Request from The Love of Learning:

The Love of Learning which is an arts-based non-profit organization for resilient youth, or youth between the ages of 15 and 35 inclusive, who are successfully working to overcome overwhelming social and/or economic obstacles and beating the odds. Our mission is to empower and engage local at risk youth and resilient youth populations through creative-focused workshops that facilitate future lifelong learning and skills development.

They are looking for a call to local filmmakers who would be interested in having their film screened as part of a workshop. The workshops take place at the Gower Street United Church, Fridays b/w 2:00-4:00pm. It would also be great if the filmmaker would be available to present their work and do a Q&A afterwards with the youth. But ultimately, we are interested in screening local films.
 
Those willing and able can contact the Director of Programming, Melanie Maher:
 
melanie@fortheloveoflearning.org or Board Member Deanne Foley at 738-7911 or deannefoley@hotmail.com

Well here you have it folks, the long-awaited news: submissions are now accepted for the 20th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival!

This year’s Festival runs from October 20-24th 2009. Turning 20 on the 20th, how exciting!

You can submit online via Withoutabox.com or with an old fashioned entry form. For more details on how to submit your film, as well as entry forms, check out our submissions page.

And, of course, the deadlines:

Early Bird: April 3, 2009, $20 CAD
Regular: May 1, 2009, $25 CAD
Late: June 5, 2009, $30 CAD

Contact Information
newsletter@womensfilmfestival.com
(709) 754-3141
womensfilmfestival.com

Hi filmmakers,

This is your final reminder that Monday is the absolute deadline for Without a Box submissions to the Nickel for 2009.  The regular deadlines have all passed now.

We’d love to see your film if you have a new one.  See our website below for details on submission (2 dvd’s please.)

Thanks and happy filmmaking throughout the year!

Ruth Lawrence
Executive Director

Nickel Independent Film Festival
(709) 576 3378 (FEST)
nickelfestival.com

Deliveries:
197-199 Water St
St. John’s NL

Mailing:
P.O. Box 1644, STN. C
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5P3

NIFCO will be hosting the second NIFCO Drop In on Next Friday February 27th from 5:00-8:00pm with a screening of Roger Maunders latest film “Cut From the Same Cloth.”

We will be offering a cash bar of beer and wine but please feel free to bring your own.

Hope to see you.

UPDATE: Hello everyone please be advised that the NIFCO Drop In Scheduled for this Friday February 27th 2009 at 5:00pm is postponed until next FRIDAY March 6th, at 5:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to see you next week. Many thanks Jean at NIFCO.

Media Arts in Canada needs your help!

The Bloc Quebecois passed a motion that calls for a study to review the $45 million in cuts to arts and culture programs.

The Independent Media Arts Alliance has been invited to present to the Standing Committee on Heritage in the coming days.

We need your feedback as soon as possible in order to prepare a brief on behalf of the media arts sector.

Please take a moment to answer the questions related to the programs that you are familiar with either as an individual or as a representative from an organization and please forward this to your contacts.

Click here: http://imaa.ca/ext/IMAA_survey.html

Atlantic Studio Co-operatives will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday evening,
February 5th at 7:00pm at NIFCO.

All are welcome to attend, join and participate.

Position: IMMEDIATE
Project Manager (St. John’s, NL.)
Multimedia/Web/Video Production

If you have a positive, proactive, team oriented attitude, good sense of humour, enjoy working in a stimulating environment and in an industry that is constantly changing, we want to speak with you.

BookShorts is a production + distribution + marketing company specializing in media based on books and authors (original work and client commissions).

We are currently looking for a Project Manager for Multimedia/Web. This is a mid-level, full-time contract position at industry standard rates for a resident of St. John’s, NL.

In this position you will work as a key member of our hands-on creative and production team, all of whom are being specially hired to service a significant line of new business.

Our ideal candidate has:
— More than three years experience in project management and/or is a graduate of a post-secondary level program in Multimedia with some real-world experience.
— Excellent communication skills both upstream to clients and to production / creative team members
— Hyper-attention to detail
— Excellent administrative computer skills (Microsoft Office); is comfortable with basic functions in Adobe CS; has basic HTML, FTP skills (Dreamweaver a definite bonus).
— Knowledge of basic video editing skills (Final Cut Pro or Avid) sufficient to collaborate effectively with team members
— Familiarity with the Internet and social networking
— Access to a vehicle
— Flexible work schedule
— A passion for New Media and all things web-related

Please email your resume to production@bookshorts.com before Wed., February 4, (MS Word or PDF) with “I’m The One!” in the subject line.

We thank you for your response. However, only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job posted on The Scope too.

Irene Duma
Strange Duck Media
Web Design and Creative Marketing
Blogs and videos for authors, bands, filmmakers, artists and small businesses
St. John¹s, Newfoundland
T 709-738-2242
C 709-699-8205

The next major piece for the Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland Labrador’s popular website has just gone live: the Cultural Jobs Board — a module inspired by ACI’s ongoing human resources research. This jobs board allows those seeking employment in the cultural sector to browse jobs around the province and country, while also allowing anyone already signed up for an ACI account to post job descriptions on the site.

In 2008, the Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland Labrador (ACI) redesigned its website as a Web 2.0 destination for cultural workers, audiences, and consumers. Users can either browse the content online or create a “Facebook”-like profile that will allow them to add content to the site, including biographies, event listings, training profiles, and job postings — thereby promoting their work, products, shows, courses, businesses, etc.

The very popular Cultural Calendar was released in July, and allows users to see cultural event listings across the province or narrow their choices by geographic area and artistic discipline. Also released at this time was the Mentorship and Training Database, which allows users to either seek cultural training around the province or post their own training and mentorship offerings.

For more information or comment, please contact ACI Executive Director George Murray at 709.738.4333

ACI is a pan-provincial, pan-cultural not-for-profit organization serving as a unified voice, acting as advocate, and performing research on behalf of professional artists and arts organizations in Newfoundland Labrador. ACI was the main force behind the white paper that informed the provincial government’s document Creative Newfoundland and Labrador: A Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture. In 2008, ACI celebrated 10 years of advocacy. ACI is continually working to provide a nexus for communications between artists and arts organizations, the government, and the public.

Charlie Tomlinson to appear in Earshot His First One Man Show In Over 10 Years

c2c Theatre continues its 2008-2009 season with Morris Panych’s Earshot, from February 4th to 8th , 2009. This production is the 3rd offering in ”The Basement Series,” a 4-show partnership between c2c Theatre and the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre.

Earshot is directed by Jordan Canning and features one of Newfoundland’s most talented stage actors, Charlie Tomlinson, in his first one-man show in over 10 years. Tomlinson portrays Doyle, a loner by both choice and circumstance who rarely leaves his run down one-room flat. Afflicted with extra sensitive hearing, he can hear the irritating clatter of one neighbour’s dentures on her fridge as they vibrate or the sensuous sound of another neighbour as she enters her bath.  This cacophony of sound is his world, describing and defining his relationships with those that surround him, separated only by his the thin walls of his squalid apartment.

c2c Theatre was founded in 2003, and  has produced more than 20 plays under Artistic Director Charlie Tomlinson and Associates Sandy Gow and Brad Hodder. Its mandate is to produce modern theatre from around the world, encourage the creation of new works by aspiring artists and to establish an active involvement in the local community.

Earshot runs in The Basement Theatre of the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre at 8 PM from February 4th to 8th, 2009, with a Pay-What-You-Can matinee 2 PM on February 7th. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 729-3900. 

Stage Manager George Robertson, Set Designer Shelley Cornick , Lighting Designer Brian Bishop and Sound Designer Jody Richardson,  round out the crew for this professional production.

Hi Friends, Gerry Rogers here and I am on the bum again. I know many of you are often bombarded for donations, and here comes another.

This time it’s for Jenny Gear’s dad, Steve. He’s very, very sick with colon cancer that has spread. He can’t work, has run out of sick time, going to start getting a small pension. He’s only 54! and their mum is not working so she can take care of him.

Steve is one of the most generous, loving men I have ever met. I’ve seen him empty his freezer for people. And I hardly know of a single fund-raiser where Jenny hasn’t performed for free! So we’re looking for donations of items for raffles and auctions.

We’d love tickets for events, gift certificates, stuff, films, CD’s, your art, your home made whatevers, services… Anything would be appreciated!

We could pick them up or you can drop them off at The Travel Bug, 155 Water Street; phone 738-8284.

And the event is taking place on Friday, February 6th. It’s a TGIF… let us know if you can help, and hope you can come.

There’ll be live music, featuring Jenny Gear, Sandy Morris and more… raffles, live and silent auctions, libations and more… it’s gonna be fun!

* * * * *

TGIF
Friday, Feb. 6th 5pm to 9pm
The Wonderbolt Circus Space
72 Harbour Drive (same door as Eastern Edge Gallery)
Admission $10

If you can’t make it and want to donate, donations can be dropped off at The Travel Bug 155 Water St. 738-8284.

— Gerry Rogers

Hi filmmakers, we know you have a film out there and we’d really like to see you submit it to the Nickel! Our deadline is on Feb 16 this year and we’re planning to stick to it. So far the local submissions seem lower that usual and we can’t have that happen.

Remember that the Nickel pays screening fees so if your work is chosen, you’ll get back your investment in the submission fee… and then some. Let me know if you’re planning to submit and then I’ll leave you alone! And if you know someone who should be on my list, let me or them know too. Also, if you had a film in last years festival, your first submission this year is free (it was written in the letter that we sent with your cheque so you may not have noticed that offer.)

Ruth Lawrence
Executive Director

Nickel Independent Film Festival
709) 576 3378 (FEST)

Deliveries:
197-199 Water St
St. John’s NL
Mailing:
P.O. Box 1644, STN. C
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5P3

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) invites visual artists and fine crafts persons to submit proposals for five pieces of artwork. These artworks will be presented to award recipients, in select categories, at the 24th NLAC Arts Awards Gala.

Specifications: Five pieces of existing or newly-created artwork

Budget: $2,500 + HST inclusive for five works (includes artist fees, materials, framing, shipping and insurance.)

Requirements: Detailed proposal and/or slides/CD Rom images

Optional: Letters of Reference

Deadline for Proposal: Monday, February 2, 2009

Deadline for Delivery of Artwork: Friday, April 17, 2009

Submissions:

Arts Awards Committee
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
P.O. Box 98
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5H5

For more information contact:

Reg Winsor
Executive Director
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
rwinsor@nf.aibn.com
Tel: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
Fax:(709) 726-0619

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Arts Awards.

Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of the following six categories:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2008
Recognizes a person, group or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008.

ARTS ACHIEVEMENT 2008
Recognizes a practising artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

ARTS IN EDUCATION 2008
Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008.

EMERGING ARTIST 2008
Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for a piece of work or a generally out-sized impact on the scene.

HALL OF HONOUR 2008
Recognizes a person, group or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.

PATRON OF THE ARTS 2008
Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity.

For nomination forms please visit nlac.nf.ca 

Start thinking about people you’d like to see honoured at the NLAC Arts Awards!

Please note that nominations close February 2, 2009.

Janet McDonald
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
P.O. Box 98 jmcdonald@nf.aibn.com

For more information, please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council office at 726-2212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only).

Telefilm St. John’s, Newfoundland Information Session

Date: Monday, February 9th
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 presentation followed by reception
Location:  Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative
NIFCO Offices
40 Kings Road
St. John’s, NL

RSVP for all Atlantic Region sessions
Contact: Denise Jamieson
Project Coordinator, Television (English Market) 902-426-8425 Ext #2723
http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/eTelefilm 

IFTA’s Members are virtually unable to license their films and programs to television in the United States since the studios, broadcast and cable networks have combined into a few large conglomerates.   These same forces threaten the opportunities for independent programs on the Internet.

We have raised our concerns about the negative effect of media consolidation on the public’s access to independent and diverse programs to Congress and the Federal Communications Commission.  That message now will be renewed to the Obama Administration.

To raise awareness of this vital issue, we have launched a new website: FightForIndependents.org

Here you will find information, videos and a petition to the new FCC.  Please take a look, sign the petition, and pass it along to others who care about independent media! And please check back often for news.

Best regards,
Jean Prewitt, President & CEO
Lloyd Kaufman, IFTA Chairman
— Independent Film and Television Alliance