FILM CO-OP & ACTRA MEMBER LITA LLEWELLYN IS PURE GOLD
(photo by Angela Davies)
NBFC E-news - Thur, April 10, 2008
Spotlight!
NB FILM CO-OP MEMBER RENEWALS DUE FOR 2008!
It's that time of the year again members....membership dues time.
For those of you who have already renewed...thank you very much for your ongoing support of the NB Film Co-op. The memberships run annually from Jan 1 - December 31. Everybody's membership renewal is at the first of every year and guess what...it's now April!
If you have any questions about your membership (upgrading-downgrading etc.) email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com and she will be happy to help you out.
Recent Renewals for 2008: Tony Whalen and Gia Milani (Fredericton), Brigitte Noel and Flip Gauvin (Cambridge Narrows) Rachel Bower (Campellton), Jon Williams (Saint John), DJ Sweet (Moncton), John Christenson (Fredericton), Fred Beels (Moncton), Lynn Richard (Fredericton), Melony McCarthy (Fredericton).
New Members: Lauchlan Ough, Janice LeBlanc, Hubert Marcoux, Katherine Roze.
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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
- Thank you to Fredericton Film Co-op member Lynn Richard for her donation to the Film Co-op.
SHORT FILM TO SCREEN IN NY!
Hey Cat, we wanted to let you know that "She Lost Her Marbles" is screening in New York City on April 16th in the New Filmmakers program at Anthology. If anyone is in New York and wants to catch it it plays at 7:10pm.
For more info: Click Here
Thanks and happy Spring!
Gia Milani, Fredericton Film Co-op filmmaker
gia.milani@shoreroadpictures.com
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SAINT JOHN SHORT FILM VENTURE FILM TO AIR ON CBC
Saint John filmmaker Michael McDonald's short film 'Hunting Lessons' will air on CBC Television's new program Short Film Face Off.
Michael made the film in 2004 with money from the NB Film Short Film Venture program (NB Film and New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative supported) and it debuted at the Atlantic Film Festival in 2005. It won the Viewer's Choice Award at Continental Drift and was Runner Up in the Comedy Category at Silver Wave in the same year.
'Hunting Lessons' is one of only 12 films chosen to air in CBC's new venture, which will play three films per episode for a panel of judges, who then choose one to go forward to the final episode where the films will then be voted on by the viewing audience.
The first episode of Short Film Face Off will be broadcast on April 16, just before the Stanley Cup Play Offs. Michael's film will appear in the second episode.
To learn more about the film visit
http://ca.geocities.com/huntinglessonsfilm/
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FILMMAKERS INTERVIEWED ON CBC
A husband and wife filmmaking team (Dawn Boyd and Michael Aronson) from NB is celebrating the news that one of their short films will be shown at the Wild Sound Short Film Festival in Toronto. Dawn is a member of the NB Film Co-op.
You can listen to the Daddy Why? interview online at: http://www.cbc.ca/shift/interviews.html
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FILM CO-OP MEMBERS IN LONDON SAY HELLO
Despite, the move challenges and starting a life in a new country, we are settled in London and enjoying ourselves.
I am teaching ICT at an all girls school, in West London and Mike is doing IT contract work. He actually had a contract with Al Jazeera TV network for 5 months, which he really enjoyed and now he is working at IPC Media, part of the Time/Warner Media group, which he is enjoying very much as well.
Beside work, we also have been able to visit some of Europe and hope to continue on this adventure for at least another 4 months.
Thanks for keeping us updated through the Film Co-op weekly e-news
Film Co-op members, Shima & Mike Barrett
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Original music composition for film, tv and multimedia
I am pleased to let you all know that my homepage www.groovingfarm.com has been updated with new and exciting sound samples. To listen to the following new tracks please feel free to visit http://www.groovingfarm.com/audio_room/index.php
1. Plan B.- DRIVE, Techno/Remix
2. LQL feat. Patrick Rouselle - CREDERE, Alternative
3. The Backup Man, The Backup Man - Feature Film
4. Believe, Believe - t.v. series, a magic special
5. Sinners Theme, The City of Sinners and Saints - Online Game
6. Leap of Fate - Short Film
7. Naked Gun, The Backup Man - Feature Film
8. 86, Fade to Black - Feature Film
As always: feedback is welcome and highly appreciated.
Thanks for listening!
Ralf Cassidy Bindels - Composer and NB Film Co-op member
Original music composition for film, t.v. and multimedia
Home / Studio: + 506 534 1807
Cell: + 506 534 3883
www.groovingfarm.com
office@groovingfarm.com
groovingfarm@rogers.com
"Composing music for film is an enormously difficult discipline -
Ralf has a gift not only for composition but an innate understanding
of how music enhances a story, not just complements it.
That, and he's terrific to work with."
Doug Sutherland, Film Director
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Training & Development
Check out the new Intro/Intermediate Workshop Schedule for 2008 on the Film Co-op website by going to our activities link at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/activities.htm (remember to refresh the page)
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to pay and register for workshops!
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CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR FILM PRODUCTION
Intro - Theory
April 12, Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Instructor: Jonathan Collicott
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton)
Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $20 for Film Co-op Members
$30 for Non-Members
Only 2 spaces left!
(Required Workshop for members who want to direct/produce their own ‘film’ projects through NB Film Co-op)
The Director of Photography (D.O.P.) works closely with the Director and Production Designer to achieve a uniform vision for the film. The D.O.P. brings the story to life on film by working with light, lens and film stock.
This theory course will discuss the artistic and technical expertise needed to film and light a dramatic film.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Jonathan Collicott is a graduate of the Woodstock Video and Television Program and has worked in the industry and independent sector as a researcher, writer and technical person for years.
Jonathan is a director/writer/producer on his own creative projects and received grants to produce his most recent project, “Song for the Homefront”. He also recently finished a documentary he directed on New Brunswick artist Anthony Flower, which is scheduled to air on BRAVO.
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PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR FILM -
THEORY AND PRACTICE
Intermediate - Theory & Hands-on
April 13, Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton)
Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $20 for Film Co-op Members
$30 for Non-Members
Only 1 space left!
The Production Designer conceives and creates the overall look, mood and style of the film, working in close conjunction with the Director and the DOP. Many elements are involved; one gets to play God, in fact, creating a world in which the film will take place. This can mean adapting existing locations to ones purpose, or creating new ones from scratch.
Costume design will also be considered as a vital element in creating character for the actor, and for audiences' understanding of the character.
The first half of the workshop studies the work of past and present Production Designers, using examples of their work in many differing styles, depending on the possibilities and requirements of the film. The second half will investigate the stages of practical preparation and production on a film, dealing with restrictions of money, time and resources, which so often occur in low to no-budget productions.
With proper preparation, planning, research, resourcefulness and creativity, much can be done even on a limited budget. And remember: it may be hard work but it's also a whole lot of fun! (Some may not necessarily subscribe to this view).
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Glendon McKinney studied film at York University. As well as writing and directing his own works, Glendon has worked as a production and/or costume designer on numerous independent productions including Tim McDonough's "The Strings Attached" and Jon Collicotts' WW II story, "A Song for the Homefront", for which he received the award for Best Achievement in Art Direction at the 2007 Silver Wave Film Festival. His film, "They Only Come Out at Night", won the Best Short Drama award at the 2005 Silver Wave Film Festival. His short film, "We Two Boys Together Clinging", was commissioned
by and streamed online by the Struts Gallery in Sackville. He also teaches film history and aesthetics at the Digital Arts College.Glendon hopes someday to live amongst the depraved luxury of Von Sternbergs' "The Shanghai Gesture".
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PROMOTING YOUR FILMS ON THE WEB
April 15, Tuesday, 7 pm - 11 pm
Instructor: Chafic Haddad
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton)
Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $15 for Film Co-op Members
$25 for Non-Members
Number Limit: 8
You've uploaded your film's trailer on youtube, now what? Social Networking, new media and web 2.0 are terms that are becoming more and more popular as filmmakers have embraced the internet as their platform for promoting their films.
Find out how to take advantage of these concepts and tools to virally put your film out there. This workshop demonstrates many free web tools for film makers who want to use the internet to create, edit, distribute films and even make money! Tools that will be discussed include blogging, Celtx, Revver, Pownce, Facebook and many more.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Chafic has been a member of the NB Film Co-op since 2006 and has worked in various crew positions on 4 shoots. He made his acting debut on Joel Thompson's "They Didn't Make It" and shortly after landed a lead role on Colin Smart's "Temple of the Saphire Moon". Chafic is currently preparing to direct and produce his first short film. After attending a new media workshop hosted by Chris Campbell in 2006, Chafic began researching how new media has impacted "old media" and has followed many trends in self publishing short films and videos.
Currently Chafic is promoting open source technologies and is attempting to help create an online community of artists who promote Creative Commons ideals as well as information sharing within the Fredericton area.
Chafic currently works as a researcher and systems administrator for FOG Studios and is part owner of Civic Fidelity: http://www.ci-fi.net
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Festivals
The YoungCuts Film Festival is for film makers 25 and under. We program films in any genre or style, but we specialize in short films. The Festival takes place August 14-21 in Montreal, and our submission deadline is April 30th. If any of your members are eligible or if you know of any film makers that would be interested feel free to pass on the information about our Film Festival.
Our application form and submission poster are attached.
Here is a link with more information about submitting to teh Festival:
http://www.youngcuts.com/?q=2008_YCFF
And here is a link of past films that have played our Festival:
http://www.youngcuts.com/?q=Film_Tour_Index
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In addition to the Film Festival, we work to find ways to promote short films by young film makers. As part of that mandate, we are presently producing short documentaries shot in HD by young Canadian film makers to air on prime-time TV for High Fidelity HDTV's group of channels: Equator, Rush, Oasis & Treasure HD.
If you know of any film makers who would be interested in that opportunity or who might have footage that could be repurposed for this, feel free to point them in my direction.
Michael Ryan
YoungCuts
http://www.YoungCuts.com
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2008 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL
November 13-16, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Call for Submissions!
The 8th annual Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF)
is now accepting submissions. This year's festival takes place from November 13th to November 16th, 2008.
SWFF is the annual film and video festival presented by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative. It has both curated and competitive streams, as well as a solid line-up of social activities and workshops that get the town buzzing.
This year, we are celebrating our 8th year with some new programming approaches and again we’ve waived the submission fee for filmmakers submitting so, it promises to be a good year. Save the dates and plan to attend!
Film and video projects that are accepted for screening into the SWFF and created by New Brunswick Filmmakers residing in the province and those filmmakers from away will be considered for the Silver Wave Awards.
The deadline for submissions is August 3rd, 2008, 5pm Atlantic Standard Time.
Incomplete applications and applications received after this deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The following items must accompany the application:
· Completed Application form, on CD in an MS Word or .rtf type document;
· List of credits;
· 3 DVD pre-screening copies of the finished project for jury consideration for awards; (NOTE: only Mini DV, Beta SP and 35 mm will be screened at the Festival. DVDS will not be accepted)
· Productions stills, in jpeg format at 300dpi resolution, on CD to be used in festival promotional materials;
· Press Kit (if available of past festival/special screenings of film/video);
· Director's Bio and headshot;
· Poster representing the film or documentary (if available);
NOTE: Submissions materials will not be returned to you by the SWFF. Please email:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
if you have any questions. You will be advised whether or not your submission has been accepted for screening in advance of the festival.
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Arts in NB
MONCTON - FESTIVAL FRYE FESTIVAL
Writing for Film Workshop with / Atelier d’écriture pour le cinéma avec: RUSSELL BANKS
Have you ever aspired to have your work flashed across
the silver screen? Don’t miss Russell Banks as he examines the adaptation of his novels The Sweet Hereafter and Affliction to the screen. He will also explore how his novel The Reserve could be translated into film with workshop participants.
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Tu as toujours rêvé d’écrire pour le grand écran?
Voici un événement à ne pas manquer! L’auteur examinera
l’adaptation d’oeuvres de fiction au cinéma en comparant ses romans The Sweet Hereafter (De beaux lendemains) et Affliction à leur version sur grand écran. Il explorera avec les participants comment son roman The Reserve (2008) pourrait à son tour être adapté pour le cinéma.
April 25 avril, 9am / 9 h00
Théâtre l’Escaouette - $35.00
Workshops.ateliers@frye.ca
The workshop will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation available/L’atelier sera offert en anglais, avec
interpretation simultanée.
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FREDERICTON - Annual NBCCD Celebration of Fashion
The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and its graduating Fashion Students want to celebrate the arrival of spring, Fashion in the City, shopping Downtown Fredericton and their upcoming fashion show-'Xposed'.
From April 14th – 27th individual student work will be shown throughout downtown stores in a self-guided tour promoting the new designs this years graduating students have made.
Take a stroll through town, and visit the participating businesses to see the work and remember that another exciting Annual Student Fashion Show ‘ Xposed’ will take place May 17th at the Delta.
Thanks to the participating stores including, Robert Simmonds, Peter Roberts, Casa Elegante, Room 2 Remember, The Owls Nest, Westminster Books and more.
Press info, contact:
Craig Schneider
506-453-5941
Faculty of Entrepreneurship
506-453-5941
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FREDERICTON - LES FOUS DE LA SCÈNE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY!
Les Fous de la scène, Fredericton’s French community theatre group, will celebrate their 15th anniversary with a new and very sexy production entitled “Coup sur Coup”. Coup sur Coup tells the story of the very ambitious Louis Lemoyne, a union vice-president, who wants to be elected as the president of the CSN, a large union in Quebec.
This production will be presented on Saturdays April 19th and 26th at 8pm at the Bernard-Poirier theatre of Le Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne, 715 Priestman Street.
Tickets can be purchased through members of les Fous de la Scène or at the door.
Prices are $10 for adults and $6 for students. For more information call 473-2731. Those taking part include: Robert Duguay, Rebekah Chasse, François Varin, Diane Gauthier, Dennis Poirier (Film Co-op member), Johnathon Macfarlane, Stéphane Niles, Frances Castonguay, Stéphane Hamel Jacqueline Arseneau, and Diane Godin.
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MONCTON - A CABARET THEATRE PREMIERE
Resonance
English performance - May 3 8pm
French performance on Friday May 2
The Empress of the Capitol Theatre
Tricia attempts to connect the dots with the help of Lezzoum: a musical band of misfits, in this rollicking and rhythmic
One woman cabaret play.
The show will meander through moments that resonate in Tricia's life and those of her characters. Stories will be told, sung and embellished as they travel to such exotic locations as Outlaw Island in BC, a château in France, a Mexican bar, and the Memramcook valley.
The text is by local playwright and performer Patricia Léger. Her band of men: Maurice André Aubin on piano, Philippe Lucy on saxophone, Gabriel Caissie on bass and Glen Deveau on percussion.
For interviews and information please contact:
Patricia Léger
758-9449
patleg@nb.sympatico.ca
Tickets available : Franks Music, La Librairie Acadienne and the Capitol Theatre
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Biz News
CBC Television premiere of Sylvia D. Hamilton's The Little Black School House
Filmmaker Sylvia D. Hamilton explores a controversial and often misunderstood chapter in Canadian history with her newest film, The Little Black School House which premieres on CBC television on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 7pm.
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Advertise
FREDERICTON - WILLING THEATRE STUDENT VOLUNTEER
My name is Stephanie Lord and I'm a third year student at UNB.
I'm completing my Theatre minor over the course of the summer and, it's important that I volunteer and participate with anything drama related which can involve film and video too. If there is anyone in the Co-op membership who needs a non-member to volunteer on a film or video shoot in a non-technical role ....contact me, I'm available!
Stephanie Lord
UNB SU Residence Liaison, Education Rep, Student Senator
University of New Brunswick
Email:
b0035@unb.ca
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FREDERICTON - VOLUNTEER CREW NEEDED ON NBFC MEMBER FILM
We are looking to fill in volunteer crew positions on a short film being shot in June. This project is being directed by Joel Thompson and shot on 35mm by Jesse Anthony. If you are interested in coming onboard, please contact Production Manager Jillian Acreman by email at jillianacreman@hotmail.com
Please provide information on what you would like to do as a crew member (must be trained full NB Film Co-op members to be tech crew), and feel free to include any information on past projects.
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FREDERICTON - Casting Call for Film Co-op member film
When:
May 6, Tuesday from 5pm to 10pm
Where:
downstairs at Film Co-op's resource centre for the following:
JESUS - (30s) long hair and athletic. 5'9" to 6'4".
SATAN - (30s-50s) sophisticated, attractive and athletic. 5'9" to 6'4".
THEATRE AUDIENCE MEMBER - (20s-30s) female of varying body types.
TWO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (non-speaking) - (18-24) male and/or female of varying body types.
This is for a volunteer short film production to be shot in Fredericton this June. Experienced and inexperienced actors are welcomed.
If you're interested in auditioning, contact Corena Walby at
mwalby@nb.sympatico.ca
OR Conrad Steeves at
scineaste@hotmail.com
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FREDERICTON - Casting Call for Film Co-op member film
We're looking for volunteer actors to be in a short film to be shot over two weekends in August. Shooting dates are August 24/25 and 30/31. The film is set at night so most likely shoots will be overnight. The roles are as follows:
Car Crash Victim
Helping Guy
Male Driver
Female Cop
2 Ambulance Attendants
Doctor
Step Mother
All roles are speaking, but the style of film will focus on visual reactions as well as dialog. We are mostly looking for actors of both genders in their 20s to 50s. There will also be several non-speaking roles in the form of extras on the street, so if you don't fit into any of these roles but would still like to audition, please come along. We may find a spot for you.
We will be having auditions on May 14 and 15 at 732 Charlotte Street from 6pm to 9pm in the Film Co-op downstairs resource centre. Follow the signs.
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FREDERICTON - VOLUNTEER ART DEPARTMENT POSITIONS TO BE FILLED ON NBFC MEMBER FILM
We are currently looking for volunteer Film Co-op crew members for a short digital video to be shot at the beginning of August. The short comedy about
Ug the Caveman
will be Paul Angers' directorial debut. We are looking for people to help out with
hair, makeup, and wardrobe
. If we can find one person to fill all three roles that would be ideal, but if not we'd be willing to take on multiple crew members.
If you're interested in helping out, contact Britany Sparrow at
fire_on_ice_9@hotmail.com
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FREDERICTON - VOLUNTEER CREW NEEDED ON NBFC MEMBER FILM
We are currently looking for volunteer Film Co-op crew members for a short digital video to be shot at the end of August. This is an experimental short by first time Film Co-op director Chafic Haddad about the experience a man goes through when being hit by a car. We are looking for trained Co-op members to fill the positions of Assistant Camera, Boom Operator, Script Supervisor, and Craft Services. (must be trained full NB Film Co-op members to be tech crew)
If you're interested in helping out, contact Britany Sparrow at fire_on_ice_9@hotmail.com
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FREDERICTON - UPDATE FROM THE VIOLIN STUDIO & BROLLACHAN
HI everyone! Spring has finally Sprung!! Hope this is finding you all well!!
Just want to mention - I have some instruments for sale....if interesting in viewing them, give me a shout!!
1. Full Sized Dennis Alexander Violin - Dennis is an awarding winning luthier from Quebec and was commissioned by Denis Lanctot to make this fiddle as replica of my sister, Tara's violin that was detroyed in her car accident in 1994. Of great sentimental value but is also an extremely well made violin. It's is appraised at 10,000$ for which this papers accompany the violin.
I am asking for 7,000$
2. I have a Yamaha Silent Electric Violin for sale. Full sized. Retail 700-850$. I'm asking 600$
3. I have a 15" Violia for sale. Beautiful starter Viola. I'm asking 700$ for it.
Thanks,
Krista Touesnard
http://www.brollachan.org
206-2755 (home)
471-4898 (cell)
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