Canadian Film Digest Year Book (1980)

120 GOVERNMENT Greta Torrie, Kenora Mary Ellen Whaley, London The Ontario Arts Council offers various forms of assistance in film areas to artists in the province, and the following brochures are available from its offices: Film and Photography Grants Filmmakers may apply for up to $7,000 for short, experimental, original 16mm films (full-time film students are not eligible). Senior grants up to $20,000 are available to experienced filmmakers. All applications must be supported by a 16mm film. Writers may .apply for up to $3,000 to write original, creative material for the screen. Sponsors of a film festival or seminar may apply for funds to cover fees of visiting filmmakers to participate in workshops and to lead discussion groups, and to cover a portion of administrative costs. Franco-Ontarian Grants Franco-Ontarian filmmakers may apply for up to $13,000 in two separate categories. 1) pre-production costs for short films 2) financial support for apprenticeship with a recognized professional filmmaker. Arts/Education Grants A filmmaker wishing to work in a school is required to conceive the project, find a school and negotiate a fee. The filmmaker and the school make a joint application for a grant of up to three-quarters of the filmmaker’s fee to a maximum of $1,500; a maximum of $200 for project expenses; and up to $600 for travel and living expenses if the project is more than 100km from the filmmaker’s home. A Guide to Grants This brochure contains useful overall information on the who, what and how of applying for OAC grants. SECRETARY OF STATE FILM FESTIVALS BUREAU — CINEMA CANADA Operations Division, Arts and Culture Branch Secretary of State Department 15 Eddy St., Rm. 10E16 Hull, Que. K1A 0M5 (819) 994-1455 Director: Jean Lefebvre Assistant Director: Jacqueline Brodie The Film Festivals Bureau began its operation on January 8, 1973 with the following mandate: “to assist in developing more effective methods of film promotion publicity for distribution and exhibition abroad and to assume the co-ordination at film exhibitions in Canada and abroad”. The Bureau annually organizes and co-ordinates the official Canadian participation at Cannes as well as in over 100 film festivals. It also provides grants to Canadian Film Festivals. Secretary of State House of Commons Parliament Buildings Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0A6 (613) 997-4740 Film and Recording Industries Section Arts and Culture Branch Secretary of State Mailing Address: Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0M5 Address: Rm. 10F8 Les Terrasses de la Chaudiere Hull, Que. (819) 994-2355 Officers: Judith McCann, Robin Jackson The Film and Recording Industries Section provides advice and assistance to the Secretary of State in the formulation and development of policies and programs for the achievement of cultural objectives in the areas of film and recording. The Canadian Film Certification Office is part of this section. It administers the 100% capital cost allowance program, under which investors in certified Canadian films and videotapes (both short and feature length) may deduct 100% of their investment from their taxable income in one year. Certificates for films and videotapes are issued by the office upon satisfactory completion by the producer of the appropriate application form. Information about the program, including the eligibility requirements for certification and application procedures, and blank application forms are available from this office. (a ae a ee PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FILM UNITS British Columbia Film Promotion Office Tourism British Columbia Robson Square, 800 Hornby St. Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2C5 (604) 668-2732 Film Officer: Justis Greene Comprehensive motion picture and television industry location and production assistance. “Locations” booklet, photographs and other information available on request. Alberta Government Services Public Affairs Bureau Audio/Visual Services 11510 Kingsway Edmonton, Alta. T5G 2Y5 Minister: Honourable S.A. McCrae Deputy Minister: J.T. Kyle Managing Director: F. Calder Director of A/V Services: D. Roman Motion Picture Photographer: R.R. Albert Still Cameraman: R.H. Flowers, A. Vaughan Colour Lab Technicians: V.L. Modin, R. Cho, B. Large Black & White Lab Technician: J. Bally Negative Library: P. Padoani Film Librarians: L. Kostyniuk, C. Underwood Saskatchewan Photographic/Art Division Executive Council Rm. 3, Legislative Building Regina, Sask. S4S 0B3 Minister: Premier Allan Blakeney Executive Officer: Murray Wallace Supervisor: Ray W. Christensen Instructional Resources Section Department of Education Parkview Place 2220 College Ave. Regina Sask. S4P 3V7 Minister: Honourable Doug McArthur Deputy Minister: Ray Clayton Chief Instructional Resources: Philip Schalm . . " x .