Dear Industry Partners,
As promised, a central platform have been created for you to make
your contribution to the development of our local Film Industry.
We invite you to register as members on the forum and continue giving
your inputs at the following address:
http://www.filmjamaica.com/forum
You will be able to post your comments and inputs to the Jamaican Film
Policy ,issues, concerns, and ACHIEVEMENTS within the industry.
We are still working on making the forum more interactive to include
other media forms for eg. video posts. Please register and send your
feedback and suggestions.
Regards
Nardia McKenzie
Senior Consulting Officer
Jamaica Trade and Invest
Head Office, 18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica
Tel: +1 876-978-7755, 978-3337 Ext: 2269
Fax: +1 876-946-0090
E-mail: nmckenzie@jti.org.jm
Website: http://www.jamaicatradeandinvest.org |
http://www.filmjamaica.com | http://www.soundsofjamaica.com
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JAMAICAN FILMMAKERS: AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD
Film and television professionals are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of a professional association, the Jamaica Audio Visual Association on:
July 18th 2009 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Jamaica Trade and Invest, on Trafalgar Road in Kingston.
In an effort to further formalize and organize the activities of the Jamaican film and television industries, some practitioners from within the sector have agreed to form this umbrella association and invite the membership and participation of professionals who work in all areas of the industry, from across the island. At this first general meeting of the association, film and television professionals will have the opportunity to develop a mandate for the association, create its bylaws, and elect a board that will represent the industry.
The new Audio Visual Association seeks to bring together integrated industry sectors, to be represented by an inclusive organization that embraces a wide cross section of industry professionals. The new association further seeks to increase productivity and maximize economic viability by advocating for a strengthened framework for incentives and funding for its members; facilitate institutional strengthening; build capacity within allied audio visual sectors through the creation of training programmes; establish industry certification programmes and databases as well as encourage archiving and development.
The need for the formation of this new association was highlighted by the spirited activities of several film and television professionals, who, since the beginning of 2009, have been actively participating in the process of developing recommendations to the Government of Jamaica to create a comprehensive film policy to guide the development of the industry, its practices and processes. Resulting from this effort, in May 2009, a Film Policy Committee has been convened by The Cabinet to which the recommendations from the industry were presented for consideration. This latest development is the result of over 25 years of advocacy and lobbying of film professionals for the formulation of industry policy and updating of legislation for this important cultural sector.
Amongst the objectives of the new Audio Visual Association is to interface with industry members and the Government in the establishment of industry standards and best practices, introduction and coordination of public education, training and development programmes. The association will seek to bear influence and represent the interest of its members in the process of government policy development and the drafting of enabling legislation, to ensure that they policy are representative of its members concerns and needs and serves as blueprint for industry development. The stated objectives of the proposed policy, is to create an environment that will stimulate growth, provide jobs, increase wealth creation and prepare the industry for global participation and competitiveness. In doing so it seeks to prepare, facilitate and communicate with its members in order to ensure that the audio-visual industry becomes an integral aspect of the Government’s Vision 2030 Development Plan.
The membership of the audio visual association is open to all film, television and new media professionals – technical, creative, talent and adjunct. All persons within the industry are invited to attend the first meeting of the association on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The input of the widest cross-section of audio-visual professionals is required for the comprehensive formulation of policy, standards, and practices for this very important cultural industry.
Become a MEMBER – Connect with diverse individuals supporting independent media producers, freelancers & media employees.
Get knowledge, and access to information first that can benefit your career.
Stay posted here, or on our Facebook page as we give you constant updates, and seek out your feedback in the development of this new association.
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"Forward ever, backwards never"
July 18th 2009 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Jamaica Trade and Invest, on Trafalgar Road in Kingston.
In an effort to further formalize and organize the activities of the Jamaican film and television industries, some practitioners from within the sector have agreed to form this umbrella association and invite the membership and participation of professionals who work in all areas of the industry, from across the island. At this first general meeting of the association, film and television professionals will have the opportunity to develop a mandate for the association, create its bylaws, and elect a board that will represent the industry.
The new Audio Visual Association seeks to bring together integrated industry sectors, to be represented by an inclusive organization that embraces a wide cross section of industry professionals. The new association further seeks to increase productivity and maximize economic viability by advocating for a strengthened framework for incentives and funding for its members; facilitate institutional strengthening; build capacity within allied audio visual sectors through the creation of training programmes; establish industry certification programmes and databases as well as encourage archiving and development.
The need for the formation of this new association was highlighted by the spirited activities of several film and television professionals, who, since the beginning of 2009, have been actively participating in the process of developing recommendations to the Government of Jamaica to create a comprehensive film policy to guide the development of the industry, its practices and processes. Resulting from this effort, in May 2009, a Film Policy Committee has been convened by The Cabinet to which the recommendations from the industry were presented for consideration. This latest development is the result of over 25 years of advocacy and lobbying of film professionals for the formulation of industry policy and updating of legislation for this important cultural sector.
Amongst the objectives of the new Audio Visual Association is to interface with industry members and the Government in the establishment of industry standards and best practices, introduction and coordination of public education, training and development programmes. The association will seek to bear influence and represent the interest of its members in the process of government policy development and the drafting of enabling legislation, to ensure that they policy are representative of its members concerns and needs and serves as blueprint for industry development. The stated objectives of the proposed policy, is to create an environment that will stimulate growth, provide jobs, increase wealth creation and prepare the industry for global participation and competitiveness. In doing so it seeks to prepare, facilitate and communicate with its members in order to ensure that the audio-visual industry becomes an integral aspect of the Government’s Vision 2030 Development Plan.
The membership of the audio visual association is open to all film, television and new media professionals – technical, creative, talent and adjunct. All persons within the industry are invited to attend the first meeting of the association on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The input of the widest cross-section of audio-visual professionals is required for the comprehensive formulation of policy, standards, and practices for this very important cultural industry.
- WHO WILL BE REPRESENTED?
- Producers
- Directors
- Technical Craftsmen
- Creative Suppliers
- Owners of Production Companies,
- Freelancers
- Broadcasters
- Training Institutionsjavascript:void(0)
- AV Students & recent Graduates
- INITIATIVES
- Training, Education and Certification
- Industry Resource Directory - Locations, Crews, other Resources & Services
- Political Advocacy
- Referrals
- Representation @ Trade Shows & Conventions
- Industry Awards
- Project Financing and Distribution
- Business & Marketing Support
- Grants and Financing
- Talent & Technical Development Scholarship Grant Program
- Classifieds for Jobs and Opportunities
- Creative and Cultural Industry Support
- Career Development
- Film Festivals and Screenings
- Fundraising/Investor Relations
- Workshops & Seminars
Become a MEMBER – Connect with diverse individuals supporting independent media producers, freelancers & media employees.
Get knowledge, and access to information first that can benefit your career.
Stay posted here, or on our Facebook page as we give you constant updates, and seek out your feedback in the development of this new association.
Facebook Group - Rebirth of Jamaica's Media Association - Film, TV, New Media
United we stand...
"Forward ever, backwards never"
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