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NBFC E-news - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008
Spotlight!
Merry Christmas to all our terrific members and supporters and a Happy New Year!
The Film Co-op offices will be closed on the following days during the holidays: December 25, 26, 29 & January 1.
cat & tony
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MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF
Come on new members, contact cat and start volunteering to get your hours in....there is lots to do!
Click here to send Cat the volunteer hours you have put in so far as a member of the Film Co-op.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
To Gia and Tony for hosting the Co-op member Christmas Party this year!
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(photos by Joe Blades)
By Joe Blades
This past Saturday night, on the last day of autumn 2008, we finished filming for Birth of a Nicola, a project of F. Chris Giles.
Back in August we build a 12+ foot high, 21 x 24 foot square film set on the floor of the auditorium of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. We borrowed stuff—flats, furniture, fake library, a door—from Theatre New Brunswick then added stage risers, steps, ex-Radient Darkroom's revolving door, and more walls build mainly with materials recovered from the restaurant set of the Diplomatic Relations film from earlier this year.
Scientia (played by BronweN) with potato baby in the kitchen of the set, as seen from the labratory through the window opening.
Chief Qzuiliv (played by Dennis Poirier) of the Quecheua peoples high in the mountails of Altiplanu praying and accepting the first potato, come from another dimension, in the starry night. Allan Galloway with the slate; Jessica Holt up on the stepladder.
The Potato Goddess (also played by BronweN) on her throne in the underworld.
At the Silver Wave Film Festival in 2007, Chris Giles was awarded a New Brunswick Joy Grant for this project. He is the writer–director–producer.
Below photos by Andrew Long
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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
POST SILVER WAVE PICTURES
The NB Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF) screens feature films, documentaries and short films shot in the province and produced by New Brunswick filmmakers. It also showcases some of the best film and videos from Canada and around the world.
By infusing a warm glow and setting the town abuzz, the Silver Wave Film Festival is a grand celebration of New Brunswick's growing presence in the world of film and television entertainment.
Click Here to View 2008 SWFF Photo Gallery (Photos by Jeff Crawford)
Click Here to View 2008 SWFF Photo Gallery (Photos by John Calver)
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The Arts
FREDERICTON - UPCOMING EXHIBITION IN JANUARY
The UNB Art Centre in Fredericton is pleased to present Darkness and Light, an exhibition of work by Fredericton artists Sarah Petite and Linda Brine. Both artists employ various techniques to examine the legacy of ancient Greek civilizations.
The exhibition runs from January 16 until February 27 at the UNB Art Centre. There is an opening on Friday, January 16th at 5 p.m., with an Artists' Talk on Monday, January 26 at noon. The UNB Art Centre is open Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is located in Memorial Hall at 9 Bailey Drive on the UNB Fredericton campus. Admission is free.
For more Information:
The UNB Art Centre
9 Bailey Drive
PO Box 4400
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
(506) 453-4623
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Biz & Indie Film News
The Miramichi Jalloo Festival of Animation and Games is coming up in June 2009. Last year’s event brought in experts from all over the world to discuss issues relating to the Gaming, Simulation, and Animation (GSA) Industry, make connections with other GSA companies, and even meet the newest generation skilled GSA professionals.
http://jalloo.net – Look for web site updates in January.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best.
-Brian McGee
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Advertise
FREDERICTON - WINTER NON-CREDIT COURSES AT UNB
Kick start the New Year with fun, educational and creative non-credit courses offered by UNB's College of Extended Learning. Starting the week of January 19th, choose from beginner and intermediate classes in everything from
water colour painting
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observational drawing to playing the guitar
. Hone your writing or photography skills with courses like
Writing Hurts
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Digital Photography for Beginners
or
Taking Great Pictures
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Welcome Baby course
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Whatever your interests, the College of Extended Learning has a course for you. For more information, visit our website at
www.cel.unb.ca/pce
Register now by calling 453-4646.
For information:
Alison Howells
Program Development Officer
UNB Art Centre
(506) 452-6360
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FILM EYES
After being so immersed in a project for so long, it’s easy for a typo to slip by unnoticed, especially in the wee hours of the morning. It happens to the best of us. I want to help you make your best first impression on those Hollywood producers and investors who may be sitting in the audiences of the film festivals where your film will be screened! I’m offering my fresh set of eyes for FREE to help anyone in proofreading credit rolls, subtitles, graphics and any related print/web materials. I have an 11 year background in the IT industry where accuracy and detail is vitally important. If you’re interested, my contact information is as follows:
Jen Mawhinney, Fredericton, NB