NBFC E-news - Thur, August 14, 2008
Spotlight!
IN MEMORY
ERROL WILLIAMS SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT & RECEPTION
56 year old NB Film Co-op Alumnus Errol Williams passed away suddenly on Saturday evening in a hospital in Bermuda in July, 2007.
Errol was a huge supporter and contributor to the NB Film Co-op. As a long time member filmmaker he remained involved in the organization throughout the years whether he was living in Fredericton, Halifax or Bermuda.
(by Chris Campbell, past Film Co-op President)
Just over a year ago we lost our friend Errol.
Anyone who knew Errol remembers his smile, his laugh, his keen intellect and endless curiosity. He loved to tell stories and to listen to them. In his travels he made many friends and through filmmaking he was able to share more stories and give many people chances to grow as filmmakers. Errol had a powerful and lasting impact on the NB Filmmakers' Co-op as a mentor and a friend. From his short film "Driftwood" to the documentary "Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story" he developed as a filmmaker and the Co-op grew with him. During the production of "Echoes in the Rink" the Co-op expanded in membership, production and professionalism.
Many people were drawn to filmmaking and helped by Errol through his patience and generosity. While he worked in Bermuda and Nova Scotia, he maintained his friendships and connections with the Co-op over the years and regularly attended the Silver Wave Film Festival.
Errol's final visit to the Film Co-op was during Silver Wave in November of 2006 where he was able to see many friends and share stories and laughter.
On Saturday, August 23 at 7pm at Marshall D'Avray Hall, UNB Room 143 (Dugald Blue Auditorium) , Fredericton, NB, The NB Film Co-op and Errol's mom and family will show some of Errol's films and share some memories, stories and laughter in a casual environment with a reception afterwards.
He still inspires us and brings us together.
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STEPHEN MACKINNON - HIS ACTORS ENJOYED HIS PRODUCTION
Being actors involved in the making of "Spirit Cove" has been a great experience. The movie depicts the life and times of the Acadians and Natives in the 18th century in New Brunswick. Part of the film was shot at the Village Historique Acadien in Caraquet, New Brunswick. We shot some scenes in the oldest Acadian house in New Brunswick. We also had the chance to meet and have meals with the residents of the Acadian Village. Not only did we eat the Acadian meals, we also wore the traditional clothing including wooden shoes (which were surprisingly comfortable)
The producers of this film, 3RB production based in Miramichi (One of them is Film Co-op member Stephen McKinnon), have been very "hands-on", ready to answer any questions and work with the actors. Jimmy MacKinley (Silver Wave Award Winner for Best NB Actor) is a very dedicated director, who had his funny moments along with the crew and actors, while the film was rolling.
Needless to say we have a few bloopers just waiting to be uncovered. The movie will air on television in 2009, for more information visit www.3rb.ca
By Actors: Stephan Hamel & Rachel Bernard
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of A Lion's Tale! The short debut film by NB Film Co-op filmmaker, Bunthivy Nou, is an official selection at the 2008 Route 66 Film Festival in Springfield, Illinois (also competing for Audience Favorite Debut Film) and at the Prince Edward Island International Film Festival in Charlottetown, PEI. Route 66 Film Festival was named one of the 25 festivals worth the entry fee in Moviemaker Magazine this year. Both festivals are running Sept 20-21. The film will also be at the 2008 Palm Springs International ShortFest (Film Market) running Aug.21-27 in Palm Springs, CA.
A Lion's Tale was a recipient of the 2007-08 NB Film Short Film Venture grant.
Film website: http://www.yellowwoodpictures.com/lionstale/
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PAUL ANGERS - IT'S A WRAP FOR ASK UG!
It's been an interesting journey for me. I made my directorial debut with the short short Ask Ug recently. I was a bit overwhelmed for the most part but the crew made it seem so workable. I know I am now convinced that it's always going to be this fun.
I can't thank everyone on my crew enough for all their hard work & dedication to this project. Everybody's energy was contagious during the three shooting days & I felt magic during the actor's performances. I believe that this was as a result of your energy throughout the whole process. You are definitely a dream team.
Dennis Poirier (UG), thank you for believing in the project & helping me get it going. Once the crew left and we were done, I could feel a huge emptiness in the house & in my heart. To the actors, I want to thank you for taking on the roles you were given & making imaginary characters come to life beyond my wildest expectations.
I'm happy I'm not doing the picture editing. It is going to be a lot of work as editing always is.
Again, I will be more than happy to return the favor for any upcoming projects my crew has.
Cheers,
Paul Angers
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MICHELLE LOVEGROVE THOMSON
I recently received an Emerging Artist Creation Grant from ArtsNB in support of my short creative documentary about the descendants of the mutineers of the ill-fated British ship the Bounty.
Aug 11-15th I will be instructing the participants of TNB's "Acting for Camera" summer camp on how to shoot a short video.
My short film "Hysterica & the Wandering Womb" will be screening in Oregon at the Fruit Farm Film Festival
http://www.fruitfarmfilmfestival.com
on August 16th.
Email Michelle
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MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF
Thank you to Brigitte Noel from Cambridge Narrows for coming and taking the plants away that Cat was killing. They have a happy new home.
NEW MEMBERS: Things you can do to get your required volunteer hours in for August 14 Through August 21: Tidying up Co-op, typing, creating video jacket covers, watering the plants, redoing the library # sticker labels on videos, updating the production forms/workshop handouts/film and video production info binders and more!
Contact Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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Training & Development
Check out the 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
THE SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP WORKSHOP WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND ADVERTISED SOON FOR A WEEKNIGHT
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to register for the below workshop as we are taking limited numbers.
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Festivals
SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL 2008
November 13-16, Fredericton
(Blast from the Past - NBFC member filmmaker Norean Goldston chats wth the indie master filmmaker Bruce MacDonald at Silver Wave 2003 - Photo by Glen D. Ross Photography)
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.
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The Arts
NEW BRUNSWICK - CALL FOR ARTWORK
THE FUTURE OF PEACE
March 6 to April 9, 2009
UNB Art Centre
Memorial Hall, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Opening: International Women’s Day, March 8, 2009
You are invited to submit work to The Future of Peace, an exhibit of original art by New Brunswick women co-sponsored by the Fredericton Voice of Women for Peace and the UNB Art Centre. This exhibition will be shown in conjunction with the exhibit, Building Peace, Making History: 100 Years of Women’s Peace-Building in Canada. Presented by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, this bi-lingual traveling exhibition features archival photographs that reveal the courageous struggle of Canadian women for peace in the last century.
As a counterpoint to this historical perspective we are inviting artists to challenge the assumption that violence, even war, is sometimes necessary to achieve freedom, equality, fairness, and opportunity for women. We tend to think of war and peace as opposites, but are they? We know there have been
wars; has there ever been peace? Much of the violence we associate with war also exists within societies that are legally at peace. Is building a society in which women need not fear for themselves and their children possible without putting an end to war?
Please submit electronic link or DVD with minimum 3, maximum 10 images of original art. Include title, date, size and medium.
In addition, submit current CV and a brief statement about the proposed work and how it relates to your artistic practice and the theme of this exhibit.
Deadline for submission of image/resume package is January 31, 2009. Selection of artworks for the exhibit will be at the discretion of a jury.
Work must be framed/mounted, ready for display.
Artists will receive CARFAC recommended fee of $125 per artwork. Works are insured while on premises.
Works can be delivered to the UNB Art Centre (Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, Fredericton) by Monday, February 23, 2009. Work can be picked up by April 17, 2009.
For further information, contact:
Marie Maltais, Director
UNB Art Centre
Phone (506) 453-4623 E-mail:
mem@unb.ca
UNB Art Centre, Memorial Hall
PO Box 4400
Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3
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FREDERICTON - UNDER THE STARS, FILMS IN THE PARK
Join our community for a movie night under the stars in a National Historic Site. Sundays at dusk, Barracks Square. Refreshments available.
Admission is free
Schedule: July 13 - 3:10 to Yuma (Glen Ford) 1957 Western, July 20 - That Touch of Mink (Doris Day, Cary Grant) 1962 Comedy/Romance, July 27 - The Thomas Crown Affair (Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway) 1968 Drama/Romance, August 3 - Casablanca (Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman) Drama/Romance, August 10 - James Bond: From Russia with Love (Sean Connery) 1963 Action/Adventure, August 17 - Lost Horizon (Ronald Coleman, Jane Wyatt) 1937 Adventure/Fantasy, August 24 - Houseboat (Cary Grant, Sophia Loren) 1958 Comedy/Romance, August 31 - DOUBLE HEADER - - Gidget Goes Hawaiian (Sandra Dee) 1961 Comedy & The Man Who Knew Too Much (Doris Day, James Stewart) 1956 Suspense
August 17
Short Film
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Director/Writer: Producer: James Ricker
Length: 3:00
Contact:
James.Ricker@gmail.com
Screening Format: Mini DV
Moncton, 2007
Today Russ is getting aboard a 767 headed for England, and he couldn't be more excited. He knows that flying can go very wrong very quickly, and is determined to survive a plane crash. (Made for Spielberg's Reality television show "On the Lot").
August 17
Classic Feature Film
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Lost Horizon (Adventure/Fantasy)
Starring Ronald Coleman, Jane Wyatt
1937
Length: 134 minutes
A group of travelers lost in the Tibetan mountains comes upon the mystical valley of Shangri-La, a Utopia detached from the rest of the world, in Frank Capra's classic adventure/romance saga.
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SAINT JOHN - FIRST RETRO 80'S FESTIVAL
There has been a big buzz about Saint John's first retro 80's festival coming to town Aug. 21-23 on Rothesay Ave . The biggest festival under the big tent is called "Pop Goes The City" and It's an opportunity to dig deep in your closet to find those painted on jeans, skinny ties and super size bottle of hair spray and enjoy a unique and exciting event where bands you have not seen since university or high school will be making a special appearance in our fair port city. To really experience this weekend you need to dress in the aforementioned 80's attire unless your style has not changed since then and hopefully you have coiffed the perfect mullet for the occasion, although I heard mullets may be on sale on site. Sweet!
It promises to be a fun filled weekend with over a dozen bands under the big tent with headliners; PEI's Haywire, Montreal's The Box, Toronto's Blue Peter and New Romantic Canadian Icon's The Spoons who also hail from Toronto. Along with all the great live music there will a giant 80's video Dance party, BBQ pits, beer garden and a few other surprises. Avoid disappointment now and gather up your friends to relive the decade of decadence. It will be some good ol' fashioned fun. It Make's you feel like dusting off some of those old vinyl records doesn't it? For Tickets call 634-3183 or you can also get complete ticket, artist and scheduling information at www.popgoesthecity.com To quote Loverboy "Turn Me Loose"! See you next weekend back in the awesome 80's!
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FREDERICTON - FREE EVENT AT CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE
August 18, 2008, 6:30-8:30. Free piano recital with Julian LeBlanc and Jeremy vanSlyke, especially for children, in the Auditorium at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street.
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FREDERICTON - THE NEW BRUNSWICK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL - SPECIAL FILM SCREENING PRESENTATION!
The New Brunswick Summer Music Festival is pleased to present the film The Maritime Violin of Jasper Wood, Winner of 5 Silver Wave Film Festival Awards, including Best NB Documentary
Thursday, August 21, 6:15pm Memorial Hall UNB - Free admission
CONCERT Tickets
General Admission $24
Seniors $19 Students $12 Family Pass $48
Ticketed concert, featuring Jasper Wood, following film - 7:30pm
Tickets for the concert sold at the door, Westminster Books,
UNB Campus Shoppe, or on-line at
www.cel.unb.ca/music/summerfestival
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Biz & Indie News
MAJOR UPSET FOR INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS - CANADIAN HERITAGE'S CONTRIBUTION TO CIFVF WILL NOT BE EXTENDED!
ABOUT THE CANADIAN INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO FUND (CIFVF)
The Canadian Independent Film & Video Fund (CIFVF) is a dynamic private sector funding body which supports non-theatrical film, videos and new media projects created by Canadian independent producers to enable lifelong learning.
There are other government-funded organizations that assist the film and television industry, but none that plays exactly the same role as the Fund. The CIFVF is unique in focusing on the non-theatrical market. A broadcast licence is not required in order to apply to the CIFVF for funding: this is an extremely important factor for first time producers. The CIFVF assists projects that have been unable to attain the required level of broadcast licence fees to be eligible for Canadian Television Fund (CTF) or Telefilm funding.
The CIFVF provides financial assistance to independent producers for the development and production of English and French language films or videos and interactive digital new media programs in a variety of subject areas using the formats of documentary, docu-drama, drama and animation to inform, educate and/or instruct.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Since 1991, the Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund has reviewed over 3,600 applications and provided $17.9 million to 900 independent Canadian productions, many of which have won awards in Canada and overseas.
Applications for funding are accepted at normally two specified deadlines only each year. However, for 2008, there will only be one deadline date.
The CIFVF also prepares briefs to government and to regulatory agencies such as the CRTC on behalf of the producers who work in the educational/informational program production sector.
BACKGROUND
In 1988, the Department of Communications (now called Canadian Heritage) established a $10 million program to assist the non-theatrical sector of the film and television industry, called the Canadian Non-Theatrical Film and Video Fund. In 1991, the government cancelled the program due to budget cuts, but a strong lobby from the industry persuaded the government to find funds to re-establish the program. As part of its privatization thrust, the decision was made by the government to set up a new, private sector fund that would eventually become self-financing.
The Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund was incorporated in August, 1991 as a national, non-profit organization.
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TORONTO - LIFT'S BIG MOVE IN TORONTO STAR!
"Gentrification pushes out Toronto film aid."
"Liberty Village's non-profit LIFT studios can no longer afford to stay in now-tony artists' enclave."
Sarah Barmak, Toronto Star, August 10, 2008
http://www.thestar.com/article/475070
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Film Friends,
After 13 years, The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) vacated their space at Suite 301, 171 E. Liberty St. (formerly 37 Hanna Ave.). at midnight, Sunday, August 3.
Staff will work out of Trinity Square Video, 401 Richmond St. W.
and equipment will be stored for a month before moving into
1137 Dupont St., (at Gladstone Ave.), Toronto.
They can use any help:
Click Here
John Porter, Toronto
http://www.super8porter.ca/
LIFT NEEDS:
- MONEY. Our new location needs significant renovation in order to
support our needs as a working film production centre. Every little bit helps (sizable donations also encouraged) and everything you donate is tax deductible.
- LETTER WRITING. We are in the process of requesting emergency funding from municipal, provincial and federal government agencies. Letters of support from our entire membership would obviously greatly support our demands. Please contact your MP, MPP and City Councillors and show your support for LIFT (templates and addresses will be sent out next week).
As for the month of August, Trinity Square Video and Images will be hosting temporary office space for Lift. PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO THE REGUALR LIFT TELEPHONE NUMBER AND LEAVE A MESSAGE: 416-588-6444. Calls directly to Trinity Square and Images will NOT be answered. Faxes will not be accepted until further notice: please email a PDF if possible. Please address all move and donation related emails to: liftmove@lift.on.ca and donate@lift.on.ca We will not be checking our regular email accounts until after the move is complete.
The time is here and now. WE NEED YOU.
Sincerely,
Ben Donoghue, the LIFT Staff and Board of Directors
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Advertise
justFRED.ca - FREDERICTON'S COMMUNITY WEBSITE
We're always looking for interesting shoots in Fredericton and we don't mind sharing our photos with you as long as we get credit. If you have an activity you think might make a good photo story, or just want to promote it, visit justFRED.ca and click on the contact link. Or sign up for a free justFRED account and post your event directly into our calendar.
Cheers,
George Butters
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THREE FILM CONTESTS
We here at Super are pleased to announce that we have yet ANOTHER brand new contest winner! We're pleased to announce Kyle Gatehouse as the $5000 winner of Super U's Monthly Pick: June. His comedic ode to his dog is not to be missed! Check out "Tri-Bute" on www.superu.ca. Here's a link: http://www.superu.ca/content/250
PLUS...
You STILL have three chances to win cash prizes!
Super U.ca has extended the deadline for three contests. Here's a recap:
FAMILY WAR & PEACE - Family togetherness or family feud... what does family mean to you? Submit your video for the chance to win $1000 and the chance to have your piece broadcast on Super Channel. ** EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 14TH**
OUR HERO - It’s a bird, it’s a place, it’s OUR HERO!! Grab your camera and show us who is a hero - or superhero - to you! Submit your video for the chance to win $1000 and the chance to have your piece broadcast on Super Channel. **EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 28TH**
HOMAGE TO FILM NOIR - The Femme Fatale. The Private Eye. Shot in black & white. These stylish crime dramas have never gone out of fashion. Send us your most hard-boiled homage to Film Noir. The best film wins $1,000 and the chance for a broadcast on Super Channel. **EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18TH**
We know you've got what it takes to be the next winner! For more contest information, rules and deadlines please visit www.superu.ca
SUPER U
make a film. enter a contest. win stuff
http://www.superu.ca
For more information:
tamara.sanmartin@superuholdings.com
Tamara San Martin
Communications & Publicity Coordinator
Super U Holdings Ltd.
210 – 807 Powell Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1H7
t: 604-251-2757 ext: 235
m: 778-839-9991
http://www.superu.ca
http://www.superu.net
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CALL FOR ATLANTIC CANADIAN SCRIPT WRITERS
Looking for Atlantic Canadian Script Writers! Charlie Mac Productions is looking for feature length script in one of the following genres: romance, comedy, drama for Fall 2009 Production. Please send all materials to: PO BOX 140, 3-644 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS, B2W 6A3.
Check out: www.charliemacproductions.com
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I’m Wendy Bell from Golddigga Entertainment. I came across the NB Film Co-op online and wanted to talk to Film Co-op members about future projects that some of you may have coming up.
I’m currently working with a very marketable and beautiful female Hip Hop artist from the Bay Area. We wanted to know if Film Co-op members would be interested in using some of her music for their projects.
You can visit her at www.Keldamuzik.com, www.myspace.com/Keldamuzik1 or www.myspace.com/DivaTV
I look forward to speaking with you soon, thank you.
Golddigga Entertainment
Wendy Bell
Artist Representative
www.Golddiggaent.com
www.myspace.com/Golddiggaent
(ph) 510-350-7280
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FREDERICTON - CALLING FOR VOLUNTEER FILMMAKERS
Need two maybe even three camera operators. Each with own equipment. To Film one dress rehearsal and one show performance of this year's Charity event: A Night of Cabaret 2008 .
Last Years show was a great hit and we really appreciate the show being tapped last year. it helped raise some more money for the show this year and we'd like to do the same this time around!
Rehearsal shooting would be August 26th tuesday times between 6pm-9pm at boom nightclub. Filming show date On august 29th between 700pm- approx 100pm.
Would like for it all to be shot on Mini DV. Tapes can be given to Jen Chiasson For Editing. Any interested in helping out this hot charity event. Please contact Jennifer Chiasson at
Shannaranelf@gmail.com
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FREDERICTON - MODELS NEEDED - PAID WORK
Needed two models: one male, one female, either side of 35. Must be in good shape (but not just out of the gym shape) for cover shot for NB government's French tourism guide. Shot is of a couple sitting on beach, looking out at the ocean as a kite surfer flies by.
I would prefer models that are either in the Miscou area, or can ride with me to the shoot from Fredericton, or can be picked up on route to Miscou.
Shot is for near the end of August or early September and would require one or two hours in the evening and then a morning shot and an afternoon one before wrapping. Pay is $250 plus expenses such as food and lodging. This is a still shot so no dialogue lines are necessary.
Please send your head shots and resumes to Cat at info@nbfilmcoop.com and she will pass on your info to the photographer!
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28TH ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL - GET INVOLVED
My name is Liam Mather, Industry Marketing Coordinator for the Atlantic Film Festival Association (AFFA) and I am writing to you today to engage the members of New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative and communicate the experience and benefits of participating in the 28th Atlantic Film Festival.
The AFFA would greatly appreciate your assistance in communicating the benefits of the AFF throughout CSC's membership base. Be it through a mailing list mention, website/newsletter blurb or even a Facebook send out (or similar social network site should your organization use one) you would be assisting the AFF with expanding its reach and impact throughout our film and television industry—helping to promote our country and region's ever growing film, television and media development and production sectors. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you, in advance, for your support of the 28th Atlantic Film Festival!
Sincerely
Liam Mather
Industry Marketing Coordinator
Atlantic Film Festival Association
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Direct Tel: 902-420-4798
Fax: 902-422-4006
e-mail:
liamm@atlanticfilm.com
Visit
www.atlanticfilm.com
for more details
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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA – VANCOUVER
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN FILM PRODUCTION
The Department of Theatre and Film is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film Production. Applicants should have professional expertise in directing feature length and short fiction film. Please visit www.film.ubc.ca for the official published faculty posting and directions on how to apply. Deadline for applications is October 17th, 2008.