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
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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):
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:
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.
Youth in Media:
Best Commercial:
Best Published Photo:
Best Radio/Podcast:
Best Published Word:
Best VR/360/Interactive:
Best Narrative Short:
Best Narrative Feature:
Best Documentary Short:
Impact in Industry:
Photos by Hannah Eden Photography
https://www.nwt-film-and-media.hannahedenphotography.com/
November 2nd 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.
Best Narrative Short:
Best Documentary Short
Best Commercial
Best Narrative Feature
Best Radio/Podcast
Best VR/360/Interactive
Best Published Photo
Best Published Word
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:
The Northwest Territories Professional Media Association (NWTPMA) hosted the 2nd Annual NWT 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.
Best Documentary Short
Best Narrative Short
Best VR/360/Interactive Piece
Best Radio/Podcast Piece
Best Commercial Piece – Government
Best Commercial Piece – Non-Government
Best Published Word Piece
Best Published Photo or Photo Series
Three Feathers, a short film directed by Carla Ulrich and filmed in and around Fort Smith, NWT, won Best Picture (Short Program) at the Canadian Faith & Family Film Festival in Toronto.
Based on a story by indigenous author Richard Van Camp, the film was produced by the South Slave District Educational Board as a language. The story was ambitiously adapted in four languages: English, Chipewyan, South Slavey and Bush Cree, with all dialogue scenes being recorded four times – once in each language/dialect.
Three Feathers is also set to screen at the Vancouver International Film Festival this weekend (Sept 29 & 30).
Scott Clouthier is a filmmaker, editor and colourist based in Hay River, NWT. He is a former Vice President and Executive Director of the NWTPMA.
NWT Minister of Industry, Tourism & Investment (ITI), Wally Schumann, made note of the recent accomplishments of our territory’s film industry in a Minister’s Statement delivered to the NWT Legislative Assembly on Monday.
Schumann, who as ITI minister oversees the NWT Film Commission, noted the feature film Elijah and the Rock Creature, as well as documentaries I Hold The Dehcho In My Heart and Revolution Moosehide as recent success stories.
The minister also gave credit to the NWTPMA for its work in helping grow a sustainable film economy in the NWT, and spoke about the newly-announced Film Apprenticeship Pilot program—which is being jointly delivered by both the Government of the Northwest Territories and the NWTPMA.
Scott Clouthier is a filmmaker, editor and colourist based in Hay River, NWT. He is a former Vice President and Executive Director of the NWTPMA.