VIDEO ARCADE
SAW Video 25th Anniversary Launch Party
September 9, 2006 / 8PM - 2AM

In celebration of SAW Video's 25th Anniversary, Video Arcade is a step back into the 80s with a mix of pop music, Atari games and vintage videos. Dress up or dress down for this unique courtyard party with hundreds of revelers!

Play video games from the past - Pong, Ms. Pacman, Space Invaders and many more. For the gamers, there'll be 3 heart-stopping video game competitions and a chance to win some great prizes! A silent auction will also take place with items ranging from a refurbished bike to tickets for dance, theatre, and movie tickets.

With DJ Chris International, DJ Mr. Caffery, DJ BEAR Witness, VJ Ryan Stec and surprise guests!

SAW Courtyard and Club SAW (67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa)

TICKETS
In Advance: $8
At the Door: $10

Advance tickets available at End Hits (407 Dalhousie Street), Arts Court (2 Daly Avenue) and SAW Video (67 Nicholas Street)

Prize and auction sponsors:
National Arts Centre, Ottawa Art Gallery, Le Groupe Dance Lab, Great Canadian Theatre Company, Eddie May Mysteries, Canadian Film Institute, Bytowne Cinema, Invisible Cinema, Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa International Animation Festival, Assembly of First Nations, Total Media Systems, Dynamix, Dave's Bike Dump, Absolute Comedy, Yuk Yuk's, Hot 89.9 FM, Food Network Canada, Powerhaus, Venus Envy, Caribbean Flavours, Pure Gelato, and Saab Salon Spa.

Event sponsors:
Galerie SAW Gallery, Steamwhistle, End Hits. Lighting by Christie Lites

Funders:
The Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Ottawa

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards SAW Video's 25th Anniversary programs.

SAW Video: Centre for the Media Arts
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 7B9
(613) 238-7648
sawvideo@sawvideo.com
www.sawvideo.com

SAW Video needs volunteers to help during the 25th Anniversary Launch Party on September 9th! Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and decoration before the event, security and bartending during the event and clean-up afterwards. All volunteers will receive free tickets to the party and waivers to be redeemed for equipment and services at SAW Video.  

Please contact Jason St-Laurent

WORKSHOP COORDINATOR (Part-time position) 

SAW Video is also seeking a Workshop coordinator to oversee all workshop programming.  This is a one year contract position with potential for renewal. This is a contract position with no employment benefits.  Start Date: October 2, 2006

 The Workshop Coordinator will:

• Coordinate all aspects of SAW Video’s ongoing workshops including booking instructors, confirming participants, promotion, etc. ;Prepare the space, equipment, and material for workshops when required; Develop new workshops ideas in conjunction with staff, and workshop committee, and instructors;         Oversee the development of curriculum for workshops; Liaise with community organizations on collaborative initiatives and off-site programming; Coordinate SAW Video’s exciting new mobile community outreach video workshop initiative, Far Out Locations. 

Qualifications:The selected individual will: 

• Have excellent organizational skills and strong people skills; Experience in video production; Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs;
• Have excellent spoken and written skills in English.  Bilingualism would be an asset.  

*** Deadline for applications: Friday, September 1st, 2006 ***  - Submit a covering letter and resume to:

Hiring Committee – Workshop coordinator

SAW Video: Centre for the Media Arts

67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 7B9

Phone: (613) 238-7648 / Fax: (613) 238-4617

E-mail: sawvideo@sawvideo.com

SAW Video is committed to employment equity.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

For more information on SAW Video, check out our web site: www.sawvideo.com

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.

2 Day Mini-DV Production Workshop

September session:
DAY 1 Saturday, September 16 2006, 11:00am - 5:00pm
DAY 2 Sunday, September 17 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

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2 Day Introduction to Avid Xpress DV Editing

DAY 1 Saturday, September 23 2006, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
DAY 2 Sunday, September 24 2006, 12:00pm - 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

$125.00 Members
$150.00 Non Members

Centre for the Arts has been screening short films since we opened in January, 2003 and have screened over 300 films to date. The screenings are a friendly event where filmmakers can show their work, discuss issues of common concern and compare notes with their peers. Previously, films have come from such places as On The Fly, TIP, Humber, York & Ryerson Films Schools, Canadian Film Centre, Calling Card, Bravo!FACT and from celebrated directors like Bruce McDonald and Clement Virgo. There is a Q&A after the screenings with directors, cast and crew.

Please read submission instructions below, or visit our website at www.centreforthearts.com.

1. E-mail the Centre for the Arts that you intend to submit a film. Include in that email: your name, title of your film and the running time. Also include contact info that has the best ways to get in touch with you. We can be reached at info@centreforthearts.com

2. Have a DVD copy available. If you cannot have a DVD copy made, please inform us.

3. Once you drop off your film, a member of the programming team will contact you if your film has been chosen to be screened.

Please keep in mind: Just by submitting your film does not guarantee that your film will be screened at the next event. We try to involve as many people as we can but there may be circumstances that prevent your film from being screened.

4. To assist the Independent Short Film Screening Project at the Centre, everyone can make a $5.00 donation at the door.

Being a not-for-profit organization, the Centre for the Arts relies on the help of volunteers. The Independent Screenings can always benefit from people assisting and if you would like to get involved please contact the Centre.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email, info@centreforthearts.com or by phone 647-436-2787

263 Adelaide Street West, Suite 513
Toronto, ON M5H 1Y2
Tel: 647-436-2787
Fax: 647-436-2788
info@centreforthearts.com
www.centreforthearts.com

The National Film Board's mandate as a public producer and distributor is to make films and videos which are culturally and socially relevant to the Canadian public. The Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) is designed to help developing independent filmmakers complete their films by providing financial support.

DEADLINE: Friday, September 1, 2006

For more details on eligibility and an application form visit:
http://www.onf.ca/faireunfilm/faire_un_film_aide.php?v=h&lg=en

OFFRE D'EMPLOI / JOB OFFER
Main Film est à la recherche d'un coordonnateur technique à temps partiel. SVP soumettre votre candidature par la poste ou en personne avant le 31 août 2006.
Date d'entrée en fonction: le 11 septembre 2006.
Pour plus de détails sur l'offre d'emploi, SVP consulter le site Internet de Main Film à la page INFORMATION.
www.mainfilm.qc.ca

Main Film is seeking a part-time Technical Coordinator. Please submit your application by post or in person before August 31st, 2006.
Starting date: September 11th, 2006.
For more information, please visit our website's information page.
www.mainfilm.qc.ca

Batturtle Productions is currently in the pre-production stages for "Comic Book Connection", a news magazine program about comic books, related genres and their influence on popular culture.

We are looking for an enthusiastic female, with interviewing and hosting skills. An interest and knowledge of comic books is not essential, but would be an asset during production.

For further information on the project or to schedule an audition (resume and / or head-shot recommended), please contact:

comicbookconnection@gmail.com

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (12 hours/week @ $13/hour)

Primary support to the Program Director in administration and management of operations, including general office duties, organization of programming and special events, basic bookkeeping and banking tasks, maintenance of Modern Fuel's Membership database and overall public relations. Emphasis in specific areas to be determined
by applicant's previous experiences and strengths. Areas may include design and layout of print materials, administration of activities related to Modern Fuel's New Media Workspace, coordination/curation of the State of Flux Gallery (Modern Fuel's member exhibition space), management of volunteers, and participation in fundraising initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree/diploma in visual arts, art history (with a specialization in contemporary art), or equivalent work experience with artist-run centre culture and the not-for-profit sector
- Computer skills including familiarity with Macintosh and PC based platforms Practicing artist or equivalent in experience and knowledge of contemporary art, including alternative practices and communities
- Time management skills within a flexible work environment
- Ability to establish priorities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with a Board of Directors in an artist-run centre orsimilar context

COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS
(please indicate your experience with any of thefollowing)
- Working knowledge of graphic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent)
- Experience with managing volunteers and coordination of events/ activities
- Knowledge of New Media equipment, and hands-on computer experience with Windows XP and Mac OSX operating systems.
- Experience in digital video production, video encoding techniques, and/or computer networking technology
- Experience working with or drafting artist contracts or agreements
- Curatorial work (exhibitions, screenings, projects, etc.)
- Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and basic accounting skills
- Experience with grant writing to the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, foundations or equivalent, emphasis on not-for-profit.

DEADLINE: September 15th, 2006

By mail or drop off at 21A Queen Street (through the mail slot is fine).
Please include a coverletter, resume, and artist C.V. if available.
Please submit to the Hiring Committee - Program Administrative Assistant,
Modern Fuel ARC. Employment begins in October 2006.

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre
21A Queen Street
Kingston, ON K7K 1A1
MAIN (613) 548-4883
NMW (613) 548-0696
info@modernfuel.org
www.modernfuel.org

Artengine invites you to join us at our first ever open house/barbecue and garage sale featuring sights and sounds presented by Red Handed productions.

We'll be showing off our lab and workstations, featuring demonstrations on our 8 speaker audio workstation. Meet the staff and browse through our used merchandise, or just grab a bite to eat and check out some new work by local artists and djs.

the sights...
KENJI TOYOOKA
ARAM FAGHFOURI
RIPSEY
ANCHALIE MILES
ALEXANDRE MATTAR
MELODY HOVEY
MATTHEW MACKENZIE

the sounds...
Bazso
Ben-More
Zattar
Tsunami - Mtl & Co.
JBradley - Primetime Glitch - Helsinki
Terry Bevvan - Primetime Glitch - Helsinki
Brahma Breaker - High Noon, Electric Ballroom - Zaphod Beeblebrox
Fiver - Simple Tings / High Noon, Electric Ballroom - Zaphod Beeblebrox
Chris Rockwell - Red Handed / Primetime Glitch - Helsinki

Arts & Parts marks the launch of our new membership structure. For the duration of the open house the "Unlimited Access" full-membership will be offered at 50% cost. Check out the artengine website for more details.

Hope to see you all there.

Brought to you with some help from:
Bar Buzz
Long & McQuade

Opening Reception: Friday, September 1, 2006 from 8PM to midnight

Moncton-born, Ottawa-based artists Jason St-Laurent and Stefan St-Laurent will present new works at La Petite Mort Gallery from September 1 - October
5, 2006. For the first time, they will be exhibiting their works side by side.

In the exhibition entitled "Portrait Gallery", they explore their favourite theme of commemoration through a variety of media: performance, photography, drawing and video.

In his video series Che, Vladimir and Mao, Jason St-Laurent collaborates with ants, who slowly eat away at his clear sugar portraits of Che Guevara, Vladimir Lenin and Mao Zedong, popular icons throughout the world. Referencing Andy Warhol, propaganda and kitsch memorabilia, this series is a tongue-in-cheek homage to both the resilience of communism and the animal kingdom. Interestingly, an army ant can have as many as 700,000 members in its colony, an eerie reminder of the power and control of governments and their leaders.

Stefan St-Laurent employs the help of many gay men to create photographs of cum shots. Decontextualized, the ejaculations look more like an abstract expressionist endeavour than conventional portraiture, as the penises are edited out to show only a display of white liquid suspended in time. Anonymous but incredibly intimate, these portraits are titled from the first name of each participant, who is caught in-between recognition and invisibility.

In the gallery's front windows, the twins have conceived a video installation that will be sure to stop traffic on Cumberland Street at
night. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover two artists like no other in Ottawa.

Jason St-Laurent (B. 1974 in Moncton, New Brunswick) is an artist and curator based in Ottawa. He studied fine arts at the Universiti de Moncton and the University of Toronto. He has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Canada, the United States, South Africa and Finland, notably at the Western Front in Vancouver, VertexList in New York City, the South African National Gallery Annex and MUU MediaBase in Helsinki. As a curator, he has presented more than 50 projects in Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Finland and Estonia, including SCATALOGUE: 30 Years of Crap in Contemporary Art at Galerie SAW Gallery, Voices in Transit at the Cape Town Central Train Station in South Africa and Videogram International Media Art Exchange through his current position as Programmer for SAW Video. Jason St-Laurent is a founding member of the art and design collective Code rigional and curator of Electric Fields: Electronic Music and Media Forum. He will be part of the upcoming exhibition Kitchen Party at Third Space in Saint John, NB

Stefan St-Laurent (B. in Moncton, NB in 1974) has a Bachelor of Media Arts from Ryerson University in Toronto. His performance and video-based work has
been exhibited in various Canadian and international galleries and museums, including YYZ Artists' Outlet in Toronto, Ottawa Art Gallery, Western Front in Vancouver, Centre national de la photographie in Paris, Nova Scotia Art Gallery in Halifax, Edsvik Konst och Kultur in Sollentuna, Sweden and the Centre d'art contemporain de Basse-Normandie in France. His video Stand By Your Man won Third Prize at the WRO Biennial in Wroclaw, Poland in 1999. As part of The State of Video Art (ICA Moscow), his videos toured in 12 cities in Russia, and as part of The Best of Video Zone Biennial (Museum of Contemporary Art, Tel Aviv), his work toured throughout China in 2004. His curated media-based exhibitions have shown at institutions such as the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris, the Lux Centre in London, the
Cinimathhque Quibicoise in Montrial, the Tranz-Tech Media Art Biennial in Toronto and the Centre de production Daomon in Gatineau. He was the Programming Director of the Festival international du cinima francophone en Acadie (1993-2000) in Moncton and Programmer of the Images Festival of Independent Film & Video (1997-1999) in Toronto and Curatorial Intern at V Tape (1999). He was also a board member of V Tape (1999-2002), a collective member of PleasureDome (1999-2003) and continues his involvement with the collective Code rigional, which he co-founded in 2000. He has been the Curator of Galerie SAW Gallery in Ottawa since 2003.

To book interviews with the artists or to receive high quality images of the work, please contact Guy Birubi, Director, La Petite Mort Gallery, by telephone at (613) 860-1555 or by email at guy@lapetitemortgallery.com.

La Petite Mort Gallery
306 Cumberland Street
Ottawa ON, K1N 7H9
T: (613) 860-1555
Email: guy@lapetitemortgallery.com
www.lapetitemortgallery.com

Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11AM to 7PM

WIFT-T and DGC Ontario announce launch of CanadianFilmmaker.com, a new website that provides a discerning insiders’ guide to the business of feature filmmaking in Canada.

A first-ever resource for Canadian filmmakers, the site is a unique, one-stop online guide that clearly explains the business of feature filmmaking in Canada – from development and financing to distribution and marketing – with practical tips and real-life stories from some of the industry’s leading experts.

CanadianFilmmaker.com is presented by WIFT-T and the Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Program for Export Market Development, and in association with NBC Universal and Kodak Canada.

Thanks,
Graham Murray

graham@uni.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