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OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL: FREE TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY!

October 19th, 2010 by Cheryl

       

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is offering a variety of activities for all ages at this year’s festival, which runs from October 20 to 24, 2010.

More than 27,000 film buffs, art lovers, producers, and cartoon fans from around the world are descending on the nation’s capital to attend the OIAF 2010. 
 
OTTAWA TONITE is thrilled to offer you a chance to WIN FREE TICKETS to this festival! We have a number of packages to pass along to you and your family, and it’s easy to WIN.
 
Simply send an email to info@ottawatonite.com and tell us why you want to attend the OIAF this year.
 
WINNERS will be selected at random and contacted beginning Wednesday, October 20th. 
 
 
 
 
About the Ottawa International Animation Festival:
 
 The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the world’s leading animation events providing screenings, exhibits, workshops and entertainment since 1976. OIAF is an annual five-day event bringing art and industry together in a vibrant hub. More than 27,000 film buffs, art lovers, producers, and cartoon fans are expected to attend the OIAF, the largest animation event in North America. OIAF 2010 is taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from October 20 to 24.
 
The OIAF is offering an Animation School Fair for anyone interested in a career in animation on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24 at the Arts Court. Teens are FREE on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can also attend a FREE hands-on workshop presented by the National Film Board of Canada, “Introduction to Animation.” Teens must obtain an Adobe Toon Apprentice pass in advance by contacting the OIAF before October 14 or they can pick up a pass in-person at the OIAF box office on October 18. Pre-registration is required for the workshop by calling: (613) 232-8769.
 
Bring your kids to the “Short Films for Kids” competition (October 23 and 24), the “TV for Kids” competition (October 21 and 23), and the FREE hands-on workshop at the Arts Court on October 24. Pre-registration is required by calling: (613) 232-8769.
 
 Plus, get a free sneak peak of the new Teletoon series, Skatoony, and participate in an interactive activity, “Get Your Skatoony Game On,” on Sunday, October 24 at the Arts Court.For more information or a complete list of films, schedules, special screenings, workshops, and events at this year’s festival, please visit the OIAF website at: 
 
 This year’s OIAF poster designed by Ottawa-based artist Andrea Stokes (http://pinkwagon.com/).  The poster will be available to purchase at the Animarket during the festival. 

 
 

 

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Opportunity to go to CANNES in 2010! / Une chance d’aller à CANNES en 2010!

November 26th, 2009 by Susan Murphy

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Deadline for applications :

December 1st, 2009

Date-limite de participation :

le 1er décembre 2009

Do you have a passion for film and a good grasp of French?

The French Embassy, SAW Video and Zoom Productions want to send YOU to the 2010 Cannes Festival!

Spend 10 days in Cannes on the Côte d’Azur in France and participate in the famous film festival. In the company of young francophones from all parts of the world, discover the region, attend film screenings, and live the life of the festival-goer!

Deadline for applications : December 1st, 2009
Travelling dates: 14- 23 May 2010

To apply you must be :
- Of Canadian nationality
- Reside in the Outaouais or East Ontarian region
- Between 18 and 40 years of age
- French speaking
- Have an interest in film

Send a CV and a letter of motivation in French telling us why we should send YOU to the Cannes Film Festival.

Support material is recommended and will be accepted in the form of:
A short video interview of yourself (DVD or MiniDV preferred)
OR
A recently produced video/film short (DVD or MiniDV preferred)

Why apply?
Prize #1: Travel and Accommodations to the Cannes Film Festival!
Prize #2: Video production equipment (TBD) from Ottawa University’s ZOOM Production
Prize #3: SAW Video Workshop of your choice
Prize #4: Books and DVDs on cinema

Send applications to:
Judith Zeller
The Embassy of France
Cultural Services
464 rue Wilbrod, Ottawa ON
KIN 6M8

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Êtes-vous enthousiaste de film avec une bonne maîtrise du français?

L’Ambassade de France, SAW Vidéo et Zoom Productions VOUS INVITENT AU FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2010 !

Venez vivre un moment inoubliable au Festival de Cannes, le plus célèbre des festivals de cinéma. En compagnie de jeunes francophones du monde entier, vous pourrez découvrir la région Côte d’Azur, assister à des projections, rencontrer des professionnels du cinéma et mener la vie excitante de festivalier pendant 10 jours!

Date-limite de participation : le 1er décembre 2009
Dates du séjour à Cannes : du 14 au 23 mai 2010

Pour participer au concours, vous devez :
- Avoir la nationalité canadienne
- Résider dans les régions de l’Outaouais et Est ontarien
- Avoir entre 18 et 40 ans
- Avoir une bonne maîtrise du français
- Être intéressé par le cinéma
- Fournir un CV et une lettre de motivation en français pour nous convaincre que c’est VOUS que nous devons choisir pour partir à Cannes.

L’envoi de contenu audiovisuel est recommandé, sous forme :
d’un autoportrait vidéo (de préférence format DVD ou MiniDV)
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d’une vidéo ou film court récemment réalisé (de préférence format DVD ou MiniDV)

1er PRIX : voyage + logement + repas + assurance du 14 au 23 mai 2010 au Festival de Cannes, offerts par l’Ambassade de France
2è PRIX : 1 caméra vidéo offerte par Zoom Productions
3è PRIX : 1 atelier vidéo de votre choix à SAW Vidéo
4è PRIX : Livres sur le cinéma et DVDs

Envoyez votre candidature à :

Judith Zeller
Ambassade de France au Canada
Service culturel
464 rue Wilbrod, Ottawa ON
KIN 6M8

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Blog by: Susan Murphy
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