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1. AFCOOP NEWS 2. WORKSHOPS 3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS 4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS 5. DEADLINES 6. COMMUNITY NEWS 7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. AFCOOP NEWS

AFCOOP Spring General Meeting 2014 April 24th, 6:30pm AFCOOP Office

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 season. 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.

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 Filmmaker In Residence Alan Collins - "The Art of Editing" Free workshop March 5th, 6pm AFCOOP Office

In this talk on "The Art of Editing", Alan will take the audience on a journey through the history of film editing starting with the early experiments of Eisenstein, Pudovkin, and Kuleshov to show the difference between continuity and montage editing

Topics include: The creation of suspense, Compression of time, the editing of dream sequences and the difference between dramatic and comedy editing. When is the best moment to make a cut? What determines the rhythm of a scene? Linear and non linear story telling. How digital editing grew out of film editing. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 1/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

The talk will be illustrated by examples of great editing from films by Pudovkin, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and David Cronenberg’s, “The Brood”.

Alan Collins has over 30 years of experience editing, directing and producing films and has worked with directors David Cronenberg and Roger Corman. In this talk Alan will discuss his inspiration for making a film about the new Dartmouth Bridge Terminal, the project for which Alan was awarded the 2014 AFCOOP Filmmaker In Residence.

The AFCOOP Filmmaker in Residence program is presented with generous support from the NFB-ONF and the Halifax Regional Municipalities’ Residency Initiative.

To register please email Julie: [email protected]

FILM 5 Meet and Greet + AFCOOP SOCIAL March 11th FILM 5 Meet & Greet 6:30pm, Social 7:30pm - 11pm AFCOOP Office The FILM 5 Trainee program provides aspiring film crew with the opportunity to get valuable work experience on the set of a short film production. At this Meet and Greet, aspiring Trainees will have the opportunity to meet the FILM 5 teams and make connections. Following the Meet & Greet will be an informal networking social that is open to all! Stop by, have a snack and meet some filmmakers!

AFCOOP Volunteer Orientation March 5th, 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 March 5th.

To register email: [email protected]

You must be 16 or older to volunteer.

AFCOOP's Writers' Perspective The Writers’ Perspective incorporates elements of discussion of screenwriting structure and conventions, feedback on individual projects and, hopefully, the occasional visit from other writing professionals from outside of the world of screenwriting to shed light on storytelling. This group is open to AFCOOP members and non-members alike and the meetings take place the second Wednesday of every month. Best of all it's FREE!

https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 2/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate The schedule for the next two meetings is: March 12th, 6pm - 9pm April 9th, 6pm - 9pm

ZEISS COMPACT PRIME LENSES (CP.2s) ARRIVE AT AFCOOP! AFCOOP is very happy to announce that our new set of Zeiss CP.2 PL Mount Lenses have arrived! We will be offering the 21mm T2.9, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1 and 85mm T2.1. These lenses are a standard in professional video and film production, offering full frame capabilities and interchangeable lens mounts making them extremely future proof and versatile. The kit features consistent front ring diameters and interface beautifully with AFCOOP’s clip-on lightweight Vocas Matte Box.

Pricing for the Zeiss CP.2 4 Lens Kit and individual lenses to be announced shortly.

Telefilm MicroBudget Production Program AFCOOP is pleased to announce our recommendation for the Telefilm MicroBudget Production Program this year goes to writer/director Iain MacLeod and producer Sean Doyle for their project, "Neighbourhood Safety Patrol." Their project will be sent to the national shortlist to compete for production funding with projects from across the country. The results of that competition will be released mid-March.

Neighbourhood Safety Patrol When an incompetent Neighbourhood Watch-type group tries to catch a burglar on video, slightly crazed group member Lance convinces the others to pursue a suspect who, unbeknownst to the rest of the group, stole Lance’s girlfriend from him. Funny thing is, despite his motives, Lance might be right.

Iain MacLeod Writer/Director: Iain was educated at York University (BA English 1995) and the Canadian Film Centre (Professional Screenwriting Programme 2001). He has also participated in various workshops and two NSI programmes (Totally Television 2005/6 and Features First 2007/8) and was the writer mentor for AFCOOP’s Film 5 programme for several years.

Sean Doyle Producer: Sean is a Halifax producer educated at the Nova Scotia Community College (Screen Arts 2001) and the Canadian Film Centre (Producer’s Lab 2004/5). Additionally, Sean held a CTV Fellowship and participated in the Rotterdam/Cinemart Lab (both 2006). Sean also was a participant in the CFTPA Atlantic Mentorship Program and NSI’s Features First (2007/8). Sean has been active as Production Manager on various film and television productions in Halifax.

AFCOOP Open Grants At the December granting round AFCOOP awarded Open Grants to the following filmmakers:

https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 3/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate The First Thing Grant Yalitsa Riden Katrina Pyne & Geordon Omand

Freezer Film Grant Yalitsa Riden

Feedback Loop Sahar Yousefi

C300 Camera Package Bretten Hannam

Post-Production Grant Megan Wennberg

The next application deadline is Aug. 1st 2014.

Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival - DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT FEB. 28th!

The 8th Annual HIFF, which takes place June 7-11, 2014, will feature new experimental, animated, documentary, and narrative works from near and far, as well as video installations, artist talks, and a special 40th Anniversary retrospective of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative. The full program, including a list of visiting filmmakers will be announced in March.

Presently, HIFF is pleased to announce the 2014 Call for Entries for recent Atlantic Canadian short works from Atlantic Canadian writers, producers, or directors. Films will only be accepted via onlines submission form (http://afcoop.ca/2013/12/call- for-entries-hiff-2014/) or by emailing [email protected]

2. WORKSHOPS

AFCOOP’s Winter Workshop Series AFCOOP’s Winter Workshop Series presents classes in all aspects of filmmaking from screenwriting to editing and lots in between. Workshops are open to the public, some pre-requisites apply. All workshop instructors are professional and practicing filmmakers.

FILM 5 On-Set Training Program Want to put the skills you learn in the workshop series to use on a film set? The FILM 5 Trainee program offers participants the opportunity to work on a professional short film shoot. For more information visit the Trainee program page.

https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 4/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Registration 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). Call us 405 4474 or email [email protected]

Assistant Directing – March 1st This one-day workshop will cover the specific functions of the AD team and provide an overview of how the AD team organizes an efficient independent film. Pre- production and production requirements will be discussed in detail including script breakdown, shooting schedules, on-set responsibilities, and co-ordination of the cast and crew. Note: Required for FILM 5 Trainee Assistant Director Instructor - Preston Hudson Date: March 1st, 10am - 5pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $80/$110 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

Lighting & Grip Intensive – Presented by William F. Whites– March 8 & 9 Come to learn the fundamentals of on set electric and grip practices in this exciting two day workshop. In this course, our industry professional will provide instruction in distribution systems, working with various lighting fixtures, basic theory and much more. Note: Required for FILM 5 Lighting and Grip Trainees. This workshop will be taught at William F. Whites in Burnside. Instructor - Jeff Adams Date: March 8th/9th 10am - 5pm Location: Tour Tech East- 180 Thornhill Dr. Unit 2, Dartmouth, NS Cost: $150/175 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

Audio Principals & Location Sound Recording Intensive – March 8 & 9 Learn the basics of location sound recording, mixing and boom operation. An overview of AFCOOP’s location sound equipment will be given and you will participate in some recording practices during this hands-on day. Note: Required for FILM 5 Sound Department Trainees. Instructor - Trevor Snow Date: March 8th/9th 10am - 5pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $150/175 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

Art Department Intensive March 15th & 16th This intensive course will introduce participants to the structure and roles of the Art Department of a film production. Topics will include techniques, script breakdown, planning and budgeting, tips, dos and don’ts and more. Note: Required for FILM 5 Art Department Trainees Instructor - Terry Quennell https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 5/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Date: March 15th/16 10am - 5pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $150/175 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

Set Etiquette – March 18th This workshop, taught by a local IATSE member, will run through the unique culture that is a film set. Lean all about the jargon, the dos and don’t and find out what to expect your first time on a film set. This course is required for all on set Film 5 trainees and is included as part of your application fee. If you have previously taken this course, you are not required to take it again. Note: Required for all on-set FILM 5 Trainees Date: March 18th, 6pm - 10pm Cost: $60 (included in FILM 5 Trainee Application Fee)

Picture Editing Intensive – March 20th & 22nd The picture editing intensive is a two-day workshop, which has been designed to get your hands dirty! On the first day you will have a 3-hour class where you’ll learn how to approach editing, tackling workflow and learn the basic theory behind picture editing. On day two you will end up in AFCOOP’s Final Cut Pro digital post- production suite, working one on one with your instructor! Note: Required for FILM 5 Trainee Assistant Editor Instructor - Peter Gaskin Date: March 20th, 6pm - 9pm, March 22nd, 10am - 6pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $110/135 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

DMT – Learn the role of the Data Management Technician – March 23rd In the age where film is no longer the standard and digital cinematography continues to evolve, cameras come with digital mags. A data management technician (DMT) is a digital film loader, whose job is to off load the digital files on- set in a secure organized folder structure, and keep the integrity of the metadata. They work with the cinematographer to create a one light scenario and prepare the image for the next stage in post-production. In this workshop you will learn what the DMT is responsible for, how to handle digital files on-set, the essentials of backing up and what software to use. Note: Required for FILM 5 Trainee Assistant Editor Instructor – Scott Thorne Date: March 23rd 12pm - 3pm Cost: $35/45 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

Intro to the C300 Camera- March 25 & 26 Curious about AFCOOP’s C300 camera? Have you thought about giving it a try? Not only will this workshop cover the basic technical applications from our expert camera operator but you will also be able to get creative and give the camera a try. Once you’ve completed this workshop, you will be permitted to rent the camera. Instructor – Becky Parsons https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 6/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Date: March 25/26th, 6pm - 9pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $70/90 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

Life’s a Pitch- the basics of pitching your idea to a TV broadcaster – April 10 Doesn’t matter what TV program we’re talking about…Breaking Bad, Big Brother, Trailer Park Boys or Cops… all of them started with a PITCH. A Pitch is short, but it can take years to master. This 3-hour workshop is a good place to start. From the key elements of a great pitch, to actually giving it a shot; Sonya Jampolsky will also share bits from her years of pitching experience, the good, the bad and the just plain embarrassing. Be prepared to jump right in and pitch your concept for a TV program.

Instructor- Sonya Jampolsky Sonya Jampolsky has spent hours talking to herself and anyone else that will listen to her TV show pitches. With 15 years in the business as a director, writer, story editor and producer, she is also VP Development at Ocean Entertainment and can say she’s pitched just about every broadcaster in the Canadian and American marketplace. It’s those pitches that have turned into TV series and documentaries like To Catch A Killer, Family Renovation, Trapped and Spice Goddess.

Date: April 10th, 6pm - 9pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $35/45 (AFCOOP member/non-member)

DSLR Magic Lantern Hack – April 23 Discover the power of Magic Lantern! A Canon DSLR third party firmware, which unlocks the camera full potential with a free, easy to install firmware has been expanded to work with the Canon t1i, t2i, t3i, 50D, 60D, and of course the 5D MkII. Videographers all around the world have tapped into this firmware in order to produce more beautiful work, helping them stand out in the crowd!

Magic Lantern provides: 14-bit RAW, manual audio control on cameras which do not natively support it, histograms while recording, focus peaking, zebra’s, waveform monitors and HDR. On camera’s like the T2i and T3i it even allows you to unlock the sensor’s native ISO’s resulting in a cleaner image! This class will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Magic lantern and make your next shoot a lot easier.

RAW post-production workflows will not be explored to their full potential in this course but will be touched on! Instructor - David Fulde Date: April 23rd, 6pm - 9pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: $35/45 (AFCOOP member/non-member) https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 7/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

Acting for Directors - April 26th Directors, stop on by AFCOOP this April and learn the ins and outs of the on set relationship between director and actors. Find out how directors and actors can work together to build trust, improve on set performance, and working in a challenging creative environment. Instructor – Angela Vernier Date: April 26th, 10am - 5pm Location: AFCOOP Office Cost: TBC

3. Screenings and Events

Carbon Arc Cinema The Carbon Arc Cinema Co-op is an independent, art house cinema in downtown Halifax. 1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6, Canada ​

The Venice Syndrome February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Andreas Pichler | Italy | 2013 | 80 mins Venice is sinking under the weight of more than 21 million tourists per year. Twenty years ago, 125,000 people still lived there, but today less than half that number remain. According to one study, there will be no more Venetians by the year 2030. Andreas Pichler’s revelatory and compassionate documentary is squarely on the side of the locals as they use humour and heart to cope with unconcerned governments, oblivious day-tourists and the disastrous crumbling of a way of life.

The film shows what remains of quotidian Venice: a subculture of tourist service industries; a portundefinedwaiting to be expandedundefinedfor monstrous cruisers that dwarf the beauty of the city’s structures; Venetians who are moving to the mainland because affordable apartments can no longer be found; a realtor, forced to lie about the safety of the buildings he sells, who is considering abandoning the sinking ship…

The Selfish Giant March 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Clio Barnard |UK | 2013 | 91 mins An official selection at the and Britains , The Selfish Giant is a contemporary fable about 13 year old Arbor (Conner Chapman) and his best friend Swifty (Shaun Thomas).

Excluded from school and outsiders in their own neighbourhood, the two boys meet Kitten (Sean Gilder), a local scrap dealer. Wandering their town with just a horse and a cart, they begin collecting scrap metal for him. Swifty has a natural gift with https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 8/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate horses while Arbor emulates Kitten – keen to impress him and make some money. However, Kitten favors Swifty, leaving Arbor feeling hurt and excluded, driving a wedge between the boys. As Arbor becomes increasingly greedy and exploitative, tensions build, leading to a tragic event that transforms them all. - Written by Sundance Selects

Women Making Waves 2014 MARCH 21-23, 2014 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Women Making Waves puts the confer in conference, the wise in wisdom, and the expert in experience. Join us March 21-23, 2014, in Halifax, NS and catch the ‘wave.’ Whether you’re a salty vet, an emerging auteur, or a student discovering your love of the art via the Independent Category on Netflix, there will be something at the conference that excites, illuminates, provokes or inspires you.

RUBA NADDA presents THE FIRST TEN PAGES MASTER CLASS Writer/Director Ruba Nadda will be in Halifax to present THE FIRST TEN PAGES, a master class aimed at screenwriters.

This class, as part of WIFT-AT's Women Making Waves conference, will consist of 10 screenwriters who will receive feedback and be critiqued on the first ten pages of their own screenplays and up to 15 observers (writers/directors/others) who will be able to attend the whole master class, but will not receive direct feedback on their work. To ensure value for everyone, during the Master Class, Ruba will analyze the first ten pages of 1-2 popular feature films, as well as offer two of her own scripts up for analysis. She will then offer feedback on the individual scripts of the 10 writers as part of the overall class.

As space is limited, attendance to this master class is based on an application process. Those interested in applying must have produced work as a screenwriter and submit the first ten pages of a screenplay draft to be reviewed.

Apply online: http://wift-at.com/wmw/box-office/screenwritingmasterclass/

The cost is $75 for participants and $50 for observers (early bird and out of town discounts are available) and will take place at NSCAD University on Friday, March 21st from 12:30-5:00pm

Deadline for applications is THURSDAY, MARCH 6th.

Conference Schedule: http://wift-at.com/wmw/schedule/ Registration: http://wift-at.com/wmw/register/ Travel subsidies!: http://wift-at.com/wmw/traveling-to-wmw-we-can-help/ Volunteer!: http://wift-at.com/wmw/volunteer/ https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 9/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

On the Edge of Now: Emerging Trends in Entertainment, Digital and IP Law March 21st - 22nd, Halifax, NS http://nsalis.com/site/conference/ Are you a lawyer practicing in or simply just interested in entertainment, IP or digital law? Perfect, this conference is for you. Are you an artist of any type who wants to learn a bit more about the legal and practical side of starting or running a business? Great! This conference is for you.

On the Edge of Now is ALIS’ premiere conference, and also the first time that Halifax has hosted an event like this. Come be a part of this exciting entertainment law conference!

4. Awards, Grants Residencies and Prizes

The Independent National Media Arts Prize - NOMINATIONS OPEN TILL MARCH 10th! http://www.national-media-arts-prize.ca/Home Starting in 2014, The National Media Arts Prize will honour a mid-career Canadian media artist, who is making an exceptional contribution to the sector with a prize of $5000. In creating this award, the Independent Media Arts Alliance wants to focus on supporting artists who are shaping the future of media arts in Canada and encourage innovation.

The award ceremony will take place during the National Media Arts Conference Tidal Force in Halifax in June 2014. Travel and accommodations will be covered for the prize recipient. The inaugural prize was partially funded through the generous support of our indiegogo backers.

The Independent Media Arts Alliance The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 90 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers. For more information http://imaa.ca/

The Media Arts Prize will honour a Canadian media artist, who is making an exceptional contribution to the sector. The prize recipient will be showcased as part of an award ceremony and will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Though the Media Arts Prize has been influenced by the Bell Award in Video Art, its focus and administration differ greatly. In creating this award we want the focus to be supporting artists who are coming into their own and shaping the future of media https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 10/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate arts in Canada.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS | SUPER CHANNEL DEVELOPMENT FUND Super Channel is committed to helping launch Canada?"s next generation of filmmaking talent and to enabling established filmmakers reach audiences in Canada and around the world. Through the Super Channel Development Fund we offer crucial financing to Canadian feature films, feature-length documentaries and series. Deadline : February 14, 2014 & May 16, 2014 Info : http://www.superchannel.ca/producers/development-fund/

FILM AND MEDIA ARTIST IN RESIDENCE | THE BANFF CENTRE Film & Media's Filmmaker-in-Residence program provides filmmakers with a rich, well-supported environment for content creation through every stage of production. Residencies are ideal for individuals and teams who want time and space to create new work, bring existing work to completion, or experiment with new techniques and modes of production. Projects in all stages of production, from pre to post- production are welcome. Deadline Fall and Summer Session: March 5, 2014 Info: http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1451

CALL TO YOUNG ABORIGINAL ARTISTS | NEW VOICES PROGRAM | NSI NSI New Voices is a culturally-sensitive training course that exposes young Aboriginal people aged 18-35 to a variety of creative and challenging employment opportunities in the film and television industry. Deadline: March 20, 2014 Info: http://www.nsi-canada.ca/courses/nsi-new-voices/

Nominations Open with Advanced Deadline for Nova Scotia’s Premier Arts Prize Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award http://nsmasterworks.ca/

Halifax, N.S. - Nominations are now open for the 2014 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award. Now in its ninth year, at $25,000 it is the largest cultural award in the Province of Nova Scotia. In addition, a further $3,000 is presented to up to four finalists, bringing the total to $37,000 awarded annually for contemporary art in all disciplines, which has had its first public presentation within the previous five years. The only criterion is that the work have a strong connection to Nova Scotia, i.e. that it be by a Nova Scotia resident, or on a Nova Scotia topic, or have been created in Nova Scotia, or the work of a Nova Scotian created elsewhere.

The full Call for Submission and nomination form, with detailed guidelines updated https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 11/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate for this year’s competition, is available from the website at: www.nsmasterworks.ca.

Submissions must be postmarked on or before March 17, 2014.

The Nova Scotia Masterworks Awards Foundation has produced, with the support of the Craig Foundation, a short video, which asked former finalists to respond to the question "What is a Masterwork?”

View the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKd8jyQWNEM

The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award is made possible by major funding from the Province of Nova Scotia. The Foundation also gratefully acknowledges the support of The Craig Foundation, Scotiabank, and Stewart McKelvey.

Call for Submissions: The 8th Annual Lindalee Tracey Award For Emerging Canadian Filmmakers working in the spirit of Lindalee Tracey, whose films reflected: a passionate point of view; a strong sense of social justice; and a joie de vivre, we are now welcoming submissions for the 8th annual Lindalee Tracey award. The deadline to submit entries is March 14, 2014.

The Award: The Lindalee Tracey Award is presented annually at the Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival, held in Toronto each spring. The 2014 award winner will be announced at the Hot Docs awards night on Friday, May 2nd, 2014. The winner will be awarded $5,000 in cash from White Pine, $5,000 in equipment rentals from Technicolor and a beautiful hand-blown glass sculpture by Andrew Kuntz, specially commissioned to honour Lindalee.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Lindalee Tracey Award, you must be an emerging artist. We define emerging artist as an individual who has less than three years of training or experience in media arts, which can be formal (university or college studies) or informal (production courses, workshops, hands- on experience in production, etc.). The emerging artist must also have completed at least one independent film or video, excluding school film projects.

Submission Process: Your submissions for the award should include 6 copies of ALL below mentioned items... https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 12/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate - A DVD of up to two films or TV productions, any length, any genre, completed or as a work in progress, which may or may not have been publicly screened or broadcast, but was not a school film project. The filmmaker must have had final creative control. - A write-up of your relevant background as a filmmaker - A brief explanation of why you made the film(s)

Please forward your submissions to: Maxim Gertler-Jaffe White Pine Pictures 822 Richmond Street West, Suite 301 Toronto, ON M6J 1C9

Nova Scotia Talent Trust http://www.nstalenttrust.ns.ca/default.asp?mn=1.2

The Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) is a not-for-profit registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to become established artists in their chosen fields. Applicants of any age may apply but support is given to those who are not yet established in their fields and who are undertaking programs of study which will advance their artistic development and who are pursuing career paths that can lead them to become established artists. The recipients have used these funds to enrich their artistic experience studying at universities, arts training programs, festivals, and in private instruction at recognized institutions such as the National Ballet School, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.March 1 for Summer study May - August (The online application submission is open until 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on March 1st.)

May 1 for Fall/Winter study September - December AND/OR January- April (The online application opens on March 2nd and closes on May 1st at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time)

Disclaimer: You can only apply for one application deadline at a time. Once the deadline date for Spring/Summer study has closed as of 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST), March 1, the submission system for Fall/Winter 2014 applications will open on March 2. To start your application please go here and follow the blue NEXT buttons http://nstalenttrust.ns.ca/default.asp?mn=1.23

5. Film Festivals

AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2014 | UNITED KINGDOM The Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2014 is now open for entries, offering both https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 13/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate emerging and established filmmakers the opportunity to engage with new, international audiences and interact with some of the biggest personalities in the film industry today. In addition to screenings throughout the ASFF weekend, prizes include £500 for the Festival Winner, £250 for the People's Choice Winner, screenings at a number of other UK festivals and editorial on the Aesthetica and ASFF blogs. The time limit is 30 minutes and categories for entry are: Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Animation, Documentary, Artists' Film, Music Video and Experimental. Deadline: May 31st, 2014 Info: http://www.asff.co.uk/

49TH KARLOVY VARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | CZECH REPUBLIC Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries on behalf of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for the Montréal Selection Screenings to be held from March 31 to April 2, 2014. The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is a FIAPF "A" category festival and leading competitive film festival in Central and Eastern Europe. The Festival is one of the key stops on the international festival calendar. The Festival, respected for its strong programming and efficient guest and industry services, attracts an increasing number of festival scouts and distributors. Deadline: March 21, 2014 Info: http://www.telefilm.ca/en/festivals-and-markets/festivals/49th-karlovy-vary- international-film-festival

67TH LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL | SWITZERLAND Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries on behalf of the Locarno Film Festival for the Montréal Selection Screenings to be held April 14-16, 2014 (films in English or French with English subtitles) and for a consolidated shipment to Locarno (films in French without English subtitles). Entry fees are waived for Canadian feature-length films submitted for the selection screenings via Telefilm Canada.

The Locarno Film Festival is renowned for its varied program focused on the discovery, new trends and passion for auteur cinema. A "F.I.A.P.F." leading competitive festival, Locarno Festival is recognized as one of the major showcase in Europe and a convivial networking event for distributors, buyers, producers' filmmakers and journalists. In 2012, over 161,000 viewers, 3,000 accredited professionals and 900 journalists attended the festival. Deadline: April 4, 2014 Info: http://www.telefilm.ca/en/festivals-and-markets/festivals/67th-locarno-film- festival

2014 ASINABKA FESTIVAL | OTTAWA The 3rd annual Asinabka Festival will be taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, July 23- https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 14/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 27, 2014. The Festival is currently seeking works from independent filmmakers, any film or video that tells First Nations, Métis, or Inuit stories, or focuses on international Indigenous issues, is eligible. Submissions can be in any genre (documentary, drama, animation, experimental etc.) or any length, and must be finished works. Preference will be given to new works produced within the last two years. Deadline: May 12, 2014 Info: http://www.asinabkafestival.org/Submit.html

CLiFF 2014 Call for Submissions Films due 30 June, 2014 The Selection Committee of the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) invites you to submit your film or video for possible screening during our Festival to be held this November in Toronto, Ontario and in 50 communities across the country (and counting).

About the Film Festival CLiFF features film and video made by, for, and about the world of work and those who do it, in Canada and internationally. The films we showcase are about unionised workers, as well as those not represented by unions. We encourage projects regarding any and every aspect of work, as well as issues affecting work or workers.

The festival draws trade unionists, community members, youth, activists, students, educators, artists, and allies from across North America and one day, we hope, the world.

Eligibility We are looking for films on a wide spectrum of issues. We seek films about privatization, youth, First Nations people, people of colour, immigrants, refugees, detainees, health and safety, resistance, art, poetry, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered people, taxi drivers, truck drivers, rickshaw drivers – anyone who does anything considered work.

We also encourage the widest possible variety of films: from documentaries to drama to poetry/poetic treatments to comedy and animation.

1 The Festival is open to all film and video makers. 2 The Festival is open to all lengths but there is a strong preference for shorter works. 3 Films and videos must be in English or have English sub-titles. French subtitles are also accepted (and encouraged). 4 Entries should be produced between 2010 and 2014. 5 Works in progress are ineligible (except by recommendation of the Selection Committee). https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 15/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Deadline Submissions must be received no later than 30 June, 2014. Early submissions are encouraged and appreciated. TWO COPIES of each submission are required. We keep submissions as part of our Labour Film Library, which we will use for on-going educational work. You may submit the entry form electronically, by mail or fax prior to shipping media and other materials.

CLiFF will notify entrants of acceptance via email, by 31 August, 2014.

Special Calls In addition to our open-call where we look at anything and everything, the Festival is especially looking for: Flash features, micro documentaries, archival oddities and cell phone video submissions under 5 minutes in length. Accepted formats include DVD, VHS, Quicktime, .AVI, Flash. If you wish to be considered by the CLiFF Selection Committee, mark the appropriate place on the submission form. Open to all.

Technical Guidelines 1 Two copies of each entry in DVD (VHS - NTSC or PAL with prior notice only). 2 DVD’s must be region-1 or “region-free”. 3 Do not send masters unless asked to do so. 4 Multiple entries are accepted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and submission disc. 5 All discs must contain only the movie being submitted, cued to the front of the disc. In other words, do not submit discs containing more than one entry or with material other than the movie being submitted. 6 All discs must be labelled with title, running time and contact information. Poorly labelled material makes it difficult for us to work with. 7 The entrant is responsible for all shipping fees. 8 Entries from outside of Canada must be clearly labelled: “Festival submission, for cultural purposes only. No commercial value”. The Festival will refuse any submission with customs duties owing. Note: Preview VHS and DVD’s will not be returned although applicants are invited to pick up all preview materials in person after the festival.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Canadian Labour International Film Festival 15 Gervais Drive, Suite 707, North York, Ontario Canada M3C 1Y8

6. Community News

DIGITAL STORYTELLING: A Public Presentation https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 16/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Centre for Art Tapes 2238 Maitland Street Halifax, NS Thursday March 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm Admission is FREE. Seating limited to 30 people. The Centre for Art Tapes in partnership with the 4Cs Foundation invites you to a public presentation by Emmanuelle (Emmy) Pantin of Community Story Strategies (Toronto) www.communitystorystrategies.ca on DIGITAL STORYTELLING.

Emmy (with her collaborator at Community Story Strategies, Jennifer Lafontaine) work with communities using digital storytelling as a tool for community engagement, educating and raising awareness about social justice issues, to work for policy change, assess community needs, conduct research and evaluate programs.

CFAT and 4Cs Foundation are pleased to present this opportunity to hear from Emmy about her approach to using digital media to build and strengthen community through storytelling. This presentation will be of interest to any community artist or media artist interested in using storytelling and digital media as a way of sharing first person voice and narrative history.

CFAT acknowledges the 4Cs Foundation for its vision and commitment to organizing and supporting this event.

7. Employment Opportunities

GALLERY DIRECTOR | GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND | COBURG | ONTARIO The Art Gallery of Northumberland is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to spearhead its growth in the coming decade. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director is responsible for the overall management of the Gallery, and its curatorial and artistic direction. As an active leader, you will have a proven record of success in fundraising, people and financial management and exhibitions in a not-for-profit visual arts organization. This is a full time position. Deadline: March 14th, 2014 Info : http://www.akimbo.ca/64385

CURATOR | ART GALLERY OF PETERBOROURGH | ONTARIO The City of Peterborough is currently accepting applications for the position of Curator at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Reporting to the Director, the Curator is responsible for the research, financial and logistical planning, administration and interpretation of the exhibition program and the permanent collection within the context of the gallery mandate. The successful candidate possesses a thorough knowledge of contemporary art practice, as well as familiarity with curatorial, education, and museum practices. They will supervise education program staff, volunteers and interns to ensure the Art Gallery services are provided effectively and efficiently. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 17/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Deadline: March 5, 2014 Info: http://www.akimbo.ca/64698

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | REMAI ART GALLERY OF SASKATCHEWAN | SASKATOON Due to open to the public in 2016 the Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan is one of the most visionary new art museum developments in North America. Located at River Landing in the south downtown of Saskatoon, the Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan will be an architectural centerpiece for the city and will complement the landscape of the South Saskatchewan River valley. Designed by the renowned Canadian architectural firm, KPMB, it will be a striking building from the outside and will offer equally striking views from within the building.

We invite you to play a key role in the establishment of the gallery within the local and global marketplace. The Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan is seeking an experienced, dynamic and innovative marketing professional to serve as Director of Marketing. Reporting to the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, the Director, will be responsible for the implementation of a strategic marketing plan and communication initiatives that meet revenue and visitor targets, while delivering strong brand identity according to the brand vision and promise. This is a diverse role that leads initiatives in multiple areas including business development, and the marketing of programs, visitor services, retail, rentals, events, membership services and the promotion of donor and sponsor opportunities. Deadline: February 28, 2014 Info: http://www.akimbo.ca/64936

CURATOR OF CONTEMPORARY ART | AGNES ETHERINGTON ART CENTRE - QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY | KINGSTON The Curator of Contemporary Art is responsible for all aspects of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre's contemporary art exhibition program, ensuring its vitality and capacity for audience engagement by researching, writing, and developing exhibitions and related public events within a coherent artistic vision; by producing high quality interpretive material and publications that contribute to advancement of the field; and by overseeing exhibition installation design and effective promotion. The role is also responsible for the Art Centre's significant collection of contemporary art, including research and recommendation of acquisitions, and its documentation and care to museum standards. The Curator of Contemporary Arts has, and maintains, awareness of key developments and critical issues in contemporary visual and media art on regional, national and international levels, and is able to articulate these for specialist and broader public audiences. Dealine: February 28, 2014 Info: http://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/apps/jps/details.php?view=2991

MUSEUM SUCCESSION PROJECT MANAGER | ONTARIO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | TORONTO https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 18/20 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate The Project Manager will take on the continued organization and management of the museumsuccession Project, a three year project (currently in Year 2) which supports the development of governance capacity and community engagement of Ontario's not-for-profit museums and supports young professionals in the sector. The Project Manager ensures that project goals and succession plans are aligned with both OMA Strategic Objectives and relevant government policy. Deadline: February 28, 2014 Info: http://www.rcip-chin.gc.ca/emplois-jobs/voir-view/detailler-detail-eng.app? id=1601

Be an Art Biker this summer!

Riding bicycles and pulling trailers packed with materials and supplies, the Art Bikers travel throughout the HRM engaging children, youth, and neighbourhood residents in free, fun public art activities.

You are highly creative and physically fit, with solid urban bicycling experience. You have visual art and/or craft skills; excel at working as part of a team; and are available to work irregular hours including weekends and early evenings. Strong legs, an open personality, playful spirit, and abundant energy are essential. Experience working with children or camp counsellor experience considered an asset. You own an urban road bicycle in good working condition and are prepared to ride & work outdoors in all types of weather. We are looking to fill two to three positions, including positions returning or graduating students.

DEADLINE for applications is April 4, 2014. Please read the full job description and instructions on how to apply at http://www.artbikers.blogspot.com

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