Monthly Archives: July 2009
Short Change
Philip Ilson wrote a very interesting article for London publication, Time Out London. He took a look at what was effecting short films negatively and provides a list of 8 crucial things that are killing short film for him. Check … Continue reading
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Discovering Short Films – 2009 Contest
Just wanted to spread the word about the Discovery Channel’s new short film contest, Film Snacks Short Film Competition 09′. This is an opportunity for anyone who has a short film about the environment that runs 2 minutes or less. … Continue reading
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Big Honour for ‘Seeing in the Dark’ Star, Amy Matysio
The CSSC has great news regarding our friend, and star from ‘Seeing in the Dark’, Amy Matysio. She has been nominated for the Saskatchewan Arts Board’s prestigious award of accomplishments for people 30 and below. We’d like to wish her … Continue reading
Helen Hatzis on the Jay Show Recap!
In case you missed it, the Jay Show interview with CSSC’s Helen Hatzis is now online for you to stream whenever you please. (If you want to skip the banter, go to the 7 minute and 48 second spot–it’s where … Continue reading
Helen Hatzis on the Toronto Show!
Director of ‘Seeing in the Dark’, and CSSC co-founder, Helen Hatzis will be guest appearing on the Toronto Show with Jay Stoyan and Sandy Duarte this Friday at 2PM. She will be the first guest, making it on the show … Continue reading
Global Short Film Network
Do you want a place to find quality short films to watch online? I just found a wonderful website that home to many great short films that you can not only watch–but buy for 2 dollars a piece. It looks … Continue reading
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Your Ideas Will Be Stolen!
There is a deep rooted fear in many of our heads as we prepare to take the final step in spreading our script. We hesitate to show other writers, we worry when pitching it to others, but is this fear … Continue reading
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Five Questions With Kellie Ann Benz
David Cormican, founder of the CSSC discovered an interesting interview on Ink Canada’s Facebook Discussion Board. This is an interview with Kellie Ann Benz and it focuses on her love for Short Films. (Short is Better, right?). Dave McLeod asked … Continue reading
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BBC’s Guide to Making a Good Short Film
It’s been a while since we’ve given you a helpful article as we’ve been focusing on the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition itself. It’s time to spin the spotlight (Fresnel) back onto you with yet another helpful article. This one is … Continue reading
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Better When Shorter: Screenplay Winner of The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition
When Gordon Pengilly submitted his script to the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition (CSSC), he knew there was something unique about his screenplay. But by no means did he think he’d emerge as the winner of this worldwide competition. “I knew … Continue reading
