Issue 23
May 8, 2024

We Remember
This edition includes:
BIG small Talk with Co-Conspirator: Madi Piller
Bridging the Gap
News
MMIWG+
Festivals!
STARBOARD docked

Job Opportunities
Awards and Competition Deadlines by Province (Coast to Coast)
 Training and  Professional Opportunities

BIG Small Talk with Artist: Madi Piller

BIG small Talk is a chance to meet, introduce, and get to know artists that Harbour Collective encounters along the way. Sasha Kucas speaks with Madi Piller, an experimental filmmaker whom Harbour is collaborating with on a unique project called La Leun Waashisho: Augmented and Virtual Reality Stories on Indigenous Moon Stories, which will be coming up close to the end of this year. 

This former commercial advertising employee, backgammon playing, mildly obsessed lover of guinea pigs thrives on LAB gatherings and spontaneity. Always lending a hand to artists, Madi talks about Canada, family, machines, film, and much more. This smiling, laughing, lively zucchini fanatic shared books, images, and signs that popped up everywhere on the screen, keeping me on my toes!

To read more about Madi Piller

Madi Piller was born in Lima, Peru. She is a filmmaker, animator, mentor, programmer and independent curator based in Toronto, Canada. Madi’s films have been screened at film festivals, alternative spaces and contemporary art venues nationally and internationally. Her work has been produced with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council. Eleven in Motion: Abstract Expressions in Animation, Hello Amiga , OP ART Re- Imaged: Imaginable Spaces, The Frame is the Keyframe: Frame Anomalies , FROM A to Z, My Home Here, are her curatorial projects. She programs animation and experimental analog/hybrid work at venues nationally and internationally.  Her latest programs are virtual exhibitions in Augmented Reality, directing so far 4 projects with over 30 artists. 
http://www.madipiller.com/
http://www.pixfilm.ca
http://www.pixfilmcollective.com

Madi Piller and Harbour Collective will be collaborating later on this year on an intriguing “out of this world” AR/VR project. Keep your ear to the ground for more information on La Leun Waashisho. 

Bridging the Gap: A partnership between BIPOC artists/developers is pleased to have Justin Bear L’Arrivee, Nathan FloresOmid Moterassad, and Evan Tremblay as participants. More artists will be highlighted! Stay tuned!
 
News
Canadaland – Introducing CanadaLabs: A hub for the next generation of audio journalists
First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) responds to the federal funding for Indigenous languages in budget 2024-25
The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) with founding partners the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), CanadaMedia Fund (CMF) supporting partner APTH and with presenting partner Rogers Communications, is pleased to announce the 2024 Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum participants, who will be presenting their projects to a panel of leading media funders and potential collaborators at the 45th edition of the Banff World Media Festival
Call For Indigenous Business Leaders: Join The Creative Saskatchewan Board Of Directors
 
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has launched the second phase of consultations in the co-development of an Indigenous broadcasting policy. Findings from the first phase of consultations included the need for stable and long-term funding for Indigenous broadcasters and creators, and for more funding at the provincial and territorial level, rather than federal. Public consultation deadline: July 22
Business and Arts NL Creativity and Innovation Summit  will bring 250 participants from across the business and arts communities to explore creativity: what it is, how to harness it and how to apply it to fuel innovation on November 7, 2024.
Artists of all disciplines welcome to apply: May 31 
Online information session: May 10
T a k e   a   m o m e n t   t o  r e m e m b e r…
Festivals!
Save the Date: The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is bringing its 25th festival to Indigenous Peoples’ Month June 3-8, 2025June 9-15, 2025 (online)
***** Ripples are in motion
STARBOARD will be ‘docked‘ until the Fall. *****
Job Opportunities

Writers at Woody Point – Summer Assistant
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director of the organization to provide administrative, logistical, and community outreach support in the presentation of summer programming for the Writers at Woody Point Literary Festival. The successful candidate should demonstrate experience and skills in client/customer service, communication,  digital proficiency, and working in a team-based environment. Experience in producing and coordinating content for social media is considered an asset.
May 8

Gallery 44 – Curator of Exhibitions
The Curator of Exhibitions develops and administers Main Gallery and Vitrines exhibitions and their associated programs, in consultation with the Exhibition Programming Committee (EPC) and the Executive Director (ED). The Curator reports to the ED and works with the Board Representative of the EPC.
May 9

Calgary Pride – Parade Logistics Coordinator
Reporting to the manager of production and programming, the parade logistics coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the in-person Pride Parade and other relevant programming. The ideal candidate will also support raising awareness of Calgary Pride programs while playing a role in stakeholder communications (internal and external) that fortifies the organization’s strategic direction. As part of a fast-moving and compassionate team, you will bring creativity to our circle while playing a leadership role in the organization.
May 10

Calgary Pride – Volunteer Coordinator
Reporting to the manager of membership and fund development, the volunteer coordinator is primarily responsible for managing administration, recruitment, training and communications required to support all volunteers during Calgary Pride week. This individual is a passionate, caring, innovative and self-motivated person interested in making meaningful relationships with volunteers to inspire meaningful engagement. The ideal candidate will also support raising awareness of Calgary Pride programs while playing a role in stakeholder communications (internal and external) that fortifies the organization’s strategic direction. As part of a fast-moving and compassionate team, you will bring creativity to our circle while playing a leadership role in the organization.
May 10

Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art – Education and Public Programming Intern
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art seeks an enthusiastic and professional individual as our Education and Public Programming Intern. This is a paid internship opportunity funded in part by Young Canada Works through the Canadian Museums Association. Candidates must be under 30 years old, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be returning to school following the internship to meet eligibility requirements outlined by Young Canada Works.This term position, from June 10 to August 30, 2024; is 40 hours a week, requiring some work in the evenings and on weekends.
May 10

Ontario Culture Days – Outreach Assistant
Reporting to the Partnerships and Programs Manager, this role is responsible for enhancing and implementing the Ontario Culture Days outreach strategy. This person will play an integral role in increasing the impact of the 2024 Ontario Culture Days campaign within local communities by supporting artists, arts and culture groups, and organizations hosting Ontario Culture Days activities and celebrations at the community level.
May 13

Edmonton Arts Council – Program associate, Activations and Connections
Under the guidance of the Manager, Activations and Connections, the Program Associates are our frontline connection facilitating meaningful and relevant participation and engagement in arts programming throughout the city. The associates support the programming of a diverse range of artists and art forms with local neighborhoods and communities.
May 15

Edmonton Arts Council – Contract Bookkeeper
Under the guidance of the Manager, Finance and Risk, the Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting all day-to-day finance functions.
May 15

African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) – 4 part-time positions
ANSMA develop, promote, and celebrate African Nova Scotians in the music industry. They are hiring four (4) new part-time positions. Administrative Assistance (Operations), Program Coordinator (ANSMA Core Programming & Special Projects), Production Coordinator (ANSMA Events/Showcase), Communications/Outreach Coordinator (ANSMA Digitial Presence and Community Engagement)
May 20

Farpoint Films – Production Accountant
The Accountant will support a wide variety of non-union film production content and oversee the accounting on multiple in-house film productions. The chosen candidate will work closely with the line producer and production manager and be responsible for all production and associated cost reporting and accounting, managing production payroll, as well as various accounting duties within the department. The production accountant will be directly involved with obtaining financing, and all post-production responsibilities including preparing and overseeing the production audit/review engagement.

Farpoint Films – Accountant Assistant – Permanent Full-time
The accountant assistant works closely with and under the supervision of the accountants. This role supports the accountants in managing the financial control of multiple non-union film productions to ensure the timely and accurate financial reporting and effective cost management of productions.

Click here to view even more Job Opportunities on our website
Highlighted Awards and Competition Deadlines listed by Province (Coast to Coast)



Manitoba
Creative Commons Attribute

May 10 Manitoba Arts Council – Support – Strengthen

May 15 Manitoba Arts Council – Artists in Communities

May 15 Manitoba Arts Council – Support – Community Impact

May 16 Manitoba Film and Music – Produce

May 16 Manitoba Film and Music – Produce – Out of Province Artists

June 1 Manitoba Arts Council – Learn – Scholarships

June 1 Manitoba Arts Council – Learn – Travel/Professional Development

June 5 Manitoba Arts Council – Artists in Schools





Quebec
Creative Commons Attribute

Anytime Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec – Inuit and First Nations Arts – Microgrants

Anytime Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec – Inuit and First Nations Arts – Revitalization, Creation and Transmission

May 8 Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Assemblée nationale du Québec competition for the creation of a digital or video work

May 9 Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Puppet arts research and development residency in Norway

May 15 Conseil des arts de Montréal – Support program for Indigenous artists

May 15 Conseil des arts de Montréal – Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations

June 5 Conseil des arts de Montréal – Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion and consolidation

June 6 Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Research and creation residencies for architects and visual artists at the British School at Rome

June 6 Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Research and creation residency at the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia (Brazil)

June 6 Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Studio-apartment of the Fondation Christoph Mérian in Basel, Switzerland

June 6 Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Writer and graphic novelist exchanges between Québec and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles in Brussels (Belgium)





Atlantic Provinces
Creative Commons Attribute

No set deadline – Rolling deadline New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture – Indigenous Affairs Grants Program

May 13 Government of Prince Edward Island – PEI Arts Grants Funding

May 15 Arts NS – Grants to Individuals

May 15 Government of Nova Scotia: Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – Mi’kmaw Cultural Activities Program

May 15  New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture – Arts in Communities Program

May 20 Music NL – Artist Development

May 31 Arts NL – ArtsSmarts

May 31Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador – Annual Members Exhibition 2024 – Call for Submissions

June 1 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation – Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund

June 1 New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture – Arts Groups – Literary Promotion Grant

June 1 New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture – Strategic Initiatives Fund – Digital Component

June 1 New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture – Arts and Cultural Industries – Strategic Initiatives Fund – Strategic Growth and Development

June 15 Arts NS – Black Artist Recognition Award

June 15 Arts NS – Indigenous Artist Recognition Award

September 15 Arts NB – Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists

September 15 Arts NS – Mi’kmaq Arts Program




Yukon
Creative Commons Attribute

May 15 Yukon Arts and Culture – Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund

May 15 Yukon Arts and Culture – Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF)

May 31 Yukon Foundation – Accepting applications for funding

June 15 Yukon Arts and Culture – Arts Fund

June 15 Yukon Arts and Culture – Touring Artist Fund (TAF)

August 14 Jenni House Artist Residency – Call for Applications







National
Creative Commons Attribute

Anytime prior to travel date Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples – Travel

Anytime prior to start of project Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples – Small-Scale Activities

No set deadline: At least 18 weeks prior to start date of project Canadian Heritage – Events – Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

No set deadline FACE – Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Ongoing Indigenous Screen Office – Cinespace Technician Roster

Black Screen Office and Directors Guild of Canada – Black Women Directors Accelerator Program

Black Screen Office and CPAC – Career Accelerator

May 8 Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: Long-Term Grants

May 16 Canada Media Fund – POV Program

May 16 FACTOR – Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP

May 17 Indigenous Screen Office – Production Program for Features & TV Series

May 19 Canadian Heritage – Strategic Initiatives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund

May 23 FACTOR – Artist Development

May 31 Reelworld Film Festival – Call for Submissions

June 1 Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) – Retraining Grants

June 1 Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) –  Full-Time Study Subsistence Grant – I (FTS-I)

June 3 2024 Toronto International Film Festival – Series Accelerator – Call for Submissions

June 6 Canada Media Fund – Program for Racialized Communities

June 14 M for Montreal – Call for Artists 

June 18 Canada Media Fund – Canada-Germany Digital Media Incentive 

July 1 imagineNATIVE – 2024 imagineNATIVE Tour




International
”The International Flag of Planet Earth”, by Oskar Pernefeldt

May 8 The Gotham Week 2024 Project Market – Call for Entries

Multiple Deadlines May 10 CANADA PAVILION International Animation Film Market (MIFA) 2024 – Call for Entries

May 15 Diaspora Film Festival NewYork DFFNY – Call for Submissions

May 15 The Museum of Northern History -The Art of Birds – Juried Exhibition – Call for Submissions

May 16 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival – Call for Submissions

May 16 SXSW Sydney 2024 – Call for Entries

Multiple Deadlines May 17 The Women’s Film Festival – Call for Submissions

May 18 FuoriFormato – Stories We Dance – Call for Submissions

May 19 Seoul International Women’s Film Festival – Call for Submissions

May 26 Biennale Internationale du Carnet d’Artiste 2024 (International Artist’s Sketchbook Biennale) – Call for Submissions

May 31 39th Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur – Call for Entries

May 31 Giffoni Film Festival 2024 – Call for Entries

May 31 Reelworld Film Festival – Call for Entries

June 1 FrightFest London 2024 – Call for Entries

June 1 Navajo Film Festival – Call for Submissions

Multiple Deadline June 3 St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF)  – Call for Submissions

Multiple Deadlines June 14 20th Fantastic Festival – Call for Entries

June 17 21st Venice Days (Giornate degli Autori) – Call for Entries

Multiple Deadlines June 18 Native Lens – Call for Submissions

Click here for a more complete list of awards and competition deadlines organized by province on our website
Creative Commons Attribute

Training and Professional Opportunities

EVENTS 
Exploring Careers in BC’s Video Game Industry
the next Science World Spotlights event is an evening of exciting insights, networking, and inspiration with industry professionals. They’ll share their experiences, tips, and advice for navigating the dynamic landscape of video game development. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or simply someone with a passion for gaming looking to explore new technologies and career opportunities, this event promises to be an educational and inspiring experience.
May 28

Virtual AI in PR Summit 2
Explore the transformative power of AI in shaping the PR landscape and unlocking new possibilities for professionals in the field. AI-Powered Creativity, Crisis Communications Redefined, Predictive Analytics and Decision-Making, Sentiment Analysis and Audience Engagement and Automation and Efficiency, all topics of discussion.
May 31
VOLUNTEER 
Volunteer opportunites at the 2024 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Jazz Winnipeg is the proud producer of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in downtown Winnipeg. The festival relies on a huge team of volunteers like you to make this annual urban festival possible. We’re now recruiting volunteers to help us with the 2024 festival – apply now or share this call with someone you know!
RESIDENCIES  
Queer Up North Artist Residency
Queer Up North artist residency is a new initiative and collaboration between The Throbbing Rose Collective and the White Bear Artist Residency in Temagami, Ontario. To be held in the Northland Paradise Lodge, on the shore of Snake Island Lake in Temagami, Queer Up North offers fifteen LGBTQI2+ artists-in-residence the opportunity to work, interact and collaborate in the forests and lakes of northern Ontario. The residency will take place August 15 – 30, 2024.
Application deadline:June 1

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Visual Arts Thematic Residency – The System and Other Universes
We invite artists to retreat to Banff and spend time quietly working alone, looking inward, connecting with the natural world, and engaging with others away from professional stress and pressure. With a focus on studio practice, artists will be encouraged to reflect on “why” they are making art, for “whom”, and to “what” end? In what ways do market influences and institutional expectations consciously or unconsciously impact our work? How does making art heal or help the world? Visual Arts Thematic Residency – The System and Other Universes welcomes participants to consider new, unique, or radical paradigms for being an artist in shifting, uncertain times.
July 10

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Literary Journalism

This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in literary journalism (Creative Non-Fiction) and experimentation in writing. Designed to challenge and stimulate, the program aims to inspire creative pieces of non-fiction and to assist the writers in their completion. A preeminent space for long-form journalism, this residency emphasizes the strengths of thorough and articulate reporting, distinctive storytelling, and literary devices. 
July 17
TRAINING
Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPMAO) – Equity and Anti-Racism Training Programs and Services in the Arts
Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) believes that IBPOC artists don’t belong in the shadows. They belong in the spotlight. To make this belief a reality, CPAMO works with organizations and individuals like you who are committed to making arts and culture in Canada equitable and accessible for all artists, not just a few. CPAMO advances artistic opportunities for IBPOC artists across Ontario by working with them directly. CPAMO also helps other organizations become agents of change in the arts sector. Now, more than ever, organizations need to cultivate equity and pluralism in the arts and eliminate barriers. Online or in-person training
Ongoing

STORY TO ACTION Program
STORY TO ACTION (STA) is an 9 month program from June 2024 to April 2025. The STORY TO ACTION team creates impact strategies and executes impact campaigns for 3 completed and premiered documentary films. Call for applications with the final deadline:
June 3 
WORKSHOPS
Business Workshops for Artists – Creative Green Tools Canada
This workshop will feature a presentation by Devon Hardy from the Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts on the Creative Green Tools; a free set of carbon calculation and reporting tools designed to empower arts and culture organizations across the country to understand and mitigate their environmental impact in an accessible and inclusive way.
May 8

Calgary Arts Development – Public Art 101: Budgeting for Public Art
Public Art 101 is a series of free professional development workshops designed for artists and members of community groups and commissioning bodies who want to learn what it takes to create a successful public art project. These in-person workshops are led by Dawn Van de Schoot, an experienced public art project lead with Calgary Arts Development.
May 15

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) – Spatial Storytelling
This two-day workshop is meant to inspire creators to seek out new methods of storytelling that better leverage emerging technologies. Through a combination of theory presentation, case studies, group/individual activities, and discussion, we will explore the core facets of spatial storytelling and learn how to apply them in your writing process.
May 15 and 22

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) – Recording Studio Orientation

Join us for an orientation session on Tuesday May 21st from 6 to 8 pm, and become familiar with the recording studio‘s control room and recording booth. Our team is here to teach you how to operate the studio and support your creations. Expect a run-through of essential hardware, software, and basic setup and tear-down. Most importantly, we want to hear about your projects, and how we can assist you.
May 21

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Adventure Filmmakers Workshop

The Adventure Filmmakers Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to advance their skills under the guidance of two of the world’s premier and proven adventure filmmakers. During a jam-packed 10 days in the fall, participants will hone their craft, strengthen their skills, and network and mingle with fellow filmmakers, industry insiders, and decision-makers. 
July 17

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