March 20 to 26

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

1. AFCOOP NEWS

AFCOOP's Spring General meeting - April 23rd April 23rd @ 6:30pm AFCOOP Office, 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101 Find out what AFCOOP has been up to and what we have planned for the coming season. Meet other filmmakers, mingle, network, all that good stuff. The meeting is open to all AFCOOP members as well as members of the public. There are usually chips. And other refreshments.

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 regarding the meeting or need to send regrets, please call (902) 405-4474 or email [email protected]

AFCOOP Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, 1- 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. To register email: [email protected]

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 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 1/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 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!

The schedule for the next two meetings is:

April 8th, 6pm- 9pm May 13th, 6pm- 9pm

Facilitated by Brett Hannam. Email Brett to confirm your attendance: [email protected]

HIFF: Call for Atlantic Canadian Shorts http://www.hiff.ca/ Deadline: April 1st, 2015 The Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival (HIFF) is pleased to announce the 2015 Call for Entries for recent Atlantic Canadian short works from Atlantic Canadian writers, producers, or directors. Maximum runtime for submissions is 25 minutes.

The deadline for entries is April 1st, 2015. The festival is scheduled to take place in June 2015.

To submit online go to: www.hiff.ca/submit/

Please make sure to read the terms and conditions before submitting.

Send any questions to: [email protected]

Film Loop Show @ HIFF 2015 Deadline for Project Proposals April 1st 2015

AFCOOP is looking for artists to create 16mm film loops for the Halifax Independent Film Festival. Using AFCOOP’s new 16mm Super Duper Film Looper, artists can create 16mm film loops up to 10 minutes in runtime.

Film Loops are an infinitely (pardon the pun) interesting format for exploring challenging, thought-provoking and experimental filmmaking. They provide an alternative viewing experience to a traditional cinema and are popular in art galleries and public art installations. Looping allows an artist to infuse new meaning into a moving picture work through repetition of the visuals; forcing the audience to re-encounter and reconsider the meaning of a piece when confronted with multiple viewings.

If you are interested in creating a loop for HIFF this year, submit a project proposal and description along with a brief bio to: [email protected] by April 1st 2015. Proposals will be reviewed and a certain number of artists chosen to create work.

Examples of film loops by artists can be seen below:

Sol Nagler and Alexandre Larose “Situated Cinema”

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Graduating Film School Membership Are you graduating from film school this year? 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 Jan. 29th at 6:30pm)

Contact AFCOOP’s Volunteer Coordinator Sahar for more info on how to volunteer at AFCOOP: [email protected] You have 6 months after graduating to claim your membership.

AFCOOP Announces our Telefilm MicroBudget Nomination AFCOOP is pleased to announce our nomination for the Telefilm MicroBudget Production Program goes to "Play Your Gender," by director Stephanie Clattenburg and producer Sahar Yousefi. "Play Your Gender" is a documentary feature film about the experience of women in the music industry. The project will be sent to the national competition for a chance to be one of 8-10 films funded through Telefilm's MicroBudget program. Results of the national competition will be available in April.

Trainee Meet & Greet Postponed until March 27th Don't forget the FILM 5 Trainee Meet & Greet originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 6pm has been postponed until Friday March 27th due to weather. Come learn about this year's FILM 5 projects, mingle with the teams and get yourself hired!

This event is open to FILM 5 Trainees ONLY!

AFCOOP Tech News AFCOOP just received its first ever Lomo UPB-1 Processing Tank from Bulgaria! This tank can take 2 x 50' loads of 16mm or Super 8, combination 1 x Super 8 + 1 x 16mm or 50' 35mm film!

Stay tuned for some color reversal processing opportunities using new Wittner Chrome 200D film with the Lomo Tank!

Now Available: Wittner Chrome 200D (repackaged AGFA stock) can be bought as 16mm or as Regular 8/Double 8! Available from LIFT store, AFCOOP can order it in for its members!

2. WORKSHOPS

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AFCOOP's Winter Filmmaking Workshops Series is Wrapping up! http://afcoop.ca/workshops/ 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, though some pre-requisites apply.

Upcoming workshops with space available include: Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia March 25th, 2015, 6pm - 9pm Cost: $40/50 (AFCOOP Member/Non-member) This great workshop is perfect for those new to filmmaking and filmmakers new to Nova Scotia. This workshop will explore choice of medium, shooting styles, forms and the availability of resources within the region.

How To Start A Production Company April 2nd, 2015, 6pm - 10pm Cost: $45/55 (AFCOOP Member/Non-member) This workshop covers everything you need to know to start a successful film production company. In this workshop you will learn proven strategies for setting up shop, following a business plan, working with lawyers, accountants, film funders, and more!

Emergency First Aid on Set March 29th, 2015, 10sm - 5pm Cost: $60/75 (AFCOOP Members/Non-member) This Workshop will cover the lifesaving essentials of any life threatening medical emergency, with particular emphasis on how to deal with scenarios while working on a film set! You'll learn how to properly perform Cardio Pulmonary Recitation (CPR), and how to deal with: heart attacks, strokes, choking, how to use a defibrillator, and more. This eight hour course is an asset to any work place and will provide recognized certification in Emergency First Aid/ CPR.

Workshops will take place at the AFCOOP office, unless otherwise stated: 5663 Cornwallis St, Suite 101, Halifax, NS Phone: 902-405-4474

Want to try some of AFCOOP's new gear? In addition to our regular workshop schedule, we will also be offering members, FREE technical workshops.

Tech Workshop: Kessler Pocket Jib and CineSlider March 24th, 2015, 7pm Cost: FREE This workshop will show participants how to utilize the Kessler Pocket Jib and CineSlider for sophisticated camera movements, increasing the production value of their film and video projects. The instructor will show example clips demonstrating the kind of movements that can be achieved, followed by practical instruction on proper usage of both the Pocket Jib and CineSlider.

For a full list of this seasons workshops go to: http://afcoop.ca/workshops/

Questions Email: [email protected] https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 4/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Phone: (902) 405 4474

Strategic Arts Management Workshops 1496 Lower Water St., Suite 424, Halifax. www.strategicarts.org

When to Crowd Fund—and When Not To NEW DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2015 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM There are four essential elements to a successful crowdfunding campaign: a network of potential supporters; a clear and concise pitch—on paper and in video; a plan that starts three months before the campaign; and a great project. Have you got what it takes? When to Crowd Fund—and When Not To, will help you figure it out.

Board Development: Creating a Matrix for Succession Planning Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Every Board of Directors needs to be refreshed and renewed regularly. This SAM Workshop will help you identify important skill sets for your Board and determine your current strengths, so you can captivate and cultivate the people you need

VIEWFINDERS WORKSHOP SERIES http://atlanticfilm.com/

Weekly, April 1st to 22nd Each week in April, leading up to the ViewFinders Film Competition deadline (May 1st, 2015), ViewFinders will be offering a filmmaking workshop for youth at the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative (AFCOOP).Workshops are FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required.

HOW TO MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO Wednesday, April 1st 6-8pm

WEBSERIES BASICS Tuesday, April 7th6-8pm

DSLR CINEMATOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS Tuesday, April 14th6-8pm

ACTING FOR DIRECTORS Wednesday, April 22nd6-8pm

MORE INFO: atlanticfilm.com/vfworkshops

WORKSHOP LOCATION: Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative, 5663 Cornwallis St.Halifax, NS

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Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED) Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:00 am- 4:30 pm Early Bird- $320 (includes HST, materials and snacks)/ Regular- $368/ Student or Unwaged- $100

Empower! Evaluation and Visuals for Social Change

Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. When communities plan and imagine their futures, when teams consider the possible outcomes for their projects, when groups create maps to track their progress – these are all opportunities to use visuals to engage and deepen community dialogue.

3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS

Relative Happiness screens in Halifax and Toronto

Relative Happiness by co-writer and director Deanne Foley (NSI Totally Television) and co-writer Iain MacLeod (NSI Totally Television, NSI Features First) screens at Halifax’s Park Lane Cineplex from March 20 to 26.

The 7 p.m. screenings on March 20 and 21 will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Filmed in NS and based on the best-selling novel by Lesley Crewe, Relative Happiness is a romantic comedy with a difference. Lexie (Melissa Bergland) is a plus-size, feisty 30-year-old Cape Breton bed-and-breakfast owner, who has never received the same romantic attention as her two pretty and conventional sisters. Then one day, the man of her dreams arrives on her doorstep. But things don’t turn out quite so simple!

In order to get it held over for a second week so that it opens in other Canadian cities, we need to score a high box office total during the first weekend. We have targeted one screening per day to enable us to reach this goal.

On Friday March 20th, there will be a Q&A after the 7pm show with stars Susan Kent, David Christoffel, Molly Dunsworth, director Deanne Foley, and the film’s producers, moderated by CBC Radio movie critic and The Coast personality Tara Thorne. The screening will be followed by a reception at the Victory Arms Restaurant in the Lord Nelson hotel.

Following the 7pm show on Saturday March 21st there will be a second Q&A and this time a group of proud Lesley Crewe fans, known as “Lesley’s Crewe” will bus in from Cape Breton for the occasion. The Saturday night audience is invited to a Cape Breton style party at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Third Floor, 1800 Argyle Street with appetizers, a cash bar and a live musical performance, featuring popular Cape Breton musician Ronnie MacEachern , accompanied by Bill Plaskett on guitar and Wynne Jordan on flute and tin whistle. This is a show not to be missed if you want to hear one of Cape Breton’s best known fiddle players in action! https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 6/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Keep your ticket to show at the door at the World Trade and Convention Centre 1800 Argyle Street

If you don’t like going out on winter nights, we invite you to the 1.30pm matinee on Sunday. March 22nd. After the show we invite you to meet informally with author and co-screenwriter Lesley Crewe at the Bookmark store across the street from the cinema.

Please help us by coming to one of these screenings over the weekend so that this entertaining local movie will have an extended run.

Please get your tickets in advance at www.Cineplex.com/showtimes

CFAT ABORIGINAL MEDIA ARTS SCREENING http://cfat.ca/events/ A presentation of Aboriginal media art works created at CFAT, with CFAT’s support or by its membership. Screening will be followed by a roundtable discussion.

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre | 2158 Gottingen St Monday, March 30, 2015 | 7:30PM By donation at the door / All Welcome

Featuring works by: Cheryl L’Hirondelle Zachery Longboy Mike MacDonald Catherine Martin Alan Silyboy Tina Young Students of We’koqma’q Mikmaw School in Whycocomagh, NS Curated by Lindsay Dobbin

Join the Facebook group here: http://goo.gl/248vAU

Carbon Arc Cinema Winter Season begins Fri Feb 6th More details at: www.carbonarc.ca

Friday screenings at 7pm for $7, concessions available!

GEMMA BOVERY March 27th @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Anne Fontaine | France | 2014 | 99 mins | French with English subtitles

A breezy and enjoyable modern-day take on Flaubert’s classic story.. Martin, an ex-Parisian and well-heeled hipster passionate about Gustave Flaubert, settles into a Norman village as a baker, and sees an English couple moving into a small farm nearby. Not only are the names of the new arrivals Gemma and Charles Bovery, but their behavior also seems to be inspired by Flaubert’s heroes.

Leviathan April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Andrey Zvyagintsev | Russia | 2014 | 142 mins

A modern reworking of the Book of Job, the film is set on a peninsula by the Barents Sea and tells the story of https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 7/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate a man who struggles against a corrupt mayor who wants his piece of land.The producer Alexander Rodnyansky has said: “It deals with some of the most important social issues of contemporary Russia while never becoming an artist’s sermon or a public statement, it is a story of love and tragedy experienced by ordinary people”. It was announced that Leviathan would be Russia’s submission for theAcademy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards. It made the January Shortlist of nine films.

Wild Tales April 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Damián Szifrón | Argentina & Spain | 2015 | 122 mins

Revenge is a dish best served wild. As its title suggests, Damian Szifron’s latest feature, Wild Tales, is a compendium of outrageously bizarre stories, each more shocking and hilarious than the last. Blending subversive black comedy with dramatically loaded scenarios, Szifron skilfully weaves together six separate shorts, unlinked by narrative but unified by a violence that simmers on the cusp of explosion. The film was received with acclaim at Cannes, allegedly receiving a ten-minute standing ovation.

See More @ http://carbonarc.ca/events/

Mixed Media Monthly- A speaker series about Art and the business of Art. nsalis.com Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1723 Hollis St, Halifax, NS Doors Open: 6pm | Speakers will begin at 6:30pm

Join us for an exciting line-up of speakers this coming year! Taking place on the third Thursday of the month, talks will last between 1.5 and 2 hours. Members of the general public are welcome! Any one of any age or interest is welcome to attend. The talks will be educational and informational with a focus on practical tips and legal info. More detailed information about each talk is provided on our website.

Coming up next:

“So… I have this genius idea for a gadget…”: Copyright, Trademarks and Patents for Businesses and Innovative Ideas

April 16, 2015 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Speakers: Heather Oke, Department of Justice Jon Penney, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University

You and the Courts: A short intro to self-advocacy

May 21, 2015 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In partnership with the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia Speaker: Julien Matte, Federal Department of Justice

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Mix, mingle and network with other artists in your field as well as the speakers. After each session, join us at the Old Triangle Restaurant (5136 Prince Street) for networking and socializing. To register or for more upcoming events, visit nsalis.com

RAM: Rethinking Art & Machine http://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/ January 17 - March 22, 2015 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9 RAM is a group exhibition that explores the origins and evolutions of new media art. Celebrating international pioneering artists, RAM traces each artist’s unique relationships with electronic technology, light, graphics, robots and sound. The exhibition features historical works of computer art and marks the Canadian debut of exciting new interactive installations. Come experience a new visual appreciation of our technological world.

Long Shadows at Dawn: The Art of Film Noir http://artgallery.dal.ca/events/filmvideo.html Curated by Ron Foley MacDonald Now recognized as one the most influential of filmmaking styles, Film Noir was often dismissed in its own time as genre-heavy urban crime drama. With its creeping shadows, wet streets, addled subjectivity and looming sense of betrayal, Noir realized the dark underside of America’s postwar triumphalism. Populated by losers, tough guys and femmes fatales, Noir sports stylized dialogue, ruthless action and an existential world view that resonates deeply with today’s sense of everyday despair.

In this sampling of Film Noir Classics, we proceed from the beginning—just before the US entry into WWII— right up to Noir’s end at the beginning of the 1960s when a new, hopeful era starts and the genre experiences its eclipse.

SCREENINGS WEDNESDAYS AT 8 PM - FREE ADMISSION

UPCOMING:

25 March - Pitfall André De Toth, USA, 1948, 86 minutes. Dick Powell plays a returning vet with an ideal family life, yet he risks it all for a woman who is also being pursued by a thuggish PD played by Noir’s favourite heavy, Canuck Raymond Burr.

1 April - The Reckless Moment Max Ophüls, USA, 1949, 78 minutes. A middle-class mother (Joan Bennett) is blackmailed by a gentlemanly mobster (James Mason) in this classic Noir, remade recently as The Deep End.

Evening of Stop Motion Animation, Puppetry and Visual Art Apr 17, 2015 From the people who brought you Bear River’s Luminus Obscura in 2013, Artdrifters is presenting a night of stop motion animation, puppetry and visual art. We are looking for anyone interested in making stop motion animation (a series of still images strung together to make a movie), or presenting a puppet show (shadow https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 9/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate puppets, marionettes). No experience needed, just a keen interest in creativity.

Event to be held on April 17th, at the Oakdene Community Centre, Clementsvale Road, Bear River, NS

For instruction, advice, or any questions please contact Ken Flett – [email protected]

4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS

BravoFACTUAL http://www.bravofact.com ; Deadline for documentaries - April 1st, 2015 In September 2013, Bravo introduced BravoFACTUAL awards to be granted by the BravoFACT(Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) jury for the production of short form documentary projects. Selected projects will be eligible to apply for up to a maximum $50,000 in production funding. Following the same mandate as for scripted BravoFACT shorts, BravoFACTUAL projects will reflect themes, large and small, produced by directors and producers from across Canada. There are two deadlines annually. The next deadline will be April 1st, 2015.

MuchFACT http://musicnovascotia.ca/funding/videofunding#sthash.rf5pbUWG.dpuf A Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent, was created in 1984 concurrent with the launch of MuchMusic, which committed a percentage of its gross annual revenues to stimulate the production of new Canadian music videos. Two years later, when MusiquePlus went on the air, it also became a sponsor, as did MuchMoreMusic when it launched in 1998. The launch of MuchMore (formerly known as MuchMoreMusic) also marked the creation of PromoFACT, an Electronic Press Kit and website production fund for Canadian artists, independent record labels and artist management companies.

MuchFACT is now funded entirely by MuchMusic and MuchMore (formerly MuchMoreMusic). Originally named VideoFACT, the company changed its name to MuchFACT in September, 2009. Along with the name change, MuchFACT expanded its PromoFACT EPK program to include not only traditional EPKs, but also digital music videos, digital EPKs or other digital music related content intended for viral distribution.

Upcoming deadlines: Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:59 PM EST Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:59 PM EST Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:59 PM EST

For more information, contact rob.bakker (at) bellmedia.ca See More at: http://musicnovascotia.ca/funding/videofunding#sthash.rf5pbUWG.dpuf

National Screen Institute http://www.nsi-canada.ca/ Do you have a TV series in development with a Canadian broadcaster? NSI plans advanced transmedia training course. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 10/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate NSI Transmedia is an advanced training course we’ve been planning for four writer/producer teams with a TV series in development with a Canadian broadcaster.

The course will be led by digital marketing and analytics for transmedia expert Annelise Larsonand cross-media innovation facilitator Sue Biely. Training includes two days with transmedia thought-leader Jeff Gomez (Pirates of the Caribbean, Tron, Halo, Avatar) who will work directly with the teams on their specific projects.

Do you have a team ready to take this course? Note: you must have a TV series in development with a Canadian broadcaster.

To discuss how this training opportunity might work for you or your company, contact NSI’s director of programming Brendon Sawatzky at [email protected] or 204-957-8480.

Arts Nova Scotia Funding and Awards http://cch.novascotia.ca

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 and artists through professional development, creation and presentation of work. Individual artists may submit one application per grant per deadline. To encourage equitable distribution of funds, artists can only receive one Creation Grant in a 12-month period.

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

Canada Council Grants

Grants to Film and Video Artists: Scriptwriting Grants, Production Grants and Research/Creation Grants http://canadacouncil.ca/council/grants/find-a-grant/grants/grants-to-film-and-video-artists-scriptwriting- grants-production-grants-research-creation-grants

Program Description The Grants to Film and Video Artists program supports Canadian professional independent artists who use cinema and video as a mode of artistic expression, and provides them with opportunities for creative renewal and for production of independent film and video works.

The program offers three components: Scriptwriting Grants, Production Grants andResearch/Creation Grants.

To ensure the vitality and continued excellence of media arts, Canada Council for the Arts grants help support individual Canadian artists committed to the practice of film and video in a film/video as independent artist- controlled media art forms. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 11/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Only independent artworks are eligible to this program. This program does not support work created for the cultural industries of commercial film and television. Independent means that the artist initiates and is the driving force behind the proposed project. The artist must maintain complete creative and editorial control over the work, ownership of the final work and receive a significant part of the revenues generated by the work.

Deadline(s) 1 March 1 October

Travel Grants to Media Arts Professionals http://canadacouncil.ca/council/grants/find-a-grant/grants/travel-grants-to-media-arts- professionalsProgram Description

Travel Grants to Media Artists Travel grants assist Canadian professional independent media artists to travel for events or activities important to the development of their artistic practice or career. This component covers presentation and professional development travel.

Travel Grants to Independent Media Arts Curators and Critics This component of the program assists Canadian, professional, independent media arts curators and critics to travel outside their home region. It covers research, professional development and presentation travel.

This program also offers an International Residencies pilot component.

Deadline(s) Any time before your departure date. Applicants who wish to have the results before their departure should apply at least ten weeks in advance.

The Canada Council for the Arts will not accept applications postmarked after the departure date of your travel, incomplete applications or those submitted by fax or email.

For more information: Michèle Stanley Media Arts Program Officer 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414 ext. 5251

Nova Scotia Talent Trust http://nstalenttrust.blogspot.ca/2014/09/congratulations-to-2014-nstt.html

Nova Scotia Talent Trust gives out 75,000 in Scholarships to 51 Nova Scotia Emerging Artists- The Nova Scotia Talent Trust has recently given out $75,000 in scholarships to emerging Nova Scotia artists in the fields of dance, theatre, media (film) studies, music, visual and literary arts. The 51 successful scholarship recipients were chosen from a field of 107 applications from two deadlines, 1 March and 1 May 2014. 5 of the 51 scholarships are supported by the NS Arts Endowment Fund in the amount of $2,000 each. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 12/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate The Film and Media Arts recipients this year were Gwyneth Christoffel, Halifax, and Sam deCoste, Halifax.

The next deadlines is May 1st, 2015 for fall or winter study.

4Cs Foundation project Grants http://www.4csfoundation.com/content/grants

The 4Cs Foundation provides grants for community-led art-based projects and Neighbourhood Placemaking projects that focus on fostering connections between children and others in their community.

Our current focus is in working with community-based organizations to support projects that bring children together with members of their community. We are interested in projects that will build stronger community connections by working together side-by-side over a sustained period of time, and that result in a publicly accessible artwork.

Please note: We do not fund individual artists or Events (including art projects or activities at an Event). We also no longer support one time projects.

For more information, please email or call the office: (902)422-4805 or [email protected]

2015 Call for Submissions - White Rabbit Arts Residency & The Ballast Project http://whiterabbitarts.ca/

The Red Clay Studio Society is pleased to invite proposals for two programs for the 2015 summer season as part of the White Rabbit Open Air Art project.

2015 marks the 7th annual White Rabbit, a residency and festival that encourages artists to push the boundaries of their practice collaboratively and individually in response to the unique Bay of Fundy landscape. In addition to our annual call for residency participants, we are seeking proposals from professional artists for a new program called the Ballast Projects.

Deadlines: April 1st for Residency

For more information: http://whiterabbitarts.ca/

2015-2016 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Application Deadline March 31st, 2015 http://www.halifax.ca/boardscom/bccgrants/CommunityGrantsProgram.php

The Community Grants Program is a centralized program that provides annual cash grants to registered non- profit organizations and charities located throughout the Municipality. There are two types of grant (a) a project grant of up to $5,000 and (b) a capital grant of up to $25,000. Presently, the program provides assistance to specific types of projects in the following categories: https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 13/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Environment Recreation & Leisure Affordable & Supportive Housing Emergency Assistance Neighborhood Safety Community History Community Diversity Arts & Crafts

The Community Grants Guidebook contains detailed eligibility criteria for the program and for each of the funding sectors. This guide is updated annually so please check the current version of the guide posted on this web site. Or contact staff for further information. 902.490.7310

CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Craig Gallery http://www.alderneylanding.com/

The Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing is currently accepting proposals from artists to participate in a Canada Day Interactive Art Event. Boardwalk Artists 2015 has evolved to become an interactive celebration of art in our community and Canada. The featured artists will demonstrate and teach their skills to youth and family participants throughout the day, giving community youth opportunity to utilize art-creation tools and experience art-making in a fun, relaxed group setting which they may not otherwise encounter. Other programming will feature local performers, Canada Day Ceremonies with cake and song, food, and entertainment.

Proposals will be accepted from visual, media and performance artists and should include:

· CV (including a cover letter explaining any relevant experience) · Detailed account of proposed activity · Detailed budget (time and materials) · Artists bio and artistic statement

We are also accepting proposals from artists to facilitate the creation of a temporary public art installation to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada. This project will also occur on Canada Day in conjunction with Boardwalk Artists 2015. The successful applicant will coordinate and facilitate the creation of a large scale Canada Flag working with local families and youth, and utilizing new and recycled materials reflective of our community.

Proposals will be accepted from visual, media and performance artists and should include:

· CV (including a cover letter explaining any relevant experience) · Detailed account of proposed activity · Detailed budget (time and materials) · Artists bio and artistic statement

Please forward proposals to [email protected] by May1st, 2015

https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 14/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate NSI announces new program in partnership with Shaw Media http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/02/nsi-announces-new-program-in-partnership-with-shaw-media

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is pleased to announce a new, one year, $200,000 partnership with Shaw Media. This agreement sees the return of the $1,000 Shaw Media Fearless Female Director award in the NSI Online Short Film Festival and a brand new course, the Shaw Media Diverse TV Director program, which will launch in early March. The course is designed for participants with directing experience who are interested in directing scripted television.

The Shaw Media Fearless Female Director award is presented to the best film by a female director four times a year. Recent winners include Ashley McKenzie, Emily Jenkins and Lindsay MacKay.

Shaw Media Diverse TV Director This course provides female, Aboriginal and visible minority directors ready to make the leap to TV series direction with development training and job shadowing for up to four participants. The program includes an intense bootcamp in Toronto and a four-week director job shadowing experience on the set of a series in production.

ViewFinders Film Competition - Call For Entries! filmfreeway.com/festival/ViewFindersFilmCompetition Deadline: Friday, May 1st @ 5pm

The ViewFinders Film Competition is a video competition for Atlantic Canadian youth, produced by the ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth and the Atlantic Film Festival.

Youth, 18 and under, from the Atlantic Provinces, are invited to submit their short films by Friday, May 1 at 5 p.m. All films must be under five minutes long.

The top entries are eligible for prizes that will be awarded at a special red carpet screening on Saturday, June 6. The ViewFinders Film Competition has prizes in three categories (animation, live action and documentary), as well as a grand prize.

For more information on the competition and to submit a film, click below: filmfreeway.com/festival/ViewFindersFilmCompetition

To view the 2014 Grand Prize award winning film, visit: youtu.be/oIvpQENUW9M

Apply Now for Practicum Opportunities in Film & Media!

The Banff Centre’s Practicum Program is an experiential learning opportunity that marries technical training in the arts with hands-on, real world experiences. Practicum participants learn from an array of sources that include faculty, mentor staff, peers, and the artists creating, producing and performing art at The Banff Centre.

https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 15/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Participants receive a full scholarship to cover the program fee, a living allowance, subsidized meals on campus, and have the possibility of subsidized shared housing.

We are currently accepting applications for: audio engineer (including post production), video, editor, designer and photographer practicums.

Find out more at: http://www.banffcentre.ca/film-media/programs/#Digital Film

TWO CALLS FOR CURATORIAL PROPOSALS** **Artists: A call for independent artist projects will be released in late spring 2015

OPEN CALL FOR CURATORIAL PROJECTS Due April 15th, 2015 at midnight

Whippersnapper gallery is accepting proposals from emerging curators, arts organizers, programmers, or other cultural producers practicing across disciplines and media.

Whippersnapper is committed to paying fair fees to artists, curators, and other cultural producers (in accordance to CARFAC and/or IMAA). However, we have to pursue funding on a project-to-project basis. This means that upon acceptance, we need selected curators to work closely with gallery staff provide the materials needed for grant writing and fundraising around the project.

About Whippersnapper Whippersnapper Gallery is an artist-run centre committed to the cultivation of inclusive spaces for emerging visual and media arts, community arts, and experimental forms of exhibition making. We provide artists and cultural producers with a flexible platform and exhibition space to expand the parameters of their professional practice. Whippersnapper is structured to encourage peer-to-peer mentorship and promote success by the artists’ own standards. We facilitate exchange between artists and local communities, and between a spectrum of emerging and established art communities throughout Toronto and Canada.

Selection Procedure The programming committee at the gallery selects proposals through a jury-based review. Proposals are selected based on consideration of the following criteria:

Artistic merit of the proposed project The proposal’s fit with the gallery’s mandate, artistic direction and the intended space The artist’s plan for executing/realizing their proposed project

CALL FOR VIDEO/MEDIA ARTS PROGRAMMERS FOR SIDEWALK SCREENING 2016 Due April 5th, 2015 at midnight

Whippersnapper Gallery is accepting curatorial proposals for our annual emerging video exhibition, Sidewalk Screening.

Sidewalk Screening Background: https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 16/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Whippersnapper Gallery started the Sidewalk Screening series in 2014 with the aim to support emerging artists from across the country that demonstrate a diversity of contemporary approaches to video art. Sidewalk Screening 2014 was curated by Mohammad Rezaei, Vanessa Dion Fletcher, and Golboo Amani, and featured 27 artists from across Canada. In January 2015, Sidewalk Screening returned with two distinct exhibitions: sidewalkscreening.MOV and sidewalkscreening.GIF. Both exhibitions were curated by Mohammad Rezaei, Josh Vettivelu, Iain Soder, and Jonathan Carroll, and supported a total of 43 artists from across Canada.

In an effort to expand the reach of Sidewalk Screening, we are inviting emerging curators to propose a direction for the 3rd edition of the series. Past editions of Sidewalk Screening have been a general survey of video/projected art. This year, we ask potential curators to propose explore a specific theme, genre, or vision for the series.

Located at a cross section between three dynamic neighborhoods, Whippersnapper’s exhibition space is visible to the public for 24 hours a day through fully exposed street level windows. Potential curators should keep in mind that the exhibition will be exposed to a wide variety of audiences.

Individuals or curatorial collectives are welcome to apply. As the project curator(s), you will work closely with Whippersnapper’s Programming Coordinator to develop your curatorial plan, write grants to secure project funding, the selection of the works through both this call’s video work submissions and your own suggestions.

To apply for the Open Call for Curatorial Projects and/or Video/Media Arts Programmer for Sidewalk Screening 2016 please visit http://whippersnapper.ca/callforsub.html, To download a full .PDF version of both calls, as well as the application requirements.

Completed applications must be sent as ONE .ZIP file to: [email protected]

Ed Video (Guelph, ON) is calling for nominees for the 2015 Kenny Doren Award. edvideo.org Kenny Doren was a Canadian multi-media artist and composer whose practice employed musical interventions and political discourse utilizing video and performance. His art installations, videos, and digital operas have been presented in Canada, China, Finland, France, and the U.S.A. He is an Ed Video honourary lifetime member, a dear friend, a great artist and a champion of artist-run centres and galleries across Canada.

To honour Kenny’s spirit we have established this award to be presented to an extraordinary community individual who has demonstrated a strong artistic practice in or contribution to media art with an emphasis in audio.

To nominate an individual for the Kenny Doren Award, please provide: - the name and brief biography (1 page maximum) of the nominee - your contact information (name, telephone and e-mail) - an explanation (1 page maximum) as to why the individual would be a worthy recipient

Incomplete nominations will not be considered. The award will be decided by a jury of knowledgeable peers from the independent media arts community, and will be presented at an awards ceremony in April 2015. This is the first year of the Kenny Doren award. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 17/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

Nominations must reach Ed Video by MONDAY, March 23, 2015 at 5:00PM. Adjudication: Friday, March 27, 2015. 2015 Award amount: $500

How to submit: Email: [email protected] (Please put 2015 Kenny Doren Nomination in subject heading).

Mail: Kenny Doren Award – 2015 Nominations c/o Ed Video 404 York Road Guelph, ON N1E 3H4

Eligibility: • Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person. • Must be nominated by a third party. • Nominee cannot be an Ed Video Board Member. New $75K pitch competition from Hot Docs and BravoFACT http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/03/new-75k-pitch-competition-from-hot-docs-and-bravofact/

Hot Docs and BravoFACT are pleased to offer a new short film pitch competition which gives six Canadian filmmaking teams the opportunity to pitch their short documentary project to a live audience and panel of judges.

A total of $75,000 will be awarded at the event – first place receives $30,000, second place receives $25,000 and third place receives $20,000. Prize money is courtesy of BravoFACT.

The competition takes place on Wednesday, April 29 as part of the 2015 Hot Docs Festival which runs from April 23 to May 3.

Registration is currently open, and the deadline to apply is March 25.

Shaw Media Diverse TV Director http://www.nsi-canada.ca/courses/shaw-media-diverse-tv-director/

Presented by Shaw Media in association with the National Screen Institute

Submission deadline We are accepting applications until April 9, 2015.

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After reading the guidelines and being certain you can commit to this course, the 10-day bootcamp and four- week director shadow, please fill out the application form.

What is Shaw Media Diverse TV Director, in association with the National Screen Institute? Shaw Media Diverse TV Director is an advanced two-phase diversity training course for up to four diverse directors who are female and/or Aboriginal (male or female) and/or a visible minority (male or female) and/or a person with a disability (male or female).

The course is intended for directors ready to make the leap to TV series direction with development training and job shadowing.

The course is designed specifically for directing scripted television (drama or comedy) series. Applicants must have short film and/or feature film and/or non-series television directing experience and a desire to direct for the fast-paced, market driven world of series television .

How much does it cost? $100 submission fee per application $1,500 tuition fee per participant if you are selected

When does it take place? There will be a 10-day bootcamp in Toronto in June 2015, dates to be confirmed, and a four-week director shadow on a series, to be confirmed pending greenlit shows and shooting schedules.

Apply now for NSI Totally Television http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/03/apply-now-for-nsi-totally-television/ The National Screen Institute is seeking applications from writer/producer teams for its prestigious NSI Totally Television course.

Up to six teams will have the opportunity to develop their television projects with the best showrunners/story editors in the country.

Past story editors have included Tassie Cameron (Rookie Blue), Vera Santa Maria (producer on Parks and Recreation), David Barlow (King, The Border) and Aaron Martin (Being Erica, Saving Hope). Teams will also meet with decision makers from major Canadian networks and executive producers from companies like Shaftesbury, Temple Street, Breakthrough and Omni.

This 10-month course includes extensive training, individual sessions with story editors and production execs, and private pitch meetings with broadcasters. Teams advancing to phase two of the course attend the Banff World Media Festival and receive up to $5,000. NSI Totally Television faculty are Shelly Tyler and Sam Linton.

“I’m looking forward to reading this year’s applications,” said Shelly [Tyler], NSI Totally Television program manager. “It’s such an exciting time for Canadian television and we’re pleased to be able to offer this program to the next generation of Canadian TV professionals.”

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The program has produced 12 series that have gone into development, five that have gone to air, one that has been piloted, and another produced as a feature film that had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

NSI Totally Television is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Bell Media; Program Partner Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Entertainment One, Super Channel and Corus Entertainment; and Industry Partner Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

CBC Television is pleased to announce another season of Short Film Face Off. http://www.cbc.ca/shortfilmfaceoff/

The program is Canada’s only television magazine program which features short films from across the country. The critically acclaimed show has already enjoyed seven successful seasons and has brought a new mainstream audience for short films and increased profile for filmmakers. The CBC is looking for the best short films from every region to take part in this program. In Short Film Face Off films are screened and a panel of industry professionals will provide commentary as well as discuss the creative and technical aspects of the films with the filmmakers.

The series has a competitive component. The studio panel will choose three finalists and the television viewing audience will ultimately vote for the top film. The CBC and sponsors will be offering a prize made up of cash and production services to be used by the winning filmmaker towards his or her next short film. That film will be licensed for broadcast by the CBC Films must be under 12 minutes in length, must have been completed in the past two years, and must not have been broadcast on network television. We are looking for comedies and dramas. Music videos and documentaries are not suitable for this program.

Directors must be available for tapings at CBC Halifax from June 22 to June 26. The program producers will pay all travel and accommodation costs.

If you are interested in entering your film in Short Film Face Off please provide a link (preferred) or send a DVD or USB Flash Drive copy of your film to:

CBC/Radio Canada Attn: Stewart Young 7067 Chebucto Road, SUITE 100 Halifax NS B3L 4R5

Participants must own or control all the rights to the content in the film and be able to authorize those rights for broadcast. Don’t hesitate to call for more information.

The deadline for entries is April 17, 2015.

AWARDS GALA - CALL FOR ENTRIES www.screennovascotia.com https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 20/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Screen Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the Call for Entries to the inaugural Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala, taking place on May 2nd, 2015. Featuring the ACTRA Awards and the Film Crew Excellence Award, the SNS Awards Gala will celebrate the local screen-based industry in Nova Scotia, from film and television to digital media.

The deadline for entries is March 31st, 2015. Please be sure to read the eligibility criteria before submitting via the online form. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]. Categories include: Best Feature Film Best Documentary Feature Film Best Short Film Best TV Series Best Web Series Best Digital Media/Animation

Fill out the online submission form: http://www.screennovascotia.com/submission-form/

Winners will be selected by an independent jury comprised of respected members of the screen-based industry. If you would like to submit a production for consideration but are not yet a Screen Nova Scotia member, you can become one HERE: http://www.screennovascotia.com/sign-up-form

More details, including venue and ticket information, will be released within the next few weeks. Be sure to save the date (Saturday, May 2nd) and join us in celebrating Nova Scotia's best!

Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia - Call for nominations for the 2015 Film Crew Excellence Award. www.filmandcreativens.ca

The award will be presented at the inaugural Screen Nova Scotia Awards on May 2, 2015.

The award, now in its third year, was developed in partnership with the local unions, guilds and Film Advisory Committee and recognizes the outstanding work happening behind the camera in Nova Scotia's audiovisual industry.

The 2014 award was presented to script supervisor Maggie Thomas, a veteran of Nova Scotia's audiovisual industry, who was nominated for the knowledge and support she has provided on set and her efforts to establish a legacy of excellent script supervisors in Nova Scotia.

"It was an honour to be recognized by my peers with this award,” said Thomas. “Not just one person wins this award, it is the recognition of the contribution of the entire technical crew to a film.”

The professionalism, innovation and ingenuity of the crews in Nova Scotia are a major contributor the https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 21/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate province’s vibrant film industry. It is important that we recognize their contribution in establishing Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s premiere film destinations.

The Film Crew Excellence Award will recognize an individual crew person or team for outstanding creative enterprise within Nova Scotia’s screen based industry. The award honours those whose work embodies the qualities of innovation, vision and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Nominations for the 2015 Film Crew Excellence Award are now being accepted.

Nominations should include the name(s), position(s) and contact information for the nominee(s) and a description of their use of innovation and commitment to the Nova Scotia screen-based industry. Up to two supporting documents (photos, video clips, etc.) can be provided for jury review. Nominations will be reviewed and deliberated by a jury of industry professionals.

The deadline for applications is Friday, April 3, 2015. Nominations can be submitted via email to [email protected] or delivered to Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia, CB302-1883 Upper Water Street, Halifax B3J 1S9. Shaw Media Diverse TV Director call for applications now open http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/03/shaw-media-diverse-tv-director-call-for-applications-now-open/

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is now accepting applications for the new Shaw Media Diverse TV Director course, announced February 18. Applications must be received by Thursday, April 9, 2015.

Shaw Media Diverse TV Director is designed for participants with directing experience who are interested in making the leap to directing scripted television series.

This is an advanced two-phase diversity training course for up to four diverse directors who are female and/or Aboriginal (male or female) and/or a visible minority (male or female) and/or a person with a disability (male or female). The program includes an intense bootcamp in Toronto and a four-week director job shadowing experience on the set of a series in production.

Apply by 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 9, 2015.

OPEN CALL for ARTICLES- Digital Aesthetica E-Book http://www.m0us310n.net/file/guidelines.html

We welcome proposals for both chapters and case studies from academics, photographers, artists and other visual practitioners. We are seeking for contributions that deal with a wide range of issues in connection with the impact of computing communication processes on the internet within the production and reception of Art.

Submissions deadline: June 15, 2015 Review and decision concerning acceptance: October 2015

Submissions: Using the submit form in our website, all submissions must include a 400-words abstract, a ZIP with the https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 22/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate manuscript and a short CV (Word or OpenOffice).

All manuscripts must be written in English, doubled-spaced throughout, with 1" margins on all sides, typed using 12pt Times New Roman font. Contributions should have a 4000 to 7000 words extension and MUST follow our manuscript preparation guidelines; otherwise, they will not be accepted.

FACINS Funding Deadlines for 2015 http://filmandcreativens.ca/creative-programs-services/film/funding-programs

To help prepare for the year ahead Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia has set funding deadlines for producers, musicians and publishers interested in applying.

Film: April 17th and August 21st.

Music: March 13th and September 15th.

Publishing: December 15th.

All applications must be received by Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia no later than 4:30 p.m. on the given day.

Praxis 2015 Story Editor Internship www.praxisfilm.com *Sponsored by the Harold Greenberg Fund*

The Praxis Story Editor Internship presents an opportunity to analyze story, character, genre and theme, while developing the interpersonal skills required in guiding creative work and mediating between writer and producer. Accomplished screenwriters and industry professionals work with our interns, providing their professional insight into developing the skills required to professionally analyze screenplays.

The training program includes: 1. Participation in the Praxis Summer Workshop (June 13-17, 2015) – three days of script readings and discussions, followed by private sessions between Praxis advisors and their writers. The interns attend meetings with producers and other professionals who advise the writers on creative and practical issues. 2. Placement with a reputable production company in each intern’s region for a two or three week paid development position at a time convenient to both intern and production company. Previous placements were sponsored by Anagram Pictures, Brightlight Pictures, Strada Films, Infinity Pictures, and Triptych Media.

Applications must include: · a letter describing your experience, intent, and how you expect to benefit from the internship · a brief resumé · the names and contact information of three references · two samples of script analyses that you've written for feature film scripts or series television (unproduced screenplays strongly preferred) https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 23/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

Deadline: April 19, 2015 (postmark date or by midnight PST)

For more information, please visit our website: www.praxisfilm.com

MYPROJECTORLAMPS.COM IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR FIRST SHORT FILM CONTEST! myprojectorlamps.com

ELIGIBILITY: This competition is open to any independent or student filmmaker in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Mexico or India. Works will be considered for competition only if they are of a total running time of 5 minutes or less, and were completed after January 1, 2014. Our committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project.

SUBMISSIONS: Films can only be submitted to MyProjectorLamps by providing a link to your short film on YouTube in the entry form. You should also include a link to www.myprojectorlamps.com/contest.html in the video description on YouTube. A completed entry form must be submitted with each project. Multiple submissions by the same director and/or Production Company are accepted, but each film must be accompanied by a separate completed form. Unsigned entry forms will be rejected. The entry must also include the following: film description (50 words or less), complete production credits, film logline, director's headshot, and a short director's bio (50 words or less). By submitting this material and signing the release form, you acknowledge MyProjectorLamps' right to use any material for commercial use.

DEADLINE: The submission deadline for entries in the 1st annual MPL short film competition is May 15th, 2015. Winner will be announced on our website on June 1st, 2015. Films uploaded after the designated deadlines have no guarantee of being viewed for consideration.

JUDGING: Entries for the MyProjectorLamps Short Film Contest will be judged based on the number of votes they receive. The entry with the most votes will win the grand prize. First runner up will be the entry with the second most votes, and second runner up will be the entry with the third most votes.

AWARDS: The grand prize winner will be announced on our website on February 16th, 2015. The awards are: GRAND PRIZE--$2,000 (USD) 1st RUNNER UP--$400 (USD) 2nd RUNNER UP--$100 Amazon Gift Card

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Entrants will be required to, and must sign and submit, an Entry Agreement. The Entry Agreement and Certification Statement are available at: www.MyProjectorLamps.Com. The Entry Agreement must be signed on behalf of all members of the Entrant, and each member hereby authorizes, and by participating herein further authorizes, the ER to so sign on their behalf. **** No nudity, graphic violence, or explicit language, please. **** Additional contest details can be found on the Short Film Contest page at: www.myprojectorlamps.com/contest.html Upon submission of the video on YouTube please email a copy of the https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 24/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate signed Entry Agreement directly to: [email protected]. Please include "Short Film Contest" in the subject line of your email.

Call for short films: $4K in prizes up for grabs in the NSI Online Short Film Festival http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/02/call-for-short-films

$4,000 in cash awards are available to be won through the National Screen Institute’s Online Short Film Festival. Short films are being accepted from now until Friday, April 3, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. CST.

Submit your film.

The NSI Online Short Film Festival is a year-round Canadian short film showcase with new films added every week.

Films that meet award criteria are eligible for the $1,250 A&E Short Filmmakers Award, $750 Bite Comedy Award, $1,000 Brian Linehan Actors Award, and the recently reintroduced $1,000 Shaw Media Fearless Female Director Award. These awards are presented four times a year. Read more about the awards.

All NSI Online Short Film Festival winners will receive a complimentary Friend membership for the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

Entries must not exceed 30 minutes in length and, in many cases, the shorter the better (really!). Drama, comedy, animation, documentary, sci-fi, horror, music video and experimental are all eligible and must be made by a Canadian writer, director or producer. The festival accepts films released after January 1, 2010. There is no submission fee. Films must be available online (YouTube or Vimeo) for viewing by the selection committee.

The NSI Online Short Film Festival is made possible through the support of Presenting Sponsor Shaw Media; Festival Partner Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Netflix, Entertainment One, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media and the Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; Award sponsors A&E Television Networks, Shaw Media, Blue Ant Media and the Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; and Industry Partner Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 21st Media City, July 28-August 1, 2015 ENTRY DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2015 (postmark). NO ENTRY FEES! http://mediacityfilmfestival.com/entries/

DOWNLOAD the festival entry form, complete it (on your computer or by hand) and mail it with your entry. It is not necessary to sign the form (electronically or by hand). See the REGULATIONS (aussi en français, español) and FAQ (English only)

Media City does not accept online entries (e.g. Vimeo or other platforms). You must send your work on a disc or USB drive. Emails with links to online previews will not be considered. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 25/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Festival du nouveau cinéma http://www.nouveaucinema.ca/#/programmation/soumissions Each year, the Festival du nouveau cinéma presents around 300 feature and short films, interactive works and performances from over 50 countries during 11 days of festivities, and offers over $30,000 in cash and services to the winners of national and international competition.

Today, the Festival is looking for films, interactive works and performances for its 44th edition wich will run from October 7 to 18, 2015 in Montreal!

Send us your works BEFORE JUNE 1st, 2015 to maybe be part of the Festival this year!

Early bird rate before April 30, 2015!

Two easy ways to submit a short or feature film on line: - via Zone Festival - via Withoutabox

For more information, you can write to [email protected]

Call for Submissions- Lunenburg Doc Fest www.LunenburgDocFest.com Lunenburg Doc Fest seeks submissions for its second annual event, September 25-27, 2015. The Festival encourages aspiring and established filmmakers to submit documentaries for consideration.

Lunenburg Doc Fest celebrates the art of documentary, creating an enriching cultural experience and place of connection between filmmakers and film enthusiasts in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Festival strives to present original and inspiring films from across the globe with particular interest in short and feature-length documentaries that fall within one or more of the following categories: Atlantic, Canadian, International, Environmental, Political, Art, Youth/Family and Docudrama.

Deadlines: Early Bird April 30, 2015 Regular May 31, 2015 Final July 1, 2015

Films selected for screening during Lunenburg Doc Fest will receive an honorarium. One feature length documentary will win a juried award. Go to www.LunenburgDocFest.com/submissions/ for additional information.

Lunenburg Doc Fest https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 26/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate www.LunenburgDocFest.com \Box 1951, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Canada 902-634-3633 / 902-527-9094 [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LunenburgDocFest Twitter: @LunenburgDocFes Filmfreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/LunenburgDocFest

Call for Entries: Vancouver International Film Festival www.viff.org Canadian Features & Shorts Submit your film now!

Founded in 1982, The Vancouver International Film Festival is one of the largest and most successful film festivals in North America. In 2014, 349 films (including 219 features) played on nine screens. By the time our 16-day festival had wrapped, 144,000 attendees had been dazzled by some of the best films from more than 70 countries.

Named one of MovieMaker's "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee," VIFF is now accepting submissions of both feature and short films from any genre for its 2015 festival, which runs September 24-October 9. Featuring the work of both established and emerging filmmakers, this will once again be a spectacular showcase of cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Furthermore, VIFF’s celebrated Canadian Images series remains the largest exhibition of new Canadian cinema in the world.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND ENTRY FEES

Earlybird Deadline – May 29, 2015 $40 – Canadian Narrative or Nonfiction Feature (over 20 minutes in length) $20 – Canadian Narrative or Nonfiction Short (20 minutes and under)

Regular Deadline – June 26, 2015 $50 – Canadian Narrative or Nonfiction Feature (over 20 minutes in length) $25 – Canadian Narrative or Nonfiction Short (20 minutes and under)

(Filmmakers submitting through Withoutabox.com receive a $5 discount on entry fees.)

The LIDF is calling for films for programming in 2014/15. http://www.lidf.co.uk/ ; The Call for Films is open and international. All subject matter is considered. Feature length and Short films (less than 40min) are accepted. First time and established filmmakers all welcome. Films must be produced after July 1st 2012.

The LIDF has been selected as a qualifying film festival by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Recipients of the festival’s prize in the Documentary Short Subject category will qualify for https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 27/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate consideration at the Annual Academy Awards® (OSCAR®) without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.

Among the new initiatives to be unveiled are: • LIDF Touring Festival • Educational Resources Film Catalogue • A ‘Conversation’ page for filmmaker on the LIDF web-site. Useful for promotion of current and future projects - including crowd-funding options • Reduced entry cost to the new Oxford Documentary Film Festival (2014 launch) - with no need to resubmit your film • Ideas Exchange

We look forward to seeing your films.

To submit your film to the LIDF, read the Regulations, and Frequently Asked Questions go to: http://www.lidf.co.uk/ ;

Outlier Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions for the 2015 http://outlierfilmfestival.com/new-products/ Outlier Film Festival takes place in Halifax, NS. It is the first festival of its kind on the East Coast of Canada. Focusing on the genres of cult, fantasy, experimental, documentary, horror, and science fiction, the organizers are drawing on selections from across our region and around the world to compile a diverse collection of works that challenge, delight, and disturb.

Outlier Film Festival acknowledges the support of Arts Nova Scotia. The festival's sponsors include Strange Adventures, Obsolete Records, Pro Skateboards & Snowboards, Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia, Garrison Brewing, Octopi Computers, and Village Sound.

For more information on Outlier, visit: http://outlierfilmfestival.com

Media Contact: Matt Charlton Pigeon Row [email protected]

35th Atlantic Film Festival - 2015 Call For Entry http://atlanticfilm.com/ The Atlantic Film Festival is now pleased to make a Call for Entry to the 35th Annual Atlantic Film Festival taking place September 17-24, 2015.

FEES AND ENTRY DEADLINES:ATLANTIC CANADA Early Submission Deadline ($25 fee): May 15th, 2015 Final Deadline ($30 fee): June 12th, 2015 Late Deadline ($40 fee): June 19th, 2015 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 28/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Extended Deadline ($50 fee): June 26th, 2015

FEES AND ENTRY DEADLINES: CANADA AND THE WORLD Early Submission Deadline ($35 fee): May 15th, 2015 Final Deadline ($40 fee): June 12th, 2015 Late Deadline ($50 fee): June 19th, 2015 Extended Deadline ($60 fee): June 26th, 2015

Submissions for the 2015 Festival will be accepted through both FilmFreeway and Withoutabox.

Submissions for the 11th Annual Bay Street Film Festival are now OPEN. http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/the-festival/submissions/ We are accepting submissions through a new service called FilmFreeway, through which the submission fees will all be at student-priced rates for our 2015 festival submissions ($10.00 cheaper than last year’s submission fees through Withoutabox). We encourage you to submit through FilmFreeway, where you can upload your screener directly for HD viewing, and the like. You may also mail your submission and all required materials to our office directly.

Please do NOT send your submission through courier service (e.g. FedEx®) that will require a signature upon delivery – this can delay your submission’s arrival. Please send by standard post or by courier service that offers delivery without signature to 314 Bay Street, ATTN: Bay Street Film Festival, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 1S1, Canada. Contact us at [email protected] with any issues or questions.

Friday, March 27, 2015 - Regular Deadline Student/ FilmFreeway Fee $20.00 Friday, April 24, 2015 - Late Deadline Student/ FilmFreeway Fee $25.00 Friday, May 15, 2015 - Extended Deadline Student/ Film Freeway Fee $30.00

Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival 2015 www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com Screening: Friday, September 11, 2015 Deadline for entries: July 31, 2015

The Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival is a juried show. No entry fee required. Submissions must be no longer than 15 minutes.

For more information and 2014 Application form visit: www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com

Please email your completed, scanned application in PDF format and a link to a password protected, downloadable Lo-Res mp4 file, Vimeo file (along with the password!) to: [email protected] by July 31, 2014.

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For further information please call (416) 924-3514

The ONE Film Festival Submissions are now open for the inaugural ONE Film Festival in Ottawa, Canada. The Ottawa North East Film Festival or The ONE Film Festival is a not-forprofit organization created to develop and implement plans for an annual film festival.

Our focus is primarily on filmmakers and films developed in North East North America. The Northeastern United States geographic region of the United States is the most economically developed, densely populated, and culturally diverse region in the United States. Combined with the talents of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, this event has already won an unprecedented level of endorsements.

The inaugural festival will be held May 21 – 23, 2015. Screenings will be held at Bytowne Cinema. Submissions are being handled through Film Freeway and selection committee members. Submissions are being accepted for documentaries, shorts and feature length.

Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/TheONEFF

Call For Short Films http://www.lunenburgfilms.com/wp/ The Lunenburg County Film Series is looking for short films on Blu-ray, under 5 minutes and suitable for an older audience, for screening with our Monthly features in Bridgewater (September through May)

Please contact Christopher Ball, 902 644 3604 or [email protected]

2015 Call for Film & Video Submissions - Asinabka Festival www.asinabkafestival.org Deadline: May 15, 2015 The 4th annual Asinabka Festival will be taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, August 19-23, 2015. 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.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Format: Film and video submissions must be on a DVD, a QuickTime or MP4 file, or an internet link to the works online location.

Application: All submissions must include the following: 1. A short bio of the artist, director, and/or producer 2. A brief description of the work being submitted (no longer than 1 page). 3. Your contact information, year of production, format, running time, language(s), province or country of https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 30/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate origin, premiere status (i.e. has it premiered in Canada, a Canadian city, or internationally), and 3 still images from the submission (at least 300 DPI, .in JPG, .PNG or. TIFF format). Email submissions are welcome. There is no submission fee.

2015 DEADLINE: Monday, May 15, 2015 *Submissions must be received or post-marked by this date to be considered for the 2015 Festival.

Mail Submissions To: PO Box 307, Station A Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8V3

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival www.mhfestival.com DEADLINE: April 30th, 2015 The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival’s (SMHAFF’s) international film competition returns for 2015, calling on all film makers, established or aspiring, to submit their mental health films to this unique festival.

Now in its ninth year, the competition provides its award-winners with the opportunity to showcase their films to Festival audiences; winning films will be screened during the Festival in October 2015, and honoured at the International Film Awards ceremony.

Entries must be received no later than Thursday 30th April 2015.

Guidelines and entry form can be downloaded at http://www.mhfestival.com/film-awards. Films can be any length and completed at any time, as long as they have not been previously submitted to the Festival.

Gail Aldam Senior Events and Communications Officer, Mental Health Foundation Festival Manager, Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (SMHAFF) (Follow the Festival on Facebook and Twitter)

T: 0141 572 0413 M: 07912 977 658 E: [email protected]

Mental Health Foundation Merchants House 30 George Square Glasgow G2 1EG

Sounds Like V Audio Art Festival - Call for Local, National, International Experimental https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 31/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Audio Artists soundslikefest.tumblr.com Deadline for submissions: Sunday, March 29, 2015, 11:59 CST

Sounds Like Festival Dates: July 23 to 25, 2015.

Sounds Like invites local, national and international audio artists to submit proposals for the latest iteration of Saskatchewan's only audio art festival. We are seeking submissions for audio works that explore ideas aroundLOCATIONS AND BORDERS. We are looking for innovative approaches to this theme with possible inclusions of site-specific installations, live performances, video projection and/or sculptural components. Venues include the AKA/Paved multipurpose Event Space, gallery spaces and/or the second story outdoor catwalk, as well as ad hoc off-site spaces at the discretion of the programming committee.

Selections for the festival are juried by a selection of contemporary audio artists and curators, rotating annually. Please send an electronic submission with the subject line SOUNDS LIKE 2015 PROPOSAL [email protected] by March 29, 11:59 pm CST.

Submission guidelines: CV (max 3 pages) 1 page project description technical outline/ staging description related work samples via online links or if necessary by dropbox

The BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2015 is open for entries. www.asff.co.uk/submit Submit your short films for a chance to win screenings at the festival (5-8 November), plus many more great prizes and awards that will get your work noticed by industry, filmmakers and thousands of film fans.

There will also be masterclasses, networking opportunities, talks and Q&As to engage with industry leaders, such as BAFTA, Channel 4 and Association of Camera Operators.

ASFF 2015 Prizes: - Screenings at the BAFTA Qualifying ASFF 2015 - All film are in competition - Awards for Best Film in each category and People’s Choice - Eligibility to enter the EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) - Screenings in various guest programmes at other film festivals - Screenings as part of ASFF Film Tour - Editorial in Aesthetica Magazine and on Aesthetica’s online channels (180,000 readership worldwide)

Genres accepted: advertising, animation, artists’ film, comedy, dance, documentary, drama, experimental, fashion, music video and thriller. Running times up to 30 minutes.

Entries close 31 May 2015. To enter visit www.asff.co.uk/submit

Twitter: https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 32/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate Enter #films to @asffest accepting #drama #documentary #comedy + many more to win #festival screenings & #awards www.asff.co.uk/submit

The Montreal Stop Motion FestivalOur Call for Entries is now open! http://stopmotionmontreal.com/en/rules.html We are actively seeking stop motion short films for this year's MSMFF. This year, the MSMFF broaden its horizons and now accepting film submissions with Object Animation and Pixilation. The Call for Entries will end on June 28th, 2015, at 11:59 EST. We look forward to seeing your work!

Please visit the Rules and Regulations page of our website for information concerning eligibility, dates and accepted formats.

Lunenburg Doc Fest - Call for Submissions lunenburgdocfest.com Lunenburg Doc Fest seeks submissions for its second annual event, September 25-27, 2015. The Festival encourages aspiring and established filmmakers to submit documentaries for consideration.

Deadlines: Early Bird April 30, 2015 Regular May 31, 2015 Final July 1, 2015

Films selected for screening during Lunenburg Doc Fest will receive an honorarium. One feature length documentary will win a juried award.

Go to www.LunenburgDocFest.com/submissions/ for additional information.

Lunenburg Doc Fest www.LunenburgDocFest.com \Box 1951, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Canada 902-634-3633 / 902-527-9094 [email protected]

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Filmfreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/LunenburgDocFest

6. COMMUNITY NEWS

Crowdfunding Campaign for New Nova Scotian documentary features! Documentary Double Feature (DDF) is the beginning of a series on small town personas from across Canada. The focus is to showcase the many talented people who live in rural communities while giving a glimpse of life in areas not as well known.

On March 31st, 2015, a crowdfunding campaign will go live to help jump start the first two documentaries: ELLSWORTH and CURRENTLY UNTITLED produced/directed by Troy Howell and DT Siddhartha Fraser

The campaign will feature perks like a basic thank you, onscreen credits including producer (depending on contribution) dinner and a private screening with subjects of the films to even a chance at directing a dramatised segment for ELLSWORTH! Several other perks including digital versions of both films and exclusive clothing will also be available!

CURRENTLY UNTITLED is a unique look into the decades long friendship of established visual artists Wayne Boucher and Geoff Butler. Hear from the women closest to them and experience their first ever collaboration on a painting series!

The ARTISTS: Wayne is known for his deeply emotional abstract oil paintings while Geoff has worked in fantastic realism and book publishing. Though these men are professionally separate, they share many common elements in their personal lives and adventures through the art world.

ELLSWORTH is a compassionate look at the life of Ellsworth (Al) Whittle. Originally from New Brunswick, Al began his movie career in Nova Scotia in 1953, quickly becoming Canada’s youngest theatre manager where he maintained the Acadia Cinema in Wolfville NS until 2000. Al’s life has been full of entertainment, community involvement, and inspiring movie goers young and old to live their lives to the fullest while never compromising their dreams. While everyone in Wolfville knew Al as the warm and welcoming face of the cinema, his life was always kept far from the public eye. Born in a time and place not so accepting of homosexuality, Al's life has been fairly solitary save for ever-loving friends and cats!

DDF is a great project everyone can contribute to as it helps bring awareness to local talent and issues every day Canadians must face.

REMEMBER to go to indiegogo.com on March 31st to make your contribution to an important project!

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The website for both films should be live within a week: www.devopro.org Please feel free to contact DT Siddhartha Fraser ([email protected]) or Troy Howell ([email protected])

Announcing! CFAT Local Artist-In-Residence: Lisa Lipton! http://cfat.ca/current-lairs/ We're very pleased to announce that Lisa Lipton has been selected as Local Artists-In-Residence replacing D’Arcy Wilson whose residency was deferred until April 2015.

The Local Artist-in-Residence program (LAIR) provides an opportunity for local media artists to experiment and develop new works involving audio, video or new media.

Vote CFAT in the ADP Grant Contest! We have an AMAZING opportunity to win $10,000 but we can’t do it without your support!

$10,000 will help CFAT finish its Project Room!

The Project Room is a new-to-CFAT multi-purpose space large enough for collaborative projects, classroom space, small screenings and in-studio recordings. It’s a very specialized space and it requires labour and materials to complete it, to its full use.

Please, take a moment and vote. Registering is super easy and you can vote once a day!!!

http://bit.ly/1GnERqb

Happy 20th to The Khyber! www.khyber.ca Join the Khyber for a celebration and Nigh Flea Market on Saturday March 21st at the Mayflower Curling Club!

Market and food vendors times: 6pm- 11pm

The Khyber's Birthday Party will carry on until 2am with DJ's Dancing and MORE! (19+)

Congratulations to this years WAVE Award Winners! Honouring outstanding contributions by women in film, television and digital media in Atlantic Canada, this year's WAVE Awards went to:

Catherine Martin of Truro, Renee Laprise of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland’s Marlene Cahill.

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PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING 2016 - DATES ANNOUNCED District 7 votes on how to spend $94,000 for a 3rd time Everyone in District 7, including children, are invited to come and help choose projects that will help build a stronger community! Last year almost three hundred people voted to fund projects like Shelter NS’ community garden, Halifax Music Co-op, Gorsebrook Junior High School’s community garden project and Metro Non-Profit Housing Association for the Morris House.

Do you have a project?

Need funding for a project to support, enhance, and build community? Want to see more public art, bike racks, and benches? Does your neighbourhood want to improve a park or playground?

Capital projects that provide a public benefit and meet policy criteria may be eligible for funding. Visit www.wayemason.ca for more information, or call my office and speak to Susan During at 902 490 4013

Key Dates: Ideas Swap and How To Workshop (for District 7 & 8) Thursday March 23rd 7:00-9:00 pm - Halifax Central Library, Lindsay Children’s Room

Voting Day - All District 7 residents can vote! Tuesday May 19th 6:00-9:00 pm - Halifax Central Library, Lindsay Children’s Room

The Centre for Art Tapes is thrilled to announce that Lisa Lipton has been selected as Local Artist-in-Residence

The Local Artist-in-Residence program (LAIR) provides an opportunity for local media artists to experiment and develop new works involving audio, video or new media. This residency will take place at the Centre for Art Tapes from December 2014 through March 2015. Previous Local Artists in Residence include: Krista Davis, Will Robinson, Khanhthuan Tran, Melanie Colosimo, Eryn Foster, Sym Corrigan and Léola Leblanc.

Lisa Lipton is a multidisciplinary visual artist, musician and director currently based in Halifax. She received her BFA from NSCAD University and MFA from the University of Windsor. Her art practice probes the boundaries of performance and filmic production through an exploration of site-specificity and localized collaboration. Her process begins by immersing herself in a chosen community and then developing a narrative that translates her interactions with the sights, sounds and people of that community. Lipton works to encourage critical engagement by reflecting upon themes of identity, subculture, ritual, romance, music and movement.

During her residency, Lipton will be shooting and editing her first feature-length art film, The Impossible Blue Rose. Shot on location, the film is told from the perspective of eight characters living in different parts of North America: L.A. & Death Valley National Park, CA; Fairfield, IA; Oahu, HI; Vancouver, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Windsor, ON; Middle Sackville, NS; and Woody Point, NL. The project promotes community involvement by https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 36/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

inviting locals to participate in the creative process – performing characters and sharing in sound and visual collaboration.

The work is highly aestheticized, electric and edgy, while showcasing the voices of individuals, artist and musicians from across North America. The soundtrack hosts original musical contributions from various artists that were encountered during the creation process. It addresses gender politics and notions of identity, while exploring the multiple voices of a female protagonist who aims to challenge traditionally male dominant roles and their associative subcultures (ie: drumming, directing, skateboarding).

Community Grants Program Deadline – March 31 The Community Grants Program is a municipal program that provides annual cash grants to registered non- profit organizations and charities located throughout the Municipality. There are two types of grant (a) a project grant of up to $5,000 and (b) a capital grant of up to $25,000. For further information on criteria go to: http://www.halifax.ca/boardscom/bccgrants/CommunityGrantsProgram.php

Bus Stop Cooperative AGM April 13th, 2015 @ 6:30pm The Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative is entering it’s 3rd year as a community run organization.

This years Annual General Meeting is going to be the most important meeting we’ve hosted to date, firstly because there will be a motion put forward to the membership that the Cooperative take over operations of the theatre.

The Theatre is currently run by Walk-eh? Enterprise and entrepreneur Clare Waque the ratification of this motion by the AGM would mean the cooperative can work towards settling into the building as a permanent home for emerging and professional artists on Gottingen street.

The Organization is run by members of the Cooperative, and governed by a board of directors who are members themselves and elected by the membership at the AGM. We are looking for new board members, so if you are interested in helping the BST grow and support it’s operations we need you, we want you….. you can be we …. and together we’ll be a happy, health, not-for-profit arts organization.

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for Location PA's New travel-adventure show being shot in early May in Halifax. Looking for location PA's for a Friday/Saturday shoot. Straightforward shoot, no heavy lifting. Some film set experience required. Driver's licence required. Contact: [email protected] if interested.

BEST SUMMER JOB: Art Bikers Now in it’s 9th year, the Art Bikers is a mobile community arts program offered through the 4Cs Foundation. Riding bicycles pulling trailers full of art making materials, the Art Bikers travel to communities throughout HRM engaging with people of all ages at a neighbourhood level and facilitating outdoors creative Community Art activities and short-term projects. https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate 37/38 2/5/2016 https://afcoop.wildapricot.org/Sys/EmailTemplate/EditPreviewTemplate

Art Bikers:

are urban road (bicycle) warriors have strong visual arts or theatre and/or craft skills are highly creative/innovative thinkers and flexible excel at working as part of a team work irregular hours including weekends and early evenings have experience working with children work outdoors in all types of weather

Strong legs, an open personality, playful spirit, abundant energy and creative skills are essential. You have experience working with children or as a camp counsellor. You own an urban road bicycle (multiple gears) in good working condition and are prepared to ride & work outdoors in all types of weather.

We are looking to fill up to three positions, including a position for returning or graduating post-secondary student. You must be available to work flexible hours (including evenings & weekends) from mid-May to August 29, 2015.

DEADLINE for applications is March 31, 2015. Read the full job requirements and details on how to apply here:http://artbikers.blogspot.ca or http://www.4csfoundation.com/content/art-bikers-program

More information about the 4Cs Foundation and the Art Bikers can be found on our website: www.4csfoundation.com and by reading the Art Bikers blog.

Terri Whetstone, Executive Director 4Cs Foundation (902)422-4805 5763 May Street, Halifax, NS B3K 1R6 www.4csfoundation.com

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