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Home My WebLink AboutCSD-09-055 - Combined - Grand River Film Festival Stunt Performance AgreementREPORT REPORT TO: Community Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: October 5, 2009 SUBMITTED BY: Don Chapman, Manager Special Events, 2388 PREPARED BY: Don Chapman, Manager Special Events, 2388 Sian Willaims, Legal Services, 2264 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: October 2, 2009 REPORT NO.: CSD-09-055 SUBJECT: STUNT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Stunt Performance Agreement with the Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum, The Grand River Film Festival and with any other parties City Legal Counsel deems advisable, said Stunt Performance Agreement to be subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. BACKGROUND: Indie Lounge is an educational event traditionally held in Cambridge in conjunction with Grand River Film Festival (GRFF). It is a “hands-on” symposium for independent media producers, both at the emerging and professional level. This year the GRFF has added film screening in Kitchener (at Children’s Museum and Gig Theatre) and the Indie Lounge will be held over the weekend of October 24-25, 2009 in the City of Kitchener. GRFF and Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum representatives request Council permission to set a professional movie and TV stuntman on fire on City of Kitchener owned King Street, to be filmed by videographers attending Indie Lounge. GRFF and Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum representatives also request Council permission for another stuntman to demonstrate a free fall from the roof of the City of Kitchener owned Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum to an airbag on King Street below, also to be filmed. These action sequences are the demonstration portion of a presentation on Stunt Safety and Logistics to be presented by Reel Stunts Productions, headed by veteran Randy Butcher of Cambridge. In addition to videographers participating in this educational safety demonstration, the combined stunts will be a highlight event in the weekend agenda of internationally acclaimed filmmaker CSD-09-055 - 2 - Yojira Takita, who will be a guest of honour at both Indie Lounge and GRRF itself, which is screening his Oscar-winning film “Departures”. The two proposed stunts individually will be brief, just a few seconds for the free fall, less than a minute for the man on fire. However, set up and tear down requires a two-hour closing of King Street, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. between Queen and Ontario Streets. Barricades to keep the general public clear of the area will also be required. Paramedics will be provided on standby, fire safety concerns will be properly addressed and appropriate security for general crowd control will also be provided. REPORT: The Kitchener Fire Department will be required to approve the proposed stunt. The following provisions would apply from the guidelines developed for Film KW: “i. Appropriate paid duty police officers and firefighters are required for the detonation of pyrotechnic special effects. A blast analysis may be required and additional time is needed to arrange for this activity. Qualified Emergency Medical Services personnel (paramedics) are to be on site during the filming of dangerous situations such as special effects, stunts, and/or detonation of pyrotechnics, as determined by Film KW, the local municipality, the fire department or the police. ii. The local Fire Department must be advised in advance in writing when the use of flammable liquids/materials is being planned. iii. Paid duty police officers are required as determined by Film KW or the local municipality for such things as intermittent traffic stoppages and traffic control and/or when required to direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including those instances involving municipal parks/properties. All costs associated with these requirements are the expense of the applicant.” The Kitchener Fire Department will treat the approval process for the proposed stunts in the same manner as a pyrotechnic special event. The event/stunt coordinator will provide Kitchener Fire Department with an outline plan and application for a pyrotechnics permit, and this would provide all the requisite contact and event details. During the assessment of the stunt, a requirement for special protective measures would be evaluated. Kitchener Fire Department will stipulate the protective measures which need to be in place prior to Fire Department approval. Risk Management and Legal will ensure that all appropriate parties will provide insurance, indemnification and waivers. All appropriate parties will execute the afore-mentioned Stunt Performance Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.. Attached are copies of the organizers (GRFF) project overview, safety compliances and schedule. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. All costs of this event shall be borne by the GRFF and Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum. No costs shall be borne by the City. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: (must be a member of CMT) Pauline Houston Indie Lounge overview Indie Lounge was developed as a professional symposium to support the Grand River region’s burgeoning independent film community with professional, quality workshops, lectures, panels and demonstrations. Guest lecturers at Indie Lounge 2008 included acclaimed Canadian cinematographer Derek Vanlint, director of photography for Ridley Scott’s blockbuster movie Alien, and Hollywood insider J.F. Lawton, whose film credits include Pretty Woman, Under Siege, Chain Reaction, V.I.P. and the stunning indie film Jackson, which also screened at GRFF. Indie Lounge sets forth the following goals: To gather local filmmakers, videographers, media producers, media students and others interested in any aspect of filmmaking to learn new and advanced skills and information To explore opportunities to grow careers and media industry in the Grand River region To network with like-minded local filmmakers and producers at all stages in their careers To discuss and find ways to overcome obstacles to building media careers in this region To celebrate our achievements and share winning strategies for career development To promote this region through quality filmmaking and videography To set groundwork for regular and larger symposia for film and media professionals in this community In its inaugural year, Indie Lounge was brought to life by a handful of board members at Ed Video Media Arts Centre in Guelph, working in conjunction with GRFF. Support also came from the Multicultural Cinema Club in Kitchener. This year, Indie Lounge 09 is being presented under full auspices of GRRF, with planning leadership in the hands of Multicultural Cinema Club. Additional planning and support comes from Ed Video, mpGO (Media Producers Group of Ontario), Waterloo Festival of Animated Cinema and Sharpcuts Guelph Indie Music and Film Festival. In addition this year, Indie Lounge has established a special student discount price and is working with media studies classes at University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College as well as both public and separate high school boards to give bright young people an opportunity to mingle, network and learn from professionals. Safety Compliances Contingent on City of Kitchener approval for closing King Street for between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday October 25 for the purpose of the two proposed action film stunt demonstrations, Grand River Film Festival and Indie Lounge along with Reel Stunts Productions will ensure proper precautions for safety of all participants as well as general public. Public safety: Standard crowd control barriers such as the city uses for events like Kitchener Blues Festival will be adequate at each end of the stunt demonstration area. GRRF/Indie Lounge will comply appropriately with City of Kitchener requirements in this matter. Police presence: GRRF/Indie Lounge will consult with Waterloo Regional Police to determine appropriate presence at the event and comply accordingly. Fire safety: The fire stunt will take place in an open area on King Street, unobstructed by vehicles or overhead fire hazards. Reel Stunts Productions will provide fire safety with two additional crew members on standby with fire extinguishers, standard procedure on film shoots. They will douse the flames approximately 45 seconds to one minute after the stuntman is lit up. Should City of Kitchener require city firefighters on standby, GRFF/Indie Lounge will comply accordingly Medical safety: GRFF/Indie Lounge will arrange for ambulance and paramedics on standby for the stunts in case of injury. Indie Lounge schedule SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, PANELS & DEMOS Saturday October 24, 2009 9:00am - 4:30pm, The Children’s Museum, Kitchener 9:00am - 10:00amRegistration: coffee & informal greetings 10:00am - 11:30amThe Red Rock Micro Lens System: This seminar/demo will help you achieve the highest quality results with the hottest innovation revolutionizing digital filmmaking. Learn the system's strengths and challenges and discuss the importance of depth of field to visual storytelling. Geared for intermediate/pro levels. Presented by Vistek. 11:30am - 12:00pmLunch break 12:00pm - 2:30pmCombat for Film Demo/Seminar: Join award winning Fight Master Simon Fon for an in-depth demo on making action films. Learn how to create a scene that involves any type of action from domestic violence to John Woo gun battles. Includes tips on shooting and editing action sequences. 3:00pm - 4:30pmThe Art of Art Direction and Production Design: Get insider secrets on affordable ways to enhance your production values through high quality art direction. Learn from a Canadian art director and production designer’s real life experiences. Sunday October 25, 2009 10:00am - 5:30pm, Walper Terrace Hotel, Kitchener 10:00am - 11:30amFunding, Distribution, Licensing ...How To Make It Happen: Lots of Canadian projects get the funding and support they need. What is their secret to success? Join prominent independent producers and key media consultants as they speak about the journey from nowhere to everywhere! 12:00pm - 12:30pmStunt Safety and Live Demo: Bring your camera and shoot professional stuntman Blair Johannes (Flashpoint,X-Men) as he leaps off the roof of the Children's Museum. Then witness fellow stuntman Randy Butcher (Flashpoint, The Border) as he goes up in flames on King Street. They will answer all your questions too! 12:30pm - 1:30pmLunch break 1:30pm - 2:20pmStunt Safety discussion: Randy Butcher, Blair Johannes 2:30pm - 4:30pmThe Art of Editing: Join a roundtable of professional film and TV editors to discuss the craft of visual and sound editing. Includes award winning editors who have worked on shows such as The Eleventh Hour,The Line, Dead Like Me, This is Wonderland. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Networking/informal wrap in Walper Lounge RANDY BUTCHER ACTRA / UDA REEL STUNTS PRODUCTIONS Phone: 519.242.4075 Fax: 519.622.2498 Email:randy@reelstuntsproductions.com Web: www.reelstuntsproductions.com Selected Credits As Stunt Coordinator Flashpoint, seasons I, II The Border, seasons I, II, III The Love Child (series) - (series) – Cell 213 Medium Raw Being Erica You Might (feature) – (feature) – (feature) – (series pilot) - As Well Live Testees, season I, II Conner Undercover The (feature) – (series) – (series) - House Next Door Sniper- Celine Hank & Mike (feature) - (series pilot) (MOW) - (feature) – Jack and Jill vs. The World The Alter Boy Gang Camille (feature) (pilot) -(feature) – Absolution Weirdsville Let It Snow A Scorned Woman (MOW) - (feature) - (MOW) - (MOW) - Tracy Fragments The Wives He Forget The Jane Show Hotel (feature) - (MOW) -(series) - MetropolitanAbove and Beyond Beautiful PeopleTamara (series) - (feature) - (series) – The Life and Times of Guy TerrificoSt. RalphStreet Time (feature) – (feature) – (feature) – anobotsGramercy ParkThe Eleventh Hour (series) – N (pilot) – 111 (pilot) – (series) – DeathlandsSalem Witch Trials The AssociatesLeft (feature) – (mini-series) – (series) – BehindWalter & Henry LakeboatVows (feature) – (feature) – (feature) – (feature) – TribulationTwitch City IIScreech Owls I & IISuper Rupert (feature) – (series) – (series) – Kevin’s CastleRevelationTartToronto Film Festival (series) – (pilot) – (feature) – (feature) – Schooze, ’94,’95,’96,2000Much Music Awards ’95 (live TV specials) – (live TV special) – ( see www.imdb.com ) Complete list upon request… Selected Credits As Stunt Performer Camille –Trailer Park Boys: The Movie - Zoom - Truth, Justice and the American Way – The Sentinal - Land of the Dead – Dawn of the Dead – Mayday – Hotel Metropolitan - Regenisis – Timeline – The Inlaws – Narc – The Tuxedo – Undercover Brother – K-19 The Widowmaker – Left Behind III – Big Spender – Blue Murder – Screech Owls – Witchblade – Kung Fu – The Legend Continues – The Eleventh Hour – The Associates – ( see www.imdb.com ) Extensive list upon request… Selected Credits As Actor Camille – Cradle of Lies – Guy Terrifico - Kojack – The Man – Street Time – Playmakers - Verritas – The Eleventh Hour – Witchblade – Undercover Brother – The Associates – Big Spender – Screech Owls – More to Love – Code Name: Eternity – Tribulation – ( see www.imdb.com ) Complete list upon request… Selected Credits As Stunt Coord and/or Performer/Precision Driver For Commercials RBC - Campbells Soup –Panasonic – Kokanee -Trident Splash - Toyota Tundra -Tim Hortons - Skittles - Acura - Nescafe - Gibson Whiskey - Burger King - 649 Lottery – Hyundai - Kelloges - Sponge Towels - Power Workers of Ontario - Canada’s Wonderland - Tom Tom Navigational Systems - Lexus – Mitsubishi - Nintento – Lexus – Purolator - Grand & Toy – TD Waterhouse – Bud Lite – Nissan - Best Buy – Best Buy The Geek Squad - Gay Lea Butter – Volkswagon – The Movie Network – Pepsi – Canadian Heritage Moments – Popcycle – Air Canada/Canadian Tourism – Dairy Board of Ontario – Home & Garden Television – Bud Lite – Staples – Visa – Rapala – Bell Express Vu – E-Bay – Ubisoft (Splinter Cell & Rainbow 6) – Dunkin Donuts – Zellers – Harveys – Labatt Breweries – Ford – Chrysler – General Motors – Kia – Mazda – Suzuki – Toyota – Coors Light – Molson – Nabob – Nestea Ice Tea – McDonalds Restaurants – Rogers Cable – Sara Lee – Union Bank of San Diego – Ikea – Herald Leader of Lexington, Kentucky – Toronto Zoo – Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit – Mattel Toys – Yokohama Tires – AirTrans Airways – Sony – Extensive list upon request… Special Skills Stunt skills common to modern television and film production. Martial Arts (Black Belt) – Boxing – Firearms – Precision Driving (R1 Camera Rig & Russian Arm experience, Class DM lic) Swords & Archery – Motorcycles (big bikes/choppers) – complete list upon request… Producer of ‘More To Love’ – 1998 feature ‘Best Romantic Comedy’ winner at that year’s New York International Film Festival. (see Randy Butcher on the www.imdb.com website) løÅÍØËÔØÏÚØÔÊÏiÉØÅÍØÏÊÔÇØuôÉiÊÍËÔÚØÑØÊÊuk ACTRA / UDA