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• Posted February 25th, 2010: MFG member Lily Lanken writes: "Check out M60 at Nuit Blanche this weekend! M60 will be participating at the 2010 Montreal Nuit Blanche, on Saturday, February 27. From 1pm-2am, we will be based at the New City Gas Co building in Griffintown (140-141 Ann Street, near Bonaventure metro), screening M60 2008 and 2009 and running zoetrope-making workshops - all FREE, FREE, FREE. We'll also have yummy popcorn and will be telling everyone about the festival. There are tons of great events going on at the Griffintown base that night, and throughout Montreal, all free. We hope you'll stay up late and come say hi!" More info at Facebook.

• Affiché le 25 février, 2010: Le FFDPM nous écrit: "Ne détournez pas le regard ! Rendez-vous du 11 au 21 mars prochains, pour la 5e édition du Festival de Films sur les Droits de la Personne de Montréal qui aura lieu, dans le cadre de la 11e Semaine d'Action Contre le Racisme, aux Cinéma du Parc, Cinéma ONF et Cinéma Parallèle ! Le cinéaste Charles Binamé, auteur de films empreints d’empathie et d’une grande humanité, nous fera l’honneur d’être le porte parole de ce 5e FFDPM. Le FFDPM vous offrira cette année encore de grands moments de cinéma, dénonçant les injustices et inégalités sociales dans le monde, tout en révélant d’exceptionnels gestes de générosité et de solidarité, à travers 63 films de documentaires, de fictions et d’animation. Tarifs et informations sur la billetterie du site FFDPM: http://www.ffdpm.com. Suivez également l’actualité du FFDPM sur Facebook."

• Posted February 25th, 2010: MFG member Lois Siegel writes: "Gambling Boys, a documentary produced by EyeSteelFilm in association with CBC, delves in to the world of teen gambling, a world that offers excitement, the potent allure of making big money, and as many are discovering, the potential for serious addiction problems. With the barrage of marketing campaigns, television coverage of poker tournaments, and easy access to online gaming, it is no surprise that teens are increasingly affected... Gambling Boys, directed and written by Laura Turek, offers a poignant and lively picture of teens’ fascination with gambling and the harsh consequences of getting hooked. The film was produced by Sally Bochner and Tamara Lynch, and executive producers Mila Aung Thwin and Daniel Cross. Lois Siegel: Still Photography and Research. GAMBLING BOYS will premiere on THE PASSIONATE EYE on CBC News Network on Monday March 1st at 10pmET, repeating at 1amET. The film will also have a repeat telecast on Sunday March 7th on THE PASSIONATE EYE on CBC News Network on at 8pmET. More info and trailer HERE."

• Posted February 25th, 2010: MFG member Marie-France Laval writes: "Conference and discussion on re-using film/video contents in multiplatform projects - What are the possibilities and legal considerations? Carte Blanche Multiplateforme : Copyright-Copyleft. Featuring Brett Gaylor, filmmaker, EyeSteelFilm, MFG co-founder and filmmaker of RIP! a remix manifesto and Remy Khouzam, Associate lawyer, Lussier & Khouzam - Organized by WIFT-Montreal (FCTNM), INIS and RPM - March 3rd, 5pm - Astral Private Theatre - 30$ - register at http://www.fctnm.ca."

• Posted February 25th, 2010: MFG member Paul Neudorf writes: "Hi, MFG members: Last Sunday we recorded the music for my soon-to-be released film Strands at the Conservatoire de musique et d'arts dramatique Québec. Composer Gabriel Dharmoo directed the music, consisting of harpsichord (Jean-Willy Kunz), marimba (Olivier Maranda) and clarinet/bass clarinet (François Gagné). Jean-François Blouin recorded the sound. The film is getting closer and closer to be finished! The final mix will be at the NFB mid-April. Here's a link to see photos of the recording: http://www.paulneudorf.com/gallery/ Best! Paul."

• Posted February 25th, 2010: MFG member Shahriar El Kosht writes: "Hello fellow MFG members! I immigrated to Montreal from Argentina and would like to join projects to work on doing what I love. Skills include: direction, editing, cameraman, producing. Genres: documentary, fiction, commercials. Here's my film/TV portfolio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbpJpBE5OGM Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish and average Italian. Contact me if you need a hand and would like to make use of my skills and enthusiasm. Thanks! el_koshtshahriar@yahoo.com"

• Posted February 25th, 2010: Roots National Challenge. Radio Canada International is looking for original productions, in all styles, that present a story about your roots or lack of. Avant-garde, sit-com, short docs, all styles are welcome in video, animated shorts, photo essays, anything that shows the story in a visual form! $13,000 in prizes: Sony camcorder, iMac, iPhone, iPod Touch, etc... Deadline for entry: March 7, 2010. More info about the contest here. Version francais ici.

• Posted February 24th, 2010: MFG member ELAN (English Language Arts Network) writes: "ELAN Mentorship for Artists Program: This program launches March 1st 2010 and is designed to facilitate the success of artists by providing them knowledge and expertise they need to make good creative and business decisions. Over a six-month period, established artist mentors will support, guide and encourage emerging artists who have demonstrated a commitment to their practice. If you would like to be a mentor or be mentored, please download the application forms at www.quebec-elan.org"

• Posted February 23rd, 2010: Doc Challenge writes: "Now in it’s 5th year, the Emmy-nominated International Documentary Challenge returns to the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto. This year's challenge takes place March 4-8, 2010 with the Hot Docs premiere of the Finalists in early May. The Doc Challenge is a fun and innovative competition that will push your documentary skills to the limit. If you're new to the idea, it's very simple: Filmmakers from around the world are given a genre (Character Study, Music, 1st Person, etc.) and a theme (such as "Change". Participants then have 5 days to develop, produce and edit a 4 to 7 minute non-fiction film. The result is an exhilarating five days for the filmmakers, and, as the films reveal, a joy for the audiences at Hot Docs and beyond. Registration is now open. Entry forms can be found here."

• Affiché le 23 février, 2010 : Membre MFG Alexandra Guité nous écrit : "Mon documentaire L'île sera présenté aux RVCQ le samedi 27 à 15h à l'auditorium de la Grande Bibliothèque lors d'un retour sur l'expérience de création «L'INIS à Gaspé». Synopsis: Retour aux sources des descendants des anciens habitants de l'île Bonaventure, jadis expropriés brutalement en 1971. Rencontre poignante avec le dernier survivant de 91 ans. HD / 15m15s / Couleur / 2009 Lien RVCQ"

• Posted February 23rd, 2010: MFG member Ivo Cimmino writes: "Check out my latest short movie, AC act. An Air Canada retiree, finds some old super 8 reels from the time he was working at the company. He start to watch the with his daughter while talking about the company history and about the exodus of specialised jobs toward countries in the developing world. Watch the film HERE."

• Posted February 23rd, 2010: MFG member Algis Kemezys writes: "Photographic Portraits of Sacred Sadhus @ the 2010 Maha Kumbh Mela, Haridwar, India. The worlds oldest and largest religious Festival. Photos by Algis Kemezys. The festival is currently in progress until April of this year. These are the images I made around filming my current documentary called Kumbh Mela Blues. Link to photos series.

• Posted Feb 23rd, 2010: MFG member David Uloth writes: "Hi there everyone, I hope winter’s treating you all well. If you’re going to go out and wander around the city during La Nuit Blanche next week, you might want to stroll over to the Ciné-parc to check out my film, La Lili à Gilles, which is playing there thanks to the Rendez-vous du cinema québécois festival. Chloé, Sacha, and I should be there and it would be great to see you. Plus, the screenings are free and I hear they’ve got heated seats! February 27, between 6pm to midnight. Place Pasteur on St-Denis, between Ste-Catherine and De Maisonneuve. La Lili à Gilles had a pretty busy film festival life, screening at 50 festivals around the world and winning several prizes (Best Canadian Short at the FFM, Best Québécois film at Trouville, etc.). And, if any of you are going to be in Brazilia in Brazil next month, you can catch it playing at their Francophonie Film Festival, programmed in part by Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. If you can’t make it to Brazil, don’t worry about it: it’s also going to be broadcast on June 21 at 9pm on Télé-Québec with the feature film La moité gauche du frigo… See you there! RVCQ link. "

• Posted February 22nd, 2010: MFG member Tyler Gibb writes: "Refrain DVD/VOD Launch Party: Following its festival screenings in 2009 where it was met with critical success, Refrain will finally be released on DVD and VOD internationally in March. To celebrate this occasion you are invited to join the cast and crew of Refrain on March 6th in Montreal for a night of music from the movie to be performed by Refrain's own Vidya Lutchman and her band. We'll also be screening selected scenes from the film and discounted DVDs will be available. The launch party will take place at Burritoville on the 2nd flr., 2055 Bishop, from 8 to 11pm. Admission is free. Additional information can be found on our Facebook event page: http://bit.ly/9CYOxb. More information about Vidya Lutchman and her band can be found at http://vidyalutchman.com"

• Posted February 22nd, 2010: MFG member Robyne Baruchel writes: "Business of Acting Seminar: Ready to approach an Agent to represent you but not sure how? Don't know where to go to get a professional head shot? Can't figure out how to prepare your acting resume? Wondering if you are with the right agent? Have to self-tape but you don't even know what it means? Can't figure out how to get into the Union? Not sure if you're being scammed? COME FIND OUT! Building a successful career in the acting profession can be difficult, frustrating and sometimes... even a bit scary. In these extensive 3 hour BUSINESS of acting seminars, Robyne uses her "odd skill set" to coach the fundamentals of the acting profession to aspiring performers. Her casual style makes these seminars a great place to learn exactly what tools you must have to present and promote yourself as a PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER in the film and television industry. If you are in the Montreal area, this is definitely the place to get answers to all your questions! Next Seminar: SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Location: 505 Place St. Henri (across from St. Henri Metro, corner Notre Dame). Registration Fee: $75. Deadline for registration: FEBRUARY 28, 2010." More info at the event's Facebook page. Visit Robyne's web site too.

• Posted February 22nd, 2010: CFTAU writes: "Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University Presents: The REEL Israel Festival. Exciting new talent is emerging from Israel and Tel Aviv University’s Department of Film and Television winning Oscar Nominations and Awards from the world’s most distinguished International Festivals. The REEL Israel Festival will introduce the Montreal public for the first time to four outstanding, Oscar-Nominated, prize-winning Tel Aviv University student films: This is a Premiere not to be missed! Guest of Honour: Lior Geller ("Roads") - Meet this dynamic, up-and-coming, film director. Thursday March 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Corona Theatre, 2490 Rue Notre Dame Ouest. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Please reserve now. For tickets and/or information, visit www.reelisraelfestival.com or call 514-344-3417. To read the synopses, click HERE. TICKETS: Students (With ID): Advanced Tickets $5.00; At the Door $8.00 General: Advanced Tickets $12.00; At the Door $15.00 Friends: $100 (Reserved Seating) General Admission, English Subtitles."

• Affiché le 22 février, 2010: Membre MFG Volatile Works nous écrit : Notre dernier film collectif sera projeté au Rendez-Vous cette année / Volatile Work's latest short collective film, Filth (ou comment j'ai vu le jour), will be shown at this year's Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québécois: FILTH, OU COMMENT J'AI VU LE JOUR, 8m00s, Couleur, 2009, V.O. : francaise, anglaise. Kaléidoscope de fantasmes et d’images érotiques créé à partir d’archives visuelles remontant jusqu’aux années 1930. Pornographie gaie, lesbienne et bisexuelle, avec matelots, loups-garous, ménages à trois et… une femme carotte. Plus d'info. Filth will be shown as part of the screening / sera projété dans le programme: Les Histoires de S... Court métrage de fiction, Mercredi 24 février, 21h45, Cinémathèque québécoise - salle Claude-Jutra. Plus d'info. Aussi, le court métrage Breakfast in Leningrad de Witkacy de Volatile Works sera projeté dans le programme, Espace et urbanité, Samedi 27 février, 16h00, Cinémathèque québécoise - salle Claude-Jutra. Plus d'info. Venez passer nous voir au Rendez-Vous/ Come and check it out! http://www.volatileworks.org/

• Posted February 22nd, 2010: MFG member Marc Ostrick of eGuiders writes: "Check out the best short films and web videos at http://www.eguiders.com/. Plus, learn about the future of web filmmaking and building your own HD studio at the eGuiders Spark Series.

• Affiché le 22 février, 2010: Membre MFG RFAVQ nous écrit : "Ne ratez pas votre formation RFAVQ à venir prochainement !"

• Affiché le 22 février, 2010: Membre MFG Claudia Chin de 3C – GESTION D’AFFAIRES POUR ARTISTES Vous invite à un court métrage documentaire présenté par Les Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québécois: L'APRÈS-GUERRE AVEC HANNELORE, réalisé par membre MFG G. Scott MacLeod. Maniant simultanément pellicule, archives, photographies d’époque, animations faites au crayon et séquences en direct, G. Scott MacLeod esquisse un portrait émouvant et personnel de l’inoubliable Hannelore et propose une réflexion sur ce que signifie réellement avoir grandi à Berlin après la Seconde Guerre mondiale. La série Documentaire est présentée par Télé-Québec. Mercredi, le 24 février 2010 à 20 heures. Cinémathèque Québécoise (salle Fernand Séguin), 335 boul. de Maisonneuve est. Lien RVCQ. Lien de l'artiste ICI.

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member Mila Aung-Thwin writes: "Come check out EyeSteelFilm this week at the Rendez Vous du Cinema Quebecois (www.rvcq.com): Today (Feb 19) at 5pm, a panel/cocktail with several members of the EyeSteelFilm gang as we discuss our creative process, and our filmmaking achievements over the years: "UN PETIT VERRE ? UN 5 À 7 ! : EYESTEELFILM, UNE CONTRIBUTION EXCEPTIONNELLE AU CINÉMA QUÉBÉCOIS 2009 À 17h, Cinémathèque québécoise - Espace cocktail. Info on the event. Avec Daniel Cross, Mila Aung-Thwin et d'autres members de l'équipe EyeSteelFilm. EyeSteelFilm est une boîte de production engagée dans sa communauté, concernée par les enjeux sociaux mondiaux. Daniel Cross et sa bande ont une façon unique de s'emparer du documentaire et des médias interactifs pour mettre à l'ordre du jour des sujets boudés par les médias de masse." EyeSteelFilm Screenings at the RVCQ: Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam - directed by Omar Majeed, Séance 018 - Vendredi 19 février - 21h45 Cinéma ONF. Antoine (Jutra nominated) - directed by Laura Bari, Vendredi 26 février, 17h15, Cinéma ONF *En présence d'Antoine (protagoniste) et Sophie Farkas Bolla (monteuse). Last Train Home (Jutra nominated) - directed by Lixin Fan, Samedi 20 février, 17h15, Cinéma ONF. Ali Shan - directed by Yung Chang, Samedi 20 février, 17h15, Cinéma ONF. Thanks, hope to see you at the fest! Mila"

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member Geoffrey Uloth writes: "I am writing to announce that I currently have two short films screening at this year's Rendez-vous du Cinéma Québécois. These will probably be my last short films for a while since I am now concentrating on features, so check them out! I hope to see you there: ONE LAST DANCE: 18 Feb 17:15 Cinémateque Québecois- Salle Claude-Jutra, Directed by Richard Lehun. AMONG FRIENDS: 26 Feb 21:45 Cinémateque Québecois- Salle Claude-Jutra, Directed by Geoffrey Uloth. More info at http://www.rvcq.com/festival"

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member Paula J. Davis writes: "The new film I star in, The Ante, has been selected to screen at the 28th edition of the « Rendez-vous du cinéma québéçois ». Screening will take place February 26th at Cinéma Quartier Latin, 350 rue Emery. The film’s director M. Perrier as well as main actors P. Burke and P. Davis will be attending. The picture has been nominated for the Gilles-Carle award which aims to recognize achievement in film direction for a first or second narrative feature. RVCQ page for the film and trailer here. Tickets: $9.

• Affiché le 19 février, 2010 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit : "La trente-troisième rencontre du club d'utilisateurs de PureData de Montréal aura lieu à Vidéographe Production, 4550, rue Garnier (coin Mont-Royal) le dimanche 21 février 2010, de 13h00 à 17h00." Plus d'info. Aussi: SHARE MTL, à l'affût de moments de magie et de complicité ! Soirées d'explorations et d'improvisations libres entre artistes, de présentations d'artistes et de partage ... pour découvrir de nouveaux talents ... pour vous découvrir des pistes de création inusitées. SHARE MTL is an informal open jam -- an evening of experimental collaboration between artists working in audio / video and performance. Plus d'info. www.sharemtl.org

• Affiché le 19 février, 2010 : Membre MFG Giovanni Princigalli nous écrit: "Bonjour à tout le monde. Je donne des ateliers en écriture de dialogues (pour les scénarios) aux Services Activités Culturelles (SAC) de l'Université de Montréal les samedis 20 mars et 27 mars de 9h30 à 16h30. Les prix sont fixés par la SAC. Pour s'inscrire ou informations : http://www.sac.umontreal.ca CV: http://www.diversiteartistique.org/repertoire/giovanni_princigalli"

• Affiché le 19 février, 2010 : Membre MFG Simon Lacroix nous écrit: "Encore une fois cette année Total Crap participe à la Nuit blanche du Festival Montréal en Lumière. Au Menu: Six heures de Total Crap! Les meilleurs moments des cinq premiers Total Crap qui vous feront voir le pire de la télé et du cinéma. Aussi, pour la première fois à Montréal, notre spécial Total Crap science fiction et fantastique d'une durée de près d'une heure. Baptiste sur Masson, 3014 rue Masson, 27 février, 21h. Seulement 5$ à la porte. Il n'y a pas de billets en vente à l'avance. Veuillez noter qu'il y a eu un changement et c'est bel et bien au Baptiste sur Masson que ça a lieu et non au Vol de Nuit. Total Crap. Nuit blanche."

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member Lea Nakonechny writes: "My film Edge of the Desert will have its Quebec premiere as part of the 28th edition of Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, screening in the shorts program "Désirs troubles." Friday, Feburary 26th at 9:45 pm, salle Claude-Jutra, Cinémathèque québécoise (335, boul. de Maisonneuve Est, Montreal). I will be in attendance and the screening is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased at the festival box office or in advance by clicking here. For more information, please consult the film's page on the RVCQ website here. Hope to see you there!"

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member First Person Digital writes: "Last FPD event! Sunday Feb 21th, 2010 – Erica Priggen: Creating Content For Change--From a Woman's Perspective. At exCentris. RSVP necessary. More info and RSVP.

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member Anne Kmetyko writes: "Les Productions Mistral are pleased to announce that the short film The Cat in the Pan, directed by Anne Kmetyko will screen at the RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINÉMA QUÉBÉCOIS this coming Friday February 19th at 5:15 pm. The film premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival this past August. Synopsis: Elizabeth a young actress, obtains a coveted audition card for the role of her life. The film is in competition in two categories: Le Prix de la Coop Vidéo and The Prix à l'Innovation ONF. We look forward to seeing you there!"

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member CitizenShift, a multimedia platform dedicated to media for social change, has just posted a new dossier featuring videos, photos, articles and more about the 2010 Olympics. This media-rich dossier, called Olympic Footprint can be seen here. To learn more about CitizenShift, click here.

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member Alisha Fisher writes: "Art show to raise funds for the S.P.C.A in Montreal. Thursday, February 25th, 3-9PM, MUCS, 2000 Northcliffe, suite 218, Vendome metro (5 min. walk). There will be photographs, paintings, print making and costumes for sale. I will be in costume: www.AlishaFisher.com Artists who wish to donate to the cause must drop off their art on Tuesday February 23 from 2 PM- 9PM."

• Posted February 19th, 2010: MFG member YES Montreal writes: "Register for free to the YES Montreal Art Expo. Great networking. Over 40 booths featuring artists and arts groups in Montreal. The MFG will be represented by MFG director and co-founder Ezra Soiferman. Also present will be the QDF, QWF, ELAN and other groups and individual artists. Featuring 5 showcase performances on stage! Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Just for Laughs Museum – 5th Floor Loft, 2111 St-Laurent (just south of Sherbrooke). FREE." More info and RSVP.

• Posted February 17th, 2010: MFG member Santino Lucia writes: "Cameraman needed for Global TV pilot series. Deferred payment. Shoot on Saturday, Feb. 20th. Shooting on Panasonic HPX3000 HD cameras (supplied). View website for info on show, http://www.canyourschoolrock.com Contact Santino 514-662-5858."

• Posted February 14th, 2010: MFG member Michelle van Beusekom writes: "Capturing Reality: The Art Of Documentary...the doc I produced and Pepita Ferrari directed about the art of documentary filmmaking featuring interviews with 33 rock-stars of the doc world is playing in Montreal at the RVCQ on Saturday February 20th at 6pm. Hope you can come! Facebook Page. Trailer. NFB micro-site.

• Posted February 14th, 2010: MFG member Dan Ahmad writes: "Do you like love? Games? Shows? Plastic spoons? Audiences can expect that and more in the next screening of the B-Movie The Room and the exclusive premier of Be My Future Wife. Takes place Saturday, February 27 (8pm) at Centre St-Ambroise, 5080-A St-Ambroise. Tickets $8, available at: Cheap Thrills, Atom Heart, L’Oblique, Phonopolis, Sub-V and Diamond Books. Beer and popcorn will be for sale. Free parking. More info at the Facebook page. YouTube video.
  

• Affiché le 14 février 2010: Membre MFG Andrés Livov nous écrit : "Mon documentaire BIENVENUE À LOS PEREYRA se présentera au RVCQ le vendredi 19, à 18h dans la salle Fernan-Seguin de la Cinémathèque Québécoise. Synopsis: La vie des écoliers d’un village isolé et défavorisé d’Argentine se trouve bouleversée de manière inattendue par la venue d’un groupe de jeunes filles riches dans le cadre d’une mission annuelle de charité. Betacam numérique / 01h21m00s / Couleur / 2009 / V.O. : espagnole / S-Titres : français. Facebook."

• Posted February 14th, 2010: MFG Rosie Komadina writes: "Job posting: Scratch operator needed ASAP (Scratch is the color grading/correcting software). Color correction needed on a feature film in Beirut. Duration: 20 days including travel expenses paid. $alary TBA. Experience on grading/color correction feature films is a must! Send CVs ASAP to: tziganarose@gmail.com"

• Posted February 12th, 2010: MFG member MediaWorkshop writes: "New filmmaking workshops announced at the MediaWorkshop at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Screenwriting, Final Cut Pro and family animation. More info.

• Posted February 12th, 2010: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "New film studio available with all sorts of facilities (green screen also). We are also open for theatrical and other events. Located downtown. Your satisfaction is our payment. Contact: tm@praisemedia.tv for more info and reservations."

• Posted February 12th, 2010: MFG member Evangelia Ozek writes: I'm organizing Montreal International Romantic Film Festival that starts Friday February 12th and ends Thursday, February 18th. Takes place at Cinema du Parc. You may have heard about it through the media (La Presse, Metro, CKOI, etc.). I hope that you can try to come (with friends, co-workers, etc) and show some support for this new project of mine. We've got film premieres, recent and classic romantic films (romantic comedy, drama, animation). Furthemore, here's some exciting stuff at the festival: Friday Feb 12, at Cinéma du Parc, Opening night cocktail at 6:30 PM - free beer by sponsor Brewerie Ste-Ambroise. At 7 PM the opening night film will be presented - Vilaine (Ugly Melanie) - lead actress, Marilou Berry will be present. She received a nomination at the 2009 César Awards for Most promising young female talent. She is the daughter of well known actress in France, Josiane Balasko. Win a Spa certificate: Ticket buyers will have the chance to win one of ten gift certificates from the Scandinave Les Bains Vieux-Montréal (www.scandinave.com). The gift-certificates will be randomly placed under the cinema seats for the films LOVE STORY, SITA SINGS THE BLUES and GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH. Free glass of wine: The closing night party will be held at the Restaurant LaKloche (www.lakloche.ca), 5637 Avenue du Parc, on Thursday February 18 starting at 6:30 PM. Festival ticket holders will get a complimentary glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the closing of the first edition. Thanks! See you there! If you can't make it for the opening night then go watch a film during the festival! You can also join my Facebook group for updates. Look it up on Facebook Search. Festival program"

• Posted February 12th, 2010: MFG member G. Scott MacLeod writes: "After the war with Hannelore / L'après-guerre avec Hannelore: Using a mix of period photography and film, captivating pencil animations and live-action footage, director G. Scott MacLeod has crafted both a moving personal portrait of the unforgettable Hannelore as well as an artful first-hand look into the reality of growing up in Berlin after the Second World War. RVCQ page for the film. Playing 24.02.2010 à la Cinémathèque Québecoise 20h00 – Version française, salle Fernand Seguin, 335 boul. de Maisonneuve Est., www.cinematheque.qc.ca 514-842-9763, Trailer, Afterthewarwith.hannelore@gmail.com, Office: 514-487-8766 Cell: 514-989-9995"

• Posted February 11th, 2010: MFG member Faisal Lutchmedial writes: "Director Faisal Lutchmedial and Peripheria Productions would like to invite MFG members to the Canadian premiere screening of Useless Things, a short fiction film about a young second generation immigrant struggling to find his identity following the loss of his parents. The film will play in a series of shorts presented by the Rendez Vous Cinema Quebecois this Thursday the 18th of February at 5:15pm at the Cinematheque Quebecoise. Take a look at the trailer and website here: www.lutchmedial.ca/uselessthings"

• Affiché le 11 février, 2010 : Membre MFG Éric Falardeau nous écrit : "J'ai le grand plaisir de vous annoncer la première canadienne de mon tout dernier court-métrage, LE CYCLE (DVCam, 7 minutes, 2009), dans le cadre des incontournables 28e Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois. La projection aura lieu le 20 février 2010 à 21h45 dans la salle Claude-Jutra de la Cinémathèque québécoise. Au programme, 5 films dont le dernier court-métrage d'André Turpin (Un crabe dans la tête). Les billets sont maintenant en vente au coût de 9$ par séance. Le site du festival ICI. Le programme Temps Flou. Le film au site RVCQ ICI.: Bravo à toute l'équipe. Merci aux RVCQ."

• Affiché le 11 février, 2010 : Membre MFG Éric Falardeau nous écrit : "Votre chance de voyage dans le futur et d'y voir un aperçu de ce qui vous attend en 2011 : THANATOMORPHOSE! Un long-métrage d'Éric Falardeau qui sera tourné à la fin 2010 et qui crèvera vos rétines en 2011! Votre chance de voir (ou de revoir) sur grand écran la bande annonce promotionnelle tournée à l'été 2009 afin d'amasser des fonds pour le tournage. Samedi 27 février 2010 - Café Cléopâtre. Présenté dans le cadre de la Nuit blanche à Montréal du Festival MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE. Admission: 5$. ENTRÉE GRATUITE à l'achat (sur place) d'un: Coffret 5 DVD SPASM (20$) ou d'un DVD du Festival SPASM(10$). 20h00: Ouverture des portes. 21h00: Bloc 1 - Les Choix du Président. 22h30: Bloc 2 - HORREUR. 00h00: Bloc 3 - Cabaret TRASH 2009 (intégrale!). Programmation détaillée ICI. Événement Facebook. Site Nuit blanche.

• Posted February 11th, 2010: MFG member Guinness Rider writes: "Seeking video camera and/or camera operator for one afternoon interview, prep for documentary pitch; if all goes well, possibility of working on the project paid when financing raised. Great subject. Please contact a.s.a.p.! scannansaoirse@gmail.com"

• Affiché le 11 février, 2010 : Membre MFG les RVCQ nous écrit: "Du 17 au 27 février, la 28e édition des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (RVCQ) présentera plus de 300 films, 36 événements spéciaux et ateliers professionnels à Montréal. En plus des projections de longs et courts métrages de fiction, documentaires et animations, les RVCQ offrent des leçons de cinéma, une journée des médias numériques, de 5 à 7 et plusieurs autres activités. Surveillez nos bulletins spéciaux ! Info et programmation : http://rvcq.turbulent.ca/festival"

• Posted February 10, 2010: Telefilm Canada writes: "Telefilm Canada wishes to announce changes to the Development Program for English-Language Productions guidelines to be implemented in 2010-2011. Highlights: 1. A streamlined process: there are now standard financing amounts for each scriptwriting phase. 2. A more efficient process: 100% of Telefilm’s commitment will now be paid upon contracting. 3. An eco-responsible process: as of February 22, 2010, all development applications must be submitted via eTelefilmthereby reducing the amount of paper applications. These improvements to the guidelines and the application process will result in efficient standardized payments, allow for a faster turnaround of contracts and draw downs, and provide predictable financing for our clients. Telefilm is committed to effective and efficient client service. As such, Telefilm has worked in consultation with the representatives from the English-language CFFF Working Group during this process. The 2010-2011 guidelines are now available on Telefilm’s website; previous guidelines and application forms are no longer valid. For additional information, please contact your regional Telefilm Canada office or visit Telefilm’s website at www.telefilm.gc.ca"

• Posted February 10, 2010: MFG member Evan Beloff writes: "Montreal producers looking for a low budget, feature-length screenplay in the horror or thriller genres; the story should be character-driven, fast, and intense. If selected, the writer will be remunerated for the script and remain part of the creative team. Please submit your synopsis to emb@onticmedia.com"

• Posted February 10th, 2010: MFG member Julia Lenardon writes: "Hello. Here is information about the February/March Voice Production and General American Accent workshop sessions I am offering. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. All the best, Julia. More info."

• Affiché le 10 février, 2010 : Membre MFG PRIM nous écrit : "PRIM Appels de projets : Programmes de soutien à la création. Documentaire d'auteur à risque: S'adresse aux documentaristes indépendants. Le projet sélectionné recevra l'appui de PRIM en bénéficiant d'un rabais de 75% sur tous les services. Consultez le communiqué (pdf). Animation HD: Un rabais de 75% sur les équipements HD sera accordé à un artiste afin de finaliser un court métrage d'animation. Consultez le communiqué (pdf). Court métrage HD: Un rabais de 75% sur les équipements HD sera accordé à un artiste pour la réalisation d'un court métrage (tous genres). Consultez le communiqué (pdf). Date de tombée : mardi 9 mars 2010"

• Posted February 7th, 2010: MFG member STUDIO XX writes: "WIRED WOMEN SALON #76 featuring Natacha Clitandre and Aurélie Pédron. This conference will focus on the theme of videodance and the various mobile platforms used to manipulate and circulate images. The artist guest speakers will present different approaches and esthetics related to these platforms, using examples of their video work. Within our exploration of videodance creation, Aurélie Pédron will discuss questions central to her artistic practice based on movement and its transformation as a result of editing images. Aurélie will present three of her artworks: Il était encore des fois (2006), Strange Fruit (2008) and Mémoire des choses qui tombent (2009). Natacha Clitandre will explain her artistic practice, and in particular the influences that brought her to diffuse her work through mobile devices. Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:15PM, 4001 Berri, Suite 200 (OBORO’s New Media Lab). Free admission for members; $5.00 for non-members. Light fare and refreshments will be served. ALSO: From March 8 to 19, 2010, Natacha Clitandre and Aurélie Pédron will lead: CELLDANCE, an intensive creative videodance workshop for dancers and new media artists that will introduce participants to filming, editing and disseminating danceworks through accessible mobile devices, including cellphones. This workshop will provide participants modern tools and skills to document their works, exploring new technological platforms and avenues to reach a wider audience. Final projects will ultimately premiere at the Edgy WomenFestival in March 2010. To register: info@studio303.ca, Application Deadline: February 19, 2010 More info: programmation@studioxx.org, http://www.studioxx.org"

• Posted February 7th, 2010: Robin Burke of The Pound writes: "Hello, I wish to inform MFG members of our 3000 sq. ft. loft space available both for shooting and for wrap parties and other private events. It is called The Pound. See a music video shot at The Pound. The Pound's MySpace page here. More info: thepoundmontreal@gmail.com, Pics here."

• Posted February 7, 2010: DOC Quebec writes: DOC Québec is glad to invite you to its next 7 @ 9 DOC Québec at the NFB CinéRobothèque. Meet the Broadcasters II: TV5 Television and Web. Tuesday, February 16 at 7 PM. Cinérobothèque ONF, 1564, rue Saint-Denis, Métro : Berri-UQAM, PRESENTED BY DOC QUÉBEC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NFB. Everything you ever wanted to know about the international francophone broadcaster TV5, documentary film for both television and the Web. A presentation of the financing program dedicated to the 15/35 young filmmakers for short films from 1 to 4 minutes proposing a $ 15,000 grant will be made. http://fonds.tv5.ca/pages/accueil An evening with Benoît Beaudoin, Director of interactivity and the Fonds TV5, Judith Brès from Fonds TV5 and Nathalie D’Souza, Head of coproductions et acquisitions. $12 / $8 members of DOC + ARRQ. Your admission fee helps DOC Québec to pursue its action. Suggested reservation : info@docquebec.ca. www.docquebec.ca, www.docorg.ca

• Affiché le 7 février 2010 : Les RIDM nous écrit : "Les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (finaliste au Grand Prix du Conseil des arts de Montréal 2010) recherchent une personne dévouée et visionnaire pour occuper la fonction de directrice générale ou de directeur général. Le leadership, l’habileté à communiquer et la ténacité sont parmi les qualités requises pour diriger et développer le Festival et le Doc Circuit Montréal. Un intérêt marqué pour le documentaire est indispensable, de même que l’imagination et l’énergie pour assurer le financement des événements avec des partenaires de tous horizons. Avis aux passionnés. Consultez la description détaillée du poste et les autres exigences pour le dépôt de votre candidature au www.ridm.qc.ca"

• Posted February 5th, 2010: MFG member Tamás Wormser writes: "Artesian Films is happy to announce the online premiere of filmmaker Tamás Wormser’s HAND TO HAND, a short film commissioned by CODE, the Cultural Olympiad's Digital Edition of 2010 Vancouver. A baby’s grasp, a dancer’s gesture, an athlete’s grip, a craftsman’s touch: hands shape our world. A sensuous visual odyssey following our ever-moving hands, HAND TO HAND is a poetic celebration of our quintessential tool. The film focuses on action rather than beliefs, on unity as opposed to separation, observing Humanity as an entity with many hands. HAND TO HAND, a sensual and moving portrait of the human hand – and by extension of humanity itself – will be shown each night between February 13 and March 28 on towering giant screens at the Celebration sites, on Air Canada flights (February 1-28), on cellphones by Bell Mobility, on the Internet, on the Games’ buses and on all the TV-channels broadcasting the Winter Games. Watch the film here: http://tinyurl.com/hand2hand (please adjust the volume after the CODE intro!) About Artesian Films: www.artesianfilms.com"

• Posted February 5th, 2010: MFG member Zoe Constantinides writes: "Alex MacKenzie performs The Wooden Lightbox: A Secret Art Of Seeing live in an intimate setting with a hand-cranked 16mm projector built from various relic parts and framed in an austere wooden box. / Alex MacKenzie performe en direct The Wooden Lightbox dans un contexte intime, avec un projecteur 16 mm doté d'une manivelle actionnée à la main, composé de plusieurs parties usagées et monté à l'intérieur d'une boîte en bois dépouillée. Monday, February 15, 2010. 7:30 PM. Engineering-Visual Arts Building, Black Box, sub-basement room OS3-845, Concordia University, 1515 St. Catherine West, at Guy. Free admission. http://lightbox.mobilemediagallery.org"

• Posted February 3rd, 2010: MFG member Mark A. Krupa writes: "Mark A. Krupa, writer/actor/co-exec producer of THE WILD HUNT is pleased to announce The Wild Hunt won the audience award at Slamdance, 2010 after winning the Best First Feature award at TIFF, 2009. WINNER: Best Canadian First Feature Film / Toronto International Film festival - 2009, WINNER: AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST NARRATIVE FILM - SLAMDANCE - 2010 www.WILDHUNTFILM.com, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WENre45f13c"

• Posted February 3rd, 2010: Studio XX and The National Film Board of Canada, Quebec Center launched First Person Digital (FPD). Made possible by the financial assistance of Canadian Heritage through the Cultural Development Fund, FPD is an innovative training and production program for women, exploring new approaches to storytelling in multimedia. Fostering emerging talent and sparking creative collaborations between filmmakers and multimedia artists working in the English language in Québec, FPD aims to inspire tomorrow’s award-winning creators by engaging them with some of the most influential individuals in new media and supporting them in the production of original projects. In the first phase, FPD has offered inspirational case-study presentations and networking sessions for participants. They will continue until March 1, 2010. The Call for Proposals will officially begin on March 1, 2010 leading to the selection of six (6) teams by a jury of industry professionals by March 31, 2010. As of April 1st, 2010 FPD will offer substantial financial and production support necessary for six working teams to successfully create an interactive work, to be distributed by the NFB and shown live at the HTMlles Festival. For comprehensive information, please visit: www.firstpersondigital.ca. UPCOMING FPD EVENT: Sunday, February 7th, 2010 @ 1:30PM, Cinérobothèque. Kim Sawchuk: TALES FROM THE MOBILE TRAIL; Matt Forsythe: THE NFB FILMS iPHONE APPLICATION: A Case Study in Creating Something Remarkable. Please note that an Online RSVP is mandatory. More info: www.firstpersondigital.ca

• Affiché le 3 février 2010 : L'ONF nous écrit: "Rappel des dates limites pour les dépôts au Programme français de l’ONF: Le Studio du Québec de l’ONF rappelle aux cinéastes et aux producteurs indépendants les dates butoir pour déposer leurs projets de films documentaires et de productions multiplateformes. Date butoir pour le dépôt des projets documentaires (moyen et long métrage et multiplateforme) provenant de la grande région de Montréal. Les projets peuvent être déposés à l’étape du développement ou de la production. Pour les cinéastes : dépôt le 5 mars, décision le 2 avril 2010. Pour les producteurs : dépôt le 19 février, décision le 19 mars 2010. Tous les projets doivent nous parvenir par la poste en cinq copies (5) à l’adresse postale du Studio du Québec – Région de Montréal. Les dépôts par courriel ne sont pas acceptés. Pour obtenir tous les détails, consulter le site : onf-nfb.gc.ca/fra/realiser-coproduire/"

• Posted February 3rd, 2010: MFG Member Tom Todoroff Montreal Workshop writes: "Inspired by the success and growth of our actor friends in Toronto, the Actor's Fight Club is now happening in Montreal. AFC is a collective of strong, passionate actors gathering together to work out their acting muscles. Auditions, Scenes, Monologues, Cold Reads, and Exercises are all welcome. Auditions always have first priority! Actor's Fight Club is not unlike "Fight Club" in the way that it has it's own set of rules. February's schedule : Wednesdays, February 3rd, 17, 24 (7pm-10pm), Sunday, February 28th (6pm-10pm), Playwrights Theater - 4324 St-Laurent, Paid parking is available on the Wednesdays. Free parking available on the Sunday. Cost: 5$ to help cover the space. To confirm your presence or for more information on the AFC, reply to ttwmontreal@gmail.com and put 'AFC' in the subject line. Rules: 1. Leave your ego at the door. 2. No Directing! - This is a hard one, as the comments can hit a grey area between directing and suggestion. It's important to word things in a way that sparks the imagination and gives the Actors something to take with them into their second run and rehearsal at home. Asking Questions like "What are you Fighting For?" , "What is your Relationship?" etc. 3. Limit 3 Comments. - As time runs short with so many people attending AFC we have a max 3 comments per run of the scene. (3 after the first run and 3 after the second.) Audience memebers raise their hand and the actors pick who will comment. 4. Remember: this is not a performance; this is rehearsal. 5. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!"

• Affiché le 3 février 2010 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit : "Prochain SHARE MTL - 07 Février 2010 de 19h30 à 23h00. SHARE MTL, à l'affût de moments de magie et de complicité ! Soirées d'explorations et d'improvisations numériques libres entre artistes, de présentations d'artistes et de partage d'informations ... pour découvrir de nouveaux logiciels et interfaces, pour expérimenter vos créations, pour découvrir de nouveaux talents ... pour vous découvrir des pistes de création inusitées. PARC Vidéographe Production, 4550 Garnier, 2e étage. www.sharemtl.org, Inscription: http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/sharemtl"

• Affiché le 27 janvier, 2010 : MediaFilm.ca nous écrit: "Fort du succès du deuxième Ciné-Bazar, qui a attiré l’an dernier plus de mille visiteurs, l’équipe de MEDIAFILM.ca est heureuse d’annoncer la tenue de la troisième édition de cette grande amicale des chercheurs de trésors du 7e art. Celle-ci aura lieu le Samedi 6 février prochain (9h - 16h) au sous-sol de l’Église Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka (4816 rue Garnier, angle St-Joseph, sur le Plateau Mont-Royal). Le Ciné-Bazar se veut un carrefour entre cinéphiles/cinévores et vendeurs d’objets de consommation courante ou de collection en lien avec le cinéma. À prix d’ami, on y trouve des DVDs et des VHS par milliers, mais aussi des bandes sonores, projecteurs, bobines, livres, photos, anciennes éditions de magazines, figurines, etc. Le nombre de tables s’élevant cette année à soixante, un record, la grande salle atteint pratiquement sa pleine capacité. Le 3e Ciné-Bazar est une activité au profit de CinÉcole, un programme piloté par MEDIAFILM.ca visant à amener au cinéma des élèves du secondaire issus de milieux défavorisés. Plus d'info.

• Posted January 27th, 2010: MEDIAFILM.ca writes: "We are pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Ciné-Bazar will take place on February 6, 2010, in the Community Hall of Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka Church, on the Plateau Mont-Royal. This friendly club of film enthusiasts is the meeting point of sellers and buyers of movie treasures. The exhibitors are collectors and film buffs. They sell at friendly prices DVD’s, soundtracks, reels of film and projectors, photos and posters, old magazines, figurines and other objects related to movies. There are 60 tables this year, a record number, so the large hall will be filled at nearly maximum capacity. Saturday, February 6th, 9am-4pm, l’Église Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka (4816 rue Garnier, corner St-Joseph). More info.

• Posted January 26th, 2010: MFG members Annika Gustafson writes: "Annika Gustafson and Phil Jandaly are off to Berlin to workshop their film SH*T! at the Discovery Documentary Mastercampus during the Berlinale. Hot tip - Anyone who has a European citizenship can apply to this intense workshop based program where you work directly with commissioning editors and distributors. If you're interested in our film, which deals with how to turn poop into green energy, you can follow Annika "shit chatting" on Twitter https://twitter.com/AnnikasShitChat You'll be sorry you flushed!"

• Posted January 26th, 2010: Enter your original music video for a chance to become the next featured artist on The Freestyle Life. Upload your videos soon. Voting begins February 1st. More info and rules here.

• Posted January 26th, 2010: Read the excellent Bitchin' Kulture interview with MFG member Mike Konyves (screenwriter of Barney's Version with Dustin Hoffman and Paul Giamatti) here.

• Posted January 26th, 2010: Main Film writes: "Our Winter 2010 workshops are listed on our website. Brochures are now available at various locations around Montréal (artist-run centers, Cinémathèque québécoise, cafés, etc.). For the full list of workshops, including dates, rates and descriptions, visit our website here then click on the 'Workshops' tab to access the full list and calendar, or consult our Google calendar here.

• Posted January 25th, 2010: On Camera Audition Workshops by Elite Casting are back by popular demand. Sunday, February 21st, 2010 or Sunday, March 7th, 2010, 9:30am-6:30pm. Fee: $125. Location: Elite Casting, 3981 Blvd. St. Laurent, suite 310. MAXIMUM 12 PARTICIPANTS FOR EACH SESSION. All interested participants please send your photo and resume to: nadia@elitecastingcanada.com More info. Read feedback from previous students.

• Posted January 25th, 2010: MFG member Jean-Marc Abela writes: "Shugendo Now (Canada, 2008, Japanese with Eng. subt., 91 min.) by Mark McGuire and Jean Marc Abela will be featured as part of the International Ethnographic Film Festival of Québec (http://www.fifeq.ca). An experiential journey into the mystical practices of Japanese mountain asceticism. More poetic than analytical, this film explores how a group of modern Japanese people integrate the myriad ways mountain learning interacts with urban life. With intimate camera work and a sensual sound design the viewer is taken from deep within the Kumano mountains to the floating worlds of Osaka and Tokyo and back again. Friday, January 29, 5:15pm. 5:15pm: Film screening: 6:45pm. Discussion and Question & Answer Period with Mark McGuire and Jean-Marc Abela. FREE, Concordia University's J.A. DeSeve Cinema, 1400 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West."

• Posted January 25th, 2010: MFG member Shira Avni writes: "Hello all, I am delighted to announce that Tying Your Own Shoes DVDs are now available online through the National Film Board of Canada. Winner of the Golden Dove Award for Best Short Documentary at Germany's Dok Leipzig Festival in 2009,Tying Your Own Shoes explores how it feels to be a little bit unusual. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shira Avni, this animated documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the exceptional mindsets and emotional lives of four adult artists with Down syndrome. Petra, Matthew, Katherine and Daninah’s artworks are combined with footage from interviews to blur philosophical lines between personal power and “disability”. Their first-person narratives challenge widely-believed stereotypes about Down syndrome. Their stories are direct, hard-hitting and wondrous, conveying each artist’s individual attitudes to create a touching, four-way essay about ability. As a follow-up to her haunting and elegant animated film John and Michael, in Tying your own shoes director Shira Avni pursues a deeper understanding of esteem and disability by opening a window into the lives of these four remarkable individuals. Avni has been working for over two decades with Down Syndrome communities across Canada and the United States and is a critical filmmaker in this milieu. http://www2.nfb.ca/boutique"

• Affiché le 25 janvier, 2010 : Les RVCQ nous écrit : "APPEL DE PROJETS: Le Grand Pitch WEBfiction des RVCQ. Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois invitent les créateurs de tous azimuts à leur proposer des projets de WEBfictions interactives et/ou multiplateformes d’ici le 5 février 2010 pour la toute première édition du Grand Pitch WEBfiction des Rendez-vous. Le Grand Pitch WEBfiction des Rendez-vous permettra aux créateurs de cinq projets de fiction interactive et/ou multiplateforme, sélectionnés par un comité d’experts, de bénéficier de trois jours d’ateliers avec des spécialistes des médias numériques et de l’interactivité. Le Grand Pitch public que se tiendra le mardi 23 février 2010 dans le cadre de la 28e édition des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois. Les projets proposés doivent impérativement être des fictions Web de nature interactive ou se déclinant sur plusieurs plateformes de diffusion (incluant le Web). Les soumissions doivent être des projets inédits actuellement à l’étape de scénarisation, et les soumissionnaires doivent s’engager à être disponibles entre le 18 le 23 février 2010. Date limite pour soumettre les projets : 5 février 2010, à 17h. Les projets détaillés doivent être acheminés par voie électronique à : pitch@rvcq.com. Pour plus d'info : Lucie Cermakova, lcermakova@rvcq.com"

• Posted January 21st, 2010: Women In Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Women In Film Festival (WIFF) will be presented April 17 & 18th, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The entry deadline has been extended to January 28, 2010, Entry fees: WIFTV Members $27.04, Non-Members $37.85. New this year: Use our online submission form. Submission criteria and information can be found at http://www.womeninfilm.ca/WIFF_2010_Film_Submissions.html

• Posted January 21st, 2010: MFG member Kathryn Ayres writes: "Looking for a videographer to record a short, innovative outdoor performance Sun., Feb. 21st, in the afternoon. The tape will get posted onto our new website (up that week) and also onto the internet. We are a new volunteer organization but can offer an exchange for your services. A boom mike would be helpful to capture the unusual sound of the performance. Of special interest to animal lovers. Please contact Kathryn of Coalition Feline at: CoalitionFeline@gmail.com"

• Affiché le 21 janvier 2010 : TV5 nous écrit: "Fière du succès remporté lors de sa première édition en 2009, TV5 Québec Canada lance un appel aux réalisateurs de la relève avec le Fonds TV5 pour la création numérique pour une deuxième année. Le Fonds TV5 est un programme de soutien à la production de capsules vidéo, en français, destinées aux nouvelles plateformes de diffusion numérique. Ainsi jusqu'à 200 000$ seront dédiés au financement et à l'encadrement des projets. Cette initiative vise à encourager la relève en production de nouveaux médias ainsi que la culture francophone, et ce, à travers le Canada, puisque 20% des projets acceptés proviendront de l'extérieur du Québec. Les participants doivent être citoyens canadiens, avoir entre 18 et 35 ans et proposer par écrit une série de 5 capsules, d'une durée de 1 à 4 minutes chacune. Ces capsules doivent se rassembler autour d'un même thème ou d'un même concept, comme par exemple 5 portraits fascinants, 5 aventures rocambolesques, 5 expérimentations éblouissantes, 5 lieux surprenants à découvrir, 5 scènes hilarantes... Le contenu doit être uniquement en français et avec une trame sonore originale. Le Fonds TV5 peut investir jusqu'à 15 000$ par projet qui sera sélectionné selon son originalité, son traitement et sa faisabilité. Pour télécharger la trousse d'inscription, connaître les détails, et voir les séries lauréates de 2009, rendez-vous au : fonds.tv5.ca. Les créateurs ont jusqu'au 1er mars 2010 pour soumettre leur dossier de candidature. Renseignements : Judith Brès, Agente de projet, Fonds TV5, 514 522 5322 poste 300, fondstv5@tv5.ca"

• Posted January 15th, 2010: MFG member CinemaSpace writes: "Porte Parole and CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre offer you TWO pay-what-you-can performances of the final chapter of the Sexy Béton Trilogy, Sexy béton III: Abandon. Call the Segal Centre’s box office for full price tickets at (514) 739-7944 for all other performances until January 21st, OR come one hour before the show on Saturday, January 16th at 9:00pm or Wednesday, January 20th at 7:30pm for the pay-what-you-can shows! Here’s a snippet from Porte Parole’s press release: "Sexy béton III: Abandon, directed by Sophie Vajda, reveals the inner struggle of ordinary individuals who shoulder the enormous burden of a potential fight against the government. In the ongoing investigation of actors Brett and Maude, there are some final surprises, including a lead from none other than the former premier of Quebec." N.B. The show is bilingual. Ce show est bilingue! Click HERE for a synopsis of the trilogy and video teaser."

• Affiché le 15 janvier 2010 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit: "Prochain SHARE MTL - 17 Janvier 2010, de 19h30 à 23h00, Lieu de rencontre à Montréal, PARC Vidéographe Production, 4550 Garnier, 2e étage. SHARE MTL, à l'affût de moments de magie et de complicité ! Soirées d'explorations et d'improvisations numériques libres entre artistes, de présentations d'artistes et de partage d'informations ... pour découvrir de nouveaux logiciels et interfaces, pour expérimenter vos créations, pour découvrir de nouveaux talents ... pour vous découvrir des pistes de création inusitées. www.sharemtl.org, Inscriptions"

• Affiché le 15 janvier 2010 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit: "Nouvelles sessions de formations ponctuelles pour l'année 2010! Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, caméra, etc. Plus d'info."

• Affiché le 15 janvier 2010 : "Le 26e Guide annuel de Qui fait Quoi est arrivé! Cet outil de travail contient tous les contacts dans les industries film/télévision, nouveaux médias, radio/télédiffusion, musique, scène, communications /publicité, diffusion, organismes et services professionnels et connexes. En tout, plus de 7 000 entreprises et professionnels sont répertoriés dans près de 350 catégories professionnelles avec plus de 15 000 adresses courriel et un index complet de toutes les inscriptions pour retrouver facilement la compagnie ou le pigiste recherché. Pour info et commandes : 514-842-5333 ou http://www.qfq.com"

• Posted January 15th, 2010: MFG member Rachel Walters writes: "OFF Interarts is a multiuse space catering to the artistic community of Montreal. We offer the most affordable rates in the city and are located at 5145 Boul. St-Laurent in the heart of the Mile End. Get in touch when you need a space for a green room, film/photo shoot, launch, 5 a 7, screening room, exhibition, opening, rehearsal etc. Contact Rachel @ 514 274 3222 or info@offinterarts.org, www.offinterarts.org"

• Posted January 10th, 2010: MFG member Santino Lucia writes: "Can Your School Rock is now casting a HOST for the TV pilot. We begin shooting on February 6 and 7th. This is Non-Union and Payment is on a deferred basis. If you are interested please send us your Head Shot and CV at santinolucia@gmail.com ASAP. Good Luck! Santino Lucia / Director, Can Your School Rock. www.canyourschoolrock.com"

• Posted January 10th, 2010: MFG member Isabelle Grégoire wites: "Looking for a writer! Documentary production company is looking for an English writer/director (also fluid in French), interested in sci-fi, for the development of a documentary project. Please contact info@filmsjad.com"

• Posted January 10th, 2010: Bachir Boumedine of EyeSteelFilm writes: "LAST TRAIN HOME is about to enter the official competition at SUNDANCE 2010. The film plays in Montreal at Cinema du Parc during this weekend only, English version at 17:00 and French one at 17:15. Go watch it!LAST TRAIN HOME. From the makers of Up The Yangtze. NOW PLAYING at the Cinema du Parc. Every year in the factory towns of China, the same dramatic ritual takes place: millions of migrant workers fight for space on overcrowded trains, trying to return home for the Chinese New Year. The Zhang family has lived this way for twenty years. They barely know their own children, who are being raised by relatives back in their ancestral village. This year, the tenuous family model has broken down, and they travel with additional purpose: they must bring home their runaway teenage daughter so that she can return to school, and not have to spend the rest of her life in a factory. Showtimes at Cinema du Parc: Fri 8, Sat 9, Sun 10 at 17:00."

• Posted January 4th, 2010: MFG member Mike Barber writes: "I'm kicking off the new year with a renewed energy and determination and I need your help! I'm asking you to please visit the website for my documentary A Past, Denied: The Invisible History of Slavery in Canada at http://apastdenied.ca, watch the trailer and, most importantly, leave a comment on the homepage. A sentence or two voicing your interest and support will go a long way. A large show of support will help bolster efforts to gain funding."

• Posted January 4th, 2010: YES Montreal proudly presents the YES Art Expo, a unique event showcasing the talents and works of our Artists’ Program clients. Celebrating the business of art and the art of business, this exciting event will take place on March 4, 2010, at the magnificent 5th floor loft of the Just for Laughs Museum. The arts expo marks the 10-year anniversary of the YES Montreal Artist’s Program and our on-going commitment to artists. Artists wishing to participate in the YES' Art Expo are asked to review the eligibility criteria and submit their application before 5PM on January 11, 2010 by e-mail if possible (or in person at the centre) to Monika Majewski, Artists’ Program Coordinator at arts@yesmontreal.ca. More info.

• Posted Dec 31, 2009: MFG member Elizabeth Johnston writes: "Learn screenwriting basics with Concordia instructor Elizabeth Johnston on January 24. Get the tools you need to write your own screenplay. For more information, http://explore-the-possibilities.com/Workshops.html"

• Affiché le 31 décembre 2009: Membre MFG Jacques E. Bouchard nous écrit: "Recherche régisseur/directeur de production avec expérience pour porter main forte sur un court métrage qui tournerait en mars 2010. Production UdA/AQTIS. CV et info : jebouchard@hemisphereprods.com"

• Posted December 26th, 2009: The Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop writes: From all of us at the MediaWorkshop - HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thank you all for your support of the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop. 2009 has been an incredible year with tons of new courses, workshops, special events and amazing collaborations and partnerships. With your continued enthusiasm, 2010 will bring even more media challenges and creativity. Wishing you all a very healthy and happy new year. See our upcoming Final Cut Pro, Screenwriting, Animation and Directing courses HERE.

• Posted December 26th, 2009: MFG members Ben Goloff and Josh Usheroff writes: "Hi everyone, The votes have been counted and the verdict is in: WE ARE GOING TO THE OLYMPICS AS SAMSUNG MOBILE EXPLORERS! Samsung is sending us to write, photograph and vlog about our experience at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in February. This is particularly exciting because our recently completed short film, Skywriter, will be featured as part of the Cultural Olympiad. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your enthusiastic support of our contest entry. So many of you voted and shared our message -- it really made a difference! Stay tuned to our BenandJosh2010 Facebook page for news and updates about our trip… Happy New Year... See you in 2010! www.facebook.com/benandjosh2010"

• Posted December 26th, 2009: MFG member Suzanne Villeneuve is launching Jon Amiel's eagerly awaited CREATION on Friday, January 22 at the AMC Forum Theatre. Presented at the Opening Night Gala at the 2009 Toronto International Film Fest, the movie stars Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Jeremy Northam, Toby Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martha West in her feature debut. The movie is a profoundly humanist rendering of Charles Darwin, a man whose scientific ideas famously and irrevocably changed the world. Distributed across Canada by D Films, and Equinoxe Films in Québec, the trailer can be viewed at http://creationthemovie.com/

• Posted December 26th, 2009: MFG member Francesco Giannini writes: "Looking for someone who can draw a storyboard for a music video. The script is five pages, with approx. 6 scenes for a total of 40 to 50 shots. This job will be paid for, however, the amount will be determined once the budget is discussed and decided. If interested in the job and want further details, please email me at franckgiannini@videotron.ca. hope to speak to you soon!"

• Posted December 26th, 2009: Liz Pieres of CKUT writes: "Do you have a short independent film (max. 15 minutes) you'd like to submit and have projected on the screen during Arts Birthday on January 16,2010? With or without audio. Black and white and sepia accepted. DVD format please. Please send your work before January 10, 2010. Thanks! Contact info: Liz Pieries (Re: Films Arts Birthday 2010), email: monday@ckut.ca, Websites: www.ckut.ca, http://www.artsbirthday.net/ Background: http://www.artsbirthday.net/2009"

• Posted December 26th, 2009: MFG member jc little writes: "The Little Earth Charter has been short-listed for a 2009 Green Web Award! The public vote closes on midnight, 31st December. Simply go to http://www.nigelsecostore.com/green-web-awards/vote/ and vote for the Little Earth Charter. The winner will be formally announced in the new year. Thanks for your support!"

• Affiché le 26 décembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Main Film nous écrit: "Appel de projets: Main Film - La Manufacture de films 2010-2011 renouvelle notre rapport avec le cinéma en tant que forme d’art, en permettant au processus créatif d’être au cœur de l’expérience filmique. L’œuvre créée dans ce contexte sera le reflet d’une démarche artistique axée sur la recherche et l’expérimentation. L’objectif derrière le programme de soutien de MAIN FILM est de nourrir et stimuler la croissance artistique des cinéastes qui souhaitent explorer, approfondir et développer leur propre langage créatif à travers le médium tactile du support argentique. DATE LIMITE: 2 FÉVRIER 2010. Nous invitons tous les cinéastes qui désirent déposer une demande à lire très attentivement les conditions d’admissibilité et les exigences requises. Ces informations se retrouvent à: http://www.mainfilm.qc.ca/fr/services.html"

• Posted December 26th, 2009: MFG mmber Main Film writes: "Call for submissions: Main Film's The FILM FACTORY 2010-2011 renews the ties with film as an art form, where the creative process of research and experimentation is the core experience and the end product a derivative of the creative process. The goal of MAIN FILM’S programme is to nurture and to stimulate the artistic growth of independent filmmakers wishing to explore, deepen and develop their own unique creative language through the tactile medium of film. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010. We invite all independent filmmakers who wish to apply to read the conditions and requirements very carefully. These can be found at: http://www.mainfilm.qc.ca/en/indexEN.html and click on the Services tab."

• Posted December 26th, 2009: MFG member Eduardo Soto-Falcon writes: "I'm selling film/video/photo/audio equipment, books and many other things, until mid January. For pictures and info, click HERE, email: info@fantasyfilms.tv"

• Posted December 26th, 2009: Olympic Footprint is CITIZENShift's call for media on how you see the Olympics: Does the goodwill it's meant to foster outweigh local criticism? What kind of 'footprints' (environmental, economic, social, etc) are the Vancouver games leaving on that city and what kinds of 'footprints' have past Olympics left on other hosting cities? We're looking for stories that tell how the Olympics are impacting life in BC, across Canada and around the world, before, during and after the games have gone. Send your proposals for short videos, audio pieces, texts and photos by the deadline of January 15, 2010 to info@citizenshift.org. We'll be in touch shortly after if your piece is accepted. The dossier will go online in late January 2010. Please note that original, unpublished works will be considered for stipends. Already published work is also greatly appreciated, and will be accepted, but we will not be able to consider this work for honorariums. Submission guidelines (please email to info@citizenshift.org).

• Affiché le 26 décembre, 2009 : "Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois lancent une invitation à la création! Cinéphiles et créateurs, de tous les horizons et de toutes les générations, qui avez été nourris et inspirés par l’œuvre et le talent de Gilles Carle, les Rendez-vous vous offrent une plateforme d’expression unique et privilégiée. Dans le cadre du projet Gilles Carle, un hommage en images, vous êtes invités à réaliser une œuvre courte, d’une durée maximale de 3 minutes, rendant hommage au créateur fougueux à l’imagination foisonnante qu’était Gilles Carle et à son cinéma. Durée : 3 minutes maximum. Format : MiniDV ou, si tourné en HD, quicktime uncompressed sur DVD. Date limite pour soumettre les œuvres : 1er février 2010. Les œuvres doivent être envoyées avec le libellé suivant : Gilles Carle, un hommage en images, 1680, rue Ontario Est, Montréal (Qc) H2L 1S7. Pour information : Lucie Cermakova, 514-526-9635 #24,lcermakova@rvcq.com. Plus d'info.
  

• Posted December 16th, 2009: Superchannel.ca writes: "We at Super Channel, the only national pay television service licensed by the CRTC just launched a new writer development program and award. Visit http://www.superchannel.ca and go to the filmmaker page. Hurry first deadline is January 15, 2010."

• Posted December 14th, 2009: MFG Member Richard Baldwin writes: "Script supervisor needed for demo footage of TV series: STUFFED!, a sitcom-like adventure fantasy about out-of-work puppets. Shooting in studio 15-17 Jan, 22-24 Jan, 29-31 Jan and 5-7 Feb. Project is no-pay, but may lead to opportunities for paid work on a future series. Contact: songteller@gmail.com"

• Posted December 14th, 2009: MFG member EyeSteelFilm writes: "HOMELESS NATION CELEBRATION SCREENING. Wednesday, Dec. 16th, 7pm. Dear Friends, Join us in celebrating, and supporting, the members of the street community who have made HomelessNation.org an international success. Please keep in mind that this is Homeless Nation's most important fundraising period and your generous support will help sustain the continued work of the project. Limited numbers of tickets are available at various price breaks: $100 // $50 // $25. Individuals who support the project by purchasing $100 tickets will be acknowledged on HomelessNation.org as “Community Pillars” for the upcoming year. Facebook page.

• Posted December 14th, 2009: MFG member Francesco Giannini writes: "Seeking to build a production team to film a music video for an up and coming Canadian artist. The shoot will take place from beginning to end of January with mostly exterior scenes. We are looking for cameramen, crane operators, lighting technicians, actors and extras with experience. Equipment will be provided, however, if workers have their own equipment, it will benefit their financial reward.The Budget of the production is not yet established, but there will be a minimal amount of money to support the workers with food, equipment and salaries. The artist for this video is expected to have great recognition and success in the years to come,thus, credit for this project should be the priority for those who want to participate. please send CV, with all contact information and film experiences to franckgiannini@videotron.ca. or francesco99@hotmail.com. Once info is sent to these email accounts, you shall be contacted by Francesco or Christopher Giannini to set an appointment for interviews or audition dates. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely Francesco Giannini."

• Posted December 14th, 2009: "Women In Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Women In Film Festival (WIFF) will be presented April 17 & 18th, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Our 2009 festival was a huge success and a huge undertaking. We had great films, great parties, movie stars and plenty of inspirational moments from our multi-talented WIFTV members and the film community. This year, the Women In Film Festival will accept Canadian and international SHORT FILM submissions (20 minutes maximum) in the following categories: narrative, documentary, new media, music videos, video poems, or experimental shorts. For further information, check our website www.womeninfilm.ca, email info@womeninfilm.ca or call 604-685-1152. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: December 17, 2009. REGULAR DEADLINE: January 14, 2010, EXTENDED DEADLINE: January 28, 2010. Use our online submission form. Submission criteria and information can be found here."

• Posted December 11th, 2009: MFG member Bachir Boumediene of EyeSteelFilm writes: "Indiewire says: "If there is just one film to watch from IDFA this year, it would likely be Last Train Home, the first feature from Chinese-Canadian director Lixin Fan. The film is an exceptional observational documentary that charts a dramatic Chinese journey affecting just one family but representing the challenges facing a changing nation and a troubled world." LAST TRAIN HOME, From the makers of Up The Yangtze. NOW PLAYING at the AMC Forum (s.t.english) and at the Cinéma Parallèle (s.t.fra). Q&A sessions with the production team: Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:10pm. Every year in the factory towns of China, the same dramatic ritual takes place: millions of migrant workers fight for space on overcrowded trains, trying to return home for the Chinese New Year. The Zhang family has lived this way for twenty years. They barely know their own children, who are being raised by relatives back in their ancestral village. This year, the tenuous family model has broken down, and they travel with additional purpose: they must bring home their runaway teenage daughter so that she can return to school, and not have to spend the rest of her life in a factory. Showtimes at AMC Forum: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 4:10, 10:05. Showtimes at the Cinéma Parallèle: Tue, Wed, Thu: 1:00, 7:35 Fri, Sat, Sun 4:00, 7:45. 35mm film, Dolby 5.1, running time: 87 minutes / Language: Original version in Mandarin & Sichuan Dialect (subtitled in English)." EyeSteelFilm Page for the film. Facebook page.

• Affiché le 11 décembre 2009 : Membre MFG Daniel Martel Racine vous encourage de devenir fan de son émission de radio Cinéfix - CIBL 101.5 FM. Cinéfix est une émission entièrement consacrée au cinéma d’auteur, d’ici et d’ailleurs. Daniel Racine et ses collaborateurs animent ce rendez-vous cinématographique afin de partager leur passion pour le 7e art. Documentaires, classiques du cinéma de répertoire et films québécois récents tiennent aussi l’affiche de Cinéfix projeté sur les ondes de CIBL 101.5 FM tous les jeudis de 18h00 à 19h00. Devener fan sur facebook. Ecouter le Podcast ICI.

• Posted December 11th, 2009: MFG member Arshad Khan writes: "Considered by Northernstars.ca to be "one of the finest experimental filmmakers of his generation", Mike Hoolboom will be offering a masterclass and screenings of selected works at Concordia University's de Seve Theatre, Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1:30-5:00pm. Holbloom is the recipient of two lifetime achievement awards, he has twice won the award for best Canadian short at the Toronto International Festival, the best experimental film award at Oberhausen, and a Golden Leopard in Locarno, amongst many others. More info at the facebook event page.

• Affiché le 11 décembre 2009 : Membre MFG Isabelle L'Italien de PRIM nous écrit : "APPEL DE DOSSIERS PRIM : RÉSIDENCE ARTISTES ÉMERGENTS. PRIM offre à un artiste émergent en arts médiatiques l'occasion de créer une oeuvre dans un environnement professionnel en lui offrant des équipements hauts de gamme et l'expertise de ses coordonnateurs techniques. L'artiste retenu disposera de 8 semaines pour la réalisation de son oeuvre entre février et septembre 2010. Date de tombée : 13 janvier 2010. Consultez le communiqué ICI."

• Posted December 11th, 2009: MFG member Melisa Forero of the NFB writes: "FIRST PERSON DIGITAL IS MAKING AN IMPACT. A First for Studio XX and The National Film Board of Canada. First Person Digital (FPD) is an innovative training and production program for women exploring new approaches to storytelling in multimedia. FPD is aimed at fostering emerging talent and sparking creative collaborations between filmmakers and multimedia artists working in the English language in Québec. This project aims to inspire tomorrow’s award-winning creators by engaging them with some of the most influential individuals in new media and supporting them in the production of original projects. Tuesday, December 15th 2009: Award-Winning Guest Speaker Carol Whiteman, Co-creator and producer of the legendary Women In the Director’s Chair Workshop. How to Build Drama on the Screen and Trust in the Team. EASTERN BLOC - 7240 Clark (corner Jean-Talon East, de Castelnau metro). Doors open at 7 PM. Free for Studio XX members, $5.00 public. Limited places. Please RSVP online. www.FirstPersonDigital.ca"

• Affiché le 11 décembre 2009 : Membre MFG Melisa Forero de l'ONF nous écrit : "FIRST PERSON DIGITAL (Le numérique à la première personne). Une première pour Studio XX et l’Office national du film du Canada (ONF). First Person Digital (FPD) est un projet de formation et de production destiné à celles qui empruntent de nouvelles avenues narratives. FPD favorisera l’émergence de nouveaux talents et suscitera des collaborations inédites entre des cinéastes et des artistes des nouveaux médias travaillant dans la langue officielle en situation minoritaire au Québec. Ce projet souhaite inspirer les réalisatrices émérites de demain en les associant aux artistes des nouveaux médias dont le travail est des plus motivants. Mardi le 15 décembre 2009: Carol Whiteman invitée d’honneur primée. Co-créatrice et productrice du légendaire atelier Women In the Director’s Chair Workshop. Comment construire un contenu dramatique à l’écran et créer la confiance dans l’équipe. EASTERN BLOC- 7240 Clark (coin Jean-Talon Est, métro de Castelnau). Ouverture des portes à 19h00. Gratuit pour les membres du Studio XX, $5 public. Places limitées. SVP RSVP en ligne. www.FirstPersonDigital.ca" 

• Affiché le 11 décembre, 2009 : Membre MFG le RFAVQ nous écrit : "Ne ratez pas votre formation à venir prochainement ! Information et inscription : http://www.rfavq.qc.ca/formations.php, Répondre à l’annonce : info@rfavq.qc.ca"

• Posted December 9th, 2009: MFG member Amber Goodwyn writes: "PARATAXIS, A selection of recent experimental films and videos by Montreal filmmakers. Thursday, December 17 at 9:30pm, Cinéma Parallèle. To see more details and RSVP, click here."

• Affiché le 9 décembre 2009 : Nikija Malialin nous écrit : "Nous serions heureux de vous accueillir aux projections de Cultures Caraïbe <Trois écrivains au Cinéma>. Aux Antilles, les paroles, les écritures sont légions, des îlots multiples. Parmi eux, il y a les voix des engagés politique, Aimé Césaire, René Depestre et Jacques Roumain. Le premier gouvernera Fort de France, en Martinique, pendant 56 ans et sera député pendant 48 ans. Le deuxième choisit l’exil d'Haïti en France et pour seule patrie la littérature, le dernier se sert du vaudou contre la dictature. Pendant trois jours, vous pourrez savourer trois chefs-d’oeuvre primés, qui vous dressent les portraits de ces héros modernes de la littérature caraïbe francophone. Nous vous attendons dès les 11, 12 et 13 décembre prochain, au Cinerobotheque de l'ONF, de 18h à 21h. Une présentation du Cidihca, au coût de $7 la séance. Cordialement, Nikija Malialin, Source Vitale. http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/fra/cinerobotheque/detail-horaire.php?id=1792"

• Posted December 9th, 2009: Rick Trembles (Motion Picture Purgatory comics in the Montreal Mirror) presents 4 evenings of Cinematic Trash and Treasures. Dec. 9-12, Red Bird Gallery, 135 Van Horne, 2nd floor. More info. Facebook. Gazette story on the event.

• Posted December 9th, 2009: Check out the ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL 2009-2010. Schedule and Information for 4 movies playing at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Starts Dec 19, 2009. Click here to view the flyer and schedule.

• Posted December 8th, 2009: Workshop: Movement, Rhythm, and Mime for Animation. A 2-day intensive introductory workshop for animators with puppeteer/mime/clown Salim Hammad. December 19-20, from 10am-1pm. Centre Communautaire Lajeunesse. Facebook.

• Posted December 3rd, 2009: MFG members Bis Films writes: "Job Postings: Bis Films is looking for a makeup artist and sound recordist for a low-budget contemporary dance video shoot scheduled for the 13th and 14th of December. If you're interested, please contact us. Great project, fun crew, and talented cast. Thanks! kmac@bisfilms.com"

• Posted December 3rd, 2009: MFG member Cinzia Colella writes: "Job postings: Apartment 11 Productions, a dynamic TV production company, producing exciting programs for children that are seen around the globe is looking for a production accountant and a technical director for its series. Production Accountant: Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting & bookkeeping. Bilingualism. Experience in TV production is important but not essential. 9-month contract (March to November 2010) with the possibility of renewal. Part time 2-3 days/week (March to May) & (Sept. to Nov.). Full time (May to Sept). Technical Director: Minimum 2 years of experience in reality TV series. Bilingualism. Exceptional knowledge of all technical aspects of video & audio production. Experience in shooting HD format & Multi format. Shooting period: End of May to End of July 2010, on location (Canada & USA). Please send your CV to nathalie@apartment11.tv before January 30, 2010. Only candidates who have been retained will be contacted."

• Posted December 3rd, 2009: MFG member Jacques E. Bouchard writes: "We're looking for artists (beginning and established alike) of all linguistic and ethnic backgrounds currently or previously residing in NDG for a documentary. Please e-mail for more details, and include a bio and/or link to your web site if you have one." jebouchard@rightbrainprods.com

• Posted December 3rd, 2009: MFG member Michael Schaus and FirstWeekendClub.ca write: "In 1997, Morgan Freeman offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School if the prom would be racially integrated. In 2008, Freeman offered again. This time the school board accepted, and history was made. PROM NIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI, a film by Paul Saltzman, screens at the AMC Forum 20 starting on December 4th Director Paul Saltzman will be in attendance for a Q&A on both Friday and Saturday following the 7:25 and 9:45 screenings. More info."

• Posted December 3rd, 2009: MFG member ELAN writes: With funding from the new Canadian Heritage Cultural Development Fund, ELAN is launching the RAEV project to identify the communities of English-speaking artists who live and work in Quebec. Musicians, writers, visual artists, and other creative talents flourish in a multitude of local scenes dotted around Mile End, St-Henri, the Plateau, the Eastern Townships and Gatineau. The RAEV project will shine a spotlight on artists from all disciplines and all regions of Quebec. Phase one will create a long-list of artists whose work is acclaimed regionally, nationally and internationally. Phase two will select and promote 100 creative faces with detailed print profiles. 30 Outstanding Artists will be featured in video profiles which will be widely disseminated. Phase One of the RAEV project is a call for nominations. This is your opportunity to ensure that your favourite artists are recognized by the entire community. Nomination forms and more info is HERE

• Posted December 2nd, 2009: MFG member Harlie Dover writes: "Announcing a brand new experience for those battling the onslaught of our technological era! Fear no more! On Sunday, December 13th from 3-6pm and Monday, December 14th from 6-8pm The Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop is offering the perfect remedy for the technologically challenged... The Home Technology Workshop I. This innovative new workshop at the Segal Centre's Academy is ‘the’ easy way to catch up on the jargon, gadgets and computer ‘stuff’ that has become part of our everyday life. Join Moz Taylor, co-host of CINQ–FM’s Digital Life Show (www.TheDigitalLifeShow.com) for this two-part interactive tour of living in the modern digital world. Find out what it means to tweet, stream, skype, google, burn and blog. Discover tips on: choosing the right computer, surfing the web (Top-10 websites), uploading photos & downloading podcasts, loading your mp3 player, safe shopping on-line, setting up an email account, digital cameras,and much more. Intrigued? Call 514-739-2301 ext.8309 or email hdover@segalcentre.org for more info."

• Posted December 2nd, 2009: MFG members Loaded Pictures writes: "From the creators of Roadsworth: Crossing the Line comes H2OIL. Thanks to Alberta’s Athabasca oil sands, Canada is now the biggest oil supplier to the United States. A controversial billion-dollar industry is heavily invested in extracting crude from the tarry sands through a process so toxic it has become an international cause for concern. Four barrels of glacier-fed spring water are used to process each barrel of oil, then are dumped, laden with carcinogens, into leaky tailings ponds so huge they can be seen from space. Downstream, the people of Fort Chipewyan are already paying the price for what will be one of the largest industrial projects in history. When a local doctor raises the alarm about clusters of rare cancers, evidence mounts for industry and government cover-ups. In a time when wars are fought over oil and a crisis looms over access to clean fresh water, which resource is more precious? And what price are we willing to pay? IN THEATERS STARTING ON DECEMBER 4TH at Cinéma Parallèle (FR sub) at 2:45pm and 6pm each day. Q&A sessions with filmmaker Shannon Walsh and the production team on Friday December 4th at 6pm, Saturday December 5th at 2:45pm, Tuesday, December 8th at 6pm and Wednesday, December 9th at 6pm. Running time: 75 minutes / language: English with french subtitles. View trailer. Press: The Hour."

• Posted December 2nd, 2009: The NFB writes: "Les Productions du Rapide-Blanc, in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada and with the collaboration of Radio-Canada, are proud to present in theatres EARTH KEEPERS, A film by Sylvie Van Brabant. Young activist Mikael Rioux travels the world, meeting the exceptional men and women behind innovative projects for the future of society. Earth Keepers breathes hope into an atmosphere of defeatism. This positive documentary – featuring dynamic, modern visuals and sound – is for all those who refuse to give up, despite the enormity of the challenges. In theatres! Cinema du Parc (English version) in Montreal. 4 NIGHTS ONLY. Dec 4-8, 7pm. Cinéma Beaubien (French version) in Montreal starting December 4th. Cinéma le Clap (French version) in Quebec City, starting December 18th. For other screenings and to watch the trailer, visit: http://films.nfb.ca/earth-keepers/ Become a fan of the film on Facebook."

• Posted December 2nd, 2009: Elite Casting presents an On Camera Audition Workshop, Jan 31, 2010, 9:30am-6pm, $100. Spaces limited. Previouss sessions sold out fast, so act soon if interested. More info.

• Posted December 2nd, 2009: Call for papers: The Fifth DOCAM Summit, March 3 to 5, 2010, Montréal. The DOCAM (Documentation and Conservation of the Media Arts Heritage) Research Alliance invites submissions of abstracts for the presentation of papers at the 2010 DOCAM Summit, which will mark the end of five years of research. DOCAM is an international research alliance initiated by the Daniel Langlois Foundation for Art, Science, and Technology. Its main objective is to develop new methodologies and tools to address the issues of preserving and documenting digital, technological, and electronic works of art. The interdisciplinary event aims to bring together artists, researchers, students and museum practitioners (technicians, conservators, curators, etc.) in order to expose and explore the issues raised by current research. We especially welcome papers related to the Alliance’s research areas and to case studies applied to artworks or to tested methodologies. More info.

• Posted December 1st, 2009: MFG member Zhi Min Hu writes: "Casting Call: Based on a true story, Winter Night Endurance illustrates lives of Chinese convenience store owners struggling to reconcile their dreams with their realities. Winter Night Endurance will be directed by award winning director and cinematographer Aonan Yang. The film is slated to go into production in February. We are looking for French and Chinese actors. Mandarin speaking roles: Main role: Male, 36-45, Female, 30-40. Other roles: Male, 50-60, Male, 36-45, Male, 30-40. Children's Roles: Boy 8-12, Girl 4-7. French speaking roles: Male, age 20. Male, age 30-55 (Italian or Portuguese accent ideal). Male, age 30-55 (Italian or Portuguese accent ideal). We need your information, a. headshot b. Chinese region background c. age d. resume. Please contact Zhi Min at Zhiminhu@gmail.com."

• Posted November 27th, 2009: Congratulations to MFG members EyeSteelFilms whose new film Last Train Home directed by Lixin Fan has just won the IDFA award for Best Feature-Length Documentary! Read More. From EyeSteelFilms, the makers of Up The Yangtze, comes Last Train Home. Every year in the factory towns of China, the same dramatic ritual takes place: millions of migrant workers fight for space on overcrowded trains, trying to return home for the Chinese New Year. The Zhang family has lived this way for twenty years. They barely know their own children, who are being raised by relatives back in their ancestral village. This year, the tenuous family model has broken down, and they travel with additional purpose: they must bring home their runaway teenage daughter so that she can return to school, and not have to spend the rest of her life in a factory. IN THEATERS at the AMC Forum (s.t.english) and at the Cinéma Parallèle (s.t.fra) (35 mm film, Dolby 5.1, running time: 87 minutes / Language: Original version in Mandarin & Sichuan Dialect - subtitled in English). Facebook page. EyeSteelFilms Page.

• Affiché le 27 novembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Mathieu Marano nous écrit : "Final Cut MTL et Autodesk vous invitent à un événement spécial. Assistez à une démonstration en avant-première de la toute nouvelle solution Autodesk Smoke sur la plate-forme Mac, entièrement développée à Montréal. Découvrez comment cette application de finition s'intègre dans votre environnement Final Cut Studio. Jeudi 10 décembre 2009 à 18h30 http://www.finalcutmtl.org/evenements/smoke "

• Posted November 27th, 2009: MFG member Faisal Lutchmedial writes: "The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to start collecting those presents for friends and family! In celebration of this festive time I’ve decided to put my entire feature documentary “My Cultural Divide” on the internet for anyone to watch free of charge. There’s a reason I am doing this now, and it’s because of the documentary’s focus on sweatshop labour in Bangladesh and the rest of the world. It shows garment workers inside the factories and their plight, as well as the difficult choices conscientious consumers face when standing at the checkout. And although the film is about clothing manufacturing, the same applies to virtually every product we buy including electronics, toys, and even a lot of our food. That said, I am not telling you to stop buying entirely – just when you do go out shopping this year, take a little time to think about where the things you put in your basket came from, and at what cost. You can always contact me about the film as well at info@lutchmedial.ca and if you are interested in buying a DVD copy of My Cultural Divide (better quality and you can play it easily on a TV) they are now available for $15 + Shipping and Handling. Happy Holidays, and enjoy the film!" To watch: http://vimeo.com/6393377 And the film’s website: http://www.lutchmedial.ca/myculturaldivide/

• Affiché le 27 novembre, 2009 : BERLIN MUR À MUR du 1er au 7 déc. 2009 à la Sala Rossa, l'Institut-Goethe et l'UQAM. 30 ans de culture d'avant-garde berlinoise (1979-2009), vous sont proposées en 7 jours, avec plus de 15 heures de projections, dont 20 courts métrages, 7 documentaires + essais, 3 spectacles musicaux, 2 conférences sur la créativité berlinoise, et 1 soirée spéciale pour lancer le bal ! Un événement organisé par Lysanne Thibodeau, StéréoKULTUR, Goethe-Institut, l’UQAM et Suoni per Il Popolo. Plus d'info.

• Posted November 24th, 2009: MFG member Frederic Bohbot writes: "We’re looking for an intern-editor to edit a couple documentary trailers for us using Final Cut pro. It’s not high paying, but it’s paying. http://www.bunburyfilms.com Please send your CV to info@bunburyfilms.com. We will only respond if interested."

• Posted November 24th, 2009: MFG member Ryan Spence writes: "Win $10,000 in production support! "SeaChange," a support program for filmmakers, would like to announce the 2nd submission deadline: December 20, 2009. This program offers a FREE RedOne camera rental and post-production support to the chosen applicant. For more info, please visit: www.greengroundproductions.com/seachange/"

• Affiché le 24 novembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Pierre Tremblay nous écrit : "Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Malgré la récession (ou grâce à elle...) j'ai eu dernièrement le plaisir de réaliser plusieurs projets créatifs, stimulants et enrichissants. Je remercie chaleureusement ceux et celles qui m'ont fait confiance, clients, producteurs, comédiens et collaborateurs. Mon nouveau site web est en-ligne: http://www.listofilms.com/"

• Posted November 24th, 2009: MFG member Dan Ahmad is hosting a screening of The Room, known as perhaps the worst movie ever. Centre St. Ambroise, December 5th, 2009, 8pm, $8. Facebook.

• Posted November 19, 2009: MFG member Dana Schoel writes: "I will be giving some screenwriting and digital video production seminars at Creative Boost, a downtown Montreal arts centre. Here is the link to the courses & registration: http://www.creativeboost.ca/video_eng.html"

• Posted November 19th, 2009: MFG member Ezra Winton writes: "Cinema Politica, RIDM and Rights and Democracy present: BURMA VJ (Anders Østergaard / Denmark / 2008 / 84 min). Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country. Armed with small handycams the Burma VJs stop at nothing to make their reportages from the streets of Rangoon. Their material is smuggled out of the country and broadcast back into Burma via satellite and offered as free usage for international media. The whole world has witnessed single event clips made by the VJs, but for the very first time, their individual images have been carefully put together and at once, they tell a much bigger story. The film offers a unique insight into high-risk journalism and dissidence in a police state, while at the same time providing a thorough documentation of the historical and dramatic days of September 2007, when the Buddhist monks started marching... Media activist and film character Khin Maung Win and David Ridgen and Micheline (Mika) Lévesque, Asia Regional Officer for Rights and Democracy, will both be present for at the event. Friday, November 20, 7:30 PM, Room H-110, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West. Entry by donation at the door ($2-5 is appreciated). More info, including full synopsis, credits and trailer: www.cinemapolitica.org"

• Posted November 18th, 2009: MFG member Nicolas David Mechaly writes: "Be a part of the magic! By Nov 21st two young filmmakers on their journey to UCLA need over 15,000 views. They entered a 49 sec commercial parody into a contest to win the funds they need to go. WHAT YOU CAN DO: View it often. Rate it. Make Favorite. Post it and repost it. Watch at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rk3XpcZUoo. "

• Posted November 18th, 2009: MFG member Ryan Bruce Levey writes: "Box office smash doc YOO HOO MRS. GOLDBERG started November 13th at AMC Forum. Still going strong. Come out to see it. From Aviva Kempner, maker of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, comes this humorous and eye-opening story of television pioneer Gertrude Berg. She was the creator, principal writer, and star of The Goldbergs, a popular radio show for 17 years, which became television’s very first character-driven domestic sitcom in 1949. Berg received the first Best Actress Emmy in history, and paved the way for women in the entertainment industry. Includes interviews with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, actor Ed Asner, producers Norman Lear (All in the Family) and Gary David Goldberg (Family Ties), and NPR correspondent Susan Stamberg. AMC Forum showtimes Fri - Thu: 12:45, 3:00, 5:20, 7:35, 9:50. No Passes Allowed. http://www.mollygoldbergfilm.org"

• Posted November 18th, 2009: MFG member Francis Miquet writes: "Office/editing room for rent/ Bureau salle de montage à louer. $575 (includes heat, hydro & taxes), 600 sq. ft du Mont-Royal/St-Laurent. Incredible view, great lighting. available immediately. Email for details: office@necessaryillusions.ca"

• Posted November 17th, 2009: MFG member Bachir Boumediene writes: "See Last Train Home, from EyeSteelFilm, the makers of Up The Yangtze. Four stars in The Gazette. At the AMC Forum (s.t.english) and at the Cinéma Parallèle (s.t.fra) starting November 20th. Q&As with the filmmaker Lixin Fan and the production team on the opening weekend shows. Every year in China the same dramatic ritual takes place: In the factory towns of the south, millions of migrant factory workers fight for space on overcrowded trains, trying to return home for the Spring Festival. The Zhangs have lived this way for twenty years. They barely know their own children, who are instead being raised by relatives back home. This year, the tenuous family model has broken and they travel with additional purpose: their must bring home their runaway teenage daughter, so that she can return to school and not have to spend the rest of her life in a factory. 35 mm film, Dolby 5.1/Running time: 87 minutes / Language: Original version in Mandarin & Sichuan Dialect (subtitled in English or French). Watch the trailer: www.eyesteelfilm.com"

• Posted November 16th, 2009: MFG member Andrew Burnett writes: "Looking to find a co-writer to help collaborate on a treatment to submit to a local production company that has interest in our film idea. A comedy about a southern U.S. family that emigrates to Quebec and attempts to fit into our Habs-cheering, ruthless-driving, poutine-eating culture. Hoping to submit treatment by Friday, and will have collaborative meetings this week. Please respond ASAP if interested. aburnett87@gmail.com"

• Posted November 14th, 2009: MFG member Josa Maule writes: Do you want to act? No auditions required, just passion and desire. Montreal School of Performing Arts invites you to our OPEN HOUSE, to participate in our free trial acting classes, ask questions, and meet with our staff. Saturday, Jan 16, 2010, 2 PM to 4 PM, 3975 Notre Dame Ouest (Metro Place St. Henri), FREE. Facebook page.

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Tim McSorley writes: "GDP: Measuring the Human Side of the Canadian Economic Crisis" This is the NFB’s first Web documentary explained from A to Z. November 18, 2009, 5 to 7 PM, in the RIDM lounge at the Cinémathèque québécoise. Come watch a special selection of shorts and meet the people who made them. Moderated by Hélène Choquette, project director-coordinator, with the participation of Dominic Morissette (filmmaker), Miguel Raymond (editor), Renaud Philippe (photographer), Marie-Claude Dupont (producer) and Alison (protagonist). Several aspects of this production specifically designed for the Web will be discussed: the documentary process, editing, the photo essay, the time-line, the relationship between the filmmaker and the person being filmed, and interactivity. A Q & A will follow. Visit the GDP Web site. Over the next year, eight filmmakers and eight photographers across Canada will be following the stories of over a dozen Canadians as they find their way through the current economic crisis. Updated daily, the site will eventually feature 250 films and photo essays, about 4 minutes long each. The site is also interactive: you can add your own creative content - whether it be videos, photos or comments - to the site to broaden the discussion and move it in new directions. We're hoping that as filmmakers and media artists, you will be interested in adding your own work to this growing cross-country conversation about the difficulties and successes we've all faced throughout the financial downturn. Follow the project on Facebook and Twitter

• Posted November 13th, 2009: Cinema l’Amour opens its doors to the general public for an outrageous evening of live music (with Montreal’s premier rockabilly act, the Hellbound Hepcats), and a screening of Russ Meyer’s exploitation classic and ode to female violence, Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! The party starts at 9PM. $10 cover, free condoms and $3 McAuslan/St. Ambroise beers. Six bucks will get you a threesome (2 beers and a popcorn) - all to raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness through the youth support group Head & Hands. Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 9:00pm. Cinema L'Amour, 4015 Boulevard St. Laurent. Facebook.

• Affiché le 13 novembre, 2009 : Membre MFG David Ouellet nous écrit : "Un film vit par lui-même. Il grandit avec l’écoute et propose une occasion à son public d’écouter davantage. Si on dit que le language du cinéma est universel, celui-ci ne vous dira qu’une chose : tendez l’oreille. http://www.fastforwardmovie.blogspot.com/"

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Sam Green writes: "Final Year film student in Communication Studies at Concordia is looking for a period style home to shoot a 10 minute thriller/horror short on 16mm film at the end of January/February 2010. Open to more modern looks as well. Limited budget, but appreciate any suggestions/advice. Contact: sam.g730@gmail.com"

• Affiché le 13 novembre, 2009 : L’an dernier, les Sommets du cinéma d’animation de Montréal ont fait vibrer tous les espaces de la Cinémathèque québécoise. On remet ça en 2009 avec une formule enrichie : quatre jours au lieu de trois et des surprises à la pelle. Toute la programmation sera dévoilée en novembre. Dates: 3 à 6 decembre, 2009. Facebook.

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Suzanne Villeneuve launches Werner Herzog's critically-acclaimed BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS on Friday, November 20 at the AMC Forum Theatre. The film that took TIFF 2009 by storm stars Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Tom Bower, Jennifer Coolidge, Denzel Whitaker, Brad Dourif and Xzibit. The movie is distributed across Canada by Montrealer Harry Grivakis of V V S Films. http://badlt.com/

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Moira Keigher of the NFB writes: "Donald McWilliams’ new feature documentary A Time There Was: Stories from the Last Days of Kenya Colony, will have its world premiere at RIDM. With A Time There Was Donald McWilliams returns to his time as a national serviceman in 1950s Kenya to craft a strikingly original film essay on the Mau Mau Rebellion — one of the most contentious final episodes in British imperial history. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Screenings: Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 pm at NFB Cinema, 1564 St. Denis. Saturday, November 21, 1:30 pm at Grande Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve East. See clips from the film here."

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member YES Montreal writes: "The Business Skills for Creative Souls workshops are designed with artists’ specific career development and entrepreneurial needs in mind, and are presented by working industry professionals. Each session includes time for a question and answer period, and networking is encouraged. This workshop, Let's Talk Docs, for budding documentary filmmakers offers an overview of the documentary filmmaking process, from idea to finished product and beyond. Get the scoop from industry insider Ezra Soiferman, an experienced doc filmmaker (Man Of Grease, Tree Weeks) and director of the film/TV networking organization, Montreal Film Group, who will share tips on: finding unique ideas, planning your film, building your production team, shooting, editing, networking, and getting your film seen (TV, web, festivals, screenings). A not-to-be missed evening for story-tellers with a passion for the craft and business of the doc. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, please call 514-878-9788 or visit us at www.yesmontreal.ca. Let’s Talk Docs, Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM, Cost: $15."

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Gary Saxe writes: "It's decision time for Canadian television drama. Over the last few years, ACTRA has been lobbying politicians and the CRTC to change their television policy which has damaged our culture and our work opportunities. ACTRA will be holding a demonstration in Ottawa on Monday, November 16, 2009 - the first day of the CRTC hearings. A bus will be leaving the ACTRA Montreal office, 1450 City Councillors, at 9:00 a.m. and will return to Montreal on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. You MUST reserve your seat on the bus in advance! (You do not have to be a Member of ACTRA to join with us.) Use THIS LINK to reserve your spot on the bus.

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Douglas John Kropla writes: "I now offer The STEADICAM FLYER LE with my HD package. Also offering Redrock Micro M2e cine-adapter with a set of Nikon primes. More info."

• Affiché le 13 novembre, 2009 : L'Art en action, documentaire réalisé par membre MFG Magnus Isacsson et Simon Bujold. En salle le 20 novembre au cinéma le parallèle. « Un documentaire fort, émouvant et d’une honnêteté totale, qui donne envie de croire en des lendemains qui chantent. » Helen Faradji, RIDM 2009. De l’art, de l’amour et de l’idéalisme à revendre : voilà ce qui fait carburer Annie Roy et Pierre Allard, fondateurs, il y a dix ans, de l’Action Terroriste Socialement Acceptable. Bande-annonce : http://vimeo.com/7398181

• Posted November 13th, 2009: NFB Images of the National Film Board of Canada, widely known for its high quality, pristinely preserved archival and contemporary footage of Canada and the world, has added its entire footage database to Footage.net’s stock footage search platform. The move greatly expands NFB Image’s reach and visibility in the $282-million worldwide footage marketplace and significantly enhances Footage.net’s value to the global production community. The NFB Images database, which includes fully searchable text records, as well as video clips, will now be available for search and screening through Footage.net alongside the other world-class collections currently hosted on the portal. Footage.net users will also be able to send Zap requests directly to the NFB Images sales team. Visit the site.

• Posted November 13th, 2009: Job Posting: Studio XX, artist-run, feminist media art resource centre, is looking to hire a Programming Coordinator and Junior web developer. Deadline to apply: November 16th, 2009. More info.

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Paul Ronca writes: Call for Entries: Do you have a great feature-length comedy, documentary or short film? Here's your chance to submit it to the 14th edition of the Just For Laughs Film Festival which will be held from July 7-18, 2010, during the prestigious International Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Your film could be selected to be screened amongst the best comedy films in the world. Entry deadline: April 30th, 2010. For more info visit: http://www.hahaha.com/film/en // La période d'appel de films est maintenant ouverte! Alors tentez votre chance et envoyez votre prochain long métrage, court métrage, ou documentaire humoristique au Festival du Film de Juste pour rire pour la 14e édition qui prendra l'affiche du 7 au 18 juillet, 2010, dans le cadre du prestigieux Festival Juste pour rire. Si votre film est génial, il pourrait être sélectionné parmi les meilleurs films humoristiques de la planète. La date limite pour les soumissions: 30 avril, 2010. Règlements et formulaire d’inscription disponibles au : http://www.hahaha.com/film/fr

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member Amber Goodwyn writes: Double Negative presents the One Take Super 8 Event at La Brique, 6545 rue durocher, local 402 (coin beaubien), Samedi le 21 novembre, portes 20h, films 21h. Suggested donation $5. The One Take Super 8 Event (OTS8) began in 2000, with 20 filmmakers each shooting a single reel of Super 8 film, which then premiered to an audience without the filmmakers seeing their work beforehand. All the films were shown as shot. No cuts. No splices. The popularity of this non-competitive festival has allowed it to return each year with more filmmakers participating. To date over 600 films have been created for the One Take Super 8 Event! Facebook page.

• Affiché le 13 novembre, 2009 : Formations PPP AQTIS: inscrivez-vous... Formations de base ICI. Formations de perfectionnement ICI.

• Posted November 13th, 2009: WIFTV writes: "Women In Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Women In Film Festival (WIFF) will be presented April 17 & 18th, 2010 in Vancouver. "Our 2009 festival was a huge success and a huge undertaking. We had great films, great parties, movie stars and plenty of inspirational moments from our multi-talented WIFTV members and the film community. This year, the Women In Film Festival will accept Canadian and international SHORT FILM submissions (20 minutes maximum) in the following categories: narrative, documentary, new media, music videos, video poems, or experimental shorts. Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged. New this year: Use our online submission form. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: December 17, 2009. Submission information can be found at http://www.womeninfilm.ca/WIFF_2010.html For further information, check our website www.womeninfilm.ca, email info@womeninfilm.ca or call 604-685-1152."

• Posted November 13th, 2009: MFG member CSIF writes: Call For Entries: The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers is pleased to present the annual $100 Film Festival from March 4-6, 2010. The festival embodies the spirit of low-budget, independent filmmaking and brings the experience of projected celluloid to our audience by only screening film prints. It is the only competitive festival in Canada that screens exclusively on Super 8 and 16mm film. The $100 Film Festival does not charge any entrance fees and pays artist fees for all films selected for the festival. The selected films will also be eligible for festival prizes. Deadline for Entries: December 1, 2009. 16mm or Super 8 Film under 22mins. Must provide a 16mm or Super 8 film print for screening. Films submitted must have had an official release date after December 1, 2007. For more information and entry forms, please visit: www.csif.org/festival or e-mail festival@csif.org.

• Posted November 4th, 2009: MFG member Albert Nerenberg launches his new doc film Laughology at Cinema du Parc, November 27th to December 1st. The story begins with Nerenberg's discovery of the little known fact that laughter is an innate, not a learned behaviour. From there, the film reveals the history of laughter as well as the theory that laughing is the original "human peace signal." The story takes us to the remarkable Doug Collins who is said to have the "The Most Contagious Laugh in the World." The film reveals why Collins' laugh is exceptional. Audience Warm up provided by top area laughers. http://www.laughology.info Facebook page

• Posted November 4th, 2009: Studio XX and The National Film Board of Canada, Quebec Center are pleased to announce the launch of their exciting collaboration, FIRST PERSON DIGITAL. Made possible by the financial assistance of Canadian Heritage through the Cultural Development Fund,First Person Digital (FPD) is an innovative training and production program for women exploring new approaches to storytelling in multimedia. FPD will foster emerging talent and spark creative collaborations between filmmakers and multimedia artists working in the English language in Québec. This project aims to inspire tomorrow’s award-winning creators by engaging them with some of the most influential individuals in new media and supporting them in the production of original projects. You are cordially invited to the FPD kickoff launch: 5:15 PM, Monday, November 9, 2009 at CinemaSpace at The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts, 5170 Cote St. Catherine Rd. Please note that an RSVP is mandatory. More info about FPD at the RSVP link.

• Posted November 4th, 2009: MFG member Harlie Dover of the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop writes: "Calling all emerging filmmakers and editors looking for answers to all of their Final Cut questions. This course is for anyone trying to break into the independent filmmaking scene, shoot and edit your own films or just trying to get a handle on the complexities of Final Cut Pro. Over the 3 sessions, this intensive editing workshop will help you get a handle on capturing, importing, project organization, editing in a timeline, titling, basic effects, transitions and sound design. Nov 15th 4-8pm, Nov 16th 6:30-9:30pm, Nov 17th 6:30-9:30pm. $150 + tax. More FCP course info on Facebook. Also, the Screenwriting Course begins November 5th. There are 2 spots left. If you are interested, please call 514.739.2301 ext.8309. More screenwriting course info on Facebook. Finally, Sound Editing for Film with Soundtrack Pro is on November 22-24. Sound editing Facebook page.

• Posted November 4th, 2009: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "On November 24th, Bis Films and Amy Blackmore Choreography are throwing a fundraiser to finance their contemporary dance video "So There's This Girl". This is an event where art, music, dance and film combine into a multidisciplinary evening to suit all tastes! Featuring Circle Haiku by Emmanuel Hessler and Moe Clark and produced by the NFB's Making Music3. $10 suggested donations at the door, $3 beers, and $4 mixed drinks!!! Doors open at 19h30 and the show begins at 20h30. Off Interarts 5145 Saint-Laurent. Get your tickets by calling (514) 677-8980 or (514) 812-7499. If you are unable to come to our event and would like to sponsor us either way, you can still buy tickets!" Facebook page.

• Posted November 4th, 2009: Attend the "7 @ 9 DOC Québec", Monday, November 9, 2009, 7pm, NFB CineRobotheque. With composer Robert M. Lepage (Le magicien de Kaboul... And more than a hundred other titles!), and Olivier Alary, (Up the Yangtze, L’Affaire Coca-Cola, Last Train Home...). An evening hosted by Réal La Rochelle, writer and film critic (La Diva et le Vinyl, Ed. Tryptique, 2005). Screening of film clips and discussion. Sights, sounds and music… Step into the world of some of Quebec’s soundtrack composers. $12 non-members / $8 members of DOC + ARRQ (card wanted). Your admission fee helps DOC Québec to pursue its action. RSVP: info@docquebec.ca, www.docquebec.ca, www.docorg.ca

• Posted November 4th, 2009: MFG Member RIDM writes: "The National Film Board is delighted to offer emerging documentary film producers five (5) 200-dollar grants giving access to all the professional activities of Doc Circuit Montreal. Through their collaboration with Doc Circuit Montreal, the NFB will thrust the 5 successful applicants into the upper echelons of the documentary industry and awarded each recipient a professional meetings with a senior producer. The 5 recipients will receive a Doc Circuit Montreal Pass worth $200 and including the Face-à-face and a mentor-ship meeting with a senior documentary producer. You have until November 5th to enter the contest. For more information and to submit click HERE. // L'Office national du film est heureux d'offrir aux producteurs de la relève cinq bourses d'accès à Doc Circuit Montréal d'une valeur de 200$ chacune. En offrant la chance à cinq producteurs de la relève de participer à Doc Circuit Montréal, l'ONF leur permet de se plonger au coeur de la dynamique spécifique à l'industrie documentaire et d'actualiser leurs compétences en échangeant avec des producteurs établis. Les boursiers recevront un passeport d'accès à Doc Circuit Montréal d'une valeur de 200$ (incluant le Face-à-face) en plus de participer à une rencontre de mentorat avec un producteur établi de l'industrie documentaire. Vous avez jusqu'au 5 novembre pour envoyer vos candidatures.Pour plus d'information et pour soumettre sa candidature cliquez ICI."

• Affiché le 4 Novembre, 2009 : La 12e édition des Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM) se tiendra à Montréal du 11 au 21 novembre. http://ridm.qc.ca

• Posted November 3rd, 2009: TELUS presents CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival ‘Best Shorts of 2009’ National Tour. Join us for a screening of the 11 best short films from the 2009 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival! Admission is absolutely FREE but seating is limited. Secure your tickets now and find out more by visiting http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/tour or email your and your guest’s name directly to montrealrsvp@cfccreates.com. Limit of 2 tickets per name. Date of screening : November 17th, 2009, 7-9pm, Cinema du Parc, 3575 avenue du Parc, Montreal PQ.

• Posted November 2nd, 2009: MFG member Carina Rose writes: "Nous recherchons à louer notre super énorme loft de 4000 pieds carré à l’heure ou par journée. Jeanne Mance entre Beaubien et St-Zotique. Le loft est très lumineux (direction sud) avec des plafonds de 12 pieds de haut. Un lieu de changement, une salle de bain séparée et une grande cuisine ouverte peuvent être inclus. Il y a le wi-fi à travers l’espace. Nous visons un environnement harmonieux, écologique, creatif, coopératif et propre. CONTACT Carina: loftjm@gmail.com // We are looking to rent out our amazing 4000 sq.ft loft space by day or by hour. Jeanne Mance between Beaubien and St-Zotique. The space is bright (the windows are south facing) with 12 feet high ceilings. There is a separate changing area /bathroom and wi-fi. The large open kitchen can also be included. We like to maintain an environment that is harmonious, ecological, cooperative, creative, and clean. CONTACT Carina: loftjm@gmail.com"

• Posted November 1st, 2009: Congratulations to MFG Co-Founder John Christou and MFG members Karina Garcia Casanova, Darren Pasemko and their team for their new animated documentary series Les grands penseurs/The Great Thinkers appearing online at the FondsTV5 web site. Watch it HERE. Join the Facebook Group.

• Posted November 1st, 2009: MFG member Shira Avni writes: Hi all! A very happy note to let you know that my recent film Tying Your Own Shoes has just been awarded the Golden Dove - the grand prize for short documentary film at the Leipzig Festival! Hooray!!!!! The film was made in collaboration with four amazing artists who have Down syndrome. I am still in shock but wanted to share the happy news! Congratulations and many thanks to all whose beautiful work made the film possible: Carrie, Luigi, Fred, Lillian, Jonathan, Salim, and of course Ninah, Katherine, Matthew, Petra, Michael, David, and the whole NFB Mediatheque crew!!! Shira" Visit the NFB site

• Posted November 1st, 2009: MFG member Richard Baldwin writes: "Seeking DoP and puppeteer/actors for 5-7 min. test footage of TV series: STUFFED!, a sitcom-like adventure fantasy about out-of-work puppets. Shooting interiors in January, exteriors in April. Project is no-pay, but may lead to opportunities for paid work on a future series. Contact: songteller@gmail.com"

• Posted November 1st, 2009: Cinemania Film Festival 2009: "The CINEMANIA French Film Festival and its spokesperson, Yves Jacques, are pleased to announce the 15th Anniversary film selection, a testimonial to the creativity of French cinema. "Quality, Creativity, Originality" CINEMANIA's programming committee has remained faithful to the highest standards in its choice of films, and CINEMANIA's audience has appreciated that level of discriminating choice - it's what has made the Festival such a success over the past 15 years. Featuring: A line-up of films featured at prestigious International Film Festivals; Major box-office hits from Europe; A captivating choice of new films, fresh discoveries by our programming committee; A Record Number of North-American Premieres. This year, a record number of 28 films (subtitled in English) will receive their initial launch in North America at CINEMANIA -15 North-American, 5 Canadian, and 8 Quebec premieres. All will be eligible for the $5,000 "Mel Hoppenheim Prix du Public". Takes place Thursday, November 5th to Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at the Imperial Cinema, 1430, rue de Bleury." More info.

• Posted November 1st, 2009: MFG member ELAN (English Language Arts Network) writes: "ELAN's November Schmoozer will take place at The Lounge and CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Monday, November 9th. 5170 Cote St. Catherine Rd., corner Westbury. Two blocks West of Métro Côte-Sainte-Catherine (Map). This lively and entertaining schmoozer will feature networking in The Lounge, video screening demos in CinemaSpace and a guided tour of the newly renovated Segal Centre which features all-new performance, workshop and rehearsal rooms. The Segal Centre also offers delicious food and affordable beer! Note: The Schmoozer will start 30 minutes later than usual, preceded by the launch of Studio XX's and The National Film Board of Canada's FIRST PERSON DIGITAL project, funded by Canadian Heritage's new Cultural Development Fund. First Person Digital (FPD) is a training initiative for women, exploring new approaches to storytelling in multimedia. FPD aims to foster talent and spark a creative collaboration between a documentary filmmaker and a multimedia artist from the English Québec arts community. Guest Speaker Tanya Kelen will present worldwide trends in multimedia production and FPD Project Heads will offer a brief overview of the FPD Pipeline. Schedule: 5:15PM: Launch of First Person Digital and presentation by Tanya Kelen. Please note that an RSVP is mandatory for this part of the evening. 6:30PM+: ELAN Schmoozer (no RSVP needed for this portion of the eve). 7:00PM: Tour of the Segal Centre with Ezra Soiferman (no RSVP required for the tour). n.b. The ELAN Schmoozer at the Segal is a whole different event from the MFG Party at the Segal on Nov. 10th. Feel free to attend both!

• Affiché le 1er Novembre 2009 : Membre MFG Jean-Sebastien Lalumiere nous écrit : "Bonjour! J'ai entre les mains un bon-rabais de 50$ pour les formations professionnelles à l'INIS (Espresso). Il est valide jusqu'au 31 décembre 2009. J'accepte toute contribution volontaire. Merci de passer le mot. (514-965-4456, jslalumiere@gmail.com) // Hi! I have a 50$ rabate for Continuing Professional Training at INIS (Espresso). It is valid until the end of December. I will accept all voluntary contributions. Thanks! (514-965-4456, jslalumiere@gmail.com)" More info.

• Posted November 1st, 2009: Check out info about MFG member EyeSteelFilm's latest film Last Train Home by Lixin Fan. The film is the opening film at the RIDM and is in theatres November 20 at the AMC FORUM and Cinéma Parallèle. More info at the EyeSteelFilm site. Facebook. RIDM.

• Affiché le 1er Nov 2009 : Membre MFG Le CQAM nous écrit : "Cette année, le Conseil québécois des arts médiatiques (CQAM) offre un programme de Formation professionnelle continue (FPC) de six cours conçus sur mesure pour aider les artistes et travailleurs culturels des arts médiatiques à mieux rencontrer les enjeux sur leurs parcours. Date limite d’inscription prolongée : 20 novembre. Pour plus d’information sur les cours, formation@cqam.org, 514-527-5116 ou 1 866-527-5116."

• Affiché le 1er Nov 2009 : Membre MFG Vidégraphe nous écrit : Vidéographe en collaboration avec PureData Montréal vous invite à une démonstration explicative afin de vous initier aux merveilleuses possibilités du logiciel PureData. Logiciel au code source libre, frère de Max/MSP, PureData est un logiciel de programmation qui permet de générer des sons et des images, de manipuler des images (fixes ou vidéo) et des sons en temps réel, de programmer le déclenchement de projections visuelles et d'enregistrement sonore en interactivité. Les manipulations se font à l'aide de commandes, d'algorithmes, de capteurs, du rythme du son et des images, etc. En fait, presque tout ce qui est programmable est possible. Plusieurs artistes utilisent ce programme dans leurs œuvres. Les applications se retrouvent principalement en arts interactifs. Mercredi le 11 novembre 18h30, Démonstration du logiciel PureData, Vidéographe Production, 4550 Garnier." Plus d'info.

• Posted October 30th, 2009: Check out I WEAR THE VEIL (Documentary, 2009, 52 min., HD) directed by MFG members Natasha Ivisic and Yanick Létourneau at RIDM. Mon. Nov. 16th, 2009 (5:30PM) at the NFB Cinérobotheque, 1564 St-Denis. Synopsis: In secular societies, whether or not women should cover their heads arouses heated debate. Even among believers, there is no consensus. Natasha Ivisic became a Muslim when she married, and now lives in Longueuil. Deep down, she wonders, what does it mean to be a Muslim woman? Co-director of the film, she begins with her own situation, and then introduces us to other Muslim women in an attempt to resolve the question. An introspective and luminous documentary that leaves us knowing one thing for sure: whatever the religion, women have no freedom without the freedom to choose. There will be a reception the same evening to celebrate the premiere of I WEAR THE VEIL and Peripheria productions 10th anniversary. Where: RIDM Lounge @ Cinémathèque Québécoise, 8:30pm. With guest DJ Kobal. Facebook. Tickets.

• Posted October 30th, 2009: Elite Casting presents an On-Camera Audition Workshop for Union and Apprentice members, by popular demand. Sun. Nov. 15. $100. To register please send your photo and resume to: nadia@elitecastingcanada.com. More info.

• Affiché le 30 octobre 2009 : L'Office national du film du Canada a réservé une place de choix aux professionnels de l’industrie documentaire au sein des 12es Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal, en s’associant comme partenaire principal à la 5e édition du Doc Circuit Montréal, lequel se tient les 12 et 13 novembre dans le cadre des RIDM. L’ONF présente et collabore à une série d’ateliers destinés aux artisans du documentaire d’aujourd’hui. Les activités du Doc Circuit Montréal se dérouleront à la Grande Bibliothèque. Inscriptions et plus d'info ICI.

• Posted October 30th, 2009: MFG member Halima Ouardiri of EyeSteelFilm writes: "Come out and support MFG member Omar Majeed's documentary TAQWACORE: THE BIRTH OF PUNK ISLAM. In 2003, a white Muslim convert named Michael Muhammed Knight wrote a novel called THE TAQWACORES about a fictional music scene that managed to be both hardcore punk and muslim at the same time. The book was an underground best-seller, and more importantly, struck a nerve with disenfranchised young muslims everywhere. Soon after, actual "Taqwacore" bands began to form all over North America. This documentary film joins Michael and bands like The Secret Trial Five and The Kominas on their first tour / pilgrimage across the U.S.A., as they challenge Muslims and non-Muslims alike with audacious anthems like Sharia Law in the U.S.A. and Mohammed was a Punk Rocker. Their spiritual odyssey leads them to Pakistan, and their rocky attempt to bring punk to the streets of Lahore. Produced by EyeSteelFilm (Up the Yangtze, RIP!: A Remix Manifesto). Running time: 80 minutes / Language: English & Urdu (original version English/urdu subtitled in French). Opens Friday, Oct 30 at AMC Forum. The filmmaker Omar Majeed is in the attendance all week for Q&As. See the trailer and lots more at: www.taqwacore.com"

• Affiché le 30 octobre 2009 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit : "Pour une deuxième année consécutive, Vidéographe accueille dans leurs locaux le bureau du jeune Festival du Film Brésilien de Montréal. En échange, la directrice du festival Leticia Godinho et la comissaire du festival,Francesca Azzi, nous offrent une programmation de vidéo d'art Brésilien. Pour plus d'informations concernant le Festival du Film Brésilien de Montréal qui se tiendra du 27 Novembre au 3 Décembre 2009 http://www.brazilfilmfest.net/montreal/fra/thefestival.htm

• Posted October 28th, 2009: MFG member John-Michael Bellamy writes: "On Monday night, Myotte Bellamy Animation & FX & Parce Que Films won the 2009 (ADISQ) Felix award for Best Music Video for Karkwas 'La Facade'. This makes it their second successive win for the same category. The video is directed by Alexandra Myotte (Myotte Bellamy), Olivier Picard and David Pierrat (Parce que films), the same trio that brought you last year's ADISQ winner 'Echapper au sort', also from Karkwa." More info.

• Posted October 27th, 2009: MFG member Andrés Livov writes: "The RIDM will be screening the World Première of my new documentary A Place Called Los Pereyra (Bienvenue à Los Pereyra) on Sunday, Nov. 15th at 19h (French subtitles) & Monday, Nov. 16th at 20h (English subtitles), both nights @ the NFB cinema, corner of De Maisonneuve and St.Denis (Metro Berri-Uqam). Synopsis: The lives of schoolchildren in an isolated, impoverished village in Argentina are affected in unexpected ways when a group of wealthy teenage girls visit on their annual week-long charity mission. To find out more about RIDM (Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal) please go to their website: www.ridm.qc.ca/en/home.html Tickets will be on sale at the festival's box office: Nov. 3rd-9th at Monument National (1182 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, and St.Catherine). Nov. 10th-21st at Cinémathèque Québécoise (335 Boulevard De Maisonneuve, corner St.Denis - Metro Berri-Uqam). I hope to see you there! Andrés. Facebook page."

• Posted October 27th, 2009: MFG member Michelle d'Eze writes: "Montreal Photo and Video Support Services plays on 2 fronts: sunny locations in the Caribbean and snowy locations in Quebec. Beauchemin d'Eze, the Montreal-based photo and video support services company continue its third year growth with its International Production office in the Dominican Republic. The umbrella company for Montreal Photography Production; Montreal Locations Scouts; Montreal Photographers; Dominican Republic Locations Scouts operating since 1984, Beauchemin d'Eze will service Canadian and international clients seeking sun soaked locations for Film, TV Commercials, Video and Still Photo shoots. Contact: deze@sympatico.ca"

• Affiché le 27 octobre 2009 : "Avis à tous les réalisateurs, producteurs et distributeurs de films québécois ou franco-canadiens : il vous reste moins d’une semaine pour soumettre vos œuvres à la 28e édition des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois! Vous devez déposer vos films d’ici le vendredi 30 octobre 2009. La 28e édition des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois se déroulera à Montréal du 17 au 27 février 2010. Le formulaire d’inscription est disponible en ligne au http://www.rvcq.com"

• Posted October 27th, 2009: Check out the Montreal Greek Film Festival at Cinema du Parc from October 30th to November 5th. More info. Facebook page.

• Affiché le 27 octobre 2009 : Co-op Vidéo Montreal - Offre d'emploi - Adjoint(e) aux producteurs. Poste temporaire d’adjoint(e) aux producteurs à combler. Domaine Cinéma (fiction et documentaire). Taux horaire : 15$ à raison de 24 heures semaines. Période de réception des candidatures: du vendredi 23 au jeudi 29 octobre. http://coopvideo.ca/ Plus d'info sur le boulot ICI (Document Word).

• Posted October 25th, 2009: MFG member Marc Ostrick of eGuiders.com taps you into the pulse of "the new dial tone". A taste of where net video is going... Enjoy!

• Posted October 25th, 2009: MFG member Harlie Dover of the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop writes: "Writing For The Screen: a 4-week intensive to create or tune up your script. If you ever had the itch to write a script for film or television, then this is the class for you. We will explore in depth the exciting journey of transforming your stories from thoughts to words-on-the-page fit for the silver screen. This program will teach proper screenplay format as well as use interactive methods to create the perfect dialogue; most exciting action; and most efficient storytelling. Watching famous film clips, and more obscure nuggets of fantastic independent cinema, will allow for comparative studies on how a scene works, what makes a great character and the art of nuanced screenwriting. Leave this class a more confident writer with the tools that are necessary to finish a full script and submit it to producers. Taught by MFG member Philip Kalin. A 4-week intensive to create or tune up your script. November 2-26, 6:30pm (various dates). hdover@segalcentre.org, Facebook page, Web site.

• Posted October 25th, 2009: MFG member G. Scott MacLeod writes: "Loyola International College invites you to the screening of the documentary films After the war with Hannelore By G. Scott MacLeod, preceded by The Berlin Wall by Peter Gärtner, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. November 9th 2009 7:00pm-9:30pm. Loyola International College, Concordia University, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Room AD-307. Please RSVP as soon as possible by e-mail atloyolaic@alcor.concordia.ca or by phone at (514) 848-2424 ext. 2125. Refreshments will be served. More info on After the war with Hannelore here."

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: MFG member Kris Leblanc writes: "I am an experienced video editor and am currently looking for work. If you have any projects that need editing, please call me. I have my own equipment. email: krisl100@hotmail.com, phone: 514-683-6000 or 514-213-0223."

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: MFG member Nicole Edwards writes: "Looking for a Japanese-speaking editor for a short documentary project. This is a paid position. Please contact Nicole at edwardsnicole3@hotmail.com"

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: MFG member Kris Leblanc writes: "I am looking for a producer & funding for a project that is close to my heart. Perhaps you might even be interested? I know there are government film/TV grants, maybe you can give me more info on that as well. Here is the project: A few months ago, my sister in law passed away from cancer, Hodgkins lymphoma, at the age of 31. She was positive & always smiling. While she was still well she took an amazing road trip throught the US, Costa Rica, 7 accross Canada. It was a journey of self discovery, enjoying life, & at the same time dealing with cancer. I want to do a film about her incredible journey & to inspire people with cancer to enjoy life. A few months before she died, while very sick & in a wheelchair, she was able to go skydiving with her sister, my wife, on her 30th birthday. My plan is to film this as a movie, not documentary, perhaps more like a mockumentary. She has journals & documented every detail of her journey. Please contact Kris at 514-684-2197 for more info. I only want to show the journals to people who are seriously interested. I will also need actors, a videographer, sound recordist & boom operator. Thanks. Kris. Email: krisl100@hotmail.com"

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: MFG member Andres Vial of Chromatic Audio writes: "Audio services for Film, TV & Internet. Chromatic Audio, based in Mile-End, is a professional recording facility and production house offering excellent service and extremely reasonable rates. We have years of experience providing audio services including recording, mixing, mastering, foley, ADR and voice-over work as well as composing and producing music for multi-media. Please check us out at http://www.chromatic-audio.com for more info, pics, equipment list, client list, etc. email: chromatic.audio@gmail.com. You can also call us 514.274.7839 to discuss your next project. Thanks!"

• Affiché le 23 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit : "Une première démonstration de la Table de montage interactive version 1 (T/Iv1) de Studio imaginaire en introduction du prochain Share MTL, dimanche le 25 octobre à 19h30 à Vidéographe au 4550 rue Garnier. La table interactive version 1 (T/I v1) est un prototype de surface multi-tactile, inspirée des travaux de Jeff Han, permettant d'expérimenter des concepts d'interface utilisateur. Le trio de chercheurs du studio imaginaire est installé pour un an en recherche et expérimentation au laboratoire de Vidéographe http://videographe.qc.ca/html/production/details.php?item=projet&type=&id=38 . Il souhaite rencontrer des artistes désireux de mettre à l’épreuve leur prototype pour un projet de création ou tout simplement pour l’expérimenter. Vous pouvez prendre rendez-vous avec eux par notre agent liaison, Pierre-Luc Audet au 514.521.2116 poste 10 ou par courriel production@videographe.qc.ca Pour suivre l’histoire de l’évolution de la Table interactive http://studioimaginaire.com/blog"

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: On Wednesday, November 21st, The Montreal 69 Hour Film Challenge will begin... A contest open to anyone anywhere in wich filmmakers are invited to produce a last minute comedy short film for adults. The best film will be presented in the evening of november 24th during the Hard Liquor and Porn Film Festival. More info.

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: MFG member MUFF writes: "This year MUFF (Montreal Underground Film Festival) is accepting films at an earlier date in order to have more planning time! The new submission DEADLINE is December 31, 2009. Late entry deadline: Febuary 14th 2010. Late entry fee: $15 payable to: Montreal Underground Film Festival. Note: We encourage you to send in your film BEFORE THE DEADLINE of December 31st. If you think you might enter your film late, please notify us, so that we know it’s coming, and send in your film with a late fee cheque. Thanks for your understanding and support! We encourage you to submit your work now! All the details for submitting your films are on our website where you can download the registration and guideline forms: www.muff514.com"

• Posted October 23rd, 2009: MFG member and filmmaker Patricia Chica and actress Michelle Boback are back from the Director's Film Chair Film Festival in New York where they presented their fiction short fiction film DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY which won four awards. Patricia also presented her feature length documentary ROCKABILLY 514 which also won two awards. Presently, Patricia Chica is developing a few feature length projects (fiction and documentary) and continues to direct for commercial television productions and music videos. As for Michelle Boback, she will be playing a lead role in Penumbra a new play that will be presented at the Centaur Theatre in Montreal on January 2010. More info.

• Affiché le 16 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Karen Mariano nous écrit: "12:12 Pour Geneviève, Un film de Karina Mariano (5 minutes) à Image+Nation. « New York, jour de l’An 2005, des images Super 8 retrouvées, à propos d’une peine d’amour oubliée. Madrid 2009, ma meilleure amie pleure en public à cause d’un con à qui j’aimerais casser la face. Mais peu importe où et comment, on est toujours là. À la vie, à la mort ». Musique: The Sunday Sinners, www.image-nation.org/ Dates de projection de 12:12 à Image+Nation. Première projection : 25 octobre, 20h45, Goethe-Institut (418 Rue Sherbrooke Est), programme 18. Deuxième projection : 28 octobre, 21h00, Laika (St-Laurent/Duluth), programme 32."

• Affiché le 16 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Simon Lacroix nous écrit: "Total Crap 6 en supplémentaire à Montréal le vendredi 30 octobre (22h) au Club Soda dans le cadre du Festival Spasm. Total Crap est de retour pour une 6e édition plus mauvaise que jamais ! Une projection du pire de la télé et du cinéma qui vous fera douter de votre santé mentale. Simon Lacroix et Pascal Pilote, collectionneurs de films kitsch, de mauvaises pubs et d’extraits télévisuels désastreux, reviennent avec la supplémentaire de TOTAL CRAP 6, présenté à guichets fermés à la fin mai au Club Soda. Pour avoir une meilleure idée de ce que ça a l'air: TRAILER YOUTUBE. Plus d'info et renseignements billets ici: http://www.simonlacroix.com/"

• Posted October 16th, 2009: MFG member Nicole Edwards writes: "Looking for a French-speaking or bilingual editor for a short documentary project. This is a paid position. Please contact Nicole at edwardsnicole3@hotmail.com"

• Affiché le 16 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Mathieu Marano de Final Cut MTL nous écrit : "L'équipe de Final Cut MTL vous convie à une SoiréeONLINE. Trois heures de présentations et de discussions sur les nouvelles caméras reflex capables de filmer des séquences vidéo en HD. Venez voir les Nikon D90, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D et Panasonic Lumix GH1. Essayez-les à la main, sur trépied et même sur montures Zacuto, Redock Micro et Shaphe WLB! Apprenez comment optimiser l'import des clips dans Final Cut Pro! Mardi 27 octobre à 19h30 -- COMPLET. La suplémentaire sera donc le 4 novembre. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes! ; Studio Séries+ de l'INIS; 301, boul. De Maisonneuve est (métro Berri-UQAM). http://www.finalcutmtl.org/evenements/reflex/"

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : Les RVCQ nous écrit: "La période d’inscription pour la 28e édition des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois bat son plein ! Tous les réalisateurs, producteurs et distributeurs de films québécois ou franco-canadiens sont invités à soumettre leurs œuvres. Les formulaires d’inscription et les règles d’admission sont en ligne sur le site Web des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois au www.rvcq.com. La date limite pour soumettre les films est le 30 octobre 2009."

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Isabelle L'Italien de PRIM nous écrit : "Appel de projets : Bourse conjoint PRIM/Dazibao. PRIM et CODES D'ACCÈS s'unissent pour offrir une occasion exceptionnelle à un artiste de l'audio d'obtenir une bourse conjointe, lui permettant la diffusion et le matriçage d'une oeuvre en quadriphonie et/ou Surround 5.1, en vue d'une diffusion avec CODES D'ACCÈS. L'artiste retenu disposera d'un an pour réaliser son projet. Le studio de son de PRIM sera accessible pour un maximum de 40 heures d'utilisation. PRIM lui offrira une formation d'initiation au studio de son (non monnayable ou transférable). DATE DE TOMBÉE : 15 NOVEMBRE 2009. Info : www.primcentre.org"

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Isabelle L'Italien de PRIM nous écrit : "Outiller la relève artistique montréalaise : Gratuit et ouvert à tous ! Portes ouvertes - relève en arts médiatiques. Mardi 17 novembre 2009 - 10h à 17h. Consultez le communiqué."

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Isabelle L'Italien de PRIM nous écrit : "FORMATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES CONTINUES 2009-2010 EN COLLABORATION AVEC EMPLOI-QUÉBEC : MONTAGE, MIXAGE ET TRAITEMENT SURROUND SUR PRO TOOLS HD. Groupe intermédiaire: Du 7 au 14 décembre 2009. Groupe avancé: Du 12 au 19 janvier 2010. Consultez le communiqué"

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Chloé Camonis de Vidéographe nous écrit : "Pour les prochaines formations Vidéographe pour l'Automne 2009 et Hiver 2010 : Pour la description et les tarifs de nos diverses formations, veuillez consulter les liens suivants : Formations ponctuelles: Introduction à Final Cut Pro et à After Effects, ateliers avancés After Effects http://videographe.qc.ca/html/production/formation_ponctuelle.php Formations continues: Arduino, PureData et PARI http://videographe.qc.ca/html/production/formation_continue.php Les formations arrivent rapidement, alors dépêchez vous pour vous inscrire."

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : Membre MFG Main Film nous écrit : "Main Film offre plusieurs formations en octobre et novembre dont Enregistrement sonore en tournage, Faire un film à budget minimal, Principes théoriques du tournage sur pellicule, Animation image par image et Crédits d’impôt. Frais de formation. Info : www.mainfilm.qc.ca/fr/ateliers.html

• Posted October 14th, 2009: OFF Interarts writes: "OFF Interarts is a multidisciplinary rental space with 850sq ft. With a kitchenette, fridge, storage, piano, 2 bathrooms, lighting on adjustable tracks and two display windows (for seperate rental). This space is for artists & artistic companies wishing to expose their work or publicize their creative projects. The high-traffic location (5145 Boul. St-Laurent 1/2 block north of Laurier) offers excellent visibility, and our low monthly rental fees won't break your budget. Please contact Rachel 514 274 3222 or info@offinterarts.org or www.offinterarts.org for more information."

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : IgorFest 2009 nous écrit : "Mettez de côté vos préjugés et constatez que le court Québécois triomphe d'audace et d'originalité. Igor Simonnet (Fisher Preis, 2003) a sélectionné pour vous les meilleurs courts métrages Québecois des 2 dernières années! De l'animation, de la comédie et de l'horreur dans une ambiance survoltée, des films a 2$ et a 100,000$! Je profite également de cette soirée pour vous présenter, en grande première, mon nouveau film "La légende d'Atsuko" Projections visuelles assurées par Jean-François Alexandre. Prix à l'entrée: 10,00$ Ouvertures des portes: 20h00; Début des projections: 20h30. Jeudi 5 novembre, 20h00. Theatre Plaza. Facebook.

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : "La Coop Vidéo de Montréal, centre de production qui regroupe scénaristes, réalisateurs et producteurs, agrandit son équipe et cherche présentement un directeur général. Profil recherché : aptitudes et expérience en développement organisationnel, habiletés de gestion générale, administrative et de ressources humaines, connaissance de la culture cinématographique, habiletés rédactionnelles (français et anglais). Cette personne devra se montrer capable de vision, d'initiative et d'autonomie. Consultez la description du poste au www.coopvideo.ca/actualites.fr avant d'envoyer votre curriculum vitae avec une lettre d'intention par envoi électronique à poste.dg@coopvideo.ca"

• Affiché le 14 octobre, 2009 : SODEC nous écrit : "Dans le cadre de l’anniversaire du programme d'aide aux jeunes créateurs, la SODEC mène une enquête confidentielle qui vise à améliorer les services des utilisateurs du Programme Jeunes créateurs. Le questionnaire à compléter est disponible en ligne : http://interceptum.com/intercept/view_survey.jsp?aId=39449&sId=39488&langCode=fr.

• Posted October 10th, 2009: MFG member Shira Avni writes: "Hello all: The website for my new film Tying Your Own Shoes is up! Many thanks to Carrie Haber for her beautiful editing and written work, and Luigi Allemano for his gorgeous music. Tying Your Own Shoes ventures into how it feels to be a little bit unusual. This animated documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the exceptional mindsets and emotional lives of four adult artists with Down syndrome. Tying Your Own Shoes is a hybrid of auteur documentary and animation cinema, two forms in which The National Film Board of Canada has developed a world-renowned expertise over the past 70 years. Best wishes, Shira." More info at the NFB site.

• Posted October 10th, 2009: MFG member Erik Anderson writes: "Looking for someone who has a Canon XH A1 or something comparable (HDV, 24P), that can shoot, or rent their camera for monday. Please let me know asap! email: 1stofjulyfilms@gmail.com Thanks!"

• Affiché le 9 octobre, 2009: L'ONF nous écrit: "Dans le cadre du Festival de Nouveau Cinéma, L'Office national du film du Canada et Les Productions du Rapide-Blanc, vous invitent à la grande première mondiale, du dernier documentaire de Sylvie Van Brabant: Visionnaires planétaires. « Le jeune activiste québécois Mikael Rioux va à la rencontre d’hommes et de femmes d’exception, des sommités mondiales dans leur domaine, qui ont créé des projets innovateurs et inspirants pour l’avenir de la société. Visionnaires planétaires apporte un vent d’espoir dans le défaitisme généralisé. Ce documentaire positif, au traitement visuel et sonore moderne, s’adresse à tous ceux et celles qui refusent de baisser les bras devant l’ampleur de la tâche. » En présence de la réalisatrice Sylvie Van Brabant, de Mikael Rioux et de Peter Koenig, économiste humaniste, participant au film. Grande première mondiale: Mercredi 14 octobre 2009, à 19h00, Cinéma Impérial, 1430, rue de Bleury, Montréal. Deuxième présentation au Cinéma du Parc, 15 octobre, à 15h00. Dossier de presse et bande annonce disponible. http://onf.ca/visionnairesplanetaires. Infos et billets en vente : http://www.nouveaucinema.ca"

• Affiché le 9 octobre, 2009: Membre MFG Aurélie Blanwalhin d'Equiterre nous écrit: "Contest Cocktail d'Equiterre et l'AMT: Trois façons de gagner : en répondant à une question sur la vidéo d'accueil, en partageant une photo ou une vidéo originale ou en sensibilisant son milieu de travail. Prix à gagner : un an de transport écolo, une fin de semaine pour deux en Gaspésie et des cartes BRANCHÉ du Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal. Inscriptions avant le 2 novembre : http://www.equiterre.org/cocktail. Le concours Cocktail transport lancé par Équiterre, en collaboration avec l'AMT, propose des outils et incitatifs pour encourager le transport écologique."

• Posted October 9th, 2009: MFG member Paul Aflalo writes: "You are invited you to "First Weekend Club Montréal" on Friday, October 9 at 9:20pm, AMC Theatre 22: Montréal Forum. The film being shown is the new Canadian film Cairo Time. We will meet at the AMC Forum Theatre 30 minutes before the screening (9:20pm), the film starts promptly at 9:50pm. After we all watch the film, we'll head over to Hurley's, grab a drink and talk about the film. More details at the Facebook page."

• Posted October 9th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "We are organizing a Halloween Show that is meant to become a video-clip for the web. We need: (1) A Choreographer (2) A painter able to do body painting (3) A lighting director (4) Male dancers (5) An assistant director.The monetary compensation for the participants will be according to the earnings of the show. More info: march.august@yahoo.ca"

• Posted October 5th, 2009: MFG member Diego Briceño writes: "On Sunday, October 11 at 9pm, participants from Montreal and across Canada will convene online and in person at the UQAM Agora to celebrate a unique co-creation. A short film “exquisite corpse” will be presented after a month-long creative process connecting youth from Montreal Nord and film-makers across Canada. The screening is part of Festival Nouveau Cinema and will be followed by DJs and visuals provided by Makila.tv. A live video feed and live web-portals will enable Montreal participants and observers to connect and party with film-makers across Canada. FREE ADMISSION! 175 avenue du Président-Kennedy" Facebook page.

• Posted October 5th, 2009: MFG member Cinema Politica writes: " SEX! LABOUR! SMUT! Cinema Politica has teamed up with the Concordia Documentary Centre to bring you a jam-packed four-day film and video festival on sexwork and pornography. Nine programming slots with 20 titles old and new, Canadian and international, all exploring issues of sex, labour and smut. Read below, and we'll keep a seat warm for you. Friday October 16 - Monday October 19. J.A. de Sève Cinema, Concordia University, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West. COST: By donation at the door. www.cinemapolitica.org/smutfestival. Note: The Sex, Labour, Smut Festival kicks off with a special event at 9PM on Friday, October 16th in Concordia's de Sève Cinema. Join us for a screening of vintage silent "stag movies," with live music accompaniment by local performance star "SoCalled" (Josh Dolgin http://www.myspace.com/socalled). Admission is $5 (all other events at the festival are by-donation).

• Affiché le 5 octobre 2009 : Le FNC nous écrit : "Bientot le début du Festival du nouveau cinéma (7 au 18 octobre 2009): c'est aussi le début des événements du FNC Lab...10 jours de rencontres, de créativité en temps réel et de projections spéciales débridées! Au menu: DES RENCONTRES SOUS LE SIGNE DE LA RÉAPPROPRIATION pour discuter, pour échanger, pour faire le point sur le cinéma et des nouveaux médias à l’heure des nouvelles technologies. CINÉWILD : DES PERFORMANCES AUDIOVISUELLES POUR CÉLÉBRER LES NOCES TUMULTUEUSES DU CINÉMA ET DE LA MUSIQUE. Et bien sûr, les délicieuses soirées de la Louve ! Nuit Bleue, Taqwacore Muslim Punk Blow Out, Prends ça court pendant 10 ans! TechnOmatic et Bonobo en clôture ! RENDEZ-VOUS À NOTRE QUARTIER GÉNÉRAL (Agora Hydro Québec du Coeur des Sciences de l'UQÀM, 175 President Kennedy, métro Place-des-Arts) TOUT AU LONG DU FESTIVAL. ÉVÉNEMENTS GRATUITS. Le FNC Lab est présenté par Vidéotron. Les rencontres sont présentées par Vision Globale. Pour plus d'informations: www.nouveaucinema.ca Joignez notre groupe Facebook.

• Posted October 2nd, 2009: The NSI writes: "The NSI Drama Prize is our short film training program for emerging Canadian filmmakers. Teams apply with a short film script of ten (10) minutes or less and we choose up to four teams who receive training in writing, directing and producing. The four teams must successfully complete an assignment to be eligible to receive mentoring from established industry leaders, $10,000 in cash support and over $30,000 in services toward production of a short film. Today we're launching our latest call for applications for the program. Applications must be received by November 12, 2009. The application form and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available now on our website."

• Posted October 2nd, 2009: MFG members Volatile Works writes: "Allo les amies: Passing on the details for the Global Balkans benefit launch at Club Lambi next Wednesday, October 7th, which some of the volatilities will be participating in (and co-organizing)... talks, film clips, and balkan beats on the menu... veuillez trouver les détails sur le lancement-bénéfice du Réseaux Global Balkans aux liens en bas, un événement dans lequel participent quelques membres de volatile works, mercredi prochain le 7 octobre @ Club Lambi.... 4465 St. Laurent Blvd. (at Mt. Royal) Suggested Donation: $10 (sliding scale): présentations, extraits de films, musique et beats balkaniques! A BENEFIT for Voice of Roma (http://www.voiceofroma.com/) & the Coordinating Committee for Workers’ Protests in Serbia (http://tinyurl.com/nby435). Facebook page HERE. Hour article HERE. Venez faire un tour / Join us, Volatile Works."

• Posted September 29th, 2009: Tons of new worshops in filmmaking, screenwriting, animation and photography are now scheduled this Fall at the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop. Sign up soon to reserve your space. Lots more info here.

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Andreas Kratschmer writes: "URGENT! Montrealmusic.tv is looking for a cameraperson to help us out with capturing concerts at the Pop Montreal Festival. We are a quite new media here in Montreal, our team is composed by music loving volunteers, who want to produce high quality web TV coverage of the Montreal music scene. So we are looking for a music loving VOLUNTEER camera person, with own equipment (camera 3CCD 16:9, shotgun mic), willing to spent a couple of hours on our music community project. Please contact Andreas: info(at)montrealmusic(dot)tv THANK YOU!!!"

• Posted September 29th, 2009: WhoWeAre.ca writes: "Dear Friends, We’ve got a special invitation for you: be a part of the WhoWeare.ca public beta! You’ve sent us your videos and we’ve uploaded them, wrote about them in our blog, and now we need your input to make our public beta successful. From the fields and trenches of independent film to your browser comes the voice of a new Canada, brought to you by YOU! Got a story to add to our ever-growing online cultural mosaic? Create an account and upload a video, or simply make your voice heard! We’ll be sharing new perspectives every month in our e-newsletter. To opt-in, please sign up for e-mail. For additional news, updates and reflections on the new Canada and its constituents, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or subscribe to our global, blog or video RSS feed. Looking forward to your feedback, comments, tweets and videos! Warmest regards, WhoWeAre.ca

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Andrew Princz writes: "After a successful launch at the Segal Centre's CinemaSpace, film-screening venue Cinéma du Parc launches the travel-film series Travels ontheglobe. Peru: The Machu Picchu story is set for October 21st, Kazakhstan: The Real Kazakhstan on November 18 and Angola: Dancing in Luanda is on December 9th. For more information, click to: http://www.ontheglobe.com/services/travelsontheglobe.htm"

• Posted September 29th, 2009: Quebec Writers’ Federation writes: "THE ART OF WRITING FOR DOCUMENTARY: FROM IDEA TO PROPOSAL; Workshop leader: Pepita Ferrari (MFG member); Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (October 8 to November 26, 2009*), Offered by the Quebec Writers’ Federation, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Suite 3, director Capturing Reality: the Art of Documentary; *Note: The workshop of October 22 will be rescheduled due to a prior professional commitment of Pepita Ferrari. This workshop will guide you through the process of honing your idea, to reducing it to a snappy, gripping synopsis, to elaborating it in all its glory as a full-blown written documentary treatment – the aim is to give you the tools to be able to put down on paper a living, breathing, moving documentary concept. Workshop fee: $150 for QWF members/$170 for non-members, To register: 514-933-0878 or admin@qwf.org. More info: http://www.qwf.org/workshops/fall2009/ferrari.html"

• Affiché le 29 septembre, 2009 : L'AQTIS nous écrit : "Le Programme de perfectionnement professionnel de l'AQTIS prend un nouvel envol pour sa programmation 2009-2010. Nous vous invitons à vous rendre sur le site de l’AQTIS, afin de consulter de sa toute nouvelle brochure de formations de base. Par souci de l’environnement et pour suivre le pas sur les nouvelles techniques de communication, Le PPP de l’AQTIS n’imprimera plus de brochure papier. Seules quelques brochures papier ont été produites pour les techniciens n’ayant pas internet. Par ailleurs, les formations de perfectionnement pour 2009-2010 seront affichées sur le site de l’AQTIS le 31 octobre. Nous souhaitons vous voir nombreux à venir approfondir vos connaissances. Au plaisir, L’équipe du PPP. Plus d'info."

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Deepali Lindblom writes: "We are currently creating our first stage production and require a budding filmmaker to film and edit our shows and the promo. Ideally you should have your own camera. A small honorarium is attached to this work. Interested persons please reply at the earliest at deepali@dung-dkar.org"

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Ari Vineberg writes: "I am looking for an agent to handle the marketing and distribution for new pilot fishing program. For information contact me at abmplus@netrevolution.com"

• Affiché le 29 septembre, 2009 : PRIM nous écrit : "APPELS DE PROJETS: PRIM invite les artistes indépendants en arts médiatiques à soumettre leur candidature pour les programmes suivants : AIDE À LA CRÉATION. Avec ce programme, PRIM offre un rabais de 50% sur tous les équipements de production et de postproduction audio et vidéo, ainsi que sur les services suivants : transfert; transcodage et conversion SD/HD. Toutes les propositions de productions indépendantes sont admissibles, tous genres et toutes durées. BOURSE DE FORMATION :
  Cette bourse permet à un artiste, désirant améliorer son niveau d'autonomie sur les plateformes de PRIM, de recevoir gratuitement une formation en vidéo OU en audio. Vidéo (AVID HD) : 20h de théorie et 10h de pratique individuelle. Audio (ProTools HD) : 8h de théorie, 12h de pratique individuelle et 4h de récapitulation. Date limite d'inscription : 27 octobre 2009. Formulaire et informations supplémentaires à : www.primcentre.org"

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Atif Siddiqi writes: "My film Solo (NFB) & 2 Tranie Tronic videos screen for Affirm Action at 12:00pm, Saturday, October 3, 2009, followed by the short videos and a live performance/reading of Erotic Exotic. Do come and enjoy, esp. Solo if you have not seen it. (Winner best Doc Milan GLBT film fest 2004 and hon mention best director Columbus ohio 2004). Association Sportive et Communautaire Centre Sud, 2093 de la Visitation, www.ethnoculture.org, Facebook page

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Allan Legarth Nielsen writes: "We're looking for an actress for a very small music video shoot. We can't say much now, other than it is for Unicef and it's unpaid. The actress has to be black, 20-30 years of age, normal body shape/or skinny, not shy of singing (will be dubbed by professional singer in post). French/English doesn't matter. If you are the one, or you know how we can find an actress like this, please contact us on smartshot.pictures@gmail.com. Best Regards, Allan"

• Posted September 29th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "I am Canadian independent filmmaker of Greek origin. I do have relation with Greece and filmmaker friends there. There is an agreement for coproduction between Greece and Canada. I want to create a company and try to promote many Greek-Canadian co-productions under this treaty. I want people to help me in this try. Hoping to hear from you. You may e-mail me at: march.august@yahoo.ca"

• Affiché le 29 septembre, 2009 : Les rendez-vous du cinéma québécois lancent un appel chaleureux à tous les réalisateurs, producteurs ou distributeurs de films québécois: la période d’inscription est ouverte, soumettez vos œuvres ! La date limite pour soumettre les films est le 30 octobre 2009. La 28e édition des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois se déroulera à Montréal du 17 au 27 février 2010. Les formulaires d’inscription de même que les règles d’admission sont en ligne dès maintenant sur le site Web des Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois au www.rvcq.com

• Affiché le 19 septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Jean-Francois Brisson nous écrit : "Bonjour, j'ai fait un long métrage durant plus de 2 ans de tournage. J'ai tout financé avec mes cartes de crédits, je suis allé au bout de mon rêve. J'aimerais avoir des conseils pour remplir ma demande de subvention. Un prémontage est dispo. www.aubergerouge.com. Pouvez-vous m'aider? Merci gizosfilms@gmail.com"

• Posted September 16th, 2009: MFG member Ezra Winton writes: "Welcome back Cinema Politica supporters! Our first screening of our Fall 2009 program will kick off next Monday night, September 21 @ 7:30 pm. Our theme this semester is "Heroes(?)" and our opening film is a powerful and entertaining analysis of Hugo Chavez and his policies in Venezuela. Explore the very nature of revolution through the living example of Hugo Chavez and the people of Venezuela. As usual our screenings are by donation, and at this special event we'll have all the filmmakers of ¿¡Revolución!? present, and we'll also be handing out our Fall 2009 schedule. See you in a week!! Room H-110, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve. More info, including the trailer for this film: http://www.cinemapolitica.org"

• Posted September 16th, 2009: MFG member Paula J. Davis writes: "On The Spot is looking for improv actors/comedians available to perform 1 to 3 times weekly at the Comedyworks and outside gigs such as corporate events, fundraisers, Colleges & Universities etc. Auditions will start September 20th until October 20th, and will be a combination of workshop format and live performance. If you would like to audition please send an email to paulajdavis@bell.net with your experience. Facebook Page."

• Posted September 16th, 2009: MFG mmber Jean Ambrosi writes: "Industry Loft Party Mixer: Producers, Directors, Actors, Models, DJ's, Artists, Musicians, Photographers, Indy Filmmakers come mix it up at RED LIGHT STUDIOS this Saturday the 19th of September. RSVP Only so hit Facebook page HERE or email Jambrosi Productions at ambrosi@mac.com to put your name on the guest list. Thanks to all. Make films or die trying!"

• Affiché le 16 septembre 2009: Vidéographe nous écrit : "Voici les listes sommaire des prochaines formations Vidéographe pour l'Automne 2009. Pour la description et les tarifs de nos diverses formations, veuillez consulter les liens suivants : Formations ponctuelles: Introduction à Final Cut Pro et à After Effects, ateliers avancés After Effects: http://videographe.qc.ca/html/production/formation_ponctuelle.php Formations continues: Arduino, PureData et PARI: http://videographe.qc.ca/html/production/formation_continue.php Les formations arrivent rapidement, alors dépêchez vous pour vous inscrire."

• Posted September 16th, 2009: MFG member Tamar Kozlov writes: "For the second year the Scene et Salon's projector is hosting the Indie Music Video Fest, a collection of the strangest indie music videos of the year. This year's line- up includes Karkwa and Neko Case. Go to the website to check out more. A special music video Scene et Salon will follow. So Montreal filmmakers with music videos, if they're done bring them, if they're almost done finish them, if they've been sitting on you shelf for years give them a fresh new screening! It all starts at 8pm on Friday, September 18, 2009. Centre St. Ambroise, 5080 St. Ambroise. Facebook page."

• Affiché le 16 septembre 2009: PRIM nous écrit : "Pour connaître les dernières nouvelles de PRIM et de ses membres, consultez le premier numéro de la saison du PRIM Gazette : PRIM Gazette Bonne lecture ! Formations PRIM - automne 2009: Formations offertes en collaboration avec Emploi-Québec : Les étapes de travail en HD: production et postproduction; Montage, mixage et traitement surround sur Pro Tools HD. Consultez le communiqué des formations ICI."

• Affiché le 16 septembre 2009: Le Festival du Nouveau Cinema nous écrit : Le volet FNC Lab du Festival du Nouveau Cinema propose gratuitement, du 7 au 18 octobre 2009, des RENCONTRES de type 5 à 7 avec des spécialistes du milieu, des performances artistiques ‘CINÉWILD’, des ateliers de création et des activités de réseautage à l’Agora Hydro-Québec du Coeur des sciences – UQAM (175 avenue Président-Kennedy, métro Place-des-Arts). Plus d’informations sur les autres conférences et divers événements du FNC Lab : www.nouveaucinema.ca

• Affiché le 14 septembre 2009: Le Festival du Film Engagé Ciné-Paix célèbre cette année son 5e anniversaire et est fier de s’associer au Forum Social Québécois 2009. Vous êtes invités aux activités de clôture du festival qui se tiendront le dimanche 11 octobre en partenariat avec le Festival du Nouveau Cinéma. Au menu, table ronde sur le cinéma engagé suivie d’un souper-conférence et de la projection des meilleurs courts métrages des 5 dernières années du Festival du Film Engagé Ciné-Paix. Plus d'info.

• Posted September 14th, 2009: MFG member Yen-Chao Lin writes: "[project:or] is a free bi-monthly creative cinematic event with finely curated short films, live performances and installations. // [project:or] est un événement cinématique bimensuel gratuit, accompagné de la présentation de programmes de courts métrages, les performances en direct ainsi que les installations artistiques. Thursday/Jeudi 8 octobre, 20h, Friperie [pøte:tr], 6029A av. du Parc Montréal. Call for Submissions is open to experimental and animation films under 25 minutes // L'appel de dossiers est ouvert aux films expérimentaux et animations de moins de 25 minutes. http://www.project-or.net/"

• Posted September 13th, 2009: MFG member Josh Usheroff writes: "Call for submissions: Time & Space. Video Party is now accepting submissions for our next screening event. If you have a short film, video or animation that in some way relates to the themes of "Time & Space", please submit your work today. Details online at www.videoparty.info or the Video Party Facebook Group. DEADLINE: November 1st, 2009"

• Posted September 12th, 2009: MFG member Pablo Alvarez-Mesa writes: "Anyone interested in setting up a documentary film group? We can watch a film every week or month depending on the interest of people. Send me an email. I can make a facebook group and go from there. docfilmgroup@gmail.com"

• Affiché le 11 septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Simon Lacroix nous écrit: "Total Crap vous revient avec des reprises de deux de ses montage de télé poche qui n'ont pas été présentées à Montréal depuis plus d'un an. Best of Total Crap 1 et 2, vendredi 11 septembre 2009, Théâtre Plaza, 6505 rue Saint-Hubert (coin Beaubien), 21h. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wxG3gLku0w En plus: Total Crap 5, vendredi 18 septembre 2009, Théâtre Plaza, 6505 rue Saint-Hubert (coin Beaubien), 21h, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-vdOZcKW7k Plus d'infos: http://www.simonlacroix.com"

• Affiché le 11 septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG l'ONF nous écrit: "Le film Hommes à louer de Rodrigue Jean sortira en salle le 25 septembre 2009 au Cinéma Parallèle (Ex-Centris) à Montréal et au Cinéma Cartier à Québec. www.onf.ca/hommes-a-louer

• Posted September 11th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "I am independent filmmaker, writer and photographer. I need to take some courses in web design. Would be good also to have some Photoshop courses and some Final Cut Pro courses. I have no money and no time to go back to school. I am in my 40s. I would prefer to find workshops or individuals that offer lessons at a reasonable price. I would be thankful for any advice. You may contact me at: march.august@yahoo.ca"

• Posted September 11th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "TransCanada Channel is a new web channel. Our ambition is to become the Channel of Canadian Artists. We presently are looking for submissions of projects and ideas. We want to collaborate with serious professionals producers for TV programming who had at least one work presented to a big audience. You may contact us by e-mail at: march.august@yahoo.ca"

• Posted September 9th, 2009: MFG member Elizabeth Johnston writes: "Learn screenwriting basics in one day with Concordia instructor Elizabeth Johnston on November 7. See http://www.explore-the-possibilities.com for further details."

• Posted September 7th, 2009: MFG member Harlie Dover writes: "Spend time working on your own videos with the assistance of an editor present to answer all FCP challenges! Need some advice on your own digital editing work? Perhaps a little guidance on Final Cut Pro or some help with a special effect or shortcut? Come to the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop and bring your own projects to work on our 24” iMacs under the supervision of an editor. Get your technical questions answered and an opportunity for creative feedback from other participants and the supervising editor. Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 1pm-10pm, $35+tax for a 4-hour block. More info at the Facebook page.

• Posted September 7th, 2009: MFG member Kier-La Janisse writes: "Plastic Paper: Winnipeg's Festival of Animated, Illustrated + Puppet Film (May 5-8, 2010) is currently accepting submissions for feature and short films made after January 1, 2009. There is no entry fee. Deadline: February 1, 2010. See details and registration form at www.plastic-paper.org"

• Affiché le 7 septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Charles Moquin nous écrit: "Je cherche une équipe (son, photo, montage) pour participer à un court. C'est un court de fiction sur le ''toc'' d'environ 5 minutes. Une journée de tournage. Très petit budget. Environ $100 par intervenants à discuter. Avec ou sans équipement. Veuillez contacter Charles: charlesmoquin@gmail.com"

• Affiché le 6 septembre, 2009 : L’Institut INIS se prépare à accueillir le grand public dans ses locaux dans le cadre des journées Portes ouvertes, qui se dérouleront le mardi 22 et le mercredi 23 septembre prochain, de 16h à 20h au 301, boul. De Maisonneuve Est. Il s’agira d’un moment privilégié pour rencontrer et discuter avec quelques-uns des formateurs et des diplômés de chacun des programmes de l’Institut. Plus d'info.

• Posted September 6th, 2009: MFG member G. Scott MacLeod writes: Documentary Movie Screening: After the War with Hannelore. Friday 18 September, 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Coop la Maison Verte). A screening of G. Scott MacLeod's 22 minute NFB documentary, After the War with Hannelore - A Berliner War Child's Testimony, from 1945 to 1989. The screening will be followed by a question and answer period. A selection of Scott's animation drawings will also be on display. http://mail.live.com/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0 // French and German Screenings: Le Consulat Général de la Republique fédérale d’Allemagne et MACLEOD NINE PRODUCTIONS PRÉSENTENT: L'après-guerre avec Hannelore - Le témoignage d'une enfant berlinoise issue de la guerre, entre 1945 et 1989. Le 28 Septembre 2009. 18h00-18h30 - Version Alleman (Salle Claude-Jutra), 18h45-19h15 - Version Française (Salle Claude-Jutra), 18h30-20h30 – Reception vin et fromage et exhibition des animations dans le (Foyer Luce-Guilbault). Cinémathèque Québécoise 335 boulevard de Maisonneuve Est, Montréal, QC H2X 1K1 (514) 842-9763 www.cinematheque.qc.ca Réalisé par G. Scott MacLeod. Synopsis: L'expérience d'Hannelore Scheiber et les moments de l’histoire qu'elle a traversés sont hors du commun. Née à Berlin en janvier 1945, elle a vécu sa plus tendre enfance dans le climat de déni politique de l'après-guerre et a grandi au sein de la Guerre froide."

• Affiché le 6 septembre, 2009 : Vous êtes un artiste issu d’une communauté culturelle montréalaise à la recherche de bons conseils pour orienter et établir votre carrière dans le milieu artistique et culturel local? Si tel est le cas, ne manquez pas l’occasion de figurer parmi les 20 artistes qui participeront à la formation Gestion de carrière artistique (d’une valeur de 1 200 $!) qui sera offerte par Diversité artistique Montréal (DAM) à ses membres, et ce, dès cet automne! C’est la nouvelle saison de formation en arts technologiques qui commence sous peu à la Société des arts technologiques (SAT). SAT (TransForm) permet aux artistes, étudiants et professionnels des arts médiatiques de se former, de se perfectionner et d'expérimenter les nouveaux outils de création numérique. Consultez le programme complet de la prochaine saison: sat.qc.ca/formation.

• Posted September 6th, 2009: MFG member Greg Dunning writes: I'm teaching a new 30 hour course called "Inside Film, TV & New Media" at Dawson's Centre for Training & Development. Description: This course is intended to provide students with an overview of the economics of media. Students will be introduced to the corporate, government, and financial entities that interact in film, television, and new media (Internet platforms). Through interactive lecture and discussion, students will be able to relate the entertainment business to more familiar industries and will be able to utilize this knowledge in furthering their careers. Successful completion of this course will help students understand how and why feature films, television programs, and new media are produced and succeed in the marketplace and will help them plan and succeed with their own projects. More course info. For registration.

• Posted September 6th, 2009: The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Doc Circuit Montréal are issuing a call for proposals for the first edition of the 2009 DÉFI MULTIMÉDIA. This is an international competition for innovative, interactive, socially engaged content with applications for mobile and broadband. Emerging producers and creators from all over the world have until the deadline of October 9 (inclusive) to submit their multi-platform documentary projects on the theme of MIGRATIONS. The jury of five professionals will announce the names of the three semi-finalists on Friday, October 23. These three semi-finalists will be invited to pitch their projects publicly on November 12 during the Doc Circuit Montréal as part of Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM). The title of the winning project will be announced following the pitch. For complete information on the competition please visit www.onf.ca/defi-multimedia-2009.

• Posted September 6th, 2009: MFG member Erik Anderson writes: "Looking for an editor with time on their hands and some sharp FCP skills to help out in the next few weeks editing together a rough cut of a no-budget indie feature that is bound for festivals! There are already 2 of us working on it, but we could definitely use a third in order to meet some entry deadlines. Some beer provided. Please email Erik at 1stofjulyfilms@gmail.com if interested. Thanks."

• Posted September 6th, 2009: MFG member Hugh John Murray writes: "Looking for some extra $$ in these glacially slow times? I would like to rent your Sony EX-1 or EX-3 mid-September for a day or two. Please drop me an email! hjemurray@gmail.com"

• Posted September 6th, 2009: MFG member MSOPA invites you to the MSOPA Fall 2009 Open House. Do you want to act? No auditions required, just passion and desire. Montreal School of Performing Arts invites you to it OPEN HOUSE, to participate in free trial acting classes, ask questions, and meet with staff. Saturday, September 12, 2009, 2-4pm, 3975 Notre Dame W. More info at Facebook.

• Affiché le 6 septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Vidéographe nous écrit : "Vidéographe vous invite à y participer! Le concours vidéo [re:public], un projet de valorisation de nos services publics et de leurs artisans par la création et la diffusion vidéo sur le web, débute le 8 septembre 2009 et se poursuit jusqu’au 16 mars 2010. Dix films seront récompensés par un jury lors d’un événement spécial dans le cadre du Festival des films sur les droits de la personne de Montréal en mars 2010. [re:public] est présenté par la CSN en collaboration avec Parole citoyenne, l’Institut du nouveau monde, le Festivaldes films sur les droits de la personne de Montréal, Vidéographe, l’INIS et la Cinémathèque québécoise. Pour plus d’information et pour soumettre votre vidéo : www.concoursrepublic.net"

• Posted September 6th, 2009: MFG member Jacques E. Bouchard writes: "We're looking for a crew to shoot a self-financed short film during the last week of October, featuring a well-known Quebec actor. We need to fill the following positions (part- or full-time): Wardrobe (you'll have access to a huge collection of clothing); Script/AD; Lighting/sound (boom); Set dresser (we have access to a warehouse full of props and furniture); Photographer for the promotional material; Those who can fill more than one position are welcome. The work is destined for festivals, cinema and television. No pay but you'll of course be fed and will receive a copy of the DVD. The shoot will take place in French, so you should have at least a working knowledge. E-mail for information: jebouchard@rightbrainprods.com"

• Posted September 2nd, 2009: MFG member Josh Usheroff writes: "Video Party Presents BUY GOD! This screening relates to themes of spirituality and consumerism. The night will feature the usual assortment of creative and unique productions that Video Partiers have come to expect. Friday, September 4, 2009 @ 8:30pm - Midnight. At the Terrasse St-Ambroise, 5080 St-Ambroise (in back), FREE OUTDOOR SCREENING, Easy parking and bike path access. http://www.videoparty.info"

• Posted September 1st, 2009: MFG member Debra Kouri writes: "Come out to see the Premiere of the feature film The Bend at the FFM. Seventeen-year-old Jason Campbell thinks he’s losing his mind… and he could be right. It’s one year to the day since his brilliant but unbalanced brother MIKE died mysteriously on prom night, and Jason’s grief, along with the knowledge that mental illness can be hereditary, is freaking him out. With Mike’s sweetheart and best friend home for a memorial, Jason has one night to find out exactly what happened to his brother… and if it could happen to him. A school break-in, an improvised prom party, and a confession that could change them all forever… growing up is never easy, especially when you can’t see around the bend. Produced by Debra Kouri & Jennifer Kierans. Written & Directed by Jennifer Kierans. Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 7pm, Quartier Latin, FFM Ticket Code: L10.01.5 Also plays: Sept. 2nd at 3:00pm and Sept. 4th at 10:00am. Facebook Page"

• Posted September 1st, 2009: MFG member Isabelle Proulx writes: "Tune in to the new Pioneer Productions/Alan Handel Productions series Naked Science on DiscoveryHD. The wonders of the natural world are laid bare with the premiere of Naked Science, a seven-part scientific investigation into the biggest mysteries of all time. Premiering on DiscoveryHD on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 at 7pmET." More info on the series here. Full schedule of all 7 episodes here.

• Affiché le 1er septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG Andreas Krätschmer nous écrit : "www.MONTREALmusic.tv est une nouvelle chaîne de web TV communautaire créée par deux professionnels des médias fans de musique. Nous cherchons maintenant un/une GRAPHISTE WEB le plus rapidement possible pour amener le site web à un autre niveau. Nous sommes bénévoles et travaillons au projet quelques heures par semaine pour le moment. Nous cherchons donc un/une GRAPHISTE WEB qui travaillerait avec nous sur ce rythme. Nous cherchons une personne motivée, engagée qui aime inventer, créer, penser et laisser son empreinte graphique bien à elle sur un tel projet. Nous cherchons quelqu'un qui veut, comme nous, imaginer une nouvelle chaîne de télé web de A à Z. Alors, si vous croyez au projet, que vous souhaitez laisser votre signature de graphiste dans un monde musical, alors faites-nous parvenir votre candidature + portfolio à : info@montrealmusic.tv. Au plaisir de créer ensemble le futur MONTREALmusic.tv!"

• Posted September 1st, 2009: YoungCuts: The premiere international showcase for great short films by the world's best young filmmakers. The YoungCuts Film Festival presents its choices for the Top 100 films by young filmmakers. At Cinema du Parc starting Friday, September 25, 2009 at 9:00pm, $7.50 per screening, 10 tickets for $50. More info.

• Affiché le 1er septembre, 2009 : Membre MFG PRIM nous écrit : "Appel de projets, Bourse conjointe PRIM/DAZIBAO. Les propositions devront soulever des problématiques propres à la photographie tout en y confrontant l'audio, la vidéo et le traitement numérique. PRIM met à la disposition de l'artiste ses équipements pour la réalisation d'une œuvre qui sera ensuite présentée à la galerie DAZIBAO." Plus d'info.

• Posted August 25th, 2009: MFG member Stuart Ashton writes: "Ohara's Pub's Monday Night Indie Movies Night: Two Short Films and a reading from the novel Arcania: Breakfast with Ginny by Gabriel Darveau and Arcania by Jean Bourbonnais. Monday, August 31, 2009 at 9:00pm, 1197 rue University. Facebook page.

• Posted August 25th, 2009: MFG member Martin Edralin writes: "We're a Toronto based production company looking for a composer for a short artistic comedy-drama. Fee negotiable. Contact Martin at cirquezero@gmail.com. More info"

• Posted August 25th, 2009: MFG member Lily Lanken writes: The Montreal 60 Second Film Festival (M60) is an annual festival of films that are each 60 seconds long. This year's films will be screened at Sala Rossa on Wednesday September 9th, Thursday September 10th, and Friday September 11th. All the films will be shown on each of the three screening nights! Last year we had to turn people away, so choose which of these nights you want to see the films and come early - doors at 8:30pm. La Sala Rossa, 4848 boul. St-Laurent. Facebook page. Official web site.

• Posted August 25th, 2009: MFG member CITIZENShift writes: "We’re excited to invite you to the first edition of the Citizen Media Rendezvous, being held in Montreal at the end of August! WHEN: Wed. August 26th @ 2:30 – 9:00PM (program includes multiple segments) WHERE: SAT (Society for Arts and Technology): 1195 St-Laurent boul., Montreal & streamed live online. While citizen and independent media has been rapidly gaining strength and credibility on the web, we continue to face important challenges in sharing content, developing platforms and securing financing. The Citizen Media Rendezvous is an occasion for people in the independent, citizen-based or social media communities to come together to share ideas and strategies that will affect the future of our collective mediascape. The Rendezvous is a not-to-be-missed networking event featuring seasoned media entrepreneurs and in depth case studies from independent projects. Join us at this exciting event and help us promote it by sending this invitation to your contacts! If you're not in Montreal, you can still participate by tuning in to the live stream of the event (presented by Live Stream), chat with other viewers and pass on questions to event participants in Montreal. Registration is free, but necessary! Please register, places are limited. More info"

• Affiché le 25, août, 2009: L'équipe du festival a le plaisir de vous faire part de ses activités de l'automne 2009 et vous invite à visiter son nouveau site Internet www.ffdpm.com. Le Festival de films sur les droits de la personne de Montréal (FFDPM) présente les 2es Rendez-vous des droits de la personne au Cinéma ONF à Montréal, les mardis 8 septembre, 6 octobre, 10 novembre et 8 décembre 2009 à 19 h (1564, rue Saint-Denis) au Centre Culturel de l'université de Sherbrooke, dans le cadre de la série Regards d'auteurs les lundis 19 et 26 octobre 2009 à 19 h (2500, boulevard de l’Université) www.ffdpm.com. Séance : 7$ [adulte], 5$ [étudiant et aîné]. Billets en vente dès le 1er septembre, uniquement au guichet des cinémas. www.ffdpm.com

• Posted August 25th, 2009: MFG member Raphael Levy writes: "For those of you interested in watching the continuing saga of Juan Redscent, you are cordially welcome to assist in the official World Premier of the short film, The Hermitian Penny. Show times at Cinema Quartier Latin: 28 août 21h20 L16.28.6; 30 août 11h00 L16.30.1; 31 août 15h00 L16.31.3; Directed by Raphael Levy (Canada, 15mins.) For more information, check out the official program for the Montreal World Film Festival at http://www.ffm-montreal.org"

• Posted August 24th, 2009: Nicole Braber writes: "A shocking dinner invitation sends close friends into uncharted territory that will change their relationships forever… Among Friends by MFG member Geoffrey Uloth. You are all invited to the premiere of our film Among Friends at the World Film Festival in Montreal! Saturday, August 29, 2009, 5pm, Cinema Quartier Latin, 350 ruelle Emery." Facebook page. Watch the trailer.

• Posted August 24th, 2009: MFG member Tyler Gibb writes: "I just wanted to send out a quick note to tell you that tickets to three Montreal screenings of my new film Refrain are now on sale! Refrain will be screening as part of the Montreal World Fim Festival and I will definitely be attending each screening, so if you've got the means, come on out! Tickets are available through admission.com as well as the Cinema Quartier Latin box office (350 Emery (corner St. Denis) - 514-849-2244). Screening details: Friday August 28th, 5 pm - (Festival Code: L16.28.4 .*FFM); Saturday August 29th, 10 am - (Festival Code: L16.29.1 .*FFM); Sunday August 30th, 7:10 pm - (Festival Code: L16.30.5 .*FFM); Links to the ticket purchase pages can be found at: http://tylergibb.com/refrain/watchrefrain.html or by going to http://www.admission.com and running a search for one of the festival codes listed above. See you soon! Tyler"

• Posted August 23rd, 2009: MFG member Teresa Shevchenko writes: "Hello Montreal Film Group members, As the senior editor and co-founder of MoreCanadian.com -- exploring Canadian culture through current news -- I invite you to visit our online magazine and in particular, our arts section, which includes stories on Canadian film and filmmakers. We just published an article on the filming of Mordecai Richler’s Barney’s Version and why the book was so popular in Italy, where filming began this week. If you have a suggestion for another story, please let us know. We're always looking for new ideas, comments and suggestions. Sincerely, Teresa Shevchenko Senior editor and co-founder MoreCanadian.com, teresa@morecanadian.com"

• Posted August 21, 2009: MFG member Rich Baldwin writes: "Crew needed for test pilot of web series: STUFFED!, an over-the-top 'sitcom' about out-of-work puppets in a world that ignores them. Seeking a production manager, DoP, sound person and general crew. Project is no-pay, but may lead to opportunities for paid work on a future series. Contact songteller@gmail.com"

• Posted August 21st, 2009: MFG member Erik Anderson writes: "Hi, I'm looking to cast a part in the low-budget feature I'm currently hard at work on. The part calls for an elderly woman (65yrs+), white hair (preferably), and filming would be either this monday (24th) or tuesday (25th), weather depending. I know it's short notice, but it's a fun scene in a good movie. Contact me if you're interested for more details. Thanks! 1stofjulyfilms@gmail.com"

• Posted August 19th, 2009: MFG member Rosie Komadina writes: "Zane is a singer/songwriter from Montreal, Canada, who is releasing his 2nd album, 'Wheels of Time" in the fall of 2009. His music can be heard on multiple TV shows on MTV, E!TV and other major television networks in the US. Supportive of independent filmmakers, Zane makes his music readily available for indie productions for free, on deferral, or small payment. To learn more about Zane visit: http://www.zanemusic.com To hear his new unreleased album 'Wheels of Time' visit: http://www.zanemusic.com/wot/index.htm For licensing, please contact Rosie Komadina: management@zanemusic.com"

• Posted August 19th, 2009: MFG member Tom Todoroff Montreal Studio writes: On August 23rd, we invite you to come watch a GREAT movie produced by our excellent on-camera workshop coaches: Rosina Bucci, Nadia Rona and Vera Miller of Elite Casting. Let’s support our Montreal talent! SOUTH OF THE MOON, Sunday August 23rd at 3:00 p.m, Location: Theatre Mirella et Lino Saputo, Centre Leonardo Da Vinci, 8350-8370 Boul. Lacordaire - St. Léonard, Admission: $10.00, www.southofthemoonmovie.com. To reserve your ticket please confirm by replying to ttwmontreal@gmail.com, or contact the theater directly. Hope to see you then ! Your MTL Team of Producers"

• Posted August 18th, 2009: MFG member Deborah Chow writes: "Looking for apartment sublets to house out of town crew! I'm shooting a
  feature this fall and have some crew coming in from out of town who are in need of semi-longterm sublets. Ideally looking for furnished sublets
  starting in the fall (anywhere between Sept-Nov 1) and going for about 6-9 months (duration flexible). So if anyone needs to sublet their apartment, please let me know! Deborah. Email: dc407@columbia.edu"

• Posted August 18th, 2009: MFG member Ina Fichman writes: Join us for world premiere of the one-hour television version of Malls R Us, MFG member Helene Klodawsky's facinating look at the malling of the planet. CBC TV, Thursday, August 20, 2009, 8pm. Facebook page.

• Posted August 18th, 2009: MFG member Cinzia Colella writes: "Space for rent in furnished/equipped production office. Conveniently located near Berri-UQAM metro. Space can accommodate up to 15 people. Short-term or long-term rental. For information contact: Blaine Gillis: 514-282-0776 (ext. 16). Also available: full post production services, offline, online, audio mix, edit available on-site as needed. For information about post production services only contact: Jason Levy: 514-965-2486 / www.post11.net. Space available immediately."

• Posted August 18th, 2009: "O'Hara's Pub is proud to announce that it will be premiering Guinness Rider's two short films Twine (based upon a Samuel Beckett Radio Drama) and River (Japanese Language/English Subtitles) this Saturday August 22nd at 9:00PM. There is a $5 charge at the door and all money goes to the director toward funding his latest project (a tetralogy of feature films based upon the history of an Irish Family in Quebec from 1847 to present day). O'Hara's is also looking for independent films to show as part of our Indie Movie Mondays. If you have a film that you would like to have shown, please get in touch with us at films@oharaspub.com. INDIE MOVIE MONDAY: Monday August 24th, 9:00PM Yellow Fellas by MFG member Tetsuro Shigematsu."

• Affiché le 18 août, 2009: Primcentre.org nous écrit: Présentation des travaux des artistes en résidence Birte Endrejat et Rob Kennedy, lors d'une soiré BBQ. Entrée libre ! Le 26 août 2009 dès 18h à PRIM. Consulter l'invitation en format PDF ICI.

• Posted August 13th, 2009: MFG member Harlie Dover of the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop writes: “Hi, MediaWorkshop fans! Thankfully, summer’s not over yet but in anticipation of an exciting fall at the MediaWorkshop we are now announcing the pro workshops available beginning in August with Final Cut Pro for Beginners and Intermediate. Please click here for detailed course descriptions and information. You can now register online for all courses HERE // Bonjour à tous les fans de l'AtelierMédia! L'été n'en est pas encore à sa fin -heureusement- mais en anticipation à automne des plus excitants à l'AtelierMédia, nous voulons annoncer les ateliers professionnels planifiés pour le début du mois d’août avec Final Cut Pro niveaux débutant et intermédiaire. Voyez la description détaillée des cours ici. Vous pouvez vous inscrire en ligne en cliquant ICI.

• Posted August 13th, 2009: MFG member Tamar Kozlov writes: "Alright, another Scene et Salon is upon us: number 9 rain or shine. This one is extra special cause it's taking place outside! We're gonna be out on the Terrace St. Ambroise, on the Lachine canal bike path, screening shorts on an 18 wheeler. SCENE ET SALON screenings are open to filmmakers of all ssorts with works they want to share. It's an open projector concept so just bring your films on DVD with you. For people who just want to check out Montreal's newest underground films, St. Ambroise beer is extra cheap for Scene et Saloners. See you Friday! Friday, August 14, 2009 at 8:30pm, Terrace St. Ambroise, 5080 St. Ambroise. FREE" Facebook Page

• Affiché le 13 août, 2009: Première du Cinéma Itinérant de la Caraïbe au Canada nous écrit : "Source Vitale et le Cidihca présentent Cultures Caraïbes, avec la première du documentaire de Frantz Voltaire MAESTRO ISSA. Le film retrace le parcours singulier de ce musicien, qui va opérer une révolution musicale dans les années 1950, en faisant découvrir en Haïti, le jazz et la musique cubaine. En première projection, le documentaire de Jean-François Chalut: Saint Jacques Ogou Mythe et Réalité en collaboration avec Frantz Voltaire et Laenneck Hurbon, un document ethnographique, qui donne à voir le pèlerinage annuel à Plaine du Nord, en Haiti. En Introduction, la Mise en lecture d'AMOURS ET BAGATELLES, un texte poétique de Michèle Marcelin Voltaire. L'Événement aura lieu au GESU le 6 septembre 2009, de 3pm à 7pm. 1200 Bleury, Metro Place des Arts. $20 en vente au GESÙ et au CIDIHCA 514.845.0880. Musique live et prix honorifique décerné à un musicien surprise, qui a marqué l'histoire de la musique haïtienne. Facebook."

• Affiché le 13 août, 2009: Les RIDM nous écrit : "Les RIDM auront lieu dans moins de 3 mois ! Nous sommes à la recherche de stagiaires dynamiques pour compléter notre équipe ! Plus d'info.

• Posted August 11th, 2009: MFG member Erik Anderson writes: "I am wrapping up shooting on a feature (HDV) film of mine this month, and could use help with editing. I have started editing some scenes (with FCP), but there are more than enough scenes for two people. Feature is a narrative, fictional drama, with aspirations of the festival circuit. Project is extremely low-budget with cast and crew working pro-bono, but the project is artistically satisfying and there is the occasional beer available to those involved. If interested please contact me at 1stofjulyfilms@gmail.com. Thanks!"

• Posted August 10th, 2009: MFG member Pepita Ferrari writes: "The trial of Maziar Bahari was held a week ago in Iran. He remains without access to a lawyer. In light of the fact that the judgment for Maziar Bahari is expected any day now it is of the most utmost urgency that we send a DOC petition with as many signatures as possible within the next 24 hours. We ask that all signatures be collected by Tuesday, August 11th, at 12pm (EST). Please circulate this petition far and wide, but most importantly sign it without delay. You can find the petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/234155145"

• Posted August 10th, 2009: Gradschool.com writes: "This fall, QS World Grad School Tour will be travelling to Montreal! Meet admissions officers, earn the chance to receive scholarships and find the best and most ideal program for you, including programs in the Arts. You can find us at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel on Saturday, September 19, 2009 between 1:00PM and 5:00PM. Learn more at: www.gradschool.com Register now at: www.gradschool.com/register"

• Posted August 9th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "I am an independent filmmaker. I have done works mostly in 16mm film. I want to learn the digital techniques: Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, 3D and web site creation. I own a MAC computer and a SONY HDV camcorder presently. I am willing to volunteer my services - if anybody needs - in order to start taking the desiderable techniques. Please contact me at: march.august@yahoo.ca to discuss further details. Thank you."

• Posted August 5th, 2009: The 5th edition of Doc Circuit Montreal will take place this coming November 12 and 13 at the Grande Bibliothèque during Montreal’s international documentary film festival (RIDM), which runs November 11 to 21, 2009. Back again this year, Doc Circuit Montreal offers a wide array of industry activities for directors, producers and distributors, who will have the opportunity to update their skills and knowledge, develop business partnerships and exchange views on hot industry topics--all towards strengthening the place of documentary film on the national and international stage. Reduced rates on passes in August! More info.

• Posted August 5th, 2009: Your short film could be part of the sights and sounds of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. CODE Motion Pictures will showcase short form content from Canada and around the world that reveals the power and frailty of the human body in motion as it faces the challenges of sport, art and life itself. Human bodies in motion is the theme bridging the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with national and international audiences. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2009. More info.

• Posted August 4th, 2009: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "Hey, I am looking for someone who would have a Canon XH-A1 that they would be willing to rent to me for one night. I am shooting a benefit concert for the Alzheimer's Society and I am one camera shy of a whole set up. Please write me at ehessler@bisfilms.com Thanks!"

• Posted July 29th, 2009: CSIF writes: "Do you wanna make movies? YES YOU DO! The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) 16mm Film School starts soon! Five months of workshops by award-winning Calgary filmmakers, while you develop, write, shoot, and edit your own film. The workshop will be taught in a Student/Mentor style where students have direct access to professional Artist/Filmmakers as they progress through the filmmaking process. Costs only $1475 for CSIF members, $1625 for non-members. Includes everything. Aug. 27 - Dec. 13. Call David Jones at (403) 205-4748 to register." http://www.csif.org

• Posted July 29th, 2009: Montreal Film Race 2009 writes: "This past weekend as part of the Montreal Film Race 2009, local filmmakers were challenged to write, shoot and edit an original short film (4 minutes max) in just 24 hours based on the following assignment: Theme: Trust. Surprise Element: Prop - A tomato. Come check out the premiere of the films this Thursday and vote for your favorites! A selection of top films from other cities on the 2009 tour will also be screened. Tickets are $9 (cash only) and can be purchased at the door on the night of the screening. Cinema Beaubien, 2396 rue Beaubien Est, Thursday, July 30th, 2009 (9PM - 11PM)." Facebook event page.

• Affiché le 29 juillet 2009: Membre MFG Jean François Brisson nous écrit: "Je veux finir mon rêve! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quDZqSIBYFo"

• Posted July 29th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "Did it ever happened in your life to experience a great stress? A situation in which all the education you had and all the examples of your prototypes were unable to help you? Would you like to speak in front of the camera about that or better say to recreate a similar situation in front of a camera? We are producing some experimental clips about the above mentioned. We may explain more into a person-to-person interview. The clips are basically for the web and it may go in small artistic TV sites. Profit if ever exist we are willing to distribute it equally. For the moment we are just producing these clips. I am placing this here because I want to meet persons who are really familiar with film environment and they can act. For more info and if you are willing to participate please contact Lukas at: march.august@yahoo.ca"

• Posted July 28th, 2009: MFG member Hugh John Murray writes: "From under-employed filmmaker to filmmaker, looking to burn a couple of blu-ray discs (everything prepared and ready to go) for a few bucks - prefereably in the Plateau. Thanks! hjmurray@galafilm.com"

• Posted July 28th, 2009: MFG member Josa Maule invites you to the MSOPA Annual Barbeque Fundraising Event on Saturday, August 8 at 4:00pm. $10 for all you can eat!! Please bring your own alcohol. Saturday, August 8 at 4:00pm. The UNIA Building, 2741 Notre Dame Ouest (east corner at Atwater). Metro Lionel Groulx. Info: (514)483-5526. Montreal School of Performing Arts is celebrating our 17th year of operation, and our staff and students welcome you to celebrate with us at our annual BBQ. We hope you will join us for the festivities, complete with live entertainment, Karaoke, Jam session, great food, raffles and guaranteed fun! Facebook page.

• Posted July 25th, 2009: MFG member Geourge Kouyoumjian writes: "Production managers needed for a series of short films. Paid position. Must have previous film experience.send background info or resume georgesfashion@hotmail.com."

• Posted July 25th, 2009: MFG member Geourge Kouyoumjian writes: "I need a script editor to collaborate with me on my ideas. Must have good experience as screenwriter. Will be paid by hour. Send background info or resume to georgesfashion@hotmail.com"

• Posted July 24th, 2009: Job Posting: ELAN (English Language Arts Network) is currently looking for a new Office Manager for its Montreal office. Full time paid job. Starting in August or September. Deadline to apply: August 21, 2009. More info.

• Posted July 23rd, 2009: Check out KinoQuébec, Florian Reichart's new German blog about Quebec cinema. Articles in English and German. Visit the KinoQuébec.

• Posted July 21st, 2009: MFG member Ciné-Asie writes: "New distribution company Ciné-Asie Creatives takes on Korean film My Dear Enemy, a feature film from Korean director Lee Yoon-ki (Love Talk, This Charming Girl), starring Jeon Do-yeon (Best Actress, "Secret Sunshine," Cannes Film Festival 2007). An official selection at this year's Berlin and Tribeca Film Festivals, My Dear Enemy will screen at Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival on July 24 and 27, 2009. // Sélection officielle au festival de Berlin et au Tribeca Film Festival de cette année, MY DEAR ENEMY sera présenté à Montréal au Festival International de Film Fantasia les 24 et 27 juillet 2009. For tickets and show times, click HERE.

• Posted July 20th, 2009: MFG member Paula J. Davis writes: "You are invited to the Canadian Premiere of the The Ante at FANTASIA 2009 Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 9:00 PM, at Salle J.A. De Sève, 1400 de Maisonneuve West. WINNER of Gold Award for Feature Film, WorldFest Houston 2008. Official Selection, Slamdance 2009. Excerpt from the Variety review: "A twisty B-movie noir with shades of the classic.... Max Perrier's low-budget widescreen debut feature has only three characters, but each factors indelibly while double- and triple-crossing the others. Pic is vaguely Coens-esque, with comically pathetic small-town weirdos getting bloody in pursuit of elusive cash, and chuckles come as much from Perrier's oft-witty camera placement as from the surprising scenario. Trio of actors up The Ante further from well-made thriller to memorably cultish hoot." - Rob Nelson, VARIETY" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDaO5dSnGUM

• Posted July 17th, 2009: MFG members D.J. Matrundola and Josh Kimmel invite you to the premiere of their new short film One Love. Thursday, September 10 at 7:30pm, Cinema Beaubien, 2396 Beaubien East, Come on out to see the private screening of One Love! The film will be followed by a Q&A period, and a behind the scenes featurette. Voluntary donations are welcome. All proceeds will be going towards festival submissions. We thank you in advance. Our film must start on-time, so please be there on time...as there are other films to screen after ours! Also, please arrive early, and allow time for parking. It's a very busy area. As space is limited, if you plan to bring more than one guest to the screening, please send your request to info@onelovethefilm.com Web site. Facebook page."

• Posted July 17th, 2009: MFG member Ryan Spence writes: "GreenGround Productions, in association with Rockridge Pictures and RedGround Camera Rental, is proud to announce the launch of our SeaChange program which will award up to $10 000 worth of production services to emerging filmmakers (including a RedOne camera). For more information please visit: www.greengroundproductions.com/seachange"

• Posted July 16th, 2009: MFG member Mike Savatovsky writes: "The Flyt Foundation, a leadership development organization encouraging young people to become proactive in their communities through the use of media production tools, is currently looking for an experienced editor, age 26 or under, who possesses the capability to create a dynamic, 2-3 minute rockumentary (video montage set to music) using footage from an exclusive Flyt Foundation interview with Dr. David Suzuki and Mr. Stephen R. Bronfman. The video will be used as the flagship presentation for The Flyt Foundation's website set for launch within the next few weeks. This is a volunteer opportunity and the successful candidate will get his or her name in the credits as the principal editor. Candidates should be creative, able to put together a final piece that resembles an exciting music video, and able to meet the agreed upon deadline to complete the project. The candidate may be considered for future paid consultant work through The Flyt Foundation, which could include, but would not be exclusive to, projects involving the David Suzuki Foundation. Applicants should send their CV or a link to their demo reel to info@flytfoundation.org. Thank you."

• Posted July 16th, 2009: SuperU.ca writes: "1 Week Left to Enter $2500 International Online Animation Contest. The SuperU.ca & TAC.tv Online Animation Contest ends July 23, 2009. The contest is open to international animators working in all forms of animation. Grand Prize is $2,500 CAD. http://www.superu.ca/contests/view/55 Winner is announced August 25, 2009. Enter now!"

• Posted July 15th, 2009: Win free tickets to HUMPDAY at the Just For Laughs Film Festival! Friday, July 17th at 7:00 PM at the Imperial Theatre! Joshua Leonard (Blair Witch Project) will present the film! For a chance to win a double pass, please e-mail: promotions@bchabotcom.ca and if you're one of the first to write in, we'll contact you with instructions! www.maplepictures.com

• Affiché le 15 juillet: Membre MFG Magnus Isacsson nous écrit : "Les Films de l'Isle cherche un monteur sonore junior mais ayant de l'expérience et faisant preuve de créativité, pour un film documentaire réalisé par Magnus Isacsson, auteur d'une quinzaine de films et membre du MFG. (www.socialdoc.net) Le film n'a pas trouvé tout son financement, c'est pourquoi nous cherchons un monteur sonore qui acceptera de travailler à 50 % d'un plein tarif sous la supervision d'Olivier Calvert, un monteur sonore reconnu. Le travail prendra 18 jours et devra se faire au cours des mois de Novembre et décembre 2009 à l'ONF sur un système Pro-tools. Des personnes intéressées sont priées d'envoyer leur CV à l'attention d'Isabelle Couture aux Films de l'Isle, au info@filmisle.com"

• Affiché le 14 juillet, 2009 : Membre MFG Marie-France Côté nous écrit : "Cherchons acteurs de type latin, parlant espagnol (accent mexicain) et français, 35-50 ans pour court métrage, 3 jrs de tournage entre le 22 et le 30 août. Auditions le 20 et le 29 juillet. Tarif UDA / Prod. ONF."

• Posted July 13th, 2009: MFG member Guillermo Zafra writes: "I would like to establish contact with young and talented animators (2D or 3D) who are interested in being part of a new short film project. This a personal effort to achieve a personal dream. It has a really little shoe string budget but I'm sure it's worth it. For futher information please contact me at yiyozafra@gmail.com"

• Posted July 13th, 2009: MFG member Alex Wolfe writes: "Professional Video and Audio gear for sale. Sony, Century, and Raynox Lenses, Audio Limited, Denecke, Schoeps, Rycote, HHB, Sony, Panasonic, Portabrace, Canare, Comtek audio and video equipment. All maintained and upgraded professionally. See list: http://montreal.craigslist.ca/pho/1267957606.html"

• Posted July 13th, 2009: MFG member David Ouellet writes: "Producer needed for short film production: Fast Forward. Responsibilities in a team effort would entail: planning, location scouting, permits, insurance, budget, marketing and dedication. Contact: ouelletd@hotmail.com. For more details: http://www.ouelletd.blogspot.com/"

• Posted July 11th, 2009: MFG member Manuel Sinor writes: "Newly based in Montréal, Manuel Sinor is a multilingual actor: 1) English; 2) French; 3) German. He recently played the reenactment lead role in the National Geographic USA Special Hitler's Stealth Fighter, produced and directed by multiple Emmy Award winner Michael Jorgensen, to air on History Canada in September (see National Geographic clip HERE). Manuel also invites you to check his press reviews, portfolio, bio & demo and other film acting clips at www.manuelsinor.com."

• Posted July 11th, 2009: MFG member Mitchell Stafiej writes: "Hi! My short film A Splinter in my Heart: The Edward Oak Story is being played at the Tout Court Quebec Gala at the JUST FOR LAUGHS FILM FESTIVAL on July 16th at the NFB CineRobotheque @ 7pm. Please check HERE for more info. Tickets are 10$. Hope to see you all there!"

• Affiché le 8 juillet, 2009 : La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), en collaboration avec le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), la Société des auteurs de radio, télévision et cinéma (SARTEC), le Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal, CBC et la Writers Guild of Canada (WGC), convie les scénaristes de la relève à participer à COURS ÉCRIRE TON COURT ! Pour la onzième édition du concours, les scénaristes sont invités à déposer une première version dialoguée d'un scénario de court métrage de fiction ou d'animation, d'une durée maximale de 12 minutes, au plus tard le 17 août 2009. Plus d'info.

• Posted July 8th, 2009: The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), in association with the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), the Société des auteurs de radio, télévision et cinéma (SARTEC), the Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal, CBC and the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC), once again invites screenwriters to enter the COURS ÉCRIRE TON COURT ! - SPRINT FOR YOUR SCRIPT! contest. For this 11th edition, screenwriters are asked to submit a first draft script with dialogue for a short drama or animated film (maximum length: 12 minutes) by August 17, 2009. More info.

• Posted July 7th, 2009: MFG member Albert Nerenberg invites you to the Montreal Premiere of Laughology at Just for Laughs on Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00pm. NFB Cinema 1564 St. Denis. From the National Post: Laughology, is screamingly funny – just don't call it a comedy. It's a personal and scientific look at the nature of laughter, and Nerenberg goes to great lengths to dispel the many misconceptions that we carry about what it means to laugh. Though it's an intrinsic part of each of our lives, laughter has never been so thoroughly explored in a film as it is here." Facebook page.

• Posted July 7th, 2009: MFG member Andres Livov writes: ""The 2009 Film Racing Tour will be coming to Montreal and challenging local filmmakers to create an original short film (4 minutes max) in just 24 hours from Friday, July 24th to Saturday, July 25th. All of the completed films will premiere for the public a few days later at the Cinema Beaubien and the best films will advance into a nationwide competition for over $40,000 in cash and prizes. Anyone may register, but space is limited. Get your team together and sign up today! To register or learn more, visit http://www.filmracing.com/Cities/montreal.htm Special Discount - Use the discount code FILMRACER for $10 off the entry fee. // Version francais: Le Film Racing Tour 2009 arrive très bientôt à Montréal et permettra aux cinéastes d’ici de réaliser des courts métrages originaux (4 minutes maximum) en seulement 24 heures, du vendredi 24 au samedi 25 juillet. L’ensemble des films achevés seront présentés en primeur au public quelques jours plus tard au cinéma Le Baubien et les meilleurs films seront sélectionnés pour une compétition nationale, avec à la clef plus de 40000$ en argent et services. L’inscription est ouverte à tous, mais les places sont limitées. Alors, rassemblez votre équipe et inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui ! Pour vous inscrire ou en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur http://www.filmracing.com/Cities/montreal.htm Remise spéciale – utilisez le code de remise FILMRACER pour un rabais de 10$ sur les frais d’inscription."

• Posted July 7th, 2009: MFG member John Cicione writes: "Looking for a lighting technician or D.O.P to help shoot a comedy music video. For more info contact me. 514 677 0201, john_cicione@yahoo.com"

• Posted July 7th, 2009: MFG member Erik Anderson writes: "Indie feature looking for an older (50s-60s) gentleman of Chinese heritage to play the part of a stoic father who has lost his daughter in a car accident. Acting experience not necessary, but of course, a plus. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please respond to Erik at 1stofjulyfilms@gmail.com. Thanks!"

• Posted July 7th, 2009: MFG member Ari Vineberg writes: "Looking for a graphics/animation artist to assist in the conception and creation of 15 second intro animation for fishing pilot. Remuneration negotiable. Please contact Ari Vineberg at abmplus@netrevolution.com"

• Posted July 4th, 2009: MFG member Sylvan Lanken writes: "The Montreal 60 Second Film Festival (M60) is a not-for-profit film festival of 60 second movies. Our FREE registration party is happening Friday, July 10, 2009 at La Sala Rossa. All are welcome at the registration party - an evening celebrating the mystery, magic, music and movement of movies - this is where you can learn the secret theme of this year's festival and sign up to make a 60 second film. Entertainment will include performances by Julie Lequin (of her "This American Life" submission), magician Sébastien Talbot, zoetrope workshop, screentests - not to mention doorprizes featuring original art created for M60! There is no entry fee and filmmakers will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Much more information is available at www.M60.ca and at the M60 Facebook event page."

• Posted July 4th, 2009: MFG member Dan Emery invites you to watch his new film Jump! having its Canadian TV Broadcast Premiere on Documentary Channel on Saturday, July 4 at 6:00pm. http://www.streakerfilm.com Facebook Group

• Posted July 4th, 2009: Lots of acting workshops coming up at Tom Todoroff Studio in Montreal. Call producer Carole B. Thomas at 514-966-8857 to get all the details of click HERE for more info.

• Affiché le 4 juillet, 2009 : "Le RIDM nous écrit: "La date limites d'inscription est le 15 juillet pour les films québécois et canadiens. Les règlements et le formulaire d'inscription se retrouvent sur notre site au www.ridm.qc.ca. Soumettez vos films en grand nombre !"

• Affiché le 4 juillet, 2009 : Le film sur Robert Lepage et son Moulin à Images, Dans le ventre du Moulin de Mariano Franco et Marie Belzil est sorti en salles le 3 juillet 2009 au Cinéma Parallèle (Ex-Centris) à Montréal et au Cinéma Cartier à Québec. Une version avec sous-titres anglais sera également présentée à partir du 10 juillet au Cinéma du Parc à Montréal. www.onf.ca/dans-le-ventre-du-moulin www.nfb.ca/the-image-mill-revealed

• Posted July 4th, 2009: The RIDM writes: "Entries for the 12th RIDM are open. You can submit your film for the 12th RIDM which will take place November 11 to 21, 2009. The entry deadline is July 15 for Québec/Canadian productions. Regulations and the entry form are available on our Website at www.ridm.qc.ca"

• Posted June 27th, 2009: Thanks for watching and voting for Jasmine Oore's 3 minute short film Glamour Guts. Her comedy about life with bowel disease is one of 3 final films in the running at a big CBC short film contest. Will she win the prize from CBC? Thanks for helping out your fellow up n' coming filmmaker... Update: Voting now closed. http://www.cbc.ca/shortfilmfaceoff/

• Affiché le 27 juin, 2009 : Le regroupement « sauvonsledocumentaire.ca » s’inquiète de la situation de la production documentaire au Québec et au Canada. Il lance aujourd’hui un clip vidéo et un site internet afin d’inviter les citoyens et les citoyennes à se mobiliser pour assurer la survie
  du documentaire. http://www.sauvonsledocumentaire.ca/

• Posted June 26th, 2009: MFG member Katherine Macnaughton writes: "Does anyone know where I can rent a Canon HX-A1 camera and/or a Canon battery pack BP-950G? Thank you! kmac@bisfilms.com"

• Posted June 24th, 2009: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "I am finishing up a short experimental film with the NFB that deals with the cycles of life, seasons, nature and human beings. I need opening titles by the 6th of July and was looking to work with an After FX artist. If you are interested to collaborate on this project, please e-mail me at ehessler@bisfilms.com. I will be able to provide much more information! Thanks!!!"

• Posted June 23rd, 2009: MFG member Betty Palik writes: "Summer just got hotter! Muse Entertainment’s music documentary feature ROCKSTEADY: THE ROOTS OF REGGAE will premiere at the Musée d’art contemporaine de Montreal/The Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, July 4 -12, 2009, 185 Sainte-Catherine West (corner Jeanne-Mance); Four screenings daily: Original English version at 4 & 9 p.m.; French subtitled version at 2 & 7p.m. (with occasional exceptions). Tickets are on sale through Admission Network. Also available in person at the Musée until 9 p.m. or by telephone, Tuesday – Sunday, 11a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at 514-847- 6212. AND THAT’S NOT ALL! On July 7th The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal will host the greatest Rocksteady event ever seen! At a FREE mega outdoor concert on the General Motors stage featuring the singers and musicians of our film! Tuesday, July 7, 9:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these legendary artists reunite on screen and perform LIVE this summer!" View the trailer. Purchase tickets. More info.

• Posted June 23rd, 2009: MFG member James Malloch writes: "Just a note to let you know that the last episode of the series Finding Our Talk (Season 3) which I happened to edit, will be airing on the APTN Network tomorrow night, Wed. June 24th, at 10:30 P.M. Eastern. Directed by Michelle Smith, this episode documents how the creation of Maori language nests (basically, immersion programs for toddlers) has helped to revive this indigenous language from its precarious state of 30 years ago. For more info: http://www.mushkeg.ca As always, if you have not already checked out my editing website, please take a moment to do so: http://www.jamesmalloch.com Enjoy!"

• Posted June 22nd, 2009: MFG member Frederic Bohbot writes: "For those interested, LEAVING THE FOLD, Bunbury Films’ last production is premiering on Documentary this Tuesday, June 23rd at 6 & 10pm. It was made by a host of MFG members: Director Eric Scott, Editor Carl Freed, DOP Kieran Crilly, Sound Toby Richardson, Producers Evan Beloff and Frederic Bohbot. Documentary Channel is free for all digital cable subscribers this month! Synopsis: LEAVING THE FOLD is a documentary film which tells the story of five young people born and raised within the ultra-Orthodox Jewish world who no longer wish to remain on the inside. As children they grew up in a closed society where deviation from the rules of conduct is often punishable by ostracism, intimidation or worse. As young adults they pay a steep price for abandoning their parents and community to seek the freedom to make their own choices. Here’s the web site to see the trailer and for more info: http://www.leavingthefold.net"

• Posted June 22nd, 2009: MFG member Dany Papineau writes: "Bonjour, Pour ceux qui l'auraient manqué, je vous invite à lire cet article qui est parût dans le cahier Cinéma de La Presse ce Samedi est qui, selon la journaliste Sonia Sarfati, était l'un des plus lus ce week-end dans le volet cinéma de CyberPresse.ca (LIEN). Je vous invite aussi à visiter mon site www.danypapineau.com qui a été mis à jour avec les dernières nouvelles. Merci et passez un bel été!"

• Posted June 22nd, 2009: MFG member Evan Beloff writes: "Looking for low budget scripts. We are a Montreal production team looking to produce a low budget, live action feature film. We are open to all genres but are leaning towards a drama or thriller. If you have an unpublished, polished script and your story has a small number of characters (no more than 4-5 principals), with limited locations and no big budget special effects we'd like to read it. The script will be purchased from the writer, who will also receive full screen credit and potential royalties TBD. Please send your synopsis to: mesoloco@gmail.com and emb@onticmedia.com. Synopsis should be no longer than to 2 pages. Please don't send complete screenplays; we will contact you if your story draws our interest. Students please do not respond."

• Posted June 21st, 2009: MFG member George Kandalaft writes: "FOR SALE: Edirol R-44 Field Recorder - 4 Channel Portable Multi-Track Field Recorder with XLR/Line/Instrument Combo Jacks. Records up to 24bit/96kHz audio files onto SD/SDHC cards. 4 GB SD Card and Carrying Case included with sale. $800, fixed. georgethesoundguy@gmail.com"

• Posted June 21, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "I am and independent filmmaker looking for an event organizer. The purpose is the organization of a big event in Montreal - possibly for Christmas. Please contact me at: march.august@yahoo.ca"

• Posted June 19th, 2009: MFG member Geoffrey Uloth writes: "We are just finishing up a short film called Among Friends and are now having to replace our temp score with real music. There are THREE PIECES needed and they are in different styles: First: classic old-school melancholy hollywood (strings, harp, tenor singer perhaps- go to this LINK to hear our temp music. Second: up-tempo jazz a la Django Reinhart's "Topsy," and, Third: something like Screaming Jay Hawkin's "I Put a Spell on You." We could do each piece separately with three different musicians, or have one very talented musician do them all. I am open to different suggestions musically, so I'm not completely married to what we have. I would also like to hear "public domain" music suggestions that might fit the bill. A bit of information about the film: Among Friends is about a dinner party gone strange, and so far the test screenings have been very positive. Unconventional, it often provokes debate, which has gotten intense at times, but in a good way... We have applied and are currently waiting on the Toronto International Film Festival to announce the accepted films for this year. We have received support from the NFB for our sound mix, which happens the first week of August, and though we have applied to CALQ for post-production money, we won't hear back before the middle of July and that makes the schedule a bit tight. We need to start work on the music soon. If we get CALQ, there will be a little more money for the music, but whoever takes the job needs to be willing to do the work for less if we don't. Contact Geoffrey at: uloth@evergonarts.com Film's trailer HERE."

• Posted June 19th, 2009: Job Posting: "Concordia University Television is seeking an experienced film maker to work with youth at our annual Summer Video Bootcamp. The position is full time for two weeks, July 6th-18th, and is compensated $1000. Work hours are from 9:00-17:00, Monday to Friday. The mentor will work with a small group of youth, between the ages of 15-20, and assist them in all aspects of the production of a video project. Mentors will accompany the youth to daily workshops on filmmaking, and guide them through their own production throughout the two weeks. Qualifications: Experience working with teenagers; Film, video or television experience; Must be familiar with all aspects of video production, including story boarding, script writing, camera and lighting, directing, sound and editing; Comfort with a Mac environment; Advanced knowledge of Final Cut Pro; Energetic, enthusiastic and appreciation of teenagers a must. Candidates must be at least 22 years old to apply. Please send CV and/or a SHORT (max. 300 words) cover letter to bootcamp@cutv.concordia.ca by June 24th."

• Posted June 19th, 2009: MFG member SuperU.ca writes: "SuperU.ca & TAC.tv Launch a New Online Animation Contest. The 4th SuperU.ca TAC.tv Animation Contest opened June 18, 2009. Upload your animation until July 23. Winner is announced August 25, 2009. The contest is open to international animators working in all forms of animation. Grand Prize is $2,500 CAD. http://www.superu.ca/contests/view/55 Congratulations to our most recent winner, Ales Mav, a UK-based animator, who won $2500 in the 3rd SuperU.ca and TAC.tv Animation contest for his film “Daphne’s New Broom”. http://www.superu.ca/contests/view/49"

• Posted June 19th, 2009: MFG member Tim Kelly writes: "Generous person with video projector wanted! CINEQUANON is a free outdoor summer cinema that sets out to display cult and underground movies whilst also providing a new outlet for local filmmakers to display their own short films. We are searching for a person to loan us a projector 2 - 4 times a month so this awesome group can continue. We can pay a very small fee or give you a few beers for every session. We have over 260 members and were featured in NIGHTLIFE online (http://www.nightlifemagazine.ca/news/view/471). Our main purpose is to support local artists and to try and develop a stronger film community in Montreal. You can visit the group here: http://tiny.cc/cinequanonmontreal

• Posted June 19th, 2009: MFG member Claudia Chin writes: "The company 3C (Business Management for Artists) offers consulting services in marketing, public relations, accounting, translation, etc. To schedule a meeting or to receive more information, please contact Claudia Chin (phone: 514-779-9885, e-mail: Consulting_3C@yahoo.com). // L’entreprise 3C (gestion d’affaires pour artistes) offre des services de consultation en marketing, relations publiques, comptabilité, traduction, etc. Pour céduler une rencontre ou pour avoir plus de renseignements, svp contacter Claudia Chin (téléphone: 514-779-9885, courriel:Consulting_3C@yahoo.com)."

• Posted June 19th, 2009: U.S. Immigration Lawyers Serving Entertainment Industry Professionals - The Los Angeles branch office of Muston & Jack, P.C. is focused on providing U.S. immigration services and visa processing to persons in Film, Television, the Arts, and other related fields. Their attorneys will take care of all your visa needs so that you can focus entirely on your upcoming U.S. based events and projects. Please visit http://www.los-angeles-immigration.com or e-mail Attorney Hendrik Pretorius directly at hp@mj-law.com for your consultation.

• Posted June 19th, 2009: MFG member Robert Cato writes: "Experienced Videographer/Editor available for your upcoming projects. Looking for freelance work, willing to travel. (My rates are negotiable). My background is in Broadcast Television, I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Concordia University, and my past professional experience includes working in different capacities on a wide range of video productions. Gear: XH-A1 Canon HDV Camcorder, Wide Angle Converter, On-camera 10W Light, Azden Shotgun Microphone, Azden Wireless Microphone and Lavaliere Kit, Manfrotto Tripod Kit (Fluid Head) and Monopod, Glide-track Rails, Glidecam 4000 Pro and Smooth Shooter Stabilizer System, Cavision Shoulder Mount, DSLR Cinema Kit - Canon 5D Mark II and Various Prime and Zoom Lenses, 1200 watt Quartz Light Kit, 8-Core Mac Pro with Final Cut Studio 2 and Adobe Production CS4, MacBook Pro with Adobe OnLocation. Services: Camera & Steadicam, (Glidetrack) Dolly Type Shots, Direct-to-disk recording (Adobe OnLocation), NLE Editing, Color Correction, Motion Graphics, DVD Authoring. Work samples available at http://blog.ioanfilms.com/ Call (514) 895 6209 or email me at info(at)ioanfilms(dot)com"

• Posted June 19th, 2009: Ciné-Asie is looking for interns. Ciné-Asie est a la recherche des stagieres et de bénévoles. Ciné-Asie is a non-profit media arts organization that promotes inter-cultural dialogue between Canada and Asia through the medium of film, video, and digital technology. Our goals are to support and foster the creation and distribution of independent works by Asian and Canadian filmmakers while also to discover and promote emerging talent in the Canadian film industry. Ciné-Asie Creatives - a newly formed associated company of Ciné-Asie, is responsible for International Film Distribution, Co-Productions and Location Scouting Services between Canada and Asia. English Internship description. Offre pour stagieres/bénévoles en francais.

• Posted June 19th, 2009: MFG member Michelle van Beusekom writes: "Hope you have a sec (or several hours) to check out the companion website to the NFB film I produced called Capturing Reality: The Art of Documentary. The site is a journey into the art of documentary filmmaking through 167 interview clips from 38 top documentary directors hailing from 14 different countries. You can navigate by director or by topic through this immersive exploration of the documentary form. http://www3.nfb.ca/webextension/capturing-reality/. Be sure to tell fellow doc-geeks to give it a whirl!"

• Posted June 19th, 2009: NSI writes: "NSI is now accepting films for its NSI Online Short Film Festival. Submit films for free by Monday, August 17, 2009. Films must be no longer than 30 minutes. Drama, comedy, animation, short documentaries and experimental films are all eligible and must be Canadian. New films are solicited four times a year. Get details and a submission form here. The NSI Online Short Film Festival is a year-round 100% Canadian short film showcase with new films and filmmaker interviews uploaded every week. All NSI website content can be accessed for free. Our latest short film program includes 28 new films."

• Affiché le 15 juin, 2009 : Le Service de la formation continue du Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup offrira, dès septembre 2009, un nouveau programme de formation continue en « Techniques de réalisation de films documentaires ». Cette formation, menant à une attestation d'études collégiales (AEC), est une première au Québec. Le programme vise à outiller les personnes qui aspirent à réaliser des films documentaires d'auteur dans des domaines aussi variés que la politique, l'environnement, les sciences sociales, les arts et les sciences. On peut s'inscrire dès maintenant. Pour plus d'information, veuillez communiquer avec le Service de la formation continue du Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup au 418 862-6903, poste 2410 ou au serfco@cegep-rdl.qc.ca, site web: http://www.cegep-rdl.qc.ca

• Posted June 15th, 2009: MFG members OFF Interarts writes: "OFF Interarts offers Montréal's film/television production industry a multi-purpose studio space for rent in the heart of Mile-End, near Montréal's city core. Ideal as shooting location, rehearsal or event space, casting studio, green room, or short-term production office. Available by the hour, day, week or month at reasonable rates. http://www.offinterarts.org, or call (514) 274-3222.

• Posted June 11, 2009: MFG member Tamar Kozlov writes: "I'm screening in the rain, Just screening in the rain....", Oh, hello. It looks like it'll be a rainy Friday night, tomorrow, June 12th... So the outdoor terrace installment of the Centre St. Ambroise Scene et Salon'll be indoors as usual. 5080 St. Ambroise is the address, 8:30 pm is the time. If you're a Montreal filmmaker with a short you want to screen bring it on DVD. If you're a filmlover you'll dig our open-projector Scene et Salons because you never know what you're gonna see and the filmmakers are always in attendance. Next Scene et Salon is August 14th OUTSIDE on the Terrasse St. Ambroise (shine or shine). It'll also be an open-projector concept so bring your films with you!... And get your music videos edited for the 2nd Scene et Salon and Indie Music Video Festival Collabo-screening in September. See you tomorrow night. Tamar"

• Posted June 10th, 2009: The Austin Film Festival writes: "We are currently accepting submissions in all categories for the 16th edition of our film competition. In hopes of screening more films from Canada in 2009, we would like to encourage more Canadian filmmakers to submit this year. To submit click HERE."

• Posted June 10th, 2009: MFG member Raphael Levy writes: "I am offering the following equipment rentals for your filming needs: Panasonic HVX200 P2. Redrock Encore lens adapter (comes with Micro X image flip). The Encore is the latest generation adapter from Redrock with improved edge to edge sharpness and only 1/2 stop loss of light. Also: Redrock follow focus with 3 whips. Canon or Nikon mount available. Manual Nikon lenses: 20mm f2.8, 50mm f1.2, 85mm f1.4. Deposit required. Will accept Paypal. Call 514.344.4175 or email raph_levy@hotmail.com for rates and availability."

• Posted June 10th, 2009: MFG member David Gascon writes: "Director of Photography available for all kinds of projects. Flexible rates and schedules depending on your production. Reel and CV available at http://www.davidgasconvisuals.com. Call David Gascon at 514-799-3261 or email: david_monde@hotmail.com"

• Posted June 8th, 2009: MFG member Bill Kerrigan writes: "I'd like to buy a used Sony HVRZ1 HDV camera. Please contact Bill Kerrigan at 514-486-8456 or bill@kerrigan.ca"

• Posted June 8th, 2009: MFG member Marek Bagga writes: "Film/Video Editor available for any project you may have. Very flexible rates and service. Available 24/7 with my nicely loaded, up-to-date AVID editing suite. Reel and CV available upon request. Would be delighted to give your media a great edge. Call 514-865-4749 or e-mail: marek.bagga@gmail.com, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGORhY3ft2M"

• Affiché le 8 juin, 2009 : Membre MFG Natasha Sher nous écrit: J'aimerais faire bénévolant dans un flim. Comme assistant directeur, assistant cinematographer ou comme un photographer. natashasher007@yahoo.com

• Posted June 8th, 2009: MFG member Jacinthe Dessureault writes: "I am looking for non-union actors for Dog Training, a comedy short about a woman who uses dog training techniques on her unsuspecting fiancé. 3 day shoot at the end of August. Details and breakdowns here: http://www.twoadverbs.com/DogTraining.htm Also looking for a makeup artist. Contact: jacinthe@twoadverbs.com"

• Posted June 8th, 2009: The 2009 Film Racing Tour will be coming to Montreal and challenging local filmmakers to create an original short film (4 minutes max) in just 24 hours from Friday, July 24th to Saturday, July 25th. All of the completed films will premiere for the public a few days later at the Cinema Beaubien and the best films will advance into a nationwide competition for over $40,000 in cash and prizes. Anyone may register, but space is limited. Get your team together and sign up today! Special Discount - Use the discount code FILMRACER for $10 off the entry fee. To register or learn more, visit http://www.filmracing.com/Cities/montreal.htm Facebook page HERE.

• Posted June 8th, 2009: The Montreal 60 Second Film Festival (M60) is a not-for-profit film festival of 60 second movies. Our FREE registration party is happening Friday, July 10, 2009 at La Sala Rossa. All are welcome at the registration party - an evening celebrating the mystery, magic, music and movement of movies - this is where you can learn the secret theme of this year's festival and sign up to make a 60 second film. There is no entry fee and filmmakers will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Much more information is available at www.M60.ca Facebook page HERE.

• Posted June 3rd, 2009: MFG member Paul Aflalo writes: "Looking for someone who can help me transfer a Quicktime DV/NTSC file on to BetaSP. I need this ASAP but my budget is limited. I do have the tapes. Please contact Paul Aflalo at paul@paulogic.com. Any help is greatly appreciated!"

• Posted June 2nd, 2009: CitizenShift at the NFB writes: Bold move for CitizenShift. CitizenShift and our French language sister site Parole citoyenne will be joining forces with the Institute du Nouveau Monde as our new host organization. The National Film Board, who conceived and nurtured these two Web projects into mature and successful social media networks, will remain a partner and continue to support media production on the two platforms. Over the summer months we will be working to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining our regular activities with new films, podcasts, blogs and events. Keep your eyes posted for news on our upcoming Citizen Media Rendez-Vous, to be held in Montreal on August 26. We're proud of the excellent media works that our contributors have shared on CitizenShift over the past four years, and we thank you all for your ongoing participation and support. Rest assured fellow Shifters, we will continue to march onwards with this transition in order to make the site even more pertinent, active and essential. So don't go away, we're counting on you, as always, to make this site your media host and first stop for information on today's crucial social issues. See the official press release for details. Questions? Ideas? Interested in a potential partnership? Contact us at: citizen@nfb.ca"

• Posted June 1st, 2009: NFB 70th birthday at the Cinerobotheque from June 5 to 7. All activities are free. June 5 at 7 pm: L'art du réel: Le cinéma documentaire – SCREENING PREMIERE. Directed by Pepita Ferrari (2008, 97 min, Original English and French version with French subtitles). Is it possible to tell the truth in a documentary? June 6 at 7 PM: Capturing Reality: The Art of Documentary (original English and French version with English subtitles). What are the ethical considerations and responsibilities that come into play for a director and their subjects? June 7th: Open house all day long. Passes available at the NFB CineRobotheque, 1564, Saint-Denis, 514-496-6887, Lots more info about all these free events here: www.nfb.ca/capturing-reality/

• Affiché le 1er juin, 2009 : Les 70 ans de l’ONF à la Cinérobothèque, du 5 au 7 juin, toute les activités sont gratuites. 5 juin a 19 H : L’art du réel : Le cinéma documentaire – PRIMEUR EN SALLE. Réalisé par Pepita Ferrari, (2008, 97 min) Est-il possible de capter la vérité en documentaire ? 6 juin a 19 H : Capturing reality: The Art of Documentary (V.O.A/F avec s.-t. anglais). 7 juin : JOURNÉE PORTES OUVERTES. Laissez-passer à la CinéRobothèque de l’ONF, 1564, Saint-Denis, 514-496-6887. Beaucoup plus d'info sur tout ces évenements ici: www.nfb.ca/capturing-reality

• Posted May 29th, 2009: MFG member Henry Kaszel writes: "I am looking for people to help me make the best ever 15 minute video on the Mazda Miata and sell it to the 500,000 Miata owners worldwide. Profits to be shared by everyone involved. Initial funds are negligible, looking for people to do this on evenings and weekends. Contact: henry.kaszel@ntint.com"

• Affiché le 29 mai, 2009 : Forum national sur les arts médiatiques: les arts médiatiques indépendants au Canada. L’Alliance des arts médiatiques indépendants (AAMI) sera l’hôte d’un forum national le 13 juin prochain de 10h à 16h30. Le forum rassemblera les représentants de diverses organisations oeuvrant dans le domaine des arts médiatiques au Canada ainsi que certains délégués de la communauté artistiques, afin d’engager un dialogue sur des problématiques du milieu. Lien : http://www.imaa.ca/fr/index.php/mtlagm

• Posted May 29th, 2009: National Media Arts Forum: Independent Media Arts in Canada. The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) will be hosting a National Forum on June 13th from 10 – 4:30 pm. The Forum will bring together representatives from independent media arts organizations and the larger independent media arts community to gather and discuss current issues within the sector. The objective of this meeting will be to establish common objectives within film, video, audio and new media and to draft an action plan with the top priorities for advocacy work to be carried out by the IMAA. All independent media arts stakeholders are encouraged to attend and to participate. Link : http://www.imaa.ca/en/index.php/mtlagm

• Posted May 29th, 2009: MFG member Elizabeth Johnston writes: "A one-day screenwriting seminar, given by Elizabeth Johnston, will be held on June 20th. It covers all the basics, giving participants the tools they need to write their own script. More info at www.explore-the-possibilities.com/Workshops.html"

• Posted May 29th, 2009: MFG member Othello Glenn writes: "I am in the process of making my first featutre film entitled The Cricketers a sports film which will filmed on location in Barbados. I am looking for a co-producer from Cananda and also financing. I would appreciate if you can help me find someone with great experience and also financing. Looking forward to hearing form you. 917-312-2821, othello.glenn@gmail.com, web: www.thecricketersfilm.com"

• Posted May 27th, 2009: Casting call: MFG member Mitchell Stafiej writes: "Hi there. Our short low budget student film Everything is in its Right Place is currently casting for the LEAD ROLE of Marty. The character is 35-50 years old, tall, slim, and blond. He is an ex-military scientist. If you think you fit this role please send a resume and headshot to furiouseggs@gmail.com. This is a minimally paid role. More info on the film will be provided when responding to emails."

• Posted May 27th, 2009: Job posting: MFG member Katherine Macnaughton writes: "Bis Films is looking for a very skilled web designer. This web designer needs to freelance and have extensive knowledge of these applications:CSS, HTML, PHP and XHTML, JavaScript,W3C XHTML compliant in coding,MySQL,SEO principles. We are looking to develop a 3D website for a company with embedded videos. This is a significant and important contract. Thanks! Contact: Katherine Macnaughton: kmac@bisfilms.com"

• Posted May 27th, 2009: SuperU.ca writes: "Hi Everyone! It's nail-biting time in the It's Hilarious Too contest. We got a record 137 entries and we're announcing the top ten. Who's going to win $10K? Check them out on the SuperU blog. If you know the films or filmmakers on the list - let everyone know! The winners? We'll announce them on June 8th. Stay tuned! Thanks for your support, Super U."

• Posted May 27th, 2009: YES Montreal, in partnership with ELAN and the QDF (Quebec Drama Federation) presents the 9th Annual Montreal Self-Employed Artists’ Conference: Business Skills for Creative Souls. This unique conference is a full-day of workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Monday, June 8, 2009 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Centaur Theatre 453 St. François-Xavier. Tickets: $30. The full-day event is host to keynote speakers acclaimed, Canadian actor, Liane Balaban (New Waterford Girls, One Week, Last Chance Harvey) and President of Airborne Mobile, Andy Nulman (author of POW! Right Between the Eyes). Also in attendance are panels of artists, industry experts, and funding agencies including Dawn Tyler Watson, Alan Handel, Jane Needles and the Stephen R. Bronfman Foundation, among others. For full conference details, or to download online registration forms, please click here.

• Posted May 26th, 2009: MFG member Paul van den Boom writes: "Boom Pictures, a Montreal based production company is looking for unpublished LOW-BUDGET FEATURE FILM SCRIPTS. We are planning on producing a low-budget, non-union, live action feature film, to be shot in Montreal and vicinity this Fall. We are looking for a screenplay that is both fresh, cutting edge and exciting. All genres will be considered, except x-rated. Details: total budget $120,000; story must have commercial appeal; screenplay between 85 - 120 pages; English language; minimal locations/sets; minimal cast, no more than five principals; no or few visual effects; Award winning director and MFG member David Uloth will direct chosen screenplay. Film lensed and lit by a great Montreal DP. Script writer will be compensated and will receive royalties. Please send your synopsis or treatment to: paul@boompictures.ca If your story sparks our interest the screenplay will be requested. For inquieries, please contact paul@boompictures.ca. Thank you! Paul van den Boom, Producer, Boom Pictures"

• Posted May 26th, 2009: Job Posting: MFG member Kristian Andersen writes: "Looking for 20-30 year old, charismatic, English-speaking male actor to do monologue for glamourous video art project with NuFilms. Send face shot to kristian.andersen@gmail.com. Paid work. Half a day shooting, in June."

• Posted May 25th, 2009: FADED MEMORIES CONTEST! Anne-Sophie Films invites you to enter for a chance to win one of two Faded Memories DVDs! To participate send your name, address and phone number in an e-mail entitled "Faded Memories/MFG Contest" to: promotions@bchabotcom.ca The contest runs May 25 - June 1. Winners will be notified by e-mail and prizes will be sent in the mail. Each prize is valued at $35. Faded Memories, directed by Anne-Sophie Dutoit, available on DVD June 2. For more information, check out www.fadedmemoriesmovie.com

• Posted May 25th, 2009: Coming up in June at the Segal Centre’s MediaWorkshop: Two Master Classes with documentary filmmaker EVAN BELOFF. THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW: This interactive workshop highlights the essential requirements of interviewing, and the verbal and emotional tools required to conduct a variety of interview situations for television and film. Tuesday June 2nd, 6:00pm – 10:00pm in the Segal Centre’s CinemaSpace. Also: THE ART OF THE PITCH: What are networks looking for? How should a pitch be structured? When is the best time to pitch? Where and how can you find money once you’ve made the pitch? This class will help clarify your idea and take it from seed to sale. Tuesday, June 16th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm in the Segal Centre’s CinemaSpace. Read more about Evan Beloff and get registration info for both events HERE.

• Affiché le 25 mai, 2009: Prochainement en juin à l’AtelierMédia au Centre Segal : deux classes de maîtres avec cinéaste montréalais EVAN BELOFF. L’ART DE L’ENTREVUE : Cet atelier interactif met en évidence les connaissances essentielles à l’entrevue ainsi que les outils verbaux et émotionnels nécessaires pour mener une entrevue dans diverses situations pour la télévision et le cinéma. Mardi, 2 juin de 18h – 22h dans l’EspaceCinéma au Centre Segal. Et aussi : L’ART DU PITCH : Que recherchent les chaînes de télévision? Comment structurer un pitch? Quel est le meilleur moment pour le présenter? Comment trouver les fonds nécessaires? Ce cours sur le pitch vous aidera à clarifier votre concept et vous donnera les outils pour arriver à la vendre. Mardi, 16 juin de 18h-22h dans l’EspaceCinéma au Centre Segal. Pour plus d’info sur Evan Beloff et pour s’inscrire cliquez ICI.

• Posted May 26th, 2009: MFG member George Simeonidis writes: "Hey fellow MFG'ers, Have a look at this video. It'll be the best 59 seconds you spend this minute. It was made in response to a 48hr OXFAM marketing competition and the objective was to develop the best ad campaign - promoting climate change awareness - ever made. It may fall short of that title, but you'll probably get a kick out of it. This video is currently in competiiton and is being judged on YouTube ratings and its ability to spread en masse to your loved ones. So, rate high and spread the love. Thanks SO much!"

• Posted May 25th, 2009: MFG member Timothy Kelly writes: Cinequanon Montreal - Free Outdoor Summer Cinema - A free bi-weekly, outdoor cinema in the heart of the Plateau. Every second thursday during summer, underground/alternative/independent films will be projected on a giant white t-shirt. Come one, come all. Canadian shorts, video art and stupid viral clips will also be screened at the beginning and end of the evening. CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS. Local filmmakers work wanted for pre-feature entertainment. Email: film.timkelly@gmail.com, Facebook group

• Posted May 25th, 2009: MFG member Melissa Caro writes: Six local student films up for awards at the 2nd Annual REEL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL in Montreal on Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 2:00 P.M. at the NFB-Cinerobotheque, 1564 rue Saint-Denis. Tickets $5. Now in its seventh year at John Grant High School, the MY VIEW video project has been providing teens with the tools to produce their own videos and a forum to reach audiences with messages of their own. My View is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving youth a voice. Showcasing the best of youth film-making, RYFF is a series of shorts made by youth 19 years and under. The films were selected by a youth jury from this year’s collection, featuring innovative new filmmakers from across Canada, US and beyond. Ranging from the comedic to the dramatic, using video and stop motion animation, this year's films explore a wide range of themes, reflecting the diversity of the culture and concerns of youth today. Trailer. Full Site: http://www.myviewproject.org

• Posted May 25th, 2009: MFG member Rob Kent writes: "We are holding auditions for actresses and actors this Monday and Tuesday for our submission into next weekend's 48 hour film festival. Here's a link: http://2880.ca/ If you're free the evening of May 29th, and all day on the 30th and are positive, creative, and enthusiastic (no time for dark, brooding, artistic types for these things), please drop me an email, with a head-shot attached, to arrange an audition time. It's a great (and very fast) way to get some new material for your reel. Thanks, Rob Kent. robkentmail@gmail.com"

• Posted May 22nd, 2009: MFG member Jimmy Hayes writes: "I recently completed my short film, MAPS. You can view it on my blog: Coldcuts In Heat. Thanks, Jimmy. http://www.viandes-froides.com"

• Posted May 20, 2009: Lots of cool used 16mm and 35mm equipment here.

• Posted May 20th, 2009: MFG member Jake Hogan writes: "Ohio-based filmmaker in Montreal for part of the summer interested in any and all video/film work including feature films, documentaries, weddings, etc. I work with a Canon HG10 High Definition 24p camera. I'm willing to travel for shooting locations and have 2 years experience in this field. See my work at: www.youtube.com/user/Boldsoliloquy"

• Posted May 20th, 2009: Carter Thor Film Festival Montreal: A short film festival featuring members of the Carter Thor Studios. Screening in and featuring films from these three cities - Toronto, Montreal and Boston. Reasons to come? 1. To see some awesome short films. 2. To see what the premiere acting studio in Toronto, Monteal, Boston and Los Angeles is all about. 3. To meet actors, writers, directors, producers, and other industry types. 4. To have a great time! List of films. Wednesday, June 3. Doors open at 6PM. Screening starts at 6:30Pm to 8:30PM. Q&A + Networking from 8:30PM onwards. NFB Cinerobotheque, 1594 St-Denis, inquiries: ken@ciudadfilms.com. www.thoreast.com Facebook page with film list & more

• Posted May 20th, 2009: Job Posting: Mark Gentile writes: "My fiance and I are looking for a cameraman to film our upcoming wedding (ceremony + reception - June 27th), and were pointed to the MFG by a friend. 10 hours, $20/hr cash (negotiable). We just want raw digital video footage (in editable format). If interested and for details, please contact me at gentile.mark@gmail.com"

• Posted May 19th, 2009: MFG member George Simeonidis writes: "Hi everyone, this video was made during a 48hr marketing competition for Oxfam. It raises awareness for a good cause and you may even get a kick out of it. And, it would be extra sweet if you could help spread the word. THANKS! Watch it HERE."

• Affiché le 19 mai, 2009: Le Film Blitz 2880, concours de création de films en 48 heures, démarre pour une 7e année du 29 au 31 mai ! Documentaire ou Documenteur ? Infos et Inscriptions en ligne jusqu'au jeudi 21 mai au www.2880.ca Projections et remise des prix d'une valeur de près de $5,000, Dimanche 31 mai au Club Soda, 1225 Saint-Laurent, Billets $10 sur ticketpro.ca, $12 à l'entrée

• Posted May 18, 2009: MFG member Rob Kent writes: "Please check out our video in support Oxfam's mission to inspire change at the Copenhagen environmental summit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcFHW2xGRqA Thanks."

• Posted May 15th, 2009: MFG member Ciné-Asie invites you to Ciné-Asie's 2nd Annual Portrait Contest on Friday, May 22 beginning at 6:00pm (screening at 7pm), Café Bar at the Cinémathèque Québécoise. Ciné-Asie’s National Portrait Contest is an annual event that encourages and supports emerging Asian and Canadian visual media artists. The screening of short films and video entries at this years event have been received from all across Canada. The theme for this year’s edition is Portraiture, and the presentations lasting anywhere between 30 secs in length to 10 mins, explore a vast array of topics such as youth, identity, belonging, nomenclature, history, family, heritage, sexuality, culture, distance, and community. More info at the event's Facebook page.

• Affiché le 15 mai, 2009: Vidéographe nous écrit: Prochaines formations en postproduction Vidéographe juin 09: Final Cut Pro 6, Adobe After Effects CS3. Plus d'info.

• Posted May 15th, 2009: The Austin Film Festival, recently named 1 of the “Top 25 Festivals Worth Your Entry Fee” by Moviemaker magazine, is now accepting entries for its film competition. For information emaildavidgil@austinfilmfestival.com Postmark deadlines: June 3rd($45) & July 3rd ($50). Entry form.

• Posted May 14th, 2009: MFG member Rob Kent writes: "Experienced writer/director/editor new to Montreal looking to put together a team for the 2880 Film Blitz (see their posting below). I did the 48 hour film festival in Paris this year and it was a blast. Actors, writers, DOPs, sound engineers, musicians, lighting technicians, dolly operators... If you're free that weekend and positive and enthusiastic (no time for dark, brooding, artistic types for these things) drop me an email: robkentmail@gmail.com Here's the website for more details: http://www.2880.ca/"

• Posted May 14th, 2009: MFG member Andrea Feder writes: "Montreal's premier 48-hour filmmaking contest, the 2880 Film Blitz, is back for its 7th annual showcase of our city's biggest and brightest cinematic wild childs! 2880 Film Blitz's Producers have chosen documentary and its offbeat cousin the mockumentary as the genres of choice for this special Doc or Mock? edition of the contest, as all shorts produced must fit into one of the aforementioned genres. If you want to participate now is your chance! You have until May 18th, 2009 to register on 2880.ca. Then, come to the Green Room on May 22 to see if your team gets picked for a chance to win great prizes. For more information contact the Blitz team at info@2880.ca"

• Posted May 14th, 2009: MFG member Ivan Rubio writes: "My film Axial and the Plane will screen as part of a screening of the 2008 and 2009 AAVAA "Academy of Art Video Art Awards" winners will be presented on Friday, May 15 at Articule (262 Fairmount W.) at 7 PM. For more information, please go to the web site at http://www.videoacademy.ca"

• Affiché le 12 mai, 2009: Du 12 au 20 mai, votez en ligne pour votre court métrage préféré parmi les finalistes de la 5e Compétition ONF de courts métrages – Cannes 2009 sur www.onf.ca/cannes ou www.youtube.com/onf. Voir le communiqué ICI.

• Posted May 10, 2009: MFG member Bill Kerrigan writes: "I'm selling my Sony PMW-EX1 HD video camera... because I'm shooting a project which requires genlocking cameras together. Unfortunately the EX1 can't do this, but the EX3 can. I'll accept the best offer... Thanks, Bill
  http://indiecameras.com/Indiecameras.com/Gear_For_Sale.html

• Affiché le 6 mai, 2009 : Ateliers Réalisation Documentaire à l'AtelierMédia au Centre Segal. Commencent le 20 mai. Inscrivez-vous maintenant pour Derrière la caméra: le documentaire, l'Art de l'entrevue et l'Art du Pitch. OFFRE SPÉCIALE - référez 5 autres personnes qui sèinscrivent pour le cours et vous serez inscrit sans frais! Plus d'info.

• Posted May 7th, 2009: Documentary Filmmaking Workshops at the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop. Starting May 20th. Register now for Documentary Crash Course, Art of the Interview and Art of the Pitch. SPECIAL OFFER: Refer 5 other people who register for the course and take it for free! More info.

• Posted May 7th, 2009: The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a collective agreement. Sturla Gunnarsson, DGC president, and Tom Perlmutter, Government Film Commissioner and National Film Board of Canada Chairperson, hosted a signing ceremony in Toronto on May 6th to formalize the new agreement. The DGC and NFB are pleased to have reached a deal that respects the NFB’s public service mandate and is equitable for both organizations. “We are hoping to use this agreement as an organizing tool or a template to help other directors in the private sector who do not have union protection,” said Brian Baker, DGC Director of Directors' Affairs. More info. Click here to read the DGC/NFB Fact Sheet and Click here to read the DGC/NFB full collective agreement

• Affiché le 6 mai, 2009 : Offre d'emploi: Suite à une restructuration de ses ressources humaines, Vidéographe production recherche un technicien contractuel à temps partiel qui sur une base journalière assurera l’expertise du soutien technique pour les équipements de tournage et de diffusion. Plus d'info. Date de tombée: 8 juin.
  

• Posted May 5th, 2009: MFG member Patricia Chica writes: "SONY Z1 HDV Camera + lenses + accessories + lavalier + shotgun + basic documentary lighting kit for rent. I will give you a better deal than a rental house. Email: info@PatriciaChica.com or (514) 574-7517."

• Affiché le 5 mai, 2009 : "Le RIDM nous écrit: "Les dates limites d'inscription sont le 15 juin pour les productions internationales et le 30 juin pour les films québécois et canadiens. Les règlements et le formulaire d'inscription se retrouvent sur notre site au www.ridm.qc.ca. Soumettez vos films en grand nombre !"

• Posted May 5th, 2009: The RIDM writes: "Entries for the 12th RIDM are now open! You can now submit your film for the 12th RIDM which will take place November 11 to 21, 2009. The entry deadlines are June 15 for international films and June 30 for Québec/Canadian productions. Regulations and the entry form are available on our Website at www.ridm.qc.ca"

• Posted May 5th, 2009: MFG member Seema Arora writes: "Short comedy low budget production shooting this summer. Looking for DOP, camera operator, lighting and sound tech. Also looking for actors age range:18-40. For more info, please contact Seema and John at blackandblueproductions@yahoo.ca"

• Posted May 5th, 2009: MFG member Algis Kemezys writes: "MaSterClasS by Algis Kemezys and Byron Ayanoglu wins a Platinum Remi at the 42 Houston World Fest. The award inspired by Frederick Remington received the most creative votes puting it in first place for its category. The movie isabout Walter Lassally Master Cinematographer and Montreal's Scott Lambert Gardiner, Master of Communication studies at Concordia. They are both pleased about the award."

• Posted April 30th, 2009: MFG member Michael Julian Berz writes: "DOP-Photographer-Documentarist for Montreal and beyond, willing to travel! My own set of tools: Sony XDCAM EX3 with Letus Extreme and a range of Nikon, Canon or Carl Zeiss lenses. HD production with great fun cameraman. Lighting and sound package available. Portrait photography and Canon 5d Mk2 production available too. if you just want to rent equipment let me know too. phone: 514-754-8019, michael_berz@yahoo.com, http://www.vimeo.com/user1132240"

• Posted April 30th, 2009: DOC Quebec is looking for dynamic, reliable, and fun volunteers for its annual fund-raiser, the 2880 Film Blitz. Help is required with setup, registration, video editing, raffle tickets, ushers, and more. Please contact Alex Nitsiou to apply: alex.filmblitz@gmail.com. For more info visit docquebec.ca and 2880.ca

• Posted April 28th, 2009: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "Bis Films would like to invite you to check out their newly completed website at http://www.bisfilms.com and to feel welcomed to send them a greeting via their contact page. ENJOY!"

• Affiché le 28 avril, 2009 : Membre MFG Jacques E. Bouchard nous écrit : "Je suis à la recherche d'un comptable de production avec expérience (et certifié) pour une petite production indépendante qui aura lieu en août. Taux horaire ou par mandat. Je voudrais vous rencontrer pour une consultation initiale et vous parler du projet. jebouchard@hemisphereprods.com"

• Posted April 28th, 2009: The 5th annual Israel Film Festival takes place in Montreal May 3-7 at the AMC Forum and at the Colisé Kirkland from May 13-14. More info: http://www.israelfilmfestival.ca

• Posted April 27th, 2009: MFG member Mike Savatovsky writes: "The Flyt Foundation is looking for previously owned and gently used video cameras and accessories. As a start-up non-profit organization working to develop young people's media and leadership skills, the Foundation needs to collect production equipment it can scarcely afford to buy new. If you've upgraded your video camera recently and would like to help a worthy cause, the Foundation can provide you with a charitable tax-receipt for the value of your camera. Your gift would go a long way to helping Flyt reach its goal of providing leadership and media experiences to our community's deserving young people. Can you help us help them get a break? If so, please contact Mike at mike@flytfoundation.org. Thank you. The Flyt Foundation is a non-profit leadership development organization encouraging teens and young adults to become proactive global citizens. Supporting programs that sharpen media production skills and expand and strengthen leadership networks, the Flyt Foundation empowers its participants to rise up and produce "rockumentary" videos which highlight model actions for meeting the most urgent social and environmental challenges of our time."

• Posted April 27th, 2009: Job Posting: MFG member Ari Vineberg writes: "Looking for documentarist to collaborate on demo/pilot for World Fishing network. One month shooting on the road, from June 5th-July5th. It is a paid gig and remuneration as follows: 1K for the month on the road + all road expenses (food and lodging) covered. 1K for post-production work at completion or delivery of final cut. For more details contact me at abmplus@netrevolution.com. Must be cameraman, director, editor, and have post-production capabilities, as well as own all the neccesary equipment."

• Posted April 25th, 2009: MFG member Deepali Lindblom writes: "Looking for an intern/upcoming animator for a dance-drama production. The animator must be familiar with a 3D package, ideally Softimage but Maya and 3DSMax is ok. The project mainly involves shooting live-action elements and compositing them within a 3D scene so some VFX exposure (blue screen live-action shooting) experience is ideal as well as experience with compositing software such as After Effects. The person will work under the guidance of a highly experienced animator. This is a very low budget production so all we offer is an honorarium. But what we do promise is a great learning opportunity and to be involved in a journey of a lifetime. Interested? please write to deepali@dung-dkar.org, http://www.dung-dkar.org or call at 514 699 6534"

• Posted April 22nd, 2009: MFG member Mike Migliara writes: "Upcoming feature film starring Patrick Huard is seeking extras. The pay is 10$/hour. This is a super fun film, mainly having scenes shooting for 1970's and in disco clubs. Please register at www.ifilmextra.com Thanks, Bruno Rosato Casting"

• Posted April 22nd, 2009: MFG member Jay Reid writes: "Looking for a bathroom location for a short film shot by Concordia graduates. We need the bathroom for 3 days in May. The bathroom needs to be large and have at least five urinals in a row. Please contact me for further details. batinthehouseproductions@yahoo.ca"

• Posted April 22nd, 2009: MFG member James Malloch writes: "Hello Fellow MFG members. Tune in tonight, Wednesday, April 22, at 10:30 p.m. EST on APTN to catch Episode 4 of FINDING OUR TALK III (check local listings for other time zones). Directed by Michelle Smith, tonight's episode documents the efforts of the Ktunaxa Nation in the Kootenay region of Southern B.C. to safeguard their language. For a full description check out the Mushkeg website: http://www.mushkeg.ca/ Edited by James Malloch. Please take a moment to check out my editing website: http://www.jamesmalloch.com Enjoy!"

• Posted Aprill 22nd, 2009: Cuban Filmmaker Gloria Rolando will be in Montreal; Films to be screened: My Footsteps in Baragua and Eyes of the Rainbow. Thursday, April 30, 2009, 6:30pm. Maison de la Culture Côte-des-Neiges, 5290 Côte-des-Neiges. Tickets: $20. Discussion with Gloria Rolando to follow films; For more information contact The Alfie Roberts Institute at (514) 313-8938 or info@ari-iar.org and for more on Gloria Rolando's films visit http://www.afrocubaweb.com

• Posted April 21, 2009: MFG member Darryl Roberts writes: "A film that might rescue the lives of some girls ages 12 and up: America The Beautiful. Playing Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Cinema Imperial - 2PM and 7PM. Tickets at door or admissions.com. Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton and a wealth of others talk body image. The film demyths the cosmetic and beauty industry. www.americathebeautifuldoc.com" English Release. French Release.

• Posted April 20th, 2009: MFG member Veronica Saluzzi writes: "Come one, come all... to our glorious end of the year Concordia Film III Screening! We've all put our blood, sweat and tears (and savings) into these projects and would be honored if you all came to watch. Friday, May 1, 2009. DOORS OPEN AT 7:30PM SHARP! Show starts at 8:00PM. Don't be late. Afterparty to follow... details coming soon! The screening is FREE :) Concordia University SGW Campus H-110 (Hall building). Facebook"

• Posted April 20th, 2009: "The Canadian Screen Training Centre presents the 29th Annual Summer Institute of Film and Television (SIFT), May 26-31 in Ottawa. Workshops are available in screenwriting, directing, producing, documentary, new media, acting, camera/lighting and editing. Instructors include documentary filmmaker Peter Wintonick ("Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media"), screenwriter Donald Martin ("Céline"), producers David Storey (“Corner Gas”) and Jan Peter Meyboom (VP, Production of Shaftesbury Films- “ReGenesis”), producer Nicholas Tabarrok ("Weirdsville"), writer-producer Steve Lucas ("After the Axe"), and more! Full details and registration at www.cstc.ca/sift, for questions call (613) 789-4720 or (800) 742-6016."

• Posted April 20th, 2009: You can now submit your doc film for the 12th RIDM which will take place in Montreal this coming November 11 to 21. The entry deadlines are June 15 for international films and June 30 for Québec/Canadian productions. Regulations and the entry form are available on the RIDM website at www.ridm.qc.ca. Submit your film now.

• Posted April 19, 2009: MFG member Tamás Wormser writes: "Dear Fellow MFG Members: I'd like to invite you to visit the web site for my next film, The Wandering Muse. The short video clips on the musicians were filmed during the research trips. And, if you have time and interest, I'd love to get your feedback too. www.thewanderingmuse.net Thanks! and Happy Spring! tamas@artesianfilms.com"

• Posted April 18th, 2009: CinemaSpace, the new screening room at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts is pleased to announce two exciting upcoming film series: A collaboration with the 25th annual Vues D'Afriques Panafrican Film Festival AND an Italian film series as part of the Segal Centre's Salute to the Italian Community. Fun starts April 18! Runs til May 7. More info on all the screenings HERE.

• Affiché le 18 avril, 2009 : L'ONF nous écrit : "Le documentaire …et la musique de Michel Lam prendra l’affiche à Cinérobothèque ONF à compter du 1er mai. www.onf.ca/etlamusique

• Posted April 15, 2009: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "We are a local production company that is in search of an After Effects person. We would require this person's services immediately for an important contract. We are also looking to build a professional relationship with that person, so that we can refer back to them for more work. As a young and fresh production company, we really look for key individuals who can contribute consistently, professionally, and above all creatively. Compensation is to be discussed, but this is a professional job, so only artists with professional experience need apply. Please contact us with your name, a CV, and a link to a website or demo reel. ehessler@bisfilms.com"

• Posted April 15, 2009: The Just For Laughs Film Festival submission deadline for this year’s festival is May 1st, make sure to send your shorts, your dark comedies and everything in between. Please send all submissions to films@hahaha.com More info.

• Posted April 15, 2009: The official Just For Laughs Industry Conference will be held from July 23rd – July 24th in Montreal at the Hyatt Regency. Catering to television and film executives, agents, managers, new media mobile players and live acts in the comedy industry, it is THE comedy event for anyone in the business of funny. For more information, please contact us at industry@hahaha.com.

• Posted April 15, 2009: MFG member Paul Aflalo writes: "Come celebrate two years of the Indyish Monthly Mess, with a full night of artistic performance! Saturday, May 2, 2009, 7:30pm - 11:30pm, Le Centre Chat Bleu, 435 Beaubien Ouest, 4th Floor.Artists: Interested in playing at a Monthly Mess? Got some art to show? Have a film to screen? Got any art of any kind that you want to share? Contact: paul@paulogic.com. Volunteers needed to help too. Two free beers for volunteers. Facebook info Indyish Web Site

• Posted April 15, 2009: MFG member George Simeonidis writes: "Looking to purchase someone's Sony XDCAM EX-1 or HVX200. If you're thinking of selling, please hit me up and we'll discuss. // Désirez-vous vendre votre Sony XDCAM EX-1 ou HVX200? Contactez-moi. george@airbornemobile.com"

• Posted April 13th, 2009: MFG member Francois Caron of The Canadian Public writes: "Personals, misc. romance: Future national public access television channel seeking content providers, both amateur and professional, for mutual short term and long term relationships. Hobbies include comedies, dramas, movies, sports, documentaries, variety shows, music videos, and cartoons just to name a few. Not interested in porn, religion or hate material unless part of a documentary. Must be Canadian citizen. Community channels welcome. Also interested in hearing from advertisers for some quickies. The Canadian Public"

• Affiché le 10 avril, 2009 : Membre MFG Philippe Spurrell nous écrit: "Le festival FANTASIA est à la recherche d'un responsable des communications. Expérience nécessaire, bilingue francais-anglais, disponible juin et juillet surtout. SVP contacter : phil@fantasiafestival.com pour plus de détails."

• Posted April 10th, 2009: MFG member Philippe Spurrell writes: "FANTASIA film festival is looking for an experienced press relations person to join its team. Must be fluently French with functioning oral English. June & July availability. Please contact phil@fantasiafestival.com for details."

• Posted April 8th, 2009: Telefilm Canada invites you to its first public meeting on April 8, 2009, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Cinémathèque québécoise, 335 de Maisonneuve Blvd East, Montreal, or by live webcast at www.telefilm.gc.ca.

• Posted April 7th, 2009: MFG member Jonathan Jirjis writes: "Film inFest is Montreal's latest short film festival and networking extravaganza. This exciting new event will bring together the best up-and-coming filmmakers from different genres, and present their original works to a wide audience of moviegoers, media and industry insiders. We are currently accepting original short film submissions in different genres for our inaugural festival during the end of June. The deadline for submissions is midnight, June 1st, 2009. Make a scene and be seen. Get connected. Get inFested! More info.

• Posted April 7th, 2009: MFG member Elizabeth Johnston writes: "Screenwriting workshops with Concordia instructor Elizabeth Johnston starting April 28. Registration deadline 22 April. For more info: www.explore-the-possibilities.com"

• Posted April 7th, 2009: Colour Correction for Film and HD video. Get a crash course on Apple's newest addition to Final Cut Studio, Color! As the latest addition to Final Cut Studio, Color goes beyond colour correction to artfully modify the tone and feel of a project. But don't take our word for it. Join professional editor Jonathan Menegon for a real-world look at Color and discover what it can do for you. Apple Store - Sainte Catherine. Thursday, April 9, 2009, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. 1321 Ste-Catherine est. Free. More info.

• Posted April 7th, 2009: Spike Lee retrospective April 8 to 26th at le Cinematheque Quebecoise. Facebook page.

• Posted April 5th, 2009: WORKSHOPS IN APRIL: INTRO TO PHOTOSHOP and VISUAL AND DRAMATIC DIRECTING at the Segal Centre's MediaWorkshop. Equipped with brand new state-of-the-art video equipment and editing suites, the MediaWorkshop provides a place for youth, adults and aspiring filmmakers to discover the media arts in a dynamic, professional and hands-on environment. Courses are bilingual. More info.

• Affiché le 5 avril, 2009 : ATELIERS EN AVRIL: INTRODUCTION À PHOTOSHOP et RÉALISATION VISUELLE ET DRAMATIQUE à l'AtelierMédia au Centre Segal. Doté d’un nouvel équipement vidéo et de logiciels de montage ultramodernes, l’AtelierMédia offre aux jeunes, aux adultes et aux cinéastes en herbe l’occasion de s’initier aux arts médiatiques dans un environnement d’apprentissage pratique professionnel et dynamique. Les ateliers sont bilingues. Plus d'info.

• Posted April 5th, 2009: MFG member Philippe Spurrell writes: "Le Cinéclub de Montréal:"The Film Society" is still in search of a new storage space for its growing archive of 16mm and 35mm film. This is an important carefully selected lot of titles, many of which are unique and one-of-a-kind. As we have established most of our screening activities at CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, these titles will be exposed to a public more frequently. By supplying us a space for these precious prints you will be doing a great service to Montreal's arts and culture community. More info.

• Affiché le 5 avril, 2009 : Membre MFG Philippe Spurrell nous écrit : Le Cinéclub de Montréal/«The Film Society» est toujours à la recherche d'un nouvel espace d'entreposage pour ses archives croissantes de film de 16mm et de 35mm. C'est un assortiment important de titres soigneusement choisis, dont beaucoup sont des copies uniques. Comme nous sommes établir chez CinemaSpace du Centre Segal des arts de la Scene, ces titres seront exposés à un public plus fréquemment. En nous fournissant un espace pour ces précieuses copies, vous rendez un grand service aux communautés artistiques et culturelles de Montréal. Plus d'info.

• Posted April 5th, 2009: MFG member Patti Murphy writes: "Going to Hot Docs? Happy to share gas and driving if you have a car. Planning to be in Toronto from Thursday 30 April - May 10th-ish. Thanks. edibletv@interlog.com"

• Posted April 5th, 2009: MFG member David Bouthillier writes: "I just received grants from both the CALQ and the CCA, to finish a documentary on Peace Park, which is located on St-Laurent Blvd between Rene-Levesque and St-Catherine Street. I have been filming people in the park skateboarding, fighting, committing illegal acts, drug abuse, police brutality, and more, all the while with people in the background for 9 years. I never had anyone sign any release forms so I'm looking for someone who can refer me to someone who knows about legal rights for documentaries, such as who can or cannot be filmed with a release from. I'm also looking for a referal for an an accountant. Please, if you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. 514-285-8833, mqc514@gmail.com"

• Posted April 5th, 2009: MFG members PraiseMedia.TV write: Affordable green screen studio available for rent. Space 2,000 sq. ft. Green screen dimensions min. 15’X25’. Flexible hours, Soft lights on location. Call Randall or Bernadette: (514) 907- 4675 or e-mail them at: info@praisemedia.tv, http://www.praisemedia.tv"

• Posted April 5th, 2009: SuperU.ca writes: "SuperU.ca is excited to announce the launch of It’s Hilarious Too. This second annual comedy contest offers a top prize of $10,000 and runner-up awards of $5,000 and $2,500. Competition is bound to heat up - only the seriously funny need apply! The grand prize winner not only takes home $10,000, but their film will also be shown at this year’s Just for Laughs Film Festival in Montreal, July 16 - 26, 2009. First prize also includes a travel allowance of up to $2,500 to attend the festival and watch their film on the big screen! A panel of professional funny people, including Just for Laughs Film Festival Producer, Paul Ronca, will decide the final outcome and award the funniest film the grand prize. More info."

• Affiché le 5 avril, 2009 : Membre MFG Simon Lacroix writes: Les billets pour Total Crap 6 sont maintenant disponible. Après avoir récemment fêté son 5e anniversaire, Total Crap est de retour avec une 6e édition plus mauvaise que jamais, ce qui veut donc dire plus drôle que jamais! Une projection du pire de la télé et du cinéma entièrement composée de nouvelle perles qui n'auront pas le choix de vous faire douter de votre santé mentale. Voici quelques exemples: un top 3 des pires films québécois de tous les temps, Richard Glen qui nous parle de nains poilus, Bruce Le (pas Lee, Le), du monde qui chante en klingon, de nouveaux extraits de Relevez le défi, etc, etc. Total Crap 6, en premiére mondiale à Montréal, 30 mai 2009 au Club Soda, 21h, Billets disponible ici.

• Affiché le 5 avril, 2009 : MFG member Tamar Kozlov writes: "The Scene et Salon is a bi-monthly film screening for Montreal's indie local filmmakers. No Submissions necessary, just come with a copy of your short film or films on DVD and screen them in front of an audience of local filmmakers. The Open Projector concept fits the chill vibe of the Scene et Salons and filmmakers always leave having met a few more like-minded and creative film professionals, who may even become future collaborators. The next Scene et Salon takes place soon... See you, and your film, there! Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 8:00pm, Centre St. Ambroise (in the heart of St. Henri), 5080 St. Ambroise (corner St. Remi)."

• Posted March 31st, 2009: The NFB's Work For All writes: "Work For All is pleased to announce that our website beta is up and running! Visit workforall.nfb.ca for the latest on our new media project producing and connecting to content that aims to spark discussion and ideas about racial discrimination and employment equity. Watch the six short films created in our last phase. Have a look at our blog for news, upcoming events, online videos and more. In the coming months we’ll be producing and adding new films, and continuing to develop the site to make it as useful, interesting and thought-provoking as possible. So your feedback is welcome – and encouraged! Don’t be shy to leave a comment or get in touch at workforall@nfb.ca.

• Posted March 31st, 2009: Signed the Save The CBC online petition yet? You can read about it and sign HERE.

• Posted March 31, 2009: MFG member Algis Kemezys writes: "MaSTerClasS 2008/9, a feature documentary directed, filmed and edited by Algis Kemezys, Produced by Byron Ayanoglu is up for a Remi Award at the 42nd WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film and Video Festival April 17- 26, 2009. http://www.worldfest.org/indexb.html MaSTerClasS has just had a great reception at the 11th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Greece 13-22/3/2009 and previously at the 4th Annual Global Film & Media Conference, Miami Beach Florida Oct 24th, 2008"

• Affiché le 31 mars, 2009 : Membre MFG Renaud Stanton nous écrit: "J'ai accès à tout ce qu'il faut pour pouvoir faire de petits courts métrages sans budget. Alors, je cherche des bonnes histoires à mettre à l'écran. Vous avez un scénario de 2 à 15 minutes alors j'aimerais le lire ! Vous pouvez me contacter via Face Book (renlogik) ou par couriel ren@ren-logik.com Site web: http://www.ren-logik.com/ au plaisir de vous lire!"

• Posted March 27, 2009: MFG member Tamara Scherbak writes: "The Other Theatre invites the public to participate in a free event involving performance, architecture and film. Inspired by Robert Smithson's theories of environmental interaction, Spiral Jetty1 asks the public to give up the idea of being the casual observer and instead be both audience and actor. Twenty people will be asked to enter an empty space in a secret location and to follow instructions they will hear on iPods. During this thirty-minute experience they will be filmed and three short experimental films will later be made. Everyone who participated will be invited to view the films at a later screening. Come and participate in a reality show that's not your own. Spiral Jetty 1. FREE EVENT, In English. Saturday, April 4th, 2009 - 15h00 and 18h30, Sunday, April 5th, 2009 - 15h00 and 18h30. Reservations are necessary to participate. Info & reservations: spiraljetty1@gmail.com"

• Posted March 26, 2009: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "I am searching for actors and performers who would be looking to get a demo reel edited for themselves in order to give their portfolio a boost. For more info, please check out my web page at www.youtube.com/actingdemo or e-mail me at actingdemo@gmail.com"

• Posted March 25th, 2009: The Jewish Public Library presents “Amos Oz" a film by Stelios Charalampopoulos (in English, 52 min.), Thursday, April 30th, 7:30 P.M., Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte Ste-Catherine, $5 JPL members/students, $10 non-members. Info (514) 345-2627 ext. 3017. Reception follows the screening. Click here to view the flyer

• Affiché le 25 mars, 2009 : Main Film nous écrit : "La liste complète des ateliers Main Film pour les sessions d’hiver et printemps 2009 est maintenant disponible sur notre site web // A full list of Winter and Spring 2009 Main Film workshops, including descriptions, dates and rates is now available on our website at the following address. Once there, click on the Workshops tab."

• Affiché le 23 mars, 2009: Membre MFG Marco Ramet nous écrit: "Bonjour! Artiste avide de boulot cherche scénaristes, ou producteurs(trices) intérréssé de mettre en image plein plein plein de projets. 450-505-1112, marcovalgresy@gmail.com, Je laisse aussi le lien vers mon ancien Website.Le prochain qui devrait être en ligne pour la fin du mois utilise a 90% des applications Flash. Le lien en question: http://www.pausecaf.com A bientôt! Respectueusement, Marco."

• Affiché le 23 mars, 2009: PRIM: Appel de projets : Aide à la création / Exploration Surround. Date de tombée : 21 avril 2009. Aide à la création: PRIM offre un rabais de 50% sur tous ses équipements de production et de postproduction audio et vidéo ainsi que sur les services suivants : transfert, transcodage et conversion SD/HD. Ce programme s'adresse aux artistes en audio, vidéo, film et nouveaux médias. Toutes les propositions de productions indépendantes sont admissibles, tous genres et toutes durées. Exploration Surround: PRIM offre 75% de rabais sur son temps d'utilisation du studio de son en allouant à un artiste indépendant une banque d'heures destinée à l'exploration sonore. Le studio peut être utilisé à des fins de recherche, d'enregistrement, de montage, de mixage et de mastering pour un maximum de 100 heures d'utilisation, sur une période d'un an. Tous les projets sont acceptés (documentaire, oeuvre audio, fiction etc.) Un seul projet sera sélectionné. Une expérience dans un studio de son est souhaitée. Formulaire d'inscription et infos : www.primcentre.org

• Posted March 23rd, 2009: PRIM: Call for submission: Creative support program / Surround Sound. Deadline: April 21, 2009. Creative support program: PRIM offers a 50% discount on all its audio and video production and post-production equipment, as well as on the following services: transfer, transcoding and SD/HD conversion. The program is open to artists working in audio, video, film and new media. All independent project proposals are eligible, regardless of genre or duration. Surround Sound: PRIM offers a 75% discount on all its audio and video production and post-production equipment, as well as on the following services: transfer, transcoding and SD/HD conversion. The program is open to artists working in audio, video, film and new media. All independent project proposals are eligible, regardless of genre or duration. Only one project will be selected. Forms and info : www.primcentre.org

• Posted March 19th, 2009: The MediaWorkshop at the Segal Centre offers: DIGITAL FILMMAKING ON A SHOESTRING. 2 workshops taught by MFG member and filmmaker Jason Gondziola. Learn the art and technique of producing short films using professional lighting, camera and sound equipment. Topics covered include dramatic and visual direction, basic camera use, and lighting and exposure. The courses will feature a number of hands-on exercises to give you the necessary skills to produce your own short film. Part 1 and 2 can be taken together or separately. Part 1: Camera and Lighting (March 30, April 1). Part 2: Visual and Dramatic Directing (March 27, April 30). More info.

• Affiché le 19 mars, 2009 : LA CINÉMATOGRAPHIE NUMÉRIQUE À PETIT BUDGET Les deux ateliers sont enseignés par réalisateur et membre MFG Jason Gondziola. Apprenez l’art et la technique de la production de courts métrages à l’aide de caméras et d’équipement pour l’éclairage et le son de calibre professionnel. Les sujets qui seront abordés comprennent la réalisation dramatique et visuelle, les notions de base de l’utilisation d’une caméra, ainsi que l’éclairage et l’exposition. Les cours comprendront divers exercices pratiques qui vous permettront d’acquérir les habiletés nécessaires pour produire votre propre court métrage. Il est possible de s’inscrire pour les deux parties, ou seulement pour l’une ou l’autre. Partie 1 : caméra et éclairage (30 mars, 1 avril). Partie 2 : Réalisation visuelle et dramatique (27 mars, 30 avril). Plus d’info.

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG Member Instinct Films writes: "What do Al Gore, the Tower of Babel, science fiction, gothic cathedrals, artichokes and roller coasters have in common? All come together in Malls R US, a feature documentary with a multiplex of critical reflections and revelations on one of North America’s most popular suburban institutions – the enclosed shopping center. Malls R Us, directed by MFG member Helene Klodawsky and produced by MFG member Ina Fichman and Luc Martin-Gouset will be screening March 26th, 18h30 (ENGLISH VERSION) and March 28th, 18h30 (FRENCH VERSION) at FIFA (Festival des films sur l’art). Playing at Theatre Paul Desmarais at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1920 Baile (Metro Guy-Concordia)." Tickets: www.artfifa.com More info: www.MallsRUsMovie.com

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG member G. Scott MacLeod writes: "Please join me for the premiere of my new short documentary film After the war with Hannelore: A Berliner war child’s testimony, 1945-1989, Directed by G. Scott MacLeod. Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 19:30 at CinemaSpace at The Segal Centre for Performing Arts. 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine Rd. (corner Westbury; 2 blocks West of Metro Cote-Sainte-Catherine) Tickets : $8 / $6 students/seniors (65+). Seating is limited. Please call to reserve: Box Office (514) 739-7944. The film’s director will be present for a post-film Q&A." Synopsis.

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG member Richard Condo writes: "Damascus Productions is making a documentary and feature film How to make a feature film for under one thousand dollars and we are requiring anyboby who wishes to participate. Crew and or actors/actresses. We would also like to interview those who think we cannot pull it off. Freedom of expression is very welcomed. YOU will feature in our documentary. damascusproductions@sympatico.ca"

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG member Paul Neudorf writes: "I would like to invite all of you to the screening of my short experimental dance film Refractions at the Festival International du Film sur l'Art (FIFA). It will be screening at the Musée d'Art Contemporain on Wed. March 25 at 21h, and on Sat. March 28 at 16h, along with 4 other short films. My film translates refractive light and sound into human emotion and movement as the dancer Jonathan Turcotte interacts with the decaying warehouse around him. Trailer. FIFA's website: http://www.artfifa.com"

• Posted March, 18, 2009: MFG member Evan Beloff writes: "Job Posting: Looking for diverse and competent production crew members for low budget feature film being shot in and around Montreal in late summer. Some paid and unpaid positions available depending on level of experience. Paid positions include: grip, camera and sound assistants, makeup artists and production manager. Limited unpaid positions for film students looking to participate in a professional film project as production assistants are also available. Please send CV's to: emb@onticmedia.com www.onticmedia.com"

• Posted March 18th, 2009: The Jewish Public Library presents the acclaimed feature The Champagne Spy (Israel/Germany, 2007), directed by Nadav Schirman, Sunday, March 29, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Jewish Public Library, 5151, Côte Ste-Catherine Road, $10 members/students (if purchased in advance) / $15 non-members, Reception afterwards. Advance tickets: (514) 345-6416 Info: (514) 345-2627 ext. 3017. This film is the winner of The Best Documentary of the Israeli Academy Awards 2007, as well as numerous prizes and awards. The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with the Film Director Nadav Nadav Schirman and Oded Gur-Arie, the son of the Champagne Spy. More info.

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG member Ari Cohen writes: "Dear Fellow MFG members, Rotating Planet is pleased to announce that our documentary film The World's a Stage with John Neville, directed by Ari A. Cohen, will be screened on Sunday, March 22nd 2009 at 9PM at the International Festival of Films on Art at the Cinémathèque Québécoise, Salle Claude-Jutra. The film is a 50 minute documentary film on the life and influence of the great actor and director John Neville, who served as the artistic director for several major theatres over the course of his career. A major theatrical force in his native England, Neville stunned the theatre world when he decided to move to Canada, saving three major theatres from financial ruin along the way. Through interviews with actors such as Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Brent Carver, Lucy Peacock and Neville himself, not only is John's tremendous influence on the arts scene revealed, but so is the meaning of what it is to be a man of the theatre. Screening begins at 9PM, beginning with Tim Burton by Suzannah Wander.

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG member Frédéric Leclair writes: "Production company seeking sound studio to do sound on an independently produced long feature film. The movie is produced entirely with private funds and has a limited budget. Please contact me for further details. Frédéric Leclair, Poodle Films, leclair.frederic@videotron.ca"

• Posted March 18th, 2009: "The WGC and CBC invite you to In The Writers' Room, a two-part Drama Screenwriting Workshop Series on April 3 and 5. Public Event & Call for Submissions. For more on eligibility details, proposal requirements, and submission form, please visit www.wgc.ca"

• Posted March 18th, 2009: MFG member Ciné-Asie Creatives writes: "If you are interested in Cine-Asie Creatives representing your film titles at three upcoming markets in Asia or in North America, we will be more than happy to perform this task. We are on the lookout for innovative, artistic, interesting and touching films from all genres to distribute abroad. Reserving a special interest for independent productions with Asian Canadian content, CAC will facilitate your film in gaining international exposure and recognition." More info.

• Posted March 18, 2009: MFG member Ciné-Asie Creatives writes: "Job Posting: Ciné-Asie Creatives (a sister entity of Ciné-Asie) is a Montreal based co-production and distribution entity specializing in representing Asian and Canadian films internationally, is seeking producers and international marketing professionals." More info.

• Posted March 18th, 2009: Have a great idea for a TV show? Want to find out how to get it to air? Learn with NSI Totally Television. This training program gives you the tools you need to develop your TV show and pitch it to broadcasters with the ultimate goal of getting it made. Apply by Monday, May 11, 2009, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. More info.

• Posted February 28th, 2009: The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is presenting The Montreal International Yiddish Theatre Festival from June 17-25, 2009. This will feature plays, films, music and a symposium on Yiddish theatre. The Segal Centre is looking for an interested filmmaker to propose a documentary on the subject or a specific angle that would make for a great documentary. No funding is available from the festival unfortunately. You'll need to have access to your own funding and equipment. If interested, please email a brief proposal and bio (no more than 1 page) to: yiddishtheatrefestival@segalcentre.org More info on the festival here.

• Posted February 28th, 2009: MFG member David Eberts invites you to a screening of his new doc Where the Water Meets the Sky on Monday, March 2 at 8:30pm. Women in Zambia learn filmmaking in order to tell their own incredible stories of struggle. This event is a fundraiser. Takes place at: Cinema Politica at Concordia University's Hall Building, Room H-110. Facebook.

• Posted February 28th, 2009: MFG member Tamás Wormser writes: "Dear Friends, Just wanted to let you know that my film Tavelling Light will be shown on the closing night of Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, this Saturday, February 28, at 7PM. Start the Nuit Blanche with Travelling Light which follows five nomadic artists on their quest to live life as an art-form. Filmed in 11 countries over several years, this road-documentary explores the relationship between creativity and travel. Crossing borders of all types, our roaming protagoniststake on the world, providing tonic insight into contemporary life. Trailer. Web site.

• Posted February 28th, 2009: MFG member Isabelle Proulx of Handel Productions writes: "Watch the premiere of our new film Journey To The Edge Of The Universe on Discovery Canada. Sunday, March 1st, 2009 at 8pm ET. (On Discovery HD on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at 7pm ET). More info.

• Posted February 26th, 2009: Ciné-Asie is looking for interns/volunteers. Ciné-Asie is a Montreal based non-profit film and media company that seeks to explore the unique identity of Asian-Canadian media arts and artists. Our mission is to develop and create cinema that empowers people who are marginalized by mainstream media. Interns/Volunteers, under the guidance of staff, will learn the ins and outs of production and
  distribution as well as the everyday workings of the company. More info.

• Posted February 26th, 2009: The National Film Board’s new media project, "Work For All / La tête de l'emploi" is looking for inventive, original proposals for short films (5-15 min) with the theme of racism in the workplace. The goal of "Work For All / La tête de l'emploi" is to inform the public, employers and employees of the obstacles that visible minorities and Aboriginal people face in their careers, as well as strategies to create success and eliminate barriers. Made in collaboration with Human Resources Social Development Canada, "Work For All / La tête de l'emploi" aims to be a powerful tool for education and positive social change. We are looking for strong, contemporary stories that demonstrate the reality of our workplaces today, from experienced creative teams that will deliver compelling, unique and artful short films. Deadline for submission is March 16, 2009. More info.

• Affiché le 26 février, 2009 : Le projet de nouveaux médias « La tête de l’emploi/ Work for All » de l’Office national du film du Canada recherche des propositions originales et créatives pour des courts métrages (de 5 à 15 min) sur le thème du racisme au travail. L’objectif du projet « La tête de l’emploi/ Work for All » est d’informer le public, les employeurs et les employés des obstacles rencontrés par les minorités visibles et les peuples autochtones dans le monde du travail, tout en présentant des stratégies pour parvenir au succès en éliminant ces barrières. Réalisé en collaboration avec Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada, le projet “La tête de l’emploi/ Work for All” vise à devenir un puissant outil d’éducation, stimulateur de changements sociaux. Nous recherchons des histoires contemporaines fortes, qui dévoilent la réalité du monde du travail d’aujourd’hui, venant d’équipe créatives expérimentées qui réaliseront des courts métrages prenants, d’un style artistique original et unique. La date limite de remise du dossier est le 16 mars 2009. Plus d'info.

• Posted February 26th, 2009: MFG member Chris Wynn writes:"Hello, just a friendly reminder about my film Forgetful Not Forgotten playing at Cinema du Parc Monday and Tuesday, March 2nd and 3rd at 7pm. Tickets are now available online at cinemaduparc.com. I will be there after the screenings to answer questions. And we will be going to Brutopia (1215 rue Crescent) for a drink after the screenings. Chris Wynn, Curran Lake Films, http://www.forgetfulnotforgotten.com"

• Posted February 26th, 2009: MFG member Algis Kemezys writes:"Masterclass, Algis Kemezys' new documentary about octogenarian, Oscar-winning cinematographer Walter Lassally to premiere in the 11th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in March '09. The documentary was produced by Byron Ayanoglu, and features original music by Guthrie Lowe. Algis Kemezys, in true indie fashion, did everything else: concept, direction, videography and editing. His previous films were the highly regarded Mimetoliths (available at amazon.com), Faces of Myth, Shapeshifter and Wall Stories, all of which he created while carving a thirty-year long, international career in fine-art photography. algis.kemezys@gmail.com"

• Posted February 26th, 2009: MFG member Timothy Kelly writes: "Pink Phone / Blue Phone. Soundman needed: A dark comedy about love, loneliness and anonymous, competitive phone sex. Small crew. Easy shoot. Two key indoor locations. One on the Plateau. One downtown. Unpaid. Very low budget independent film. Shooting on 1080P with 35mm lenses. If you have your own mixer and boom mike this would be great but if necessary we will hire them out. Please email me here or give me a call: four three eight 275 4387, film.timkelly@gmail.com. myspace.com/timkellyfilm"

• Affiché le 26 février, 2009 : Membre MFG Isabelle L'Italien nous écrit : "Soirée Bistro PRIM: PRIM vous convie à sa Soirée Bistro. Denis Côté sera de passage à PRIM pour discuter de son dernier film, Carcasses, créé dans le cadre de sa résidence 2007-2008 à PRIM. Entrée libre - Ouvert à Tous ! Mercredi 4 mars à 19h. PRIM : 2180 rue Fullum, Montréal. RSVP auprès d'Amandine (amandine@primcentre.org). Info : www.primcentre.org"

• Affiché le 26 février, 2009 : Membre MFG Isabelle L'Italien nous écrit : Appel de projets PRIM : Programmes de soutien à la création. Documentaire d'auteur à risque / Animation HD / Court métrage HD. Date de tombée : mardi 10 mars 2009. www.primcentre.org"

• Posted February 26th, 2009: MFG member Stefan Verna writes: "Hey film folks, I just read an awesome interview with one of the top executives from Azureus, a media company whose online video hosting service, Vuze.com, enables independent filmmakers to distribute their films on the Internet. Here's the link to the article: http://www.scriptologist.com/ Magazine/ Interviews/ azureus.html"

• Posted February 24th, 2009: MFG member George Fok writes: "TURBID, A film by George Fok, showing at RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINÉMA QUÉBÉCOIS, Thursday, 26th Feb 2009, 7:00 p.m., CINÉMA DU PARC, 3575, av. du Parc. Hope to see you all there."

• Posted February 24th, 2009: MFG member Karina Garcia Casanova writes: "What happens when you give a camera to four young immigrants from Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Columbia, and Mexico? The documentary "La dictée" gives a glimpse into the lives of young immigrants in Québec. Watch and vote for "La dictée" here: www.rciviva.ca/migrations14-17 " // Que se passe-t-il lorsqu'on donne une caméra à quatre jeunes immigrants de l'Ouzbékistan, du Sri Lanka, de la Colombie, et du Mexique? Le documentaire "La dictée" raconte leur réalité de jeunes immigrants au Québec. Regardez et votez ici: www.rciviva.ca/migrations14-17"

• Affiché le 24 février, 2009 : Membre MFG Karina Goma nous écrit : "Occasion de voir Ligne ouverte. Documentaire portant sur les passionnés des tribunes téléphoniques. Jeudi le 26 février aux RVCQ à 21h00. Salle Fernand-Séguin, Cinémathèque québécoise. La projection sera suivie d'une discussion animée par Marie-France Bazzo. Cordialement, Karina"

• Affiché le 22 février, 2009 : Membre MFG Jacques E. Bouchard nous écrit : "Les Productions Hémisphère Droit recherchent une équipe d'expérience (avec équipement) pour un tournage à petit budget de 4 jours : éclairagiste/électricien, caméraman, ingénieur du son/perchiste, compositeur (cordes), menuisier, décorateur, maquilleur FX, costumier, coiffeur, scripte. Postes rémunérés. Envoyez CV ou appelez avant le 27 février à jebouchard@hemisphereprods.com ou 514-487-4760."

• Affiché le 22 février, 2009 : Membre MFG Jacques E. Bouchard nous écrit : "Les Productions Hémisphère Droit recherchent deux comédiens (~30 et 50+ ans) et une comédienne (~35 ans) pour le court métrage 'La Porte'. Maquillage FX pour vieillir les comédiens, peu de dialogue. UdA OK. Envoyer CV et démo avant le 27 février. jebouchard@hemisphereprods.com"

• Posted February 22nd, 2009: MFG member Diego Briceño writes: "MANIFIESTA! Makila promises another extravaganza of image and sound! Find out what this media collective is all about with a presentation of its video manifesto, followed by the world première of the 5th Kalavera Deliciosa - a video cadavre exquis - and a showcase of short films. Then, dance the night away in true Makila style with special guest ROYAL AIR TOGO and EL NOSOTROS! This event marks the close of a cycle of creation and multimedia exploration with the support of Agence TOPO and National Institute of Image and Sound [INIS]. MANIFIESTA! March 24, 2009, 20h00. Société des arts technologiques [SAT], 1195, boulevard Saint-Laurent, 5$ at the door. Visit the Makila web site here."

• Affiché le 21 février, 2009: Membre MFG Serge Beauchemin nous écrit: "La maison de services de production Beauchemin-d'Eze de Montréal ouvre une succursale a Punta Cana. Depuis Novembre 2008 la maison de production québécoise Beauchemin d'Eze a ouvert une succursale en République Dominicaine pour desservir ses clients canadiens, québécois et internationaux à la recherche de locations ensoleillées pour leurs productions films, vidéos et photos. Plus d'info. "

• Posted February 20th, 2009: MFG co-founder and CinemaSpace director Ezra Soiferman writes: Come see films of the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois at the Segal Centre's new CinemaSpace screening room. Saturday, Feb 21- Thursday, February 26, 2009. Docs, features, short in English and French. Some by MFG members too! Adam's Wall and more... More info.

• Posted February 20th, 2009: MFG member Richard Condo writes: "New Producer in the film industry after quiting his day job ten months ago wishes to extend kudos to the film industry in this vibrant Montreal community. We have unbeatable prices on light and grip equipment along with a fully loaded Red One Camera. And I mean unbeatable, guys and gals. The pics on the Red are just incredible. Shot my first ever feature film with it. Watch the trailer. Feel free to contact us at damascusproductions@sympatico.ca"

• Posted February 20th, 2009: MFG member Jim Donovan writes: "Salut / Hi! My film 3 Saisons is playing at Les Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québecois this Saturday, February 21 at 7pm. Cinéma du Parc. I hope you can attend... Cheers, Jim". Facebook page.

• Affiché le 20 février, 2009 : Membre MFG Simon Lacroix nous écrit : "TOTAL CRAP, l’événement hilarant dédié aux pires moments de la télé et du cinéma, fera enfin partie de la Nuit blanche du Festival MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE! Simon Lacroix et Pascal Pilote, les collectionneurs de films kitsch, de mauvaises pubs et d’extraits télévisuels désastreux, profiterons de l’occasion pour célébrer le cinquième anniversaire de leurs soirées Total Crap. Samedi 28 février, 22h, MVP – Resto bar-sportif, 200 Sainte-Catherine est http://www.simonlacroix.com"

• Posted February 18th, 2009: Heard of IndieGoGo? A great new way to raise funds for your film. Here's an article on it by NSI-Canada. More info.

• Posted February 18, 2009: MFG member David Uloth writes: "Wondering if anyone might have a small room available where I could go to write (Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm). Since Sacha’s birth it’s been tough working from home and it’s gotten to the point where I’ve got to find an ‘office’ space outside the apartment if I’m going to get anything done and keep my family sane. Maybe you’ve got a small cubicle at the back of your office that no one’s using? Maybe you need someone to baby-sit your apartment and water your plants while you’re out of town? I’m the guy for you! All I need is a little clean table space, some electricity, and a toilet… And all I’m going to be doing is writing or editing on my laptop. I’m a very quiet guy, not at all flatulent. Ever. Thanks so much, David. goodvibes88@hotmail.com P.S. my new film Infant plays at the Rendez-vous de cinéma québécois: Thursday, February 19th at 21h45 at the Salle Claude Jutra in the Cinemathèque Québécoise."

• Affiché le 18 février 2009: Membre MFG Annika Gustafson nous écrit: Temps mort (KILLING TIME), d'Annika Gustafson, lauréat du Grand Prix du 3e Festival de films sur les droits de la personne de Montréal (www.ffdpm.com) joue vendredi 27 février à 17 h à La Cinémathèque québécoise (335, de Maisonneuve est, Montréal http://www.rcvq.com. La projection sera suivie d'une rencontre avec la réalisatrice. (69 min, V.O. français s.-t. f.). Produit et réalisé par Annika Gustafson, Temps mort relate l'histoire inconnue des réfugiés du Bhoutan. www.killingtimethefilm.com

• Posted February 17, 2009: MFG member Atif Siddiqi writes: Transdisciplinary artist Atif Siddiqi otherwise known as the interstellar Tranie Tronic is releasing the debut album Transmission. Tranie Tronic continues to break down global barriers and question taboos accompanied by musician collaborator Steve Orton. Featuring Tranie Tronic short videos! Place: Le Cocktail, 1669 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal. Date: Friday February 27th. Time: 19:00 – 21:00 pm. Free ... CDs for sale $10. Come get your signed copy."

• Posted February 17th, 2009: MFG member Richard Condo writes: "New production company in Montreal: www.damascusproductions.ca. Has now completed its first feature film. Scheduled for premiere in Ottawa in June, 2009. Tickets go on sale March 1st, 2009. Now in pre-production for other feature film schedule to begin in 3 weeks."

• Affiché le 17 février 2009: Membre MFG Karina Goma nous écrit: "Chers amis et collègues : Pour ceux qui ne l'ont pas attrapé en novembre, mon documentaire Ligne ouverte, portant sur les passionnées des tribunes téléphoniques est présentement à l'affiche au Cinéma Beaubien du 13 au 19 février 2009. J'y serai les 16, 17 et 18 février à 19 heures en compagnie des protagonistes du film. Au plaisir de vous y croiser, Karina."

• Posted February 17, 2009: MFG member Arshad Khan writes: "Dear Fellow MFG members: My latest work is a music video featuring Montreal artist Sikh Knowledge. Please check it out here, comment on it and rate it and spread it all over the web if you like. Please make sure you watch it in HD. Thanks and Enjoy! Arshad www.peacedrums.blogspot.com"

• Posted February 16th, 2009: MFG member Ari Cohen of Rotating Planet writes: "Come see the Québec premiere of the documentary short La Pêche blanche at the RVCQ. Monday, February 23 at 9:00pm. Cinémathèque Québécoise - Salle Fernand Seguin. La Pêche blanche is an 8-minute documentary created as part of the HotDocs International Documentary Challenge and was a finalist in the 2008 edition of the competition. The film takes us out onto the ice among friends and family getting away from the city on the weekend for the last day of ice-fishing before the spring thaw. Directed, produced and filmed by Ari Cohen with editing by MFG member Victor Helwani, La pêche blanche screens in French with English subtitles along with the feature Le Voyage du capitaine Michaud by Yann Langevin. More info.

• Posted February 16th, 2009: MFG member Erin Ashley Singer writes: "Seeking a challenging opportunity to work as a Researcher or Associate Producer. I have years of experience as a freelance researcher, reporter and writer for various Canadian television broadcasting companies including CTV News. I hold a degree in Journalism as well as a Bachelor in Civil and Common Law from McGill University. I was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2007. I am a natural storyteller and I have an ability to produce compelling stories that are challenging, provocative, enlightening and socially aware. erinashleysinger@gmail.com or (514) 583-5436."

• Posted February 16th, 2009: MFG member Frédéric Leclair writes: "Seeking a colorist/After Effects wizard for color correction and images refinement on an independent feature. On a low budget, but paid employment. Contact Frédéric: leclair.frederic@videotron.ca Thank you."

• Posted February 16th, 2009: MFG member Volatile Works write: "From les stars de l'underground au cabaret sexxx to clucking chickens... This year at the Rendez-Vous, Volatile Works are participating in / cette année au Rendez-Vous, les membres de Volatile participent à: 1 panel + 1 performance Cabaret Sexxx et cinéma + 1 projection." En esperant vous croiser là-bas! Hope to see y'all there!"

• Posted February 16th, 2009: Inspired by the annual migration of Monarch butterflies between Québec and Mexico, Pont de papillons (Bridge of Butterflies) will gather on the same stage 13 musicians, 7 composers and 3 video artists from both countries, inaugurating the new concert hall of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, Saturday February 21, 2009 (7:15pm). This unique collaboration between artists from both countries will shed light on the fragility of our environment and of this endangered species. New Concert Hall – Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, 4750 Henri-Julien, Montréal. Tickets $15/$10. More info: http://www.ecm.qc.ca/ // Inspiré par la migration annuelle des papillons Monarques entre le Québec et le Mexique, le spectacle Pont de papillons réunira 13 musiciens, 7 compositeurs et 3 vidéastes des deux pays, inaugurant ainsi la nouvelle salle de concert du Conservatoire, samedi le 21 février 2009. Cette unique collaboration entre des artistes du Québec et du Mexique mettra en lumière la beauté fragile de notre environnement et celle d’une espèce menacée. Samedi 21 février 2009, 19h15. Nouvelle salle de concert du Conservatoire, 4750, rue Henri-Julien. Billets $15/$10. Plus d'info: http://www.ecm.qc.ca/

• Affiché le 16 février, 2009 : À l'occasion de ses 20 ans, TV5 est fière d'annoncer la mise en place du Fonds TV5 pour la création numérique, un nouveau programme de soutien à la production de capsules vidéo en français, destinées aux nouvelles plateformes de diffusion numérique. Ainsi jusqu'à 200 000 $ seront dédiés au financement et à l'encadrement des projets. Cette initiative vise à encourager la relève en production de nouveaux médias ainsi que la culture francophone, et ce à travers le Canada, puisque 20% des projets acceptés proviendront de l'extérieur du Québec. Les créateurs ont jusqu'au 20 mars pour soumettre leurs idées. Pour télécharger la trousse d'inscription et connaître les détails, allez sur : www.fonds.tv5.ca

• Posted February 11th, 2009: MFG member Karina Mariano writes: "Come see my new short film "12:12"! Venez voir mon nouveau court métrage Super 8 "12:12"! Screening @ Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Sunday, February 22 at 4:00pm, Cinémathèque québécoise - RVCQ - Salle Claude-Jutra."

• Posted February 11th, 2009: MFG member Iuliana Petrescu writes: "Back from Sundance and seeking work as a researcher, producer's assistant or in sales & distribution. Have worked as a researcher for Radio-Canada and spent 9 months interning with 3 film & TV production companies in NYC, and the Tribeca FF. Fluent in 4 languages. Personable, resourceful & reliable. iulianapetrescu@gmail.com, 514-266-1876 // Recherchiste d'expérience recherche contrat, poste d'assistante au producteur ou travail en vente & distribution. Expérience en tant que recherchiste à Radio-Canada, 9 mois de stages à NY auprès de 3 boîtes de production cinéma & télévision. Maîtrise 4 langues. Agréable et débrouillarde. iulianapetrescu@gmail.com, 514-266-1876"

• Posted February 10th, 2009: MFG member Sach Baylin-Stern writes: "Nufilms' latest production Mr. Hurricane by the group BEAST is currently the featured article on the front page of BoardsMag, the biggest online music video promotion site in North America! http://www.boardsmag.com/ Have a great week. Sach."

• Posted February 10th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "Immortalize your place! Rent it to an independent filmmaker! Independent filmmaker is looking for a space to live that can be used also as a studio. I am posting here hoping to find reasonable prices. I prefer the area of St. Henri or the area of Berri-UQAM or the Plateau for I do not have a car and it will be better for me to be next to a strategic Metro station. But any Metro station will be considered. Hoping to hear from you. lukasconstantine@yahoo.ca"

• Posted February 9th, 2009: NSI-Canada writes: "Filmmakers: send us your submissions for the NSI Online Short Film Festival. We want short films made after January 1, 2006, shorter than 30 mins. Drama, comedy, experimental, animation, sci-fi, horror, documentary and music video are all accepted. Send us your short films by Feb. 27, 2009. Selected films are juried and eligible for the A&E Short Filmmakers Award of $2,500. More info"

• Posted February 9th, 2009: THE LINDALEE TRACEY AWARD 2009. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS from Emerging Canadian Filmmakers working in the spirit of Lindalee Tracey. A passionate point of view, a strong sense of social justice, a sense of humour. The Lindalee Tracey Award is presented yearly at the Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival held in Toronto each spring. This year’s award winner will be announced at the Hot Docs awards night on May 10, 2009. At that time, the winner will be awarded $6,000 in cash, film stock donated by Kodak Canada worth $3000, and a beautiful hand-blown glass sculpture commissioned to honour Lindalee. We are now welcoming submissions for this year's award. The deadline is March 9th, 2009. More info.

• Posted February 9th, 2009: MFG member Aaron Hancox writes: "Cinema L’Amour, the short doc I made a few years ago about the porn theatre by the same name is screening at Cinema L’Amour for the first time as part of Montreal’s Nuit Blanche Festival. If you’ve always wanted to go to Cinema L’Amour without watching hardcore porn, this is your chance! The whole event is one hour and will include a Q&A with me, Allie Caldwell (D.O.P.), Catherine Gagné (Producer), and potentially Janie Delisle (Editor) if anyone can track her down. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at midnight. Cinema L'Amour, 4015 Boul Saint-Laurent. Facebook."

• Affiché le 9 février, 2009: Nuit blanche à Montréal / Montreal All-Nighter: Explosion nocturne. Projections extérieures grâce au Quartier des spectacles, VJ/DJ et des films. Cabina Obscura récidive avec l’œuvre avant l’œuvre, Vidéo Festif propose des courts de la Suisse, de Kino et du Festival Fantasia, puis Brett Gaylor fait éclater le combat d’idées entre piratage et inspiration dans le documentaire, RIP : A Remix Manifesto. Samedi 28 février, 2009 at 19h00. CinéRobothèque et Cinéma ONF, 1564 rue St-Denis. Facebook.

• Posted February 6th, 2009: MFG member Harlie Dover of the Segal Centre writes: Video production and editing courses at the Segal Centre’s MediaWorkshop. Final Cut, Photoshop, directing, camera/lighting and more to come! The MediaWorkshop at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts is offering adult courses in video and editing programs to filmmakers, digital artists and anyone with a passion for the media arts. All courses are taught in an intimate setting by professionals working in their fields. All equipment is provided by the MediaWorkshop. *Courses are bilingual*. More info.

• Posted February 6th, 2009: MFG member Tamar Kozlov writes: "The 6th Edition of the Cine Salon will be Thursday Feb 26th at the Centre St. Ambroise. Lots of our regular filmmakers are bringing their new stuff and there will even be some live VJ'ing. If you've never been down to a Cine Salon, come with a short on DVD and test it out on the crowd. We love the random drop-ins! Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 8:00pm, Centre St. Ambroise, 5080 St. Ambroise (corner St-Remi)"

• Posted February 6th, 2009: The next Tom Todoroff Workshop is coming to Montreal March 13th-14th-15th 2009. The three complementary and complimentary classes included: Alexander technique : April 5th, 1:00 to 3:00p.m. Voice & speech: April 19th, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. On-camera auditioning technique: May 3rd 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. $ 299 USD per workshop for students committing to the ongoing program and $350 USD per workshop for a single session. Act now... Call producer Carole B.Thomas at 514-966-8857.

• Posted February 3rd, 2009: MFG member Bill Kerrigan writes: "I am looking to rent a Sony HVR-Z1 in Montreal for shoots on the dates of Feb 5, 10, 11. If you have a camera to rent out, please contact me at: (514) 486 8456, bill@kerrigan.ca, http://www.kerrigan.ca"

• Posted Febrary 2nd, 2009: MFG member Josh Usheroff of Video Party writes: "Call for submissions: Video Party is looking for new content for our next round of screenings... Theme: Consumerism. Seeking short films and videos about western materialism, developing economies and the manufacturing sector, (un)sustainable development, the media that creates the consumer, or your favorite shoes. Video Party is ideologically neutral, so our goal is to showcase films that encourage critical thinking about our current global economy as much as films that will make our audiences drool over images of excessive bling. Theme: Spirituality. We’re looking for poetic films about connecting with your spiritual side, critical docs about organized religion, intimate portraits of your Priest, Rabbi or Imam and hidden camera exposés from your last scientology meeting. God may have died, but we’re still here, so what remains? Deadlime March 1st, 2009. If you have a film or video that does not relate to the current themes, you can still submit your work for a future event. Details and mailing address online at: http://www.videoparty.info/submissions.html"

• Posted February 1st, 2009: MFG member Robyne Baruchel writes: Ready to approach an Agent to represent you but not sure how? Don't know where to go to get a professional head shot? Can't figure out how to prepare your acting resume? Wondering if you are with the right agent? Have to self-tape but you don't even know what it means? Can't figure out how to get into the Union? Not sure if you're being scammed? COME FIND OUT at The Business Of Acting Seminar! Building a successful career in the acting profession can be difficult, frustrating and sometimes... even a bit scary. In these extensive 3 hour BUSINESS of acting seminars, Robyne uses her "odd skill set" to coach the fundamentals of the acting profession to aspiring performers. Her casual style makes these seminars a great place to learn exactly what tools you must have to present and promote yourself as a PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER in the film and television industry. Next Seminar: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15TH. Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Location: 505 Place St. Henri (across from St. Henri Metro, corner Notre Dame). Registration Fee: $60. Deadline for registration: FEBRUARY 13TH, 2009. Bring your Head Shot and Resume (if you have them). (PARENTS of Young Performers - Next Seminar: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22ND). PLEASE NOTE! This is an INFORMATION seminar so there's a lot of talking going on. To be able to address the questions and concerns of each individual, registration for this group will be limited to 8 people only. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis so please call or email as soon as possible to reserve your place! CONTACT: Robyne Baruchel, 514-938-1212 (Studio). 514-919-9720 (Voice Mail), rbaruchel@sympatico.ca. Have a peek at Robyne's updated website. (she's still working on it) http://web.me.com/robynebaruchel/Site/Welcome.html

• Posted January 30th, 2009: MFG member Dov Okouneff writes: The fourth film of the Montreal Jewish Memories series - Post-War Stories, 1945-1952 will be broadcast Sunday, February 8th at 7PM on Mountain Lake PBS. More info at www.montrealjewishmemories.com. Tune in!"

• Affiché le 30 janvier, 2009 : Le MFG dit bienvenue au nouveau blogue de membre MFG Daniel Racine: 'CQC - Le blogue du cinéma québécois' Check it out... http://cinemaquebecois.over-blog.com/

• Posted January 28th, 2009: Job Posting: MFG member Andreas Krätschmer writes: "Documentary producer needed: I am currently working on a documentary about German identity in Canada. A short trailer version of the film is completed and ready to send out. I am now looking for a producer to bring the project to the next level. Candidates should have passion about documentary and experience in producing documentary, in creative financing, grant application and distribution. I am looking for someone reliable, creative, ready to involve in the project, with good communication skills and good knowledge of the Canadian media and broadcast landscape. French (and German) are assets. Experience in distribution to Europe is an asset, as well. This is a paid position. Please reply to: andreas(at)blicfilm.com Thanks! Andreas"

• Posted January 28, 2009: MFG member Peter Pearson writes: "my-pov.ca is a brand new movie club with a single-minded mania for finding wondrous flat-out must-see moviemaking. These are the three components: 1. We'll screen contemporary movies, showing at the AMC. Here's how the mechanics will work: On Sunday, February 22nd, members will come to the AMC with a cheque. Time TBA. Movie TBA. We will have an envelope for you of ten AMC movie vouchers + a membership card. U will remit the voucher at the box office. Remember one of the attractions of POV is that we don't all have to see the same movie, at the same time. 2. Since post-mortems are vital to passionate movie goers, my-pov.ca has rented the Comedy Nest on the AMC's 3rd floor for Q&As after each screening. I will be the first guest host, talking about 21st century movie-making in the digital age, and speculate about where we're going. 3. Members also have access to the website, for forums of discussion, reviews of movies and the like. For any queries, contact me: ppearson@videotron.ca, 514-931-6625. More info at the my-pov site."

• Posted January 26th, 2009: SUPPORT HOME GROWN TALENT! SUPPORT SOUTH OF THE MOON! Shot and set in Montreal, South of the Moon tells the story of twelve-year-old Coleman Hawkins who is at the cusp of his sexual awakening. Haunted at night by a mysterious woman and distracted during school hours by his beautiful classmate Alexa, Coleman turns to his Uncle Matt for advice and direction. But Matt Hawkins, an eccentric hard-drinking musician, has his own demons to deal with and Coleman’s constant questions trigger vivid memories of lost love and a tormented past. South of the Moon opens in Montreal on January 23 at Cinémas Guzzo Lacordaire & Spheretech and at the AMC FORUM 22! For more information check out http://www.southofthemoonmovie.com

• Posted January 26th, 2009: MFG member Cedric Sequerra writes: "Location Needed: Hello - I'm filming a student film, shooting this Thursday. It seems rotten luck has been following my every move. 2 of my locations have fallen through and now I'm stranded, desperately seeking a film location. If ANYONE can help me, please contact me! The set location must have black walls. The location we had previously (which was PERFECT) had the following dimensions: 46' x 90' x 19'. If anyone can find something in that range PLEASE contact me! Please remember this is a student film, so our budget is not ridiculously large. We have appx. $800.00 to shoot. Thank you for your help! cedricsequerra@hotmail.com"

• Posted January 22nd, 2009: MFG members Beans and Bueller write: "Beans and Bueller looking for a DOP for an easy shoot from March 13 to March 16. Non paying but will be a great piece for any reel. Email if interested and we can talk about the project. Please contact us at beansandbueller@gmail.com http://www.beansandbueller.com"

• Affiché le 22 janvier, 2009 : "Élément essentiel du tissu national depuis 1939, l’Office national du film du Canada souligne son 70e anniversaire, en 2009, en offrant un présent à la population canadienne et aux internautes de tous âges : un ESPACE DE VISIONNAGE EN LIGNE inédit, proposant gratuitement, à des fins d’utilisation privée, plus de 700 productions, films, bandes-annonces et extraits de sa collection universellement connue. Maintenant en ligne à www.onf.ca, l’ESPACE DE VISIONNAGE est la dernière étape du passage au numérique en cours chez le producteur et distributeur cinématographique public du Canada, qui tient à exploiter les technologies numériques pour se rapprocher de tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes; il s’agit là d’un élément clé de son nouveau plan stratégique. Accessible 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7 dans les deux langues officielles du Canada, L’ESPACE DE VISIONNAGE EN LIGNE de l’ONF offre à la population canadienne une expérience unique : celle de voir gratuitement plus de 700 productions de haute qualité puisés dans la vaste collection de l'ONF – un trésor national d’histoires d’ici. www.onf.ca

• Posted January 22nd, 2009: From MFG members Karina Mariano and Zoë Brown of MUFF: "Hi, Muffers! MUFF celebrates and promotes low-budget filmmakers and those who challenge the boundaries of mainstream Hollywood and the conventional film aesthetic attitude. We encourage you to confront your artistic freedom, through the experimentation of filmmaking and art production, making the world a more exciting, challenging place to live. Hit us with your best shot and come forth with the goods. Submission deadline: February 14th 2009. EXPOSE YOURSELF! 14-15-16 MAY 2009! WE NEED YOU! As the term suggests, the experimental film is often, but not necessarily made to test an audience's reaction to certain performances or types of presentation not normally found in mainstream cinema. Such films are usually avant-garde and may shock or surprise their viewers, intentionally or otherwise. Of all of cinema, experimental film tends to have the closest relationship to the other visual arts and their avant-gardes. CONTACT: info@muff514.com, http://www.muff514.com, http://www.myspace.com/muffmontreal Postal and drop-off address: MUFF, 5311 St-Urbain, Montréal, Québec Canada, H2T 2W8. See you soon!"

• Affiché le 21 janvier, 2009 : Formation Avid Symphony Nitris HD (initiation). PRIM vous offre, en collaboration avec Emploi-Québec, une formation Avid Symphony Nitris HD les 9,10,11 et 22 février 2009. Date de tombée : le vendredi 23 janvier. Consulter le communiqué.

• Affiché le 21 janvier, 2009 : PRIM vous convie à sa première Soirée Bistro de l’année. Rencontre avec Pierre Allard et Annie Roy de l’ATSA, artistes invités dans le cadre de la résidence Les Transfuges 2007-2008. Annie et Pierre seront chez PRIM pour discuter de leur travail au sein de l’Action Terroriste Socialement Acceptable ainsi que de la diffusion de leurs projets réalisés dans le cadre de leur résidence Les Transfuges. Entrée libre - Ouvert à Tous ! Mercredi 28 janvier à 19h - PRIM : 2180 rue Fullum, Montréal. RSVP auprès d'Amandine (amandine@primcentre.org). Consulter le communiqué.

• Posted January 21st, 2009: MFG member Liz Dunford writes: "Seeking an assistant editor, for one week, to (digitally) sync rushes on a medium-length documentary project. Paid position. Please contact Liz at lizdunford@hotmail.com"

• Posted January 20th, 2009: Melissa Wood of Super U writes: "Hi Everyone! New contests, new content and more great prizes being given away at Super U. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or want more information! Broken Hearts Club: Romantic comedy? Dramatic break up? We're looking for shorts about first love, heartache and anything in between. If you have a film that fits, enter it into our Broken Hearts Club contest at http://www.superu.ca. Winning film will be chosen by an elite jury and will be awarded $2,500! TAC.tv Animation Contest Part Two: We're still looking for animated shorts! All forms of animation are accepted - winning video will score $2,500! Head to http://www.superu.ca/contests/view/45 to enter! Early Season Sessions: The judges are about to announce the winner of the Early Season Sessions! Head to http://www.superu.ca on Monday, January 26th to see who's taking home the $3000 prize! Thanks as always for your support - we look forward to seeing your films on the site soon!"

• Posted January 20th, 2009: MFG member Patricia Chica writes: "Hello! For your information, our documentary Rockabilly 514 has been selected in the programming of the INTERNATIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC FILM FESTIVAL OF QUEBEC. Friday January 30th, 2009, 2:30pm, Concordia University, J.A de Seve Cinema in the McConnell Library Building, 1400 De Maisonneuve W., LB-1, Free screening – Open to the public. In presence of filmmaker Patricia Chica. Info: http://www.fifeq.ca If you missed the film at Pop Montreal or Cinéma du Parc, here’s your chance to catch it up!"

• Posted January 20th, 2009: MFG member Kaveh Nabatian writes: Hello there, I am writing because of a project I'm really excited about. My friend Nourri, who runs the diner at 10 des Pins West, is going to return to his native Iran for the first time in 23 years. He wants to make a documentary about the experience of going back, reflections on his life, and the changes in society and his family. Nourri has had a pretty fascinating life. He spent years as a soldier in the war with Iraq, his brother is sentenced to life in prison in Tehran, and he has built a life in Montreal around a sketchy and completely unique sandwich joint. He's also a really soulful guy. I think he will make a film that is raw and intense and non-traditional. I've never met anyone who is burning to tell a story so badly. He plans to go back to the shelter where he spent 6 months during the war with a bunch of his army buddies, hang out with his brother in jail, and generally create an intimate portrait of a culture that is still very misunderstood (Persepolis notwithstanding). Sooo... He wants to keep the shoot completely independent for now and is looking for a camera package that would let him film on his own. He can spend up to $3000, and for that I'm hoping he can get a used HDV camera, tripod, mic, and wireless mic. If anyone has gear for sale or knows anybody who is selling stuff, please let me know and I will put you guys in touch. Renting is also an option (for the 3 months he will spend there) but he would prefer to buy so that he can leave the camera behind in Iran. Thanks for your help, Kaveh. PS If you're ever looking for the best (and cheapest) sandwich in town, check out Chez Nourri at 10 des Pins West.

• Posted January 20th, 2009: MFG member Timothy Kelly writes: Actors needed: Female: 18-28, Male: 25 - 45. Needed for short film about loneliness and anonymous, competitive, psyche-out phone sex. No nudity. No sex scenes. Just great fun dialogue in an original context. Please email your CV and a headshot to: film.timkelly@gmail.com You can see some of my other work at: myspace.com/timkellyfilm This is an unpaid job. Thanks!"

• Posted January 20th, 2009: MFG member Paul Neudorf writes: "Letting you all know that my film Refractions was selected at FIFA (Festival International du Film sur l'Art - International Film Festival on Art) under the category 'New Conceptions' and will be screening sometime between March 19-29 in Montreal. You can find out more about it at http://www.paulneudorf.com.

• Affiché le 20 janvier, 2009 : L'équipe de Médiafilm vous invite à la deuxième édition de son Ciné-Bazar le 24 janvier prochain, de 9 h à 16 h. Cinéphiles et cinévores se rassemblent à la recherche de DVD, de VHS, de trames sonores de films, de livres, d'affiches, de magazines, de photos, etc., se rapportant au 7e art à petits prix. Ça se passe dans le sous-sol de l'Église Saint-Stanislas au 4816, rue Garnier, angle Saint-Joseph.

• Posted January 15th, 2009: MFG member Sherren Lee writes: "Audition notice for Love Story Soundtrack, a dance show meets a play. Every film has a soundtrack, but unless we truly pay attention to it, we don’t really notice the songs. In “Love Story Soundtrack,” modern popular songs are taken to the forefront of the production and a love story is created, then told through contemporary dance and acting. NEEDED: Two dancers with acting and improv abilities. This production will be a creative collaboration. AUDITION TIMES: Thursday, January 22nd @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm . Sunday, January 25th @ 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Please email us your headshot and Sunday, January 25th @ 1:00pm to 4:00, sundayafternoon@gmail.com"

• Posted January 13th, 2009: MFG member George Kouyoumjian writes: "I need a producer or a line producer for a series of short films. Paid position. Contact George at 514-777-1560 or by e-mail to georgesfashion@hotmail.com"

• Affiché le 13 janvier, 2009 : L'ONF nous écrit: "Le film Le magicien de Kaboul de Philippe Baylaucq sortira en salles le 16 janvier 2009 au Cinéma Parallèle (Ex-Centris). Tous les renseignements (photos, textes...) sont sur le site Internet du film à l'adresse : www.onf.ca/le-magicien-de-kaboul"

• Posted January 13th, 2009: MFG member Tammy Spowart writes: "TV crew for hire. TV 'crew'* includes producer, director, researcher, writer, assistant director, videographer & soundman. Available for hire immediately. Hourly, daily or weekly rates. As a team or on an individual basis, at incredible discounted bulk recession rate: THE WHOLE CREW FOR THE COST OF ONE PERSON!! That's right, all of this talent for the cost of one individual crew member! Don't miss this amazing hiring opportunity. Comes fully equipped with mini-dv camera and accessories. Act now! Call or write for demo & more details. Tammy Spowart (aka the whole crew) Note: *crew refers to one-man band, i.e. me. tlspowart@yahoo.ca, (514) 286-9467"

• Posted January 12th, 2009: MFG member Taylor Smith writes: "Check out the DVD for The Deal. Synopsis: A down-and-out film producer (William H. Macy) agrees to make his nephew's film about 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli, but can only get financing if he casts a well-known action star (LLCoolJ). Production is halted however, when the lead actor is kidnapped from the European film set, so the producer hatches a scheme with a struggling creative executive (Meg Ryan) to save the star and the movie. The DVD will be released on 1/20/09. More info."

• Affiché le 10 janvier, 2009 : Les Indespensables nous écrit: "Le concours bat son plein et rien n'est encore joué! Nous vous rappelons que vous avez jusqu'au 16 février 2009 pour soumettre votre vidéo si vous désirez gagner le voyage pour 4 personnes à Los Angeles. Pour produire une vidéo, inscrivez-vous au: http://concours.lesindispensables.ca/concours.cfm"

• Posted January 9th, 2009: Main Film writes: "Call for submissions: Main Film's FILM FACTORY will renew the ties with film as an art form, where the creative process of research and experimentation becomes the core experience and the end product a derivative of the creative process. Perhaps then, we will see and experience film on another level. Thus the goal of MAIN FILM'S new programme is to nurture and to stimulate the artistic growth of independent filmmakers wishing to explore, deepen and develop their own unique creative language through the tactile medium of film. The FILM FACTORY is about process not product. Research and experimentation are an intrinsic part of creation, and discovery is the prologue to enduring artistic innovation. Our objective is to foster the creative process of filmmakers by offering them access, space and time to explore something new, something they rarely have the means to do. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2ND, 2009. We invite all independent filmmakers who wish to apply to read the conditions and requirements very carefully. These can be found HERE (once there, click on the 'Services' tab)."

• Posted January 9th, 2009: Job Posting: MFG member Alex Wolfe writes: "Zarabanda Films, a new Montreal doc outfit run by MFG member Alex Wolfe, is seeking two Editors, two Assistant Editors, and two Edit Room Assistants/Interns for two feature documentary projects entering post: The Sleeping Giant, about elections and coffee-growing in a small Puerto Rican town, and Harlem Christmas, about a group of Quebecois selling Christmas trees in Harlem. I am looking for experienced doc editors who are good story tellers. One team needs to be native Spanish-speakers also competent in French. The second team should be fluent in French and English. Final Cut Pro ability is a must. We will start cutting both films in early February for ten weeks. Assistants could start sooner. THESE ARE PAID POSITIONS with the possible exception of the intern positions. Contact Alex Wolfe at mambomedia@yahoo.com and to send your resume. Please indicate which project you feel best suited for. Gracias."

• Posted January 9th, 2009: Hot Docs and Astral Media are pleased to announce the call for applications for the second year of The Astral Media Emerging Documentary Filmmakers Scholarship Programme, an initiative designed for emerging-level filmmakers who are intending to pursue documentary production as a viable, long-term career option. This programme was created for emerging documentary filmmakers in the regions of Quebec and British Columbia. Applications may be submitted in either French or English. Deadline for completed applications is 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009. Applications should be emailed to: mschock@hotdocs.ca. More info and to apply.

• Posted January 8th, 2009: Congratulations to all the MFG members selected as Noisemakers Of The Year in this week's Montreal Mirror!: Multimedia producer Aisling Chin-Yee, Loaded Pictures producer Sarah Spring, Loaded Pictures director Alan Kohl and film enthusiast/programmer/writer Kier-la Janisse. Nice going, MFG'ers!

• Posted January 8th, 2009: The Directors Rights Collective of Canada writes: It Pays To Have Rights. Are you getting your residuals? Every year the Directors Rights Collective of Canada (DRCC) distributes residuals cheques ranging from thirty dollars up to tens of thousands, totaling more than half a million dollars to its membership. The DRCC collects on behalf of audiovisual directors working in all genres, including animation, documentary, feature film, television series and short form film. If you are a filmmaker working in Canada, see what membership to the DRCC can do for you. You never know, we may already have money for you. Benefits: For a one-time $50 membership fee you will receive: Tracking and management of credits and residuals; Semi-annual residuals disbursements (when applicable); Montage Magazine subscription; Director focused newsletters; Mentorship with Directors Guild of Canada members; ISAN (International Standard Audiovisual Number) registration management. Find out more and join. Visit the DRCC web pages within the DGC website. For questions or to apply to become a member, pleae click here.

• Posted January 8th, 2009: 6 full-time limited-term job openings at Concordia's Communications Studies Department. More info.

• Posted January 8th, 2009: MFG member Tim Kelly writes: "Final Cut Pro editor wanted - Online Documentary Series. Meet New People is an online only documentary project that allows you to get to know a new cool/creative/crazy person with the click of a button. It already has a steady international online following and its main filmmaker (being myself) has recently moved to Montreal. Please check out: http://www.myspace.com/AVOCADOFILMS If you like the films and think you would be a good editor for the project please email me. Someone working on Final Cut 6 would be the preferred. This is an unpaid job. I am currently do not have the time to edit these myself and have around eight films sitting around not being edited and it is annoying the hell out of me. I want to see the films out there and getting seen. Thanks! film.timkelly@gmail.com"

• posted January 6th, 2009: MFG member Daniel Ahmad writes: "I offer Mac computer maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades. Also provide training on Mac/multimedia/video/audio for individuals and groups. Experienced with Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Soundtrack, etc.
  http://web.me.com/danaudio/index.html

• Posted January 6th, 2009: Photo studio for rent: Location: Downtown next to Old Montreal. Shooting space: approximately 20 feet x 45 feet. Ceiling: 12 feet. System to hang seamless paper. Flash equipment available for rent. Natural or artificial lighting. Kitchen area. Changing room with shower. Indoor loading dock. No-meter parking. Special student and non-commercial rates. Day and half-day rentals. Call Ron at 514-931-4877 for prices and availability.

• Posted January 6th, 2009: From Melissa Wood at SuperU.ca: I hope this note finds you all well. As we enter 2009, here's an update on what we have planned at Super U!: TAC.tv Animation Contest Part Two: We want to see your animated shorts! All forms of animation are accepted - you could win $2,500 for your masterpiece. Head HERE to enter! Early Season Sessions: The videos are in! We need you to come vote on your favorite videos - the winner will take home $3000! Head HERE to watch and vote! New Design!: Super U has been re-vamped - let us know what you think of the new design! Upcoming Contests: Keep your eyes peeled on Super U for many new contests in the coming months. Themes will include broken hearts, winter sports and going green! Thanks as always for your support - we look forward to seeing your films on the site soon! Melissa SuperU.ca"

• Posted January 6th, 2009: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "Hi, I am in touch with a New York gallery. We want to organize a festival in New York. I am searching for people who would be interest to help for the realization of this project. Please contact me via e-mail at: lukasconstantine@yahoo.ca"

• Posted January 5th, 2009: MFG member and established filmmaker is seeking scripts for an Oscar-winning producer with financing for several 1.5 to 2 million dollar film projects to be shot in Canada. The type of story sought is described as "Non genre, marketable and ideally based on real stories." Examples are "Monster (Charlize Therron) and "Million Dollar Baby" (Hillary Swank, Clint Eastwood). If you have anything like this or know someone who does, please contact Jim with a one page synopsis at ultrasonic76@yahoo.com

• Posted January 5th, 2009: MFG Member George Kandalaft writes: "FOR SALE: LIKE NEW Beachtek DXA-6VU XLR-to-3.5mm adapter with built-in 48V phantom power and level meters for $300 (paid $370 US for it a year ago). Use to connect pro microphones to camcorders or pro audio recorders like the Zoom H2 or the M-Audio Micro-Track. Call 514-358-8510, georgethesoundguy@gmail.com, if interested. Thanks :)"

• Posted January 5th, 2009: Les ateliers GILLES PLOUFFE workshops. 'Jeu devant la Caméra - Screen Acting'. This workshop focuses on developing the actor’s ability to apply realistic believable acting while also learning to adjust the acting form to serve the technical needs of the on-set camera and crew. 1 soir semaine, 4 semaines / 1 night a week, 4 weeks. $200.00. Starts Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 6:00pm. Espace La Risée, 1258 rue Bélanger, To register: 514-272-9430, l_atelier2004@hotmail.com. More info.

• Posted January 1st, 2009: MFG member and co-founder Ezra Soiferman writes: A 3-minute film I made called Broadway New Year's Day (in which I walk the entire 252-block length of New York's Broadway turning it into a musical 'stop-motion documentary') has launched today on eGuiders.com. The brand new L.A-based eGuiders site describes itself as "a video website that uses a remarkable collection of industry insiders and pioneers to help people find the most engaging original videos on the Internet. We search, you watch." My old NYU classmate and friend Marc Ostrick (co-creator of our award-winning short film Pressure Drop) is one of the two founders of eGuiders and I'm very excited for him on the recent launch of this phenomenal new site. While it's still in 'Beta-test' form, eGuiders.com already has tons of web videos up with more coming soon. If you like short films and web videos, jump aboard the eGuiders Newsletter List to get updates on new content at the site. Many celebrities and TV industry folks like my NYU friend Damon Lindelof (co-creator of ABC's "LOST") will be featured at the site e-guiding you to their favourite web video picks. Others are: Jerry Stiller, Shawn Ryan (writer, The Shield), John Landis (director, Blues Brothers) and many more. I'm happy to point out that this is Broadway New Year's Day's online premiere. I've only ever shown it at live speaking engagements to illustrate taking wild ideas (like walking Broadway top to bottom fueled only by orange juice and sesame seed bagels) and running with them! Have a super-fine '09! Enjoy my walk down Broadway... Turn the speakers up and enjoy the trip! To watch Broadway New Year's Day, click here.

• Posted December 30th, 2008: MFG member Florence So (Pink Rubber Lady) writes: "Dear friends, for New Year's Eve, we will be VJing at the SAT with YOUR stuff. That's right, send your videos to satnye09@gmail.com or read the SAT info for more details: Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with the SAT!* We invite you to take part in the visual performance in the café. Participate by uploading your texts, images or videos and the VJ’s will mix your materials - live! At any time, BEFORE OR DURING the performance, send text, images or videos to satnye09@gmail.com or by SMS/MMS to 514-662-4728. Don’t have a phone? Someone from the SAT has a dedicated telephone for this performance. Look for this person throughout the night. If you want to send YouTube videos put the word SATNYE09 as a tag. Suggestions on what to send us: people making funny faces, people dancing, colourful videos, Actions. Don’t let go of this great opportunity to express yourself! Upload you materials and join us in the café!

• Posted December 30th, 2008: MFG member Elizabeth Johnston writes: "Cut to New Year action with the Basic Screenwriting Seminar. Given by author and Concordia instructor Elizabeth Johnston, the seminar takes place on Saturday, January 17th, 9:30am to 4pm-ish. More info at www.explore-the-possibilities.com. Cheers!"

• Posted December 30, 2008: MFG member Tamas Wormser writes: Whether you want to relax or party, meditate or dance, cleanse your body or soul... Start the new year with Touched by Water. Watch the film by Tamas Wormser on the Documentary Channel on December 31st, 9pm; January 1st, 1am; January 3rd, 1pm or January 4th, 5am. "A documentary odyssey about bathing rituals", calls it the cbc.ca/arts, "Shot in 13 countries over the course of 10 years, the exquisite Touched by Water is both an ode to the social ritual of public bathing and a thought-provoking look at water's spiritual significance." "A poetic journey" claims the Montreal Mirror, "Wormser has a way of showing us the beauty beyond what is ostensibly ordinary, while illuminating our intricate relationship to H20." Trailer.

• Posted December 28th, 2008: MFG member Alisha Fisher writes: "Hello, fellow MFG members. I design wild 'nature' costumes that can be used in your films. My work is very tribal. I combine this with primitive body-painting. I also do environmental art in my photographs. Here's a link to check out some photos: www.nature-nymphs.com. I'd love to collaborate. Drop me a line at artistnaturenymph@yahoo.com"

• Posted December 19th, 2008: Tom Todoroff Studios writes: Our next TOM TODOROFF Montreal workshop is coming ! January 16th-17th and 18th! New Location for the intensive: This next workshop will be held in the rehearsal room of Théâtre ESPACE GO ! All details will be sent to registered students on the week preceding the workshop. The dates of the three complementary workshops following the intensive will be transmitted to you shortly. For registration, contact producer Carole Bureau at 514-966-8857, or email: ttwmontreal@gmail.com

• Posted December 17th, 2008: Leigh Bryant writes: "I have free passes for a screening of Valkyrie today (Dec. 17) in Montreal - the film is Valkyrie and will be shown at the LATIN QUARTER 9 cinema (350 Emery St.) at 7pm. It is DUBBED IN FRENCH. Synopsis: In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honor have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action. Tom Cruise stars in the suspense film, VALKYRIE, based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (CRUISE) and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Director Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, X-MEN, SUPERMAN RETURNS) re-teams with Academy Award®-winning USUAL SUSPECTS screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie to bring to life the story of the men who led the operation to assassinate Hitler. For free passes, please contact: Leigh at: pubpromo3@alliedadvpub.com. Web site: www.valkyrie.unitedartists.com"

• Posted December 17th, 2008: MFG member Tristan Brand writes: "It's true, Studio 300 will open its doors for a special holiday open house from 4pm until 11pm on Friday, December 19th. Come warm up in Old Montreal with a cup of hot whiskey cider and consider having your photo taken for the holidays: Head shots, band shots, portraits, etc. The cost for portraits and simple head shots are a very special 150$ (normally 300$), but for the more fun and loose stuff I'll accept donations. And of course, any payment or donation will get you a tax receipt (just in time for the end of the fiscal year!). If you would prefer a more private session, let me know and we can set you up for another time during the day or weekend. But be quick! Come Monday my prices go back to normal. Studio 300 is located at 409 Saint Francois-Xavier (on the 3rd floor). Metro: get off at Place d'Armes, walk into Old Montreal, make a right on Notre-Dame, a left on Saint Francois-Xavier and look for us before Saint-Paul. Just down the street from the Centaur Theatre. tristanbrand@gmail.com, sample photos here."

• Posted December 17th, 2008: MFG member Daniel Cross writes: www.HomelessNation.org is a website BY and FOR our homeless citizens on the streets. We were recently honored with a Canadian New Media Award or our work. This week, we are launching our first funding drive, with special gifts offered by EyeSteelFilm. We founded this website 5 years ago with funding from the Canadian government, but sadly our pilot program has run out and we are starting a drive to become self-sustainable. That means we need donations to survive! We now have over 3700 members, and would like to continue growing and providing this service. We are trying to raise $5000 dollars this holiday season to keep alive. YOUR DONATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Any donation is helpful. All the money raised goes to this website and services. Most of HomelessNation.org's staff are people from the street community. Office space is donated. Administration is volunteered. We are a not-for-profit. We make do on a very small budget. More info and list of cool gifts you'll get in exchange for your donation.

• Affiché le 16 décembre, 2008 : Membre MFG Volatile Works nous écrit: "Border Movements: Exposition et évenements du 17 au 21 décembre 2008. La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse, 4296 boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, 16 décembre 20h: "Artists Against Apartheid" une soirée de performances (Sablo Kafe, 50 St-Zotique est). 17 décembre: 18h-20h: Table-ronde d'ouverture & Entretiens d'artistes; 21h: Vernissage. 19 décembre 19h: Visionnement vidéo. Border Movements se composera d’une exposition et d’une série d’événements qui souligne les pratiques artistiques locales et leur rapport avec les mouvements de justice sociale qui s’occupent de migration et de frontières." Plus d'infos.

• Posted December 16th, 2008: MFG member Volatile Works writes: "BORDER MOVEMENTS, December 17 to December 20th, 2008, La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse, 4296 boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Curated by: Tatiana Gomez, Ayesha Hameed, Nahed Mansour, Leila Pourtavaf. Events: December 16, 8pm: Artists Against Apartheid - a night of performances (Sablo Kafe, 50 St-Zotique east). December 17, 6-8pm: Opening Panel & Artist Talks 9pm: Vernissage (La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse). December 19, 7pm: Video Screening (La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse). Border Movements is an exhibition and series of events that highlight local artistic practices and their relationship to social justice movements dealing with issues of migration and borders. The exhibit challenges the paternalism concomitant with seeing migrant struggles as taking place in vaguely defined locations "over there". This event is envisioned as a means of creating a space for reflection, conversations and skill sharing around creative interventions that deal with the theme of national borders. Participating Artists: Nidal El Khairy, Kandis Friesen, Freda Guttman, Nahed Mansour, Anita Schoepp, Ayesha Hameed, Tatiana Gomez, Kader Belaouni, Michael Reeson, Solidarity Across Borders, Brett Story, Stefan Christoff, Punch Clock and Simone Schmidt, Min Sook Lee, Amy Miller, Boban Chaldovich, Tamara Vukov, and others... More info.

• Posted December 16th, 2008: MFG member Victoria Sanchez writes: "Actresses needed: Hi Girls! (if you got this and you're a guy, please forward to girls you think might be interest and right for these projects). My brother's casting 3 really fun web series, it's paid work, union and non-union. Thanks and Happy Holidays to you all! ;) Victoria. Please email: roamingshorts@gmail.com. Details: Fede Sanchez, the producer, writer and director of the film ETERNAL (Sony Pictures US), is looking for sexy and ultra-funny female leads to star in his upcoming Internet shows (sorry, all male roles have been cast!). There will be a last round of auditions in Montreal and Toronto. If you would like to attend or would like to refer a great candidate, send a resumé and two pictures (face/body) to roamingshorts@gmail.comand mention which of the three shows you would like to try out for. Submissions must be received before midnight this coming Wednesday, Dec. 17. ACTRA indie pilot agreement in effect. Union and non-union members welcome. More info: http://roamingshorts.blogspot.com"

• Posted December 15th, 2008: The Yorkton Film Festival is pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2009 Golden Sheaf Awards competition. Canadian filmmakers, producers and distributors are invited to submit their original work to the competition for the Golden Sheaf Awards. Canadian productions 60 minutes and under that have been completed in the period between February 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009 and not have been entered in a previous Golden Sheaf Awards competition will be accepted. The entry form, list of categories, rules and regulations and all information about the 2009 Golden Sheaf Awards competition can be found on the Festival’s website at www.goldensheafawards.com. Entries will be accepted until the deadline of February 1, 2009 at which time the adjudication process will begin. The nominees will be announced in March 2009 and the Golden Sheaf Statues awarded at the Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival Gala on Saturday May 23, 2009 in Yorkton, SK. For information, contact the Yorkton Film Festival office at info@goldensheafawards.com or 306.782.7077.

• Posted December 11th, 2008: MFG member David Uloth writes: "Looking for Actor (male or female): I'm shooting another short film and we lost an actor, unfortunately, to his work schedule. So now we're struggling to find a replacement ready to shoot next Tuesday to Thursday. Someone with dark hair and ready to be a bad-guy (or bad-girl) Al-Qaida operative. The film is non-paying but fun...a dark absurd comedy. David Uloth, Sure Shot Productions Inc. goodvibes88@hotmail.com"

• Posted December 11th, 2008: Super U is proud to announce "L'interprétation des rêves ou les aventures du Robot Bleu” by first time animator Elohim Sanchez has won $2,500 in the first SuperU.ca and TAC.tv Animation contest. Click here to watch the film! And it’s that time again! Every year we deal with the stress of the holiday season and, like you, we at Super U could use some laughs. Share your funniest story about the holiday season – any holiday will do! Winning film will take home $1500. More info. We're also looking for the story of your early season session - fresh snow, new skis, and your video camera. You could win $3,000. Click here to enter! Hope to see your films soon! If you need any more information or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Melissa Wood (melissa.wood@superuholdings.com). Super U. Make a film. Enter a contest. Win stuff.

• Posted December 11th, 2008: MFG member Julia Lenardon, the voice & speech teacher who works with the Tom Todoroff workshop in Montreal for 2 years is offering a new program with voice classes offered on a semi-regular basis for working actors. If you are have any questions about the sessions and/or you wish to sign up, contact her either by email: jlenardon@hotmail.com or phone: 514 273-9621.

• Posted December 11th, 2008: MFG member Josh Usheroff writes: Video Party Presents: THE TRAVELER. Saturday, December 13th, 2008. 10pm 'till late. 3035 St-Antoine O. (Corner Atwater) Metro Lionel-Groulx. NO COVER || CASH BAR. Supported by St-Ambroise - McAuslainSubmissions for this 'Travel' themed Video Party have been rolling in since the spring. We've got a nice selection of indie films about unique places all over the world. A carnival in India, Gun trafficking in Pakistan, Paris in 8mm, New Media from Japan, voodoo in the Congo, and a bunch of naked guys in Wales. Trust us, this screening is worth checking out. Watch THE TRAVELER TRAILER or search for the Facebook Event "Video Party Presents: The Traveler".

• Posted December 9th, 2008: MFG member Jessica Romano writes: "Seeking pre/post production and crew to film pilot for TV series. This project is in embryonic stage, there is no budget at the moment. However we will procure sponsors/investors...need the pilot. Interested persons are required to have faith and vision to pilot completion. Shoot Dates are January 17th & February 14th, 2009. Partnership(s) potential, contact Jessica at jessica.r@robertfilm.com"

• Posted December 9th, 2008: MFG member Jim Donovan writes: 3 Seasons, directed by Montreal Film Group member Jim Donovan has won the $15,000 Borsos Competition for Best New Canadian Feature Film, presented by the Directors Guild of Canada – BC District Council and supported by Telefilm Canada at the eighth annual Whistler Film Festival. The film follows two couples and a distraught father as they seek redemption from their fate. The jury, comprised of legendary actor Donald Sutherland, Oscar-nominated and Genie Award winning director Sturla Gunnarsson and Emmy winning director/writer Patricia Rozema, chose the film from a field of six finalists. The award recognizes films which embody the spirit of independent filmmaking in Canada. In accepting the award, director Jim Donovan said ”Coming to Whistler and seeing the festival emphasis on Canadian film and helping the filmmakers meet executives, which is a challenge to everyone, is the perfect next step in this experience. I am honored to be the recipient of this prize and will remember this all my life.”

• Posted December 6th, 2008: MFG member Robyne Baruchel writes: "Just a quick note to tell you a spot at the "business" of acting Seminar tomorrow, Sunday Dec 7th has opened up. If you know of someone who might be interested in attending, please pass the info on? They can contact me at: rbaruchel@sympatico.ca, 514 919 9720 (voice mail), 514 938 1212 (studio). Thanks so much! Robyne. Course info."

• Posted December 6th, 2008: The early film submission deadline for Hot Docs 2009 is Monday, December 15. After this deadline films will still be accepted up until January 16, 2009, but they will be subject to an increased submission fee. Please visit www.hotdocs.ca for complete submission guidelines and to access to the online submission form.

• Posted December 6th, 2008: MFG member Jacques E. Bouchard writes: "Need a demo or audition reel? Right Brain Productions is an experienced independent producer that can create a reel tailored to your needs, either from original footage or using footage provided by you. HD, DVD, YouTube, MySpace, etc. Several formats available."

• Posted December 5th, 2008: MFG member Cine-Asie writes: "Attention Filmmakers: 2nd Annual Cine-Asie National Video Portrait Contest Now Accepting Submissions! Ciné-Asie invites you to explore the unique relationship between Asia and Canada using video as a tool of expression to paint a portrait of yourself or someone you know! This call is open to all ages, genders, and genres; however, as our organization aims for Asian and Canadian cultural-artistic interaction, the submitted video must represent an aspect of Asian-Canada, whether thematically or with an Asian-Canadian in a key creative role. A screening of the top submissions will be held at the Cinémathèque Québécoise in Montreal, Quebec) in May of 2009 and a jury panel will determine the 1st and 2nd prizes and the 3rd prize will be given based on the public's choice. All winners will be announced at the screening. For more information and submission forms and guidelines, please click here, or find us on facebook. Deadline for Entry is March 31st, 2009.

• Affiché le 4 décembre, 2008: La 4e séance des Rendez-vous des droits de la personne sera consacrée au droit à un environnement sain, avec la projection des films . Les réfugiés de la planète bleue d'Hélène Choquette et Jean-Philippe Duval et Discours d'eau (en dix courts) de Saël Gueydan-Lacroix et Frédéric Julien. le Jeudi 4 décembre 2008 à 18 h 30 au Cinéma ONF (1564, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal). Séance : 7 $ [adulte] - 5 $ [étudiants et aînés]. Billets en vente uniquement au guichet du Cinéma ONF. Plus d'info: www.ffdpm.com

• Affiché le 4 décembre, 2008: Le film LA BATAILLE DE RABASKA de Magnus Isacsson et Martin Duckworth sortira en salles le 5 DÉCEMBRE à la Cinérobothèque ONF à Montréal et au Cinéma Cartier à Québec. Tous les renseignements (bande-annonce, photos, textes...) sont sur la page Internet du film à l'adresse : www.onf.ca/labataillederabaska La bande-annonce est également disponible ici et ici.
  

• Posted November 27th, 2008: whoweare.ca is looking for daring filmmakers to rock its website. The NFB, Kung Fu Numerik and Turbulent Media have given birth to the innovative Web project called whoweare.ca. With much excitement, the project has now moved to its production stage, after winning the first National Film Board’s Cross-Media Challenge in June 2007, and then moving on to receive major financial support from both the NFB and Telefilm Canada. Smart, relevant, sexy and necessary, whoweare.ca provides a platform for the broadcast and distribution of videos about identity and movements of people. Each video highlights a personal experience of place and belonging, and illuminates an aspect of cultural diversity. Woven together into a participatory and inclusive Web environment, these portraits are a powerful tool for togetherness. The Bouchard-Taylor commission was a Pinto. whoweare.ca is the high-speed train we’re all missing. Think you can handle it? Click here to see a demo on Facebook. Tell us your story at www.whoweare.ca. Deadline to submit: Dec. 15, 2008: Click here to submit. We pay up to $1000 for original creative submissions.

• Affiché le 27 novembre, 2008: La SODEC annonce le lancement d'un tout nouveau site web, www.cinema-du-quebec.com , qui vise à informer l'ensemble des intervenants du milieu cinématographique et les cinéphiles sur notre cinématographie nationale et son rayonnement à l'étranger. Il s'agit d'une initiative mise sur pied dans la foulée du festival Cinéma du Québec, lancé à Paris en 1996 et présenté également depuis deux ans à Lyon, à Liège et à Cannes.

• Posted November 27th, 2008: MFG member Jacques E. Bouchard writes: Male actor, non-union, looking 30-40 years old, wanted to play the supporting role in a short film scheduled to shoot in January in the West Island of Montreal. Curling experience a plus, but not essential. Role will require light smoking. Please send CV, headshot and demo reel (if available) to BreakfastFilms@gmail.com.

• Posted November 26th, 2008: ontheglobe.com provides feature-film, television and advertising producers with a treasure-trove of as yet unknown, stunning locations worldwide for film producers and directors. In addition to the location itself, the principals are connected at the highest levels of the tourism industry locally, opening doors to a fruitful, hastle free production process. More info and sample photos.
  

• Posted November 25th, 2008: From the Montreal Underground Film Festival: "So MUFF decided to pair up with the other best film festival in Montreal, Image + Nation film festival. MUFF @ I+N, mercredi 26 novembre, 21h30 Laïka, 4040 St-Laurent (corner Duluth). We have 2 amazing shorts programmes (2 x 25 minutes) and a suprise xxx rated performance by Jesika Joy herself which involes pole dancing...I really wouldn't miss this if I were you...It's free! No excuse! Get your MUFFS down there! See you mercredi! Karina + Zoe xxx http://muff514.com // Heye! Venez nous voir à l'autre plus cool festival de films de Montréal, Image + Nation, ce mercredi à 21h30! on a deux superbes programmes de courts pour vous, 25 minutes chacuns, et une performance surprise de la fameuse Jesika Joy...Elle accompagnera la projection de son film avec une danse cochonne sur un poteau...Je m'arrangerais pour ne pas manquer ça à votre place. En plus c'est gratuit! Ammenez vos fesses au Laïka, mercredi le 26 novembre, 21h30! On se voit là-bas! http://muff514.com"

• Posted November 25th, 2008: McGill University will host a free one night-only exhibit on Tuesday, December 2 to showcase short films made by the students of Professor Alanna Thain's Alternative Approaches to Media class. The seventeen young filmmakers will be on site in the Arts building to present their course capstone projects, answer questions and give hands-on lessons in animation. There will be an open house to display installation pieces, followed by a two-hour screening. Seating for the screening is limited and will be allotted on a first-come first-serve basis. The works to be shown address fundamental questions about film as a medium in 2008, speaking collectively to themes of the digital age: the democratization of media, the prevalence of the small screen, and the communication networks by which they have been made possible. Throughout the semester, the students experimented with a variety of techniques and materials including stop-motion animation, found footage remixing, and Super 8 film. Several works from the class were chosen to compete as finalists in the Festival de Nouveau Cinema's Concours Fantôme this past October. Event begins at 6:30pm. Cost of admission: Free. McGill Arts Building, 853 Sherbrooke St. West.

• Affiché le 25 novembre, 2008: Présenté en première mondiale dans le cadre des 11es RIDM (Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal), le nouveau film très attendu de Magnus Isacsson et Martin Duckworth, La bataille de Rabaska, prendra l’affiche dès le 5 décembre prochain au Cinéma ONF à Montréal et au Cinéma Cartier à Québec où certaines projections seront suivies de discussions avec les réalisateurs et différents invités. Visionnements de presse: Mercredi 26 novembre à 10 h, Durée : 80 minutes, À la Cinémathèque québécoise (335, boulevard de Maisonneuve est). RSVP, entrevues : Marie-Claude Lamoureux, relations avec les médias, ONF, 514-283-9607 / m.c.lamoureux@onf.ca Site web.

• Affiché le 25 novembre, 2008: Au Pied du Mur (French version). Jeudi le 27 novembre, 19h30. Centre de la Culture Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 4200 Rue Ontario Est. Article.

• Posted November 25th, 2008: Help save the CIFVF: This Facebook Group writes: "This group is for people who support the Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund and want to work together to reinstate its funding. Top priority is to sway the new government to reverse the decision to cut $1.5 million from the CIFVF’s budget as of March 31, 2009, effectively closing the Fund. Click here to see what you can do to save the CIFVF."

• Posted November 24th, 2008: Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema invites applications for one tenure-track position in Film Animation for July 1, 2009. The animation program is hoping to attract a candidate who is familiar with a wide range of animation production methods, 2D and/or 3D, celluloid and digital film, with at least five years experience as a filmmaker and some teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Deadline: November 30, 2008. More info.

• Posted November 22nd, 2008: MFG member Dan Emery writes: "After 3 long years of traveling the globe, filming, editing, filming again and then editing some more – our film, the world’s first documentary about professional sport streakers, is finally ready to be released! Jump! The World’s Greatest Streakers will be screened for the first time ever in Montreal for all of our friends and colleagues on Thursday November 27th at the classic Corona Theatre in St. Henri, 2490 rue Notre Dame Ouest. Doors 7:30PM, film at 8:15pm. You are all invited to join us! Synopsis: Jump! is the story of Jaume Marquet, (aka – Jimmy Jump) whose dream is to become famous by streaking across the fields of major televised sporting events around the world. Jimmy’s story opens up the doors into the eccentric world of professional sports streaking, where the world’s most famous streakers talk about what drives them to do it, the glory and the repercussions that come along with the lifestyle, and what it takes to be a true professional streaker. We’re really excited to celebrate our release with all of you, and everyone is welcome to come. Please send this invite to all your friends and have them come along on this wild ride. This is a FREE screening with a reception to follow at the Corona. Yes, it’s been a long time coming… So let’s pack this theatre, have a great first showing and do this thing right! Clothing optional. See you at the show. Dan, Mathieu and Jon. Facebook page and trailer Official site and trailer."

• Posted November 20th, 2008: MFG member Frederic Bohbot writes: "For all those who were dying to see Leaving The Fold, directed by MFG member Eric Scott, but for some reason were not able to, you have one last chance before it gets broadcast on Radio Canada, which we anticipate will take place in the summer of 2009. So it’s now or summer! Sunday, November 23rd, 2008, 10th Annual Dorshei Emmet Film Festival, 7:30PM ($8), 18 Cleve Road, Hampstead. www.leavingthefold.net

• Posted November 20th, 2008: MFG member Jean Mercier writes: "Maximize the revenue streams for your content (film, series, etc.) with Internet distribution (amazon.com on demand portal, iTunes/ podcast, etc.). Position yourself to get the income you deserve paid directly to you. I can take care of everything for you from beginning to end. You will see your royalty reports in real time. You can't beat that. Don't miss out on this new way of reaching and building your audience all over the world. Contact me at jmerc56488@aol.com or visit my site at www.MercierFilms.ca" // MAXIMISEZ LES REVENUS SUR VOTRE CONTENU, et GARDEZ TOUS VOS DROITS. Ne laissez pas cette opportunité vous échapper. Quel que soit votre contenu (sauf XXX!) nous pouvons vous aider à le positionner IMMÉDIATEMENT sur l'Internet. Dans quelques jours, votre film sera facilement trouvable et branché avec des annonceurs potentiels avec revenus qui vous seront payés si tel est le cas. Nous nous occuperons de tout. Contactez nous sans délais pour détails au jmerc56488@aol.com ou visitez notre site www.MercierFilms.ca

• Posted November 20th, 2008: MFG member Tamara Kozloff writes: "Come on down to CINE SALON SEASON 1: EPISODE 5. Thursday, November 20th at The Centre St. Ambroise, 5080 St. Ambroise, at 9pm." Facebook Page

• Posted November 18th, 2008: MFG member Elizabeth Johnston writes: Basic Screenwriting Seminar. Get the Tools You Need to Write Your Own Screenplay. Learn the basics in just one day! Structure, characterization, dialogue, and more. Saturday, January 17, 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm. Learn how to write your own film in whatever genre you're interested. Registration Deadlines: Early: Dec. 1, Noon, $95. Final: Jan. 7, Noon, $125. Payment can be made through PayPal on site at: www.explore-the-possibilities.com. Contact: information@explore-the-possibilities.com

• Posted November 18th, 2008: MFG member Samir Mallal writes: "Sony HVR-Z1U HDV Camera for sale - bought from Vistek (see specs at Vistek site) a year and half ago, recently inspected and certified by CEV. With the following accessories: Wide Conversion Lens (Sony VCL- HG0872); 2 extra long batteries and one standard; Polarizing filter (BW 72 mm); UV filter (BW 72 mm); Frezzi MRFIC-12P Dimmer Micro-Fill camera-mount light (including 2 batteries, 2 barn doors, filter and diffuser); special backpack; $4000 for the whole kit. Please email or call Samir at 514-585-9452, samir@ampictures.net Thanks!"

• Posted November 18th, 2008: MFG member Alan Kohl writes: "Loaded Pictures would like to invite you to the World Premiere of "Roadsworth: Crossing the Line", Friday November 21st (7:30pm), part of Rencontres Internationales du documentaire de Montreal, in co-presentation with Cinema Politica. Concordia University, Hall Building, 1455 De Maisonneuve, theatre H-110. Please RSVP to Selin at 514-448-5460 or selin@loadedpictures.ca. Roadsworth: Crossing the Line, by director Alan Kohl, details a Montreal artist's clandestine campaign to make his mark on city streets, define himself as an artist and address the difficult questions about art and freedom of expression. 4 years in the making, this film is Loaded Pictures' founding project making this premiere a very special occasion. Please make note that there will be a theatrical run of Roadsworth: Crossing the Line at Cinéma du Parc from November 22nd to 29th. We hope that you encourage everyone around you to go see this incredible documentary. On behalf of the Loaded Pictures team, we thank you for your continued support and cannot wait to celebrate with you at the Premiere. Also we are trying to have a critical mass bike ride down to the theatre the night of the screening. Roadsworth has written this text below asking people to join!: "Get on your long johns, hats and gloves and meet us at Parc Lahaie on the corner of St. Joseph and St. Laurent at 6:15 PM this Friday November 21st for a bike ride to remember... or forget depending on how warmly dressed you are. We will be leaving the park (point A) no later than 6:30pm and biking down to Concordia's Hall Building (point B) in time for the Premiere screening. There will be original Roadsworth signed T-shirts and prints to give away to the first 20 people who arrive at the meeting point. So don't be one of the masses: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND JOIN THE CRITICAL MASS!" Visit the Cinema Politica site. Visit the official NFB site.

• Affiché le 17 novembre 2008 : Membre MFG Alan Kohl nous écrit: Loaded Pictures souhaite vous inviter à la première mondiale de "Roadsworth: Franchir la Ligne", le Vendredi 21 Novembre (19h30), dans le cadre des Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montreal, en collaboration avec Cinema Politica. Le film sera présenté à l'université Concordia, Hall Building, 1455 De Maisonneuve, Theatre H-110. Si vous souhaitez réserver des places assises, contactez Selin au 514-448-5460 ou par courriel selin@loadedpictures.ca Roadsworth: Franchir la Ligne expose la campagne clandestine que mène un artiste de rue Montréalais pour laisser sa marque dans les rues de la ville, se définir en tant qu'artiste et s'attaquer à d'épineuses questions à propos de l'art et de la liberté d'expression. Quatre ans à completer, ce film est le projet fondateur de Loaded Pictures faisant de cette première une occasion d'autant plus spéciale. Prenez note qu'il y aura aussi une sortie théatrale de Roadsworth: Franchir la Ligne au Cinéma du Parc à compter du 22 Novembre jusqu'au 29 Novembre. Nous espérons que vous encouragerez votre entourage à aller voir cet incroyable documentaire. De la part de toute les membres de Loaded Pictures, nous vous remercions de votre soutien continuel and avons hâte de célébrer avec vous à la Première. Roadsworth nous écrit par rapport au Critical Mass qui s'organize : "Mettez vos long johns, tuques et gants et rencontrez-nous au Parc Lahaie sur le coin St.Joseph et St. Laurent (voir la carte en-dessous) a 18h15 ce vendredi le 21 novembre pour une sortie en velo a ne pas oublier. On quittera le parc (point A) a 18h30 au plus tard en route vers le Hall Building de Concordia a l'occassion de la projection de la Premiere du film. Il va y avoir des T-shirts et serigraphies originaux signes par Roadsworth pour les 20 premieres personnes arrivees au point de rencontre. Alors BOUGEZ VOS CULS ET REJOIGNEZ-NOUS!" Visitez le site Cinema Politica. Visitez le site officiel de l'ONF.

• Posted November 17th, 2008: MFG member Josh Usheroff of Video Party writes: "Manifiesta this Sunday at S.A.T. The Makila video arts collective is hosting a showcase of their latest projects at the S.A.T., 1195 St-Laurent, this Sunday November 23rd. The main attraction will be a screening of “Kalavera deliciosa”. A video created by combining thirteen 30-second video clips, made by thirteen different directors. A selection of other short videos will be screened including work by Ellen Tang, Jimmy Medellin and an open-source video by Brett Gaylor. Video Party will be there to present a preview of our next event “The Traveler” (a few places left - submit your film today!). DJ Andy Williams will be on the decks. $5 at the door. 7pm ‘till midnight. More info. Afterward, be sure to check out VJ Moot’s monthly Split Signal at Blizzarts, 5956 St-Laurent. Good tunes and visuals ‘till 3am.

• Posted November 17th, 2008: MFG member Josh Usheroff of Video Party writes: "A video that I shot this summer has made it into the semi-finals of a Radio Canada online competition called Migr@tions. The movie, Seeking Status, focuses on the lives of two denied refugee claimants from Zimbabwe, who are currently living in Canada. Seeking Status addresses the current legal grey-zone that leaves hundreds of individuals who are seeking asylum with no legal status. Your support will help spread awareness about this situation. Please click HERE and vote generously for the video Seeking Status by Josh Usheroff. Voting ends November 19th, so vote today!"
  

• Affiché le 17 novembre 2008 : Membre MFG Laurence-Amélie Montpetit nous écrit: Exposition de mon père l'artiste concepteur Guy Montpetit: GUY MONTPETIT, UN PARCOURS SINGULIER DANS L'ART MODERNE QUÉBÉCOIS. Commissaire : Jules Arbec. Du 1er novembre 2008 au 22 fevrier 2009. Centre d'exposition de Val-David, 2495, rue, ValDavid. Plus d'info. Article du journal Trace.

• Posted November 17th, 2008: MFG member Ryan Bruce Levey writes: "The film IOUSA opens Friday, November 28th at the AMC Forum 22. The author/producer will be attendance for a Q&A on Nov. 28th and 29th. Detailing the reckless spending of past presidents, irresponsible wartime budgets and international fiascos, I.O.U.S.A. shines light on how the most powerful country in the world finds itself in the red. Speculating on possible outcomes and solutions, experts on the subject agree on one thing – the world will not be the same when the U.S.A. falls victim to its own negligence. Come on out and support the film." Facebook page. Trailer.

• Posted November 17th, 2008: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "Hi. I am an independent filmmaker living in Montreal. I have worked with CBC and NFB. I am doing presently something for NFB. I want to invest some money from my pocket and start my own company. I am looking for a place where I can live and have access to a small editing-studio space that occasionally will be rented to other small companies. I am also open for collaboration suggestions with other independent filmmakers. // I have written a nice clip that may be considered a sort of: "celebration of the election of Obama as president". Or better: "celebration of the election of the first black president". It is a sort of "abstract dark-humor" piece. I am searching for a producer to help me realize this clip."

• Affiché le 12 novembre : Les Indespansables: Cool video contest! Big prizes. // Super cool comme concours video. de grands prix... http://concours.lesindispensables.ca/

• Affiché le 12 novembre : Membre MFG Karina Goma nous écrit: Mon dernier documentaire LIGNE OUVERTE sera projeté les 14 et 21 novembre prochain dans le cadre des Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal. LIGNE OUVERTE propose une incursion dans l'univers insolite de quelques passionnés des tribunes téléphoniques. À travers le quotidien de ces gens qui prennent d'assaut les ondes pour partager leurs états d'âme et leurs opinions, le film lève le voile sur le besoin universel d'échapper à la solitude et d'être entendu. Loin des polémiques et de la radio-poubelle, le documentaire privilégie le caractère émotionnel des tribunes et explore la réalité d'individus audacieux qui se prévalent d'un des droits les plus élémentaires : s'exprimer. Vendredi 14 novembre à 21h15 au cinéma ONF. Vendredi 21 novembre à 19h00 à la salle Fernand Séguin de la Cinémathèque québécoise. Au plaisir de vous y croiser, Karina."

• Posted November 12th, 2008: This year, for its 11th edition, the RIDM partners up with local community organizations to organize an evening of screenings and discussion dedicated to youth, hosted by Nantalie Indongo. Originating from neighborhoods throughout Montreal, young participants have made films which the RIDM will show under the banner theme “The Right to Live My City”. The young filmakers will express themselves on the quality of life in their communities and their city, highlihting themes relted to their rights. From topics of integration to the environment, youth will have an oportunity to give their point-of-view on the reality which surrounds them and the city that they all share. Participat