The Winnipeg Film Group in partnership with Blackspace Winnipeg, is proud to announce that we are now receiving film submissions for our third annual Afro Prairie Film Festival 2020 (in celebration of Black History Month). This is the first festival in central Canada dedicated to the support and exposure of emerging and established Black filmmakers
TIFF Writers’ Studio is a professional development programme offering a unique opportunity for talented Canadians to hothouse their projects, and to build their understanding of the screen industry in a collaborative environment. In 2020, our five-day intensive lab focuses on screenwriting and the creative process. Participants will work extensively with Canadian and international experts and script
The TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award recognizes and supports under-represented Canadian storytellers. The Award will provide $15,000 CAD to an experienced Canadian writer of an outstanding feature-film screenplay, along with support from a script consultant, so they may further develop their project. The Award is open to screenwriters who are Indigenous, who belong to visible minorities,
Presented by DOC-Alberta and FAVA with support from Canada Council for the Arts 6pm-7pm – Reception 7pm-9pm – Workshop For most independent filmmakers, film festivals are a primary goal for premiering their productions and further developing their careers. Yet, with some 5000 film festivals worldwide, pragmatic and informed decisions must be made. ‘Mastering the Festival
The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is now accepting applications for the 2020 edition of NSI IndigiDocs – a two-phase course offering customized training for Indigenous filmmakers to develop a short documentary. New for this edition of NSI IndigiDocs: applicants no longer apply as a team. NSI IndigiDocs is now designed for individual filmmakers who have an idea
Looking to shoot a music video which might require the use of some stock footage on a green screen. In need of a videographer and editor who can work with 4K footage (either Red Epic or Arri Alexa XT+). Familiarity with working with a green screen is important. The music has already been recorded. We
FAVA ORIENTATION NIGHT Sep 25 | 6PM-7:30PM ORANGE HUB | 10045 156 ST NW FAVA STUDIO C | ROOM 194 RSVP TO PROGRAMMING@FAVA.CA What IS FAVA? Whether you are a prospective member or a new addition to the community, this event will give you a full overview of the many resources, services and facilities FAVA
I am coming from out of town for an event. I need a videographer for the weekend of September 20-21. I will be covering a sports event. The videographer will need to have the following equipment: One ENG operator, fully equipped (camera, tripod, lav and handheld mic, LED interview panels). For reference sake, I would
The Canada Council for the Arts and the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) are once again coming together to honour the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts). We are looking to pair Canadian filmmakers with the 2020 GGArts winners to create artistic video portraits (3 minutes max., including credits/bumpers) and a
Project: They Who Surround Us, Dramatic Indie Feature (non-union) Location: Vegreville, AB (Primarily Self-Drive, Accommodation MAY be provided based on need) Rates: PAID & VOLUNTEER (rates negotiable, based on experience) Dates: Sep.17 > Oct. 10 (5 day shoot weeks, 12 hour days) Looking to fill: Camera, LX & Grip Departments Written & Directed by Troy Ruptash DOP: Kamal Derkaoui “Intergenerational trauma plays a complicating role
Sep 17th Orange Hub 10045 156 ST NW MediaNet is pleased to announce the tour of IndigeVision: ᓃᐲᕀ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᐢᑮᕀ ll nîpîy êkwa askîy ll water and land, a program of Indigenous films that speak to the importance of our relationship to the natural environment and how that shapes our epistemologies, languages, and worldviews. Program:
The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is now accepting applications for the 2020 edition of NSI Totally Television, presented in association with Bell Media. The course offers customized training for Canadian producer/writer teams to develop story ideas into polished packages for the global marketplace. Now entering its 17th edition, NSI Totally Television continues to evolve its
The Mosquers gathers short film submissions from around the world and shortlists them for our annual event. Last Fall, we celebrated 10 years of Mosquers in Edmonton, and welcomed over 1000 guests to the Winspear Centre. This year the event is on September 21, 2019 and is hosted by Toronto standup comedian Salma Hindy and
The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers are proud to present the world premiere Dancing on Eggshells: The Making of Ancestors & Elders at Metro Cinema on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 pm. The documentary explores the creation of Shumka’s 2018/19 work Ancestors & Elders, a historic union of Cree and Ukrainian culture featuring Shumka and the Running
*Photo from Kent Monkman’s Sisters & Brothers, 2015* SEPTEMBER 26 | 6:30PM-8:30PM ADMISSION BY DONATION CALL 780-429-1671 TO REGISTER Join Dr. Kristen Hutchinson for a discussion of contemporary Canadian video art. We will be looking at how Canadian artists’ have represented identity and social justice issues such as gender, sexuality, race, residential schools, and homelessness during
Have you put in your volunteer hours for FAVA yet? Here’s your chance! We’re in need of a lot of helping hands for FAVA FEST. Remember, every hour that you volunteer for FAVA you get 20 FAVABucks that can be used towards up to half of a rental invoice. Email membership@fava.ca to sign up for
Good Pitch Vancouver is delighted to announce a call for applications for its second edition! The international event was birthed over a decade ago by the UK’s Doc Society in partnership with Ford Foundation and Sundance Institute. Last year the full program travelled to Canada for the first time. Surfing on the groundswell of positive
WANTED: ALIVE OR ALIVE! 1. We are looking for Experienced Scriptwriters (Original and Adaption), Producers/Directors and Production Teams/Companies for Collaboration with our AD.MO.VI.CH MOVIES. We have some long term and trilogies projects to complete. Only serious inquirers will be contacted. 2. We are looking for fashion houses for partnership globally in our AD.MO.VI.CH FASHIONS 3. Artists, Producers, Directors and Musicians in Gospel/Christian
Edmonton Short Film: The Final Exam By Tobias Nicholas & Beth Wishart MacKenzie Film Synopsis: The Final Exam is a classroom drama set in Turkey (filmed in Edmonton). When a devout young Muslim woman is asked to remove her headscarf in order to write a final exam at university, a male classmate finds a “strategic”
FAVA ORIENTATION NIGHT JUNE 19TH | 6PM-7PM ORANGE HUB | 10045 156 ST NW FAVA STUDIO C | ROOM 194 RSVP TO PROGRAMMING@FAVA.CA What IS FAVA? Whether you are a prospective member or a new addition to the community, this event will give you a full overview of the many resources, services and facilities FAVA
