Deadline: 5pm Tuesday January 24, 2012
Program Dates: March 05 – May 25, 2012
Theme: “SHEEP DREAMS”

The National Film Board of Canada seeks submissions from emerging (young and not-so-young) filmmakers, creative programmers and artists intrigued by animation art, for the 8th edition of Hothouse, a 12-week paid apprenticeship in full-on, all-inclusive, real-world animation filmmaking.

Edition 8 parameter: include

This year, Hothouse invites you to exploit emerging tools and technologies in your animation. In other words, take maximum advantage of new hardware, software or platforms to create your art. You might use a specific app for capture or animation. You might choose to tell a traditionally animated story on an interactive mobile OS (does the user influence the content?) You might integrate sensing devices for spatial tracking and gesture/facial/voice recognition (think GPS, Kinect, Wii, Siri etc.). Or develop a meaningful micro-narrative using existing engines and assets. To name but a few possibilities of hacking your animation!

Ultimately, the goal is to create a compelling 60-second experience driven by animation, moulded by technology.

Check out full submission details here:

http://films.nfb.ca/hothouse/?page_id=961

Thursday December 8th at 8:00pm Admission $5.00. Tickets available at the Hall 753-4531.

The Super Channel Feature Documentary Award will be awarded to two teams to assist in the development of their feature documentaries. Enter now and you could receive the following:

· 15-20 hours of mentorship with a senior feature documentary producer

· $3,000 budget to benefit your project and attend the Hot Docs Forum 2012

The director and producer must each have at least one hour-long television documentary credit, and may not have more than one feature-length (75 minutes +) documentary credit. The director and producer may be the same person provided that this person meets the above eligibility requirements regarding credits in both roles. All entrants must be Canadian citizens.

Visit www.superchannel.ca/creativeaward for our Prizes, Guidelines and Terms & Conditions and for details on eligibility, submission and prizes.

Contest closes at 5 pm on November 27, 2011. Late entries will not be accepted. Sylvie Powell MédiaLane Communications Inc. (613) 290-1497.

Go to imac.coop to The IMAF Event Page for the Call for Submissions and 2012 Submission Form.

In its third year, this year’s festival theme is Diverse Networks. What connects seemingly dissimilar people? What technologies and mediums unite media artists from all perspectives? In this spirit, IMAF2012 seeks to connect media artworks made throughout the Atlantic provinces.

With screenings province-wide, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, street-projections, and parties, IMAF2012 is a little festival with big heart.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15TH 2012. (Rough cuts WILL be accepted) IMAF is a program of The Island Media Arts Co-op.

FILM FORUM COORDINATOR: September 12, 2011 – November 4, 2011 (8 weeks) Salary: $3,744

Responsible for the coordination, implementation and promotion of the Film Forum – a series of film industry workshops, seminars and panel discussions that takes place in conjunction with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival. Activities include:
- Assist the Director with Film Forum design, content, scheduling and final reporting
- Coordinate, market and promote the Film Forum workshop series (in cooperation with Marketing and Publicity Coordinator)
- Arrange one-on-one meetings between filmmakers and industry representatives
- Coordinate/create networking opportunities for Film Forum delegates and local industry
- Secure venues and equipment for workshops (in conjunction with the Event Coordinator)
- Work closely with the Event Coordinator and Technical Director to ensure that all Film Forum venue preparations are completed in a timely and efficient manner;
- Work closely with the Hospitality Coordinator to ensure that Film Forum delegates and attendees’ needs are met

VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR: September 12, 2011 – October 28, 2011 (7 weeks) Salary: $3,276

Responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers for the 22nd annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival. Activities include:
- Recruit volunteers through public service announcements
- Work with Festival staff to determine volunteer scheduling requirements
- Update/improve volunteer handbook for the Festival
- Train volunteers (rules, regulations, protocol, etc.); set up two meetings
- Coordination/scheduling of volunteers before, during and after the event
- Design and coordinate volunteer t-shirts
- Make sure volunteers’ needs are met
- Organize a post-event party to celebrate the efforts of volunteer staff

SPONSOR / PUBLICITY COORDINATOR: September 12, 2011 – November 4, 2011 (8 weeks) Salary: $3,744

Responsible for the development and implementation of an “offline” or print media and marketing plan that will enhance the event through the disbursement of information and high-quality promotional materials. The Coordinator will also be responsible for publicity and sponsor relations before, during and after the event, liaising between filmmakers, film industry players and members of the media, as well as sponsor relations and benefits. Activities include:
- Implement an offline, or print, marketing and publicity plan with associated budget, advertising targets, objectives (ie. attract media, enhance festival, increase attendance, etc.)
- Compile media/publicity packages for press, advertisers and sponsors
- Supervise required personnel
- Coordinate press conference, other activities to generate media interest before, during and after festival
- Arrange interviews/publicity for filmmakers and delegates
- Coordinate distribution of marketing materials
- Evaluate marketing and publicity operations and prepare report/recommendations for Festival Director
- Ensuring all sponsorship requirements are met (including signage, advertising, other benefits)

GUEST / HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR: September 12, 2011 – November 4, 2011 (8 weeks) Salary: $3,744

Responsible for coordinating travel, accommodations and activities for visiting filmmakers, sponsors and industry delegates. The Coordinator is also responsible for guest relations including travel and accommodations. Activities include:
- Coordinate guest services for Festival and Film Forum delegates and visiting filmmakers, including delegate packages
- Coordinate accommodations and travel arrangements for Festival and Film Forum delegates and visiting filmmakers
- Compile comprehensive delegates list for Festival Director
- Ensure appropriate signage is used at Festival and Film Forum venues

Screeched (written and directed by Adam Chambers, 2005)
Tight (written by Robert Chafe; directed by Jillian Keiley, 1999)
The Care Package (written and directed by Brad Gover, 2006)
Flux (written by Peter Soucy; directed by Gerald Lunz, 1993)
Travel Anywhere: The Movie (written by Lois Brown; directed by Justin Simms, 2009)
Surprise! (written and directed by Frank Barry, 2011)
…and more to come!

Thursday, August 25th, LSPU Hall 8:00pm. Tickets $10 plus tax

For more information please visit www.nickelfestival.com

This September, 10 Atlantic Canadian filmmakers and 10 Atlantic Canadian musicians/bands will be paired up to produce 10 music videos, over 5-days. Selected filmmakers and musicians will participate in a music video workshop, on Monday September 12th and have access to video director mentors, professional film equipment and post-production support during the 5-day program from Monday Sept. 12-Friday Sept. 16. Facilitating the program and guiding the teams will be 2011 Juno and 2011 MMVA award winning music video director, Kyle Davison.

An exciting new addition to the program this year is the RBC 10×10 Emerging Artists Award, to be presented to the team selected to have the best video as determined by the audience of fans and a panel of jurors at the final screening on Saturday September 17th. The winning team will be awarded $5000 to be split evenly between the filmmaker and band.

Click here to download an application form. Submissions for both filmmakers and musicians will be accepted via email directed to alysons@atlanticfilm.com. Please review carefully the rules and regulations before you submit your application.

For more information on the 10×10 Program and the Music & Image Conference visit:http://www.atlanticfilm.com/industry/music-image/whats-new

The deadline is August 22nd so don’t delay in getting your applications in ASAP!

If you have any questions you can contact Alyson Sanders directly at alysons@atlanticfilm.com or (902) 420-4577.