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1. AFCOOP NEWS 2. WORKSHOPS 3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS 4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS 5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES 6. COMMUNITY NEWS7. EMPLOYMENT_OPPORTUNITIES

1. AFCOOP NEWS

AFCOOP Annual General Meeting 2014July 24th, 6:30pm

AFCOOP Office 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101

Come meet AFCOOP members and the film community and find out what AFCOOP has been up to and what we

have planned for the next year. The meeting is open to all AFCOOP members as well members of the public.

If you are looking to become a Full Member of AFCOOP at this Meeting please contact AFCOOP in advance to

confirm your eligibility.

Lifetime Membership – If you have been a member of AFCOOP for 10 years (not necessarily consecutive)then you may be eligible for Lifetime Membership. As a Lifetime Member you no longer need to pay

membership dues, however you are still obliged to participate in the co-op by donating 10 volunteer hours

annually. If you think you may qualify as a Lifetime Member please contact AFCOOP in advance of the AGM to

confirm your eligibility.

If you have any inquiries or suggestions regarding the meeting or need to send regrets, please call (902) 405-

4474 or email [email protected]

AFCOOP's Board of Directors - Looking for New Members

AFCOOP's Board of Directors meets monthly to plan and give feedback on AFCOOP's activities. It's a great way

to get volunteer hours and to participate in the running of our busy co-op! We are looking for new members to

join the Board at the AGM on July 24th. If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with the co-

op in advance of the meeting. Contact Martha: [email protected]

AFCOOP Production Committee - Looking for New Members AFCOOP is looking for new members to serve on our Production Committee! Are you an energetic filmmaker

who may be interested in contributing to the strategic planning of AFCOOP's production resources wing

(facilities, equipment, rental policy, etc)? If so, join us at the Annual General Meeting on Thurs. July 24th when



we will be voting new members on to the Production Committee! Contact Alex if you have any questions inadvance of the meeting: [email protected]

Cinema Beach - Summer Super-8 Challenge! Deadline for films: Aug. 1st Screening: Aug. 28th, 7pmCost: $45/55 (AFCOOP Member/Non-Member)

What better way to celebrate summer than by Super-8'ing it! With this summer challenge you get a roll ofSuper-8 film, a two-day camera rental and a randomly assigned beach location in the HRM (either bus or caraccessible depending on your preference). Shoot a short beach-themed film (all in camera editing) and seeyour film for the first time in front of a live audience! There will be a prize for the audience's favourite!

AFCOOP Volunteer Orientation Aug. 6th 1pm - 2pm AFCOOP Office Want to get involved with AFCOOP? Looking to become a Full Member? Want to get those volunteer hours in?Come and join our lovely volunteer coordinator, Sahar Yousefi, for the volunteer orientation on July 2nd. You must be 16 or older to volunteer.

To register email: [email protected]

TECH CORNER - Updates From the AFCOOP Equipment Room

CANON 30-105mm LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM @ AFCOOP The beautiful new Canon 30-105mm Lightweight Zoom lens has finally arrived at AFCOOP!

In the ever popular category of lightweight PL mount zoom lenses the Canon 30-105 outperforms other lenseseven twice its price. It features incredibly smooth zoom movement (stable and cinematic), a slightly warm colorrendition and a creamy, organic feel to its images. AFCOOP is very excited to offer this lens and to pair it withour Canon C300 - the lens was indeed designed to augment and compliment the sensor of the Canon C300.

The lightweight zoom lens has been a critical tool in the art of filmmaking for many years. It plays an importantrole in the cinema verite & handheld style (see filmmakers such as Cassavetes, Maysles and Dardennebrothers, Farhadi, etc,) making it possible to film for long periods of time in an intuitive, expressive and loosemanner. It is popular in modern drama and documentary.

The lens will be available to rent for AFCOOP Full Members for $200/day $400/week and for Non-Members itwill be priced at $600/day, $1000/week. It will also be available in two incredible packages we offer: the CanonC300 MASTER Package and Independent Filmmakers Package...

Independent Filmmakers Package Full Member Rate: $500/day, $800/week Non-Member Rate: $2000/day, $3400/week



includes:

Camera

Canon C300 PL Camera (w/ monitor, handle, 4 batts, 4 CF cards) Manfrotto 504HD tripod OR Sachtler 7+7 tripod packageVocas MB-255 Matte Box, Vocas MBS-100 Baseplate, ARRI MFF-1 Follow Focus, Sennheiser MKE400 Video Mic,17" Panasonic Field Monitor Handheld/ENG Solutions;; ARRI HGA-1 Handgrip Relocator + USP-2 Shoulder Pad, Wooden Camera Top Plate + NATO Handle + UVF mount v2 Zacuto C300 Z-Finder (Optical Viewfinder for C300 Monitor Unit)

Lenses

Canon 30-105mm T2.8 PL Cinema Zoom Lens OR 4 X Zeiss CP.2 PL Mount Primes (21mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm)

LED Lights

KinoFlo Celeb 200 LED, ARRI LoCastor LED, 2 X Dedolight D4.1 spot/flood LED lights, Litepanels Croma On-Board Camera LED light, stands, A/C, sandbags

Sound (Add $50/day Full Member, Add $200/day Non-Member)

SOUND DEVICES 633 Mixer/Recorder, Media, Batts, Petrol Deca Bag, Schoeps CMC-4 or Sennheiser 416T orNeumann KMRI shotgun mic kit, Lectrosonics Tx + Rx w/ Sanken Lav Mic

Check out all the new rates and gear on the AFCOOP website: http://afcoop.ca/equipment-facilities/rental-rates/

AFCOOP's Writers' Perspective

The Writers’ Perspective incorporates elements of discussion of screenwriting structure and conventions, andfeedback on individual projects. The group is lead by the wonderful Brett Hannam and the maverick, JohnDavies. The Writer's Perspective is about communication, collaboration and constructive criticism and the aim isto create a secure environment where writers of all experience levels can meet and improve their craft. Thisgroup is open to AFCOOP members and non-members alike and the meetings take place the second Wednesdayof every month.

The schedule for the next three meetings is:

August 13, 2014 - 6-9pm

September 10, 2014 - 6-9pm

October 8, 2014 - 6-9pm

For more information please visit the AFCOOP website: http://afcoop.ca/programs-and-training/3927-2/

Graduating Film School Membership Are you graduating from film school this spring? You’re eligible for a FREE AFCOOP membership! Get access to



affordable equipment, facilities and workshops and join a community of like-minded filmmakers!

In order to redeem your FREE ACOOP membership you need to:

- Do 10hrs of volunteer work at AFCOOP

- Get voted in at an AFCOOP General Meeting (next meeting is July 24th)

Contact AFCOOP’s Volunteer Coordinator Dawn for more info on how to volunteer at AFCOOP:

[email protected]

You have 6 months after graduating to claim your membership.

2. WORKSHOPS

Film Guided Tour: a celluloid film workshop series The Film Guided Tour aims to provide filmmakers and artists with hands-on experience using celluloid motion

picture film. Filmmaker Alex Balkam will walk participants through every step of the celluloid process. If you

love working with your hands and want to experience holding your movie between your fingers and guiding it

toward completion this is the course for you. The Film Guided Tour is an excellent opportunity to develop

handcrafted cinema skills!

Module 1 – Small Gauge Film Cameras July 15, 6pm - 9pm AFCOOP Office

In this module participants will be given an overview of various small gauge film cameras (Super-8 and 16mm).

Super-8 cameras are remarkably intuitive and user friendly, all fun and no hassle! The 16mm Bolex is the gold

standard of 16mm, capturing resolution that modern digital cameras still dream of achieving. Participants will

be given the opportunity to select a camera to shoot their own film on over the course of the following week.

Module 2 – Hand-Processing Film July 22, 6pm - 9pm NSCAD Film Building

Participants will be introduced to AFCOOP’s hand-processing facilities at the NSCAD film building. We will cover

the theory of b&w and color chemistry and explore two different approaches to hand-processing film: bucket

processing and the Morse Tank! Participants will be individually instructed on the proper methods for processing

either Super-8 or 16mm film.

Module 3 – Editing Celluloid Film July 29, 6pm - 9pm AFCOOP Office

In this final module participants will spend the evening learning basic techniques for editing their film works on

a flatbed editing table: the Steenbeck or the Super 8 Editor/Viewer. Discover the zen of sitting down at the

Steenbeck and chopping away at your film with a splicer and tape. Challenge yourself with the decisiveness of

the film splice, the finality of an editing decision. Enter the realm of the handcrafted cinema!



Price: $105/$135 (AFCOOP Member/Non-Member)

If you are interested in one or two workshops out of the series they are also individually priced. Please contactAFCOOP for more info.

Instructor: Alex Balkam

Alex Balkam is an independent filmmaker, media artist, cinematographer and editor living in the city of Halifax,N.S. Canada. In 2011 Alex graduated from the Screen Arts program at the Nova Scotia Community College.Since the summer of 2011 Alex has served as Technical Coordinator of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative. AtAFCOOP Alex continues his film/video work involving various mediums, techniques and approaches.

Registration: To register please call or email the office (902) 405-4474 [email protected]

Practical Magic – Practical effects on a shoestring August 12, 6PM-9PM AFCOOP Office

Instructor: Tim Tracey

In this workshop, award-winning filmmaker Tim Tracey will explore the world of affordable practicaleffects. Tim will delve into his own experiences creating practical effects on his micro budget films,demonstrate how he has crafted some amazing props and provide some of the tricks and tips he has picked upover the years. Tim will be happy to provide guidance for any concerns or question you may have encounter onyour own project so come with some ideas!

Price: $35/45 (AFCOOP Member / Non-Member)

Registration: To register please call or email the office (902) 405-4474 [email protected]

CFAT's Summer Video Academy program for youth

CFAT is running a summer camp experience designed to give youth aged 13-17 fundamental understanding offilm and video making. They will also learn aspects and genres of production from an industry professional.

This hands-on creative project will allow youth to tap into DIY concepts and will be geared towards their specificinterests, including animation, documentary and Greenscreen live-action. The five-day camp will generate ashort film that can be shared with family and friends.

August 11 - 15, 2014 Instructor: Luckas Cardona Cost: $250/person

Contact the Center for Arts Tapes for more information contact: [email protected]

3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS



AFF’s Outdoor Film Experience

This summer is all about Sandra Bullock! Starting July 18th, the AFF will be running free screenings of SandraBullock movies every Friday evening. A number of AFCOOP members will have their short film screened at theevents. Kicking off the short film is the FILM 5 production Two Penny Road Kill by Lisa Rose Snow and LoraCampbell!

Location: Halifax Waterfront’s Tall Ships Quay

Time: Showtime at dusk, gates and concessions open 1 hour prior

FRIDAY, JULY 18th - GRAVITY Feature Start Time: 9:30 PM Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time Director: Alfonso Cuaron Running Time: 90 Minutes Rating: PG Year: 2013 Starring: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney CBC Summer Shorts: TWO PENNY ROAD KILL by Lisa Rose Snow

FRIDAY, JULY 25th - THE BLIND SIDE Feature Start Time: 9:20 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time Director: John Lee Hancock Running Time: 129 Minutes Rating: PG Year: 2009 Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and Quinton Aaron CBC Summer Shorts: VAN 4 VAN by Meagan Brown

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st - MISS CONGENIALITY Feature Start Time: 9:15 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time Director: Donald Petrie Running Time: 109 Minutes Rating: PG Year: 2000 Starring: Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine and Benjamin Bratt CBC Summer Shorts: THE LAST LEAF by GwynethChristoffel

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th - SPEED Feature Start Time: 9:05 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time Director: Jan de Bont Running Time: 116 Rating: 14A Year: 1994 Starring: Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves and Dennis Hopper CBC Summer Shorts: HEAVY METAL NIGHT AT GUS’ PUB by Ruby Boutilier

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th - PEOPLE'S CHOICE Feature Start Time: 8:55 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time CBC Summer Shorts: TO LOVE by Isabelle Roach



Lunenburg Doc Fest Free Workshop for Youths

Lunenburg Doc Fest invites youth ages 11-18 to participate in creating a documentary film based on a topic

that relates to Lunenburg during a weekend workshop. This is a chance to tap into imagination, unleash

creativity and share an original story.

A tour of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on September 6th will enable students to research and

brainstorm a topic of interest. Students will then work together to film and edit their documentary on the

mornings of September 13th and 14st. The final product will be screened at The Pearl Theatre

on September 21st!

The Registration Form and Requirements can be found at http://www.lunenburgdocfest.com/youth-workshop/

Prismatic 2014 Festival

Prismatic Festival is bringing its unique national festival to the Dartmouth Waterfront August 21 - 24, withfree and ticketed events throughout Alderney Landing. Featuring the work of leading Aboriginal and culturally

diverse artists from Nova Scotia and across Canada, Prismatic Festival is presenting music, theatre, dance,

visual arts, spoken word and much more.

For the full festival lineup visit www.prismaticfestival.com

4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS

Grants for Filmmakers AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment and

resources. There are grants that are open to the public as well as some that are only open to AFCOOP Full

Members.

There are two deadlines per year – August 1st and December 1st

The First Thing Supplies and training to make your first film.

Includes:

- $500 in-kind gear (at commercial value)

- $500 in-kind post-production facility use (at commercial value)

- “Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia” workshop

- 2 x workshops of your choice

- Associate Membership

- 3 x 1hr meetings with an AFCOOP mentor

For: Beginner filmmaker with little to no filmmaking experience.

Up to 2 per deadline.



Feedback Loop

A chance to get feedback about your project for your choice of expert. Includes:

- 3 x 1hr mentorship meetings with your choice of an experienced screenwriter, director, producer, editor or

cinematographer.

These meetings are meant for you to gain feedback on your project. Mentors will be selected from senior

AFCOOP members and the community based on the nature of your project.

For: Anyone.

Up to 2 per deadline.

Freezer Film Make a film with AFCOOP short ends, re-cans and other fabulous freezer finds.

Includes:

- 3000ft of film from the AFCOOP film freezer (35mm, 16mm) (colour or b&w)

- $1,000 in kind sponsorship (film cameras, lights, etc.) at commercial rates

For: AFCOOP Full Members.

Up to 1 per deadline

C300 Cinema Kit Weekend rental of AFCOOP’s new CANON C300 PL package (over $800 in value) including: • CANON C300 (with all accessories) • Manfrotto tripod • 6 x Zeiss prime lenses • 17 inch field monitor • Vocas matte box and base plate • ARRI follow focus • Sennheiser MKE 400 mini-mic

For: AFCOOP Full Members. Equipment must be used by a qualified operator. In order to be cleared on this

gear you (or you operator) need to have either taken a workshop on it or prove your competency to the

Technical Coordinator in advance of your booking.


Post-Production Grant AFCOOP has a new full service post-production suite. This is your chance to use it for your next project.

Includes:



- 2 weeks unlimited access to AFCOOP’s media suite (Final Cut Studio 7, AVID Symphony, Adobe CS6 and ProTools). - Booking is for consecutive weeks (with some flexibility)

For: AFCOOP Full Members.


HOW TO APPLY Application forms can be downloaded on-line (www.afcoop.ca) or can be picked up in person at the AFCOOPoffice.

Support Materials Please include the following support materials:

ALL Grants 1. Artistic Statement/Letter of intent 2. Script or Project Description 3. Letter detailing previous production experience and/or a CV 4. Supplementary materials as required (see below)

First Thing – Please indicate what workshops you would be interested in taking if your grant application issuccessful.

Feedback Loop – Please specify what type of mentor you would like to meet with (i.e. cinematographer,director, producer, editor).

Freezer Film – Please note what kind of film you would like (35mm, 16mm/colour or b&w). Please alsodescribe how you plan to use your $1,000 in kind sponsorship.

Please specify who will be using the equipment (if it’s not you). Equipment must be used by a qualifiedoperator.

C300 Cinema Kit – Please specify who will be using the equipment (if it’s not you). Equipment must be usedby a qualified operator.

Post-Production Grant – Please specify who will be using the equipment (if it’s not you). Equipment must beused by a qualified operator.

Submitting your application Applications can be delivered by hand or sent by mail. They must be received in the AFCOOP office (5663Cornwallis Street, Suite 101, Halifax NS, B3K 1B6) by the deadline date, or be postmarked no later than thedeadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications that are received or postmarked forthe following business day will be accepted.

Applicants will be notified on the success of their application within 4 weeks of the application closing date.

Open Residence The AFCOOP Open Residency program will provide a filmmaker with resources and a space in the AFCOOPoffices to work on a project as with support from the film community. The residency will take place Sept. 1st –Nov. 30th 2014.



Deadline for applications Aug. 11th 2014.

Residency projects can focus on any aspect of filmmaking. The project must be completed during the 3-monthresidency and incorporate involvement from the community.

Possible residencies and projects:* Screenwriter in Residence – writing a treatment or draft of a script, script research Producer in Residence – marketing, pre-production, web-site creation Director in Residence – pre-production research, casting, crew meetings, story-boarding Editor in Residence – editing, on-line, effects work Film Composer in Residence – composition, collaboration Animator in Residence – working on an animation, story boarding Production Designer in Residence – visual research, design development

*These are just a list of possible residencies and projects. Please feel free to propose your own idea.

Community Involvement Your residency project must involve public engagement. Possible ways to involve the community include: givingan artist talk, curating a screening, teaching a workshop, mentorship, presenting a script table-read, writing ablog etc.

AFCOOP will provide: • 3-months unlimited access to an office space at AFCOOP (Sept 1st – 30th Nov. 2014). • Printing/photocopying (b&w letter sized only), phone and internet access. • Access to other in-kind services to be determined according to the residency project (equipment, editingfacilities etc.). • Staff, organizational and community support.

Application Deadline – August 11th 2014

Applications must be delivered in person to the AFCOOP office by 5pm August 7th OR post-marked no laterthan the deadline and mailed to: The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative 5663 Cornwallis st. Halifax, NS, B3K 1B6

Late applications, incomplete applications and applications submitted by email or fax will not be accepted.

Arts Nova Scotia Funding and Awards

Grants to Individuals http://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/arts-nova-scotia/grants-individuals

The program supports the creation of new works by professional artists in all disciplines including fine crafts,literary, visual, media and performing arts. It also promotes a broad understanding and appreciation of art andartists through professional development, creation and presentation of work. Individual artists may submit oneapplication per grant per deadline. To encourage equitable distribution of funds, artists can only receive oneCreation Grant in a 12-month period.



Application Date by: May 15 / December 15 (each year)

Canada Council Grants

Grants to New Media and Audio Artists: Research and Production Grants http://canadacouncil.ca/en/media-arts/find-grants-and-prizes/grants/grants-to-new-media-and-audio-artists-

research-and-production-grants

These grants assist Canadian artists working with new media or audio technologies as means of artistic

expression. Grants cover artist’s subsistence costs as well as the direct costs of research, creative development

and production of artworks created with new media or audio technologies. To ensure the vitality and continued excellence of new media and audio art, Canada Council for the Arts grants

help support professional artists engaged in creating independent artworks;; that is, where the artist maintains

complete control over the work.

The program has two components, Research Grants and Production Grants.

Grants awarded through this program support independent Canadian artists making a creative use of

technology or audio for the purpose of research or production of works in new media or audio.

Type of work supported

Priority is given to projects that involve innovation and artistic expression. Innovation may consist of a renewal

of formal elements in terms of style, technique or process. It can also be based on the originality of the subject

or content of the project, or on the uniqueness of the artist’s perspective or process of expression. Only the

most innovative proposals are supported.

Priority is also given to projects that demonstrate the development of an individual style or expressive process,

as well as a commitment to questioning and expanding the discipline.

Eligible projects may be in the form of works integrating technology or robotics, audio artworks, installations,

performances, immersive environments, web art, VJing, sound sculptures or soundscapes, radiophonic or

electronic art and interactive works.

Only independent projects are eligible for this program.

Deadline(s): 1 March and 1 October

If either of these dates falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

Your completed application and all support material must be postmarked on or before the deadline date.

The Canada Council will not accept applications postmarked after the deadline, incomplete applications, or

those submitted by fax or email.

5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES

Island Media Arts Festival



IMAF2014 – the little film festival of big dreams – invites PEI and Atlantic filmmakers to submit their films for

consideration to the 5th annual Island Media Arts Festival. The CALL for SUBMISSIONS opens June 16th and

closes August 1st.

Details can be found on the website www.imaf.ca .

"IMAF2014 promises to be an invigorating 4 days , showcasing works of all stripes and genres with a focus on

short films from Atlantic Canada” reports Cheryl Wagner, Curator of the festival. "Plus we will be offering

workshops, industry panels and lively receptions where folks can connect and share ideas."

The festival will run in Charlottetown from October 23rd to Oct. 26th at The Guild in Charlottetown.

IMAF2014 is presented by the Island Media Arts Co-operative with funding from the Canada Council of the Arts.

Contact:

Cheryl Wagner

Curator

IMAF 2014

[email protected]

phone: 902.388.1081

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | Lunenburg Doc Fest: Youth Program|Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Lunenburg Doc Fest calls on youth ages eighteen and under to submit an original documentary 1-10 minutes in

length to the festival. Youth Program documentary entries are eligible to win cash prizes! Selected films will be

showcased on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Please refer to the Youth Documentary Submission Guidelines,

Submission Form & Release posted under Submissions on www.LunenburgDocFest.com.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | Fuller Lecture Series|Halifax, NovaScotia/ Berlin, Germany

All presentations must be 15 minutes in length- they can be fact, fiction, essays, artist talks, experiences,

explanations and excuses. Please keep in mind we can do lectures by proxy and are happy to host lectures in

both German and English….just send us an proposal… we will probably love it. A podium, sound equipment, and digital projector are available for use in both locations. All lectures will be

filmed and posted on our website. For a full description visit http://www.fullerlectures.com/

Submit a proposal, email: [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is August 1st, 2014.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | Arts UnLeashed Video 3.5 Youth FilmFestival | Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

The ARTs Unleashed! Festival in Annapolis Royal is going digital and we want your short film.

Do you like to create videos or watch them on your mobile device? Are you hooked on Arts and Culture or Pop



Culture? Are you a dreamer, or a doer?

The VIDEO 3.5 FilmFest is open to Nova Scotia students in grades 7 through 12 who study in the Tri County

Regional and Annapolis Valley Regional School Districts. All students attending public, private or home schools

are eligible.

This year’s subject theme is “What’s my art”. Is your art mainstream, or do you colour outside the lines? Slam

poetry, graphic novels, hip-hop, or digital music? Are you a natural for the stage or more at home on a

skateboard? Tell us your story. Or, maybe it’s not about you. Does someone else’s creative journey inspire

you? Tell us about that. All you need is some form of digital video camera – cell phone, tablet, camcorder, etc.

– and you’re on your way.

Multiple entries are allowed and no entrance fee is required. The Submission categories are Drama/Comedy,

Documentary and Animation. Download Submission Forms and Guidelines here. For more detailed information explore this site. And keep

checking back! We’ll be posting regular FilmFest updates.

Winning entries will be announced and showcased at the VIDEO 3.5 Award Screenings on Sunday, August 17,

at the King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal.

Prizes will be awarded in each category. An Audience Choice Award-winner will also be chosen based on

audience votes at the VIDEO 3.5 Award Screenings. Deadline: July 25, 2014 at 5 pm. Info: http://videothreepointfive.com/Welcome.html

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | NSI Online Short Film Festival|

Canadian short filmmakers have the chance to win up to $3,000 in cash awards through the National Screen

Institute’s Online Short Film Festival. Short films are being accepted now. Deadline: August 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. CST Info: http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2014/06/call-for-short-films-win-up-to-3k-through-the-nsi-online-short-film-

festival/

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS | THE CAPTUREPHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL | VANCOUVER

The call is open to all exhibitions of photo and lens-based works focusing on any subject matter. Additionally,

we welcome proposals for innovative events and public art projects-think outside the box! The panel will be

looking to showcase solo and group exhibitions that demonstrate artistic excellence to present a dynamic range

of subjects and broad spectrum of projects within the Festival. Exhibitions must have a confirmed venue, and

priority will be given to those presented in professional spaces. We will not accept individual proposals without

a confirmed exhibition space. The number of exhibitions that will be accepted to the Festival program is limited. Deadline: October 31, 2014 Info : http://capturephotofest.com/the-capture-photography-festival-is-now-accepting-proposals-for-

participating-exhibitions/



CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | CABBAGETOWN SHORT FILM ANDVIDEO FESTIVAL | TORONTO

The Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival is a juried showcase for some of the world's best short films,receiving submissions from across Canada and United States, as well as Europe, South America, Australia,Hong Kong and Japan. Deadline: July 31st, 2014 Info: http://www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com/ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN | MOVIE CENTRAL AND NSI

Script to Screen is a writer-oriented development program funded by Movie Central and delivered by theNational Screen Institute. The program is designed to provide emerging and established screenwriters with the financial and creative toolsto develop audience-friendly feature film concepts. The program will identify up to five gifted writers and help shape their ideas from the early stages ofdevelopment through to a polished, production-ready script with viable market interest. Deadline: August 15th, 2014 Info: http://www.nsi-canada.ca/courses/script-to-screen/

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | TORONTO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL |TORONTO

The TUFF call for submissions is open to Canadian and international filmmakers and accepts all genres of silent,one-minute film, video, and animation of interest to an urban audience. Selected films are eligible for cashprizes and awards. Selections are made by our programming team and top prizes are awarded by a specialguest judge. Past guest judges include Bruce McDonald, Jennifer Baichwal, Atom Egoyan, and Deepa Mehta. New this year, TUFF is also accepting film, video and animation submission for the TUFF Local Storiesprogramme, which will appear on the Pattison Onestop network of screens in malls across Canada. TUFF LocalStories will feature work by Canadians that examine, explore, critique, or show love for their own hometowns increative ways. Selections of these ‘local stories' will appear in shopping centres across their home province. Tobe eligible for this programme, you must live in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, orQuebec. Any text that appears on screen in Quebec submissions must either be in French or be bilingual. Deadline: July 15th, 2014 Info: http://www.akimbo.ca/68616

41ST TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL | US (Features, shorts and student films, all genres) The Telluride Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its2014 edition. Deadline for short films (- 60 min) and student films : July 1, 2014 Deadline for feature-lengthfilms (+ 60 min) : July 15, 2014 Info: http://telefilm.ca/en/festivals-and-markets/festivals/41st-telluride-film-festival ;;

30TH WARSAW FILM FESTIVAL WARSAW | POLAND (Features and shorts, all genres) The Warsaw Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 2014 edition.Deadline: July 15, 2014 Info: http://telefilm.ca/en/festivals-and-markets/festivals/30th-warsaw-film-festival ;;



THE 8TH ANNUAL TORONTO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL (TUFF) The 8th annual Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF) returns September 5-15, 2014 to subway screens acrossToronto. Submit your one-minute film by June 15 and skip the $20 entry fee. Final deadline is July 15, 2014.Info: http://www.torontourbanfilmfestival.com ;;

6. COMMUNITY NEWS

Torturous is Nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award

The FILM 5 production Torturous has been nominated for a Canadian comedy award and you can help the guyswin! Voting is currently open all you need to do is register online and vote athttp://www.canadiancomedy.ca/register.php

Volunteer Opportunity The Nova Scotia Talent Trust is currently seeking professional artists to volunteer as jury members for the NovaScotia Talent Trust’s Scholarship Selection Committee.Application Deadline : September 17th Visitwww.nstalenttrust.ns.ca for full detailsSupport FILM 5 film "First Words" by Voting On-line!

First Words On-line contest

The FILM 5 production "First Words" by Fabien Melanson and Simon Thibault has been nominated for a awardon the Reel 13 site. Help them win by voting on-line today: http://www.thirteen.org/reel13/vote/

Caley MacLennan Crowd Funding for Feature Film!

FILM 5 Allumni Caley MacLennan is looking for help to make his first feature film "Noon Gun". Caley wasrecently was awarded one of 7 Indiecan 10K Initiatives for his film Noon Gun, and he is looking raise funds tohelp make the most of this opportunity. Please check out his indiegogocampaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/noon-gun

Call For Artists from Aboriginal, Culturally Diverse, Deaf and

Disability Arts Communities in the Atlantic Region Onelight Theatre/Prismatic Festival has received funding to explore the potential formation of an artistnetwork serving culturally diverse (visible minority), Aboriginal, Deaf and disability arts communities inthe Atlantic region. The organization is currently asking artists/arts professionals from these communitiesto participate in a brief on-line survey to gauge community interest in the proposed network. To complete thesurvey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WZL8G3S The organization is also seeking individuals fromthe designated communities to attend a one-day consultation and planning session on the proposed networkon Wednesday, August 20 in Halifax. Please contact Karen Tisch at [email protected] if you are interestedin participating.

AFF Volunteer with Us! The AFF Outdoor Film Experience and the 34th annual Atlantic Film Festival is currently recruiting volunteers!As a charitable cultural organization, the Atlantic Film Festival simply couldn't offer such a broad range of yearround initiatives without the skills and commitment of our great Volunteers.



We would like to welcome our Volunteer Coordinators for this year, Denise Rafuse and Emily Pettet. They areboth very excited to work with the Festival, and get to know all of the volunteers! Planning is underway for the 2014 AFF Outdoor Film Experience, which offers summertime outdoor movies forfriends, families and visitors to enjoy. We are currently looking for volunteers for this event, and have an infosession scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, from 2-3 pm at Humani-T Café, 1451 South Park St.

For more information please email us at [email protected].

This is the 34th year of the festival, with many exciting developments to come. Emily and Denise will bebuilding a team of dynamic, passionate and committed film fans to help us make this the best year yet!

If you would like to work with them to make this happen, the first step is to register by clicking HERE.

If you are already registered, log in HERE to update your account, get the latest festival news, and see whatour current volunteer needs are!

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Canadian Film Center is Hiring!

JR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: (8 month full-time contract)Start Date: July 28, 2014

SUMMARY:The Jr. Production Coordinator reports to the Production & Business Affairs Manager and theProduction & Technical Coordinator. This person also works closely with the Casting Director in Residence andthe Executive in Charge of Production & Post in assisting with production needs, office upkeep, and casting.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:• Assisting in the casting process with the Casting Director in Residence on allproduction exercises within the Cineplex Entertainment Film Program and Bell Media Primetime TV program•Operating camera and DVD burner in auditions as well as in Actors Conservatory exercises• Handling AV setupfor sessions and workshops, ie. DVD players, projectors, sound equipment, etc.• Offering support to theProduction & Business Affairs Manager and the Production & Technical Coordinator with various productiontasks• Maintaining a clean office and kitchen space on a daily basis, ie. keep boardroom tidy, organize andupkeep filing cabinets and storage spaces.• Data entry, digitizing, organizing and managing paperwork and files

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:• Technical knowledge of video camera operations required• Fluent with MicrosoftOffice is required (Mac/PC)• Knowledge of film production, set experience is an asset• Experience with castingprocess is an asset• Driver’s license is an asset

DATE POSTED: July 9, 2014

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 18, 2014

Please email your resume & cover letter to [email protected] with “Jr. Production Coordinator” in the



subject line. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will becontacted.No phone calls please.

PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR | XPACE | TORONTO Xpace Cultural Centre is a membership driven artist-run centre supported by the OCAD Student Union anddedicated to providing emerging and student artists with the opportunity to showcase their work in aprofessional setting. We program contemporary practices that respond to the interests and needs of ourmembership. As we program with shorter timelines this allows for us to respond to contemporary issues intheory and aesthetics, keeping an up to the minute response to what is going on directly in our community.

The Programming Coordinator will work closely in collaboration with the Director, other ProgrammingCoordinator, Volunteers, Interns and OCAD U students, to manage, plan and execute internal and externalexhibitions for Xpace's various exhibition spaces and events. In the role of Programming Coordinator you willact as a liaison between the OCAD student body, local and national arts organizations, artists and the generalpublic for all information pertaining to Xpace.

Deadline: July 5th, 2014 Info: http://xpace.info/current-job-postings/

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tv-media-fashion-jobs/dartmouth/production-coordinator/603800569?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Animation and gaming studio looking for a talented individual to help in the production of both Animation andGaming projects.

Responsibilities · Provide production support for both animation production and gaming teams. · Maintain development schedules, tracking of tasks and progress. · Provide regular and timely communication with all levels of production · Pursue objectives and deliverables. · Maintain continual communication with clients to ascertain the most accurate information such as productionrequirements, deadlines, meetings, etc. · Help manage the flow of assets and information between disciplines and team members. · Identify and resolve production issues. · Prepare in-house with reports. · Ensure meetings are properly documented and actioned.· Assign and track tasks. · Work with production teams to help prioritize tasks. · Prepare travel arrangements for staff. · Track and organize appointments and meetings for senior staff · General clerical and production-related tasks as assigned, as well as part of day to day duties.

Qualifications · Able to organize and track large amounts of information.



· Effective and self-motivated communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Have strong time management skills with the ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment. · Be a collaborative and dynamic team-player who is able to work with many different types of personalities. · Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies. · Post Secondary School or equivalent. · Industry experience preferred [but not necessary to right candidate].

Skills · Strong written and oral communication skills. · Flexibility and strong initiative, together with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. · Ability to work autonomously, and manage and prioritize their own work load. · Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work under pressure. · Ability to communicate and comprehend technical information in both written and oral form. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.· Excellent office management skills.

Application Details: Interested Applicant's please apply via email. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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