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THIS ISSUE:
[WIFT-T programs]:
• Women Writers Workshop: Final Reminder
• Feature Film Writing Program: Register now for Part two
WIFT-T
[awards and events]:
• Kodak New Vision Mentorship Award: Call For Applications
Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
• Discount for WIFT-T Members: 2008 Rogers Cup
• Discount for WIFT-T Members: Playback
• Discount for WIFT-T Members: Just Comedy
• Canwest-Hot Docs Funds
• Female Eye Festival: Open Call for Submissions
• Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
[WIFT-T programs]:
Women Writers Workshop
Presented in partnership with NBC Universal and Telefilm Canada
The Women Writers Workshop is developed for emerging to intermediate women screenwriters who have a treatment or first draft. Writers will work toward the development of the next draft of a feature script. This workshop is designed to complement the material from part one of the Feature Film Writing Program.
Instructor: Maureen Dorey, Story Editor Consultant
Dates: July 8, 10, 15
Location: 110 Eglinton Ave. E, Suite 502
Registration: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fee (3 Part Series): $195 + GST Members, $285 + GST Non-members
To Apply: Please email resume and a treatment to wift@wift.com with “Women Writers Workshop” in the subject line. Treatment samples are available. Visit www.wift.com for an application form. Admission will be on a first come basis.
Feature Film Writing Program
Presented in partnership with NBC Universal and Telefilm Canada
Register now for Part 2.
The Feature Film Writing Program is a two module program. The first module provides an introduction to the major elements of feature film screenwriting, including the development stages of a screenplay. The second module will provide an in-depth analysis of the major elements of feature film screenwriting. The workshop includes a complete critique of a single film. The second module can be taken individually.
Instructor: Elke Town, Story Editor Consultant, Storyworks
Dates: Part 2: July 29, 31, August 5, 7, 12
Location: 110 Eglinton Ave. E, Suite 502
Registration: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fees (For Each Series): Emerging module (4 Part Series): $260 + GST Members, $380 + GST Non-members. Intermediate/advanced module (5 Part Series): $325 + GST Members, $475 + GST Non-members
To Apply: Please send resume to wift@wift.com with “Feature Film Writing Program” in the subject line. Application forms are at www.wift.com. Admission will be on a first come basis.
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WIFT-T [awards and events]:
Kodak New Vision Mentorship: Call for Applications
Presented in partnership with Kodak Canada Entertainment Imaging
This national initiative provides one Canadian female director with the invaluable opportunity to prepare for the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (September 2008) through an intensive month of industry coaching and a TIFF bursary, followed by a two-month creative mentorship with an established director.
The 2008 Kodak New Vision Mentorship will include:
- $5,000 in-kind donation of Kodak Motion Picture film stock
- Preparation for the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival with a seasoned industry professional
- One-on-one, two-month post-TIFF mentorship with an established director
- Complimentary TIFF registration and access to professional seminars and training at the Festival
- Announcement of award winner at the WIFT-T reception at TIFF on September 11, 2008
- Award presentation at the Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 1, 2008
Fully completed application packages must be submitted to
WIFT-T by July 21, 2008. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives.
Download Application Form
Download Guidelines
For further information, contact WIFT-T at (416) 322-3430 ext. 221 or email wift@wift.com.
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Partner News [products, services and industry events]:
Discount for WIFT-T Members: 2008 Rogers Cup
Receive up to 25% off prime level 100 silver seats at the 2008 Rogers Cup.
Taking place July 19-27 at the Rexall Centre, 1 Shoreham Drive in Toronto, the Rogers Cup 2008 will feature world-class tennis players including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick.
Contact wift@wift.com for your discount code.
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Discount for WIFT-T Members: Playback
Playback is offering WIFT-T members a discount of 25% off the subscription rate for Playback Magazine and PlaybackOnline on new subscriptions and renewals only - no adjustments for existing subscriptions.
For print subscriptions, click www.playbackonline.ca/map
For online subscriptions, click www.playbackonline.ca/subscribe/wift
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Discount for WIFT-T Members: Just Comedy
A joint venture between Achilles Media Ltd. (Banff World Television Festival, History Makers) and Just For Laughs, Just Comedy is a multifaceted conference that will take place July 17-18, 2008 in Montreal at the Hyatt Regency Montreal.
This international conference caters to those in live comedy, television, feature films, and new media mobile.
Programming highlights include: Judd Apatow, who will receive the Comedy Person of the Year award; opening keynote address by Steve Koonin, President of Turner Entertainment Networks, ; and father and son team Ivan and Jason Reitman in a one-on-one interview.
The Just Comedy industry pass includes:
* All-access to the Just Comedy conference
* Limited access to Just For Laughs Festival shows
* Full access to industry parties
* Full access to Comedia Film Festival
* Complimentary transportation to and from the airport
Early bird rate is $400 if you register before July 7, 2008. (Regular Rate: $500)
WIFT-T members will receive an additional 10% off the early bird rate. Contact wift@wift.com for your discount code.
For more information, please visit www.justcomedy.com.
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Canwest-Hot Docs Funds
Hot Docs and Canwest have partnered in the creation of the Canwest-Hot Docs Documentary Funds. These Funds consist of a three-million dollar completion fund and a one-million dollar development fund.
The Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund will provide up to $100,000 (limited to a maximum of 20% of a project’s budget) for production companies to complete specific projects. The Completion Fund is open to producers who have attracted demonstrated market interest in their documentaries. The Completion Fund will support up to nine projects per year.
The Canwest-Hot Docs Development Fund is a loan program designed to help producers get specific projects developed, researched, written and/or packaged and ready for market. The Fund will provide non-interest loans averaging between $10,000 - $15,000 in the early development stage. The Development Fund is expected to support a maximum of 12 projects per year.
Visit the Hot Docs website for guidelines and upcoming application deadlines.
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Female Eye Festival: Open Call for Submissions
The 7th Annual Female Eye Film Festival is pleased to announce its open call for submissions. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short or feature films for the early deadline of August 31, 2008; while screenwriters may submit their scripts for consideration as part of the Script Reading Series by October 31, 2008. The Script Reading Program is open to male applicants. The Festival will run March 26th – 29th at various cinemas and venues around Toronto.
The Female Eye Film Festival is Ontario's only annual international film festival for women directors. The accepted films and scripts are eligible for various awards. For more information about the Female Eye Film Festival, including submission fees, extended deadlines & further details, please visit www.FemaleEyeFilmFestival.com.
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Canadian Film Centre: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
July 25, 2008: FFP Application Deadline
August 29, 2008: CFC NFB Feature Documentary Program Application Deadline
For more information, visit www.cfccreates.com or for information on CFC Media Lab programs, contact medialab@cfccreates.com.
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