NBFC E-news - Thursday, April 8, 2010
Spotlight
NBFC MEMBER UPDATES/NBFC MEMBER UPDATES
Hey Everyone,
Have you been wondering what I’ve been doing for the last year or so? “Not really” you say. Well, I’m going to tell you anyway. I’ve been busy working on my film Paper Trail, a super sweet action film that’s sure to please people who like things that go “boom”, people looking for a serious drama need not apply. Anyway, check out my teaser trailer
Here!
Email Travis Grant
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AHA UPDATES AHA UPDATES AHA UPDATES AHA UPDATES
Check out the latest AHA (Actors Helping Actors) Member news on the AHA site at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/aha/
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NBFC MYTH BUSTERS SHED LIGHT!
Full and Associate members can access the same resources.
FALSE!
This is not true. Only fully trained NBFC members with their 5 workshops and volunteer hours in are permitted to go through the NBFC committee and board to access equipment resources for their own creative projects (drama, comedy, animation, documentary, experimental etc..)
Associate members can not touch equipment and can only work on NBFC member shoots in non-technical roles. Non-members can also work on member shoots in non-technical roles. (production manager, pa, continuity, ad, craft etc..)
It is also required that full members interested in actually handling specialty and regular equipment themselves as a crew person at some point, and who have no background in it, take the workshop(s) or one-on-one training to do with the specific position beyond the 5 required workshops ie: HD Camera, Dolly, Glidecam, Aaton Camera, Grip, Lighting etc...and then mentor under different trained members for a while to get really familiar with the specific equipment. Mentoring under members on shoots is allowed of course as long as the mentor is well trained and the member mentoring under them is a full member. This is a great way to get volunteer hours in as well as volunteering on shoots counts for the required volunteer hours.
There is also a big different between a newbie with no technical training and someone who joins who has in-depth specialty training on various film and video equipment and a background in film theory. For these specialized members, it is different and, it's more a matter of simply becoming familiar on the Co-op's specific equipment whereas a newbie is expected to take appropriate and intensive training as a beginner as required. This is done on a case by case basis.
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As soon as full members get their 5 workshops and volunteer hours in, they can do their own production right away.
FALSE!
Any member wanting to do their own personal creative project has to not only have their volunteer hours and training complete; they must also have been a member for 5 months and there actually has to be equipment and weekends available in the member shooting schedule in order for them to go through the committee and board with their proposal to access resources on deferral. There are multiple member shoots going on each week throughout the year and sometimes members do have to wait if it's really busy until the there is available resources. Members should always check with Cat about this before they start planning their shoot. Remember, members are on the Film Co-op's schedule, not the other way around.
Email Cat if you have any questions about anything Film Co-op related at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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Hi Members, if you have not already, please contact Cat and renew your membership or talk to her about it. Membership Renewals are annual and should be paid by February/March each year at the latest but Cat loves you and will still take your money and take you back into the NBFC fold. You can renew in person at the Film Co-op, by mail or by paypal by going to this link on the Film Co-op website: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/members.htm
MEMBER RENEWALS FOR 2010
Clarissa Andersen (Saint John), Jason Nicholson (Fredericton)
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NB FILM CO-OP ACTIVITIES:
SCREENWRITING IN FREDERICTON AND MONCTON
Screenwriter's Cafe - Fredericton - LAST CALL!
Check out the new site on the Film Co-op website: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/screenwriters_cafe.htm
FADE IN:
INT. COFFEE HOUSE - EVENING
Eight screenwriter’s sit around a table drinking coffee, discussing their scripts and giving each other tips on how to improve those scripts.
Do you like screenwriting?
Would you like to meet and consult with other screenwriters?
Have you taken a screenwriting course or workshop and need more practice?
Have you ever wondered, how can I improve my screenwriting abilities and polish my screenwriting skills?
If so then we have the group for you:
The NB Film Co-op is launching it’s new screenwriting group called The Screenwriter’s Café and we would like you to be a part of the group.
To become a member of this new and illustrious writing circle you will need to contact Cat at The NB Film Co-op and she will email you a form to fill out and email back to the Co-op.
We also have a few requirements which are listed below:
1. Participants have to be full or associate a members of the NB Film Co-op.
2. Participants have to have taken at least 1 NB film Co-op screenwriting workshop or an equivalent to that workshop elsewhere.
3. Participants can be emerging, intermediate or experienced screenwriters and they have to have a keen interest in the art and science of screenwriting.
4. Participants have to be open and friendly to the idea of critiques or constructive criticism.
5. Participants must be able to attend at least 60% of the scheduled meetings or sessions.
6. Participants must have a friendly, open and positive attitude.
7. Participants will have to fill out a membership form listing their experience, interests, training and reasons for wanting to be a part of the screenwriter's group.
NOTE: We only have enough room in the group for eight people. Only those of you who are selected by the groups Lead Facilitator will be contacted and if there are many interested, preference will be given to those who are not already in another co-op activity group (AHA for example) to be inclusive of other members. Those of you who drop off their forms to late will be put on a waiting list. So get your forms in quickly or you could miss out on a great opportunity.
For More information please contact Cat at the NB Film Co-op at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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CALLING ALL SCREENWRITERS - GREATER MONCTON AREA - STILL LOOKING
Are you a screenwriter or interested in becoming a screenwriter and live in the Greater Moncton area? If yes, you might be interested in a new writers/critique group forming in the area. Want advice and constructive criticism on your writing or just someone to check for spelling and grammar mistakes on your latest script? Are you interested in networking and meeting other ambitious writers in the area? Eager to learn the craft of screenwriting? Or maybe, you just want to hang-out and chat with people with similar interests.
If so, contact Moncton Film Co-op member Denis Sweet at den.sweet@gmail.com to get further information and express an interest.
No experience necessary, everyone from absolute beginner to veteran writer is welcome..
Please come to the information sessions.
Thank you, hope to see you all there.
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NEW BRUNSWICK FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE MEMBER PRODUCTION CALENDAR
(Refresh web page if info does not show up on Calendar)
member film shoots and activities are added on an ongoing basis.
(Click on below shaded dates to get information on scheduled member film and video shoots)
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
- Thank you to Jennifer Mawhinney for being such a great volunteer at the NBFC. She is always dependable and helpful.
- Thank you to Lex Gigeroff for always putting a smile on Cat and Tony's faces when he visits. Lex, you are a true entertainer
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Training & Development
The NB Film Co-op annual workshop series provides hands-on practical film and video training for members and non-members alike.
The 2010 Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton workshop series website links are now online at: click here and Registration is open.
www.nbfilmcoop.com/training.htm
Formally registering and paying in advance is the only way to ensure you will have a seat in any of the offered courses.
Register in person at the NB Film Co-op or email to ask if there is space and pay by paypal) or by mail (Cheques and Money Orders only).
There are always limited spots available for all workshops so please call or email staff to see if there are available spots before you send your payment OR pay via PayPal please. You can put your name on the waiting list for workshops already full. For more information you can call Cat at: 506-455-1632 or email at info@nbfilmcoop.com
For any members wanting to do short digital dramatic, comedic, documentary & experimental projects: You must have your 5 required workshops (Screenwriting, Directing, Production Management, Picture Editing, Digital Camera & Lighting) in and your volunteer hours (30 hours) and you must be a full member (associate members can upgrade). Only full members can access resources. As well, more importantly, you have to be a member of the Film Co-op for at least 5 months before you are deemed eligible to do projects.
For members who want to use specific co-op equipment themselves and be specialty trained in it for a crew role, further workshops would be required to access those specific resources they want to directly use (Assistant Camera for 16mm, HD Shooting, Sound Editing, Grip, Dolly, Mini Jip, Red Rock).
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Festivals
SILVER WAVE 2010 ROLLS CLOSER!
10th ANNIVERSARY FOR SWFF
Win a full all access pass to Silver Wave 2010 by guessing WHO THIS FILM CO-OP MEMBER IS!
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com with your answer.
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The Festival has a $10 submission fee again to help with increased administrative costs.
Click Here (View PDF of SWFF 2010 Call for Submissions)
Click Here (View PDF of SWFF 2010 Application Form)
SWFF does not return festival materials and master screening copies to filmmakers. Please enclose a pre-paid envelope to get your tape and any other materials back after SWFF.
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The Arts
Government of Canada Supports New Brunswick Arts Organizations
FREDERICTON, April 7, 2010 - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced funding that will benefit six arts organizations in New Brunswick. (above photo by Katie FitzRandolph)
"Our Government is proud to support the arts in New Brunswick," said Minister Moore. "The cultural sector needs stability in this time of economic uncertainty. With this support, artists and arts organizations can plan their activities for the longer term and continue to present innovative works that will make New Brunswickers and Canadians proud."
"Organizations such as those receiving funding today make an exceptional contribution to the province's arts, culture, and heritage," said Minister Ashfield. "And they are definitely assets for the economy and quality of life of our communities."
"We are delighted with the support given to organizations from the arts sector and are pleased to see these organizations concerned with their long-term funding, plan for their future, and take action," said Anne Bertrand, New Brunswick Foundation for the Arts Chair.
Four organizations will receive matching funds totaling $29,116 through the Endowment Incentives component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund, which encourages Canadians to donate to professional arts organizations.
The Government of Canada will provide funding to the Northrop Frye International Literary Festival ($17,754), New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative Ltd. ($5,681), Musical Ventures ($3,551), and the Organization for the Development of Artist-Gallery Connexion ($2,130).
The New Brunswick Foundation for the Arts will manage and invest the funds for the four arts organizations. This year, the Government of Canada is providing 71 cents for every dollar donated by the private sector. Since 2006, this program has provided $59.5 million to various endowment funds, while the private sector has provided $93.5 million, for a total of more than $153 million.
Two other arts organizations will receive funding through two separate programs. Notable Acts will receive funding of $8,800 to present the 9th edition of the Notable Acts Summer Theatre Festival in Fredericton in late July and early August. Festival activities include local theatre in a main stage production, one-act plays, play readings, and free outdoor street theatre.
The Government of Canada has provided this funding through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage.
The Atlantic Provinces Art Gallery Association will receive funding of $5,241 to present two workshops to its members and the arts community in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The workshops "Engaging Aboriginal Communities" and "Life on the Margins: We're Ready for our Close-up" will be delivered in May 2010. This support is being provided through the Museums Assistance Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, which provides funding to Canadian museums and related institutions for projects that foster excellence in museum activities and that facilitate access to the treasures of our collective heritage.
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For more information (media only), please contact:
Matthew Deacon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
matthew.deacon@pch.gc.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
(This news release is available on the Internet at
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca
under Media Room.)
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NEW BRUNSWICK FILM CO-OP PATRON HAS A HEART OF GOLD
A very special thanks from the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative to its generous patron Don Chapman for donating to the organization and enabling the Film Co-op to be involved in the above endowment program.
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Saint John 225 seeks nominations for inaugural Arts Awards
DEADLINE: FRIDAY APRIL 9th 2010 at 4:00 pm
Saint John is home to some of this nation's finest artists, artisans, and arts volunteers - people whose passion and dedication have inspired not only our community, but our nation, and the world. As part of the 2010 Saint John 225 festivities, the City will celebrate its finest talent at an inaugural Arts and Culture Gala this June. 'The Originals' Saint John Arts Awards 2010 has been created to recognize and celebrate the importance of arts and culture in building a strong and vibrant community. For the first time, the community will have a chance to publically recognize the important role our artists, artisans, and arts volunteers play in enriching our lives.
To nominate an individual or group for an award, the community is encouraged to visit the Saint John 225 website at
http://saintjohn225.com/en/225program/artsgala.asp
Nomination forms will be available for download from the site on Thursday, April 1. Nomination forms will be accepted at the City's Cultural Affairs Office until Friday, April 9, 2010 at 4 p.m. They may be faxed to 632-6118, emailed to culturalaffairs@saintjohn.ca , delivered by hand to the Cultural Affairs Office, 11th floor, City Hall, 15 Market Square; or mailed to Cultural Affairs Office, P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, NB E2L 4L1.
An independent panel made up of members of the community will review and select all award recipients. Selection will be based upon the individual or organization's quality of performance or body of work. Nominees must live or work in the greater Saint John area. This includes the City of Saint John, Grand Bay - Westfield, Rothesay, and Quispamsis.
The award categories are as follows:
Emerging Artist Award
- An individual artist, in any genre, who has been pursuing his/her practice for fewer than five years and is no longer a student in his/her field.
Visual Arts Award
- An individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the visual arts. Literary Arts Award - An individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the literary arts.
Arts Supporter Award
- A volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the arts community.
Popular Music Award
- An individual or group that has made a significant contribution in any musical genre other than classical.
Classical Music Award - An individual or group that has made a significant contribution in classical music.
Performing Arts Award for Dance
- An individual or group that has made a significant contribution in dance.
Performing Arts Award for Theatre
- An individual or group that has made a significant contribution in theatre.
Arts Organization Award
- An organization that has made a significant contribution to the arts.
Business for the Arts Award
- An individual or corporation that has made a significant contribution to the arts.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- An individual who has demonstrated an extraordinary body of work over a significant period of time. This may be awarded posthumously.
Contact: Bernard Cormier, Cultural Affairs Officer, City of Saint John Phone: Office: 649-6040 Home: 642-5815 Email: bernard.cormier@saintjohn.ca
Contact: David Adams, Chair Arts Awards Committee Phone: 647-2424 Email:
adamsd@nbnet.nb.ca
Judith Mackin Artistic Director, "the Originals" - Saint John Arts Awards Imperial Theatre, June 10th, 2010 PUNCH42 PrincessSaint John NBE2L 1K2 P: 506 693 5839E;
judithm@nbnet.nb.ca
http://www.punchproductions.ca
One Swift Kick of Creativity.
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Biz & Indie Film News
FILM INDEPENDENT: FILMMAKERS, FILM LEADERS, FILM LOVERS
INDIE FILM Q&A WITH HEIDI VAN LIER: Who really cares about little local film festivals?
Apr 5, 2010
Q: Who really cares about little local film festivals?
A: Um, I do, and you should too. Last week I went to speak at the Ozark Film Festival in Batesville, Arkansas. Batesville is a town full of the sweetest people I've ever met, half of whom seemed to be professors and judges, and a tiny little main street only about a block or two long. I may be exaggerating by a block either way, it was hard to tell in the dark, but I'm not exaggerating when I say that most people had at least one good Bubba Bill Clinton story. While I was there I figured out why festival directors Judy and Bob Pest have worked so hard to keep this festival alive for the last 9 years. I wanted to share these reasons with you so that you'll start applying to these festivals ASAP. They need us and we need them.
1.Small communities off the beaten path rarely get first run blockbusters, let alone indie films. They were just screening Avatar last weekend for the first time in Batesville, if that gives you an idea.
2.Just because they don't get these films doesn't mean they don't want them, in fact, they're hungry for them. Indie film is a new and exciting concept to many of them, and they're eager for more.
3.These smaller festivals will often treat you like the prince or princess you are. The most generous family on the planet (Scott and Julie Roulier), not only made me a fab dinner in their house, but also let me drive their hybrid around the back roads of Arkansas AND annoy their 16-year-old son with questions about his future.
4.If people in small towns and small cities don't know what indie film is, how are we going to get them to rent our stuff on Netflix, open art house theaters (or keep them open), and download our stuff off the internet? Doing these festivals brings the local press out. Remember, indie means gaining an audience one person at a time.
5.These dry counties are willing to pay to bring entertainment to them so they don't have to drive 3 counties over to buy alcohol. Your film could be exactly what they pay for...and if you throw an after-party that could also satisfy people craving the drink.
6.If there are any awards to be given out, guess what? With less people applying, more chance for you to win! The guy who won the screenwriting award was an attorney from Arkansas who had researched the local history and found some incredible stories as a result.
7.Yep, there are amazing stories waiting to be uncovered in every small town in America. Time to start exploiting your free tickets to these places.
8.For little towns, how else are we supposed to help them keep up with the times other than bringing in our edgiest indie fare. I mean what small town doesn't want to see Kent Osborne in Hannah Takes the Stairs?
9.Sometimes the local colleges don't even have a decent film school, or even classes; so local filmmakers need you to come and remind them what they're working so hard for.
10.It's one thing to travel to all the major cities of the US, but it's an entirely different education to hit up all the small towns. Where else are you going to meet real people who really just love indie film and want to praise you in person?
11.With theaters being sold-off to strip malls all over Los Angeles, and in small towns being turned into churches, it's important we remind America where our films really want to be seen...in a community setting, where we can hear everyone else gasping, laughing, and screaming exactly at the right moments. Seeing films in a group is just more fun. Especially if that group has been dying to meet you and see your stuff and ask you questions, and give you awards, and feed you.
12. Filmmakers are grown everywhere on the planet. Most of you came from towns the rest of us have never even heard of. Wouldn't you have been so grateful if some indie filmmakers had come to town and told you how to get people to see your stuff? Time to give back a bit and help people understand indie film so we can all make a little more money to make a few more films.
13.Local banks actually give money to these smaller festivals to keep them up and running. Guess who owns local banks? Yep, local bankers. Guess who you need to be talking to about getting funding for films now that the studio system has hidden all their cash? Nope. Your parents, but might be a good idea to talk to those bankers too.
14.Where else can you actually speak to people who may or may not have voted for Bush, in both elections! These are real people. They exist, I swear, some people really DID vote for him.
15.It is actually easier to get to know some of the distributors, producers, and agents who also randomly attend these festivals. In their fear of locals, they will cling to you like you have the last pass to the next Jason Reitman premiere.
16.Home-cooking. Remember that?
17.Exploitation. There are people with their own stories to tell too. There was a woman in her 70's at the Ozark Film Festival who ad just written her first screenplay that she's excited to get to people who are looking for scripts. If you're an indie producer, I think you better run to get your hands on these stories. Even if the scripts need a little work, the stories are just waiting to be scooped-up. And come on, she's 70, she doesn't have all day.
18.There's this green stuff called trees there. Check it out.
Mostly it all boils down to promotion. We need to be promoting everything we do to these smaller towns just to help each other out a little in the end. People who know more about indie film will spend more money and time on it. That only helps all of us and the smaller festivals in the end.
Now go apply to every tiny festival in the world and I'll see you out there! On my way to jury at the Dallas Film Festival and then off to Puerto Rico and the Rincon Film Fest! Come find me if you're there too!
**Please send all your questions to heidi@indiefilmrulebook.com
If I can, I will try and answer them in this blog. Otherwise, buy my book (http://stores.lulu.com/indiefilmrulebook) and once you've read it you can use your email access to send me more questions that I will answer in a private email.
Heidi Van Lier is an indie filmmaker living in Los Angeles. She has made 3 feature films, "Chi Girl" which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival, "Monday" which screened as a special screening at the Slamdance Film Festival, and "American Decaf" which will make the festival rounds soon and she is currently shooting her 4th feature, "Ice Cream Cake". Heidi now programs for the Slamdance Film Festival, produces and directs Slamdance TV (Slamdance.com click Slamdance TV), and continues to counsel 20-30 filmmakers about festival strategy every year. Her new book, The Indie Film Rule Book, is available at lulu.com and is a strategic guide for indie filmmakers. Go buy one now!
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Global Universal to LAUNCH ”Corey Haim Remembered”
The President of Global Universal Pictures Inc., Jacklyn Giroux, announced today that Global Universal will soon be going online with a website in memory of Canadian Actor Corey Haim whose tragic passing on March 10, 2010 shocked the entertainment industry and his legions of fans.
“Global Universal has created the website COREY HAIM REMEMBERED and it should be up and running shortly. We intend to keep Corey's memory alive, and to submit him for a SCREEN ACTORS GUILD award. Something Corey always wanted was to be recognized by his peers. We feel Corey's outstanding performance in American Sunset was a great tribute to his adult acting career. Corey worked very hard on the film, even when he suffered from bronchitis, he continued working because he was a total pro. We hope all of you will share with us COREY HAIM REMEMBERED, because he was a great star and a even greater individual.”
Giroux wrote and produced American Sunset starring Corey Haim, Frank Molina, along with New Brunswickers Angela Cullins and Bernard Robichaud. The thriller-action packed feature was filmed largely in Fredericton and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada and after several sold out screenings was in negotiations for distribution at the time of his sudden passing.
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American Sunset to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival, May 2010 and will be represented by ID Communications inc.
ID Communications inc. is a Montreal-based
boutique film, television and web marketing company specialized in
the area of international sales representation and distribution for
film, TV, DVD and web-based properties. For more information about
American Sunset including images, artwork and trailer, American Sunset Information Site:
http://www.idcommunications.org/american_sunset.html?ref=mf
Contact : Dan Shannon/
ds@idcommunications.org
ID Communications Inc
Tel +1-514-384-4061
Jim Lavoie, Director of Publicity, Global Universal Pictures Inc. Canadian Division/jimlavoie@rogers.com /1-506-472-2773
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Advertise
NBFC MEMBER LOOKING FOR MAKE-UP ARTIST - PAID LABOUR
I'm looking for a make-up person in Fredericton who would be available this Monday (April 12) around 2:00pm for a photo shoot.
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VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR NEEDED FOR EVENT
Looking for a Fredericton NBFC member with camera/editing experience to shoot an event the Film Co-op is sponsoring. The videographer will be paid $100 by the group (Standford School of Irish Dance) doing the event.
Background on this project:
The dance school (80 dancers strong ranging in age from 5-50’s) is putting on a very lively 2 hour dance drama on Sunday April 11th at 3:30 p.m. The details of the event are best captured in today’s edition of the Daily Gleaner’s Laverne Stewart:
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/1000972
for the Stanford School of Irish Dance, not only does the coverage mean that the spirit and energy of the show can live-on but that Irish Dance can be promoted within our community. Without this help, the Dance School would be hard pressed to find a way to spread the word about one of the greatest Irish traditions and to invite people of all ages to check us out or join in.
For the person willing to record and edit, some of the cuts and edits from the show could be used to add to your showcase of the products and services that you have to offer. Having range of variety is important but if your promotional sample clips entertain your potential customers then you've got a bonus that can lead to a potential contract.
Email cat: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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VOLUNTEER Casting Call: "The Dance" Short Film Auditions
When: Saturday April 10th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Marshall D'Avery Hall, Room 308, UNB Campus, Fredericton
This will be the second and final Audition for NBFC member Greg Melanson's short film "The Dance" which will be shooting in July. If you already auditioned the first time you don't need to audition again, but you may if you like.
Characters:
Therapist - 30-50
Amber (lead) - 18-30
Mark - 18-30
Robert - 18-30
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CALLING ALL ACTORS/ACTRESSES: GREATER MONCTON AREA
CASTING CALL for "Thanksgiving Wishes". We need non-union volunteer actors/actresses for a comedy short film to be made in Moncton by NB Film Co-op member D.J. Sweet. It will be a single weekend shoot in May.
Cast positions required:
Willow: woman, mid-to-late 20s.
Amber: woman, mid-to-late 20s.
Mom: woman, mid-to-late 40s or early 50s.
Janis: woman, mid-to-late 20s.
Dad: man, mid-to-late 40s or early 50s.
Husband: man, mid-to-late 20s, must be gorgeous.
No Experience necessary. Bring resume and headshot if available, but don't worry if you don't have one.
If interested, contact D.J. Sweet at
den.sweet@gmail.com
for details.
You can come to any one of our auditions in April, on:
Thurs, April 8th from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre (732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton), follow the signs from the front door to the upstairs auditorium.
Fri, April 9th from 11:30 AM to 5 PM at the Moncton Public Library, Conference Room "D" or
Sat, April 10th. from 11:30 AM to 5 PM at the Moncton Public Library, Conference Room "D".
The Moncton Public Library is at 644 Main Street, Suite 101, Moncton.
Please come prepared with a short monologue and one of the following scenes memorized: ( click here for PDF of scenes )
Women mid-to-late 20s please come prepared with a short monologue of your own choosing (comedy is better) and also a prepared version of one of the sample scenes playing either Willow or Amber.
Women in mid-to-late 40s or early 50s please come prepared with a short monologue of your own choosing (comedy is better) and also a prepared version of one of the sample scenes playing Mom.
Men of all ages please come prepared with a short monologue of your own choosing (comedy is better). The men don't need to prepare a dialogue scene for the audition.
If you do not have time to memorize a monologue or your scene in advance, don't worry. Come to the auditions anyway and bring your scripts with you, for reference during the audition. If you have any questions about the auditions or film please contact D.J. Sweet at
den.sweet@gmail.com
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CASTING CALL - VOLUNTEER
Sparrowhock Productions is looking for volunteer actors to work on a short film shot May 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16. It will be shot in Moncton and Fredericton, with carpool options available.
Actors required:
Cora – 19-25 – female lead – girl geek and hopeless romantic. D&D character is a human sorcerer
David – 19-25 – male lead – handsome and clueless about women. D&D character is a human fighter
Alex – 19-25 – supporting – accident prone. D&D character is an elf druid
Mike – 22-27 – supporting – serious and dry sense of humor. D&D character is a human rogue
Jon – 22-27 – supporting – Dungeon master who enjoys tormenting his players
Ashley – 19-25 – supporting – Cora's best friend and confidant
Monster – any age – no lines but active on screen – the second monster the heroes fight in their campaign
Auditions will be at 732 Charlotte Street in the resource room (basement, next to the cafe) on March 27 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and on March 31 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Sides will be provided at the audition and each actor will have a few minutes to prepare before entering the audition.
For further information contact Britany Sparrow at britsparrow@gmail.com