October 30, 2009
In This Issue
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- LIFT OUT LOUD, Liasion of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto
- Trinity Square Video, Toronto
- Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, Calgary
- National Screen Institute (NSI), Winnipeg
- Upcoming November 2009 Workshops, LIFT, Toronto
Job and Volunteer Opportunities
- Camera Editor, APTN Saskatoon
- Reporter Correspondent, APTN, Saskatoon
- Maintenance Worker, Na-Me-Res, Toronto
- Aboriginal Voices Fund, SAW Video, Ottawa
- Reel Asian International Film Festival, Toronto
- 2009 Crystal Awards, Women In Film & Television, Toronto
- To Brooklyn and Back: A Mohawk Journey Premiere on PBS
LIFT OUT LOUD, Liasion of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT), Toronto
Deadline: November 4, 2009
LIFT's popular screenplay reading series LIFT OUT LOUD is looking for short screenplays for it's December reading. Please submit them as either a PDF or Word document by Wednesday, November 4th to, Email: liftoutloud@gmail.com, Subject Heading: LIFT OUT LOUD December 2009 Submission.
For more information: www.lift.ca
Trinity Square Video, Toronto
Deadline: November 15, 2009
Trinity Square Video (TSV) has a long history of supporting and presenting video-based works that are mediated by images of protest and activism, providing a space to explore the range of meaning that can be generated from such imagery.
We are looking for dynamic video and video-based artworks that are engaged with varying forms of contemporary politics in unexpected or unconventional ways. We are seeking innovative artist's works that use video, its forms and its processes, to examine the modes of presentation found in activist gesture, social action or cultural critique.
For more information: www.trinitysquarevideo.com
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers: 18th Annual $100 Film Festival, Calgary
Deadline: December 1, 2009
The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers is pleased to present the annual $100 Film Festival from March 4-6, 2010. The festival embodies the spirit of low-budget, independent filmmaking and brings the experience of projected celluloid to our audience by only screening film prints. It is the only competitive festival in Canada that screens exclusively on Super 8 and 16mm film. The $100 Film Festival does not charge any entrance fees and pays artist fees for all films selected for the festival. The selected films will also be eligible for festival prizes.
For more information: www.csif.org
National Screen Institute (NSI), Winnipeg
Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2009
The NSI is accepting applications form emerging Canadian filmmakers for its 2010 NSI Drama Prize training program. The program trains writers, directors and producers in the production of a short film using mentoring and intensive filmmaking workshops delivered by leading industry experts. Filmmakers must apply as a team and submit a finished scripts with their applications. Their proposed short film should not run longer thatn ten (10) minutes.
For more information: www.nsi-canada.ca
Upcoming November 2009 Workshops, Liasion of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto, Toronto
November 2009
Guerrilla Filmmaking in Super 8mm, Pitching, Grant Writing for Arts Councils, Introduction to Lighting Techniques, Hand Processing Black and White Film, Short Film Writing, Editing for Documentaries, Animating "Under the Camera", Introduction to Photoshop, Voice Over Technique and Performance and many more.
For more information: www.lift.ca
Camera Editor, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Saskatoon
Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 3PM
Reporting to the Manager of Operations in Winnipeg, we have a full-time career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for all day-to-day production operations in the Saskatoon News Bureau, including the shooting and editing of news materials for APTN National News & Current Affairs programming and transmitting the news material to the Winnipeg Newsroom.
For more information: www.aptn.ca
Reporter/Correspondent, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Saskatoon
Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Reporting to the Executive Producer – Western Region, we have a full-time career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for submitting daily television news stories for broadcast on APTN National News.
For more information: www.aptn.ca
Maintenance Worker, Na-Me-Res, Toronto
Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for building maintenance, safety and cleanliness.
For more information: www.nameres.org
Aboriginal Voices Fund, SAW Video, Ottawa
November 2, 2009
SAW Video is pleased to announce the launch of the Aboriginal Voices Fund, a video production support program for First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists living in Ottawa-Gatineau area.
For more information: www.sawvideo.com
Reel Asian International Film Festival, Toronto
November 11-15, 2009
Reel Asian invites you to come to the 13th annual edition of Canada's oldest and largest pan-Asian international film festival. Present your 2009 imagineNATIVE festival pass at Reel Asian's box office and get $2 off all regular screenings ($10 instead of $12). Discount prices also valid for galas, passes, and screening 4-Paks.
For more information: www.reelasian.com
2009 Crystal Awards, Women In Film & Television, Toronto (WIFT-T), Toronto
November 30, 2009
Join WIFT-T, along with industry, business government, and media across the country, as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in Canadian screen-based media. The Crystal Awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of women in film, television and digital media, and are acknowledged as one of the industry's most prestigious accolades.
The gala luncheon will take place at the Fairmont Royal York. You can also purchase Foundation Seats and Tables with preferred seating.
For more information and to purchase tickets: www.wift.com
To Brooklyn and Back: A Mohawk Journey
Premiering on PBS in November 2009
Starting on the week of November 3rd. Playing on most PBS Stations.
WCFE-57 Plattsburg (Sun, Nov. 22 @ 1PM)
WETK-33.4 Burlington (Tue, Nov. 3 @ 6PM & 9PM; Thu. Nov. 5 @ 11AM)
WNED-17 Buffalo (Sun, Nov. 8 @ 4PM)
WGBH-2 Boston (Sun, Nov. 15 @ 7PM)
Check your local schedule for show times at www.pbs.org.
For more information: www.mushkeg.ca
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