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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's AGM - July 23rd, 2015 July 23rd - 6pm-7pm hotdogs in the parking lot 7pm AGM starts

AFCOOP Office, 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101

Find out what AFCOOP has been up to and what we have planned for the coming season. Meet other

filmmakers, mingle, network, all that good stuff. The meeting is open to all AFCOOP members as well as

members of the public. There are usually chips. And other refreshments.

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

confirm your eligibility. If you have been a Full Member for 10 years (not necessarily consecutively) you are

eligible to become a Lifetime AFCOOP Member! Lifetime Members can only be voted in at our Annual General

Meeting. Please contact AFCOOP in advance to confirm your eligibility.

If you have any inquiries regarding the meeting or need to send regrets, please call (902) 405-4474 or email

[email protected]

Timeline

6pm - 7pm - hotdogs by T DOGS (first 30 guests will get a FREE hotdog!) and Super-8 Selfie booth in the

parking lot

7pm - AGM starts

AFCOOP Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015, 1- 2pm AFCOOP Office



Want to get involved with AFCOOP? Looking to become a Full Member? Want to get those volunteer hours in?Come and join our lovely volunteer coordinator, Sahar Yousefi, for the volunteer orientation. To registeremail: [email protected]

AFCOOP's Writers' Perspective The Writers’ Perspective incorporates elements of discussion of screenwriting structure and conventions andfeedback on individual projects. This group is open to AFCOOP members and non-members alike and themeetings take place the second Wednesday of every month. Best of all it's FREE!

The schedule for the next two meetings is:

August 12th, 6pm-9pm

September 9th, 6pm-9pm

Facilitated by Brett Hannam. Email Brett to confirm your attendance: [email protected]

Graduating Film School Membership Are you graduating from film school this year? You’re eligible for a FREE AFCOOP membership! Get access toaffordable equipment, facilities and workshops and join a community of like-minded filmmakers!

In order to redeem your FREE AFCOOP membership you need to: - Do 10hrs of volunteer work at AFCOOP - Get voted in at an AFCOOP General Meeting.

Contact AFCOOP’s Volunteer Coordinator Sahar for more info on how to volunteer atAFCOOP: [email protected] You have 6 months after graduating to claim your membership.

FILM 5's from the past 20 years to be featured as part of CBC Summer Shorts

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the FILM 5 program, AFCOOP has partnered with the Atlantic FilmFestival and the CBC to present 11 outstanding FILM 5 films as part of the Outdoor Film Experience. TheFILM 5 shorts will screen before Outdoor Film Experience feature films at various outdoor locations in the HRMthroughout the summer. This initiative is a partnership with AFF and CBC called CBC Summer Shorts.

Screening Schedule:

Moving Day (2007) dir. John Davies / prod. Jason EisenerJuly 24th, before Superman: The Movie Halifax Waterfront

Kona (2005) dir. Siddhartha Fraser / prod. Kevin Fraser Friday, July 31st, before X-Men: First ClassHalifax Waterfront



Lucky (2012) dir. Josh Denaro / prod. Jennifer Millington Friday, Aug. 7th, before Batman Halifax Waterfront

First Words (2011) dir. Fabien Melanson / prod. Simon Thibault Saturday, Aug. 8th, before Men in Black Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth

Deep End (2011) dir. Brett Hannam / prod. Rob Evong Friday, Aug. 14th, before Guardians of the Galaxy Halifax Waterfront

Falling Inside (2007) dir. Rosemary Hanson / prod. Heather Wilkinson Saturday, Aug. 15th, before The Incredibles Dartmouth Crossing

Wound Up (1999) dir. Andrea Dorfman / prod. Margaret Harrison Friday, Aug. 21st, before Marvel’s The Avengers Halifax Waterfront

There will be more events coming this fall to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the FILM 5 program. Stay tuned!

For more information about the Outdoor Film Experience

2. WORKSHOPS

Residencies, Workshops & Practicums at The Banff Centrehttp://www.banffcentre.ca/programs

Adventure Filmmakers' Workshop November 2 - 9, 2015

An exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn their project into reality, under theguidance of two of the world's premier adventure filmmakers. All during the world-renowned Banff MountainFilm & Book Festival!

Apply by: August 12

AMBER DRIFT: theatre tech + design intensive @The Bus Stop Theatre http://www.thebusstoptheatre.org/event/amber-drift-a-3-day-technical-basics-to-design-intensive/ July 24-26, 2015 Cost: $30

Join us for a 3 day workshop with award-winning technician and designer Matthew Downey as he guidesparticipants on a hands-on journey through designing for small spaces.

Participants will gain:



– a strong knowledge of technical theatre – the skill-set to actively be able to run the technical array of small, independent spaces such as the Bus StopTheatre – tips on how to design/tech a show on a shoestring budget, working with limited resources – hands-on training in lighting design for small spaces

To register: email [email protected] or book online now @https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amber-drift-theatre-tech-design-intensive-tickets-17542233292

3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS

SHOW YOUR #NSFILMJOBS PRIDE! screennovascotia.com July 25th, 2015

Each year the collective creativity, talents, and energy of our Halifax communities come together to wow theworld, all while celebrating the diversity and variety of life here in the HRM. The 27th annual Halifax PrideParade will be held on Saturday, July 25th, starting at 1:30 pm from the DND dockyard at Upper Water Street.This year, Screen Nova Scotia will be gathering a #NSFILMJOBS group together to walk in the parade and showour pride!

We'll have #NSFILMJOBS signs available for the march, so please email [email protected] if you'dlike participate so we can have an accurate idea of numbers. Feel free to dress up and bring your own signageand #NSFILMJOBS swag!

Halifax Pride, as the organizer of the Pride Parade, encourages everyone to have an open, and supportiveattitude during the event.

You can find more info on Halifax Pride at: http://halifaxpride.com/

ISEA2015 in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia http://isea2015.org/ August 14-19th, 2015

ABOUT ISEA2015 Vancouver 20 years after its first occurrence in Montreal in 1995, the 21st International Symposium on Electronic Arts(ISEA2015) returns to Canada. Hosted by Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts + Technology,School for Contemporary Arts, and FCAT;; ISEA2015 presents a rich academic program rooted in both thehumanities and sciences, as well as a groundbreaking art program.

ISEA2015 is a six-day symposium featuring over 450 speakers, workshops, tutorials, panels, papers andinstitutional presentations. It showcases over 180 artworks ranging from large-scale interactive installations tocutting-edge electronic music performances. The theme of ISEA2015—Disruption—encourages us to re-examineand re-negotiate the frontiers between academia and art, practice and theory, systems and reality, art and



society.

Centered at SFU Woodward's downtown campus , ISEA2015’s programming will overflow to venues acrossMetro Vancouver. Partners include local artistic organisations and venues such as the Vancouver Art Gallery,Western Front, VIVO, the Museum of Vancouver, Grunt Gallery, Vancouver New Music, 221A, New WestminsterNew Media Gallery, Fortune Sound Club, the New Forms Festival, and more.

ISEA2015 will explore subthemes around the potential of electronic arts to reach out into the world and effectgenuine change. These subthemes include Climate Change, Disruption and Urban Landscapes, ContemporaryCuratorial Practices, Media Activism and Subversion, DIY Technology, BioArt, Sound Ecology, Embodied ArtPractices, Geopolitics, and more.

To frame the discussion around the artistic, scientific, technological, and social manifestations of disruption as acultural phenomenon, ISEA2015 will feature keynote addresses by visionaries such as Brian Massumi, MichaelConnor, Dominique Moulon, Hildegard Westerkamp, and Sara Diamond. Master disruptors The Yes Men willclose the symposium with an address on the use of creative expression for subversion and disruption.

VIEW the ISEA2015 Schedule http://isea2015.org/schedule/

REGISTER for ISEA2015 http://isea2015.org/registration/

VOLUNTEER for ISEA2015 http://isea2015.org/call-for-volunteers-2015/

4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS

AFCOOP Filmmaking Grants

AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment andresources. There are grants that are open to the public as well as some that are only open to AFCOOP FullMembers.

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

The First Thing Supplies and training to make your first film including:

$500 in-kind gear and facilities (valued at commercial rates)"Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia" workshop2 x workshops of your choiceAssociate Membership3 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.

The grant 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.

Celluloid Creation Grant The Celluloid Creation Grant provides you with resources and support to make a film-based project shot or

finished (or both!) on Super-8, 16mm or 35mm film.

The grant includes:

$2,000 in kind equipment(film cameras, lights, etc. valued at commercial rates)

$250cash towards film stock,processing, shipping and transfer

Up to 3000ft of film from the AFCOOP film freezer (35mm, 16mm) (colour or b&w) based on availability

For: AFCOOP Full Members.

Up to 1 per deadline

Independent Filmmakers Grant The Independent Filmmakers Grant provides equipment and resources to make a digital-based project.

The grant includes:

$2,000 in kind equipment rental (C300 camera, sound recording equipment, lighting etc. valued at

commercial rates)

$250 cash towards your production costs (crew, cast, art dept. food, etc.)


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 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)



HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be downloaded on-line or can be picked up in person at the AFCOOP office.

FUSION HALIFAX 48 HOUR FILM COMPETITION – AUG 21ST – 23RD, 2015 Are you a professional movie maker that has always wanted to let loose on a fun weekend project? Never madea movie, but always wanted to try? All the more reason to compete in the 4th annual 48 Hour Film Competition– the ultimate film making challenge! From August 21-23, registered teams will hit the streets to create a 5-8minute short film in only 48 hours. Each team will have to write, shoot, edit and deliver a movie over thecourse of one weekend.

Kick-off is from 6:30pm-7pm on Friday, August 21st at the AFCOOP office. Completed films must be submittedbetween 5pm-7pm on August 23rd at AFCOOP. Teams must provide a line of dialogue, a location, a prop, their$25 registration fee, and their registration documents which can be found below. Everything must be dropped

off to AFCOOP by 5pm on Wednesday, August 19th. Any questions please contact Lori Cadelli, Director of Arts and Culture [email protected] Films will be screened at a later date (location TBA)

See the links below for the competition overview, rules and registration form. - See more at:http://fusionhalifax.ca/fusion-halifax-48-hour-film-competition-aug-21st-23rd-2015/#sthash.Onz9P1WP.dpuf

CFAT Local Artist-in-Residence Residency runs from October 2015 through March 2016 Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015, by 4PM http://cfat.ca/residencies/lair-call/

Twice a year, CFAT’s Local Artist-In-Residence Program provides an opportunity for a local media artist todevelop a new work involving audio, video, or new media. In exchange, the LAIR is expected to present theirwork, teach workshops, and meet with the local community.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Over $1000 of in-kind support in the form of Production and Editing memberships, access to facilities andequipment • $1700 artist fee • $300 speaker fee for conducting a talk or workshop for the community about their project• Access totechnical assistance during the residency



Past CFAT LAIRs include D’Arcy Wilson, Lisa Lipton, Krista Davis, Will Robinson, Khanhthuan Tran, Melanie

Colosimo, Eryn Foster, Sym Corrigan and Léola Leblanc.

How to Apply: Please visit our web site for more information: http://cfat.ca/residencies/lair-call/

Applications should be submitted digitally via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or in person on USB drive or DVD. Support

material cannot be accepted as email attachments because our email server isn’t large enough. Dropbox and

WeTransfer links can be emailed to [email protected]

For more information or questions, please contact Kristy - [email protected] (902) 422-6822

NSI announces new program in partnership with Shaw Media http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/02/nsi-announces-new-program-in-partnership-with-shaw-media

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is pleased to announce a new, one year, $200,000 partnership with Shaw

Media.

This agreement sees the return of the $1,000 Shaw Media Fearless Female Director award in the NSI Online Short Film

Festival and a brand new course, the Shaw Media Diverse TV Director program, which will launch in early March. The

course is designed for participants with directing experience who are interested in directing scripted television.

The Shaw Media Fearless Female Director award is presented to the best film by a female director four times a year.

Recent winners include Ashley McKenzie, Emily Jenkins and Lindsay MacKay.

Shaw Media Diverse TV Director

This course provides female, Aboriginal and visible minority directors ready to make the leap to TV series direction with

development training and job shadowing for up to four participants. The program includes an intense bootcamp in

Toronto and a four-week director job shadowing experience on the set of a series in production.

BravoFACTUAL http://www.bravofact.com ;; Next Deadline: TBA In September 2013, Bravo introduced BravoFACTUAL awards to be granted by the BravoFACT(Foundation to

Assist Canadian Talent) jury for the production of short form documentary projects. Selected projects will be

eligible to apply for up to a maximum $50,000 in production funding. Following the same mandate as for

scripted BravoFACT shorts, BravoFACTUAL projects will reflect themes, large and small, produced by directors

and producers from across Canada. There are two deadlines annually. The next deadline will be April 1st, 2015.

MuchFACT http://musicnovascotia.ca/funding/videofunding#sthash.rf5pbUWG.dpuf A Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent, was created in 1984 concurrent with the launch of MuchMusic, which

committed a percentage of its gross annual revenues to stimulate the production of new Canadian music

videos. Two years later, when MusiquePlus went on the air, it also became a sponsor, as did MuchMoreMusic

when it launched in 1998. The launch of MuchMore (formerly known as MuchMoreMusic) also marked the

creation of PromoFACT, an Electronic Press Kit and website production fund for Canadian artists, independent



record labels and artist management companies.

MuchFACT is now funded entirely by MuchMusic and MuchMore (formerly MuchMoreMusic). Originally named

VideoFACT, the company changed its name to MuchFACT in September, 2009. Along with the name change,

MuchFACT expanded its PromoFACT EPK program to include not only traditional EPKs, but also digital music

videos, digital EPKs or other digital music related content intended for viral distribution.

Upcoming deadlines: Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:59 PM EST

Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:59 PM EST

For more information, contact rob.bakker (at) bellmedia.ca See More at: http://musicnovascotia.ca/funding/videofunding#sthash.rf5pbUWG.dpuf

Arts Nova Scotia Funding and Awards http://cch.novascotia.ca

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 all disciplines including fine crafts,

literary, visual, media and performing arts. It also promotes a broad understanding and appreciation of art and

artists through professional development, creation and presentation of work. Individual artists may submit one

application per grant per deadline. To encourage equitable distribution of 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 Film and Video Artists: Scriptwriting Grants, Production Grants and Research/Creation Grants

http://canadacouncil.ca/council/grants/find-a-grant/grants/grants-to-film-and-video-artists-scriptwriting-

grants-production-grants-research-creation-grants

The Grants to Film and Video Artists program supports Canadian professional independent artists who use

cinema and video as a mode of artistic expression, and provides them with opportunities for creative renewal

and for production of independent film and video works.

The program offers three components: Scriptwriting Grants, Production Grants andResearch/Creation Grants.

To ensure the vitality and continued excellence of media arts, Canada Council for the Arts grants help support

individual Canadian artists committed to the practice of film and video in a film/video as independent artist-

controlled media art forms.

Only independent artworks are eligible to this program. This program does not support work created for the

cultural industries of commercial film and television. Independent means that the artist initiates and is the



driving force behind the proposed project. The artist must maintain complete creative and editorial control over

the work, ownership of the final work and receive a significant part of the revenues generated by the work.

Deadline(s)

1 March

1 October

Travel Grants to Media Arts Professionals http://canadacouncil.ca/council/grants/find-a-grant/grants/travel-grants-to-media-arts-

professionalsProgramDescription

Travel Grants to Media Artists

Travel grants assist Canadian professional independent media artists to travel for events or activities important

to the development of their artistic practice or career. This component covers presentation and professional

development travel.

Travel Grants to Independent Media Arts Curators and Critics

This component of the program assists Canadian, professional, independent media arts curators and critics to

travel outside their home region. It covers research, professional development and presentation travel.

This program also offers an International Residencies pilot component.

Deadline(s)

Any time before your departure date. Applicants who wish to have the results before their departure should

apply at least ten weeks in advance.

The Canada Council for the Arts will not accept applications postmarked after the departure date of your travel,

incomplete applications or those submitted by fax or email.

For more information:

Michèle Stanley

Media Arts Program Officer

1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414 ext. 5251

Apply now for NSI Features Firsthttp://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/07/apply-now-for-nsi-features-first-3/

Deadline: September 11, 2015

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is now accepting applications for its NSI Features First course, presented in

association with Telefilm Canada.

NSI Features First is a development training launch pad for writer/producer teams working on their first or second featurefilm. Teams receive market-driven training and a cash award to put towards a story editor and further projectdevelopment.

“We’ve been so pleased to see Jeffrey St. Jules’s success with his NSI Features First film Bang Bang Baby over the past



year,” said Shelly Quade, NSI Features First program manager. “I look forward to seeing the promising projects fromtalented applicants this year.”

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. CT on Friday, September 11, 2015. The selection committee is looking forprojects with strong commercial appeal.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: EMERGING CRITICAL WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE

http://www.visualarts.ns.ca/call-for-applications-emerging-critical-writer-in-residence/

Deadline: 5:00pm, August 14, 2015September – December 2015

To further develop critical art writing in this region, Visual Arts News will host a Writer-in-Residence in

partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS). The residency will be open to emerging critical writers

for a 4-month residency/internship and is designed to help develop and promote the work of emerging art

critics.

The successful applicant will hone writing and editing skills while learning production procedures at Visual Arts

News and the AGNS Journal. This introduction to art-magazine publishing and writing is intended to foster new

editorial and critical talent.

Working closely with the Visual Arts News Editorial committee and mentorship from our Editor and the curators

at the AGNS, the writer will receive valuable experience in writing about art, magazine publishing, art criticism

and social media management. There will also be opportunities to meet with guest mentors involved in

Canadian art publishing who will be visiting Halifax in the fall 2015.

The Writer-in Residence can explore art writing in a multitude of ways. They will have a space for writing and

access to the Resource Library at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia including archive materials. They will also

receive guide training at the AGNS which will give them access to artists and curators and learn an investigative

approach to exploring exhibitions.

The WIR will attend editorial committee meetings;; write online content (3 posts minimum);; manage social

media and publish one article for print publication for Visual Arts News and one for the AGNS Journal. They will

also have the opportunity to conduct independent research and develop other art writing.

The WIR will receive an honorarium of $3000 and will devote 15 hours a week to the residency over 4-months.

For eligibility and requirements visit: http://www.visualarts.ns.ca/call-for-applications-emerging-critical-writer-in-residence/

Women in the Director's Chair and Whistler FF Launch 4-Month Intensive For Female

Directors

http://www.widc.ca/programs/story-leadership-module/

Deadline: July 31st, 2015

The Whistler Film Festival and Women in the Director's Chair are teaming up to launch WIDC: Story &

Leadership, a four-month intensive for women screen directors focusing on fiction feature film and web series

development. Part of the program will take place during this year's Whistler Film Festival, which takes place

December 2-6.



A jury comprised of professionals in the industry will choose eight Canadian women directors. Selected

participants will be mid-career directors. Applicants should have previous experience "directing shorts, docs,

web series or other micro-budget screen projects." WIDC: Story & Leadership is the right fit for those "seeking

to sharpen or refresh certain skill areas, polishing stories and/or broaden professional connections."

Special mention is made for women looking to crossover into directing from different branches of the business,

such as actors, ADs, editors and producers. Transferable directing skills will be considered a valued asset in

applications.

The program will take place in four parts over four months and will include story development support,

mentorship from Canadian industry vets and the chance to work with ACTRA actors.

For more information on applying to the four month intensive, visit:http://www.widc.ca/programs/story-leadership-module/

The deadline to apply is July 31, 2015.

Submit to Indiewire's Project of the Day Contesthttp://www.indiewire.com/article/submit-to-indiewires-project-of-the-day-contest-20150702

Making a movie? Want instant fame and adoration? Maybe even a prize? Then please, step right up and fill out

our form to be considered as Indiewire's Project of the Day.

You can be a part of crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Seed&Spark;; you can be doing it all

on your own. Whatever the case, we want to help filmmakers and other creators gain exposure.

If you're selected as a Project of the Day, you'll get at least two shots at glory: Once when we publish the

profile of your film and again at the end of the week, when we ask readers to vote for the POTD they liked best.

That POTD will go on for another vote at the end of the month.

As for prizes, the winner of Project of the Month will get a reported feature story about their project on

Indiewire and will be eligible for Project of the Year. The Project of the Year winner for 2015 will get bragging

rights, a story announcing the news and the chance to attend The TFI Filmmaker and Industry Meetings during

the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2016.

For more information or to submit: http://www.indiewire.com/article/submit-to-indiewires-project-of-the-day-contest-20150702

The Toronto Animated Image Society Announces Year Two of its Artist Residencyprogram tais.ca

Deadline: July 31st, 2015

This residency will see ONE selected Canadian artist and ONE selected International artist engage in self-

directed work towards the completion of a new independent animated film or video, supported by a

combination of a monetary funding and in-kind studio space and resources at the TAIS Production Centre.

Applicants must be TAIS members (of any level) to be eligible;; non-members wishing to apply may register for

membership on our website at: http://tais.ca/membership-3/get-involved/



The Residency for Canadian Artists will take place from October 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016. The goal for thisfour-month Canadian Artist Residency is to emerge with a finished work.

The Residency for International Artists will take place from November 1 to November 30, 2015. The goal forthis one-month International Artist Residency is to experiment with the resources at the TAIS Production Centreto advance or complete a work.

The artist selected will also engage with the community by giving an artist talk, workshop or presentation aspart of his/her activities within the residency.

For this Residency program, it is imperative that the selected artist(s) interact and experiment with TAISequipment and resources. Proposals that are strictly research or pre-production without any actual productioncomponent will not be eligible. Both the Toronto Animated Image Society and The Petman Foundation must beacknowledged as funders in the finished work.

For more information visit: http://tais.ca/programs/artist-in-residence/

2016 Mayworks Halifax Festival - Call for submissions

http://mayworkshalifax.ca/DEADLINE: October 1st, 2015

Mayworks Halifax is a multi-disciplinary arts festival open to the general public. It aims to help build a cultureand society that celebrates and recognizes the history and struggle of the working people of Nova Scotia. Theannual festival spans a period of time before and after May 1st of every year, the internationally recognizedWorker's Day, and serves as an extended celebration of the day's significance to all workers and those seekingjustice.

Submissions need not be directly focused on work, labour or unions. Mayworks Halifax programs works of artthat address broad themes of social and environmental justice. Any submissions that address issues ofinequality and injustice, or give voice to marginalized communities will be considered. Under-representedgroups and those disadvantaged at work and in society are particularly encouraged to apply.

Mayworks Halifax programming is not limited to any medium for artistic expression. The festival hasprogrammed works of music, theatre, cinema, printmaking, painting, photography, literature, spoken word andmore. We are eager to further diversify our programming.

For submission forms: http://mayworkshalifax.ca/

DEADLINE: October 1st, 2015

For questions, email: [email protected]

5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES



The "Get Your Shorts On" competition is on!

http://www.shelburnefilmexpo.com/submissions-1.htmlDeadline: August 1st, 2015

Get your friends, or get your family, or get your pets, and get to shooting (with your camera, that is). And iffriends, family or pets don't fit your story, set out on a quest to find those things that do.

Whether live action, animation or documentary, the story you want to tell and the way you want to tell it isentirely up to you.

SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES

Length: Filmmakers are encouraged to limit their productions to eight minutes (8:00) or less. If you believe yoursubmission warrants a longer running time, you are free to submit it along with an appeal for consideration.Judges will make the final determination.

Content: Subject matter is open, but films should be able to qualify for a 14A rating as defined by the Maritime FilmClassification Board: Suitable for viewing by persons 14 years of age and older. Persons under 14 must beaccompanied by an adult. May contain: violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.

Deadline:

The deadline for submissions to the 2015 SFE “Get Your Shorts On” Competition is August 1, 2015.

Format: Finished videos should be in one of the following customary video file formats: .MOV or .MP4 (with HDconversion).

Judging Process: The SFE “Get Your Shorts On” Competition will be judged by a panel of professionals in the film, television andentertainment industries. Films will be rated in 16 different categories, both technical and creative.

Entry Fee:

This is a free competition. C'mon, if that doesn't help you “get your shorts on,” what will?

The LIDF is calling for films for programming in 2014/15.

http://www.lidf.co.uk/ ;;

The Call for Films is open and international. All subject matter is considered. Feature length and Short films(less than 40min) are accepted. First time and established filmmakers all welcome. Films must be producedafter July 1st 2012.

The LIDF has been selected as a qualifying film festival by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts andSciences. Recipients of the festival’s prize in the Documentary Short Subject category will qualify forconsideration at the Annual Academy Awards® (OSCAR®) without the standard theatrical run, provided thefilm otherwise complies with the Academy rules.



Among the new initiatives to be unveiled are: • LIDF Touring Festival • Educational Resources Film Catalogue • A ‘Conversation’ page for filmmaker on the LIDF web-site. Useful for promotion of current and future projects- including crowd-funding options • Reduced entry cost to the new Oxford Documentary Film Festival (2014 launch) - with no need to resubmityour film • Ideas Exchange

We look forward to seeing your films.

To submit your film to the LIDF, read the Regulations, and Frequently Asked Questions goto: http://www.lidf.co.uk/ ;;

Outlier Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions for the 2015 http://outlierfilmfestival.com/new-products/

Outlier Film Festival takes place in Halifax, NS. It is the first festival of its kind on the East Coast of Canada.Focusing on the genres of cult, fantasy, experimental, documentary, horror, and science fiction, the organizersare drawing on selections from across our region and around the world to compile a diverse collection of worksthat challenge, delight, and disturb. Outlier Film Festival acknowledges the support of Arts Nova Scotia. The festival's sponsors include StrangeAdventures, Obsolete Records, Pro Skateboards & Snowboards, Film & Creative Industries NovaScotia, Garrison Brewing, Octopi Computers, and Village Sound. For more information on Outlier, visit: http://outlierfilmfestival.com Media Contact: Matt Charlton Pigeon Row [email protected]

Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival 2015 www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com Screening: Friday, September 11, 2015 Deadline for entries: July 31, 2015

The Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival is a juried show. No entry fee required. Submissions must be nolonger than 15 minutes.

For more information and 2014 Application formvisit: www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com

Please email your completed, scanned application in PDF format and a link to a password protected,downloadable Lo-Res mp4 file, Vimeo file



(along with the password!) to: [email protected] by July 31, 2014.

Or mail a labeled NTSC DVD with a completed application form to:

Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival

Attention: Gina Dineen

383 Sackville Street

Toronto, ON, Canada M5A 3G5

For further information please call (416) 924-3514

VIWIFF CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

http://www.womeninfilm.ca/2016_Festival_Submissions.html

Early Bird Deadline, August 1st, 2015

Women in Film and Television Vancouver has opened submissions for the 2016 Vancouver International Women

in Film Festival (#VIWIFF2016) and the International Screenplay Competition.

The festival will be held March 8-13, 2016. The Early Bird submission deadline ends August 1st, 2015.

The festival accepts films with women in at least three of these key creative roles: Writer, Producer, Director,

Cinematographer, Editor, Composer, Lead Performer. Films completed after March 2013 are eligible. All genres

are welcome.

In addition to offering independent filmmakers a professional screening opportunity, the festival pays artist fees

and all films are entered to win cash awards.

http://www.womeninfilm.ca/2016_Festival_Submissions.html

https://www.facebook.com/Womeninfilm

For Twitter:

Catch the August 1 Early Bird deadline for @WIFTV’s #VIWIFF2016 festival & Screenplay Competition. (March

8-13) http://tinyurl.com/ofhfogf

6. COMMUNITY NEWS

The 2015 White Rabbit Call for Volunteers

http://whiterabbitarts.ca/

It is that time of year again where White Rabbit is seeking volunteers to help make an incredible

Residency/Festival experience. We are looking for hardworking, positive individuals to bring their enthusiasm,

creativity and intention. Volunteers have always been an integral part of the White Rabbit experience, not just

from a logistics point of view but also in cultivating the values and creative energies of our community.

This year we are interested in filling quite a few volunteer positions in one of three categories: Ballast Project



Support Crew, White Rabbit Residency Support Crew, and White Rabbit Festival Support Crew.

For more information: http://whiterabbitarts.ca/

Email: [email protected]

The Coast's Best of Halifax 2015http://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/BestofHalifax15CampaignMaterial/Page

The voting period for The Coast's Best of Halifax 2015 reader's survey is currently underway!Now is your chance to get everyone on board to vote for your business. Past years have shown that those whocampaign the most place highest.

Voting period ends July 31, 2015.

You can find all sorts of helpful campaign material, tools, info, and voting links here:http://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/BestofHalifax15CampaignMaterial/Page

Your direct voting link (the one you want your fans to click on) is here: http://thecoast.secondstreetapp.com/l/Best-of-Halifax-2015-BOH15/Ballot/Cultureartsampentertainment

If you want to share your campaign over social media don't forget the hashtag #BOH15.

The winners will be announced in the Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 issues of The Coast.

CFAT'S LOCAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: D'Arcy Wilsonwww.cfat.ca

The Centre for Art Tapes is very pleased to announce that D’Arcy Wilson is our current Local Artist-In-Residence. D'Arcy will be working at the Centre from now until October. D'Arcy would love to talk to you abouther current project, The Memorialist, so please call us to make an appointment for a studio visit! (902) 422-[email protected]

The Local Artist in Residence program provides an opportunity for local media artists to experiment and developnew works involving audio, video, or new media. This residency will take place at the Centre for Art Tapes fromApril to October 2015. Previous Local Artists in Residence include: Lisa Lipton, Krista Davis, Will Robinson,Khanhthan Tran, Melanie Colosimo, Eryn Foster, Sym Corrigan and Léola Leblanc. The MemorialistFollow the project at www.thememorialist.com

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

External Posting for Studio Technician

Emily Carr University of Art and Design is seeking a Studio Technician in the Film, Video and Integrated MediaProgram. The Film and Video and Integrated Media Program is dedicated to the exploration of a variety of



media practices in an innovative, interdisciplinary and changing environment where traditional techniques and

methods are incorporated with advanced technologies, and new perspectives reflect a myriad of current

practices in the field.

The Studio Technician is responsible for delivering technical instruction in film, video, sound and lighting

production to undergraduate and graduate students. They assist students in developing and articulating

technical skills and problem solving, while demonstrating the safe and appropriate use and application of

equipment, tools, materials, techniques and processes. They oversee and maintain the area production studios,

computer work spaces, tools and equipment that support curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge and working experience with lighting and sound

production equipment and camera technology, both in digital and analog (16mm) along with film and video

production experience. A good knowledge of Macintosh operating systems, computer hardware, and post-

production software such as FCP and ProTools is required.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated and enthusiastic, who has the ability to engage dynamically

with students, and is interested in developing a progressive approach to technical instruction. Excellent

organizational and communication skills, and ability to remain up to date with developments within digital

technology are key attributes required for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of Emily Carr University’s unique academic and technical

community, and to contribute to the growth of one of our dynamic program areas.

Please send a cover letter and resume (quoting competition #S016-2015) by 4:00pm, Friday, 31 July 2015 to:

Human Resources, Emily Carr University, 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver BC V6H 3R9, Fax: (604) 844-3885

Email: [email protected].

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AFCOOP operates with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Nova Scotia Department ofCommunities, Culture and Heritage and the loyal volunteerism of our membership and the filmmaking community.

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