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January 17, 2008
IMAC Enews
IMAC Enews - January 17th, 2008
1/Winter Workshops on the Go
There are many elements involved in making a film or video, many variables to consider; each one as important as the next. The only way to learn is to do! Work in a hands-on environment with experienced technicians in a community of media artists on some of the most fundamental filmmaking components; camera work (both video and film), sound recording, and lighting.
To Register Call - 892-3131 or Email imac@pei.aibn.com
Space is Limited so Register today!
Shoot Yourself - The Bolex Film Camera - with Dave Ward - Level One
Though it may be the digital age, there is no substitute for working with real film. Learn the original craft of filmmaking; how to read a light meter, load 16mm. film, and all the other functions of a Bolex film camera. You will also be shooting a short experimental film!
(A three session course)
-Thurs Jan 17 from 6-9pm
-Sat Jan 19 from 10am-3pm
-and another time to be discussed.
-At IMAC - Top Floor of The Guild (Richmond St. entrance)
-$40 members/ $48 non-members (film included)
Shoot Yourself - The Video Camera - with Paul Ness - Level One
Because it is the digital age, you might as well know all there is to know about the digital video camera; learn all the functions and proper use of the PD170 video camera. You will also be shooting a short scripted video.
(A three session course)
-Thurs/Fri Jan 24/25 from 6-9pm
-Sat Jan 26 from 10am-3pm
-At IMAC - Top Floor of The Guild (Richmond St. entrance)
-$35 members/ $42 non-members
Let There Be Light - Lighting Techniques - with Rick Gibbs - Level One
What is filmmaking but capturing light? Good lighting can truly capture the mood or essence of a scene. Don't get left behind in the dark! Learn a wide variety of lighting techniques and set ups.
-Sat Feb 9 from 10am-5pm
-At The Guild Performance Hall (Richmond. St. entrance)
-$25 members/ $32 non-members
Sound Saavy - Sound Recording Techniques - with Dave Ward - Level One and Two
Some say that what we hear makes up for half of what we see, meaning bad sound can make a video or film look awful! Learn how to record proper sound in a variety of settings using a variety of mics and recording set-ups.
(A three session course.)
-Wed/Fri Feb 13/15 from 6-9pm
-Sat Feb 16 from 10am-3pm
-At IMAC - Top Floor of The Guild (Richmond St. entrance)
-$30 members/ $36 non-members
Coming Up Later in the year... Workshops in:
a.. Cinematography (Level Two)
b.. Assistant Directing/ Production Planning (Level Two)
c.. Non-Linear Editing (Levels One and Two)
d.. Post-Sound Engineering (Levels One and Two)
2/Masterclass Enters Phase Two
In early February, The Island Media Arts Co-op's (IMAC) Masterclass will enter its second phase under the guidance of Island-based filmmaker Brian Ramsay. Mr. Ramsay will instruct this Masterclass session on the topics of Direction and Production Planning. The five Masterclass students are all local emerging filmmakers whose short films and videos are in the process of development through this initiative. Mr. Ramsay will help guide the students toward the completion of their projects at a professionally developed level. The Masterclass students are: Louise Lalonde, Dennis Trainor, Jeremy Larter, Patrick Ledwell and Trisha Clarkin.
Brian Ramsay has enjoyed a very rewarding 30 years in the entertainment industry. He started his career in the touring live concert business as an audio technician with T.F.A. Electrosound, servicing clients such as Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, George Benson, Parliament Funkadelic, Ted Nugent, Stevie Wonder and many more. Making a lateral move, Ramsay entered the film industry in the 1980's. He has worked as a production manager, 1st assistant director, line producer, sound recordist and director. His work with the Partners Film Co., Disney Touchstone, Roger Corman, The Alan Ladd Company and many others have brought him to the upper echelons of the Canadian film industry. His resume includes 17 series/feature films and in excess of a thousand national and international commercials. Brian was fortunate enough to premier his movie Cuban Fire at the Cannes Film Festival. He has been the recipient of national and international awards as a producer and director.
The IMAC Masterclass Series is currently in it's first year. This initiative takes five emerging filmmakers 'under wing' and puts them through the rigorous process of creating short films and videos from the ground up. The Masterclass commenced in November of 2007 with the first session on Film Theory, Script Development and the Language of Film taught by Dalhousie film professor and filmmaker Anthony Cristiano. Since that time the students have been working with local mentors Rick Gibbs, Mark Sandiford, and Dave Ward in developing their projects on the theoretical, creative, technical, and entrepreneurial aspects of filmmaking. The five projects range in genre from documentary to animation to dramatic short, and will be shot over the Winter and Spring of 2008.
Crew and talent for these films and videos are drawn from the Masterclass students themselves, the IMAC membership, and the local community. The aim is to strengthen the bonds and experience of the local filmmaking community from a grass-roots level, initiating projects that will cement ties between filmmakers of all skill levels and creative vision. Each Masterclass participant has been given a budget to produce their work, and are encouraged and guided to seek additional funding from outside sources. The final stage of the Masterclass will occur in May of 2008 when internationally acclaimed experimental filmmaker and professor of film production at Concordia University, Richard Hancox, will instruct the final session on the topics of Post Production and Editing. At the conclusion of this program the films and videos will be distributed to film festivals and broadcasters in the hopes of gaining a wider audience and setting the bar for Island-based independent filmmaking. For more info. go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca.
3/PEI Catwalk and IMAC
Have you heard of the exciting new initiative in Charlottetown - PEI Catwalk?! It is a fashion-designing challenge put forth to designers of all ilks. The 8 week challenge will culminate in a full on, full out, fashion show runway event! (PEI Catwalk Challenge described in detail below).
Well... IMAC is partnering on this initiative, so that while Charlottetown fashion designers are inventing gorgeous new fashions for the runway event, Charlottetown media artists are assembling brave new videos to be projected at this event!
Wanna sign up? Here's how...
a.. Notify the IMAC office that you (or a group or partnership) want to produce a video for PEI Catwalk - The Body As Canvas - You can call, drop by or email your involvement. 892-3131 or imac@pei.aibn.com
b.. There must be at lease one IMAC Producer Member per group.
c.. Sign up by Monday February 4th 2008.
d.. This gives you one and one half months to create a short video piece - inspired by the theme 'The Body as Canvas'. Videos must be 5 mins. or under.
e.. You then receive one free miniDV tape and all the video equipment rentals and resources you need FOR FREE from IMAC for the duration of the project. (Make sure you book equipment well enough in advance).
f.. Deadline for completed videos is March 14th, 2008.
g.. Anything goes! (As long as the theme 'The Body as Canvas' is applied). If you want to do a short documentary covering the works in progress by the Fashion Designers, you can do that. If you want to create an abstract piece to be projected while the models walk the catwalk -you can do that too! If you want to create a short narrative film to be screened between runway sets, that is also allowed.
h.. There are four spots available - so sign up today!
i.. Your completed work will be reviewed by a curatorial pannel and screened at the PEI Catwalk runway show in late March with all the pretty people in attendance!
PEI Catwalk Description (fashion design aspect):
Two locally owned businesses have teamed up this winter to give Islanders a chance to show off their fashion design skills. The Green Man -vintage and vinyl-, and Absolutely Fabulous are hosting PEI Catwalk 2008. Billed as 'PEI's first Fashion Design Competition', The contest begins January 21st when competitors are issued their first challenge.
A series of design challenges, six in all, will be delivered to competitors who will then have seven days to complete and return them to one of the two stores. The catch; not all challenges will involve traditional materials. Like the television show Project Runway Canada (on which the contest is loosely based), fabrics and inspirations will vary widely. The inaugural season (of Project Runway) saw designers working with everything from cast off umbrellas to fine fabrics. Though some might find this intimidating Kelly Caseley(Co-Owner of The Green Man) says "Using nontraditional materials actually levels the playing field. Those with experience sewing may have difficulty adapting, whereas competitors with little or no experience can approach these challenges with a fresh perspective.". The ultimate goal is to give Islanders a chance to test their design skills and explore the possibilities within Fashion Design. The designers creations will be on display in the participating stores where the public is asked to stop by have a look and cast a vote for their favorite. The Green Man is located at 48 University Ave, and Absolutely Fabulous can be found just up the street at 218 University Ave.
The grand prize which includes a portfolio photo shoot by professional photographer Shayli Vere, and a profile in The Buzz (PEI's local Arts and Entertainment Newspaper), will be awarded at a Fashion Show in late March. The show will feature pieces from the competition, from both stores, as well as short videos from Island Media Arts Co-op(IMAC), who are issuing a related video making challenge to it's members. Net proceeds from the Fashion Show are being donated to Anderson House. For more information call 566-1361 (The Green Man), or 367-3398 (Ab Fab) or 892-3131(IMAC).
4/Lonely Screenwriters - Hallooo Out There!
(Hosted by IMAC member Dave Bennett)
Anyone interested in joining a Screenwriters' Circle?
If so, let's get together this Thursday (January 23rd)at the IMAC Resource Room to discuss the possibility
of meeting on a regular basis.
In preparation for the first meeting please spend somethought on the following:
- What would you like to get out of a writers' group?
- How often would you like to meet?
- Would you participate in writing exercises unrelated to your own work?
- Would you like an opportunity to critique and to be critiqued?
- Would you like to post-mortem previous works?
- Would you like to discover writing partnerships?
That should be enough to guide us through our first session.
If you have a script that you feel would benefit from peer group feedback please bring it along. Hard copy is best since not all word-processing formats are supported on our computers.
See you January 23rd, 7:00pm
There will, of course, be snacks.
No fees. No registration. Just show up. For more
information e-mail me (David Bennett)
storyinthemaking@yahoo.ca
Can't make the meeting but interested in joining later? No problem. E-mail above.
5/February Centred Screening - Back to the Future
The Island Media Arts Co-op's (IMAC) Centred Screening series is now over the half-way mark for its 2007/08 season. February's screening on Monday February 4th at 7pm at The Guild will be the 5th screening of the series. The series takes place on the first Monday of each month from October to May. February's theme is 'Back to the Future' and will showcase independent media artworks from film and video co-operatives from across Canada - from as far away as BC to as close to home as... well... PEI.
The Back to the Future theme puts its spotlight on films and videos that deal with futuristic concepts; robots, mad scientists, and space and time travel. Many of these films are shot with a retro feel... the way the future appeared from the 1950s.
The featured artist and guest speaker is local filmmaker John Hopkins who will be presenting a selection of his work. His 16mm. film Portfolio plays with concepts of the future, present, and past, and has won numerous awards at festivals such as The Atlantic Film Festival and the Can-Pro Gold Grand Prize. John will also be speaking about his current project 'Robogod' which is a feature length documentary that explores the fascinating mind and work of the internationally revered 'robotocist' Mark Tilden.
The Artist Challenger for February is local filmmaker Adam Perry who will be on hand to speak to and present his short video created especially for this screening. Also featured in February are the second round of Super-8 challenger films by Andrew MacIsaac (Andy John), Graham Putnam, and Bob Stanley.
Monday February 4th
7pm @ The Guild - Charlottetown
$4.50 members/ $5.50 non-members
Scrumptious victuals will be provided as always!
For full schedule and more info. go (soon) to www.islandmedia.pe.ca
Other News:
1/Filmbay Launches the First Online Film Marketplace & Self Distribution System
Filmbay, Ltd. (Toronto, Canada), announces the launch of the first Internet marketplace for worldwide buyers and sellers to search and option feature motion pictures, short films, documentaries, music videos, music, screenplays and more. In addition, filmmakers, sound composers and others can sell their titles individually as DVD, CD or other formats via an online shop.
Never before has the global film industry had a centralized online marketplace, communications centre, distribution outlet and community in one website. As a result, the independent film industry was once scattered all over the world. Writers, Actors, Directors, Music Composers had been
separated not only geographically by country, but even more so by being represented by a guild, union, or agent which often imposed limits on their ability to engage in independent film production worldwide. Filmbay erases these limits. The idea of creating such an Internet venue originated with Filmbay's founder and President, John Paul Trutnau, and his personal assessment of the current global film marketing process.
For more information, visit Filmbay at: www.filmbay.com
2/ The Telus Interactive Art and Entertainment Program
IAEP is Canada's first post-graduate program for new media training and production, based on a philosophy that compelling new media content is created through a collaborative process harnessing a wide range of creative skills, knowledge and talent. An internationally acclaimed facility, the CFC Media Lab has produced award-winning new media prototypes ranging from simulation-based interactive documentaries, to wireless storytelling networks, to interactive short films and narrative-driven media installations.
As a new resident, you'll be immediately immersed in leadership and teambuilding workshops led by diverse speakers inspiring collaborative exploration and fostering the creative process. You will join a collective of talented people developing and launching prototypes focusing on narrative theory and story telling.
Fusing art, innovation and technology, Media Lab prototypes have included award winning interactive games, GPS driven applications, art installations and interactive narrative features with global appeal.
Application Deadline is January 25, 2008
For more information or to request a tour, contact:
medialab@cfccreates.com
t. 416.445.1446 x296
3/The TELUS Innovation Fund
Do you have a production company or know someone that is developing an innovative or groundbreaking film, television, new media project or cross-platform content project? The TELUS Innovation Fund, in the form of a recoupable contribution, supports three projects per year with funding up to $100,000 per project.
Now accepting applications for this year, deadline is 5 p.m., February 18, 2008. For more information and application criteria
go to www.cfccreates.com
4/ Worldwide Short Film Fest - Call for Submissions
Open for submissions - send us your shorts NOW!
Now in its 14th year, the CFC World Wide Short Film Festival (WSFF) is the premier venue for the exhibition and promotion of short film in North America. The WSFF offers one of the largest prize packages for short film in the world, presenting over $125, 000 in cash and prizes.
As one of only three festivals in Canada accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®, winners of the Best Live-Action Short and Best Animated Short are eligible for the Academy Awards®; while the WSFF's Canadian award winners are eligible for the Genie® Awards. (UK filmmakers take note: we are also an accredited qualifying festival for the BAFTAs.)
In addition to screenings, the WSFF draws buyers, distributors, industry delegates and filmmakers together from across the globe. The Short Films BIG IDEAS Symposium, offers essential professional development opportunities in a series of seminars, panels and workshops on the art and commerce of short filmmaking. Boasting the largest marketplace for the sale and acquisition of short films in North America, which is attended by buyers, distributors, and programmers, the Festival Business Centre offers an unparalleled opportunity for filmmakers to advance their careers.
Online Entry is available through www.withoutabox.com
For more information, please contact us at shortfilmfest@cfccreates.com
t. 416.445.1446 x405
ain f. 416.445.9481
2489 Bayview Ave. Toronto, ON, Canada, M2L 1A8
5/ MIPTV's Content 360 Digital Pitching Competition
New Media & TV Producers, Interactive Agencies, Mobile & Internet Developers:
Enter your innovative cross-media, Internet & mobile ideas now to MIPTV's Content 360 digital pitching competition for the chance to get funding from the BBC, the NFB, Ogilvy Interactive, and top brands, and the Korean Broadcasting Commission.
This year's competition includes 8 different idea categories, including cross-media concepts for IPTV and DMB, cause-related marketing, socially engaged media, mass participation fiction & entertainment, interactive formats for children, multi-platform natural heritage, and advanced mobile interaction.
Application deadline is 21 January 2008 (until 31 January for KBC categories). Entry is Free and it's as simple as completing a 1-page online description of your idea.
Finalist will be invited to make their final pitches in Cannes during MIPTV 2008.
Any questions?
Yaël Chiara, Content 360 Manager
content360@reedmidem.com
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 90 48 45
Posted by kier at January 17, 2008 3:03 PM