WIFT - T 2007 Fellowship Women in Film and Television Toronto (WIFT-T) announces 2007 Kodak New Vision Fellowship
and Call for Applications
(TORONTO Monday, April 30, 2007) Women in Film and Television Toronto (WIFT-T), in partnership with Kodak Canada Entertainment Imaging, is pleased to announce the 2007 Kodak New Vision Fellowship and Call for Applications.
The Kodak New Vision Fellowship is a national initiative that is presented annually to one emerging Canadian female filmmaker. The award offers the invaluable opportunity to prepare for the Toronto International Film Festival through intensive industry coaching and a post-festival creative mentorship. The winner will hone her creative and business skills in the upcoming months with an established Canadian filmmaker and senior executive Laurie May, Co-President of Maple Pictures Corp.
On behalf of Kodak, I am very pleased to continue our partnership with WIFT-T in sponsoring the Kodak New Vision Fellowship, said Johanna Gravelle, Kodak Canada Entertainment Imaging, Country Manager. The support of an industry leader like Laurie May in once again offering her valuable time and experience confirms the importance of the Kodak New Vision Fellowship in nurturing the talent and vision of Canadian female filmmakers.
"This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging female filmmaker to flourish under the creative guidance of an industry leader, said Sue Sheridan, Executive Director of WIFT-T. We thank Kodak Canada for helping to advance opportunities for women in film, and for its support of new creative voices."
Each year, WIFT-T announces a Call for Applications for talented candidates who meet the criteria that include having at least one film (short) screened at a major Canadian film festival and a minimum of one feature film project in development. The award winner receives the following benefits:
$5,000 in-kind donation of Kodak Motion Picture film stock
Preparation for the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival with Laurie May
One-on-one, two-month post-TIFF mentorship with an established director
Complimentary TIFF registration and access to professional seminars and training at the festival
Announcement of Fellowship Winner at the WIFT-T Festival Reception in September 2007
Award presentation at the Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 3, 2007
Guidance for post-TIFF follow up
Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by Friday, July 20, 2007 at 5 pm EST. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives. For an application form and guidelines, visit the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com.
Women in Film and Television Toronto (WIFT-T) is a leading internationally affiliated professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in screen-based media. WIFT-T offers year-round training and business skills development through its Centre for Media Professionals, networking events and industry awards, providing the tools to succeed in Canada's global entertainment industry. WIFT-T serves more than 3,000 women and men in Canadian screen-based media, connecting them to close to 10,000 leading film, television, and new media professionals worldwide. For more information, visit www.wift.com or www.canadianfilmmaker.com.
Kodak's Entertainment Imaging division offers a variety of imaging solutions for the television, feature film, commercial, music video, and documentary segments. A leader in motion picture film, Kodak has developed collaborative pre-visualization technologies such as the Look Manager System, and is the number one independent supplier of digital pre-show solutions with the Kodak Digital Cinema system.