21st Annual Crystal Awards | Save the Date
The 21st Annual Crystal Awards will take place on Monday, November 30, 2009. This year’s Crystal Awards will be held at The Fairmont Royal York. Tickets will go on sale in September. The Crystal Awards is WIFT-T’s biggest fundraiser.
Crystal Awards Foundation Table and Seats now on sale!
Help Build a Foundation for Women in Film & Television
Treat guests, clients or staff to the ultimate luncheon celebrating the remarkable achievements of industry leaders in Canadian film, television and other screen-based media. Purchase one of a limited number of Foundation Tables, with preferred seating for distinguished guests. WIFT-T also has Foundation Seats available. Hurry and reserve your spot today, Foundation Tables and Seats sell out fast.
The Foundation for Women in Film and Television is a registered charity. Funds support mentorships, bursaries, research and programming for women.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Kim Haladay, WIFT-T Development Manager at 416-322-3430 x228 or by email at khaladay@wift.com.
WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Workshop | Sign up today!
This two-part writing course provides an introduction to the major elements of feature film screenwriting, including the development stages of a screenplay. The program also provides in-depth analysis of the major elements of feature film screenwriting.
The WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Workshop is presented with support from Bata Shoe Museum, Ontario Media Development Corporation, and Telefilm Canada.
The WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Workshop |
Part Two: Intermediate/Advanced
This five-session series will build on screenwriting basics and examine how to build better characters, create stronger scene sequences, raise the stakes, keep the story moving and discover and remain true to the theme of the story. Read More
Shibley Righton Breakfast Stories Series | Career Management in Today’s Economy
Learn directly from human resource professionals what positions broadcasters and production companies are hiring. Speakers will examine what skills and strategies are helpful in launching or re-launching your career.
Following the breakfast, the graduating class of the 2009 Business Management for Media Professionals Program will be awarded their certificate for completing the course.
Moderator | Mitch Nadon, mediaINTELLIGENCE.ca
When | Tuesday, August 18, 2009, Sign-in 7:30 AM - 8 AM, session 8 AM - 9 AM
Where | Park Hyatt (University East), 4 Avenue Road, Toronto
Cost | Members: $15.00, Non-Members: $20.00 for, with breakfast included.
Complimentary for participants of the 2009 WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program.
Registration required by Thursday, August 13, 2009 (payment due upon registration).
Please note space is limited. To register, call 416.322.3430 x224.
WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop | Sign-up today!
The WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop is for intermediate women screenwriters who want to develop treatments or drafts in an intimate environment, supported by other female feature film writers. Please note all treatments are shared with workshop participants. Read More
Pitch Expo Toronto
Pitch Expo Toronto, is an event that puts screenwriters, producers, and directors face-to-face with international film and television executives. Pitch drama, comedy, lifestyle, children's series, and animation during the one-on-one meetings.
Pitch Expo Toronto takes place on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. WIFT-T members will receive a special discounted rate of $175. For more information on Pitch Expo Toronto and to sign-up for the special WIFT-T discount, visit www.pitchexpo.com.
Propagation Media
Propagation Media is offering a 15% discount to all WIFT-T members for design services. This exclusive offer includes print materials, branding and web design/development.
Visit www.propagationmedia.com or email info@propagationmedia.com for a quote or more information.
Warren’s Waterless Printing Inc.
Warren’s Waterless Printing Inc. is offering an exclusive 5% discount to WIFT-T members on all printing.
Warren's is an environmentally friendly dedicated waterless printer. Waterless printing provides high quality print while removing the use of harmful dampening solutions and VOC’s.
Email wift@wift.com to access the discount code. Visit Warren’s Waterless at www.warrenswaterless.com.
Bata Shoe Museum
Guided Tour - The Ancients: Footwear from Long Ago
Join the Bata Shoe Museum for a friendly half-hour and leave with a new understanding of the world at your feet!
When | Friday August 7, 2009, 1-1:30 PM
Where | Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West (at St. George)
Cost | Regular Museum admission: $12 adult; $10 senior; $6 students; $4 children (5 - 17 years); Children under 5 are free; Family passes are also available.
Free for Museum members. *Limited to 12 visitors. Pre-registration recommended. To register call 416-979-7799 x242 or email programs@batashoemuseum.ca.
Planet IndigenUs at the Bata Shoe Museum
Join Toronto-based radio host, Native music journalist and author Brian Wright-McLeod for an interactive evening of Native music. Special guest appearances by Native dancers, singers and elders. Visitors can also see "Beauty, Identity, Pride: Native North American Footwear," an exhibition featuring skillfully crafted shoes, boots and moccasins by North America's indigenous peoples.
Planet IndigenUs is a multi-disciplinary arts festival showcasing professional Canadian Aboriginal artists in an international context. Planet IndigenUs runs August 14 - 23, 2009.
When | Thursday August 20, 2009, 5:30 PM
Where | Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West (at St. George)
Cost | Free
Hands-on Demonstration
See a ballet slipper up close, feel a sealskin boot, and wear a clown shoe.
When | Saturday, August 29, 2009, 2-3 PM
Cost | Regular admission
For more informational on all Bata Shoe Museum programs and events, visit www.batashoemuseum.ca
CFC
CFC Screenings
A World of Shorts
The August edition of A World of Shorts focuses on comedy.
When | August 19, 2009, 7 PM
Where | NFB MEDIATHEQUE, 150 John St. Toronto
Cost | members: $4, non-members $6
Upcoming CFC Deadlines
Telefilm Canada features comedy Lab
Telefilm Canada, CFC and Just For Laughs are looking for producers with writer/director teams to participate in a new development training program. Work with comedic talent to create a comedy feature.
Application Deadline | September 18, 2009
Apply at www.cfccreates.com/comedy
CFC Feature Film Project
This initiative offers emerging Canadian filmmakers full training, mentorship and up to 100% financing to develop, produce and market a first dramatic feature film.
Application Deadline | September 18, 2009
Apply at www.cfccreates.com/ffp
For more information on the CFC, visit www.cfccreates.com.
Female Eye Film Festival | Open Call
Films & scripts are now being accepted for the 8th Female Eye Film Festival. The Festival takes place March 24–28, 2010.
Submission deadlines:
Early Deadline | July 31, 2009 (postmarked)
Late Deadline | September 30, 2009 (postmarked)
Extended Deadline | October 31, 2009 (postmarked)
For more information, visit www.FemaleEyeFilmFestival.com
The Guild of Canadian Film Composers
As DVD’s were sold out at WIFT-T’s Goodmans Presents Music for Media for Film and Television Production on July 27, 2009, The Guild of Canadian Film Composers would like to offer WIFT-T members the opportunity to purchase “And now... The SOUNDTRACK BUSINESS!”. This DVD features interviews with 33 experts and examines contract negotiations, original music, pre-recorded songs, music libraries, royalties, and new technologies.
To purchase the DVD online, click here
Humber School for Screenwriting
This 14-week, online program offers, interactive approach to screenwriting for feature film writers of all levels. Script material will be reviewed and critiqued on a one-to-one-basis by experienced faculty of story editors, all industry professionals. At the same time, students will be mentored and learn to refine their craft by participating in the online workshops and discussions led by an accomplished industry professional. The course is divided into two-week blocks with each block focusing on a specific aspect of screenwriting: concept, plot, structure, conflict, character development, tone, pacing and dialogue. Humber encourage all participants to take part in the course work but the emphasis will always be on student’s own writing.
The program is customized to address the strengths and shortcomings of individual scripts. Students will work on their script material at their own pace and be individually assessed on their ability to handle the major elements of screenwriting.
The course starts in September 2009. To register, click here
Women of Influence Awards | Local Heroes Awards
Women of Influence Inc. is looking for nominations for the Women of Influence Local Heroes Award.
The Local Heroes Award recognizes women who are leaders in what they do and who they do it for but have not been recognized nationally.
Nominate a woman who is a local hero, who has achieved professional and personal success and is an inspiring leader. Women of Influence will honour the winners at gala luncheons across Canada for the positive impact they have had on the lives of many.
To nominate a local hero, visit www.womenofinfluence.ca/awards.cfm |
Board of Directors
Susan Ross, Chair
Jane Tattersall, Secretary
Akhaji Zakiya, Treasurer
Wanda Bradley
Mary Bredin
Bonnie Brownlee
Prentiss Fraser
Maureen Judge
Leesa Levinson
Gabriella Martinelli
Gaye McDonald
Kara Russell
Muriel Solomon
Diane Williamson
Madeline Ziniak
Corporate Social Benefit Donors
Astral Media
Canwest Media Inc.
CTVglobemedia
Quebecor Fund
Diamond Patrons
58Ninety Inc.
Canwest Broadcasting
ROGERS OMNI Television
Platinum Partners
CBC Television
Imarion
Kodak Canada
The Suites at 1 King West
Gold Partners
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Bata Shoe Museum
Deluxe
Humber School of Media Studies & Information Technology
M.A.C. Cosmetics
Playback
Shibley Righton LLP
Warren's Waterless Printing Inc.
Silver Patrons
Banff World Television Festival
Comweb/William F. White International
Directors Guild of Canada (Ontario)
Dynamix Solutions
Goodmans LLP
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
National Film Board of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
Videoscope
Bronze Partners
Abilities Arts Festival
BC Film
Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Canadian Film Centre
Caribbean Tales Film Festival
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival
Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association
Colio Estate Wines
Female Eye Film Festival
FITC
Guild of Canadian Film Composers
Hot Docs
In Accessories
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
mediaINTELLIGENCE.ca
Propagation Media
Stage and Screen Travel Services
Steam Whistle Brewing
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Government Partners
Ontario Media Development Corporation
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
Telefilm Canada
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