BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:WIFT-T BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital MashUp: Creative Teams URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/06/digital-mashup-managing-creative-team s-2/ SEQUENCE:5 UID:438-http://wift.com/2010/06/digital-mashup-managing-creative-teams-2/ DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \nThe second panel in the Digital MashUp series br ings together a television producer\, an online series writer and an inter active production company to discuss best practices when working as a colla borative team. Case studies of marblemedia interactive properties will d emonstrate how to navigate the creative and production processes successful ly when developing a convergent media property.\nThe evening concludes with an informal [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100628T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100629T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kodak New Vision Mentorship | Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/kodak-new-vision-mentorship-applicati on-deadline/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:322-http://wift.com/2009/12/kodak-new-vision-mentorship-application-dea dline/ DESCRIPTION:The Kodak New Vision Mentorship provides one Canadian female di rector with the opportunity to prepare for the 2010 Toronto International F ilm Festival through intensive industry coaching and a post-festival creati ve mentorship.\nThe 2010 Kodak New Vision Mentorship takes place August 17 –\; September 30. Applications are due by 5 PM EST. Application forms are coming soon.\nClick [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Career Transition Program | Bursary Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/career-transition-program-bursary-app lication-deadline/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:450-http://wift.com/2010/07/career-transition-program-bursary-applicati on-deadline/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Career Transition Program is the first program devel oped for mid to senior level professionals coping with the technological\, economic and structural changes in the screen-based industry. The program w ill enhance participants’ ability to find suitable work and will facilita te their career transition within and outside film\, television and other s creen-based media.\nThe WIFT-T Career [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deluxe Producers Internship | Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/deluxe-producers-internship/ SEQUENCE:4 UID:324-http://wift.com/2009/12/deluxe-producers-internship/ DESCRIPTION:The Deluxe Producers Internship provides one Canadian female pr oducer with hands-on pre and post production training. The successful appli cant joins Deluxe as an intern to learn about production equipment planning and requirements\, and post production video\, film and sound. She spends a total of three weeks on site\, participating in the intensive training pr ogram.\nThe 2010 [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100727 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Goodmans Connects: Bridging Gaps in the Industry URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/goodmans-connects-bridging-gaps-in-th e-industry-2/ SEQUENCE:5 UID:444-http://wift.com/2010/07/goodmans-connects-bridging-gaps-in-the-indu stry-2/ DESCRIPTION:Are you a producer looking for a project? A writer looking for a director? A filmmaker looking for a distributor? Celebrate summer’s arr ival with fellow WIFT-T members and discover your missing link!\nDue to pop ular demand\, WIFT-T and Goodmans LLP present the summer installment of Goo dmans Connects: Bridging Gaps in the Industry. This structured\, focused ne tworking [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100728T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100729T003000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Career Transition Program | Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/career-transition-program-application -deadline/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:452-http://wift.com/2010/07/career-transition-program-application-deadl ine/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Career Transition Program is the first program devel oped for mid to senior level professionals coping with the technological\, economic and structural changes in the screen-based industry. The program w ill enhance participants’ ability to find suitable work and will facilita te their career transition within and outside film\, television and other s creen-based media.\nThe WIFT-T Career [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Member Breakfast URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/member-breakfast-3/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:446-http://wift.com/2010/07/member-breakfast-3/ DESCRIPTION:Join WIFT-T Executive Director Sadia Zaman and fellow members i n an intimate setting. This complimentary networking event allows you to sh are contacts\, learn about WIFT-T programming\, ask questions and offer fee dback—a great way for new members to begin their involvement with WIFT-T and for established members to stay in touch.\nWhere | Technicolour\, 49 On tario St. [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100826T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100826T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Annual Online Auction Launch URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/2nd-annual-online-auction-launch/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:460-http://wift.com/2010/07/2nd-annual-online-auction-launch/ DESCRIPTION:The Foundation for Women in Film &\; Television –\; Tor onto’\;s 2nd annual Online Auction will launch at the WIFT-T Receptio n @ TIFF and run until Thursday\, October 7\, 2010. \nWe are now accepting donations. Popular items include products\, gift certificates\, hotel acco mmodations\, tickets\, memberships and unique opportunities. By donating a n item\, you will help support the work of the [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/wift-t-reception-tiff-2/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:448-http://wift.com/2010/07/wift-t-reception-tiff-2/ DESCRIPTION:WIFT-T members are invited to join us for the WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF\, our annual celebration of international films\, female filmmakers \, and the spirit and creativity of the film community. Taking place each year during the Toronto International Film Festival\, this exclusive member event has become one of TIFF’s most anticipated soirees.\nWhere | TBC\nR SVP | Active WIFT-T [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100915T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100916T020000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Film Writing Program | Part 2: Intermediate-Advanced URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-i ntermediate-advanced/ SEQUENCE:7 UID:338-http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-interme diate-advanced/ DESCRIPTION:This four-session series builds on screenwriting basics and exa mines how to build better characters\, create stronger scene sequences\, ra ise the stakes\, keep the story moving and discover and remain true to the theme of the story.\nThe series is organized around instruction\, analysis and breakdown of a film\, and hands-on exercises relating to participants†™ projects. Click here for [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Film Writing Program | Part 2: Intermediate-Advanced URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-i ntermediate-advanced/ SEQUENCE:7 UID:339-http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-interme diate-advanced/ DESCRIPTION:This four-session series builds on screenwriting basics and exa mines how to build better characters\, create stronger scene sequences\, ra ise the stakes\, keep the story moving and discover and remain true to the theme of the story.\nThe series is organized around instruction\, analysis and breakdown of a film\, and hands-on exercises relating to participants†™ projects. Click here for [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100924T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMMP: Fundamentals of Media Business Administration URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-fundamentals-of-media-business-a dministration/ SEQUENCE:11 UID:346-http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-fundamentals-of-media-business-adminis tration/ DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Media Business Administration: Industry Overvie w is designed to introduce emerging media professionals to the business fun damentals of the film and television industry. Participants learn about the business environment and the nature of the Canadian media industry.\nThe c ourse introduces and develops core concepts\, including:\n\n Financing\nR ights acquisition (including digital rights)\nOrganizational structures\nPr oject management\nMarketing\nEmerging technologies\n\nParticipants emerge w ith a stronger [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Bursary Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/convergent-media-program-bursary-appl ication-deadline/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:458-http://wift.com/2010/07/convergent-media-program-bursary-applicatio n-deadline/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Convergent Media Program is essential for those who want to understand the transition from conventional to digital media. Throu gh eight sessions\, participants learn how to translate film or television projects to digital platforms while remaining focused on monetization. Part icipants gain insight into Canadian audiences and the technologies that fac ilitate consumption. The program also [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship | Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/cbc-business-of-broadcasting-mentorsh ip-application-deadline/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:326-http://wift.com/2009/12/cbc-business-of-broadcasting-mentorship-app lication-deadline/ DESCRIPTION:This national competitive mentorship gives one emerging Canadia n female drama producer/director the opportunity to receive creative and bu siness support from CBC Television. The winner will learn about production and broadcast components of short film and dramatic television production. She also receives the opportunity to establish business and mentoring rela tionships with CBC drama staff\, in addition to [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Film Writing Program | Part 2: Intermediate-Advanced URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-i ntermediate-advanced/ SEQUENCE:7 UID:340-http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-interme diate-advanced/ DESCRIPTION:This four-session series builds on screenwriting basics and exa mines how to build better characters\, create stronger scene sequences\, ra ise the stakes\, keep the story moving and discover and remain true to the theme of the story.\nThe series is organized around instruction\, analysis and breakdown of a film\, and hands-on exercises relating to participants†™ projects. Click here for [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMMP: Fundamentals of Media Business Administration URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-fundamentals-of-media-business-a dministration/ SEQUENCE:11 UID:347-http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-fundamentals-of-media-business-adminis tration/ DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Media Business Administration: Industry Overvie w is designed to introduce emerging media professionals to the business fun damentals of the film and television industry. Participants learn about the business environment and the nature of the Canadian media industry.\nThe c ourse introduces and develops core concepts\, including:\n\n Financing\nR ights acquisition (including digital rights)\nOrganizational structures\nPr oject management\nMarketing\nEmerging technologies\n\nParticipants emerge w ith a stronger [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101002T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101002T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Film Writing Program | Part 2: Intermediate-Advanced URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-i ntermediate-advanced/ SEQUENCE:7 UID:341-http://wift.com/2009/12/feature-film-writing-program-part-2-interme diate-advanced/ DESCRIPTION:This four-session series builds on screenwriting basics and exa mines how to build better characters\, create stronger scene sequences\, ra ise the stakes\, keep the story moving and discover and remain true to the theme of the story.\nThe series is organized around instruction\, analysis and breakdown of a film\, and hands-on exercises relating to participants†™ projects. Click here for [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101005T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101006T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | What is Convergent Media? URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-what-is-conv ergent-media/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:364-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-what-is-convergent -media/ DESCRIPTION:The introduction session helps participants understand the conv ergence of media and how it affects film\, television and alternative conte nt creators. The instructor reviews and debunk language around convergence \, and participants also receive a survey of what content works best on whi ch platform. Participants gain an overall understanding of the screen-based media audiences in Canada and [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101008T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Online Distribution &\; User-Generat ed Content URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-online-distr ibution-user-generated-content/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:368-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-online-distributio n-user-generated-content/ DESCRIPTION:In Online Distribution and User-Generated Content\, participant s get an overview of the impact of digital technology on the screen-based i ndustry. They learn about online technologies and applications and how to t arget consumers through these new online offerings. The second half of the session explores the emerging power of social networks and user-generated c ontent. Industry professionals [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101014T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101015T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMMP: Fundamentals of Media Business Administration URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-fundamentals-of-media-business-a dministration/ SEQUENCE:11 UID:348-http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-fundamentals-of-media-business-adminis tration/ DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Media Business Administration: Industry Overvie w is designed to introduce emerging media professionals to the business fun damentals of the film and television industry. Participants learn about the business environment and the nature of the Canadian media industry.\nThe c ourse introduces and develops core concepts\, including:\n\n Financing\nR ights acquisition (including digital rights)\nOrganizational structures\nPr oject management\nMarketing\nEmerging technologies\n\nParticipants emerge w ith a stronger [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101016T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101016T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Mobile Planet URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-technology-a nd-narrative/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:366-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-technology-and-nar rative/ DESCRIPTION:This session explores the world of mobile devices and how this distribution platform is changing the way we produce and consume content. P articipants learn what media is available on mobile\, and how new technolog y has enhanced the possibilities for user interaction. Learn about successf ul content that has generated revenue and engaged users. The session outlin es [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101021T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101022T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women Writers Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/01/women-writers-workshop-2/ SEQUENCE:8 UID:404-http://wift.com/2010/01/women-writers-workshop-2/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop is for intermediate women scr eenwriters who want to develop treatments or drafts in an intimate environm ent\, supported by other female feature film writers. Please note all treat ments are shared with workshop participants.\nThe three evenings consist of group discussions of the submitted treatments. Each session builds on the previous session.  Themes [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101028T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Digital Rights Management URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-digital-righ ts-management/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:372-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-digital-rights-man agement/ DESCRIPTION:The session explores the key issues around digital rights manag ement. Participants explore how content migration impacts copyright and the effective tools for negotiating with stakeholders and suppliers. Digital r ights management and new revenue streams for independent producers and broa dcasters will also be highlighted. Legal experts from Stohn Hay Cafazzo Dem broski Richmond LLP explain the difference [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101028T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMMP: Financing Film &\; Television Production URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-financing-film-television-produc tion/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:352-http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-financing-film-television-production/ DESCRIPTION:This course builds on the foundation created in Fundamentals of Media Business Administration. The course focuses on the value of ‘right s’ and how these are exploited commercially by various partnerships. Part icipants learn about public\, private\, and alternate financing options\, a s well as the negotiation of broadcast and distribution agreements. Downst ream and alternate revenue streams based on [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101030T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101030T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Financing Cross-Platform Content URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-financing-cr oss-platform-content/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:388-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-financing-cross-pl atform-content/ DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on how financing models for film and telev ision companies have changed to include cross-platform content. The relatio nship between funding and financing is discussed in the context of the conv ergent media landscape. Participants examine available funding sources fo r convergent projects and the effect on new partnerships. Representative s from RBC Royal Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers use case studies to illu strate digital financing [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101105T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women Writers Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/01/women-writers-workshop-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:441-http://wift.com/2010/01/women-writers-workshop-2/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop is for intermediate women scr eenwriters who want to develop treatments or drafts in an intimate environm ent\, supported by other female feature film writers. Please note all treat ments are shared with workshop participants.\nThe three evenings consist of group discussions of the submitted treatments. Each session builds on the previous session.  Themes [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101105T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMMP: Financing Film &\; Television Production URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-financing-film-television-produc tion/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:353-http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-financing-film-television-production/ DESCRIPTION:This course builds on the foundation created in Fundamentals of Media Business Administration. The course focuses on the value of ‘right s’ and how these are exploited commercially by various partnerships. Part icipants learn about public\, private\, and alternate financing options\, a s well as the negotiation of broadcast and distribution agreements. Downst ream and alternate revenue streams based on [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101106T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101106T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Cross-Platform Branding &\; Marketin g URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-cross-platfo rm-branding-marketing/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:392-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-cross-platform-bra nding-marketing/ DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants learn what ad spaces are availab le and how to monetize these spaces. Alternatives to traditional ads are in troduced\, along with a discussion of how to integrate product placement\, branding\, and marketing into productions on new platforms. Through a case study\, participants gain an understanding of effective marketing mixes for their productions [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101111T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101112T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMMP: Financing Film &\; Television Production URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-financing-film-television-produc tion/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:354-http://wift.com/2009/12/bmmp-financing-film-television-production/ DESCRIPTION:This course builds on the foundation created in Fundamentals of Media Business Administration. The course focuses on the value of ‘right s’ and how these are exploited commercially by various partnerships. Part icipants learn about public\, private\, and alternate financing options\, a s well as the negotiation of broadcast and distribution agreements. Downst ream and alternate revenue streams based on [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101113T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101113T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Executive Management Program | Application Deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/executive-management-program-applicat ion-deadline/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:396-http://wift.com/2009/12/executive-management-program-application-de adline/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Executive Management Program provides screen-based c ompanies with the opportunity to develop their management team through an i ntensive five-day workshop. The program continues with a three-month mentor ship matching industry leaders with workshop participants.\nThe screen-base d companies convene in Toronto for five days of intensive workshops\, case studies\, and one-on-one consultations with local and internationally renow ned [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women Writers Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/01/women-writers-workshop-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:442-http://wift.com/2010/01/women-writers-workshop-2/ DESCRIPTION:The WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop is for intermediate women scr eenwriters who want to develop treatments or drafts in an intimate environm ent\, supported by other female feature film writers. Please note all treat ments are shared with workshop participants.\nThe three evenings consist of group discussions of the submitted treatments. Each session builds on the previous session.  Themes [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101117T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101118T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | The Future of Cross-Platform Content URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-the-future-o f-cross-platform-content/ SEQUENCE:5 UID:390-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-the-future-of-cros s-platform-content/ DESCRIPTION:This session provides an overview of shifts in the convergent m edia landscape and their relationship to audience participation. Participan ts expand on their knowledge of future technologies and learn how to maximi ze cross-platform content to expand their brand and optimize revenue potent ial. The workshop provides tools to help plan content distribution prior t o approaching investors\, broadcasters\, and [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101118T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101119T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Convergent Media Program | Commissioning Digital Content URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-commissionin g-digital-content/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:394-http://wift.com/2009/12/convergent-media-program-commissioning-digi tal-content/ DESCRIPTION:The final session provides an overview of how commissioning con tent has changed with the introduction of cross-platform content strategies . Participants learn how to build bridges between traditional television pr oduction\, online\, and mobile platforms\, and gain insights into broadcast strategy and process. Participants have an opportunity to pitch the cross- platform concepts developed throughout the course.\nClick here [...] [by: a dmin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101125T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101126T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon URL;VALUE=URI:http://wift.com/2010/07/crystal-awards-gala-luncheon/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:456-http://wift.com/2010/07/crystal-awards-gala-luncheon/ DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Crystal Awards bring together close to 600 in dustry\, government and media professionals from across the country to cel ebrate the outstanding achievements of women in Canadian screen-based media .\nSince 1988\, more than 90 remarkable women and men have received these c oveted awards\, including Shirley Douglas (’09)\, Sandra Oh (’07)\, Ki m Cattrall (’04)\, Deepa Mehta (’03)\, Pamela Wallin (’97) [...] [by: admin] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101206T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101206T180000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR