NBFC E-news - Thur, October 30, 2008
Spotlight!
Everything Silver Wave and Industry Summit!
IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK FILM INDUSTRY SUMMIT HAPPENING DURING SILVER WAVE!
"The State of the Industry"
SUMMARY
New Brunswick Film promotes and supports the continued growth and development of an economically viable and vibrant film, television and interactive media within New Brunswick. Every year we host an annual New Brunswick Film Industry Summit.
Held for the first time in 2006 in Fredericton, in 2007 in Saint John, this year’s 3rd annual New Brunswick Film Industry Summit is being held Thursday, November 13th in Fredericton at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton Hotel.
The Summit is an annual conference that provides an opportunity for New Brunswickers involved in film, television, and interactive media to gather in one location to network, collaborate, celebrate and learn.
The Summit allows producers, crew, animators, and industry support service providers to create new partnerships for future productions, to learn industry trends, to meet national and international broadcasters, to pitch their projects to broadcasters and producers, and to learn from distinguished industry experts.
The NB Film Industry Summit is both a networking opportunity and a training development day, and for the first time, will be at the beginning of the New Brunswick Filmmaker’s Co-operative’s Silver Wave Film Festival. Delegates of the Industry Summit can purchase a Silver Wave Film Festival pass and stay in Fredericton and partake in the film festival activities from the evening of November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2008.
November 13, 2008
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fredericton
More information will be available.
Delegate Registration $50.00 before October 31, 2008.
Delegate Registration $70.00 after October 31, 2008.
Delegate Registration ends November 7, 2008
No refunds after October 31, 2008.
Click here for English Registration Form
Click here for French Registration Form
Click here for Most Recent Agenda
If you have any questions about the Summit or Silver Wave, email cat
at: info@nbfilmcoop.com - These are two events you don't want to miss! Support Film in New Brunswick!
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À inscrire à votre agenda! Sommet de l’industrie cinématographique du Nouveau-Brunswick
" L'État de l'industrie "
Le 13 novembre, 2008
au Hôtel Crowne Plaza, Fredericton
Les détails seront accessibles.
Inscription de délégué $50.00 avant le 31 octobre 2008.
Inscription de délégué $70.00 après le 31 october 2008.
Date limite pour s’inscrire le 7 novembre 2008.
Aucun remboursement après le 31 octobre 2008
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FREDERICTON - CFMDC ReGeneration SCREENING & WORKSHOP
What better way to celebrate a big birthday than by throwing a party and ensuring some great gifts? To mark their 40th anniversary last year, the CFMDC (Canadian Filmmakers' Distribution Centre) commissioned seven artists to make works inspired by films that are significant to them as image-makers. Premieres meet archetypes from the avant-garde in this unique evening that pairs new films with their influential companion
pieces.
FREE of CHARGE!
Screening - November 5th, Wed, 7pm, NB Film Co-op, 732 Charlotte Street, Charlotte Street Art Centre, Fredericton
Distribution Workshop - November 6th, Thursday, 7pm, 7pm, NB Film Co-op, 732 Charlotte Street, Charlotte Street Art Centre, Fredericton
Distribution Workshop
Join Larissa for an informal workshop about distribution. She will be
discussing distribution possibilities for short films; the benefits of
having your work in distribution; the difference between commercial and non-commercial distribution; and what you need to put your films into distribution.
Instructor's Bio
Larissa Fan is a Toronto-based filmmaker, writer, and arts administrator who recently completed a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production at York
University. Larissa has worked for the Images Festival and LIFT, and is
currently Educational Sales and Outreach Coordinator at the CFMDC.
Adam Garnet Jones's Secret Weapons is an intensely personal animated film essay whose formal qualities speak to Mike Hoolboom's seminal, award-winning Frank's Cock (1993). Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof fashions a visual duet comprised of a 16mm film, The Garden of Earthy Delights, and a self-portrait photogram motivated by the incomparable virtuosity of Stan Brakhage's Christ Mass Sex Dance (1991). Jerry Thevent's Shelley renders homage to Shelley Niro's work in its meditation on binding relationships between nature, Western ideals, and native life in Canada. Louise Bourque's use of home movies in Fissures (1999) triggers a promise from mother to son in Lise Beaudry's La Vie en pellicule. With a playful, destructive spirit, Chris Gehman's Rostrum Press: Materials Testing "responds to an isolated aspect of two films by Michael Snow: Breakfast (Table Top Dolly) (1972-76) and Presents (1980-81), with an additional/incidental nod to Snow's Wavelength (1967)" (Chris Gehman). Afghanimation by Allyson Mitchell celebrates Joyce Wieland's brawn and brash, and her enduring legacy. Crushed by Susan Justin is a miniature study of grief and tribute to Midi Onodera's The Basement Girl (2000). – Andréa Picard (Cinematheque Ontario)
SCREENING PROGRAM:
Breakfast (Table Top Dolly) by Michael Snow (Canada 1976 15 min. 16mm)
Rostrum Press: Materials Testing by Chris Gehman (Canada 2008 3:30 min. 16mm silent )
Frank’s Cock by Mike Hoolboom (Canada 1993 8 min. 16mm)
Secret Weapons by Adam Garnet Jones (Canada 2008 7 min. 16mm)
Fissures by Louise Bourque (Canada 1999 2:30 min. 16mm)
La vie en pellicule by Lise Beaudry (Canada 2008 4:30 min. 16mm)
Tree by Shelley Niro (Canada 2006 5:40 min. Video)
Shelley by Jerry Thevent (Canada 2008 3:42 min. 16mm)
Christ Mass Sex Dance by Stan Brakhage (U.S.A. 1991 5:30 min. 16mm)
The Garden of Earthly Delights by Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof (Canada 2008 8 min. 16mm silent)
The Basement Girl by Midi Onodera (Canada 2000 11:40 min. 16mm)
Crushed by Susan Justin (Canada 2008 2:10 min. 16mm)
Rat Life and Diet in North America by Joyce Wieland (Canada 1968 16 min. 16mm)
Afghanimation by Allyson Mitchell (Canada 2008 6 min. 35mm)
Running time: 99.5 minutes
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Training & Development
The New Brunswick Film Co-op annual workshop program will start up again in Feb of 2009 . Stay tuned for the launch of the new schedule in January of next year.
Anyone interested in one-on-one workshops with instructors for a fee, contact cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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Festivals
New Brunswick Silver Wave Awards 2008 (en anglais seulement)
Presented by:
NEW BRUNSWICK FILM
ALIANT
Saturday, Nov 15, 2008
Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Party following awards
at James Joyce Pub in the Crowne Plaza Hotel downtown!
(Guess who this handsome man is in the above picture from Silver Wave 07 - Clues: He is the Michael Moore of Documentary Filmmaking in NB!. If you guess correctly, you will win a full all inclusive pass to Silver Wave 08!
This contest is not open to the Film Co-op board of directors, SW festival leads, sponsors or filmmakers who will be receiving full passes to SW 08)
To celebrate the achievements of this year’s filmmakers, you are invited to join them and special guests and sponsors right after Shorts Program II on Saturday night that promises to be entertaining and full of surprises.
The Annual Silver Wave Awards will recognize excellence in the cinematic arts and significant contribution to the development of the film/video/television community. To be eligible for the Silver Wave Awards, films/videos must have been accepted for screening at the 2008 Silver Wave Film Festival and be in eligible categories It’s time again to reward New Brunswick filmmakers and filmmakers from away in the below award categories for 2008!
New Brunswick Silver Wave Awards 2008
Best NB Short Drama
- Cash Prize (Cojak Productions Inc.)
(Open to all NB dramatic films/videos under 60 minutes.);
Best NB Short Comedy
- Cash Prize (thepostman Post-Production Studio)
(Open to all NB comedic films/videos under 60 minutes.);
Best Low-Budget NB Documentary (Under $20,000)
(Open to all NB documentary films/videos of any length)
Outstanding Performance by an Actor – Male
Outstanding Performance by an Actress – Female
Excellence in Cinematography
Excellence in Art Direction
Excellence in Sound Design
Excellence in Picture Editing
Excellence in Music Composition
Most Unique NB Film
- Cash Prize (Super Channel New Brunswick)
Best Music Video
Errol Williams Filmmaker Award - Cash Prize
Best Documentary
Best Short from Away
Recognition Award for a person, group or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in New Brunswick in a professional capacity;
Recognition Award for a person, group, or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in New Brunswick in a volunteer capacity.
New Brunswick Joy ($17,000)
$10,000 in rental services and $500 in
materials from PS Atlantic (Halifax)
• $3,500 in equipment or facilities from the
New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative
• $1500 in cash from New Brunswick Film
• $1,000 in film stock from Kodak Canada Inc.
Presented by the Linda Joy Media Arts Society, New Brunswick Film and the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative
William F. White International Inc: Proud Sponsor of yearly SWF $2,500 Service Award (Split between the winners of Best NB Short Drama and Best NB Short Comedy)
CBC Television has created a new funding program to help foster the talent of up-and- coming film makers in New Brunswick * the CBC 3-2-1 Award for New Brunswick*s independent production community. The CBC 3-2-1 Award will consist of a $12,500 cash component plus an equal amount in goods and services provided by CBC Television for a total value of $25,000. The Program will aid in the production of a New Brunswick short or series of shorts, which will be broadcast on CBC Television.
The CBC 3-2-1 Award will consist of a $12,500 cash component plus an equal amount in goods and services provided by CBC Television for a total value of $25,000. The Program will aid in the production of a New Brunswick short or series of shorts, which will be broadcast on CBC Television.
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FREDERICTON - MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES
THE DUCHESS
November 3, 8pm at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus
Director: Saul Dibb
Writers (WGA):Jeffrey Hatcher,
Anders Thomas Jensen
Cast: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper
Run Time: 105 minutes
Country: UK
Year: 2008
Language: English
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be unable to screen MY BROTHER IS AN ONLY CHILD on November 3rd as originally scheduled. In its place, we are happy to present THE DUCHESS.
The highly anticipated screen adaptation of Amanda Forman’s bestselling 1998 novel, Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire, stars United Kingdom A-listers Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes assuming the glamorous lead roles of Duke and Duchess.
Often called the predecessor to Lady Diana Spencer, Georgiana Spencer (Diana’s real-life great-great-great aunt) was the top political hostess and utmost fashion icon of her time. Struggling to be fulfilled in an arranged marriage to William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire,
Georgiana became an extremely influential power-broker among the ruling elite, using her charisma and popularity to achieve her political goals while also using her position in the aristocracy to cater to her affinity for an extravagant and promiscuous lifestyle. Rumors of her infidelity, both real and imagined, buzzed through the halls of eighteenth-century nobility, but politicians still sought her opinion. After all, it was politically safer to be seen in the company of the most popular noble of the time than have others assume you simply weren’t invited to one of her parties.
While truly the “It” girl of eighteenth-century England, the hedonistic Spencer’s life was quietly beset by strife and controversy. Recreational drug use, eating disorders and a fierce gambling addiction pursued her until her death in 1806 at the age of forty-nine.
The film adaptation brings Forman’s controversial biography to life in all its vividness. A huge production with a stellar cast and costumes so lavish that “the Empress of Fashion herself” would have haughtily approved, make The Duchess a film to behold.
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General Information
The Monday Night Film Series takes place at Tilley Hall, Room 102, UNB Campus
Tel: 455-1632 or email info@nbfilmcoop.com
The NB Film Co-op presents the Fredericton Monday Night Film Series. The series partners are the Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival and the UNB Faculty of Arts.
The series presents limited release, independent foreign and Canadian films for one-night screenings, with the goal of diversifying local access to cinema. These films are new or recent releases, which would not otherwise be available to Fredericton audiences on the big screen.
Tickets and Membership
The film series is open to everyone.
Regular admission is $7.00 per screening
. Memberships are available that provide discounted prices for individual film screenings
Full-Year Memberships
Regular: $30.00
Students/Seniors (65 years and up)/NBFC Members: $18.00
Half-Year Memberships
Regular: $20.00
Students/Seniors (65 years and up)/NBFC Members: $12.00
Tickets and memberships are available at Tilley Hall, Room 102, UNB on Monday Nights. Memberships are also available at the NB Film Co-op between 12pm and 6pm daily.
Film Co-op's Address: 732 Charlotte Street (Charlotte Street Arts Center
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Biz & Indie Film News
Important notice re CBC 3-2-1 NEW BRUNSWICK AWARD:
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5PM WEDNESDAY November 5
CBC 3-2-1 NEW BRUNSWICK
CBC TELEVISION ANNOUNCES NEW AWARD FOR NEW BRUNSWICK FILMMAKERS
CBC Television is creating a new award to help foster the talent of up-and-coming independent filmmakers in New Brunswick - the CBC 3-2-1 Award.
The CBC 3-2-1 Award will be presented to eligible emerging or established New Brunswick producers to produce a short film or video for broadcast on CBC Television in the Maritimes. The award is $12,500 cash and $12,500 in services from the CBC Maritimes.
To be eligible, the producer must have completed 3 shorts, distributed on 2 or more platforms, with 1 stop shopping - meaning the producer is the sole coordinator of the proposed project.
The application process is open immediately. The deadline for application is November 5/08. Applications can be found at the CBC Maritimes independent producers website:
www.cbc.ca/ns/features/independentproducers/media/321.pdf
The winner of this year's CBC 3-2-1 Award will be announced at the Silver Wave Festival on November 15th during the Silver Wave Awards.
CBC Television is proud to continue its commitment to nurturing emerging, up-and-coming, and established New Brunswick producers and productions.
For more information, please visit the website and download the CBC 3-2-1 Award application form or contact Pamela Lovelace at (902) 420-4277, pamela.lovelace@cbc.ca
Pamela Lovelace
Associate Producer, Programming
CBC Television - Maritimes
Ph: (902) 420-4277
Fax: (902) 420-4010
pamela.lovelace@cbc.ca
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NEW BRUNSWICK JOY GRANT DEADLINE: Friday, November 7th
APPLY NOW!!!!!
The 2008 New Brunswick Joy
$10,000 in rental services and $500 in materials from PS Atlantic (Halifax)
$3,500 in equipment or facilities from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative.
$1500 cash from New Brunswick Film.
$1,000 in film stock from Kodak Canada Inc.
(Note: The New Brunswick Joy Award will be adjudicated by a New Brunswick peer jury, and will be announced at the Silver Wave Film Festival November 15, 2008.
Note: Only residents of New Brunswick may apply for the NB Joy.
Residents of New Brunswick may apply for the CBC Television Script Development Award, the Joy Award, Joy Post and the Helen Hill Animated Award.
Have questions, email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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Advertise
FREDERICTON - CASTING CALL
We are immediately looking to cast the remaining roles on our new film A Dark Radius.
Director: Gia Milani
Production Dates: November 21st (night only) 22, 23, 28 (night only), 29th and 30th
Please do not try out if you cannot be available for the dates above.
The Roles:
Sarah Dark (2nd lead)
Sarah is a political activist in her 20s. Her political endeavors have left her in danger.
Jung-Su
Jung-Su is a Canadian organized crime king-pin of Asian descent. This role is athletic and has a choreographed fight scene.
Mark
Mark is Sarah’s boyfriend. He is also a political activist. He is in his late 20s.
Alex
The arrogant ex-husband of the film’s lead, Jessica. Late 20’s early 30s.
Elena
Elena is a forced prostitute trafficked from a post-soviet state (late teens or 20s). This is a non-speaking role but very prominent and important.
A John
A man, 40s, who solicits services through a human trafficking ring.
Waiter
A restaurant waiter with organized crime ties – male.
We are also looking for extras:
-Children (7-9 approx yrs) to appear doing crafts / painting
-An amorous couple (early 20s)
-Diners in a restaurant
-Gang strikers (gang thugs- of all backgrounds)
-A John (40s)
-a forced prostitute (late teens, early 20s)
The pay scale for the shoot is volunteer but it is absolutely a professional shoot and requires 100% commitment. We are very pleased to have a talented cast and crew on board so far.
Please contact producer Tony Whalen with headshot and resume at tony.whalen@shoreroadpictures.com or 450-5579 for more information.
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HALIFAX - FOR SALE
I HAVE A WIRELESS MICROPHONE THAT I PUT ON KIJIJI, BRAND NEW - THEN I THOUGHT MAYBE ONE OF YOUR MEMBERS NEEDS A MIC, REALLY GREAT DEAL (IT COST ME 850, AND I HAVEN'T USED IT!) I WILL NEGOTIATE BUT NOT THAT MUCH LOWER!
$650
Sennheiser Wireless EW112-P
Frequency Range 518-550 MHz
Body Pack Transmitter
Omni Lavalier Microphone ME2
Bodypack Receiver EK 100
Line Cable CL1
Brand new, retail value $850
Email Rachel Bower at: rachelabower@gmail.com
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WANTED - LOCATION
A medium sized, windowless room with minimal furniture as a photoshoot location for a local model and fashion designer.
please contact Andy at 300andy@gmail.com, or 476-2825
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LOOKING FOR VINTAGE FILM FOOTAGE ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION
My name is Brad MacDonald and I'm currently studying filmmaking in Nova Scotia. I have begun to do research for a documentary I plan to produce and am in need of vintage (1900-1980) film footage of road construction. I am aware that film footage is quite scarce and still photo's from those era's are much more common but as of right now, I am looking for motion footage. I would appreciate any help whatsoever!!! Thank you very much,
Brad MacDonald, macdonald.inc@hotmail.com