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• Posted July 4th, 2008: Job Posting: The NFB writes: "The National Film Board of Canada is seeking someone for the following position in Montreal: Coordinator, Programming and Reports, English Program, Salary $42,215 to $51,871 (under review). For more details or to apply online, go to www.nfb.ca (under the Jobs section) by July 15, 2008. Please quote the contest number JL-0722-MFG on your letter of application."

• Affiché le 4 juillet 2008 : Membre MFG Shelley Tepperman nous écrit: "Quatre siècles après la fondation de la ville de Québec, Canal D, en collaboration avec Vélocité International, marque le coup de cet anniversaire important en faisant découvrir aux téléspectateurs une communauté qui a contribué à l’essor de la capitale : Les juifs de Québec : une histoire à raconter, le dimanche 6 juillet à 21h, rediffusion sur le Canal D le mercredi 9 juillet, à 14h. Scénarisation et Réalisation par Shelley Tepperman. Production : Valérie Bissonette, Vélocité International et Matt Zimbel." Plus d'info et clip.

• Posted July 3rd, 2008: More Pro Courses at the MediaWorkshop! This summer and fall the MediaWorkshop at the Segal Centre brings you another Final Cut Pro Beginners course and a Documentary Series: Doc-ify Yourself! As a response to the needs of the Montreal filmmaking community and the success of our Spring pro courses, the MediaWorkshop will continue to offer intensive training in film and video production from the conceptual to hands-on. This summer we bring you another Final Cut Pro 2-day beginner’s workshop as well as Doc-ify Yourself; a series of documentary workshops - take one, two or all three: A 3-day intensive crash-course; and two evening workshops on The Art of the Interview and The Art of the Pitch. More info and pricing.

• Affiché le 3 juillet, 2008 : Plus de cours pour professionnels à l’AtelierMédia ! Cette été et automne l’AtelierMédia au Centre Segal vous offre un cours sur Final Cut Pro pour débutants et une série de cours sur le documentaire: Docu-toi ! Afin de répondre à la demande de la communauté de réalisateurs Montréalais et grâce au succès des cours professionnels au printemps, l’Atelier Média continuera à vous offrir des formations intensives sur la réalisation et la production vidéo, du concept à l’action. Cet été, nous vous offrons un autre cours sur le montage Final Cut Pro, un cours intensif de 2 jours ainsi que Docu-toi, une série d’ateliers sur le documentaire –prenez en un seul, deux ou tous les trois : un cours intensif de 3 jours sur le documentaire, et deux ateliers le soir sur l’Art de l’entrevue et l’Art du pitch. Plus d'info et prix.

• Posted July 2nd, 2008: Aboriginal people interested in directing for television are encouraged to apply for the NSI Storytellers director phase which offers the opportunity to develop television directing skills through an intensive training week and an internship on a western-based television series destined for broadcast in Canada. The training is offered by the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) in association with Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). The deadline for applications is Friday, July 18, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Application details are available in the NSI Storytellers section of the NSI website.

• Posted July 2nd, 2008: Enter the Apathy Is Boring Video Contest. Win prizes. More info.

• Affiché le 2 juillet, 2008 : La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), en collaboration avec le Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal et la Société des auteurs de radio, télévision et cinéma (SARTEC), convie les scénaristes de la relève à participer à COURS ÉCRIRE TON COURT ! Pour la dixième 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 11 août 2008. Cliquez ICI pour accéder à la description complète. Voir la pub Cours écrire ton court sur le site de la SODEC.

• Posted July 1st, 2008: MFG member Guy Letourneau writes: “Canadian Actors Fund and Movie Fundraiser Bash, August 9th 2008 at the Salle La Marquette, 633 2E Avenue, Lachine, just off the 20. Free parking. Tickets can be purchased online here. Rock/folk-rock/blues band, The Rockstones, LIVE! Illusionist Magic Sacha; come enjoy the stage show, DJ Dark Arch “techno track artist” mixing it for the dance after the shows (www.actorguy.net/atlantis). Also, a not-so-serious Karaoke competition on a large ten foot screen, PRIZES! Mr. Wilder Penfield will be our MC on this special occasion. 10% of all proceeds go to the Actors’ Fund of Canada, an organization dedicated to helping artists in real need of financial help. All other proceeds will go into the production of the movie How Reel Can You BE, a dramatization with a comedic flair, about the trials and tribulations that our Canadian actors go through in the industry. Party for a good cause, please come, have fun and help our Canadian actors.”

• Posted July 1st, 2008: MFG member Algis Kemezys writes: "Better late than never! While rewriting my resume and looking for dates on the Web, I discovered my film Shapeshifter 007 made it into the Chicago Short Film Festival. Seeing as my birthday was June 27th, I take this as a belated Birthday Surprise. Click here to see the listing."

• Posted June 29th, 2008: MFG member G. Scott MacLeod writes: "A Brief Canadian History at Centre St-Ambroise at the McAuslan Brewery, Tuesday, July 1st 2008, 8:00pm. 5080 A rue St. Ambroise, Montreal, Quebec. For more information call 514-487-8766 MAP - http://www.macleod9.com/contact.html Tickets: $10.00. A Brief Canadian History is a 45 minute musical performance with digital projections, both highlighting legendary Canadian figures and historical events such as: The Iroquois, the Acadians, Louis Riel, the Underground Railroad, The Patriotes, the Klondike Gold Rush, the Irish Famine, John McCrae & WWI, The Depression, War Brides, Terry Fox and many more events and people in our Canadian history. Throughout the performance our music provides a linking thread, engaging the audience in the narratives of the songs which are designed to tell the stories of these people, events and places while promoting our Canadian culture and history. Opening Ceremony: By Cree Cultural worker Bevan Skeratt. Special Guest: Randy Renaud from CHOM FM will be reading spoken word segments. Guest musician: Jonathan Moorman on violin and Jean Elliott Maning on vocals. Comes see our showcase and book us for your future events. For more information on, A Brief Canadian History contact, G. Scott MacLeod, Owner and operator, www.abriefcanadianhistory.com, abriefcanadianhistory@hotmail.com"

• Posted June 28th, 2008: infinitheatre writes: "infinitheatre is seeking a videographer for three separate media calls during the 2008 - 09 theatre season. Two shoots in Oct. 2008 & one in Feb. 2009. Requirements: film one or two scenes at venue in 2-3 takes, burn B-roll onto DVD for media broadcast and edit footage into one 2-minute segment for web site use. Must be able to work fast: DVDs must go to media within 24 hours of shoot; the edited segment has a maximum 48-hour turn around. For further information, contact MFG member Barbara Ford: ygraine7@videotron.ca or (514) 342-7936. Opportunities for additional contracts with other theatre companies as well."

• Posted June 28th, 2008: MFG member Erik "Danger" Anderson writes: "Independent production of low-budget dogme-style feature in July and could use help (everywhere), especially with on-set sound recording. If you have some training or experience, and are interested, please contact asap. Having some of your own equipment, would be an asset of course. Also, the shoot is to be on the Panasonic HXV200, so if anyone has that camera and might like to help shoot, the more the merrier. Contact Erik at 1stofjulyfilms@gmail.com"

• Posted June 26th, 2008: MFG member Emmanuel Hessler writes: "Hey... I'm looking to transfer two DV tapes that have been shot on a JVC HD camera in 50i (PAL). I have called every major transfer company in MTL but have not been successful. If anyone has any ideas on how to solve my problem or if you have a JVC camera, please write me at ehessler@bisfilms.com. Thanks a lot..." // Bonjour... Je voudrais transférer deux cassettes DV tournées avec un caméscope JVC HD en 50i. J'ai contacté toutes les grosses boites de transcodage à MTL en vain. Si quelqu'un sait comment résoudre mon problème technique ou si quelqu'un a une caméra JVC HD, s'il vous plait écrivez moi au ehessler@bisfilms.com. Merci..."

• Posted June 26, 2008: The National Screen Institute launches its new website with industry centre and online film festival. Two new web-based features from the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) officially go “live” today: an online industry centre and a year-round, 100% Canadian online short film festival (www.nsi-canada.ca). The NSI website has been extensively rebuilt and is still in the beta phase. Concurrent with the launch of the website is a call for submissions for the NSI Online Short Film Festival. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Submissions will be accepted on DVD only and there is no submission fee. For full details and an application form: www.nsi-canada.ca/submit.aspx.

• Affiché le 26 juin 2008: Téléfilm Canada sollicite présentement l'inscription des compagnies canadiennes de production et de distribution pour le MIPCOM 2008. Tenu en octobre à Cannes, le MIPCOM offre 5 journées intensives d’action et une opportunité de vendre, d’acheter ou de développer des projets. L’édition 2007 a accueilli 13,371 professionnels de l’industrie, dont plus de 4,242 acheteurs, 4,585 entreprises provenant de 105 pays. Info : http://www.mipcom.com

• Posted June 26th, 2008: MFG member Ezra Soiferman writes: Production vehicle for sale: World's cutest indie production vehicle: 2006 Smart car. Top of the line. Low mileage. Can fit lots of gear (no joke: camera case, tripod, light kit, boom pole, siound gear, director, soundperson, etc.). Unbelievable gas mileage, amazing for parking, lots of looks too! More info.

• Affiché le 26 juin 2008: Le fonds Canwest-Hot Doc lance un appel d’inscriptions pour les projets de réalisateurs de documentaires. Le fonds fournit une aide équivalente à un maximum de 20 % des coûts d’un projet. Plus d'info.

• Affiché le 26 juin 2008: Le FCTNM nous écrit: "Une belle activité gratuite le soir en plein air, en famille ou en solo! 17iemes Ciné-spectacles au clair de lune. Du jeudi 3 au dimanche 6 juillet au Théâtre de Verdure du Parc La Fontaine. Programmation complète au http://www.vuesdafrique.org"

• Posted June 26th, 2008: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "Hi, this is Lukas Constantine, independent filmmaker. Recently the magazine Amoure-Creole contacted me. Web site: http://amourcreole.com/ The magazine has not been published yet, but the creators have the ambition to make this magazine a sort of 'cultural bridge' that connects all the Haitians who live in USA and Canada. They liked my writing skills and offered me the option to represent them in Montreal. Therefore I am searching via this post to contact all the people who have some interesting information about Haitian Cultural activities in Montreal. I thought to place this posting on the Montreal Film Group site because in our times, films are representing culture and culture is represented by films. Whoever thinks they have interesting info may contact me directly by email at: lukasconstantine@yahoo.ca Thank you."

• Posted June 25th, 2008: Fantasia's 2008 movie lineup will be unveiled this Friday night! June 27, 9pm. Head to the St. Ambroise Terrasse for some drinks and a preview of the movie madness ahead. Free entry. More info.

• Posted June 25th, 2008: Job posting (Winnipeg): Freeze Frame writes: "Freeze Frame, a dynamic Media Arts Centre for Young People located in Winnipeg, Canada has an exciting opportunity for an energetic team player with proven leadership and fundraising skills and a commitment to sharing the art of filmmaking with young people. Freeze Frame requires a bilingual Executive/Artistic Director to ensure this 12-year old organization continues to provide quality programming in both French and English for years to come. For a complete job description contact info@freezeframeonline.org. Candidates are asked to send a resume and letter of motivation to info@freezeframeonline.org Deadline: July 21, 2008. // Le centre d'arts médiatique pour les jeunes, Freeze Frame, situé à Winnipeg au Canada est à la recherche de quelqu'un de dynamique et enthousiasmé qui voudrait se joindre à notre équipe. Si vous faites preuve de leadership, vous travaillez bien en équipe, vous avez de l'expérience en collecte de fonds et éduquer les jeunes au sujet des films vous tiens à coeur, nous aimerions bien en savoir plus au sujet de vous! Freeze Frame requiert un/une directeur/trice artistique bilingue pour assurer que cet organisme de 12 ans continue à offrir une programmation de qualité en français et en anglais pour les années à venir. Pour plus de détails par rapport au poste, renseignez vous à info@freezeframeonline.org Veuillez envoyer votre C.V. et une lettre de motivation à info@freezeframeonline.org Date tombée le 21 juillet, 2008."

• Posted June 25th, 2008: Job Posting: The NFB (Montreal office) has announced a job opening for Producer on the NFB initiative Work For All. Deadline: June 26th. More info.

• Affiché le 25 juin, 2008: Kino’00, en collaboration avec plusieurs acteurs du milieu du cinéma indépendant, organise la seconde édition des Rencontres internationales du microcinéma (RIMC) qui se tiendra à Montréal du 17 au 27 septembre 2008. Durant ces dix jours les RIMC feront connaître le microcinéma à travers les différents volets de la programmation allant de la production avec son Kino Kabaret international à la diffusion (courts et longs) en passant par la formation (classes de maîtres). Nous vous proposons donc de nous soumettre vos productions de microcinéma pour nos projections de court métrages de microcinema (kino ou autres!!) et ainsi de concourir pour gagner le prix du public. Nous vous invitons à télécharger les règlements et formulaires d’inscription et nous envoyer vos films avant le 1 août 2008. www.microcinema.ca info@microcinema.ca

• Affiché le 23 juin, 2008: Les RIDM poursuivent leur collaboration avec le Cinéma du Parc en termes de programmation documentaire. Voyez, dès le 27 juin, Global Metal (Canada, 2008, 93min) de Sam Dunn et Scot McFayden. Après Metal : A Headbanger's Journey, voici le ''metal'' à l’heure de la globalisation. Global Metal met en scène une communauté heavy metal mondiale qui ne fait pas que reproduire ce qui provient de l’Occident, mais qui a développé un nouveau mode d’expression culturelle dans des sociétés marquées par les conflits, la corruption et la consommation de masse.
  Visitez le site officiel du film. // The RIDM continues its collaboration with Cinema du Parc. Starting June 27th at the Cinema du Parc, you can see Global Metal (Canada, 2008, 93min) by Sam Dunn and Scot McFayden. In this follow-up film to Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey, here’s a look at the metal phenomenon in the context of the global village. Global Metal thus shows us a worldwide heavy metal community that, more than merely reproduces a Western trend, has developed unique forms of underground metal in societies confronted, each in their own way, with conflicts, corruption and mass consumerism. For more information, visit the film's website.

• Posted June 23rd, 2008: Seven NFB shorts will feature on YouTube’s new channel The Screening Room, which offers viewers a selection of the best international animated shorts. The first NFB gem to screen on the world’s number-one video sharing Web site will be the 2007 Oscar® winner The Danish Poet by MFG member Torill Kove. The selected NFB animated shorts will screen at http://www.youtube.com/ytscreeningroom each for six consecutive weeks. Torill Kove’s Oscar® winner kicks off the program, followed on July 18 by Chris Landreth’s Ryan (2004), also an Oscar® winner. Ryan is a veritable “animated documentary” inspired by the life of Ryan Larkin, a Canadian animator who 30 years ago at the NFB made some of the greatest films of his era. Read about other NFB animated shorts to screen at YouTube's The Screening Room by clicking here.

• Posted June 23rd, 2008: MFG member Sophia Male writes: "Hey, I'm screening my film Democracy 4 Dummies this Wednesday night, June 25th, 10pm, as part of the Infringement Festival. It's a 45 min how to doc on running for office with no money, distributed by the NFB. It's free, there's beer, hope to see you! At Les 3 Minots, 3812 St-Laurent. More info."

• Posted June 21st, 2008: MFG member Ani Gurunlian writes: "We're shooting a French fantasy-horror short film in July, and we're looking for a talented and ambitious Production Sound Mixer. The film is an excellent opportunity to get funky with sound design and editing, while maintaining the high-quality sound standard that horror films require. The position is not paid, but catering is provided, and travel expenses are reimbursed. It would be most helpful if you have your own equipment. If interested, contact Ani at ani@gurufilms.biz. We'd love to see samples of your previous work!"

• Affiché le 21 Juin 2008: Membre MFG Ani Gurunlian nous écrit: "En juillet nous allons tourner un court métrage en français de style horreur/fantastique. Nous sommes donc à la recherche d'un technicien expert en son talentueux et ambitieux. Le candidat devra pouvoir prendre en charge le montage et le 'mixing' du son pour cette production. Ce film est une excellente opportunité pour mettre en valeur votre créativité en design et montage tout en maintenant les hauts standards traditionnels de qualité du son pour lesquels les films d'horreur sont reconnus. Le poste n'est pas rémunéré, mais les repas seront fournis et les voyagements seront remboursés. C'est préférable d'avoir son propre équipment. Si intéressé, veuillez contacter Ani à ani@gurufilms.biz. Nous anticipons avec plaisir l'écoute des exemples de vos projets antérieurs!"

• Posted June 19th, 2008: Job Posting: The NFB writes: "The National Film Board of Canada is seeking someone for the following position in TORONTO: CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR, English Program, Salary: $51,759 to $64,888 (under review). For more details or to apply online, go to www.nfb.ca (under the Jobs section) by June 26, 2008. Please quote the contest number JL-0874-A on your letter of application."

• Posted June 19th, 2008: The 2880 Film Blitz writes: "2800 Film Blitz is this weekend! There are 2,880 minutes in a weekend. During this event approximately 120 filmmakers divided into twelve teams will compete to write, shoot and edit a short film in only 48 hours (2,880 minutes). At the start of the event each team receives a secret theme on which their film must be based. As of that moment the weekend minutes begin to tick away. Outdoor free screening!!! Corner St-Laurent & Bagg (South of Duluth. Calendar of events: Friday, May 20, 7pm – 2880 launch! 9pm: Up The Yangtze http://www.uptheyangtze.com/ (free outdoor screening, English version). Saturday, May 21st, 9pm: Le Dernier continent www.lederniercontinentlefilm.com (Free oudoor screening, French version). Sunday, May 22nd at 8pm: 2880 Film Blitz finale event! http://www.2880.ca"

• Posted June 19th, 2008: Tamara San Martin of Super U writes: "www.SuperU.ca has two great contests going on now! DOC WATCHIN': ENVIRO SOLUTIONS - Grab your camera and show us your green solution. We're all concerned about the environment - now is your chance do something about it. Submit your video for the chance to win *$3000*! MONTHLY PICK: JUNE - Post a video of whatever inspires you! Check out our Monthly Pick Contest and you could win *$5000*! You have till June 30th to show us what you've got. Can't submit your masterpiece in time? You can still voice your opinion! We want to hear your thoughts on our latest entries, so we're extending our judging period to July 15th. Do your part by logging on to *www.superu.ca* now! SUPER U: make a film. enter a contest. win stuff. www.superu.ca. Still have questions? Visit our website or e-mail me personally at the following address: tamara.sanmartin@superuholdings.com Good Luck!! "

• Posted June 18th, 2008: SuperU.ca, a new online film portal, announced its 2008-2009 Short Film Contest Series today with $750,000 in prize money. The first contest opened May 7. It’s Hilarious has Canadian comedy icons Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong; Ron James, the number one selling comedian in Canada; and Paul Ronca, Comedia Producer, acting as judges. The funniest film will win a cash prize of $10,000, a screening at Just for Laughs Comedia Film Festival, and the chance to be on Super Channel. The second funniest will win $7,500 and the top film picked by Super U members wins $5,000. More info.

• Affiché le 18 juin 2008: SuperU.ca, un nouveau portail cinéma en ligne, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de sa série de concours de courts-métrages 2008-2009 dotée d’un total de 750 000 $ de prix en numéraire. Le premier concours est ouvert le 7 mai. « Du fun de toutes les couleurs ! », c’est son nom, aura pour juges : Tommy Chong de « Cheech and Chong »; Ron James, le comédien en tête des ventes au Canada; et le producteur du festival Comedia, Paul Ronca. Le film le plus drôle gagnera un prix en numéraire de 10 000 $, une projection lors du Festival du film comique Comedia de Juste pour rire et une opportunité de diffusion sur Super Channel! Le deuxième film le plus drôle gagnera 7 500 $, et le film choisi par les membres de Super U 5 000 $. Plus d'info.

• Affiché le 18 juin, 2008: La SODEC convie la relève à participer à Cours écrire ton court! Pour la dixième 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 11 août 2008. Plus d'nfo.

• Affiché le 18 juin, 2008: Mise à jour : Soirée projection FCTNM: SOLO PARENT, Le mercredi 18 juin 2008, 19h00. -- Note: Pour des événements qui sont hors de notre contrôle, nous nous devons de reporter la projection de ce soir à une date ultérieure qu'il reste à déterminer. Je suis très désolée des inconvénients que ça peut occasionner. -Stéphanie Gauthier. www.fctnm.ca

• Posted June 16th, 2008: There will be a free outdoor benefit screening of the hit documentary Up The Yangtze during the 2880 Film Blitz on Friday, June 20 at 9:00pm. Corner St Laurent & Bagg (South of Duluth) To see more details and RSVP at Facebook click here.

• Posted June 16th, 2008: MFG member Desh Fernado writes: "Don't miss Montreal's newest dance film company, Nacando Productions, at The Fringe presenting: The Gate, an evening of dance films & performance by: Teoma Naccarato & Desh Fernando. This multimedia production continues in the established Nacando tradition challenging audiences while remaining accessible. It is an experience not to be missed. Venue 1: Espace Tangente: 840, rue Cherrier. June 14: 18H15, June 15: 16H45, June 18: 20H00, June 20:16H15 (2for1), June 21: 21H45, June 22: 17H30. Tickets: $9/$11 at door, or call (514)849-FEST Visit: http://www.montrealfringe.ca Nacando on the web: http://www.nacando.com

• Affiché le 16 juin 2008: Les RIDM nour écrit: "Les inscriptions pour la 11e édition des RIDM, qui aura lieu du 13 au 23 novembre 2008, sont maintenues. Vous avez maintenant jusqu'au mois de juillet pour remplir le formulaire d'inscription. Nouvelles dates limites d’inscription : le 30 juin 2008 pour les films étrangers et le 15 juillet 2008 pour les films québécois et canadiens. Les règlements et le formulaire d’inscription sont disponibles ici. // The RIDM writes: "The RIDM is still accepting submissions for its 11th annual RIDM, which will take place from November 13th to 23rd 2008. New entry deadlines : June 30, 2008 for international films and July 15, 2008 for Quebec/Canadian films. Regulations and entry forms are available here."
  

• Posted June 16th, 2008: Le Festival du Film de Tremblant 2008 (18-22 juin) c’est, en résumé : 29 films en salles, provenant du Québec, du Canada, de l’Europe et des Amériques, 8 fabuleux courts métrages, 8 films classiques et populaires en projections extérieures, 6 films pour enfants et un atelier pour les étudiants sur le cinéma d’animation. Page Facebook, site web officiel. // The Tremblant Film Festival 2008 (June 18-22) comprises: 29 feature films from Québec, Canada, Europe and the Americas; 8 wonderful short films; 8 exterior screenings of film classics and crowd-pleasing local films; 6 children’s films; and an animation workshop for students. Facebook event page, official web site.

• Posted June 16th, 2008: Job posting: The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts (formerly the Saidye Bronfman Centre) will soon be opening a brand new lounge called ArtLounge. This comfortable space will serve organic/fair-trade coffees, espressos and teas. It'll also serve juices, smoothies, sandwiches and desserts. There will be art shows on the walls and comfy seating. The Segal Centre is looking to hire a manager for ArtLounge to co-ordinate, order food and serve (must have cafe or resto management and serving experience). Hours will be approximately from 5pm-12am nightly. Do you want to work in a fun, artistic setting? Are you a great people-person? If so, please send your CV to artlounge@segalcentre.org indicating either "ArtLounge Manager" as the subject of your email. The Centre will contact qualified applicants. Read more about the Segal Centre at SegalCentre.org

• Posted June 13th, 2008: Trebas institute writes: "We welcome you to the 1st ever quarterly event held by Trebas Institute's future graduates in the Film & Television Production Program. This special showcase was created to celebrate their hard work, their drive and most importantly thier passion for filmmaking. When: Thursday June 19th 2008. Showtimes: 8pm and 9:30pm. Where: Concordia Campus Theatre - LB/McConnell Building 1400 De Maisionneuve Blvd West. Cost: $5 (in advance and at doors) Limited seating. Info: Samuel C. 514-245-6693 - Charlene V. 514-293-0454"

• Posted June 12th, 2008: MFG Member Discount: The Segal Centre is now selling tickets for Houdini, the spectacular English language Segal Centre musical theatre production to run at the Montreal International Jazz Festival (Theatre Outremont, June 27-July 5th, 7:30PM). Mention "Montreal Film Group" when you book your tickets and receive a special rate of $25.75 per person. Tickets: Call the Segal Centre box office at 514-739-7944 or to leave a message: 514-739-2301, extension. 8327. This play was written by MFG member Ben Gonshor and the music was written by MFG member Elan Kunin. More info.

• Posted June 12th, 2008: MFG member Jacques E. Bouchard writes: "Productions Contrevents still needs a grip, sound and make-up/hair artist for Passive Aggression, which is shooting on July 12 & 13. No pay, but meals are included. Find out more about this production on our "Projects" page. http://www.contreventsprod.com"

• Posted June 10th, 2008: The First Weekend Club is looking to find a Regional Coordinator: someone who is entrenched in the Montreal indie filmmaking scene, well liked by his or her peers, is a bit of a connector, enjoys networking and who has some good writing skills. We've started blogging and want all our Regional Coordinators to contribute to our blog so we have a voice in each region and our readers can hear about what is going on in different cities across the country. To find out more, please contact the FWC by email at anita@firstweekendclub.ca Visit the FWC site here.

• Posted June 10th, 2008: MFG member Kai Egener writes: "Concordia University Television Summer Video Bootcamp -- Now an even better deal... for teens aged 15-19, July 28-August 8. We've lowered our registration fee by 50 bucks to only $200 for two weeks of full-time moviemaking workshops. Register by June 20th to reserve your (or your child's) spot! This jam-packed camp in CUTV's downtown Concordia facility will give participants the skills they need to start making movies. Youth will work in teams alongside experienced filmmakers and media professionals from the Montreal area, with access to professional and semi-professional equipment. Full or partial scholarships are available-- no questions asked! To register by June 20, email cutv@alcor.concordia.ca with the heading, "Summer camp registration" or call 514.848-2424 ext. 7403. See you on the set!"

• Posted June 9th, 2008: Congratulations to MFG member Joe Baron and Seth Mendelson. Their hit web-series Take Me Back was featured in the Gazette on Sunday and the last episode of the series is now up on their site for all to see. Watch the series here.

• Posted June 9th, 2008: MFG member Sophia Male writes: "Hi everyone, my film Democracy 4 Dummies is being shown Monday, June 9th at 8 pm at Les Minots on St. Laurent at 3812 St. Laurent. It's part of the Infringement Festival and there will be musical performances by WOOD, Ultrasound and more! Come out for a beer, and hope to see you soon...!"

• Affiché le 9 juin, 2008 : 2880 Film Blitz: Dernier jour (9 juin!) pour s'inscrire à cette 6e édition frénétique! Avis à tous les créateurs en herbe : l'appel d'inscriptions est désormais lancé pour la 6e édition du 2880 Film Blitz, qui aura lieu du 20 au 22 juin 2008 en plein air sur le Boulevard Saint-Laurent! Ce nouveau partenariat avec les Frénésies de la Main, un incontournable dans le calendrier festival montréalais, assurera une visibilité encore plus accrue à tous nos cinéastes plongeant tête première dans cette épreuve de création vidéo. Ne manquez pas votre chance de gagner un des prix du SuperU, ONF, Video Service et SPR Audio entre des autres et de relever le défi d'écrire, tourner et monter un court métrage de 5 minutes en 48 heures, ou 2880 minutes. Pour s'inscrire en ligne, complétez le formulaire d'équipe au http://www.2880.ca et bonne chance à tous

• Posted June 9th, 2008: 2880 Film Blitz: Final day left (June 9th) to register for this frenetic 6th edition! Attention all filmmakers, film lovers and their significant others: registration for the 2880 Film Blitz's 6th edition continues until Sunday! Montreal's premier 48-hour filmmaking contest will take place from June 20th to 22nd in the great outdoors and on the Main, no less. This new partnership with Saint-Laurent Boulevard's annual ''Frénésies'' street sale, a pivotal event on the city's summer calendar, will ensure even greater visibility for all participants willing to tap into their hurried creative potential. Don't miss out on the opportunity to win prizes from SuperU, NFB, Video Service et SPR Audio among others and write, shoot and edit a short 5-minute film in under 2880 minutes! To register online, fill out the team sign-up form at http://www.2880.ca and happy brainstorming to all!

• Posted June 9th, 2008: MFG member Arshad Khan writes: "Indy Short Jambalaya: Three screenwriters, two editors, two directors, two musicians and two cinematographers got together in Montreal to create a wild and exciting film project consisting of up to ten shorts in June and July. They need camera people, sound people, lighting staff, actors and just fun people in general to make some design-build shorts. This is a volunteer project for now but they will make it worthwhile for the participants and try to market the shorts and then compensate everybody. The point of making these films is to learn and teach as you go along and experiment with HD, Super8, 16mm and miniDV. If you are interested, please contact Arshad Khan at (514) 274-0475 or on his cell at (647) 292-8549. email arshadfilms@gmail.com"

• Posted June 9th, 2008: MFG member Martin Dubreuil writes: "I just finished recording the sound for a short named Enemy Combatant produced by Ahmad Farouk last week end... More info."

• Affiché le 3 juin, 2008 : Membre MFG Simon Lacroix nous écrit : Ça fait maintenant cinq ans que Total Crap vous présente le plus mauvais de la télévision et du cinéma. Comme par hasard, on est maintenant rendu à vous présenter Total Crap 5 le vendredi 13 juin 2008 à 21h au Club Soda à Montréal, en grande première mondiale. Comme pour les films en série, le 5e est toujours plus mauvais que le premier (Rocky V est moins bon que Rocky I, on s'entend là-dessus), mais dans le cas de Total Crap, c'est une bonne chose parce que plus c'est mauvais, plus c'est drôle! Total Crap vous est présenté sous la forme de montage scratch vidéo en blocs de 15 minutes avec des interventions humoristiques au micro. Une présentation de Simon Lacroix et Pascal Pilote. Billet en vente maintenant au http://www.ticketpro.ca 10$ à l'avance (plus les frais) et à 15$ (plus frais) à la porte. Pour plus d'infos: http://www.simonlacroix.com

• Posted June 2nd, 2008: Posted May 28th, 2008: Come on down to the new CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre for another great installment of Le Cinéclub de Montréal "The Film Society". This Wednesday, June 4th, 7pm, The Film Society and CinemaSpace bring you Robert Mitchum in Night Of The Hunter (1955). Featuring special guest Ivan Gekoff (CSC) discussing the film's landmark cinematography. At the Segal Centre's CinemaSpace, 5170 Côte-Sainte-Catherine, corner Westbury. 2 blocks West of Metro Côte-Sainte-Catherine. $8 general, $6 students/seniors. Seating is limited. Call to reserve your tickets: 514-739-7944. The Film Society takes place every second Wednesday at CinemaSpace. More info and trailer.

• Affiché le 3 juin, 2008 : Les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM) présentent au Cinéma du Parc DOCVILLE, une nouvelle série de projections dédiée au meilleur du cinéma documentaire. OÙ EST L'AMOUR DANS LA PALMERAIE ? (v.o. française et arabe avec s.-t. anglais) Jérôme le Maire a fait le choix de quitter l'Europe et s'est installé depuis deux ans avec sa famille dans une palmeraie isolée du sud du Maroc. Il tente de trouver ses repères dans une société régie par des règles tellement différentes des siennes. Au coeur de cet univers traditionnel musulman, une question le hante : où est l'amour ? Comment l'amour peut-il naître dans la séparation des sexes, dans cette obsession de la virginité, dans les mariages arrangés ? Il semble caché, voilé, enfoui... Mais si Jérôme s'interroge, son guide et ami Mansour, lui, cherche l'amour d'une manière bien concrète : célibataire d'une quarantaine d'années, il est temps qu'il se marie. Avec simplicité, humour et franchise, leurs deux quêtes vont s'éclairer et se nourrir mutuellement. Jeudi 12 juin 19 h 00. Cinéma du Parc, 3575 avenue du Parc. Coût : 10 $ régulier, 7 $ étudiant et âge d'or." Plus d'info

• Posted June 3nd, 2008: Culture Unplugged Studios writes: "You are invited to the Film Festival 08 : East Speaks, Here - Asia & Middle East's first online film festival, now live at www.cultureunplugged.com. The hearts & minds of storytellers, from various countries, unveiled at this open film festival presented by Culture Unplugged Studios in partnership with you and all the filmmakers participating. The festival, wishing to focus on not just films, nor just film-makers, but the consciousness transplanted thru cinema. Be the jury and Enjoy! Film Festival 08 : East Speaks, Here - www.cultureunplugged.com Watch, vote and spread the buzz in your community, on your social networks, in your blogs. Promote films. Promote consciousness."

• Posted June 2nd, 2008: Aboriginal people interested in directing for television are encouraged to apply for the NSI Storytellers Director phase which offers the opportunity to develop television directing skills through an intensive training week and an internship on a western-based television series destined for broadcast in Canada. The training is offered by the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) in association with Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). The deadline for applications is Friday, July 18, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Application details are available on the NSI website.

• Posted June 2nd, 2008: The Time Has Come! The 2880 Film Blitz is back for its sixth year and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out during this event, which is scheduled to take place June 20th - 22nd, 2008 at the corner of Bagg and St. Laurent in Montreal. This event will bring together over 100 members of the independent film community as 12 teams of filmmakers compete against time to write, shoot and edit a short film over a 48 hour weekend (2880 minutes). If you are looking to be involved within the independent bilingual film community, and build contact networks this is your opportunity!! To volunteer you must be available: June 12th: Lottery where teams are chosen; June 20th and 22nd: Three day festival with several screenings and live bands. Please contact Andrea Feder: andrea.feder@gmail.com Plus: Join the Facebook Group!

• Affiché le 2 juin, 2008 : Le 2880 Film Blitz célèbre son sixième anniversaire sur la Main, du 15 au 17 juin 2007. L'inscription au 2880 Film Blitz est officiellement ouverte. Les formulaire d'inscription sont disponibles sur www.2880.ca. Du vendredi 20 au dimanche 22 juin, 12 équipes de cinéastes devront écrire, tourner et monter un court métrage de 5 minutes en 48 heures ou 2880 minutes. Pour célébrer son sixième anniversaire le 2880 Film Blitz s'est associé à la Société de développement du Boulevard St-Laurent dans le but d'offrir à ses fans une expérience unique lors de la Frénésie de la Main. L'intersection du Boulevard St-Laurent et de la rue Bagg sera le quartier général. Un écran géant extérieur, un bar, des groupes musicaux et des DJs seront de la partie. Le Blitz regroupera des centaines de cinéastes et fans sans oublier les milliers de festivaliers de la Main. Une présentation spéciale du documentaire à succès Up The Yangtze suivra le lancement du Blitz. La grande finale se tiendra le dimanche 22 juin à partir de 19 heures au coin du Boulevard St-Laurent et de la rue Bagg. Le 2880 Film Blitz est organisé par la section Québec de Documentaristes du Canada (www.docorg.ca), une organisation professionnelle sans but lucratif qui fait la promotion du cinéma documentaire indépendant et des documentaristes au Canada. Les revenus du Film Blitz 2880 permettent à DOC-Québec de continuer à offrir des services et des événements aux cinéastes de Montréal. En plus: joigner le groupe Facebook!

• Posted June 2nd, 2008: Cinema Verite Institute, France writes: "Seeking Filmmakers and Volunteers - Socially Consious Cinema. Arts & Culture, Audio/Visual Design. Cinema Verite Institute is seeking filmmakers that would like to participate in the series of events associated with its festival. For more information, visit www.cinema-verite.org. In addition, volunteers will be of assistance for the production aspects of the work, especially graphic designers!

• Posted June 2nd, 2008: MFG member Irwin Wolfe writes: "Still looking for a filmmaker who might be interested in swimming against the tide with a somewhat different "take" on the subject of Quebec separatism. More info."

• Posted May 30th, 2008: MFG member Paul Neudorf writes: "I am currently looking for a position with a film company - or filmmaker - who needs a junior/assistant video editor versed in Final Cut Pro. I have several years experience with FCP and have cut everything from documentaries, fiction and music videos to animation and experimental video. At the moment I'm studying French part-time until September, but if there's a good fit, I can start anytime. Recently I was partially funded by Bravo!FACT to direct and edit a short dance film 'Refractions' which is currently in post-production and will be broadcast on Bravo! this Fall. I am now looking for work as a junior editor to further develop my editing skills and gain experience from other talented editors. You can view some of my work at www.paulneudorf.com. If you have any questions or would like a copy of my CV, please don't hesitate to call me at 514-884-3852 (cell) or email at paul.neudorf@gmail.com."

• Posted May 30th, 2008: International Call for Shorts about Immigration: Migr@tions! Following the success of Digital Diversity and Métissé serré (its French counterpart) in 2007, Radio Canada International breaks new ground with the launch of the second edition of this unique competition... by going international! Filmmakers, 18 years and over, from anywhere in the world, are invited to submit their 4 to 9 minutes short films, whether fiction, documentary or animation, once again on the theme of immigration. Sign up now, get out your cameras and spread the word! Details are available at www.RCIviva.ca/migrations The deadline for submission by Internet is June 30, 2008. This competition is organized by RCI viva, Radio Canada International's Internet service with programming in 8 languages.

• Affiché le 30 mai, 2008 : Fondé par Astral Media, TVA et TQS, Télédiversité est un événement annuel qui se consacre au reflet et à la représentation de la diversité culturelle à la télévision privée québécoise. Télédiversité s’adresse autant aux décideurs dans l’industrie de la télévision qu’aux membres des communautés ethnoculturelles et autochtones qui ont un intérêt pour le domaine de la télévision. Il s’agit de l’opportunité idéale pour faire des rencontres et pour bâtir des relations. Télédiversité 2008, qui marquera la quatrième édition de cet événement, aura lieu les 5 et 6 juin 2008. L’événement sera gratuit pour le public. Plus d'info.

• Affiché le 28 mai, 2008: L’EspaceCinéma au Centre Segal présente une autre soirée du Cinéclub de Montréal : «THE FILM SOCIETY». Cette semaine: Night Of The Hunter (1955, 93 mins, n/b, v.o.a.) Invité: Ivan Gekoff. Sujet: Direction de la photo. Mercredi le 4 juin 2008 à 19h00. Seulement 8.00$; 6.00$ étudiants (avec preuve) et âge d’or (65 ans+). Billets disponible au Centre Segal (514-739-7944). Les sièges sont limités. Appeler en avance! 5170, ch. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, à l’intersection de Westbury. 2 rues à l’ouest du Métro Côte-Sainte-Catherine.

• Affiché le 28 mai, 2008: Apple effectue une tournée de séminaires sur Final Cut Server. Celle-ci s’arrêtera à Montréal le 3 juin. Réservations : www.apple.com/ca/fr/finalcutserver/tour/

• Affiché le 28 mai, 2008: Les inscriptions pour la 11e édition des RIDM, qui aura lieu du 13 au 23 novembre 2008, sont maintenant ouvertes. Date limite d’inscription : 1er juillet 2008 pour les films québécois et canadiens. Info : www.ridm.qc.ca/fr/le-festival/inscrire-un-film/

• Posted May 28th, 2008: The Documentary Organization of Canada – Quebec Chapter (DOC-Quebec) is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s 2880 Film Blitz. June 20-22, 2008. Registration begins June 2nd – 6th and the new web site http://www.2880.ca will launch on the same day. Featuring our new incredible location! The 6th edition of the 2880 Film Blitz will be held outdoors, final screenings will be projected during the St Laurent Street Sale on the corner of St Laurent and Bagg Street (South of Duluth). The lottery will be held on June 12th at 7PM at Volver, 5604 Ave du Parc (Between St Viateur & Bernard). You must register your teams in advance! More information to come… Join the Facebook Group!

• Posted May 27th, 2008: Cine en Corto Film Festival (Spain) writes: "Dear filmmaker, we are glad to invite you to participate in our IV Tamaulipas International Short Film Festival Cine en Corto '08. This year we have more than $6,000 dollars in prizes. You can also win our innovator prize called NICE TRY, an award for the short film that doesn't win but was close. More info: www.cineencorto.com, info@cineencorto.com"

• Posted May 26th, 2008: MFG member Jason Lee of the NFB's Doc Shop writes: "Experience empowering community stories & meet the student filmmakers at our exclusive Doc Shop 2008 final screening! 19 short films in Montreal Friday, May 30th, 2008, 3:00-5:00 PM. NFB - Colin Low Theater, 3155 Cote de Liesse Road, Very few seats left. MUST RSVP with Jason Lee for security clearance. j.lee@nfb.ca, 514.496-0694"

• Affiché le 26 mai, 2008: LES RIDM en action! Deux films a l'affiche au Cinéma du Parc dès le 6 juin : Girls Rock ! et Helvetica. Les RIDM poursuivent leur collaboration avec le Cinéma du Parc en termes de programmation documentaire. Voyez, dès le 6 juin, Girls Rock ! (USA, 2007, 90min) de Arne Johson et Shane King. Bien plus que l'apprentissage du rock, le camp d'été « Rock’n’Roll Camp for Girls » va transformer la vie de ces quatre adolescentes en quête de personnalité. Le rock and roll devient alors un acte catharsique. Visitez le site officiel du film. Toujours à compter du 6 juin, sera présenté Helvetica (Royaume-Uni, 2007, 80min) de Gary Hustwit. Portant sur la célèbre police d'écriture, le film nous transporte dans notre univers urbain en nous invitant à porter un regard nouveau sur les millions de mots auxquels nous sommes confrontés chaque jour. Visitez le site officiel du film. Pour plus d'information, visitez le site du Cinéma du Parc.

• Posted May 26th, 2008: MFG member Kai Egener writes: "Are you 15-18 years old? Know a movie buff who is? Concordia University Television Station is offering its 2nd Annual Summer Video Bootcamp for youth aged 15-18, July 28-August 8, 2008. This jam-packed camp in CUTV's downtown Concordia facility will give participants the skills they need to start making movies. Youth will work in teams alongside experienced filmmakers and media professionals from the Montreal area, with access to professional and semi-professional equipment. $250 for two weeks, 9-5pm. Full or partial scholarships are available-- no questions asked! To register by June 13, email cutv@alcor.concordia.ca with the heading, "Summer camp registration" or call 514.848-2424 ext. 7403. See you on the set!"

• Affiché le 25 mai, 2008: Membre MFG Daniel Gervais nous écrit: "Nous sommes en pré-production pour réaliser un long métrage intitulé L'Ordre 13139 (23 juin au 16 juillet). Nous recherchons une salle ou un bureau qui peut faire salle de rédaction pour journaliste. Contact: Daniel Gervais, Zestemedia Inc. daniel@zestemedia.com"

• Posted May 23rd, 2008: MFG member Camila Blos writes: "Come celebrate with Re[z]olution Pictures the end of a few projects and the beginning of new ones!! Centre Espagnol du Québec, 4848 St Laurent Montréal, (514) 844-4227, Saturday, May 31, 8pm. Also, let's play a little game: send us your worst pitch by email before the party. Our little selection committee will be taking a look at them, and the worst of all will win a special prize!! See you there! Send your worst pitches to: rezolutionpictures@sympatico.ca. www.rezolutionpictures.com"

• Posted May 23rd, 2008: Casting Call: MFG member Lea Nakonechny writes: "Arid Sea Films is looking to fill one male role for an upcoming short entitled Edge of the Desert. The week-long shoot will take place in late July-early August in the Great Sand Hills region of Southwest Saskatchewan. This is a non-union shoot. Travel and expenses paid, plus remuneration. Please send C.V. to info@aridsea.com by Friday, June 6. Description of ideal candidate: 19-25 year old male, blonde, blue-eyed, in good physical condition. Film experience would be an asset. Les Productions Arid Sea Films is an independent production company based in Montreal, Quebec. Comprised of Saskatchewan expatriates Adam Budd, Simon Nakonechny and Lea Nakonechny, Arid Sea’s artist-driven films are making waves on the international indie scene. Their most recent film, the Whole Day Through (dir. Adam Budd) premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival and screened at Slamdance in 2008. In 2005 their documentary Two Museums (dir. Lea Nakonechny) took home awards at two U.S. festivals and was released commercially in 18 Saskatchewan movie theatres as part of the provincial centennial celebrations."

• Posted May 23rd, 2008: MFG member Catherine Katz writes: "The National Screen Institute will be taking applications for its Features First program. This ten-month program is designed for people looking for their first or second chance to work on a feature. It provides training opportunities with industry experts who help expand knowledge, hone skills and prepare a feature project for financing and the marketplace. It's free and you don't have to quit your day job. Applicants are selected as a team comprised of a writer with a completed feature-length screenplay, and a director and producer who meet the elibibility requirements. Catherine Katz is looking for a producer and a director to make up a team for her screenplay, Lydia's Long Shadow. For more details, please consult the website. The FAQ section provides the bulk of the information: http://www.nsi-canada.ca/featuresfirst/index.shtml Catherine can be reached at 514-485-9431 or at catherinekatz@sympatico.ca "

• Posted May 23rd, 2008: The NFB presents a film by Marie-Monique Robin: The World According To Monsanto. Based on a painstaking investigation, this documentary pieces together the story of Monsanto, a century-old corporation with a controversial past. Today’s leader in genetically modified crops claims it wants to solve world hunger and protect the environment. Can we believe it? The company’s clean, green image serves as a smoke screen for its quest for market supremacy, to the detriment of global food security and environmental stability. Screenings from May 23 at AMC Theatres - Forum 22 and Cinéma Parallèle (Ex-Centris) in Montreal and Cinéma Le Clap in Quebec City. For times, please visit the Web sites www.nfb.ca/theworldaccordingtomonsanto, www.amctheatres.com, www.ex-centris.com, www.clap.qc.ca

• Posted May 22nd, 2008: YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services) writes: "Are you a painter, musician, writer, dancer, filmmaker, designer, etc.? This conference will help you find the tools you need to succeed. The 8th Annual Montreal Self-Employed Artists' Conference takes place Monday, June 2, 2008. Spaces are filling up quickly, so don’t wait until the very last minute to register. Sign up now by calling 514-878-9788 or you can send in your information by downloading the registration form from www.yesmontreal.ca Call now and save! Early Bird registration for this conference ends this Friday, May 23, 2008 at 5 pm, so take this opportunity to sign up now and save $5 off of the regular registration fee."

• Posted May 22nd, 2008: MFG member Lukas Constantine writes: "I am an independent filmmaker looking for a place for a location to shoot a pilot for a short horror stories series. The place we look for has to be a bit creepy but also artistic. A gallery with creepy artwork for example will be the perfect location. The creepier the better. We mostly need something for free. But if it's something exceptional we can consider the option to pay something. We can give credit to people who will help us."

• Posted May 21st, 2008: Doc-Québec presents: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE
  APFTQ BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 7pm. Maison de le Realisation. 3480 rue St Denis – Sherbrooke Metro. Free entry for members of Doc-Québec & ARRQ, $5 for non-members. The Documentary Organization of Canada – Québec Chapter (Doc Quebec) presents an information session about the APFTQ (Association des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec). Monique Simard, President of the APFTQ's Documentary Section, and documentary producers Carmen Garcia and Michel Ouellete will be on hand to explain the organization and to answer questions such as: What is the APFTQ and its mission? What are the main issues for the organization today?
  What are the goals and activities of its documentary section? What are the advantages of membership for documentary producers? What are the obligations of producers once they become members? How do the collective agreements negotiated by the APFTQ impact on documentary production? An essential session for anyone considering becoming a
  member of the APFTQ or for those simply interested in the place of documentary within the larger context of the Québec film and television industry. More info: info@docquebec.ca http://docquebec.ca www.aptfq.ca

• Affiché le 21 mai 2008: Doc-Québec présente: TOUT CE QUE VOUS AVEZ TOUJOURS VOULU SAVOIR SUR L'APFTQ SANS JAMAIS OSER LE DEMANDER. Mercredi, le 28 mai, - 19h00. Maison de le Réalisation, 3480 rue St Denis - Métro Sherbrooke. Gratuit pour les membres de DOC-Québec & ARRQ, Non-membre: $5. Les Documentaristes du Canada (DOC-Québec) vous invite à une session d'information sur l'APFTQ (Association des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec). Monique Simard (Productions Virage) présidente de la section documentaire de l'APFTQ ainsi que Carmen Garcia (Argus Film) et Michel Ouellete (Ciné Qua Non Média) seront là pour présenter l'organisation et répondre aux questions suivantes: Quel est le mandat de l'APFTQ? Quels sont les enjeux sur lesquels se penche l'association? Quels sont les objectifs et les activités de la branche documentaire? Quels sont les avantages de l'adhésion pour les producteurs oeuvrant dans le documentaire? Quelles sont les obligations des producteurs une fois devenu membre? Quel est l'impact des ententes collectives négociées par l'APFTQ sur la production documentaire? Cette session d'information est essentielle pour tous ceux pensant joindre l'APFTQ ou pour toute personne intéressée au documentaire dans le contexte de l'industrie du cinéma et de la télévision au Québec. Les Documentaristes du Canada (DOC) est une organisation professionnelle sans but lucratif dont le mandat est de promouvoir l'art du cinéma documentaire indépendant. DOC Québec, la branche régionale de DOC, représente plus de 100 documentaristes au Québec. Pour plus d' information: info@docquebec.ca http://docquebec.ca www.aptfq.ca

• Posted May 21st, 2008: MFG member Lilianne White writes: "The Mile-end Film Group will screen the film 21 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 27 at the Dollar Cinema - 6900 Decarie Sq. Admission only $2.00 each person. Chance to win fantastic prize valued over $2,000. Join us for refreshments and to discuss the film afterwards. For more details on transportation, parking, etc., please visit http://singles.meetup.com/2120/ (don't worry, it's not just for singles - you don't have to get a divorce before the screening - everyone is welcome!)"

• Posted May 21st, 2008: MFG member Lilianne White writes: "Come out and meet film maker Bruce McDonald on Monday, June 30/08. Bruce will introduce his film The Tracey Fragments (starring Ellen Page). Starts 8:30 p.m. at Cinema du Parc. 3575 ave. du Parc (514) 281-1900 (Free underground parking/Place-des-Arts metro). Movie trailer: http://www.thetraceyfragments.com"

• Affiché le 21 mai 2008: Membre MFG Francois Gagnon nous écrit: "Vous êtes à la recherche de financement pour votre prochain film ? Celui-ci est un long-métrage de fiction ou un documentaire ? Contacter-moi pour les détails à : info@studiovirtuel.com Ou rendez-vous sur le site : http://www.studiovirtuel.com À bientôt."

• Posted May 21st, 2008: MFG member Pierre Hobson writes: "Fully equiped dance studio for rent weekdays till 5 p.m. includes full sound system 5 cd & dvd changer, 20 inch flat screen tv, large projection screen and projector, mirrors, lounge area, bathroom, fridge, and microwave. The dance area is 20 feet deep by 35 feet wide. The rent is 1000$ per month. For more info call Pierre at 514-817-3877"

• Posted May 21st, 2008: Junior Editor Job: MFG member Albert Nerenberg writes: "Elevator Films is looking for a junior editor to work in the Eastern Townships over the summer in near Knowlton and Magog. Must have considerable FCP and Mac experience. Located close to Knowlton, may require a car. Send resumes to news@elevatorfilms.com"

• Posted May 21st, 2008: See former Montreal filmmaker Ronit Avni's award-winning doc, co-directed by Julia Bacha: Encounter Point. Playing May 26th, 7pm, at McGill's Stewart Biology Building Room S1/3. More info.

• Posted May 13th, 2008: Filmoption International is proud to present the release of the documentary feature S&M: Short and Male. Written and directed by Howard Goldberg, Produced by Ina Fichman. An Instinct Films production in association with CTV. Opens Friday, May 16th, 2008. AMC Theatre Yonge and Dundas, Toronto and AMC Forum, St. Catherine St., Montreal. Be a part of opening weekend!! www.shortandmalethemovie.com

• Affiché le 13 mai 2008: Le FCTNM nous écrit: Ne manquez pas cette mini conférence intitulée “Le design de costumes, les hauts et les bas” en compagnie de Francesca Chamberland et Michèle Hamel le 21 mai prochain ! Venez rencontrer les créatrices de costumes les plus en demande dans l’industrie du cinéma et de la télévision actuellement ! Elles vous entretiendront sur leur cheminement de carrière, leurs inspirations, les défis qu’elles ont dû rencontrer et certainement les défis auxquelles elles font faces aujourd’hui avec des budgets diminuants sans cesse. 17h30 Cocktail, 18h30 Conférence. Chez Astral Media, 2100 Ste-Catherine Ouest, 2e étage. Astral Media est fier partenaire OR de FCTNM. Entrée libre pour les membres FCTNM. 10,00 $ pour les membres ami(e)s de FCTNM et étudiants. 20,00 $ pour les non-membre. Inscriptions.

• Posted May 12th, 2008: Baghdad Twist (ONF/NFB), a film by/un film de membre MFG/ MFG member Joe Balass. Filmmaker in attendance / En présence du réalisateur. May 11-13 / DU 11 AU 13 MAI 2008, 7 PM (original english version) & 8:30 PM (english with french sub-titles), 19 h (version originale anglaise) et 20 h 30 (version sous-titrée en français) at/au Cinéma ONF : 1564, rue St-Denis, Tickets/Billets/Info : 514-496-6887 Also playing: MAY 14 & 15 / 14 ET 15 MAI 2008, 7 PM (original english version) / 19 h (version originale anglaise) at/au Espace-cinéma du Centre Segal / CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre (English version): 5170, chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine. Tickets at Door/Billets à la porte. Information : 514-739-7944 http://www.nfb.ca/baghdadtwist Facebook Page CinemaSpace page.

• Posted May 12th, 2008: M.U.F.F. returns! Le 3ème Festival de films underground de Montréal, 15-16-17 mai 2008. More info.

• Affiché le 12 mai 2008: RIDM Docville presents Shake The Devil Off de Peter Entell, jeudi 22 mai 2008 à 19h au Cinéma du Parc. Info: 2007/ 99min / v.o. : anglaise / s.-t.f., Cinéma du Parc, 3575 avenue du Parc, Billetterie : www.cinemaduparc.com (514) 281-1900. More info

• Posted May 12th, 2008: Ex-centris and Cinemadu Parc are now showing MFG member Jennifer Alleyn's new feature doc on her father, artist Edmund Alleyn. The film is called L'Atélier de mon pere / My Father's Studio. More info on Fr. version at Ex-centris More info on Eng. version at Parc.

• Affiché le 12 mai 2008: Du 21 au 27 mai 2008, L’ONF CONSACRE UNE SEMAINE ENTIÈRE À ÉCRAN VERT
  À LA CINÉROBOTHÈQUE Projections, échanges et ateliers autour du thème de l’environnement et lancement du nouveau site Web de l’ONF.

• Posted May 6th, 2008: First Weekend Club, an organization dedicated to promoting Canadian film, has launched a new and exciting initiative, THE DVD CLUB, bringing Canadians even closer to Canadian film in a fun and engaging way. Just think of it as a book club, but for movies. And it's FREE! Each month a new DVD will be selected and announced. Participants will have a chance to either rent or buy the DVD of the Month and enjoy it in the comfort of their home. Then, throughout the month they will have a chance to join in on an ongoing moderated discussion on our Forum about the film, sharing thoughts, reviews and questions with fellow community of film lovers throughout the month, posting as little or as much as they'd like. More info and perks here.

• Posted May 5th, 2008: MFG member Frédéric Leclair writes: "Poodle Films is currently looking for an International English speaking actor to do a voice-over recording for a movie trailer. Please record on your computer a mono WAV file of the following line and send it with your contact info to poodle_films@yahoo.ca "

• Posted May 5th, 2008: Filmmaking courses offered: Thanks to the overwhelming success and phenomenal feedback from the Go Pro! Final Cut workshop and the Feet Wet, Hands Dirty doc crash-course, the MediaWorkshop is going to continue to welcome aspiring and professional filmmakers through its doors. All courses are hands-on, professional level for adults, taught by some of the best of the Montreal film industry. In early summer we bring you two more Final Cut Pro 6 courses. Courses are taught in the MediaWorkshop located in the Segal Centre for Performing Arts at the Saidye. Registration deadline: May 16th, 2008. More course info.

• Posted May 5th, 2008: MFG member Peter Andronas writes: "Hi, I'm a Montreal Canadian and I am looking for a producer with experience and a good sense of humour who would like to get involved in a 13 episode sitcom I wrote, which I would like to film for competition at THE NEW YORK TV FESTIVAL. They are accepting pilots that are 5 to 22 minutes in length. I've been auditioning actors and looking for locations. While I'm in the process I decided to see if there are any opportunities out there to work with like-minded people who can bring this independent production to a professional level. I am also interested in finding out, what options there are for this kind of project in Canada. If you're interested, I may send you a synopsis or a completed episode on final draft. I'm a musician, and I've also written the theme song for the concept. Sincerely Peter Andronas, pandronas@hotmail.com"

• Posted May 4rd, 2008: MFG member Paul van dem Boom writes: "Please join me for the Montréal premier of American Psyche, Thursday May 8 at 9:00pm at Cinéma du Parc. The film will be followed by a Question & Answer period. American Psyche seeks to find the every-day American perspective on social and political life in America following the events of 9/11. Traveling from New York City to Los Angeles, Paul van den Boom and co-creator François Le Goarant conduct a series of interviews with Americans of diverse race, gender, religion and socio-economic standing. As they travel across America, listening to the stories of every-day people, they explore the current climate of social and political life in the United States. - Original English version with French subtitles, 55 minutes. For more information please visit: http://www.boompictures.ca/americanpsyche "

• Posted May 4th, 2008: Job Posting: DOC-Quebec is looking to hire a part-time co-ordinator. More info.

• Affiché le 4 mai, 2008: Offre d'emploi: La section Québec de Documentaristes du Canada (DOC) cherche à combler immédiatement un poste de Coordonnateur(trice) à temps partiel à Montréal. Plus d'info.

• Affiché le 4 mai, 2008: Offre d'emploi: Sylvie Lamy du FCTNM nous écrit: "FCTNM est à la recherche d’une directrice dès maintenant. Je vous fait parvenir la description du poste ci-joint Svp m’envoyer les curriculums vitae à cette adresse le plus rapidement possible Veuillez noter que seules les candidates sélectionnées pour une entrevue seront contactées Passez-vous le mot !!! Merci Sylvie Lamy, Directrice, FCTNM. info@fctnm.ca" Plus d'info.

• Posted May 3rd, 2008: MFG member Mike Barber writes: "I may be in need of access to a BetaSX deck (player/recorder) in the very near future. Does anyone know where I can rent one, or perhaps have one I can rent? mike@arzher.com"

• Posted May 2nd, 2008: MFG member Jacques E. Bouchard writes: "Productions Contrevents is looking for male actor (late 20s or 30s) for a 5-minute short called Dictum. Francophoine a must, fluent in English (accent okay) as both versions will be shot. No pay, but laid-back atmosphere. We also need make-up artist and grip. See "Auditions" page on our web site.

• Affiché le 2 mai, 2008: Membre MFG Jacques E. Bouchard nous écrit: Les Productions Contrevents est à la recherche d'un acteur mâle fin vingtaine ou trentaine pour un court-métrage de 5 min. intitulé Dixit. Francophone mais qui peut parler anglais (accent OK) puisque les deux versions seront filmées. Pas de rémunération, mais atmosphère relaxe. Nous avons aussi besoin d'un(e) maquilleur(euse) et perchiste. Voir la page "auditions" sur notre site web.

• Affiché le 2 mai, 2008: Ateliers gratuits pour cinéastes: Deux ateliers cliniques gratuits auront lieu à PRIM (Productions Réalisations Indépendantes de Montréal). Le premier aura lieu le 8 mai et est destiné à 4 artistes/réalisateurs ouverts à un échange sur la perception et la diffusion du matériel sonore d'une production vidéo. Quant au deuxième, il est destiné à 6 artistes/réalisateurs souhaitant se familiariser avec les paramètres du tournage haute définition avec la caméra Panasonic HVX200. Ces ateliers sont ouverts aux membres ainsi qu’aux non-membres. Faut-il le mentionner, que les places étant limitées, il vaut mieux réserver la vôtre au plus tôt! Information et réservation : Amandine Brun au 514-524-2421 ou amandine@primcentre.org.

• Posted May 1st, 2008: MFG member Aisling Chin-Yee writes: "Extras for a film needed! Hey everyone, I am producing a short film called, Three Mothers - by up and coming director and MFG member Daniel Schachter. We are filming a pinnacle scene that takes place in the airport. This is a HUGELY important scene, and we want to have a teeming airport. If you and your friends, parents, children, aunts, uncles, roommates, grand-parents want to help us make this film amazing, please show up with jackets and luggage. We need people of all ages, genders, races, backgrounds. Where a suit, a dress, casual, and formal, conservative, whatever tickles your fancy. Just remember some luggage. Saturday May 10th - EARLY (TBD). We are filming this downtown, by Square Victoria Metro, in a long glass corridor across from the "W" Hotel. Send me an email to aislingchinyee@gmail.com or call me up 514-572-3696 if you are interested! There will be coffee and snacks! Thanks! Aisling"

• Posted May 1st, 2008: MFG member Jason Gondziola writes: "Call for submissions: Concordia University Television (CUTV) is calling on Montreal screenwriters to develop some scripts for our newest live drama: The Room. Based inside our modest studios in downtown Montreal, The Room is a series of five-minute short episodes shot and edited live bi-weekly. Cash prizes of $125, $75 and $50 will be offered for the top three scripts. More info."

• Posted April 30th, 2008: Film fans: lots of great films, lectures and special events are now showing at the Segal Centre's new CinemaSpace. Surround sound, student discounts and plush hemp seats. See the complete schedule and film synopses here.

• Posted April 30th, 2008: Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema Film Festival 35th Edition (May 2nd through 8th, 7pm and 9pm, Cinema du Parc). Concordia University's Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema is proud to present the 35th edition of its year-end film festival. Six straight evenings of double screenings, followed by a knock-out "Best of the Fest" screening on May 8th. The school's Cinema Students Association invites you to discover striking films from young talents as they explore a wide array of genres and styles (documentary, fiction, experimental, traditional and digital animation). Year after year, many of the films and animations from this festival go on to find great success at festivals around the world, gathering more acclaim for the well-known Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Join us for this week-long cinema bonanza! General admission: $5 / Students: $3.50 "Best of the Fest": Regular pricing of Cinema du Parc.Please click here for more information: http://www.cinemaduparc.com/english/prochainemente.php

• Affiché le 30 avril, 2008: 35e Édition du Festival de Films de l'École de Cinéma Mel Hoppenheim (Du 2 au 8 mai à 19h00 et 21h00, Cinéma du Parc). L'École de Cinéma Mel Hoppenheim de l'Université Concordia est fière de présenter la 35e édition de son festival de fin d'année. Sept soirées consécutives de deux représentations doubles, incluant le triomphal "Best of the Fest" le 8 mai. L'association des étudiants en cinéma vous invite à découvrir les oeuvres captivantes de jeunes talents, de tous genres et styles (documentaire, fiction, expérimental, animation traditionnelle et digitale). Année après année, plusieurs des films et animations inscrit à ce festival accumulent par la suite des prix et des mentions d'honneur dans une foule de festivals d'ici et d'ailleurs. Nous vous attendons! Admission générale: 5$ / Étudiants: 3.50$ "Best of the Fest": Tarifs du Cinéma du Parc. Cliquez ici pour plus d'information: http://www.cinemaduparc.com/prochainement.php

• Affiché le 30 avril, 2008: Membre MFG Dany Papineau nous écrit: "Bonjour à tous. Voici donc une excellente nouvelle! Avec l'aide de Marc S. Grenier de Locomotion Films comme producteur (Les Lavigueur, François en série) et de Grégoire Bédard comme réalisateur (Alibi Inc.), nous venons tout juste de soumettre 2 Frogs au volet d'aide à la production de longs métrages, secteur indépendant, de la SODEC et de Téléfilm Canada. C'est une grosse étape de franchie pour le projet. Je travaille à développer ce film depuis plus de cinq ans et c'est la première fois que 2 Frogs est déposé en production. Nous saurons d'ici quelques semaines si le projet obtiendra le financement prévu pour être tourné au courant de l'hiver prochain. Et pour ceux qui ont manqué mon apparition sur « Tout sur moi » il y a quelques semaines, vous pouvez voir une partie de ce matériel en ligne sur mon démo au http://www.danypapineau.com/Pages/demo.htm Merci pour votre support et à bientôt!"

• Posted April 30th, 2008: MFG member Hugh John Murray wites: "Searching (as we all are) for an indie producer crazy enough to produce a short film, 4 day shoot, in July on a shoe string. A sardonic short - 15 mins - of extraordinary sagacity. There is money - my money, from my pocket book, in fact - but not a lot (easy). But as a veteran in the television industry I have a lot of supporting (amazing) talent to make this happen. Drop me a line and we can chat. hjmurray@galafilm.com"

• Posted April 30th, 2008: MFG member Risa Hatayama writes: "Seeking two actors. Young media artist Risa Hatayama is seeking 1 actor and 1 actress for an on going video installation project. Genre: video installation (based on 2 monologues). Length: 3-5 min each. Shooting early July 2008. Location to be confirmed (in Montreal). I'm looking for... Actor (male) age: 40-50. Experience: required (preferably both film and theater). Language: English. Special skill: able to sing. Also: Actress, age: 30-40. Experience: required (preferably both film and theater). Language: English. This is a casting call for a video installation project. To audition, please contact at battafish@gmail.com by May 9th."

• Affiché le 30 avril, 2008: Finaliste dans la catégorie Meilleur documentaire pour un prix Jutra, en 2008, et encensé aux 10e RIDM (Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal), le film Au pays des colons du réalisateur Denys Desjardins sera bientôt lancé en salle à Montréal et Québec. De retour d’une tournée témiscabitibienne, ce documentaire saisissant sur l’évolution de nos régions prendra l’affiche, le vendredi 16 mai, au Cinéma Parallèle (Complexe Ex-Centris).

• Posted April 30th, 2008: MFG member Cynthia Knight writes: Need to learn or improve your Final Draft screenwriting skills? I teach a Final Draft course for individuals and production companies: For aspiring or established writers who want to get to know the program. For producers who need to familiarize themsevles with screenwriting and production features; For production personnel who need to master the art of script revisions. For further information and rates: Cynthia Knight knight.cynthia@gmail.com "

• Affiché le 30 avril, 2008: 10e Gala FCTNM ! Le 7 mai prochain. Hôtel Hyatt Regency. 1255, Jeanne-Mance à Montréal. 17h30: Cocktail hommage 10e anniversaire En l’honneur de nos fondatrices: Mary Armstrong, Ina Fichman, Suzanne Chevigny. 19h00: Souper hommages en l’honneur de: Jeannine Gagné, Suzanne D’Amours, Catalina Briceno (prix de la relève) Lucie Robitaille, Dominique Michel. Voici le lien pour vous inscrire. Pour informations contactez: Sylvie Lamy, Directrice FCTNM, info@fctnm.ca 514.842.8289

• Affiché le 27 avril, 2008: Vendredi soir prochain, les Réalisatrices Équitables vous proposent une sélection de courts métrages signés par des réalisatrices de la relève: JUILLET de Anne Émond, QUI EST LÀ de Chloé Leriche, AIGRE-DOUX de Marie-Julie Dallaire, LES DERNIERS INSTANTS de Lisa Sfriso, JE VIENDRAI TE CHERCHER de Sophie Dupuis, ROASTBEEF de Miryam Bouchard et François Bégin, CAN YOU WAVE BYE BYE? de Sarah Galea-Davis, SYTHÉTISEUR de Sarah Fortin and MONTRÉAL STORIES 1944 de Vanya Rose. En présence des réalisatrices. Une discussion suivra la présentation des courts métrages. Vendredi 2 mai à 20h30. À la CASA OBSCURA, 4381 Papineau. Entrée gratuite. Site Réalisatrices Équitables

• Posted April 27th, 2008: Next Friday night, Réalisatrices Équitables will present short films by the new generation of women directors: JUILLET by Anne Émond, QUI EST LÀ by Chloé Leriche, AIGRE-DOUX by Marie-Julie Dallaire, LES DERNIERS INSTANTS by Lisa Sfriso, JE VIENDRAI TE CHERCHER by Sophie Dupuis, ROASTBEEF by Miryam Bouchard et François Bégin, CAN YOU WAVE BYE BYE? by Sarah Galea-Davis, SYTHÉTISEUR by Sarah Fortin and MONTRÉAL STORIES 1944 by Vanya Rose. The directors will be present. Will be followed by a conversation on short films. Friday, May 2nd, at 8:30pm. At CASA OBSCURA, 4381 Papineau. Free entry. Réalisatrices Équitables web site

• Posted April 27th, 2008: MFG member Karen Belfo writes: "Ofleb Productions is in search of a cameraman from Prince Edward Island, this is the location of the shoot. One day of work, SOME PAY! Must be available between May 22nd and May 24th. Send your resume ASAP to oflebweb@yahoo.ca and leave your number, we will contact you for a phone interview shortly. Our website is: www.oflebproductions.com "

• Posted April 27th, 2008: MFG member Karen Belfo writes: Ofleb Productions is in search of a graphic designer who can create CD covers and such for musicians. PAID. Work starts immediately! Contact Ofleb Productions and send your resume to oflebweb@yahoo.ca. Check out our website at www.oflebproductions.com

• Affiché le 25 avril, 2008: Ne manquez pas cette mini conférence FCTNM en compagnie de Francesca Chamberland et Michèle Hamel le 21 mai prochain !!! Venez rencontrer les créatrices de costumes les plus en demande dans l’industrie du cinéma et de la télévision actuellement ! Elles vous entretiendront sur leur cheminement de carrière, leurs inspirations, les défis qu’elles ont dû rencontrer et certainement les défis auxquelles elles font faces aujourd’hui avec des budgets diminuants sans cesse. Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire en ligne.

• Posted April 25th, 2008: MFG member Dan Ahmad writes: "I'm looking for a non-union Francophone male actor in the late 30's/early 40's who would interview 2 doctors for a full day video shoot May 10 or 12." danaudio@mac.com

• Posted April 25th, 2008: The Canadian Screen Training Centre presents the 28th Annual Summer Institute of Film and Television (SIFT), May 27th to June 1st 2008 in Ottawa. Workshops are available in :: screenwriting :: directing :: producing ::documentary :: new media :: acting :: editing. Instructors include documentary filmmaker Peter Wintonick (Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media), screenwriter Gerald Wexler (Margaret's Museum), director Peter Moss (St. Urbain's Horseman), producer Nicholas Tabarrok (Weirdsville), actor R.H. Thomson (Road to Avonlea), videoblog pioneer Andrew Baron (Rocketboom), and more! Register now - Early Bird deadline ends this Tuesday, April 29th. Full details and registration at www.cstc.ca/sift. For questions, call 1-800-742-6016.

• Affiché le 25 avril, 2008: L’Office national du film du Canada et Les Productions Virage, en collaboration avec l’Institut du Nouveau Monde, annoncent la présentation du documentaire Le psy, la victime et le bourreau de David Homel. L’événement se tiendra dans le cadre d’une projection-débat animée par Michel Désautels, en présence du réalisateur et du personnage principal, le Dr Vladimir Jovic. Au Cinéma ONF (1564 rue Saint-Denis), le 6 mai prochain à 19 h. Le documentaire de David Homel plonge dans le paysage meurtri des Balkans après les guerres oubliées des années 1990 qui ont ravagé l’ex-Yougoslavie.

• Posted April 24th, 2008: ACT NOW 2 day intensive acting workshop. Welcome, this workshop is a weekend concentration of Tom Todoroff's acclaimed international scene-study class. Actors of all levels,students, artists, musicians, and professionals, etc, are warmly welcomed to join this unusally supportive environment. Our next workshop is May 24th & 25th. If you would like to have any information, please write us at ttwinfos@gmail.com Or call our Montreal Studio Producers DAVID or CINDY at this number : 514-966-8857 Or visit our websites : http://www.actnowevents.com/ http://www.tomtodoroff.com

• Posted April 24th, 2008: MFG member Helene Klodawsky writes: "Family Motel is coming to the Cinema du Parc, beginning April 25th. "A hard-working Somalian immigrant and her teenage girls fall victim to high rents and payments to other family members back home and slip through the Canadian social safety net into homelessness. This gripping NFB-Instinct Films co-production resurrects the powerful fiction/documentary tradition of alternative drama and introduces the amazing non-actor family of Nargis Jibril and daughters Asha and Sagal." (Montreal Gazette **** four stars). Family Motel premiered in New York as part of MoMA's prestigious Canadian Front series. It recently won the Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance Through Film, from Les Rendez-vous du Cinema Quebecois. "... this is a film of great cinematographic quality that has extremely rich content and a moving and captivating story," explained the jury.

• Posted April 24th, 2008: MFG member Kris Leblanc writes: "I am currently looking for audio post work for video/film. My passion is audio, I have DJ/Radio/Audio Post experience. I am looking for work, I also have my own sound studio with Pro Tools. Please let me know if you need sound effects, audio post, mixing, mastering, etc. Kris Leblanc 514-463-0451. Looking for paid or non-paid work. krisl100@hotmail.com "

• Affiché le 24 avril, 2008: 10e Festival International des Très Courts à Montréal. Cet événement international, qui regroupe un programme identique de 51 très courts métrages en compétition, sera présenté simultanément et à l'identique dans une 65 villes du monde, dont Montréal les samedi 3 et dimanche 4 mai 2008 au Cinéma du Parc à 15h et 17h (3575, avenue du Parc). http://www.trescourt.com/montreal

• Posted April 19th, 2008: MFG member R.N. Kumaresan writes: "I am an experienced Indian filmmaker who is new to Canada. I am looking to direct high quality, low budget films in Canada. Anyone who is interested please contact me by mail or phone. Yours sincerely R.N.Kumaresan kumardirector@yahoo.com, 514-476-9572" http://www.jp-films.com

• Affiché le 18 avril 2008: Job Posting: Audio Zone est une entreprise qui offre les services de post-production sonore dans le domaine de la télévision et du cinéma. Nous sommes présentement à la recherche d'une personne dynamique, débrouillarde, accueillante, qui aime l'action. Autonome, elle doit être en mesure de travailler avec un minimum de supervision. Responsabilités : Prendre en charge la réception, gérer les appels entrants, les envois et les réceptions par service de messagerie, accueillir et servir les clients et comédiens, assister ses collègues de travail, effectuer l'entretien léger des lieux communs. La personne recherchée possède les qualités suivantes : Sens aigu de l'organisation, grande capacité à gérer son stress.. Caractère chaleureux et motivation pour le service à la clientèle et aux employés. Initiative, autonomie et aptitudes en relations interpersonnelles. Anglais fonctionnel. Condition de travail : Poste permanent à temps plein (du lundi au vendredi, de 9h à 17h). Contact: rbergeron@audiozone.ca

• Posted April 18th, 2008: MFG member Algis Kemezys writes: "Shapeshifter, a 30 minute short about a Montreal man who has a mid-life crisis while visiting India for the Kumbh Mela Festival (where over 30,000,000 Sadhu's attended hoping for spiritual salvation in 2007) has been selected by the Festival de Cine International de Barcelona 2007. Director, cinematography, and acting by Algis Kemezys. Written and narrated by Byron Ayanoglu. Music by Guthrie Lowe. You can see the Trailer for Shapeshifter here. The link to the festival is here.

• Posted April 18th, 2008: The National Screen Institute – Canada is calling for applications from Canadian writer/producer teams ready to develop their television series idea through the NSI Totally Television training program. NSI Totally Television delivers market-driven training designed to help mid-level television writer/producer teams hone their scripted TV series concepts and secure a development deal with a broadcaster. The series can be drama, comedy, children or animation. This rigorous and individualized training program spans 10 months. It connects writer/producer teams with senior industry experts including an executive producer/mentor and story consultants. Through the program teams refine their concept and prepare for a pitch-of-a-lifetime to senior industry executives and broadcasters at the Banff World Television Festival in June 2009... all with the goal of landing a broadcast development deal. Apply for the program by Friday, May 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Guidelines and an application form are available here.

• Affiché le 18 avril 2008: Membre MFG Derek Kennedy nous écrit: "Nous sommes heureux de présenter notre plus récente production Le Lendemain de la fête au Cinéma du Parc à partir de dimanche le 20 avril jusqu'a jeudi le 24 avril. Les projections auront lieux à 19hres. Stéfan Miljevic (réalisateur), Claude Poissant(metteur en scène) ainsi que Jonathan Harnois(auteur) seront présent pour la représentation de dimanche."

• Affiché le 17 avril 2008: Membre MFG Lysanne Thibodeau nous écrit: "Nous vous vous informons du lancement du DVD de Esprits de famille (2007, 62 mins.) un mois d'avance afin que vous l'inscriviez à votre agenda en espérant vous voir en grand nombre. Le film sera présenté pour la première fois avec cinq courts métrages satellites ludiques. 14 mai, 18h30, Cinématheque québécoise. On vous attend ! Prix d'entrée: Adultes 7$, Étudiants et aînés 6$, 6-15 ans $4 0-5 ans accompagnés d'un adulte gratuit (max. 2 enfants par adulte). DVD 20$"

• Posted April 17th, 2008: Vidéastes globe-trotters recherchés. Vous êtes passionné de cinéma et de voyages, avez entre 18 et 30 ans et ragez de n’avoir pu tenter votre chance à la défunte Course Destination Monde? Müvmedia.tv est pour vous! La troisième édition de ce rallye documentaire offrira la chance à huit candidats canadiens, français et belges de sillonner divers pays, caméra en main, afin de réaliser dix petits films. Si les Canadiens s’inspireront des peuples et paysages de l’Europe de l’Ouest, les Européens eux, visiteront l’Amérique de Nord. Diffusés à la fois sur le web et sur les ondes de différents médias francophones des deux côtés de l’Atlantique, ces courts métrages seront évalués par un jury composé d’Européens et de Canadiens et récompensés par de nombreux prix. Les inscriptions se poursuivent jusqu’au 9 mai sur www.muvmedia.tv.

• Posted April 17th, 2008: MFG member Tyler Gibb writes: "Casting Call: Refrain, a feature about abuse, isolation and retribution: Seeking emotionally uninhibited males 25-40 and atheletic, extroverted females 20-30. Non-union, BYOPassion, contact Tyler at gigs-643620531@craigslist.org for audition info.

• Posted April 17th, 2008: MFG member Simo El Andaloussi writes: "Hi, I'm a 23 year old actor living in Montreal and currently looking for some interesting projects to work on. I am versatile and full of energy. Please contact me by email at simoelandaloussi@hotmail.com or by phone at 514-655-5297"

• Affiché le 17 avril 2008: Membre MFG Eric Falardeau nous écrit: "Bonjour, je suis un jeun réalisateur qui a plusieurs courts à son actif. Mes courts ont été présentés et distribués dans le monde entier. Je réalise essentiellement des films d'horreur. Actuellement, je travaille sur un projet de court intitulé Crépuscule. Nous avons déjà sécurisé un distributeur, mais nous sommes à la recherche de financement. Le métrage est à la recherche d'investisseurs ou donneurs ("en échange de certains privilèges bien sûr"). Si vous êtes intéressé, que vous souhaitez participer à la production du long métrage d'un jeune talent, c'est par ici : outofnowhere_prods@hotmail.com . Aller voir ce lien ou écrivez-nous pour ens avoir plus! Merci! Éric"

• Posted April 17th, 2008: MFG member Andrea Gluck writes: "Budding editor looking to get her foot in the industry. Interested in paid assistant editing work and/or paid, non-paid editing work for experience and collaboration. Own Macbook Pro with FCP 6. Try me! Andrea 514-849-6592 andibognar@yahoo.com"

• Posted April 17th, 2008: MFG member Paul Neudorf writes: "Hi all, I'm shooting a short experimental dance film funded by Bravo!FACT all day Sun. April 27 and am still in need of a good gaffer, sound assistant and production assistant. I'll be able to pay somewhat, but the budget's stretched! Let me know asap by email or phone whether or not you're available, or if you know of someone who is. Thanks, Paul. 514-529-5667, paul.neudorf@gmail.com

• Affiché le 17 avril 2008: CQAM nous écrit: "Les États généraux des arts médiatiques (EGAM) débuteront le 17 avril! Notez que si vous êtes dans l'impossibilité de retourner votre inscription par télécopieur au 514.527.2076 avant 15 heures aujourd'hui le 16 avril, vous n'avez qu'à la présenter sur place le jour même. Être présent aux États généraux est un must pour tous ceux qui veulent redessiner l'avenir des arts médiatiques, s'exprimer sur les diverses problématiques et contribuer au développement de la communauté. C'est à vous de tracer les voies, ce sont vos états!" Plus d'info.

• Affiché le 17 avril 2008: Reprise de la soirée projection FCTNM: WIFTI Short Film Showcase. Le mercredi 14 mai 2008 à 19h00 Astral Media, 2100 Ste-Catherine Ouest, 2e étage Vous êtes cordialement invités, à reprendre la soirée courts métrages du samedi 8 mars dernier (qui avait été ensevelie sous la neige) afin de célébrer la Journée Internationale de la Femme. Une compilation de neuf magnifiques courts métrages réalisés par les meilleures réalisatrices du monde entier dont MEET MARKET.CA de Geneviève Poulette seront présentées ! De plus, FCTNM est très fière d’inclure BIRTHDAY GIRL de Erin Laing produit pour CBC et Télé-Québec. Voici le lien pour plus d’informations et vous inscrire sécuritairement via notre site Web.

• Posted April 17th, 2008: FCTNM is rescreening the WIFTI Short Film Showcase. Wednesday May 14, 2008 at 7:00pm Astral Media, 2100 Ste-Catherine West, 2nd floor You are cordially invited to join us on May 14 as we rescreen the WIFT International Short Film Showcase that took place on March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day, but which, unfortunately, was snowed out. This special showcase features a compilation of nine exceptional short films directed by some of the world’s best female directors, including MEET MARKET.CA directed by Geneviève Poulette ! FCTNM is also very proud to include BIRTHDAY GIRL directed by Erin Laing, produced for CBC and Télé Québec For more information or to register on line click here.

• Affiché le 17 avril 2008: Membre MFG Martin Blais nous écrit: "Trop souvent sommes-nous confinés à nous promouvoir seul dans notre milieu. Où commencer? Qui devrions-nous joindre? Eh bien, un bon endroit pour débuter est http://casting.unevie.ca/ Ce site Internet est facile d'utilisation et est un des répertoires les plus complets de l'industrie pour la région de Montréal, QC. Et il peut aussi être consulté à partir de votre téléphone cellulaire dans un format très pratique (http://casting.unevie.ca/m/) au cas où vous auriez besoin d'information sur la route. Le contenu est entièrement gratuit et est mis à jour quotidiennement. Pourquoi ne pas utiliser mon site pour vous aider à atteindre la carrière que vous avez toujours voulue dans l'industrie? Tout est possible! J'espère que le site vous inspirera et qu'il vous sera utile. Au plaisir! Martin Blais"

• Posted April 17th, 2008: MFG member Martin Blais writes: Too often we are confined to promote ourselves alone in our industry. Where to start? Who should we contact? Well, a good place to start is http://casting.unevie.ca/ This website is very user-friendly and is one of the most complete directories of the industry for the Montreal area. And it can also be viewed on your cell phone in a very practical format (http://casting.unevie.ca/m/) should you require information when you're on the move. The content is completely free and is updated daily. Hoping this website will inspire you all, Sincerely, Martin Blais."

• Posted April 17th, 2008: Job posting: The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts (formerly the Saidye Bronfman Centre) will soon be opening a brand new lounge called ArtLounge. This comfortable space will serve organic/fair-trade coffees, espressos and teas. It'll also serve juices, smoothies, sandwiches and desserts. There will be art shows on the walls and comfy seating. The Segal Centre is looking to hire a manager for ArtLounge to co-ordinate, order food and serve (must have cafe or resto management and serving experience). ArtLounge is also looking for counter staff (must have counter service experience). Hours will be approximately from 5pm-12am nightly. Do you want to work in a fun artistic setting? Are you a great people-person? If so, please send your CV to artlounge@segalcentre.org indicating either "ArtLounge Manager" or "ArtLounge Counter Staff" as the subject of your email. The Centre will contact qualified applicants. Read more about the Segal Centre at SegalCentre.org

• Affiché le 17 avril 2008 : Offre d’emploi : Le Centre Segal des arts de la scène (auparavant nommé le Centre Saidye Bronfman) inaugurera bientôt un nouveau café salon nommé ArtLounge. Cet espace confortable servira des cafés, des espressos et des thés biologiques équitables. Il servira également des jus, des smoothies, des sandwiches et des desserts. Des œuvres d’art seront exposées sur les murs et des sièges confortables seront à la disposition des visiteurs. Le Centre Segal souhaite embaucher un responsable pour ArtLounge qui sera chargé de la coordination, de commander les aliments et de servir les clients (expérience en gestion et en service dans un resta