SAW Video News:

DIRECTOR'S NOTES
SAW VIDEO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008
SAW VIDEO JOB POSTING: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
MESSAGE FROM SAW VIDEO WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Also in this issue:

CALLS FOR SUBMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SCREENINGS AND EVENTS
OTHER

SAW VIDEO NEWS:

	DIRECTOR'S NOTES
We have a couple of new items in our SAW Video News that you should be sure to check out. Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, SAW Video is expanding its staff to include a new part-time communications coordinator. This person will help us to expand our communications with our members, the media, and the general public. The deadline for applications is May 22nd. SAW Video’s Annual General Meeting is coming up Tuesday May 20th. This is an important opportunity for members to meet the board and staff of the centre and hear about all that’s happened over the past year, plus plans for the future. Our audited financial statements will be ratified on that evening. I encourage all members to come out. On another note, I’m pleased to announce that SAW Video received an increase in its operating grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, as well as new equipment purchase funds for the next 3 years. The equipment committee has brought their 2008 wishlist of purchases to the board for approval. On this list is the purchase of a new Sony XDcam HD camera with accessories and a Bluray burner and player. We hope to have these new purchases soon – exciting! Penny McCann

	SAW VIDEO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008
(La version française suivra.) ANNOUNCEMENT OF SAW VIDEO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, May 20th, 2008, 7:00 pm. Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St. Please come participate in your centre! Refreshments will be provided. AGENDA: Approval of agenda Introduction of board and staff Approval of minutes from the 2007 AGM Chair’s report (Kerry Campbell) Director’s report (Penny McCann) Treasurer’s report – presentation of 2007 audited financial statements (Sabastien Callendar, Treasurer / John Jackson, auditor) Appointment of auditor for 2008 Presentation of 2008 - 2010 Strategic Plan Election of the Board of Directors Other business Announcements Presentation of 2008 - 09 board Adjournment You must be a basic member of SAW Video in order to have voting privileges. Basic memberships ($25) will be available for purchase at the AGM if you need to renew your membership or become a new member. NOTICE OF NOMINATION Do you want to get more involved in the development of your centre? Would you like to contribute to the local media arts community? SAW Video Association is currently seeking nominations to its Board of Directors. Board members serve a three-year term, representing the members and acting as trustees in the public interest. They guide the organization on the road to achieving its vision, mission and mandate. Individuals with prior fundraising or programming experience are encouraged to apply. While nominations can be accepted from the floor during the AGM, members interested in serving on the board are encouraged to submit their name and a statement of interest by email in advance of the AGM to Penny McCann, Director, penny@sawvideo.com. Deadline for expressions of interest is May 15, 2008. Nominations will be voted upon by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE ASSOCIATION SAW VIDEO Mardi 20 mai 2008 à 19 h Club SAW, 67, rue Nicholas Venez participer à la vie de votre centre! Des rafraîchissements seront servis. ORDRE DU JOUR Lecture et adoption de l’ordre du jour Présentation du conseil d’administration et du personnel Lecture et adoption du procès-verbal de l’assemblée générale de 2007 Rapport de la présidente (Kerry Campbell) Rapport de la directrice (Penny McCann) Rapport du trésorier et présentation des états financiers vérifiés de 2007 (Sabastien Callendar, trésorier / John Jackson, vérificateur) Choix du vérificateur pour 2008 Présentation du plan stratégique pour 2008 - 2010 Élections au conseil d’administration Varia Annonces Présentation du conseil d’administration pour 2008 - 2009 Levée de l’assemblée Seuls les membres de base de SAW Video peuvent voter lors de l’assemblée. Il sera possible de renouveler sa cotisation ou de devenir un nouveau membre de base lors de l’assemblée, pour la somme de 25$. PROPOSITIONS DE CANDIDATS Souhaitez-vous vous impliquer davantage dans le développement de votre centre? Aimeriez-vous contribuer à la communité locale des arts médiatiques? L’Association SAW Video recherche présentement des candidats pour son conseil d’administration. Les membres du conseil d’administration sont en poste pour une période de trois ans; ils représentent les membres et agissent à titre d’administrateurs dans l’intérêt public. Ils guident l’organisme afin de lui permettre d’accomplir sa vision, sa mission et son mandat. Les personnes qui ont déjà une expérience de levée de fonds ou de programmation sont invitées à poser leur candidature. Même si les candidatures peuvent être acceptées lors de l’assemblée, les membres intéressés à siéger au conseil d’administration sont invités à faire parvenir d’avance leur nom ainsi qu’une déclaration d’intention, par courrier électronique à Penny McCann, directrice, penny@sawvideo.com. La date limite pour manifester son intérêt est le 15 mai 2008. Les membres choisiront parmi les candidats lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle.

	SAW VIDEO JOB POSTING: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
(la version française suivra) JOB POSTING: Communications Coordinator, SAW Video (Ottawa) SAW Video Association is seeking a talented, dynamic, and bilingual Communications Coordinator to build and enhance communications at our busy media art centre. The successful candidate will promote SAW Video’s programming initiatives regionally and nationally; increase SAW Video’s profile in the media; design and implement new marketing and promotional tools; as well as assist in the planning of a website redesign project. HOURS OF WORK: 24 hours per week RATE OF PAY: $15 per hour (Starting salary: $18,720) Qualifications: A university degree or college diploma in communications or a related field; Experience in graphic design for print and web; Experience in preparing press releases and in media relations; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages; Proficiency in the following software : Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and/or Quark Express, as well as HTML and Dreamweaver; Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; Knowledge of contemporary media art practice would be a strong asset. Deadline for applications: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at noon Please submit by mail, fax, or email: - A one-page letter of intent describing your skills and experience as they relate to this position. - A curriculum vitae or resumé Send to: Hiring Committee – Communications Coordinator SAW Video Association 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9 Phone: (613) 238-7648 / Fax: (613) 238-4617 E-mail: sawvideo@sawvideo.com SAW Video is committed to employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. OFFRE D’EMPLOI : Coordinateur/Coordinatrice aux communications, SAW Video (Ottawa) L’Association SAW Video recherche un-e coordinateur-trice aux communications doué-e, dynamique et bilingue pour établir et améliorer les communications dans le cadre de notre centre d’art médiatique très actif. Le-la candidat-e retenu-e fera la promotion des initiatives de programmation de SAW Video à l’échelle régionale et nationale; il-elle améliorera le profil médiatique de SAW Video; il-elle devra concevoir et appliquer de nouveaux outils de marketing et de promotion, et aider à la planification d’un projet de réaménagement d’un site Web. HEURES DE TRAVAIL : 24 heures par semaine SALAIRE : 15$ de l’heure (salaire annuel : 18 720$) Qualifications : Un diplôme universitaire ou collégial en communications ou dans un domaine connexe; Une expérience en conception graphique pour les imprimés et le Web; Une expérience dans la préparation des communiqués de presse et dans les relations avec les médias; D’excellentes aptitudes de communication écrite et verbale dans les deux langues officielles; Une maîtrise des logiciels Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop et/ou Quark Express, de même que de l’encodage HTML et du logiciel Dreamweaver; De la motivation et une capacité à travailler individuellement et en collaboration; Une connaissance des pratiques actuelles en arts médiatiques est un atout important. Date limite de remise des candidature: jeudi le 22 mai 2008 à midi Veuillez soumettre par la poste, par télécopieur ou par courrier électronique : - Une lettre d’intérêt d’une page, décrivant vos aptitudes et votre expérience en rapport avec ce poste. - Un curriculum vitæ Faire pavenir au : Comité d’embauche – Coordinateur-trice aux communications SAW Video 67, rue Nicholas, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9 Tél. : (613) 238-7648 / Téléc. : (613) 238-4617 Adresse électronique : sawvideo@sawvideo.com SAW Video s’engage à respecter l’accès à l’égalité en emploi. Nous remercions tous les candidat-e-s pour leur intérêt; toutefois, seul-e-s les candidat-e-s retenu-e-s pour un entretien seront contacté-e-s.

	MESSAGE FROM SAW VIDEO WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
A message from SAW Video workshop coordinator Ariel Smith SAW Video’s Workshop Committee is back up and running and is currently looking for new participants. Any members interested in joining the workshop committee should contact SAW workshop coordinator Ariel Smith (ariel@sawvideo.com). The committee meets once every few months and contributes to the planning and developing of new workshops as well as the improvement of existing programs. SAW is also looking for new workshop instructors. If you have an idea for a workshop you’d like to develop and teach here at SAW Video or if you would like to be added to our instructor roster please send resumes and proposals to ariel@sawvideo.com Ariel Smith Workshop Coordinator SAW Video 613-238-7648 67 Nicholas Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N-7B9 ariel@sawvideo.com www.sawvideo.com

	UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Advanced Avid Adrenaline Wed May 21st, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thu May 22nd, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm AVID Adrenaline is one of the leading editing tools of choice in the broadcast television and film world. 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: · Capturing uncompressed formats . Advanced colour correction . Trim mode in depth · Customizing the keyboard · Decomposing and Consolidating · 3D and other effects · Compositing and Alpha Channels · Working with 3rd party plug-ins · Editing tips and tricks ….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. Instructor: Edward Folger 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 $60.00 Non Members $85.00 Duration: 6 hours --------------------------------- 2-Day Introduction to Video Production Sat May 24th, 2008 12:00pm - 5:00pm Sun May 25th, 2008 12:00pm - 5:00pm Register for this workshop and the May "Intro to Final Cut Pro" Workshop and receive 10% off! 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-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 Ray Hagel has been a member of SAW Video since the mid-80's. He has worked in independent video production for twenty years, as a director, d.o.p., and is most known for his work on The Tom Green Show. Ray has extensive experience as an instructor and has taught production workshops for SAW Video and the National Screen Institute. Members $125.00 Non Members $150.00 Duration: 10 hours

CALLS FOR SUBMISSION 

UPCOMING FESTIVAL DEADLINES
imagineNATIVE FILM & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL

	UPCOMING FESTIVAL DEADLINES
Groupe Intervention Video Outdoor Screening 2008, Montreal GIV is looking for recent videos (2007-2008) with running times of 10 minutes or less for the yearly outdoor screening: VFP Vidéos de femmes dans le parc 2008 Deadline: May 2, 2008 More information: www.givideo.org --------------------------------- ARTISTS TELEVISION ACCESS FESTIVAL Artists' Television Access calls for submission for its third ATA Film and Video Festival. Looking for experimental shorts, 20 mins and under, Video, Super 8 and 16 mm Preview on VHS, miniDV or DVD DEADLINE: May 15, 2008 - Entry fee: $10 Info: www.atasite.org/festival/ --------------------------------- REEL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The largest Asian film & video festival in Canada, the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is inviting all to submit independent features and shorts from all different genres. DEADLINE: early: May 16th, 2008 (No entree fee) - final: June 16th, 2008 (Entree fee $10) Info: www.reelasian.com --------------------------------- Whistler Film Festival Whistler Film Festival programming celebrates independent media works that demonstrate stylistic and/or thematic merit. Overall, we look for independent media works that demonstrate distinct visions and advance international and Canadian cinema. Deadline: July 4, 2008 More information: www.whistlerfilmfestival.com --------------------------------- Victoria Film Festival An annual independent film event in Victoria with a worldwide reputation that is deeply anchored in the local community and will eventually become a milestone in the career of young artists and filmmakers. A festival that offers high quality films, activities and events, encourages artistic innovation and creativity, provides access for a broad audience segment and is committed to cooperation and collaboration with other arts organizations as well as the business community. Our programs are interactive, entertaining, enjoyable, educational and good value for the money. Our staff is friendly, open, proactive and committed to skills development in order to provide high quality services. Deadline: August 25, 2008 More information: www.victoriafilmfestival.com

	imagineNATIVE FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival & Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Make a short film for imagineNATIVE '08! (Deadline: Friday May 9th, 2008) Do you have a great idea for a 5 minute short film? Explore 16mm OR 8mm film through LIFT's workshops, shoot and edit your own film, and see your film on screen at the 9th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, which will take place in Toronto from October 15-19, 2008! About the Courses: Handmade Filmmaking in 16mm & 8mm (VALUE $500 each course) Duration: Approximately 7 days from May - July. The goal of this course is to investigate those unique aspects of film--the film strip itself, the chemical composition of the cinematic image, the division of the film image into frames, the manipulation of the film image by optical means--which will become increasingly important as the medium differentiates itself from the other arts of the moving image. This all-inclusive hands-on film course will give you a basic foundation in camera operation, hand processing, optical printing and a wide variety of animation techniques. This course is open to absolute beginners and is a great opportunity to develop a project beyond the idea stage. Participants will receive the opportunity to use the following LIFT equipment and LIFT facilities outside of designated class time: - 1 Bolex for 1 weekend or 2 week days - 8 hours with the animation camera - 8 hours with either of LIFT's optical printers - 8 hours of darkroom time - 12 hours of flatbed editing time - 100 ft. of black & white film Additional costs for film stock and transferring to digital will be covered by imagineNATIVE (up to a $500 value). Eligibility Criteria: This call is open to Aboriginal candidates only; · Preference will be given to emerging artists or to video artists who have not worked in film (Note: you do not have to be a youth, but youth may also apply); · Candidates must commit to attending the LIFT training workshops from May 22nd to July 26, 2008. Please email your one-page short film idea, a statement on why you would like to participate, and a bio to kpotts@imagineNATIVE.org. Should you have additional questions, please call Kerry Potts at (416) 585-2333. The deadline for submissions is Friday May 9, 2008 About LIFT LIFT has a market niche as Canada's foremost artist run centre for independent filmmakers wishing to create films on celluloid. It is a custodian of equipment and specialized knowledge of that medium. To ensure that emerging and established filmmakers have an opportunity to work with celluloid, LIFT offers a variety of programs (workshops, equipment rental, screenings etc) that empower filmmakers in that medium. LIFT also acknowledges the validity of other film technologies, such as digital and emerging hybrid media, and provides modest programs to filmmakers who wish to create on other media. www.lift.on.ca About imagineNATIVE The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, now in its 9th year, is an international festival that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous peoples on the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio, and new media. Each fall, the festival presents a selection of the most compelling and distinctive Indigenous works from around the globe. The festival's screenings, parties, panel discussions, and cultural events attract and connect filmmakers, media artists, programmers, buyers, and industry professionals. The works accepted reflect the diversity of the world's Indigenous nations and illustrate the vitality and excellence of our art and culture in contemporary media. This year's festival runs Oct. 15-19th. www.imagineNATIVE.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES   

COORDINATOR JOB - NAKED VISIONS
MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR @ MASC

	COORDINATOR JOB - NAKED VISIONS
Naked Vision Coordinator Naked Vision is a juried screening of Hamilton and surrounding regions’ video/film artist directors. It is part of the Photophobia events in August 2008. In the past, live entertainment has been part of the celebration. Deadline: May 13, 2008 Contract: This is a contracted part time position between mid May and August 22, 2008. DESCRIPTION: The Factory: Hamilton Media Arts Centre is seeking to fill a contract position of Naked Vision Coordinator. Working with and reporting to the Programme Committee, the Coordinator assumes responsibility in the following areas: TASKS Prepares the submissions and facilitates the jury during the selection process Implement selected videos for the screening and activities connected to the screening night Basic book-keeping of projected budget and maintain all files connected to the project COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence and other public interface regarding submissions, general information and publications Develops and manages publicity and marketing in consultation with the Programming Committee Publicity programme material, press/media liaison, mailings, and publicity associated with Naked Vision 2008. VOLUNTEER AND STAFF Schedules and supervises volunteers & works with other staff with all aspects connected to the project QUALIFICATIONS Previous co ordination experience Previous experience with juried screening and/ or exhibition events an asset experience programming or co-ordinating a media event an asset Strong computer skills and ability to learn new skills (layout etc.) Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to multi-task and to work in a close environment contemporary arts knowledge an asset FEE: Coordinator fee pending funding results HOW TO APPLY: Email applications will be accepted at info@hamiltonmediaarts.org Subject: NV Coordinator Job Please mail or deliver applications to: Hiring Committee: The Factory: Hamilton Media Arts Centre 126 James St. N Hamilton ON L8R2K7 905-577-9191 www.hamiltonmediaarts.org Only short listed applicants will be contacted APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2008

	MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR @ MASC
Media Relations Coordinator MASC is a midsized charitable organization committed to bringing the creative skills and passions of culturally diverse artists to young people in schools and communities in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Programs are offered in all disciplines, delivered in French and in English and strive to offer experiences of artistic excellence and access to creative process. www.masconline.ca MASC is currently looking to fill the part-time contract position of Media Relations Coordinator. The successful candidate will work off-site. The Media Relations Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that widen and deepen the base of community support and public awareness for MASC’s work in particular, and for arts education in general. This work covers the following areas; media and public relations, communications and marketing for MASC programs and special events. Duties and responsibilities will include: • Provide strategic planning on public relations and communications • Manage and develop email lists • Seek out opportunities for MASC to be present at community and educational events • Give presentations on MASC to universities and in other educational or community settings • Manage media relations, including writing and distribution of press releases • Liaise with MASC Graphic Designer for production and distribution of MASC publications • Manage media sponsorships • Develop and maintain media contacts • Manage advertising • Assist with community building and public visibility of special events. Qualifications • College or University graduate • Only Fully Bilingual candidates will be considered. (French and English) • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French • Demonstrated editing, and proof reading skills • Knowledge and/or interest in local arts, education and multicultural communities • Experience in communications and with local media • Experience with marketing and promotion of the arts • Self-motivated, and able to work independently • Experience in some or all of the following: Microsoft Office, Quark Xpress, Photoshop, database. To apply, send cover letter and resume Deadline: Thursday May 15th, 2008 before 5 p.m. Email: audreychurgin@masconline.ca Fax: 613.728.3872 Post: MASC, 250, Holland Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Y 0Y5

SCREENINGS AND EVENTS  

CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL IN OTTAWA
IFCO AND ARTENGINE PRESENT: SUPERMARKET

	CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL IN OTTAWA
Ottawa’s First Annual Film Festival for Children and Youth begins May 8th Ottawa, Ontario, April 22nd, 2008 – Not your average Cineplex fare, Awesome Indies is about adding some flavour, variety and worldliness into the average movie-going experience for local young people. Presented by World-Inter-Action Mondiale, Awesome Indies is Ottawa’s first annual film festival for children and youth between the ages of 6 – 18. Offering 15 films over four days, the festival will take audiences on a tour of seven different countries, including Germany, Finland, Morocco, Senegal and France. Also featuring a number of award-winning independent films from Canada and the U.S., Awesome Indies offers kids a rare glimpse into the non-commercial side of film. Opening night features Paula’s Gift, an internationally acclaimed film from Germany whose 11-year-old heroine’s stolen diary launches her on an adventure involving pickpockets, child traffickers and an unlikely prince. Winner of Best Film at the Kinder Film Festival in Germany, Paula’s Gift succeeds as both a suspenseful crime caper and an empowering story of how young people are capable of standing up to injustice when others turn away. Based on a Scandinavian fairy tale, another highlight of the festival is Pelican Man – a quirky, surreal tale of a pelican who, with the help of 10-year-old Emil, tries to live as a human. Described as “profoundly funny, profoundly Finnish,” Pelican Man is a whimsical tale of friendship and the transformative power of the imagination. Also featuring Oscar-nominated Binta and the Great Idea from Senegal and local hit Await the Freight, as well as a wide variety of short films and youth workshops, Awesome Indies is a sure bet for film buffs of all ages. Film screenings will take place at various venues around the city from Thursday, May 8 – Sunday, May 11, and includes a day of free films and a workshop with Artengine at the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. The festival also offers a special deal for families on Sunday, May 11th; Moms don’t have to pay when they come on Mother’s Day! Schedule and Venues Thursday May 8th –Opening Night: Paula’s Secret, 6:30 PM, Bytowne Cinema Friday May 9th: Free Screenings, Short Program, Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, 4-8 PM Saturday May 10th: Short Program, Library and Archives Canada, 1-3 PM. Free Workshop with Artengine, Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, 1-4 PM. Await the Freight, Emanuelle’s Gift, Library and Archives Canada, 4-6 PM. Sunday May 11th: Pelican Man, Library and Archives, 1-3 PM. For detailed festival information, visit www.wiam.ca or call 613-238-4659 Contact: Jolynn Sommervill Director World Inter-Action Mondiale 613-238-4659 jolynn@wiam.ca Sonya Poweska Programmer and Events Manager World Inter-Action Mondiale 613-668-4440 sonya@wiam.ca

	IFCO AND ARTENGINE PRESENT: SUPERMARKET
SO REEL THURSDAY! When: Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Where: Mercury Lounge (56 ByWard Market) Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Cost: $7 Join us on Thursday, May 1st for a special exclusive 'Reel Thursday' event. IFCO and Artengine have partnered up to present you with SUPERMARKET- energetic and vibrant breakbeat electronic music accompanied by awesome visual imagery, make up internationally acclaimed media artists Dan Monceaux and Emma Sterling's SUPERMARKET; a mind blowing moving images experience! Also joining Dan and Emma are !XO - Quebec's finest electro punk pioneers. Heavily influenced by house music, these dudes GUILLAUME POTVIN, JEAN-FRANÇOIS LAPOINTE & ALEXANDRE LEMIRE will rock the Mercury with their N64 video game console and crazy electro punk beats. Best regards, Tasha Waldron IFCO Membership Co-ordinator Tel: 613.569.1789 Fax: 613.564.4428

OTHER  

NFB IMAGES LAUNCHES AT HOT DOCS 2008

	NFB IMAGES LAUNCHES AT HOT DOCS 2008
NFB IMAGES LAUNCHES AT HOT DOCS 2008 A new Web destination for stock footage professionals <www.nfb.ca/images> Toronto, April 23, 2008 – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is launching a new Web destination for stock footage professionals: NFB IMAGES <www.nfb.ca/images>. The site will be launched as part of an avant-premiere industry event open to Hot Doc delegates and members of the Canadian filmmaking industry on April 23, 2008 – and will be available online on April 24. “The NFB collection is Canada’s national audiovisual treasure,” said Tom Perlmutter, Government Film Commissioner and NFB chairperson. “As Canada’s public producer and distributor, and a leader in digital content, we’re committed to using the latest technologies to increase access to this world-class resource. NFB IMAGES is a major step forward in the NFB’s digital strategy.” NFB IMAGES is a unique state-of-the art Web site that will allow researchers, producers, directors and editors from around the world unprecedented access to stock footage, giving them the ability to view, edit and share online. What’s more, advanced research tools make finding the shots easier than ever, with free downloads for immediate offline editing. Backing all this up is a bilingual team of stock footage experts to help filmmakers meet tight deadlines, providing superb research assistance and rights clearance support. The NFB’s storied history in audiovisual excellence goes back 70 years. But NFB IMAGES goes back even further, offering a century’s worth of historical footage – rare images of yesteryear, matched by a wealth of contemporary footage. When NFB IMAGES launches on April 24, 2008, 20% of the NFB stock footage collection will be available to screen online – with thousands more hours available via text-based search. The NFB is in the process of digitizing its entire stock footage collection – including hundreds of hours of high-definition material – so that all footage will soon be available to preview, edit and share, all online. This new Web site is the latest chapter in the NFB’s growing international presence in high-quality film and video archives. The NFB represents the world-renowned National Geographic and Gaumont-Pathé archives in Canada, and offers stunning new material shot in high definition, including superb footage from independent productions such as Shining Mountains, a majestic look at the Rocky Mountains, and Arctic Mission, a voyage into the changing face of the North. About the NFB Canada’s public film producer and distributor, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produces and distributes bold and distinctive social issue documentaries, auteur animation, alternative drama and innovative digital content that provide the world with a unique Canadian perspective. The NFB is committed to using digital technologies to bring socially relevant, innovative cinema to new audiences – via e-cinema, mobile platforms, travelling production and training studios, emerging filmmaker programs, international cross-media competitions, and more. Since its founding in 1939, the NFB has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5000 awards, including 12 Oscars and more than 90 Genies. For more information about the NFB or to order films, go to <www.nfb.ca> or call 1-800-267-7710.

SAW Video receives financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Many thanks too, to our corporate sponsor, Integrating 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