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Jean-Marc Vallée Helps Aspiring Filmmakers
January 4, 2012 – Media Release
Dartmouth, NS – A generous donation from award-winning filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée will go a long way to benefit aspiring filmmakers in Nova Scotia Community College's (NSCC) Screen Arts program.
In recognition for winning "Best Canadian Feature" for Café de flore at this year's 31st Atlantic Film Festival, Panavision Canada awarded Mr. Vallée a $10,000 credit towards the rental of camera equipment. Mr. Vallée invested this credit in future filmmakers by donating it to the Screen Arts program at the College.
"This donation will give our students more opportunities to use Panavision's state-of-the-art equipment," says NSCC's Doug Barnes, Academic Chair, School of Applied Arts & New Media. "I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Vallée and Panavision Canada for this amazing contribution, which will truly make a difference to student learning."
Panavision is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of precious film and digital camera system lenses and accessories for motion pictures, television series and television commercials. "Panavision Canada recognizes the importance of fostering the next generation of filmmakers in Canada," says Stewart Aziz, Vice-President Marketing - Eastern Canada. "We want to give students an opportunity to get experience on industry-standard equipment that has been used by professional filmmakers to create many award-winning and legendary films."
Panavision Canada has been supporting the Atlantic Film Festival for over a decade. "I want to thank Panavision Canada for their commitment to the film industry in Atlantic Canada," says Atlantic Film Festival Executive Director Gregor Ash. "Donations like this ensure we continue to grow and inspire individuals to create films."
About NSCC
NSCC is committed to building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation. Serving the province through a network of 13 campuses, NSCC offers over 100 programs in five academic schools. These programs reflect the labour market needs and opportunities of the provincial economy and set graduates on a course for career success. According to NSCC's 2010 Graduate Follow-up Study, 87% of NSCC graduates are employed, most in their field of choice. Of those, 94% live and work in Nova Scotia.
For More Information
Kathleen Cameron
NSCC
Communications Specialist
(902) 491-4899
Stacey Baillie
NSCC
Director, Communications
(902) 491-6781
Nicole Langille
Director of Sales and Marketing
Atlantic Film Festival
p: (902) 420-4204
nicolel@atlanticfilm.com
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