WIFT-Atlantic’s Oscar Party on Twitter!

oscars statues image 1 WIFT Atlantics Oscar Party on Twitter!

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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Women Making Waves 2012 Program Schedule

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.

 

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Tidings, Issue 16: February 2012

Tidings, Issue 16:  February 2012

 

Welcome to Tidings, Issue 16

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Welcome to the first of two issues dedicated to our wonderful conference Women Making Waves. In this issue of Tidings we remind everyone to take advantage of the early bird registration for Women Making Waves, let everyone know about the extension for WAVE Award nominees, spotlight one of our festival sponsors and the creator of the WAVE award statue, and introduce one of the special guests at Women Making Waves in the Her Story column.

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Mar. 6, 2012: Women’s Film Club – St. John’s

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 icon smile Mar. 6, 2012: Women’s Film Club – St. John’s
Sign up: email Ruth Lawrence bluepinionfilms [at] gmail.com to get on the contact list.

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MEMBER PROFILE: Kim McTaggart

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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…

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PEI Pulse

by Millefiore Clarkes

 

  • Island Media Arts Festival Deadline Approaching!

Filmmakers from the Atlantic Provinces are encouraged to submit their short films (30 min or under) to this great and  growing festival on PEI. Submission is free. All successful applicants receive an Artist Fee. IMAF is an initiative of The Island Media Arts Co-op. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FEBRUARY 15TH 2012 (POST-MARKED)

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Sponsor Spotlight – Abbi Hennigar of Film Nova Scotia

by Nicole Trask

Spotlight Sponsor Abbi Hennigar 150x150 Sponsor Spotlight – Abbi Hennigar of Film Nova ScotiaAbbi 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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