New and Improved for 2007!
Important Schedule Changes
Please note we've had some schedule changes due to guest availability. Check the Schedule/Guest Speaker Page for current session dates and times.
Streamlined Programming
We know you've all got busy schedules so, in order to make your life easier, we've decided to streamline our programming. Plan your schedule accordingly:
Doc Day, Wednesday 26
TV Day, Thursday 27
Feature Film Day, Friday 28
New Filmmakers' Day, Saturday 29
New Alliances
In 2007, the Forum will work in partnership with Vidfest, allowing exciting new innovative programming streams and networking opportunities to be developed for this year's event. The Forum and Vidfest will co-present a master class on the Inner Workings of Sanctuary, the first broadcast quality, and high definition dramatic series designed specifically for the web. Please note that this session will occur on Monday, Sep. 24 (FTV01) and you can purchase a ticket on the forum website. Vidfest will also host a screening of Sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7pm. Please contact us for further details. We've created a special pass for those of you who'd like to attend both festivals and get to know the new media community. Give us a call and we'll plug you in! The Forum and Vidfest will also co-present a session on Viral Marketing and Distribution on Wednesday, Sep. 26 (FTV02) at 9am. If you are interested in attending all of Vidfest, please call us at 604.685.3547 for a special pass rate.
 Welcome to our Forum Angels
Forum Angels provide passes for an emerging/student filmmaker to attend The Forum and New Filmmakers' Day plus participate in all the regularly scheduled social events. This is an excellent opportunity for our next generation of film and television producers to: receive an unparalleled learning experience within the global community of film and television makers; receive the requisite tools necessary to produce their films/television projects; meet and foster working relationships with their peers; and learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned pros!
Free Give-Aways!
Enter on-site daily to win:
- free subscriptions to Movie Maker Magazine
- a gift basket from the PNE valued at $200
- one week's tuition at the Gulf Islands Film and Television School valued at $740. This scholarship will be given away on New Filmmakers' Day. Visit their site at www.giftsfilms.com.
- two BC Film jackets. These jackets will be given away on Wednesday, Sept. 26 during the sessions, Viral Marketing and Distribution (FTV02) and Fortune Cookie - Doing Business With China (FTV05).
- arrive early to enjoy breakfast muffins hosted by BBC Motion Picture Gallery and the chance to receive a free coffee mug! (limited quantity available each morning).
- one Producers Digital Casting Package,
courtesy of Casting Workbook Services
value up to $2,000.
Avid Award
We are very pleased to announce a new award at this year's Film Festival. Donated by Avid, the prize package is a copy of Avid Media Composer Software valued at US$4995! This exceptional software package will be awarded to the
Most Promising Director of a Canadian Short Film. Media Composer is the application used to create more of the world's films, television shows, and commercials than any other editing system, and it is more powerful than ever. Media Composer is the affordable and flexible hardware independent film and video editing solution for MacOS X on PowerPC or Intel on Mac, and Windows XP systems. Please visit www.avid.com to learn more about Avid Media Composer Software and other products.
Speed Dating Sessions!
These meetings were sold out in a matter of days last year so they're back by popular demand! Designed for emerging and transitioning filmmakers, these sessions are the perfect opportunity to have: one-on-one meetings with broadcasters and senior local producers; pitch projects; get feedback; and forge new relationships! At a cost of $10 per meeting, plus free coffee, you'll come away happy! Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and applicants must have purchased a Forum pass or individual ticket(s) to be eligible for participation . Please click here for a list of producers and broadcasters, make your choice and call us at 604 685.3547 to book your appointment.
Industry Hour
Industry Hour made its debut during last year's forum and festival at the Vancouver International Film Centre. This is the ideal opportunity for the local film and television community to meet with international festival and forum guests in a relaxed atmosphere throughout the festival, Sept. 26– October 12. Admittance to Industry Hour is free to pass holders throughout the festival. If you are interested in sponsoring an Industry Hour please call us at 604.685.3547 for further details.
Getting Real/ Toute la vérité : An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry
Open to Doc Day Pass and Forum Pass holders (pre-registration not required).
The Documentary Organization of Canada will launch the third edition of their critical industry study: Getting Real/ Toute la vérité : An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry . The launch will take place at the Film and Television Forum on Documentary Day, Wednesday, September 26 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Getting Real provides data and statistical trends on all facets of the documentary production industry, from series production to Point of View documentaries to critical information on emerging and alternative platforms. Getting Real describes a diverse and vital industry, with staggering growth over the last 10 years, but one that now sees a portion of the industry in peril, without adequate funding mechanisms put into place. Getting Real Steering Committee member Rudy Buttignol (President and CEO of Knowledge Network) will deliver opening remarks, followed by a brief presentation by Samantha Hodder, Executive Director, Documentary Organization of Canada. Join us for a sandwich buffet.
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