(Halifax, March 3, 2012) When Kari Skogland released her critically acclaimed film Fifty Dead Men Walking, starring Ben Kingsley, she was disheartened by the distribution problems and pirating that affected the success of the release.
Award-winning director Kari Skogland sure to inspire at Women Making Waves film, TV and digital media conference
February 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Mar 9-11, 2012: Women Making Waves & the WAVE Awards
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
- Women Making Waves Conference
Women Making Waves
Interested in meeting other Atlantic filmmakers, TV professionals, interactive and trans-media creators for a weekend of learning & fun? Then come join us at the 2nd Annual Women Making Waves from March 9-11 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Women Making Waves conference is all about connecting and sharing for mutual support in our careers. There will be workshops, panels, plenty of networking opportunities for everyone (men and women!) involved.
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Mar. 6, 2012: Women’s Film Club – St. John’s
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Let’s talk films!
When: Mar. 6, 2012 (we meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 8 pm).
Where: Erin’s Pub, 186 Water Street. They serve coffee, tea, as well as pub drinks.
Cost: free to WIFT-AT members/$20 for one year / drop ins $2 (we’ll be selling memberships at the door 
Sign up: email Ruth Lawrence bluepinionfilms [at] gmail.com to get on the contact list.
Feb 26, 2012: WIFT-Atlantic’s Oscar Party on Twitter!
February 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
WIFT-AT invites you to join us for the Oscars – from the comfort of your couch! Watch the show and tweet all about who won, who lost and who wore what with other WIFT-AT members.
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MEMBER PROFILE: Kim McTaggart
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Who am I?
I am the mother of two great little girls named Lily and April. I am also a Film and Television postproduction professional who dabbles in producing. I’ve been in the post business for almost 25 years and like to think that I’ve learned a few things along the way from the amazing people that I’ve had the good fortune to work with in my career. I like to spend my free time with my family. At one point in my life all I cared about was riding my bicycle in exciting places. And I did that for several years. I hope to do it again someday…
Women Making Waves 2012 Program Schedule
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2012 Women Making Waves puts the “confer” in “conference”, the wise in wisdom, and the expert in experience. Join us March 9, 10, 11 and catch the ‘wave’. Whether you’re a salty vet, an emerging auteur, or a student discovering your love of the art via the Independent Category on Netflix, there will be something here that excites, illuminates, provokes or inspires you.
Sponsor Spotlight – Abbi Hennigar of Film Nova Scotia
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by Nicole Trask
Abbi Hennigar works as the Director of Marketing at Film Nova Scotia and promotes the local film industry internationally, which takes her to various markets such as the Cannes Film Festival and American Film Market in Los Angeles. She promotes the province, our talented filmmakers, industry professionals and production support. Originally from Cambridge, Nova Scotia, Abbi is the younger of two children to parents Bill and Barb. Hailing from a Michelin family, Abbi’s father divided over 30 years between the Granton and Waterville plants. Abbi is well-versed in communications with a Business degree from St. Francis Xavier University and a Public Relations degree from Mount Saint Vincent University. When she’s not at work she can be found training for long distance runs such as the Bluenose marathon (full, half, 10 and 5km) or playing her favourite sport, football. As an avid football player, she was a member of the Maritime Women’s Football League All Star team in 2009 and 2010 and named MVP in 2009 for her defensive position with the Halifax Xplosion team. For three years running, she’s also been a team captain. A devoted reader (she’s currently obsessed with The Hunger Games), animal lover and traveller (favourite trips include England, Ireland and Albania); Abbi brings a well rounded and personal touch to her work at Film Nova Scotia. Here’s more about Abbi, at a glance….
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Her Story – Elizabeth Klinck, Special Guest at Women Making Waves
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Elizabeth Klinck studied English literature and history at Queen’s University. It was here that she was first introduced to the field of research. She answered an advertisement to be a casual cook and reader for a historian named Dr. Arthur Lower. She would do little assignments for him; fact checking, running errands to the library, simple research tasks. After graduation, Elizabeth parlayed her experience with Dr. Lower into a job in Winnipeg working at the Winnipeg Film Group. Next stop was the National Film Board in Montreal where she worked as a researcher for the five years with directors Paul Cowan, John N. Smith, and Donald Brittain. She then worked at Cinar as their vice president for two years before relocating to Ontario.
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