Category Archives: Industry

NFB Call for FAP Applications

Deadline June 25-12 · The Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) is designed to help emerging and developing independent filmmakers complete their films by providing financial support for production services. The National Film Board’s mandate is to reflect Canadian values and perspectives … Continue reading

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NLAC Deadline

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is accepting applications for the Professional Project Grants Program (for For individual artists, groups, and non-profit arts organizations). Application deadline: 15 March 2012 (Projects must start on/after 15 May 2012) Please visit www.nlac.ca/grants/PPGP_app.pdf … Continue reading

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CFC Cineplex Entertainment Film Program

The Cineplex Entertainment Film Program is a five-and-a-half month complete immersion in the art and business of dramatic filmmaking for directors, producers, writers and editors. The labs empower filmmakers to deliver strong dramatic stories and successfully survive in the film … Continue reading

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Canadian Film Centre Features Applications Due

CFC Canadian Film Centre Features is looking to invest in filmmakers from across Canada with engaging stories for the big screen. If you are a writer, director or producer with a feature film in the low-budget realm, this program offers … Continue reading

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Music & Image 10×10 Music Video Program

Music & Image has extended the deadline for applications for the 10×10 Music Video Mentorship Program! Applications will be accepted until Monday August 22 at Noon. This September, 10 Atlantic Canadian filmmakers and 10 Atlantic Canadian musicians/bands will be paired … Continue reading

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Telefilm Canada’s New Corporate Plan

A message from the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director Dear industry colleagues and friends: We are pleased to launch Telefilm’s new corporate plan, entitled Fostering Cultural Success. This new plan, which focuses on stimulating demand for Canadian … Continue reading

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Media Arts Petition

Earlier this year, Bell Canada announced that it cancelled its sponsorship to the Canada Council for the Arts for the Bell Canada Award in Video Art. For over twenty years, with the sponsorship assistance of Bell and the expert stewardship … Continue reading

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Speaking Out Against Bill C-32

The IMAA (Independent Media Arts Alliance) Speaks Out Against Bill C-32 Montreal, February 3rd, 2011 – In support of fair remuneration for media artists, the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) has signed on to the Canadian Conference of the Arts … Continue reading

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National Artists Program Applications

The Provincial Government is encouraging young artists to apply for the 2011 National Artists Program (NAP), a mentorship program for artists ages 16-22 offered in conjunction with the upcoming Canada Winter Games, taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 11-27, … Continue reading

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NLFDC & IATSE 849 Camera Car Workshop

On June 24-26, the NLFDC, in partnership with IATSE Local 849 will present a workshop on a recently purchased Chevrolet 4×4 Camera Car with crane, process trailer, and pan/steer dolly. The course will be instructed by Dolly Grip, Roy Benson … Continue reading

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MyFilmmaker.com

A message from YoungCuts: As part of YoungCuts ongoing effort to generate work for young filmmakers, the following is a project from our sister site www.MyFilmmaker.com This is a project to film a conference in St-John’s on the 31st of … Continue reading

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Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

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 … Continue reading

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First Weeknd Club

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.

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ACTRA Outreach and Education Initiative

Hello everyone, I am writing in my capacity as Co-Chair of the ACTRA National/Toronto Diversity Committee and our current Outreach and Education initiative. Please see the link below which takes you to an on-line survey that we are hoping you … Continue reading

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NFLDtv.com

NFLDtv.com is a new web portal for Newfoundland and Labrador filmmakers. It offers the opportunity for local content producers to broadcast their work. Now, local productions can be broadcast on the web from one central location. “I wanted to have … Continue reading

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CCA BULLETIN 14/09

Focus on Arts Funding: a report from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage and another one on cultural infrastructure. Just the facts Two recently released reports on arts funding have refocused the debate on federal government investments in the arts … Continue reading

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IMAA Survey

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 … Continue reading

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ACI Cultural Jobs Board

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 … Continue reading

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Telefilm Session at NIFCO

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, … Continue reading

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IFTA’s FightForIndependents.org

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. … Continue reading

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