Free Tickets Available for the Quarter Century!!

Want to come to our 25th anniversary screening but can't afford a ticket?? Twenty complimentary tickets will be available at SAW Video on Wednesday and Thursday till 6pm. One ticket per person. Contact Jason regarding tickets. Please join us at our celebration!

SAW Video has a couple of volunteer spots that need to be filled for the Quarter Century Screening on Thursday Dec. 7th. Please email Linda if you can lend a hand at linda@sawvideo.com or call at 613.238.7648

Volunteer positions include the following: Driver (with own vehicle) to pick up and drop off supplies to the National Archives, Technical set-up and Clean up following the event.

MP3 PSA about the screening

Join SAW Video as we usher in our 25th year on Thursday, December 7th with a screening of video works selected by Peterborough-based curator and long-time SAW Video member, Caroline Seck Langill. Featuring an eclectic cross-section of videos, both old and new – each work urges the viewer to take a step back and challenge popular media through fresh subjects and daring visions.

The evening’s program offers a unique glimpse into the range of work produced by SAW Video members over the past two decades.

Featuring:

Linda Norstrom, New Orleans in 30 seconds or less, 2003
Penny McCann, The Sisters, 1993
Angèle Gagnon, Femme d’Interieur, 1992
Riley Rempel, Hyperemotional, 2000
Anthony Seck, Fish Bait, 1997
Chris Mullington, Hittin’ Up, 1982
Mirror/Mirror opening sequence, featuring Dennis Tourbin (1994)
Rob Thompson, Diary of a Neo-Fascist, 1992
Susan Terrill, Straighten’ Up, 1996
Phil Caron, (Hate) Machine, 2005
Donna James, The Thickness of Guidance, 2002
Phil Rose, A Landscape of Here and There, 1999
Tim Dallett, Phil Rose and Thomas McIntosh, Emballage, 1999
Eric Walker, Beacon, 1999
Jacob Hanna and Ryan Stec, Mr. Roger’s Vacation, 1998
Bear Thomas, Withoutthinking, 2005
Allen Deleary,The Death of John Wayne, 1993
Leila Ahmadpanah, Happy Birthday Mr. Snowman, 2005

Come join us to celebrate a quarter century of innovation and achievement!

Presented with the financial assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Ottawa, from whom SAW Video receives ongoing operating and programming support. Reception sponsors: Loblaws, Chateau des Charmes Winery. Media sponsor: CKCU-FM

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

Equipment Rentals During the Holiday Closure

SAW Video will be closed on December 20th and re-open for regular hours again on January 3rd, 2007. SAW Video will be offering equipment rentals during the holiday closure at half price -- that's two weeks for the price of one! All equipment must be picked up on Tuesday, December 19th before 6pm and returned on Wednesday, January 3rd. In order to receive the 50% discount, payment for the rental must be made in advance at the time of pickup on December 19th. Make your reservations now as our equipment will be booking fast!

To make an equipment reservation, please contact Doug Smalley,the Technical Coordinator at SAW Video.

Sony HDR-Z1U High Definition Camera Clinic

Tuesday Dec. 6th, 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.

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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.

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HD Workflow in Avid and Final Cut Pro

Tue December 13th, 2006
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$50.00 members
$75.00 non members

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

This 3 hour evening clinic is essential for anyone wanting to edit video that has been shot in High Definition and is a great follow up to our HDR-Z1U camera clinic.

The workshop will cover the basics of setting up a project for capturing and exporting HD footage in both Avid Xpress Pro and Final Cut Pro, working with the Sony HDV deck, as well as an overview of the various HD formats, codecs and their benefits.

This clinic is being offered at an intermediate level. Previous knowledge and experience with Avid and Final Cut Pro is a required pre-requisite.

Workshop is limited to 5 participants. Deadline for registration is Dec. 1st

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The Art Of Lighting for Video
Instructor: Anthony Seck

Sponsored by Cinequip White

January 6th, 2007
12pm-5pm
$60.00 Members/$85.00 Non Members (includes basic membership)

This 1-day hands on intensive intermediate workshop will focus on the art, aesthetics and techniques of commercial and feature film lighting. Expand your skills of manipulating and controlling the quality, direction and quantity of light in order to create a great mood and look for your project. Participants will gain hands on experience with SAW’s versatile Arri kits, as well as a chance to use HMI’s, Fresnels, Kino Flo kits, and industry quality Flags and Silks - all donated to us for use in this workshop by our friends at Cinequip White.

Previous experience and basic understanding of lighting for DV production is a required prerequisite for this workshop.

Limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Tuesday Dec 19th, 2006. Book early, this workshop will fill up fast!

Instructor's Bio:

After graduating from film school in the early 90’s, Anthony began producing and directing music videos for his friend's bands, winning awards at Canada's MuchMusic for his quirky narrative concepts and poppy style. Several of his music videos have played like short films, appearing in several festivals including The New York Underground Film Festival, The Toronto International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. Artists he has worked with include; Feist, Tom Noonan, Broken Social Scene, Stars, Tom Green, Amy Millan, Kinnie Starr, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Sam Roberts, Ted Nugent, Ron Sexsmith, and The Be Good Tanyas. He has currently completed his first independent narrative short film Mercy Seed, starring Tom Noonan (Manhunter), and Deirdre Smith. A rural tale in the spirit of Sam Shepard, about a pig farmer who goes out on the road to confront an abusive trucking company. The film was shot in 35mm color, 1:85 aspect ratio and is 27 minutes in length.

Anthony works as a Producer, Director, and Director of Photography. He specializes in HD greenscreen photography, shooting with both the Panasonic and Sony Vari-cams, as well as all film and video formats including HD, MiniDV 24p., 8mm, 16mm, Super 16mm and 35mm.

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

OIAF OFFERS FREE ANIMATION WORKSHOP FOR LOCAL TEENS

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (December 4, 2006) – Attention, all teens who love animation! The Ottawa International Animation Festival is inviting all local teens to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty and make their own animated film at a free Toon Apprentice Workshop being held at the Arts Court Library and Courtroom, 2 Daly Avenue in Ottawa on Saturday, December 16, 2006 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Presented in collaboration with SAW Video and the Arts Court Foundation, this special workshop is the perfect chance for teens aged 13 to 18 to become full-fledged animators for a day and enjoy the total insanity of animating a film frame by frame. Participants will watch a short film presentation showcasing different animation techniques, then create their own stop-motion films, using cut-outs, plasticine, toys and other common household objects. Teens will be able to use the latest animation tools and software including mini DV cameras, G4 Macintosh computers and Frame Thief Software to complete their animated masterpieces.

“Our Toon Apprentice workshops are among the most popular events at the Ottawa International Animation Festival each year,” says OIAF Artistic Director Chris Robinson. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this special December workshop to give local teens the chance to work with acclaimed animator Dan Sokolowski and express themselves with this uniquely creative medium.”

Local animator Dan Sokolowski has been producing animation, experimental films and documentaries for over two decades. His films have been shown at film festivals around the world, including Utah’s Slamdance, the Annecy Animation Festival and Zagreb Animation Festival. In addition to making his own award-winning films, Dan teaches courses in animation, camera and film editing at the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa.

This special Toon Apprentice Workshop is open to all teens aged 13 to 18 and is absolutely free. Registration is first-come-first-served and space is limited. To sign up for this exciting animation workshop, please call the OIAF office at 613-232-8769. Students should bring a lunch along with their ideas and creativity!

FREE TOON APPRENTICE WORKSHOP
Saturday, December 16, 2006, 10 am – 5 pm (Arts Court Building, Library and Courtroom, 2 Daly Avenue at Nicholas Street, 2nd Floor)

The Ottawa International Animation Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and one of the most respected animation festivals in the world. Bringing art and industry together, the Festival attracts production executives, artists, students and animation fans from across Canada and around the world. For further information, please visit our website at www.animationfestival.ca or call 613-232-8769

Courtyard Construction Still Underway

Construction is still underway in the Nicholas Street courtyard. It looks like our front entrance will be inaccessible for another week. Please enter through the parking lot door or the main entrance of Arts Court.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

City of Ottawa
Creation and Production Fund for Professional Artists
Deadline: January 29th, 2007

This fund supports local professional artists for creation and production of
new work or completion of works in progress.

Two levels of support for media artists:
"A" grants for established artists: maximum grant $5,500.
"B" grants for emerging artists: maximum grant, $4,000.

New deadlines for OAC Aboriginal Arts programs

The Ontario Arts Council's (OAC) Aboriginal Arts programs have new
deadlines.

The Aboriginal Arts Projects program's new deadline is February 15, 2007. The second deadline is September 17, 2007. This program funds projects that involve one or more artistic forms, practices or disciplines. Artistic activities may involve contemporary and/or traditional cultural art forms by
practicing Aboriginal artists.

The Aboriginal Arts Education Projects program has two new deadlines: February 15, 2007 and September 17, 2007. This program is open to practising Aboriginal artists who wish to work with learners, educators, communities, youth, children, adults and inmates. It is also open to non-arts organizations, arts organizations, non-profits, schools, informal groups and collectives conducting and coordinating arts education projects with Aboriginal artists and learners.

The National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition is seeking your Indigenous members!

The National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition is a Region within the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), and is comprised of Aboriginal media artists and organizations. NIMAC assists in the development of Indigenous run media arts organizations and collectives across Canada. With support from the IMAA, NIMAC continues to advocate the needs of aboriginal media centres to funders and organizations across the country. The National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition (NIMAC) is now 5 years old.

NIMAC’s vision and activities can be seen through three core activities: Indigenous community development, communications and networking. Outreach to diverse groups with a focus on Canada’s Indigenous communities has resulted in an expanded membership that includes a growing number of cultural festivals, collectives, new practices, and Indigenous media artists and organizations.

A challenge to IMAA member organizations was made at the Murder City Media City conference and AGM held in Winnipeg in September 2006. As NIMAC looks to the future, our goal is to increase participation of Indigenous media/film members from your organization.

NIMAC is developing three working Committees for the core activities and assistance to develop a mentorship program between its members.

Now we need your assistance.

As a region of IMAA, NIMAC is requesting contact information of your Indigenous members. While the IMAA’s membership is structured for organizational memberships, it has actively welcomed individual members to be a part of NIMAC.

Please forward contact information to Liz Barron, Project Coordinator with NIMAC to lbarron@nationalimac.org. For additional information please contact Liz at 204.788.4301.

Thanks for your help!

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La National Indigenous Media Arts est à la recherche de vos membres autochtones!

La National Indigenous Media Arts (NIMAC) a le statut de région distincte au sein de l'Alliance des arts médiatiques indépendants (AAMI) et est composée d'artistes et d'organismes autochtones oeuvrants en arts médiatiques. NIMAC soutien le développement d'organismes et de collectifs en arts médiatiques gérés par des autochtones. Avec le support de l'AAMI, NIMAC poursuit un travail de représentation afin de démontrer le besoin d'organismes autochtones auprès des subventionnaires et autres organismes similaires partout au pays. NIMAC existe aujourd'hui depuis 5 ans.

Les activités et la vision de NIMAC se déploient à travers trois branches: développement des communautés autochtones, communication et réseautage. Le travail de proximité auprès des groupes dévoués aux communautés autochtones canadiennes a permis de recruter de nouveaux membres dont des festivals, des collectifs, des artistes et des organisations provenant de différentes pratiques artistiques, établies et nouvelles.

Un défi a été lancé aux membres de l'AAMI lors de la conférence Murder City Media City qui fût tenue à Winnipeg en Septembre 2006. Alors que NIMAC est en plein essor, notre objectif est d'identifier et de favoriser la participation active des membres autochtones au sein de votre organisation. NIMAC est présentement en processus de mise sur pied de trois comités reliés à ses branches d'activités principales et prépare parallèlement un programme de mentorat pour ses membres.

Nous avons aujourd'hui besoin de votre aide. En tant que région de l'AAMI, NIMAC vous demande de bien vouloir lui transmettre les coordonnées de vos membres autochtones. Même si l'AAMI est composée uniquement d'organisations membres, elle invite les individus à participer au développement de NIMAC.

Veuillez transmettre les coordonnées à Liz Barron, coordonnatrice de projet pour NIMAC à lbarron@nationalimac.org. Pour toute information supplémentaire, veuillez contacter Liz au 204.788.4301

Merci de votre aide!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CFC Feature Film Project

Canadian Film Centre Feature Film Project
Application Deadlines:

Low Budget Submissions (up to $500,000) - January 12, 2007
Ultra-Low-Budget Submissions (up to $250,000) - January 12, 2007

Please download the CFC FFP Guidelines & Application Package at http://www.cfccreates.com .

If you have questions about The Feature Film Project, email us or call (416) 445-1446 ext. 268.

Call for submissions: UNESCO Digital Arts Award 2007

Young artists around the world will be encouraged to submit creative projects based on the DigiArts’ 2007 theme ‘Urban Environment and Communities’. The prize of US$10.000 will be awarded to one or several laureates. In addition, the prize winner(s) will be invited to lead a training workshop at the Sharjah Biennial 8 (4 April - 4 June 2007, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates): "Still life - Art Ecology and the Politics of Change". The meeting is part of the framework of the Biennial’s Education programme, and the workshop will probe in-depth how creative digital practises and expressions can foster global conversation and respect towards the environment’s sustainable development. The UNESCO Digital Arts Award forms a special category of the UNESCO Prize for the Promotion of the Arts and is dedicated to recognizing outstanding creative achievements by young artists using innovative expressions and forms through the use of digital technology

PRELIMINARY DEADLINE: December 31, 2006
Info: portal.unesco.org/culture/en

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Appel à candidatures : Prix UNESCO pour l'art numérique 2007

Des jeunes artistes du monde entier sont invités à soumettre des projets créatifs basés sur le thème de Digiarts en 2007 : "L'environnement urbain et ses communautés". Le Prix est doté d’une somme totale de 10 000 dollars des États-Unis, qui pourra être divisée et attribuée à plusieurs lauréats. Les lauréats seront également conviés à la 8ème Biennale de Sharjah (Sharjah, Émirats arabes unis, 4 avril - 4 juin 2007) sur le thème : « Nature morte – Art, écologie et politique du changement », où ils animeront des ateliers de formation dans le cadre du programme éducatif de la Biennale. Ils analyseront en profondeur comment les pratiques et l’expression créatives numériques peuvent promouvoir le dialogue international et des comportements respectueux envers le développement durable de l'environnement urbain. Le Prix UNESCO pour l'art numérique constitue une catégorie spéciale du Prix UNESCO pour la promotion des arts destiné à récompenser des réalisations créatives remarquables de jeunes artistes au travers de concepts et formes artistiques novateurs utilisant les nouveaux médias et technologies.

DATE LIMITE PRÉLIMINAIRE: 31 décembre 2006
Info: portal.unesco.org/culture/fr

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Dear Film Enthusiasts,

CBC and Watcher Films (1) Inc. have teamed up with Eyespot.com to launch a video mash-up contest with a chance for you to win an Apple MacBook Pro with Final Cut Studio, and 2 runners-up can win 30GB iPods.

Mix it up - use selected video and audio clips from the new critically acclaimed show to create a short promotional trailer and your creative efforts could be seen on the CBC’s Intelligence website. All the details and instructions can be found at… http://www.cbc.ca/intelligence/video_mash_up.php

CBC Television – On-air TV Host search

Do you know this city inside and out?

Could you have a good conversation with almost anyone?

Are you curious? Are you comfortable anywhere, including in front of a camera?

CBC Television in Ottawa is looking for a dynamic person to host a new daily afternoon TV program that celebrates living in Ottawa. If you answered yes to the above questions, apply online today at cbc.ca/jobs. Deadline for submissions is Dec 8, 2006

Please note: The producer of this new program will be looking for people in the community to contribute to the program – particularly people with an expertise in health, food, home design, renovations, fashion and recreation. If you or someone you know fits this criteria, email LivingOttawa@cbc.ca to introduce yourself!

Jobs @ Capital Xtra: OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR + PRODUCTION DESIGNER

CAPITAL XTRA SEEKS OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR

Work at CapX

OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR

Capital Xtra, Ottawa9s gay and lesbian newspaper, has an immediate opening for an Office Coordinator.

You are seeking an entry-level position in Canada's largest gay media organization. You are highly organized person who likes to multi-task and enjoys a deadline-driven environment.

You enjoy customer service, are a "people person" and enjoy working as the hub of a team. You are an aggressive self-starter, pro-active, confident, and consider yourself a leader awaiting discovery. Your strong communication and writing skills match your meticulous attention to working with numbers and maintaining detailed records.

You have a desire to learn about publishing and would enjoy working in an organization of mixed sexualities and serving a diverse community.

If you have the qualifications outlined above and know you are the right fit for this job, send us a resume today. We will be filling this position when we find the right candidate.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS OR PERSONAL VISITS PLEASE!

DROP OFF or MAIL
Gareth Kirkby, Associate Publisher and Managing Editor
Capital Xtra
251 Bank St, Suite 503 Ottawa ON K2P 1X3
E-MAIL: (Word compatible files): gareth.kirkby@capital.xtra.ca
Fax: 613-237-6651

Capital Xtra is an equal opportunity employer.

CAPITAL XTRA SEEKS PRODUCTION DESIGNER

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY

Work at CapX

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Capital Xtra, Ottawa9s gay and lesbian newspaper, has an immediate opening for a part-time or freelance Production Designer.

You are seeking an entry-level position in Canada's largest gay media organization. You are highly organized person who likes to multi-task and enjoys a deadline-driven environment and working as part of a motivated team.

You know the foundations of good design, understand the production process and are experienced with design programs on a MacIntosh platform. You enjoy designing and composing advertising, editorial and collateral products and producing necessary artwork to deadline.

You have a desire to learn about publishing and would enjoy working in an organization of mixed sexualities and serving a diverse community.

If you have the qualifications outlined above and know you are the right fit for this job, send us a resume today. We will be filling this position when we find the right candidate.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS OR PERSONAL VISITS PLEASE!

DROP OFF or MAIL
Gareth Kirkby, Associate Publisher and Managing Editor
Capital Xtra
251 Bank St, Suite 503 Ottawa ON K2P 1X3
E-MAIL: (Word compatible files): gareth.kirkby@capital.xtra.ca
Fax: 613-237-6651

Capital Xtra is an equal opportunity employer.

Killer63

Ottawa Independent Short Horror Film Collective

Under the banner of Killer63, a group of Ottawa filmmakers undertook the challenge to each make a short film within the same time-frame, guidelines and genre. The result is a collection of horror films of diverse concepts and different styles. The program ranges from dramatic to comedic, non fiction to classic adaptation. This is the first of a planned annual Ottawa independent short horror film collective event.

This years lineup includes the following filmmakers and titles:

Marc Adornato – In God We Trust - www.adornato.com
Firuz Daud – The Door -
Ralph Gethings – Reckoning - www.myspace.com/darkstorm_films
Josh Grace / Blake Jacobs – Dead Air
Brett Kelly – Tell Tale Heart - www.brettkelly.net
Jeremy Kennedy – Dreaming in Revelation - studio6productions.ca
Jodi Pittman – Day Camp Massacre
Brian Singleton – Death Trike
Josh Stafford – Checklist - batturtle.blogspot.com
Nicole Thompson - Endless

The premiere screening for the collection of short films will be on Saturday December 30th at 11:15PM at the Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank Street).

e-mail : batturtle@gmail.com

THE WORLD PREMIERE of the feature length documentray MANFAST IV: QUEST FOR HEALTH

A surrealist comedy following the adventures of eight individuals as they embark on a ten-day fast to cleanse themselves of toxins and pull themselves out of the ditch. Shot in Ottawa, the film is a fine example of group art and real cinema with no spin. 86mins, DV, 2006

"A crazy cross between the Trailer Park Boys and Super Size Me"

DECEMBER 28th @ CLUB SAW (67 Nicholas)
Three screenings: 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 7pm
Tickets are $6.00
Cash Bar

Followed at 9pm by a holiday rock show with the bands PLACE and GOLDEN BULLDOZER

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