NB FILM CO-OP MEMBERS IN ACTION
NBFC E-news - Thur, March 13, 2008
Spotlight!
TREVOR DOYLE LIVE TO SPOTLIGHT DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
On March 19th on Trevor Doyle Live from 8:00pm - 8:30pm: Tony Sekulich and Lita Llewellyn will be spotlighted.
From 8:30pm - 9:00pm: Bunthivy Nou, Michel Guitard and Dennis Poirier will be spotlighted.
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Diplomatic Relations update - BIYA done Shooting!
"Diplomatic Relations"
By Dennis Poirier
Entering the weekend of March 7th, 8th and 9th, many eyes were watching to see if the crew trainees could pull off the rest of the production work through the Film Co-op's new training programme. As 1st AD, I was stepping into the big shoes of AD's Jason Shipley and Rob Cotterill and it was a little intimidating. My first calls for “Quiet on the Set!” required me to find a confident and firm voice. Affectionately called Big D by my friends, I am a storyteller and notorious for longwinded stories, so how was I going to keep production going according to schedule?
Not a problem as Diplomatic Relations has always had an amazing and dedicated crew of Film Co-op mentors and certificate trainees.
Without these glorious people who came from all over NB and sacrificed many hours to be on set, suffered through sleep deprivation (cursed time change!) the cold and freezing rain conditions, it wouldn’t have been possible.
I now recognize my leadership style as the purveyor of information. I cannot rule with an iron fist, I don’t have it in me. However I like to think that if I didn’t provide the information necessary for the decision makers to make the call, we would have been compromised with the ugly weather and BIYA would not be complete.
I would sincerely like to thank each one of you for making it an incredible experience for myself, producers Tony Merzetti, Tony Sekulich and John Christensen and Cat, all crew members and actors. On behalf of Lita Llewellyn, who plays Audrey in Back In Your Arms, she says: “You rock!”
Pay special attention New Brunswick film industry and do not mistake our good natured ways for a lack of professionalism. We are all extremely capable - the icing on the cake is that we are friendly and respectful on top of that. We have two more TV episodes to wrap up and then we will have a finished product to showcase to the world. I am very lucky to work with such talented ladies and gents.
Dennis Poirier, AD Trainee, Diplomatic Relations
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NB FILM CO-OP MEMBER RENEWALS DUE FOR 2008!
It's that time of the year again members....membership dues time. It's getting late now so please renew your membership!
For those of you who have already renewed...thank you very much for your ongoing support of the NB Film Co-op. The memberships run annually from Jan 1 - December 31. Everybody's membership renewal is at the first of every year.
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.
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HOLD THE PRESS! -
RENEWED FREDERICTON MEMBER BRUCE LEGROW
"I have been an associate member of the NB Film Co-op for going on three years now. I like to get my hands dirty in any and all aspects of filmmaking. I have worked on a few Co-op shoots, along with my own gruffly styled productions.
I like to compose music, whether it be songs, instrumentals, or atmospheric pieces. Crazy guitar antics are my specialty (its got me out of a lot of jams (pun intended)).
I would like to help out with anyone's shoot in any capacity that they would have me. I am also growing weary of my 'one man army' approach to filmmaking, and would love to have help with the several projects I am currently brewing. Here's to a good year of filmmaking."
Email Bruce at: blegrow@gmail.com
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HOLD THE PRESS! -
RENEWED FREDERICTON MEMBER JEFF BATE BOEROP
Jeff Bate Boerop starting acting while a student at FHS, playing the title role in a production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. After graduating he helped assemble a troupe for a production of Hamlet, in which he also played the lead.
He attended St. Thomas University, and performed in a show every semester, even during the summers. He helped organize the Atlantic University and Community Theatre Festival, and worked as a producer and drama teacher for Daigle Theatre. In 1998, he was selected to attend the British-American Drama Academy's summer programme at Oxford, where he took classes with teachers from the RSC and the Juilliard School.
After several years of working in Toronto, Jeff returned to his home in Fredericton. He has since appeared in Much Ado About Nothing, and played the role of Ash Campbell in the UNB student film Making the Grade. He also appeared in Joel Thompson's low-budget horror They Didn't Make It, and recently wrapped up a role Diplomatic Relations.
Jeff has worked with numerous NBFC members in short films, script reads, and directing workshops. He is Fredericton's resident dialect coach, and has led workshops for actors. He can always be counted on to provide entertainment on film shoots when things get slow.
Jeff is currently studying Political Science and Economics at UNB
Email Jeff at: jef_bb@hotmail.com
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HOLD THE PRESS! -
RENEWED FREDERICTON MEMBER PAUL ANGERS
During the 18 years with St-John Ambulance, I took a Special Effects Make-Up course to help train first-responders and paramedics during mock disasters and to add a visual aid for first-aid competitors. I also took a First-Aid/CPR instructor course.
I joined the NB Film Coop during member Joel Thompson's feature “They Didn’t Make It” as a Special Effects Makeup Artist and have been very busy since then, being involved in over 6 projects doing a variety of roles from actor to stunt coordinator, continuity and art director.
Prior to joining the Film Co-op, I was involved with various theatre productions while in school and as well scored a part as an extra for a feature film shot in Fredericton entitled “Frozen With Fear” starring Bo Derek and Wayne Rogers. I was also a Special Effects Makeup Artist for member Tim O’Neill’s Short Film Venture film “Unseen Enemy”.
I am looking forward to another busy year helping Co-op members with their projects. This year I will partner up with Film Co-op filmmaker/actor Dennis Poirier to create the project “Ask Ug”. It should be lots of fun.
Email Paul at: pangers@nb.sympatico.ca
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HOLD THE PRESS! - RENEWED SAINT JOHN MEMBER PAULINE CRONIN
Pauline Cronin joined the NB Film Co-op in 2002 after she appeared as Brenda in Co-op member Doug Sutherland's feature film Lakefront. She has also appeared in Geraldine's Fortune, Margaret and Deirdre, My Immortality, and most recently as Joan MacAlpine in the CTV MOW Sticks and Stones.
She keeps busy as the co-host of the Rogers Television talk show Daytime. Pauline is also a member of the Saint John Theatre Company and Second Stage and has appeared in several of their productions. By volunteering as an actor, Pauline hopes to contribute to the growing success of our NB filmmakers.
Email Pauline at: pacronin@nb.sympatico.ca
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Serendipity and the Acting Game
By Pauline Cronin, Saint John Co-op member
From time to time, Cat and I chat about what it takes to land a paid acting job in this province. Let's face it. The opportunities are few and far between - relative to larger centres. Our auditioning muscles suffer for lack of exercise. Typically, casting calls come with very little notice, are limited to a day and may be long drive away. One ends up wondering if the effort to get there is worth it.
On the flip side, there are fewer people vying for those opportunities, right? So why aren't we getting more roles? Lots of reasons. You'd be surprised how many people complain but, don't even try out. What I've learned is that you have to show up. Like the lottery, you cannot win if you don't buy a ticket. When we show up for an audition - even one we're all wrong for - we're getting audition experience and the casting director is offering choice to the director. This makes the casting director look good and who knows, she may remember you for the future. I often hear actors bemoaning the fact that they audition but, never get a part. If you think you've nailed the audition, be proud of your efforts and then let it go. There is so much subjectivity and serendipity involved in the decision making. You might be too pretty, too genteel, too young, too old, not what the director envisioned, you name it.
I've auditioned against type on several occasions - the Ambassador to Sweden; a cheesy, foul-mouthed, gum chewing waitress; a snippy nurse; a middle-aged seductress;... to name a few. Playing against type gives me little hope of landing the part. On the other hand, these roles are fun to try out for because I'm less attached to the outcome.
One of my larger roles came from a decent audition and the good fortune that I looked like I could be the big sister of the lead actor. Another time, a co-op director offered me an opportunity because of an acting workshop we had met in. Most recently, I drove all the way to Fredericton to audition for a tiny, non-speaking, directable actor role. I was dressed for work, wearing my glasses, looking every bit the executive - not great for the hockey mom role I was auditioning for. But, proof that you never know... the director and producer took one look at me and asked me to read for the role of Joan MacAlpine, Minister of Parks and Tourism. Two scenes and 25 lines opposite the lead actors. And I got the part!
Pauline Cronin
Saint John
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Training & Development
Check out the new Intro/Intermediate Workshop Schedule for 2008 on the Film Co-op website by going to our activities link at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/activ.htm (remember to refresh the page)
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to pay and register for workshops!
FREDERICTON - SCREENWRITING
(Intermediate - Theory and Hands-On)
March 15, Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Instructor: Gretchen Kelbaugh
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
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DIRECTING
- The Director's Perspective
Intro - Theory
March 16, Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street,
Fredericton
Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $20 for Film Co-op Members
$30 for Non-Members
(Required Workshop for members who want to direct/produce their own projects through NB Film Co-op)
Number Limit: 10
This broad-scoped workshop is ideal for emerging filmmakers!
The workshop will cover basic script-writing, budget preparation, pre-production, production and post, with particular attention to directing and producing. What are potential production issues in a script? What should you ask during casting sessions? Should you rehearse? What happens when things go wrong (and they will go wrong)? This workshop is especially useful for those who are interested in writing, producing and directing their own material.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Bunthivy Nou is an emerging independent filmmaker based in Fredericton . She graduated as a Dean's Scholar from the University of New Brunswick in 2003 with a B.A. in Multimedia Studies and Certificate in Film Production.
Since 2003, Bunthivy has been a member of the NB Film Co-op and have worked on over 10 short films and 1 feature film production. She's trained at the Summer Institute of Film and Television (SIFT) in intermediate directing in 2006. She's also enrolled in the Experimental Film Program and Certificate in Film and Television program with the NB Film Co-op and has been selected to direct Hide and Seek, one of the shorts being produced through the program.
Bunthivy is currently president of the NB Film Co-op and an apprentice member of ACTRA. She's also a 2007 recipient of the Short Film Venture grant from NB Film and has written, directed, and produced her first short film, A Lion's Tale which is set to premiere in 2008.
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DIRECTING - The Director's Perspective
Intro - Theory
March 22, Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Instructors: Dan Thebeau & Ralph Pritchard
Location:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Head Office
Blue Cross Complex
3rd Floor of the 3 story complex
644 Main Street
Moncton, NB
All attendees must sign in at the security desk in the atrium.
Moncton, NB
Fee: $20 for Film Co-op Members
$30 for Non-Members
(Required Workshop for members who want to direct/produce their own projects through NB Film Co-op)
Number Limit: 10
This broad-scoped workshop is ideal for emerging filmmakers!
The workshop will cover basic script-writing, budget preparation, pre-production, production and post, with particular attention to directing and producing. What are potential production issues in a script? What should you ask during casting sessions? Should you rehearse? What happens when things go wrong (and they will go wrong)? This workshop is especially useful for those who are interested in writing, producing and directing their own material.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Ralph Pritchard has written and produced several screenplays and has created, edited and produced several industrial videos (such as training and promotional) over the past several years.
His first public presentation was a co-produced documentary entitled "The Chase" which appeared at the 2006 New Brunswick Silverwave Film Festival. His first short film was entitled "Changed Fortunes" and he is currently in production using a double award winning script that he wrote in 2006 entitled "Narrow Escape".
He has acted in several productions including Black-Eyed Dog, is a SIFT alumni and is currently enrolled in the NB Film Co-op's Certificate in Film and Television Programme.
Danny Thebeau lives and works in Dieppe New Brunswick. His early interest in video and film began by producing little league sports videos, promotional videos, and a music video. He appeared as an extra on The Trailer Park Boys, as well as the feature Film Black Eyed Dog. A member of the NBFC since 2005 and an alumni of the Summer Institute for Film and Television and the Film Co-op's Film and Television Certificate Programme, Danny had his directorial debut at Silver Wave 2008 with his short comedy A Day's Grace.
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PEI - Are you the next Great Canadian Screenwriter?
2nd PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp builds on 1st-year participants' deals. February 28, 2008 (Charlottetown) - After the rousing success of last year's inaugural PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp, the Island Media Arts Co-op is gearing up for an exciting 2008 event that will shake the rafters.
“PEI is the right place and now is the right time for developing screenwriters,” said Louise Lalonde, Project Manager of Island Media Arts Co-op, the group that conceived of and launched the innovative writer training camp. “It's early yet, but already two Bootcamp graduates have development options or deals - those are real results for both the writers and the Bootcamp.”
This year, screenwriting mentors Alex Epstein (Montreal screenwriter and author of Crafty Screenwriting) and Tom Shoebridge (founding member of Ottawa's Canadian Screen Training Centre) will once again be working with 12 up-andcoming
screenwriters whose stories will have been selected to develop and pitch to broadcasters and producers. Of the 12 projects developed during last year’s Bootcamp, so far PEI's own Peter Murphy received an option from Halifax producers for his feature screenplay, “This
Old Haunt,” and Nova Scotia writer Mary Pedersen has now signed a TV series development deal with CBC for her project, “Ice Queens.” Bootcamp is restricted to emerging or mid-career writers who are also residents of one of the four Atlantic provinces.
Selection is based on the merit of their ideas and
the quality of their writing. The 2nd Annual PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp is presented in collaboration with Telefilm Canada, Technology PEI, Super Channel, and the Island Media Arts Coop.
Broadcasters CBC, CTV, and Super Channel will join regional producers on the last day of Bootcamp to hear participants make their pitches. This retreat-style professional development week is an opportunity for emerging and mid-career creators to learn how to work with the “big boys”.
The Island Media Arts Coop has existed for thirty years and has been a trainer and innovator in the development of film and video production. IMAC, a not-forprofit organization, welcomes artists of different backgrounds to stimulate and promote film and video production in the community. This retreat-style workshop is being held from June 2-6, 2008 in Mount Stewart, PEI, and the deadline for submissions is March 21, 2008. For applications and more information go to
www.islandmedia.pe.ca
or contact Louise Lalonde at 902.566.1353
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NEW BRUNSWICK - Grant-writing workshops for professional artists in Music, Creative Writing and Visual Arts (including Fine Craft)
Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John
The Canada Council for the Arts is pleased to invite professional artists in the disciplines of music, creative writing, visual arts and fine craft to participate in free grant-writing workshops focusing on specific grant programs.
Our definition of professional artist:
Someone who has specialized training in their field (not necessarily in academic institutions); is recognized by professional colleagues working in the same artistic tradition; has a history of public presentation or is a professionally published author/translator; and is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if financially feasible.
The full workshop schedule is provided below. During these workshops, Program Officers Carole Boucher, Aimé Dontigny and Pao Quang Yeh will explain:
· how to complete application forms;
· how to submit your support material; and
· how your application would be assessed.
IMPORTANT
· Please inform Danielle Sarault of which workshop and in which discipline you will participate. 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4033 or at danielle.sarault@canadacouncil.ca
· Please bring your résumé (curriculum vitae). This will help program officers determine your eligibility as an emerging, mid-career or established professional.
· We encourage you to read up on the listed grant programs in advance of the workshops so that you may ask the program officers questions that are more specific. Application guidelines and forms are posted on our website at www.canadacouncil.ca
Our next trip to New Brunswick
The Canada Council will continue its tour of New Brunswick in the Fall of 2008, when we will offer free grant-writing workshops in the Acadian Peninsula and in the North-West Region.
WORKSHOP 1 – Moncton (in ENGLISH)
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 – from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Capitol Theatre, Empress Room, 811 Main St.
Visual Arts
Assistance to Visual Artists: Project Grants and Long-Term Grants
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators: Project Grants and Long-Term Grants
Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts
Music
Grants to Professional Musicians (Individuals) – Classical and Non Classical
Commissioning of Canadian Compositions
Grants for Specialized Music Sound Recording
Concert Production and Rehearsal Program
New Music Program: Project Funding
Music Touring Grants
Creative Writing
Grants for Professional Writers – Creative Writing
Spoken Word and Storytelling Program
Travel Grants for Professional Writers
WORKSHOP 2 – Moncton (in FRENCH)
Friday, March 28th, 2008 – from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Capitol Theatre, Empress Room, 811 Main St.
Same programming as Workshop 1
WORKSHOP 3 – Fredericton (Bilingual)
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 – 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Charlotte Street Arts Centre Auditorium, 732 Charlotte St.
Same programming as Workshop 1
WORKSHOP 4 – Saint John (Bilingual)
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 – 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Saint John Arts Centre, Frazee Room, 20 Hazen Ave
Visual Arts
Assistance to Visual Artists: Project Grants and Long-Term Grants
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators: Project Grants and Long-Term Grants
Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts
Music
Grants to Professional Musicians (Individuals) – Classical and Non Classical
Commissioning of Canadian Compositions
Grants for Specialized Music Sound Recording
Concert Production and Rehearsal Program
New Music Program: Project Funding
Music Touring Grants
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Festivals
2008 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL
November 13-16, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Call for Submissions!
The 8th annual Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF)
is now accepting submissions. This year's festival takes place from November 13th to November 16th, 2008.
SWFF is the annual film and video festival presented by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative. It has both curated and competitive streams, as well as a solid line-up of social activities and workshops that get the town buzzing.
This year, we are celebrating our 8th year with some new programming approaches and again we’ve waived the submission fee for filmmakers submitting so, it promises to be a good year. Save the dates and plan to attend!
Film and video projects that are accepted for screening into the SWFF and created by New Brunswick Filmmakers residing in the province and those filmmakers from away will be considered for the Silver Wave Awards.
The deadline for submissions is August 3rd, 2008, 5pm Atlantic Standard Time.
Incomplete applications and applications received after this deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The following items must accompany the application:
· Completed Application form, on CD in an MS Word or .rtf type document;
· List of credits;
· 3 DVD pre-screening copies of the finished project for jury consideration for awards; (NOTE: only Mini DV, Beta SP and 35 mm will be screened at the Festival. DVDS will not be accepted)
· Productions stills, in jpeg format at 300dpi resolution, on CD to be used in festival promotional materials;
· Press Kit (if available of past festival/special screenings of film/video);
· Director's Bio and headshot;
· Poster representing the film or documentary (if available);
NOTE: Submissions materials will not be returned to you by the SWFF. Please email:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
if you have any questions. You will be advised whether or not your submission has been accepted for screening in advance of the festival.
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Arts in NB
NEW BRUNSWICK SCREENING TOUR - Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way of the Tosser - "University Cult Tour"
Friday, March 14 FREDERICTON Tilley Hall, UNB Campus 7:00pm & 9:30pm
It's a craze, it's an event, it's a movie!
Campus life just got crazier.
Contact us directly at 416-829-4049
Sincerely April Mullen and Tim Doiron
www.wayofthetosser.com (TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT THIS WEBSITE)
TRAILER
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1ohtMdfRM-s&feature=related
MEDIA
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lYykCZex9x0&feature=related
The hot cult-flick Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way Of The Tosser by Tim Doiron and April Mullen, is unleashed at screens nationwide in tandem with a series of impromptu Rock, Paper, Scissors tournaments at colleges, with cash on the line. Starting March 4th in Ottawa at the University of Ottawa and continuing cross-country throughout March, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Cult Tour reaches critical mass at Toronto's Bloor Cinema April 4 and 5 with the crowning of a Grand Champion.
(Toronto – February 12, 2008) Rock breaks scissors, scissors cut paper and paper covers rock. It's the Tao of the Tosser, and if you can crack that cosmic code, then Tim Doiron and April Mullen just might have $100 for you. In a stroke of out-of-the-box marketing, the young filmmakers are taking their award-winning festival-favourite film, Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way Of The Tosser on the road, releasing it in a series of screenings in university campuses and local town screens.The "University Cult Tour" will see Doiron and Mullen travel coast-to-coast with their film, hitting the streets of every town in character and costume (tight jeans and filly tutus) looking for "true Tossers."
In concert with various Student Unions, they'll screen their flick at universities and follow each screening with a real-life Rock, Paper, Scissors Campus Tournament. Winners get $100 cash and a chance to be a Grand Champion (grand prize: a walk-on role in their next feature film).
Day Two in each whistle stop will see them parade around town challenging anyone in their path to a quick Toss (Street or Tournament style) before hosting a screening of the flick at a local movie theatre. The Tossers themselves will introduce the film at each screening and everyone will get a chance to meet them and grill them at post-screening Q&As.
A truly independent movie, made by truly independent artists, Rock, Paper Scissors: The Way Of The Tosser is an audacious film that stands repeated viewing, with quotable quotes, quirky comic style and a street aesthetic that's building a word-of-mouth groundswell of fandom coast-to-coast.
WINNER! AUDIENCE AWARD – TOP PICK – Cambridge Film Festival 2007/WINNER BEST CANADIAN FEATURE/AUDIENCE AWARD - Edmonton Film Festival 2007BACKGROUND
ROCK, PAPER, WHAT? Rock, Paper, Scissors is a game with ageless, boundless, universal appeal primarily used - until recently - as a means to determine a fair decision between two opposing parties.
In the past few years this act of "tossing" one of three hand gestures has developed into a competitive sport with a devoted coterie of followers. With its roots stemming all the way back to 19th Century Japan, Rock, Paper, Scissors has matured into a fanatical craze approaching the magnitude of poker. The World RPS Society has grown immensely and the World RPS Championships have been aired throughout the United States on ESPN. The sport has grown out of its cult-like status and is currently being considered as a demonstration sport in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
FILM SYNOPSIS
Throughout history people have used their body, mind and soul in their never-ending quest for power. Gary Brewer uses his hands. Flanked by his girlfriend Holly Brewer (no relation) and his best friend Trevor, Gary sets out to find his destiny. Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way Of The Tosser is a hilarious comedy feature that shines a spotlight on the current, fast-growing obsession with competitive Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Plagued by his arch nemesis, Baxter Pound, and inspired by his mentor, Finnigan O'Reilly, Gary tosses day and night to prepare for the competition of a lifetime. But will winning solve all of life's mysteries? Themes of love, friendship, acceptance and affirmation are cautiously revealed in this quirky comedy that is destined to be a cult classic.
TOUR SCHEDULE
March 3 OTTAWA - Empire Screening 9:00pm
March 4 University of Ottawa - Official "University Cult Tour" Kick Off, RPS Tournie and Screening!!!
March 7 SMU - Halifax Tournie and Screening 7:00pm
March 8 HALIFAX - Oxford Theatre 7:00pm
March 11 UNBSJ - Saint John Tournie and Screening 9:00pm
March 12 SAINT JOHN - NB Museum 7:00pm
March 14 FREDERICTON - Leo Hayes High School - 11:10 - 12:15am Tournie and Talk
Friday, March 14 FREDERICTON Tilley Hall, UNB Campus 7:00pm & 9:30pm
March 15 FREDERICTON UNB and STU - Tournie and Screening (UNB VS. STU) 7:30pm
March 17 UBC - Screening at the Norm 7:00pm & 9:00pm Tournie Pit Pub11:00
March 18 VANCOUVER - Fifth Ave. Cinema 9:30pm
March 19 MacEwan University - Tournie and Screening 8:00pm
March 20 EDMONTON - Empire Screening City Center 9:00pm
March 25 McGill University - Tourney and Screening 8:00pm
March 26 MONTREAL - Cinema Du Parc 9:30pm
April 1 University of Toronto - Tournie and Screening 8:00pm
April 3 Ryerson University - Tournie and Screening 8:00pm
HOMECOMING
April 4 and 5 TORONTO - Bloor Cinema 9:30 pm "End of Tour" Blast Off and Screening (Grand Champion will be announced!!! As the finals will happen before the audience)
I loved it! This film blows all those other mocumentaries out of the
water, bloody brilliant. I can't wait to see what these guys come out with next.
Peter Mundy Cambridge Film Festival
Unique and genre bending, it's infectious to see filmmakers
completely absorbed in their work. Greg Pittard Festival Daily
"Mastering the art of deadpan and parody a uniquely grotesque
experience, I can assure you. However, behind this absurd and
caricatural façade lies a deeper message about superstition and man's fear of fate. "
Julie Faveur Cambridge Film Festival
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FREDERICTON - MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES
Mar 17, 2008, 8pm
CARAMEL
Director: Nadine Labaki
Cast: Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Al Masri, Joanna Moukarzel, Gisèle
Aouad, Adel Karam, Sihame Haddad
Run Time: 95 minutes
Country: Lebanon/France
Year: 2007
Language: French, Arabic with English subtitles
CARAMEL, a hit at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, also triumphed at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival,® where it wowed audiences as a Gala Presentation. Nadine Labaki‘s directorial debut truly manages to stir the senses and emotions in this enchanting story, set in and around a Beirut beauty parlor.
Layale, (Nadine Labaki, who also directed the film) is the owner and lifeblood of the salon. We soon learn just how complex her life is as we discover she is having an affair with a married man with whom she is hopelessly in love. While Layale awaits the secret call of her lover, Nisrine (Yasmine Al Masri), a spirited bombshell, is on the verge of marrying a conservative Muslim. Not only must she deal with the upcoming wedding, but also reckon with the fact that her fiancé might discover a secret he won‘t like on their wedding night. Meanwhile, Jamale, (Gisèle Aouad), is an aging actress and client struggling to embrace her body as she desperately tries to hold back the hands of time. Rima, (Joanna Moukarzel), hardworking and rough around the edges, has her anomalous desires awakened when her ideal client walks through the door. Nearby, seamstress Rose (Sihame Haddad) stifles her desire by deflecting the attentions of a long awaited gentleman suitor as she cares for her elder sister.
The ensemble cast on display here has such raw charisma that the film takes on an almost improvisatory quality; the touching and poignant performances generate enormous warmth and wit. What makes CARAMEL so unique is the fact that it chooses to look past the war and politics in Beirut to the eternal truths of love and passion. These realistic portrayals manage to remind us of our sisters, mothers and girlfriends by embodying grace and strength simultaneously. Although we may not have lived these characters' lives, we know their struggles all too well. Each scene is carefully crafted so as to allow the audience to experience each moment of their pain, joy and sorrow. In the end we are reminded of what makes the women we know and love so very, very special.
".… ‘Caramel‘ offers a pleasant, entertaining experience, adding an honorable panel to the growing body of films about women." — Emanuel Levy, Film Review
"Performances are likeable across the board… ." — John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
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Please join Governor-General Award winning filmmaker R. Bruce Elder for the final lecture in the New Brunswick Film Co-op Experimental Film Program Series:
"Cosmological Themes and New Media Technologies: The Body and The Celestial Dance." The Work and Processes of Bruce Elder.
Marshall D'avray Hall, UNB Campus
Dugald Blue Auditorium Room 143
Thursday March 27th, 8-10pm
FREE OF CHARGE
Bruce Elder is a filmmaker, critic and teacher of film studies at Ryerson University. Described by New York filmmaker and critic Jonas Mekas as "the most important North American avant-garde filmmaker to emerge during the 1980s," Elder combines images, music and text to create works that reflect his interest in philosophy, technology, science, spirituality and the human body. His first major film cycle (20 films), "The Book of All the Dead", inspired by Dante Alighieri's "Commedia" and Ezra Pound's "Cantos", grew out of his preoccupation with the horrors of modernity, its faith in progress and the loss of a sense of what is good and evil.
His current film cycle, "The Book of Praise", makes extensive use of computer-image generation, highlighting his fascination with mathematics and digital technology. . Retrospectives of Prof. Elder's work have been mounted by The Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), the Cinematheque Quebecoise (Montreal), Senzatitolo (Trento, Italy) and Anthology Film Archives (New York) and he has exhibitions at New York's Museum of Modern Art, Los Angeles Film Forum, Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, Kino Arsenal in Berlin, and many other centres.
Elder has been a guest lecturer at institutions across North America and around the world and has written books and articles on film, music, poetry and the visual arts. In 2007, Elder was one of the recipients of the Governor-General's award for Visual Arts. Bruce Elder lives in Toronto.
Please confirm with Cat if you are attending:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
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FREDERICTON - Official CCNB Auction Program Presents:
An Evening with Marshall Button’s “LUCIEN” at dolan's pub And the 2nd Annual Conservation Council of New Brunswick : CANOE AUCTION
Thursday, March 27th, 2008, 7:00pm - 9:30 pm
DOLAN’S Pub, the Tanner, downtown Fredericton
Featuring the musical entertainment of BROLLACHAN
Special appearance the Von Flatt Family Singers
Admission: $10: Tickets available in advance at Dolan's Pub and the Conservation Council at 180 St. John Street or at the door.
Canoes donated by: ARPIN CANOE RESTIGOUCHE
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Biz News
SAINT JOHN FILMMAKER TO TRAVEL TO FILM SUMMIT IN BELGRADE
NB Film Co-op member Andrew MacCormack, a Director and Editor with Hemmings House Pictures in Saint John, NB, will be taking a group of young film students to the 3rd International Youth Media Summit in Belgrade, Serbia in August of 2008. Andrew is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, in particular travel documentaries.
He will be heading the team of youth heading to Belgrade as the Canadian representatives. In addition, the team will be making a documentary about their entire experience.
The team has already been accepted as the official Canadian representatives as long as we complete the required application by March 31st, 2008. Andrew apologizes about the late contact for this initiative, but we just found out we were accepted. This will be a once in a lifetime experience for any young filmmaker who is passionate about promoting world peace through film!
Any young film makers between the ages of 15-22 who are interested are urged to contact Andrew as soon as possible atandrew@hemmingshousepictures.com
Below is some information on the Summit and a link to the website
3rd International Youth Media Summit www.IYMS.eu invites organizations, schools and other institutions working with media to nominate two young media enthusiasts 15-22 years old to participate during August 20th to 27th in Belgrade, Serbia. The young participants must be candidates as Student Filmmaker and Student Diplomat.
This Summit will continue the work started in 2006, and will incorporate changes based on last year's feedback from the first (Los Angeles) and second (Sydney) Summit. One of these changes will be a greater emphasis on developing media production skills. Also, the student delegates will be broadcasting on a daily basis via Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio, internet Radio, podcasting and vodcasting...
We are asking those countries with the ability to raise the necessary funds to provide their own airfare to Belgrade, Serbia. Any funds raised by 3rd IYMS organizers will be used to pay part of airfares for delegates from economically disadvantaged regions, or countries facing humanitarian challenges.
- All delegates must be 15- 22 years old being represented by a recognized media program at a school, arts and/or cultural non for profit Non Government Organization. (We are looking for delegates who will continue to advocate, addressing Summit issues locally, regionally, nationally and internationally at all times.
- Student delegates will need to complete their initial assignments and submit them to 3rd IYMS organizers.
- You will also need to fill out an application. On the application, you will find directions for those requesting financial help for plane fare.
- Adults wishing to take part in Summit 2008 should fill out an application and address the professional capacities in which they can mentor/supervise students.
- Please start to research what you will need to do for a visa to Serbia, and the timeline.
- To insure that the Summit can cover some expenses: a registration fee of $300US (€220) is required per participants upon their acceptance. Please note that 3rd IYMS will provide local transport within the Belgrade Airport and Youth Hostel situated at the centre of Belgrade, Training and Facilitation by industry professionals as well as accommodation including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for the duration of the summit.
At the moment we have application from: Armenia (2); Australia; Austria; Bangladesh; Croatia; Germany; Greece; Israel; India ; Japan; Kenya; Italy (2); Liberia; Mexico; Montenegro; South Africa; South Korea; Serbia (2); Slovenia; The Netherlands; UK; UK Scotland; USA (4)
www.IYMS.eu
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Andrew MacCormack
Director - Editor
Hemmings House Pictures
106 Acamac Backland Road
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2M 6B9
1(506) 642-0872 (work)
1(506) 654-0898 (cell)
www.hemmingshousepictures.com
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new interactive website for the film community
I am looking for people willing to "test-drive" a new interactive website. This website will provide a dynamic environment where emerging and established film, video and digital media producers, directors, writers, editors, camera and sound technicians and hobbyists of diverse backgrounds are able to connect and interact.
Considering you are a prospective user of the website we hope to gain your participation in the beta-test and provide us with very basic feedback regarding the features and functionality, and your overall impression of the site. We will draw on your comments and suggestions to refine the website before the public launch.
The beta-test will run in March. Participation will take approximately one hour of your time. Please be assured your contact information and feedback will be kept confidential.
If you are willing to participate please send me a YES via email
to:
karenb@superu.ca
Thank you very much for your consideration and if you have questions please
contact me.
Karen Buchholtz
Phone: 780-642-3950
Edmonton, AB
Email:
karenb@superu.ca
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FREDERICTON - VOLUNTEER LOCATION MANAGER NEEDED FOR FILM SHOOT
I am crewing up for my next short film project through the NB Film Co-op and I need a good location manager. Anyone with a car who really knows the Fredericton area well who is interested please contact Gyu Kang: joecue1004@yahoo.com
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FREDERICTON - Take Better Pictures Digital Photography Workshop
Location: 732 Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton - 2nd floor
Date: March 30 Sunday 1-5 pm
Cost: $55.00
Photographer: Pam Nelson
This hands-on digital photography workshop facilitated by photographer Pam Nelson is well-suited for the beginner. It covers caring for your camera,
fundamentals of photography, digital camera modes, composition, lighting and a plenty of great tips on how to take better photographs.
Note*cameras must have fully charged batteries and clear media cards.
Bring camera, notebook and pen, camera manual and tripod when possible. Tip sheets will be provided.
Limited space available. Register early to avoid disappointment.
For registration information
Call 449-3791 or
e-mail pam.nelson@mac.com
Website: www.pamnelsonphoto.com
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NEW BRUNSWICK - VOLUNTEER CREW NEEDED ON NBFC MEMBER FILM
Looking to help out a fellow Co-op member? We have 2 films coming up that we would love to have you assist with. We have a specific need for a trained director of photography.
"Maria For Ever" is a feature HD film to be produced in New Brunswick. This is Director Conrad Steeves' feature film debut after his award winning short film "A Dream Of Life". We would start in September and continue throughout all 4 seasons; locations throughout South-Eastern NB (mostly Fredericton).
Confirmed crew/cast members already: Line Pelletier, George Fry, Donovan Richard, Joe Blades, Conrad Steeves and Corena Walby.
"Unmasking the Creator" is an experimental short film (HD) dealing with a Physics professor and his reaction and misgivings about his startling discovery concerning the issue of God. This will be approximately 10-15 minutes and we anticipate starting this in June (over a 2 day period); locations in Fredericton and the Fundy coastline.
Confirmed cast/crew members already: George Fry, William Hall, Donovan Richard, Chafic Haddad, Conrad Steeves and Corena Walby
Interested?
Please contact Conrad Steeves at 756-2357 OR Corena Walby at mwalby@nb.sympatico.ca
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SHEDIAC - locations....locations....locations
A private owner is offering her three cottages, www.parleebeachcottages.ca for filming locations and/or accommodation for cast or crew. The three cottages are available year round at Parlee Beach. For more information please contact the owner directly:
Paula Richard,
paularichard15@hotmail.com
506-866-4325