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Hello Members & Friends,
There is less than a week remaining to submit your application for the Rogers $10,000 Pitch! Selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a jury in front of a live audience during the Gimli Film Festival on July 22. The winner will be awarded a $10,000 development deal with Rogers. All application packages must be received digitally by 5pm, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, by email to stephanie@onscreenmanitoba.com. Visit here for more information.
OSM and Manitoba Film & Music, along with other partners, are hosting an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet reception - Access To Hollywood (PDF invite), on June 13 at the Banff Media Festival. OSM members attending the festival as registered delegates are invited to this private event. Please RSVP by June 6 to rsvpbanffhollywood@achillesmedia.com. Visit here for information on becoming a festival delegate.
Industry note: the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association (CMPDA) has changed its name to Motion Picture Association – Canada. The address and phone numbers remain the same while email addresses will use the standard format firstname_lastname@mpa-canada.org.
Sincerely,
Team OSM |
On Screen Manitoba
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ROGERS $10,000 PITCH! - SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
Source: On Screen Manitoba (La version en français suit)
ROGERS $10,000 PITCH!
July 22 - Gimli, MB
Submissions are now closed for the Rogers $10,000 Pitch! Thank you to all that applied!
In a live pitch environment during the Gimli Film Festival, finalists will have 3 minutes to pitch their project to a panel of industry professionals and audience members. Following each pitch the panel will have 4 minutes to offer feedback and to ask questions. After all pitches are completed the panel will deliberate and choose the winner who will be awarded a $10,000 development deal with Rogers. |
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Members
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TUTUMUCH NAMED OFFICIAL SELECTION AT ZLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Source: Merit Motion Pictures & vonnie VON HELMOLT film Merit Motion Pictures and vonnie VON HELMOLT film are pleased to announce that their feature documentary TuTuMUCH has been named an official selection of the Zlîn International Film Festival for Children and Youth, to be held May 29 to June 5, 2011, in Zlîn, Czech Republic.
“We’re thrilled that TuTu is screening at Zlîn,” said Executive Producer Merit Jensen Carr. “It’s a great venue for the film and an opportunity to expand the audience for Canadian documentaries.”
TuTuMUCH follows nine young ballet dancers as they plié, pirouette and compete for highly coveted spots in an intensive four-week professional ballet summer program at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Leaving behind their families and friends, often for the first time, each girl confronts the painstaking and sometimes rewarding realities of actually living her dream. |
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OSM MEMBERS NOMINATED FOR WINNIPEG ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Congratulations to OSM members Danishka Esterhazy and Caroline Monnet for their nominations in the upcoming 2011 Winnipeg Arts Council Awards.
The following article was originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2011.
Two senior Winnipeg artists who had recent career-retrospective shows at the Winnipeg Art Gallery are up for 2011 Winnipeg Arts Council Awards.
Sculptor Eva Stubbs, who is in her mid-80s and still creating, is nominated for the Making a Mark award. Prolific painter Wanda Koop, who founded the Art City community art centre, is nominated as an Arts Champion.
The awards will be presented at the fifth annual Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts, Thursday June 9 at the Fairmont Winnipeg. |
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TONY WARLOCK - SLEUTH & SORCERY STARS OSM MEMBERS
Source: Winnipeg Talking Radio Orchestra Winnipeg Talking Radio Orchestra presents
Tony Warlock - Sleuth & Sorcery, Episodes 1 and 2
Saturday, June 4 - 2pm $5 at Aqua Books
Starring OSM members Robert Huculak, Jeff Skinner, Tiffany Prochera, Ed Sutton, Nancy Drake, Brian Richardson, Gordon Tanner, Kelly Hughes and Danny Chodirker as Foley Artist
Tony Warlock WTRO's first-ever original radio drama is written by Nicholas Burns and produced by Jeff Skinner. All proceeds go to support Winnipeg's Performing Arts Lodge. |
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INDEPENDENT PRODUCER PANEL SERIES FEATURES OSM MEMBERS
Source: Uptown Magazine The following article, featuring OSM members Kyle Bornais, Brendon Sawatzky and Liz Jarvis, was written by Kenton Smith and originally published in Uptown on June 2 in anticipation of the Winnipeg Film Group's panel series: The Independent Producer that takes place Friday June 3.
PRODUCE THIS
Cinematheque hosts a panel of local film industry experts on the secrets of successful independent producing
By: Kenton Smith
"So you’re a producer…what exactly do you do?"
This 2007 headline from a Guardian story has been a recurring question for as long as movie producers have… produced. For his part, producer Kyle Bornais of Winnipeg-based film, TV and digital media production company Farpoint Films likes to answer it with an anecdote.
"A producer friend of mine in L.A. answered: ‘Try making a movie without one,’" Bornais says.
As producer Stephen Evans (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind) explains, as quoted in that Guardian article from the book What I Really Want to Do is Produce: his role can involve everything from finding a project to hiring a writer and/or director to finding the money to playing middleman to the studios and financiers to acting as a creative collaborator. |
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Application Deadlines
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DEADLINE TODAY - GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL SHORT FILM CONTEST
Source: Gimli Film Festival The Gimli Film Festival invites all filmmakers to create a short tribute to, or history of Lake Winnipeg – with actual historical facts being completely optional. Your film may be shot in Gimli or in Timbuktu, as long as that lake spirit is somehow captured.You need not have ever set foot in the lake – invention, concoction and outright fabrication are all very much allowed here. It’s the spirit that counts.
Films can be any style or genre as long as it’s made in Manitoba, and appropriate for a family audience.
Films will be judged on pure cinematic quality and the effectiveness with which it captures and communicates the essence of “The Lake.” The top 10 films will be screened at the 11th edition of the Gimli Film Festival taking place July 20-24, 2011. |
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CALL FOR ENTRIES - GRAND RIVER FILM FESTIVAL
Source: Winnipeg Arts Council BMO SHORT Shorts: A Short Film Competition
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SHORT FORM!
The 5TH annual Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) is pleased to offer Ontario filmmakers the opportunity to submit a short film to be screened during GRFF 2011, and to win cash prizes and film product. The SHORT Shorts competition has two categories: an Open category and a Student category (18 and under by December 31, 2011, proof of age required with submission). The competition is open to any resident of Ontario. Submissions must be 10 minutes maximum runtime including credits, shot in color or black and white, in English or with English subtitles.
DEADLINE: July 8, 2011, 5 pm |
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CALL FOR ENTRIES - HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Source: Telefilm Canada 19th HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Hamptons, United States, October 13 to 17, 2011
Call for entries
(Narrative Features, Documentaries and Shorts)
The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) was created to provide a forum for filmmakers around the world who express independent vision. The festival highlights narrative features, documentaries and shorts. Now entering its 19th year, the festival offers diverse programming with breakthrough films by new directors, premieres by established filmmakers, panel discussions and special events with guests from the industry and awards worth over $ (U.S.) 200,000.
Submission deadlines and entry fees:
Narrative and Documentary Features: June 10 (U.S. $95)
Short Films: June 10 (U.S. $80)
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CALL FOR PROJECTS - PRE-SALE PITCH SESSIONS IN L.A.
Source: CMPA CALL FOR PROJECTS
Third edition of the Pre‐Sale Pitch Sessions in Los Angeles
August 9, 2011
CONCEPT
Up to ten (10) established Canadian independent producers with strong dramatic series proposals (including show reels and, if possible, a pilot) will be invited to pitch one project to senior Development Executives from major US broadcast and cable networks during a one‐day session held on August 9 , 2011 in Los Angeles.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Thursday, June 23, 2011, 5 pm Eastern time
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CALL FOR AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDUCATIONAL TRANSMEDIA GAME DEVELOPMENT
Source: Rivers West (La version en français suit)
Rivers West is currently developing a Stormwater Management Resource Guide for Schools and the community.
The creation of ‘how to’ videos, an educational transmedia game and a more traditional resource guide are components of the overall project. The resource guide will be completed by September 30th and we are aiming to have the videos completed before March 31, 2012. Completion of the transmedia game is to be discussed.
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Events
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GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL & ICELANDIC MANITOBA TO FIRE UP SUMMER FESTIVALS
Source: Travel Video News This article about the Gimli Film Festival originally appeared online on the Travel Video website.
The 11th annual Gimli International Film Festival, July 20–24, gives new meaning to the phrase “beach movies.”
The festival is known for its free nightly screenings on Gimli’s lakefront beach. Films are projected over the lake onto a 35-foot-by-35-foot screen erected offshore on a sandbar surrounded by water. The family-friendly screenings attract crowds averaging 500 moviegoers per night, who bring their own beach blankets, cushions, and folding chairs. |
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Film Screenings
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SCREENING & CONTEST: THE YEAR DOLLY PARTON WAS MY MOM
Source: Buffalo Gal Pictures Helllooo Winnipeg! We can't wait to show you the movie!
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom, which was co-produced by Buffalo Gal Pictures, opens at the Cinematheque in Winnipeg on Friday June 10 and to celebrate, we have Dolly prize packs to give away!
Grand prize: two tickets to the ultra-exclusive, cast-and-crew-only screening and after party taking place on Wednesday June 9th, a CD of the movie soundtrack and a mini-poster signed by Tara Johns and star Julia Stone. |
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Film Training Manitoba
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HR TRAINING FUND
Source: Film Training Manitoba Film Training Manitoba has designed its Human Resource Training Fund (HRTF) to support Manitoba’s production and service companies in the professional development of their employees by offering customized workshop training and mentorships. The HR Training Fund is an exciting opportunity for Manitoba’s production companies to design their own training, under the guidance of FTM.
Companies applying to the fund may be eligible for up to $2,000 worth of training (based on eligibility requirements). The HR Training Fund will cover 100% of the eligible expenses for all approved training initiatives. Applications that meet the eligibility requirements will be forwarded to a jury of industry professionals for evaluation. |
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CREW COURSE AND TRAVEL FUND
Source: Film Training Manitoba The Crew Course and Travel Fund (CCTF) was created to support the professional development of Manitoba’s crew members, and to assist in filling the labour gaps at the mid to advanced level crew positions within the film industry.
Through the CCTF, Film Training Manitoba will provide financial assistance to approved applicants in order to help cover the costs of participating in a professional development workshop, course, or other opportunity. Professional development opportunities are only eligible if they increase the applicant’s skill set and knowledge base in order to become more proficient in their current position, or advance to a more senior position within their department. |
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WRITERS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Source: Film Training Manitoba FTM Writers Intensive Workshop
*New application deadline
Red River College, 160 Princess Street - Room P318
Workshop Date | August 20th & 21st | $180 per project
Application Deadline | NOON - July 26, 2011
Senior Story Editor and writer Linda Coffey (external drama consultant for the CBC from 2003-2007, and current external project analyst with Telefilm) will outline and explain every stage of development from the television series concept through to production. |
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Industry
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HELGA STEPHENSON NAMED INTERIM CEO AT ACCT
Source: Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Vice-Chair of the Board, Charles Ohayon today announced veteran arts administrator and promoter Helga Stephenson will step in as Interim CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television effective immediately.
Ms. Stephenson will oversee day-to-day operations of the Academy and will begin the process for the hiring of a permanent CEO in the next few months. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Academy which is about to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2014. |
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BELL INVESTS $103 MILLION IN PROGRAMMING
Source: Variety This article was originally published in Variety on June 1, 2011.
Bell Media, owner of Canada's top network CTV and 29 cable channels, launched Bell Benefits, a C$100 million ($103.1 million) fund to support scripted dramas, comedies, docus and award shows with local indie producers Wednesday. |
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TV PROFITS UP, JOBS DOWN
Source: Canoe This article was originally published online on the Money Canoe website on June 2, 2011.
The business of Canadian television is coming back in a big way but the return of advertising dollars and the rise in specialty channels seems to be coming somewhat at the expense of jobs at conventional stations.
Overall, Canadian TV saw high single-digit and double-digit revenue gains for the year ending Aug. 31, 2010, according to new figures released by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Thursday. |
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Job Postings
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APTN SEEKS MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (CASUAL) - WINNIPEG
Source: APTN POSTING
Master Control Operator (Casual) - Winnipeg
Reporting to the Manager of Operations in Winnipeg, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network has a career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and execution of APTN’s daily broadcast schedule. |
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National Screen Institute
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CALL FOR ENTRIES - NSI ONLINE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Source: National Screen Institute - Canada The National Screen Institute wants your short films for its NSI Online Short Film Festival. Submit films for free by 4:30 p.m. CT, Friday, June 3, 2011. All films selected to play in the festival are eligible for the $2,500 A&E Short Filmmakers Award.
Your film must not be longer than 30 mins. (the shorter the better!) and must have been produced after January 2006. Drama, comedy, animation, short documentary, experimental and music video are all eligible and must be Canadian. |
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10 RULES FOR PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION
Source: National Screen Institute - Canada This is an excellent part 2 blog post that originally appeared on the NSI website from Anneli Ekborn, NSI Features First alumna, about the 10 rules for pre-production and production.
The last time I wrote it was all about what a producer does. Consider this a more detailed cheat sheet for any of you new producers/filmmakers with a script and eager to get going.
Let’s assume you have a script that you and your writer and director all think is ready to realize. |
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Winnipeg Film Group
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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Source: Uptown Magazine The following article was originally published in Uptown Magazine on May 26, 2011.
Bands vs. Filmmakers — a multimedia fundraising celebration for Cinematheque — brings together two of Winnipeg's most vibrant scenes
By: Kenton Smith
Some so-called "high concepts" — i.e., ideas for "creative" endeavours summarized in a pat phrase or two — simply drip with artistic bankruptcy and crass commercialism. Examples include the 2004 Alien vs. Predator movie, or the 1992 comic book "death" of Superman.
And then there are just great ideas — such as Bands vs Filmmakers, a music and multimedia fundraising celebration for Winnipeg’s premier arthouse movie theatre, Cinematheque. The event goes down at the West End Cultural Centre on June 2. |
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FINAL CUT PRO SERIES: CREATIVE DIGITAL EDITING WITH DECO DAWSON
Source: Winnipeg Film Group In this, three day hands-on workshop, participants will work one on one with acclaimed Winnipeg filmmaker Deco Dawson, delving into the creative possibilities Final Cut Pro affords the user in working with difficult, messed up or “blah” footage.
Deco will spend the first day working with the entire group of participants, exploring some trouble spots such as “unwanted reflections,” working on incorporating archival footage into a cut, running through a host of FCP plugins for creative fixes, dealing with stabilizing footage, animating footage and titles, creating mattes and garbage mattes, and finally examining some aesthetic choices in reworking an edit.
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Telefilm
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CALL FOR ENTRIES - 59th DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Source: Telefilm Canada 59th DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, September 16 to 24, 2011
Call for entries
(Feature-length fiction films)
Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries on behalf of the Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival and will coordinate a consolidated shipment to the festival’s delegate who is responsible for Canadian cinema.
Deadline with Telefilm Canada: June 13, 2011 |
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