Production Links

Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated primarily to the development and promotion of the Canadian film, television, new media and music industries. Telefilm Canada reports to the Department of Canadian Heritage. The Corporation provides financial assistance and strategic leverage to the industry in producing high-quality works - e.g. feature films, drama series, documentaries, children's shows, variety/performing arts programs, and new media products - that reflect Canadian society, including its linguistic duality and cultural diversity.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is a public agency that produces and
distributes films and other audiovisual works that reflect Canada to Canadians. The National Film Board of Canada makes and distributes animation films and documentaries in both English and French. You can order videos directly from the NFB, or borrow them through a wide distribution network.

THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTS ALLIANCE
is a national association of independent film, video and new media producers, distributors and exhibitors from all parts of Canada. The Alliance works to promote the improvement of means and access for independents at every stage of funding, production, distribution and exhibition, and is comprised of 80 artist-run organisations, representing more than 10,000 media artists and cultural workers across Canada.

Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa
IFCO is the only centre in eastern Ontario whose mandate is to promote the expression of ideas, values and experience through the medium of film, as well as to establish a permanent and vibrant filmmaking community in the Ottawa region. IFCO fulfills its mandate through offering training courses, production and post-production equipment, various services, and exhibition opportunities.

Development and Other Production Challenges
A Producer's Handbook by Kathy Avrich-Johnson

Ottawa-Gatineau Film and TV Registry, 2005-2006 edition
Order forms available at SAW Video or download the pdf order form.

SAW VIDEO MEMBER DISCOUNT AT TOTAL MEDIA SYSTEMS
Total Media Systems is offering SAW Video members a 25% discount on all rentals. Proof of current membership is required. Total Media Systems rents a range of production equipment.

The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers
Founded in 1978, this centre provides 8mm and 16mm equipment, resources and workshops for independent filmmakers in Calgary.

The National Screen Institute
The National Screen Institute - Canada is the oldest national Canadian training school for writers, producers and directors working in film and television. It is one of four federally recognized and supported National Training Schools for professional development in film and television.

Permanent Images Video Production Inc.
Specializing in providing and coordinating technical equipment and professional crews for local (Toronto), national and international ENG/EFP broadcast and corporate shoots. Efficiency expertise and quality are our trademark.

Dean Brousseau Cine Ltd.
Dean is a Cinematographer with over 20 years experience in 35mm, 16mm, digital video and Hi Def, shooting on Dramas, Docs and Commercials. He has experience shooting throughout the world and lives in Atlantic Canada, which offers great location opportunities and professional support to productions. Visit his website gallery to view video clips which will say more than words about the quality of work he will provide. He is equipped with Betacam SP (D30WS 4:3/16:9) and has strong lighting skills with the equipment to make it possible.

B Roll Online
B Roll Online*, a full service page devoted to TV News Photography. They supply information, tips, and discussions on Photography, News, and the entire Television Medium. This is interactive, so they need your thoughts and opinions to make it work.

Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
Media art and New media links

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