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October | 2009

WIFT-T Events

Crystal Award Winners To Be Announced

The 2009 Crystal Award winners will be announced on Thursday, October 8. Award winners will be honoured at the 2009 Crystal Awards gala luncheon on November 30 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Purchase your tickets by completing a Crystal Awards ticket order form.
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WIFT-T Foundation

You now have three ways to support the Foundation for Women in Film & Television-Toronto. By contributing to the campaigns below, you will support the many programs and services that are essential to our mission.

Online Auction

Find perfect gifts for everyone on your industry shopping list this holiday season. WIFT-T’s inaugural online auction is underway and will run until Monday, December 15. Don’t miss your chance to bid on incredible items from our industry partners. Register Now

Foundation Seats and Tables | Only Eight Seats Left

Foundation Seats and Tables are available for the 2009 Crystal Awards on November 30, 2009, at the Fairmont Royal York. Purchase one of a limited number of tables or seats with preferred seating. 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.

Donate

Your donation to the Foundation for Women in Film & Television-Toronto supports WIFT-T in our mission to provide high quality programming, mentoring, and networking opportunities for women in the screen-based industry. Read More

WIFT-T News

Become a Fan of WIFT-T

Women in Film & Television-Toronto now has a Facebook fan page – and a growing number of fans! Become a fan and receive daily updates on programming, events, photos, and member benefits. The Facebook fan page supplements our existing Facebook group. Photos from the 2009 WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF, held on September 16 at the Bata Shoe Museum, are coming soon to the “Photos” section of our fan page. Photos will also be available on our website.

WIFT-T Programs

2009 WIFT-T Convergent Media Program | Begins Thursday

The WIFT-T Convergent Media Program is essential for those who want to understand the transition from conventional to digital media. Through eight sessions, participants learn how to translate film or television projects to digital platforms while remaining focused on monetization. Participants gain insight into Canadian audiences and the technologies that facilitate consumption. The program also incorporates a collaborative project where group members develop a cross-platform idea from concept to pitch. There is one bursary available for this program.

The WIFT-T Convergent Media Program begins Thursday, October 8 with What is Convergent Media? Read More

Business Management for Media Professionals | Financing Film & Television Production

The WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program is a compilation of six courses, each consisting of three Saturday classes. It is recommended for working professionals with up to three years experience in the industry, related university or college training, and for those transitioning to a new area of the business. Participants who complete all courses receive a certificate from Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology.

The WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program resumes October 31 with Financing Film and Television Production. Read More

WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop | Deadline for Treatments Extended

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. Applicants must submit a detailed treatment or first draft by October 9, 2009 by 5 PM and must be working toward a feature film script. Read More

2010 WIFT-T Media Leadership Program | Reduced Fees, More Bursaries

The WIFT-T Media Leadership Program is designed for mid to senior level women and men who want leading-edge academic knowledge and contemporary business and leadership skills required in the Canadian screen-based industry. Participants who complete the program receive a certificate from the Schulich School of Business, York University. Read More

Registration is limited to 20 participants. The deadline for applications is December 14, 2009. Program fees have been reduced significantly and bursaries are available through the Foundation for Women in Film & Television. Read More

WIFT-T Member Discounts

One King West Hotel & Residence

One King West Hotel & Residence is offering special rates for WIFT-T members starting at $159.00. One King West offers fully equipped guest rooms with kitchenettes (including microwave, unstocked fridge, and dishwasher), in-room washer/dryer facilities, spectacular views, and more. Read More

For reservations, call 416.548.8100, or toll free at 1.866.470.5464, or email reservations@onekingwest.com.

8th Annual Female Eye Film Festival

The Female Eye Film Festival is offering WIFT-T members a $5 discount on submissions to the 8th Annual Female Eye Film Festival. The deadline for submissions has been extended to October 31, 2009. The regular fee is $65 for all categories, with the exception of the Best Film Awards which are $100.

For more information, visit www.FemaleEyeFilmFestival.com or call 905.264.7731.

CSC Lighting Workshop

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) is offering WIFT-T members a discounted registration fee for the CSC Lighting Workshop. This two day workshop explores the basics of lighting: three-point lighting, light meters, theory, and more. Participants also learn how to create various lighting effects through demonstrations. George Willis, one of Canada's top commercial cinematographers, will demonstrate lighting for short or long format film-making. The workshop is intended for those who have a good knowledge of basic concepts. Participants are encouraged to bring a light meter for the practical exercises. Read More

When | October 17 & 18, 2009
Where | Wm. F. White International, 1030 Islington Ave, Etobicoke
Cost | WIFT-T, CSC & IATSE members: $262.50, Non-members: $367.50

For details and registration, visit www.csc.ca, or call 416.266.0591, or 416.522.8458, or email admin@csc.ca.

WIFT-T Partner News

WIFT-T Co-presents at the 10th Anniversary imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival

Join WIFT-T as we co-present the Canadian premiere of The Strength of Water at the imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival. The screening will also feature the international premiere of the short, Nia’s Melancholy, from Australian director S. F. Tusa.

When | Friday, October 16, 2009, at 9 PM
Where | Al Green Theatre (Bloor and Spadina)
Co-presenters | Women in Film & Television-Toronto, Native Women’s Resource Centre
Tickets | please visit www.imaginenative.org

The Strength of Water
2008, New Zealand, 86 min, 35mm, English and Maori, Canada Premiere
Director: Armagan Ballantyne
Writer: Briar Grace-Smith
Situated in an isolated Maori village along New Zealand’s stunning and rugged coast, this poetic tale begins when a mysterious stranger’s arrival launches a sequence of tragic events that will change a community forever.

Nia's Melancholy
2009, Australia, 11 min, Digital Beta, International Premiere
Director: S. F. Tusa
Beautifully cinematic, Nia’s Melancholy is the haunting story of one girl’s fight to regain control of her life after her sister’s suicide.

Please note that admittance to screenings is restricted to those 18 years of age or older.

Canadian Film Centre (CFC)

Upcoming CFC Deadlines

SHORTSNONSTOP
SHORTSNONSTOP is a year-round, digital film festival showcasing short films produced for mobile and online platforms. The running time of submissions cannot exceed three minutes. The top prize is $1500.

Submission Deadline | October 15, 2009

Click here for more information and to apply.

WSFF | Call for Submissions
Now in its 16th year, CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival (WSFF) is the premier venue for the exhibition and promotion of short film in North America. The WSFF offers one of the largest prize packages for short film in the world, presenting over $60,000 in cash and prizes. The festival runs June 1-6, 2010.

Click here for more information and to submit your short.

Upcoming CFC Screenings

A World of Shorts
Zombies, cannibals, and killers – oh my! ‘Tis the season to celebrate all things creepy and freaky. Don’t miss the Worldwide Short Film Festival’s lineup of Midnight Mania programming, presented by CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival in partnership with the National Film Board (NFB).

When | October 21, 2009, 7:00 PM
Where | NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St., Toronto
Tickets | $6 or $4 for CFC members

Board of Directors

Susan Ross, Chair
Madeline Ziniak, Vice-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

Corporate Social Benefit Donors

Astral Media
Canwest Media Inc.
CTVglobemedia
Quebecor Fund

Diamond Partners

Rogers OMNI Television

Platinum Partners

Canwest Broadcasting
CBC Television
Imarion
Kodak Canada
NBC Universal
The Suites at 1 King West

Government Partners

Ontario Media Development Corporation
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
Telefilm Canada

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