mispon: A Celebration of Indigenous Filmmaking

mispon’s 2012 Board of Directors

misponfestival — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:21:52 +0000

2012 will be a big year for the mispon (Celebrating Indigenous Filmmaking) non-profit organization. This will the fourth Indigenous Film Festival hosted by mispon. Four is a sacred and significant number and we plan on honoring all of the hardwork, commitment and creativity that has went into mispon.

We are hosting a number of screenings this December 2012 culminating in a screening and round dance and feast on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012. We would like to do something special at 12 Midnight to recognize one of the main themes to our shared filmfest: “A New Begginning”.

mispon’s 4th Indigenous Film Festival: December 2012

Messengers of Mother Earth: A New Begginning

We also have a new board for 2012. A special thanks to Ms. Annie Charles for all of her hard work as our secretary and also volunteering at every 2011 event!

Annie will continue helping mispon in 2012 as a Director at Large.

Thanks also to the talented and mysterious Ms. Starla Groff who helped with the books in early 2011. Thanks to Ms. Marian Otter for getting our year end together!

A big thank you to our 2011 Directors at:Large: Ms. Val Kinistino and Mr. Stan Otter.

And Transitioning into 2012, mispon’s Board of Directors.

mispon Board for 2012

President:   Janine Windolph
Vice President: Douglas Casimel
Treasurer: Marian Otter
Secretary:    Jessica Generoux
Director at large:   Candy Fox
Director at large: Stan Otter
Director at large: Annie Charles

We are always looking for allies and volunteers. Contact us at mispon.festival@gmail.com for more information.

Hiy Hiy: Migwitch

Photo credits: Dwayne Casimel

mispon supports the 2012 “Peace and Dignity Journeys” http://sandiego.indymedia.org/pdj/

“Features First”

misponfestival — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:27:16 +0000

Do have a project that can use some resources? Are you a first time, writer, producer, or director?

The National Screen Institute’s “Features First” next call for applications is Summer 2012.

“What are the objectives of NSI Features First?

To provide successful applicants with training opportunities that will enhance the knowledge base and skill sets they will need to make a first or second feature. To work closely with the filmmakers to help prepare their projects for financing and the marketplace.”

Xstine Cooke & Jesse Gouchie Dec.9th, 2011 Screening at the SaskFilmPool

About NSI Features First

http://www.nsi-canada.ca/nsi_features_fi…

NEXT CALL: SUMMER 2012. Feature film development training for first or second time writers, directors and producers.

The “Diverse As This Land” Project

misponfestival — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:15:21 +0000

Faculty: Micah Barnes, Donita Large

The Diverse As This Land project explores how land shapes vocal and cultural expression and reveals the dynamic spectrum of Indigenous music today. The nature of land and the diversity within Aboriginal cultures is the inspiration behind Diverse as This Land, a seven-year music project envisioned bySandra Laronde, director of Aboriginal Arts at The Banff Centre.

This week-long voice intensive workshop enables participants to explore singing as physical experience, breath control and capacity, resonance, understanding of the vocal apparatus, care of the voice, relationship to space and audience, and personal expression through interpretation of song. The voice intensive workshop will provide singers with technical training under the mentorship of two highly accomplished vocal instructors.

A unique feature of this project is the opportunity for voice intensive participants to participate in theDiverse As This Land public concert series which features established Indigenous musicians. Artists experience first-hand the power of live performance by singing as a group during the concert series. This year’s concerts will showcase the vast character of woodland songs from a diversity of Indigenous nations representing traditional, rock, folk, and contemporary musicals genres, each influenced by their distinct cultures.

Enrolment is limited to 12 participants of Aboriginal descent who are 18 years and older.

HOW TO APPLY

mispon 2012 AGM

misponfestival — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:56:14 +0000

2012 AGM

January 21st, 2012

From 3 P.M-6 P.M.

mispon office, 2144 Cornwall Street,

Regina, SK, Turtle Island

2012 Indigenous Film Festival

“Messengers From

Mother Earth: A New

Beginning”

Throughout December 2012, final cut December 21st 2012,

12:00 A.M. Midnight.

Submissions: mispon.festival@gmail.com

by Copper Thunderbird

mispon’s 2012 AGM

misponfestival — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:36:16 +0000

Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Where: mispon’s office, 2144 Cornwall Street, Regina, Saskatchewan
Description: We got to organize the non-profit for a exiting year ahead. Nominations, current business, and some snacks etc.

If you are new to mispon please come on down and introduce yourself.

If you are familiar with mispon and you would like to share some of your creativity and energy please come down.

If you want to gain some valuable experience and jazz up your resume please come on down.

If you are supportive of Indigenous Art and Artists please come on down.

We are excited to begin planning for the 2012 mispon Indgenous film

Festival: Messengers from Mother Earth:
A New Beginning.

The mispon board and
Janine Windolph
President

2012 Prophecies and Vision

misponfestival — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:57:48 +0000

The world that we know seems to be changing before our eyes. But our ancestors and seers all over the world have prophecized a time of great change.

A legend from the Inca and other Indigenous nations talk of a time when the Eagle and the Condor meet and fly together. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKOruXybapo)

The Maya, masters of Astronomy tell of a new epoch or a new time. They say we are leaving the 5th Age and entering the Age of the 6th Sun. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwysQiRaRgE&feature=related)

The late Lakota elder Mr. Floyd Crow Westerman speaks of a time of cleansing and renewal.

One common thread in many of these prophecies is the need to realize the interconnected nature of reality.

As Indigenous people have stated many times,” We all are one.” What we we do to others we also do to ourself. What we do to Mother Earth we also do to ourselves.

mispon Indigenous Film Festival would like to invite you to:

Messengers of Mother Earth: A New Beginning

mispon Indigenous Film Festival

December, 2012.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Turtle Island

Submissions are welcome!

For more information please contact: mispon.festival@gmail.com

Family Day Weekend – mispon board orientation & meeting

misponfestival — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:58:15 +0000

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy,

and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

- William Arthur Ward

mispon update

PART ONE (1 hour)

Today at 4:30, mispon will be meeting at 301-1822 Scarth Street (Filmpool). mispon will have a Board Orientation by Marian Donnelly from Inner Circle Management. Board orientation will cover Roles & Responsibilities of the Board & questions for Marian about being apart of an organization. This will be followed by Pizza. We will break & eat (15-20 minutes).

PART TWO (1 hour)

General meeting will follow to discuss mispon 2011 Board Roles & Committees. Dawn Bird will share some research she compiled for mispon. We will talk about the fundraising committee and other topics. From here, we can adjorn meeting & spend the rest of the weekend with family.

FYI -

Today, anyone interested in being a member or on board, all people are welcome. Bring CV if you want to be on board or committee heads. Membership is only $5 and allows you to help participate in mispon endeavors.

Thanks to all and hope to see some new and friendly faces.

Janine Windolph

Acting President

Filmpool: Shoot your (short) Film with Lowell Dean

misponfestival — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:48:13 +0000

Time	Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00pm – February 22 at 9:00pm

Location	The Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative (aka The Filmpool) 301 – 1822 Scarth Street Regina, SK

Created By	Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative, Tricia Martin

More Info	Complete course details can be found here: http://www.filmpool.ca/?s=eventarchives&e=currentevents AN EXPLORATION OF THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY OF SHORT FILM PRODUCTION – FROM THE FIRST IDEA TO THE FINISHED FILM. SHOOT YOUR (SHORT) FILM! WITH LOWELL DEAN. … - – - – - – - – - - Brief Course Outline: WEEK ONE – January 25: The Idea What makes a good short film? WEEK TWO – February 1: Preproduction How to assemble a cast and crew, secure locations, break down your script and overall discussion on preparing yourself for a shoot. WEEK THREE – February 8: Production Okay, time to shoot! Shooting your project is the second time you ‘make’ your film. WEEK FOUR – February 15: Post Production Once the film is shot, editing can really shape any project, and it is the third time you will ‘make’ your film. WEEK FIVE – February 22: Delivery The importance of delivery! Where do you go from here? - – - – - – - – - - COST: $110 for the public / non-members or $90 if you are a current member of the Filmpool. This cost includes instruction and supplies, but does not include access to equipment. Equipment can be rented from the Filmpool for the purposes of creating a film during this course. To arrange, please contact berny hi, Filmpool Production Coordinator at 757-8818. PAYMENT: The Filmpool only accepts personal cheques and cash. We are not set up for debit or credit card transactions, our apologies for this inconvenience. REGISTRATION: CALL THE FILMPOOL @ 757-8818. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Course limit is 8 people.

AGM AGENDA

misponfestival — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:32:12 +0000

AGM Agenda

mispon: a celebration of Indigenous Filmmaking

Saturday, January 15^th, 2011 at 1:30 PM

1. Call to Order & Introductions

2. Approval of Agenda Motion

3. Acceptance of Minutes for AGM of 2010 Motion

4. Board Reports

President’s Report (Janine Windolph)

Vice President Report (Ntawnis Piapot)

Treasurer Report (Dawn Bird)

Secretary Report (Natalie Owl)

Nora Gardner

Marian Otter

5. Review of Financial Statements of 2010 (As prepared by Andre Berlanger)

6. To Do List for 2011/Wrap up of 2010 & 2010 Review (handouts to be given)

7. Sask Arts Board Grant of 10,000 (CADAC Budget)

8. Discuss retreat for mispon to focus on development of a Strategic Plan and organization guidelines

9. Board Nominations for 2011

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Directors

10. Review of Bylaws (handout)

11. Roles and Responsibilities (handout)

12. Closing Remarks and General Discussion

13. Set next meeting date & general day for monthly meetings.

Adjorn meeting & mingle.

mispon AGM announcement

misponfestival — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:17:05 +0000

Welcome,

mispon AGM January 15th, 2011 at 1:30 at Saskatchewan Filmpool.

Anyone interested in being on board is encouraged to attend and to submit thier bio and resume. Membership is $5 and can be paid at the AGM. Members have a vote, so even if you come to support the organization and find out what mispon has been up to in 2010, and to help with its future.

Please email mispon.festival@gmail.com if interested in being on board, and you are welcome to show up that day as a member.

Food and refreshments provided.

Thank you,

Janine Windolph
President of mispon