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1. AFCOOP NEWS 2. WORKSHOPS 3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS 4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS 5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES 6. COMMUNITY NEWS7. EMPLOYMENT_OPPORTUNITIES

1. AFCOOP NEWS

AFCOOP Annual General Meeting 2014July 24th, 6:30pm

AFCOOP Office 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101

Come meet AFCOOP members and the film community and find out what AFCOOP

has been up to and what we have planned for the next year. The meeting is open

to all AFCOOP members as well members of the public.

If you are looking to become a Full Member of AFCOOP at this Meeting please

contact AFCOOP in advance to confirm your eligibility.

Lifetime Membership – If you have been a member of AFCOOP for 10 years (notnecessarily consecutive) then you may be eligible for Lifetime Membership. As a

Lifetime Member you no longer need to pay membership dues, however you are

still obliged to participate in the co-op by donating 10 volunteer hours annually. If

you think you may qualify as a Lifetime Member please contact AFCOOP in advance

of the AGM to confirm your eligibility.

If you have any inquiries or suggestions regarding the meeting or need to send

regrets, please call (902) 405-4474 or email [email protected]

Post-HIFF Closure The AFCOOP offices will be closed the week of June 23rd to 27th. We will reopen

Monday June 30th at 10am. Any equipment due back during that week can be

returned June 30th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cinema Beach - Summer Super-8 Challenge Challenge opens: July 1st



Deadline for films: Aug. 1st Screening: Aug. 28th, 7pmCost: $45/55 (AFCOOP Member/Non-Member)

What better way to celebrate summer than by Super-8'ing it! With this summerchallenge you get a roll of Super-8 film, a two-day camera rental and a randomlyassigned beach location in the HRM (either bus or car accessible depending on yourpreference). Shoot a short beach-themed film (all in camera editing) and see yourfilm for the first time in front of a live audience! There will be a prize for theaudience's favourite!

AFCOOP Volunteer Orientation July 2nd 1pm - 2pm AFCOOP Office Want to get involved with AFCOOP? Looking to become a Full Member? Want to getthose volunteer hours in? Come and join our lovely volunteer coordinator, SaharYousefi, for the volunteer orientation on July 2nd. You must be 16 or older to volunteer.

To register email: [email protected]

AFCOOP's Writers' Perspective The Writers’ Perspective incorporates elements of discussion of screenwritingstructure and conventions, feedback on individual projects and, hopefully, theoccasional visit from other writing professionals from outside of the world ofscreenwriting to shed light on storytelling. This group is open to AFCOOP membersand non-members alike and the meetings take place the second Wednesday ofevery month. Best of all it's FREE!

The schedule for the next two meetings is: July 9th, 6pm - 9pm Aug. 13th, 6pm - 9pm

Graduating Film School Membership Are you graduating from film school this spring? You’re eligible for a FREE AFCOOPmembership! Get access to affordable equipment, facilities and workshops and joina community of like-minded filmmakers! In order to redeem your FREE ACOOP membership you need to: - Do 10hrs of volunteer work at AFCOOP - Get voted in at an AFCOOP General Meeting (next meeting is July 24th) Contact AFCOOP’s Volunteer Coordinator Dawn for more info on how to volunteer atAFCOOP: [email protected]



You have 6 months after graduating to claim your membership.

2. WORKSHOPS

Short Film Distribution Workshop In the Short Film Distribution workshop, filmmaker Nelson MacDonald will examineshort film distribution through the lens of his successful short RHONDA’S PARTY.Nelson will delve into his efforts to have the film seen, exploring which efforts paidoff and those that hasn’t. Speaking at length about his tips and tricks for applyingto festivals, he will explore the process one takes once accepted into a festival. Thisworkshop will leave the student with a clear idea of the short film landscape filmsacross Canada. This workshop is ideal for filmmakers who have a new short filmready to hit the festival circuit.

Short Film DistributionDate: July 02, 2014Time: 18:00 – 21:00Location: AFCOOP Office, 5663 Cornwallis St Suite 101Price: $35/$45 (AFCOOP Member/Non-Member) Instructor: Nelson MacDonald

Nelson MacDonald is a film producer and programmer. His first short filmRHONDA’S PARTY was made through AFCOOP’s FILM 5 program. It screened atdozens of festivals around the globe, was named to TIFF’s Top Ten Shorts of 2011,and own awards at Enroute Film Festival, NSI Online film festival, and CBC ShortFilm Faceoff. He has since produced WHEN YOU SLEEP, which premiered at TIFF2012, and STRAY, which screened at Festival du Nouveau Cinema. Nelson has beenfortunate to travel to many of the world’s top festivals including Cannes andClermont-Ferrand.

Register on-line www.afcoop.ca or call the office to reserve your spot (902) 4054474

A Film Guided Tour : A celluloid film workshop series in modules Starts July 15thPrice: $105/$135 (AFCOOP Member/Non-Member)

Film Guided Tour aims to provide filmmakers and artists with hands-on experienceusing celluloid motion picture film. Filmmaker Alex Balkam will walk the participantsthrough every step of the celluloid process. If you love working with your handsand want to experience holding your movie between your fingers and guiding ittoward completion this is the course for you. The Film Guided Tour may be anexcellent opportunity for you to develop handcrafted cinema skills!

Module 1 - Small Gauge Film Cameras



July 15, 6PM-9PM

In this module participants will be given an overview of various small gauge filmcameras (Super 8 and 16mm). Super 8 cameras are remarkably intuitive and userfriendly, all fun and no hassle! The 16mm Bolex is the gold standard of 16mm,capturing resolution that modern digital cameras still dream of achieving.Participants will be given the opportunity to select a camera to shoot their own filmon over the course of the following week, leading up to...

Module 2 - Hand-Processing Film July 22, 6PM-9PM

Participants will be introduced to AFCOOP’s hand-processing facilities at the NSCADfilm building. We will cover theory of b&w and color chemistry, and explore twodifferent approaches to hand-processing film: bucket processing and the MorseTank! Participants will be individually instructed on proper methods for processingeither Super 8 or 16mm film.

Module 3 - Editing Celluloid Film July 29, 6PM-9PM

In this final module participants will spend the evening learning basic techniques forediting their film works on a flatbed editing table: the Steenbeck! Discover the zenof sitting down at the Steenbeck and chopping away at your film with a splicer andtape. Challenge yourself with the decisiveness of the film splice, the finality of anediting decision. Enter the realm of the handcrafted cinema!

Instructor: Alex Balkam is an independent filmmaker, media artist,cinematographer and editor living in the city of Halifax, N.S. Canada. In 2011 Alexgraduated from the Screen Arts program at the Nova Scotia Community College.Since the summer of 2011 Alex has served as Technical Coordinator of the AtlanticFilmmakers Cooperative. At AFCOOP Alex continues his film/video work involvingvarious mediums, techniques and approaches.

Register on-line www.afcoop.ca or call the office to reserve your spot (902) 4054474

3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS

Carbon Arc Cinema 1747 Summer St Halifax, NS www.carbonarc.ca

Carbon Arc's 4th Birthday!



WE ARE THE BEST!

Dir. Lukas Moodysson | 2013 | 102 mins

Swedish with English Subtitles

Coming up... Fri June 27

Three girls in 1980s Stockholm decide to form a punk band -- despite not having

any instruments and being told by everyone that punk is dead.

Women in Film and Television - Atlantic Annual General Meeting Saturday June 28th, 2pm

Egg Studios

1496 Lower Water St Suite 432

Join us for champagne and cupcakes as del celebrate another great year!

Lunenburg Doc Fest Lunenburg Doc Fest is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to showcasingdocumentary films that entertain, educate, inspire and enrich the lives of

Lunenburg citizens and visitors.

http://www.lunenburgdocfest.com

Lunenburg Doc Fest has received over 350 documentary submissions from 57

countries, surpassing all expectations for our first ever Call For Submissions!

The films come from first-time filmmakers, professional filmmakers, and even

award-winning filmmakers. They cross a diverse range of style, subject matter and

genre. We are excited to screen the successful documentaries and showcase

filmmakers and their stories to film fans in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

With the Call For Submissions officially closed June 1st, the curating process takes

over. Our curating committee will soon select the films to be screened in the

following categories: Atlantic, International, Environmental, Political, Art and Youth.

The program will include six feature-length screenings, several short screenings,

and a Youth Program. Winning filmmakers are invited to introduce their film and

take part in post-screening Q&A sessions with audiences.

Lunenburg Doc Fest seeks a diverse selection of documentaries with strong

storytelling and thought-provoking subject matter. We endeavour to present a

compelling lineup for your viewing pleasure undefined documentaries that will

entertain, inspire and incite conversation.

Join us September 19-21, 2014 for a three days of intriguing documentaries. In the

meantime, watch www.LunenburgDocFest.com for updates regarding our inaugural

documentary festival program.



The Summer Of Sandra! 2014 AFF Outdoor Film Experience The AFF Outdoor Film Experience announced its "Summer Of ... " theme at a medialaunch on Wednesday, June 11th.

This year the theme will be the Summer of Sandra, featuring five films starringOscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock! All five screenings will take place at theHalifax Waterfront's Tall Ships Quay.

14th Annual Summer Outdoor Film Series -FREE! -Every Friday night on the HalifaxWaterfront’s Tall Ships Quay -Bring blankets, chairs, and friends -Showtime atdusk, gates and concessions open 1 hour prior No rain dates are scheduled for this year's Outdoor Film Experience. For weatherupdates, please visit atlanticfilm.com.

Sandra Bullock’s career spans 2 successful decades, and she has seen her highestlevel of critical and commercial success in the past few years. Sandra is a rareperformer who launched her career as a 90's ingénue and is equally adept atcomedy, action and drama. Off screen, Sandra demonstrates charm and grace,making her not only the most successful and highest paid actress currently on thebig screen, but a movie star that people have grown to love.

- See more at: http://www.atlanticfilm.com/festivals/outdoor-film-experience/summer-sandra#sthash.MzfOwHBK.dpuf

FRIDAY, JULY 18th - GRAVITY

Feature Start Time: 9:30 PM Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the starttime Director: Alfonso Cuaron Running Time: 90 Minutes Rating: PG Year: 2013 Starring: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney CBC Summer Shorts: TWO PENNY ROAD KILL by Lisa Rose Snow

FRIDAY, JULY 25th - THE BLIND SIDE Feature Start Time: 9:20 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time Director: John Lee Hancock Running Time: 129 Minutes Rating: PG Year: 2009 Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and Quinton Aaron CBC Summer Shorts: VAN 4 VAN by Meagan Brown



FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st - MISS CONGENIALITY Feature Start Time: 9:15 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the starttime Director: Donald Petrie Running Time: 109 Minutes Rating: PG Year: 2000 Starring: Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine and Benjamin Bratt CBC Summer Shorts:THE LAST LEAF by Gwyneth Christoffel

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th - SPEED Feature Start Time: 9:05 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the starttime Director: Jan de Bont Running Time: 116 Rating: 14A Year: 1994 Starring: Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves and Dennis Hopper CBC Summer Shorts: HEAVY METAL NIGHT AT GUS’ PUB by Ruby Boutilier

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th - PEOPLE'S CHOICE Feature Start Time: 8:55 Gates and Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start time CBC Summer Shorts: TO LOVE by Isabelle Roach

4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS

Grants for Filmmakers AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent filmsthrough in-kind equipment and resources. There are grants that are open to thepublic as well as some that are only open to AFCOOP Full Members.

There are two deadlines per year – August 1st and December 1st

The First Thing Supplies and training to make your first film.

Includes: - $500 in-kind gear (at commercial value) - $500 in-kind post-production facility use (at commercial value) - “Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia” workshop - 2 x workshops of your choice - Associate Membership - 3 x 1hr meetings with an AFCOOP mentor

For: Beginner filmmaker with little to no filmmaking experience.



Up to 2 per deadline.

Feedback Loop A chance to get feedback about your project for your choice of expert.

Includes:

- 3 x 1hr mentorship meetings with your choice of an experienced screenwriter,

director, producer, editor or cinematographer.

These meetings are meant for you to gain feedback on your project. Mentors will

be selected from senior AFCOOP members and the community based on the nature

of your project.

For: Anyone.

Up to 2 per deadline.

Freezer Film Make a film with AFCOOP short ends, re-cans and other fabulous freezer finds.

Includes:

- 3000ft of film from the AFCOOP film freezer (35mm, 16mm) (colour or b&w)

- $1,000 in kind sponsorship (film cameras, lights, etc.) at commercial rates

For: AFCOOP Full Members.

Up to 1 per deadline

C300 Cinema Kit Weekend rental of AFCOOP’s new CANON C300 PL package (over $800 in value)

including:

• CANON C300 (with all accessories)

• Manfrotto tripod

• 6 x Zeiss prime lenses

• 17 inch field monitor

• Vocas matte box and base plate

• ARRI follow focus

• Sennheiser MKE 400 mini-mic

For: AFCOOP Full Members. Equipment must be used by a qualified operator. In

order to be cleared on this gear you (or you operator) need to have either taken a

workshop on it or prove your competency to the Technical Coordinator in advance

of your booking.




Post-Production Grant AFCOOP has a new full service post-production suite. This is your chance to use it

for your next project.

Includes:

- 2 weeks unlimited access to AFCOOP’s media suite (Final Cut Studio 7, AVID

Symphony, Adobe CS6 and Pro Tools).

- Booking is for consecutive weeks (with some flexibility)

For: AFCOOP Full Members.


HOW TO APPLY Application forms can be downloaded on-line (www.afcoop.ca) or can be picked up

in person at the AFCOOP office.

Support Materials Please include the following support materials:

ALL Grants 1. Artistic Statement/Letter of intent

2. Script or Project Description

3. Letter detailing previous production experience and/or a CV

4. Supplementary materials as required (see below)

First Thing – Please indicate what workshops you would be interested in taking ifyour grant application is successful.

Feedback Loop – Please specify what type of mentor you would like to meet with(i.e. cinematographer, director, producer, editor).

Freezer Film – Please note what kind of film you would like (35mm, 16mm/colouror b&w). Please also describe how you plan to use your $1,000 in kind sponsorship.

Please specify who will be using the equipment (if it’s not you). Equipment must be

used by a qualified operator.

C300 Cinema Kit – Please specify who will be using the equipment (if it’s notyou). Equipment must be used by a qualified operator.

Post-Production Grant – Please specify who will be using the equipment (if it’snot you). Equipment must be used by a qualified operator.



Submitting your application Applications can be delivered by hand or sent by mail. They must be received in theAFCOOP office (5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101, Halifax NS, B3K 1B6) by thedeadline date, or be postmarked no later than the deadline date. If the deadlinefalls on a weekend or holiday, applications that are received or postmarked for thefollowing business day will be accepted.

Applicants will be notified on the success of their application within 4 weeks of theapplication closing date.

Open Residence The AFCOOP Open Residency program will provide a filmmaker with resources anda space in the AFCOOP offices to work on a project as with support from the filmcommunity. The residency will take place Sept. 1st – Nov. 30th 2014.

Deadline for applications Aug. 7th 2014.

Residency projects can focus on any aspect of filmmaking. The project must becompleted during the 3-month residency and incorporate involvement from thecommunity.

Possible residencies and projects:* Screenwriter in Residence – writing a treatment or draft of a script, script research Producer in Residence – marketing, pre-production, web-site creation Director in Residence – pre-production research, casting, crew meetings, story-boarding Editor in Residence – editing, on-line, effects work Film Composer in Residence – composition, collaboration Animator in Residence – working on an animation, story boarding Production Designer in Residence – visual research, design development

*These are just a list of possible residencies and projects. Please feel free topropose your own idea.

Community Involvement Your residency project must involve public engagement. Possible ways to involvethe community include: giving an artist talk, curating a screening, teaching aworkshop, mentorship, presenting a script table-read, writing a blog etc.

AFCOOP will provide: • 3-months unlimited access to an office space at AFCOOP (Sept 1st – 30th Nov.2014). • Printing/photocopying (b&w letter sized only), phone and internet access. • Access to other in-kind services to be determined according to the residencyproject (equipment, editing facilities etc.).



• Staff, organizational and community support.

Application Deadline – August 7th 2014

Applications must be delivered in person to the AFCOOP office by 5pm August 7thOR post-marked no later than the deadline and mailed to: The Atlantic FilmmakersCooperative 5663 Cornwallis st. Halifax, NS, B3K 1B6

Late applications, incomplete applications and applications submitted by email orfax will not be accepted.

Arts Nova Scotia Funding and Awards

Grants to Individuals http://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/arts-nova-scotia/grants-individuals

The program supports the creation of new works by professional artists in alldisciplines including fine crafts, literary, visual, media and performing arts. It alsopromotes a broad understanding and appreciation of art and artists throughprofessional development, creation and presentation of work. Individual artists maysubmit one application per grant per deadline. To encourage equitable distributionof funds, artists can only receive one Creation Grant in a 12-month period.

Application Date by: May 15 / December 15 (each year)

Canada Council Grants

Grants to New Media and Audio Artists: Research and Production Grants http://canadacouncil.ca/en/media-arts/find-grants-and-prizes/grants/grants-to-new-media-and-audio-artists-research-and-production-grants

These grants assist Canadian artists working with new media or audio technologiesas means of artistic expression. Grants cover artist’s subsistence costs as well asthe direct costs of research, creative development and production of artworkscreated with new media or audio technologies. To ensure the vitality and continued excellence of new media and audio art, CanadaCouncil for the Arts grants help support professional artists engaged in creatingindependent artworks;; that is, where the artist maintains complete control over thework.

The program has two components, Research Grants and Production Grants.

Grants awarded through this program support independent Canadian artists makinga creative use of technology or audio for the purpose of research or production ofworks in new media or audio.



Type of work supported

Priority is given to projects that involve innovation and artistic expression.

Innovation may consist of a renewal of formal elements in terms of style, technique

or process. It can also be based on the originality of the subject or content of the

project, or on the uniqueness of the artist’s perspective or process of expression.

Only the most innovative proposals are supported.

Priority is also given to projects that demonstrate the development of an individual

style or expressive process, as well as a commitment to questioning and expanding

the discipline.

Eligible projects may be in the form of works integrating technology or robotics,

audio artworks, installations, performances, immersive environments, web art,

VJing, sound sculptures or soundscapes, radiophonic or electronic art and

interactive works.

Only independent projects are eligible for this program.

Deadline(s): 1 March and 1 October

If either of these dates falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves

to the next business day. Your completed application and all support material must

be postmarked on or before the deadline date.

The Canada Council will not accept applications postmarked after the deadline,

incomplete applications, or those submitted by fax or email.

The 2014 10x10 Music Video Mentorship Program http://www.atlanticfilm.com/festivals/atlantic-film-festival/10-x-10-music-video-

program/2014-application-form

Call for Applications - Extended Deadline

10 Atlantic Canadian filmmakers + 10 Atlantic Canadian musicians/bands + 5 days

of shooting and editing = 10 original music videos!

Filmmakers and musicians/bands will be paired up and have access to professional

film equipment, post-production support and more. Participants will work together

and develop a music video treatment into a final edited version.

This unique, intensive program culminates in the 10x10 MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE

SCREENING. The winning team, as determined by an audience and jury vote will be

awarded the RBC Emerging Artist Award and a $10,000 cash prize to be split

amongst first place!

5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES



Island Media Arts Festival

IMAF2014 – the little film festival of big dreams – invites PEI and Atlantic

filmmakers to submit their films for consideration to the 5th annual Island Media

Arts Festival. The CALL for SUBMISSIONS opens June 16th and closes August 1st.

Details can be found on the website www.imaf.ca .

"IMAF2014 promises to be an invigorating 4 days , showcasing works of all stripes

and genres with a focus on short films from Atlantic Canada” reports Cheryl

Wagner, Curator of the festival. "Plus we will be offering workshops, industry panels

and lively receptions where folks can connect and share ideas."

The festival will run in Charlottetown from October 23rd to Oct. 26th at The Guild in

Charlottetown.

IMAF2014 is presented by the Island Media Arts Co-operative with funding from the

Canada Council of the Arts.

Contact:

Cheryl Wagner

Curator

IMAF 2014

[email protected]

phone: 902.388.1081

34th annual Atlantic Film Festival Call for Entry Call for Submissions - Extended Deadline

The 34th annual Atlantic Film Festival will take place this year from September 11th

- 18th. We are now accepting film submissions until June 20th 2014!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | REEL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL | TORONTO Reel Asian is Canada's largest and longest-running showcase dedicated to

contemporary Asian cinema and media arts from Asia, North America and all over

the world. Annually, the festival attracts thousands of attendees to screenings,

industry events and galas. We invite you to submit new independent films and

videos of all genres by and/or about East, South and Southeast Asians.

We welcome new film and video submissions by and/or about East, South, and

Southeast Asians from around the world, including North America.

Deadline: June 30th, 2014

Info: http://reelasian.com/index.php/festival/call-for-submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | CABBAGETOWN SHORT FILM AND



VIDEO FESTIVAL | TORONTO The Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival is a juried showcase for some of theworld's best short films, receiving submissions from across Canada and UnitedStates, as well as Europe, South America, Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. Deadline: July 31st, 2014 Info: http://www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com/

CALL FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMS | ONE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL |

OTTAWA The OWFF brings together regional and international documentary films and theirmakers, as well as representatives from a range of NGOs and organizationsconcerned about global issues and environmental sustainability. The 25th annualfestival will be held September 25-26 and October 2-3 in Ottawa. The festival is seeking submissions of documentaries on topics such as humanrights, social justice, globalization, and the environment. Feature length and shortfilms of any length created in the past 2 years may be submitted for consideration.There are no submission fees. Screening fees will be paid for all selected films.Ottawa/Gatineau filmmakers are also strongly encouraged to send in their work. Deadline: June 30th, 2014 Info: http://www.oneworldarts.ca/film/about

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN | MOVIE CENTRAL

AND NSI Script to Screen is a writer-oriented development program funded by Movie Centraland delivered by the National Screen Institute. The program is designed to provide emerging and established screenwriters withthe financial and creative tools to develop audience-friendly feature film concepts. The program will identify up to five gifted writers and help shape their ideas fromthe early stages of development through to a polished, production-ready script withviable market interest. Deadline: August 15th, 2014 Info: http://www.nsi-canada.ca/courses/script-to-screen/

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | TORONTO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL |

TORONTO The TUFF call for submissions is open to Canadian and international filmmakers andaccepts all genres of silent, one-minute film, video, and animation of interest to anurban audience. Selected films are eligible for cash prizes and awards. Selectionsare made by our programming team and top prizes are awarded by a special guestjudge. Past guest judges include Bruce McDonald, Jennifer Baichwal, Atom Egoyan,and Deepa Mehta.

New this year, TUFF is also accepting film, video and animation submission for theTUFF Local Stories programme, which will appear on the Pattison Onestop networkof screens in malls across Canada. TUFF Local Stories will feature work by



Canadians that examine, explore, critique, or show love for their own hometowns increative ways. Selections of these ‘local stories' will appear in shopping centresacross their home province. To be eligible for this programme, you must live inAlberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or Quebec. Any text thatappears on screen in Quebec submissions must either be in French or be bilingual. Deadline: July 15th, 2014 Info: http://www.akimbo.ca/68616

6. COMMUNITY NEWS

Caley MacLennan Crowd Funding for Feature Film!FILM 5 Allumni Caley MacLennan is looking for help to make his first feature film"Noon Gun". Caley was recently was awarded one of 7 Indiecan 10K Initiatives forhis film Noon Gun, and he is looking raise funds to help make the most of thisopportunity. Please check out his indiegogocampaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/noon-gun

About "Noon Gun"Everyday in Halifax, a neutered but ceremonial blast fires from a canon. The NoonGun sends a rattle through the old wooden homes of the North End.

Within one of these homes, an elderly woman dotes over her graffiti writergrandson. An interracial couple walk tensely down a side street. A recoveringalcoholic cop lectures his street-wizened young partner as they walk the beat.

On one day in particular, the Noon Gun blast ties these groups into a sequence ofevents. As these events unfold, each group’s perspective grows, obscuring realityand ultimately effecting each other’s lives.

Noon Gun is a story ripped from writer/ director Caley MacLennan's heart. Focussedon storytelling and performance, the style is reminiscent of Dogme 95 films.

Call For Artists from Aboriginal, Culturally Diverse, Deaf andDisability Arts Communities in the Atlantic Region Onelight Theatre/Prismatic Festival has received funding to explore the potentialformation of an artist network serving culturally diverse (visible minority),Aboriginal, Deaf and disability arts communities in the Atlantic region. Theorganization is currently asking artists/arts professionals from these communitiesto participate in a brief on-line survey to gauge community interest in the proposednetwork. To complete the survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WZL8G3S The organization is also seekingindividuals from the designated communities to attend a one-day consultation andplanning session on the proposed network on Wednesday, August 20 in Halifax.Please contact Karen Tisch at [email protected] if you are interested in



participating.

Volunteer with Us! Introducing AFF Volunteer Coordinators Emily Pettet and Denise Rafuse The AFF Outdoor Film Experience and the 34th annual Atlantic Film Festival iscurrently recruiting volunteers! As a charitable cultural organization, the AtlanticFilm Festival simply couldn't offer such a broad range of year round initiativeswithout the skills and commitment of our great Volunteers. We would like to welcome our Volunteer Coordinators for this year, Denise Rafuseand Emily Pettet. They are both very excited to work with the Festival, and get toknow all of the volunteers! Planning is underway for the 2014 AFF Outdoor Film Experience, which offerssummertime outdoor movies for friends, families and visitors to enjoy. We arecurrently looking for volunteers for this event, and have an info session scheduledfor Tuesday, June 17th, from 2-3 pm at Humani-T Café, 1451 South Park St.

For more information please email us at [email protected].

This is the 34th year of the festival, with many exciting developments to come.Emily and Denise will be building a team of dynamic, passionate and committedfilm fans to help us make this the best year yet!

If you would like to work with them to make this happen, the first step is to registerby clicking HERE.

If you are already registered, log in HERE to update your account, get the latestfestival news, and see what our current volunteer needs are!

CFAT’S LOCAL ARTIST – IN – RESIDENCE ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Centre for Art Tapes is very pleased to announce that KRISTA DAVIS has beenselected as the 2014 Local Artist-In-Residence. The Local Artist in Residenceprogram provides an opportunity for local media artists to experiment and developnew works involving audio, video, or new media. This residency will take place atthe Centre for Art Tapes for a period of six months, May through October 2014.Previous Local Artists in Residence include: Will Robinson, Khanhthan Tran, MelanieColosimo, Eryn Foster, Sym Corrigan and Léola Leblanc.

With the combination of stop-motion animation, live footage, text, dialogue, andsong, Davis’ project will look at the experience of an “Other” as they attempt tonavigate and find ways to connect with communities they are entering into. As anoutsider, it is a search for commonalities when there seems to be few, for newlanguage when old language is unsuited, and of ultimately how to become a part ofsomething that they are not.



The project will examine the skeletal structure of social interactions using themetaphor of skinned animalsundefinedonce the fur and flesh is removed, thespines, hips, rib cage of each creature all look similar. Collected footage of animalsinteracting with other species will act as the groundwork for development.

Krista Davis is a Halifax-based animator, visual artist, performer and the co-founderand Projects Manager for OUTeast Film Festival. Her practice resembles somethinglike a cut-and-paste stage built with wigs, furs, sequins and scraps of paper,playing to a soundtrack of either rap or finger-plucking guitars. Her work has shownlocally at events such as Nocturne, Pride, Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festivaland the Atlantic Film Festival.

For more information please contact: [email protected]

Invitation to Participate in a Focus Group Discussion onDocumentaries This is your opportunity to share your documentary preferences with documentaryfestivals and filmmakers to help them understand your viewing preferences.

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is conducting a nationalstudy of documentary audiences in partnership with other festivals andorganizations across the country, including Winnipeg’s National Screen Institute andthe National Film Board of Canada. As part of the study, a facilitated focus group session will be held in Halifax on June28th at 10am, at the Halifax North Public Library. The goal is to gain a betterunderstanding of audiences’ documentary viewing habits, attitudes towardsdocumentaries and factors influencing their decisions to watch documentaries. The results of this study will help Canadian documentary filmmakers to betterengage with audiences in Canada. The findings will be shared with the documentarycommunity and made publicly available. Communications MDR, represented by Maria De Rosa and Marilyn Burgess, are theconsultants on behalf of the festival. If you are interested in participating the focus group please contact Marilyn Burgessat [email protected]. Participants will receive a gift for their participation.

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

JOB: Program Assistant WE'RE HIRING A SUMMER STUDENT THROUGH YOUNG CANADA WORKS, TO HELP



DELIVER THE FULLER TERRACE LECTURE SERIES. Location: Eyelevel Gallery office 101undefined5663 Cornwallis Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1B6 Wage: $12/hr, 40 hours per week, plus 4% vacation Dates: 30 June to 5 September 2014

The Program Assistant will work closely with Eyelevel Gallery's Director, theProgramming Committee, Fuller Terrace curatorial and technical staff, Eyelevel’sBoard of Directors, committees and participating artists and speakers to assist inthe coordination of The Fuller Terrace Lecture Series as well provide support to theDirector in the development of the The Over the Hill Performance Series.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

qualifies for Young Canada Works https://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/index-eng.cfm;;

and has: • excellent organizational skills;; • effective communication and writing skills;; • knowledge of Halifax’s cultural community, community organizations andbusinesses;; • a creative, innovative, and resourceful work ethic;; • experience working in a gallery context and with community initiatives;; • the ability to work alone and in a group setting;; • basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe CreativeSuite;; • experience working within a budget;; • technical expertise and bilingualism are assets;;

and is: • adaptable, able to work evenings and weekends;; • a current student of Fine Arts, Art History, Museum or Cultural Studies,Community Development, or with related education and experience;;

Eyelevel Gallery is committed to employment equity for all prospective employeesregardless of national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,age or disability. Applications must be received no later than 5pm, Monday, June 23rd, 2014. Pleaseemail a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line:REF: YCW Application.

For more information, and to apply please contact: Katie Belcher, Director Eyelevel Gallery



[email protected]

(902) 425 6412

www.eyelevelgallery.ca

PROGRAMMER | CINEWORKS | VANCOUVER

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society is seeking an outstanding, highly

motivated arts professional to step into the role of Programmer. The successful

candidate will advance the artistic mandate of the organization through the creation

and implementation of programs, workshops and events, which are current,

innovative and meet the diverse needs of the membership. This role also provides

opportunities to advance the awareness and engagement of the general public to

independent media arts practice.

Deadline: June 23rd, 2014

Info: http://www.cineworks.ca/events/looking_for_a_new_job_cineworks_is_hiring1

PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR | XPACE | TORONTO

Xpace Cultural Centre is a membership driven artist-run centre supported by the

OCAD Student Union and dedicated to providing emerging and student artists with

the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional setting. We program

contemporary practices that respond to the interests and needs of our membership.

As we program with shorter timelines this allows for us to respond to contemporary

issues in theory and aesthetics, keeping an up to the minute response to what is

going on directly in our community.

The Programming Coordinator will work closely in collaboration with the Director,

other Programming Coordinator, Volunteers, Interns and OCAD U students, to

manage, plan and execute internal and external exhibitions for Xpace's various

exhibition spaces and events. In the role of Programming Coordinator you will act

as a liaison between the OCAD student body, local and national arts organizations,

artists and the general public for all information pertaining to Xpace.

Deadline: July 5th, 2014

Info: http://xpace.info/current-job-postings/

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tv-media-fashion-jobs/dartmouth/production-

coordinator/603800569?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Animation and gaming studio looking for a talented individual to help in the

production of both Animation and Gaming projects.

Responsibilities

· Provide production support for both animation production and gaming teams.

· Maintain development schedules, tracking of tasks and progress.

· Provide regular and timely communication with all levels of production

· Pursue objectives and deliverables.

· Maintain continual communication with clients to ascertain the most accurate



information such as production requirements, deadlines, meetings, etc. · Help manage the flow of assets and information between disciplines and teammembers. · Identify and resolve production issues. · Prepare in-house with reports. · Ensure meetings are properly documented and actioned. · Assign and track tasks. · Work with production teams to help prioritize tasks. · Prepare travel arrangements for staff. · Track and organize appointments and meetings for senior staff · General clerical and production-related tasks as assigned, as well as part of day today duties.

Qualifications · Able to organize and track large amounts of information. · Effective and self-motivated communicator with excellent written and verbalcommunication skills. · Have strong time management skills with the ability to focus and prioritize in afast-paced work environment. · Be a collaborative and dynamic team-player who is able to work with manydifferent types of personalities. · Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies. · Post Secondary School or equivalent. · Industry experience preferred [but not necessary to right candidate].

Skills · Strong written and oral communication skills. · Flexibility and strong initiative, together with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. · Ability to work autonomously, and manage and prioritize their own work load. · Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work under pressure. · Ability to communicate and comprehend technical information in both written andoral form. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. · Excellent office management skills.

Application Details: Interested Applicant's please apply via email. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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