the SNMDA Newsletter - November 9, 2005

Please help us by circulating this newsletter to your colleagues in the New Media industry.
The Saskatchewan New Media Developers Association’s mission statement is: To foster the growth of the new media industry in Saskatchewan. We encourage you to support our efforts, assist us by becoming a member and presenting a united voice in Saskatchewan.

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Upcoming Events
If you are aware of any upcoming events email newsletter@snmda.sk.ca and we will post them in our next newsletter.

Fall Weekend Workshop with Vancouver Acting Coach Neil Schell FROM AUDITION TO FINAL PERFORMANCE IN REGINA NOVEMBER 19TH & 20TH $275 + GST
This workshop will take each actor through all the steps of landing a large role. You will go from getting that email stating you have an audition with time, date, location, sides and character description to performing it in front of a camera and director - every step will be worked on. Email Neil for a registration form. nschell@shaw.ca

Report Writing Workshop Nov 25, Saskatoon
What makes a report effective? Why do some reports have more impact than others? This limited enrolment workshop will focus on the preparation, writing, and presentation of useful evaluation reports.
Registration: Grant Wood Phone:(306) 966-5586 grant.wood@usask.ca
Please register by Friday, November 18, 2005.

News
If you have a news item please email newsletter@snmda.sk.ca and we will post it on our website and put it in the next newsletter.

New Government Incentives for Film Industry in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is enhancing film industry incentives to maintain Saskatchewan's competitiveness in attracting major film and television productions to the province and the resulting jobs the industry creates. A tax credit of up to 55 per cent will be made available to film and video producers through legislation to be introduced this fall. To read the news release: http://www.smpia.sk.ca/images/smpia/otherfiles///newincentivesforfilmindustryinsaskatchewan.pdf

Wayne Clarkson's speech at the Montreal Game Summit
Speech delivered by S. Wayne Clarkson Executive Director of Telefilm Canada, at the Montreal International Game Summit, November 2, 2005.
http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/upload/discours/GameSummit_11_05.pdf

On-Line SR&ED Tax Credit Centre Saves Time and Money: CATAAlliance
CATAAlliance has announced major updates to its SR&ED Tax & Finance Centre.

This on-line service, developed in partnership with Deloitte & Touche, allows CATA members to gain valuable information about SR & ED tax incentives. Businesses receive around 2 billion plus dollars annually from Canada's SR & ED program as support for their innovation. The software and communication sectors are among the leading beneficiaries. Companies wishing to access the SR&ED Tax Credit Centre will require an access password. Please confirm your membership status and contact cmalette@cata.ca for your password.

Public multimedia - U of R
4 Wednesday evenings in November, public multimedia at U of R.
http://www.snmda.sk.ca/show_news.php?show=183

Free Knowledge in Sask.
Free Knowledge: Creating a Knowledge Commons in Saskatchewan Discuss use of creative commons and lots more
http://www.snmda.sk.ca/show_news.php?show=184

New cultural trade reports posted to the TTC CGS website
The following reports are now available on the Trade Team Canada - Cultural Goods and Services website
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ac-ca/progs/rc-tr/progs/eccc-ttcc/market/index_e.
cfm
- Canadian Fine Craft Niche Market Study
- Study of the Recording and Show Markets in Brazil
- The Book Publishing Market in Brazil
- Study on the Performing Arts Market in Brazil
- Brazilian Market for Television and Cinema

New Media Jobs Available
If you know of any New Media jobs available please email newsletter@snmda.sk.ca and we will post them on our website and in the next newsletter.

Instructor Computer Systems Technology
SIAST Kelsey Campus
The Computer Systems Technology program, SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon), requires one full-time, on-going instructor in the program from January 3 to December 15, 2006 for a total of 199 assigned days. APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.gosiast.com/hr/

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