Alternative Opportunities / Classifieds ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES / CLASSIFIEDS
This is the place where DGC Ontario members can find industry-related job opportunities, as well promote their business ventures or list items to buy or sell.
Please remember that these employment opportunities may be exempt from the DGC/CFTPA Standard Agreement or may qualify for Dispensation under the Policy dated May 6, 2008. Regardless of whether they come under the direct protection of DGC Ontario, members are reminded that the Constitution requires all members to report all work assignments in Guild categories to the office. Please call before your gig. Thank you!
DGC Ontario does not endorse and cannot accept responsibility for any items, businesses or jobs listed here or on internet websites such as mandy.com and CraigsList.com or any production "rumours" until and unless the member has reported in and the production has adhered to the DGC/CFTPA Standard Agreement.
UNCLE CHARLIE STILL HAS FLATS FOR SALEUncle Charlie has a number of set pieces ready and waiting for you. The flats for sale include:
70 4 X 10 ($40)
20 4 X 8 ($20)
Ceiling pieces and a fireplace front are also available. Please call Jonathan at (647) 341-7009 or email holifffame@gmail.com.
NEW COMPANY OFFERS RECYCLING SERVICES TO FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
ReadySetRecycle is a new recycling service designed specifically for the film industry. The company's website offers new ways to recycle sets, props and costumes, preventing them from being tossed into a landfill at the end of production.
Founded by members of the film community, this is a business that provides a useful service while trying to help green the screen-based industry.
Visit ReadySetRecycle at http://www.readysetrecycle.com
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: YONGE & BLOOR
900 square foot office space available just blocks south of Yonge and Bloor.
Self-contained, loft-like, ground floor office space in heritage building with exposed brick, ceilings and ductwork. A creative space perfect for a film production company. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
$2100/mo plus utilities and applicable taxes.
Please contact Winnie at 416.923.2787 for details or to arrange a site visit.
ATTENTION ACCOUNTANTS: TV SERIES JOB OPPORTUNITIES
A Tier 'A' Canadian television series is looking for an accounting department for work that will start in April or May and continue through to August or September, 2010.
The production company is looking for a 1st Assistant Accountant, a Payroll Accountant and a Second Assistant Accountant.
All resumes should be sent to Bev Ross at findbev@yahoo.ca. Email the company by clicking here.
HELP HAITI: PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!
Colin Brunton and his colleagues on the crew of Connor Undercover have come up with a creative way to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. By giving up craft service on their show for just one day, they expect to raise over $1000 to donate to the cause.
Connor Undercover is challenging other productions to put down their coffees and croissants and take up the cause. Beat their fundraising total by giving up cheese trays for a day and do something that makes a huge difference. Visit Colin's Facebook page "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" by clicking here. CANADA GOOSE RESOLUTE PARKA FOR SALE
Navy blue, men's size extra large, just dry cleaned. $450. Please email prodco101@gmail.com.
DECODE'S TWO-DAY MOVING SALE!
Five years have passed since Decode took up residence in their property at 250 Manning Avenue and the time has come for the company to move on. What does that mean? A moving sale, of course!
The Decode moving sale is this Thursday and Friday, January 7 and 8, 2010. Everyone is welcome to drop by to find out what great items are on offer. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Young at (416) 804-0157.
TWO NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE
Sheridan College is searching for a Technology Supervisor and a Production/Postproduction Supervisor for their new studio campus in downtown Toronto. Interested DGC Ontario Members are invited to apply to the positions. More details are available through the links below.
Technology Supervisor: Are you a technology guru excited about being part of a centre of excellence for innovative 2D and steteoscopic 3D production and postproduction processes? Sheridan College's new Toronto-based industry and academic collaboration centre needs a full-time technology supervisor as a core staff member. Full information is available by clicking here. Production/Postproduction Supervisor: Are you a skilled production/postproduction supervisor, passionate about managing multiple research and training projects within a collaborative academic/industry centre of excellence? Sheridan College's new Toronto-based studio serving the film, television and gamin industries needs you as a core full-time staff member. Full information is available by clicking here. UNCLE CHARLIE SET SALE
"Uncle Charlie" is wrapping and selling set dec, set pieces and wardrobe. The production has a number of flats for sale including 70 4 X 10 flats ($50) and 20 4 X 8 flats ($40). Ceiling pieces and doors are also for sale.
To inquire about available items, please call production at (905) 315-9329 or send an email by clicking here. NEW BOOK FOR AVID CYCLISTS, WALKERS AND ROLLER BLADERS
Find 30 different cycling routes from West Toronto to Niagara-on-theLake- in Southern Ontario in DGC Ontario Member Christine Whitlock's new book, The Cycling Route Book: Book One. The author cycled and designed all of the routes herself.
For more information or to order a copy of the book, click here.
DGC ONTARIO MEMBER IS ACCOMPLISHED SCULPTOR, MASK MAKER
DGC Ontario Member Andrew Adams wants to let Production Designers and other Guild Members know that he has a number of unique masks available which just might be perfect for your project.
Pictured left is his Pulcinella mask which is made of paper mache from a mould and cast from a clay sculpture.
The design is a copy taken from the Tiepolo frescoes he saw at the Ca Rezzonico museum in Venice. It is gilded in XX deep 24k gold leaf.
Andrew has other masks available and is capable of sculpting all kinds of things and gilding them. Andrew may be contacted at argadams@hotmail.com or 416-551-3584.
ACTION FILM AND LOCATIONS INC
DGC Ontario Member Sid Ghimouz has recently established a new company which provides locations support to film and television productions.
If you are interested in using the company's services or if you are seeking work as locations support personnel please contact Sid at ghimouz3@hotmail.com. LOCATION SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES P&D Support Systems is looking for Guild members to work on various productions as Location Support Personnel (LPA2). If interested, please contact Pat Benson at 416-737-7151.
ANOTHER 6TH DAY?
Let Intuition Concierge take care of your obligations while you put in the hard hours on the job. Intuition
Concierge, a new business from DGC Ontario Members Mike Peleshok and Adam Bocknek, is a full service agency providing industry professionals
working in Toronto a means to manage their busy schedule. Intuition offers numerous services from errand running to arranging maid and pet
care service.
Find 30 different cycling routes from West Toronto to Niagara-on-theLake- in Southern Ontario in DGC Ontario Member Christine Whitlock's new book, The Cycling Route Book: Book One. The author cycled and designed all of the routes herself.
For more information or to order a copy of the book, click here.
DGC ONTARIO MEMBER IS ACCOMPLISHED SCULPTOR, MASK MAKER
DGC Ontario Member Andrew Adams wants to let Production Designers and other Guild Members know that he has a number of unique masks available which just might be perfect for your project.
Pictured left is his Pulcinella mask which is made of paper mache from a mould and cast from a clay sculpture.
The design is a copy taken from the Tiepolo frescoes he saw at the Ca Rezzonico museum in Venice. It is gilded in XX deep 24k gold leaf.
Andrew has other masks available and is capable of sculpting all kinds of things and gilding them. Andrew may be contacted at argadams@hotmail.com or 416-551-3584.
ACTION FILM AND LOCATIONS INC
DGC Ontario Member Sid Ghimouz has recently established a new company which provides locations support to film and television productions.
If you are interested in using the company's services or if you are seeking work as locations support personnel please contact Sid at ghimouz3@hotmail.com.