Call For Nominations: Tom Berner Award

The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto and the Images Festival are
calling for Nominees for the

2004 TOM BERNER AWARD
for Extraordinary Support of Independent Filmmaking

HISTORY: The Tom Berner Award was created in 2002 to honour Tom Berner, who
was an extraordinary supporter of independent filmmaking in Toronto and
throughout Canada. Tom retired from Deluxe Laboratories in 2001. He was
actively involved with organizations like the National Screen Institute's
Drama Prize Program, the OMDC's Calling Card Program, and the Toronto
Worldwide Short Film Festival. Tom tirelessly assisted hundreds of
independent filmmakers who approached him for advice and help.

Nomination Guidelines: THE TOM BERNER AWARD recognizes individuals who
provide "extraordinary support for independent filmmaking" in Toronto.

Please note: "Extraordinary" indicates activities above and beyond any
obligations of employment or business, and should reflect contributions over
a sustained period. "Support" should be broadly interpreted, and could
include individuals who provide:

- Production and post-production assistance
- Creative mentorship
- Writing about independent film
- Programming, curating and promotion of independent film
- Providing facilities for the exhibition of independent film
- Creation of new initiatives that support independent film

To nominate an individual for the Tom Berner Award, please provide the name
of the nominee, your contact information, and up to one page of a
substantial explanation as to why the individual would be a worthy
recipient. The award will be decided by a jury of knowledgeable peers from
the independent film community, and will be presented at the awards ceremony
of the 2004 Images Festival in April 2004.

Nominations must reach LIFT by Friday, January 23, 2004

There are three ways to send submissions to LIFT:

Email: TomBerner@LIFT.on.ca

Mail: LIFT/Tom Berner Award
37 Hanna Avenue, Suite 301
Toronto, ON M6K 1W8

Fax: 416.588.7017