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2009 Industry Guide

29th Atlantic Film Festival's Industry Sessions have taken shape and they are all available here. Read below for master class registration information and exclusive panels and events for Registered Delegates of the Atlantic Film Festival and Music & Image at the AFF.

Detailed Events By Program

| 2009 Schedule | Inspired Scripts | Inspired Doc | Music & Image |
| Specialty Sessions | Music Showcases | About The Industry Sessions |


Industry Session Schedule

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19
1 - 4 PM Kodak Presents... Cinematic Lighting Workshop
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
12:30 PM Academy Luncheon
1 - 4 PM Kodak Presents... Cinematic Lighting Workshop
3 - 4:30 PM Script Pitch Event 5 - 6:30 PM Script Out Loud
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21
1 - 3:30 PM Women in Film & Television - Atlantic Workshop
2 - 5 PM GCFC-SNS Recording Session
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22
9 - 4 PM Developing a Treatment Workshop
10 - 2 PM Inspired Doc Master Class
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23
10-4PM Music In Film: Help Music Help Your Film Help You 1-2:15PM Music & Image Keynote: Richard Gotthrer
10-5PM Export Training Pitching Workshop for Film & TV
2:45-4PM The Film & Music Connection: A Case Study 4:15-5:30PM The Business of Music for Filmmakers
9PM-1AM Music & Image Showcase I
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24
11-12:30PM Music & Image One-on-Ones
1-2:30PM Music Supervisors Panel 2:30-3:45PM Marketing/Ad Panel
4-5:30PM SOCAN Composers' Circle
7-9 PM SAC Songwriters' Circle
9PM-1AM Music & Image Showcase II
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25
11-12:30PM Music & Image One-on-Ones 1-3PM GCFC-SNS Final Screening w/Q&A /td>
3-5:30PM A-Band-On-Ship Harbour Cruise
7PM-9PM Music & Image Gala Screening
9PM-1AM Music & Image Showcase III

Legend

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1 NASCAD 2 Delta Baronets 1 3 The Carleton SV Silva 5 NFB Theatre
1 Delta Bluenose Ball Room 2 Delta Baronets 2 3 Park Lane 4 World Trade and Convention Centre
1 Rebecca Cohn Aud. 2 The Paragon Theatre 3 Oxford Theatre Khyber Institute

Pre-Registration Classes: Quick List

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Specialty Inudstry Sessions

From technical seminars to women in film, this year the 29th Atlantic Film Festival presents three specialty programs as part of the Inspired Industry Program. Click on a title to learn more. Some programs require pre-registration and space may be very limited, apply soon.

Kodak Cinematic Lighting Seminar

September 19, 1 - 4pm, to September 20, 1 - 4pm
Pre-registration required

Explore various cinematic lighting techniques in this free seminar during the 29th Atlantic Film Festival, courtesy of Kodak! For more details download the program overview here.

Space is limited for this seminar so if your interested sign up by clicking here

Women in Film and Television - Atlantic

Monday, September 21, 1:30pm - 3:30p
Presented by WIFT-AT

Join the WIFT-AT in training, professional development and celebration of women in the Atlantic film and television community.

Deveoping a Treatment Workshop

Tuesday, September 22, 9am - 4pm
Registration: $30, Call 902-566-1353 or email louise@peiscreenwritersbootcamp.net

Join the PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp to learn the tips of the trade for putting together a complete treatment for film and television. Presented in collaboration with Telefilm Canada and the PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp

For venue locations be sure to download this year's digital Industry Guide.

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Music & Image Showcases and Performances

Starting Wednesday, September 23rd, the 29th Atlantic Film Festival's night life turns to the live stage for Music & Image Showcases. Three nights of some of Atlantic Canada's best musicians showcase their talents as part of the Music & Image at the Atlantic Film Festival program.

Music & Image Showcase I

Wednesday, September 23, Paragon Theatre 9pm
Featuring: Grass Mountain Hobos | The Divorcees | David Myles | Idlers

Soundtracks & Stories Songwriter Circle

Thursday, September 24, The Carleton 9pm
Presented by the Songwriters Association of Canada, hosted by Ron Hynes

Music & Image Showcase II

Thursday, September 24, Paragon Theatre 9pm
Featuring: Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold | Mercy, The Sexton | Coco Love Alcorn | Chris Colepaugh and the Crew

Music & Image Showcase III

Friday, September 24, Paragon Theatre 9pm
Featuring: Mel Keith & The Stromachs | Slowcoaster | The Subtitles | Smothered in Hugs

For venue locations be sure to download this year's digital Industry Guide.

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Inspired Script Program Overview

An Inspired Script jury will select four feature film outlines that will be developed into rough first drafts through three intensive weekend sessions under the guidance of Noel Baker, one of Canada’s top story editors. The writers will also have the chance to work with Jan Miller to hone their pitching technique by participating in an abridged version of her renowned Pitcher Perfect workshop. All writers will take part in Inspired Script industry events at the 30th Atlantic Film Festival including the Inspired Script Pitch Event presented by Telefilm Canada where the writers will pitch their feature film idea to a room of industry professionals with the aim of attaching a producer or director to the projects. The presenting sponsor and mentors will then decide on the presentation of the $10,000 Astral Media Harold Greenberg Development Fund.

Last year the prize was awarded to two finalists, Cory Bowles and Jeremy Hull! The chosen project(s) will then receive a live, full read-through with local actors at the Script Out Loud event in 2011.

Call for Applications Now Open

Deadline to Apply: 5pm (AST), March 8th, 2010

We are now accepting applications for this year's Inspired Script Program. Please read over the program rules and regulations listed below and note the important dates. Successful applicants MUST be available for all three weekend workshops and any other related events at the 30th Atlantic Film Fesitval in September.

Please download and read the Rules & Regulations before completing your application

Imporant Dates

Application Deadline EXTENDED: March 8th March 22, 2010 at 5PM
April 23 to 25, 2010: Workshop #1
June 11 to 13, 2010: Workshop #2
August 6 to 8, 2010: Workshop #3
September 16 to 25: 30th Atlantic Film Festival

Click Here to Download the Application Form and Criteria


Our Past Winners

2009

Atmospheric Disturbance by Jeremy Hull , and
Cracker Factory by Cory Bowles

2008

Dot's Will by Scott Simpson (NS):

2007

Pot of Gold by Drew Hagen (NS):

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29 Atlantic Film Festibal Inspired Doc Program

For more details on each of the following inspired script events click on the title.

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Inspired Doc Events

Master Class with Kevin McMahon: Production, Marketing, Story Structure and Challenges

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 14th, 5pm (Atlantic Time)
This year, in partnership with the National Film Board, the Festival is pleased to have acclaimed filmmaker Kevin McMahon lead an Inspired Doc master class. Kevin McMahon's masterclass will have three aspects. He will deconstruct the production history of Waterlife, from the initial proposal to the final marketing of the film - which employed two web sites and extensive partnering with civic groups. Secondly, a discussion about the creation of story structures for complex or issue-focussed documentaries will take place for those films that do not lend themselves to traditional narrative approaches - drawing examples from Waterlife and previous films such as McLuhan's Wake, The Falls and In Reign of Twilight. Finally, a generous portion of the class will be spent on analyzing and discussing the challenges participants are facing in the development of their own projects. This class is targeted toward documentary filmmakers, directors and producers or any filmmaker interested in documentary productions.

For more information and to apply, click here

Space is limited, a registration form is required to attend this Panel.










Music & Image at the AFF Program Updates

Music & Image at the 29th Atlantic Film Festival featuring over 15 panels, master classes, and networking opportunities designed to bring together film and music together. For details on Music & Image specific events use the quick links below. For even more industry events and information including Music & Image industry bios download the 2009 Industry Guide.

Detailed Music & Image Events

| Master Classes | One-On-Ones | Panels | Music & Image Keynote |
| Music Showcases | Special Events | Full Schedule |

Industry Session Schedule

Download a PDF Stand Alone Schedule
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19
1 - 4 PM Kodak Presents... Cinematic Lighting Workshop
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
12:30 PM Academy Luncheon
1 - 4 PM Kodak Presents... Cinematic Lighting Workshop
3 - 4:30 PM Script Pitch Event 5 - 6:30 PM Script Out Loud
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21
1 - 3:30 PM Women in Film & Television - Atlantic Workshop
2 - 5 PM GCFC-SNS Recording Session
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22
9 - 4 PM Developing a Treatment Workshop
10 - 2 PM Inspired Doc Master Class
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23
10-4PM Music In Film: Help Music Help Your Film Help You 1-2:15PM Music & Image Keynote: Richard Gotthrer
10-5PM Export Training Pitching Workshop for Film & TV
2:45-4PM The Film & Music Connection: A Case Study 4:15-5:30PM The Business of Music for Filmmakers
9PM-1AM Music & Image Showcase I
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24
11-12:30PM Music & Image One-on-Ones
1-2:30PM Music Supervisors Panel 2:30-3:45PM Marketing/Ad Panel
4-5:30PM SOCAN Composers' Circle
7-9 PM SAC Songwriters' Circle
9PM-1AM Music & Image Showcase II
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25
11-12:30PM Music & Image One-on-Ones 1-3PM GCFC-SNS Final Screening w/Q&A /td>
3-5:30PM A-Band-On-Ship Harbour Cruise
7PM-9PM Music & Image Gala Screening
9PM-1AM Music & Image Showcase III

Legend

Download a PDF Stand Alone Schedule
1 NASCAD 2 Delta Baronets 1 3 The Carleton SV Silva 5 NFB Theatre
1 Delta Bluenose Ball Room 2 Delta Baronets 2 3 Park Lane 4 World Trade and Convention Centre
1 Rebecca Cohn Aud. 2 The Paragon Theatre 3 Oxford Theatre Khyber Institute

Master Classes

- Call for Application: Music in Film: Help Music Help Your Film Help You!
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14th, 5pm (Atlantic Time)

- Call for Application: Music in Film: Help Music Help Your Film Help You!
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th, 5pm (Atlantic Time)

Wednesday, September 23, 10am to 4pm, Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)
Music can be integral to your film's vision. A certain song in a specific scene can create a unique moment that is remembered forever. The 29th Atlantic Film Festival is pleased to offer a workshop designed to give you an in-depth look at the integration of music into film through an analysis of the music-film connection. Designed to give you, the Film Producer or Director, the knowledge needed to navigate the music industry, this session will delve into the creative, licensing and business processes involved in placing music into film. This class is targeted toward filmmakers, directors and productions.

For more information and to apply, click here

An application form is required to attend this Panel. Registered Delegates attend free of charge.

- Call for Application: Export Training Pitching Workshop for Film and Television
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 14th, 5pm (Atlantic Time)

- Call for Application: Export Training Pitching Workshop for Film and Television
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 14th, 5pm (Atlantic Time)

Wednesday, September 23, 10am to 5pm, Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)
Calling Musicians, The 29th Atlantic Film Festival is pleased to offer this full-day workshop facilitated by Jan Miller. Designed for export-ready artists, managers and companies who wish to perfect their presentation and pitching skill sets while developing relationships with key industry players from the film and television industries (music placement supervisors, music buyers and producers). This class is targeted toward musicians, their managers and agents.

For more information and to apply, click here
An application form is required to attend this Panel. Registered Delegates attend free of charge.

- Emerging Composer-Director Mentorship
Applications now closed. Successful Applicants will be contacted

- Emerging Composer-Director Mentorship
Applications now closed. Successful Applicants will be contacted

Program Dates: September 20 to 21 and September 23 to 24
This Music & Image program open to both Atlantic Film Festival Delegates and Music & Image Delegates is targeted towards Emerging Composers and Film Directors, providing them with the opportunity to work together on the composition of an original score for an original short film cue with the participation of the 37 musician Symphony Nova Scotia. This class is targeted toward emerging music composers and directors.

For additional details, including how to apply, click here

An application form is required to attend this Panel. Accepted Applicants are automatically registered as a Music & Image Delegate (value of $100)

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Music & Image Keynote

A Conversation with Richard Gottehrer
Wednesday, September 23rd, 1pm - 2:15pm at the Delta Halifax-Bluenose Ballroom

Innovation is the engine that drives change... Just ask the Co-Founder of The Orchard-the pioneer of digital media services
Join us for an exclusive keynote address from Richard Gottehrer, Co-Founder and Cheif Creative Officer of the Orchard, an industry pioneer and innovator in digital media services. Gottehrer will discuss the ever changing music industry, where it is now and where it is going. Taking a historic perspective he will illustrate how innovation is the engine that dries changes within this industry using examples from his own experiences.

About The Orchard
The Orchard is a full service business partner for entertainment companies, music labels, recording artists and songwriters, film studios and producers. Founded in 1997, the company drives sales across its retail network of more than 600 digital storefronts and mobile carriers in 59 countries. Headquartered in New York and London, withoperations in 27 markets around the world, The Orchard offers a comprehensive suite of services focused on customized marketing and promotions, social media, sales development and technology. An industry pioneer and continued innovator in digital media services, The Orchard fosters creativity and independence. For more information please visit The Orchid online at theorchard.com Access is free of charge to all Atlantic Film Fesitval or Music & Image Delegates, or $15 (plus tax) for general public.

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One-On-One Meetings

- Music & Image One-on-One Meeting Request Now Online
Meeting Request Deadline: Friday, September 11, 5pm (Atlantic Time)

Meet One-on-One with Music Industry Professionals from Across North America... Your music could be placed in the next episode of Grey's Anatomy
International music industry professionals and buyers from across Canada and the United States will travel to Halifax to take part in this year's Music & Image One-on-One Sessions. This is a not-to-be missed opporunity to meet with high-profile film, television and new media industry professionals. Each 15-minute meeting has been crafted to allow export-ready artists and representatives face-to-face meetings with these industry players including buyers, music supervisors, publishers and film producers. There will also be scheduled networking events and mixers arranged to facilitate the development of contacts and building of relationships within the industry. This class is targeted towards export-ready musicians, their managers, agents or representation and is open to registered delegates of the Atlantic Film Festival or Music & Image program.

For information on participants (including biographies and photos) as well as the Music & Image One-on-One Meetings Request Form, click here

For information on how to become a registered Music & Image Delegate click here

An Atlantic Film Fesitval or Music & Image delegate pass, along with an approved Meeting Request form are required to attend this event.

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Panels

All Panels are free of charge to registered Music & Image or Atlantic Film Festival delegates. Panels are accessible to the general public at a price of $15 (plus tax) per panel. Be sure to download the Industry Guide for printable schedules and panelist Bios. Download the Guide Here

- Film & Music Connection: A Case Study
Wednesday, September 23, 2:45pm to 4pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

An indepth look at the process of finding the right music for the right scene
Moderated by: Darren Fung, Second Vice President of the Guild of Canadian Film Composers
This panel will look at a film that will be screening at the 29th Atlantic Film Festival in order to examine the process of finding the right music from both a creative and production standpoint. Working with your composer and music supervisor will be topics that are explored keeping in mind the constraints of a budget.

- Business of Music for Filmmakers
Wednesday, September 23, 4:15pm to 5:30pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

The business side of commissioning original music for film or television you won't find in a textbook<
Moderated by: Darren Fung, Second Vice President of the Guild of Canadian Film Composers
The business side of commissioning original music for film or television is something that is not often discussed in film school. This panel will dive into some of the legal and business dilemmas of commissioning music for a film. We will look at specific scenarios that reflect the realities of the emerging filmmaker in Canada, and discuss them at length with panelists who have diverse perspectives, including a music supervisor, a producer, a director, and a composer.

- Placing Music in Film
Thursday, September 24, 1pm to 2:15pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

Two Hours Traffic and Meaghan Smith have both been placed in recent ABC or MTV programs - don't miss this chance to understand how it all happens
With Panelists: Billy Gottlieb, Thomas Golubic, and Lauren Levine
Ever wonder how Meaghan Smith's song ended up in the hit show Grey's Anatomy? Or how that Two Hours Traffic song was seleted as theme song for a new MTV show? Join top international music supervisors as they discuss how film and music come together and how you can take advantage of this opportunity. This spirited panel will examine the business and creative aspects of music placement and will address the current challenges within this industry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for Atlantic Canadian artists, artist managers, filmmakers, agents, and other industry professionals to gain a better understanding of the process behind the music placement in film and TV.

- Bands and Brands
Thursday, September 24, 2:30pm to 3:45pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

Creating music and image connection with marketing
With Panelists: Catherine Jones (Universal Music Publishing), Patrick Scissons (Birthplace Inc.), Brian Hickling (Colour), Michael Perlmutter (Instinct Entertainment), Andrea Higgins (Aprex Media Inc.)
This panel will bring together buyers and supervisors from the advertising, marketing, and music industries to discuss how marketing programs are using music and image to enhance their projects. Join these panelists as they discuss new opportunities for artists and brands to work together where a connection may not already exist in the marketplace using the example of the Doritos Guru Program.

- SOCAN Composers' Circle
Thursday, September 24, 4pm to 5:30pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

Take a dive with three of Canada's leading composers into the creative process behind music in film and TV
With Panelists: Paul Stillo (SOCAN), Tom Third (Durham Country & The Listner), Ari Posner (Flashpoint) Blain Morris (The Trailer Park Boys)
Join three of Canada's leading composers as they delve into the creative process behind composing music for film and television. These composers have worked on such projects as the hit shows The Listener, The Trailor Park Boys and Flashpoint. This event will include live performances from each of the composers as they demonstrate the skills necessary to integrate music into TV and film and its effect on the final product. Learn how the director-composer relationship affects the creative process and how to protect artistic integrity while serving the film.

Special Events

- A Band-On-Ship Harbour Cruise
Friday, September 25, 3pm to 5:30pm, Tall Ship SV Silva

On a boat with live artists, catching the sights and sounds of Halifax's Harbour
Invite only. For more infomation please contact Jonny Stevens - RSVP@musicnovascotia.ca
Join Music Nova Scotia for a Harbour Cruise and Showcase aboard the 130 foot schooner 'SV Silva' on Friday September 25th from 3pm to 5:30pm. The A-Band-On-Ship showcase will feature the best in NS talent, spectacular harbour views, great food, drink and truly memorable experience. This event is by invitation only.

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About Inspired Industry Sessions

The AFF is dedicated to the professional development and promotion of a strong cultural industry in its entirety and to that end have developed the ex citing Inspired Industry Sessions that occur during the Festival.

Inspired Script is a competitive opportunity for Atlantic Canadian writers to submit, develop and pitch script ideas to potential producers, with the winner receiving funding to turn their idea into a film.

Our Inspired Doc program screens the best documentary films and invites these filmmakers to attend the screenings for a facilitated Q&A session with the audience, offering an exciting insight into their vision and approach to these films.

Music & Image @ AFF is a program of music films, master classes, panels, keynotes, and innovative projects like 10 X 10 where 10 filmmakers pair up with 10 artists to create 10 music videos in a four-day period. Music & Image is a partnership between the AFFA and the East Coast Music Association. M&I is dedicated to the professional development and promotion of East Coast music, and designed to bridge the gap between music and film through professional development sessions, one-on-one meetings between artists and music supervisors and exciting showcase performances. Music & Image is active throughout the year, both in Canada and the United States, attending events and monitoring industry activity.

Inspired Music One-On-One Meetings
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