A reminder to get those members' surveys in please.

Please CLICK HERE to start the survey.

JUMPSTART
Deadline: September 1st

Jumpstart is a video incentive programme designed to give artists the
opportunity to explore the medium of video and new media. Applicants to
JumpstART must be new to the medium of video or in the initial stages of
their video or new media careers. Eligible projects are those over which the
artist has creative and editorial control. All genres are accepted (i.e.
experimental, drama, documentary, video installation, newmedia...). The
JumpstART proposals are assessed by an independent jury and the successful
applicants have one year to complete their project.

The successful applicants receive SAW Video membership for one year, a $200
credit towards two workshops, a Video Handbook, up to $200 cash for tapes
and materials, and up to $1000 in access to SAW Video Co-op equipment.
(Equipment access is in the form of waivers for SAW Video equipment only,
and can be used solely for the purpose of the awarded project.)

Up to three grants will be awarded.

Click here for more info, or call Linda at 238-7648

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FEATURE VIDEO FUND
Deadline: September 1

SAW Video's Feature Video Fund (FVF) is a video production program designed
to encourage the production of feature-length videos in the Ottawa Region.
One FVF project will be selected per year. The successful project will be
awarded up to $8,500 in equipment access plus a $1,000 honorarium.

Applicants do not have to be members to apply but must be residents of
Ottawa-Gatineau region or adjacent rural catchment area. All types of
projects are eligible: dramatic, documentary and experimental. Works must be
produced independently, i.e. applicant must be the director (or co-director)
and must retain copyright of the work and editorial control. The FVF does
not support transfers to film.

Click here for more info, or call Linda at 238-7648.

Grant Writing Workshop for Media Artists

Saturday, August 26 2006 11:00am - 5:00pm

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2 Day Introduction to Avid Xpress DV Editing

DAY 1 Saturday, August 19 2006 12:00am - 5:00pm
DAY 2 Sunday, August 20 2006 12:00am - 5:00pm

AVID Xpress DV is the ideal solution for anyone looking to edit DV on the desktop while maintaining many of the same features and the same interface as the more powerful dedicated AVID editing systems. The course will cover all steps of the process from setting up and capturing from a DV device, using the timeline based interface, and outputting back to DV or exporting for the web.

Limited to 4 participants

Instructor: Jake Hanna

$60.00 Members
$85.00 Non Members

Duration: 10 hours

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2 Day Mini-DV Production Workshop

DAY 1 Saturday, August 26 2006 11:00am - 5:00pm
DAY 2 Sunday, August 27 2006 11:00am - 5:00pm

By popular demand, SAW Video's classic Introduction to MiniDV Video Production workshop has been expanded to two full days of instruction! This two-day workshop teaches the basics of camera, audio and lighting through hands on training. On the first day of the workshop, participants will receive basic instruction on all three of SAW Video's prime 3-chip MiniDV cameras -- the Canon XL1, Panasonic AG-DVX100 and the Sony PD-150. Participants will be introduced to three point lighting and dealing with power on location. A variety of mics will be used and their applications will be discussed. Day two of the workshop provides the added opportunity for more hands on time and instruction. Shooting exercises will be indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) simulating varying conditions and situations. The second day of the workshop will focus exclusively on the Sony PD-150.

WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS

Instructor: Ray Hagel

$125.00 Members
$150.00 Non Members

Duration: 12 hours

2006 Kodak New Vision Fellowship presented by WIFT - Toronto
Deadline: August 1, 2006
 
This national initiative, presented by Women in Film and Television-Toronto (WIFT-T) in partnership with Kodak Canada Entertainment Imaging, provides one exceptional Canadian female director with the invaluable opportunity to prepare for the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival (September 2006), through intensive industry coaching and a TIFF bursary, followed by a two-month creative mentorship with an established director.
 
For application forms, guidelines and eligibility requirements, visit the
WIFT-T web site at www.wift.com/mentorships_kodak06.html.
 
For more information, please contact:
Women in Film and Television - Toronto (WIFT-T)
416-322-3430 ext. 221
wift@wift.com

NSI & Telefilm Canada seek next generation of Canadian feature filmmakers
Deadline:  September 29, 2006

Winnipeg < The National Screen Institute < Canada (NSI),  in association with Telefilm Canada and program partner The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation, is seeking filmmaking teams from across Canada  for the NSI Features First training program which helps emerging  filmmakers develop their first or second feature film.

Up to five teams are chosen for this 10-month training program. The curriculum includes script and story development, market research, legal requirements, pitching, financing, distribution and marketing and sales training delivered  by leaders in the Canadian film industry. The successful teams are not required  to pay tuition fees or relocate. After initial training, learning opportunities  are developed close to home.  Teams must
apply with a feature film script.

Guidelines  and an application form are available at:
http://www.nsi-canada.ca/featuresfirst

For further information:
LIZ HOVER
Publicist, National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI)
P: 204-956-7800 ext. 212
E: liz.hover@nsi-canada.ca

• Jpegs: RGB colour, pixel size not to be more than 1000 in any direction--final resolution will be presented at 720 x 540 (at 72 dpi). Send Jpegs thetransmissioncommission@gmail.com
• Video: must be on DVD with a maximum length 10 minutes. Mail or hand deliver DVDs to 875 Lansdowne Ave. Toronto Canada M6H 3Z2

PROGRAMMER (FILM, VIDEO + INSTALLATION WORKS)

• Soliciting single channel film and video work from local, Canadian and international distributors, artists, directors, producers, etc.;
• Soliciting media-based installations and live performance incorporating time-based work
• Maintaining communication with participating artists, exhibition venues, and community partners: includes arranging rental and negotiating fees with exhibiting artists and/or distributors, developing exhibition contracts, coordinating details for exhibition openings, receptions, parties and talks, gathering written information and photos as well as technical and logistical installation requirements and costs;
• Providing research assistance to the Artistic Director;
• Inputting submission information into the Images Festival database;
• Organizing and participating in Canadian submissions screening committee;
• Organizing and managing student screening juries;
• Programming, in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Executive Director, some screenings and events and all installation works with venue partners for the 2007 Images Festival;
• Working with the Artistic Director to manage print traffic: includes booking films, videos, etc. from distributors and arranging shipping and brokerage prior to, during, and post-festival;
• Writing curatorial statements, program descriptions and descriptions of individual works and assembling images, artist biographies and logos for festival catalogue production;
• Working collaboratively to develop and execute a publicity, promotional and community/education outreach strategy for programmed works: includes servicing media requests for materials and information and maintaining and adding to the Images Festival outreach database and making outreach presentations to schools and community groups;
• Managing all details of installing and de-installing installation works: includes equipment rental, transportation and installation, materials purchase and construction and coordination of volunteers;
• Assisting the Executive Director with applications for funding as necessary;
• Preparing detailed first draft of a final report, including accurate statistics and present to the Executive Director and Board of Directors for preparation of the final draft for funding bodies;
• Arranging hospitality, travel, accommodation, and support for guests of the Images Festival;
• Host guests during the Festival: includes facilitiating connections between Canadian and international guest artists and curators;
• Informing artists of the results of the selection committee.

• Well-organized and self-motivated, ability to meet deadlines;
• Programming and/or curating experience in the media arts;
• Experience with event planning;
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Highly organized, able to multitask with many partners, work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Knowledge of the local, national and international independent film and video community and the not-for-profit arts sector;
• Familiarity with Macintosh computers, film, video and new media technology;
• Ability to work in a cooperative environment with a commitment to cultural equity and non-discrimination.
  

• Background in media arts study and/or practice;
• Drivers license;
• Multilingual skills

UPCOMING ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL DEADLINES

September 15, 2006
Aboriginal Arts Projects

October 2, 2006
Grants to Media Artists: Mid-Career and Established

November 15, 2006
Grants to Media Artists: Emerging
Avance médias (program available only in French)

No deadline
Travel Assistance

For more information and application forms:
http://www.arts.on.ca/

SAW Video receives financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, Department of Canadian Heritage and the Laidlaw Foundation. Many thanks too, to our corporate sponsors: Adobe Canada, Ntegrating Solutions and to our artist-members.

SAW Video
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 7B9

East of the Rideau Centre in Arts Court (which is at 2 Daly Ave).

T: (613) 238.7648
F: (613) 564.4428
www.sawvideo.com