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Dear Members & Friends,
OSM encourages our members to read about the CRTC's recently released Regulatory Framework Relating to Vertical Integration. Read about it here.
Manitoba Film & Music CEO Carole Vivier is participating in the CEOs for Downtown - Change for the Better campaign next week on September 29. The goal is to raise money and public awareness of the solutions (ie. Housing First and employment initiatives) to addressing homelessness, panhandling and safety in downtown Winnipeg. The campaign goal is to raise $100,000, so begin with supporting Carole and help make a difference today! For more information and to donate, visit here.
Sincerely,
Team OSM |
On Screen Manitoba
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Members
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LESS THAN KIND TO AIR ON DIRECT TV
Source: DIRECTV DIRECTV, one of the world’s leading video providers, has acquired all three seasons of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Canadian comedy series Less Than Kind, from OSM member Buffalo Gal Pictures. Produced and distributed by Toronto-based Breakthrough Entertainment, the series will make its exclusive U.S. debut this fall on DIRECTV’s AUDIENCE Network™, joining fellow Canadian hit Call Me Fitz as part of the network’s stable of comedy programming. UTA, on behalf of Breakthrough Entertainment, brokered the deal with DIRECTV. |
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FRANTIC FILMS' PRINCESS TO AIR IN NORWAY
Source: Cineflix Cineflix Rights has closed an unprecedented number of sales to broadcasters across the Nordic region in the run up to MIPCOM. The distributor has signed volume deals for 39 shows with TV4 and Kanal 5 Sweden, TV Norge and TLC Norway, Nelonen Finland, Viasat Denmark, and the BBC and TLC for pan-Scandinavian broadcast. In total, nearly 450 hours of product have now been sold to the region’s top broadcasters over the past year, including Princess, produced by Frantic Films. |
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TIFF 2011: AND THAT'S THE KIND OF WEEK IT WAS
Source: Uptown The following article was written by John Scoles about his time at TIFF and was originally published in Uptown on September 22, 2011.
Looking Back: There’s a point in every question-and-answer period that follows every film in every venue and every genre in which somebody begins their so-called question with, "This isn’t really a question, but I…" It’s a painful moment, a disappointing moment, even an embarrassing one. But it’s inevitable and therefore, if not judged, it stands as a kind of reflection of the filmmaker and the film itself. Sometimes there is no question. Sometimes there is just the thing itself.
I came to TIFF with lots of questions. It’s my first major film festival, and here I am not just a guy in the back with an interest, but a filmmaker with an official selection making its world premiere. I was to be a person that someone might actually ask a question of. What would that be like? |
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Advocacy
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A NOTE FROM NICOLE MATIATION, RE: VERTICAL INTEGRATION
Source: On Screen Manitoba (le français suivra)
CRTC takes action to ensure a wide choice of television programming on all platforms (September 21 Press Release)
This week, the CRTC released its Regulatory Framework Relating to Vertical Integration (Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-601). The framework is designed to allow large companies with integrated television broadcast and telecommunications offerings to innovate and respond to new opportunities in a fast-changing environment. The CRTC also establishes measures to ensure consumer choice and avoid antic-competitive behaviour. |
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Application Deadlines
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CANADA FEATURE FILM FUND'S PREMIER WRITERS PILOT PROGRAM
Source: Telefilm Canada Canada Feature Film Fund’s Premier Writers Pilot Program – English-language market
Updated 2011-12 guidelines now available
Premier Writers Pilot Program - A program for experienced writers
The Canada Feature Film Fund’s Premier Writers Pilot Program for the English-language market is now accepting applications for 2011-2012. This program supports the preliminary screenwriting phases for well-established, professional Canadian screenwriters. |
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: CALL FOR ENTRIES - ACE MUNDUS PROGRAMME 2012
Source: Telefilm Canada The ACE MUNDUS Programme 2012
Paris, France, March 25 to April 1, 2012
Call for entries
ACE (Ateliers du Cinéma Européen) was founded in Paris (France) in 1993 as a selective training programme and development centre for independent European producers. Since its creation, more than 200 feature length fiction film producers from 25 European territories have joined its ranks. |
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Events
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MFM CEO TO PARTICIPATE IN CEO'S FOR DOWNTOWN
Source: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Over 30 Winnipeg CEOs will sleepout for one evening this September to raise funds and awareness for homelessness and poverty issues in our city. The CEOs, including Manitoba Film & Music's Carole Vivier, will spend the night at Portage & Main on September 29, followed by a breakfast the next morning with a keynote presentation by Mr. Tim Richter, Calgary Homeless Foundation, President and CEO.
Funds raised will go towards the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s Change for the Better, supporting homeless employment programs like Siloam Mission’s Mission: Off the Streets Team (MOST). CEOs from a range of sectors will be challenging their employees and contacts to rally around the cause, with a running tally of donations kept at www.changeforthebetter.org. |
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Film Screenings
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THE BOOK OF VAUDEVILLE PREMIERE & FUNDRAISER FOR PAL WINNIPEG
Source: Winnipeg On Demand The Book Of Vaudeville Film Premiere!
A Fundraiser for PAL Winnipeg
September 23, 2011 @ Aqua Books
There will be two advanced screenings of The Book Of Vaudeville, directed by Farpoint Films' John Barnard, on September 23rd at Aqua Books. The screenings will open with Between Then and Now: Twenty Years of Theatre Projects Manitoba.
First Screening @ 1:30 p.m.
Second Screening @ 7 p.m.
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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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MONEY MATTERS
Source: Film Training Manitoba Money Matters
How to Successfully Create, Track and Manage Your Department Budget
September 24th & 25th | 10 am – 6 pm | $125
Red River College, 160 Princess Street - Room P318 |
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FTM PRESENTS THE MANITOBA FILM TRAINING EXPO
Source: Film Training Manitoba Film Training Manitoba presents the Manitoba Film Training Expo
In partnership with the Emily Carr University of Art + Design
October 21 to 23, 2011.
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FILM PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 101
Source: Film Training Manitoba Film Production Management 101
With Deborah Patz
November 5th and 6th | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | $135
Red River College, 160 Princess Street |
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Industry
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CRTC REWRITES RULES FOR MOBILE BROADCASTING
Source: Globe And Mail The following article was originally published in The Globe And Mail on September 21, 2011.
Canada’s broadcasting regulator has introduced a new set of controls on how television content can be sold, in a move that will curb BCE Inc.’s plans to use programming to boost its wireless business.
Wireless companies that also own TV channels must offer all their content on fair terms to competing mobile phone providers for their smart phone and tablet devices, and on the Internet, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission said Wednesday. |
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WNDX: THE ANTI TIFF?
Source: Uptown The following article was written by Kenton Smith and was originally published in Uptown on September 22, 2011.
Sixth annual local film and video art fest WNDX has carved its niche by celebrating cinematic innovation
BY: KENTON SMITH
Call it a celebration of leading-edge Prairie cinema.
"A focus on innovation and special attention to Prairie region artists is always the focus," says Cecilia Araneda, programming committee member of the now-annual WNDX: Winnipeg’s Festival of Film & Video Art. Now in its sixth year, this year’s WNDX runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.
In light of his death this month, a major highlight for 2011 is the world premiere of celebrated underground filmmaker George Kuchar’s The Nutrient Express. A headliner in 2010, Kuchar’s "discussions" with Winnipeg wunderkind Guy Maddin from last year are available on YouTube. |
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Job Postings
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MERIT MOTION PICTURES SEEKS RECEPTION/OFFICE ASSISTANT
Source: Merit Motion Pictures Reception/Office Assistant (full-time)
We’re looking for someone to perform a variety of administrative duties in a small office environment. Friendly, self-motivated multi-taskers committed to a job well done are encouraged to apply – we need a “go to” person! |
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National Screen Institute
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - NSI FEATURES FIRST
Source: National Screen Institute - Canada The National Screen Institute (NSI), in association Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada announces the call for applications for NSI Features First.
NSI Features First seeks Canadian filmmaking teams working on their first or second feature film to apply for training. Run by NSI, the program prepares filmmakers for production through customized, intensive training and mentoring with industry professionals. It aims to help filmmakers hone their script while also understanding many other aspects of feature film development. |
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Winnipeg Film Group
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Telefilm
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BERLINALE TALENT CAMPUS #10 & ITS HANDS-ON PROGRAMMES
Source: Telefilm Canada The Berlinale Talent Campus #10 and its Hands-On Programmes
February 11 to 16, 2012
Berlin, Germany
Call for Entries
(Workshops for young creators)
The Berlin International Film Festival’s 10th Berlinale Talent Campus is currently accepting entries.
**All entries must be submitted directly to the Talent Campus in Berlin**
Application deadline: October 5, 2011 |
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TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCES THAT MONSIEUR LAZHAR IS CANADA'S SELECTION FOR 2012 OSCARS
Source: Telefilm Canada Telefilm Canada, which chairs the pan-Canadian Oscar selection committee, is proud to announce that the feature film Monsieur Lazhar, directed by Philippe Falardeau, has been submitted as Canada’s choice for consideration as a possible nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 84th Academy Awards, to be held in Hollywood on February 26, 2012.
This honour is only the latest of the awards the film has recently won. In August, at the 64th Locarno International Film Festival, Monsieur Lazhar picked up the Variety Piazza Grande Award, given in recognition of a work’s artistic qualities and commercial viability, as well as the UBS Audience Award. After winning over movie-goers in Switzerland, the movie did the same at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the City of Toronto Award for Best Canadian Feature Film. |
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Important Dates and Events
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