THE SHORT FILM VENTURE RECIPIENT FILMMAKERS FOR 2008!
NBFC E-news - Thur, June 5, 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 THREE OF THE CALLING CARD FILMMAKERS FOR 2008:
BRITANY SPARROW
Film Specs
Title: The Morning After
Producer/Director/Writer: Britany Sparrow
Length of project: 10 minutes
Format: 16mm
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: This comedic story follows Martin, a clean cut well mannered university student who, under the influence of his frat boy roommate Karl, goes out partying and wakes up with amnesia about the night before. His situation worsens as he realizes Amanda, the girl standing at the foot of the bed wearing just a towel, has no recollection of the previous night's events either. Jeff scrambles to put the pieces back together before his girlfriend Paige shows up and catches him with Amanda.
Britany Sparrow is a BC born filmmaker who moved to Fredericton searching for something more. She found it in the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative when she volunteered on fellow Co-op member Joel Thompson's feature horror film "They Didn't Make It." Since then, Brit has been an active Film Co-op member, working on over a dozen films in her short time as a member. She most often fills the role of production manager or script supervisor, and has also done some work as actor, assistant director, and locations manager. Brit also directed a short digital video project entitled "The Perfect Cliche" which premiered at the Silver Wave Film Festival in 2007.
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GYU KANG
Film Specs
Title: White Envelope
Producer/Director/Writer: J. Gyu Kang
Length of project: 10 minutes
Format: HD
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: This story follows UKE-KYO and his struggles with a web of corruption surrounding him and his family. On the surface, UKE-KYO is like every other kid his age. He is a tiny, wide eyed Korean boy. But his big city surroundings are anything but quiet. Even silent white envelopes speak volumes.
First of all, thank you so very much to New Brunswick Film and to the NB Film Co-op! The Short Film Venture Program means I can follow my passion for filmmaking - I am very excited to produce White Envelope with a great crew and cast.
My interest in film and production began almost ten years ago with a career at a model/talent agency in Seoul. It was a great experience that opened my eyes to the world behind the camera. My fascination with movies grew throughout my university career at Kosin University (Busan), where I became involved with the direction of the university photography club and completed my degree in Biology and English. During my career in ESL teaching (2003-2006), I frequented nearby film festivals (such as PIFF) and researched the film industry in South Korea and beyond.
After traveling from Korea to China to Thailand to India, my girlfriend Laura and I settled in Fredericton in August of 2006, and I completed UNB courses in International Development and Anthropology.
I was lucky to have found the NB Film Co-op last year and joined as a member. Along with completing NBFC's new Certificate Program in Film and Television, I completed courses at UNB in Film and Video Production. I recently finished the short film project Pray, My Children with fantastic support from the NB Film Co-op, Johnny Endeavor Productions, and an excellent crew and cast (Jonathon Driscoll, Joe Blades and Laura Pearson to mention three of them). My films have themes of multiculturalism and issues surrounding (im-) migration running through them.
I am so ready to make films; thanks for your support!
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JOEL THOMPSON
Film Specs
Title: UGLY
Producer/Director/Writer: Joel Thompson
Length of project: 10 minutes
Format: 35mm
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: This story takes a look at the way the world views beauty through the eyes of a blind man who has just regained his sight.
Joel Thompson has been making films in New Brunswick for over 15 years. Initially it began with a home camera and has now grown substantially. His works include, short films, four of which were screened at the Silver Wave Film Festival, "Shoes", "Man against fly", and "Breakdown" which were digital and one which he wrote, directed and edited on 16mm, "Waiting for Myra" and a feature horror film which opened the Silver Wave Film Festival last year to a sold out crowd, "They Didn't Make it". The feature film gained Joel attention with news paper articles, radio and TV interviews including the Daily Gleaner, Telegraph Journal, North side news, Here Magazine, CTV, Rogers, CBC, CKTP, CHSR and Capital FM.
Joel recently completed directing one of three shorts for the NB Film Co-op's Film and Television Certificate Program (Back In Your Arms), which is now in post. This new training program gave Joel the opportunity to work along side industry and Co-op mentors with other certificate students and Co-op members. Ugly will hopefully be screened at the Silver Wave Film Festival to start with.
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! - RENEWED FREDERICTON MEMBER TERRY OAKES
I spent most of my winter at Crabbe Mountain snowboarding, shooting video of snowboarders and skiers and teaching kids, young and old how to snowboard. I posted a few videos on youtube: Click here to check them out.
I also shot a couple of wedding videos of friends and family, it was a lot of fun but I wouldn't want to do it for a living. My kids and I, Bree, Randy and Dylan shot footage of the Downhill Dummy Race at Crabbe last winter and we are working together to make a little comedy based on what a Dummy goes through to get respect as a snowboarder on a ski hill. Once a dummy, always a dummy, I say!
I am also planning on making a promotional video for the snowschool next winter. I've written a couple of scripts, after I took the script writing course, nothing too special, I just wanted to figure out how to use the software celtx.
This summer I signed up as crew on the film, The Morning After, written, directed and produced by Short Film Venture Recipient Britany Sparrow. This is another first for me and hopefully I will learn a bunch and contribute at the same time.
I spent last summer taking workshops on every topic under the sun at the Film Co-op and they have inspired me tremendously. I am taking more workshops this summer and maybe someday I'll be able to put a script into production.
Britany Sparrow received a grant to produce her 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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TRAVELING MEMBER PROFILE UPDATE - JON DRISCOLL
After a bit of globetrotting and testing out my Canon HV20 on Costa Rican monkeys, volcano's and Polish castles, I am now somewhat established here in Minsk, Belarus.
Having been a medieval re-enactment enthusiast for the past 12 years I am now taking my recent film experience and endeavoring to shoot a documentary, and possibly other projects on the subject.
During the week here in Minsk I am studying Russian but there are medieval festivals every weekend in the region. This area has a very active and increasingly popular 'Knights Movement' and I am right in the thick of it having fought in my first live steel tourney with a group of 'Teutonic Knights'.
Later in the summer or early fall I will visit festivals and clubs in Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania and Russia. The main challenges thus far have been language and red tape but by and large Belarus is very safe, and everything works very well.
Here I have made contact with a local indie filmmaker who I plan to collaborate with and through him hope to do more. The plan at
present is is stay here until my student visa expires in September and I hope to continue with film related projects or work that will allow me to stay in Eastern Europe for a while.
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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
- Thank you to Marc Savoie of thepostman post-producton studio based in Moncton for donating a HUGE BOX of audio and video cables! This was extremely generous of them!
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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: Jesse Anthony (Fredericton), Janet Clarke (Fredericton) (renewed for 5 years!, Thank you Janet!), Gary Beatty (Fredericton), Janice Wright Cheney (Fredericton), Michael Hayes (Moncton), Terry Oakes (Fredericton),
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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.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 101
Intro - Theory
June 8, Sun, 11am-5pm
Instructor: Corena Walby
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op (732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton) Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $20 for NBFC Members
$30 for Non-Members
Number Limit: 6
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.
Corena is also the Gala and Events Lead for the Silver Wave Film Festival this year.
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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MAKING YOUR LOW BUDGET FEATURE
Intro - Theory
June 17, Tues, 7pm-11pm
Instructor: Ash Young
New Brunswick Film Co-op Studio (732 Charlotte Street)
Fee: $15 for NBFC Members
$25 for Non-Members
Number Limit: 6
Are you crazy enough to make a no budget feature? Want to learn how?
After making something from nothing with all available resources for his Cape Breton cult classic Toilet Love, underground filmmaker Ash Young will give you some of the ins and outs of how to make a successful guerilla feature in a 4 hour workshop.
Topics - Story
Marketing
Music
Locations
Volunteers (actors and crew)
Venues
Advertising
Sales
All for almost free!
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
New York Film Academy certificate in 16mm Filmmaking
- Centre for Arts and Technology - Event and Talent Management
- Writer/Director/Producer - Toilet Love - feature length guerilla comedy
- Writer/Director/Producer/Actor - 16 short films, all genres from Cape Breton to California
- Producing a hand full of upcoming projects
- Has been featured in Cape Breton Post, CBC Mainstreet, Eastlink's All Access Pass to the Atlantic Film Festival - 2006
- Recent Film Co-op member
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Festivals
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Rendezvous with Madness is now accepting entries for its 16th anniversary program.
The Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival is North America’s premiere festival showcasing films dedicated to promoting cinematic representations of mental illness, addiction, and/or recovery. Each program is followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the filmmaking and artistic community, mental health professionals and the mental health community.
In addition to providing a venue for excellent films, for the past two years we have been promoting an early understanding of mental wellness through film with our Youth Outreach Initiative and partnerships with members of the Toronto District School Board.
Rendezvous with Madness (RWM) is seeking films to screen at this year’s festival and is now accepting submissions for features, experimental, documentaries, shorts, student films, music videos, and animated films.
We strive to support Canadian filmmakers, and are also interested in a global perspective and encourage international entries.
Canadian and international filmmakers who have screened at the festival include; David Cronenberg (Dead Ringers), Carl Bessai (Normal), Peter Raymont (Shake Hands with the Devil), Chris Landreth (Ryan), Todd Solondz (Happiness), Terry Zwigoff (Crumb), Bill Plympton (Smell the Flowers), and Scott Hicks (Shine).
Key Dates:
• August 11, 2008 (postmark) - Submission Deadline
For more submission information, including submission forms, please visit:
www.rendezvouswithmadness.com/callforentries.htm
• November 6 – 15, 2008 – The Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
For more information about the festival please visit:
For information, please contact:
Tina Zafreen Alam
Programming Assistant
Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
T: 416-535-8501 x 3079 / E: tinazafreen_alam@camh.net
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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
ECMA Winner Stephanie Hardy at James Joyce Pub, June 6th @ 10pm!
Cape Breton singer/songwriter Stephanie Hardy will be back in Fredericton for the first time since winning the CBC Galaxie Rising Star award at the 2008 ECMAs.
She will be performing at James Joyce Pub on Friday, June 6th at 10pm . Advance tickets are on sale at CD Plus and Backstreet Records for $15. TicketS will also be available at the door.
Stephanie Hardy's websites are – www.stephaniehardymusic.com and www.myspace.com/stephhardysspace
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FREDERICTON - ASIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF NB PRESENTS
ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT
Friday June 6, 2008 7:00pm
Location: Marshall D'Avray Hall, UNB Room 143 (Dugald Blue Auditorium)
FROM HARLING POINT
Directed by Ling Chiu, 2003, 40 min
Traditional Chinese belief says that the soul of a person who dies in a foreign place wanders lost until their bones are returned home. For Chinese pioneers who died in Canada, Victoria's Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point was a temporary resting place until their bones could be sent back to China.
This beautifully expressive film uses archival materials and interviews to trace the history of the Vancouver Island cemetery, from controversy and neglect to its revival as a National Heritage site. It also examines how this past reflects the emergence of a contemporary Chinese Canadian identity, through the voices of two women from different generations. Their vibrant stories illuminate the complexities of growing up Chinese Canadian, including the loss of culture, the pain of not fitting in and the joy of finding one's place.
From the experiences of Chinese pioneers in an unwelcoming land to the efforts of subsequent generations to establish roots in Canada, From Harling Point is an eloquent exploration of tradition, belonging and the notion of home.
BETWEEN: LIVING IN THE HYPHEN
Directed by Anne Marie Nakagawa
2005, 43 min
In Canada, diversity often means "one ethnicity + hyphen + Canadian," but what if you don't fit into an easy category? What if your background is a hybrid of ancestries and you live somewhere between, where cultural identities overlap? Between interweaves the experiences of a group of Canadians with one parent from a European background and one from a visible minority. They're all struggling to find a satisfying frame of reference. Cultural identity, it seems, is more complex than what our multicultural utopia implies. Seven individuals share stories of being multi-ethnic in a world that wants to put each person
into a single category.
Info: contact Jorge.vanslyke@ahsnb.org or 506 471-5679
This film series is proudly sponsored by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, City of Fredericton, University of New Brunswick and the National Film Board of Canada.
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Biz News
PROFILE ON SAINT JOHN ACTOR PHILLIP GREENLAW
"Greenlaw the Outlaw "
by SarahLouise Brown of Ethnic Rainbows Native Casting in Saint John
I Met Phillip Greenlaw at a benefit. The next thing I knew I was encountering him on a regular base as I was the head Judge at the Nation Wide Competition Canada's Got Talent Eh! (He was awarded a Certificate for Grand Final Winner this May)
There is not one thing that this man does not know, and if he doesn't know it, he will learn it. I have either seen him doing it or he has the pictures to prove it. From camping, fishing hunting, welding, construction, wiring, mechanics, carpenter work, land clearing, cooking, caning, gardening, roofing, well digging, road paving, farming, rodeos, calving .....etc. Most of all Phillip is a great entertainer and a wonderful host.
ERNC has worked will "Greenlaw the Outlaw" for 1 1/2 years encouraging him in His music and film career . Philip was an Extra Special Extra for the CTV Production "Stick and Stones." He also attended the Silver Wave Film Festival (hosted by NB Film Co-op) in November 2007.
I have enjoyed many hours of music arrangements as I worked with Phillip on his own songs. His first CD is done and we will be doing 3 more, Vol. 2-4 in the very near future. Phillip is a team player, the kind of guy you could only hope to have around to laugh with you, Good O'l Cowboy.
He is not the type to sit around or or miss the boat on anything going on in life. With his cowboy sly smile and incredible work ethic, I would vote "Greenlaw the Outlaw" most likely to end the world's laziness problem. He is truly a pleasure to work with and a special member of Ethnic Rainbows Native Casting.
For more info go to: http://ethnicrainbownativecast.com/
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Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
It's that time of year again when the Academy starts gearing up for the industry's annual celebration of the best in Canadian television…and we want you to be involved.
Your membership matters.
Academy members establish the benchmark of quality in Canada's film and television industry. And now is the perfect opportunity to send a message that you support the industry as a whole.
Vote for yourself. Vote for your colleagues. Vote for your industry.
To be eligible to vote in the Gemini Awards, you must become a Voting Member of the Academy in the Television Division by August 18, 2008.*
Sign up on-line at: http://www.academy.ca/membership/membershipapplication.cfm
23rd Annual Gemini Awards October and November 2008
Your Industry. Your Awards.
Are you under 30 years of age and working in Canadian film and television? Join the Academy as Voting member and pay just half price!! All for $75 (plus GST)
Students! If you are currently enrolled in a post-secondary media program, become a member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and join the network of creative people across the country who set the standard for achievement in Canadian film and television.
Join for just $25 and make the Academy your first step into the industry
*Must be a Voting member in the Television Division.
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Advertise
SAINT JOHN - WEBSITE CONTENT PERSON NEEDED
I am in need of a someone to help with website content updating (weekly adding and announcements). Anyone interested should have a background in website work.
E-mail:
ethnicrainbows@aim.com
Or call (506) 214-6401
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FREDERICTON - CASTING CALL FOR FILM CO-OP MEMBER FILM
An open casting call for volunteer actors will be taking place for a short film being shot on 35mm in July.
Auditions will take place on Saturday June 7th in the NB Film Co-op basement resource centre, located at the Charlotte Street Arts Center in Fredericton.
You are not required to prepare anything in advance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Production Manager Jillian Acreman by email at jillianacreman@hotmail.com
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FREDERICTON - ACTORS WANTED FOR WEIRD ART FILM
Fredericton Film Co-op member and NB Joy Award Winner & filmmaker Chris Giles seeks strange and beautiful people to play the main characters in his latest cinematic opus, 'BIRTH OF A NICOLA', an experimental film about genetically modified potatoes gone awry.
No acting experience necessary - just a penchant for the subversive, or a sense of environmental angst waiting to explode.
Rough synopsis: A female geneticist uses her scientific prowess to create a potato man.
Actors needed:
- A male, mid-twenties to mid-forties, to play the potato man and the boss
- A female, early twenties to mid-forties, to play the geneticist
PLEASE CONTACT CASTING DIRECTOR, WHITEFEATHER FOR MORE INFORMATION @ whitefeather.hunter@gmail.com
DEADLINE: JUNE 16, 2008
*please pass on to anyone who may be interested*
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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 - NB FILM CO-OP MEMBER LOOKING FOR CREW
Short Film: White Envelope
Production Shooting Schedule: June 27, 28, 29
Short Film: Car 108
Production Shooting Schedule: July 4, 5, 6
We are looking for volunteer crew for two productions. The applicants must be a fully trained NBFC member or are full members that are willing to get specific training before the productions. Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to inquire about training please.
Training and related experiences are preferable.
Please send resumes or info to Co-op member filmmaker: Gyu Kang at: joecue1004@yahoo.com/Tel: 454-2067
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NBFC member shoot looking for crew
Hello all you wonderful and talented people at the NB Film Co-op!
My name is Colin Smart and I am the Production Manager on Short Film Venture Recipient, Britany Sparrow's production - The Morning After.
We Need to Fill the Following Crew Positions:
Catering/Craft Services Person.
Behind the Scenes Documentary.
Hair and Make-up.
Sound - Boom Operator
Any Film Co-op member interested in doing boom can get trained before the shoot. Email Cat at the Film Co-op at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to find out how to go about getting involved in this project.
Contact Colin A. Smart at: csmart@nb.sympatico.ca or Production Coordinator Rachel Noel at: noel.rachel@gmail.com
We are Shooting on July 18,19 and 20 and for a second weekend on July 25, 26 and 27.
This is a volunteer shoot and it will be shot on 16mm Film.
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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