Directors.

"In its celebration of the great creative achievements of the film and television industries

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Ann Arbor Film Festival – Michigan – August 15th

Catch the early deadline for the AAFF by August 15th and

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Metafest 2008 Call for entries to online short film festival – Sept 10th

Metacafe, one of the world’s largest video entertainment sites with 30 million unique visitors per month, and Microcinema International, a leading international exhibitor and specialty markets distributor of the "moving image arts

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 1st Annual Four River Film Festival – Croatia – NEW DATE - Aug 10

The Four River Film Festival will take place for the first time as a part of traditional Croation Youth Festival in Karlovac from the 4-7 of September 2008. The newest film and video accomplishments from young authors will be presented and the competition will be based on an international level.

Authors between 14-20 years of age can take part in the festival. Every author or group can apply an indefinite number of times. It is recommended that films last no longer than 30 minutes. Videos can be sent in the following formats vhs, svhs, Hi8 Dig8, Mini DV, Betacam in Sp and standard and DVD-R (only in DVD format) No CDs.

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Steve's Getaway

Hello Friends,

I’m writing let you all know that I’ll be leaving On Screen Manitoba later this month to pursue work in the UK. It’s been a great time working with and getting to know all of you over the past year.

On Screen Manitoba is an outstanding organization and I’ve really enjoyed my time working here, which makes this a bittersweet farewell. The community is incredibly supportive and great to work with, and I am forever grateful to you all. No one's departure from this magnetic town is ever permanent, so I look forward to keeping in touch.

My friends and colleagues at On Screen Manitoba are on the hunt for a great new teammate, so please let us know if you have a potential candidate in mind for my position.

In preparation for my last day (August 15th) please try to tie up any loose ends with me by August 14th. After my departure please direct all M3P or Programming inquiries to Angela Kuehl Browne at

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Dates Announced for nextMEDIA - Monetizing Digital Media

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (Toronto): Call to Aboriginal Film & Video Artists

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Lucca Film Festival (Italy): Call to Film & Video Artists

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 Rencontres Internationales (Paris/Madrid/Berlin): Call to Film, Video & New Media Artists

Posted: Aug 7, 2008 BREAST FEST Film Festival (Toronto): Call to Film & Video Artists

Posted: Aug 6, 2008 Film Festival Closes with Sell Out Crowds

After five days of films, with crowds waiting in line for the theatres, the Gimli Film Festival (GFF) drew to a close on Tuesday July 29 with the film All Together Now on the beach screen.

The major industry events drew a sold out audience to hear panelist Paul Gross, Liz Jarvis, Sarah Timmins, Paul Barkin and moderator Phyllis Laing. talk about getting your films to distributors and their experiences in doing so. A candid and humorous interview followed with Robert Enright getting into the mind of Guy Maddin, who expressed how thrilled he was to have "My Winnipeg” screened in the historic Gimli Theatre.

Lynne Munroe

Posted: Aug 6, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (2009)

CALL FOR ENTRIES
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (2009)
Park City, United States, January 15 to 25, 2009
(Feature films only: dramatic narratives and documentaries)

CANADIAN SELECTION SCREENINGS IN MONTRÉAL OPEN TO DRAMATIC NARRATIVE FEATURE FILMS OF 70+ MINUTES August 26 to 29, 2008
OPEN TO DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILMS OF 50+ MINUTES TELEFILM CANADA IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES ON BEHALF OF THE FESTIVAL
REGISTRATION DEADLINE WITH TELEFILM CANADA Monday, August 18, 2008

Form - Pre-selection screening

Posted: Aug 6, 2008 Limited Edition Guy Maddin Prints Available

Posted: Jul 31, 2008 BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT

"also known as Branded content or Advertainment

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 FTM seeks Sponsorship Coordinator

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2009 Deadline

Regular Deadline - September 1, 2008
Final Deadline - October 20, 2008

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its sixth annual event. From February 13-22, 2009 the festival will screen 100 films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.

Enter via

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Whistler Film Festival Deadline

Deadlines: August 15 for feature films

The 8th annual Whistler Film Festival presented by American Express will take place December 4 to 7, 2008. The Whistler Filmmaker Forum will take place December 3 to 6, 2008.

For more information visit

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 WaterCan PSA Contest (Ottawa): Call to Film & Video Artists

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Quarry Film Festival (Stonewall): Call to Film & Video Artists

Quarry Film Festival Call for Entries – Stonewall, MB – July 31•Indie Short Films - Under 30 Minutes

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society (Vancouver): Call to Film, Video & New Media Artists

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Reel Pride Gay and Lesbian Film and Video Festival - Call for Submissions

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS MIPCOM?

MIPCOM is the global content event for creating, co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content across all platforms. It provides the key decision-makers in the TV, film, digital and audiovisual content, production and distribution industry with the only market conference and networking forum to discover future trends and trade content rights on a global level.

Download the brochure in

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 INFORMATION RELEASE: THIRD APPLICATION WINDOW DEADLINE

INFORMATION RELEASE:

July 28, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba - MANITOBA FILM & SOUND is offering an additional application window for specific dramatic and documentary projects for the 2008 Market Driven Television Financing Program.

The deadline is set as follows:

MARKET DRIVEN TELEVISION PRODUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM
Deadline: for Drama and Documentaries ONLY – Monday, August 25, 2008

MARKET DRIVEN FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM
There is no deadline for market driven feature film production applications except that principle photography must commence prior to the fiscal year end for 2008/2009 programs which is March 31, 2009. Applications for feature film production financing may be made throughout the year. Funds will be committed on a first come first serve basis dependent upon confirmed financing and satisfying the respective eligibility criteria.

MARKET DRIVEN TELEVISION AND FEATURE FILM DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAM:
There is no deadline for development financing programs for either market driven television or market driven feature film applications; however, they MUST occur prior to the fiscal year end for 2008/2009 programs which is March 31, 2009. Applications for the development financing programs may be made throughout the year. Funds will be committed on a first come first serve basis dependent upon confirmed financing and satisfying the eligibility criteria.

All film guidelines and applications are available on our website at

Posted: Jul 25, 2008 GIMME SOME TRUTH: THE WINNIPEG DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

Posted: Jul 23, 2008 Feature filmmakers: apply for training at the National Screen Institute

The

Posted: Jul 23, 2008 NSI meets target for Jim Murphy Filmmakers Bursary

The National Screen Institute is proud to announce the $25,000 target for the

Posted: Jul 23, 2008 Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) Announces 2008 Deluxe Producer’s Internship

Women in Film and Television - Toronto ( WIFT-T), in partnership with Deluxe, is pleased to announce the 2008 Deluxe Producer’s Internship and call for applications. The Deluxe Producer’s Internship will provide one Canadian female producer with coveted hands-on experience and training by giving her the opportunity to join Deluxe as an intern to learn about production equipment planning and requirements and post-production video, film and sound. The successful applicant will spend a total of three weeks on site following an intensive training program. The internship will take place November 10 to 28, 2008.

The deadline for applications is Monday, August 11, 2008, by 12pm EST.

The award winner will receive the following:

• Three-week internship at Deluxe
• A $1,000 honourarium
• A WIFT-T programming pass valued at $1,200

Eligibility criteria, full guidelines and application forms are available from the WIFT-T website at

Posted: Jul 23, 2008 SCN SEEKS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Permanent Full Time

SCN is looking for an experienced and creative individual with superior production management and communication skills to join its programming team.

Closing date for this position: August 4, 2008

This position provides direction and approval for all original series for SCN, contributes to the strategic planning of SCN programming and oversees special projects.

Candidates should have completed post secondary education or equivalent education in television production and/or a minimum of 3 years comparable or relevant education and experience. In addition, the candidate should have over 3 years experience as an executive in charge of production or more than 5 years experience as a senior producer with a focus on documentary/non-fiction production. Knowledge of CRTC broadcast license requirements, experience with program acquisition and scheduling a broadcast channel would be an asset.

For more information about this opportunities go to:

Posted: Jul 22, 2008 New this week: NSI Online Short Film Festival

Posted: Jul 18, 2008 Telefilm Canada announces English CFFF development & Writer's First Decisions

Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that 54 English-language projects have received financing from the development component of the Canada FeatureFilm Fund (CFFF).

Among those announced is Deborah Wakeham, who is working on her project "Buried"" with On Screen Manitoba members Jeff Skinner and Kent Ulrich

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 DOC Meeting Argentina 2008: September 11-13

DOC Meeting Argentina 2008 has been structured as a three day event.
It is mainly aimed at film and TV producers, public and private TV station authorities at local and international levels, film and TV makers, public officials, cultural representatives, lawyers, teachers and other professionals working in the film and TV industry. The event comprises three distinctive sections.

More information is available at

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 New films this week in the NSI Online Short Film Festival

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Freeze Frame/Manitoba Provincial Parks

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers: Call to Filmmakers

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Media Art Festival for Film & Video/Noordeljik Film Festival (Leeuwarden, The Netherlands)

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Quarry Film Festival (Stonewall): Call to Film & Video Artists

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 PART 2: WHAT I WANT, WHEN I WANT, WHERE I WANT - STATE OF THE WEB AND OTHER PLATFORMS

Welcome to the second installment of On Screen Manitoba’s limited series on the state of the web and other platforms written by our own tech-guru Angela Browne. Let us know what other subjects you would like to see featured, we want your input!

Written By:
Angela Browne
Membership & Operations Coordinator
On Screen Manitoba

The Social Networking sites: Ubiquitous and ad-driven. These are fiercely addictive to the younger sets and can be a great way to get info and media out to key demographics.

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Banff Venture Forum 2008

Banff Venture Forum 2008 (

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Superu.ca - THREE FILM CONTESTS POSTED & THREE CHANCES TO WIN CASH

Super U.ca now has three film contests posted - three chances to win cash!
ROAD TRIP - Get on the road! Have you entered yet? Whether you going a long distance or just around the block, turn your touring into some cold, hard cash! Best film wins $1,000 and the chance for a broadcast on Super Channel.
FAMILY WAR & PEACE - Family togetherness or family feud... what does family mean to you? Submit your video for the chance to win $1000 and the chance to have your piece broadcast on Super Channel.
OUR HERO - It¹s a bird, it¹s a place, it¹s OUR HERO!! Grab your camera and show us who is a hero - or superhero - to you! Submit your video for the chance to win $1000 and the chance to have your piece broadcast on Super Channel.

SUPER U - make a film. enter a contest. win stuff

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Video Pool Media Arts Centre presents Robert Hengeveld's "Staging the Gap"""

Winnipeg, MB (July 10, 2008) – Video Pool Media Arts Centre is very pleased to present Staging the Gap, a provocative media installation by Toronto-based artist, Robert Hengeveld.
Staging the Gap is a miniature model of a concert stage with silently animated lights and smoke. The work explores the relationship of fact and fiction in a technologically mediated world. Hengeveld critically reflects on the mechanisms used to deliver popular culture by focusing on how visual effects – stage lights, pyrotechnics, and dry ice – are used at concerts to shape our understanding of what we hear. Ignoring society’s desire for the spectacle of performance, the stage created by the artist remains empty while a precisely orchestrated light show plays out.

This exhibition runs from July 29 – August 21, 2008 and will be available Tuesday – Friday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Winnipeg Square (360 Main Street, below Portage and Main, Concourse level, Unit 3).
Exhibition Launch: July 25 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Artist talk begins at 6:00 p.m. in Video Pool's Studio (100 Arthur Street, 3rd Floor); Reception will follow.

Source: Videopool Press Release

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES - 46th New York Film Festival (2008)

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 2009-10 Federal Budget Consultations

Just the Facts
The Standing Committee on Finance has announced it is receiving submissions for the 2009-10 federal budget consultations. This is an opportunity for the public to put forward recommendations and other ideas about what the 2009-10 federal budget should contain.

The CCA will be releasing in a few days its comprehensive Analysis of the 2008-09 Federal Budget, which should help organizations and individuals in crafting any submission they plan to make to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The CCA has already indicated its desire to appear in front of the Committee and will be consulting with its members on the pre-budget submission in the coming weeks.

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION FOR STORIES OF CHANGE, SUNDANCE|SKOLL FUNDING INITIATIVE

Cara Mertes from Sundance Institute and Sandy Herz from Skoll Foundation will co-host a live discussion about Stories of Change beginning on Tuesday, July 15 on Social Edge, the global online community for social entrepreneurs and other practitioners of the social benefit sector. Filmmakers and social entrepreneurs with questions about Stories of Change and the Request for Proposals are encouraged to participate at

Posted: Jul 17, 2008 CFTPA Apppoints Free Trade Negotiator To Negotiate With Broadcasters

The Canadian Film and Television Production Association announced today that Gordon Ritchie, one of the principle architects of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, has joined its negotiating team to secure fairer deals for program rights from the major private over-the-air television networks, as well as CBC.

"On the eve of commencing historic terms of trade negotiations

Posted: Jul 16, 2008 JOB POSTING: Cinematheque Operations Coordinator

Posted: Jul 16, 2008 Feature filmmakers: apply for training at the NSI

Posted: Jul 16, 2008 FINAL DEADLINE FOR CANADIAN - SUBMISSIONS FOR THE MANNHEIM COPRODUCTION MEETINGS

DEADLINE: 18 JULY 2008

Posted: Jul 16, 2008 PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT BUFFALO GAL PICTURES

Do you want to learn the business of film and television? Buffalo Gal Pictures is looking for a post-secondary graduate to participate in an administrative/management internship through the Canadian Film and Television Production Association’s (CFTPA) National Production Program.

The successful candidate will work with Buffalo Gal Pictures producers and production management personnel, gaining skills and experience in film administration and business affairs. Education/experience in accounting, finance and/or business administration is an asset.

Think you have what it takes to be the next Buffalo Gal Pictures intern? Submit your cover letter and resume to us by Friday August 1, 2008.

Please submit to:
Tutu Ilelaboye
Re: Buffalo Gal Pictures – CFTPA Internship Opportunity
Email:

Posted: Jul 16, 2008 Reminder: Call for entries - Canada Pavilion at MIPCOM 2008

Posted: Jul 9, 2008 TELEFILM CANADA FINANCES THE PRODUCTION OF 3 ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PROJECTS

Posted: Jul 9, 2008 FEATURE ARTICLE: WHAT I WANT, WHEN I WANT, WHERE I WANT - STATE OF THE WEB AND OTHER PLATFORMS

Welcome to the first of two special installments brought to you by On Screen Manitoba, featuring useful information on the state of the web and other platforms written by our own tech-guru Angela Browne. Let us know what you think of this new addition... Is this useful and interesting to you? What else do you want to know about? Email your ideas to

Posted: Jul 8, 2008 CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CONFERENCE - FEATURES LEONIE SANDERCOCK - SCREENINGS & WORKSHOPS

Monday July 14 at 7:30pm
Location: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue

Film Screening and Discussion: 'Where Strangers Become Neighbours'
The Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg, will be screening the film Where Strangers Become Neighbours, by Leonie Sandercock and Giovanni Attili. The film explores changes in migration by focusing in on one neighbourhood in Vancouver, "a neighbourhood that

Posted: Jul 8, 2008 GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL JULY 26-29, 2008

2008 FILM & INDUSTRY EVENTS

Getting Your Film Out There: Panel Discussion 2008
Saturday July 26, 2008 - 2:00 pm at the Waterfront Centre
The Gimli Film Festival is proud to host a discussion with Paul Gross, Paul Barkin, Sarah Timmins and Liz Jarvis on relevant topics and current issues surrounding the film industry today.

Inside Guy’s Mind
Saturday July 26, 2008 - 3:15 pm at The Waterfront Centre
An interview with Guy Maddin conducted by Robert Enright includes a question & answer session and a screening of one of Maddin’s short films. Sponsored by: The Mauro Family Foundation
My Winnipeg - A Gimli Premiere!
12:00 pm at the Gimli Theater
Guy Maddin’s My Winnipeg has been screened worldwide, winning the Best Canadian Film award at the Toronto International Film Festival and the prestigious opening night slot of the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum. Guy Maddin will be in attendance.

The Stone Angel - Followed by Q & A with filmmakers
2:00 pm Gimli Theater
A theme oriented Q & A with producer of The Stone Angel Liz Jarvis, and location manager Sarah Jane Cundell will follow the screening.

Manitoba Filmmakers Reception - Open to all film enthusiasts!
Sunday July 27, 4:00 pm
Lakeview Resort
In celebrating Manitoba filmmakers, a reception at the Lakeview Resort will follow the 2:00 pm screening of The Stone Angel. Filmmakers will be in attendance!

Sponsored by: Film Training Manitoba – a source for training and professional development for Manitoba’s film industry, and On Screen Manitoba – an innovative membership-driven association that leads, builds and represents the Manitoba motion picture industry.

Source: Gimli Film Festival Press Release

Posted: Jul 7, 2008 BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL/NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL PASSPORT PROGRAM

Open For Submissions

Posted: Jul 7, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES - CANADA PAVILION AT MIPCOM 2008

CANADA PAVILION AT MIPCOM 2008: Cannes, France, October 13 to 17, 2008

Posted: Jul 7, 2008 2008 Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival - International Call for Entries

DEADLINE FOR FREE SUBMISSIONS - Monday, JULY 14
Deadline for free submissions is quickly approaching for the 7th Annual Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF).

WAFF pays screening fees to artists, and if you submit between now and July 14, it is free to enter. After July 14, entries face a $20 late submission fee.
For complete rules and entry forms -- including on-line and downloadable versions -- go to

Posted: Jul 7, 2008 23rd ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS

Call for Nominations -- Special Awards
The Gemini Special Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Canadian television industry outside of the traditional Gemini Awards, particularly in the areas of writing, acting, broadcast journalism, humanitarianism, technology, diversity in programming and lifetime achievement.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Gemini Special Awards. Forms are available for download below for:

Academy Achievement Award
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Posted: Jul 7, 2008 29TH ANNUAL GENIE AWARDS

Call-for-entries

The official Rules & Regulations and Entry Forms for the 29th Annual Genie Awards are now available on-line. Download entry forms for dramatic feature length films or theatrical shorts & documentaries from our website at

Posted: Jul 7, 2008 SPECIAL MESSAGE - WILLIAM VINCE

It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Vancouver-based producer William Vince. Mr. Vince was the founder and president of Infinity Features and was a strong believer in making unconventional films that did not follow a Hollywood formula. He was nominated for Best Motion Picture at the 24th Annual Genie Awards for The Snow Walker and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture for Capote in 2005. William Vince was 44.

Source: Academy E-Bulletin - July 2, 2008

Posted: Jul 7, 2008 LAST CALL: INTERNATIONAL FINANCING FORUM (IFF) 2008 AT TIFF

Posted: Jul 3, 2008 Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad invites widespread participation

Open Call for Cultural Olympiad 2009 and 2010 Programs
The Cultural Olympiad team is presently developing local, national and international programming for Cultural Olympiad 2009 and Cultural Olympiad 2010. Both will be larger in scope and scale, with enhanced national and international participation as well as a number of signature events.
An open call for proposals is now underway for not-for-profit arts organizations and educational institutions interested in co-presenting an event, exhibition or installation as part of Cultural Olympiad 2009 (February 1 to March 21, 2009) and Cultural Olympiad 2010, which features the Olympic Arts Festival (January 22 to February 28, 2010) and Paralympic Arts Festival (March 12 to 21, 2010).
Complete program criteria are outlined at

Posted: Jul 3, 2008 NSI Storytellers seeks Aboriginal directors

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Global Visions - 2008 Festival entry information

The Global Visions Film Festival is requesting submissions for its 2008 Festival. The festival will run from November 6 - 9 of this year.
Situated in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Global Visions is an annual film festival dedicated to the exhibition of socially relevant documentary films.
Now in our 27th year, Global Visions is Canada's oldest documentary film festival.

Please send submissions to:
Global Visions Film Festival Submissions 31221-10405 Jasper Avenue Standard Life Building Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3S2
Acceptable submission formats are DVD (PAL or NTSC) and VHS (only NTSC please!)

For more information please visit:

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 The NFB, Hothouse 5: Apprenticeship in Animation Program

Deadline: Friday July 18, 2008
Program Dates: September 2 – November 21, 2008

The National Film Board of Canada seeks submissions from emerging filmmakers (young and not-so-young), and artists intrigued by animation art, for the fifth round of Hothouse, a 12-week paid apprenticeship in full-on, all-inclusive, real-world animation filmmaking.
Hothouse is about re-imagining ways of making animation, ways that are faster, more flexible, and which embrace the many possibilities in the animation process while maintaining creative and technical excellence. We’re looking for six new talents who are willing and able to jump head-first into this intensive experience.
For more information contact Maral Mohammadian at

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 NSI announces Jim Murphy Filmmakers Bursary

When Jim Murphy passed away in April 2007 the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) lost a valued team member and friend, and the Canadian film industry lost one if its strongest advocates and supporters. NSI is honoured to announce the Jim Murphy Filmmakers Bursary, which will be awarded annually to an

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Freeze Frame Seeks Bilingual Artistic-Executive Director

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Festival du nouveau cinéma (Montréal): Call to Film & Video Artists

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 The Banff Centre: Six Calls to Visual Artists

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 cre8ery: Call to Artists of All Disciplines

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 City of Kitchener: Call to Video & New Media Artists

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 NSI launches new website

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Win $1000 in 'My Hero' Film Contest

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 SUNDANCE INSTITUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM PROGRAM LAUNCHES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Los Angeles, CA Sundance Institute announced today the opening of a Request for Proposals for STORIES OF CHANGE: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FOCUS THROUGH DOCUMENTARY. The one-time funding initiative will provide $1.2 million in film project grants to enable the development and/or production of new feature-length independent documentary films that frame, examine and amplify social entrepreneurship as an innovative approach to the central questions of our time.

Request for Proposals Opens: June 16, 2008
Deadline for Submissions: August 15, 2008
Awards Announced: December, 2008

Completed films will not be considered. Interested parties are directed to visit

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 International Financing Forum (IFF) - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CANADIAN PRODUCERS:
July 7, 2008 BY 5:00 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL PRODUCERS:
July 25, 2008 BY 5:00 PM

OMDC is announcing its call for submissions for its 3rd annual International Financing Forum (IFF) at the Toronto International Film Festival® set for September 7th and 8th, 2008. This one & a half-day co-financing forum will provide selected experienced Canadian and international feature film producers developing English language projects, with the opportunity to establish relationships with potential financing and co-producing partners. *New in 2008 – a limited number of spaces for Ontario and international emerging producers will be available for participation at selected IFF events. Attendance at IFF is free but competitive.

Please go to OMDC website

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

July 25, 2008: FFP Application Deadline
August 29, 2008: CFC NFB Feature Documentary Program Application Deadline
For more information, visit

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Canwest-Hot Docs Funds

Hot Docs and Canwest have partnered in the creation of the Canwest-Hot Docs Documentary Funds. These Funds consist of a three-million dollar completion fund and a one-million dollar development fund.

The Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund will provide up to $100,000 (limited to a maximum of 20% of a project’s budget) for production companies to complete specific projects. The Completion Fund is open to producers who have attracted demonstrated market interest in their documentaries. The Completion Fund will support up to nine projects per year.

Visit the

Posted: Jul 2, 2008 Kodak New Vision Mentorship: Call for Applications

This national initiative provides one Canadian female director with the invaluable opportunity to prepare for the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (September 2008) through an intensive month of industry coaching and a TIFF bursary, followed by a two-month creative mentorship with an established director.

Fully completed application packages must be submitted to
WIFT-T by July 21, 2008. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives.

Posted: Jun 26, 2008 Telefilm Canada teams up with the TVA-HEC Montreal television and film management program

Montréal, June 25, 2008 - Michel Pradier, Telefilm Canada’s Director, French Operations and Quebec Office, is pleased to announce that the Corporation is joining forces with the Formation des cadres et des dirigeants HEC Montreal for the fifth year running to sponsor five bursaries that will allow Canadian audiovisual producers and distributors to participate in the TVA-HEC Montreal television and film management training program. The sessions will be held November 20 to 27 in Saint-Sauveur, in the Laurentians.

The competition for the $3,200 bursaries is primarily intended for managers permanently employed by a Canadian television or film production or distribution company. Special consideration will be given to applications from companies or managers working outside of Montréal and from visible minority or Aboriginal communities in Quebec.

For more information:
Mélanie Larente (Medias)

Posted: Jun 26, 2008 New funding from APTN

by: Staff Jun 23, 2008
APTN has teamed with Telefilm Canada on a seven-digit funding effort to boost feature filmmaking among Aboriginals. The cable channel says it will put $250,000 each year over the next three years into a new development/mentorship program, with Telefilm putting in another $1.2 million.
The program is intended to support mid-level filmmakers and companies by forging relationships within the industry and, in the long term, open doors to other Telefilm cash.
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network "will now play a significant role in the advancement of Aboriginal producers looking to break into the realm of feature films

Posted: Jun 26, 2008 TIFF 2008 IMPORTANT DATES

The 33rd Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 4 -13, 2008. Here are some important dates:
June 27 - tiff08.ca live with all the info you need to plan your Festival.
July 7 - Box Office opens for advance package purchases at 10:00am, VISA only.
July 14 - Advance packages available for purchase by VISA and cash.
July 15 - Canadian programme information announced at 3:00pm.
July 23 - Programme information announced for Midnight Madness, Sprockets Family Zone, Wavelengths at 3:00pm.
August 19 - Full film list live & Gala, Visa Screening Room schedule available online at 3:00pm.

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 Cinematheque: Box Office Kiosk Workers, Deadline June 27

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 Red River College: Instructor of Creative Writing & Literature

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival (Prague)

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 Call to Installation, Performance and New Media Artists, Deadline July 15, 2008

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 Winnipeg Arts Council: Announces WAC Awards Recipients

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 TAG creative studios & Angel Entertainment win Bell New Media Production fund

TAG creative studios & Angel Entertainment of Saskatoon win Bell New Media Production fund for supernatural crime series

Development of

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 MIPCOM - REGISTER NOW AND SAVE

MIPCOM October 13 - 17, 2008
Early Bird Rate Deadline: July 3, 2008

Offer Includes:

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 Winnipeg Film Group: Open House with Paula Kelly

WFG Open House with guest Paula Kelly – June 26 – 7-10pm

Join the Winnipeg Film Group for their Open House and Artist Talk to welcome their newest
members and aspiring filmmakers to the WFG family.

Paula Kelly will be on hand to show and discuss excerpts of her work in many genres form drama to documentary. Paula is currently the Winnipeg Arts Council Artist in residence working on a public art project at the City of Winnipeg Archives.Her dramatic short films and documentaries have screened at many international festivals ,
including her recent arts documentary Appassionata: The Extraordinary Life and Music of Sonia
Eckhardt-Grammatte for CBC’s ‘Opening Night’ which screened at festivals in Montreal, Rome
and Winnipeg and was winner of a Gold Chris Award from the Columbus Film and Video
Festival.

Admission is Free
Located in the WFG Studio

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 "Women's Mosaic Film Project"""

A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE WINNIPEG FILM GROUP
The Winnipeg Film Group in collaboration with MAWA is proud to announce the "Women's Mosaic Film Project"".This is a one time production support and mentorship program created to assist two women from Aboriginal or Diverse cultural backgrounds to produce a first independent short film or video. There are TWO awards available and this fund is intended to support a first time filmmaker in creating a 3-5 minute narrative

Posted: Jun 24, 2008 MANITOBA FILM & SOUND JOB POSTING - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Bilingual)

The successful applicant will be an outgoing individual who possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. As this is a designated bilingual position, a sound knowledge of both official languages is essential. A minimum of two years experience working in a similar capacity in an office setting is required. Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required. References to be provided upon request.
The primary duties of this position include:

Reception and switchboardMaintaining Contact DatabaseResponsible for all corporate travel arrangementsBank deposits; verify invoice additionsTracking of marketing material inventoryTracking office supply inventory and orderingFile archivingOther general administrative duties as requiredQualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume (in English please) and salary expectations by Friday, July 4, 2008 in confidence to:

Manager, Finance & Operations
MANITOBA FILM & SOUND
410-93 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3B1
email: monique@mbfilmsound. ca

Posted: Jun 19, 2008 Vitamins For Remixers

Bryce Kushnier, aka

Posted: Jun 19, 2008 Winnipeg Folk Festival seeks Executive Director

The Winnipeg Folk Festival invites applications and suggestions for the position of Executive Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The Board seeks a high-motivated and innovative leader, an experienced cultural administrator and fund-raiser, a passionate advocate of the Festival’s mission and vision.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter, and a list of references by Friday, August 8th to:

Margaret Genovese
Senior Partner
Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates
77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5B 2J7
416/340-2762
Fax 416/340-6276
gvasearch@gmail.com

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 The Manitoba Writers’ Guild (MWG) - Job Posting - Project Coordinator

Position Details: The project coordinator position is a 35-week contract (part time – 21 hours per week) Some evening and weekend will be required. Some travel within the province will be required.

Projected Start Date: Monday, July 28, 2008.

Send Resumes to:
MWG Hiring Committee: OTSP Projects Coordinator
206-100 Arthur St. Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
fax to: (204) 942-5754

Website:

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 JUST COMEDY - THE BUSINESS OF FUNNY

M3P ACCESS TO MARKETS ELIGIBLE!
Deadline: June 23, 2008

A two-day conference is taking place during the 26th annual Just For Laughs Festival, July 17-18, 2008 in Montreal called Just Comedy - The Business of Funny (

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 23rd ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS - Call For Jurors

The 23rd Annual Gemini Awards are now looking for volunteers to sit on our nominating juries. We rely on the generous contribution of over 500 volunteers to screen entries and select the nominees.

Top 5 reasons to be a Gemini juror:
1) the chance to see what kind of television programming your peers are producing
2) the opportunity to take part in identifying and rewarding outstanding Canadian television
3) a discount on tickets to the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards
4) a delicious meal and all the coffee you can drink
5) the particularly excellent thank-you party for jury members only

Juries are scheduled for June and July 2008. Your participation is essential to the success of the Gemini Awards. Please visit

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 Deco Dawson – 2 day Intensive Workshop "All Things Filmmaking"""

Sat. June 21 & Sun. June 22, 10am-5pm at the WFG Studio
Everything you wanted to know about creative filmmaking, but were afraid to ask... Deco Dawson shares his filmmaking insights, practices and secrets ranging from script writing, to shooting, directing, special effects, post-production effects, editing and festival screenings. This two day workshop is a no holds barred exploration of all things filmmaking. From shooting on Super8 for $100 and having that film premiere at a major international film festival, to complicated visual effects on the optical printer, and Final Cut Pro. From lighting a film in your parent's basement to a major crew shoot requiring jib arms, dolly's and craft services.

Spaces are limited so reserve today!!!
Cost 100 + GST for WFG Members
Cost 150 + GST for Non-Members
Present your ticket stub from either of Deco’s June 6 or 7 screenings and receive $10 off !!!!!!

For more information on this workshop please contact the Training Coordinator Michelle Ward at 925-3450 or email

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 Apply for Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS!

Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS! returns to the Toronto International Film Festival® for its ninth consecutive year!

DEADLINE - JUNE 26, 2008

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 APTN JOB POSTING: PROGRAMMING ANALYST (TEMP)

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 France/Manitoba Cultural Exchange Film Premiere !

Freeze Frame, Manitoba’s Media Arts Centre for Young People is pleased to announce the screening of two short films by the students of grades 7 and 8 at the Kermesse of Ecole Precieux-Sang on Thursday June 19, 2008.

The films will be screened three times (5:30pm, 6pm and 6:30pm) and will be accompanied by a free animation station led by Freeze Frame animators. More information about this event is available at

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 PROVINCE PROVIDES $1.3 MILLION TO CERCLE MOLIÈRE THEATRE

Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Minister Eric Robinson and Finance Minister Greg Selinger, minister responsible for French language services, today announced $1.3 million in funding for the new 125-seat Cercle Molière theatre.
"The Cercle Molière is Canada's oldest continually operating theatre and provides quality programming that has greatly contributed to enhancing arts and culture in Manitoba

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 FTM Course Schedule for SUMMER 2008

June 2008
Set Etiquette: June 17 & 18 (T/W) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Propane Safety: June 24 (T) 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
WHMIS: June 26 (TH) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

July 2008
Resumés and Interviews: July 3 (TH) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Safety Awareness: July 7 (M) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Posted: Jun 11, 2008 New NSI Totally Television teams announced & development deal for graduating team

Banff, AB — The

Posted: Jun 11, 2008 The Power Within Leadership Series: Anthony Zuiker, Emmy Nominated Producer and Creator of CSI

Special Rates for On Screen Manitoba Members & Guests

Power Within Leadership event
Live in Winnipeg, MB
October 15th, 2008
8:30AM - 5:30PM
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Only 50 Tickets Available at $169

Featuring Anthony Zuiker, Emmy Nominated Producer and Creator of the Hit Television Series CSI.

The annual Power Within Leadership event will be presented in Winnipeg on
October 15th, 2008 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. This year's event
features an extraordinary line up of diverse guest speakers and promises to
be a tremendous learning and networking opportunity for you and your guests!

To Register Call Geoff Padmore Toll Free 1 866 883-5198. Be sure to let Geoff Padmore know that you are calling for the On Screen Manitoba Discount Rate.

For more details, please visit

Posted: Jun 11, 2008 CTF Announces By-law Amendments and Appoints New Chair, Board Members

June 10, 2008 (Toronto) - The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) announced today that amendments have been approved by its Members to By-law No. 8 to admit the Canadian Coalition for Cultural Expression (CCCE) as a member of the CTF. The CCCE replaces the Canadian Cable Television Association (CCTA) and the direct-to-home (DTH) Member. It has the right to nominate three cable and two DTH representatives as Directors to the Board.
Also, the CTF is pleased to announce that Paul Gratton has been elected as the Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Gratton comes to the CTF with a strong and varied background in the broadcasting industry.

Media Inquiries:
Betsy Chaly, Director of Communications
Canadian Television Fund

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 Project8 Film Collective (Vancouver): Call to Super 8 Filmmakers,

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 Winnipeg Film Group: Call to Filmmakers, Deadline June 20

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 International Financing Forum (IFF) - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

M3P ACCESS TO MARKETS Eligible!APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CANADIAN PRODUCERS:
July 7, 2008 BY 5:00 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL PRODUCERS:
July 25, 2008 BY 5:00 PM

OMDC is announcing its call for submissions for its 3rd annual International Financing Forum (IFF) at the Toronto International Film Festival® set for September 7th and 8th, 2008. This one & a half-day co-financing forum will provide selected experienced Canadian and international feature film producers developing English language projects, with the opportunity to establish relationships with potential financing and co-producing partners. *New in 2008 – a limited number of spaces for Ontario and international emerging producers will be available for participation at selected IFF events. Attendance at IFF is free but competitive.

Please go to OMDC website

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 Canadian Television Fund Responds to CRTC Recommendations

June 6, 2008 (Toronto) – The Canadian Television Fund (CTF), today issued a statement in response to the CRTC’s recommendations regarding the future of the funding agency.

"The CTF acknowledges the diligent work conducted by the CRTC in the development of these recommendations and appreciated the opportunity to have these important issues debated through a public process

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 "My Winnipeg” Winnipeg Premiere With LIVE dramatic narration by Guy Maddin"

A Documentary by Guy Maddin
Live premiere June 24th, 2008
Burton Cummings Theatre
364 Smith Street, Winnipeg, Canada
Doors open at 7 pm

Plus musical guests the Papsmears
Tickets available online at ticketmaster.ca
Charge-by-phone at 780-3333 & at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres

Theatrical release: June 27, 2008. Showtimes at Silver City, Polo Park. Check local listings for show times.

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 TYNDALLWOOD WESTERN TOWN BACKLOT-OVERVIEW

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 TIFF Talent Lab

M3P PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND Eligible! Calling all aspiring Writers, Producers & Directors
Application for the the 5th annual Talent Lab at Toronto International Film Festival is open. Here's an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to interact with, be mentored by and learn from internationally acclaimed filmmakers at TIFF 2008.
Please find attached the application form with details of eligibility and application requirements along with some background on Talent Lab.

Posted: Jun 9, 2008 WHERE I BELONG – National Television Premiere

WHERE I BELONG – National Television Premiere on The Lens on CBC Newsworld
Tuesday, June 24th
9pm Central Time, 12 midnight CT and 3am CT
Arinze Eze, born in Canada but raised in Nigeria, has returned to his birthplace after 20 years. Struggling to find balance between the traditions of his up-bringing and his new Canadian home, He has started a new career and has fallen in love with a beautiful woman. But when his parents come to visit, he worries how they will react to this new life.
Produced by: Joe MacDonald
Directed and Written by: Arinze Eze
For further information on the film or to buy the DVD, visit:

Posted: Jun 9, 2008 Ellen Rutter joins Original Pictures team

Posted: Jun 9, 2008 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival: Screening Night Travellers

Winnipeg, MB – The

Posted: Jun 4, 2008 2008 Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival - CALL for SUBMISSIONS

Deadline to submit: Monday, July 14, 2008

The 7th Annual Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF) invites you to submit your work to one of North America's longest-running indigenous film and video festivals, happening this November 20-23, 2008.

Submissions are now being accepted in 6 categories. WAFF pays screening fees to artists and there is no submission fee for entries received on or before the mid-July deadline.

For complete rules and entry forms, go to

Posted: Jun 4, 2008 Canada Feature Film Fund - Updated program guidelines available online

Canada Feature Film Fund: Industry Advisory New Information English and French-language Development, Production Marketing Guidelines now online

Posted: Jun 3, 2008 APTN Job Opportunity: Manager of Programming

COMPANY NAME: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
LOCATION: Winnipeg, MB
JOB TITLE: Manager of Programming
JOB TYPE: Temporary (Approx. 28 months year)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 6, 2008, 3pm CST

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is the first and only national Aboriginal broadcaster in the world, with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples, to share with all Canadians as well as viewers around the world.

Posted: Jun 2, 2008 Register for MIPCOM 2008

M3P ACCESS TO MARKETS Eligible!

Posted: Jun 2, 2008 Filmaka.com and SAB Miller have teamed up for a world-wide short script competition!

Filmaka.com has launched its world wide short script competition where the theme is "BECAUSE LIFE IS WHAT YOU POUR INTO IT""

Posted: Jun 2, 2008 Strategic Partners Call For Applications

M3P ACCESS TO MARKETS Eligible! The deadline to apply to the 11th Strategic Partners is fast approaching! This year promises to be the best yet, with the spotlight shining brightly on Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. These 2008 spotlight countries and delegates from around the world will join the anchor country delegations from the US, UK, and across Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia this September.

To access all that Strategic Partners has to offer, your application must be submitted by July 9, 2008. The

Posted: Jun 2, 2008 ACTRA MANITOBA - 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Posted: Jun 2, 2008 NSI Storytellers training program

Winnipeg, MB – Aboriginal people interested in directing for television are encouraged to apply for the NSI Storytellers Director phase which offers the opportunity to develop television directing skills through an intensive training week and an internship on a western-based television series destined for broadcast in Canada. The training is offered by the

Posted: Jun 2, 2008 National Screen Institute joins Canadian film panel at Winnipeg International Film Festival

CANADIAN FILM 2.0: On Tuesday, June 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Presentation Theatre, 2nd Floor, Winnipeg Convention Centre, come to

Posted: May 27, 2008 12th MANNHEIM MEETINGS: NOVEMBER 12 TO 16 2008

Big Business at the MANNHEIM MEETINGS
Deadline for Canadian project entries: 18 July 2008

M3P ACCESS TO MARKETS Eligible! The MANNHEIM MEETINGS offer a unique and innovative concept of one-to-one business meetings and training for film producers, distributors, and sales agents in the arthouse arena. In Mannheim you can arrange international coproduction and distribution cooperations, find financing partners for your projects or sell your finished film, and also foster your knowledge - in five intensive days in November. The MANNHEIM MEETINGS have for many years served as an annual meeting place for more than 300 producers, sales agents, distributors, and buyers from all over the world, who are looking for business partners and - as you can see from the impressive results - find them in Mannheim.
Deadline for registration as potential co-producer (without a project in the catalogue): 25 October 2008.
Contact: Elizabeth Yake, Consultant, Mannheim Meetings for further information

Posted: May 27, 2008 MOONLIGHT MOVIES IN OLD MARKET SQUARE

Posted: May 27, 2008 Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival Announces 2008 Golden Sheaf Award Winners

The Golden Sheaf Award winners were announced during the 61st Annual Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival Awards Gala on Saturday May 24, 2008. Awards in 18 genre categories, 3 craft categories and Special awards were given to Canadian Short filmmakers.

The Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival is the longest running film festival in North America. In the 61 years of its existence the festival has developed a tradition of recognizing excellent films and providing great professional development and learning opportunities. The Festival recognizes outstanding Canadian short films and rewards the very best with the annual Golden Sheaf Awards.
Visit

Posted: May 27, 2008 ELIJAH LEADS FEATURE WINS AT LEOS

Playback Daily

Elijah leads feature wins at Leos
by: Alison Cunningham May 23, 2008

VANCOUVER -- Short films and small stories about big emotions dominated at this year's Leo Awards, which saw Elijah, the made-for-TV movie about one politician's role in scuttling the Meech Lake Accord, lead the pack with four awards. Normal, auteur Carl Bessai's film about the aftermath of a fatal car accident, was honored with three awards at the 10th annual B.C. film and TV awards, held Friday and Saturday at Vancouver's Westin Bayshore Hotel.

The weekend show, ably hosted by funnyman Gary Jones, offered no real surprises.

Elijah, starring Billy Merasty as Manitoba politician Elijah Harper, took the Leo for best feature-length drama, while screenwriter/producer Blake Corbet won for best screenwriting.

Source: Playback Daily

Posted: May 27, 2008 FTM PRESENTS: A CONVERSATION WITH KERI LATIMER

Date: Saturday, June 7th, 2008
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Prairie Theatre Exchange, Colin Jackson Studio
Registration: $10.00

Award winning singer/ songwriter Keri Latimer of the acclaimed indie roots quartet Nathan, writes beautiful, eccentric songs involving the people of the prairies. She collaborated on the film score for Frozen River, which won a grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

For more information please contact Film Training Manitoba (FTM) at 989-9669.

Source: FTM Press Release

Posted: May 23, 2008 "NOBODY""

DIRECTED BY SHAWN LINDEN

Posted: May 23, 2008 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival - Features Guy Maddin

By: Marise Strauss May 21, 2008
Shorts by a bevy of directors including Kate Hudson, Lars von Trier and Winnipeg's Guy Maddin will unspool at the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, which returns next month with its largest lineup ever.
"It's the most we've ever had

Posted: May 22, 2008 WFG - SON OF RAMBOW FILMMAKING CONTEST!

Posted: May 22, 2008 NSI NEWS

National Screen Institute announces seven-year funding commitment from Rogers

Winnipeg, MB –

Posted: May 22, 2008 WIFT- Toronto: 2008 Feature Film Writing Program and Women Writers Workshop

The Feature Film Writing Program is a two module program. The first module will provide an introduction to the major elements of Feature Film Screenwriting, including the development stages of a screenplay. The second module will provide an in-depth analysis of the major elements of feature film screenwriting. The workshop includes a complete breakdown and analysis of a single film. Both modules can be taken individually.

The Women Writers Workshop will follow the first, emerging module of the Feature Film Writing Program. Developed for emerging to intermediate women screenwriters who have a treatment or first draft, it will work toward the development of their next draft of a feature script.

For more information on the programs, visit

Posted: May 21, 2008 Sean Garrity wins Jury Special Mention Award at the Brussels Short Film Festival

At the Brussels Short Film Festival earlier this month, On Screen Manitoba’s M3P Access to Festivals program participant Sean Garrity walked away with an award for his short film REORDER.

Caught in the act, "Sean Garrity tries to recall his grade 12 French when accepting the Jury Special Mention Award at the Brussels Short Film Festival (May 3

Posted: May 21, 2008 Boot camp begins for inaugural NSI playWRITE participants

Ten aspiring narrative game designers who were selected from national submissions for the

Posted: May 21, 2008 Freeze Frame Partners with Globe Cinema to present award-Winning British Film

Freeze Frame, Winnipeg’s Media Arts Centre for Young People, is pleased to announce a partnership with Globe Cinema to present the Winnipeg Premiere of Son of Rambow, the critically-acclaimed British film called a "comic epic for half-pints” (Baltimore Sun) opening this Friday

Posted: May 21, 2008 Dream Sequences: A Deco Dawson Retrospective – June 6 & 7

Two evenings of screenings with one of Winnipeg’s most acclaimed filmmakers!
Friday June 6 at 7 PM – the early works
Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM – the later works

Deco Dawson will be present to introduce both screenings.
PLUS! We the Winnipeg Film Group is hosting an Artist Talk with Deco Dawson Saturday June 7 at 8:15 PM (following the second screening at Cinematheque) at their 3rd floor studio. Refreshments will be provided.

The special Deco Dawson series pass rate is $7 for members and $10 for non members, and includes both screenings, as well as the Artist Talk. Admission to the Artist Talk individually is by donation.

For more information visit

Posted: May 21, 2008 NSI New Voices students begin training

Congratulations to the Manitobans selected for the NSI New Voices program:

Trinity Bruce – Winnipeg, MB
- Dion Desjarlais – Winnipeg, MB
- Ashley Hirt – Winnipeg, MB
- Daniel Jebb – Winnipeg, MB
- Alanais Moar – Winnipeg, MB
- Fawnda Neckoway – Winnipeg, MB
- Kelvin Robertson – Winnipeg, MB
- Marjorie Roden – Winnipeg, MB
- Florence Spence – Winnipeg, MB

Posted: May 21, 2008 Chuck & Albert website - themed video created in collaboration with film-maker Laurence Veron

Mark June 15th on your calendar as a reminder to visit the Chuck & Albert website,

Posted: May 21, 2008 Last Call! ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival

16th June 2008 is the deadline for submitting short films based on poems for the competition of the 4th ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival. From 9th to 12th October 2008 an international jury will decide the winner of the 4th ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival, whose total prize money amounts to 10,000 euros. The registration form and rules of entry are at:

Posted: May 15, 2008 NEW MEDIA MANITOBA - DEMOCAMP WINNIPEG

Many DemoCamps can last a couple of days but for our first event we'll be keeping it short: from 6:30 pm - 9'ish, on Thursday, May 29/08, on the 2nd floor of

Posted: May 14, 2008 SUPER U - Online portal offers prizes, showcase for Canada’s short films

ONLINE May 5, 2008 – SuperU.ca, a new online film portal, announced its 2008-2009 Short Film Contest Series today with $750,000 in prize money.

The first contest opens May 7. It’s Hilarious has Canadian comedy icons Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong; Ron James, the number one selling comedian in Canada; and Paul Ronca, Comedia Producer, acting as judges. The funniest film will win a cash prize of $10,000, a screening at Just for Laughs Comedia Film Festival, and the chance to be on Super Channel. The second funniest will win $7,500 and the top film picked by Super U members wins $5,000.
For more information visit

Posted: May 14, 2008 SUPER U - Online portal offers prizes, showcase for Canada’s short films

ONLINE May 5, 2008 – SuperU.ca, a new online film portal, announced its 2008-2009 Short Film Contest Series today with $750,000 in prize money.

The first contest opens May 7. It’s Hilarious has Canadian comedy icons Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong; Ron James, the number one selling comedian in Canada; and Paul Ronca, Comedia Producer, acting as judges. The funniest film will win a cash prize of $10,000, a screening at Just for Laughs Comedia Film Festival, and the chance to be on Super Channel. The second funniest will win $7,500 and the top film picked by Super U members wins $5,000.
For more information visit

Posted: May 14, 2008 Students chosen for inaugural NSI playWRITE program

Posted: May 14, 2008 SARAH POLLEY TO BE HONOURED AT SIFT 2008

The Summer Institute of Film and Television (SIFT) 2008 lineup just got a little bit hotter. This year at SIFT, Sarah Polley will receive the first-ever Anthony Minghella Memorial Award in front of SIFT faithful. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to Canada's screen industry.
Her recent film AWAY FROM HER earned Sarah an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, and she has won dozens of other awards including three Genies and a pair of Geminis.

Source: SIFT Press Release

Posted: May 14, 2008 CTV confirms a five-year funding commitment to the National Screen Institute

Winnipeg, MB –

Posted: May 14, 2008 FILMAKA 2nd SEASON

From the producers and financiers of 'Bend it Like Beckham,' 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Kill Bill 2,' and 'Hero,' comes the

Posted: May 14, 2008 Join Freeze Frame and Special Guest Filmmaker Mariana Santillan from Alsace, France

Looking for something fun to do over the long weekend?

Join Freeze Frame and Special Guest Filmmaker Mariana Santillan from Alsace, France for an afternoon of films and filmmaking! Enjoy a selection of films created by students in Winnipeg and in Alsace, France, and then animate your very own character at our drop-in animation station!

Art City
Saturday May 17
12:30-3:30 pm

The Explore Manitoba Centre Theatre at the Forks
Monday, May 19
2:30-4:30pm
Free Refreshments!

More information is available at 949-9355 or at

Posted: May 14, 2008 Freeze Frame Announces Development of Youth Film Exchange

Winnipeg- Freeze Frame, Winnipeg’s Media Arts Centre for Young People, is pleased to announce the advancement of its human rights video exchange project with Alsace through the arrival of French filmmaker and Petites Vues film festival director Mariana Santillan.

Santillan will be in Winnipeg for ten days to further develop the Freeze Frame-Petites Vues partnership by leading workshops with young people at Ecole Precieux-Sang and other Winnipeg schools, and hosting free film screenings/drop-in animation stations at Art City and the Forks. Additional info available at

Posted: May 14, 2008 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FILMS IN PROGRESS 14

Films in Progress 14 will take place on Tuesday 23th and Wednesday 24th September 2008 at the 56th International Film Festival. The deadline for registering projects is 30 June 2008. The International Film Festival can be informed of projects from now on.

Registration form and other information related to Films in Progress can be found in the following web pages:

Posted: May 14, 2008 REGISTER NOW FOR THE 61ST ANNUAL YORKTON SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL MAY 22-25, 2008!

PITCH AND MUNCH – LIMITED SPOTS LEFT!
Private one on one sessions with the following Broadcasters and Distribution Company Representatives are filling up fast! Sessions must be BOOKED IN ADVANCE, so register for Festival events TODAY, then call the office at 306.783.7077 to book your sessions! Takes place Saturday May 24 from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Cost is $35 and includes lunch. Register now at

Posted: May 14, 2008 Slate Development Pilot Program for English-language market accepting applications

Montreal, May 12, 2008 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that the Slate Development Pilot Program for the English-language market through the Canada Feature Film Fund (CFFF) will be relaunched for 2008/09 with a single deadline on August 15th.
Updated guidelines for the Slate Development Pilot Program are available at

Posted: May 12, 2008 M3P MARKETING PLAN PROGRAM DEADLINE: JUNE 9TH, 2008

ON SCREEN MANITOBA is proud to announce the relaunch of the MARKETING PLAN PROGRAM, in it's third consecutive year of supporting established Manitoba production companies through long-term marketing planning.

This one-year program supports established production companies with the implementation of multi-year marketing plans. Specifically the program assists with market attendance and marketing expenses for companies that demonstrate a capacity to engage in long term business and marketing planning.

Posted: May 12, 2008 NEW M3P STRATEGIC CONSULTING PROGRAM!!

Posted: May 8, 2008 Banff World Television Festival - Spring Rate Deadline Approaching!

It’s not too late to save $300 off your BANFF registration with the Spring Rate. Register by May 28th, 2008 and join over 1,500 industry execs from over 24 countries.

Posted: May 8, 2008 Teletoon Animation Scholarship

The TELETOON Animation Scholarship is an annual award competition where aspiring Canadian animators can submit a short animated film to win cash prizes. The Scholarship is the only one of its kind for Canadian students studying animation.

This year, TELETOON will award cash prizes to 9 students in three categories. Plus, visitors to

Posted: May 7, 2008 ACADEMY - NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD ELECTIONS 2008/2009

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Deadline for Nominations: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 5:00PM EST

Board of Directors Positions Open for Election and Constituencies
Broadcast Journalists Broadcast Journalists
Creative Support Agent/Manager, Casting Director, Communications, Creative Support
Director Directors
Executive Administrative Support, Exhibitor/Broadcaster, Distribution/Program Sales, Executive
Music Music
Performers Performers
Screenwriters Screenwriters
Sound Sound
Vice-chair Ontario Ontario Members
Vice-chair Western Western Members

If you are a Current Voting Member, you may obtain a copy of a nomination form, Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members and a full Election schedule at:

Posted: May 7, 2008 WFG - Volunteers Needed For Archangel Reception on May 9th

The Winnipeg Film Group has just recently re-mastered four new 35mm prints of Guy Maddin’s classic feature film Archangel and we’ll be screening these pristine prints for two nights only!!!

In honour of this momentous occasion we’ll be hosting a reception on Friday May 9th and could really use 1 more volunteer. Between 7:15 pm and 11:45 pm helping at the reception held in Platform Gallery following the screening of Archangel. Any takers?

Please call or email Monica if you are interested.
Phone: 925-3452 | Email:

Posted: May 7, 2008 Canadian Television Fund Adds $12M to Production Funding

May 1, 2008 (Toronto) - The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) today announced that an additional $12 million in funding has been made available for productions applying for funding during the 2008-2009 fiscal year. This additional investment in Canadian production is a result of final calculations of 2007-2008 project commitments at the close of the fiscal year on March 31, 2008. Visit

Posted: May 7, 2008 CFTPA's Telefilm Producer Trainee Program Now Open for Applications

Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) launched a new Telefilm Producer Trainee Program for 2008-2009. After three successful years, this newest edition of the mentorship placements is scheduled to start early summer.

The Telefilm Producer Trainee Program will place six mid-level producers with CFTPA member companies across Canada. The focus of these placements is on direct involvement in producing while creating professional development opportunities for filmmakers of visible minority or Aboriginal backgrounds.
The Telefilm Producer Trainee Program is currently accepting applications with the deadline set for May 15, 2008. For more information, visit

Posted: May 7, 2008 FTM - Required Courses for Permit Status

Required for DGC Manitoba District Council: Set Etiquette, Locations/Flagsperson, Intro to Paper, Propane Safety, Safety Awareness.

Required for IATSE Local 856: Set Etiquette and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

Required for IATSE Local 669: Set Etiquette, WHMIS, and Safety Awareness.

For details on these and other courses, in the Film Industry and department specific workshops, please see our website at

Posted: May 7, 2008 NFB IMAGES LAUNCHES AT HOT DOCS 2008

Toronto, April 23, 2008 – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is launching a new Web destination for stock footage professionals: NFB IMAGES www.nfb.ca/images. The site will be launched as part of an avant-premiere industry event open to Hot Doc delegates and members of the Canadian film making industry on April 23

Posted: May 7, 2008 River of Life Screening

Thurs. June 5 - 7:00PM
Cinematheque
RIVER OF LIFE
Dir. Werner Walcher Canada 2007 / 53 min. / Beta SP / Documentary
Introduced by Director Werner Walcher!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Canada’s North, this is the exhilarating chronicle of one team of racers in the Yukon River Quest, the world’s longest annual canoe and kayak race. The Paddlers Abreast team is made up of eight determined women who are all survivors of breast cancer. Candid and revealing, this beautifully realized documentary follows the women from the race’s beginning in Whitehorse to the cheers that greet them 740 kilometres later in Dawson City.

Source: WFG Website
Image Credits: NFB Website

Posted: May 7, 2008 SPECIAL PITCHING OPPORTUNITIES AT SIFT 2008

There's more to the Summer Institute of Film and Television (SIFT) than workshops.
In addition to our hands-on, experience-building workshops, SIFT gives you the opportunity to meet and mingle with filmmakers from across North America as well as key broadcasters, distributors and top industry players. And for those with market-ready projects, SIFT offers a number of not-to-be-missed PITCHING OPPORTUNITIES: the O3 - ONE ON ONE session (presented by the Ontario Media Development Corporation), and the popular MAKING THE PITCH (presented by the Independent Production Fund).
Visit

Posted: May 7, 2008 MIP REVIEW

This brand new rich media module, the MIP REVIEW, offers you a unique in-depth review of the industry's hottest trends. 35 insightful articles from world-leading commentators, including eight trend analyses,12 videos of MIPTV's exclusive keynotes plus four key client interviews from OgilvyOne, 54 photos of the industry movers and shakers at MIPTV...so dive in and find out in a few minutes how the show shaped the industry's present and future...

Posted: May 7, 2008 New Canadian Television Fund Incentive Balances Cross-country Production

May 5, 2008 (Toronto) – The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) today announced that it has created a Production Incentive with the goal of balancing the distribution of financial support to productions across Canada. The pilot program is designed to encourage production where volumes have declined significantly.

Source: CTF Press Release

Media Inquiries:
Betsy Chaly
Director, Communications
Canadian Television Fund
Email:

Posted: May 7, 2008 DACAPO Property Acquisition

DACAPO Productions has concluded the acquisition of the property adjacent to their current facility at 516 Hargrave Street. The new property at 520 Hargrave Street provides 4000 additional square feet of production space to our current building which houses approximately 3,500 square feet of audio production facilities. In our new property we will have 1,200 Square Feet of open 'Warehouse Space' which we do not currently require, and 18 parking spots all of which will be made available for rental.

Incorporated in Manitoba 1998, DACAPO has grown from a recording studio producing albums and commercial jingles to a full service audio production facility which provides complete audio production services, including voice casting, sound effect design and creation, voice direction, original and stock music provision, and full audio mixing and mastering for everything from internet media to television series.

Posted: May 7, 2008 Portable Film Festival Call for Entries

A Festival in Your Hands Call for Entries: March 3 – May 30, 2008
Start: 1 August 2008
End: 31 August 2008
Where:

Posted: May 5, 2008 2008 WNDX New Prairie Cinema Open Call

WNDX is Winnipeg's festival of avant garde film and video. Our cornerstone program is the New Prairie Cinema showcase, featuring new works by filmmakers and video artists from the prairie region, as well as Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
The submission deadline is lucky Friday June 13, 2008. There is no entry fee. Only one work per director / creator will be considered. WNDX pays artist fees for works selected for screening.
DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM AT

Posted: May 2, 2008 NEW ACCESS TO MARKETS GUIDELINES & DEADLINE REMINDER: May 5th

On Screen Manitoba is proud to announce a new addition to the M3P ACCESS TO MARKETS program guidelines for 2008 – 2009.

**NEW** CREATIVE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS are now eligible for ACCESS TO MARKETS Support!!
Creative service companies whose primary role is animation, visual effects, voice-over and sound One or more hours of professionally produced and screened work
REMINDER: ACCESS TO MARKETS DEADLINES
Monday, May 5th
Banff World Television FestivalnextMedia – Digital Content & New Media FestivalSunny Side of the Doc – International Documentary Festival Monday, June 16th
SUNDANCE Independent Producers ConferenceFor more information visit

Posted: Apr 30, 2008 EXTENDED DEADLINE: 2008 WINNIPEG ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS

Extended Deadline: May 6, 2008

Posted: Apr 29, 2008 61ST ANNUAL YORKTON SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL MAY 22-25, 2008

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE – MAY 9
Save $$$$ Register today at

Posted: Apr 28, 2008 NSI playWRITE training program announcement

Posted: Apr 28, 2008 FTM - Set Etiquette

Posted: Apr 28, 2008 FTM - Monthly Information Session

Posted: Apr 28, 2008 SIFT 2008: Early Bird Discount until Tuesday, April 29

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
The SUMMER INSTITUTE OF FILM & TELEVISION is offering you a discount for any one of the workshops offered during the week of May 27 to June 1, 2008 in Ottawa.
Register and pay for one of the over 20 SIFT'08 workshops by Tuesday, April 29, and receive a discount on your registration fee.
Beyond your workshop, SIFT features screenings, panel discussions, social functions and networking events scheduled throughout the week.

For more information, to view complete workshop line-ups and descriptions, or to register, please visit:

Posted: Apr 24, 2008 TELEFILM CANADA AT SHOWCANADA 2008

Montreal, April 24, 2008 – Telefilm Canada is proud to announce the fifth annual Telefilm Gala Dinner at ShowCanada 2008 on the evening of May 1st in Banff, Alberta. This year’s gala will feature Christine Horne who heats up the screen in her feature film debut The Stone Angel, which is set for a May 9th Canadian release; Paul Gross, whose World War I epic Passchendaele is already creating pre-release buzz; as well as Niv Fichman, whose recently completed film Blindness (based on the acclaimed novel by José Saramago) will hit theatres this fall. Other new releases that will be showcased during the gala include: Cruising Bar 2, Fugitive Pieces, Just Buried, Dans une galaxie près de chez vous 2 and Real Time.

Source: Telefilm Canada Press Release

Posted: Apr 24, 2008 International call for multimedia works on immigration

Posted: Apr 24, 2008 Video Pool Media Arts Centre Celebrates 25 Exciting Years

Posted: Apr 24, 2008 2008 Winnipeg Arts Council AWARDS – Nominations Deadline

Nominations Deadline: April 29, 2008

The Winnipeg Arts Council invites nominations for the 2nd annual Winnipeg Arts Council Awards. These awards recognize excellence and creativity in the arts, and long-term support to the arts in Winnipeg. Professional artists, arts administrators and arts organizations are invited to make a nomination in each of the following three categories:

ON THE RISE award
The emerging artist award recognizes a new professional artist (in any discipline) whose career span has not exceeded five years.

MAKING A MARK award
The award applauds a professional artist in mid-career (in any discipline), who is receiving critical recognition for excellence in their art practice in Winnipeg and beyond.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE award
The award for an established artist, arts administrator or arts organization celebrates their contribution to the growth and development of the arts in Winnipeg.

Arts organizations are also invited to make a nomination for:

ARTS CHAMPION award
The patron award will honour an individual or business that has demonstrated sustained support to the arts in Winnipeg.

For application guidelines, registration forms and information about WAC please visit

Posted: Apr 24, 2008 2008 NEW CREATIONS FUND grant program for arts organizations

Deadline for Intent to Apply: April 29, 2008
Deadline for Final Application: May 27, 2008

The Program
The purpose of this program is to encourage and support creativity in Winnipeg by making funding available that enables the creation of significant and innovative new works of art in any discipline or combination of disciplines, the scope of which may not otherwise be possible. Projects supported by this program should have the potential to make significant contributions to the art forms they represent and to the enjoyment of the people of Winnipeg. A new two-part flexible award structure allows access to support in the earliest stages of a new work, and rewards excellence in the latter stages when the shape and direction of the new work can be ascertained.

For more information and to download the application guidelines, which include the eligibility and evaluation criteria, please visit

Posted: Apr 23, 2008 MIDMA SPEAKERS SERIES PRESENTS: CATHERINE WARREN - APRIL 25, 2008

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AUDIOVISUAL NUMBER (ISAN)

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and ISAN Canada present A Series of Industry Breakfasts with Sandra Macdonald.

Video-on-demand, cell phone downloads, YouTube, Blu-Ray: The ways audiences connect with programming are multiplying at a dizzying pace. How can you keep track? There is a way. Come and hear about this internationally accepted unique identifier that stays with your production from development to vault.

Winnipeg, May 09 -- NFB Screening Room, 300 - 136 Market Ave.

Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at all locations.
For more information:

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 23rd ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS & JURORS

Call for Nominations -- Special Awards Nominations
The Gemini Special Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Canadian television industry outside of the traditional Gemini Awards, particularly in the areas of writing, acting, broadcast journalism, humanitarianism, technology, diversity in programming and lifetime achievement.

Call For Jurors
The Gemini Awards are now looking for volunteers to sit on our nominating juries. We rely on the generous contribution of over 500 volunteers to screen entries and select the nominees. Juries are scheduled for May, June and July 2008. Your participation is essential to the success of the Gemini Awards. Please visit

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 NSI ANNOUNCES PAUL GROSS AS HONORARY CHAIR

Winnipeg – The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is pleased to announce acclaimed Canadian writer, director, producer and actor

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 NSI TOTALLY TELEVISION TRAINING PROGRAM: DEADLINE MAY 16, 2008

Reminder: Apply by Friday, May 16

Winnipeg – The National Screen Institute – Canada is calling for applications from Canadian writer/producer teams ready to develop their television series idea through the NSI Totally Television training program.
NSI Totally Television delivers market-driven training designed to help mid-level television writer/producer teams hone their scripted TV series concepts and secure a development deal with a broadcaster.
Apply for the program by Friday, May 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Guidelines and an application form are available at:

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 SIFT08 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The 28th Annual SUMMER INSTITUTE OF FILM AND TELEVISION (SIFT) Ottawa, May 27 - June 1, 2008

Canada's first national film and television training school, the Canadian Screen Training Centre is a not-for-profit institute that provides training in all levels of screenwriting, directing, producing, documentary, acting, editing and new media. The Summer Institute of Film and Television is a recognized leader in the training of screen professionals. For more information visit:

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 WHISTLER FILM FEST ANNOUNCES 2008 WHISTLER STORIES WINNERS

Whistler, BC (April 21, 2008) – The Whistler Film Festival is pleased to announce this year’s group of B.C. filmmakers to win the Whistler Stories Short Film Commission Competition. Whistler Stories is a legacy program for the Whistler area in advance of the 2010 Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Games. Slated to run annually until 2010, a jury selects up to four projects per year to receive a commission of $5,000 to create a short film (five minutes in length) based on stories from Whistler and surrounding area. Successful projects must also celebrate at least one of the Olympic pillars of culture, environment, education and/or sport. The four winning filmmakers will start pre-production on their scripts immediately and completed films will receive their world premiere screenings at the 2008 Whistler Film Festival, taking place December 4 to 7.
Media interview requests, please contact:
Jeanette Miller
limelitePR
t: 778-786-1495
c: 778-552-2949

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING

What:

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 CINEKID FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ENTRIES

The 22nd edition of Cinekid, the film, television and new media festival for children will takeplace October 19-26 in Amsterdam. Your production could be watched by over 40.000 visitors and more than 200 international media professionals.

Deadline Film Competition: July 1st 2008

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 29th ANNUAL BANFF WORLD TELEVISION NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

On April 17, 2008 in partnership with the Alberta UK office at the High Commission of Canada in London, England, international award-winning Producer Jon Plowman announced the 100 nominees for the Banff World Television Awards (The Rockies).

This year’s Program Competition attracted more than 900 entries from more than 44 countries and territories across 22 program categories, a 15% increase in the number of entries compared to last year. Winners will be announced on Monday, June 9, at the 2008 Banff World Television Awards Show, presented by Canwest.

Source: Banff World Television Press Release

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 FRANTIC FILMS - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Frantic Films is looking to pair with a production intern or producer trainee for up to two CFTPA internship programs. Both programs are currently accepting applications with the deadline set for May 15, 2008. For application details and eligibility, visit

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 The Stone Angel Screening & Fundraiser

PAL Winnipeg Inc. – a not for profit corporation that’s mission is to build seniors housing in Winnipeg for people who have worked in the performing arts on stage – on camera or behind the stage – behind the camera, is screening "The Stone Angel” on Thursday

Posted: Apr 21, 2008 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS SUPPORT MANITOBA'S GROWING MUSIC AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY

Winnipeg, Manitoba - The Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures Development Project (M3P) will continue to increase local, national and international market access thanks to an investment under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement.
An investment of $600,000 to M3P was announced today by Andrew Swan, Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade; Joy Smith, Member of Parliament for Kildonan-St. Paul on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification; and Eric Robinson, Minister of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.

Content Source: Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement Press Release
Photo Credit:

Posted: Apr 17, 2008 Jim Louderback of Revision3 To Deliver Day Two Keynote At nextMEDIA

Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3 -- the TV Network for the Internet generation -- will deliver the Day Two keynote address at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content, it was announced today. The three-day event is scheduled for June 6 - 8, 2008, at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. nextMEDIA (

Posted: Apr 16, 2008 NSI playWRITE - training for writers who want to break into the video game industry

Winnipeg –

Posted: Apr 16, 2008 Winnipeg Arts Council Job Posting: Marketing/Communications Coordinator

Position: Marketing/Communications Coordinator
Term: Part time, 6 month contract
Compensation: Fee for service to be negotiated
Start: May 15, 2008

The Winnipeg Arts Council funds, supports and fosters development for the arts on behalf of the people of Winnipeg. The organization is looking for a highly creative, exceptionally motivated and energetic professional to assist in positioning the activities of the Arts Council more prominently in the community. The position reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with the Public Art Manager, Programs Officer, Financial Administrator and Administrative Assistant.

Deadline: May 2, 2008

Posted: Apr 16, 2008 Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival Announces 2008 Golden Sheaf Award Nominees

April 15, 2008 – Dean Sauer, Chairperson of the Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival, is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2008 Golden Sheaf Awards in 17 genre categories and 3 craft categories.The nominated films will be honoured at the Golden Sheaf Awards Gala on Saturday May 24, 2008 at the Best Western Parkland Inn Yorkton, Saskatchewan. A full list of all the nominees can be found on the Festival’s website at

Posted: Apr 16, 2008 TAG Creative Studios & Angel Entertainment of Saskatoon Join Forces

TAG creative studios & Angel Entertainment of Saskatoon join forces to win Bell New Media Development fund for Rabbit Fall
The new media project features an interactive Flash website and analogous mobile content designed to create a Rabbit Fall-viewer relationship that transcends television. Rabbitfall.com is a strange environment filled with unworldly 3D experiences that lure us deep into the past, beneath the darkest layers of Rabbit Fall. It is a forum for believers and non-believers alike. Here, they will experience the town, engage in the supernatural, face the Weetigo, choose their own death, express their beliefs and much more.

Season two begins January 2009 on APTN.
Premiere on Vision May 21, 10 pm EST.

Source: TAG creative studios Press Release

Posted: Apr 15, 2008 Whistler Film Festival Announces Call for Submissions

Over $42,000 in cash prizes and commissions available to filmmakers

Whistler, BC (April 14, 2008) – The Whistler Film Festival is seeking submissions for its eighth annual edition, which runs from December 4 to 7, 2008. Canadian and International filmmakers are invited to submit by the following deadlines: July 4 for early film submissions (discount on application); July 18 for short films; and August 15 for feature films.

Film submission guidelines and forms are available at

Posted: Apr 15, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: NO BORDERS INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION

(MARKET-READY NARRATIVE SCRIPTS)

NO BORDERS
INDEPENDENT FILM WEEK
(formerly known as the IFP MARKET)
New York, September 14 to 19, 2008

Posted: Apr 15, 2008 6th Annual University of Winnipeg Student Film Festival

Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th 7:00-10:00 pm - Screening of Selected Films

Friday, April 25th 7:00 pm-Midnight - Awards, screenings and reception

For more information about either the Festival or the UW Film Program please visiit

Posted: Apr 11, 2008 MANITOBA ANNOUNCES AN UP-TO 65% TAX CREDIT!

Posted: Apr 10, 2008 RWB Seeks Experienced Company Manager

Canada’s oldest ballet company is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Company Manager. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet has toured to over fifty-six countries in its sixty-eight year history.

This position will be of interest to self starting individuals who are highly motivated, organized and enjoy problem-solving, multi-tasking, business travel and possess related experience and excellent inter-personal skills. Previous experience in interacting with professional artists is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

Application deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 5pm.

Posted: Apr 10, 2008 EMOTIONAL ARITHMETIC OPENS APRIL 18

Triptych Media is proud to announce that Emotional Arithmetic opens in theatres across Canada, Friday, April 18, 2008.

Montreal, Toronto (Cumberland) , Ottawa (Empire 7), Winnipeg (Globe), Calgary (Globe ), Edmonton (Princess- opens 4/25), Vancouver ( Ridge), Victoria (Capitol), Halifax.

Please check local listings for times

For more information and to view the trailer:
www.sevillepictures.com

Posted: Apr 10, 2008 NSI New Voices - Apply by Friday, April 25

Posted: Apr 9, 2008 FTM LAUNCHES NEW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Film Training Manitoba is now accepting applications for its new Career Focus Crew Internship Program. As part of FTM’s Work Experience Program, CFCIP will provide on-the-job training to new crewmembers. The purpose of this new program is to match graduates from a post-secondary institution with production companies and/or film-related businesses such as equipment houses or production facilities.

Applications are available for download on FTM’s website,

Posted: Apr 9, 2008 FREEZE FRAME JOB POSTING: ASSISTANT WORKSHOP COORDINATOR

Title: Assistant Workshop Coordinator
Type: Temporary Summer Position
Duration: May 5 to August 1, 2008 (12 weeks)
Remuneration: $11 per hour x 35 hours per week x12 weeks

Deadline for Applications: April 22, 2008
Submit applications c/o Nicole Matiation, Artistic/Executive Director at

Posted: Apr 9, 2008 MIDMA Speaker Series Presents Catherine Warren

The MIDMA Speaker Series with the support of the Province of Manitoba Department of Science, Technology, Energy & Mines, Industry Canada and Red River College, is pleased to present Catherine Warren at a special lunch hour session 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Red River College on Friday, April 25, 2008.

For more information visit

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 Freeze Frame Job Posting: Full-Time Workshop Facilitator

Title: Workshop Facilitator
Duration: April 28, 2008 to April 11, 2009
Summary:Under the direction of the Artistic/Executive Director of Freeze Frame International Festival of Film for Kids of All Ages and in partnership with the Education Coordinator delver video production and animation workshops to children of all ages in both French and English.
Remuneration: $14/hour x 35 hrs/week. One week off at Christmas. Two weeks off in the summer.

Deadline : Friday April 18
All applications should be submitted to:
Nicole Matiation
Artistic/Executive Director
Freeze Frame
465-70 Arthur Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G7
Fac : 957-5437
Email :

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 Katelyn Dawn CD Release Show

Katelyn Dawn releases second album titled 'The Window'

Katelyn has worked with producers' Dale Penner & Chris Burke-Gaffney who have produced, Nickleback, Matthew Good, Chantal Kreviazuk etc. The album combines an organic rootsy sound, with every song having it's own unique groove. It also encompasses a bit of blues and country with the use of eclectic instruments like harmonica, mandolins, banjo and accordion, which gives 'The Window' an interesting dynamic and texture.

Official Release Show:
April 18th @ 9pm
The Academy in Winnipeg
437 Stradbrook Ave (at the corner of Osborne)
with special guest Lindsey White
For a hard copy of 'The Window' go to

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 Banff World Television Festival

Spring Rate Deadline: May 28th – Register Today and Save!
As a member of On Screen Manitoba you can save 10% off our Spring Rate, giving you close to $500 in savings off the regular registration rate. To take advantage of this offer email your membership number to Kerry Gardiner at

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 THE CAPTURE OF GREEN RIVER KILLER

If you got the news about The Capture of the Green River Killer on Lifetime Movie Network in the USA, then you know it hit the highest ratings in its 10-year history with the premiere of its first original miniseries on night 1. However on Night 2 Lifetime surpassed Night 1 ratings, shattering network records.
The premiere on Super Channel in Canada happend last week, Night 1 Friday April 4th, and Night 2 Saturday April 5th, 2008 at 9pm ET on SC1.

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 DOC Workshop

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 Canadian Television Fund Launches Newsletter to Celebrate Canadian TV

"interacTVity” features exclusive interviews with industry leaders and
talent on both sides of the camera(Toronto

Posted: Apr 7, 2008 Cultural Olympiad Open Call & Artist Registry

Posted: Apr 7, 2008 National Screen Institute seeks writers to apply for NSI playWRITE

Winnipeg –

Posted: Apr 7, 2008 Congrats to members receiving funding from the Canadian Feature Film Fund

Development program – Canada Feature Film Fund
Project: Kush Kush In The Bush
Screenwriter: Rebecca Sernasie
Production Company: Buffalo Gal Pictures Development Inc.

Project: Level 16
Screenwriter: Danishka Esterhazy
Production Company: Buffalo Gal Pictures Inc.

Writer’s First – Outline to Treatment
Project: Euphoria
Screenwriter: Paula Kelly

Posted: Apr 2, 2008 Frantic Films picks up three Telly Awards

Frantic Films has picked up 3 Telly Awards for outstanding regional and cable television and video production. They picked up the top honour in the Animation category for the Opening Title Sequence to Music Rising, produced by Frantic Films, and also took second place in two separate categories for Forever Changed, the video they produced for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights that was directed by Paula Kelly.

Posted: Apr 2, 2008 Richard Florida - BANFF Opening Keynote

Renowned social theorist Richard Florida will present the CBC/Radio Canada Opening Keynote Address at BANFF. Currently head of the Prosperity Institute at the Rotman School of Management and the MaRS Discovery District, at the University of Toronto, he is best known for developing his concept of the creative class, and its ramifications on urban regeneration. Mr. Florida will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book Who’s Your City? Click here for more information

Posted: Apr 2, 2008 ReelWorld Film Festival 2008 proudly kicks off its 8th year on April 2, 2008

Opening Night Gala, April 2, features "Spinning into Butter""

Posted: Apr 2, 2008 Lifetime Movie Network Success with THE CAPTURE OF THE GREEN RIVER KILLER,!

Congrats to members Juliette Hagopian and Norma Bailey on a very successful US television premiere of Manitoba-filmed miniseries THE CAPTURE OF THE GREEN RIVER KILLER (aka – Chasing the Devil).

Highest Ratings Ever, BOTH NIGHTS!

On cable, Lifetime Movie Network pulled its highest ratings in its 10-year history with
the premiere of its first original miniseries The Capture of the Green River Killer.

If you missed it the first time around, it is also airing on Super Channel April 4th and 5th, check your listings

Posted: Apr 1, 2008 Strategic Partners International Co-Production Market Opens Call for Applications: Deadline 09Jul08

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 NSI Global Marketing training prepares Canadian television producers for MIPTV

Winnipeg – The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) has selected the participants for its 2008

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Big Daddy Tazz to perform 8 hours continuous stand-up comedy

March 24, 2008 (Winnipeg) - Foolish? Maybe he is, but on April 1st, 2008, Winnipeg’s own Big Daddy Tazz will take to the stage at the Gas Station Theatre and attempt to break the endurance record for a continuous stand-up comedy performance.

Last April, Dane Cook set a record with an act lasting 3 hours and 50 minutes, breaking a mark set by Richard Pryor in 1980 of 2 hours and 41 minutes. Dave Chappelle broke Cook’s record that same month, then broke his own record again in December, performing for 6 hours and 12 minutes. Cook retaliated on January 3rd, 2008, performing for 7 hours.

On April Fool’s Day, Big Daddy Tazz plans to beat Cook’s latest record by aiming for a performance of 8 hours. In preparation, Tazz is currently undergoing an intense training program of zingers, quips, puns, and a strict diet of witty comebacks and one-liners. He plans to keep his game clean of performance enhancing tricks such as knock-knock jokes and riddles.

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Freeze Frame wrapped up March 22

Winnipeg -- Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages wrapped up its ten-day run on Saturday March 22nd with an attendance of just over 5000, up about 400 over 2007. The Festival closing included the screening of award-winning Indian film The Blue Umbrella by Vishal Bhardwaj, as well as a live Kathak performance by students of the India School of Dance.

Source: Freeze Frame Press Release

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Guy Maddin’s My Winnipeg selected for Tribeca Festival in New York – ONLY Canadian film selected!

Tribeca 2008 announces Spotlight, Showcase and Restored sections
Mike Goodridge in Los Angeles
18 Mar 2008

The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, which takes place April 23 to May 4, has announced the films in its Spotlight, Showcase and Restored/Rediscovered sections.

"Our Spotlight section presents a group of films already acquired for U.S. distribution but not yet released

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Banff- Call for entries

Quebecor Banff Convergence Fellowship 2008
Deadline: March 28, 2008

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund iPitch $10,000 Development Prize

The Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund is pleased to present iPitch 2008 - Where Television Gets Interactive. It's time to get interactive!

In the digital era, television programs can't compete if they don't have an associated interactive component. Digital producers are creating cutting edge interactive content, and leading broadcasters are supporting interactive projects on multiple platforms to engage a wider audience and spice up traditional television. Television and digital producers are encouraged to submit their interactive cross-platform project ideas for the opportunity to pitch and win up to $10,000 for the development of their project.

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 TELEFILM CANADA WESTERN REGION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH TOUR

The Western Region office of Telefilm Canada will be visiting key stakeholder cities this spring. Their goal is to meet with as many new media producers and current clients as possible, and to demystify Telefilm funding for new media.

Pitching Sessions: 10am to 12pm (30-minute meetings will be scheduled in advance*)
Presentation: 1pm to 2pm (All interested parties are welcome, please confirm your attendance by emailing

Posted: Mar 20, 2008 Winners in Young Filmmakers’ Contests Announced at Freeze Frame

Winnipeg -- Freeze Frame, International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages, celebrated rising young Canadian filmmakers at the Wee Reels and Reel Views 2008 Video Contest Awards Gala on March 17, 2008.

Now in its ninth year, the youth video competition attracted over one hundred entries in the Wee Reels category (for grades 8 and under) and over 50 in the Reel Views category (for grades 9-12). The two juries, comprised of six industry professionals selected the winning videos from over 50 finalists.

Prizes for the different awards were generously donated by a number of local organizations, including On Screen Manitoba, Radio-Canada, Manitoba Public Insurance, the National Film Board of Canada, Frantic Films, and Manitoba Theatre for Young People.

Freeze Frame runs until March 22, 2008.
For more information visit

Posted: Mar 19, 2008 Film Training Manitoba - Job Posting: Training Coordinator

Posted: Mar 18, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: CANADA PAVILION AT THE CANNES MARKET

Telefilm Canada is soliciting applications from Canadian companies wishing to attend the 2008 Cannes Market (Marché du Film), which will be held from May 14 to May 23, 2008. The Canada Pavilion at the Cannes Market offers participants meeting sites and spaces specifically designed to meet the needs of Canadian industry professionals.

General information document

Posted: Mar 18, 2008 12th Annual LA Shorts Festival : Call for entries

12th Annual LA Shorts Fest is the largest short film festival in the world. They are accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. In past years, 29 participants have earned Academy Award nominations. Last year's award winners received prizes totaling over $100,000. The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment executives looking for the hottest new talent.

Early Bird Savings Deadline: May 26, 2008
Submit Online

Posted: Mar 18, 2008 REMINDER: AN EVENING WITH NORMA BAILEY

An evening with Norma Bailey
Saturday, April 12, 2008 – 7 PM - with a post-screening reception at Plug In ICA

In 2008, the Winnipeg Film Group is especially honoured to be able to celebrate the exceptional career of Norma Bailey and her significant contribution to the local film community at our annual Fundraising Gala. Our screening will feature her short documentaries The Performer and NOSE & TINA, as well as other highlights from her distinguished filmmaking career.
Tickets are $50 ($35 charitable tax receipt will be provided) and are available in limited quantities. Advance tickets are available by contacting Arlea Ashcroft at 925-3456 or

Posted: Mar 14, 2008 nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content

Network With The Best
Learn, strategize and network in a retreat-based environment alongside some of the biggest names in the digital media industry including:

Doug Scott, Executive Director of Branded Content and
Entertainment, Ogilvy North America

Posted: Mar 14, 2008 Train with the National Screen Institute to develop your Canadian TV series

WINNIPEG, MB – The National Screen Institute – Canada is calling for applications from Canadian writer/producer teams ready to develop their television series idea through the NSI Totally Television training program.

NSI Totally Television delivers market-driven training designed to help mid-level television writer/producer teams hone their scripted TV series concepts and secure a development deal with a broadcaster.

Apply for the program by Friday, May 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

Posted: Mar 13, 2008 NEW DEADLINE FOR ACCESS TO MARKETS

On Screen Manitoba is happy to announce that the approved extension of the M3P Project has made it possible for announce the following new deadline for ACCESS TO MARKETS. We will announce the deadline for Banff World Television Festival in the coming weeks.

AtoM Deadline: Tuesday, March 25th for following events:

MIPTV
Cannes, France: April 7 – 11, 2008

Posted: Mar 12, 2008 IN NEED OF SOME PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT?

There's M3P support available to get you that training! Don't forget to apply for the Professional Development Fund (PDF), an industry-driven program designed to support the professional development of Manitoban producers, writers and directors developing freelance careers, production company staff, and professional service providers. For more information visit

Posted: Mar 12, 2008 LEGISLATURE TO REOPEN APRIL 9 WITH INTRODUCTION OF 2008 BUDGET

Finance Minister Greg Selinger announced today the Manitoba legislature will reopen April 9 with the introduction of the 2008 budget. Manitoba's third-quarter financial report for 2007-08 was also released today showing that Manitoba's budget continues to be on track. The government will continue to build on Manitobans' priorities and move our province forward," said Selinger. ""The 2008 budget will invest in important social programs

Posted: Mar 12, 2008 TELEFILM CANADA - WESTERN REGION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH TOUR

Winnipeg visit: April 2nd

The Western Region office of Telefilm Canada will be visiting key stakeholder cities this spring.

Our goal is to meet with as many emerging film and new media producers, and current clients as possible to hear about your projects. Borrowing from the most successful film festival pitching sessions, 30-minute pitching sessions will be scheduled from 10am to 5pm in each city.We’ll wrap up each day with an informal wine-and-cheese reception.

CITY PITCHING DEADLINE
Winnipeg (New Media) April 2nd March 19th

Posted: Mar 12, 2008 CBC TV MANITOBA and MANITOBA FILM & SOUND COLLABORATE TO MINE PROVINCE FOR DRAMATIC SERIES CREATORS

March 11, 2008 Winnipeg, Manitoba: CBC TV (Manitoba) in partnership with MANITOBA FILM & SOUND is pleased to announce the CBC Primetime Drama Series Workshop for writers. The goal of this venture is to assist CBC in identifying projects by Manitoba writers that fit with current CBC dramatic direction and assist the selected writers to take their projects from concept to the draft stage. Under the guidance of leading Canadian series creator/producer Barbara Samuels, participants will have the opportunity to hone their craft in a supportive environment that replicates a series "writing room"". Participation is limited to five writers and will be an intensive workshop over the course of five weeks

Posted: Mar 12, 2008 LEVEL 16 wins WIFT Development Award

Local writer/director Danishka Esterhazy has been working on her science fiction script Level 16 for the past two years. With her producer partner Stephanie Chapelle she recently completed the National Screen Institute's Features First program. Level 16 is now in co-development with Buffalo Gal Pictures producer Liz Jarvis. At the suggestion of On Screen Manitoba's Tara Walker, the team applied to the NBC Universal Development Incubator program organized by Women in Film and Television. Level 16 was chosen and Danishka will now fly to Toronto to attend a week of master screenwriting classes and meetings with funders from Canada and the UK. Level 16 has also received development support from the Harold Greenberg Fund and Telefilm Canada. Danishka hopes to shoot Level 16 in Winnipeg at the end of this year.

Photo credits:
Danishka Esterhazy1: on the set of Infectious. Photo by Ricardo Alms.

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 University of Winnipeg Continuing Education - Introduction to Film Production

Introduction to Film Production
16075 (36 hours) $385 CND
Starting April 2nd
Instructor: Liz Jarvis
Textbook required
Core Course: Arts and Cultural Management Certificate

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
This course is intended for those who are interested in understanding the business of Canadian film and television from the perspective of the producer.
More info:

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 Video Games Live - Presented by Future Shop

Tickets on Sale Now.

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 8:00pm
Pre Show Festival in lobby: 5:30pm
Venue: Centennial Concert Hall
Tickets: $35.00 – 65.00 plus fees & GST
Ticketmaster at

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 BANFF 2008 Call for Entries!

Global Television Writers Apprentice Award - The Global Television Writers Apprentice offers an emerging Canadian writer with the unprecedented opportunity to gain significant experience by completing a four-week internship in the story department of a prime-time series.Get writing--applications are due by April 18th, 2008. For more information visit

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 SMPIA Announces Showcase 2008 Nominees!!

SMPIA has announced nominations for the 2008 Showcase Awards in Regina.

The Velvet Devil, produced by WestWind Pictures leads the field with 12 nominations including recognition for Best Female Performance (Andrea Menard) and Best Original Score (Andrea Menard, Robert Walsh and Rob Bryanton). The Velvet Devil is a feature-length film set in 1945 about a young, small town Metis woman and her quest for fame and fortune.

Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story produced by Kevin DeWalt of Regina-based Minds Eye Entertainment (9 nominations), renegadepress.com produced by Virginia Thompson and Robert de Lint of Vérité Films (8 nominations), Wapos Bay produced by Dennis and Melanie Jackson, and Anand Ramayya of Wapos Bay Productions (7 nominations) and Corner Gas produced by Virginia Thompson of Vérité Films (6 nominations) round out the field of leaders.

A comprehensive list of nominees will be on the SMPIA website:

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 Kodak Film School Contest – Call for Entries

Kodak invites submissions from around the world for its ninth annual Kodak Filmschool Competition. The competition is open to current students and recent graduates who earned their degree within the last 12 months. Submissions must be shot on film, be 30 minutes or less in duration, and entirely produced by a student crew.

For details regarding deadlines, rules and regulations, contact your local Kodak office, or visit

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 NGAF -- 2008 Call for Films

Next Generation Awareness Foundation ("NGAF"") seeks notable films and participants for its 2008 Urban Film Series programs. Urban Film Series is comprised of several highly-acclaimed film-related programs that enhance awareness and provide exposure of the arts

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 Young Aboriginal adults train for careers in film & TV

Winnipeg — The

Posted: Mar 11, 2008 Telefilm’s new Slate Development Pilot Program

Telefilm’s new Slate Development Pilot Program fast-tracks English-language productions for second recipient, Anagram Pictures

Montreal, March 10, 2008 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that Anagram Pictures is the second successful recipient of its new Slate Development Pilot Program. The production company behind Andrew Currie’s critically acclaimed dark-comedy-zombie flick, Fido starring Carrie-Anne Moss, will collaborate with distributor, Maple Pictures, to lead a minimum of three English-language productions through all phases of development.

Source: Telefilm Press Release

Posted: Mar 10, 2008 CHILLED IN MIAMI: SET/ WARDROBE/ PROPS SALE

Mostly wardrobe items for sale. Some smaller props and set items too! Even office supplies.

Where: Production Office - 1150 Fife St
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Time: 10am-4pm

CASH ONLY
EVERYTHING MUST GO

Posted: Mar 10, 2008 MPS FILMMAKER RESIDENCY - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Posted: Mar 7, 2008 2008 TELEFILM TELEVISION BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION SESSION

TELEFILM CANADA INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
THE 2008 TELEFILM TELEVISION BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION SESSION

Posted: Mar 7, 2008 Gimli Film Festival Now Accepting Entries For 2008 Festival

The Gimli Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 2008 festival, which takes place in Gimli, from July 25-29. Please refer to the website:

Posted: Mar 7, 2008 "The Capture of the Green River Killer"""

Lifetime and Congressman David Reichert hosted the Red Carpet Congressional Screening of the TV miniseries The Capture of the Green River Killer, in Washington, DC, on March 6th, at the National Music Center. This miniseries was Directed by Norma Bailey and Produced by Juliette Hagopian (On Screen Manitoba Members), both of which were in attendance for the premiere.

The TV miniseries is set to be aired on Super Channel, April 4th and April 5th.

Posted: Mar 5, 2008 CRTC REVEALS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR CONVENTIONAL TV IN CANADA

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 FREEZE FRAME TICKET GIVE-AWAY

On Screen Manitoba has tickets to Freeze Frame! If you are interested in attending the International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages for FREE please contact Megan at 927-5890, by email at

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 The CFTPA Launches ISAN Canada

What is ISAN?

The International Standard Audio-visual Number (ISAN) is a voluntary numbering system for the identification of audio-visual content, including films, television, advertising, Internet content and games. An ISAN is a centrally registered and permanently assigned reference number used to uniquely distinguish one audiovisual work, or version of a work, from all others. It is managed by the ISAN International Agency, ISAN-IA, based in Geneva.

The number, which was approved as ISO 15706 for works in 2002, and ISO 15706 – 2 for versions of works in 2007, references a metadata set including title, director, type and length of work, and several other data elements related to the work. The number is intended to be read by humans and processed by information systems. It can be embedded in the digital version of a production, printed on labels, and affixed as a 2-dimensional barcode, as well of course as being simply used as an identification number in contracts, catalogues, TV listings and so on.

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 2008 Genie Award Winners Announced by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

(Toronto, ON) March 3, 2008-Another spectacular year for the Canadian film industry was celebrated tonight at the 28th Annual Genie Awards. The star-studded event was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and broadcast on the E! Television Network and IFC.

The two big winners of the evening were Away from Her and Eastern Promises. Away From Her received 7 awards including Best Motion Picture and the Claude Jutra Award (announced previously) while Eastern Promises' 7 awards included Original Screenplay and Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.

For complete details on the 2008 Genie Award winners (plus photos), please visit

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 "Walk All Over Me"" Winnipeg Premiere - Love

Latex

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 URGENT: Response to Bill C-10

Dear Members,

No doubt you've been reading with horror news of proposed legislation (Bill C-10) which would have devastating effects on the financing of Canadian film and television and on artistic freedom.

Your immediate action is needed. This bill is in 3rd reading at the Senate but there is hope it can be amended.

A provision in Bill C-10's would allow policy makers to deny CAVCO certification to any production that is found to be "contrary to public policy"" thus denying them federal tax credits after the production is complete. This has been declared 'hidden censorship' and would result in artists self-censoring themselves. How 'contrary to public policy' will be defined

Posted: Mar 3, 2008 Film Training Manitoba: Upcoming Courses

Film Training Manitoba has scheduled the following courses for March, 2008.

Info Session: Wednesday, March 5, 2007
Elevated Work Platform Certification: Monday, March 10, 2008
Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Scene Study Workshop with Matthew Harrison: Saturday, March 15, 2008 & Sunday, March 16, 2008
Standard First Aid: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Propane Safety: March 18, 2008
Safety Awareness: March 19, 2008
Intro to the Paper: March 26, 2008
Drive-Thru Alterations (Costume Workshop): Saturday, March 29, 2008
Locations/Flagspersons Training: March 29, 2008.

For full information on the courses and full PDF postings, please visit FTM's website at

Posted: Mar 3, 2008 THE 6TH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

The University of Winnipeg Department of Theatre and Film is pleased, once again, to present its annual Film Festival. The 6th Annual University of Winnipeg Student Film Festival will feature juried films made by Manitoba post-secondary students registered between April, 2007 and April, 2008, and will take place Wednesday, April 23 through Friday, April 25, 2008 in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall (3rd Floor Centennial Hall) at the University of Winnipeg. All Festival events are free and open to the public.

The Submission Deadline is MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008, 4:00 P.M. SHARP
ABSOLUTELY NO FILMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE AND TIME.

Submissions should be delivered:
in person to:
Patty Hawkins
Department of Theatre and Film
Room 3T03, 400 Colony Street, Winnipeg MB

by mail to:
Patty Hawkins
Department of Theatre and Film
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Ave
WINNIPEG MB R3B 2E9

Source: U of W Press Release

Posted: Mar 3, 2008 GET IN THE GAME WITH "GAME ON MANITOBA"""

Destination Winnipeg Inc. and partners – Fortune Cat Games Studio; New Media Manitoba; the International Game Developers Association, Winnipeg Chapter; Manitoba Trade and Investment; Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines; Industry Canada and Red River College – announce the launch of the Game On Manitoba partnership and website (

Posted: Feb 29, 2008 Call for Participants: Digital Media Workshop with Trevor Doerksen

A PRODUCERS GUIDE TO DIGITAL MEDIA REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES
WITH TREVOR DOERKSEN

Posted: Feb 27, 2008 NSI DRAMA PRIZE PROGRAM CELEBRATES CANADA'S MOST PROMISING FILMMAKERS

Winnipeg – The National Screen Institute is pleased to announce the new 2008-09 NSI Drama Prize teams and celebrate the world premiere screening of the current 2007-08 program graduates’ short films.

Posted: Feb 27, 2008 HANNAH'S STORY TO OPEN FREEZE FRAME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Freeze Frame 2008 International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages runs March 13 through to March 22 in Winnipeg showcasing shorts and features from the Netherlands, Denmark, India, Malaysia, France, Sweden, Germany and Morocco. The festival opens with the Manitoba premiere of Hannah’s Story written and directed by Juanita Peters.

Source: Freeze Frame Press Release

Posted: Feb 27, 2008 THE MANITOBA ARTS & CULTURAL WEEK 2008 KICK-OFF EVENT

You are invited to the opening event of Manitoba Arts and Cultural Week, March 8-15, 2008.

Date: Friday, March 7, 2008
Time: Noon-1pm
Place: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd.

The programme will feature official presentations and performances reflecting the diversity of arts and culture in Manitoba. As part of the Kick-off, the WAG offers free admission to its galleries for March 7, 2008.

Posted: Feb 26, 2008 Sandra Oh to Host Genie Awards on E! and IFC

(Toronto, ON) February 25, 2008 - The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT), in conjunction with the E! Television Network and IFC, announced today that Sandra Oh will host the 28th Annual Genie Awards. The acclaimed actor (two Genie Awards, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Cannes FIPA d'Or for Best Actress) will host the hour-long broadcast airing on E! and IFC on Monday, March 3rd at 10pm ET/PT.

For full details on the 28th Annual Genie Awards visit

Posted: Feb 26, 2008 INVITATION: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE NFB'S NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

TOM PERLMUTTER, GOVERNMENT FILM COMMISSIONER AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA IS DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO A PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE NFB'S NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

Posted: Feb 26, 2008 Sundance Institute’s N. Bird Runningwater to inspire NSI participants

Winnipeg – Canada’s best emerging filmmakers and television producers are sure to be inspired when the Sundance Institute’s N. Bird Runningwater comes to Winnipeg this Thursday to take part in intensive training sessions for the National Screen Institute.

"In my work with the Sundance Institute

Posted: Feb 25, 2008 nextMEDIA: The Future of Digital Content

Posted: Feb 25, 2008 Strategic Partners Annouces 2008 Spotlight Countries

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, - Organizers of Strategic Partners, the international co-pro market for film, television and early stage projects held every year in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, announced today that the spotlight countries for their 2008 event would be Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.

Open to applications world-wide, this 3-day concentrated market has a strong core attendance from Canada, the US and the UK as well as delegations from the spotlight countries whose selection is based on industry growth, spiking business activity and consultation with regular SP attendees.

Source: Strategic Partners Press Release

Posted: Feb 25, 2008 The Waterwalker National Canoe and Kayak Film Festival

Event: The Waterwalker National Canoe and Kayak Film Festival
Time: Sunday, 16 March 2008, 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
Location: The Base Theater, two blocks north of Whytewold and Ness. Free parking.
Admission: $10.00

2008 marks the twentieth anniversary of the Waterwalker Paddling Film Festival. This national event, produced by Paddle Canada, commemorates the life of Winnipeg’s Bill Mason and his vision for our nation’s wild places. The festival’s purpose is to raise "Canada’s support and public awareness for waterway and wilderness preservation through the celebration of films on canoeing

Posted: Feb 25, 2008 Pan-western mission to New York City ready to launch

(Winnipeg, February 25, 2008) On Screen Manitoba, in association with an alliance of partners from across Western Canada, are set for an intensive business-focused trade mission to New York City, March 11-15, 2008. The shared goals are to help selected Western Canadian Feature Film Producers learn about the international feature film marketplace and support them to find US partners and investigate more innovative financing for their projects.

Posted: Feb 25, 2008 CFTPA Entrepreneur of the Year Award presented to Jamie Brown

On Screen Manitoba would like to congratulate Jamie Brown, CEO and Executive Producer, Frantic Films, for receiving the CFTPA Entrepreneur of the Year Award!

Posted: Feb 21, 2008 Announcement and Final Call for Films: BEELD VOOR BEELD

19th edition: June 4-8 2008
Tropentheater Amsterdam /
Center for World Cultures Zuiderpershuis Antwerp

Posted: Feb 20, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: CANADA PAVILION AT THE CANNES MARKET

Telefilm Canada is soliciting applications from Canadian companies wishing to attend the 2008 Cannes Market (Marché du Film), which will be held from May 14 to May 23, 2008. The Canada Pavilion at the Cannes Market offers participants meeting sites and spaces specifically designed to meet the needs of Canadian industry professionals.

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 The National Screen Institute invites you to PAR-TAY!

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is proud to host the world premieres of five short films recently completed through its NSI Drama Prize training program. The screening begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Globe Cinema in Winnipeg. This free screening is open to the public. Filmmakers will be in attendance to answer audience questions.

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 Manitoba Arts & Culture Week: March 8-15, 2008

Manitoba Arts & Culture Week will be from March 8th to 15th, 2008. The week of organized activity and promotion of arts and culture is led by a steering committee representing provincial and Winnipeg-based organizations. The theme of this year’s Week is "Got Art?”

The organizers invite Manitoba’s artists and organizations to take part by adding the logo of Manitoba Arts & Culture Week to their promotional material

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 Kodak Filmschool Competition - Call For Entries

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES: PERSPECTIVE CANADA_CANNES

Telefilm Canada’s
PERSPECTIVE CANADA_CANNES
Cannes, France, May 14 to 23, 2008
(Feature-length films)

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 March 1 & 2 - Manitoba Lighting Workshops

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 PS Production Services: Red Camera Program March 3-5, 2008

In order to provide you with all the information on their new cameras PS Prairies will be holding workshops at their office March 3-4th, as well as an open house on the 5th. They ask that you please schedule an appointment for the Workshops or the demonstration.

To schedule an appointment please contact Geoff Patterson by phone at 204-632-6813 or by email

Posted: Feb 15, 2008 The Lloyd Thomas Fundraiser

February 28, 2008
Kings Head Pub
7pm-10pm
Tickets $15 available at the Kings Head
Includes a buffet, door prize draw and band
Drink specials
Silent Auction

Posted: Feb 14, 2008 The National Screen Institute invites you to "SnowScreen"""

SnowScreen – 7th great year!

Posted: Feb 14, 2008 Manitoba Film & Sound - Employment Opportunity

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
MANITOBA FILM & SOUND (MFS) exists so that our film and sound industries flourish. To help us do that, we need a dynamic, innovator with proven corporate communication skills to seize the opportunity that this new position presents. As MFS embarks on its third decade, the agency demands a new communication and marketing strategy that corresponds to the elevated operations our clients expect of us. In consultation with the CEO and management team, the successful candidate will lead the agency in re-branding its corporate identity, the implementation of which will launch the new marketing and communications strategy.

Posted: Feb 13, 2008 Call for Participants: Digital Short Content in the Global Marketplace WORKSHOP with Sue Biely

Posted: Feb 12, 2008 ON SCREEN MANITOBA EARLY-BIRD RATE FOR BANFF

Banff World Television Festival
June 8 – 11, 2008
The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB

Posted: Feb 12, 2008 An Evening with Norma Bailey

Saturday, April 12, 2008 – 7 PM - with a post-screening reception at Plug In ICA.
Tickets are $50 ($35 charitable tax receipt will be provided) and are available in limited quantities. Advance tickets are available by contacting Arlea Ashcroft at 925-3456 or arlea@winnipegfilmgroup.com. with Norma Bailey Gala in the Subject line.

Posted: Feb 12, 2008 Participate in MIPTV featuring MILIA 2008!

The market will be taking place April 7-11, 2008, Cannes, France.
Register before April 3, 2008 for only € 1,090 (+ VAT)

Sign up for MIPTV featuring MILIA; enjoy year-long access to MIPWORLD the online database and networking tool. In addition, your company will be listed in the MIPTV 2008 Guide book and you will receive copies of all MIPTV publications (Preview, Daily News, Specials…), access to the business center, Cyber Café, Participants Lounge, concierge services and entry to Networking Events.

Posted: Feb 11, 2008 Telefilm - Slate Development Pilot Program

Montreal, February 11, 2008 - Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that Infinity Features Entertainment is the first successful recipient of its new Slate Development Pilot Program. Infinity will be developing a minimum of three English-language productions – in conjunction with distributor Seville Pictures – through all phases of development with a corporate line of credit over the course of the three-year program.

Source - Telefilm Press Release

Posted: Feb 11, 2008 23rd ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Entry Forms and the Rules and Regulations for the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards are now available online at geminiawards.ca.

Posted: Feb 11, 2008 Canadian Aboriginal producers selected for NSI Storytellers training program

Winnipeg — Three producers from Manitoba and British Columbia and have been chosen for NSI Storytellers – a training program run by the National Screen Institute — Canada (NSI) in association with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) to develop above-the-line Aboriginal talent.

The NSI Storytellers – producer phase participants are:

- Roger Boyer from Winnipeg, MB

- Tihemme Gagnon from Coquitlam, BC

- Stephanie Scott from Winnipeg, MB

Posted: Feb 11, 2008 CWC 2008 Annual Award Winners

Each year, CWC recognizes outstanding women and one communications industry employer for their contributions to Canada’s communications industry and their work to promote the advancement of women within the industry.

CWC will be honouring the 2008 Annual Award Winners at the CWC 2008 Annual Awards Gala on February 26, 2008, at the Ottawa Congress Centre.

Posted: Feb 8, 2008 Submissions to the 2008 Lindalee Tracey Award are now being accepted!

Writer, filmmaker, journalist, entertainer, mother, Lindalee Tracey was one of the brightest and liveliest Canadian artists. The underlying theme of her work was to champion those who are often ignored, underestimated and forgotten and to celebrate those who rise above disadvantage.Lindalee passed away on October 19, 2006 at age 49, after a five year battle with breast cancer.

To honour her life and celebrate her legacy, Lindalee’s colleagues, friends and family have created The Lindalee Tracey Award to be presented each year at the Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival in Toronto, to an emerging Canadian filmmaker who works in the spirit of Lindalee - with passion, humour, a strong sense of social justice and a personal point of view.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 29th, 2008

Posted: Feb 8, 2008 NSI Drama Prize premiere | SnowScreen returns!

Winnipeg – The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is proud to host the world premieres of five short films recently completed through its NSI Drama Prize training program. The screening begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Globe Cinema in Winnipeg. This free screening is open to the public. Filmmakers will be in attendance to answer audience questions.

Posted: Feb 7, 2008 ON SCREEN MANITOBA WEB-SPATCH: Breakfast with Amy Hobby

Interview By Walter Forsberg

Last week, Director-Producer Amy Hobby was greeted by On Screen Manitoba and minus-thirty-ish temps for a cozy breakfast chat at the Inn at the Forks.

As Winnipeg's film industry begins to hit bison-like strides, On Screen's guest speaker series provides an opportunity for Winnipeg filmmakers and producers to ask advice and listen to experiences from out-of-towners. Hobby, a producer and director with films like "Hamlet"" (2000) and ""Secretary"" (2002) under her belt

Posted: Feb 7, 2008 Call for Entries: 61st Festival de Cannes

Eligible for M3P Support!Cannes, France, May 14 to 25, 2008
CANADIAN PRE-SELECTION SCREENINGS IN MONTRÉAL
(Feature-length films only)

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries for the Canadian Selection Screenings in Montréal for the 61st FESTIVAL DE CANNES, including the Official Selection, the Directors’ Fortnight and the International Critics’ Week.

Registration Deadline with Telefilm Canada : February 25, 2008
Dates of the screenings in Montréal: March 1st to March 12, 2008.

Posted: Feb 6, 2008 On Screen Manitoba Announces 2008 Executive Committee

(Winnipeg, February 6, 2008) On Screen Manitoba announces the election of the following Executive Committee members as determined by the Board at their January 23, 2008 meeting. The intent of the Executive Committee is to act on behalf of the full board when it is not in session, or to deal with emergencies that require immediate attention.

Posted: Feb 5, 2008 Winnipeg Artists Get "Nottie"""

WINNIPEG, Feb 4, 2008 – Burning Circus Management announced today that award-winning songwriter/producer Phil Deschambault and singer Ash Koley will have two of their songs, "Mary the Inventor"" and ""Devil's Dance Floor

Posted: Feb 5, 2008 Banff World Television Awards: Deadline Extension

Eligible for M3P Support!In response to numerous requests from prospective entrants, the Banff World Television Awards Program Competition organizers are pleased to announce that the Early Bird Entry deadline has now been extended to Thursday, February 7, 2008 and the Final Deadline has been extended to Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Posted: Feb 5, 2008 M3P Deadline February 11th: HONG KONG FILMART 2008

Eligible for M3P Support! The Deadline for M3P Access to Markets to the Hong Kong Filmart 2008 is Monday, February 11th, 2008.

Please visit our Website at

Posted: Feb 1, 2008 Volunteers Needed for Film Expo

On March 1 and 2nd IATSE 856, IATSE 669 and the Winnipeg Film Group will be presenting the 2008 Manitoba Lighting and Camera Workshops for the film community.

They will be offering Advanced Camera & Lighting, Costume Camera Tests and Makeup and Hair Camera Tests workshops over the course of the 2 days of intense learning.

Volunteer Positions Available:
2 – Grips
2 – Electrics
2 – General PA’s
1 – Hair/Makeup Personnel
1- Costume Personnel

Interested parties can contact Arlea Ashcroft

Posted: Feb 1, 2008 Freeze Frame: Immediate Opening for Booking Coordinator

Freeze Frame: Media Arts Center for Young People and producer of the International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages has an immediate opening for a bilingual booking coordinator.

Description: the Booking Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of program registration for the 2008 Freeze Frame Festival. The Booking Coordinator will also coordinate bookings in the year round video production workshop program including the facilitator schedule and distribution of equipment and educational materials.

Position: Booking Coordinator
Term: February-April (3 months Possibility of extension)
Hours: 25/week
Salary: $13/hour
Times: 8am-1pm or 11am-4pm

Please submit your resume by February 4, 2008 to:
execdirector@freezeframeonline.org

Posted: Jan 31, 2008 PS Digital Cameras coming to Winnipeg

PS Digital Cameras coming to Winnipeg

PS Prairies will be introducing our new Red One Digital Cinema Cameras in Winnipeg March 3, 4 & 5 In order to provide you with all the information on our new cameras we ask that you please schedule an appointment for a demonstration.

To schedule an appointment please contact Geoff Patterson by phone at 204-632-6813 or by email:

Posted: Jan 31, 2008 Creative Manitoba 2008 Conference: Connecting the Creative Class

Posted: Jan 30, 2008 B.C. Tax Breaks to Match Ontario

From Playback Magazine:

B.C. Tax Breaks to Match Ontario
by: Sean Davidson Jan 25, 2008

British Columbia is bringing its tax credits in line with Ontario's, and plans to offer breaks of 35% for at-home productions and 18% for the rest until 2010.

The new tax credits, unveiled Friday by provincial Finance Minister Carole Taylor, match those introduced earlier this month by Ontario. Both centers have seen film and TV work dwindle since last year, in part because of the buoyant loonie. More recently, the WGA strike has also taken a significant bite out of the usually busy TV sector in B.C.

The new tax breaks will apply to productions that were underway by Dec. 31, 2007.

Posted: Jan 29, 2008 2008 Genie Award Nominations

Congratulations to On Screen Manitoba Producer Member
Brendon Sawatzky, Inferno Picutres
PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
MOLLY PARKER - Who Loves the Sun

The nominees for the 28th annual Genie Awards were announced today by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT). Leading nominated films include Eastern Promises and Shake Hands With the Devil, both with 12 nominations followed by Away From Her with seven, The Tracey Fragments, with six, Continental, a Film Without Guns and Silk, both with five and Denys Arcand’s Days of Darkness with four nominations. This year’s presentation will take place Monday, March 3rd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Source: Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Press Release

Posted: Jan 25, 2008 "My Winnipeg"" and ""Wildflowers of Manitoba"" selected for Berlin Int'l Film Festival"

Fifteen Canadian films selected for the 58th Berlin International Film Festival

Montreal, January 21, 2008 – Telefilm Canada is proud to announce that 15 Canadian films have been selected as official entrants in the 58th Berlin International Film Festival, which runs February 7th to 17th, 2008. Most notably, Amos Kollek’s Restless (a world premiere) is in the Festival’s prestigious Competition. The triumphant return of Guy Maddin on opening night of the International Forum of New Cinema program with his newest offering My Winnipeg (after wild praise for last year’s Brand Upon the Brain!) is sure to be a highlight.

The Forum Expanded is presenting a number of Canadian shorts and installations: Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon’s Miss Chief Eagle Testickle Trilogy (Group of Seven Inches, Robin’s Hood and Shooting Geronimo), Jeremy Shaw’s Best Minds, Part One, Scott Miller Barry's and Adam Segal's Taking Pictures and Noam Gonick and Luis Jacob’s Wildflowers of Manitoba.

Posted: Jan 24, 2008 PS Prairies - JOB OPENING

JOB TITLE: FLEET MAINTENANCE PERSON
DEPARTMENT: Generators & Trucks

Posted: Jan 22, 2008 Wildflowers of Manitoba at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival

After its celebrated premiere at the 2007 Biennale de Montréal and exhibition at Winnipeg’s Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Wildflowers of Manitoba will make its way to the 58th Berlin International Film Festival. Along with Cannes and Venice, the Berlin Film Festival is one of most important and prestigious venues on the international film circuit, attracting over 19,000 film professionals and showcasing some 400 films from around the world.

Wildflowers of Manitoba is currently at Plug In ICA until January 26, 2007. This exhibition is free and open to the public, with a live attendant on Saturdays from 12pm-5pm. All are welcome to attend.

For more information please contact Steven Matijcio or Anthony Kiendl by phone at (204) 942-1043 or by e-mail at steven@plugin.org or anthony@plugin.org Source: Plug In ICA Media Release

Posted: Jan 22, 2008 ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES CFTPA INDIE AWARDS NOMINEES

The Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) is extremely pleased to announce the nominees of the CFTPA Indie Awards.

The awards were created by the CFTPA in order to recognize and honour the outstanding achievements of Canadian independent producers. The Awards will be presented at a special reception and ceremony in Ottawa on February 20th, 2008.

Best Lifestyle or Reality Programme or Series

Recreating Eden IV
Producer(s): Merit Jensen Carr

Designer Guys
Producer(s): Clark Donnelly, Theresa Kowall-Shipp, Mary Darling, Susan Flanders-Alexander

Chris & John to the Rescue
Producer(s): John Simpson, Chris Carter

Vanity Insanity
Producer(s): Barry Gray, Kirk Shaw, Wendy McKernan, Laura Amelse Watson

Triple Sensation
Producer(s): Garth Drabinsky, Sandy Pearl, Sandra Cunningham, Sari Friedland

Posted: Jan 22, 2008 2008 Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival - Call for Entries

We are pleased to announce the Call For Entries for the 2008 Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival.

There are two online submission methods to choose from: Submit through the Festival's own

Posted: Jan 22, 2008 HAZEL WOLF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

Announcing the 10th Anniversary...

HAZEL WOLF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
May 1-4, 2008
University of Washington, Seattle, WA USA

An international search is now underway for the best in environmental movies, shorts, public service announcements (PSAs), ads, and new media.

Submission deadlines:

February 15 (late), February 22 (extended)

Complete info and entry form at:

Posted: Jan 21, 2008 Film Training Manitoba - Upcoming Courses

Crew Training Course Listings

Propane Safety
Dates: March 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Dave Patterson
Cost: $40

Safety Awareness
Dates: March 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Laurie Todd
Cost: $40

Intro to the Paper
Dates: March 26, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: Jocelyn Shindle
Cost: $40

Locations/Flagsperson Training
Date: March 22, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Instructors: Caroline Evans and Laurie Todd
Cost: $120

For more information on how to register or full PDF postings for each course, please visit FTM's website at:

Posted: Jan 18, 2008 CORRECTION: Market Driven Television Production Financing Program

Deadline #1: Drama only - Monday, February 25, 2008 (MFS will make best efforts to announce decisions in April, 2008)

Deadline #2: Drama AND Documentary - Monday, April 28, 2008 (MFS will make best efforts to announce decisions by June, 2008)

Posted: Jan 18, 2008 Freeze Frame Youth Jury Members Required

Calling All Aspiring Film Critics!

Freeze Frame, Winnipeg’s 12-year old Media Arts Center for Kids and producer of Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages, is looking for film lovers, aged 9 to14 years, to serve on the Youth Jury during Freeze Frame 2008.
The deadline for the Youth Jury Movie Review Contest is February 8, 2008. Entries can be in either French or English and can be directly submitted on our website at

Posted: Jan 17, 2008 Extended Deadline: CANADA PAVILION @ HONG KONG FILMART 2008

CALL FOR ENTRIES
CANADA PAVILION @ HONG KONG FILMART 2008
Hong Kong, China, March 17 to 20, 2008

CALL FOR ENTRIES - CANADA PAVILION @ HONG KONG FILMART 2008
EXTENDED DEADLINE: JANUARY 23RD

Posted: Jan 17, 2008 The Next Big Thing: Writing for Television with Charles Lazer

Film Training Manitoba, in association with the Canadian Screen Training Centre, is pleased to present:

The Next Big Thing: Writing for Television with Charles Lazer

Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Instructor: Charles Lazer
Location: The Actors Training Centre of Manitoba (502 – 62 Albert St.)
Cost: $125.00
To apply: Please submit your resume to brent@filmtraining.mb.ca by
Monday, February 18, 2008.

Charles Lazer’s TV work is known for its imagination and humour. He recently received the Gemini/Margaret Collier Award for his body of work in Canadian television.
He has written for or produced (or both) more than two dozen episodic TV series, many for the family market and acclaimed internationally, including Road To Avonlea, Goosebumps and 7th Heaven.

This course has room for 10 participants. For more information, please contact Film Training Manitoba at 989-9669.

Posted: Jan 17, 2008 Banff World Television Awards - Program Competition - Early Bird Discount Reminder

-Banff World Television Awards-

Enter the Program Competition by January 31, 2008 and save with the Early Bird entry discount.

Early Bird Rate
Enter your program by January 31, 2008
and the fee is $250 CDN plus 5% GST.

Final Deadline Rate
Enter your program between February 1 and February 14, 2008
and the fee is $275 CDN plus 5% GST.

For more info on categories visit:

Posted: Jan 17, 2008 Artist Professional Development Seminar: Seven Business Questions for Artists

Artist Professional Development Seminar: Seven Business Questions for Artists
Date:Friday January 25, 2008
Time3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE

Intended for self-employed or independent artists at any stage in their careers. This seminar will help self-employed artists to take a larger-picture perspective of their career activities, determine the philosophical and values-based rationale for what they are doing, and perhaps redefine the direction of their career or focus of their business. From there, participants will be better able to set clear career goals and to determine the next concrete steps that must be taken to meet these goals and/or support their new direction.

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO:
Click: www.canadabusiness.ca/manitoba
Call: 984-2272 | 1-800-665-2019
Visit: 250-240 Graham Ave, Winnipeg MB

Posted: Jan 17, 2008 On Screen Manitoba Presents: A Conversation With Amy Hobby

On Screen Manitoba's Industry Speaker Series:
A CONVERSATION WITH PRODUCER AMY HOBBY

Join us for breakfast:
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Inn at the Forks
8:30am to 10:00am
Cost: $20.00 (members) $23.00 (non-members)
Includes hot & cold breakfast buffet, juice, coffee & tea.
On Screen Manitoba is proud to present New York -based producer and director, Amy Hobby as part of the ongoing Speaker Series and in preparation for our Mission to New York in March. Amy will share her experiences from the front line of producing and directing independent films in the US.

View Amy’s full credits at:

Posted: Jan 15, 2008 PS Prairies: Full-Time Warehouse Worker

PS Prairies has a full-time job opening for a Warehouse Worker. Applicants should have their Grade 12, good written and oral communications, be able to lift heavy equipment, basic computer skills, mechanically inclined, and able to work within time deadlines. Film or lighting equipment experience would be an asset.

Interested applicants please submit resumes by February 1, 2008 to:
PS Prairies
74 Stevenson Road
Winnipeg, MB
R3H 0W7
Fax: 204-632-6820
Email: kerrypogson@psps.com
Subject: WAREHOUSE

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 2008 Doc Lab

Deadline: February 8, 2008

The Doc Lab, Hot Doc's highly successful master class programme, provides filmmakers in need of creative refueling a chance to connect with leading creative professionals from the documentary world through intimate and focused discussions pertinent to their craft and projects. Taking place during the Festival, the participants are guided through a curated programme of meetings, screenings, conference sessions and other activities, including observing the Toronto Documentary Forum.

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 Toronto Documentary Forum

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 FTM- Job Posting – Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator
Film Training Manitoba is seeking a highly motivated individual to coordinate and implement FTM’s communications strategies. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for FTM’s website, newsletter, and other organizational documents including grant applications, business planning documents, and administrative guides.

The deadline for application for this position is February 11th.

Please send your resume and cover letter (in confidence) to:

Neila Benson
Executive Director

Film Training Manitoba Inc.
100-62 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E9
E: info@filmtraining.mb.ca F: 204.989.9660

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 THE ACADEMY TAKES "LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE"" ON TOUR!"

The Academy is proud to present screenings of episodes of the Canada Award winning series Little Mosque on the Prairie, in Regina, SK (February 5), Winnipeg, MB (February 6), Calgary, AB (February 7), Vancouver, BC (February 8) and Toronto, ON (TBA).
A Q & A featuring the series' producers Mary Darling and Michael Snook, the creator Zarqa Nawaz, and lead actors Sheila McCarthy and Manoj Sood will follow screenings.

Please see the Little Mosque on the Prairie screenings flyer for dates and venues in your city.

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 WORKS IN PROGRESS COMPETITION- Revised Rules and Deadlines

NomadsLand is partnering with Docs in Progress to curate special works-in-progress documentaries from international filmmakers seeking to gain valuable feedback on their rough cuts at a critical stage of editing. Anyone can upload or mail us a segment of their unfinished documentary or a rough cut. Semi-finalists will have the option to post their segments on a special Works In Progress section of Nomadsland.com. Two winners (one short documentary and one feature documentary) will be selected for a Docs in Progress workshop in Washington DC on February 17, 2008 where the entire rough cut will be discussed and critiqued by a live audience of filmmakers and film aficionados at progressive café/restaurant Busboys and Poets

Submission Deadline - February 4, 2008.

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 William F. White International Inc. Winter 2007/2008 Newsletter

The William F. White International Inc. Winter 2007/2008 Newsletter is hot off the press! Please click on the following link for exciting news. Happy reading and Enjoy!

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 MARIA Executive Director To Go On Leave

Sam Baardman, Executive Director of the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA), will go on a one-year leave effective January 1, 2008.

Baardman, who has been in his position for nearly eight years, will continue to work with MARIA as a special program consultant to help create a new multi-year development plan for the Manitoba music industry. Baardman intends to work as a consultant on other projects that will impact on the development of the music industry on a national level.

During Baardman's leave, current MARIA Programs and Operations Manager Sara Stasiuk will serve as Interim Executive Director. Stasiuk has been with MARIA for over six years, and has been a key factor in every aspect of MARIA's success. Among Stasiuk's many duties, she has managed the creation, development and implementation of the successful Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures (M3P) Development Project.

Source: MARIA Newsletter

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 Global TV re-broadcasting "Sabrina's Law"""

Global TV will re-broadcast Sabrina’s Law on January 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

Sabrina's Law follows the heroic and international news-breaking story of two parents: Mike & Sara Shannon who persuaded the province of Ontario to enact the first legislation in the world to protect all children with deadly food allergies and have dedicated their lives to promoting similar legislation in other communities around the world. This powerful documentary includes interviews with Robert Kennedy JR who discusses his own struggle to protect his son and to bring similar legislation to the U.S.A.. Sabrina’s Law was co-produced by Winnipeg based Lank/Beach Productions and Merit Motion Pictures.

Source: globaltv.com

Posted: Jan 11, 2008 Re-broadcast of "Sabrina’s Law"""

Global will be re-broadcasting Sabrina’s Law on January 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

Sabrina's Law follows the heroic and international news-breaking story of two parents: Mike & Sara Shannon who persuaded the province of Ontario to enact the first legislation in the world to protect all children with deadly food allergies and have dedicated their lives to promoting similar legislation in other communities around the world. This powerful documentary includes interviews with Robert Kennedy JR who discusses his own struggle to protect his son and to bring similar legislation to the U.S.A.

Posted: Jan 11, 2008 MFS Program Deadline: Market Driven Television Production Funding Program

Market Driven Television Production Financing Program

Deadline #1: Drama only - Monday, February 18, 2008 (MFS will make best efforts to announce decisions in April, 2008)

Deadline #2: Drama AND Documentary - Monday, April 28, 2008 (MFS will make best efforts to announce decisions by June, 2008)

Posted: Jan 11, 2008 Call for Entries: The Annecy International Animated Film Festival

32e International Animated Film Festival
Annecy, France
June 9 to 14, 2008

The Annecy International Animated Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 32nd edition.

Posted: Jan 10, 2008 West End Cultural Centre Presents "Two Sides of Andy Jones"""

Cinematheque and the West End Cultural Centre are honoured to host Andy Jones, one of the country's funniest playwrights, filmmakers and actors in Winnipeg for two nights, Jauary 11 & 12, 2008. Andy Jones has been a professional actor and writer for over 30 years. Jones is best known for his work with the comedy troupe CODCO and its CBC television series in the 1980's.

Posted: Jan 9, 2008 M3P DEADLINE - Eligible Festivals and Markets

Eligible for M3P Support!
The Deadline for M3P Access to Markets and Access To Festivals to the following three markets is this Monday, January 14th, 2008.

Please visit our Website at

Posted: Jan 9, 2008 "The Nautre of Things"" with David Suzuki presents ""The Science of the Senses"""

In a stimulating four-part series exploring the senses, THE NATURE OF THINGS with David Suzuki brings parts one (Jan 10) and two (Jan 17) to audiences in The Science of the Senses: Hearing and The Science of the Senses: Touch. These specials are just two of the in-depth stories that viewers can find each Thursday night on CBC Television.

Source: CBC News Release

Posted: Jan 8, 2008 Banff World TV Festival 2008

Eligible for M3P Support!Register for BANFF now to access discounts:

Posted: Jan 8, 2008 Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

January 11, 2008- CFC Feature Film Project Application Deadline
January 25, 2008- Telus IAEP Submission Deadline
January 28, 2008- CFC Film Program - Writers' Lab, Directors' Lab, Editors' Lab
February 18, 2008- TELUS Innovation Fund Application Deadline
February 22, 2008- Worldwide Short Film Festival Submission Deadline

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 Afternoon in Sunny France

Freeze Frame and Alliance Francaise cordially invite you and your family to attend Afternoon in Sunny France, a presentation of French short films for the whole family by M. Denis Darroy, Head of Film, Audiovisual and Multimedia for Alsace/Lorraine, France. Featuring free animation workshops and refreshments.

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Place: Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street
Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm

RSVP by January 10, 2008 to Freeze Frame at 949-9355 or

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 ACTRA Manitoba- Annual Open House & Inaugural Short Film Festival!

Come out and help ACTRA Manitoba kickoff their 50th year with this great celebration.

Date: Friday, January 18th, 2008
Film Festival: 6:00pm
Open House Reception: 7:15pm
Place: Taste of Sri Lanka Restaurant
179A Bannatyne Avenue
Admission: Free
Includes light East Indian Buffet
Cash Bar

Presentation to special guest Premier Gary Doer to take place at 7:30pm.

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 European Film Market (EFM) - Call for entries

To round out existing initiatives at the EFM, such as CANADA SALES DESK and PERSPECTIVE CANADA, Telefilm Canada will spotlight Canadian producers attending Berlin that have projects in development seeking financing through co-production and/or pre-sales. The PRODUCERS WITHOUT BORDERS directory will be integrated into our marketing campaign. The registered producers will benefit from a "matchmaking” service during a networking event at the Canadian Embassy

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 Telefilm Canada finances the production of 11 English-language projects

Montreal, December 20, 2007 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that 11 English-language projects across the country will move forward through the selective and performance component of the national feature film production programs of the Canada Feature Film Fund, as well as the Low Budget Independent Feature Film Assistance Program.

"Telefilm Canada is committed to financing high-quality works that engage audiences at home and around the world

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 FTM Presents: Careers in Film

Film Training Manitoba will be hosting a Career Fair at Red River College on January 10, 2008, to raise awareness of careers in Manitoba's film and television industry.

Date: Thursday, January 10th, 2008
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Place: Red River College, Princess Street Campus
Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE

Representatives from every sector of Manitoba's film industry will be present to answer your questions. Presentations held throughout the day.

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 Banff World Television Festival and Japan's NHK Partner on New Award Program Worth $20,000

Banff, Canada – The Banff World Television Festival (BANFF 2008) and NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, have joined forces to establish the "NHK Best Asian Program Prize”

Posted: Jan 7, 2008 GUINEA PIG PREMIERES JANUARY 7 IN CANADA, JANUARY 8 IN USA!

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Posted: Jan 7, 2008 Please join us to celebrate Phyllis Laing's 50th birthday!

Phyllis Laing is turning 50! - Please join in the celebration!
Date: Saturday January 12, 2008
Time: 8pm
Location: Academy Bar and Eatery, 437 Stradbrook Avenue
Tickets: $10
--Cash Bar--

**All ticket proceeds will be donated to The Jack Clements Fund**
Hope to see you there!

Please circulate this invitation within your office!

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