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.
The Linda Joy Awards are Atlantic Canada’s most prestigious recognition of talent in Media Arts, and provide materials and funding to outstanding emerging filmmakers, media artists, and script writers.
The Linda Joy Awards alumni include many of this region’s most successful talent like Andrea Dorfman (Director, Love That Boy, Parsley Days, Flower In My Pedal, etc), Mike Clattenberg (Director, Trailer Park Boys, etc), Rodrigue Jean (Director, Lost Song, Full Blast, etc), Helen Hill (Director, Bohemian Town, Madame Winger Makes A Film, Mouseholes, etc), Marc Almon (Director, Wake of Calumn McLeod, etc), Shandi Mitchell (Director, Tell Me, Baba’s House, etc), and many others.
For nearly a quarter century, the LJMAS has encouraged and supported the best emerging talent of the Atlantic region. We will celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2011. The Linda Joy Media Arts Society was established in memory of filmmaker Linda Joy Busby, who died in 1984 after struggling with cancer. The Awards provide material and funding support to emerging media artists and filmmakers.
Other available 2009 Joy Awards include (reflects sponsors confirmed at this time, check the website for updated information).
The Joy Award; providing production support to the successful applicant anywhere in the Atlantic Provinces.
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• $10,000 in rental services from PS Atlantic (Halifax).
• $6,000 in post-production services and equipment from the Atlantic Filmmakers Coop. (this portion of award can only be used if winner is a resident of Nova Scotia).
• $1,200 equipment rental from 45 North.
• $1,000 in film stock from KODAK Canada.
• $500 in cash from Prime Insurance.
The Helen Hill Animated Award; offered to an artist working in innovative animated media in the Atlantic region.
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• $5000 in services from Power Post.
• $2000 in equipment and facility access plus $500 in film stock* from the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative (for NS resident).
• $1000 in equipment and facility access from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative (for NB resident).
• $500 cash.
• Mini DV Tape.
The Joy Post Award; providing post-production support to the successful applicant anywhere in the Atlantic Provinces.
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• $10,000 in post production services and $600 in materials from Power Post.
• $5,000 in services from the National Film Board of Canada Documentary East Atlantic.
• $2,500 in lab, audio or video services from Technicolor.
The Newfoundland Joy Award; providing production support for the successful applicant in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador.
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• $2000 in cash from CBC Television Newfoundland and Labrador.
• $7,500 in rental services from Atlantic Studio Cooperative.
• $2,000 in post production services and $500 towards production equipment rental from the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative.
• $1,200 in script consultation.
• $1,000 in film stock from KODAK Canada.
The New Brunswick Joy Award; (SEPARATE DEADLINE OCTOBER 16) providing production support for the successful applicant in the Province of New Brunswick.
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• $10,000 in rental services from PS Atlantic (Halifax)
• $3,500 in equipment or facilities from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative.
• $1,000 in film stock from KODAK Canada.
• $1,000 in cash for New Brunswick Film.
For further information please contact Will Roberts at the LJMAS office, 902.420.4522, info@lindajoy.com or visit our website LINDAJOY.COM
The Linda Joy Awards are made possible by our generous sponsors; Presenting Partner CBC Television;
PS Atlantic; Power Post; Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage; The Canada Council for the Arts, The Atlantic Studios Cooperative; The National Film Board of Canada; The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative; The New Brunswick Filmmakers Cooperative; Kodak Canada Inc.; Technicolor; The Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative; 45 North; CTV; The Centre For Art Tapes; New Brunswick Film; The Newfoundland Film Development Corporation; Streely Maid Films; Prime Insurance Agency Inc.; The Atlantic Film Festival; The Silver Wave Film Festival.