South Georgian Bay Media Association

05/27/2025

Our latest study is now available. Give it a read...

https://www.sgbma.ca/research

Ontario Creates Nottawasaga Futures

08/28/2024

🏆 Congratulations! We're thrilled to announce the six organizations that have been awarded the 2024 Avid Learning Collective sponsorships.

Black Women In Post Production - BWIPP
Instituto Criar de TV, Cinema e Novas Mídias
KORP Foundation INC
Queens Defenders
South Georgian Bay Media Association
YR Media

08/28/2024

We are excited to embark on the Avid Learning Collective program serving the South Georgian Bay Region in Canada.

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🏆 Congratulations! We're thrilled to announce the six organizations that have been awarded the 2024 Avid Learning Collective sponsorships.

Black Women In Post Production - BWIPP
Instituto Criar de TV, Cinema e Novas Mídias
KORP Foundation INC
Queens Defenders
South Georgian Bay Media Association
YR Media

04/18/2024

✨ Excited to share this video from the Ontario Arts Council, showcasing the tremendous impact of their support, and amplifying the impact, benefits and value of the arts. From fostering community spirit to enhancing our economy, the OAC has been pivotal in enriching Ontario’s cultural landscape - truly making the Arts for All Ontarians.

The South Georgian Bay Media Association is proud to be part of this artistic journey. Thanks to the support of an OAC grant, we delivered the VAMA Accelerator this year. In this innovative workshop, professional artists from South Georgian Bay explore the exciting realms of Augmented and Virtual Reality for arts presentations and live performance capture.

🙌 Celebrate the arts and support the OAC's incredible work by following Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Let’s keep the arts thriving in Ontario!

02/29/2024

🎬 Exciting News from South Georgian Bay Media Association! 🎬

Today marks the release of our study: "Attracting Film Productions to Small Town Ontario." With support from Ontario Creates, Community Futures South Georgian Bay and Nottawasaga Futures, this study delves into the untapped potential of our small towns as prime locations for film productions. It's a roadmap for towns to showcase their unique character and welcome filmmakers.

Discover how this synergy can boost local economies and put our towns on the cinematic map! 🍁🎥

👉 Check it out: https://bit.ly/sgbma_study

02/13/2024

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Soyez prêts! Voici les dates limites et dates importantes des programmes du Conseil des arts de l'Ontario pour 2024. Ne manquez rien. Ajoutez ces dates à vos calendriers.
🔗https://www.arts.on.ca/programmes-de-subvention/renseignements-generaux/dates-limites-et-dates-importantes-fr?lang=fr-ca

02/05/2024

🚀 Dive into the future of arts and live performance capture with our workshop on Photogrammetry and LiDAR Laser Scanning. Unlock your creative potential!

📍Join us on Feb 13 at The Blue Mountains Public Library for a hands-on learning experience. This program is open to new, emerging and professional artists of all mediums.

✨ Learn More and Register: https://bit.ly/483Mq4H

The Blue Mountains Public Library | Blue Mountain Film Festival | Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts | | Town of The Blue Mountains | Small Business Enterprise Centre - SBEC | Community Futures South Georgian Bay

02/05/2024

Join us for "Yonnhe’ón:we” and experience two empowering films over two nights at Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood! First up is Run Woman Run on Feb 15th, followed by the documentary, Warrior Spirit on February 22nd, which will be opened by a musical set by J.D. Crosstown. Each film will be followed by a virtual conversation with the filmmakers. Stay, mingle and enjoy 3 Sisters Soup after the screenings and displays by Indigenous artists and craft vendors.

📆 DATES: Feb 15 & 22, 2023

⏰ TIME: 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. (Doors open 6 P.M)

📍TICKETS: Run Woman Run: https://bit.ly/4aoqF25

📍TICKETS - Warrior Spirit: bit.ly/41wtIB6

10/29/2023

Virtual Interactive Film Workshop: Immersive Creations 🎬🚀 Dive deep into the future of filmmaking!

Explore 3D models, virtual environments, and more. Join us on this groundbreaking journey where innovation meets imagination.

📌 What to Expect:

-From LiDAR Scanning to Unreal Engine and immersive film production.
-Learn from experienced filmmakers.
-Hands-on sessions in advanced filmmaking tech and exploration of cutting-edge virtual production techniques.

📅 Dates: November 13 & 20, 2023
🕙 Time: 10 am - 3 pm (Lunch Break 12 pm - 1 pm)
📍 Location: Simcoe Street Theatre
🎟 Tickets: Only $25 for 2 full days of learning!

🔗 Details & Registration: https://viva_sgbma.eventbrite.ca

📣 Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates. Presented by the South Georgian Bay Media Association with support from Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, The Blue Mountains Public Library, and Creative Simcoe Street's Anke and Rick Lex.