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Appendix B: Film and Video Resources

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society was formed to promote and encourage the production, distribution, and exhibition of independent film in British Columbia. Functioning as a production co-operative, Cineworks provides its members with the production equipment and facilities, information, related support structures and environment necessary for independent filmmaking.

The society has an active membership of over 200 filmmakers who are involved in a variety of aspects of independent filmmaking on an ongoing basis.
Phone: (604) 685-3841 Fax: (604) 685-9685
cineworks@radiant.net
www.cineworks.ca

Picture this...film festival
Picture this... is a film festival held annually in Calgary that celebrates disability culture. The next submission deadline is September 30, 2004 for the February 2005 festival. Visit our website at www.ptff.org.
info@ptff.org
(403) 717-5610 Fax (403) 291-4087

Video In Studios Media Arts Centre
Video In Studios is a not for profit video production, exhibition and distribution centre. We are an evolving organization operated by and for artists and media/community activists.

Since 1973, with the founding of the Satellite Video Exchange Society (SVES), Video In has grown into a vibrant artist-run centre with state of the art facilities and educational workshops. We have production equipment, studio space, audio, video and new media post-production facilities, and during regular hours of operation, light technical support is available to producers. Other exciting facets of the centre include ongoing public exhibitions of video and new media programs and Video Out's International Distribution network.
Phone: (604) 872-8337 Fax: (604) 876-1185
videoin@telus.net
www.videoinstudios.com/

Women in Film and Video Vancouver
Women in Film and Video Vancouver (WIFVV) is a non-profit society of professional women founded to support, advance, promote and celebrate the professional development and achievements of women involved in the British Columbia film, video and television industry.
Phone: (604) 685-1152 Fax: (604) 685-1124
info@womeninfilm.ca
www.womeninfilm.ca

Women in Film and Television - Toronto
Women in Film and Television - Toronto is a non-profit organization that helps members in film,television and digital media build, advance and sustain their careers nationally and internationally. Through the generous support of corporations and individuals, WIFT-T provides professional development and networking opportunities, mentorships, awards and events for its members and the public.
416.322.3430 Fax: 416.322.3703
wift@wift.com
www.wift.com

Canadian Independent Film Caucus
The Canadian Independent Film Caucus (CIFC) is an organization of over 450 working documentary producers in Canada. The Caucus acts as a lobby group for the documentary industry, as well as a network for producers and suppliers. They host monthly workshops for members on all aspects of documentary production and publish an industry email newsletter, The Sprocket, that helps members keep informed and part of the community.
(604) 253-2432
cifcvancouver@canada.com
www.cifcvancouver.com

Disability Arts Resource Organizations