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Feature Film Writing Program: Part 1

[ May 16, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 23, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 6, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 13, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Instructor | Maureen Dorey, Story Editor/Consultant Where | Technicolor, 49 Ontario Street, Toronto Course Fee (Part 1 only) | Members $293.80, Non-Members $361.16 (HST included) Register | Part 1 at capacity. Go to Part 2. In this four-session introductory series, emerging writers learn the unique nature of telling stories for the screen. Each session examines the various stages of screenwriting and the [...]

Career Advancement Program: Maximize Your Online Network

[ May 25, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor Members* | $19.01 includes processing fee & HST Guests | $24.96 includes processing fee & HST Register | Click here! *For Member discount promo codes, log in to the Member Zone. Explore the power of your “digital footprint,” otherwise known as your online brand. Your online network commands authority [...]

BMMP | Production Management

[ May 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. May 26, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. June 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Production Management—the fourth module in the WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP)—enables participants to manage the creation and launch of screen-based media projects. The module examines critical methods for content creation and offers strategies that maximize resources and time frames. Management methods, timelines and project life cycles are examined with a focus on supporting [...]

Speaker Series | Deconstructing Google and YouTube

[ June 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Where | Hyatt Regency, 370 King St. W, Toronto Students | $24.96 (includes processing fee & HST) Members | $42.85 (includes processing fee & HST) Guests | $48.80 (includes processing fee & HST) Luncheon with Sabrina Geremia Integrated Solutions Sales Leader, Google Canada From search, to Android, to YouTube, to apps, Google is changing the way consumers access information. As content producers migrate stories to [...]

Development Incubator

[ June 19, 2012 to June 22, 2012. ] The  WIFT-T Development Incubator is a national competitive program designed to kick start market-driven feature films and support the next generation of Canadian feature film professionals. Up to six producer/writer teams receive the opportunity to work with Canadian and international producers, development executives and story editors. Applications close Monday March 19, 2012, 5PM EDT. Benefits Incubator-style group sessions on script, [...]

Career Advancement Program: Entrepreneurship 101

[ June 22, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor Members* | $19.01 includes processing fee & HST Guests | $24.96 includes processing fee & HST Register | Click here! *For Member discount promo codes, log in to the Member Zone. Starting your digital media business? Femme-O-Nomics is a networking and content portal that tackles the issues faced by professional women, including the [...]

BMMP | Production Accounting

[ June 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. July 7, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. July 14, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The final module in the  WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP), Production Accounting explores the role and responsibilities of the production accountant and staff. Participants follow a detailed analysis of the methods and procedures used by accountants working in various sectors of the screen-based industry. Participants will acquire hard skills and analytical tools through a comprehensive [...]

Feature Film Writing Program: Part 2

[ July 4, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 11, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 18, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 25, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Instructor | Maureen Dorey, Story Editor/Consultant Where | Technicolor, 49 Ontario Street, Toronto Course Fee (Part 2) | Members $293.80, Non-Members $361.16 (HST included) Register | Complete the Programming Registration Form Recommended for emerging to intermediate writers, this four-session series expands on core concepts and builds participants’ understanding of screenwriting fundamentals, including how to: build better characters, create stronger sequences, raise the stakes, [...]

Career Advancement Program: Business Etiquette: New Rules in a Digital Age

[ July 27, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor Members* | $19.01 includes processing fee & HST Guests | $24.96 includes processing fee & HST Register | Click here! *Find member promo codes in the Member Zone. Is it OK to friend your boss? Can an e-mail mistake jeopardize your career? There are many grey areas when it comes to communicating [...]

Int’l Women in Digital Media Speaker Series

[ September 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Where | Hyatt Regency, 370 King St. W Cost | $20 students/$35 members/$40 regular Register | Complete a  Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com Save the date! The third luncheon in the International Women in Digital Media Speaker Series (iWDMS) will take place Thursday September 20th in Toronto. Speaker info coming soon. About the iWDMS MARCH  |  JUNE  |  SEPTEMBER  |  NOVEMBER Focusing on industry innovation, content creation, global [...]

Career Advancement Program: Where The New Jobs Are

[ September 28, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com Technology has created a host of new job descriptions, functions and roles that need to be filled. At the same time, a relationship remains between gender and job [...]

Career Advancement Program: Negotiating Your Salary

[ October 26, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com How do you convince decision-makers to offer you a higher salary without taking yourself out of the running for the job? In our competitive economy, savvy [...]

Career Advancement Program: Finding a Board Opportunity

[ December 7, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com Are you ready to contribute to corporate governance? This career advancement step is not only rewarding, but also increases recognition of your impact in your area of expertise. [...]