When: Wednesday November 29th

6:00 PM

Where: Sun Dog Trading Post

See you there!

The Northwest Territories Professional Media Association is seeking to hire a part-time Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be extremely organized, and be self-motivated. Duties include membership services, basic administration, programming support, and communications. Ideal candidates would have experience in the film and media industry and business of film making. View the full job description below.

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@nwtpma.com

Deadline for applications: October 25th 2023 at 11:59 PM

JOB DESCRIPTION

The NWTPMA is seeking to employ a part-time Executive Director to manage the daily operations of the organization as well as steer the board/organization to carry out its mission and strategic planning objectives. We are looking for an efficient individual and a self-starter. The ability to multi-task while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support is essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver, and organized. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the organization’s progress towards achievement of its goals via the strategies listed in the 5 year strategic plan 
• Update and maintain the membership database & NWT Film Suppliers Guide.
• Manage communications with the membership and stakeholders.
• Manage social media channels. Respond to messages and inquiries as appropriate
• When necessary, chair monthly board meetings, and the Annual General Meeting
• Maintain bookkeeping using Wave Accounting
• Provide guidance and support as needed for mentorship programs, workshops, awards galas, etc
• Manage Society documentation such as meeting minutes, notices of directors, financial reports, etc. using Google Drive
• Implement and monitor programs as directed by the Board, and see the programs through to completion
• Generate memos, emails and reports when appropriate
• Respond to questions and requests for information
• Write Grants and raise funds to support the position and PMA initiatives

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency in the organization
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working remotely
• Exceptional communication skills
• Superior organization skills
• Dedication to completing projects on time
• Familiarity with website design & maintenance (WordPress) is an asset. 
• Familiarity with the Film Industry

Board Members will select the successful applicant, and the position will be a one-year term contract with the NWTPMA.  

HOURS & REMUNERATION

The NWTPMA anticipates this Executive Director position as requiring an average of 20 hours per week; Hours vary based on projects and programming undertaken. 

Compensation begins at $30,000 annually for a 1-year term contract with installments paid monthly.

The Board will provide the contractor regular opportunities to negotiate additional fair compensation (on a project-by-project basis):

• as the position evolves, with the intent of growing the position
• for extra hours worked, i.e. special projects
• based on the contractor’s successful fundraising performance.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to info@nwtpma.com 

February 15th 2023

It is with great excitement that the NWTPMA announces its 2023 board members. Please welcome the following new (and returning!) board members:

• Jeremy Emerson, President, Training & Workshops Committee
• Alexandre Beaudin, Vice President & Treasurer, Training & Workshops Committee
• Jeremy MacDonald, Secretary
• Pablo Saravanja, Director at Large, Strategic Planning Committee
• Jennifer Walden, Director at Large, Strategic Planning Committee
• Allister McCreadie, Director at Large

When- Saturday January 28th, 12:00 noon
Where- Sun Dog Trading Post, 4 Lessard Drive, Yellowknife

For those outside of Yellowknife:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpg-dfjj-dzg
Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 778-749-9513‬ PIN: ‪550 576 367‬#

Why- We are looking for new directors for the board. All board positions (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) are open.

Perks of joining the board include membership fees waived for board members and free access to any workshops/PD opportunities.

See you there!

The Northwest Territories Professional Media Association (NWTPMA) hosted the 4th Annual NWTPMA Film & Media Awards gala last Saturday in partnership with the NWT Film Commission.

Here is the full list of categories and nominees. Winners in bold.

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Youth in Media:

• Sadeé Walden

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Best Commercial:

• Fish’N the Arctic: Season 2– Ryan Gregory
• People of the Land– Keith Robertson/ Tourism NWT
• Paddling the Thelon– Keith Robertson/ Jackpine Paddle/Tourism NWT

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Best Published Photo:

• The Last Trappers– Pat Kane
• Folk On The Rocks 2022– Cabin Radio/Sarah Pruys, Megan Miskiman, Laurissa Cebryk, Sophie Kuijper Dickson
• The Nomad- Jamie Wetrade-Stevenson

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Best Radio/Podcast:

• Cabin Radio’s Lunchtime News– Cabin Radio

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Best Published Word:

• Should the NWT change its approach to Indigenous sentencing?– Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
• Seeking data sovereignty, a First Nation introduces its own licence– Caitrin Pilkington/Cabin Radio
• The Landlord’s Game– Sidney Cohen & John Last/ CBC North

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Best VR/360/Interactive:

• Ełeghàà; All at Once- Casey Koyczan/ Sidii Media Inc., Aabijijiwan New Media Lab, Inuit Futures

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Best Narrative Short:

• The After– Adrienne Cartwright & Jessica Davey-Quantick
• Transversal– Jen Walden
• Curlfriends– Keith Robertson & Bridget Rusk

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Best Narrative Feature:

• Trapper Radio Series– Jeremy Emerson,Mary Coderre, & Davis Heslep

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Best Documentary Short:

• GONÀOWO- Artless Collective
• The High Road– Keith Robertson
• Dene Drum Songs in Gahnihthah– Jonathan Antoine
• Tails on Ice– Miranda Currie
• Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic- Tiffany Ayalilk, & Kylik Kisoun Taylor (Honourable Mention)

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Impact in Industry:

• Artless Collective; Jay Bulckaert & Pablo Saravanja

Photos by Hannah Eden Photography

https://www.nwt-film-and-media.hannahedenphotography.com/

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November 2^nd 2022- The judge’s shortlist for the Northwest Territories Professional Media Association Film & Media awards has been released. These awards recognize excellence in NWT Film and Media.

Winners in all categories will be announced during the awards ceremony taking place at the NWTPMA Film & Media Awards Gala, on Saturday, November 5th.

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Best Narrative Short:

• The After– Adrienne Cartwright & Jessica Davey-Quantick
• Transversal– Jen Walden
• Curlfriends– Keith Robertson

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Best Documentary Short

• GONÀOWO- Artless Collective
• The High Road– Keith Robertson
• Dene Drum Songs in Gahnihthah– Jonathan Antoine
• Tails on Ice– Miranda Currie
• Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic- Caroline Cox, Tiffany Ayalilk, & Kylik Kisoun Taylor

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Best Commercial

• Fish’N the Arctic: Season 2– Ryan Gregory
• People of the Land– Keith Robertson/ Tourism NWT
• Paddling the Thelon– Keith Robertson/ Jackpine Paddle/Tourism NWT

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Best Narrative Feature

• Trapper Radio Series– Jeremy Emerson,Mary Coderre, & Davis Heslep

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Best Radio/Podcast

• Cabin Radio’s Lunchtime News– Cabin Radio

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Best VR/360/Interactive

• Ełeghàà; All at Once- Casey Koyczan/ Sidii Media Inc., Aabijijiwan New Media Lab, Inuit Futures

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Best Published Photo

• The Last Trappers– Pat Kane
• Folk On The Rocks 2022– Cabin Radio/Sarah Pruys, Megan Miskiman, Laurissa Cebryk, Sophie Kuijper Dickson
• The Nomad- Jamie Wetrade-Stevenson

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Best Published Word

• Should the NWT change its approach to Indigenous sentencing?– Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
• Seeking data sovereignty, a First Nation introduces its own licence– Caitrin Pilkington/Cabin Radio
• The Landlord’s Game– Sidney Cohen & John Last/ CBC North

Northwest Territories Professional Media Association (NWTPMA), Screen Production Yukon Association (SPYA), Yukon Media Development (YMD), and the Northwest Territories Film Commission (NWTFC) today announced the creation of the first Northern Canada Producer Accelerator (NCPA), a joint program between the territories.

The first of its kind, this program will grant producers living exclusively in the NWT and Yukon territory specialized training, expert mentorship, and market access.

Up to 10 content creators finalists will be selected to participate in the program through an application process. After completing the curriculum and mentorship components, the participants will be offered customized pitch opportunities with national and international decision makers.

The NCPA is supported by six national Canadian broadcasters and funders: APTN, Bell Media, Blue Ant Media, CBC, Corus Entertainment, and Rogers Group of Funds, all of whom are co-sponsors of the first cohort. The program is being produced by Access Canada.

“The NWTPMA is excited to support and participate in this program, which will help develop producers in the territory,” said Jeremy MacDonald, President, NWTPMA. “This excellent opportunity is possible with the support of the GNWT and Film Commission.”

See the NCPA website below for more information, and how-to apply:

https://northernaccelerator.ca/