From: Martha Cooley
1. AFCOOP DATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS 3. WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING 4. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES 5. SCREENINGS AND TALKS 6. COMMUNITY NEWS 7. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
1. AFCOOP DATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring General Meeting Tuesday, March 13th 7pm AFCOOP Office, 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101 Full Members must send regrets to [email protected] The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in AFCOOP is welcome to attend! If you would like to become a Full Member of the co‐op please contact Martha in advance of the meeting to confirm your eligibility: [email protected]
Open Grants for Filmmaking DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 5 PM http://afcoop.ca/programs‐and‐training/open‐grants‐program/
Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival Deadline – Feb. 10th
AFCOOP Phone Tree Fun! New in February – an AFCOOP Full Member will be drawn at random to record the message of AFCOOP’s phone tree! To guess whose voice is on the phone email membership@afcoop A first correct answer to will win a prize of some sort.
DRUG, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE PROTECTION In partnership with the ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society and its Arts & Entertainment Plan Insurance Program, AFCOOP is pleased to offer Drug, Health, and Dental Care Protection to all eligible Full Members. The is no medical required to join – you need only be an AFCOOP Full Member in good standing!
The plan covers: Prescription Drug Care Insurance for eligible Full Members and their dependants Dental Care Insurance for eligible Full Members and their dependants Extended Health Care Insurance for all eligible Full Members and their dependants
For more information, please contact AFCOOP directly.
Moving Beyond Prejudice: A 2‐Day Symposium on Race & Film
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH ::7PM – SCREENING “Prom Night in Mississippi” (FREE ADMISSION) Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201
::9PM – WORKSHOP on Prejudice & Diversity (FREE ADMISSION) with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman Workshop will be followed with a reception sponsored by the office of the Dean of Arts, Saint Mary’s University Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH ::10AM – MASTER CLASS on Documentary Filmmaking with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman FREE ADMISSION – Space is limited – pre‐registration required at the bottom of this page NSCAD Film School – 1649 Brunswick Street
This two‐day symposium is presented by the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative in partnership with Saint Mary’s University and NSCAD University, and with the participation of DOC Atlantic: The Documentary Organization of Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, and The Coast: Halifax’s Weekly.
As a part of African Heritage Month, we will hold two days of events focusing on prejudice, diversity, and filmmaking. We will bring documentary director Paul Saltzman to Halifax to screen his acclaimed documentary “Prom Night in Mississippi”. The documentary, which is narrated by Morgan Freeman, follows a group of 2008 high school seniors in Charleston, Mississippi as they prepare for their senior prom – the first racially integrated prom in Charleston’s history.
This special presentation of “Prom Night in Mississippi” will be immediately followed by a question and answer period with the director in which audience members can engage the filmmaker in a dialogue about the work.
Saltzman will then moderate a workshop called Moving Beyond Prejudice, which has been presented to more than 15,000 people around the world but never in Atlantic Canada. The workshop will invite participants to see a critically important part of our society—prejudice and diversity—with new eyes. The filmmaker believes that promoting equity begins with addressing the attitudes, beliefs, and prejudices we harbour within ourselves, which leads to greater tolerance of our differences and fairer treatment of others. This workshop will deliver both the inspiration and the necessary tools for this to occur using the understandings gained from the filmmaker’s experiences.
The following day, Saltzman will bring his extensive film production experience to a one‐day master class for filmmakers. Issues to be covered include the practical, conceptual, and narrative process of making “Prom Night in Mississippi” and his new film “Return to Mississippi”. Clips of both works will be screened. The director will draw on his extensive body of work to discuss documentary and social issues such as race, diversity, and prejudice, storytelling, documentary filmmaking, developing subject matter, and approaching complex interview and social subjects. The format will be interactive, with excerpts of other works screened throughout the day and the direction guided by the needs of the audience.
FILM 5 Program Announces Participants and Projects slated for production:
Car 210 Please Repeat Producer: Mike Hall Writer/Director: Matt MacIsaac
Irene Producer: Colin Tanner Writer/Director: Vicki Donkin
Lucky Producer: Jenn Millington Writer/Director: Josh Denaro
Torturous Producer: Brent MacRae Writer/Director: Angus Swantee
FILM 5 Trainee Program – WORKSHOPS STILL AVAILABLE The FILM 5 Trainee Program provides aspiring filmmakers and crew with the opportunity to apply their skills to an industry standard film shoot. Workshops and intensives prepare participants for a crew position on one of four FILM 5 productions to be shot in April or May.
Program Offers: ∙ Training from industry professionals through workshops ∙ Hands‐on learning experience working on a film set ∙ Connections with industry professionals and local filmmakers
Becoming a FILM 5 Trainee: ∙ Attend the required workshops for your position ∙ Attend the Trainee Meet and Greet – Tuesday, March 13th 6pm ∙ Bring in your application form + resume due March 15h by 5pm
2. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS AFCOOP Open Grants for Filmmaking DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 5 PM http://afcoop.ca/programs‐and‐training/open‐grants‐program/
This production funding program was established decades ago in an effort to empower independent filmmakers of all levels to create films. Successful funding recipients do not receive cash. The filmmaker receives a credit that is applied to any service or product ordered through accounts held by AFCOOP and/or AFCOOP equipment rentals.
This ongoing program’s purpose is to support the production of independent films by AFCOOP members.
* Only Full AFCOOP members are eligible. * Applications are accepted twice a year prior to published deadlines. * The member filmmaker must retain complete ownership and creative control of the film throughout all stages of production. * The production must be shot predominantly (80%) on film and/or finish on film (photochemically reproduced image with or without sound on silver emulsion).
Selection Process This production funding program is accessible to all filmmaking levels. Production grants are distributed based upon the filmmaker’s demonstrated ability to complete the film as well as the project’s inherent artistic merit. The Production Committee selects a jury and is responsible for the allocations. Maximum available is $2,500 in cash services (film processing, shipping, stock, labour, talent, etc) and up to $500 in rentals credit for AFCOOP equipment. The average grant being around $800 in cash. Film stock may also be available.
Click Here to download the Open Grant application form as a pdf.
A budget template is available Open Grant Budget Template in MS Excel format.
The AFCOOP Open Grants for Filmmaking Program is made possible with the generous support of CBC and the National Film Board of Canada.
Nova Scotia Talent Trust ‐ Application Deadlines for 2012 (Halifax, NS) The Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) would like to remind all potential applicants that its deadline dates for 2012 are fast approaching. The NSTT advises applicants to read the submission guidelines carefully since there are a number of changes for submission procedures this year.
New this year, if applicants are mailing their application from outside of Canada, the deadline date is two weeks earlier. For Spring/Summer study for example, applicants applying from outside Canada must submit and have their applications postmarked by February 16, while the deadline for applying from within Canada is March 1.
For Fall/Winter study, applications must be postmarked by May 1 if mailed from outside Canada; the deadline for Fall/Winter study is May 15 if applying from within Canada. All applications must be submitted and postmarked by these dates.
For more information, or to download Application and Reference Forms, go to www.nstalenttrust.ns.ca, or call the NSTT at (902) 492‐6801.
The Nova Scotia Talent Trust is a not‐for‐profit registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who are interested in furthering their education in the arts in theatre, dance, music, media, film, literary, and visual arts, fine craft and design. The NSTT is supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, RBC Foundation and ImmediaC. Since 1944, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust has assisted over 1,900 Nova Scotians with awards totaling over $1.8 million. straight 8. one super 8 cartridge no editing http://www.straight8.net/ straight 8 invites anyone anywhere to make a short film on one cartridge of super 8 — without editing. the first time filmmakers see their film is at one of our awesome worldwide premieres, like at our infamous cannes film festival screening... enter now to join in, watch some of our best films, check out our guest editor's picks, come to one our events, or join our mailing list. 3. WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
AFCOOP’s Winter Workshop Series – NOW REGISTERING
AFCOOP’s Winter Workshop Series presents workshops in all aspects of filmmaking from screenwriting to editing (and lots everything in between). There are workshops that are appropriate for people new to filmmaking as well as workshops designed to enhance the skills of more experienced filmmakers.
Workshops can be taken individually or as part of the requirements to obtain a position as a FILM 5 Trainee. Workshops run from January to March and are open to all. Some workshops require prerequisites, which are noted in the descriptions. Workshops are open to the public.
Registration is on a first come first served basis. Workshops need to be paid in full in order for your spot to be confirmed. Payment is accepted over the phone (Visa/Mastercard), or in the AFCOOP office (debit, credit, cash or cheque). Payment on the day of the workshop will incur an additional $5 fee so register early!
Cost ‐ Four hour, evening workshops are $45 for AFCOOP members and $55 for non‐members. Two day weekend workshops are $200 (members) $225 (non‐members). Other workshops are priced individually. All prices subject to change.
35mm Cameras: Part II Cost: $45/$55 Tuesday, Feb. 7th 6pm – 10pm An extension of the 35mm workshop. A basic overview of professional camera accessories, follow focus, video taps, speed control units, matte boxes, etc. Prerequisite: 35mm Cameras Part I. Required: FILM 5 Camera Assistant Trainees.
Grant Writing: Finding the Money Cost: $45/$55 Wednesday, Feb. 8th 6pm – 10pm Find out about the guidelines and requirements to obtain funding for your independent project and where to find film funding. Topics covered include sources of funding, timelines and the art of preparing and presenting a successful grant application.
Lighting Principals and Aesthetics Cost: $45/$55 Thursday, Feb. 9 th 6pm – 10pm Learn the fundamentals of lighting aesthetics, science and how to set up basic film lighting scenarios. Prerequisite: Film as the Medium. Required: FILM 5 Grip/Electric Trainees.
Art Department Intensive Cost: $200/$225 Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 11th/12th 10am – 5pm This intensive will introduce participants to the structure and roles of the Art Department. Topics will include techniques, script breakdown, planning and budgeting, tips, dos and don’ts and more. Required: FILM 5 Art Department Trainees
Intro to Digital Imaging Cost: $45/$55 Tuesday, Feb. 14th 6pm – 10pm Introduces the basics of High Definition imaging technology and creative approaches to digital image crafting. Topics covered include formats of Standard and High Definition Digital video, HD file types, storage mediums, file management and a brief overview of some of the common HD cameras in use today.
Production Managers’ Intensive Cost: $200/$225Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 18 th/19th 10am – 5pm Good management is an important component of realizing the creative vision of the filmmaking team. In this two‐day crash course participants will learn about the organizational tools that can help a production run smoothly and how to manage production problems that arise. Topics covered include the role of the Production Manager and team, script breakdown, budgeting, cost reporting, hiring personnel, locations and money management. Required: FILM 5 Production Coordinator Trainees. William F. Whites presents: Grip and Electric Intensive Cost: $200/$225 Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 25 th/26th 10am – 5pm Participants will be given an overview of the equipment, job descriptions, and structure of the two departments. The workshop will cover the technical and safety aspects of lighting and grip work. Through a series of set‐ups and demonstrations the participants will learn the basics about colour, electricity and lighting equipment. Prerequisites: Film as the Medium, and Lighting Principals and Aesthetics. Required: FILM Grip/Electric Trainees
Register Now for: Arts Engage! Level 1 Training in Community‐Based Arts This is an experiential training in which participants learn and explore the principles and practices involved in using the creative arts in community. This would be of interested to those wanting to work for social change at a community‐level and for those interested in arts‐based community development.
Facilitated by Tessa Mendel, the training includes: ∙ the design and facilitation of community‐based creative art programs, ∙ participatory experiences of different art forms (including theatre, dance, music and visual arts), ∙ arts‐based approaches to personal and social transformation, ∙ ausing an anti‐oppressive framework to work with issues of diversity, inclusivity and identity in different communities, ∙ introduction to the Creative Arts Learning Cycle (CALC) ‐ a transformative learning process developed by Tessa Mendel, ∙ and the basics of project coordination, including scheduling, budgeting and public relations.
Dates: Saturdays, February 11, 18, March 3, 24, 31, 2012.
Fee: $275.00 (tax included) for all five sessions. Enrolment is limited to 15 participants. Payment of fee ensures your spot in the training – and must be paid before February 7, 2012 Location: 4Cs Foundation Program Room, Suite 104, Cornwallis Street, Halifax, NS. (Note: This is a ground floor, accessible space.)
Time: Doors will be open at 9:30 a.m. to welcome you and give you time to settle. Training will start each day at 10:00 am sharp. We will end each day by 4:30 pm.
Please email Terri at [email protected] to register and make payment arrangements, or for more information.
INSIDERS GUIDE TO BANFF www.nsi‐canada.ca NSI and the Banff World Media Festival are excited to announce an amazing new workshop designed to give you a competitive edge at Banff 2012.
This jam‐packed, one‐day workshop will give you insider information on what broadcasters are looking for, tips for maximizing your attendance at the festival and professional feedback on your website and marketing materials.
This workshop is for both new and returning Banff delegates. Workshop dates and registration deadlines
Sign up by April 16* for the following workshops:
Toronto 1: April 23 Toronto 2: April 24 Montreal: April 26 Halifax: April 28
The workshop fee is $450. Banff World Media Festival will extend the kick‐off rate of $1,295 to participants registering for this workshop and NSI will provide a 50% discount off the application fee to any NSI training program between March 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013.
*We reserve the right to cancel the workshop due to low enrollment, instructor illness or other reasons beyond our control. In the event the workshop is cancelled, all payments will be refunded. If a workshop delegate cancels their attendance, payment will not be refunded.
**Winnipeg ‐ contact Laurence Véron for information about how On Screen Manitoba’s industry development program Access To Markets might be able to help with funding your attendance. Register early as space is limited. Only 12 participants will be accepted per workshop. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Venues to be confirmed. 4. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES
Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival – 3 different shorts programs to apply to! www.hiff.ca Deadline – Feb. 10th 2012
The Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival (HIFF) is dedicated to the exhibition of film and video as art, in a noncompetitive setting free from commercial agendas. Focussing on the short film as a form of expression and on Canadian artists, the 6th Annual HIFF will take place from April 10‐14, 2012.
Looking for films for three screenings:
Atlantic Canada Narrative Screening ‐ celebrating films in narrative form from all four Atlantic provinces
Atlantic Women In Film Screening ‐ in partnership with WIFT‐AT celebrating films from Atlantic Canada made by women
Atlantic Canada Experimental Screening seeking the unusual and unique from across the Atlantic provinces
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES is February 10, 2012.
HIFF is a presentation of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative. It is made possible with the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, NSCAD University, Telefilm Canada, and The Coast.
For information on HIFF sponsorship opportunities please contact Greg Morris‐Poultney at 902‐405‐4474 x 3 or via email at [email protected].
Lunenburg County Film Series WANTED ‐ Short films for the Lunenburg County Film Series ‐ Films wanted for screening before our feature film (8 films screened between October and May every year).
Films that are 5 minutes or less and on Blu‐ray.
Contact Christopher Ball 902 644 3604 or [email protected]
66th Edinburgh International Film Festival Edinburgh, Scotland, June 20 to July 1, 2012 http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/
Call for entries (Feature‐length and short films)
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 2012 edition.
Submission format: DVD (PAL and NTSC) Competitive: Yes Entry fees: Yes
Late deadline, higher registration fee : February 13, 2012
Eligibility All films must be UK premieres. Special interest is given to world or international premieres; Films that have had previous public screenings or been broadcast in Britain are not eligible. Please note, this rule does not apply to Short Animation submissions; Any film that has previously screened online will not be accepted; All submitted films must be completed after June 1, 2011; Shorts films (less than 45 minutes) and feature‐length films (over 45 minutes) are accepted.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has been in existence since 1947 and holds a particular interest in innovative new film talent. The EIFF aims to stand internationally as a festival of discovery, a celebration of cinema, a centre of debate and a catalyst for new and innovative films. EIFF’s programme of films and events combines a commitment to audience edification with a strong ongoing stake in the development of UK and Scottish film industries. industries.
World Filmmaker project. It is with great enthusiasm that we are sending out our invitation to all filmmakers, to participate in the World Filmmaker project. You are invited to produce and to send in a short film on the theme of Cultural Crossroads. These can be films produced as part of your usual work, or films that have been produced in the past years. All films will, be aired on Radio Canada International's RCI Vision Website (www.rcinet.ca/vision). Upload yours directly in the International Passport section ! It is free! All styles, formats, supports accepted! And they can be iPhone productions or 16mm film!
We hope that this project can be the stepping stone to a tighter collaboration between the amateur and professional filmmakers worldwide, and last far beyond the 2012. We know and hope that this will seem very knew, and we hope that many of you will have questions.
Please do not hesitate to discuss anything with us, and to relay this invitation to all friends, filmmakers, and media.
Sincerely yours,
Radio Canada International www.rcinet.ca/vision 5. SCREENINGS AND TALKS
AFCOOP presents: Prom Night in Mississippi THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH ::7PM – SCREENING (FREE ADMISSION) Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201
Women in Film and Television‐Atlantic is proud to be presenting, in collaboration with Mount St. Vincent University, The Women Making Waves Conference & The WAVE Awards! Women Making Waves
Interested in meeting other Atlantic filmmakers, TV professionals, interactive and trans‐media creators for a weekend of learning & fun? Then come join us at the 2nd Annual Women Making Waves from March 9‐11 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Women Making Waves conference is all about connecting and sharing for mutual support in our careers. There will be workshops, panels, plenty of networking opportunities for everyone (men and women!) involved.
FULL DELEGATE REGISTRATION
Full registration includes opening reception, all events on Saturday including breakfast, lunch and dinner – and movie night, and Sunday events including the Awards Brunch. $150 Non WIFT‐AT members $125 WIFT‐AT members $100 Students/Seniors 10% Discount for Out of Towners
And, if you sign up before February 11, 2012, you can take advantage of our early bird special, and save 10%!
Take advantage of both discounts and save 20%! For online registration, individual event pricing, and additional information, please go to our website.
WAVE Awards
Do you know a woman in the screen industry whose contributions, accomplishments, and dedication deserve to be recognized? Then nominate her for a WAVE Award!
On March 11, 2012, Women in Film and Television – Atlantic is pleased to be hosting its second annual Women Making Waves Awards Brunch. Unlike traditional awards, there are no categories for the WAVE Awards. The goal is to salute women in the screen industry for their contributions, accomplishments, emerging talent, vision, leadership, dedication, and outstanding behind‐the‐scenes support. As these awards are not province specific either, anyone (men and women!) from the four Atlantic Provinces can submit nominations, and there is no limit to the number of nominations made by any one person. Any woman in the industry, at any level can be nominated: from directors to set designers, to bookkeepers, producers, volunteers – every role is eligible.
To submit a nomination, please send a letter presenting why the Nominee should be recognized by WIFT‐AT (800 words maximum), along with the resume and/or filmography of the Nominee, the contact information of both yourself and the Nominee, and a picture of the Nominee (if available). Nominations are due by Thursday, February 2, 2012 and can be submitted by email to Ally Cameron, 2012 WAVE Awards Coordinator, [email protected].
All nominations will be kept confidential, with only the winners announced at the WMW Awards Brunch, Sunday, March 11, 2012. Join us for this celebration as well.
Carbon Arc Screenings 1588 Barrington St, 3rd Floor Innovative films every Wednesday at 7pm $6 Admission unless otherwise posted. Cash only. Popcorn & Drinks available!!
BUCK The award winning documentary about acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of abuse to become a well‐known expert in the interactions between horses and people. Wed Feb 8th 7PM | $6
Fundy Film screens URBANIZED: From the director of HELVETICA, this feature‐length doc looks at issues and strategies behind urban design. While exploring questions “Who is allowed to shape our cities, and how do they do it?”, the film also frames a global discussion on the future of cities.
WED, Feb 15: 7 pm, Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main St., Wolfville.
Tickets ($8) 30 mins before screening fundyfilm.ca facebook.com/fundyfilm or (902) 542‐5157 6. COMMUNITY NEWS the Khyber At this time of year when funds start to run low, we would like to ask the KAS Board, Membership and the public for donations of office supplies. The following is a list of items that we run through quickly. I would like to thank you for considering this opportunity. Your donation will allow us to focus our limited funds on providing more quality programming at the Khyber Center for the Arts.
8.5x11 paper, regular envelopes, manila envelopes (all sizes), plastic coin roll things, staple gun, standard heavy duty staples, mop soap, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, sponges, j‐cloths, small towels, binders, duct tape, file folders, dividers, post it notes, sharpies, highlighters, light bulbs, cone paper cups, postage stamps, heavy duty garbage /recycle bags, painters tape, Drydex wall spackle, Robertson drivers & screws, plastic wall anchors, paint‐roller sleeves......
35mm Film Library Quest!
I am the proud new owner of a 35mm projector complete with dolby digital, flat and scope lenses and platter system. I plan to have it running in my home theatre by this spring. I am on a quest to start a 35mm film library, so if anyone has prints sitting around collecting dust, I am interested. I have a dry, cool storage area. For all independent filmmakers, I will have a nice 20‐seat theatre available to screen those prints you have not been able to see in a while! I will also be able to screen Super8, 16mm and HD video. [email protected] 902 644 3604 7. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Workshop Leaders – “My Favorite, a documentary filmmaking program for youth” Deadline: Feb. 20th
This spring AFCOOP is running a documentary film program for youth using Super8 film. We are looking for people interested in teaching workshops and helping youth ages 10 – 20 make short documentaries.
Qualifications:
experience working with youth experience shooting Super8 film familiarity with the practices and principals of documentary filmmaking
If this is you and you’re interested, send a resume and cover letter to Martha @ [email protected], subject line: My Favorite ‐‐ MARTHA COOLEY | PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR | THE ATLANTIC FILMMAKERS COOPERATIVE
PHONE 902‐405‐4474 | FAX 902‐405‐4485 | [email protected] OFFICE ADDRESS | 5663 Cornwallis Street | Suite 101 | Halifax, NS B3K 1B6 MAILING ADDRESS | PO Box 2043, Station M | Halifax, NS B3J 2Z1 www.afcoop.ca