NBFC E-news - Thur, July 10, 2008
Spotlight!
HOLD THE PRESS! - NEW FREDERICTON MEMBER TRAVIS GRANT
Travis Grant is a Fredericton native, born July 3, 1981. There is little doubt that the movie Star Wars created an explosion to his senses, propelling him through a gamut of emotions; from awe, to delight, to enchantment, to breakneck excitement. As a crowning gift, the Silver Screen instilled him with an insatiable curiosity about the film process. From that defining moment, his life's journey has been a steady progression toward filmmaking.
He began his journey with the theater, where his passion for storytelling led him to write, direct and co-star in the play "Mort's Dinner", which won theatre awards for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Outstanding Original Script and Outstanding Original Score.
His success in theatre left him with little fear of production roadblocks, and Travis dove into filmmaking. Again, wearing his many hats, he produced, directed and wrote two short films that also proved to be award winners. His first film "Paper Trail" won him a $7,500.00 scholarship to the prestigious Vancouver Film School, while the second film titled "Fixxers" was awarded Best Picture at the University of New Brunswick film festival.
After completing Fixxers Travis enrolled at the Vancouver Film School. During his time there, he directed the moving documentary "The Empty Playground" a story of a separated father unable to see his children. He also produced the short film "No Return" a film set in the Middle East, about a father who loses his daughter in a bombing attack.
His stay at the school has also provided extensive training with some of the industry's leading players, such as the award winning director and editor, Richard Martin, and Jon Hess, a director and producer with several films credits. With these established professionals as mentors, Travis achieved proficiency in Camera Operating, Assistant Directing, Grip work, Producing, and many other jobs required in the film industry. He was fortunate to work with noted Directors of Photography David Geddes and Danny Nowak, who were key to providing Travis with a rounded film education.
When not working on films, Travis works live events. He is the official camera team director for the national South Asian music festival "Desifest" which has toured in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. He has also filmed the rock group Age Of Daze on several occasions, including the Age of Daze/Collective Soul show.
Travis has also worked on several animation shorts, most recently, the short animation "StuporMan", where he provided over a dozen voices to help bring the animation to life.
There are two sides to filmmaking: a technical side and a creative side. Travis' attention to detail is second to none; he is meticulous about lighting, backgrounds, permits and licenses, continuity, and the myriad details that contribute to a successful film. From his creative side, Travis continues to explore all genres, including comedy, drama, documentaries, and special effects action films. In all his projects, his goal is simple - to make each one better than the last.
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MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES
Welcome to the Writer's Roost Jumping Joe Blades!
Joe Blades lives in Fredericton. On the editorial board of revue ellipse mag, he is Vice President-Membership Chair of the League of Canadian Poets, producer-host of Ashes, Paper & Beans at CHSR, publisher of Broken Jaw Press, and the author of five poetry collections, including River Suite and Casemate Poems (Collected).
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MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES
Hey this is Saint John based Film Co-op member Tim McDonough.
A music video the Raised by Media gang did for Rebekah Higgs needs your vote for top 10 play on MUCH.
please follow the link...
(middle column close to bottom)
http://www.muchmoremusic.com/top10/
Other videos of ours on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/raisedbymediacoop
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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
- Thank you to Gary Ferguson for his recent donation to the Film Co-op.
NEW MEMBERS: Things you can do to get your required volunteer hours in for July 10 Through July 17: Tidying up Co-op, typing, creating video jacket covers, 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.
This workshop is almost filled.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 101
Intro - Theory & Hands-on
NEW DATE IS NOW: July 16,
Wed, 7 pm - 11 pm
Instructor: Corena Walby
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
The production manager on an independent production wears many hats in contrast to a commercial production. This workshop will cover: being hired as a volunteer PM, budgeting and breakdowns; setting up the production office where ever that may be; hiring volunteer crew with the director; workspace organization; production scheduling; locations, daily production reports; location management; petty cash; deal memos; cast contracts, craft services and much, much more!
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
A member of the NB Filmmakers' Co-operative since 2005 Corena has enjoyed learning about the many different facets of a film set - from pre-production to post-production. .
Some of the 'hats' she has worn are Production Assistant, Production Office Coordinator, Craft Services, Script Supervisor/Continuity, 1st Assistant Director and of course Production Manager. Corena thoroughly enjoys working with people and her excellent organizational skills come in handy for many of the different roles on set.
In her 'daytime' job, Corena works as a Call Centre Manager where she spends her days dreaming of working with filmmakers. Corena is eager to share her experience and looks forward to assisting many more filmmakers on their projects.
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Festivals
SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL 2008
November 13-16, Fredericton,
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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ANNUAL AIR CANADA ENROUTE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The Second Annual Air Canada enRoute Student Film Festival Announces its 2008 Jury Members include Dan Aykroyd, Noah Cowan, Wendy Crewson, Colm Feore, Andrea Martin, Patricia Rozema, Rob Stewart and Yves Simoneau.
- Selection of Short Films Now on Air Canada Flights -
MONTREAL, July 4, 2008 — The Air Canada enRoute Student Film Festival today announced Actors Dan Aykroyd, Wendy Crewson, Colm Feore and Andrea Martin, Canadian Film Directors Patricia Rozema, Rob Stewart and Yves Simoneau and Toronto International Film Festival CEO Noah Cowan have been selected as jury members for the 2008 Festival. Since July 1, and continuing through November, a selection of students’ short films are available to three million monthly passengers on Air Canada flights.
Throughout the screening period, the jury members will review the selected student short films, ranking their top 4 and nominating films for awards. The awards are divided into five categories: Best Student Film, Achievement in Animation, Achievement in Direction, Destination Inspiration and, new this year, the People’s Choice Award.
The winner of Best Student Film receives a brand new 2009 Ford Focus vehicle and an all-inclusive trip for two to an international film festival courtesy of Air Canada.
This is the second year of the festival. Films are culled from hundreds of entries from film students across the country. Air Canada passengers can view the selected short films on the main screen televisions and individual personal seatback entertainment systems. The films can also be viewed online at www.enroutefilm.com
A Screening and Awards Gala will be held at the end of the year in Toronto. For the latest updates and to vote for the Cineplex People’s Choice award, visit www.enroutefilm.com
enRoute, Air Canada’s in-flight magazine, celebrates Canadian achievement in film, music, design and cultural innovation. The monthly magazine has received numerous awards including Best Travel Magazine at the 2007 North American Travel Journalists’ Association Awards. Every month enRoute profiles the student films being showcased inflight.
Montreal-based Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 170 destinations on five continents. Canada’s flag carrier is the 14th largest commercial airline in the world and serves 33 million customers annually with a fleet consisting of 335 aircraft. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, providing the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network.
For more information please contact:
Marsha Mowers
Vision|Co
T: 416-341-2474 x270, E:
marsham@visioncompanies.com
Isabelle Arthur
Manager Media Relations, Quebec and Eastern Canada. Communications,
Air Canada.
T: 514-422-5788, E:
isabelle.arthur@aircanada.ca
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REEL PRIDE GAY AND LESBIAN FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
2008 Call for Submissions of Short Films
Reel Pride is the film and video festival run by the not-for-profit group, The Winnipeg Gay and Lesbian Film Society Inc. Reel Pride will be offering its fourteenth festival in Winnipeg in October 14-19, 2008. This will be the 4th year of the festival providing a juried competition for short films. The films selected for competition will be screened during the 6-day run of the festival – date subject to change confirmed. All the films will be screened by the advisory committee of the festival and through this jury process films will be qualified for the festival.
Based on its mandate, the festival is looking for short films that have a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited aspect to them. This expression may take many formats from theme or content to the background of the filmmaker.
The films must be Canadian.
Each filmmaker who has a film chosen for inclusion in the festival will receive a $40 fee for the screening of their film(s) at the Reel Pride Film Festival. The number of films screened will be determined by the quality of submissions and allotted time in the festival.
There will be two awards given at the festival.
Festival Choice – chosen by the audience attending the festival
Best of the Festival – chosen by the Reel Pride advisory group
Films must be mailed to:
Reel Pride
Short Film Competition
C/O PTE Unit Y300
393 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6
Email inquiries can be directed to: reelpride@hotmail.com
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Arts in NB
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
July 13
Short Film
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She Lost Her Marbles
Director/Writer: Gia Milani
Producer: Tony Whalen
Cast: Vivi Whalen, Josh Linton, Tony Whalen, Gia Milani
Length: 4:23 minutes
Fredericton, Canada, New Brunswick, 2007
A unit of marbles break out of a little girl's purse after a renegade marble hatches a plan of escape. This is for keepsies.
gia.milani@shoreroadpictures.com
July 13
Classic Feature Film
- 
3:10 - to Yuma
1957
Length: 92 minutes
Glenn Ford and Van Heflin star in this 1957 western about a criminal and the honest rancher who’s hired to transport him to catch a train to justice. The outlaw assures the rancher that his gang will arrive to help him escape before they can get to the train station.
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THE ARTS AUCTION FOR CHOICE
7-10pm Wednesday, July 16
The Palate Restaurant, 462 Queen Street, Fredericton NB
The aim of this auction is to showcase regional talent while drawing attention to severe barriers to reproductive choice in New Brunswick. The event is organized by an independent group of young New Brunswick women. Proceeds support the Morgentaler legal defense fund.
Enjoy live music by the Olympic Symphonium, wonderful catering by The Palate and fine wines.
Jennifer Phillips as Mistress of Ceremonies
Liz Isaac of Tim Isaac Arts and Antiques will act as auctioneers.
Dr. Jo Ann Majerovich will speak about the state of women’s reproductive rights in New Brunswick.
Film screening by Fredericton Film Co-op member experimental filmmaker Michelle Lovegrove Thomson .
Tickets are $35 and are available by calling 260-5501 or at the door.
Artists and craft persons
In accordance with Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC)
guidelines, artists have set a value and reserve price for the sale for their works and will retain 40% of the selling price.
the Contributors include : Adam MacDonald, print, Alexandra Flood, paint, Amber Friedman, fibre, Andrea Crabbe, photography & paint, Angela Black, print, Anne Pryde, ceramic, Beth Biggs, metal, Brian Atkinson, photography, Brigid Toole Grant, paint/print, Brigitte Clavette, metal, Bronwen Cunningham, fibre, Bronwyn Gallagher, fibre, Carol Collicutt, paint, Chris Giles, photography, Christina Thomson, photography, Darren Emenau, ceramics, Dean Gallant, wood, Doug Rigaux, Hand-made drum, Elizabeth Burtt, fibre, Erin Hamilton, fibre, Helen Stanley, ceramics, James Wilson, photography, Janice Wright Cheney, fibre, Jennifer Beckley, fibre, Jennifer Pazienza, paint, Jon Sawyer, glass, Judy Blake, ceramics, Julie Henderson, wood, Karen LeBlanc, fibre, Kathy Hooper, paint, Katie FitzRandolph, paint, Kim Vose Jones, fibre, Kyle Cunjak, photography, Lee Horus Clark, ceramics, LESLIE317537, multidisciplinary, Linda Brine, fibre, Lorna Drew, paper, Rilla Marshall, fibre, Sarah McAdam, metal, Sarah Petite, paint, Suzanne Hill, paint, Wendy Johnston, ceramics, Whitefeather, fibre
And more!
Dr. Henry Morgentaler
More than anywhere else in the country, NB aggressively restricts women’s access to timely abortion. It is only possible to receive provincially-funded abortions in Bathurst and Moncton, and then only with the referral of two physicians, one of whom must be a gynecologist. This requirement violates women’s constitutional right to timely abortion, a medically necessary service. As a consequence of these conditions, the vast majority of women abortions in NB are provided by the Fredericton Morgentaler Clinic. In direct violation of the Canada Health Act, Medicare will not cover services performed at the clinic and patients must pay out-of-pocket. One year ago, Dr. Henry Morgenaler requested “standing” (the right as a man) to sue for access to publicly-funded abortion in this province on behalf of women. He has yet to receive it, and he must be granted standing before the case begins Dr. Morgentaler is 83 years old and frail. The auction is to support the Morgentaler legal defense fund, and to support the rights of women in this province to choose legal, safe, and accessible abortion services.
More information about access to abortion in New Brunswick and Canada:
The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/home.html
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Biz News
Centre for Arts and Technology takes on the Hot Digital Trades Market
By Tim Rayne
The Fredericton campus of the Centre for Arts and Technology offers students state-of-the-art facilities and the latest in digital technology. Our facilities can only be matched by our industry professional instructors who provide quality education for the popular digital trades industry.
The high demand for digital trade individuals has been highlighted in the recent federal government publication, Job Futures: World of Work. This publication lists Computer and Information System Professionals and Graphic Designers/Illustrators, as two of the top job opportunities in New Brunswick.
The mission of the faculty and staff at the Centre for Arts and Technology is to help students meet and exceed their personal and professional goals in their career and in life.
Kevin Herring, department head for the Audio Engineering program, has worked with 'Beatles' producer Sir George Martin and is a longtime member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and is also a member of East Coast Music Association, Cultural Human Resources Council and Motion Ensemble (Board of Directors).
Larry Mersereau, department head for 3D Animation, comes to us from the Kansas City Art Institute as a professor of animation. Larry has worked on large -scale professional projects such as Spielberg's "An American Tale: Fievel Goes West". He has 14 years instructional experience in Classical and 3D Animation and has developed and delivered curriculum at such educational institutions as Sheridan College and McMaster University.
Carl Callewart, is the lead instructor for 3D Game Animation and motion capture. He has worked on projects at well-known animation studios like ILM, Namco, Bandia, Midway Games and Sony Imageworks. Most recently, Carl worked on Marvel's new Hulk film starring Edward Norton.
Alan Edwards B.Sc. (CS), has been involved with digital media, music and video for many years. He has been producing video since 1982, interactive CD-ROMs since 1994, and DVDs since 2000. Mr. Edwards freelances as a compositor, animator, DVD author and musician, and has taught Audio, Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Video courses at The University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Community College and at the Centre for Arts and Technology.
We are proud to announce that all of our recent graduates from the 3D Animation program have found work in their field in New Brunswick. Two of our recent alumni from the Audio Engineering program have been extremely successful. Marc Picard is doing production sound for Atlantic Ballet Theater of Canada. Being their live sound engineer, Marc tours throughout Canada and Europe. Jesse Reid provides production sound for music stages on Carnival Cruise Lines, working from the Caribbean to Alaska.
The Centre for Arts and Technology offers students the opportunity to learn in an innovative environment that will prepare them for an exciting and lucrative career in the digital trades and is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Fredericton's Centre for Arts and Technology campus is located downtown at 130 Carleton Street, 2nd floor and is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Tours are available upon request. Please call Mindy Hanson at (506) 460-1280 or 1-877-369-1888. The web address is www.digitalartschool.com
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CANWEST-HOT DOCS FUNDS APPLICATION DEADLINE NEXT WEEK
The application deadline for the Canwest-Hot Docs Funds is next week Tuesday, July 15.
Application forms and guidelines are available at www.hotdocs.ca
The Canwest-Hot Docs Completion Fund is a grant program that will provide financial support of up to $100,000 (limited to a maximum of 20% of a project's budget) for production companies to complete specific projects. The Completion Fund is open to Canadian producers who have attracted demonstrated market interest in their documentaries. The Completion Fund is expected to support on average 6 to 9 projects per year.
The Canwest-Hot Docs Development Fund is a loan program designed to help Canadian producers get specific projects developed, researched, written and/or packaged and ready for market. The Fund will provide non-interest loans averaging between $10,000 - $15,000 in the early development stage, when projects are at the highest risk and may have not yet secured a market partner. The Development Fund is expected to support on average 10 to 12 projects per year.
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WATERCAN PSA CONTEST - CALL FOR ENTRIES
1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water and 2.6 billion don’t have access to basic sanitation facilities. The result is a devastating cycle of poverty and disease that claims the lives of 5000 children each day and hinders nearly every aspect of development - from health and education to gender equality and economic growth.
Help “End Poverty at the Source!” Make a 30-60 second public service announcement video highlighting the need for clean water and sanitation in the developing world for your chance to win a no-frills trip to Africa with WaterCan. The judging panel includes: Gordon Henderson, Founder & Producer, 90th Parallel Productions; Beverley McKee, Executive Director, VideoFACT; and, Peter Bregg, Photo Editor, Hello! Magazine.
Check out the official contest website for complete rules and details:
www.watercan.com/videocontest
. Contest closes October 19, 2008. For more information contact Andrea Helfer
at
ahelfer@watercan.com
or call 613. 230.0712.
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Advertise
AFF 10X10 MUSIC VIDEO PROGRAM DEADLINE EXTENDED
I am pleased to announce that the application deadline for the 10 x 10 Music Video Program with the Atlantic Film Festival has been extended by another week. We are now accepting applications until Wednesday, July 9. I have attached a copy of the application form which includes a description of the program. If you have already submitted an application, Thank you! If you have any questions please contact me at alysons@atlanticfilm.com
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Diplomatic Relations - call for music
The NB Film Co-op is looking for people interested in composing an original score for the three- film anthology series, Diplomatic Relations, slated to premiere at this year's Silver Wave Film Festival.
We are also looking for musicians who are willing to lend their original songs to the production.
This is an excellent opportunity to get your music out to a wider audience. Anyone interested in in pursuing this further should contact info@nbfilmcoop.com
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ST. STEPHEN - HELP NEEDED FOR YOUTH PROGRAM
I will be starting work with the Volunteer Centre's Summer Youth Program this week in St. Stephen; to make a documentary. I would like to get some help from Film Co op members to teach, and encourage and help to film this summer. We would like to set up some workshops for these kids, and help them tell their stories. Anyone who can help, especially in July, can contact me at: revpeter@hotmail.com
My hope is to connect these kids with other Volunteer storytellers, artists, etc. Any other info that you think will be helpful, let me know; I'll be in Fredericton near the end of the week. If there is anyone from across the province with a background in film or video interested in the project please email me!
Thanks,
Peter Atkinson
revpeter@hotmail.com
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SACKVILLE - MEMBER'S EXHIBITION COMING UP!
As part of the Living is Easy Exhibitions (member's summer exhibitions at Struts Gallery), I thought I'd experiment with some wall paintings.
My exhibition,
Voix Exquise
, is open until July 12 with a Closing
Reception on Friday, July 11th, 7 - 9 pm.
If you are in town, please come down and say hello!
xo
Linda Rae Dornan
lrdornan@nb.sympatico.ca
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WANTED - SET DECORATION ITEMS
WANTED: odd-shaped & coloured liquor, liqueur & wine bottles for "student dorm" set dec for Britany Sparrow's The Morning After Short Film Venture film. The bottles would not be returned. Please contact Art Dept. Assist. Joe Blades @ 454-5127 or joeblades@nb.aibn.com to arrange drop-off in downtown Fredericton or, possibly, limited collection by 15 July.