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SAW Video Newsletter for !*FIRST_NAME*! !*LAST_NAME*!
SAW Video News:
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
MIKE
HOOLBOOM AT SAW VIDEO
CAFE
EX: MIKE HOOLBOOM'S: FASCINATION
SAW
VIDEO'S AGM MAY 29TH
UPCOMING
WORKSHOPS
WE
NEED YOUR TAPES!
Also in this issue:
CALLS
FOR SUBMISSION
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
SCREENINGS
AND EVENTS
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When: May 16, 2007 from 12 – 4PM What: Arts Court’s Annual Dumpster Amnesty. Help SAW Video clear out its back storage area. Some heavier lifting may be required. Why: Earn equipment waivers, $10 / hr. Who: Please
contact Erin Kelly by e-mail at erin@sawvideo.com
or by phone (613) 238-7648, if you are interested. Volunteer Opportunity – Development Coordinator In 2006, SAW Video kicked off its 25th Anniversary celebrations with an exciting event entitled Video Arcade. Participants were invited to play video games from the past, including Ms. Pacman, Pong, Frogger and Space Invaders. While competing for prizes, participants also listened to music by a variety of DJs and bid on items for the silent auction. This September, SAW Video plans to hold a second edition of its popular fundraiser, and it is seeking one ambitious individual to help with the event’s coordination. The volunteer will help to secure the participation of various community organizations and businesses. The position is a great opportunity for an individual looking to work in the non-profit sector, and for someone interested in increasing their knowledge of Ottawa’s arts community. Contract Duration: 3 months Hours
of work: 7 hours per week Qualifications: The selected individual will have: · Excellent planning and organizational skills; · Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ·
Some previous experience with development work; Deadline for applications: Friday June 1, 2007 Please
submit by mail, fax, or email the following documents: Send to:
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Ex: Mike Hoolboom (Ottawa, 4 May 2007) To conclude its ninth season of Cafe Ex, the Canadian Film Institute is pleased to present Mike Hoolboom’s FASCINATION, his latest work. Presented in collaboration with SAW Video, the Café Ex series features Canada’s most important experimental image-makers in the “intimate and interactive” environment of Club SAW. This particular evening offers the unique opportunity to engage with two of Canada’s most inventive screen artists: Toronto’s Mike Hoolboom and, onscreen, the subject of his latest film, the late video artist pioneer, Colin Campbell. FASCINATION will presented on Thursday, 10 May, at 7:30pm, with Hoolboom in attendance to introduce and discuss his work. " 'My name? I thought everybody knew. My name is Art Star.' Video artist Colin Campbell died in 2001. Generous, prolific and handsome, he was a pioneer in the budding field of video art who created hilarious personae throughout his thirty-year career: Art Star, Robin, the Woman from Malibu and Colleena. He merged the worlds of performance art with video, creating an ongoing series of tapes that were witty and sly — campy takes on the mirror image of video in the age of media proliferation. He was a colleague, lover and mentor to many of the scene’s artists; and the work of artists such as Lisa Steele, John Greyson, Andrew J. Paterson and Tanya Mars would have been substantially different without his presence in their lives. It seems appropriate for experimental film-maker Mike Hoolboom to take on the role of chronicler of Campbell’s legacy. A longtime champion of fringe filmmaking, but also an outsider to the video art milieu, Hoolboom brings his unique perspective to bear on his portrait of Colin Campbell. For Hoolboom, Campbell’s death also coincides with the passing of an era, when the image itself is imploding. We are in an era of mourning pictures, when media and death can only represent what is lost. FASCINATION contains interviews and cameos with dozens of Canadian artists whose paths crossed with Campbell’s. Combined with his customary use of appropriated footage and subjective voice-over, Hoolboom presents us with a deeply affecting biography of a fallen star." (Images Festival, Toronto, 2006). The Café Ex presentation of FASCINATION will take place at Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street in the lower level of Arts Court, on Thursday May 10th at 7:30pm. Mike Hoolboom will attend the screening to introduce and discuss his work. Admission to this event is pay-as-you-can. The Canadian Film Institute's public programming of independent Canadian media art works is generously supported by The Canada Council For The Arts.
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| SAW
VIDEO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday,
May 29th, 2007, 7:00 pm. Meet the
staff and board of SAW Video Go here for the Agenda You must
be a basic member of SAW Video in order to vote. Memberships will be
available for purchase at the AGM if you need to renew your membership
or become a new member. A basic membership to SAW Video is $25.
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| 2 Day Intro to MiniDV Production Sat May
26th, 2007 Sun May
27th, 2007 On the
first day of the workshop, participants will receive basic instruction
on SAW Video's prime 3-chip MiniDV cameras -- such Day two of the workshop provides the added opportunity for more hands on timeand 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 Deadline for registration is Monday May 21st Instructor:
Jacob Hanna ___________________________________________________________________________________ Sound
Editing w/ Avid and Adobe Audition Wed June
06th, 2007 What's that rattle? What's that hum? Whether your recording has been cursed with bad audio or not, sound editing is an integral part of creating a quality video. From cleaning up background noise, editing around rough patches or multi-tracking for a new audio environment, this workshop will introduce you to 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. This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time which may be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability. Workshop is limited to 4 participants. Deadline for Registration is Wednesday May 30th, 2007 Instructor:
Chris Ikonomopoulos Members
$60.00 Duration:
4 hours _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wed June
13th, 2007 This course will be taught using our Final Cut Pro 5 production suite, but will be applicable to AVID and other NLE software. This workshop has a maximum of 4 participants. The deadline for registration is Friday June 8th, 2007 Instructor:
Edward Folger Members
$60.00 Duration:
6 hours Tue June
26th, 2007 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. The HVR-V1U supports 24p (progressive) scan, the frame rate of film and 30p (progressive) scan modes, in addition to typical 60i. Both cameras can also be configured to record in Standard Definition DV. The workshop will cover basic operation of the cameras, recording in Standard and HDV modes, attaching external microphones and controlling audio levels, and a brief look at some of the special camera modes and alternate frame rates. Previous experience with MiniDV video cameras or SAW Video’s other production equipment is encouraged, but not necessary to take this clinic. Limited to 6 participants. Registration deadline is Friday June 22nd, 2007 Instructor:
Jacob Hanna Duration:
3 hours
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CHARLES
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48-HOUR
TORONTO FILM CHALLENGE
FESTIVAL
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SIFT
(SUMMER INSTITUTE OF FILM AND TELEVISION) WORKSHOPS
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The Summer 48-hour Toronto Film Challenge dares filmmakers to write, shoot, edit, and submit a short film in a weekend. Each team will receive a 'challenge pack' with pre selected criteria that they must incorporate into their film. The films are then judges and the winners receive upwards of $30,000 in prizes. Info: www.torontofilmchallenge.com
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Diversity : Media Creation Competition on Immigration and Cultural Diversity What does the younger generation feel about immigration in Canada? What would they have to say about immigration? RCI viva invites young Canadians to enter the competition by submitting either their short film or radio podcast on this hot topic. Documentary, fiction or animated film. All genres are eligible: comedy, drama, thriller and even science fiction. The competition is open to Canadians and Canadian permanent residents between 18 and 35. Over $25,000 in prizes to be won! DEADLINE: June 29, 2007 Info: (514) 597 4877 - digitaldiversity@rcinet.ca - www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity Reel Dance Film Fest : a celebration of international short dance films (Victoria) August 4 + 11, 2007 MediaNet announces the 2007 edition of the Victoria Reel Dance Film Fest, showcasing dance films from around the world! The festival will take place August 4th and,11th, 2007, at the Metro Studios, 1411 Quadra, Victoria, BC. Independent productions are eligible, where the artist has creative control. Works must have been completed in the past 7 years. Max running time is 30 minutes. Video entries can be screened on VHS—NTSC, MiniDV or DVD formats (miniDV is preferred.) MediaNet will pay an artist’s fee for works selected of $75 for short works (under 15 min), and $125 for works between 15 and 30 minutes (max length). DEADLINE: May 15, 2007 Info: (250) 381 4428 - reeldance@media-net.bc.ca Hysteria - A Festival of Women (Toronto) October 25 – November 3, 2007 Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is seeking submissions for it’s 4th incarnation of this international showcase of female talents from the worlds of theatre, dance, film & video, performance art, music and visual art. Curated by Buddies’ Associate Artist Moynan King, HYSTERIA is a vital female forum for presentation, discussion and exchange, unlike any other in the country. For two weeks, Buddies’ 12 Alexander Street digs play host to a jam-packed calendar of events, showcasing over one hundred female artists from across North America and around the world. The worlds of theatre, dance, visual art and music intersect as HYSTERIA offers uniquely eclectic mixed programmes that feature anything and everything from a one-minute film to a sculptural installation, to dance piece, to a ten-minute cabaret performance. Hysteria also presents short plays, new opera, musical cabaret, film, dance, video, panel discussions, classes and a visual art gallery, open throughout the festival. Buddies seeks submissions from any artistic discipline of new creations as well as existing works by emerging and established artists from diverse cultural, sexual and artistic backgrounds. S DEADLINE: May 15, 2007 Info: Moynan King (416) 975 9130 #27 - mking@buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com - www.buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com VFP Vidéos de femmes dans le parc 2007 (Montreal) GIV is looking for recent videos (2005-2006-2007) with running times of 10 minutes or less for its yearly outdoor screening DEADLINE: May 18, 2007 Info: (514) 271 5506 - giv@videotron.ca - www.givideo.org 2007 REHAB: 9th annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase (Toronto) June 15-17, 2007 9th annual REHAB seeks new, vintage or under-appreciated shortfilms, videos and installations made by artists living and/or working in Parkdale. Artist fees paid, short works preferred. REHAB events include day and evening screenings at multiple neighbourhood venues and outdoor family screenings in the Fuller Avenue Parkette. Send your proposals for: REside (in-house projection installations for 3 houses on Fuller Ave.); REwind (home movie screenings from the vaults of Parkdale); RElearn (daytime film and video workshops for children and youth). DEADLINE: May 18, 2007 Info: rehab@rehabfilms.ca - www.rehabfilms.ca
We’re calling artists to submit proposals that engage with Artcity’s 2007 theme: Rupture. We’re seeking works of performance, installation, multi-media, and film/video that are of a highly critical and thought-provoking stature that have the potential to operate within the settings of the previous architectural pavilions. We also have a brand new pavilion for this year’s festival for artists to consider engaging. These pavilions have made Artcity what it is today and continues to evolve into: a vital locus for ideas and dialogue for the city, and with its citizens. The confines of the site-specific works should lend to the enactment of `rupture’. The winning selections will not only derive their content from this notion, but will embody `rupture’ and its implications within the artwork itself. There
are 7 venues to select as the site for artwork. In your submission to
Artcity, please specify which site you are applying for. There several
options for your submission- please see www.art-city.ca
for details. Note: In addition to artist's fees, Artcity will provide
assistance to cover material and associated receipted expenses related
to each project. There will be up to $1000 CAD available for the Collection
of Cubes, The Perpetual Tease Machine, and the MASt pavilions. The remaining
pavilions will have $500 CAD available for these expenses. Love
and Automobiles @ The Fabulous Festival of Fringe Film (Hanover, ON)
Call
for Submissions: Antimatter Underground Film Festival (Victoria) Calgary
Fringe Film Festival Fabulous
Festival of Fringe Film (Durham, ON) 11th
Annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival Ottawa
07 International Animation Festival Rencontres
internationales du documentaire de Montréal Green
Sprouts! Youth filmmakers’ showcase
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The 27th annual Summer Institute of Film and Television (SIFT) is a week of intensive workshops (May 29 to June 3 in Ottawa) in directing, screenwriting, producing, acting, new media, production crafts and documentary filmmaking that are led by industry professionals.
Registration fee includes full tuition for your workshop,
all screenings throughout the week, all panel discussions and presentations,
social functions, including the Opening Reception, wrap party, gatherings
and much more! For more information, a detailed schedule, and registration information, please check out our website at www.cstc.ca/sift, send an e-mail to registration@cstc.ca or give us a call at 800 742 6016.
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| The OIAF is currently hiring! Check out the available positions below: *
Guest Services Coordinator We will also be hiring a Media Coordinator in June. Again, you must fulfill the EI requirements. Guest
Services Coordinator The Ottawa International Animation Festival is currently seeking a Guest Services Coordinator to work on the upcoming edition running September 19 to 23. Be a part of the team that runs this non-stop showcase of animation with screenings, workshops, trade events and parties. This position is staffed through the Government of Canada's Job Creation Program. It's a work training program that gives you a chance to upgrade your skills and jazz up your resume - while you get paid. To be eligible you must: 1. Currently be
in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) payments or have received EI
payments within the last 3 years (Reach back status) We are looking for someone who has: * Excellent communication,
writing and people skills We are also looking for some specialized skill sets: * Experience planning
travel and accommodation As Guest Service Coordinator you will: * Handle all communications
with VIP guest and filmmakers Salary: You will be paid the maximum EI earnings ($413) per week. Contracts are 30 weeks beginning May 28 and ending December 21. To apply, let us know what your skill set and why you should work for us. Send us your resume with a cover letter by May 11 to Kelly Neall at kelly@animationfestival.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Call (613) 232-8769 if you have any questions.
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is currently seeking a Box Office Coordinator to work on the upcoming edition running September 19 to 23. Be a part of the team that runs this non-stop showcase of animation with screenings, workshops, trade events and parties. The Box Office Coordinator is the front-line public relations representative for the festival who will help to manage all pass sales and will answer questions from the public. This position is staffed through the Government of Canada's Job Creation Program. It's a work training program that gives you a chance to upgrade your skills and jazz up your resume - while you get paid. To be eligible you must: * Currently be
in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) payments or have received EI
payments within the last 3 years (Reach back status) We are looking for someone who has: * Excellent communication,
writing and people skills We are also looking for some specialized skill sets: * Bookkeeping experience As Box Office Coordinator you will: * Handle or forward
inquiries from the public via phone, email and fax. Salary: You will be paid the maximum EI earnings ($413) per week. Contracts are 30 weeks. To apply, let us know what your skill set and why you should work for us. Send us your resume with a cover letter by May 11 to kelly@animationfestival.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Call (613) 232-8769 if you have any questions. OFFICE
MANAGER The Ottawa International Animation Festival is currently seeking a Office Manager to work on the upcoming edition running September 19 to 23. Be a part of the team that runs this non-stop showcase of animation with screenings, workshops, trade events and parties. The Office Manager is the front-line bilingual public relations representative for the festival who will help to handle all communication coming into the office, will keep the office organized, and manage the database. This position is staffed through the Government of Canada's Job Creation Program. It's a work training program that gives you a chance to upgrade your skills and jazz up your resume - while you get paid. To be eligible you must: * Currently be
in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) payments or have received EI
payments within the last 3 years (Reach back status) We are looking for someone who has: * Excellent communication,
writing and people skills We are also looking for some specialized skill sets: * Bookkeeping experience As Office Manager you will: * Handle or forward
inquiries from the public via phone, email and fax. Salary: You will be paid the maximum EI earnings ($413) per week. Contracts are 30 weeks. To apply,
let us know what your skill set and why you should work for us. Send
us your resume with a cover letter by May 11 to kelly@animationfestival.caThis
e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript
enabled to view it . Call (613) 232-8769 if you have any questions.
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS AND EVENTS
"FACTORY
OF LIGHT" A NEW FILM BY PIXIE CRAM
DIVERGENCE
MOVIE NIGHT
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The
Factory of Light Ottawa Premiere Film Screening
with Live Soundtrack With special guests Flotilla Synopsis A modern-day
fable about a girl who suddenly finds herself alone in an empty city.
Her search to learn where the people have all gone leads her to the
Factory of Light.
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533 Statements During the summer of 2004 Tori Foster took her camera across the country to talk to 20 women about what it's like to be queer where they live. The documentary follows the 22 year old's journey through all ten provinces, beginning in Newfoundland and ending in British Columbia. Each woman has a unique perspective on all things queer - stereotypes, hairstyles, gender mishaps, and community life, to name a few. Now, Toronto 's weekly magazine says, "Moments like tranny-boy Jaye's cogent discussion of macho bullshit in the trans community or manic Winnipegger Madeline's oddly affecting account of leaving Playboys and nudie-girl posters in her bedroom to piss off her bigoted parents resonate on a deep level." The 70 minute documentary is intimate and personal, telling stories about what make each of us who we are. Shot and edited entirely by Foster, the project is a journey of both self discovery, and an exploration of our queer female communities. Inspired by growing up in the small city of Barrie Ontario, the documentary connects individuals and communities separated by the vast geography of Canada.
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