Academy Breakfast Club - Toronto

The Academy presents The Breakfast Club (Toronto), a series of informal and interactive discussion groups with industry leaders addressing a wide range of topics affecting film and television professionals.

Music Rights & You
June 9, 2010
8:15–9:15 AM ET~ Refreshments will be provided ~ Doors open at 8:00 AM

Finding the right music for your production can be as important as a great script or the right performers; and getting the rights to use your music of choice can be just as challenging!

Join Yuri Gorbachow, an award-winning sound/music professional, ACCT Board member, and faculty member at the Harris Institute for the Arts, for an informative discussion on how to successfully license music for your project.

All Toronto Breakfast Clubs held at:

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
49 Ontario Street, 5th Floor
(Public parking at Richmond and Berkeley streets)
Toronto, ON

$5 for ACCT members per session
$10 for non-Members per session
Space is limited - First-come, first-served
RSVP: Angie Georgiades
Tel: 416-366-2227 ext. 239
Email: angie@academy.ca

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The CMF & You
The Canada Media Fund launches on April 1, 2010. This new fund will focus on convergent projects with television and digital media components. Find out how to make the most of this new funding opportunity - join us for an information session with Stéphane Cardin, Vice President, Industry and Public Affairs, Canada Media Fund.

The US Networks & You
Join us for an interactive discussion with veteran producer Lazlo Barna whose credits include The Bridge (CBS), Copper (ABC), Underworld Gangs (National Geographic), Haven (Syfy).

Film Distribution & You
How do you get a distribution deal? What do distributors want from you? What can you expect from a distributor? Join Paul Zimic (President, Grindstone Media) as he leads an engaging discussion with Mark Slone (SVP Marketing and Publicity, Alliance Films), and Robin Smith (CEO, Kinosmith).

Private Funds & You
Looking for additional funding opportunities? Andra Sheffer, Executive Director of the Independent Production Fund, the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, and the COGECO Program Development Fund discusses Private Funds. Discover what Private Funds are looking for, how they operate, and how to access their funds successfully.

Cinema Co-Pros and You
Join Daniel Iron (Foundry Films), Niv Fichman (Rhombus Media) and Mark Musselman (Serendipity Point Films) as they discuss their experiences and what international co-productions can mean to you.

Telefilm And You
An informal panel discussion with Stephanie Azam, National Feature Film Executive, Francesca Accinelli, Director, Television Business Unit and Dan Lyon, Regional Feature Film Executive about the application process, pitfalls to avoid, and the best way to present your project to Telefilm.

Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund And You
John Galway, President English-Language Program, takes you on an in-depth tour of The Fund and suggests ways to optimize your application.

Hollywood And You
Planning to work south of the border? Join Gemini Award-winning actor Wendy Crewson and David Gale (ACCT National Board, Performers Rep) for a candid discussion about the nuts-and-bolts of living and working in Hollywood.

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