3rd annual Women Making Waves Conference , April 2nd, 2013 - The third annual Women Making Waves conference was held in Halifax at University of King’s College last weekend.  The conference is hosted by Women In Film and Television (Atlantic chapter).  With more than 100 participants, this conference has grown significantly since its inception and is a great way for local female filmmakers to attend workshops and [...]
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ACTRA Donation to PAL Halifax , March 15th, 2013 - PAL Halifax is a charity that is working to provide affordable housing and member services in the Maritimes to artists in the twilight of their careers. PAL Halifax is following a National model of assistance that started in the early eighties that has seen affordable housing facilities spring up right across the country. ACTRA Maritimes [...]
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ACTRA Members Vote “Yes” to New NFB Agreement, May 23rd, 2013 - TORONTO – ACTRA members have voted unanimously to ratify the terms of settlement for the new collective agreement with the National Film Board (NFB). With 100% of ballots cast in favour of the deal the new terms of the agreement will take effect as of May 1, 2013 and continue until April 30, 2014. The [...]
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Registration Open!, May 22nd, 2013 - Join us for the release of an exciting report on women in the film, television and digital media industry. and a panel discussion on SexMoneyMedia. FOCUS ON WOMEN 2013 Tuesday June 4, 2013 TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 3 350 King Street West, Toronto Book a FREE ticket to either or both FOCUS ON WOMEN events [...]
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