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CFTPA Producer’s Award nominees
Monday August 27th 2007OTTAWA, Nominations for the 2nd Annual CFTPAFeature Film Producer’s Award were announced today by the awards NationalJury. The Award is presented in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival. Five nominees have been short listed to receive the Award along with a cash prize of $10,000 CAD. The winner will be announced at a special reception on the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th.
"This Award is a real good-news story and the CFTPA is proud to once again partner with the Toronto International Film Festival to recognize
excellence in the production of feature films," said Guy Mayson, President and CEO, CFTPA. "Producers make it all happen, and I’m looking forward to celebrating, not only the achievements of one producer, but the incredible achievements of all producers working in Canada."
With more than 30 eligible Canadian films being screened at the festival the Jury’s task of selecting only five nominees was a difficult one. Jury Chair, Stephen Hegyes made the announcement on behalf of the National Jury which includes David Hamilton (Hamilton-Metha Productions), Luc Déry
(Production Microscope), Peter Sussman (Aver Media) and producer/ director, Lynne Stopkewich.
"This was not an easy process, but having carefully looked at all eligible producer’s submissions and considering their body of work, we feel that we have selected five of the top producer talents in the country," said Stephen Hegyes, Chair of the National Jury. "I look forward to more discussion with the Jury and ultimately to presenting the Award to this year’s recipient."
The Nominees for the 2007 CFTPA Feature Film Producer’s Award are:
Damon D’Oliveria – POOR BOY’S GAME
Production Company: Conquering Lion Pictures Inc.
Filmography: H, RUDE, LAW OF ENCLOSURES, LOVE COMES DOWN, PROTEUS, LIE WITH ME
Niv Fichman – SILK
Production Company: Rhombus Media Inc.
Filmography: SNOW CAKE, CHILDSTAR, THE RED VIOLIN, LAST NIGHT, THIRTY-TWO SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
Jennifer Jonas – ALL HAT
Production Company: New Real Films Inc.
Filmography: MONKEY WARFARE, CAKE, SUGAR, THE PERFECT SON, THE LIFE BEFORE THIS, PERFECT PIE
Denis Robert – THE AGE OF IGNORANCE
Production Company: Cinémaginaire inc.
Filmography: MAMBO ITALIANO, THE CONFESSIONAL, STARDOM,
MAURICE "THEROCKET" RICHARD, IT’S YOUR TURN, LAURA, LAURA’S BACK, WEDDING NIGHT, LITTLE LILI
Anna Stratton – EMOTIONAL ARITHMETIC
Production Company: Triptych Media Inc.
Filmography: AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE, THE REPUBLIC OF LOVE, FALLING ANGELS, SHALL WE DANCE?, THE BAY OF LOVE AND SORROWS, THE HANGING GARDEN, LILIES, ZERO PATIENCE
Headline, Industry News
CFTPA Producer’s Award nominees
Monday August 27th 2007OTTAWA, Nominations for the 2nd Annual CFTPAFeature Film Producer’s Award were announced today by the awards NationalJury. The Award is presented in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival. Five nominees have been short listed to receive the Award along with a cash prize of $10,000 CAD. The winner will be announced at a special reception on the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th.
"This Award is a real good-news story and the CFTPA is proud to once again partner with the Toronto International Film Festival to recognize
excellence in the production of feature films," said Guy Mayson, President and CEO, CFTPA. "Producers make it all happen, and I’m looking forward to celebrating, not only the achievements of one producer, but the incredible achievements of all producers working in Canada."
With more than 30 eligible Canadian films being screened at the festival the Jury’s task of selecting only five nominees was a difficult one. Jury Chair, Stephen Hegyes made the announcement on behalf of the National Jury which includes David Hamilton (Hamilton-Metha Productions), Luc Déry
(Production Microscope), Peter Sussman (Aver Media) and producer/ director, Lynne Stopkewich.
"This was not an easy process, but having carefully looked at all eligible producer’s submissions and considering their body of work, we feel that we have selected five of the top producer talents in the country," said Stephen Hegyes, Chair of the National Jury. "I look forward to more discussion with the Jury and ultimately to presenting the Award to this year’s recipient."
The Nominees for the 2007 CFTPA Feature Film Producer’s Award are:
Damon D’Oliveria – POOR BOY’S GAME
Production Company: Conquering Lion Pictures Inc.
Filmography: H, RUDE, LAW OF ENCLOSURES, LOVE COMES DOWN, PROTEUS, LIE WITH ME
Niv Fichman – SILK
Production Company: Rhombus Media Inc.
Filmography: SNOW CAKE, CHILDSTAR, THE RED VIOLIN, LAST NIGHT, THIRTY-TWO SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
Jennifer Jonas – ALL HAT
Production Company: New Real Films Inc.
Filmography: MONKEY WARFARE, CAKE, SUGAR, THE PERFECT SON, THE LIFE BEFORE THIS, PERFECT PIE
Denis Robert – THE AGE OF IGNORANCE
Production Company: Cinémaginaire inc.
Filmography: MAMBO ITALIANO, THE CONFESSIONAL, STARDOM,
MAURICE "THEROCKET" RICHARD, IT’S YOUR TURN, LAURA, LAURA’S BACK, WEDDING NIGHT, LITTLE LILI
Anna Stratton – EMOTIONAL ARITHMETIC
Production Company: Triptych Media Inc.
Filmography: AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE, THE REPUBLIC OF LOVE, FALLING ANGELS, SHALL WE DANCE?, THE BAY OF LOVE AND SORROWS, THE HANGING GARDEN, LILIES, ZERO PATIENCE
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Headline, Industry News
CFTPA Producer’s Award nominees
Monday August 27th 2007OTTAWA, Nominations for the 2nd Annual CFTPAFeature Film Producer’s Award were announced today by the awards NationalJury. The Award is presented in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival. Five nominees have been short listed to receive the Award along with a cash prize of $10,000 CAD. The winner will be announced at a special reception on the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th.
"This Award is a real good-news story and the CFTPA is proud to once again partner with the Toronto International Film Festival to recognize
excellence in the production of feature films," said Guy Mayson, President and CEO, CFTPA. "Producers make it all happen, and I’m looking forward to celebrating, not only the achievements of one producer, but the incredible achievements of all producers working in Canada."
With more than 30 eligible Canadian films being screened at the festival the Jury’s task of selecting only five nominees was a difficult one. Jury Chair, Stephen Hegyes made the announcement on behalf of the National Jury which includes David Hamilton (Hamilton-Metha Productions), Luc Déry
(Production Microscope), Peter Sussman (Aver Media) and producer/ director, Lynne Stopkewich.
"This was not an easy process, but having carefully looked at all eligible producer’s submissions and considering their body of work, we feel that we have selected five of the top producer talents in the country," said Stephen Hegyes, Chair of the National Jury. "I look forward to more discussion with the Jury and ultimately to presenting the Award to this year’s recipient."
The Nominees for the 2007 CFTPA Feature Film Producer’s Award are:
Damon D’Oliveria – POOR BOY’S GAME
Production Company: Conquering Lion Pictures Inc.
Filmography: H, RUDE, LAW OF ENCLOSURES, LOVE COMES DOWN, PROTEUS, LIE WITH ME
Niv Fichman – SILK
Production Company: Rhombus Media Inc.
Filmography: SNOW CAKE, CHILDSTAR, THE RED VIOLIN, LAST NIGHT, THIRTY-TWO SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
Jennifer Jonas – ALL HAT
Production Company: New Real Films Inc.
Filmography: MONKEY WARFARE, CAKE, SUGAR, THE PERFECT SON, THE LIFE BEFORE THIS, PERFECT PIE
Denis Robert – THE AGE OF IGNORANCE
Production Company: Cinémaginaire inc.
Filmography: MAMBO ITALIANO, THE CONFESSIONAL, STARDOM,
MAURICE "THEROCKET" RICHARD, IT’S YOUR TURN, LAURA, LAURA’S BACK, WEDDING NIGHT, LITTLE LILI
Anna Stratton – EMOTIONAL ARITHMETIC
Production Company: Triptych Media Inc.
Filmography: AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE, THE REPUBLIC OF LOVE, FALLING ANGELS, SHALL WE DANCE?, THE BAY OF LOVE AND SORROWS, THE HANGING GARDEN, LILIES, ZERO PATIENCE
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