Executive Director Position

Posted on August 10, 2010 by NIFCO

Call for Applications For the Position of Executive Director of The Island Media Arts Co-op
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Deadline: Monday, August 23rd, 2010

IMAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the production of media arts on Prince Edward Island. IMAC is the cornerstone of the media arts community on PEI, it provides human resources, equipment, progressive programming, training, and dissemination opportunities to PEI’s media arts storytellers.

The Executive Director of IMAC is given the exciting opportunity to vision for and inspire the media arts community in Prince Edward Island. Through the ED’s leadership, films and videos are produced, screenings and media arts exhibitions engage the public, young minds are inspired by the tools of media arts creation, and a network of talented and prolific media artists is strengthened.
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Vancouver Women’s Festival Submissions

Posted on August 10, 2010 by NIFCO

6th Annual Vancouver Women in Film Festival (March 4-8, 2011) Seeks Film Submissions

For more information about eligibility criteria and how to submit, please visit:
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/WIFF_2011_Film_Submissions.html

August 3, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – The 6th Annual Vancouver Women in Film Festival, scheduled to take place March 4-8, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada, officially launched its Call for Submissions today, looking for short and feature film submissions in all genres. The 2010 Festival received hundreds of submissions from all over the world.

All independent filmmakers (women and men) seeking a Vancouver premiere are encouraged to apply. Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged. Eligible films must have THREE of the following (one woman may serve in more than one role): a woman as Writer, a woman as Producer, a woman as Director, a woman as D.O.P., a woman as Lead Actor, a woman as Lead Animator / Editor.
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Video Editor Wanted

Posted on August 10, 2010 by NIFCO

Best Boy Entertainment is seeking a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a VIDEO EDITOR to start immediately on a contractual basis until November 2010, with a possibility of extension.

Applicants must be proficient in Final Cut Pro. Broadcast experience a plus. Must be able to work independently, trouble shoot and meet tight deadlines. Additional skills in After Effects and Photoshop an asset.

Please send your resume with references and work samples to:

Best Boy Entertainment
236 Park Avenue
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 1L1

or Email:

mail@bestboy.ca

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Casting Call for “Decoloured”

Posted on July 18, 2010 by NIFCO

CASTING CALL

Now casting for the short film DECOLOURED – Winner of the The RBC Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award. The film will be shot on 35mm during the Labour Day weekend and presented at this year’s St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival. DECOLOURED is about Albert, a colour-blind man who can see colour only when he is in the presence of his new friend Amber.
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The Rooms Call for Submissions

Posted on July 18, 2010 by NIFCO

In celebration of film festival season, The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery is looking for your best 1-minute video. Tell us a story; create a portrait; animate a new world. Sought is the forward-thinking. Open to all ages and all experience levels. Submissions will go to jury, with the best showcased in the gallery.

Exhibition Dates: September, 2010 – January, 2011

Submission Deadline: 4 p.m., August 6, 2010
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NSI Features First

Posted on July 18, 2010 by NIFCO

NSI Features First – training to help get your first feature film made

Winnipeg, MB - Canadian filmmaking teams working on their first or second feature film can apply for training through NSI Features First. Run by Canada’s National Screen Institute (NSI), the program prepares you for production through customized, intensive training and mentoring with industry professionals. It aims to help filmmakers hone their script while also understanding the business aspects of feature film development.

The teams chosen for the program are not required to pay tuition fees or relocate and, after initial training, learning opportunities are developed close to home.

Teams must apply with a feature film script. Up to four teams are chosen for this 10-month, three-phase program and are selected based on the strength of their film concepts and the potential development and packaging of their film projects. The curriculum includes script and story development, market research, legal requirements, pitching, financing, distribution as well as marketing and sales training – delivered by leaders in the Canadian film industry.

Guidelines and application forms are available here.
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She Writes Short Shorts

Posted on July 6, 2010 by NIFCO

She Writes Short Shorts — a summer screenwriting intensive for women.

Deadline for submissions: Monday, July 12th 5pm.

The Atlantic Filmmakers Co-op (AFCOOP) in conjunction with the FILM 5 program and Women in Film and Television – Atlantic (WIFT-AT) is pleased to present a summer screenwriting intensive with screenwriter Tricia Fish, (New Waterford Girl).

The program is designed to foster talent among emerging female screenwriters in the Atlantic region. The workshop will take place in two weekend intensives, Aug. 14th/15th and 28th/29th 2010. Applicants will apply with a short film script suitable for a five – seven minute film. A jury of local screenwriters will select up to ten scripts to be developed through the workshop. Scripts can be any genre.
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Picture Start 4

Posted on June 28, 2010 by NIFCO

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Telefilm Canada and NIFCO
Present
PICTURE START 2010/2011
Application Kit

Deadline for Picture Start 4: Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 5pm

Download: 2010/2011 Picture Start Application Kit (PDF).

See our Picture Start page for more information.

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National Artists Program Applications

Posted on June 28, 2010 by NIFCO

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, 2011.

“This two-week program offers young artists the exciting opportunity to gain increased knowledge and professional development in their chosen discipline,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.

“The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains committed to our province’s emerging artists and arts community, and I encourage young men and women throughout the province to take advantage of this program and all the benefits it has to offer up-and-coming artists.”

Three artists will be selected from each province/territory, for a total of 39 participants. Team Newfoundland and Labrador artists will be selected by a jury of established artists based on artistic talent, commitment to the creative development of their artistic discipline, and ability to collaborate. Under the guidance of senior arts facilitators, NAP participants will engage in a variety of training and presentation opportunities. Costs associated with travel, accommodations and meals will be covered by the Canada Games.　The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2010.

For an application for NAP, along with detailed information about program objectives and eligibility requirements, please visit:

http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/formsandApplications/index.html#Arts

or contact Jacki Northcott at 709-729-3842

or email jackinorthcott@gov.nl.ca

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Audition for “Easy, Down Easy”

Posted on June 15, 2010 by NIFCO

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Grand Bank Regional Theatre Festival and the Resource Centre for the Arts Theatre Company.

Joanna Pollyanna is a hardscrabble tender hearted gal from the wrong side of the Montreal tracks. She is between 40 and 55, hung out with the likes of Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot, but a bad moon rising brought her some bad luck and she’s found sanctuary on a mountain top with a disgraced university prof, whom she adores. She’s smart. She’s resourceful.

This supporting role in Gordon Pinsent’s new play Easy, Down Easy requires the actress to spend the summer with the Grand Bank Regional Theatre Festival and includes the St. John’s run at the LSPU HalllJune 14-Aug. 27 and Sept 27-Oct 10, 2010. There will be a four week hiatus – Aug 29-Sept 26, 2010.

This is a co-production between the GBRTF and RCAT, under the auspices of Berni Stapleton and Amy House.

For auditions and inquiries please contact Amy House at 753-4537 or rcat@rca.nf.ca.

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NLFDC & IATSE 849 Camera Car Workshop

Posted on June 11, 2010 by NIFCO

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 and Bill Hong, Camera Car specialist for William F. White International. Bill’s extensive resume includes work on The Dark Knight, Amelia, The Incredible Hulk and numerous other blockbuster films.

There will be three segments to this workshop. The first being held on June 24th for selected key crew members in the province, the second for general interested crew and the third will be an open demonstration for producers, marketing firms, and other interested parties.

Date: June 24-26, 2010
Location: Republic of Doyle, Torbay Studio
Instructors: Bill Hong and Roy Benson
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Short Film Faceoff III

Posted on May 15, 2010 by NIFCO

Following the success of the first two years of our television showcase for Atlantic Canadian short films, the Atlantic Film Festival Association and CBC Atlantic are pleased to announce a third season of Short Film Faceoff. The critically acclaimed show aired in 2008 and 2009 and brought a new and large mainstream audience for Atlantic Canadian short films and increased profile for their filmmakers.

Films that participated in the 2009 Atlantic Film Festival are automatically entered for consideration in this year’s Short Film Faceoff. In addition, Short Film Faceoff will be seeking new films that have been produced in the region in 2009/10. Films chosen for Short Film Faceoff will be eligible for participation in the 30th Atlantic Film Festival in September. Films must be under 12 minutes in length; must not have been previously broadcast on television and must have been produced by Atlantic Canadians. Directors must be available for tapings at CBC Halifax. The exact shooting dates likely be in the last two weeks of May 2010. Again this year, a panel of industry professionals will provide commentary and discuss the creative and technical aspects of the films with the filmmakers on air.

The series also has a competitive component. The panellists will choose their top films and ultimately the viewing public gets to vote for their favourite film. CBC and our sponsors will be offering a prize made up of cash and production services to be used by the winning filmmaker towards his or her next film.

If you are interested in entering your film in this year’s series, please send us a DVD copy of your film c/o:

Short Film Faceoff III
c/o Atlantic Film Festival
1601 South Park Street
Halifax, NS, B3J 2L2

The deadline for entries is May 30, 2010

For films that participated in the 2009 AFF, if you do not wish to have your film considered or if you do not own the broadcast rights, please let us know by May 30th. A jury made up of AFFA, CBC and award sponsors will determine the nine films to air this year.

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Producer: NFB Atlantic Centre

Posted on May 15, 2010 by NIFCO

The National Film Board of Canada produces innovative audiovisual works that provide the world with a unique Canadian perspective. Over the years the NFB has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5,000 awards, including 12 Oscars and more than 90 Genies.

Are you as passionate about documentary, animation and new forms of digital storytelling as we are? Do you have excellent knowledge of the creative, technical, financial and administrative aspects of film, video and new-media production; creative vision; excellent project management skills and strong relationships in the Atlantic production community?

The National Film Board of Canada is looking to fill the following position based in Halifax:

PRODUCER Atlantic Centre, English Program

Temporary position for a period of 12 months
(with the possibility of becoming continuous)

As a member of the Atlantic Centre production studio, you’ll have full creative and administrative producing responsibilities for a portfolio of innovative, socially and culturally relevant documentary, animation, and new media projects.

Sound like your dream job?

For further details and to apply online, by May 14, 2010, visit our website at www3.nfb.ca/jobs. Please indicate competition number TT-1993-A in your cover letter.

We are committed to employment equity. We thank you for your resume. Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Nickel Call for Screenplays

Posted on May 15, 2010 by NIFCO

Do you have a short film script? Maybe it’s your first script — maybe it’s your 100th…

The 6th 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 6th 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 25, 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 15 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 May 15, 2009. Writer notification June 1, 2009.

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Nickel 10 Retrospective and Festival Launch

Posted on May 14, 2010 by NIFCO

The Nickel Independent Film Festival is celebrating the launch of its 10th year with a retrospective of 10 short films made by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador. On Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm, the party begins.

Come celebrate with us at the Yellow Belly Brewery for a reception and screening of an eclectic evening of film, curated by film reviewer Tim Conway:

Newfoundland Weather (music video, Roger Maunder, Nickel 6) 3min.
Motions (doc., Sheilagh O’Leary, Nickel 1) 11min.
Pillow Talk (drama, Jordan Canning , Nickel 5) 9min.
At the Quinte Hotel (animated, Bruce Alcock, Nickel 6) 4min.
Dinner For One (musical comedy, Anita McGee, Nickel 7) 10 min.
So It Goes (drama, Adriana Maggs, Nickel 2) 6min.
Two or More (drama, Noel Harris, Nickel 6) 7mins.
Cold Turkey (drama, Edward Tanasychuk, Nickel 3) 15 min.
Pretty Big Dig (Anne Troake, Nickel 2) 5min
Punch Up at a Wedding (drama, Justin Simms, Nickel 7) 16min.

Filmmakers and special guest Robert Joy (CSI:NY) will be in attendance for a special presentation.
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Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Awad

Posted on May 11, 2010 by NIFCO

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival announces the call for submissions for the inaugural RBC Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award.

In January 2008, filmmaker Michelle Jackson contracted viral myocarditis and died suddenly and unexpectedly. It was an event that shocked the film community here and abroad. In those early days of trying to comprehend Michelle’s loss, Noreen Golfman, Chair of the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival, with the encouragement of the Panting and Jackson families, initiated the Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Fund. Since its formation, the fund has raised several thousand dollars for the trust and has amassed a number of sponsors for the annual award.
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Job Opportunity: Executive Director, WFF

Posted on March 24, 2010 by NIFCO

Job Opportunity: Executive Director, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
Timeframe: 52 weeks, commencing May 1, 2010
Salary: $45,000
Application Deadline: April 9, 2010

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is currently accepting applications for a one-year maternity leave Executive Director position starting May 1st, 2010 (52 weeks, F/T contract position).

Now in its 21st year, the Festival (a registered charitable organization) is dedicated to the celebration, exhibition and advancement of women filmmakers through an acclaimed international film festival, cross-provincial screening tour, youth workshops and other satellite events. Held annually in October at various venues throughout St. John’s, NL, the Festival itself is a week-long screening series of 80-90 works by women directors, producers and writers and also features a workshop/seminar series, galas, receptions and other networking events. Our generous supporters range from government organizations, corporations and foundations to individual donors and attendees. Please visit womensfilmfestival.com for more information.
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Introducing NIFCO’s Super 8 Workshop

Posted on March 23, 2010 by NIFCO

Experience the beauty of Super 8mm.

Shoot your own Super 8mm short film! In this workshop, you will gain access to all the skills and equipment you need to make a short Super 8mm film. You’ll learn all aspects of operating a Super 8mm camera, with emphasis on getting the best exposure. Participants will have the opportunity to shoot their own Super 8mm film, and get to know the techniques of film editing on AVID. The final sound/music can be either a score or voice over or BOTH recorded during post production. By the end of the workshop each filmmaker should have a 2-4 minute complete Super 8mm film.

See our Super 8 workshop page for more details.

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Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival Deadline Extension

Posted on March 9, 2010 by NIFCO

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.

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“Crackie” at Empire Theatres

Posted on March 5, 2010 by NIFCO

Crackie, directed by Sherry White, plays at Empire Theatres Studio 12 from March 5 – 11, 2010.

Mary Walsh will be on hand at 6:50pm for the March 5th premiere to do a Q&A session.

Showtimes: 12:50pm, 3:50pm, 6:50pm, 9:50pm.

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