NBFC E-news - Thur, May 22, 2008
Spotlight!
AS SEEN FROM HERE
By Jim Lavoie
Did you know that Joe Blades and Chris Nyarady are 2008 Barry Award winners for their work on CHSR (97.9 FM)?
Chris was a winner in the general music category for his "Powertime Variety Hour" while Joe Blades picked up his 4th Barry this time for "spoken word". His show is called "Ashes, Paper & Beans" and airs Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. http://www.joeblades.com
The Barry Awards are named after Barry Yoell one of the original staff members back in the day. All shows are juried by an in-house committee and public input for consideration each year. CHSR is a campus based community radio station in Fredericton.
Last week, I erroneously stated that Lita Llewellyn would be a guest on "That Sunday Show" hosted by Kelly McGee and then to compound matters I gave the wrong times for the broadcast. After rendering my humble apologies to Kelly, I can announce that the show will actually be broadcast on Sunday, May 25 at KHJ (8:00 a.m.) and again at (8:30 a.m) on Capital FM 106.9.
Auditions for Saint John Film Co-op member Richard MacQueen's "Dead to The World" (DTTW) were held in Saint John and Fredericton this past weekend. From 12pm - 9pm in each city.
In Fredericton, many actors of all ages and walks of life descended on the Charlotte Street Art Centre to strut their stuff in the hopes of gaining a role in this NB Film Co-op, CBC Television and NB Film supported pilot.
This high attendance demonstrates that many people are interested in being part of a New Brunswick film or television project. The support of NB Film and CBC and the technical and resource support provided by the NB Film Co-operative will keep the crew and talent pool busy. Having had the opportunity to know the film credits of many of those who auditioned, it is clear that Director Richard MacQueen will have an extensive palate to draw from for his project.
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NBFC MEMBER WINS 2008 ARTS SCHOLARSHIP FROM ARTSNB
Jeff Crawford has been selected as a recipient for a prestigious scholarship: the 2008 Arts Scholarship from ARTSNB. This highly competitive scholarship is valued at $2,500, and has recognized Jeff as having outstanding potential as an artist in the Visual Arts.
Born and raised in Burton, New Brunswick, Jeff has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1999. He started working with Theatre New Brunswick and also the Fredericton Playhouse. In 2001, he ventured to Toronto for 3 years studying Technical Theatre Production at Ryerson University. During his time in Toronto, he was involved with many short film ventures, working with Radio & TV Arts students from Ryerson.
After his 2nd year in Toronto, he was offered the job as Technical Director for Toronto Dance Theatre, where he worked for about a year before returning to the NB joining TNB as a Lighting Technician after which he moved on to join the Fredericton Playhouse as the Lighting Department Head until June of 2007. During these years he also freelanced to theatre companies like Ships Company Theatre, Live Bait Theatre, and Theatre St. Thomas.
He also created Projection Designs for various productions in the East Coast consisting of his own original photography. This lead to him pursuing his true passion of Photography, where he feels he can utilize his lighting skills more creatively, while still working closely with clients to produce the top notch product they expect.
He has also been staying involved with the film sector as a Stills Photographer, which to date he has been involved with 4 films within the last calendar year. It all started with his involvement in "Cold Day In Hell" Directed by Matt Brown & Produced by Gary Ferguson (Film Co-op members), which won 3 Silver Wave Film Festival awards in 2006 including 'Best NB Short Drama'.
Jeff is currently expanding his photography skill & knowledge at the NB College of Craft & Design, coming to the closing of the 1st of the 2 yr Specialty Photography program. Recently he has been involved as a stills photographer on the training television series entitled Diplomatic Relations (produced by the NB Film Co-op), working with some very talented artists.
Jeff looks forward to working with everyone on future projects.
Fredericton Film Co-op member Jeff Crawford
506-454-8282 (H)
506-447-7317
(C)
jeff_crawford@rogers.com
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GRAND BARACHOIS -
SHOOTING 'CELL'
Recently my husband, Michael Aronson, wrote another of his deranged little scripts and I set out to turn it into a movie. It was short and dark, offered the opportunity for latex special effects, and gave me the chance to experiment with evoking some tight, disturbed feelings. You know, all that fun stuff. We thought we could achieve this alone; no need to involve anyone else.
As I began working with the script, breaking it down, I started to realize that this definitely needed more than just the two of us. For one thing, we needed an actor who looked less healthy and loveable than Michael. For another thing, we needed someone to shoot while I directed and manned the effects. For another thing, we needed a camera!
Then Cat reminded me I was a member of the Film Co-op. I guess that might sound ridiculous, but, you see, I have never been a member of any sort of Co-op before. It's only starting to dawn on me the potential of the resources connected to this membership. More importantly, it's starting to sink in that the folks involved with the Co-op are really friendly and seem only too happy to help.
I still had concern over the distance from Shediac to Fredericton. Yes, only a couple of hours, but it still seemed that trying to arrange something with Fredericton people and equipment would become too complicated for the scope of this project. Of course, Cat again reminded me of the accessibility of the members, because of course, there are Moncton members, you know.
Danny Thebeau was quick to offer his services as cameraman and gaffer. Donovan Richard came on board as soundman and grip with equal enthusiasm. With almost no effort, I had the small crew I needed, and all the equipment concerns were taken care of as well - a huge bonus!
The shoot day went quickly and smoothly, and everyone had a fun time. It was tight and warm working in that tiny room, but spirits never waned and we achieved all the shots we had set out to. Dan's camera work was excellent, the lighting looked fantastic, and Donovan got great sound. Our actor was well-rehearsed and in top form, Michael whipped up some great craft services, and the gooey ugly messy gory special effect turned out just lovely.
It really was an uplifting day, and we had a nice chat and some relaxing beers before everyone went their separate ways. It was really great to be reminded of what a supportive bunch of people are involved with the Co-op.
I'm in the editing process now for "Cell" and hope to arrive at the final edit by June. It's going together really well and seems to have a life of its own! Thanks again to Danny and Donovan and the NB Film Co-op for helping to realize a fun project!
Grand - Barachois Film Co-op member Dawn Boyd
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NEW BRUNSWICK VIDEOS ONLINE
Directed by Tim McDonough and Raised by Media
Saint John Film Co-op member Tim McDonough did some post production work on three music videos and they are now posted on his youtube page.
www.youtube.com/user/raisedbymediacoop
Take a look at Rebekah Higgs, and the Divorcees. Tim also re-cut and did an online for the Jon McKiel video. He had some help with these from the Raised by Media members Jason Levangie (Halifax), Darcy Fraser (Moncton) and Joel Maillet (Moncton).
Tim shot The Rebekah Higgs video in Saint John at the Imperial Theatre and The Divorcees video was shoot in Moncton at Doc Dylans.
Film Co-op members Daniel Greenwood (Fredericton) and Blake Stillwell (Saint John) assisted Darcy on camera at the Imperial and as you can see did a wonderful job. THANKS! In Moncton Rob Fournier (Moncton) assisted on camera and took stills. WHAT A GREAT SHOW. Tim is rested now and ready for another project. Anyone wishing to comment on any video is encouraged to contact him directly if you wish to know anything.
All of these videos were shot for less than $2000 most under $1500
(Look up Jason Levangie - Spesh K and Markit (VideoFACT!) music video. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a Damian Alexander video which Jason Directed with the Raised by Media gang, should be posted on the page shortly.)
Tim looks forward to seeing some of the more recent member projects and can't wait to catch up with the members next time he is in Freddybeach.
Saint John Film Co-op member Tim McDonough raisedbymedia@gmail.com
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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!
- Thank you to the Alumni Film Co-op member Semra Yuksel who donated pens and pencils to the Co-op recently.
- Thank you to Shediac Film Co-op member Ralph Pritchard for volunteering to teach another excellent workshop (picture editing).
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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.
For those of you who have already renewed ...thank you very much for your support of the Film Co-op. For those in arrears, please renew within the next short while or let Cat know that you will not be renewing. Anyone who does not renew in the next while will be taken off the listserv...remember, membership does have its benefits.
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: Eric Hopper (Fredericton), John Marshall (Saint John), Matt Brown (Saint John), Sarah Bood (St. Andrews), Maggie Lyons (Fredericton)
Recent New Members for 2008:
Raymond Michaud (Moncton)
Penny Humby (Shediac), Peggy Humby (Moncton).
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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/activ.htm
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to register and if you have any questions.
IMPROVISATION AND ACTING EXERCISES
(Intermediate- Hands on)
May 25, Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Instructor: Dennis Poirier
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
Class Limit: 8
Improvisation and acting exercises will explore how an aspiring actor can mentally prepare for a given role. Often on stage and sometimes film, actors will forget a line; it happens. It can throw off a whole scene if the actor and others on set can't recover.
Freezing is an actor's worst fear, because it takes away the element of telling a story away from the audience or mood the filmmaker is trying to create. On true film (35mm, 16mm or 8mm) it is not as simple as "getting it right" on the next take. Film stock is expensive.
On Mini DV and HD, the actor may think he or she has unlimited retakes, but you risk making a long shooting day longer than it should. Improvisation is a useful tool to help fill in the voids when needed. It does not mean you should constantly go off script, but if you can add unscripted actions and proper emotional reactions to a scene; the director will love you for it. Your goal should not to give continuity/script supervisor and the director headaches, but an actor should strive to add to the scene to make it look plausible and true to the character.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Dennis Poirier is a writer and actor in Fredericton New Brunswick. With a growing resume of NB Filmmaker's Co-op films, he is also involved in theatre with 'Les Fous de la Scène', a French community theatre group, NoteaBle Acts and occasionally improv.
Dennis enjoys the higher emotional threshold of playing villains on film, even if his true demeanor is quite opposite. He is thrilled he has more opportunities to act on stage and film in the capital city and actively seeks training and workshops all over NB to improve his ability to step away from his real life shoes.
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Festivals
Continental Drift International Short Film Festival September 26 - 28, 2007 20 Hazen Ave Saint John NB E2L 5A5
Continental Drift invites you to submit your short film to the 5th annual festival. Each year we screen dozens of short films from around the world to a spirited local audience. Continental Drift is dedicated to presenting a variety of the world's cinematic diversity, in a collection of succinct short films.
We would love to see your work. Please submit your short film, on any subject, in any genre, for consideration. The main submission criterion is that your film be 15 minutes or less in duration.
The deadline for submissions is June 30th, 2008. For full submission details, please refer to the entry form and submission information available at www.cdrift.ca . To start the submission process, visit www.cdrift.ca . In the navigation column on the right click "Submit Your Films." In the window that appears, click "Click here to begin your entry."
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REEL YOUTH SCREENINGS
Reel Youth is a non-profit organization that facilitates claymation and video making programs based around the issues that young people want to see changed in their community and the world.
In partnership with Reel Youth, the Silver Wave Film Festival will again have a youth element in the 2008 program! If you are 19 years old or younger, your film could be screened at the SWFF. The Deadline for entries is August 3rd, 2008
The Reel Youth Film Festival (RYFF) is touring 24 communities across Canada and the US right now. The Reel Youth Film Festival is currently touring communities in the US and Canada. For a full list of tour dates and locations click here
For more information or to download a copy of the entry form check out Reel Youth online at
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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
CONTINUOUS JOURNEY
2004, 87 minutes
(free admission)
Friday May 23, 2008 7:00pm
Location: Marshall D'Avray Hall, UNB Room 143 (Dugald Blue Auditorium)
In 1914, Gurdit Singh, a Sikh entrepreneur based in Singapore, chartered a Japanese ship, the Komagata Maru, to carry Indian immigrants to Canada. On May 23, 1914, the ship arrived in Vancouver Harbour with 376 passengers aboard: 340 Sikhs; 24 Muslims and 12 Hindus. Many of the men on-board were veterans of the British Indian Army and believed that it was their right as British subjects to settle anywhere in the Empire they had fought to defend and expand. They were wrong...
Continuous Journey is an inquiry into the largely ignored history of Canada's exclusion of the South Asians by a little known immigration policy called the Continuous Journey Regulation of 1908. Unlike the Chinese and the Japanese, people from British India were excluded by a regulation that appeared fair, but in reality, was an effective way of keeping people from India out of Canada until 1948. Thus began a dramatic stand-off which would escalate over the course of two months, becoming one of the most infamous incidents in Canadian history.
During their two-month detention in the harbour, Canadian authorities drove the passengers to the brink of thirst and starvation. The stand-off was broken with the intervention of Prime Minister Robert Borden who also called in a Canadian battleship to underline his stance. On 21 July, over two-hundred fully armed local militia lined the shore, while The Rainbow, prepared for confrontation on the sea. All of Vancouver was out for the spectacle. Major confrontation was averted through eleventh-hour negotiations, and in the end, provisions for the Komagata Maru's return journey were provided. The consequences of the incident were dire though. Upon its return to India, the Komagata Maru encountered hostile British authorities. Over forty people went missing or were killed.
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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SACKVILLE - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE EVENT
The Faucet Media Arts Center's Ease on Down the Road artist-in-residence Dustin Wilson invites you to and evening of activities on Friday May the 23rd .
Starting with a barbecue from 5 to 7 pm outside of Struts at 7 Lorne Street.
Then moving inside for SHORT lecture by Dustin Wilson on the future of public transportation in New Brunswick.
Followed up by a collaborative animation/drawing party
and discussion group on the the possibility of
android love
.
Hope to see you there.
Seven Lorne Street
Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre
info@strutsgallery.ca
http://strutsgallery.ca/
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Biz News
New Brunswick's "Snow Angel" LITA LLEWELLYN
Shooting For the Stars
By Jim Lavoie
Fredericton native Lita Llewellyn plays a principal role in David Gordon Green`s "Snow Angels", a newly released Canadian feature film. Fresh off a very successful run in the United States (from LA to New York), the movie is now showing in Halifax and garnering rave reviews. In fact, CTV film critic Richard Crouse (Reel to Real) compares it to the "Sweet Hereafter", calling it the best new movie of the year to date!
"Snow Angels" is based on a novel by Stewart O'Nan and stars Sam Rockwell, Kate Beckinsale, Nicky Katt and Michael Angarano. The screen adaptation is based on the relationship between Rockwell (Glenn) and Beckinsale (Annie) as a recently divorced couple with a daughter in the mix. They had been high school lovers who subsequently married. The story line of their lives is intertwined with several others including Angarano (Arthur). Arthur now a teenager was once babysat by Annie. We see his characters evolution, his parents and others like Lita Llewellyn (Tricia Farr) amidst the turmoil of divorce. Captured within this emotional cauldron, relationships are built while others are destroyed.
"This was the most amazing production I have ever been associated with" said an exuberant Llewellyn.
"David Gordon Green is a genius yet down to earth and so actor friendly. The cast was fantastic to work with and along with the crew the team chemistry was vibrant."
This was obviously apparent to others as a high end New York film magazine "Big" devoted their entire Fall issue (October 2007) to "Snow Angels". One of their editors and photographers was on the set location (Halifax) to document, interview and photograph proceedings. Llewellyn, in her first film bedroom scene with Nicky Katt, was included in the "Big" pictorial presentation.
Since wrapping "Snow Angels" the 30 year old Llewellyn has acted in the film version of the "Memory Keepers Daughter" with Dermot Mulroney, Emily Watson and Gretchen Mol. This film has been shown on American television stations. She also played the lead (Audrey) in "Back In Your Arms" written by Tony Sekulich and directed by Joel Thompson (Film Co-op members). Diplomatic Relations, the end result of the Film and Television Certificate Programme offered by the New Brunswick Film Co-operative is in the editing process now. "Back In Your Arms" is one of three stories within the Diplomatic Relations anthology. Llewellyn calls her role "amazing" and said, "it is beautifully written, a heart rending love story of lost love and what could have been."
Llewellyn is in high demand these days. She is currently being considered for a role on the popular and controversial Showcase Network series "G-Spot." The series is normally shot in Vancouver but series executive announced that 8 episodes will shot in Halifax in the near future (Diplomatic Relations Mentor Darlene Lewis is working on this project) . Another possibility for Llewellyn is a role in a very secretive project, no details available or provided, that is referred to as simply "Project X."
Llewellyn was live on air recently with popular and award winning radio host Joe Blades on his CHSR (97.9 FM) Tuesday night (7-8) radio show "Ashes, Paper & Beans" (Fredericton's Writing and Art Show.) When Joe asked her about her vision for the future of the film and television industry in New Brunswick she responded enthusiastically. "Given the abundance of talent in whatever capacity you could think of and the natural beauty of New Brunswick the potential is unlimited. Given the support of the provincial government and New Brunswick Film and the efforts of the New Brunswick Film Co-operative in its training and production programmes, we match the creative and technical expertise in film in any other province and what I and others are advocating for is increased opportunity within New Brunswick. Where self doubt was once prevalent I see the foundation of skilled confidence pushing us forward."
Lita is a fully accredited member of the actor and recording artists guild (ACTRA) and has over 16 television and film production actor credits. Of those, 10 have been in a lead or supporting lead role (visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) for listings etc..). In addition to the stellar cast of "Snow Angels" she has acted with Rob Lowe, Julia Ormond, David Boreanz and Wendy Crewson. Her favorite actor is Kate Winslett and she aspires to act with her one day. Before you dismiss this as being whimsical you should know that as a young actress, she like many other young girls dreamed of working with Megan Follows (Anne of Green Gables). After years of hard work, studies and intensive training she fulfilled her goal by acting in a movie with Megan Follows in CBC`s 2004 feature film "Open Heart."
Although she ultimately focused on acting (began at 8 years old) as a career path it was not for a lack of other options. She is a highly skilled dancer (started at the age of 4) who received intensive training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Latin dance. In fact, she was offered a fully paid scholarship to attend the renowned Alvin Alley School of Dance in New York City. She is fluently bilingual, master of several dialects and also a trained singer. She was trained as a Mezzo soprano by Maureen Steeves and also coached by Sheri Saunders.
In 1993, she was a member of Characters Incorporated and from the ages of 16-19 toured professionally. She has performed in front of crowds as large as 30,000. She was well served in this fast paced environment which requires endurance by her athletic skills acquired in kickboxing, swimming, hiking, skiing and of course dance. Characters Inc. was a song and dance troupe, based out of Fredericton which traveled all over the world singing, dancing and acting as goodwill ambassadors for New Brunswick and Canada. Llewellyn had a lead role amongst the 30 performers making up the group. Their repertoire was contemporary stuff, 40's, 50's and all the way up from there. They sang about New Brunswick, the Maritimes and Canada. Some of her favorite performances were in Tokyo, Japan and Fiji and singing O Canada prior to a Blue Jays baseball game in Toronto. Her group was the backup dancers for Alanis Morrissette (pre Jagged Little Pill days) on a CBC television special.
Upon graduation from Fredericton High School (1993) she was involved with drama group at Saint Thomas University before moving on to York University and the York Theatre. At York she was the winner of the Outstanding Performance Award- Colin BernHardt - as the Most Promising Newcomer. It was an obvious foreshadowing of what was to come. Like many others, due to cash flow or lack of, she left university early, dove into the acting pool and has not looked back.
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Sundance Institute's 23rd Annual Independent Producers Conference
July 31–August 3, 2008
Presented in the mountains of Sundance, Utah, the Independent Producers Conference offers the unique opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with filmmaking, writing, and producing colleagues.
This year, the Conference will focus on developments in the independent arena and explore the growing divsions and contradictions between mainstream and independent filmmaking. During this intensive weekend of panels, small group sessions, and one-on-one opportunities with some of the best minds in the independent film business, participants will delve into topics including marketing, distribution, finance, the elusive art of pitching and the overall changing climate of independent film production.
To apply for the Independent Producers Conference, go to www.sundance.org/ipc or email producers@sundance.org for more information.
Application deadline is May 30, 2008
“Something that is often overlooked is that every movie begins and ends with the producer. A producer must be able to identify great material, develop it, find the right actors who enhance it, and make it with fiscal responsibility.”
—Graham Taylor, Endeavor Talent Agency
Head, Independent Department
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Advertise
FREDERICTON - PROVINCIAL YOUTH SUMMIT
The Population Growth Secretariat in collaboration with the New Brunswick Advisory Council on Youth is convening a provincial youth summit in Fredericton from May 30th to June 1st. The topic of discussion at the 2008 summit is youth engagement and youth retention, which is why the conference title has been appropriately called “Here today, here to stay.”
For youth applications and volunteer applications for the 2008 Youth Summit. Please feel free to contact Melodie Cormier, who is the summit coordinator for the big event. Melodie may be contacted through email melodie.cormier@gnb.ca , phone 506-444-4576, or fax 506-444-4413.
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FREDERICTON - Audition FOR White Envelope
Looking for volunteer actors. Experienced or inexperienced actors are welcome.
Short Film Title: White Envelope. Production: Late June
Tagline: Asian boy struggles to find his place in the world of corruption and violence.
Location: NB Film Co-op Resource Center
Address: 732 Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton
Date: May 28th
Time: 2pm—6pm.
Main Lead Young Boys & Girls (Asian Background)
Types: Cute & Innocent. One lead girl, one lead boy.
Age: 10-14
Male Caucasians
Age: 15-50.
Roles: one Middle Aged Gentleman; one School Principal; multiple teenage Gangsters & School Bullies.
(children must have parent`s permission and signed release to audition and act in film)
One Female Asian
Type: Submissive & Mature mother.
Age 20-40
Please contact/send resume if you are interested.
Ph: 454-2067 E-mail:
joecue1004@yahoo.com
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FREDERICTON - Audition FOR Car 108
Looking for volunteer actors. Experienced or inexperienced actors are welcome.
Title: Car 108. Production: Early July.
Tagline: Akash, a former doctor, an immigrant and a taxi driver, fights for his family in the world of rejection.
Date: May 28th.
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Location: NB Film Co-op Resource Center
Address: 732 Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton
Male - East Indian (Hindu) Preferred
Ages: 20-50. Types: Quiet, Intelligent and Introverted.
Roles: One young (20s) doctor; One mid-30s cab driver; One older (40 +) Professor.
Male Caucasians (five)
Ages: 20-50 . Role: One Middle Aged Gentleman, One Good Looking Young Man (father-to-be), One Skinny Man, One Big Heavy Man, young Beligererent Man.
Females (not Asian or East Indian)
Age: 20-60 Types: Good looking, candid,
Roles: One mid-20s woman 6-7 months pregnant (or able to be costumed to appear pregnant) : One older woman, in mourning.
Boy
Age: 10-12. Type: Smart and candid, plays baseball
East Indian children
Age: 8-12, boys and/or girls
Roles: two children
Female, Indian
Age 22-25
Type/Role: Sari, a wife-mother
(children must have parent`s permission and signed release to audition and act in film)
Please contact/send your resume if you are interested. Ph: 454-2067 E-mail: joecue1004@yahoo.com
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MEMBER LOOKING FOR TRANSPORTATION TO HALIFAX
Film Co-op member Conrad Steeves is looking for a drive to Halifax to attend an interview with writer/director Kari Skogland moderated by Shandi Mitchel. This session is from 11am to 1pm this Saturday at the CBC Radio Room. scineaste@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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MUSIC VIDEO HELP NEEDED
Hello fellow Film Co-op members! I'm Alex Donnelly who recently joined the Film Co-op in late winter. I will be attending film school in Toronto in the fall and would like to get as much experience before hand as possible. I have recently decided to promote my friend Evan LeBlanc, a young musician from Nackawic. He has an incredible voice, he does solo acoustic and is very interested in making an album; I would like to help. I am going to be making a music video for one of his songs and recording a hand full of songs to create an album.
I myself will need help with this, I am not experienced in audio engineering and syncing an audio track to a video one. If anyone has any tips, hints, or helpful information for me, I would really appreciate it. The other thing that I am tracking down is a recording studio. The price to record an album in a professional studio is out of reach, so if there is anyone who has a recording studio at home or at their disposable that would like to help with this production, it would be greatly appreciated. Again, if anyone can help in any way - jump right in! give me an email as soon as you can, we are planning to start this in mid June/July.
As well, if anyone is interested in seeing Evan perform live, he will be at the Fredericton Charlotte Street Art Centre (Doodles Café) on June 27th, I'm not sure of the time yet, but it will be to raise money for production costs. Tickets will be 10$ a head and available through me or Doodles Café.
Thanks again everyone!
Film Co-op Member Alex Donnelly at pentacle_101_feelix@hotmail.com
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ACTOR WEBSITE NOW ONLINE
Just a little note to let everyone know there is now a Tim Maloney website. You will be able to book online and find out more on the Tim Maloney show.
http://www.thetimmaloneyshow.com
Actor Tim Maloney
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FREDERICTON - JOB OPPORTUNITY - Event Coordinator 2008
Gallery Connexion
Gallery Connexion Seeks Canada Summer Job Student
Gallery Connexion is Fredericton's only artist-run centre mandated to exhibit contemporary and experimental art. We are seeking one creative and dynamic person looking for an interesting summer job helping Gallery Connexion settle into a new temporary space and helping coordinate the summer artist-in-residence. The candidate will work closely with the artist-in-residence, the Executive Director of Gallery Connexion, the local arts community, visiting tourists, and the general public. The successful candidate will help set the gallery up in a new temporary location and will assist in organizing opening events, workshops, artist talks, and culture crawl evenings.
Work Period: June 15 to August 31, 2008
Wage: $8.00 an hour/ 30 hours per week
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be working towards a degree in visual arts, business or communications, although others seeking to gain experience in this area are encouraged to apply. Good communication and computer skills are essential as well as resourcefulness and efficient work habits. Must be dynamic and able to think outside the box. Candidates must have flexible schedules as some events will take place on evenings and weekends.
In accordance with the stipulations of the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must be: Canadian citizens or legally entitled to work in Canada, a high-school, college or university student who was enrolled in school full-time this past year and is planning on returning to full-time studies in the fall. Applicants aged 16-30 only.
To apply, please send a resume, a cover letter describing your knowledge of and interest in Gallery Connexion, and references, by 5pm, June 10, 2008 to:
Gallery Connexion
Canada Summer Jobs Applicant
PO Box 696
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5B4
(506) 459-1076
http://www.galleryconnexion.ca
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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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FREDERICTON - FILM JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Department of English at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton invites applications for a nine-month contractually limited appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer (depending on qualifications), effective 1 August 2008 and subject to final budgetary approval. Candidates should hold an advanced graduate degree in Film Studies, or be near completion. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in film studies and screenwriting, as well as a lower-level course in literature or writing. Interested individuals should ask three referees to send letters and should themselves forward a letter of application and a detailed curriculum vitae, and a sample of their scholarly work to:
Dr. Mary Rimmer, Acting Chair,
Department of English
The University of New Brunswick
PO Box 4400
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10 JUNE 2008
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.
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FREDERICTON - ACTORS NEEDED!
The Morning After, Brit Sparrow's new short comedy, is set to film this summer, with the following volunteer actor roles up for grabs:
Jeff (Early 20s) - A bookish, buttoned-down Young Republican, you have a five-year plan and a properly diversified stock portfolio. You enjoy "fun" as much as the next fellow, but your studies and your overly possessive girlfriend, Paige, leave little time for manly chumming with your carefree (you'd say "irresponsible") boyhood pal, Karl. You lack confidence in general, with woman especially, and so are relieved to have a girl like Paige to call the shots for you. And you worry - like, a lot - and about most anything.
Karl (Early 20s) - Jeff's stuffiness and anxiety sometime cramp your easy-going style, but you're too laid-back to care - or even really notice. Your hair just sort of falls that way naturally, and you have an equally easy time with the ladies. You're the sort of guy other guys love to hate, but can't because you're so damn likeable. You're not all too sure of what you're doing in college, other than to help Jeff loosen up, if even just a little bit.
Amanda (Early 20s) - You were a tomboy until the guys started acting all weird around you and, in fact, have always preferred the company of men. You're always willing to go with the flow and see where the evening takes you, and are pathologically none-judgmental. You have a natural curiosity in watching situations play out. Other women seem down-right offended by your breezy sort of beauty, but you take little care in your looks - you just wake up looking that way.
Paige (Early 20s)
- You show Jeff how much you love him by all the effort you put into improving him. You don't consider yourself bossy, though Karl (and most other people) might say different - you're a "prudent planner". You put create effort into your appearance and are never without a tube of lipstick. You not-so-secretly resent Karl's lasting influence on Jeff and are coyly maneuvering him away. You are an excellent candidate for a purse-dog.
If you're interested in auditioning, drop by between 2 and 6pm at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre (732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton) on May 24th and signs will lead you down to the basement where the Film Co-op resource centre is located. If you have any questions, e-mail me at chris_fulton_vmw@hotmail.com
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CO-OP MEMBER LOOKING FOR CAMERA ASSISTANT WORK
Film Co-op member Gyu is looking to gain more experience in the camera department in film and video on independent and commercial productions in NB.
Gyu can forward anyone interested his resume and experience level.
Please email him at: joecue1004@yahoo.com
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Calling All Co-op Members!
Do you like to make fun movies? Well if you do! Have we got a place for you!
My name is Colin Smart and I am the production manager on Britany Sparrow's latest production - The Morning After.
This is Britany’s second movie and She Needs You to Fill in one of the Following Crew Positions!
2nd AC (Co-op members interested must have taken the Co-op assistant camera workshop for film or be willing to get AC training before shoot)
Boom Operator (Co-op members interested must have taken the Film Co-op sound workshop or be willing to get sound training before shoot)
Grip (Co-op members interested must have taken the Film Co-op grip workshop or be willing to get grip training before shoot)
Hair
Craft Services
2 Production Assistants
Behind the scenes documentary
Please contact the Film Co-op for training information at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
If you are looking to work with an awesome crew and to have a little fun on the side - then Contact me: Colin A. Smart at csmart@nb.sympatico.ca or My Awesome Production Coordinator Rachel Noel noel.rachel@gmail.com to get the details of where and when we are shooting.
If this shoot is as fun as Brit’s last shoot was (and it will be) then it will be a Blast! So, please contact me or Rachel as soon as you can if you are interested in one of the above positions! The Co-op Rocks
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FREDERICTON - NBFC FILM PROJECT- VOLUNTEER CREW NEEDED! 
We are looking to fill in volunteer crew positions on a short film being shot
in June. This project is being directed by Joel Thompson and 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
Please provide information on what you would like to do as a crew member (must be trained full NB Film Co-op members to be tech crew), and feel free to
include any information on past projects.
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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)
If you're interested in helping out, contact Britany Sparrow at fire_on_ice_9@hotmail.com