Applications now open for CFC’s Norman Jewison Film Program

Applications are now open for the Canadian Film Centre’s (CFC) Norman Jewison Film Program.

This full-time program is tailored to the needs of participating creators each year, offering an immersive five month artistic, professional and collaborative experience.

The programs are designed for emerging / mid-level creators who are self-driven and committed storytellers open and ready to explore new approaches and creative partnerships.

The program is comprised of four distinct labs:

Directors’ Lab

• Amplify your original voice and perspective as a director and increase your ability to articulate your artistic vision and approach. Apply for the Directors’ Lab.

Producers’ Lab

• Elevate your vision as a producer and increase your ability to develop, package and pitch a range of creative properties. Apply for the Producers’ Lab.

Writers’ Lab

• Strengthen your story and collaboration skills as a writer and amplify your original voice and perspective. Apply for the Writers’ Lab.

Editors’ Lab

• Shape your artistic and technical skills as an editor and increase your ability to contribute to and work on a range of creative material. Apply for the Editors’ Lab.

Application deadline is January 31. Learn more about the program now.

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Alumni awards roundup, winter 2021

Stills from Emergence: Out of the Shadows and Angakusajaujuq – The Shaman’s Apprentice

Congratulations to the many alumni who received funding and awards throughout November and December 2021.

Creative BC Production Program recipients

• Curl Power – produced by Lori Lozinski (NSI Art of Business Management – Indigenous Edition program advisor)

• Bones of Crows – produced and directed by Marie Clements (NSI Storytellers, Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program)

• The Art of Dance – produced by Anand Ramayya (NSI Totally Television)

• Mongrels – directed by Jerome Yoo (TELUS STORYHIVE)

• The Chinatown Diner – produced by Thomas Affolter (TELUS STORYHIVE)

• Warrior Ride – produced by Carey Newman (TELUS STOYHIVE)

> Complete list of recipients

Screen Nova Scotia Awards

Best Television Series

• Diggstown, Season 2 – executive produced by Floyd Kane (NSI Totally Television)

Best Documentary Film

• The Killing of Phillip Boudreau – executive produced by Edward Peill (NSI Global Marketing)

> Complete list of winners

Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival

Best Documentary

• Emergence: Out of the Shadows – produced by Alex Sangha (NSI Business for Producers)

> Complete list of films

Whistler Film Festival

Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature Film

• Cinema of Sleep – written and directed by Jeffrey St. Jules, produced by Brendon Sawatzky (both NSI Features First)

Best Mountain Culture Film, honourable mention

• Precious Leader Woman – co-written by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (NSI IndigiDocs program manager), executive produced by Michael Grand, produced by Hayley Morin (both TELUS STORYHIVE)

Canadian ShortWork Award

• Angakusajaujuq – The Shaman’s Apprentice – produced by Nadia Mike (NSI Art of Business Management – Indigenous Edition)

> Complete list of winners

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