NB ACTOR IN MOTION: LINE PELLETIER
NBFC E-news - Thur, June 12, 2008
Spotlight!
Over the next few weeks, we will introduce all six short film venture recipients for 2008 to give you a look at their background and the stories that they have written and will be shooting this year.
INTRODUCING TWO MORE OF THE CALLING CARD FILMMAKERS FOR 2008:
RALPH PRITCHARD
Film Specs
Title: Forever Lost
Producer/Director/Writer: Ralph Pritchard
Length of project: 10 minutes
Format: HD
Genre: Supernatural thriller
Synopsis: After two dramatic shorts and one documentary Ralph Pritchard decided it was time for a light comedy so, after taking part in a 12 week theatric training class and playing in 2 full production plays he sat down to write his comedy. One of his goals was to cast most of his new acting class friends and with them in mind came the supernatural thriller script about a middle-aged scientist who dies suddenly in a car crash seemingly as a result of the inattentiveness of the driver…his wife.
He soon discovers that he is caught between life and the afterlife when his previously deceased daughter appears at the scene of the accident to guide him through the process of passing on.
While watching his own funeral unfold he realizes that his long time friend and business partner has been neither. Through the assistance of his spirit daughter and a medium he struggles to warn his wife and family not realizing that his spirit daughter isn’t all that she purports herself to be. The husband is led on a roller coaster journey, darting in and out of being forever lost in the dark side of the afterlife all the while struggling to get a message to his wife.
At the point where all hope is lost everything appears to be resolved only to become unraveled by forces more horrid than your worst nightmare.
A script breakdown revealed 52 special effects which will be created using Adobe After Effects, Trapcode Particular and FXHome. Looks like an advanced special effects course could be coming to the Co-op next year...and um, maybe the comedy too.
You can read the script at http://www.jaba.net/fl
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TIM RAYNE
Film Specs
Title: Hopewell
Producer/Director/Writer: Tim Rayne
Length of project: 10 minutes
Format: 16mm
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: The story follows central protagonist David, a mechanic who has worked fulltime at his uncle's garage since he was 15 years old. After his parents' untimely death, David has become a recluse, rarely engaging with others and never leaving his uncle's garage where he eats, sleeps, and works.
David, who is in his mid-30s, has entirely disconnected himself from the rest of the world, and lives in the images of the postcards he collects of New Brunswick destinations that he has placed on the wall of his work space in the garage. The film is an exploration of David's struggles to gain personal freedom and independence
Tim Rayne is a proud Frederictonian who has been a long standing member of the New Brunswick Film Co-op. Tim recently moved back from Ottawa (where he was getting his masters) with his wife Nathalie (also a Co-op member and filmmaker) to continue his interest in producing films set in the Province. He previously produced two other films at the Film Co-op, Soup du Jour and Natural Remedy, that have screened at festivals across Canada. Tim currently works at the ‘Centre for Arts and Technology’ and is happy to be making films with his friends in New Brunswick.
Ralph and Tim each received a grant to produce their calling card short film through the Short Film Venture Program. NB Film gives out the much needed cash component of the grant and the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative provides the full complimentary professional equipment package, volunteer member crew resources as well as post production facility access.
Click Here to learn more about this valuable NB Program for New Brunswick Filmmakers and the partners involved.
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HOLD THE PRESS! - NEW MONCTON MEMBER LINE PELLETIER
Line was born in Edmundston and is bilingual. She started dancing ballet and Tap at 4 years old and just loved performing even at that young age. She competed in the Miss Maine Potato Blossom Pageant and won. After the pageant, she then started modeling locally in Edmundston.
From there, Line went to Military College in Kingston Ontario where she studied Communications and Electronics. After she got out of the military, she moved to Fredericton NB where she studied cosmetology. During this time, Line competed in hairstyling competitions and won.
Then the stars aligned and film became a part of her life. The production of the film A Midwife's Tale came to Kings Landing, and because Line had won the hair competition, her teacher sent her to help out with hair and make-up for the production. After that great experience, Line moved to Montreal and started taking acting classes and was represented by the talent and modeling agency of Sibyll Sasse and Constance Brown.
Line's first acting gig with them was a Trident commercial, and her second one was as Ann Archer's stand in and body double in The Art of War .
Highlights:
Film
- The Night is Long, Anna-Marie for Till Morn Productions
- All Revved Up, Catherine (Lead) , Keyfilm Productions in August 2007
A Dream of Life, Eva (Lead), Conrad Steeves Productions (nominated for best actor Award)
- The Art of War, Ann Archer Stand in (double) , Warner Brothers Productions
- 2001: A Space Travesty, Sexy Alien Babe , 2001 Productions
- A Midwife's Tale, American Native , Blueberry Hill Productions
- At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriquez Story, Sick Woman, NBC Productions
- Love Story, Court Reporter , NBC Productions
- Scarlett Letter, Peasant , Scarlett Productions
Television
L’Oreal Hair Model National
Tourism N.B. commercial Operator Fundy Cable
Le Pantalon Jeans Model, Chanel 10
Electronic Highway, Narrator/Hostess , Fundy Corporate Video
Tourism N.B. Commercial, Tour Guide, Corporate Video
N.B. Tel. Commercial Spokesperson, Corporate Video
L. Chiasson Furs Model, Fur Coats Commercial
Bridal Shop Model, Bridal & Evening Gowns Commercial
Department of National Defense Communications Researcher, Training Video
Theatre and Stage
Diaries from the Asylum, Marie-Helene Poirier (Lead), Capitol Theatre
Annual Cancer Fundraiser, Master of Ceremonies Spokeswoman, various locations
Commercial/Print
- Milk Marketing Board, Jean-Coutu, Holt Renfrew, Trident, Moosehead Beer, McCain Juice, Tourism, Parasuco, LaSenza, Shape Magazine, Diving Today Magazine and various print ads.
Recent Developments
- I did a 2 hour play at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton and played the character of Marie-Helene Poirier (April 2008). The story is about a woman who is institutionalized in a psychiatric hospital against her will. The play was so successful that the cast has been asked to do more performances starting Oct 2008. I am involved with the Capitol School of performing arts.
- I recently was invited to go to Toronto to do a screen test for a national production company looking for a TV host.
- I am very involved in Moncton regularly working with Film Co-op members in the area as an actor, makeup artist, and hairstylist.
- Because of my long term involvement and friendship with the Film Co-op, I was recently offered a position as Key Hair and Make-up for ATV's Christmas Daddy's.
- Presently working on the short film, The Night is Long in Moncton with director/writer and Film Co-op member Jason Chisholm.
Future plans
Acting in Film Co-op member director/writer Ralph Pritchard's Short Film Venture film, Forever Lost.
Acting in the Lead Role (Maria) for Film Co-op member Conrad Steeves' production of Maria Forever
training
Master Actors Class, Capitol School of the performing arts Moncton
Advanced Actors Workshop Vito DeFilippo, Focus International
Introduction to Camera & Auditions, Ian Watson, Focus International
Introduction to Modeling & Fashion Industry, Karen Pelletier, Maine Models
Voice Training, D.N.D. Communications
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HOLD THE PRESS! - NEW FREDERICTON MEMBER LAURA PERRY
My name is Laura Perry and I was born here in Fredericton under Aquarius in 1984. I continue to live in Fredericton's downtown and have recently joined the NB Film Co-op as an associate member. My hobbies include organic gardening and reading good books.
I have always had a passion for cosmetics and recently volunteered on a couple of productions ("Pray My Children" & "The Cleanup") as makeup and wardrobe. I would like to further my experience and skills while contributing to the Film Co-op.
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MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES
Recently I decided to put my energies into experimenting with animation.
Below is a link to my latest animation on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fx4mj7M4pg
I really enjoy the form because it's so free. The only thing
limiting the animator is imagination.
All the best
Email Peter De Niverville
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MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES
CHRIS GILES
I just finished a multi-media show over the weekend, "Uranium and Uranus", a dance, video and music performance with lots of spinning, dancing on ladders and uranium mining. Good practice for the upcoming shoot at the end of July. I am now working steadily on new film "Birth of a Nicola". Still slaving away in pre-production with espresso in hand.
The casting call went out a few weeks ago for auditions on June 18th at the public library. I look forward to seeing the talent that appears.
Just got the call, the film stock is in. Can't wait to check it out. This will be a tricky shoot as the film involves stop motion animations, and lots of in camera special effects. I'll be shooting 16mm B&W reversal film and hand processing it myself. Will be GONZO for the next few months with this project for sure.
I'm also prepping up some musical compositions; I hope to have live music playing while I shoot some of the intense interior scenes. Think belly dancing Dombek and grinding potato chip factory
sounds along with exploding genetically altered potato fantasy babies. Welcome to "Birth of a Nicola".
(Left: Still from Cliffe Street Project)
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MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES, MEMBER UPDATES
BRIGITTE NOEL
You are all invited to the Spring into Summer Festival in Gagetown Saturday, June 14th from 9 am to 5 pm.
I am having another exhibition of my wildlife and bird pictures at Peter's house, 5 Mill Rd. Come see what I have discovered after 2 years of photography. I am also doing a fundraiser for the Celebration of Birds.
You could win this 18 X 12 framed picture called
Morning Duet: 2 ospreys flying over the Saint John river in Gagetown
. Tickets: 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
- Thank you to New Fredericton Film Co-op member and trained audio sound guy Brett MacFadyen (Centre for Arts & Technology) for coming in to wash cups, sweep and dust at the Film Co-op. Sound guys really know how to clean up!
- Thank you to all the members province wide who go out of their way as volunteers to assist other members on their productions.
Volunteer Needs Co-op office for June 16 Through June 20: 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!
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NB FILM CO-OP MEMBER RENEWALS DUE FOR 2008!
...membership dues...membership dues...membership dues...
For those of you who have already renewed ...thank you very much for your ongoing support of the NB Film Co-op. For those in arrears, please renew within the next short while or let Cat know that you will not be renewing and she will stop bugging you...remember, membership does have its benefits, support your charitable non-profit NB Film Co-operative!
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: Angeles Damil (Saint John), Jon and Freda Pedersen (Jemseg), Karen Ruet (Fredericton)
Recent New Members: Line Pelletier (Moncton), Andrew Brookes (Fredericton), Brett MacFadyen (Fredericton), Glen Perry (Gagetown)
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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
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to register and if you have any questions.
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP
Intro - Hands-on
June 22, Sunday, 11am-5pm
Instructor: Paul Angers
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
Number Limit: 8
Learn how to create burns, scars, cuts, bruises for your next film, for the stage, Halloween or just to scare your friends!!
Special effects have become an increasingly important part of both film and theatre production. With storylines becoming more sensational and technology more sophisticated, the market for high-quality special effects is huge. This workshop will provide step-by-step guidelines for achieving a wide variety of grotesque and outlandish effects.
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY
Paul Angers has been a member of St-John Ambulance for 18 years. During this time, he took a course to be able to do special effects make-up to enable first-aid competitors to see the injuries they would be treating. He has been doing specialty make-up work for ten years and has been a first-aid/CPR instructor for five years.
Paul had a walk on role in the feature fi lm Frozen with Fear starring Bo Derek and Wayne Rogers. Through the Film Co-op, he has done make-up for Tim O’Neil’s Short Film Venture Film, Unseen Enemy and most recently Joel Thompson’s low budget feature, They Didn’t Make It and Bunthivy Nou's short film venture film, A Lion's Tale.
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Festivals
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Greetings from Music & Image,
The Call for Applications for the 2nd annual 10 x 10 MUSIC VIDEO PROGRAM is now open!
Deadline: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
At the 28th Atlantic Film Festival as part of the Inspired Music Program and under the guidance of Norwood Cheek, veteran filmmaker and director of over 70 music videos, 10 Atlantic filmmakers will pair with 10 up-and-coming Atlantic bands with less than one week to create the ultimate music video.
The program will culminate at an Inspired Music showcase, where the collaborating artists and bands will premiere their music videos in front of fans, Atlantic Film Festival delegates and industry professionals from around the world. Filmmakers of all levels as well as emerging, export-ready and exporting artists are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity for exposure at the 28th Atlantic Film Festival.
Learn the fundamentals of pre- and post-production of contemporary music video making or further develop pre-existing skills, from the development of the band’s visual concept to the final edit of the video.
For more information on Inspired Music at the 28th AFF or to view last year's 10 x 10 videos, please visit www.atlanticfilm.com/musicandimage
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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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Arts in NB
FREDERICTON - ASIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF NB PRESENTS
ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT
Friday June 13, 2008 7:00pm
Location: Marshall D'Avray Hall, UNB Room 143 (Dugald Blue Auditorium)
WORDS OF MY PERFECT TEACHER
Directed by Lesley Ann Patten, 2003, 101 min
From the World Cup to the mythical mountain kingdom of Bhutan, Words Of My Perfect Teacher follows three students on a quest they hope will lead to wisdom. The catch is the teacher. Soccer obsessed, charismatic filmmaker and citizen of the world: Dzongsar Khyentse Norbu. Featuring appearances by Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Seagal. Filmed in the UK, Bhutan, Canada, the US, and in Germany at the World Cup. Set to a world beat with music by Sting, Joy Drop, Steve Tibbetts, U. Man. Tek and others. Words Of My Perfect Teacher is a poignant and hilarious tale of students who follow a teacher that defies convention.
Words Of My Perfect Teacher was made during the course of a year that included attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, months of tension as India and Pakistan went to the brink of nuclear war, multiple suicide bombings in Israel, a stock market drop that plunged the world to new depths of economic uncertainty and the US war on Iraq. If ever there was a time to inspire students to "wake up" and learn the wisdom necessary to engage in compassionate activity, this was that year.
FLUTTER
Directed by Howie Shia 2006, 6 min 52 sec
How big is the world? Searching for an answer, a young boy waves goodbye to his classmates, hops the schoolyard fence and disappears into the city, swallowed by the din and decadence of its machines and masses and automobiles. In Flutter, award-winning artist and illustrator Howie Shia marries traditional and digital media with a mish-mash score of jazz, electronics and sampling to create an urban fairy tale that sets to reclaim the contemporary world as fertile ground for epic adventure and romance.
Info: contact Jorge.vanslyke@ahsnb.org or 506 471-5679
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Advertise
MONCTON - OSCAR AWARD WINNING HAIR STYLIST LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Oscar award winning hair stylist Paul LeBlanc who is now based in Dieppe, NB with his own hair salon is going to have his own Rogers Television show!
Paul recently mentored on the Film Co-op training program series Diplomatic Relations.
Paul is looking for volunteers to help out on his show in the following positions:
1. 3 people for the camera.
2. 1 audio.
3. 1 floor director.
3. 1 director/switcher
4. 1 or 2 production assistants.
As soon as Paul has his dates for when the shooting will happen, he will let his trusty crew know. It will be for 3 or 4 days at the Rogers Studio in Moncton. This is a wonderful opportunity to assist a Hollywood legend on a great new community television show!
Please email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com if you would like to volunteer to help Paul out.
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FREDERICTON - A CALL TO ARTISTS
151 is a new gallery in Fredericton and we want to promote you!
151 has been created to assist lesser known and amateur artists to have the opportunity to display and sell their work to the general public without a huge price tag attached, in a professional gallery setting.
All mediums of work, all levels and all locations are welcome.
Please visit www.151dk.com for more information (website still under construction).
Contact fredericton10@yahoo.ca or 1 506 447 7070.
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SOUND TECHNICIAN NEEDED
Sackville based artist Linda Dornan is looking to have the sound in her documentary professionally mastered. Please contact Linda for further details at: lrdornan@nb.sympatico.ca
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FREDERICTON - FOR SALE!
- Honey Oak coffee table - $50
- Oak finish TV entertainment unit - $60
Call after 5:30pm at 455-0310,
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FREDERICTON - VOLUNTEER CREW NEEDED ON NBFC MEMBER FILM
We are looking to fill in crew positions on a short film being shot in July.
This project is being directed by Short Film Venture recipient Joel Thompson and will be 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
We are looking for someone to do makeup and continuity on set, and these two positions do not require a full Co-op membership (excellent continuity book in Co-op resource centre).
We are also looking for a gaffer and someone to do sound and grip, positions which do require a full Co-op membership and some training beforehand.
The Gripology workshop is this Tuesday, June 3, email Cat at:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
to register and sign up for it, taking limited numbers.
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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 or willing to be trained before shoot, email cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to find out more)
If you're interested in helping out, contact Britany Sparrow at fire_on_ice_9@hotmail.com