This bursary is intended to help ease the burden of transition to the new programs and the new building, and should not be expected to continue past the Spring Term of 2011.

For all applicants, please do not contact the Film Centre or the Registrar about this bursary.  If, after receiving your letter of acceptance and the bursary notice, you still have questions, you may contact the Film Centre office at 604 990 7868.

28 Days (2010)
Directed by Kenny Chow, Written and Produced by Arielle Boisvert

Synopsis:

Selected for the TIFF Short Film Showcase

The Peace Offering (2009)
Directed by Brandon Tom Written by Gillian MacLeod, and Produced by Rebeka Heron

Synopsis:
Yvette Jacobs’ family is torn apart when her husband Ken’s former Colonel, Gregory Kopp, asks Ken to end the war through self-sacrifice.

Festivals:
YoungCuts Film Festival 2009
International Film Festival Ireland 2009
Canada International Film Festival 2010
International Film Festival Egypt 2010
Swansea Bay Film Festival 2010
International Christian Film Festival 2010
International Film Festival Thailand 2010
International Youth Film Festival 2010
Heart Of England Film Festival 2010

Awards:
Nominated for Best Cinematography at YoungCuts 2009
Award of Excellence at Canada Int. Film Festival 2010
Nominated for Best Student at Swansea Bay 2010
Nominaated Best Student Production Leos 2010

In the Key of Evil
Director Kelly McLeod, Producer Leea Thorne, Writer Jonathan Williams

Synopsis:

James, an indie musician, is pressured by his agent to toss his acoustic upright piano for an electric keyboard.  He doesn’t welcome the change…neither does his piano.

Festivals:
Whistler Film Festival
International Youth Film Festival (Wales)
Over the Fence Comedy Festival (Perth)
Nickel Independent Film Festival (St. John’s)

TUCKER
Director Zia Mareshi, Producer Dani Eggan, Writer Micheal Jacobson

SYNOPSIS:

A comedy about a rapidly-aging boy and his teenaged mother who both learn to grow up.

SCREENINGS:

Action on Film International Film Festival – 2009

Accolade Film Competition -

International Film Festival Ireland – 2009

YoungCuts 2009 – 2009

Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival – 2009

Vancouver Short Film Festival – 2009

International Student Film Festival HOLLYWOOD 2009

Whistler Film Festival 2009 – 2009

Washington DC Independent Film Festival 2010 -

Swansea Bay Film Festival 2010 – 2010

International Christian Film Festival 2010 -

AWARDS:

‘Best International Student Film’ – International Film Festival Ireland (Amritsa)

‘Award of Excellence’ – Accolade Film Awards

CAT VS MAN
Crazy 8s film Written and Directed by Zia Mareshi
SYNOPSIS:

When blocked writer Rory moves in with his girlfriend, he finds himself competing with her cat, Waffles, for her affections and Waffles won’t give her up without a fight.

(NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.) – Capilano University today announced that it has received the largest private donation in its 42-year history with a $6 million gift from Nat and Flora Bosa. The money will support the University’s new Centre for Film and Animation, scheduled to open in 2011.

This recent contribution will enable Capilano University to fully equip phase one of the centre and begin phase two, which is the dedicated animation wing.

“We are extremely grateful to Nat and Flora Bosa for their generous donation that will benefit our students and instructors in the learning and teaching process,” said Capilano University president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Greg Lee. “Our vision through the centre is to create a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial filmmakers who will become part of the foundation of a broader, more sustainable base of domestic and international film production.”

The gift, along with the university’s recently announced new degree in Motion Picture Arts, ensures that students will have continued access to quality instruction by film and animation industry professionals. It will also allow them to graduate with the full-spectrum of requisite skills in the creative and technical areas, along with business and entrepreneurial abilities.

“This funding will support the creation of a facility that provides students with every tool needed for creating excellence in their productions, both live-action and animated,” said Bill Thumm, director of the centre. “Some of these tools include High Definition and 3-D filmmaking equipment, a 200-seat high definition/3D theatre, industry-standard sound mixing and recording studios, an 8,000 square foot sound stage, picture editing labs, sound editing labs, digital and commercial animation labs, a teaching studio for cinematography, costuming studios, and two Visual Effects labs.”

Nat Bosa has an international reputation as a development industry leader, built through a commitment to forward thinking, integrity and quality. He and his wife, Flora, are also well-known for their philanthropy and generous assistance of organizations – from a downtown San Diego school serving the homeless and at risk children to their generous and ongoing support of the arts.

“I am very committed to supporting education,” said Bosa, who immigrated to Vancouver from Italy at age 13. “It is my belief that we have all the talent in the world here, and that if we nurture that talent with the proper training and technology, students will flourish.”

Capilano’s first chancellor, Peter Ufford, emphasized the important roles that both government and members of the private sector play in enabling the future success of students.

“I want to commend Nat and Flora Bosa, as well as the governments of B.C. and Canada, for their most generous support of this new Centre for Film and Animation,” he said. “As Capilano continues its transition from a 40-year-old college to that of a new teaching-focused university, we are greatly encouraged by this demonstration of confidence in our institution. It serves as a leading example for those who are considering contributing to the new centre and other deserving expansion projects at all three of the university’s campuses.”

Capilano University has been a major player for many years in providing the education and real-world training necessary to build British Columbia’s thriving film and animation industries. The new Centre for Film and Animation will be one of the top film and animation teaching facilities in all of North America and a cornerstone for young talented filmmakers to learn and maintain B.C.’s position as a leader in this industry.

“This is an industry that employs 35,000 people and injects up to $2 billion annually into the provincial economy,” said Peter Leitch, president of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of B.C. “Capilano University’s film and animation programs are essential to the industry’s growth. I am very excited about the Bosa family’s commitment to support the education of the next generation of Canadian film professionals.”

Capilano University serves the communities of Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, and the Sunshine Coast through campuses in North Vancouver, Squamish and Sechelt. Enrolment totals 6,700 students in credit programs each term with an additional 7,000 people taking non-credit courses annually. Capilano offers a complete range of preparatory courses, university transfer courses, business and management studies, creative and applied arts programs, health and human services programs, plus a range of services in support of student learning and success. Credentials awarded include bachelor degrees, associate degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas, advanced diplomas, diplomas, certificates and statements of completion. It was established in 1968 as Capilano College and was redesignated a university by the provincial government in 2008.

The National Film Board, and BC Film present:

An Evening with

Albert Maysles

Legendary director of documentary classics: Grey Gardens, Gimme

Shelter, and Salesman

Saturday May 1

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Capilano Performing Arts Theatre

Moderated by Katherine Monk

General Admission $10 • Students $5

Capilano University • 2055 Purcell Way • North Vancouver, BC

Applications for the Documentary Program Certificate Program are still being accepted, with interviews of prospective students being conducted in May.

Hospitality Suite: Cedar Building, Rm 122

Campus Map link:

http://www.capilanou.ca/Assets/Capilano+College+-+main/future/images/printable-map-march09.pdf

Tuesday April 6, 2010, 7pm to 8pm

Tuesday April 20, 2010, TBC

Please reserve your seat by calling 604.990.7868