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May 13, 2008: Vancouver — May 13, 2008: Vancouver — The LEO AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL begins a five-day run at Pacific Cinémathèque this Thursday, May 15, until May 19.
The LEO AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL features screenings of nominated LEO AWARDS 2008 programs in categories including Feature Length Drama, Short Drama, Documentary and Student Production (both entrants and nominees are screened).
Fllmmakers and special guest in attendance for their respective screenings include:
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Andrew Boutilier
Camille Sullivan |
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| She's a Boy I Knew |
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Gwen Haworth |
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‘Everything’ |
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| The Suicide Tourist |
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John Zaritsky |
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| September |
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Lindsay Allikas
Cat Mills |
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| Sweet Tooth |
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Wayne Robinson |
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| Three A.M. |
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Doug Kerr |
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| Centigrade |
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Madison Graie |
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| Dog Boy |
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Caroline Coutts |
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| The Porcelain Man |
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Jessica Cheung
Mark Ratzlaff
Lindsay George |
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| Survival of the Fittest: Stories from the West Coast Trail |
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Martin de Valk |
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“We would like to thank all the filmmakers for participating in the LEO AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL,” said Sonny Wong, producer, LEO AWARDS. “With their support, we’re confident the program will be a success.”
The fourth annual LEO AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL is a co-production of the LEO AWARDS and Pacific Cinémathèque.
The LEO AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL program is now available online here or here.
About the LEO AWARDS
The LEO AWARDS were established in 1998 to celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. 2008 marks the 10th Anniversary of the LEO AWARDS with the Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies taking place May 23 & 24 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The LEO AWARDS are a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, and produced by Troika Productions Inc. and Events One.
About Pacific Cinémathèque
Vancouver's Pacific Cinémathèque, a not-for-profit cultural organization and registered charity, is the largest film institute of its kind in Western Canada and one of the most active in North America. Through film exhibitions, media education programs, and film-related resources, Pacific Cinémathèque advances the understanding and appreciation of cinema as an important form of artistic and cultural expression in BC, Canada and the world.
The Pacific Cinémathèque is located at 1131 Howe St. in Vancouver.
www.cinematheque.bc.ca
May 13, 2008: Vancouver — The race is on for two lucky winners to each take home an exclusive 2008 LEO AWARDS presenters gift bag. Valued at over $2,000, each gift bag includes two tickets to the 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS Gala and an overnight stay at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
To win the 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS gift bag, contestants are encouraged to watch Shaw TV’s The Express beginning May 12 (18:00h, 20:00h and 22:30h) and respond to a trivia question by sending an email to expresscontest@shaw.ca. The winner will be announced on-air by The Express host, Johanna Ward, on Friday, May 16.
Alternatively, contestants can enter to win the presenters gift bag by visiting The BMW Store at 5th & Burrard in Vancouver, where the gift bag, along with its contents, will be on display.
“Our 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS presenters gift bag, with 30 pounds of goodies, is always in huge demand by presenters and we don’t expect anything different from the public,” says Sonny Wong, LEO AWARDS producer.
Returning for the fifth year, the highly coveted presenter gift bags have been assembled by Celebrity Rx. With a wide array of merchandise and services, all packaged in a deluxe sports bag from Sudden Impact, the gift bag has become an attractive promotional tool for manufacturers and retailers wanting to reach the film and television community. The entire contents of the LEO AWARDS 2008 gift bag, including a photograph, can be viewed here.
May 8, 2008: Vancouver For the first time, two exclusive LEO AWARDS presenter gift bags — valued at over $2,000 each — will be available to be won. Included in each gift bag are two tickets to the 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS Gala and an overnight stay at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
Information on how to win the 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS gift bag is available by watching Shaw TV’s The Express beginning May 12 or by visiting The BMW Store at 5th & Burrard in Vancouver, where the gift bag, along with its contents, will be on display. “It’s our 10th Anniversary and engaging the wider community in the LEO AWARDS is a great way to offer thanks to those who appreciate BC film and television,” says Sonny Wong, LEO AWARDS producer. “Plus, the bags are really nice — past recipients tell us it’s like opening a Christmas present!”
Returning for a fifth year the highly coveted presenter gift bags have been assembled by Celebrity Rx. "The gift bags — with a wide array of merchandise and services, all packaged in a deluxe sports bag from Sudden Impact — have always been an extremely popular item and we’re delighted to be able to showcase the participating companies," says Michele Thistle, Celebrity Rx owner. The entire contents of the LEO AWARDS 2008 gift bag, including a photograph, can be viewed here.
The LEO AWARDS 2008 are sponsored by Northwest Imaging & FX, Union of British Columbia Performers, ACFC West, The BMW Store, IATSE 891, and Kodak Motion Picture Film.
Established in 1998, the LEO AWARDS celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. The 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies take place May 23 and 24 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The LEO AWARDS are a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, and produced by Troika Productions Inc. and Events One.
May 6, 2008: Vancouver The Leo Awards Film Festival returns to Pacific Cinémathèque for a five day run beginning May 15, until May 19. “On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Leo Awards, we are pleased to once again partner with Pacific Cinémathèque to provide an opportunity for the public to enjoy screenings of select Leo Awards 2008 nominated programs,” said Sonny Wong, Leo Awards producer.
The Leo Awards Film Festival will feature screenings of nominated Leo Awards 2008 program categories including:
* Feature Length Drama
* Short Drama
* Documentary
* Student Production (both entrants and nominees are screened).
“The BC film and television industry continues to create excellent programs works and we welcome the entire community to celebrate and support made-in-BC productions,” said Jim Sinclair, executive director, Pacific Cinémathèque.
The fourth annual Leo Awards Film Festival is a co-production of the Leo Awards and Pacific Cinémathèque. The Leo Awards Film Festival program is now available online here or here.
About the Leo Awards
The Leo Awards were established in 1998 to celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. 2008 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Leo Awards with the Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies taking place May 23 & 24 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The Leo Awards are a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, and produced by Troika Productions Inc. and Events One.
About Pacific Cinémathèque
Vancouver's Pacific Cinémathèque, a not-for-profit cultural organization and registered charity, is the largest film institute of its kind in Western Canada and one of the most active in North America. Through film exhibitions, media education programs, and film-related resources, Pacific Cinémathèque advances the understanding and appreciation of cinema as an important form of artistic and cultural expression in BC, Canada and the world. The Pacific Cinémathèque is located at 1131 Howe St. in Vancouver. www.cinematheque.bc.ca
April 30, 2008: Vancouver Tickets for the 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies are now available. This follows the recent announcement of the LEO AWARDS 2008 nominees, a complete list of which can be viewed here.
“Ten years is an important milestone and on this auspicious occasion we look forward to celebrating a decade of success and achievement with the entire BC film and television community,” said Walter Daroshin, LEO AWARDS president.
This year, the LEO AWARDS will also introduce a new evening format whereby the awards program will precede dinner service. Bernie Melanson, chair, Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of BC noted, “After consultation with the film and television community this past year, we decided that swapping the awards show and dinner would contribute to a more time-efficient evening since the formal part of the program will be completed by 8:00 each night.”
LEO AWARDS’ winners in 76 categories will be announced at two separate ceremonies where, in addition to Program and Craft awards, one Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented.
Tickets for the Celebration Awards Ceremony are available for $135 and tickets for the Gala Awards Ceremony are available for $175. Students, LEO AWARDS 2008 jurors and nominees are eligible for reduced price tickets. Ticket order forms can be downloaded from the LEO AWARDS web site, or tickets may be purchased by calling the LEO AWARDS office at 604-688-3721 ext. 22. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
April 22, 2008: Vancouver: The highly coveted presenter gift bags return for a fifth year at the 10th Anniversary Leo Awards. “It is such a delight to reward our presenters with this deluxe gift bag of goods and services,” says Walter Daroshin, Leo Awards president. “It’s a token of appreciation for the time and effort these individuals have put forth in supporting the Leo Awards and adding colour to our celebrations.”
Reprised for the fifth year, the Leo Awards presenter gift bag has been assembled by Celebrity Rx, a company that caters to celebrities, including those who want to be treated just like one. "Marketing in the film and television industry is extremely effective," says Michele Thistle, Celebrity Rx owner. "This year the gift bag will once again include a wide range of merchandise and services, all packaged in a deluxe sports bag from Sudden Impact.”
Items featured in the gift bag can be viewed here.
April 21, 2008: Vancouver — All nominees for the 10th Anniversary Leo Awards were announced today. In addition to the earlier announcement of select program categories included in the Leo Awards Film Festival, the list of nominees for the Leo Awards 2008 is now complete and can be viewed online at www.leoawards.com.
“BC’s film and television industry continues to inspire excellence and innovation,” says Leo Awards president Walter Daroshin. “And in this our tenth year, we salute the 2008 nominees and all the past nominees and winners that altogether have contributed to the legacy of the Leo Awards.”
To determine the final nominations, Lui Petrollini, partner at Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants LLP, tabulated the ballots of 47 jurors who adjudicated 750 eligible entries comprised of 131 program and 619 craft entries.
The Leo Awards honour programs in 9 categories including Feature Length Drama; Dramatic Series; Short Drama; Documentary Program or Series; Information or Lifestyle Series; Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series; Animation Program or Series; Student Production; and Music Video.
Sixty-three Craft awards will also be presented in the categories of Direction, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Picture Editing, Overall Sound, Sound Editing, Musical Score, Production Design, Costume Design, Make-Up, Visual Effects, and Performance or Host(s).
Winners in 76 categories will be announced at two separate ceremonies where Program and Craft awards will be presented, including one Outstanding Achievement Award.
“We look forward to welcoming the entire community to the 10th edition of the Leo Awards,” comments Bernie Melanson, Chair, Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of BC. “This year’s program will offer a number of features that we’re sure will delight our audience.”
The Leo Awards 2008 are sponsored by Northwest Imaging & FX, the Union of British Columbia Performers, ACFC West, The BMW Store, IATSE 891, and Kodak Motion Picture Film.
Established in 1998, the Leo Awards celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. The 10th Anniversary Leo Awards Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies take place May 23 and 24 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
The Leo Awards are a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, and produced by Troika Productions Inc. and Events One.
April 9, 2008: Vancouver — Program nominees in the categories of Feature Length Drama, Documentary Program or Series, and Short Drama for the 10th Anniversary Leo Awards were announced today. The above-mentioned list of nominees can be viewed online at www.leoawards.com and will form the basis of programming for the fourth Leo Awards Film Festival taking place May 15-18 at Pacific Cinemathéque.
The complete list of nominees for the Leo Awards 2008 will be announced over the next two weeks.
“Due to timing requirements of the Leo Awards Film Festival we have staggered our nominee announcement this year,” explained Leo Awards producer Sonny Wong. “We look forward to seeing these programs, including all our Student Productions entries, at the Leo Awards Film Festival.”
The Leo Awards honour programs in 9 categories including Feature Length Drama; Dramatic Series; Short Drama; Documentary Program or Series; Information or Lifestyle Series; Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series; Animation Program or Series; Student Production; and Music Video.
Sixty-three Craft awards will also be presented in the categories of Direction, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Picture Editing, Overall Sound, Sound Editing, Musical Score, Production Design, Costume Design, Make-Up, Visual Effects, and Performance or Host(s).
Winners in 76 categories will be announced at two separate ceremonies where Program and Craft awards will be presented, including one Outstanding Achievement Award.
The Leo Awards 2008 are sponsored by Northwest Imaging & FX, the Union of British Columbia Performers, ACFC West, The BMW Store, IATSE 891, and Kodak Motion Picture Film.
Established in 1998, the Leo Awards celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. The 10th Anniversary Leo Awards Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies take place May 23 and 24 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
Channel m along with the LEO AWARDS and The Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia are proud to announce a Call for Entries for the fourth annual Channel m Diversity in Cultures Award
What Can Enter
Treatments or Story Outlines for a Documentary Program promoting the ideals of diversity in the many cultures that make up British Columbia.
Who Can Enter
It must be demonstrated that the directing mind and control of the creative and financial aspects of the Program will rest with British Columbia based individuals, defined as someone who is a Canadian citizen or has permanent residence status, and has maintained a residence in British Columbia for the 12 month period ending December 31, 2007.
Entry Requirements
Please submit the following:
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a one page treatment or story outline
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a development budget and financing scenario
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a production budget and financing scenario
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a list of confirmed funding, license, broadcast, exhibition, or distribution commitments
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a brief biography of the writer, director, and producer
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a development and production schedule
After adjudication by a jury consisting of industry peers and representatives from Channel m, the successful applicant will be awarded a $10,000 cash prize towards the completion of the development or production of their Program.
Deadline For Submissions
Friday, April 25th, 2008. Entries received after the deadline will be returned unopened.
Please forward submissions directly to the LEO AWARDS offices at:
Channel m Award
c/o LEO AWARDS
Suite 700, 1155 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4
Attention: Walter Daroshin
Following the close of entries for the 10th Anniversary LEO AWARDS,
the BC film and television awards program has received a total of 750
eligible entries, comprised of 131 program and 619 craft award entries.
“The enthusiasm and support we’ve had for the LEO AWARDS over the last 10 years has
been very strong and this year is no exception,” said Walter Daroshin, LEO AWARDS
president. “2008 is an exciting year because it’s our 10th Anniversary. In addition to
celebrating our 2008 winners and nominees, we hope to share some highlights of the
LEO AWARDS’ last decade with our community.”
The number of eligible entries received for the LEO AWARDS 2008 will result in a total of
76 awards that will be handed out this year, including one Outstanding Achievement
Award.
Adjudication for the LEO AWARDS has already commenced. Ernst & Young, Chartered
Accountants, will once again tabulate the results to determine the nominees for the
LEO AWARDS 2008. Nominees will be announced the week of April 21 and will be
posted on the LEO AWARDS web site www.leoawards.com.
The Leo Awards 2008 are sponsored by Northwest Imaging & FX, the Union of British Columbia Performers, ACFC West, The BMW Store, IATSE 891, and Kodak Motion Picture Film.
The LEO AWARDS were established in 1998 to celebrate excellence in British Columbia
film and television. The LEO AWARDS 2008 Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies
take place May 23 and 24 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
LEO AWARDS 2008
Entry deadline:
February 1, 2008
— For all programs completed between January 1 – December 31, 2007
For more information email info@leoawards.com or
call the LEO AWARDS at 604.688.4875
CELEBRATION AWARDS CEREMONY - Friday, May 23, 2008
GALA AWARDS CEREMONY - Saturday, May 24, 2008
Westin Bayshore Vancouver
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