IThentic
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iThentic is an online and mobile video content production and distribution company based in Toronto
, Ontario
Canada
. iThentic concentrates on production of original content as well as aggregation of content created solely by independent video producers for mobile and online presentation.
, and former Executive Director of the Independent Feature Project; Al Cattabiani, Founder and former CEO of Wellspring Media; and Liz Manne, partner in Duopoly, former EVP, Programming and Marketing, Sundance Channel, and former EVP of Fine Line Features
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In 2007-8, iThentic co-produced with the National Film Board of Canada MOBILE STORIES: OBSESSION, an interactive series of videos and website exploring the narrative format for mobile platforms. The project was nominated for a Canadian New Media Award as well as the International Animation Festival awards. www.mobilestories.ca
Winners of the SHORTSNONSTOP Festival for 2010:
January 15, 2010: A TV Movie Written & Directed By: Daniel Faigle
April 15, 2010: Act Written & Directed By: Rob Savage
July 15, 2010: Irasshai Written & Directed By: Yia Tien Tu
iThentic just recently launched its brand new Shortsnonstop Audience Choice Award, which allows friends and fans to vote for their favorite online film. The polls are now open!
Audience Award deadlines run one month after entry deadline. The earlier a film is submitted, the more time the project has to gather its votes and win!
, Center for Asian American Media, Creative Capital, Film Catcher, Filmmaker Magazine
, IFP, Indo American Arts Council, ITVS, Link TV
and SXSW.
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. iThentic concentrates on production of original content as well as aggregation of content created solely by independent video producers for mobile and online presentation.
History
iThentic was founded in June 2006 by film and television industry veterans Catherine Tait, partner in Duopoly, former President and COO of Salter Street FilmsSalter Street Films
Salter Street Films was a Canadian television and film production company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.- History :The company was founded by brothers Paul and Michael Donovan in 1983. Paul Donovan was trained as a director at the London Film School; Michael graduated from Dalhousie University’s...
, and former Executive Director of the Independent Feature Project; Al Cattabiani, Founder and former CEO of Wellspring Media; and Liz Manne, partner in Duopoly, former EVP, Programming and Marketing, Sundance Channel, and former EVP of Fine Line Features
Fine Line Features
Fine Line Features was the speciality films division of New Line Cinema. It produced, purchased, distributed and marketed films of a more "indie" flavor than its parent company...
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Original Productions
In July 2007, iThentic launched GLOBAL MOBILE: FOOD, a collaboration with ITVS, the San Francisco-based Independent Television Service, that invited 8 international filmmakers to create short films on the subject of food. The project was showcased at the 2008 Berlin Film Festival.In 2007-8, iThentic co-produced with the National Film Board of Canada MOBILE STORIES: OBSESSION, an interactive series of videos and website exploring the narrative format for mobile platforms. The project was nominated for a Canadian New Media Award as well as the International Animation Festival awards. www.mobilestories.ca
Festival: SHORTSNONSTOP
iThentic produces and manages the SHORTSNONSTOP Mobile Movie Festival on behalf of The Canadian Film Centre’s Worldwide Short Film Festival. SHORTSNONSTOP awards cash prizes of $1,500 to the best entry every quarter. SHORTSNONSTOP accepts short film submissions under 3 minutes running time in English or no dialogue, and from any country of origin. Past SNS winners include Peter Lacalamita's "The Red Kite" and "Moonstruck", Devin Lim's "Grimoire", Keith Claxton's "Walker Stalker", Clemens Kogler's "Herr Bar", Karen Weiss's "Bad Head Day" and most recently Tor Kristoffersen's "Enough".Winners of the SHORTSNONSTOP Festival for 2010:
January 15, 2010: A TV Movie Written & Directed By: Daniel Faigle
April 15, 2010: Act Written & Directed By: Rob Savage
July 15, 2010: Irasshai Written & Directed By: Yia Tien Tu
iThentic just recently launched its brand new Shortsnonstop Audience Choice Award, which allows friends and fans to vote for their favorite online film. The polls are now open!
Audience Award deadlines run one month after entry deadline. The earlier a film is submitted, the more time the project has to gather its votes and win!
Joint Venture Partners
In April 2007, Barna Alper Productions made a strategic investment in iThentic, shifting its base of operations from New York City to Toronto, making the joint venture the first Canadian company dedicated to the production and aggregation of independently-produced video content destined for online and mobile distribution. In November 2008, iThentic entered into a new joint venture with Smiley Guy Studios, the Toronto based production company. iThentic's operations remain based in Toronto but are now managed by Smiley Guy and CEO Jonas Diamond. Catherine Tait serves as Chairman of the company.Founding Partnerships
iThentic's founding partners include the Canadian Film CentreCanadian Film Centre
The Canadian Film Centre is an advanced training institution for film, television and new media. Based in Toronto, Canada, CFC offers residents education, industry partnerships and production experience...
, Center for Asian American Media, Creative Capital, Film Catcher, Filmmaker Magazine
Filmmaker Magazine
Filmmaker is a quarterly publication magazine covering issues relating to independent film. The magazine was founded in 1992 by Karol Martesko-Fenster, Scott Macaulay and Holly Willis...
, IFP, Indo American Arts Council, ITVS, Link TV
Link TV
Link TV is a non-commercial American satellite television network providing "diverse perspectives on world and national issues." It is carried nationally on DirecTV and Dish Network. Link TV was launched as a daily, 24-hour non-commercial network in 1999...
and SXSW.