Photo: Taku Kumabe

The evaluation process has been a long and difficult one for the jury, but here they are -

Kick-starting the 2009 Reel Asian Industry Series, we are pleased to announce the list of finalists for the Charles Street Video's 4th annual So You Think You Can Pitch Competition.

Emerging Category:
A Dragged Out Affair – Sonia Hong (Director/Writer), Olga Barsky (Producer/Writer), Claire Lowery (Producer/Writer)
Max Who – Ken Pak (Writer/Director)
The Fire Caught in the Amber - Ibrahim Ng (Writer/Co-Director), Cody Campanale (Co-Director)
Vengeance – The Unsung B-Boy – Matthew Kang (Producer/Director/On-air Talent), Daniel Alcinii (Editor, Camera)

Established Category:
Bent – Naomi Ward (Writer/Director)
Bus Story: A Love Story – Shelly Hong (Writer), Soo Won Lee (Director)
Requiem for Romance – Jonathan Ng (Director/Animator/Producer/Writer)

The Charles Street Vidoe's So You Think You Can Pitch? Live FInale will be held on Saturday November 14th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Innis Town Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Charles Street Video (CSV) is a non-profit, artists-run centre located in downtown Toronto. Its mandate is to provide media artists with opportunities for production and to foster an environment for the advancement of the media arts practise.

The Reel Asian Industry Series is the premier training and networking destination for Asian Canadian filmmakers in Canada. We are proud to continue our tradition of intimate and hands-on interactive formats in all sessions this year, allowing filmmakers to come away with new knowledge and great connections.

Pass holders and industry delegates are granted exclusive access to our programme of 11 workshops, panels, salons and 1-on-1 mentorship hours hosted by top professionals and key figures in the industry.

Get your pass now and register early to secure your spots.
Industry Series Registration Form (Word, 168 KB)
Industry Series Programme and Schedule