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I know... I know! Reading about a web site can be really boring. And many people don't even bother reading this stuff! Why? They think that they can't learn anything. They're usually the same ones who walk out of a movie as the credits are rolling; or have never really bothered to have a look at the phenomenal numbers of people who are credited on a CD cover. They haven't put it together that all those people were paid to do the work that they do - and paid well. Working in films or music is their jobs!!! And without those people, we wouldn't see one image on a screen; or hear one note of music through our sound systems. But you've figured it out! You're curious! You're interested! After all, you're here! You just may be the kind of person that the Motion Picture, Music and New Media industries are looking for. So read on! Take it all in! Find out more about Whodunit!

The Plot Thickens

• Discover the "working" nature of the Motion Picture, Music and New Media industries as they currently exist in BC.
• Develop an awareness of both the personal and job - specific skills required in each of these industries
• Understand how work within these industries is inter-related
• Develop an understanding of the possible career pathways for specific occupations within these industries
• Develop an awareness of the educational programs available in BC for training for work in each of these industries
• Probably enjoy themselves!

• Human Resources Development Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of Education for recognizing the need for this web site and for their pro-active funding support.
• The industry professionals, agencies, associations, and individuals that contributed their time, experience and expertise to develop the booklet and subsequently, the web site. Without the cooperative input of these stakeholders, these publications would not have been possible:

ACFC WEST
ASSOCIATION OF BC ANIMATION PRODUCERS (ABCAP)
BARBARA COULTISH AGENCIES
BC FILM
BC FILM COMMISSION
BC MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING
BC MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION (BCMPA)
CAPILANO COLLEGE
CASSON PICTURES
DIRECTORS GUILD OF CANADA
FESTIVAL DISTRIBUTION
GARTH RICHARDSON
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL AND STAGE EMPLOYEES LOCAL: 891
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUILD: IATSE LOCAL 669
LUCAS TALENT
LUNNY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
MARTIN HUHN (Owner, AXL TECHNICAL; Past Chair, AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY)
MUSHROOM STUDIOS
NETTWERK PRODUCTIONS
PACIFIC MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
PINEWOOD SOUND
PRIVATE POST SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSSION
RAINMAKER DIGITAL PICTURES
REEL VISIONS FILM CONNECTIONS
REELY UNIQUE STUDIO RENTALS
SCOTT SHIRLEY
SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS, AND MUSIC PUBLISHERS OF CANADA (SOCAN)
SONGWRITER'S ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
TEAMSTERS: LOCAL 155
TERRY GRAY
UNION OF BC PERFORMERS
VANCOUVER CIVIC THEATRES
VANCOUVER CULTURAL ALLIANCE
VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL: MULTIMEDIA
VANCOUVER MUSICIAN'S ASSOCIATION: LOCAL 145 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS CANADA, INC. (TORONTO)
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS CANADA, INC. (VANCOUVER)

The Pacific Music Industry Association (PMIA) is BC's resource organization for information about the music business. Our members range from the creative community -- songwriters, performers, producers -- to those who organize business for them -- managers, agents -- and all the services and goods produced for the industry, from studios to retailers to music instructors.

If you are doing research on the music industry for school, or are looking into a career yourself, you should know that PMIA publishes a number of documents: The Canadian Pacific Music Industry Directory, the bimonthly Pacific Music News, Getting Into: The A.C.T. A Practical Guide to Arts Career Trends in British Columbia, The Study of the B.C. Music Industry, and World of Opportunity (music industry case studies). We also carry resource material in the office for the world market for members. We sponsor such events as New Music West, and produce workshops and showcases for BC artists and music business people.

Our focus is the "business" of music. We also are the contact for funding resources in the industry. As most of us in the music business began as volunteers - in offices, at shows and other special events (festivals, in particular, make great use of volunteers). If you are looking to get your foot in the door, PMIA can help you identify opportunities for volunteerism.

So, keep informed! Be sure to check out our web site for the most up-to-date info on what's happening in BC Music!


The Writer/Researcher.........Laurie Cain

Laurie considers herself a New Arts Education specialist and consultant. Drawing on over twenty years experience as a fine arts educator and instructional facilitator, she actively promotes the blending of the values and skills of fine arts education/programming with the world of emerging technology. Through her company, Reel Visions Film Connections, Laurie handles the management of arts and/or education projects; and provides educational consultant services including curriculum development and writing, as well as workshops and seminars to both the Cultural Industry Sector and to educators.

Most recently, with funding support from Human Resources Development Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of Education, Skills and Training, Laurie has written the publication, Getting Into The A.C.T. A Practical Guide To Arts Career Trends In British Columbia on behalf of the Pacific Music Industry Association.

Laurie has also written and developed this web site.


The Designer.........Tim Horsfall

Tim Horsfall has been designing Web sites professionally for three years, creating both the HTML code and the graphics. He currently leads the Web design at FirstWeb Communications, a Vancouver based Internet design firm.

Calling on years of self-taught computer and graphics experience and, together with Laurie's vision and guidance, Tim was able to create an intuitive and clean interface for the Web site. Care was also taken to ensure the Web site was "friendly" to older Web browsers.


The Guide........."Art"

Your personal (and stylin') tour guide, Arthur (you-can-call-me-Art) Trends, can be found in genuine hard copy at every secondary school in BC. Check with your Fine Arts and/or Career Prep teachers and see if you can obtain "the book with the brick cover" - Getting Into The A.C.T. A Practical Guide to Arts Career Trends In British Columbia.


Getting Into The A.C.T. A Practical Guide to Arts Career Trends In British Columbia has been developed with the assistance of industry professionals to give you some practical insights into the working world of Motion Picture, Music, and New Media industries in BC. It is hoped that the information and suggestions outlined here will help direct you and better prepare you for Getting Into The A.C.T.