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VERY VERY active chapter - great programs...check out the website.
September 23rd, 2008
Goodmans Presents: The Future of Children's Animation in Canada
This panel will explore some of the market pressures on the children’s animation industry in Canada.
Topics include:
Is children’s programming viable without “junk” food advertising?
Can our current TV programming compete with the high end animated movies and video games available to children today?
Is the animation industry becoming one that does ‘segments’ in other shows?
Have kids lost their interest in animated TV series?
How do changes in the industry impact producers trying to make shows for the Canadian audience?
Moderator:
Mary Bredin , Development and Acquisitions for Guru Studio
Confirmed Panelists:
Pat Burn, President and Producer at Leap2ns Inc.
Ken Faier, Gemini Award winning Producer and President of Nerd Corps Entertainment
Jocelyn Hamilton, Head of Kids' Content at Corus Entertainment
Caroline Tyre, Director of Programming at Teletoon Canada
David Wiebe , Programming Director at YTV
Goodmans Presents: The Future of Children's Animation in Canada is a free networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members. Space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory.
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday September 23rd, 2008
Location: National Film Board, Cinema, 150 John Street (at Richmond)
Registration: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Time: 6:30pm-9:00
RSVP: rsvp@wift.com, 416-322-3430 x 221
Goodmans Presents is an exclusive benefit of WIFT-T membership. This networking event gives WIFT-T members access to high-profile industry professionals. To become a member today, call the WIFT-T office at 416.322.3430 or e-mail wift@wift.com. WIFT -T Membership is open to women and men.
September 29th, 2008
CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Award Deadline Approaching
WIFT-T in partnership with CBC Television is accepting applications for the 2008 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Award. This national competitive award will give one emerging Canadian female filmmaker the invaluable opportunity to receive creative and business support from CBC Television (Drama). The successful applicant will participate in a weeklong workshop at a designated CBC Television station and be guided through various production and broadcast components of short film. The winner will also establish business and mentoring relationships with CBC Drama staff, Topics and areas of exploration may include: project management, financing film and television production, marketing and distribution, emerging technologies and the impact of technology on content.
For complete guidelines and application form, please e-mail Kim Haladay at khaladay@wift.com
Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by September 29, 2008. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives.
PLEASE NOTE: A $25 + GST administration fee, paid by credit card or cheque, will be required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information on the above WIFT-T programs and membership, visit www.wift.com .
July 18, 2008
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SADIA ZAMAN REPORT SUMMARY
STAFF NEWS
In May, Malvina Filipkowski joined WIFT-T as an intern and is now the Programming and Membership Coordinator. We also welcome Kim Haladay as our new Office Manager and Special Events Coordinator.
Tara Woodbury has moved on to the Canadian Film Centre. The new Communications Officer will start at the end of August.
PROGRAM NEWS
In October WIFT-T will launch the Career Transition Program for members who are unemployed, underemployed, need Canadian experience, or those grappling with digital shifts in the industry.
CTV has become the Exclusive Broadcast Partner of the WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (in partnership with the Schulich School of Business). After a successful launch, the program returns in February ’09.
Leading up to the 20th anniversary of the Crystal Awards, WIFT-T will approach industry stakeholders to encourage them to sponsor Foundation Tables. Twenty designated tables will support the Foundation for Women in Film and Television. For more information contact mjones@wift.com.
The Humber Emerging Certificate in Business Management for Media Professionals will also return this fall.
As the Shibley Righton Breakfast Stories Series concludes for the summer, we will announce four new upcoming Goodmans Presents panels and networking events late summer and fall.
Astral Media Mentorship award winner Michelle Latimer, has received funds from The Movie Network to develop her drama series The River.
Corus/Movie Central has come on board to develop the feature Bannock & Bratwurst by producer Marva Ollivierre. Marva is the recipient of the Quebecor Mentorship.
DGC Ontario Emerging Television Director Award winner Alison Reid (producer/director) has received financing from Telefilm for Making Babies. Alison also participated in our 2006 NBC Universal Development Incubator.
MEMBER BREAKFASTS
Members are invited to join us for our popular intimate continental Member Breakfasts. Learn more about WIFT-T programming and network with other members. Hosted by Executive Director Sadia Zaman and Programming and Membership Coordinator Malvina Filipkowski. The free Member Breakfasts take place every eight weeks and are sponsored by Lights, Camera, Access! Limited to 10 members.
Date: August 26, 2008 (TBC)
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Location: 155 Dalhousie St.
RSVP: mfilipkowski@wift.com
MEMBER BENEFITS
WIFT-T members receive the following benefits:
25% off the subscription rate for Playback Magazine and PlaybackOnline: Contact wift@wift.com to get your discount code: For print subscriptions, click here For online subscriptions, click here.
25% off prime level 100 silver seats at the 2008 Rogers Cup: Contact wift@wift.com to get your discount code.
Discounts on selected laboratory and sound services at Deluxe. Contact Nick for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Join fellow WIFT-T members, board members, and prominent industry peers during the WIFT-T Reception @TIFF. This exclusive networking event is free to members. The Kodak New Vision Mentorship and Deluxe Producer’s Internship awards will be presented, and we will honour outgoing board Chair Wendy MacKeigan.
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Time: 6:00pm onwards
Location: Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Road
RSVP: wift@wift.com
IMPORTANT DATES
July 29, 31, August 5, 7, and 12 – Feature Film Writing Program: Part 2
August 5 – New Deadline for Applications: Kodak New Vision Mentorship
August 11 – Deadline for Applications: Deluxe Producer’s Internship
August 18 – Goodmans Presents: Meet the Film Buyers, exclusive pre-TIFF prep session
September 11 – TIFF Reception, Park Hyatt Toronto
September 18, 23, and 25 – New dates: Women Writers Workshop
December 1 – Crystal Awards, 20th anniversary celebrations
**Feel free to email us with suggestions for the 2008-2009 Goodmans Presents networking series.
Women in Film and Television - Toronto
www.wift.com
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