The deadline for the 2010 Halifax Independent Film Festival has been extended to March 12.

See afcoop.ca/hiff or contact Greg Morris-Poultney for more details.

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

ATTENTION DOCUMENTARY MAKERS!!!

The Nickel Independent Film Festival has a wonderful opportunity for you!!

FILMMAKING MASTERCLASS WITH ANDREW ZINNES

Andrew Zinnes, Hollywood script Guru, documentary/feature film producer/writer and author of best selling book, The Documentary Film Makers Handbook: A Guerilla Guide, is coming to do a two-day extensive workshop that will take you on a creative journey from the very first idea, to the première and beyond.

Wednesday June 24 –Thursday June 25 (10 am – 4 pm)
INCO Innovation Theatre, MUN Campus
$75 ($200 value)

If you are interested or would like to hear more contact Geri at nickelworkshops@gmail.com

The Nickel Independent Film Festival runs from June 23-27, 2009 at the Inco Innovation Centre, Memorial University.

For Festival information, check out the website at www.nickelfestival.com.

Tickets for the Festival screenings are available at the Holy Heart Box Office at 579-4424.

Intermediate Screenwriting with Noel Baker
Noel Baker is a veteran film and television writer and story editor. He is the co-creator of the erotic comedy/drama series Show Me Yours (Showcase Television). He also wrote the Genie-Nominated screenplay for the punk rock road movie HARD CORE LOGO. This Workshop aims to create a feature film outline from beginning to end.

When: Sunday June 21st to Tuesday June 23rd, 09
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: The Star of The Sea Hall, 40 Henry Street.
Cost: $250
50% off up until June 12, 09
Subsidy available

Filmmaking Masterclass with Chris Jones
Chris Jones is a feature film veteran and author of the best selling Guerilla Film Makers Handbooks. GONE FISHING, his short film was shortlisted for the Oscars in 2009. This course will take you on a creative journey from the first ideas all the way through to the premiere, awards and who knows, maybe the Oscars!
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Congratulations to Sherry White, Jennice Ripley and Rhonda Buckley, for their feature film “Crackie” screening which was part of the Marché du Film at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

As well Jordan Canning’s short film “Countdown” came in second place in the 5th NFB Online Short Film Competition as part of the Cannes Short Film Corner.

Air Canada is seeking short films by up-and-coming filmmakers to show onboard its flights.

The airline is accepting submissions for its enRoute Film Festival, and films will be broadcast on the seatback entertainment system between July and December of this year. The public will also be able to watch the films online at enroutefilm.com.

Air Canada will hand out an award for Best Short Film, as well as individual achievement awards in the areas of animation, direction and cinematography. The awards will be presented at a gala in Toronto at the end of the year, with the Best Short Film winner taking home a new Ford vehicle, and all winners receiving an all-inclusive Air Canada trip for two to a major international film festival.

The festival is open to emerging filmmakers, either currently studying in a film program, recently graduated or informally trained, anywhere in the world. More information on rules and eligibility is available at enroutefilm.com. Entry is free of charge, and the deadline to apply is May 31.

Do you have a short film script?  Maybe it’s your first script – maybe it’s your 100th…. The 5th annual Screenplay Series Workshop offers emerging and established independent filmmakers a valuable part of the script-writing process – a public reading by actors and feedback from screenwriters on your first draft.

The Nickel Independent Film Festival is looking for submissions of short screenplays for its 5th annual Screenplay Series Workshop to be held during the festival in June.

Workshop Description:
Facilitated by Lois Brown, a professional committee comprised of local producers, writers, and filmmakers will select three screenplays from all submissions received. The selected writers will receive a script consultation from a working professional screenwriter a week prior to the workshop. Following this, the writer may choose to do rewrites. On June 24, scripts are rehearsed by professional actors and a guest director in the morning, followed by a public reading in the afternoon. The audience is invited to give feedback to the writers after the reading.

Please drop off or e-mail submissions to:

Nickel Independent Film Festival
197-199 Water St.
nickelfestival@gmail.com

Scripts should be up to 20 pages (shorter is better) in a 12 pt font with page numbers. Please provide contact information with your submission. Writers must be available for the day of the workshop. Co-writers are eligible for submission. Submission deadline June 5, 2009. Writer notification June 8, 2009.

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

Halifax, NS, Canada, September 19, 2008 – The awards for the 28th Atlantic Film Festival were presented Friday, September 19th in the Bluenose Room at the Delta Halifax. Winners are as follows:

Atlantic Awards

Best Atlantic Short
Winner: Bedroom – Jordan Canning

Best Atlantic Feature
Winner: Down to the Dirt – Justin Simms

Michael Weir Award for Best Original Screenplay
Winner: Down to the Dirt – Justin Simms, Sherry White

Rex Tasker Documentary Award
Winner: Norm – Kent Nason, Teresa MacInnes

Ed Higginson Cinematography Award
Winner: Passage – Kent Nason

Best Director
Winner: Passage – John Walker

CBC Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Winner: Bill Niven, Producer, Idlewild Films

PowerPost Craft Awards:

Best Art Direction
Winner: Growing Op – Taavo Soodor, Alan MacLeod

Best Editing
Winner: Treevenge – Jason Eisener

Best Sound Design
Winner: For Wendy – Jacquelyn Mills, Andreas Mendritzki

Best Original Score
Winner: Outside Afghanistan – David Christensen

Canadian Awards:

Best Canadian Short
Winner: Next Floor -  Denis Villeneuve
Honourable Mention: Passages  – Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre

Best Canadian Feature
Winner: C’est pas moi, je le jure! – Philippe Falardeau

Best Canadian Documentary
Winner: That’s My Time – Adamm Liley

Best Actor
Winner:  C’est pas moi, je le jure! – Antoine L’Écuyer

Best Actress
Winner: Nurse.Fighter.Boy – Karen LeBlanc

Inspired Script:
Winner: Dot’s Will, Scott Simpson

International Award:

People’s Choice Award for Best Picture
Winner: to be announced at Empire Theatres’ Closing Night Gala Reception

The 28th Atlantic Film Festival is pleased to have the support of the following Partners: CBC Television, CTV, EastLink, Empire Theatres, Stella Artois and Telefilm Canada.

The Atlantic Film Festival Association acknowledges the support provided by the International Business Development Agreement (IBDA).
For more information, please contact:

Pam Todd, Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: (902) 420-4059
Email: pamtodd@atlanticfilm.com

Lia Rinaldo, Festival Director
Tel: (902) 420-4796
Email: rinaldo@atlanticfilm.com

December 7-9, 2008 Las Vegas

To learn more about the 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit CLICK HERE!

“The International Film Festival Summit brings together the community of film festivals to share valuable perspectives and gain practical insights”, said Christian Gaines, Director of Festivals at Withoutabox, a division of IMDb.com. “It’s a process that can only improve the film festival experience and thus advance the cause of filmmakers in finding their audiences. In the process, it engenders an atmosphere of camaraderie, friendship and respect among film festivals. Withoutabox is thrilled to play a central role in helping film festivals to raise the bar, and participating in the International Film Festival Summit is one way of doing that.”

Don’t miss your opportunity to network with festival directors and discover the latest trends and innovations taking hold in the film festival community.

Click Here To Register Now!

Some of this year’s exciting topics inlcude:

*Festivals: Distribution Revolution or Evolution?
*Sustainability and Long Term Planning
*The Art and Philosophy of Curating a Film Festival
*Filmmaker Professional Development and the Festival Experience
*Board Development for Your Festival
*Year Round Festival Programs
*Membership & Giving Programs
*Creating Value for Festival Sponsors
*Building a Culture of Community Outreach
*Festival Standards and Formats
*Success Metrics: Where to Set the Bar
*indie 2.0
*Connecting the Dots: Distributors and Festivals
*Budgeting Workshop
*Dynamic Programming Issues
*Unlock Your Festivals Ticketing Potential
*Greening Your Fest

Don’t wait any longer, join festivals & executives from across the industry including:

AFI Fest Presented by Audi, Atlanta Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Bside, Starz Denver Film Festival, FilmThreat, Palm Springs International Film Festival, River Run International Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Gen Art, San Diego Asian Film Festival, DC Shorts Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, AFI Dallas International Film Festival, SXSW, Variety, Withoutabox and many, many more.

The IFFS is bringing together film festival professionals and independent film leaders to address the most pressing issues facing the industry. Join these and other organizations this December for an event that will both inform and inspire you and your colleagues .

This year we are back on the Strip at the Las Vegas Hilton!

Be sure to take advantage of the special room rate of $99.00 per night.

5th Annual International Film Festival Summit in Las Vegas Connecting Film Festivals Worldwide

The 5th Annual IFFS will be the largest dedicated gathering of the film festival community, which provides a platform for the community to explore ways to collaborate and promote the advancement of the film festival industry. This is the exclusive meeting place for industry professionals, vendors and those committed to the film festival and entertainment industry to dialogue with their peers, share insights and gain knowledge that will help grow film festivals and keep the industry thriving.

To register now CLICK HERE! Or, contact Sarah Jacobs at (850) 510-4647 or info@filmfestivalsummit.com.