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Each year between May and August, the 8 best teams in the 10 Minute Shorts category are selected from video pitch submissions, and the 8 best teams in the 1 Minute Ultra Shorts category are chosen from written pitch submissions to become the MAMM Finalists of the year. The teams then enter a masterclass-level MAMMentorship that includes group workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship. The competition involves the challenge of completing your film in 10 days, after which all finished films are screened at the Gala Screening and adjudicated for filmmaking awards and prizes.
Gorrman Lee is a Chinese-Canadian screenwriter and producer whose credits include: CBC & CW’s Wild Cards; Prime Video’s The Lake; Netflix’s The Imperfects, and The Order; and Syfy’s Van Helsing. His feature film, Golden Delicious, screened at 57 festivals and won Outstanding Feature Film Writing at the ReelWorld Film Festival, and Best Canadian Feature Film at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. It had its Canadian theatrical premiere in 2023. Gorrman resides in Vancouver with his wife, daughter, and cat.
Jenny’s an actor & filmmaker based in Vancouver. Her debut short film Breakaway played in festivals across North America and was selected in the Top 9 of 2020’s CBC Short Film Face Off. She recently directed TELUS Originals documentary Overtime about her mom’s 55+ hockey team which earned her a nomination for the “One to Watch” award by the Vancouver Film Critics Circle. She’s an alumnus of the VIFF Catalyst mentorship program, BIPOC TV & Film Showrunner Bootcamp, GEMS TV Producer Lab and the Women in The Director’s Chair Story & Leadership program.
An award-winning producer/writer/director Nimisha Mukerji’s films have premiered at Tribeca and the Toronto International Film Festival. Her breakout feature 65_RedRoses, was selected by Oprah Winfrey for her Documentary Club on OWN. As a DGA/DGC episodic director her recent credits include Hulu’s limited series Under the Bridge, Big Sky (ABC), My Life With the Walter Boys (Netflix), Gotham Knights (CW), season 1 & 2 of Allegiance (CBC). She is the co-creator of New Country, developed with support from Warner Media’s 150 Program and Creative BC, alongside her debut feature See Jane Fight, produced by Alcina Pictures.
Phil Planta is a BC based filmmaker, film instructor, film festival juror, and VFX artist. He is producer of the independent feature ‘Beyond Redemption’ which sold in over 30 countries, Netflix, and was acquired by Well Go USA. A prolific producer of short films, he has produced TELUS STORYHIVE’s award winning shorts ‘Akashi’ and ‘Gong Ju’, Crazy8s finalists ‘Gemini’ & ‘Parabola, and the Harold Greenberg shorts ‘In Loving Memory’ and ‘Duérmete Niño’. He was selected to be a part the advisory committee for The Canada Media Fund’s Trends Report 2023.
Robin is a seasoned media producer and adept arts administrator, specializing in the Motion Picture Industry. With a wealth of experience in content acquisition, distribution, and development, Robin has most recently served as a Program Analyst for Creative BC. There, he managed the administration of provincial funding initiatives, including the Production Program, Slate Development Program, and the Equity and Emerging Development Program.
Phil Planta is a BC based filmmaker, film instructor, film festival juror, and VFX artist. He is producer of the independent feature ‘Beyond Redemption’ which sold in over 30 countries, Netflix, and was acquired by Well Go USA. A prolific producer of short films, he has produced TELUS STORYHIVE’s award winning shorts ‘Akashi’ and ‘Gong Ju’, Crazy8s finalists ‘Gemini’ & ‘Parabola, and the Harold Greenberg shorts ‘In Loving Memory’ and ‘Duérmete Niño’. He was selected to be a part of the advisory committee for The Canada Media Fund’s Trends Report 2023.
Joshua Aries is a filmmaker that makes the fan-favorite films, striving to tell stories that exemplify perseverance, hope, and absurdity. With brushes with the Cannes Film Festival, features on Cineplex, and multiple film festival selections. He is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre’s Editing Lab and ½ the owner of the popular filmmaking, finger fighting channel @DanielandJosh on TikTok.
Tammy Tsang is an award-winning screenwriter from Vancouver. Her story experience includes the development rooms of a AAA video game through The Coalition Studio and Indigenous series, HEY CUZZIN’, and season twelve of WHEN CALLS THE HEART (Hallmark). She is an alum of the Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Scripted Series Lab 2022 cohort, a recipient of the 2022 Rogers-BSO Development Fund, current ReelWorld E20 program cohort, and developing a Short Form Series through IPF.
Kaayla Whachell is a cinematographer living on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations (Vancouver, Canada). She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Film Production Program and an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. She is also co-chair of the CSC’s Diversity Committee.
Kaayla’s first feature film, Portraits from a Fire, directed by Trevor Mack, won her “Best Cinematography” at the 2022 Leo Awards. Kaayla is known for her work on I’m Just Here for the Riot, an ESPN 30 for 30 directed by Kat Jayme and Asia Youngman. Kaayla’s commercial work includes clients such as CIBC, Lululemon, Mastercard and A&W. And in 2023 she collaborated with director Sterling Larose on SNRK’s music video Damn Right, which was just nominated for a Juno.
As a woman of mixed descent (Okinawan, Red River Metis, Czech), Kaayla continues to ally BIPOC filmmakers by showcasing their stories. She strives to produce a diverse film set for all people to thrive and create within.
Raugi Yu originally from Montreal, is a graduate of The Dome Theatre program at Dawson College and The BFA Acting program at UBC. He has acted in various theatres across Canada and the U.S. Moving seamlessly between stage and film.
You may recognize Raugi from shows like, Mr. Young, jPod and Kung-Fu. Director for feature film Attic Trunk on Apple and Two episodes of Some Assembly Required. Raugi is an instructor, private coach and mentor to many actors.His favourite teaching and learning tool is genuine curiosity from the heart and he is always curious about the, “Who am I?”
Born and raised in Richmond, BC, Jamie Lam (she/her) is an emerging director, writer, and filmmaker. Her MAMM17 short film, “The Mess We’re In”, has played at festivals such as TIFF Next Wave, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival, and will be premiering on CBC Gem in September 2024 as part of CBC Short Film Face Off.
Joshua Aries is a filmmaker that makes the fan-favorite films, striving to tell stories that exemplify perseverance, hope, and absurdity. With brushes with the Cannes Film Festival, features on Cineplex, and multiple film festival selections. He is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre’s Editing Lab and ½ the owner of the popular filmmaking, finger fighting channel @DanielandJosh on TikTok.
Arthur Rodger ‘Harley’ Maranan is a film writer, director, and composer from Manila, Philippines. He’s best known for his stories that seek to define—and redefine—the roles of Asians in the modern world, told through his unique Filipino blend of humor and drama. His films include “Hail Marie”, “Little Manila”, and “Maria”. Harley continues to work in the film industry with a primary focus on location sound mixing and composing—all while developing his next film project.
Elad is a DGC director, producer and editor, based in Vancouver, BC. Born and raised in Israel and with a background in development, graphic design and marketing, Elad graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BFA in Film Production. He co-founded Scopitone Films in 2012 and has produced, directed and edited multiple commercials, documentaries, narratives and music videos.
Ingo Lou co-founded Trembling Void Studios, a Vancouver-based production company specializing in optimistic genre content. He has produced over ten feature films as well as the critically acclaimed, Leo Award-winning television series, The Switch – Work. Love. Mortal Danger. Since 2013, he has supported the creation of over 70 short films in mentorship and production roles and created Trembling Void _Space, Canada’s first coworking studio for independent filmmakers. Ingo serves as faculty member at Capilano University’s School of Motion Picture Arts, where he teaches line producing and production management.
Tammy Tsang is an award-winning screenwriter from Vancouver. Her story experience includes the development rooms of a AAA video game through The Coalition Studio and Indigenous series, HEY CUZZIN’, and season twelve of WHEN CALLS THE HEART (Hallmark). She is an alum of the Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Scripted Series Lab 2022 cohort, a recipient of the 2022 Rogers-BSO Development Fund, current ReelWorld E20 program cohort, and developing a Short Form Series through IPF.
Tesh Guttikonda is a fantastic dinner party host based in Vancouver, BC. And by extension, brings the same energy and passion to his filmmaking, having written and directed multiple award-winning films with collaborative joie de vivre that spotlights underrepresented characters through comedy and genre-bending experiences. He wasn’t always this awesome, and the backstory of how he overcame impossible odds is rooted in the DNA of his films.
Shubham is a Director with an unquenchable passion for sharing compelling narratives rooted in South Asian culture. Having helmed numerous short films and documentaries, each with a distinctive voice and profound messages, Shubham’s acclaimed short film “Cash Cows”, which is the story of a young immigrant falling into an employment scam, secured the Best Screenplay award at the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon in 2023 and is currently doing its festival run. Beyond his independent projects, Shubham contributes as an assistant director to renowned TV shows and feature films such as “Fire Country,” “Lost in Space,” “Riverdale,” and Disney’s “Peter Pan & Wendy.”
videos
DATE | time | info |
|---|---|---|
April 26, 2024 | 12:00 am PST
6:00 pm PST | Registration Opens
MAMM19 Info Session & Launch Party |
May 15, 2024 | 10:00 am PST | MAMM 19 Online Q&A |
May 29, 2024 | 11:59 pm PST | Registration and Pitch Submissions Deadline |
Jun 5, 2024 | 1:00 pm PST | Selected Teams Adjudication Results Announced |
Jun 10, 2024 | 11:59 pm PST | Preliminary Budget & WIP Script Submission |
Jun 15, 2024 | 10:00 am PST | MAMMentorship Workshops 1 |
Jun 30, 2024 | 10:00 am PST | MAMMentorship Workshops 2 |
July 16, 2024 | 11:59 pm PST | Script Submission Deadline |
July 19 – July 28, 2024 | 12:00 am PST –
11:59 pm PST | Competition Period (Film Production/Post Production) |
July 28, 2024 | 11:59 pm PST | Film Submission Deadline |
August 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm PST | MAMM19 Gala Screening & Awards Presentation |
details
1.What are the rules?
Please read the MAMM 2024 Information Package (link to come) carefully for more details.
2.What is the role of Key Creative Members?
All key creative team members (e.g. Team Lead, Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer) and at least one (1) Lead Actor.
3.What will be considered disqualification?
4.Can I submit multiple projects?
There is one entry per primary registrant, per category. (10 min Shorts or 1 min Ultra Shorts)
5.How do I attend the Info Session?
The MAMM19 Info Session will be at East Vancouver Brewing Company (1675 Venables Street in Vancouver) on Friday, April 26 from 6pm – 7pm, followed by a MAMM Social until 11pm. If you missed the session, there is a Zoom Q&A on May 15, 2024. Details will be on Facebook and Instagram.
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