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NEW: Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We proudly hosted an exciting announcement at FactualWEST 2019. Creative BC and the Rogers Group of Funds introduced new support for domestic creators in British Columbia which will encourage the development of motion picture projects in the documentary series and factual series formats. The new $800,000 Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund will be delivered over two years, launching in January of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sign up here and be first to receive program guidelines. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative is designed to offer a professional springboard for 100 Francophone, Indigenous, and women and non-binary creators and producers from across Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is your opportunity to participate in a national development program that offers unparalleled access to key stakeholders in global television and digital media content at a must-attend annual marketplace and conference where creative inspiration and industry opportunity unite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal of the initiative is to jump-start and accelerate individual careers and help projects at all stages move forward. Over the long term, the festival aims to foster a legacy of greenlights and international sales for the program participants and the partners who work with them. Read more about the program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>CBC and Creative BC are offering a micro-budget production fund to support the creation of video content from BC producers and creators to be showcased in connection with CBC\u2019s digital platforms. Preference will be given to projects submitted by visible minorities to get their unique voices heard; however, creators who do not fall into any of these groups may also apply for funding. It is our hope that at least 50% of successful projects will come from female creators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility details<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Film Projects with grants up to $30,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you have a simple screenplay or a film that\u2019s already in production, we want to consider it for our grant program. We consider a range of projects, from standalone screenplays, to fully packaged projects seeking finishing funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your aspirations are solely to become a produced screenwriter, you can rely on ScreenCraft and BondIt to package the winning script with a talented director and in-house production resources with up to $30,000 in cash financing, judged on a case-by-case basis, depending on each project\u2019s budget and needs as determined by an internal jury of industry professionals. Further details here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slate Development<\/strong>: Jan 06, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bell Fund supports Canadian media content makers in creating for, and connecting with, audiences here and everywhere. More info<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Showcase is a program for creators who want to reach a new audience. Do you have a story to share now? All filmmakers, creators, and voices in BC and Alberta are invited to submit completed films or series for broadcast on the TELUS Optik TV\u2122 On Demand system, which is accessible for free to over a million Optik TV subscribers in BC and Alberta. Learn more.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers:<\/strong> Through our many programs, we support a dynamic environment where creators, producers, broadcasters, and distributors partner to generate content for Canadians and global audiences to enjoy. Click here to learn more<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>Sundance Institute\u2019s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film, theatre, film composing, episodic storytelling, and emerging platforms. Each program consists of labs, grants, workshops, and ongoing resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers. Click here for more info<\/strong>.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival will run April 30 \u2013 May 10<\/strong>, in the heart of Toronto! Submission are officially open for their 27th edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FILM SUBMISSIONS: More info<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FORUM & DEAL MAKER SUBMISSIONS:<\/strong> More Info<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n INDUSTRY REGISTRATION:<\/strong> Buy Now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>Women Deliver triannual conferences are world-renowned convenings focused on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. Over the course of three days, the Women Deliver Film Festival will screen films of all genres\u2013narrative, documentary, animation, music video, student, PSAs and others\u2013in an effort to bring the most inspiring voices forward. Click here for more info.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>GirlPowerSummit promises to inspire and empower women in film and media by providing a unique opportunity for local women filmmakers and storytellers. Its goal is to learn from and connect with women industry leaders and change makers through insightful conversations, motivating workshops, and networking. <\/strong>Click here for more info.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>This festival recognizes the very best of world cinema from over 90 countries around the world. All films and screenplays featured in the Canada International Film Festival are selected based only on the overall quality and merits of the work. We aim to discover and recognize simply the best new, original voices in storytelling from around the world. Click here for more info.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications are now open for the Doc Accelerator Emerging Filmmaker Lab! Accelerate your career at the Hot Docs Festival, with real-world skill development and in-depth labs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Doc Accelerator fellows will participate in a bespoke private lab during the Hot Docs Festival where they will learn from industry experts and engage in hands-on workshops before participating in the Festival\u2019s full slate of industry programming. The program will focus on skills training and career advancement with a goal to foster an inclusive new generation of Canadian documentary filmmakers. Select fellows will also take part in a paid professional development mentorship in the year following the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the Reel Green team to discuss sustainable production and how Reel Green can contribute to a more sustainable motion picture industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come to learn about the Reel Green initiative<\/strong><\/a> and be a part of the conversation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meetings are open to members of the industry and free to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NOVEMBER 28, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CREATIVE BC BOARD ROOM | 7 W 6TH AVE, VANCOUVER, BC V5Y 1K2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please RSVP<\/strong><\/a> to attend this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers:<\/strong> Whether you are a weekend enthusiast or an experienced director looking to be more comfortable in the camera department, we’ve got a film camp for you. We encourage filmmakers (and Moonlighters!) of all experience levels and backgrounds to participate and reach out to us with any questions you have about the topics we will cover. Click here to learn about workshop offerings<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n m the organizers: <\/strong>Explore. Connect. Create! Across borders and on any platform, WFF\u2019s Content Summit features 30 interactive sessions from December 5 to 7 that connect storytellers to dealmakers and key industry guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View schedule & guests here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BCIT part-time courses are taught at their Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby Campuses, and online. Check out their course offerings here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now in its 6th year, VTFF<\/a> aims not only to promote Turkish Cinema by bringing highly acclaimed, award-winning Turkish films, but also to encourage dialogue and cross-cultural understanding among local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This 3-day annual festival will take place at Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at SFU Woodward\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> on November 15-17, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VIRFF<\/strong> is Vancouver\u2019s newest cultural event organised by a passionate group from the Irish community to celebrate the best in Irish cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vancouver has a vibrant Irish diaspora and a thriving creative film industry so we wanted to create a platform to showcase Irish loved films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the schedule here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the schedule here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Premiere Experiences in Virtual Reality, Film, Art, Games, & New Media…Celebrating Stories Worth Telling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kinetoscope VR brings together innovators to explore virtual reality as an emerging art form. Kinetoscope VR Film Festival intersects the interactivity of new technologies & formats for Media & Cinema which exemplify the power of the cinematic arts to inspire and transform. A festival that honours stories worth telling that are created by people of All Ages-All Cultures-All Media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Funding Opportunities & Deadlines NEW: Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund We proudly hosted an exciting announcement at FactualWEST 2019. Creative BC and the Rogers Group of Funds introduced new support for domestic creators in British Columbia which will encourage the development of motion picture projects in the documentary series and factual series formats. 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Benefits include free admission to Field & Post networking events, a free drink and raffle ticket at those events, early bird registration to FactualWest, this fabulous newsletter delivered right to your inbox, and good times abound. All for only $25 a year!<\/a> COME ON!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s back! FactualWEST returns this November with an expanded two-day event. With speakers coming in from Toronto, LA, and the UK, this year is not to be missed. Tickets on sale September 1st. Special early-bird pricing for Field & Post Members. Stay tuned for full program details at factualwest.ca. Special thanks to our Co-Presenting Partners: CMPA BC Producers Branch<\/a>, Creative BC<\/a>, and STORYHIVE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mark your calendar and keep your eyes on Facebook for details coming soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Film Projects with grants up to $30,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you have a simple screenplay or a film that\u2019s already in production, we want to consider it for our grant program. We consider a range of projects, from standalone screenplays, to fully packaged projects seeking finishing funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your aspirations are solely to become a produced screenwriter, you can rely on ScreenCraft and BondIt to package the winning script with a talented director and in-house production resources with up to $30,000 in cash financing, judged on a case-by-case basis, depending on each project\u2019s budget and needs as determined by an internal jury of industry professionals. Further details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bell Fund supports Canadian media content makers in creating for, and connecting with, audiences here and everywhere. Click here for more info<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2019 Deadlines: TV Program \u2013 Major Production Funder Envelope<\/a>: open\/rolling deadline from May 1 to Sept 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>CBC and Creative BC are offering a micro-budget production fund to support the creation of video content from BC producers and creators to be showcased in connection with CBC\u2019s digital platforms. Preference will be given to projects submitted by visible minorities to get their unique voices heard; however, creators who do not fall into any of these groups may also apply for funding. It is our hope that at least 50% of successful projects will come from female creators. Click here for eligibility details.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers<\/strong>: Our bite-sized films are a tasty way for emerging and established filmmakers to tell their stories. We\u2019ve been lucky to greenlight some incredible ideas from creators across BC and Alberta since 2015. This year we\u2019re awarding 30 filmmakers $50,000 to produce documentary films about the place they live. Submissions open April 09, 2019! Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Showcase is a program for creators who want to reach a new audience. Do you have a story to share now? All filmmakers, creators, and voices in BC and Alberta are invited to submit completed films or series for broadcast on the TELUS Optik TV\u2122 On Demand system, which is accessible for free to over a million Optik TV subscribers in BC and Alberta. Click here to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers:<\/strong> Through our many programs, we support a dynamic environment where creators, producers, broadcasters, and distributors partner to generate content for Canadians and global audiences to enjoy. Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>Sundance Institute\u2019s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film, theatre, film composing, episodic storytelling, and emerging platforms. Each program consists of labs, grants, workshops, and ongoing resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers. Click here for more info.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: September 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n #VIWFF<\/a> showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films (narrative, documentary, experimental and animation) by established and emerging women identifying filmmakers from around the world. We are excited to learn more about your films and would be honoured to consider them for our festival, which will be held March 3-8, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submit here: http:\/\/bit.ly\/SubmitVIWFF2020<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers:<\/strong> The IndieFEST Film Awards promotes independent filmmakers of cinematic gems and unique voices to a worldwide audience. The event discovers and honours the achievements of filmmakers who produce high-quality films and new media. Click here for more info.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Women Deliver Film Festival: Sept 30, Oct 31, March 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the organizers: <\/strong>Women Deliver triannual conferences are world-renowned convenings focused on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. Over the course of three days, the Women Deliver Film Festival will screen films of all genres\u2013narrative, documentary, animation, music video, student, PSAs and others\u2013in an effort to bring the most inspiring voices forward. Click here for more info.<\/a> From the organizers: <\/strong>GirlPowerSummit promises to inspire and empower women in film and media by providing a unique opportunity for local women filmmakers and storytellers. Its goal is to learn from and connect with women industry leaders and change makers through insightful conversations, motivating workshops, and networking. Click here for more info.<\/a> From the organizers: <\/strong>The BC Film Festival welcomes films whose cast, crew, and directors were residents of British Columbia at the time of the film creation; were completed in 2016, 2017, or 2018; and are within one of the following genres: Environmental, Documentary, Comedy, Drama, or Female Directed Film (any genre). Click here for more info.<\/a> From the organizers: <\/strong>As the oldest film festival of its kind in Canada, image+nation stands as a premiere site for launching new and innovative media works to a savvy and appreciative audience. Located in the cultural mecca of Montreal, image+nation offers LGBTQueer filmmakers a unique opportunity to network with local creators, programmers and producers. Click here for more info.<\/a> From the organizers: <\/strong>The goal of Canada Shorts is to award quality shorts regardless of their budget and to ensure that indie filmmakers have the opportunity for festival success and will award additional points to shorts produced using minimal resources. The festival works to recognize quality filmmaking and offers Awards to 100+ short films per season. Click here for more info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nNetflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative: Nov 29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Creative BC \/ CBC Digital Production Fund: Dec 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ScreenCraft Film Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bell Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
TELUS STORYHIVE Community Showcase: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Canadian Media Funding Programs: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sundance Institute Artist Development Programs: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Call for Submissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Early-Bird Deadline: November 15, 2019
Regular Deadline: December 11, 2019
Late Deadline: January 10, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forum Deadline: January 06, 2020
Deal Maker Deadline: January 20, 2020 . <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advance Deadline: January 10, 2020
Early Deadline: March 4, 2020
Deadline: April 24, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\nWomen Deliver Film Festival: March 8<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Imagine This’ Girl Power Film + Media Summit and Showcase: Dec 31, Jan 31<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Canada International Film Festival: Nov 30, Jan 31<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Professional Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hot Docs Doc Accelerator Emerging Filmmaker Lab: Nov 15 – Jan 16 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Reel Green Carbon Literacy Course: <\/strong>Nov 28 <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Moonlighter Film Camp: Nov 10-25<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Whistler Film Festival Content Summit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
BCIT – Broadcast and Media Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Speakers & Screenings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vancouver Turkish Film Festival: Nov 15-17<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Vancouver Irish Film Festival: Nov 29-Dec 01<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Whistler Film Festival: Dec 04-08<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Kinetoscope VR Film Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
November 16 & 17 at Hyatt Regency Seattle Southport<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use code “50neoK50” to receive 50% off your entry on FilmFreeway at this link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out Vancity Theatre\u2019s upcoming line-up of docs.<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Employment Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Field & Post Presents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Field & Post Pub Chat: Sept 19<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of being a Field & Post Member<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Funding Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ScreenCraft Film Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bell Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Creative BC \/ CBC Digital Production Fund: Dec 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
TELUS STORYHIVE Documentary Series 2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
TELUS STORYHIVE Community Showcase: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Canadian Media Funding Programs: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sundance Institute Artist Development Programs: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Call for Submissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
15th annual <\/strong>Vancouver International Women in Film Festival - VIWFF<\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The IndieFEST Film Awards: Sept 28, Oct 19<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2018Imagine This' Girl Power Film + Media Summit and Showcase: Sept 30, Dec 31, Jan 31<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nBC Film Fest 2019: Oct 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage+Nation Montreal LGBTQ Film Festival: Oct 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nCanada Shorts - Canadian & International Short Film Fest: Oct 1, Nov 12<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Vancouver Short Film Festival: Oct 12<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n