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1. AFCOOP NEWS2. WORKSHOPS3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES6. COMMUNITY NEWS7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. AFCOOP NEWS

AFCOOP Winter General Meeting Jan. 28th, 2016, 6:30pm

AFCOOP Holiday Super-8 Screening + PartyDec. 17th, 8pm

Location: TBD

JOB CALL: FILM 5 Production Coordinator http://afcoop.ca/2015/10/job-call-film-5-production-coordinator/ Deadline for Applications: Nov. 2nd, 5pm

AFCOOP is accepting applications for the contract position of FILM 5 Production Coordinator. The deadline for

applications is Nov. 2nd 2015 at 5pm.

Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, November 4, 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 for the volunteer orientation. To register

email: [email protected]

AFCOOP's Writers' Perspective The Writers’ Perspective incorporates elements of discussion of screenwriting structure and conventions and

feedback on individual projects. This group is open to AFCOOP members and non-members alike and the

meetings take place the second Wednesday of every month. Best of all it's FREE! The next meetings is: November 11th, 6pm-9pm



CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Super-8 Holiday ChallengeDue Date: Nov 30Every year ‘round this time AFCOOP challenges local filmmakers to shoot short ‘holiday’ themed (or not…) filmson Super-8 film. Completed films will be screened at AFCOOP's Holiday Party, Dec. 17th at 8pm.

You get:- 2 day Super-8 camera rental- 1 roll of Super-8 film (colour or b&w)- QuickTime file of your film- Premier screening with LIVE musical accompaniment!- Chance to win an audience choice award at the screening + party!

Details:- Contest opens Oct. 22nd- Price - $50 (AFCOOP members) $60 (non-members)- Deadline - Nov. 30th

- Screening + Party - Dec. 17th

AFCOOP ANNOUNCES: FILM 5 Development Phase Teams 2015

AFCOOP is pleased to announce the teams and projects accepted into the Development Phase of this year’s

FILM 5 training program.

Development Phase Teams / Projects:

A Good King by Josh Owen (writer/director) and Pierre Haché (producer)

Babyboomer Bomber by Maria Valverde (writer), Sara Campbell (producer) and WandaTaylor(director)

Black Guitar by Devin Casario (writer/director) and Todd Fraser (producer)

Charlie's P.O.C. by Kevin Hartford (writer/director) and Thom Payne (producer)

Savage Gut by Jennifer Tilley (writer/director) and Cara Fraser (producer)

Save a Prayer by Nicole Holland (writer/director) and Jessica Smallwood (producer)

The Creature HE by Leah Johnston (writer/director) and Samantha Madore (producer)

Tipping Point by Stephanie Young (writer/director) and Jake Ivany (producer)

FILM 5 is a professional development program for emerging Nova Scotia screenwriters, directors, producers

and technical crew. The program provides a unique blend of classroom instruction, mentorship from

professional filmmakers, hands-on production experience, and the development and delivery of four short

films.

Each year eight teams are selected by a jury of industry professionals to take part in the Development

Phase of the program. During the coming weeks selected teams will attend workshops designed to refine

their proposed scripts and production packages. At the end of the Development Phase, teams will have a

chance to pitch their projects to an in-person jury. Four teams will be selected to receive cash and services

towards the production of their films.

AFCOOP ANNOUNCES: Open Grant Recipients 2015



AFCOOP ANNOUNCES: Open Grant Recipients 2015 AFCOOP is pleased to announce the following recipients for our August 1st open grants. AFCOOP’s filmmakinggrants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment and resources. There aregrants that are open to the public and to filmmakers at all levels.

The First Thing Grant goes to two projects: Out of the Woods by Ryan Cyr and Halifax Explosion: TheDeaf Experience by Jim McDermott and Linda Campbell

Out of the Woods follows Logan after his home life begins spiraling out of control. He decides to jump in his oldpickup truck and take some time to himself. He drives into the country to a secluded cabin he had built yearsbefore. Deep in the woods and away from any civilization Logan begins an alcohol fueled downward spiral whiletrying to find peace within him. He grabs one of the guns he keeps at the cabin and walks off into the woods.Out there he crosses paths with someone else looking for answers. The chance encounter with this mysteriousstranger will forever change both of the lives involved.

Halifax Explosion: The Deaf Experience --December 6, 1917, two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour andexploded, destroying half of the city. Yet, the Halifax School for the Deaf remained standing, despite being inthe path of the explosion. Cracked windows and blasted doors happened but all children and staff in the schoolsurvived.

The First Thing Grant includes $500 worth of in-kind gear and facilities rental. Recipients will attend the “Introto Filmmaking in Nova Scotia” workshop and two other workshops of your choice, as well as an AssociateMembership. Finally, they will have three one hour meetings with an AFCOOP mentor.

The Independent Filmmakers Grant goes to: Puck Bunny by Heather Young. Puck Bunny is a short filmabout an overweight nursing home worker who lives with her mother and struggles with her obsessive crush ona local hockey player.

The Independent Filmmakers Grant includes $2,000 worth of in kind equipment rental (C300 camera, soundrecording equipment, lighting etc. valued at commercial rates) and $250 cash towards your production costs(crew, cast, art dept. food, etc.).

The Post-Production Grant goes to: Wizardly Wicked Weeping by Josh Owen. Wizardly WickedWeeping follows a Wizard who sits atop his hill of memories whilst a Demon spits at him about his past

The Post-Production Grant includes two weeks unlimited access to AFCOOP’s media suite (Final Cut Studio 7,AVID Symphony, Adobe CS6 and Pro Tools) and booking for consecutive weeks (with flexibility).

2. WORKSHOPS

AFCOOP's Fall Workshops - Open for Registration

The Fall Intro Series

Our introductory filmmaking workshops are now open for registration. On Tuesday evenings from October 6 toNovember 24, there are five workshops left that are designed for beginner to intermediate level filmmakers.

Workshops: $40/50 (AFCOOP members / non-members)

Workshop 5: Intro to Sound

Instructor: Chris Spencer-Lowe

Tuesday, November 4, 6:00PM - 9:00PM



Learn the basics of location sound recording, mixing and boom operation. An overview of AFCOOP’s location

sound equipment will be given and you will participate in some recording practices during this hands-on day

Workshop 6: Intro to Lighting

Instructor: TBA


This is an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques behind studio lighting. The workshop will go over

how and when to use different modifiers like umbrellas, softboxes, and reflectors. It will also include discussion

on basic effective light placement and methodology.

Workshop 7: Intro to Editing

Instructor: Luckas Cardona


In this workshop you’ll learn how to approach editing, tackle workflow and learn the basic theory behind picture

editing.

Workshop 8: Intro to Distribution

Instructor: Nelson MacDonald


Participants will learn about distribution, dissemination and marketing for short films through social media, film

festivals and video-sharing websites.

Advanced Screenwriting Workshop Series -- HAS BEGUN!

Monday evenings 6pm – 9pm, Eight Weeks October 19 - December 7, 2015

Individual Workshops: $40/50 (Members/Non-Members)

TO REGISTER: Please email [email protected]

Instructors: Iain MacLeod & Bretten Hannam

This screenwriting workshop is designed for individuals looking to develop a script. Each week, we will focus on

a particular element of screenwriting and how to apply it to your project. Additionally, you will receive feedback

on your writing from the workshop instructors and your peers. While it is not mandatory to have a completed

script, it is strongly advised that you come with a clear concept of the project you intend to develop through

attending the course. Feature and short scripts will be accepted.

Registration is open for individual screenwriting workshops which are listed below. Please [email protected] to register

Ideas, Process, Genre on November 2 at 6PM: This workshop takes you through the process of harvestingideas and molding them into a screenplay.

Writing Characters on November 9 at 6PM: Learn what it takes to write really, really deep characters --



Shakespeare style.

Working with Themes on November 16 at 6PM: Investigate using themes as creative stimulus for writing.Create your own thematic boxes and step out of your self-created boarders.

How to Dialogue on November 23 at 6PM: Explore the blurry boundary between the written and spoken word.

Workshoppin' on November 30 at 6PM: Get the 411 on your screenplay from fellow workshoppers as well asfrom two pros, Iain and Brett.

The Business of Writing December 7 at 6PM: Copyright, licensing, all that jazz. The first step to protectingyourself and your creative legacy starts with teducation.

NSCAD School of Extended Studies: FALL 2015http://nscad.ca/en/home/schoolofextendedstudies/adultfall2015/default.aspx

Make ART this Fall! NSCAD’s School of Extended Studies has courses for both ADULTS and YOUTH, noexperience necessary! Register online at nscad.ca or call 902.494.8185.

Visual Arts Nova Scotia Workshops: FALL 2015http://www.visualarts.ns.ca/workshop-registration-fees/

With our small class sizes, the Professional Development Workshop Series is presented in an effort to keepartists informed of best practices, methods and opportunities to develop artistically andprofessionally. Workshops are $40 for Members and $55 for Non-Members. Save when you register for twoor more! Some of the workshops include Taxes for Artists, Marketing for Artists, Writing about Your Own Workand Writing You Grant Proposal.

Learn About ArtHives Symposium: October 28, 29, 30https://www.facebook.com/events/440643109460429/

www.msvu.ca/arthives

From October 28-30th, Nova Scotia’s creative community will gather in Halifax to learn about how Art Hivesbuild communities across the world and in Nova Scotia. A strategic plan will be developed by attendees tosupport Art Hives in the province and to deepen their impact. How can we connect the work being done in thissector to social and economic change projects in Nova Scotia?

An Art Hive is a community creative space that welcomes everyone as an artist. From an art pop-up in a locallibrary to a community studio or gallery, at its heart, an Art Hive is about inclusion, respect and learning. It's awelcoming place to talk, make art and build communities. Responding in creative ways to things that matter.

3. SCREENINGS AND EVENTS

WIFT-AT PRESENTS - Spark: Intelligent Networking

Spark: Intelligent Networking is a new program created by Women in Film and Television - Atlantic (WIFT-AT) to bring together people within the creative economy. The goal is professional insight on a diverse range oftopics that have a direct impact on your business. Join WIFT-AT for an informative night in a casual networkingenvironment. Delicious refreshments will be provided and tickets are available at the door.

Our topic for November 26 is "From Twitter to Snapchat, How to Get More Eyes on Your Project". In this



session, Anita Hovey, Social Media Consultant from Twirp Communications Inc. will discuss the basics of themost prevalent social media platforms, how to choose which one to focus on, tips for effective management andcontent. We'll even look at top notch examples from the film and digital industry.

Head Twirp, Anita Hovey lives and breathes social media for her clients so they don’t have to. She can come upwith multiple ideas for content within minutes of meeting you, and grow your organization’s Twitter fan base byas much as 30% in just a few months. Her clientele is growing almost as fast as her Twitter following, not justbecause she gets your organization Pinned, Liked and RT’d;; she helps you achieve measurable results in anever-evolving medium.

To get into the building: Enter the Maritime Centre from the main Barrington St. entrance. Once you enter thebuilding, you will have to sign in at the security desk. Then proceed to the last set of elevators that go to floorsM to 10, VOLTA is located on the 7th floor.

When: Thursday, 26 November 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (AST)Where: Volta Labs - 1505 Barrington Street Halifax, NS B3J 3K5 CA

Carbon Arc starts its sixth year!

We're busy programming another terrific collection of Canadian, independent, and international films, screeningevery Friday from September 25 (just after the Atlantic Film Festival) to the end of November. (And we'll beback in the New Year!)

Due to the popularity of last season's line-up, we're screening many of the new season's movies two times onthe scheduled Fridays, at 7pm and 9:30pm.

More information about the fall slate is available at carbonarc.ca and at our Facebook page.) We look forward toseeing you on September 25! Ex Paradise Film Society members, you can get one free popcorn at eachscreening until next August! And, if you're interested in volunteering with us, return this form and we'llschedule you some shifts.

Please consider getting advance tickets. Available via PayPal or Credit Card www.carbonarc.ca/tickets or byreserving a ticket at [email protected]

Coming Up...

Fri Oct 30 | 7:00pm QUEBKOISIE (and Q&A with Directors) Melanie Carrier and Olivier Higgins| Documentary | Canada | 2014 | 80 minQuebekoisie is by a pair of filmmakers who bicycled to the north shore of Quebec to investigate the relationshipbetween the Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal communities living their. A Q&A with the directors will follow.

Doors open 6:30pm | $7

Fri Oct 30 | 7:00pm | 9:30pmTHE NEW GIRLFRIENDFrancois Ozin| Drama | France | 2015 | 116 minClaire's closest friend since childhood Laura, dies unexpectedly leaving behind her husband, David and a newbaby. When Claire discovers David dressed in Laura's clothes she's offended then intrigued by David's newidentity, Virginia.




Fri Nov 6 | 7:00pm TANGERINE (ONE SCREENING)Sean Baker | Comedy | USA | 2014 A Sundance hit, this outrageous independent comedy has beguiled pretty much everyone who's seen it. Showwith three iPhones on the street of LA, it tells the tale of a transgendered sex worker looking for her boyfriend(and pimp) who cheated on her while she was in prison.


Fri Nov 13 | 7:00pm JIMMY'S HALL (ONE SCREENING)Ken Loach | Drama | UK/Ireland | 2014 | 109min.A It's been suggested this could be Ken Loach's final film. He's chosen familiar ground, a story of Ireland, aswas his The Wind That Shakes The Barley. Here he recounts the Depression-era story of Jimmy Gralton, anexile to America who returns to his Irish home and reopens a dance hall that got him in trouble to begin with.


Dalhousie Arts Centre Film Screenings:

ALTERED STATES: Transformation in Science Fiction Films - Wednesday Series

Curated by Ron Foley MacDonald

Aristotle states, famously, in his Poetics, that “Characters must change”. In Science Fiction, sometimeseverything changes. In this film program we look at a series of transformations, from Fritz Lang’s memorable1927 film Metropolis to two recent adaptations of stories by the maverick Sci-Fi author Philip K. Dick: MinorityReport and A Scanner Darkly. Whether it is humans changing into vegetables—as in Invasion of the BodySnatchers—or particles changing into dangerously unstable elements—as in The Magnetic Monster, whichclimaxes in Nova Scotia—change is constant in Science Fiction, just as it is in technology and identity today.

SCREENINGS WEDNESDAYS AT 8 PMFREE ADMISSION28 October - Solaris

Andrei Tarkovsky, USSR, 1972, 167 mins. Allegedly the Soviet Union’s response to Kubrick’s 2001: A SpaceOdyssey, Solaris tells the fluid tale of a planet that may be sentient, and the humans sent to explore it.4 November - The Man Who Fell to Earth

Nicholas Roeg, USA/UK, 1976, 139 mins. David Bowie is mesmerizing in this lingering tale of an alien whocomes to Earth for water to save his home planet, but then drifts into decadence and dissolution.18 November - Altered StatesKen Russell, USA, 1980, 102 mins. William Hurt plays a scientist whose experiments turn Darwin’s theories ofevolution backwards, as he regresses to a primal state in which instinct overcomes reason.

GOING DUTCH - Tuesday Series

SCREENINGS TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER AT 8 PMFREE ADMISSION27 October - The Mill and the Cross



Lech Majeswski, Poland/US/UK, 2011, 100 mins. Bruegel’s famous 1564 image is deconstructed to reveal power structures and religious

persecution. Rutger Hauer, Michael York and Charlotte Rampling star in this visually stunning film.

Devour: The Food Film Fest

November 4- 8th, 2015

This November Wolfville, Nova Scotia hosts five jam-packed days of film, food and wine. They will be serving up

the latest from the world of culinary cinema, paired with wine tours, tastings, pop-ups, and industry sessions.

Not to mention the fabulous gala dinners featuring renowned chefs celebrating the very best of local and

international food and wine. DevourFest. Eat it up!

The St. John's International Women's Film Festival (SJIWFF)

October 20-24th, 2015

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) is one of the longest running women’s film

festivals in the world.

Established in 1989 to support and promote women filmmakers, SJIWFF produces several screenings,

workshops and other events throughout the year, culminating in a five day film festival held in October in St.

John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. These dynamic events attract over 4,000 participants. Every year

we receive about 500 film submissions and from those, we present a powerful program of international

documentaries, short films and feature works. The 26th Annual Festival runs October 20-24th, 2015.

4. AWARDS, GRANTS, RESIDENCIES & CONTESTS

AFCOOP Filmmaking Grants

AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment and

resources. There are grants that are open to the public 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 ThingSupplies and training to make your first film including:

$500 in-kind gear and facilities (valued at commercial rates)

"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 LoopA 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 GrantThe 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)

$250 cash 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 GrantThe 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.

BravoFACTUALhttp://www.bravofact.com ;;Next Deadline: December 4th, 2015In 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.dpufNext Deadline: Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:59 PM ESTA 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.

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 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/CreationGrantshttp://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 ofartistic 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 March1 October

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

Submit to Indiewire's Project of the Day Contest



http://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 Canada 150 Fund

http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1424795454758

The goal of the Canada 150 Fund is to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and

national celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada.

A limited number of high impact, large-scale projects that are national in scope will also be supported through

the Canada 150 Fund as Signature Initiatives.

Eligibility details

Eligible funding recipients under the Canada 150 Fund include the following types:

Canadian not-for-profit organizations, including corporations, trusts, cooperatives and unincorporated

associations;;

Canadian business corporations, including partnerships, trusts and joint ventures where projects are non-

commercial in nature;;

Canadian schools;; and,

Canadian municipal governments and their institutions.

Federal departments, agencies and institutions, Provincial and Territorial governments and their institutions,

private individuals and political parties are not eligible under the Canada 150 Fund.

There is no established deadline to submit a funding application under the Canada 150 Fund.

From Our Dark Side

http://www.womeninfilm.ca/National_Genre_Concept_Competition.htmlDue Date: Nov 16Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is calling for applications for the 2nd#FromOurDarkSide

Genre Concept Competition, a national English-language contest seeking the best in Canadian women-driven

genre film ideas. Women writers from coast to coast can submit a max. 5-page genre film concept – be it



thriller, horror, fantasy, sci-fi or a combination thereof until November 16th.

Neighbourhood Placemaking Program Application Deadlinehttp://www.halifax.ca/culture/communityarts/placemaking.phpDue date: Oct 30Neighbourhood Placemaking provides guidance and support to community members interested in hosting a project in their neighbourhood.This could be intersection painting, the building of benches for a local gathering space, a community garden, or any idea that brings togethercommunity members to create public art that activates shared public spaces to give a sense of place and build community. The programprovides staff support and resources for these projects.

Call for CRIT 08 Submissions: V I R T U A L E X I S T E N C EDue Date: October 28VIRTUAL IDENTITIES is the second instalment of Crit's 2015/16 publishing cycle, which examines separatefacets of “Virtual Existence” through sub-categories: “Virtual Bodies,” “Virtual Identities,” and “VirtualArchives.” Crit's goal in undertaking this year-long investigation is to provide readers and contributors with anoffline site from which to critique online culture and the internet age in the provisional form of a newsprintperiodical.

submit to CRIT 08:

@ Do you have virtual identity? What makes it virtual?@ Is your avatar part of who you are?@ Are the spaces of online role-play realities or fictions?@ What does it mean to have a personal aesthetic?@ Do you project your aesthetic online?@ Does your smartphone know you? Does it know itself?@ What's the difference between programming and consciousness?

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – HERITAGE MINUTES:Due Date: Oct 27https://www.historicacanada.ca/sites/default/files/PDF/HeritageMinute2015-2016RFP-FINAL-En.pdf?Historica Canada’s Heritage Minute collection contains 80 one-minute shorts about moments in CanadianHistory on topics ranging from Viking settlements in 980 CE to innovations in 1980. First created between 1991and 2005, these spots have become an enduring part of popular culture in Canada. Historica Canada hasreleased six new Heritage Minutes since the project was re-launched in 2012: Richard Pierpoint, QueenstonHeights, Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir George-Étienne Cartier, Winnipeg Falcons and Nursing Sisters. As weapproach the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, Historica Canada is looking for stories that highlightour country’s proud past. Themes of interest include, but are not limited to: Notable women of the 20thcentury, Stories of coming to Canada in the 20th century, and Sports. Historica Canada actively seeks topics ofFrancophone interest.

Canada-Italy Codevelopment Incentive for Documentary Projects ProgramDue Date: Oct 30http://www.cmf-fmc.ca/industry-advisory/article/2015/08/



The Canada – Italy Codevelopment Incentive for Documentary Projects’ budget is set at CAD $200,000, witheach partner investing half of the total amount. Eligible documentary projects must be a one-off documentaryof at least 31 minutes intended for broadcast by an eligible Canadian broadcaster, and must involve at leastone Canadian producer and one Italian producer.

Projects will be evaluated by representatives of the CMF and Directorate General Cinema of the Italian Ministryof Cultural Heritage, Activities and Tourism (DGC).

NSI Aboriginal Documentary

Due Date: Nov 2 http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2015/09/apply-now-for-nsi-aboriginal-documentary-deadline-nov-2/The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is now accepting applications for the fourth year of its NSIAboriginal Documentary course.

The course provides up to four Aboriginal director and producer teams with training, mentorship and up to$16,000 in cash towards the production of a short documentary.

Training begins in February 2016 with a two-week boot camp in Winnipeg and includes a trip toHot DocsCanadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto.

Telefilm DEVOUR Film Festival Contest

CONTEST! Films & Food – what’s not to love about Devour The Food Film Fest in Wolfville, NS? Win tickets fortwo to see Kim Nguyen’s film Le nez/ The Empire of Scents and attend a special 4 course dinner inspired by thefilm and specially prepared by four famous Canadian chefs. TO ENTER: Tell us what is your favorite Canadianfood film or television show on Telefilm's Facebook page.

By entering this contest, you confirm that you have read and agree to the following rules: http://bit.ly/1jLimDB

5. FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES

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 CharltonPigeon [email protected]

Bluenose-Ability Film Festival presented by reachAbility

Deadline: October 25

Taking place in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, BAFF is the first Atlantic Canadian disability film festival. Apermanent addition to the cultural calendar BAFF aims to be the Canadian leader in disability focused arts andculture. We are dedicated to showcasing professional films as well as promoting youth (first-time filmmaker)participation. The inaugural Bluenose-Ability Film Festival will launch on December 3, 2015 on United Nations'International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with events taking place over the weekend until December 5,2015.

BAFF encourages greater participation of persons with disabilities in a media event that honors and celebratesthe unique contributions of the growing disability arts and culture movement. We accomplish this by exhibitingthe most innovative and provocative works from both seasoned filmmakers and emerging media artsprofessionals.

Bluenose-Ability Film Festival Youth (BAFFY)

BAFF-Youth (BAFFY): our exclusive BAFF Youth division aims to engage and encourage youth from ages 12-24to break the stigma. This exciting and important stream will feature youth from diverse backgrounds andcommunities participating by submitting films of various genres dealing with disability issues. This programfeatures a film competition (BAFF-Youth Film Challenge) as well as screenings of films from around the worldaimed at a youth audience. School based screenings and workshops for youth will take place during the day onDecember 3, 2015.

Censured In Canadahttp://bit.ly/1KhFD93

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

CENSURED IN CANADA is an underground film festival seeking to expose and fracture limits on expression inCanada, which has become more resonant since the passing of Bill C-51.

This year, we premiered 21 films of diverse genres and styles over the Jan 24/25 weekend for our 2015festival. Submissions for the 2016 festival are open till Oct 31 (see http://bit.ly/1KhFD93 for more details)

We are seeking work from Canadian-based artists that have been rejected by Canadian festivals andinstitutions - whether it was the lack of credentials or connections, or the work proposes a unique or contrarianperspective, or the work challenges aesthetic or social/political norms. Whatever.

Toronto Short Film Festivalhttp://www.torontoshort.com/

Deadline: November 20

Celebrate the very best of international short filmmaking at the Toronto Short Film Festival.

The Toronto Short Film Festival puts on a week of screenings and networking events providing ample



opportunities for short filmmakers to showcase their achievements, learn from fellow filmmakers, and buildcontacts for future collaborations. The Festival also benefits from the vibrant Toronto filmmaking community.

The Toronto Short Film Festival runs every year in March at the Carlton Cinema in downtown Toronto.

Incredifest- The Incredible Film Festival (Halifax)http://www.incredifest.com/ Deadline: December 8

INCREDIFEST - THE INCREDIBLE FILM FESTIVAL is soon to become one of North America’s leading showcasesof science fiction, fantasy and horror films.

This thrilling two day event spotlights feature films and short films from around the world. In addition toattending film screenings, festival-goers and industry professionals will also participate in lively Q&A's with thefilmmakers themselves!

Victoria Film Festivalhttp://victoriafilmfestival.com/ Deadline: December 31One of MovieMaker magazine's Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2015.

For over 20 years, The Victoria Film Festival has brought the best in narratives, documentaries and shortsevery year to Victoria and Vancouver Island during its ten day celebration of film. Eclectic and inspiring, theFestival hosts an array of guests that includes film directors, producers, distributors, festival and TVprogrammers.

6. COMMUNITY NEWS

Good News (if you trust politicians)! Our new PM Justin Trudeau promises increasedfunding to the arts!http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-election-2015-trudeau-arts-culture-funding-

Composer Looking to Collaborate

The exhaustive musical language pianist / composer Holly Arsenault has developed over her 35 years as a jazzmusician enables her to react to and support with empathy and humour the dictates of the musicalmoment. She is eager to bring these listening skills to the medium of film, and seeks experience with directorsof any level. Demo reel available on request. Contact Holly at: [email protected]

2015 Volunteer ConferenceFriday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2015halifax.ca/volunteerservices/VolunteerConference.php

Now in its 15th year, the Volunteer Conference gives participants an opportunity to train, network and learn. Get the tools to become more effective in your volunteer work. Do stuff that makes a difference. Takeadvantage of the early bird registration fee before October 31!

The conference includes:



* A wide selection of interactive and informative sessions* Dynamic and experienced speakers* Lunch and refreshments* Networking opportunities* Participant welcome packages* Community showcase

Harbourview Holiday Inn, Dartmouth, 101 Wyse Road

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Writer (for Web)

http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/INQT-Media-Inc./jobs/Writer-a1c4c0341edee706?q=creativeINQT Media Inc. - Halifax, NS - $14 an hour

INQT Media is growing! We have recently launched a new Video-On-Demand website and we are now seeking awriter to help us create unique movie synopsis and actor/director bios. You will be responsible for creating textcontent to go alongside our library of over 15,000 classic movies and television shows.

NIAGARA CUSTOM LAB

JOB OPENING: FRONT END MANAGERToronto, Canada

Niagara Custom Lab is a full service motion picture film laboratory, one of the last of a rare breed that focuseson providing the most complete and diverse post-production services available. Our goal is to provide theseimportant services to anyone interested in shooting or working with motion picture film by preserving andmaintaining it as an active artistic medium. Currently we process and print every supported motionpicture stock available, plus many recently discontinued stocks. We meet industry set standards, as well aspush the limits of the medium with alternative methods to provide the best results for our clients work. We area small group of passionate artisans who are continuously improving and exploring the boundaries of what afilm laboratory can be, the possibilities are endless.

The Front End Manager is in charge of the front office and is the primary contact person for clients, handling allclient project workflow scheduling. The Front End Manager cleans and preps processed films for printing andtransfer. This position is also responsible for all social media, film store, supplies, and shipping and receiving.

Requirements:- Knowledge of motion picture laboratory processes- Experience handling 35mm, 16mm, Super 8, Regular 8, and Double 8 film- Excellent working knowledge of motion picture film stocks- Excellent customer service- Office management skills- Organizational and time management skills- Ability to meet strict deadlines- High attention to detail

Position will be part-time to start with the possibility of moving to full-time in the new year. Interestedapplicants please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]



Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 5:00pm

JOB CALL: FILM 5 Production Coordinator Position: FILM 5 Production CoordinatorDeadline for Applications: Nov. 2nd, 5pm

Job Description Working in conjunction with other AFCOOP staff, the FILM 5 Production Coordinator will supervise, facilitate andcoordinate the FILM 5 program from the Development Phase to the Production Phase and through to post-production and delivery of the finished films. The PC will be responsible for providing administrative support,mentorship and guidance to the FILM 5 creative teams and trainee program participants. The PC will reportdirectly to AFCOOP’s Executive Director and will work closely with FILM 5 program mentors, instructors andindustry sponsors.

The duties of the FILM 5 Production Coordinator shall include:

Administration The FILM 5 Production Coordinator will plan, schedule and keep track of the overall timeline for the programincluding classroom training, mentorship and short film production. He/She will source and confirm workshopinstructors and program mentors and maintain ongoing communication with program sponsors, mentors,instructors and industry partners.

Production Supervision Working with AFCOOP’s Executive Director and program mentors, the PC will supervise the FILM 5 productionsthroughout the production process. He/She will liaise between FILM 5 teams and program sponsors andfacilitate a de-briefing session with FILM 5 participants following their shoots. When production is complete, thePC will coordinate and supervise the post-production workflow of the FILM 5 productions.

Development The PC will work to foster positive relationships for AFCOOP and FILM 5 within the local film community anddirectly with program sponsors and industry partners. He/She will confirm existing sponsors and seek additionalsponsorship and development opportunities for the FILM 5 program and participants. The PC will work toincrease the profile of the FILM 5 program within the local community and abroad.

Qualifications To be suitable for this position applicants should have a developed understanding of filmmaking and the NovaScotia film industry. Direct experience with the FILM 5 program is not mandatory but will be viewed favourably.Applicants should have strong communication and writing skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability towork within a dynamic artistic environment where problem solving is essential. Familiarity with Macintoshcomputers and proficiency with word-processing programs and web-based email are necessary.

Start Date: Nov. 9th, 2016 Duration of Contract: 34 weeks full-time (with negotiable part-time employment July – Aug. 2016) Rate of pay: $15/hr (35hrs/week) Deadline for Applications: Nov. 2nd, 5pm

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter (as one PDF titled with your first and last name) via email [email protected] with the subject line “FILM 5 Production Coordinator.” Late applications will not beaccepted.



About AFCOOP

The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative (AFCOOP) is a non-profit centre for the production and presentation offilms in a collaborative, learning environment. AFCOOP’s core activities are equipment rentals, training andproduction programs, workshops, and screenings.

About FILM 5

FILM 5 is AFCOOP’s flagship program for emerging producers, writers, directors as well as below-the-linetechnical crew. FILM 5 has assisted with the professional development of many of the region’s most prolificfilmmakers. Through classroom training, one-on-one mentorship and on-set experience, participants aretrained in industry model short film production. The program centres around the production of 4 short films,supported by cash funding as well as numerous sponsorships and community partners.

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Looking to volunteer on a film shoot? Want to let people know about your film related venture? Email a short paragraph to [email protected]

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

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1. AFCOOP NEWSThe First Thing Grant includes $500 worth of in kind gear and facilities rental. Recipients will attend the “Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia” workshopand two other