VIDEO ARCADE PROGRAM

8:00pm Doors open

8:00 - 9:30 SAW Courtyard Guitar Hero (weather permitting)

8:00 - 10:30 pm The Gallery Open competitions: Ms. Pacman,
Galaga, Sonic the Hedgehog

8:00 - 11:00 The Gallery Silent auction (early bird until
9:30pm)

11:00 - 12:00 Club SAW Final competitions

12:00 - 2:00 am Club SAW DJ/VJ

Plus Free gaming stations in SAW Video for whole night!!

List of Games:
- Halo 3
- Galaga
- Ms. Pacman
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Super Mario Bros.
- Space Invaders
- Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)
- Guitar Hero
- and countless other Nintendo, Super Nintendo and arcade classics

List of Gaming systems:
- Authentic Stand-up Ms.Pacman/Galaga coin operated video game cabinet
- Atari 800
- Atari 2600
- Nintendo
- Super Nintendo
- Playstation 2
- Xbox 360

Prize and Auction Sponsors:

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Absolute Comedy
Bridgehead
Bytowne Cinema
Canada Agriculture Museum
Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canadian War Museum
CD Warehouse
Chateau des Charmes Wines
Coyote Rock Gym
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Eddie May Mysteries
Galerie SAW Gallery
Great Canadian Theatre Company
Haunted Walk of Ottawa
IMAX Theatre
Invisible Cinema
Le Groupe Dance Lab
Live 88.5
Living Colour Tattoo and Body Piercing
National Arts Centre - English Theatre
Nepean Museum
Odyssey Theatre
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Ottawa Little Theatre
Shanghai Restaurant
The Black Tomato
Tommy and Lefebvre
Trailhead Clothing Equipment Adventure
Wicked Wanda's
Venus Envy
Yuk Yuk's

Many thanks to all our generous sponsors!

	DEIRDRE LOGUE SCREENING AND WORKSHOP
SAW Video and Galerie SAW Galerie present: Deirdre Logue: Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes Thursday October 4th / 8pm Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St Admission: $5 / Free for members of SAW Video, Galerie SAW Gallery and students Presented as part of Art Star 3 Video Art Biennal Curated by Penny McCann SAW Video is very pleased to present the Ottawa premiere of Toronto media artist Deirdre Logue's series, Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes, a collection of 12 short works that record accomplishments without impact, small feats of moderate strength and moments of mild impudence. They are reflections on aging, breaking down and reparation. The artist will be present at the screening. and Beyond Her Usual Limits: Performance and the Moving Image AS workshop with Deirdre Logue (Toronto) Saturday, October 6th, 2-4pm Club SAW Free admission In this workshop, Deirdre Logue will present old works, new works and surprise works to encourage an open discussion on the self as subject. Her film, video, performance and installation work focuses on self-presentational discourse, notions of retrospection, the body as material and corporeal entity, confessional autobiography, the passage of real time and the self-portrait. Deirdre's recent projects include Enlightened Nonsense, a series of 10 short performance films about repetition, Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes, completed in 2005, and her most recent work, Rough Count, when, during the simple act of counting a bag of confetti - piece by piece - memory thresholds are found and failures amass. Deirdre's work addresses how it is that women organize their images and identities for mass consumption, and how this reflects or distracts from our knowledge of the individual. She is also interested in both queer and feminist theory, early video and performance art, psychoanalysis and psychosomatic illness. Artist's bio: Deirdre Logue has spent the past fifteen years working on behalf of media artists by organizing independent film, video and new media festivals, by founding collectives and by participating in forums and symposiums on the future of independent artistic practice. She was the Executive Director of the Images Festival of Independent Film and Video from 1995-99 and Executive Director of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre from 2001-2006. She is currently Director of Development at Vtape. As a filmmaker, she has actively exhibited her work since 1990. Deirdre is perhaps best known for her series of short, handmade, performance films entitled Enlightened Nonsense completed in 2000 and her 2005 series, Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes, which has screened at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin as part of the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival, and at the 2006 Images Festival, where it won two awards: Best Installation/ New Media Award and the Images Prize.

	PUBLIC DOMAIN COMMISSIONING PROJECT
PUBLIC DOMAIN VIDEO COMMISSIONING PROJECT (French version follows English) DEADLINE : October 30, 2007 PUBLIC DOMAIN is a commissioning project offered by SAW Video in collaboration with Library and Archives Canada. SAW Video invites Canadian video artists to submit a research and creation project that utilizes public domain* material found in the audio-visual collection of Library and Archives Canada (LAC). * Public domain is a statute referring to intellectual properties (works, inventions…) for which, due to the expiration of their copyright, it is no longer necessary to obtain authorization for use. Library and Archives Canada houses thousands of audio-visual documents and some are now in the public domain*. These records cover a myriad of historic events that directly mark our collective history, such as documentation of the First and Second World Wars and of industrial development. As well as documenting historic events, the extensive collection of moving images at LAC also includes amateur footage of private events such as garden parties, various sporting activities, scenes of camaraderie between soldiers, friends, and workers. These audio-visual records leave traces of the intimate stories of individuals and each offers a different perspective on the passage of time. Artists are invited to write their own history through the creation of a contemporary work that incorporates historic traces such as these. To stimulate the imagination and to give an idea of the variety of work housed within Library and Archives Canada, we have selected a sample of works from the public domain. These samples can be found at here. The work you propose to create need not be limited by images such as those we have selected as examples. In preparing your research and creation proposal you are also free to integrate other video material (found or original) in addition to the material culled from Library and Archives Canada. The project will develop in 3 phases starting in Spring 2008 (dates will be confirmed according to the availability of the artists). PHASE 1 : Research and pre-selection of public domain clips. Library and Archives Canada offers an on-line databank of its audio-visual collection. Those artists whose proposals are selected will receive a user guide outlining different electronic research mechanisms in order to facilitate their research into archival moving image records in the public domain. This initial phase can be undertaken at the artist's place of residence. PHASE 2 : Consultation and selection of public domain clips from the Archives. This phase will take place at the consultation centre of Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa where the artists will preview their chosen works. PHASE 3: Transfer of the selected images and production of a new original work. Production will take place at SAW Video for regional artists or at an appropriate location for artists outside the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Selected artists will receive : · An artist's fee of $ 2500; · Up to $ 2,500 in production and post-production equipment waivers (please refer to our price list at www.sawvideo.com). Artists from outside the Ottawa-Gatineau region will receive a equipment budget up to the same value. · A one-year producing membership at SAW Video · A credit of $250 towards any workshops offered at SAW Video. In addition, SAW Video will cover : · The cost of travel, accommodation and per diem for artists during their research residency in Ottawa (up to one week) · The cost of transferring to video selected works from the Archives Eligibility criteria : · Artists must be mid-career or established in their practice; · Artists must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada; · Eligible projects are those over which the artists maintains full creative and editorial control; · All genres are accepted (experimental, dramatic, documentary, new media); · Final productions should take the form of single-channel works not exceeding 20 minutes in duration. APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Applicants must submit : · A project description (2 pages maximum) including a description of the research direction you are planning to undertake at the Archives (the types of material you hope to find, the themes and genres that you wish to research and explore) and your proposed treatment of the found images; · A brief description of the importance of Library and Archives Canada to your research; · A current resumé (with an accent on your artistic work); · A description of your technical needs; · Examples of your past work (video or film) on DVD, VHS, or Mini DV formats (please limit your selection to 3 examples); · A provisional budget outlining expenses required for the production (including rental of equipment based on SAW Video equipment rental rates). NB : Email submissions will not be considered and please do not submit material that cannot be replaced. Proposals will be evaluated by an independent jury composed of artistic peers. Up to six artists will be selected and successful applicants will be contacted by mid-November. SAW Video actively encourages applications from all artists, regardless of race, age, class, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. Commissioned works will be screened publicly. Artists will retain rights over their productions but must provide a copy of their tapes for inclusion in SAW Video's archives. Click for sample film clips Questions? Please contact Philippe Hamelin, programmer at 613-238-7648 or at philippe@sawvideo.com. Submissions should be mailed to : SAW Video c/o Public Domain Project 67 Nicholas St. Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9 T. 613.238.7648 / F. 613.238.4617 sawvideo@sawvideo.com * Please note : This project is conditional upon the receipt by SAW Video of funding from Canada Council Media Arts Commissioning program. _______________________________________________________________________________________ APPEL DE DOSSIERS DOMAINE PUBLIC PROJET DE COMMANDE D'ŒUVRES VIDÉOGRAPHIQUES* DATE LIMITE : 30 OCTOBRE 2007 DOMAINE PUBLIC est un projet de commande d'œuvres offert par SAW Video en collaboration avec Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. SAW Video invite les artistes vidéastes canadiens à soumettre un projet de recherche et création utlisant comme matière première les archives filmiques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada étant entrées dans le domaine public*. *Le domaine public est un statut sous lequel sont placés les biens intellectuels (œuvres, inventions ...) pour lesquels, au terme de leur durée de protection, il n'est plus nécessaire de demander une autorisation d'exploitation quelconque. Bibliothèque et Archives Canada préserve des milliers de documents filmiques dont plusieurs sont maintenant libérés de tous droits d'auteurs. Ces enregistrements couvrent une pléïade d'événements historiques ayant marqué directement notre histoire collective telle la documentation de la première et deuxième guerre mondiale et du développement industriel. En plus de documenter ces événements historiques, l'importante collection audiovisuelle de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada inclut également des films amateurs d'événements privés tels garden parties, joutes sportives diverses, scènes de camaraderie entre amis, soldats et autres travailleurs. Ces enregistrements audiovisuels laissent des traces de l'histoire intime d'individus et chacun de ces documents offre un regard différent sur le passage du temps. Les artistes sont invités à écrire leur propre histoire en créant une œuvre contemporaine qui s'approprie ces traces d'histoire. Afin de stimuler l'imagination et de donner une idée de la variété de la collection de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, des échantillons de documents issus du domaine public ont été sélectionnés. Ces échantillons peuvent être consultés au www.sawvideo.com . Votre proposition de projet ne doit toutefois pas se limiter à cette banque d'images que nous avons sélectionnées à titre d'exemples. L'intégration de matériel vidéo (original ou approprié) n'étant pas issu de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada est également permis. Le projet se développera en trois phases débutant au printemps 2008 (dates à confirmer selon la disponibilité des artistes): PHASE 1 : Recherche et présélection de clips d'archives issus du domaine public. Bibliothèque et Archives Canada offre en ligne une banque de données couvrant sa collection audiovisuelle. Les artistes sélectionnés recevront un guide d'utilisation des différents moteurs de recherche électroniques afin de faciliter leurs recherches de documents audiovisuels issus du domaine public. Cette phase sera accomplie au lieu de résidence de l'artiste. PHASE 2 : Visionnement et sélection des clips présélectionnés. Cette phase aura lieu au centre de consultation de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada à Ottawa. PHASE 3 : Traitement des images sélectionnées et production d'une nouvelle œuvre originale. La production aura lieu à SAW Video pour les artistes de la région et à l'endroit approprié pour les artistes de l'extérieur de la région Ottawa-Gatineau. Les candidats retenus recevront : · un cachet d'artiste de 2500$ · jusqu'à 2500$ en valeur de location d'équipement de production et de post-production (veuillez vous référer à notre liste de prix au www.sawvideo.com). Les artistes de l'extérieur de la région Ottawa-Gatineau recevront un budget de location au montant équivalent. · une adhésion d'un an à titre de producteur à SAW Video; · un crédit de 250 $ pour tout atelier offert par SAW Video; De plus, SAW Video couvrira: · les frais de déplacement, d'hébergement et de subsistance (per diem) des artistes pendant leur résidence de recherche (jusqu'à une semaine) · les frais reliés aux transferts de formats des documents d'archives qui seront sélectionnés pour la production. Critères de participation : · Ce projet s'adresse aux artistes à mi-carrière ou établis. · Les artistes doivent être citoyens canadiens ou résidents permanents du Canada · Les projets admissibles sont ceux sur lesquels l'artiste conserve un plein contrôle créatif et rédactionnel. · Tous les genres sont acceptés ( expérimental, fiction, documentaire, nouveau média) · Les productions finales devront prendre la forme de monobande d'une durée maximale de 20 minutes. PROCÉDURES DE SOUMISSION : Les candidats doivent soumettre : · une description du projet (2 pages maximum) incluant la direction des recherches que vous aimeriez effectuer aux archives (le type de matériel que vous espérez y trouver, les thèmes et genres que vous voulez rechercher et explorer) ainsi que le traitement que vous voulez porter aux images trouvées. · une brève description de la pertinence et l'intérêt de vos recherches au sein de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. · un résumé à jour (mettant l'accent sur votre travail artistique); · une description de vos besoins techniques · des exemples de vos travaux antérieurs (vidéo ou film) sur format DVD, VHS ou Mini DV. (Veuillez limiter votre sélection à trois exemples) · un budget prévisionnel des dépenses reliées au projet (incluant un budget de location d'équipement basé sur la liste de prix locative de SAW Video) N.B. Les dossiers soumis par courriel ou sur internet ne seront pas considérés. Veuillez ne pas soumettre de matériel ne pouvant être remplacé. Les propositions seront évaluées par un jury indépendant composé d'artistes pairs. Jusqu'à six artistes seront sélectionnés. Les participants retenus seront contactés à la mi-novembre. SAW Video encourage activement l'accès de tous les artistes, sans égard à la race, à l'âge, à la classe, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle ou aux capacités de ceux-ci. Les oeuvres commandées seront présentées publiquement. Les candidats conserveront les droits d'auteur sur leurs productions mais devront fournir une copie de leur bande aux archives de Saw Vidéo. Vous avez des questions? Contactez Philippe Hamelin (programmateur) au 613-238-7648 ou à philippe@sawvideo.com Veuillez envoyer vos dossiers à: SAW Video Projet Domaine public 67 rue Nicholas Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9 T 613.238.7648 / F 613.238.4617 sawvideo@sawvideo.com * VEUILLEZ NOTER : Ce projet est conditionnel à la réception du support financier du Programme de commandes d'œuvres d'arts médiatiques du Conseil des Arts du Canada.

SAW Video Cultural Equity Production Fund

The Cultural Equity fund is a production support program aimed at providing opportunities for visible minority 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. Please note: Feature-length projects are not eligible to apply. In addition, editing of successful projects must take place at SAW Video, and this should be factored into the budget accordingly.

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;
up to $1200 in access to SAW Video equipment;
a $250 credit towards any workshop(s) offered by SAW Video; up to $200 in cash;
a copy of the SAW Video Production Handbook

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 238-7648 or email sawvideo@sawvideo.com

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FONDS DE PRODUCTION POUR L'ÉQUITÉ CULTURELLE DE SAW VIDEO

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 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 au 238-7648 ou joignez-la par courriel à sawvideo@sawvideo.com

Deadline Thursday November 01st, 2007

WORKSHOP SUBSIDY PROGRAM

SAW Video is launching a new initiative with the goal of increasing accessibility to our workshops and artists’ training to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it. We are offering 4 workshop subsidies to be applied directly towards workshops of their choice. The subsidies will cover 100% of the cost of one workshop per recipient as well as a one-year basic membership to SAW Video. This is a great opportunity for low-income emerging or established artists to receive training and to become more involved in the center.

In order to apply for this subsidy program we will need to receive a one-page letter of intent describing how taking a SAW Video workshop would specifically benefit you as an artist. We encourage applicants to self-identify as low income as these subsidies are available only to those who could not otherwise afford our workshop fees. This program is open both to existing SAW Video members and to the general public.

The deadline for submission is Dec 1st, 2007. Recipients will be able to use their subsidies for workshops scheduled after January 2008. Letters of intent may be dropped off in person at SAW Video during operating hours or may be emailed directly to ariel@sawvideo.com. Successful subsidy recipients will not be made public to the membership, and the results will remain confidential. If you have any further questions regarding the application process please contact SAW Video’s workshop coordinator Ariel Smith at 613-238-7628 or at ariel@sawvideo.com.

Thanks to CJOH-TV Development Fund for their support of this initiative.

2 day-Introduction to Final Cut Pro

Sat October 20th, 2007
12 pm - 5:00pm

Sun October 21st, 2007
12 pm - 5:00pm

Our new Mac Pro Tower system has arrived and with it 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 overveiw 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.

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 On day 2 participants will be seated in pairs at each editing workstation. Deadline for registration is Monday October 15th, 2007

Instructor: Ryan Stec

Ryan Stec is an artist and curator who's work deals with the idea of plurality in audiences experience of media. He started the Remix project(artengine.ca/remix) in 2002 with co-curator Anne Clarke, and it has become a popular local commissioning program producing over 30 new works from local video artists. He has also recently completed a residency at Platform Gallery (www.platform.fi) in Vaasa, Finland where he curated a program of nordic media art which was presented as a performance where the work was remixed in a live context.

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 10 hours

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2-Day Introduction to Video Production

Sat October 27th, 2007
11:00am - 5:00pm

Sun October 28th, 2007
11:00am - 5:00pm

This two-day workshop teaches the basics of camera, audio and lighting through hands on training.

On the first day of the workshop, participants will receive basic instruction on SAW Video's prime 3-chip HDV and Mini DV cameras -- such as the, Sony Z1U and V1U and the Panasonic AG-DVX100B. 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.

WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS

Deadline for registration is Monday October 22nd

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 12 hours

SAW Video is located at:

67 Nicholas Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
East of the Rideau Centre in Arts Court (which is at 2 Daly Ave).

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2 Day Intro to Avid Xpress Editing
Sat November 10th, 2007
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun November 11th, 2007
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Now, by popular demand, the Introduction to Avid Xpress DV editing workshop has been expanded to two full days of instruction!
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.

Day One of the workshop will focus on a complete overview of the Avid Xpress DV software demonstrated by the instructor.

Day Two of the workshop will be hands on for all participants to practice editing a brief sequence under the supervision of the instructor. Depending on the size of the class, participants on Day Two may be seated in pairs at each editing workstation.

This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time which may be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability.

Workshop is limited to 6 participants. Registration deadline is Monday November 19th, 2007

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 10 hours

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2 Day Intro to Adobe After Effects

Sat November 17th, 2007
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun November 18th, 2007
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Adobe After Effects is the software of choice for creating professional quality motion graphics and special effects for video. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce users to the powerful capabilities of this program and how it can be integration into your projects. Through a series of practical tutorials, this hands on introduction will have students complete a few basic projects in order to gain an understanding of this flexible design tool. Some of the most frequently asked questions and requested operations in After Effects will be answered and addressed. 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.

This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time, which must be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability.

Workshop is limited to 5 participants Deadline for Registration is Monday November 12th, 2007

Instructor: Firuz Daud

Firuz Daud is an alumni of Ryerson Polytechnic University's Image Arts program. He has done graphics for broadcast on stations such as City TV and the CBC and is one of the founding members of the art collective Team Tekki Techy. He has a cat named Puck.

Members $50.00
Non Members $75.00

Duration: 10 hours

NSI Drama Prize 2008 call for applications

Winnipeg — Emerging Canadian filmmakers are encouraged to apply now for the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) Drama Prize training program 2008.

Up to five teams will receive training in writing, directing and producing; mentoring from established filmmakers; and the opportunity to produce a quality short film. Teams also receive $10,000 in cash support and over $30,000 in-kind services towards the production of their film – both amounts have been increased this year.

Teams must apply with a short film script that contains four to six minutes of content.

Guidelines and an application form are available at: www.nsi-canada.ca/dramaprize/index.shtml

Applications must be received by Monday, November 5, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

“NSI Drama Prize is an extremely prestigious program that has helped to develop some very talented filmmakers. And they’re consistently proving their talent,” said Joy Loewen, Program Manager, NSI Drama Prize.

Current NSI Drama Prize participant, Trevor Anderson recently won The Lindalee Tracey Award at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

Recent NSI Drama Prize graduate Drew Hagen won the Inspired Script program at the 2007 Atlantic Film Festival. Hagen’s filmmaking partner Eva Madden won the Inspired Script program last year. Their NSI Drama Prize short, Eastern Shore was shown at the festival and awarded ‘Best Score’.

NSI Drama Prize short Les Grands by graduates Christine Falco and Chloe Leriche screened at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival.

NSI Drama Prize short Apparent Woes by Karitsa Tye and Lisa Robertson will screen at the Vancouver International Film Festival along with The Cabinet by Karen Wong and Karen Lam.

Other alumni include Gary Yates (7 Times Lucky, Niagara Motel) who made the Oscar® short-listed film Without Rockets through the program and director Michael Dowse (It’s All Gone Pete Tong) who graduated from the program with his short film, 237. For information about other NSI Drama Prize productions, visit: www.nsi-canada.ca.

NSI Drama Prize 2007/2008 is presented nationally by CBC Television and Telefilm Canada, with additional funding generously provided by Program Partner, The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of our Provincial Sponsors British Columbia Film and Manitoba Film and Sound, and our Award Sponsors Rogers Telefund, The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation, Alliance Atlantis, Telefilm Canada and the NSI Alumni Fund. Additional acknowledgement is proudly provided for the contributions of our Service Sponsors Deluxe, Kodak Canada Inc. and PS Production Services Ltd., our Risk Management Consultants Multimedia Risk Inc., as well as William F. White International Inc.

The National Screen Institute - Canada, with headquarters in Winnipeg, is Canada's oldest nationally-recognized film and television training school. The National Screen Institute helps emerging writers, directors and producers bring their stories to life to share at home and abroad. Its market-driven programs have led to employment for National Screen Institute graduates by giving them a competitive edge - according to the latest National Screen Institute Alumni Survey, 97% of respondents are working in the industry.

The first annual celebration of Canadian independent producers in film, television, and new media

Canadian producers have made their mark in the global entertainment industry from the earliest days of the silent silver screen to
contemporary cutting-edge digital platforms. Enriching the lives of Canadian and international audiences, Canadian producers create
dynamic, entertaining, award-winning film, television, and digital content for millions of viewers around the globe fueled by the fire
of their talent, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

The CFTPA Indie Awards are specifically intended to celebrate independent producers of high-quality programming. An independent
producer is considered to be the person(s) who created and/or developed the project being submitted for consideration; structured
its financing; worked hand in hand with its writers and story editors; hired and managed the creative talent and crews to help turn
the story into the program; oversaw the post production process; controlled the exploitation of the rights; delivered the finished
product; and, oversaw the publicity and marketing efforts for the program domestically and internationally.

The CFTPA honours this commitment to excellence by announcing the first annual CFTPA Indie Awards ceremony to be held on the evening of February 20, 2008 at the Westin Ottawa. The CFTPA will recognize outstanding Canadian producer achievement in ten categories of the film, television, and new media industry.

CFTPA Indie Awards Categories:

Best Children's and Youth Programme or Series
Best Comedy Programme or Series
Best Convergent New Media
Best Documentary, Lifestyle, Reality Programme or Series
Best Feature Documentary
Best Feature Film
Best Mini Series
Best Prime Time Drama Series
Best TV Movie
Jury's Choice

DEADLINE: October 15, 2007
Info: www.cftpa.ca/membership/indie_awards

Winnipeg - Responding to market needs, the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) in association with Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has redesigned NSI Storytellers to develop above-the-line Aboriginal broadcast talent. Aboriginal writers eager to learn the craft of writing television drama are encouraged to apply at www.nsi-canada.ca. Working individually and as a group the selected candidates will write scripts for a half hour daytime serial that may go into production for broadcast on APTN.

Deadline for applications is Monday October 15, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

Up to five writers will be chosen based on submitted writing samples, an ability to work as a group, a strong desire to work in the Canadian television industry, and a willingness to commit to the program. Training for writers commences in fall 2007 and will span seven months. The second phase will provide training for directors and producers in spring 2008. A separate call for applications for this phase will be issued in the new year.

Writing participants will learn the basics of narrative writing and develop storylines and series arcs for the project. As with all NSI programs, training will be intensive and delivered by industry experts.

"The National Screen Institute prides itself on providing market-driven training. Our decision to restructure NSI Storytellers was based on the need for more television content from Canadian Aboriginal writers, directors and producers," says Susan Millican, NSI CEO. "APTN is a natural fit to help hone this craft and possibly showcase the results."

"NSI has a stellar reputation for delivering well-trained above-the-line graduates from its programs," said Jean LaRose, APTN Chief Executive Officer. "To have the NSI Storytellers curriculum based on an APTN program concept, with a real chance of going into production for broadcast, helps to fulfill our mandate of presenting programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples."

The program is managed by Brandice Vivier-Burns.

NSI Storytellers is made possible through the generous funding of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, NBC Universal and CHUM.

The National Screen Institute - Canada, with headquarters in Winnipeg, is Canada's oldest nationally-recognized film and television training school. The National Screen Institute helps emerging writers, directors and producers bring their stories to life to share at home and abroad. Its market-driven programs have led to employment for National Screen Institute graduates by giving them a competitive edge - according to the latest National Screen Institute Alumni Survey, 97% of respondents are working in the industry.

About APTN:

September 1, 2007 marks the eight-year anniversary of the launch of the first national Aboriginal television network in the world with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to share with all Canadians and viewers around the world. APTN is available in over 10 million Canadian households and commercial establishments with cable, direct-to-home satellite (DTH), telco-delivered and fixed wireless television service providers. APTN does not receive government funding for operations but generates revenue through subscriber fees, advertising sales and strategic partnerships. APTN broadcasts programming with 56% offered in English, 16% in French and 28% in Aboriginal languages. For more information, please contact APTN at (204) 947-9331 or toll-free at 1-888-278-8862, or visit the website at www.aptn.ca .

CANADIAN ARTISTS' REPRESENTATION
LE FRONT DES ARTISTES CANADIENS

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CARFAC National is looking to fill the position of Communications Coordinator.

Established in 1968, CARFAC is the national voice of Canada’s visual artists. As a non-profit association, our mandate
is to promote the visual arts in Canada, to promote a socio-economic climate that is conducive to the production of visual arts and to
conduct research and engage in public education for these purposes.

Hours: 4 days a week/30hrs a week
Pay: $16/hour + benefits

Job description:
- Coordinate and design CARFAC National newsletter twice yearly, including communications with writers and printers, design and layout, commissioning and editing articles as needed, checking accuracy of
translation, etc.

- Answer routine enquiries to the office from our membership and the public, and assist in writing and distributing external communications such as press releases and other similar correspondence.

- Coordination of updates and maintenance of CARFAC’s National website and make recommendations for improvements to
content and aesthetics. The Communications Coordinator will also research potential for a national e-bulletin for distribution to our members.

- Assist in the scheduling and organization of conferences, AGMs, and board meetings, and oversee the development and
distribution of publicity for all CARFAC National events.

Qualifications:
The ability to communicate in English and French is required (oral and written).

Candidates who have experience and familiarity working with artists is preferred. This position requires knowledge and
familiarity with PC and desktop publishing software, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Quark and some Photoshop. This position will suit someone with attention to detail, and editing, layout and design experience. Candidates who have experience in HTML and website maintenance (including blog publishing software) are encouraged to apply.

Please send applications to:
Hiring Committee
carfac@carfac.ca
Fax applications will NOT be accepted.

All applications must be received in the CARFAC

National Office by 5pm
EST on October 5th. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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CARFAC National cherche à combler le poste de coordonnateur(trice) des communications.

Créé en 1968, CARFAC représente la voix des artistes en arts visuels du Canada. En tant qu’organisme à but non lucratif,
nous avons pour mandat de promouvoir les arts visuels au pays ainsi que l ’établissement d’un
climat socio-économique qui soit favorable à leur production, et, dans ce but, de mener des activités de recherche et de
sensibilisation auprès du public.

Horaire de travail : 4 jours / 30 heures par
semaine
Salaire : 16 $/heure + avantages sociaux

Description de tâches :
- Deux fois par an, assurer et coordonner la production du bulletin d’information de CARFAC National, ce qui comprend
les communications avec les rédacteurs et l’imprimeur, le design et la mise en pages, la commande et la révision des articles en fonction des besoins, la vérification des traductions, etc.

- Répondre aux demandes habituelles que font au bureau nos membres et le public, et seconder la directrice dans la
rédaction et la diffusion de textes de communication externe tels que les communiqués de presse et autres formes de correspondance similaires.

- Coordonner les mises à jour et la maintenance du site Web de CARFAC National, et faire des recommandations concernant
toute amélioration, sur le plan de l’esthétique comme du contenu. Le(la) coordonnateur(trice) des communications mènera
aussi une évaluation concernant le projet d’un bulletin électronique qui serait éventuellement distribué à nos membres.

- Seconder la directrice dans la programmation et l’organisation de conférences, d’assemblées générales annuelles et des réunions du conseil d’administration, et superviser la réalisation et la diffusion de toutes les publicités liées aux événements impliquant
CARFAC National.

Qualifications : Capacité à communiquer en français et en anglais (à l’oral et à l’écrit) exigée.

Les candidatures de personnes familiarisées au milieu artistique et expérimentées dans ce domaine seront considérées en priorité. Les
candidats doivent également maîtriser les logiciels de publication sur PC tels que : Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
Quark, ainsi qu’avoir des notions de Photoshop. Ce poste conviendra aux personnes ayant le sens du détail et possédant de l’expérience en mise en forme de textes, en mise en pages et en design. Nous encourageons les candidats expérimentés en
publication HTML et en maintenance de sites Web (y compris la création et l’entretien de blogues).

Veuillez envoyer votre lettre de candidature à l’ adresse suivante : Comité de recrutement carfac@carfac.ca
Nous n’acceptons PAS les candidatures envoyées par
télécopie.

Toute lettre de candidature devra parvenir au bureau de CARFAC National avant 17 h, HEURE DE l’EST, le 5 octobre 2007.
Nous communiquerons uniquement avec les candidats qui auront été retenus.

JOB TITLE: Coordinator, Youth Internship Programs (YIP)
BEGINNING DATE: October 22, 2007
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LANGUAGE: French and English
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 4, 2007
SALARY RANGE: $32,000 to $35,000

SUMMARY

The Coordinator will administer Youth Internship Programs (YIP) which the Cultural Human Resources Council manages on behalf of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares YIP funding proposals in collaboration with the Executive Director
Consults with the Executive Director on all financial aspects of programs
Launches the call for YIP applications at the appropriate time (e.g. November 2007)
Organizes jury meetings (catering, travel arrangements, accommodations, prepare documents) to select the project proposals.
Attends the jury meetings (e.g. March 2008)
Advises successful applicants and unsuccessful applicants
Collects project information from clients
Prepares and manages contracts for successful applicants (obtains appropriate signatures, ensures reports are complete and on time, releases payments to clients.)
Ensures reports are received from projects in a timely fashion
Maintains a data base of past and present interns
Handles all correspondence, reports, instructions for and on behalf of programs and carries out appropriate follow-up action e.g. regularly files the appropriate and timely financial and general reports with the funding agencies
Undertakes monitoring visits and reporting
Works with the Communications Manager to disseminate information regarding YIP
Assists office colleagues from time to time as required (i.e., mass mailings, office organizations, special events)
Undertakes monitoring visits and reporting
QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will:

Be fluently bilingual in both of Canada's official languages (French and English)
Have a formal post-secondary education and a minimum of 3 years of experience in an office setting or as a program assistant.
Have strong organizational skills
Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Have strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential documentation
Have excellent typing skills and knowledge of computers _ Word, Excel and Access software
Have a very good knowledge of the cultural sector

Please send all résumés and cover letters to:
YIP Coordinator Position
c/o Cultural Human Resources Council
17 York Street, Suite 201
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J6

The World's Best Video Artists Descend on Ottawa for 10-day Biennial!

Galerie SAW Gallery is proud to present the Art Star 3 Video Art Biennial, a unique event in Canada that shines light on some of the world's best video artists. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with international art stars Trinh T. Minh-ha (San Francisco), Raphael Montañez Ortiz (New York), Paul Wong (Vancouver) and over 20 special guest artists and curators. Screenings are followed by a Q & A between the curator and the artist, and by great parties and get-togethers.

TITLE: Art Star 3 Video Art Biennial

DATES: October 4 - 14, 2007 (see full schedule of events below)

LOCATION: Unless indicated otherwise, all events are held at Galerie SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa.

ADMISSION: Single tickets for the screenings, workshop and Gala Presentation: $5
(free for students and members of Galerie SAW Gallery, SAW Video and the National Gallery of Canada)

Passport: $30 (includes a one-year membership to Galerie SAW Gallery)

FULL SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 4
5:30PM: Reception presented by the Embassy of Finland. Catering by Kinki and Mambo.
7PM: Salla Tykkä (Helsinki). Curated by Jason St-Laurent (Toronto). Co-presented with Available Light Screening Collective.
8PM: Deirdre Logue (Toronto) in person. Curated by Penny McCann (Ottawa). Co-presented with SAW Video.
10PM: Opening Party with DJ BEAR witness. Catering by Kinki and Mambo.

Friday, October 5
5:30PM: Reception for Trinh T. Minh-ha at Galerie SAW Gallery. Catering provided by the Vietnamese Canadian Centre.
7:30PM: Night Passage Gala Presentation: Trinh T. Minh-ha (San Francisco) in person
at the National Gallery of Canada auditorium. Co-presented with the National Gallery of Canada.

Saturday, October 6
2PM: Beyond Her Usual Limits: Performance and the Moving Image
Workshop with Deirdre Logue (Toronto). Co-presented with SAW Video.
7PM: Sara Angelucci (Toronto) in person. Curated by Erik Martinson (Toronto).
9PM: Paul Wong (Vancouver) in person. Curated by Winston Xin (Vancouver).

Sunday, October 7
7PM: Tricia Middleton + Joel Taylor (Montréal) in person. Curated by Philippe Hamelin (Ottawa).
9PM: Terry Haines (Vancouver) in person. Curated by Ryan Rice (Ottawa).

Thursday, October 11
7PM: Philip Jonlin Lee (Toronto) in person. Curated by Lisa Steele (Toronto).

Friday, October 12
7PM: Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay (Montréal) in person. Curated by Stefan St-Laurent (Ottawa).
Screening with live performance!

Saturday, October 13
7PM: Raphael Montañez Ortiz (New York) in person. Curated by Jacob Korczynski (Toronto).

Sunday, October 14
7PM: Harold Offeh (London) in person. Curated by Anna Khimasia (Ottawa).

October 4 - 14
Exhibition: Cave Trilogy by Salla Tykkä (Helsinki)

A 164-page full-colour catalogue featuring 11 essays in English, French, Chinese, Finnish, Italian, Spanish and Vietnamese is available free of charge at various locations throughout Ottawa and Gatineau.

PRESENTED BY: Galerie SAW Gallery
IN COLLABORATION WITH: SAW Video, Available Light Screening Collective and Gallery TPW (Toronto)

MAJOR PARTNERS: Canada Council for the Arts and Canadian Heritage
PARTNERS: City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, Embassy of Finland, Kinki Restaurant, Mambo Restaurant, McAuslan Brewery, Steam Whistle Brewing, Vietnamese Canadian Centre and Westboro Village

OUR ART STARS STAY AT: Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel
Get your artsy friends to come for a luxurious visit: $99 special daily rate when you say you are a friend of SAW. Call Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel at (613) 236-7500 or book your room online at www.extendedstayhotels.com using company code SAW.

Galerie SAW Gallery
Information: (613) 236-6181
67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON, CANADA K1N 7B9
www.galeriesawgallery.com

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Des vedettes internationales de l'art vidéo à Ottawa pendant 10 jours !

La Galerie SAW Gallery est fière de présenter la Biennale de vidéo d'art Art Star 3, un événement unique au Canada qui met en vedette des artistes vidéastes parmi les meilleurs du monde. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de rencontrer des grands noms de l'art vidéo tels que Trinh T. Minh-ha (San Francisco), Raphael Montañez Ortiz (New York) et Paul Wong (Vancouver), et plus de 20 autres artistes et commissaires invités. Les projections seront suivies d'un entretien public entre le ou la commissaire et l'artiste, et de soirées conviviales qui promettent d'être mémorables.

TITRE : Biennale de vidéo d'art Art Star 3

DATES : Du 4 au 14 octobre 2007 (voir horaire détaillé ci-dessous)

LIEU : À moins d’indication contraire, tous les événements ont lieu à la Galerie SAW Gallery, 67, rue Nicholas, Ottawa.

PRIX D’ENTRÉE : Billets individuels pour les projections, l’atelier ou la présentation gala : 5 $
(entrée libre pour les étudiants et les membres de la Galerie SAW Gallery, de SAW Video et du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada)

Passeport : 30 $ (comprend une adhésion d’un an à la Galerie SAW Gallery)

HORAIRE DÉTAILLÉ

Le jeudi 4 octobre
17h30 : Réception présentée par l’Ambassade de Finlande. Buffet offert par Kinki et Mambo.
19 h : Salla Tykkä (Helsinki). Commissaire : Jason St-Laurent (Toronto). Co-présentée avec Available Light Screening Collective.
20 h : Deirdre Logue (Toronto) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Penny McCann (Toronto). Co-présentée avec SAW Video.
22 h : Soirée d’ouverture avec le dj BEAR witness. Buffet offert par Kinki et Mambo.

Le vendredi 5 octobre
17h30 : Réception pour Trinh T. Minh-ha à la Galerie SAW Gallery. Buffet offert par le Centre vietnamien du Canada.
19h30 : Présentation gala de Night Passage : Trinh T. Minh-ha (San Francisco) en présence de l’artiste.
À l’auditorium du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada. Co-présentée avec le Musée des beaux-arts du Canada.

Le samedi 6 octobre
14 h : Beyond Her Usual Limits: Performance and the Moving Image
Atelier avec Deirdre Logue (Toronto). Co-présenté avec SAW Video.
19 h : Sara Angelucci (Toronto) in person. Commissaire : Erik Martinson (Toronto).
21 h : Paul Wong (Vancouver) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Winston Xin (Vancouver).

Le dimanche 7 octobre
19 h : Tricia Middleton + Joel Taylor (Montréal) en présence des artistes. Commissaire : Philippe Hamelin (Ottawa).
21 h : Terry Haines (Vancouver) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Ryan Rice (Ottawa).

Le jeudi 11 octobre
19 h : Philip Jonlin Lee (Toronto) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Lisa Steele (Toronto).

Le vendredi 12 octobre
19 h : Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay (Montréal) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Stefan St-Laurent (Ottawa).
Performance lors de la projection !

Le samedi 13 octobre
19 h : Raphael Montañez Ortiz (New York) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Jacob Korczynski (Toronto).

Le dimanche 14 octobre
19 h : Harold Offeh (Londres) en présence de l’artiste. Commissaire : Anna Khimasia (Ottawa).

Du 4 au 14 octobre
Exposition : Cave Trilogy de Salla Tykkä (Helsinki)

Un catalogue de 164 pages avec 11 textes en anglais, en français, en chinois, en espagnol, en finlandais, en italien et en vietnamien est disponible gratuitement partout à Ottawa et à Gatineau.

ART STAR 3 EST PRÉSENTÉE PAR : Galerie SAW Gallery
EN COLLABORATION AVEC: SAW Video, Available Light Screening Collective et Gallery TPW (Toronto)

PARTENAIRES MAJEURS : Conseil des Arts du Canada et Patrimoine canadien
PARTENAIRES: Ville d'Ottawa, Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, Ambassade de Finlande, Kinki Restaurant, Mambo Restaurant, Brasserie McAuslan, Steam Whistle Brewing, Centre vietnamien du Canada et Westboro Village

COMMANDITAIRE HÔTELIER : Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel
Mentionnez que vous êtes ami(e) de la Galerie SAW Gallery, et obtenez une chambre luxueuse pour seulement 99 $ par nuit. Téléphonez au Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel au (613) 236-7500 ou faites une réservation au www.extendedstayhotels.com (« code de compagnie » : SAW).

Galerie SAW Gallery
Renseignements : (613) 236-6181
67, rue Nicholas, Ottawa ON, CANADA K1N 7B9
www.galeriesawgallery.com

You are cordially invited to the DOC Ottawa-Gatineau AGM
and Special Film Screening!

Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00pm
Location: 953 Gladstone

Annual General Meeting
an overview of recent activities of the Ottawa-Gatineau chapter;
preliminary results of a member survey;
the election of officers; and
a discussion of future plans for the chapter.
We will hold elections for the positions of Co-chair and Secretary. Nominations are welcomed before or during the AGM. Incumbents Sheila Petzold (Co-Chair) and Ed Kucerak (Sec’y) are standing again.

Special Documentary Screening
Immediately following the AGM we will screen a rarely seen treasure, on a local subject!.....discovered in the archives of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre.

The film Bank Street by director Harriet Pacaud will be presented by DOC member Rick Hancox who describes the documentary film as “a buried treasure…..incredible cinema verité”. It was made by Pacaud in 1978 when she was a student at Algonquin College. A discussion will follow the screening.

Bank Street
Director: Harriet Pacaud (Can. 1978) B&W, 16mm, 23 min.
There are a few blocks in the heart of Canada's national capital that the guided tours tend to bypass. It's pinball and beer parlors draw the old, the lonely, and the frustrated. "Bank Street" is like lifting up a rock - what you see underneath may not always be pleasant, but perhaps it should be seen.

Rick Hancox - Bio
Rick Hancox is known for his award-winning experimental and personal documentary films, several of which are in the National Gallery of Canada. He grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and Charlottetown, PEI, and studied film and photography at NYU and Ohio University. He taught at Sheridan College for 12 years, and then joined the Communication Studies Department of