{"id":794,"date":"2020-12-13T23:35:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T23:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/?p=794"},"modified":"2021-04-01T17:23:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T17:23:52","slug":"mark-your-calendar-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/old-news-do-not-post\/mark-your-calendar-5\/","title":{"rendered":"MARK YOUR CALENDAR!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We&#8217;ve assembled an assortment of things to keep on your radar. From film festivals to funding opportunities to professional development, it&#8217;s all here for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If there&#8217;s something you think Field &amp; Post members should know about, drop a line to info@fieldandpost.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Call for Submissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"doxafestival.ca\/filmsubmissions(opens in a new tab)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.20.17-PM-1024x594.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.20.17-PM-1024x594.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.20.17-PM-300x174.png 300w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.20.17-PM-768x446.png 768w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.20.17-PM-1080x627.png 1080w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.20.17-PM.png 1141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>DOXA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vancouver&#8217;s international documentary festival featuring new work selected by a jury, as well as thematic programming presented by independent curators. They are currently seeking submissions of short to feature length documentaries for their 20th anniversary festival, happening May 6 thru May 16, 2021.&nbsp; Don&#8217;t miss the deadline for submission!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doxafestival.ca\/filmsubmissions\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Professional Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmpa.ca\/star-producer-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"676\" height=\"418\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.21.53-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.21.53-PM.png 676w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.21.53-PM-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>The CMPA STAR Producer Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This<\/strong> is a comprehensive professional development platform designed to help members advance their careers and grow their businesses. STAR is an acronym for <strong>Skills<\/strong>, <strong>Training<\/strong>, <strong>Access<\/strong>, and <strong>Resources<\/strong>, which the program will offer through an extensive range of development opportunities for producers at all stages of their careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details <a href=\"https:\/\/cmpa.ca\/star-producer-program\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/DOC_BCYNT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"523\" height=\"292\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.23.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.23.56-PM.png 523w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.23.56-PM-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>DOC Breakthrough Program&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Six emerging and high-potential creators (writers, producers or directors) will be selected for this rigorous and intimate market-preparation course where they\u2019ll develop a successful festival strategy and hone their project pitches and materials to prepare for festivals and markets like the Deal Maker program at Hot Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details <a href=\"https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/DOC_BCYNT\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmpa.ca\/prime-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"677\" height=\"513\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.26.23-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-801\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.26.23-PM.png 677w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.26.23-PM-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Prime Time Online 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For 25 years the CMPA\u2019s Prime Time event in Ottawa has been the pre-eminent meeting place for leaders and trendsetters focused on media production, broadcasting, television, and feature film in Canada. This year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they\u2019re going virtual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Details<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/cmpa.ca\/events\/prime-time-online-2021\/\"><em> here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academy.ca\/WMAccess_Writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"474\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.29.44-PM-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.29.44-PM-1.png 474w, http:\/\/www.fieldandpost.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-13-at-3.29.44-PM-1-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>The WarnerMedia x Canadian Academy Global Access Writers Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The WarnerMedia x Canadian Academy Global Access Writers Program is a brand new talent activation initiative focusing on experienced Canadian writers from underrepresented communities, aimed at storytellers who are experts at their crafts but have yet to reach their full potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those selected to participate will work closely with WarnerMedia executives, creators, and established industry professionals to hone their skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submissions are open NOW through Friday, December 18, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academy.ca\/WMAccess_Writers\/?mc_cid=3d8e865d05&amp;mc_eid=2eb0bd20eb\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Funding Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4>Canada Media Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out their funding program deadlines <a href=\"https:\/\/cmf-fmc.ca\/programs-deadlines\/programs\">here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund to support original documentary singles, series and factual series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Field and Post is proud to have had this fund announced by Rogers + Creative BC at the Factual West 2019 conference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign up <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gIsPpH\">here<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gIsPpH\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Creative BC + CBC Digital Production Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CBC and Creative BC have delivered 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebc.com\/programs\/domestic-motion-picture\/creative-bc-and-cbc-production-fund\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Creative BC Project Development Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing market triggered development financing to BC owned and controlled projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebc.com\/programs\/development-funding\/project-development-fund\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Bell Fund &#8211; Short Form Digital Series Non-Fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the Program is to fund original digital video for online distribution, specifically the production of scripted non-fiction (i.e. documentary and lifestyle\/factual programming). Only series will be supported, with a maximum length of 15 minutes per episode and a minimum of 6 episodes. More info <a href=\"http:\/\/bellfund.ca\/funding-programs\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bell Fund &#8211; Slate Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the Slate Development program is to help independent production companies diversify their development slate both in terms of numbers of projects and variety of platforms and media by offering financial support for the planning and development of original intellectual property (\u201cIP\u201d). More info <a href=\"http:\/\/bellfund.ca\/funding-programs\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>ITVS Short-Form Open Call<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ITVS is launching its latest round of nonfiction funding for shorts and series, and projects can be in development or production. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/itvs.org\/funding\/short-form-open-call\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Creative BC Project Development Fund is Now Closed:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative BC anticipates the Fund will reopen in the new fiscal year. All news and dates will be announced in the Creative BC Calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/creativebc.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=31d123cddd69e5a8cf8f076c1&amp;id=73a58f4f59&amp;e=a2d27157cd\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>CMF<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>See an outline of the 2019-2020 CMF Funding Program deadlines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmf-fmc.ca\/programs-deadlines\/program-deadlines\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>TELUS STORYHIVE Community Showcase: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyhive.com\/communityshowcase\">Click here to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Canadian Media Funding Programs: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>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. <a href=\"https:\/\/womeninfilm.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=1c5725fafd3bb695694f29bfe&amp;id=9beaf7fdd9&amp;e=2eb0bd20eb\">Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Sundance Institute Artist Development Programs: Ongoing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmf-fmc.ca\/programs-deadlines\/programs\">Click here for more info.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Film Incentive BC Tax Credit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A refundable labour based incentive for Canadian productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FIBC is a refundable corporate income tax credit. When filing tax returns, your corporation may claim a specified percentage of the labour costs incurred while making a production. The credits are applied to reduce tax payable, and any remaining balance is paid to the corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebc.com\/programs\/tax-credits\/film-incentive-bc\/index\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebc.com\/programs\/tax-credits\/film-incentive-bc\/index\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve assembled an assortment of things to keep on your radar. From film festivals to funding opportunities to professional development, it&#8217;s all here for you. If there&#8217;s something you think Field &amp; Post members should know about, drop a line to info@fieldandpost.ca. 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