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SAW Video Newsletter for !*FIRST_NAME*! !*LAST_NAME*!
SAW Video News:
DIRECTORS
NOTES
CALL
TO MEMBERS: SAW VIDEO EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
UPCOMING
WORKSHOPS
JUMPSTART
GRANT
Also
in this issue:
CALLS
FOR SUBMISSION
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
UPCOMING
SCREENINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING
GRANTS & WORKSHOPS
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DIRECTOR'S NOTES ADVOCATE FOR MORE FUNDING FOR THE ARTS IN OTTAWA! As some of you may have heard, an Arts Investment Strategy proposal was brought forward for funding approval in the City budget deliberations. This Strategy has come about as a result of much hard work by many individuals, arts groups and City staff. Included in the Arts Investment Strategy is a recommendation that the City of Ottawa invest $2.5 million in the arts over the next four years with $1.5 million to be approved in 2007. After
years of cutbacks and inadequate funding levels, Ottawa is now last
among the major cities in Canada for per capita funding of the arts.
With this proposed increased to the arts, we will achieve an "average"
level of The AIS was passed resoundingly by Committee of Council and will go to full Council next week - February 14th. But it will not pass without a strong show of support from the community. Please take a moment to write the mayor and all the councillors, urging them to support this Arts Investment Strategy. I've attached a sample email below and all addresses for easy cutting and pasting. Even better, give your own councillor or the mayor a call and let them know how important this strategy is to everyone in the Ottawa arts community. Thanks Penny McCann ************************************************************************** Dear Councillors, It is clear that for years Ottawa has lagged behind other similar cities in Arts and Culture funding. The average investment for cities of our stature is $6.23 per capita and Ottawa's spending in $3.64 per capita. This results in the inability of Ottawa's cultural groups to attract millions of matching funding from Provincial & Federal governments and other groups. It is essential that the proposed Arts Investment Strategy be approved by City Council to invest $2.5 million over the next four years with $1.5 million to be approved in 2007. Sincerely, Your Name:_________________________________________ Your Address:_______________________________________
The full
report on the Arts Investment Strategy is available on the City's http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/cpsc/2007/02-01/ACS2007-CPS-CSF
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Grant
Writing for Media Artists Sat February
17th, 2007 This popular workshop is designed to help media artists represent their projects clearly and concisely. Veteran filmmaker Penny McCann will take emerging film and video makers through the process of applying to cultural agencies for funding. Participants will learn the do's and dont's of grant writing (aka "Penny's Principles of Grant Writing") and see examples of successful proposals, complete with budgets, schedules, and project descriptions. They will learn about the jury process and how to effectively present support material. Participants should have at least a one page project description ready for scrutiny - complete proposals are also welcome. The workshop includes individual one-on-one sessions with each participant. . Limited to 8 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday February 12th, 2007. Instructor:
Penny McCann Members
$45.00 Duration: 6 hours _________________________________________________________________________________________ Sound Recording for Video Sat February
24th, 2007 Sun February
25th, 2007 This workshop is for people with an interest in developing skills and an understanding of how sound recording works for video and film production. The most important elements and skills of sound recording will be taught and practised "hands on" by participants. This will include how to hook up your sound equipment to various cameras, mike techniques and types, working with lighting, and getting the best sound possible. The course will also touch on best practises when working in professional situations. Previous experience and a basic understanding of DV production is a required prerequisite for this workshop. Limited to 9 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday February 19th, 2007. Book early, this workshop will fill up fast! Instructor:
Kate Kechnie
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SAW Video JumpstART Grant Deadline Thursday March 01st, 2007 Established in the 1980's, Jumpstart is a video incentive programme designed to give artists the opportunity to explore the medium of video. Applicants to JumpstART must be new to the medium of video or in the initial stages of their video 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. There are two Jumpstart deadlines a year: March 1st and Sept. 1st. 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 Applicants
must submit Have questions?
Check out our granting FAQ's at: Other
grants available in 2007 can be found at If you
still have questions after that, contact Linda Nortstrom at (613)
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CALLS
FOR SUBMISSION
IN
THE MIX @ MOCCA
TELUS
INNOVATION FUND
LA
BANDE VIDEO (QUEBEC CITY)
HIP
HOP 360
REEL
FEMME
FILMAKA.COM
MARK
S. BONHAM SCHOLARSHIP
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In the Mix @ MOCCA (Toronto) In the
Mix is a gallery based performance series focused on live video mixing
and its improvised intersection with music. It will take place August
24-26th, 2007 at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) in
Toronto. The three-day series will feature: (1) Live video mixing performances
during the evenings, (2) a curated program of short video works by artists
working with live video mixing as part of their artistic practice and
(3) an audio/video midi-drum-circle open to public participation in
the daytime. Interested artists need not have formal artistic training
or come from the contemporary arts community. Clubbers, scientists,
bedroom-based independents, commercial media makers, collectives and
interactive audio/video groups, all will be appraised from an open and
curious perspective! (Please note: as the scope and nature of the event
are DEADLINE: February 15, 2007 Info: Hri Neil, Independent Curator/Artist, (416) 270 9207 - mashdownmedia@gmail.com - www.inthemix.tinytoad.com
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The TELUS Innovation Fund, created by the Canadian Film Centre with funding from the TELUS Foundation, provides funding for the production of innovative film, television, and new media content projects. This fund invests in new forms of high-quality, original Canadian content that employ innovative strategies in breaking new ground to reach general public audiences. The TELUS Innovation Fund supports a minimum of 3 projects per year with funding up to $100,000. Application Deadline: Monday Feb 19th , 2007 For more information on eligible projects download the TELUS Innovation Fund Guidelines Package at http://cfccreates.com/upload_files/TIFGuidelines_2007.pdf
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La Bande
Vidéo invites artists working in media arts to submit exhibition DEADLINE:
February 15, 2007
La Bande
Vidéo invites media artists interested in experimenting with
the DEADLINE:
February 15, 2007
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!!! Lead designer for the Canada Dance Festival’s event HIP HOP 360. Think you have what it takes? The Canada Dance festival will be making history in June 2007 by putting bboying front and centre as part of Canada’s contemporary dance repertoire. From June 20 to 23, audiences will be exposed to the contagious electricity of a dance event like nothing Canada has seen before. If you can imagine the defying movements of bboying, the urban style of graffiti artists and the hype of some of Canada’s best DJs and MCs together on stage in a series of live indoor/outdoor performances, you’re imagining HIP HOP 360. We are looking for a designer to come up with “the look” for our Hip hop event. To qualify, all you have to do is submit an original design image for HIP HOP 360. The logo is meant to catch someone’s eye through its simplicity and attractiveness while, at the same time, embodying the style/culture of the event. Essentially, we’re looking for something clean, urban, exciting, simple, and stylish. Colors – sketched – drawn – silhouettes – fonts – design – is all up to you. Submission requirements: A) Your Design: An image suitable for flyers, postcards, electronic promotion, etc., which incorporates the following elements: Text is
to appear in both French and English as listed below. B) Design Resume (name, contact details, experience etc.) C) Inspiration for logo (No longer than 250 words) If you’re chosen you will play an instrumental role in the production of HIP HOP 360. Your name will appear as the event’s lead creative art designer with the added cash prize of $275.00. Submission
Deadline For more
information please visit www.canadadance.ca
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Reel Femme call for submissions (Edmonton) The Edmonton
Women's Film Society is currently accepting film for their second annual
feminist film festival called 'Reel Femme' taking place on May 4-6,
2007. This year's theme is "Women,Writing and Reading" and
will be held in conjunction to a conference held at the University of
Alberta. Info:
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February's topic is "Mistaken Identity," and all 1-3 minute films must be uploaded by midnight PST, February 27, 2007. The annual grand prize is a feature film contract. Filmaka.com
is a new online competition, juried by award winning filmmakers including
Werner Herzog, Neil LaBute, Paul Schrader and Wim Wenders, and founded
by leading independent producers and financiers. Please
visit www.filmaka.com to see past contest submissions, and for complete
rules, terms and conditions. Membership is free for full time students:
email info@filmaka.com from your
school issued email Ashwini
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FOR APPLICATIONS INSIDE OUT: MARK S. BONHAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR QUEER STUDIES IN FILM AND VIDEO Single
scholarship valued at $5,000 Eligibility * Individual
who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual transsexual or transgendered
(LGBTT) Criteria * Graduated
from high school with a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
(or equivalent). Application Process Submission of an original plus 5 copies of the entire application package which must include: * Completed
application form for the Mark S. Bonham Scholarship for Queer Studies
in Film and Video (which you can download at www.insideout.ca). For more
information please visit www.insideout.ca or contact Winnie Luk, Manager
of Operations at (416) 977-6847 or . Inside
Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
IFCO
SEEKS MEMBERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
STUDIO
XX
MODERN
FUEL - DIRECTOR
CANADA
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS SUMMER STUDENT
ONTARIO
ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
NFB
- 3 POSITIONS
REGENT
PARK FILM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
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IFCO SEEKS MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR - TO START IMMEDIATELY! Deadline: February 19th, 2007 The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) is a non-profit artist-run centre dedicated to independent filmmaking, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The ideal candidate is able to: Prioritize Qualifications: must have
knowledge of Access, Excel, QuickBooks, Quark, Photoshop, and Microsoft
Outlook Responsibilities: receive
all visitors/answers all enquiries All applications
must be received no later than 5pm (EST) on Monday, Please include: 1) Current
resume SALARY TO BE DETERMINED *Only
applications submitted by email will be accepted. Please submit your
application to director@ifco.ca using either Word or PDF format. For
more information on the Co-op, please visit our website at www.ifco.ca.
IFCO
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JOB OFFER
@ STUDIO XX [english follows] OFFRE
D'EMPLOI @ STUDIO XX Date de
réception des dossiers : 1 mars 2007 Description du poste La personne qui occupe ce poste est responsable de la programmation, de la promotion, de la supervision et de l'organisation des événements publics réguliers du Studio XX, incluant les Salons Femmes Branchées, les Journées de la culture et la Fête de l'art. La coordonnatrice supervise les comités de programmation réguliers et ceux des événements spéciaux à l'exception des événements du Festival HTMlles. Elle est aussi responsable avec la directrice technique du comité de sélection des artistes en résidence et des coproductions. En collaboration avec la directrice générale, elle rédige les demandes de subventions relatives à la programmation et aux projets spéciaux reliés aux activités de la programmation. La personne engagée travaille 16 heures à 21 heures semaines (à déterminer) Plus spécifiquement : La personne
idéale doit connaître les courants artistiques actuels
en arts réseaux, en médias émergents et art audio.
Elle doit être sensibilisé aux « études de
genre » et aux pratiques féministes et activistes. Pour
obtenir Description des tâches : 1 - Coordination des événements publics et des collaborations La coordonnatrice de la programmation doit : * Coordonner
la logistique des événements (location équipement,
location 2 -Développement de la programmation La coordonnatrice de la programmation doit : * Superviser
le comité de programmation. 3 -Artiste en résidence La coordonnatrice de la programmation doit : * Déterminer
le thème pluriannuel. 4- Image publique du Studio et site Web * La
coordonnatrice de la programmation est responsable du contenu Web 5- Rédaction de subventions La coordonnatrice
de la programmation est responsable de la rédaction des JOB OFFER
@ STUDIO XX Application
Deadline : 1 March, 2007 Description of the position : Programming Coordinator The person who takes on this position is responsible of programming, promotion, and the supervision and organisation of regular public events at Studio XX, including the salons Femmes Br@nchies, the Journies de la culture and Art's Birthday. The coordinator supervises both the regular programming committee and the special events committee (except for the HTMlles Festival). She is also responsible, alongside the technical director, of the selection committee of artist residencies and coproductions. With the collaboration of the general director, she is in charge of grant writing with regards to the programming of regular and special events. The person who takes on this position agrees to work 21 hours weekly. More specifically The ideal person has a good knowledge of current artistic trends in network arts, emerging media and sound art. She should also be very aware of questions related to gender studies, as well as feminist and activist practices. In order to be selected for the position, it is necessary to have organisational, technical and administrative skills, but mostly, abilities to develop a marketing strategy and visibility of our activities to a larger public. Description of tasks 1- Coordinating Public Events and Collaborations The programming coordinator must : * Coordinate
the event logistics (equipment rental, venue booking) and 2- Programming The programming coordinator must : * Supervise
the programming committee; 3- Artist Residencies The programming coordinator must : * Come
up with the pluriannual theme; 4- Public Image of the Studio and Website * The
programming coordinator is responsible for the online content related
to Studio XX's programming. She is in charge of updating the information
on recent events and the archiving of past events (artist biographies,
description of projects and of salons Femmes br@nchies); 5- Grant Writing The programming coordinator is responsible for writing grants for regular annual activities. This responsibility is fulfilled in conjunction with the general director. STUDIO
XX 338 Terrasse
Saint-Denis . Montrial . Quibec. H2X 1E8
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| JOB POSTING - DIRECTOR (30 hours/week) MODERN FUEL ARTIST-RUN CENTRE QUALIFICATIONS: · Degree in visual art or art history (with a specialization in contemporary art) or equivalent work experience with artist-run centre culture and the not-for-profit sector. · Experience with curation: developing cultural programming and working with curatorial themes. · Practicing artist or equivalent experience and knowledge of contemporary art, including alternative, community-based, and interventionist practices. · Ability to situate projects/practices within relevant discourses in contemporary art and culture. · Excellent critical writing, editorial and interpersonal skills. · Experience with grant writing and communicating with granting agencies. · Program budget management skills. · Ability to work collaboratively. · Experience working with an active Board of Directors in an artist-run centre or similar context. · Familiarity with Mac and IBM PC platforms. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and C.V. to the Hiring Committee no later than February 23rd, 2007. It is also recommended that you submit a sample of your curatorial and/or administrative writing. The successful applicant will commence on March 19th, 2007 and will be trained for a two-four week period by the outgoing Director. Please send application via snail-mail to Modern Fuel, 21A Queen Street, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1A1. The Director is the lead artistic and administrative staff person at Modern Fuel. Areas of Responsibility and Duties: 1. Centre Programming · Develop curatorial direction, including chairing the Programming Committee. · Research into funding opportunities for all programs. · Prepare and write all operating grants and oversee all other grant applications. · Develop and revise programming guidelines, policies and jury processes when necessary. · Chief writer/editor for Centre communications and publications including designation/solicitation of editing and writing support as required. · Oversee all programming activities, including projects presented in Modern Fuel Gallery, the State of Flux and the New Media Workspace as well as offsite programs (including community-based projects). · Oversee all aspects of exhibition planning including correspondence, installation logistics, attendance at openings and documentation. 2. Public Relations · Raise the profile of Modern Fuel in collaboration with the Board (public and peer profile). · Liaise with other galleries/arts organizations. · Liaise with other artist-run centres. · Liaise with media in collaboration with the Board. 3. Volunteer Management · Working with the Membership and Volunteers Committee, recruit, orient, train and supervise volunteers to assist with various tasks. · Create a collaborative and team environment for all volunteers, including supervision of internships from post-secondary institutions. · Work closely and collaboratively with all Board Members and Standing Committees. · Assist in the orientation of new Board Members. 4. Personnel · Seek funding for staff, and hire, orient and provide support and supervision to other staff with assistance from the Personnel Committee. · Carry out administrative functions related to Centre personnel. · Develop and review hiring policies and procedures in collaboration with the Personnel Committee. 5. Administration · Program budgeting - oversee all financial planning and management. · Oversee the preparation of material for Board meetings, Program Committee meetings and AGMs. · Prepare materials for year-end audit with administrative staff, bookkeeper and Treasurer. 6. Physical Space Maintenance · Ensure that the Centre is open and staffed during operational hours. · Oversee maintenance of entire physical space: wall and floor repair, cleanliness, equipment monitoring and maintenance. · Ensure environmental integrity and security of the premises. Gjennifer
Snider, Director, Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre
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The Canada Council for the Arts, reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage, is a national arm's-length agency which fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations, as well as administering scholarly awards, and having under its aegis the Public Lending Right Commission and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. The Canada Council is launching our 2007 Summer Student Employment Program. To be eligible for the program, you must be a student between the ages of 16 and 30 that is legally entitled to work in Canada and returning to school in September 2007. There
is no job description as such. The Council operates the summer student
program as follows: Please submit applications to Valerie Lamarque, Human Resources Clerical Assistant by e-mail at competition1@canadacouncil.ca no later than March 16, 2007 quoting competition <Summer Student Program 2007>. For more information, please contact Rachelle Malone at (613) 566-4414 ext. 4114. All applications can also be sent by fax to (613) 566-4323. The Employment Application Form (linked below) must be completed and submitted in order to be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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ABORIGINAL
ARTS, & COMMUNITY AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS This position has dual responsibilities in support of Aboriginal, and Community and Multidisciplinary artists and requires your well-honed office administration techniques and knowledge of the arts. The individual's focus as a Program Assistant is to provide administrative and logistical assistance for the granting process and jury support. Responsibilities include the coordination of applications and support material throughout the OAC granting process; updating application information, web pages, program research; mass mailings and various and other sundry duties. The successful candidate is knowledgeable of and sensitive to individuals of culturally diverse communities and communicates in a consultative manner as an information resource for this program office. Bilingualism in French and English at the advanced level is an asset. The unique competencies of the successful candidate would be a results-orientated person with strong ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; ability to work independently and as part of a team; supportive customer service approach, high attention to detail, above average reading, writing and verbal communications skills, computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, experience and maintenance of website content upload and experience with databases; general knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Qualified
candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume before
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The National
Film Board of Canada (NFB) supports distinctive audiovisual projects
that provide the world with daring and relevant media content. Since
its founding in 1939, the NFB has created an impressive catalogue of The NFB is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Toronto Mediatheque: POSITION
#1: POSITION
#2: POSITION
#3
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UPCOMING
EVENTS & SCREENINGS
IFCO
WINTER GALA
CFI
CAFE EX SCREENING
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The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa is gearing up for it’s annual Winter Gala Screening at the National Archives (395 Wellington Street @ Bay) on Saturday, February 10th, 2007. This year’s films promise to melt away any winter blues. If you’re interested in innovative, entertaining films and want to support local Ottawa filmmakers, then you’ll need to attend this screening of 14 new shorts:
Ryan Handoyo
– 1506.2201.Riverside This year’s films are edgier than ever. Come see for yourselves! Mix ‘n’ Mingle with the filmmakers at our after-mixer at the Bay Street Bistro (160 Bay Street) just steps away from the National Archives. Tickets are $12. Tickets can be purchased in advance at IFCO’s office (Ste.140 – 2 Daly Avenue), or the Arts Court front desk (2 Daly Avenue). You can also purchase tickets at the door. ShowTime is 7:00pm.
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CAFÉ
eX @ CLUB SAW THE
MOVING IMAGES OF DANIEL COCKBURN Daniel
Cockburn is a Toronto-based independent film/video maker and writer.
His work has been exhibited at various international venues, including:
Cinematexas International Short Film Festival; Images Festival of Independent
Film & Video; Cinematheque Ontario and the Venice International
Short Film Festival. He has won the Images Homebrew Award for work by
a local emerging artist (Metronome and The Other Shoe) Media City: Jury
Award for best Canadian film/video/installation (Metronome) Tranz Tech
Media Art Biennial: FAMEFAME Jury Prize (Weakend). He curates film and
video both independently and as a member of the Pleasure Dome programming
collective, and has written on media arts for such publications as Year
Zero One Forum, Cinema Scope magazine, and A Blueprint for Moving Images
in the 21st Century (Pleasure Dome publication).
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UPCOMING
GRANTS & WORKSHOPS
CANADA
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS: GRANTS TO FILM/VIDEO ARTISTS
ARTENGINE
WORKSHOP
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Canada Council for the Arts: Grants to Film/Video Artists Description
of Program: The program offers three components: 1. Research/Creation
Grants 2. Production
Grants 3. Scriptwriting
Grants. There are separate application guidelines and a form for each of the components. DEADLINE:
Thursday, March 1, 2007
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