ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA & TELEVISION ANNOUNCES
2009 – 2010 NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TORONTO – July 20, 2009: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce its 2009-2010 National Board of Directors.

“In its 30 years of promoting and celebrating creative achievements in film and television, the Academy has been guided by its Directors,” stated Ronald I. Cohen, Chair. “Last year, we embarked on a strategic planning phase, which was led by the Board of Directors and included stakeholders and the Academy’s membership, resulting in a renewed vision for the future. We look forward to another 30 years of continued excellence for the Academy.”

The 2009-2010 Board of Directors are:

Directors and Executive Committee
Chair: Ronald I. Cohen
Immediate Past Chair: Paul Gratton
Vice-Chair Eastern Canada: Steve Mayhew
Vice-Chair Quebec: Charles Ohayon Vice-Chair Ontario: Christine Shipton
Vice-Chair Western Canada: Terry McEvoy
Vice-Chair Cinema: Kevin Tierney
Treasurer: John Vandervelde

Branch Representatives
Art Department: Donald J. Mowat
Broadcast Journalism: Tina Cortese
Cinematography: Ron Stannett
Creative Support: James Hardie
Directors: Clément Virgo
Editor: Michel Arcand
Executive: Ted East
Music: Yuri Gorbachow Performer: David Gale
Producer: Allan Z. Novak
Screenwriter: Steve Lucas
Sound: Marcel Pothier
Theatrical Short and Documentary: Barbara Doran
Visual Effects and Animation: Bernie Melanson

Established in 1979, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national, non-profit, professional association dedicated to the promotion, recognition and celebration of exceptional achievements in the Canadian film and television industries. Industry professionals across Canada are members of the Academy, making it a vital force representing all areas of the film and television industries.

For more information, contact:
Judy Lung
Communications Manager
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Ph: 416.366.2227 x 238
E-mail: judy@academy.ca

Job opportunity: WANL Executive Director (St. John’s): Extended application deadline: Received no later than Friday, August 21st, 2009. The Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador (WANL) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1987 to contribute to a supportive environment for writing in the province.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization, including: preparation of grant applications and reports; program development and implementation; management of financial records and program budgets; communication with membership, media, government officials and other arts organizations; supervision of Executive Assistant and volunteers; management of members’ newsletter and website; coordination and execution of Annual General Meeting; reporting to Board of Directors; coordination of board and committee meetings; event planning; and general office duties.

Hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, with frequent evenings and weekends required for literary events. The salary is to be negotiated on basis of qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: This is a full-time position requiring a highly motivated individual with strong oral, written and organizational skills; knowledge of the provincial writing/publishing industry; experience with financial recording and budgets; attention to detail; and significant computer proficiency.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, August 21st, 2009. Please mail or deliver (no fax or emails, please) your C.V. with three references to:

Executive Director Hiring Committee
Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 2681, Stn. C
155 Water Street, Suite 102
St. John’s, NL A1C 6K1

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Get updates on the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (October 20-24, 2009):

www.womensfilmfestival.com and sign up for our newsletter: newsletter@womensfilmfestival.com.

For more information:
Kelly Davis, Executive Director, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
P: 709-754-3141
E: kelly@womensfilmfestival.com

Join First Weekend Club for free and hear when Canadian films hit Canadian screens first: www.firstweekendclub.ca

Join WIFT-AT and support the training, professional development and celebration of women in the Atlantic film and television community: www.wift-at.com.

THE BABY FORMULA comes to St. John’s on August 22

First Weekend Club, Women in Film and Television–Atlantic and the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival present…

THE BABY FORMULA, directed by Alison Reid

In the beginning… sperm came from men

“funny, rueful, absurd, angry, hysterical” The Gazette

Two adventurous women in love are desperate to have their own biological child. They take a chance on an experimental scientific process and make sperm from their own stem cells. Pregnant with humour and unexpected twists, their journey tailspins out of control when their families discover there is no father.

ST. JOHN’S screening of THE BABY FORMULA:
7:30pm Saturday, August 22, doors open at 7:00pm
Inco Innovation Centre Theatre, Memorial University
Q&A and reception with Director Alison Reid to follow the film
Tickets: $10 at the door

THE BABY FORMULA (http://thebabyformula.wordpress.com/stills/) is truly a story of life imitating art: the coincidences that occurred in the making of this film blur the line between fiction and reality.

Director, Alison Reid was on the festival circuit with her short film, SUCCUBUS – a dramedy about Athena and Lilith, a lesbian couple attempting to conceive a baby that is a true biological combination of them both – when she discovered that lead actresses, Angela Vint and Megan Fahlenbock, were both pregnant!

Reid immediately saw an opportunity for a feature-length sequel. The premise of THE BABY FORMULA would be that Athena and Lilith are the first women in the world giving birth to each other’s babies.

Meet Alison Reid at her St. John’s screening of THE BABY FORMULA at The Inco Innovation Centre Theatre, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL at 7:30pm Saturday, August 22. Doors open at 7:00pm. Q&A and reception to follow the screening. Tickets are available at the door for $10.

Wonderbolt’s new circus show “Tricksters” runs at the MUN Reid Theatre
August 14-16, 19-23 at 7:30 PM with Matinees Aug 19-29 at 2:00 PM.

Ticket costs are Adults $25, Seniors and students $20. and children $15.

We also offer a family pass for $65. for four with a maximum 2 adults. Tickets are available at the Holy Heart Box Office Ph. 579-4424

Evoking an enchanting world populated by amazing Tricksters, Newfoundland’s own world class circus is a thrilling ride for all ages. Our show features home-grown internationally renowned aerialist Anahareo White-Malone, who has just returned from a performance in Berlin, along with Josh Oliver from Oregon on aerial straps. The talented cast include Ringmaster Beni Malone, Musical Maestros George Morgan and Bill Brennan, along with Gentlemen Jugglers David Mercer and James Burke. Alley Oop will be returning home from British Columbia for this star studded event, as well as the incredible strong woman, Zinga Zuma (Kat Finck) herself!

As if this were not enough, Wonderbolt will feature a very special guest artist, the world champion hoop dancer, Terrence Littletent, joined on stage with his brother, Jason, who will accompany him on drum.

Don’t miss “Tricksters”, a high-spirited expression of circus arts Beni Malone.

CBC MARITIMES TELEVISION BROADCAST SCRIPT JOY AWARD
APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 AWARDS BEING ACCEPTED

Atlantic writers seeking to write for broadcast are advised the 2009 Joy Awards application forms are now available from the website at LINDAJOY.COM.

Deadline for applications is August 28, 2009, 5pm.
Information and updates at LINDAJOY.COM

The CBC Maritimes TV Broadcast Script Joy Award is offered to support an emerging writer of outstanding talent in Atlantic Canada. Emergence level writers with a second or later draft script for screen, or to be adapted to a screenplay, who are residents of any Province in Atlantic Canada may apply. The Award recipient will receive $5000 cash, $5000 worth of facility and technical support, mentorship and feedback during the Award period.

Further details and conditions are available at LINDAJOY.COM, or the application form.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Joy Awards Executive Coordinator before applying at

902.420.4522, info@lindajoy.com.
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