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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.

Agents & You (recorded September 29)
Do you have an agent? Do you need one? If you are an actor, join us as Barbara Godfrey and Robyn Friedman from TAMAC (Talent Agents and Managers Association of Canada) explain what agents do and what they can do for you.
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Bravo!FACT & You (recorded October 13)
Since 1995 CTV Television’s Bravo!FACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) has distributed tens of millions of dollars in grants for the production of thousands of shorts across Canada. Discuss with Executive Director Judy Gladstone why both established and emerging filmmakers are interested in working on shorts, and pick up some tips on how to put together a great application.
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The OMDC & You (recorded October 28)
The Ontario Media Development Corporation, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture is the central catalyst for the province’s cultural media cluster including film and television and interactive digital media. James Weyman, Manager of Industry Initiatives, and Jennifer Blitz, Director, Tax Credits will take you behind the scenes of OMDC’s funding process and the tax credit programs.
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Rookie Blue & You (recorded November 10)
CanWest Global’s Rookie Blue gets an average of 1.6 million viewers in Canada and 6.5 million in the US and the premiere became the most successful scripted summer debut in over a year and in nearly six years for ABC. Find out from Ilana Frank (Executive Producer), Tassie Cameron (Executive Producer), Peter Emerson (President/Entertainment One Television International) how they do it.
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The Canadian Media Production Association & You (recorded November 24)
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), formerly the Canadian Film and Television Production Association, officially changed its name on September 7, 2010. The move reflects CMPA’s goal to support a broader media production sector, representing all screen based entrepreneurs. John Barrack, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer at CMPA, will lead a discussion on the rationale behind the name change and its impact on independent producers in Canada.
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Reality TV & You (recorded December 8)
Are you creating a Reality TV show? What’s the secret to creating and pitching a great Reality TV show? Find out from Allan Novak, former Vice President, Factual & Reality at Temple Street Productions, series creator and show runner and creative consultant on format, factual and reality TV.
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8:15–9:15 a.m. ~ Refreshments will be provided ~ Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

$  5  ACCT members (per session)
$ 20  non-Members (per session)

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

 

Space is limited!
RSVP: Angie Georgiades
Tel: 416-366-2227 ext. 239
Email: angie@academy.ca
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2009 Breakfast Clubs

Music Rights & You
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.

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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