I hope to see many of you at the upcoming Chris Mullington screening at the National Archives theatre (395 Wellington St.) this Saturday, October 28th. There's a pre-screening reception starting at 6:15 and the screening will be at 7pm.

The screening will highlight almost 25 years of Mullington's work, ranging from works created in the early 80's to humourous shorts Chris has produced for such shows as This Hour has 22 Minutes. There will be a Q & A with Chris following the screening.

In this newsletter, we also have announcements for six upcoming workshops, including a new Final Cut Pro workshop. As you can see, our new workshop coordinator, Ariel, is hard at work!

And if you haven't come in to check out our new editing systems, please do so.

In the meantime, hope to see you at the movies,

Penny McCann

(photo: Americans by Chris Mullington)

The screening will highlight almost 25 years of Mullington's work, ranging from the hypnotic Teleculture, the Teleculture (1983), featuring Willoughby Sharp, a flamboyant denizen of Andy Warhol's Factory Scene; Americans (1987), a collection of dreamlike impressions of a Studebaker ride across the U.S.A.; My Vasectomy (1994), a hilarious animated chronicle of a dreaded medical procedure; Beyond Belief (1998), Mullington's Gemini-nominated documentary about belief in God; and Several Common Coughs (1996), a segment produced for CBC's The Health Show featuring a side-splitting performance by Tom Green.

Chris Mullington will be present at the screening which will be followed by a Q & A with the artist.

Chris Mullington is an internationally recognized video director, editor and producer whose work is exhibited worldwide, in galleries, festivals and on television. His groundbreaking (and now classic) broadcast design work for This Hour Has 22 Minutes set new benchmarks for comedy in a country famous for great comic television. He has won numerous Canadian and international awards for his work in various capacities including a Gemini for his comedic work for CBC TV's The Health Show.

Presented with the financial assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $12.3 million in media arts throughout Canada.

SAW Video Weekday Rental Sale

Get those cameras rolling!

Beginning November 1st, SAW Video members who rent equipment on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) will receive a 25% discount when
paying for their rental booking upfront! That means a full camera kit that rents for $75 a day can be rented for only $56.25 a day! The discount period will remain in effect until December 18th, 2006 and applies only to Monday through Thursday rentals.

Please forward all questions and equipment reservation requests to Doug Smalley

Deadline Wednesday November 1st 2006

The Cultural Equity fund is a production support program aimed at providing opportunities for visible minority and Aboriginal artists to express themselves creatively through the medium of video. Applicants to the fund must be new to filmmaking or have less than 3 videos to their credit. Up to 3 awards will be given. Proposals are assessed by an independent jury and the successful applicants have one year to complete their project.

Eligible projects are those over which the artist has creative and editorial control. All genres are accepted (i.e. experimental, drama, documentary, video installation, and new media.). Artists crossing over from other disciplines (i.e. theatre, writing, visual arts, and dance) are also welcome.

A screening of productions will be held in Club SAW. Applicants retain copyright to their productions, but they must provide a copy of their tape to be kept in SAW Video’s archives.

The successful applicants receive:

A one year producing membership; a Video Handbook
up to $1200 in access to SAW Video equipment; a $200 credit towards any workshop(s) that will enable you to complete your project; up to $200 in cash

Applicants must submit:

a current resumé (with emphasis on your artistic work)
a 1 to 2 page description of the proposed project (may include a script, treatment, or storyboard)
a production schedule
a detailed budget
and if possible, examples of previous work (video, film or other artistic work)

Note: please do not submit material which can not be replaced

Have questions? Call Linda Norstrom at 238-7648 or email linda@sawvideo.com

FONDS DE PRODUCTION POUR L'ÉQUITÉ CULTURELLE DE SAW VIDEO

Échéance : le mardi 1er novembre 2006

Le Fonds pour l'équité culturelle est un programme d'appui à la production qui vise à fournir des occasions aux artistes des minorités visibles et aux artistes autochtones de s'exprimer de façon créative au moyen de la vidéo. Les candidats à ce fonds doivent être des novices en réalisation de film ou avoir moins de 3 vidéos à leur crédit. Jusqu'à 3 prix seront remis. Les propositions sont évaluées par un jury indépendant, et les candidats retenus auront un an pour compléter leur projet.

Les projets admissibles sont ceux sur lesquels l'artiste exerce un contrôle aux plans de la création et du montage. Tous les genres sont acceptés (c.-à-d., expérimental, dramatique, documentaire, vidéo d'installation et nouveaux médias). Les artistes venant d'autres disciplines (c.-à-d., théâtre, écriture, arts visuels et danse) sont également les bienvenus.

Une projection des productions aura lieu au Club Saw. Les candidats conservent les droits d'auteur sur leurs productions mais doivent fournir une copie de leur bande aux archives de Saw vidéo.

Les candidats retenus reçoivent :

une adhésion d'un an à titre de producteur

un accès à l'équipement de SAW Vidéo d'une valeur allant jusqu'à 1 200 $
Un crédit de 200 $ pour tout atelier leur permettant de compléter leur projet
jusqu'à 200 $ comptant
une copie du Manuel de production de SAW Vidéo

Les candidats doivent soumettre :

un résumé à jour (avec accent sur leur travail artistique)
une description du projet proposé, de 1 à 2 pages (peut comprendre un scénario, un traitement ou un story-board)un échéancier de production
un budget détaillé
et si possible des exemples de travaux antérieurs (vidéo, film ou autre oeuvre artistique)

Nota : Veuillez ne pas soumettre de matériel qui ne peut pas être remplacé.

Vous avez des questions ? Appelez Linda Norstrom au 238-7648 ou joignez-la par courriel à linda@sawvideo.com

Deadline Wednesday November 01st, 2006

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER WORKSHOPS AT SAW VIDEO

2 Day Introduction to Final Cut Pro

November 11 – 12, 2006
12pm-5pm
$125.00 Members/$150.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

Our new Mac Pro Tower system has arrived with the Final Cut Pro 5 production suite. This 2 day course will cover all steps of the process from setting up a project and capturing from a dv device, to using the timeline based interface, and outputting back to dv. Day 1 of the workshop will focus on a complete overview of the FCP software demonstrated by the instructor. Day 2 of the workshop will be hands on for all participants to practice editing a brief sequence under the supervision of the instructor. On day 2 participants will be seated in pairs at each editing workstation.

Instructor: Ryan Stec

Limited to 4 participants. Deadline for registration is Wednesday Nov. 8th.

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2 Day Introduction to Adobe After Effects

November 18 – 19, 2006
12:00pm - 6:00pm
$125.00 Members/$150.00 Non- members (includes basic membership)

This hands on introduction to After Effects will have students complete a few basic projects in order to gain an understanding of this complex and powerful program. Projects will be divided evenly between motion graphics and compositing. Students should leave the class with a base knowledge of visual effects workflow and how to make a motion graphic. Participants will be seated in pairs at each editing workstation.

Instructor: Firuz Daud

Limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday Nov. 13th

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2 Day Intro to Mini-DV Production

November 25 - 26, 2006
11:00am - 5:00pm
$125.00 Members / $150.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

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 two of SAW Video's prime 3-chip MiniDV cameras – the 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.

Instructor: Ray Hagel

Workshop limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday Nov. 20th, 2006

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Sound Editing w/ Avid and Adobe Audition

December 3rd, 2006
12:00pm-4:00pm
$65.00 Members/ $80.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

What's that rattle? What's that hum? Although you probably can't work miracles, if your recording has been cursed with bad audio there are a few things that may make it better. Whether it's cleaning up background noise, editing around rough patches or multi-tracking for a new audio environment, SAW Video's introduction to Adobe Audition will let you know the options you have available. Learn how to get the most out of AVID’s sound tools and export your soundtrack to Adobe Audition for more advanced treatment. Useful for both video and audio works, this workshop is essential for all those who have ears.

Instructor: Chris Ikonomopoulos

Workshop is limited to 4 participants. Deadline for Registration is Monday November 27th.

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2 Day Introduction to Avid Xpress DV Editing

December 9 –10, 2006
12:00pm - 5:00pm
$125.00 Members/ $150.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

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.

Instructor: Jake Hanna

Limited to 4 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday Dec. 4th

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Sony HDR-Z1U High Definition Camera Clinic

Tuesday Nov. 28th, 2006
6pm-9pm
$50 members
$75 non members(Includes basic membership)

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

This three hour evening clinic will serve as an introduction to SAW Video’s newest addition to our video camera arsenal – the Sony HDR-Z1U.

The Z1U is Sony’s first professional grade video camera in the relatively young HDV High Definition video format. It records a compressed High Definition video image on regular MiniDV tapes at a resolution of 1080i. It can also be configured to record in Standard Definition DV. The workshop will cover basic operation of the camera, recording in Standard and HDV modes, attaching external microphones and controlling audio levels, and a brief look at some of the HDR-Z1U’s special camera modes and alternate frame rates. Previous experience with MiniDV video cameras or SAW Video’s other production equipment is recommended but not necessary to take this clinic.

Workshop is limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Tuesday Nov. 21st.

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For more information call Ariel at (613) 238-7648 or email
ariel@sawvideo.com

SAW Video: Centre for the Media Arts67 Nicholas St.
Ottawa, Ontario (613) 238-7648
www.sawvideo.com

Tasha Waldron's Dance Documentary "FREESTYLZ"

Bear WITNESS's music video "Death by Vibration"

Lee Demarbre's short film's "Bzzzzzz" and "Harry Knuckles: The Treasure of the Aztec Mummy"

Paul Gordon's experimental piece "A super 8 winter" and short doc "The Booth"

Every producing SAW Video member can have up to three productions a year placed on the Mediatheque. If you want your worked streamed drop off a minidv tape or DVD, will convert it for you and place it on the site. for more info email Paul

Camera person and light designer needed

I'm a SAW member and I'm making a art video, I need a volunteer camera person and light designer. It is an indoor shoot at SAW video that will take just 3-4 hours.

If you're interested or need more information please do not hesitate to contact me at amir@ahkf.net

Galerie SAW Gallery invites all artists to participate in its 6th annual multiples fundraiser ITEM. Last year's edition included more than 100 artists from across Canada and beyond, including works by Guerilla Girls, General Idea, Nestor Kruger, Juan Geuer, Michèle Provost, Greg Hill, Adrian Göllner and Amy Thompson! Some of the items received included baby clothes, lamps, pillowcases, prints, photos, jewelry, ceramic tiles, fridge magnets, posters, food items, trivets, books, stickers, etc. This year's event will take place on Friday, November 24, 2006 at SAW, which will be transformed into an off-the-wall retail space!

New this year: Design Emporium, a spotlight on regional contemporary artists who explore the intersections of art with photography, architecture, design, fashion and illustration, which will be presented in the main gallery space.

Deadline for receipt of application: November 4, 2006 (for your name to appear on the invitation)
Deadline for receipt of multiples: November 21, 2006

Unsold items from Ottawa-Gatineau artists will not be returned unless picked up before December 15, 2006 at the gallery.

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La Galerie SAW invite les artistes à soumettre des multiples pour la sixième édition de sa collecte de fonds annuelle ITEM. L'an dernier, l'événement a rassemblé plus de 100 artistes du Canada et de l'étranger, incluant Guerilla Girls, General Idea, Nestor Kruger, Juan Geuer, Michèle Provost, Greg Hill, Adrian Göllner and Amy Thompson! Entre autres, les artistes participants ont contribué des livres d'artistes, des taies d'oreiller, des aimants pour réfrigérateurs, des estampes, des affiches, des photographies, des sacs à main, des autocollants, des bijoux, des T-shirts, des articles gastronomiques, des dessous-de-plat, des tuiles de céramique, etc. Cette année, l'événement aura lieu le vendredi 24 novembre 2006 à SAW, lequel sera transformé en un magasin des plus singuliers!

Nouveau cette année : Design Emporium, une vitrine unique sur les artistes contemporains de la région qui explorent les intersections de l'art avec la photographie, l'architecture, le design, la mode et l'illustration, présentée dans l'espace principal de la galerie.

Date de tombée pour la réception des formulaires: le 4 novembre 2006 (pour que votre nom figure sur l'invitation)
Date de tombée pour la réception des multiples: le 21 novembre 2006

Les articles invendus des artistes de la région d'Ottawa-Gatineau devront être récupérés avant le 15 décembre 2006.

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APPLICATION FORM / FORMULAIRE D'INSCRIPTION

NAME / NOM :

ADDRESS / ADRESSE :

E-MAIL / COURRIEL :

TELEPHONE :

SUGGESTED PRICE / PRIX SUGGÉRÉ :

PERCENTAGE OF SALE DONATED (PLEASE UNDERLINE) / POURCENTAGE DU PRIX DE VENTE OFFERT COMME DON À LA GALERIE (VEUILLEZ SOULIGNER) :

50% 100%

NUMBER OF ITEMS / NOMBRE D'ARTICLES :

SHORT DESCRIPTION / BRÈVE DESCRIPTION :

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF SAW GALLERY BY DEDUCTING THE ARTIST MEMBERSHIP FEE OF $20 FROM YOUR SALES? / VOULEZ-VOUS DEVENIR MEMBRE DE LA GALERIE SAW AU PRIX D'ADHÉSION DE 20 $ QUE NOUS OFFRONS AUX ARTISTES? NOUS DÉDUIRONS CE MONTANT DE VOS VENTES.

YES / OUI NO / NON

Please return your application form to / Veuillez retourner ce formulaire à :

Galerie SAW Gallery (Attention: Comité de ITEM Committee)
67, rue Nicholas Street, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 7B9
T: (613) 236-6181 F: (613) 238-4617
sawprogramming@artengine.ca
www.galeriesawgallery.com

IFCO'S FILMMAKERS OF DIVERSITY WORKSHOP: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Application Deadline: October 27th, 2006

IFCO is completely committed to community outreach. As part of its mandate and artistic vision, IFCO is dedicated to both increasing the accessibility of filmmaking to groups and communities, who would otherwise have no access, while also strengthening and diversifying its community of filmmakers. As part of our strategy IFCO has established a fully subsidized Filmmakers of Diversity Hands-on-Film Workshop Series. This series provides an exhaustive introduction, into all the basics of film production from start to finish. You don't have to have any experience or background in film - just a keen
interest in learning!

Please visit http://www.ifco.ca/workshops.html to download applications and
guidelines.

Should you have any queries or require further information about the WSFF, please visit our website or email us at shortfilmfest@cdnfilmcentre.com.

Hear me! See me! Pitch me!

Making a short film? Then come to Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival's and Charles Street Video's first-ever Pitch contest. One filmmaker will walk away with over $5,000 worth of High-Definition or Standard-Definition production and post services, artists' fees and a one-year CSV membership. Films can be dramatic, documentary or experimental and up to 30 minutes, just as long as they feature an Asian in a key creative role before or behind the camera. Five finalists will have six minutes to present their projects to a panel of three judges and a live audience at Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto. Before that, finalists will have the opportunity to be coached by industry professionals and senior media artists.

The Pitch takes place Sunday, November 19, and caps Reel Asian's inaugural Industry Series.

DEADLINE: November 6, 2006
Info: www.reelasian.com - www.charlesstreetvideo.com

ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER, HOT DOCS 2007

Reports to: Director of Programming, Hot Docs
Application Deadline: October 27, 2006

Dates: This is a flexible, part-time contract from December 2006-April 2007.
Start date TBD.

Event:

Hot Docs 14th annual Festival runs from April 19-29, 2007. Over 100 films will be screened at venues in Toronto's Annex and Bloor-Yorkville neighborhoods, attracting audiences numbering more than 51,000. Programmes include: Canadian Spectrum and International Specturm, competitive programmes which feature the contemporary documentaries from home and abroad; World Showcase, which provides a provocative survey of documentaries from around the world; the Made In Brazil and Spotlight on Central & Eastern Europe; Focus On..., a retrospective programme honoring the work of mid-career Canadian documentary filmmaker; and the Outstanding Achievement Award Retrospective, a showcase of work by this year's Award recipient; and others to be announced.

Associate Programmer:

This is an entry level position, part of the Hot Docs programming team, which will involve the following major responsibilities:

* To screen and provide both verbal and written evaluations (as requested) of approximately 400 documentary films submitted to Hot Docs;
* To attend weekly Programming meetings December through February;
* To write 5-8 programme notes and short descriptions for assigned films by the copy deadline;
* To be available to provide information to Hot Docs staff regarding any work screened for the Festival;
* To be available during the Festival (April 19-29), to host Introductions and Q&As and attend guest dinners as assigned;
* To submit a brief report, with recommendations, by May 4, 2007.

Skills and Abilities:

Candidates will possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). They will be able to demonstrate wide-ranging
knowledge and passion for contemporary and historical documentary film culture, be democratic and expansive in interests and taste, be socially and
politically informed, and have a working understanding of film festivals.

Selection Criteria will include:

* Demonstrated record in making and/or evaluating documentary films (ie. work samples, writing samples);
* Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative context;
* A high standard of verbal and written communications skills;
* Experience working at film festivals or similar production contexts;
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Socially and politically conscious and informed.

Application: Interested candidates should mail or drop off a current résumé
and cover letter on or before October 27, 2006:

Hot Docs
Attention: Suzanne Mullett
Programming Administration Manager
re: Associate Programmer Position
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 333
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4

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