Coming up next week will be an announcement for a new themed commissioning project we're undertaking with Modern Fuel Artist-run Centre in Kingston. Stay tuned for more details on that.

And, of course, there's our regular production fund. The deadlines for 2006 are listed below. (Please note that there will be just one Jumpstart deadline this year, in September.) So prepare your ideas for new projects and send us your submissions!

Friday, February 3, 2006 3-5pm.
Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street 
Free admission

We are pleased to have John Seck as our latest guest speaker. A long-time associate of SAW Video, John Seck is an experienced editor and music composer. In 2003 he established Black Cherry Digital, a new media company specializing in high definition production, post production, SFX, 3D animation, motion graphics, and web design. Recent projects by Black Cherry include post-production work on Anthony Seck's short film, Mercy Seed, and a video installation for the entrance of the new War Museum.

SAW Video’s guest speaker series run on Friday afternoons biweekly. It is presented as part of the SAW Video's Youth: Voices from the Margins program and is funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

SAW Video has finally received a long awaited update to our Avid Media Composer Adrenaline system which will allow for the capture and editing of HDV material using our Sony HVR-Z1U HDV camera. Our Adrenaline system rents for $15.00 per hour or $100.00 per day. Please contact Ashleigh to reserve editing time

The New Voices Fund is a program designed to give young artists between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to work with video in creating a short independent production. Applicants do not need to have any previous experience in video to be eligible to apply.

All genres are accepted (i.e. experimental, drama, documentary, video installation, new media, etc). The artist must have creative and editorial control to be considered.

Two projects will be selected by an independent jury and the successful applicants will have one year to complete their project.

Applicants retain copyright to their productions. A copy of the final tape is requested to be kept in SAW Video's archives.

The successful applicants receive: 
SAW Video producing membership for one year 
a Video Handbook 
a $200 credit towards two workshops of your choice 
up to $200 in materials (tapes) 
up to $1000 in access to SAW Video Co-op equipment (Equipment access is in the form of waivers for SAW Video equipment only, and musty be used for the purpose of the awarded project.)

Applicants must submit:
a current resume (with emphasis on any artistic work) 
a 1 page description of the proposed project (may include a script or storyboard) 
a production schedule 
a budget 
and if possible, examples of previous work (video, film or other artistic work such as writing, artwork, etc.) Note: please do not submit material which can not be replaced.

For more information, call Linda at 238-7648 or email sawvideo@sawvideo.com 

The New Voices Fund has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Laidlaw Foundation.

SAW Video Production Fund 
Deadline: May 1, 2006 
The SAW Video Production Fund is intended for established and mid-career artists and assists any video, new media, or multi-media production either in production or post-production. Three projects are awarded: membership for one year, $200 towards two SAW Video workshops of your choice, $500 honorarium, up to $2,550 in access.

New Media Fund 
Deadline: May 1, 2006 
A production support program for artists making their first new media work. Two projects are awarded $200 cash, two workshops of their choice, and equipment access up to $1,000.

Feature Video Fund 
Deadline: September 1, 2006 
SAW Video’s Feature Video Fund (FVF) is a video production program designed to encourage the production of feature-length videos in the Ottawa Region. One FVF project will be selected per year. The successful project will be awarded up to $8,500 in access plus a $1,000 honorarium.

JumpstART 
Deadline: September 1, 2006 
A video incentive programme designed to give emerging artists the opportunity to explore the medium of video and new media. A maximum of 3 projects are awarded the following: SAW Video membership for one year, a Video Handbook, a $200 credit towards two workshops of your choice, up to $200 in materials (tapes), up to $1000 in access to SAW Video equipment.

Cultural Equity Fund 
Deadline: November 1, 2006 
A production support program aimed at providing opportunities for visible minority and Aboriginal artists to express themselves creatively through the medium of video. Successful applicants receive: a one year producing membership; up to $1200 in access to SAW Video equipment; a $200 credit towards any workshop(s); up to $200 in cash; and a copy of the SAW Video Production Handbook.

All production awards are assessed in juried competitions by independent jurors.

For more details on each fund: http://sawvideo.com/sawvideo/production_grantsx.php?type=saw 

2-Evening Sony HDR-Z1U High Definition Camera Clinic
Instructor: Izabel Barsive

Evening 1 Monday, February 13th 2006   6:00pm-9:00pm
Evening 2 Tuesday, February 14th 2006   6:00pm-9:00pm

$65 Members/$90 non-members (Saw Video basic membership included in price)

This two evening clinic will serve as an introduction to SAW Video’s newest addition to our video camera arsenal – the Sony HDR-Z1U.

The Z1U is Sony’s first professional grade video camera in the relatively young HDV High Definition video format. It records a compressed High Definition video image on regular MiniDV tapes at a resolution of 1080i. It can also be configured to record in Standard Definition DV.

The workshop will cover basic operation of the camera, recording in Standard and HDV modes, attaching external microphones and controlling audio levels, and a brief look at some of the HDR-Z1U’s special camera modes and alternate frame rates.

Previous experience with MiniDV video cameras or SAW Video’s other production equipment is encouraged, but not necessary to take this clinic. The workshop is given in English but some exchanges can be made in French.

WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS

Contact: 
Doug Smalley 
Saw Video Workshop Coordinator

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"L'utilisation de caméscopes numériques SONY: PD150 et HVR-Z1U"
Animatrice: Izabel Barsive

Le samedi 4 mars 2006 - 11 h - 17 h

$65 membres/$90 non-membres (Membriété de base SAW Video incluse dans le prix)

Donné en français, ce cours de 6 heures se propose de communiquer les bases de l’utilisation de caméra vidéo numérique 3CCD, PD150 et HVR-Z1U largement répandue dans les milieux artistiques et commerciaux. On y aborde les différentes étapes techniques du tournage, de la préparation de la caméra au tournage proprement dit. À la fin du cours, les participants seront capables de profiter des différentes fonctions de la caméra en maximisant son utilisation tout en minimisant les risques d’erreur de prises de vue et de son. Ce cours ne touche ni les techniques d’éclairage ni les techniques de transferts d'images pour le montage. Il s’adresse surtout à des personnes qui n’ont aucune expérience avec ce type de caméra mais qui souhaitent améliorer la qualité de leur production vidéo.

Pour vous inscrire, veuillez contacter: 
Doug Smalley 
Coordonnateur des ateliers, SAW Video

We are looking for articles related to the AV community such as:

» Projects being undertaken or completed 
» Special features » Interest pieces 
» Editorials 
» Point form submissions for our "Upcoming Events" section (ie: Festivals, Important Dates.) 
» Point form submissions for our "People in the News" section (ie: changes in leadership, retirement.)

Articles should be between 150-300 words in length and may be edited at our discretion for clarity, length and style. Pictures may accompany an article, but must include a credit line and caption and must be cleared for all permissions & rights in advance. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 3, 2006. Please send all articles by email to: info@avtrust.ca, including the name of the writer to appear on the by-line, the name of the organization, the web site and all other contact information.

Please feel free to browse past issues here: 
http://www.avtrust.ca/preservision/e_index.php 

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Le Trust pour la préservation de l'audiovisuel du Canada recherche des soumissions d'articles français et anglais pour la 7e édition de son bulletin, PréserVision

Nous recherchons des articles concernant la collectivité de l'audiovisuel, par exemple:

» des articles sur les événements à venir 
» des articles sur des projets en cours » des articles détaillés sur un sujet particulier 
» des exposés » des éditoriaux 
» Articles en style télégraphique pour notre section sur les 
« événements à venir (à savoir : festivals, dates importantes.) 
» Articles en style télégraphique pour notre section sur les 
« personnalités en vue (à savoir : changement dans la direction d'un organisme, départ à la retraite.)

Les articles devraient compter entre 150 et 300 mots; la rédaction se réserve le droit de modifier les articles pour les rendre plus clairs ou plus conformes à la longueur et au style désirés.

Un article peut comporter des photos; celles-ci doivent comporter une légende et une mention de la source; il faut également avoir déjà obtenu toutes les autorisations et tous les droits nécessaires.

Toutes les soumissions doivent parvenir au Trust d'ici le vendredi 3 février 2006.

Prière de faire parvenir tous les articles par courrier électronique à : info@avtrust.ca, et ne pas oublier de préciser le nom du rédacteur qui figurera en signature, le nom de l'organisation, le site web et tous les autres renseignements nécessaires pour se mettre en contact.

S.V.P. consulter librement le site http://www.avtrust.ca/preservision/f_index.php pour y trouver les numéros antérieurs de PréserVision.

Megan McLeod 
Office Administrator/Directrice de bureau 
The AV Preservation Trust.ca / Le trust pour la préservation de l'AV.ca 
Ph./Fax (613) 564-3232 / Tél./téléc. (613) 564-3232 
Email: megmcleod@avtrust.ca / Courriel : megmcleod@avtrust.ca
Web Site: www.avtrust.ca / Site Web: www.trustav.ca 

With a new facility scheduled to open in the 2007/08 Season, and a new Artistic Director with a vibrant vision, Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) is entering into the most exciting phase in its 30+ year history.

For more than 32 years, GCTC has been dedicated to fostering, producing, and promoting excellent, professional Canadian Theatre that provokes the examination of contemporary life and our place in the world. As the only professional regional English theatre company within a 200km radius of Ottawa, GCTC is a centre for Ottawa's arts community with more than 2932 subscribers, 11,000 single-ticket purchasers, and approximately 100 volunteers. With over 70 world premieres of new Canadian works in our history, GCTC is respected across Canada for innovative, high quality artistic programming and is known for its development of new Canadian works.

To bring its artistic vision to life, GCTC must continue to raise operational dollars and successfully complete the Making it Greater Capital Campaign. In addition, once the new facility opens the need for operational funds is expected to continue to grow. GCTC is now looking to hire for the position of Development Officer.

Summary of Duties

As a key member of the GCTC team, the Development Officer will be responsible for providing both support and taking a leadership role on a number of fundraising projects. This mid-level position will provide the right candidate with exposure to a wide range of fundraising activities from special events management to assisting with the Making if Greater Capital Campaign. Although the position requires some administrative duties, this position is best suited for an individual considering a career in the development field and looking for more responsibility. The person selected for the role of Development Officer must be comfortable interacting with a wide range of donors, be able to work in close work conditions, have a positive attitude, and consider him or herself a professional.

Reporting to the Development Director, the Development Officer is responsible for:

- Ensuring that GCTC's two annual special events reach their revenue goals ($36,000 - $50,000 in the 2006/2007 season). Including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of event sponsors and donors. In doing so, the incumbent is expected to work with volunteers to secure the necessary sponsorship support and that ticket sales meet their projections. The Development Officer is also expected to develop and manage the event budgets and be responsible for all events logistics including but not limited to: facility rental, design/printing/distribution of materials, marketing, ticketing, securing of licences, volunteer training, and thanking/stewarding event donors, volunteers and sponsors; 

- Working with the Development Director and in liaison with the Communications Manager, the Development Officer will coordinate the annual direct mail and corporate campaigns and will play a key role in establishing a new volunteer tele-fund campaign; 

- Working with the Development Director and in liaison with the Communications Manager, the Development Officer will assist with securing and stewarding, annual season, production and play sponsors; 

- The Development Officer will play a key role in identifying prospective individuals, corporations and foundation that have an interest in supporting the arts and for developing and executing their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies; 

- Under the supervision of the Development Director, the Development Officer will take a lead role in developing and coordinating cultivation events, opening nights and other fundraising related gatherings; 

- Functions also include drafting and proof reading correspondence, such as thank you letters, minutes, GCTC House program, and creating articles for GCTC newsletter, Backstage and the website; 

- The Development Officer will work on cross-promotional and outreach activities including securing in-kind donations for opening nights, special events and others as needed; 

- Working with the Development Director, the Development Officer will provide capital campaign support, attend cabinet meetings, draft agendas, and minutes and help identify and coordinate solicitation. Specifically the Development Officer will play a larger role in the Major and Special gift portions of the capital campaign; 

- Daily administrative functions include: data entry, donation and pledge recording and tracking, design/print/distribution of materials, ticket sale coordination, attending meetings, responding to the development phone line and e-mail and ensuring that the donor wall and donor lists are accurate and up-to-date; and 

- The Development Officer will play a leadership role in establishing new office systems, including the conversion of the fundraising database.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

- University degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education & experience); 

- Computer skills including Raiser's Edge, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet; 

- Strong communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and tact; 

- Exceptional proofing reading skills and attention to detail; 

- Capable of drafting correspondence; 

- Ability to organize and coordinate a variety of projects and activities simultaneously; 

- Ability to evaluate and manage priorities; 7 Must be able to maintain discretion and absolute confidentiality at all times; and 

- Knowledge of the arts, GCTC, and an understanding of fundraising principles are assets.

Please send applications in confidence by February 3, 2006 complete with resume, salary expectations, references, and availability to: 

Selection Committee, 
Great Canadian Theatre Company, 
910 Gladstone Ave, 
Ottawa ON 
K1R 6Y4 

For more information about GCTC, visit our website: www.gctc.ca 

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8 Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Calgary) 

DEADLINE: March 1st. No entry fee. 
http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com 

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4th Annual Rural Route Film Festival (New York) 

Fiction, experimental, music videos and docs that deal with rural people and places. Also, this year we'd like to encourage 'rural romance' and 'horror.' 

DEADLINE: March 10 
http://www.ruralroutefilms.com/submissions.html - filmfest@ruralroutefilms.com 

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ASI 2006 - PanCanadian Digital Creation Contest 

As part of the Acces Asie Festival, in collaboration with the SAT, ASI launches a call for projects for the 2nd edition of its digital creation contest under the theme "Crossroad". ASI is destined to promote current and new Asian cultures. 

DEADLINE: March 1st. 

http://asi-mtl.ca or Thien Vu Dang (Vj Pillow) at 514.572.4655

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Lenola Short Film Festival 2006 (Italy) 

"Lenola inventa un film", the 9th international competition for short films on a theme. The theme of this edition is: Modern Times. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 28. 
Info: inventaunfilm@inventaunfilm.it - www.inventaunfilm.it 

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BUDi2006 (Busan Universiade for Digital Contents, in South Korea) 

seeks digital works produced by undergraduate and graduate students in the world (within 2 years). 3 categories: Fiction & Documentary, Animation, and Motion graphics. 

DEADLINE: March 6 

www.budi.org - pro@budi.org - T 82 51 607 5433

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4th edition on the Thanatos Festival of short films (in Seville) 

Shorts of all genres, finished after Jan. 1st, 2005, maximum duration is 20 minutes. Must be in Spanish or subtitled in such language. Format for submitting and projecting works is DVD - even for films shot on film. 

DEADLINE: March 17 

www.thanatosaudiovisual.com - thanatosaudiovisual@hotmail.com 

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8th Morbegno Film Festival (Italy) 

Three competition categories: - 35mm films, up to 15 minutes. - all kind of shooting formats (except 35mm), up to 10 minutes. - all kind of shooting formats (including 35mm) without dialogues, up to 3 minutes. 

DEADLINE: March 1st.

www.zert.it - mff@zert.it 

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5th ANTI - CONTEMPORARY ART FESTIVAL 2006 in Kuopio, Finland 

ANTI is a forum for experimental, radical and non-commercial art. It offers an international and visible possibility to bring forward performances and ways of expression that are not considered mainstream art. The emphasis of ANTI festival is on environmental art, light, sound, installation, live art and performances. Many and diverse locations available across Kuopio. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 20 

More details: http://liveartwork.com/stammtisch/?p=191 - maija@antifestival.com 

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CINEMA & LITERATURE International Forum on literary adaptation (in Monte-Carlo) 

DEADLINE: Feb. 10 

contacts@forum-cinema-litterature.com - T: + 377 98 06 17 00 
www.forum-cinema-litterature.com

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II Athenes Festival of Art Video 

DEADLINE: Feb. 15 

constantinos@athensvideoartfestival.gr - http://athensvideoartfestival.gr 

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INDIELISBOA 2006, 3rd Lisboa International Festival of Independent Cinema 

DEADLINE: Feb. 20 

indielisboa@netcabo.pt - T: + 351 213158399 
http://www.indielisboa.com 

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WORLDWIDE Short Film Festival (Toronto) organised by the Canadian Film Centre 

DEADLINE: Feb. 17 

shortfilmfest@cdnfilmcentre.com - T (416) 445 1446 
http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com 

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SHOWCOMOTION (UK)

Festival of films and TV programmes for kids and youth. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 28 

info@showcomotion.org.uk - http://www.showcomotion.org.uk 

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Victoria Erotica Film & Arts Festival

A springtime celebration and exploration of sensuality and eroticism in the arts. Shorts only. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 14 

postbox@victoriaerotica.com - T (250) 516-9303 
http://www.victoriaeroticaff.com 

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14th ARCIPELAGO 

Festival of short films and news images (Rome) 

DEADLINE: Feb. 13 

http://www.arcipelagofilmfestival.org - T: + 39-06-3938 7246

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SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival in Los Angeles 

DEADLINES: March 3; late deadline is March 24. 

www.silverdocs.com 

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SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2006 

Festival of Digital cinema, features (international) and shorts (only produced in Japan) 

DEADLINE: February 17 

http://www.skipcity-dcf.jp/en/index.html 

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29th International Wildlife Film Festival (Montana) 

Join us for one of the world's most prestigious film festivals in the heart of the magnificent Northern Rockies. 
Theme: People and Nature, Living in Harmony. 

DEADLINE: February 10 

http://www.wildlifefilms.org - iwff@wildlifefilms.org - (406) 728-9380

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Brooklyn International Film Festival's Enigma-9 

The Enigmatic Answer to Enigmatic Times 

DEADLINES: March 15 

http://wbff.org 

CFI'S 8th DECADE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING BEGINS WITH TOP TEN CANADIAN FILMS SERIES STARTS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4

To open its 71st year of screenings, the Canadian Film Institute (founded in 1935) will showcase Canada's top ten films of 2005 from February 4 to 26. Established in 2001 by the Toronto International Film Festival Group, Canada's Top Ten is a unique event to honour excellence in contemporary Canadian cinema. A panel of prominent film critics, producers, distributors and directors each year, selects the films. The event takes place in the Auditorium of the National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington Street. It all starts Saturday February 4 at 7:00pm with Ricardo Trogi's hit comedy, DODGING THE CLOCK, followed at 9:00pm by Atom Egoyan's WHERE THE TRUTH LIES.

"This is a great opportunity to present Canadians a list of films that have had an impact over the year," says Tom McSorley, Executive Director of the Canadian Film Institute. "The films chosen reveal the diverse talents of Canadian directors from across the country."

The Top Ten Canadian Film Showcase will start on Saturday, February 4, at 7:00pm with the film HORLOGE BIOLOGIQUE/Dodging the Clock (Ricardo Trogi), in French with English sub-titles, followed by WHERE THE TRUTH LIES (Atom Egoyan) at 9:00pm. The screenings continue on Sunday, February 5 at the same times, followed on the next Saturdays and Sundays of the month.

All films are shown at the Auditorium of the National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. Free parking is available on either side of the building. Admission is $6.00 for CFI members, seniors, students, and children 15 and under, $9.00 for the general public. Annual CFI memberships are available at the door for $10.00.

The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa 2006 Winter Gala:

When: Saturday, February 11th at 7PM

Where: National Archives Auditorium (395 Wellington St.) with after-party at The Cock and Lion Pub (202 Sparks Street)

What: 10 new films created by IFCO members!

Tommy Marshall - Soul for Sale (5:50) 
Ryan Barnett - Elephant Shoe (26:30) 
Pixie Cram - Escalate (3:00) 
Jean-Claude Batista - The New World Champion (2:30) 
David Elver - Cold Cows (7:45) 
Roger Wilson - Cures What Ales You (2:30) 
Petr Maur - Karma Chameleon (3:00) 
Steve Laflamme - My Dad: A True Story (8:00) 
Keltie Robertson - Avancer en Reculant (2:00) 
Deniz Berkin - The Lonely Woman (5:00)

Tickets are $10 each, and are now available at IFCO (569-1789 / info@ifco.ca / 2 Daly Ave. Suite 140) or The Arts Court Reception Desk (2 Daly Ave.). Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the screening.

IFCO is presenting this screening in collaboration with the Canadian Film Institute, and would also like to thank CKCU-FM and Precision Transfer for partnering with us in support of this event.

For additional information on the screening, please contact IFCO at 569-1789 or via email at info@ifco.ca. More information on the gala is also available on our website at www.ifco.ca/events/gala.html 

We hope to see you there!

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IFCO gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa and its members.

www.technoetc.net/forum 

A new forum has been created for cross promotion between Ottawa's arts and music/club scenes.

While there already exist seperate web resources for Ottawa night life and arts / crafts happenings, we aim to bring it together on one site for those interested in what all of Ottawa's underground has to offer!

A forum is only as good as the community that shares it, so you're encouraged to post your event listings, discuss arts and music, share links, whathaveyou . . .

You're invited to help shape this evolving forum with your contributions and suggestions, in hopes of creating a pertinent promotional and social site!

Cheers,

Andrew O'Malley 
www.technoetc.net/forum