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PLATINUM:
AN URBAN ARTS SCAPE - 20th ANNIVERSARY OF ARTS COURT!
UPCOMING
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UPCOMING
GRANTS
CALLS
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EMPLOYMENT
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PLATINUM: An Urban Arts Scape Celebrating Arts Court’s 20th Anniversary! Platinum: An Urban Arts Scape, is a one-night-only, high-voltage showcase and celebration of Arts Court’s 20th Anniversary as Ottawa’s home to the local, professional arts. Hosted by the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation and the City of Ottawa, Arts Court is the place to be on Wednesday, April 30 as festivities kick off at 7:30 pm and continue until 1:00 am. Featuring: Hi Lo
trons | Ladyfest Marketplace | Chinadoll | Culture Shock | Bakerygroup Council for the Arts in Ottawa | Ottawa International Animation Festival And many more... Platinum: An Urban Arts Scape is an event not to be missed! $20 tickets now on sale at the Arts Court Box Office, 613-564-7240 and at Compact Music (both locations). Visit artscourt.ca for full line-up and details. What:
Platinum: An Urban Arts Scape Website: www.artscourt.ca
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Le centre municipal d'Ottawa consacré aux arts visuels, littéraires, de la scène et des médias a 20 ans!
Pour souligner le 20e anniversaire de la Cour des arts, centre municipal d’Ottawa au service des artistes professionnels de la région, la Fondation de la Cour des Arts d'Ottawa et la Ville d'Ottawa présentent Platine : un aménagement artistique urbain, une célébration électrisante qui marquera, le temps d’une nuit, cette remarquable réalisation. Rendez-vous à la Cour des arts le mercredi 30 avril. Les festivités débuteront à 19 h 30 et se poursuivront jusqu’à 1 h du matin.
Hi Lo
trons | Ladyfest Marketplace | Chinadoll | Culture Shock | Bakerygroup Council for the Arts in Ottawa | Ottawa International Animation Festival En plus... Pour un soir seulement, vous pourrez découvrir sous un même toit la grande diversité de la scène artistique urbaine d’Ottawa. Platine : un aménagement artistique urbain est un événement à ne pas manquer. Événement
: Platine : un aménagement artistique urbain Site Web : www.artscourt.ca
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| SPACE STILL AVAILABLE! 2-Day Introduction to Avid Xpress Editing Sat April 26th, 2008 12:00pm - 5:00pm Sun
April 27th, 2008 Day One of the workshop will focus on a complete overview of the Avid Xpress 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. Instructor: Jacob Hanna Members
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May 4th, 2008 Register for this workshop and the May "Introduction to Video Production" Workshop and receive 10% off! Learn the basics of FCP from A to apple Z! 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 6 participants. On day 2 participants will be seated in pairs at each editing workstation. Deadline for registration is Monday February 18th, 2008 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 Deadline
for registration is Monday April 28th, 2008 ---------------------------------
The
Art of Lighting for Video Sun
May 11th, 2008 This 2-day hands on intensive intermediate workshop will focus on the art, aesthetics and techniques of commercial and feature film lighting. Expand your skills of manipulating and controlling the quality, direction and quantity of light in order to create a great mood and look for your project. Participants will gain hands on experience with SAW’s versatile Arri kits, and lowell kits as well as a chance to use HMI’s, Fresnels, Kino Flo kits, and industry quality Flags and Silks - all donated to us for use in this workshop by our friends at Cinequip White. Previous experience and basic understanding of lighting for DV production is a required prerequisite for this workshop. Limited
to 6 participants. Book early, this workshop will fill up fast! Instructor: Anthony Seck After graduating from film school in the early 90’s, Anthony began producing and directing music videos for his friend's bands, winning awards at Canada's MuchMusic for his quirky narrative concepts and poppy style. Several of his music videos have played like short films, appearing in several festivals including The New York Underground Film Festival, The Toronto International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. Artists he has worked with include; Feist, Tom Noonan, Broken Social Scene, Stars, Tom Green, Amy Millan, Kinnie Starr, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Sam Roberts, Ted Nugent, Ron Sexsmith, and The Be Good Tanyas. He has currently completed his first independent narrative short film Mercy Seed, starring Tom Noonan (Manhunter), and Deirdre Smith. A rural tale in the spirit of Sam Shepard, about a pig farmer who goes out on the road to confront an abusive trucking company. The film was shot in 35mm color, 1:85 aspect ratio and is 27 minutes in length. Anthony works as a Producer, Director, and Director of Photography. He specializes in HD greenscreen photography, shooting with both the Panasonic and Sony Vari-cams, as well as all film and video formats including HD, MiniDV 24p., 8mm, 16mm, Super 16mm and 35mm. Members
$75.00
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May 22nd, 2008 If you’ve been cutting with Avid Xpress and are wondering what the advantages might be or if you've been using the Adrenaline and now want to move on to more advanced techniques with it, then this workshop is for you! This two part evening workshop will provide both demonstrative and hands-on instruction to increase your efficiency with and knowledge of the Adrenaline. Come prepared with your questions. Topics covered will include:
….and much more…. This workshop comes with 3 hours of practice time which can be booked with a technical staff based on availability. Workshop is limited to 4 participants. Deadline for registration is Friday May 16th.
Edward Folger studied physics at Columbia University in New York City but opted to become an artist rather than a scientist, after becoming depressed by Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem. He has worked as a writer/director, still photographer, cameraman, and editor; apprenticed in feature films with John Cassavettes, Alain Resnais, Milos Forman, and others; wrote and directed a film for PBS in the Canadian Arctic (1975); and discovered the Inuit to be most amazing people on earth. He moved to Baffin Island to teach and produce the earliest Inuktitut TV programming and used all his skills in the struggle for Inuit land claims and the establishment of the Nunavut Territory. He moved to Ottawa in 2004. Members
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2-Day
Introduction to Video Production 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-DVX100. 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 Tuesday May 20th, 2008 Instructor:
Ray Hagel Members
$125.00
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UPCOMING
FESTIVAL DEADLINES
YOUNGCUTS
FILM FESTIVAL
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playWRITE
TORONTO
AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL
NATIONAL
CALL FOR ARTISTS - SURREY
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NEW VOICES - FILM AND TV TRAINING FOR YOUNG ABORIGINAL ADULTS
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GALLERY OF HAMILTON --------------------------------- ST.JOHN
INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S FILM FESTIVAL --------------------------------- FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL DU CINÉMA FRANCOPHONE EN ACADIE --------------------------------- REEL
DANCE FILM FEST (Victoria) --------------------------------- ARTISTS
TELEVISION ACCESS FESTIVAL --------------------------------- REEL
ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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Here is
a link with more information about submitting to the Festival: And here
is a link of past films that have played our Festival: ***** In addition to the Film Festival, we work to find ways to promote short films by young film makers (under age 34). As part of that mandate, we are presently producing short documentaries shot in HD by young Canadian film makers to air on prime-time TV for High Fidelity HDTV's group of channels: Equator, Rush, Oasis & Treasure HD. If you
know of any film makers who would be interested in that opportunity
or who might have footage that could be repurposed for this, feel free
to point them in my direction. www.YoungCuts.com
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Reminder: Apply by Monday, April 28
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Calling all filmmakers! Right now our Programmers are on the lookout for both short and feature films to showcase at our 3rd Annual Festival, in the genres of: Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Animation, Action, Documentary and Experimental. Selected films can look forward to huge support from Toronto’ s large film appreciating community and significant press coverage. Last October, over 6500 enthusiastic film fans and over 100 members of press and industry attended the 2nd annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival. We also enjoyed incredibly positive feedback from filmmakers. Following last year’s success, for the 3rd Annual Festival, we expand to eight nights in October. Plus we also bestow a number of awards at the end of our festival, which are recognized by the Independent Movie Database (IMDB). These include our Audience Choice Awards (all features and shorts eligible) and the Toronto After Dark Spirit Awards for outstanding independent filmmaking. Filmmakers are advised to send in their entries as early as possible, to save on submission fees. Our two main deadlines this year are MAY 23 (Official Deadline) and JUNE 20 (Late Deadline). To make your submission now, or to find out more about our acclaimed and exciting film festival, visit: http://www.torontoafterdark.com/ We look forward to receiving your film!
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A 2008 CULTURAL CAPITAL OF CANADA INITIATIVE City of
Surrey The City of Surrey announces five public art opportunities for Canadian artists. “Catalysts, Connections and Intersections” explore Surrey's natural, built, and cultural heritages. The completed artworks will become lasting legacies commemorating Surrey as a Cultural Capital of Canada. #01 Place
Making Connections: Green Timbers Greenway Art budgets: $100, 000 - $130,000. Calls
for Artists available at: www.arts.surrey.ca Deadline for First Stage Submissions: Thursday MAY 8, 2008. A general information meeting will be held Thursday April 24, 6-8 pm Surrey
Arts Centre, 13750-88th Avenue.
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
CANADA
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
SUMMER
INSTITUTE OF FILM & TELEVISION
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Location:
Ottawa Note: The job profile and the classification level are currently under review and will be updated in 2008 as part of the organizational design review initiative at the Canada Council for the Arts. Summary Knowledge
and skills Experience Languages The requirements in English are: speaking:
advanced level speaking:
intermediate level by e-mail
at competition1@canadacouncil.ca
or by fax to (613) 566-4323 The Employment Application Form must be completed and submitted in order to be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to employment equity.
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The Summer institute of Film & Television is a week-long series of workshops on production, screenwriting, acting, directing, etc., taught by industry professionals. It is run by the Canadian Screen Training Centre. The following positions are available on contract. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions send us a resume and your choice(s) of position via email to: Application deadline: Monday, April 21st Canadian
Screen Training Centre
A/V Production
Staff A/V
PRODUCTION STAFF Type of
person required: DRIVER
COORDINATOR Type of
person required: DRIVERS Type of
person required: GREEN
ROOM COORDINATOR Type of
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RAVENSWING
INDIE NIGHT
DRUNKEN
MASTER REVUE PRESENTS: "ILSA: THE TIGRESS OF SIBERIA"
AVAILABLE
LIGHT PRESENTS: R. BRUCE ELDER & LOOP COLLECTIVE
DIPNA
HORRA PRESENTS: "LILA"
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Time: 9pm to close Admission: $5, suggested donation
The Ravenswing Indie Night will be a fundraiser to help cover the costs to operate the upcoming fair in May 2008. Held in Minto Park, The Ravenswing DIY Fair features crafts and zines by local urban artists as well as skill-sharing workshops and performances by poets, musicians, and others. At The Ravenswing Indie Night we’ll also be running a raffle for items from our Ravenswing vendors plus some treats from supportive local independent businesses. We hope to see you there! For more information please contact: Sean
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Available Light Screening Collective is pleased to provide this rare ‘one-night-only’ opportunity to see the powerful feature-length film Crack, Brutal, Grief by R. Bruce Elder, one of the winners of the 2007 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts. Elder will attend the screening in person to discuss his work, and will also be joined by four artists from Toronto’s Loop Collective: Kelly Egan, Angela Joose, Erika Loic, and Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof. Crack, Brutal, Grief (2001, 122 minutes, 16mm) is an impressive extension of R. Bruce Elder's obsessions with history, media culture, psychology, technology, and the cruelty found in nature. The film acts as a primal scream, literally and metaphorically, as the point of departure for the film came shortly after the gruesome suicide of Elder's close friend. Elder began an investigative examination of graphic images of suicides, scenes of horror, and sexuality found on the internet, which ultimately form the thesis of this cathartic expression of grief. Elder has said of his challenging film Crack, Brutal, Grief, “Increasingly angered by the Web's banalization of suffering, I decided to fashion a compilation film, using only material from the Web that would return to the degraded images I found there the full dignity of their horror.” Cinematheque Ontario writes, “Assisted by a talented team of young Toronto filmmakers - Ilana Gutman, Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof, Maria Raponi, Jeremy Elder-Jubelin, and Greg Boa - Elder constructs a sophisticated montage of highly-processed imagery which transforms these images of horror into a weave of abstraction. The film's inspired sound collage draws upon an expansive range of pop culture and avant-garde sources. Like Elder's ‘The Book of All The Dead,’ Crack, Brutal, Grief uses a series of dialectical concepts in opposition to probe a range of philosophical concerns related to the history of consciousness in the twentieth century.” Crack, Brutal, Grief will begin at approximately 8pm; the film will be preceded at 7pm by a program of works by Loop Collective artists curated by Available Light members James Missen and Christopher Rohde: Light
Magic, Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof, 2001, 4 min. 16 mm
R. Bruce Elder is a filmmaker, critic and teacher of film studies at Ryerson University. Described by New York filmmaker and critic Jonas Mekas as “the most important North American avant-garde filmmaker to emerge during the 1980s,” Elder combines images, music and text to create works that reflect his interest in philosophy, technology, science, spirituality and the human body. His first major film cycle (20 films), The Book of All the Dead, inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Commedia and Ezra Pound’s Cantos, grew out of his preoccupation with the horrors of modernity, its faith in progress and the loss of a sense of what is good and evil. His current film cycle, The Book of Praise, makes extensive use of computer-image generation, highlighting his fascination with mathematics and digital technology. Elder has been a guest lecturer at institutions across North America and around the world and has written books and articles on film, music, poetry and the visual arts. Loop is a Toronto, Ontario-based collective of independent media artists that strives to develop a public platform integrating experimental film and video with other art forms. Loop programs and produces works for presentation through exhibitions and events in both traditional and non-traditional spaces. Their mission is to explore the roots of experimental film and video by creating a dialogue with other art media. Loop strives to promote experimental film and video for critical engagement by cultivating relations among different artistic communities in Toronto.
For
further information: availablelightcollective@gmail.com
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LILA Date: Friday April 25th and Saturday April 26th, 2008 Advance Tickets: $10.00 each What is Lila? Lila defines divine play in Hindi. It is a concept in Hinduism that explains the universe as a theatre for the gods. Its meaning is enveloped in elements of spontaneity and freedom. Our interpretation of Lila is inspired by myths about the Blue God Krishna. Krishna in Sanskrit means 'black' or 'dark'. The many stories about his life describe him as a mischievous child, a young man who seduces women by the sound of his flute, a warrior, and a sage. Images of Krishna with his consort Radha are favorites of Indian folklore. Their relationship is symbolic for the love between human and divine. We are particularly inspired by the story of Lila Hava, as told in an Indian miniature painting. In this Lila, the couple exchange clothes as a love sport. The Artists: DIPNA HORRA is an art director, multi-media artist and teacher. She has exhibited her creations in Canada, New York, Dubai and London, England. GURPREET 'The Tabla Guy' CHANA and PAUL 'The Drummer' NANUWA form the Toronto duo known as STICKY HANDS. Together they form a mix of Eastern and Western percussion instruments and grooves. They create a melodic and rhythmic sound exploring through the tabla, dhol, hang, drum kit, and many more instruments. Gurpreet Chana has been learning and performing tabla for the past 27 years. Over the last 14 years he has added a unique flavour to his music by mesmerizing crowds with tabla fusion in genres ranging as far wide from Canadian/American folk music, hip–hop, soul, house, jazz, orchestral, flamenco, and the journey and collaborations continue. He has recorded with Grammy award winning artists such as Nelly Furtado and Wyclef Jean and has performed live with Juno Award winner Kiran Ahluwalia, Jorane, Drew Rouse, and many others. His world percussion instruments include the djembe, hang, congas, dhol, zarb, doumbek, daf, or practically anything he can get his hands on! www.thetablaguy.com Paul Nanuwa was born and raised in Leicester, England and now resides in Oakville, Ontario. Initially born with the name, Elvis Nanuwa up until age 4, it’s no surprise that he entered into the wonderful world of music. Paul has been learning and performing drums and percussion for the past 23 years and is best known for his uniquely powerful style and fancy stick technique. His passion and skills have lead him to perform with artists such as I Mother Earth, Our Lady Peace, Sam Roberts, and Sass Jordan to name a few. SHAUN ELIE and ROBERT WATSON are the Ottawa duo known as VCR't. Together, they create Video Concept Art – 'V C Art' – dynamic video mixing with motion graphics, and effects with real time footage. Their partnership is a unique symbiosis of visual styles. They perform at concerts, rock shows, dj events, and art events. ------------------- Media Contact: Dipna Horra, 613-859-1125,
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VISUAL
RESEARCHER'S SOCIETY OF CANADA LAUNCHES WEBSITE
HUMAN
RIGHTS AND DOCUMENTARIES
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The public side of the site provides members’ names, contact information and research interests for anyone looking for a professional researcher. The combined membership represents decades of experience in film & television, publishing, advertising, and the rare books and prints trade, with a number of members also specializing in music research and clearance. The website provides a catalogue of over 70 members from across Canada, with new members being added every month. A component of the website is accessible to members only and provides materials and information relevant to a researcher’s day-to-day tasks. Articles provide information on research and copyright issues. There are links to a wide range of useful sites – everything from hard-to-find public domain sources to major commercial libraries. The website is updated regularly, and events are posted to keep members up to date on the Society’s activities. The Visual Researchers’ Society of Canada / Association des recherchistes en audiovisuel du Canada was formed in September, 2006 by a group of professional visual researchers who came together to share stories and ideas on the industry. It soon became apparent that they faced similar problems, most particularly access to and acquisition of materials and issues related to copyright. The VRSC/ARAC is active in lobbying to further the concerns of visual researchers within the political, archival and production communities. Over the past two years, the VRSC/ARAC has hosted a number of professional development sessions by guest speakers whose topics range from E&O compliance to the fine points of copyright law. For general
questions about The Visual Researchers’ Society of Canada / Association
des recherchistes en audiovisuel du Canada please contact chairperson
Elizabeth Klinck at:
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My name is Emma Lui. I’m a second year MA student in Political Economy at Carleton University. Every year Carleton University, along with the University of Ottawa and La Cité Collegiale, offers a week-long Enrichment Mini-Course Program for high school students at Carleton. (see http://www.carleton.ca/emcp/) This year, I am an instructor for a course entitled “Document this! How filmmakers are spreading awareness on human rights issues.” The course examines various human rights issues in documentary films such as sweatshops, aboriginal rights, political repression, corporations and so forth. Students will view documentaries and participate in activities and discussions concerning a variety of human rights topics. As a way of keeping the course dynamic, I am interested in having guest speakers describe their work in human rights and documentaries. So I was wondering if you or someone you knew would be interested in being a guest speaker for this. It's a good way for people to promote their work and the causes they work towards. The class is quite small - 12 students - but makes for a personable and int | |||||
