May 12, 2008
Catch The Immortal Beaver when it airs on History Television on May 20 at 9pm ET/PT, repeating on May 24 at 8pm ET/PT
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May 12, 2008
The Beat Sheet Workshop With Blake Snyder
Screenwriter and Best-Selling Author Returns for 2-Day Screen writing Workshop
Vancouver, BC: Entertainment industry specialty bookstore, Biz Books welcomes Blake Snyder, "one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters", and author of the best-selling screenwriting series SAVE THE CAT! for a 2-day screenwriting workshop: The Beat Sheet Workshop. It will take place in the BC Producers' Branch Office of the Canadian Film & Television Production Association, #600 - 736 Granville Street on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 from 10am - 6pm and Sunday, June 1st, 2008 from 10am - 6pm.
The Beat Sheet Workshop is a fun and fast-paced 2-day workshop designed to develop an ironclad logline and the 15 beats that will become the backbone of one's script. Class is limited to only 12 participants, allowing for individual attention and effective in-class feedback.
Having taken one of the very first STC! Beat Sheet Workshops, I was able to rework a script of mine which later sold to Tom Shadyac and Universal. The workshop is quite simply the best out there for any level of writer, and Blake’s guidance and enthusiasm is unparalleled. If you liked the book... you'll absolutely love the workshop!
- Ben Frahm, Screenwriter, Dr. Sensitive
His book, SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Every Need was published in May, 2005 and is now in its eleventh printing. It has prompted "standing room only" appearances by Blake in New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto, and Barcelona - along with numerous sold-out workshops in Los Angeles, where he was also a STAR Speaker at Screenwriting Expo 5 and Screenwriting Expo 6.
Apparently it is not quite the last book on screenwriting you'll ever need, as the eagerly awaited sequel, SAVE THE CAT! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told, was published in October, 2007 and is proving to be as popular as his first book.
Blake's method has become the "secret weapon" of many development executives, managers, and producers for its precise, easy, and honest appraisal of what it takes to write and develop stories that resonate. SAVE THE CAT! The Last Story Structure Software You'll Ever Need has codified this method in an easy to use CD-ROM.
In his 20-year career as a screenwriter and producer, Blake Snyder has sold dozens of scripts, some of which were million-dollar sales. He has taught at Chapman, UCLA, Vanderbilt, and Rockport College. His book is the basis of screenwriting classes at USC, Cornell, Buffalo State, The New School, and many major universities in the U.S. and Canada. He has a B.A. in English from Georgetown University and lives in Beverly Hills, California.
The Beat Sheet Workshop is $495 plus GST. To register, please contact Biz Books at 604.669.6431, e-mail at info@bizbooks.net or register online at www.bizbooks.net.
Blake's books and software are available for sale in store at Biz Books or through the online store at www.bizbooks.net.
For further press information or to request an interview, please contact: Jennifer Spence, 604.669.6431 or the_latest@bizbooks.net.
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April 25, 2008
West Coast Screenwriting
Presents
They Ruined It!!!
An Adaptation Workshop
In five high-octane sessions, Vancouver Island screenwriters Keith Digby and Brian Paisley, will teach you how to:
a) Adapt work for the screen
b) Work intelligently with a co-screenwriter
c) Keep an eye on the screenplay adapter, and make sure he/she doesn't kill your baby!
WHEN: June 20, 21, 22 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)
WHERE: CineVic, 2022 Douglas St.
COST: $275(tax incl.)
For more about Keith, Brian and the weekend workshop curriculum visit
www.westcoastscreenwriting.com
or contact Keith Digby: 250-743-2439 e-mail: digbyk@shaw.ca
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April 25, 2008
West Coast Screenwriting
Presents
Nuts & Bolts
4 Mondays in June
In four dynamic 3-hour sessions, Vancouver Island screenwriters Keith Digby and Brian Paisley will cover elements of story structure, creating a strong central character, writing dialogue, writing the action line, structuring the scene, marketing, making industry connections, contests…
WHEN: June 2, 9, 16, 23.
WHERE: CineVic, 2022 Douglas St.
COST: $225
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April 23, 2008
Seeking Digital Video Instructor for Summer Camp
EAGLEARTS ACADEMY FOR YOUTH
AGES 12 - 17
Shawnigan Lake, BC
http://www.eaglearts.ca
Two sessions: JULY 10- AUG.10
If you have a passion for film (digital): including scripting, shooting and editing and enjoy working with youth, you may be interested in joining us at eaglearts for a lively summer of learning. With a core philosophy of personal and social transformation through the arts and a mandate of developing responsible young artists who long to change the world, we are a summer camp that brings in participants from around the world who love the arts. We teach dance, drama, music, and the visual arts. Its non stop but its a blast!
Interested parties should send cv or resume and letter of interest to
Anisa Skuce-Newell at info@eaglearts.ca
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April 23, 2008
Edges Festival
Deadline September 1st
MediaNet is pleased to announce its 4th edition of the "edges" media art festival, scheduled for Nov 13-16, 2008. The deadline for submissions will be September 1st, 2008. Got to the website for more information and a submission form:
www.edgesfestival.com
"edges" is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts.
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April 23, 2008
Unreal Victoria
August 7-13, 2008
Submission deadlines: July 7 for documentation of 3D and installation work July 22 for films/videos and August 4 at noon for jpegs of photographic work. We are looking for images that are surreal, unreal and super-real to be exhibited at the Community Arts Council.
Send us your videos, photographs, three dimensional works and installations. Prizes will be awarded and members will receive volbucks.
Please contact Kirk or Catlin at communications@media-net.bc.ca ph. 381-4428
or mail submissions to:
MediaNet
#106 - 2750 Quadra
Victoria, BC V8T 4E8
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April 14, 2008
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Visit www.whistlerfilmfestival.com to download all press releases and attachments
Whistler Film Festival Announces Call for Submissions
Over $42,000 in cash prizes and commissions available to filmmakers
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Whistler, BC (April 14, 2008) - The Whistler Film Festival is seeking submissions for its eighth annual edition, which runs from December 4 to 7, 2008. Canadian and International filmmakers are invited to submit by the following deadlines: July 4 for early film submissions (discount on application); July 18 for short films; and August 15 for feature films.
"Every year the quality of submissions we receive increases exponentially," says Bill Evans, Whistler Film Festival Director of Programming. "We are looking forward to presenting the work of some very talented filmmakers in our competitions, especially in the Borsos Competition for Best New Canadian Film."
Filmmakers are invited to submit films of all lengths and genres including drama, documentary, mountain culture and animated films. The Whistler Film Festival is a competitive festival with five distinct awards: the $15,000 Borsos Award for Best New Canadian Feature, the Audience Award for Best Feature, the $5,000 Best Documentary Award, the $1,000 Best Short Film Award, and the $500 Best Mountain Culture Film Award. Applicants must choose only one category in which to compete.
The $15,000 Borsos Award for Best New Canadian Feature Film presented by the Director's Guild of Canada, British Columbia District Council (DGC BC) is the largest cash prize for a Canadian film in Western Canada. The award is named for legendary Canadian filmmaker Phillip Borsos, best known for his film The Grey Fox, and recognizes films, which embody the spirit of independent filmmaking in Canada. Borsos Award competition entries must be Canadian dramatic features receiving their B.C. premiere at the Festival. Priority will be given to entries receiving their Canadian or World premieres at the Festival. The Borsos Award competition filmmakers will also receive special access to industry programs and senior industry delegates at the Whistler Filmmaker Forum.
Film submission guidelines and forms are available at www.whistlerfilmfestival.com
The 2007 Whistler Film Festival presented a four-day program of 92 films: 37 features and mid-lengths, including four world premieres, two Canadian premieres, and twenty British Columbia premieres, as well as 55 short films, and awarded more than $42,000 in prizes and commissions. The Festival attracted a record number of 684 delegates to the Filmmaker Forum, and over 7,000 attendees to festival, an increase of 15% over 2006.
The Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is a charitable, not for profit cultural and educational organization committed to promoting, developing and celebrating a strong film industry in Western Canada, and to showcasing the best films from Canada and around the world. WFFS produces one of Canada's leading film festivals, and plays a leadership role in offering professional development programs and opportunities for filmmakers. WFFS offers two main programs for the international community to discover Canadian filmmakers and do business with the Canadian film industry: the Whistler Film Festival presented by American Express (December 4-7, 2008), and the Whistler Filmmaker Forum, Western Canada's premier industry event (December 3-6, 2008). For more information, please visit: www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.
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Support documents available for download from www.whistlerfilmfestival.com include:
- WFF Backgrounder
- WFF Submissions FAQ
- WFF Submission Form
Media interview requests, please contact:
Jeanette Miller
limelitePR
t: 778-786-1495
c: 778-552-2949
jeanette@limelitepr.com
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April 14, 2008
Women in Film & Video Vancouver
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - WIFTV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are now accepting nominations for dynamic and motivated women to join the WIFTV working board of directors.
For more information go to: http://www.womeninfilm.ca
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WIFTV ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
April 10, 2008 to May 15, 2008 at 5:00 pm
This is the first ever Electronic Fundraising Auction for Women In Film & Television Vancouver. Click here for more information or to bid on items up for auction: www.womeninfilm.ca
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DIRECTOR'S WORKSHOP: April 27th
Description: How to BREAK into Commercials!
Moderated by Zach Lipovsky
∙ Early bird non members: $125, Regular non-members:$150
∙ Early bird member:$100, Regular non-members:$125
*EB deadline March 31st - Admission includes a Light Lunch. To Register call WIFTV Office 604-685-1152
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April 9, 2008
BC Film Tax Credit Update
British Columbia Film Announces Changes to Tax Credit Administration Fees
Effective May 1, 2008, the following changes will apply:
∙ The Production Services Tax Credit administration fee will be increased from $5,000 to $5,500;
∙ The FIBC Completion Certificate administration fee will be increased from .05% of the total cost of production to .06% of the total cost of production;
∙ For both the PSTC and FIBC, an administration fee of $200 will apply for any applicant-requested amendments to previously issued certificates.
For more information on the new tax credit administration fee schedule, please see the attached PDF document at www.bcfilm.bc.ca.
This is the first fee increase since the tax credit program was introduced ten years ago and is necessary to meet processing costs.
For more information on the Tax Credit Program, contact Robert Wong at bwong@bcfilm.bc.ca or 604.736.7997 ext.104.
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April 23, 2008
Submission Deadlines
Film Festival and Funding Deadlines
May 1 - Independent Production Fund
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May 1 - Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
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May 8 - Hamptons International Film Festival
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June 13 - AFI Fest
Screenplay Contest Deadlines
May 1 - Scriptpimp 2008
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May 31 - THE MOVIE DEAL! Screenplay Contest
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April 8th, 2008
Events and News
Banff Television Festival
Banff World Television Festival Announces 2008 Master Class Lineup to include: Doug
Ellin, Creator/Executive Producer, Entourage; Hart Hanson, Creator/Showrunner, Bones; Michael Poryes, Creator/Executive Producer, Hannah Montana; Stephanie Savage, Executive Producer/Co-Showrunner, Gossip Girl; Craig Wright, Creator/Showrunner, Dirty Sexy Money
Banff World Television Festival 2008
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UPCOMING CINEWORKS WORKSHOPS
To register for workshops, please contact Leanne at 604.685.3841 or info@cineworks.ca.
For more information go to www.cineworks.ca.
Introduction to Film Work 17 & 18 May
Instructor: Sarah Collins
Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest 06 April 2008
A dance-film workshop.
Instructor:
Daniel Conrad
Introduction to Film Work 17 & 18 May
Instructor: Sarah Collins
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NSI Totally TELEVISION
Deadline: May 16, 2008The National Screen Institute of Canada is calling for
applications from Canadian writer/producer teams ready to develop their television series idea through the NSI Totally Television training program.
NSI Totally Television delivers market-driven training designed to help mid-level
television writer/producer teams hone their scripted TV series concepts and secure a
development deal with a broadcaster.
More information:
http://www.nsi-canada.ca/totallytelevision/registration.shtml
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Langara College Course -
Role of Assistant Director
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the craft of the assistant director,
including: the respective roles of the assistant directing team; paperwork; production scheduling; working with the talent; and other organizational skills required to assist the director to realize the artistic vision. Students will
significantly increase their marketability in the competitive world of film and TV production.
Langara College / Continuing Studies Catalogue
Note: This class is held at 601 West Broadway
$149 (60065) 1 weekend - Sat/Sun May 31, 1000-1600 (Ty Haller)
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April 8th, 2008
GIFTS
The Gulf Islands Film and Television School (GIFTS) is proud to announce an action
packed month of Media Intensive Programs created specifically for Adult mediamakers,
filmmakers, artists, activists, and those wishing to jump start their careers in
Indie Film!
∙ The One-Week Adult Media Intensive Program: May 11 - May 17. Hands-on
media training at its finest! Choose to focus on either Dramatic Video Production,
Documentary, or Visual Effects and Animation. Make a movie in only 6-Days! Immerse
yourself in an unparalleled, focused learning environment. Challenge yourself among
equally motivated, aspiring filmmakers and discover where in the world of film you
truly want to be!
∙ The 2nd Annual Two Week Producers Intensive Program: May 19 - May 30.
Last years hit premiere program that blends the best of our renowned month-long
Producer's Program (IMPP) and our week-long courses into a unique action packed
two-week intensive. The Two-Week Producers' Intensive Program is less than two
months away and following in suit with last years course premiere, tuition has been
reduced from $1395 to $995. Students work in production teams of three or four on
their original video for the whole two weeks and attend the same group workshops
that are offered during our month-long Producers Program. As with all GIFTS
programs, the entire production process is explored, from concept to credits. This
course features more shooting and editing than during the one week MIP, and
emphasizes the nuts-and-bolts of production and post-production. You will leave with
the week's videos, a complete resource package, and a clear understanding of the
processes and technologies involved in indie filmmaking.
3 days of story development and preproduction
2 days of tech workshops: camera-lights-sound
3days of shooting
3 days of post-production
1 day of screenings and networking
GIFTS is a live-in media intensive training facility located on beautiful Galiano
Island and celebrated as Canada's most award-winning film school. Information on the
school and all of its programs can be found at www.giftsfilms.com.
Contact Nick Middleton, GIFTS Outreach Coordinator, to reserve a seat or to request further information: office: 1-800-813-9993, cell: 250-751-9869, fax: 250-539-3290,
nick@giftsfilms.com
www.giftsfilms.com
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April 8th, 2008
Babz Chula Society
Babz Chula, one of Canada's most accomplished actors and a veritable life force in
Vancouver's independent film community, has learned that her cancer has recurred.
Once again, she is bravely fighting for her life.
In response, a group of high-profile Canadian actors have joined forces to create
The Babz Chula Lifeline for Artists Society, a non-profit society dedicated to
raising the crucial funds needed to pay for Chula's mounting medical bills. The
founding members of this venture include actors Gabrielle Miller (Corner Gas, Robson
Arms), Nicholas Lea (X Files, Men In Trees), Suleka Mathew (Men In Trees, "A Touch
of Pink"), and Ben Ratner (Mount Pleasant, Last Wedding).
The Babz Chula Lifeline for Artists Society has established an online auction on
eBay beginning April 2 to run until April 12. It will include dinners with
well-known actors, TV and movie memorabilia, and other items in order to raise money
for Babz's treatment. The Society encourage everyone throughout North America to go
to www.babzchulasociety.org to make a donation or to access the customized eBay link
to bid on auction items to help raise funds for her treatment.
Online auction items include dinners with David Duchovny and Nicholas Lea
(Californication, X Files), Chris Carter (X Files), Callum Keith Rennie (Battlestar
Galactica), Peter DeLuise (Stargate SG-1), Paul Adelstein (Prison Break, Private
Practice), Gabrielle Miller and John Cassini (Corner Gas, Robson Arms), Paul
McGillian and Jewel Staite (Stargate Atlantis), musician Matthew Good, and TV and
movie memorabilia.
Go to The Babz Chula Lifeline For Artists Society for more information and a link to
the auction.
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March 26, 2008
Programs now enrolling. All programs subject to 5% gst. Payment plan available. Start dates subject to confirmation
(1) ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES / TUESDAY EVENINGS 7-10 P.M.
10 Sessions $435 (Now Enrolling).
APRIL 8th - JUNE 10th Instructor: David Simmonds
Essential Techniques is a program for those interested in recognizing and acquiring the skills required to work on camera. For beginners, intermediate level or stage actors who wish to make the transition to the screen. (Maximum 10 people).
(2) CONTINUING STUDIES / WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7-10 P.M.
10 Sessions $435 (Now Enrolling)
APRIL 9th - JUNE 11TH Instructor: David Simmonds
Following Essential Techniques, the studio offers dealing with specific subject matter in a series of courses for continuing studies. Focusing on the goal of the Working Actor, these exercises are constructed to develop a stronger grasp of what works for the film and television actor. The goal is to develop a more confident approach to any challenge the actor may encounter. It is the beginning of forging a reliable working process. (Maximum 10 people).
(3) ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & SCENE STUDY. THURSDAYS 7-10.
10 Sessions $435 (Now Enrolling).
APRIL 10th - JUNE 12TH Instructor: John Emmet Tracy
This course is designed for advanced exploration of scene study and acting technique. Actors will learn to continuously work towards higher levels of truth in performance as well as develop the instincts required to make strong choices in the creation of a role. Through a combination of theory discussions and scene study, students apply acquired techniques to assigned scene work.
*******SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP*******
FOR PROGRAM DETAILS OF WORKSHOP GO TO THIS LINK: http://thecopworkshop.com
The Cop Workshop: May 23rd - 25th. 2008 Students must be 18 or over to attend this workshop.
Taught by Karl Dunnagan* one of Hollywood's leading Police Technical Advisors
May 23rd,24th & 25th Friday 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 - 5 p.m.
Cost: Three Day Workshop is $325 (plus 6%g.s.t.).
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS ONLY. (Now enrolling)
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January 24th, 2008
Call for submissions!
Saturday May 24th, 2008
Vancity Theatre
1182 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC
Showcasing the best of BC's post-secondary student and graduate film and video makers.
Entries:
$10 until March 1st, 2008
$20 until April 19th, 2008
Entry forms and rules:
www.vsff.com
submissions@vsff.com
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November 27th, 2007
"With the Canadian dollar reaching new heights, it is imperative that BC's motion picture production industry be swift and
decisive in delivering a collective voice to US clients and provide a unified offset to their rising production costs in British Columbia."
Please click on the link below to access the latest pdf and add your support to this initiative.
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