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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

CBC Radio 2 presents: The Last Angel on Earth

Part of the Studio One "Mother Tongues" series

January 8th, 2008
Doors 7:30 PM, show 8 PM
CBC Studio 40
775 Cambie Street

"She's the devil of your desire,
She's the Last Angel on Earth."

CBC Radio is pleased to invite you to the international CD launch event of The Last Angel on Earth starring Manu Narayan (New York) and Krystal Garib (Toronto, originally Penticton, BC). Manu and Krystal met on the set of Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" and now they're leading a performance that will dazzle your imagination and your senses.

The Last Angel on Earth uses live world beat performance, movement, and multimedia technology to tell a story of Angels, Demons, Love and Redemption. Featured performers: Milan Milosevic, Francois Houle, Salvador Ferreras, Radovan Jovicevic, Krystal Garib and Manu Narayan.

Who can resist the chance to be touched by an angel?

http://www.thelastangelonearth.com/

Tickets are free, but seating is limited.
Please email rsvp.vancouver@cbc.ca asap to reserve your space.

Visit us on the web:
cbc.ca/bc |cbc.ca/radio | cbc.ca/podcasting | radio3.cbc.ca

Thursday, December 11, 2008

2nd Annual Filmmakers Showcase - Call for Submissions


Canadian Filmmakers are invited to submit their work for the 2nd Annual Filmmakers Showcase presented by Shaw Multicultural Channel and explorASIAN

Filmmakers telling stories that explore Asian-Canadian culture are invited to submit full-length or short films to the 2009 Filmmakers Showcase. Selected films will air on Shaw Multicultural Channel in May 2009 in celebration of Asian Heritage Month.

Eligibility
The Filmmakers Showcase will accept independently-produced films and videos by Asian-Canadian artists, or films and videos that explore Asian-Canadian themes.

Submission Deadline
The submission deadline is Friday January 30, 2009.

Entry Fees
There is no entry fee for submissions to the Filmmakers Showcase, but entrants are responsible for any courier costs involved in the transport, delivery and return of their materials.

Submission Materials
Acceptable formats for preview screeners are: VHS, DVD, Betacam SP, DVCam (NTSC formats only)

Acceptable formats for airing copies are: Betacam SP, DVCam (see below)

Tapes or DVDs must be labeled with film title, confirmed total running time, contact name, current address, phone, and email address.

Please include with your entry:

*Confirmation of clearance of all copyright, performing rights and mechanical reproduction rights for the film

Film synopsis (approximately 100 words)

Film images (high resolution electronic images 300 dpi in CD or DVD format)

Cast and crew list

CVs and photos for key creative personnel

Copies of any publicity associated with the production (awards, screenings, reviews)

*Important notice regarding copyright/ airing rights: If the copyright/ airing rights for the film are held by a third party, it is the filmmakers' responsibility to coordinate the rights with the copyright-holder and submit the film selection with the airing rights pre-cleared.

If you would like your submission materials to be returned following the review process, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope as part of your submission.

Selection Notification
Filmmakers will be advised of the selection of their work for the 2009 Filmmakers Showcase by Friday February 27, 2009.

Selected filmmakers may be asked to participate in print and televised promotions for the 2009 Filmmakers Showcase, and may be asked at that time to confirm their availability for these promotions.

Airing Copies
Upon confirmation that the film has been selected, the filmmaker must provide to Shaw no later than Friday March 13, 2009, a master broadcast copy of the film for packaging. This master copy will be returned to the filmmaker following the airing of the 2009 Filmmakers Showcase.

Shipping Address
Please mail, courier or deliver your submission materials to:
Shaw Multicultural Channel
Attention: 2009 Filmmakers Showcase Submissions
Shaw Cablesystems
900 - 1067 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3T5

(for hand-deliveries, please come to the 9th floor Reception, weekdays 8 am - 5 pm)

Inquiries
We'd love to hear from you!
Contact us at smc@shaw.ca

or directly at:

Sandra Murphy
604.629.3109 or sandra.murphy@sjrb.ca

Norman Wong
604.629.3347 or norman.wong@sjrb.ca

Info: http://vancouver.shawtv.com/smc/smc_promotions.htm#filmmakers

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

CHINESE MALE WANTED for BMW 7 Series Launch

EVENTURE SOLUTIONS are currently casting a presenter for the BMW 7 Series Launch that is being produced in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. They originally wanted to use the same presenter in all 3 cities but are now toying with the idea of using a Male, Asian (Chinese) presenter who speaks Cantonese and English, for the Vancouver portion, acknowledging the large Chinese population and being aware that there could be groups through who would be more comfortable learning about the car in Cantonese. They are searching in Toronto/Montreal for a 'George Clooney' type... handsome, stylish, well-spoken, successful, 40ish-50 and I assume they are hoping for an Asian counterpart. They may go a bit younger if the candidate has all the other attributes.

DATES:
The launch is February 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 (with that final day as a
Press Launch - will have to check if presenter is required).
Also, there may be some sort of a BMW training session prior to that and a run-through on the 18th. I believe each session consists of a 5-minute speech given to the guests, introducing them to the car and all it's wonderful features while the presenter walks around pointing out the features... and may or may not include Q&A (There will be BMW people there who will probably field the questions). They are looking for someone to feel as if they work for BMW, and would be the type to drive the car! Feel free to check it out at www.bmw.com (click on the menu to link to Canada and click on 7 series).

If you know of anyone that you might think fits the above specs. and would be available and qualified, or if you can direct me to anyone you might think could be of assistance, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you,
Dana Berr
EVENTURE SOLUTIONS
dana@eventuresolutions.ca

Employment Opportunity - MANAGER/CURATOR OF THE JAPANESE CANADIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

The Japanese Canadian National Museum, located in Burnaby, BC, is a key component of the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre which opened in September 2000. The mission of the Japanese Canadian National Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit artifacts and archives relating to the history of Japanese Canadians from the 1870s through the present, and to communicate to all the Japanese Canadian experience and contribution as an integral part of Canada’s heritage and multicultural society. The Manager/Curator is a key leader of a professional staff team that supports the Japanese Canadian National Museum’s operations and strategic development that makes the facility a dynamic cultural venue.

MANAGER/CURATOR
Reporting to the Executive Director of the National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, the Manager/Curator is a senior management position of the Japanese Canadian National Museum. The Manager/Curator plans, directs, coordinates, promotes, and evaluates the on-going operations and future development of the Japanese Canadian National Museum and serves as museum curator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the development, operation, and maintenance of ongoing projects of the Japanese Canadian National Museum and the Archives, by carrying out general policies within budgets approved by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Ongoing projects include temporary exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, publications, educational programs and public programs, with the assistance of the Program Coordinator and Museum Assistants.
* Develops and oversees ongoing project budgets and special project budgets.
* Applies for, administers the expenditures of, and supervises the work related to grants from governments, businesses, and/or philanthropic agencies to assist in funding the Japanese Canadian National Museum; assists with Board-led fundraising projects.
* Acts as liaison to any relevant museum associations and community organizations.
* Leads and supervises a team of staff including an Archivist, Program Coordinator & Museum Assistant, and assistant and student positions. Collaborates with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to determine staff requirements and recruit appropriate staff.
* Selects, trains, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates curatorial volunteers.
* Acquires, documents, catalogues, researches, preserves, and uses the museum’s collection of artifacts, as well as recommends deaccessioning to the Board of Directors.
* Oversees loans to the museum’s collection.
* Plans, develops, schedules, and implements temporary exhibits and traveling exhibits, as well as facilitates the development of a permanent exhibit.
* Provides for the security and maintenance of the museum collection, archival holdings (through an Archivist), and property of the Japanese Canadian National Museum, as well as for the security of staff and visitors.
* Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the production of Japanese Canadian National Museum publications.
* Plans for the future needs of the Japanese Canadian National Museum.
* Represents and promotes the Japanese Canadian National Museum locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally, as necessary and relevant.
* Reports to the Board of Directors as needed and writes annual and other reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree (preferably a masters degree) in a discipline related to the museum’s mandate or museum studies.

* Extensive, successful experience in museum work, preferably with a curatorial component.
* Extensive, successful experience in operating a not-for-profit institution and supervising employees, contractors and volunteers.
* Extensive, successful experience in producing and implementing budgets, writing grant applications, and implementing grant projects.
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, volunteers, and the general public.
* Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English in oral and written form.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously including leading implementation and action plans to successfully meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of and interest in Japanese Canadian history, language, community and culture an asset.

HOURS OF WORK: This is a full time position from Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for special purposes or events.

A comprehensive salary and benefits package is offered.

FORWARD LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME BY EMAIL TO:
HR@nikkeiplace.org

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
JANUARY 2, 2009

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

CBC and Radio-Canada present Tandava

Part of the Studio One "Mother Tongues" series and All Access broadcast
December 11th, 2008
Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 pm
CBC Studio 40
775 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Tandava is four piece ensemble that mirrors the cultural diversity of Vancouver in its music. Elements of Chinese, South Asian, African and European music all harmonize with astonishing ease in the hands of Tandava.

What makes their music work is the skill with which they fuse their musical backgrounds and cultural references. But ultimately, like good chefs or any artist, they just have something to say and they know how to say it. It's music that pleases the ear.

Check out how good fusion can be when Tandava play live at CBC Studio 40 hosted by CBC Radio's Margaret Gallagher and Radio-Canada's André Rhéaume.

Tickets are free, but seating is limited. RSVP is required to reserve your space.

Please email rsvp.vancouver@cbc.ca asap to reserve your space.

For more information on Tandava, visit http://www.tandava.com