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May | 2011

WIFT-T Events

Annual General Meeting
Reminder To Vote By Proxy

All WIFT-T Full Members who are unable to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday May 12, 7PM - 10PM at Deluxe Postproduction Studios, are encouraged to vote for the 2011 Board of Directors by Form of Proxy. The nomination slate and candidates' biographies are available here. Proxy Forms must be received no later than Wednesday May 11, 5PM EDT.

Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM. The election of the Board of Directors will be followed by a keynote presentation by Susan Annis, Executive Director of the Cultural Human Resources Council. The evening will conclude with a networking reception. Please RSVP to wift@wift.com by Monday May 9, 5PM EDT.

WIFT-T Programs

Feature Film Writing Program
Last Chance For Discount

It's the final day to take advantage of this special offer for the WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Program. Register for the full program by 5PM and save $45 (members) or $40 (non-members) on course fees!

Through a combination of instruction, analysis and hands-on exercise, this two-part program introduces emerging writers to the major elements of feature film screenwriting. While each course is offered individually, the full program is designed to support writers' progression from concept to outline, treatment or first draft stage.

Instructor | Maureen Dorey, Story Editor/Consultant

Part 1: Discover Your Story
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2011
Learn the unique nature of telling stories for the screen. Recommended for emerging writers, Part 1 encourages participants to develop an original concept for a feature film and take that concept to the outline stage. A one-month intermission allows writers to complete an outline or treatment to workshop in Part 2.

Part 2: Define Your Voice
July 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 2011
Build stronger characters, tighter scenes and a distinct theme. Recommended for emerging to intermediate writers, Part 2 helps participants delve deeper into their stories and develop a clear trajectory for their first draft.

Full Program Fee | Only until May 2, 5PM EDT!
Discount will not be applied retroactively. Space is limited.
Members | ~~$520~~ $475 (+ HST)
Non-Members | ~~$640~~ $600 (+ HST)

Single Course Fee
Members | $260 (+ HST)
Non-Members | $320 (+ HST)

Complete a Programming Registration Form and email to programming@wift.com with "Feature Film Writing Program" as the subject.

For more information, contact Renée Robinson, Programming & Business Affairs Manager, at 416.322.3430 ext. 222 or email rrobinson@wift.com.

Support WIFT-T

Industry Research Study

In spring 2011, WIFT-T will begin research to update its groundbreaking 2004 study on employment trends in Canadian screen-based media. The new research will focus on the impact of recent trends and the participation of women and people from diverse backgrounds in all areas of the screen-based media industry. Read more.

Women In Digital Media Summit

From October 23 – 25, 2011, WIFT-T will host an international summit in Stratford, Ontario that focuses on digital media content creation, implications for emerging technologies and business models, and the role of women in digital media globally. The Summit will bring together traditional and digital media communities, as well as global educational/research institutions, to explore innovation, skills gaps, policy and research in the content areas of gaming, mobile and social media. Read more.

Donate

Your donation to the Foundation for Women in Film & Television – Toronto supports mentorships, bursaries, research and programming for women. Our donors are recognized annually in our Crystal Awards program and through bursaries in their name. Help us build a foundation for women. Charitable tax receipts are issued for all donations. Read more.

WIFT-T Member Discounts

Banff World Media Festival
Last Chance To Save

June 12 – 15, 2011 | The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
The WIFT-T member Banff registration discount expires May 6! Don’t miss your chance to save $455 on registration fees. Email wift@wift.com with “Banff” as the subject for the promo link.

Register today and kick-start your Banff experience with Banff.Connect, a unique suite of online delegate tools that allow you to:

Be more than just a name - let other delegates know who you are and what you're looking for with your .Connect delegate profile.
See who’s coming – search your way through the profiles of all registered Banff delegates.
Make contact - reach out to other delegates over social media or email with the .Connect communication dashboard, and begin laying the groundwork for your networking at the Festival.

Pre-booked meetings with decision makers open in early May. Be the first to book your spot! Or join the Banff team for a free meet-up in Toronto, Tuesday May 10 at the Pilot. RSVP today and start connecting.

INplay 2011

May 17 & 18 | Liberty Grand | Toronto
Members receive a 20% discount on tickets to INplay 2011, a business conference about kids’ interactivity. Email wift@wift.com with "INplay" as the subject for the discount code.

Last Call For Canadian Interactive Showcase
It's the final day for submissions to the Canadian Interactive Showcase—a chance to showcase your kids interactive project, product or service to an audience of investors, buyers, potential partners and peers.

Selected projects receive one free INplay 2011 pass, networking opportunities that include one-on-one meetings, admission to reception parties and complimentary lunches, and exclusive exposure to your target audience.

Projects will be selected based on appropriateness to the kids interactive market, originality, and market readiness. To submit your company, project or service, complete this form by Monday May 2. For additional information, email patricia@interactiveontario.com.

NXNE Interactive 2011

June 15 – 18, 2011 | Hyatt Regency Toronto
Members receive a 10% discount for NXNEi 2011, a unique conference that brings together new media producers, digital creators, tech entrepreneurs, web designers and developers, and social media aficionados. This year's event will focus on connecting film professionals with interactive companies and technologies, while continuing 2010's emphasis on music content. Registrants will enjoy three days of conference sessions, panels and keynote addresses.

Audio Network

Audio Network boasts a growing library of more than 35,000 tracks, covering all genres from orchestral to hip hop. Music is licensed on a per production basis. WIFT-T members receive a 20% discount on the single production license fee of $495, which provides unlimited access to the entire library. For more information contact Ms. Randi Gold at Randi.gold@audionetwork.com or 905-655-4897.

Bottle Blonde Productions

Bottle Blonde Productions is offering WIFT-T members a 20% discount on business affairs and production management services. Click here for more information.

Christine’s Fitness

WIFT-T members receive the corporate membership rate of $399 per year at Christine’s Fitness & Personal Training. Christine’s Fitness offers personal training at two locations and pilates, yoga, hydrotherapy, shiatsu, reflexology, chiropractic care, active release therapy and acupuncture at the 912 Yonge Street location. Visit christinesfitness.com or call Christine Steiger at 416-969-9912.

Deluxe

WIFT-T members receive discounts on Deluxe sound and laboratory services. Contact Diane for more information.

Drake Hotel

Members receive preferred corporate rates for accommodation at the Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. W). Click here for room types and amenities and email wift@wift.com for pricing details. Please note rates do not apply for black out periods.

Dynamix Solutions

Members receive a 10% discount on all Dynamix Solutions IT services. Contact Danny Vasic at 416-657-2449 ext. 6659 or email dvasic@dynamixsolutions.com to learn more. Let Dynamix Solutions simplify your IT while you take care of running your business. Visit dynamixsolutions.com.

The Media Concierge

The Media Concierge is pleased to offer WIFT-T members a 10% discount on Closed Captioning, Descriptive Video, Broadcast Transfers, PAL Standards Conversion and DVD & Blu-Ray services. Please contact Trevor Tyre at trevor@themediaconcierge.com for more information.

Playback

Members receive the associate rate of $89.95 for a one-year subscription to Playback Online (regular $129.95). Please note that subscriptions purchased under last year’s promo will not be automatically renewed. Email wift@wift.com for this year’s promo code. The discounted rate will not be applied retroactively.

Propagation Media

Propagation Media is offering a 15% discount to all WIFT-T members for design services. Email info@propagationmedia.com for a quote or more information.

WIFT-T Partner News

WIFT-T @ Hot Docs 2011
Guantanamo Trap

Saturday May 7 | 9:30 PM | The Regent
Don't miss the final screening of Guantanamo Trap, a feature documentary produced by WIFT-T member Amit Breuer and co-presented by WIFT-T at this year’s Hot Docs Film Fest.

Highlighting four lives impacted by the infamous U.S. detention camp, Guantanamo Trap is a provocative study of humanity and democracy—and how easily they’re corrupted under pressure. Click here for tickets.

Breast Fest Film Competition
Now Accepting Submissions

Submission Deadline | June 30, 2011
Breast Fest is now accepting short films (no longer than 10 minutes) of all genres that shed light on the issues surrounding breast cancer and breast health. Share your story and you could win $1,500 plus airfare to Toronto to present your film at the Breast Fest 2011 opening night gala in November.

Emerging and established filmmakers (18 years of age or older) are encouraged to submit their work. A short-list will be posted on the Breast Fest website and public voting will determine the grand prize-winning film. Click here for full information and to submit online.

Praxis Story Editor Internship
Deadline This Week

Application Deadline | May 6, 2011
Taking place in Vancouver, the Praxis Story Editor Internship offers the opportunity to work with accomplished screenwriters and industry professionals to develop the skills required to analyze screenplays professionally. Interns examine story, character, genre and theme, while developing the interpersonal skills required to guide creative work and mediate between writer and producer.

The program includes:

1. Praxis Summer Workshop: three days of script readings and discussions, followed by private sessions between advisors and writers on creative and practical issues.

2. Placement with a production company in each intern’s region for a two or three-week paid development position.

Toronto Urban Film Festival
Announces Atom Egoyan, Guest Judge

Submission Deadline | July 15, 2011
The Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF) is pleased to announce award-winning Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan as guest judge for the fifth annual festival. Egoyan will choose the festival’s top films and award winners.

TUFF would like to thank WIFT-T and Videoscope for their continued support of the Most Ambitious Film by a Local Female Filmmaker Award. The winner receives a one-year membership and a $1,200 programming pass to WIFT-T, plus a $1,500 equipment rental credit and 15% rental discount (good for one year) from Videoscope.

Filmmakers, animators and video artists from around the world are invited to submit one-minute silent films that would be of interest to an urban population. Submissions are free prior to June 1, $10 from June 1 – June 30, and $15 from July 1 – 15. Films can be submitted online through the TUFF website.

Unique in North America, TUFF is a ten-day-long public festival that reaches over 1.3 million subway commuters daily. Selected films will be presented on the Onestop network of platform screens throughout the Toronto subway system, September 9 – 18, 2011.

HGTV Casting Call

Are you a young couple or family looking to buy a new home and can’t decide between the city and the suburbs? If so, you are facing one of the most common dilemmas of home buyers today, and the experts on a brand new HGTV series want to help! Castings will be held in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and Vancouver. Please reply to casting@forcefour.com.

Canadian Media Production Association

The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) represents Canadian, independent, professional film, TV and digital producers in all genres of production. The CMPA membership year started April 1, 2011—join now to receive a wide range of benefits, including discounts, access to mentorship programs, industry news and updates, development and regulatory support, and professional development and networking opportunities.

The CMPA works with members to ensure the independent production voice is heard and our industry is well-positioned for future growth and stability. For more information, contact Lisa Moreau at lisa.moreau@cmpa.ca or 613.233.1444 ext. 229.

Reel Asian Film Festival
Call For Submissions

Submission Deadline | June 1, 2011
As Canada's premier pan-Asian international film festival, the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Reel Asian's 15th edition will take place November 8 – 13 in Toronto and November 18 – 19 in Richmond Hill. Submissions are still being accepted! Click here for full information and guidelines.

Canadian Film Centre (CFC)

CFC Go West Project Lab
Deadline Extended | May 6, 2011
A five-day business and marketplace immersion experience held in Whistler, June 26 - 30, 2011. Applications are being accepted from producers nationwide. Click here for details.

Comedy Bootcamp For Film
Deadline | May 13, 2011
In collaboration with Just For Laughs, the Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab presents Comedy Bootcamp for Film, to take place at the Just For Laughs Comedy Conference, July 28 – 30 in Montreal.

Screenplay Giveaway Contest
Deadline Extended | May 16, 2011
Short scripts win big prizes! Submit your short script for a chance to win a filmmaking package worth over $70,000. Click here for details.

CBC Prime Time Television Program
Deadline | May 20, 2011
A team-based approach to TV series development for writers and residents, this program will help you master the tools required for surviving as a successful writer in television. Click here for full details.

CFC Features
Deadline | May 27, 2011
CFC Features is looking to invest in Canadian filmmakers with engaging stories for the big screen. From development to distribution, the program offers an unparalleled opportunity to make your movie a reality.

World of Shorts: What's the Catch?
Wed May 18 | 7PM | NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St.
Short film is the ideal format for an unexpected—and often head-spinning—twist. From witty to wildly imaginative, from shocking to shockingly hilarious, these narratives set us up with perfection and don’t always let us down gently. Tickets are $6 regular and $4 for students, seniors and NFB members.

Giving Voice
Documentary Apprenticeship Program

Submission Deadline | June 10, 2011
CBC’s digital channel documentary and the Documentary Organization of Canada are pleased to announce the second deadline of Giving Voice: Filmmakers Working with Filmmakers, a documentary apprenticeship program that offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers to find their creative voice.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
Now Accepting Submissions

Submission Deadline | July 31, 2011
This is the first year that the Manhattan Short Film Festival will show its film finalists in Toronto! Taking place in one week, the first global film festival showcases only the top ten short films from around the world. The winner is decided by voters and announced in New York City on Sunday October 2, 2011.

Board of Directors

Susan Ross, Chair
Madeline Ziniak, Vice-Chair
Akhaji Zakiya, Treasurer
Kara Russell, Secretary
Wanda Bradley
Mary Bredin
Bonnie Brownlee
Prentiss Fraser
Victoria Ha
Maureen Judge
Gaye McDonald
Samantha McWilliams
Edith Myers
Muriel Solomon
Diane Williamson

Corporate Social Benefits Donors

Astral Media
Corus Entertainment
CTVglobemedia
Quebecor Fund
Shaw Media

Platinum Partners

CBC Television
Deluxe
Kodak Canada
Shaw Media

Gold Partners

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Humber School of Media Studies & Information Technology
M.A.C. Cosmetics
Technicolor

Government Partners

Ontario Media Development Corporation
Telefilm Canada

Corporate Foundation Donors

Corus Entertainment
eOne Entertainment
Maple Pictures Corp.
Pinewood Toronto Studios
Scotiabank

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