New Arri Kit Has Arrived:

We recently purchased a new four light Arri kit and it has arrived! The light kit contains two Arri Fresnel 650 watt lights and two 1000 Watt open face lights, as well as scrims. We have two Chimeras, a small and a medium, which work with the open face lights and can be booked out with the kit as well. These new lights will replace some of our older less reliable Arri lights, and allow us to continue to offer two Arri kits for rental.

Rojan Films is looking for a volunteer actress for a one day HD shoot next week. The film is called Eastern Diaspora.

Looking for one actress,age 20-25, tall, light hair.

if your are intrested please email Jamal at rojanfilms@gmail.com

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 centre.

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.

For information on the workshops we offer, go to http://www.sawvideo.com/sawvideo/workshopsx.php

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/CTV Development Fund for their support of this initiative.

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

UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES

CTV Ottawa/CJOH TV Development Grant
Deadline Nov 1st 2007
http://www.cjoh.com/programdevelopment.asp

Ontario Arts Council
Media Artists: Emerging
Deadline Date: November 15, 2007
http://www.arts.on.ca/Page121.aspx

Conseil des Arts de l'Ontario
Avance médias
Date limite : 15 novembre 2007
http://www.arts.on.ca/Page707.aspx

Ontario Arts Council
Chalmers Professional Development Grants
Deadline: December 3, 2007
http://www.arts.on.ca/Page100.aspx

ONTARIO MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

OMDC FILM FUND

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 23, 2007 (BY 5:00 PM)

OMDC has launched a call for applications for the OMDC Film Fund. This fund is intended to increase the level of indigenous feature film production in Ontario. This program provides support to Ontario producers for feature film projects in the final stages of development and production financing.

The OMDC Film Fund supports a range of projects with both cultural and industrial benefits. OMDC measures the results of the OMDC Film Fund primarily based on return on investment and jobs created in the Ontario film industry.

Eligibility criteria and program details are outlined in the program guidelines on the OMDC website (www.omdc.on.ca) - under Programs / Content and Marketing Funds / OMDC Film Fund or by clicking here: Guidelines and Application Forms.

For further information on this or any other OMDC programs, please contact the Coordinator, Industry Initiatives at:

175 Bloor Street East, South Tower, Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8
Direct Phone: 416-642-6695
Main Phone: 416-314-6858
Fax: 416-314-6876
Email: programs@omdc.on.ca
www.omdc.on.ca

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Galerie SAW Gallery Call for submissions

Exhibition: Leaving Deep Water
Curator: Minh Nguyen
Deadline: November 30, 2007

In“The Site of Memory,”an essay written by the African American writer Toni Morrison, water, as “flooding,” is linked to the flow of cultural memory contained by images or pictures. Viscerally, water is also considered a purifier in most religions around the world, and is often believed to have spiritual powers. Colourless, tasteless and odourless, this essential substance of all forms of life is both an economic commodity and the source of many sociopolitical contentions throughout historical ages. To explore the expansive metaphorical nature of water, Galerie SAW Gallery invites submissions from artists in Canada and the US, emerging or established, and from culturally diverse communities.

The submitted works must demonstrate a strong intention in exploring the nature of water as a metaphorical element, a medium, a material, a site, or combination thereof. Works in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, media art and Internet-based art will be considered. Proposals from performance artists are also welcome. The exhibition is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2008. All selected artists will receive an exhibition fee.

Please include: up to 10 images of your work (digital files, slides or prints), an image list, a CV (max. 3 pages), an artist statement (max. 300 words) and a self-addressed stamped envelope (if applicable). Please do not send original artwork. Submissions can be sent through regular mail or electronically. For digital images, please submit jpg files only, at a resolution of 72 dpi and 500 KB maximum. Title each file (image) with a number, your initials, the year and title of your work
(for example: 01MN2007LeavingWater.jpg)

Please send submissions to:
Minh Nguyen, Curatorial Resident
Galerie SAW Gallery
67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON
Canada K1N 7B9
sawresident@artengine.ca

For more information on Galerie SAW Gallery, please consult our website www.galeriesawgallery.com.

This project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Galerie SAW Gallery
Appel de dossiers
Exposition : Partir des eaux profondes
Commissaire : Minh Nguyen
Date limite : Le 30 novembre 2007

Dans son essai « The Site of Memory », l'auteure afro-américaine Toni Morrison tisse un lien entre l’eau – l’action d’inonder – et
l'écoulement de la mémoire culturelle, laquelle se manifeste en image et en représentation. Dans la plupart des religions, l'eau occupe une fonction purificatrice et possède une puissance spirituelle. Incolore, insipide et inodore, cet élément indispensable à toutes formes de vie est à la fois une denrée économique et la source de maints conflits socio-politiques au cours de l’histoire. Afin d’explorer le vaste champ métaphorique de l'eau, la Galerie SAW Gallery invite les artistes, établis ou en début de carrière, en provenance de communautés diverses, et installés au Canada ou aux États-Unis, à soumettre un dossier.

Les œuvres soumises doivent clairement démontrer l'intention d’explorer la valeur métaphorique de l'eau en tant qu’élément, médium, matériel, site, ou combinaison de ces dimensions. Les dessins, peintures, sculptures, estampes, photographies, installations et œuvres
médiatiques, multimédia et nouveaux médias seront considérés. Les propositions d’artistes de performance sont également bienvenues.
L'exposition se tiendra au printemps 2008, et les artistes choisis recevront des honoraires d'exposition.

Le dossier soumis doit comprendre : un maximum de 10 images de votre travail (fichiers numériques, diapositives ou copies couleur), une liste d'images, un CV (3 pages maximum), une démarche artistique (300 mots maximum), une enveloppe pré-affranchie (s'il y a lieu). Veuillez ne pas envoyer d’œuvres originales. Les soumissions peuvent être envoyées par poste régulière ou par voie électronique. Pour les fichiers numériques, veuillez soumettre vos images en format .jpg seulement, à une résolution de 72 dpi et d’une taille maximale de 500 KB. Intitulez chaque fichier (image) avec un chiffre, vos initiales, l'année et le titre de votre
travail (par exemple : 01MN2007Eau.jpg).

Veuillez faire parvenir votre dossier à :
Minh Nguyen, Commissaire en résidence
Galerie SAW Gallery
67, rue Nicholas
Ottawa (Ontario)
Canada K1N 7B9
sawresident@artengine.ca.

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la Galerie SAW Gallery, veuillez consulter notre site web : www.galeriesawgallery.com.

Ce projet est appuyé par le Conseil des Arts du Canada.

HOT DOCS 2008
Submissions for Hot Docs 2008 are now being accepted. The early entry deadline is December 10, 2007, and the late entry deadline is January 10, 2008.

Hot Docs accepts submissions of documentaries of all lengths and subject matter. Hot Docs features two competitive programmes, Canadian Spectrum and International Spectrum, and several non-competitive programmes. All feature films selected for Hot Docs are eligible for the Audience Award. In 2008, Hot Docs will feature Spotlight on Iran and Made in Mexico programmes. Filmmakers from these respective countries are highly encouraged to submit their work.

For full information on submission procedures and to access the online submission form, please visit http://www.hotdocs.ca/industry/2008festival/submitfilm/

2008 Images Festival (Toronto)
The 21st edition of the Images Festival will take place 3-12 April 2008 in Toronto, Canada. The Images Festival is Canada's annual showcase for the innovative edge of international contemporary media art. Over the past 20 years, the festival has screened thousands of independent films and videos in all genres, and has presented groundbreaking live performances and media art installations by many renowned Canadian and international artists. Attended by more than 20,000 people each year, the Images Festival is a critical forum for the independent media arts in Canada and around the world. Full guidelines and entry forms can be downloaded from the festival's website. Discounted entry fee if you pay and submit online before October 26!
DEADLINE: October 26, 2007 (early) - November 9, 2007 (final)
Info: www.imagesfestival.com/call.php?id=8

2008 Images Festival Call for Guest Curators (Toronto)
The Images Festival has an ongoing open policy of reviewing curatorial proposals from the public and this year we invite curators to submit exhibition proposals for our 21st Festival, April 3-12, 2008. Images is the largest festival in Canada for independent media, showcasing international excellence and innovation both on and off the screen. From Super-8 and hand-tinted celluloid to DV, performance and interactive work, we go out of our way and over the edge to provide Toronto with an annual extravaganza of image making. Though the call has a final deadline of November 9, 2007, those interested are encouraged to send in proposals early, especially if their projects involve performance, new media, or installation components.
DEADLINE: November 9, 2007
Info: www.imagesfestival.com/call.php?id=10

Submission of projects to Spirafilm (Québec)
Spirafilm welcomes short, medium and feature length independent projects from all types (fiction, experimental, documentary) and format (film, video).
DEADLINE: November 15, 2007
Info: www.meduse.org/spirafilm/quoineuf.html

16th Annual $100 Film Festival (Calgary)
The CSIF $100 Film Festival encourages new & experienced filmmakers to exhibit their short films. With an emphasis on screening Super 8 and 16mm film, the $100 Film Festival is a unique festival that attracts filmmakers from around the world. The Festival provides audiences with an eclectic mix of drama, animation, comedy and experimental films, and remains one of the few venues where first-time filmmakers to exhibit their work. The $100 Film Festival is committed to paying artist fees as well as cash awards for the various categories of the films submitted. A panel of selected artists and community members choose all awards except for the Audience Favorite. The festival receives submissions from Calgary, across Canada, and internationally, especially in Europe where the tradition of Super 8 filmmaking is still quite strong. The festival draws over 1000 filmgoers each year, advancing CSIF's mandate of exhibiting filmmakers work to audiences. Eligibility: 16mm or Super 8 film under 22 minutes; must be able to provide 16mm or Super 8 print for Festival exhibition; official release date after December 1, 2005; accepted Audio Formats: 16mm with optical sound, Super 8 mag. stripe, properly synced CD. Please contact the festival for more details regarding your submission.
DEADLINE: December 1, 2007
Info: festival@csif.org - www.csif.org

DIVERGENCE TRIPLE BILL SCREENING
Tue Nov 13, 2007
7:30pm - 9:30pm
CLUB SAW, 67 Nicholas St.

Divergence Movie Night presents a triple bill:

Voguing: The Message / Legacy / A Different Kind Of Black Man

Voguing: The Message traces the roots of this gay, Black and Latino dance form, which appropriates and plays with poses and images from mainstream fashion. This 1988 movie is a pre-Madonna primer that raises questions about race, sex and subcultural style.
Legacy is a sumptuous exploration of the legacy of slavery on mother/daughter relationships in African Caribbean culture. The daughter describes her mother's understanding when she spoke of her sexuality. A Different Kind Of Black Man is a powerful look at the ideas and feelings of black gay men on issues such as sexuality, masculinity and their perception of and their role within the black community.

Doors 7pm, movie 7:30pm at Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Free admission, $5 suggested donation.
flyer: http://divergencemovienight.com

Available Light Screening Collective Presents

Buried Treseasures of the CFMDC Part II
Thu Nov 15, 2007
7:30pm - 9:30pm
CLUB SAW, 67 Nicholas St.

Program 2: all on 16mm film

Second Impressions (Lorne Marin, 1975, 9mins)
Young Street (Jim Anderson, 1972, 7mins)
Cream Soda (Holly Dale & Janis Cole, 1976, 13mins)
Breakfast (Table Top Dolly) (Michael Snow, 1972/76 15mins)
How Hell are you? (Veronika Soul, 1972, 12mins)
Canada Mini-Notes (Jim Anderson, 1975, 15mins)
Dolly Cake (Mike Jones, 1976, 20mins)

East Coast Comedy Tour 2007
Sun Nov 18, 2007
8:30pm - 11:30pm
CLUB SAW, 67 Nicholas St.

New Pollution Magazine and Holly, Inessa and Rebecca present:

Spare Some Changes...Holly, Inessa, Rebecca

East Coast Comedy Tour 2007

Featuring Holly Prazoff, Inessa Frantowski, and Rebecca Addelman

Comedians Holly, Inessa and Rebecca hit the road this November to bring their unique act of warped sketch, video, and “trio stand-up” to Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa. The shows promise a dizzying array of characters, high-concept premises and emotional hysterics all balled together for an unforgettable comedic experience. Along the way, expect local artists, comedians and musicians to join HIR on stage for a well-rounded evening of entertainment.
Holly, Inessa and Rebecca are some of Toronto’s fastest rising stars, featured regularly on MTV, Much Music, IFC, Showcase, Comedy Network, and the Second City.
Brief Bios/Credits:
Holly:
- Second City cast member
- Canadian Comedy Award Winner (2007 – Best Sketch Group)
- Featured juror on Much Music’s Video on Trial
- Correspondent for MTV Live
- Winner, “Yo Mamma” Toronto’s best trash talker
- “Best Comedy Discovery” 2007, NOW Magazine

Inessa:
- “Cock’d Guns”: star of new IFC comedy series
- Canadian Comedy Award Winner (2007 – Best Sketch Group)
- Correspondent for MTV Live
- Featured at Toronto International Film Festival 2007
- Profiled on STAR TV

Rebecca
- Cast member, new Comedy Network/CTV original sketch series “Nikki’s Funtime Show”
- Featured juror on Much Music’s Video on Trial
- Los Angeles Comedy Festival participant
- Cream of Comedy national comedy special (Comedy Network)
- Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Nominee (2006)

What people are saying about HIR:

“Brilliant…”
- NOW Magazine

“Part of a new era of comedy taking root in the city”
- Toronto Star

“I can already feel the jokey rhythms. This show is going to rock.”
- Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine

For more information on the show, please contact raddelman@yahoo.com or holly@hollyprazoff.com

myspace.com/hollyinessarebecca
www.raddelman.com
hollyprazoff.com

The tour is presented by The New Pollution: an online music magazine dedicated to the development of the independent Canadian arts scene. For more information on The New Pollution, contact info@thenewpollution.net

SAW Video receives financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, and the Community Foundation of Ottawa. Many thanks too, to our corporate sponsors: Ntegrating Solutions and to our artist-members.

SAW Video
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 7B9

East of the Rideau Centre in Arts Court (which is at 2 Daly Ave).

T: (613) 238.7648
F: (613) 564.4428
www.sawvideo.com