(Photo by Gary Weekes)
NBFC E-news - Thursday, July 9, 2009
Spotlight!
UPDATES: FREDERICTON: A CULTURAL CAPITAL FILM PROJECTS
The Apostles of Beauty (Short Historical Reinactment) was shot recently and is now in post-production. It is one of a number of film and video projects being produced by filmmakers through the Film Co-op with funding, equipment and crew resources from the following sponsors (Canadian Heritage, City of Fredericton and New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative) as part of the Fredericton: A Cultural Capital activities and events.
The Story: Oscar Wilde visited Fredericton's famous opera house in 1882 to deliver a lecture on the Aesthetics Movement. This film recreates moments and characters surrounding the visit, in particular a meeting between Wilde and Fredericton's famous poet son, Charles GD Roberts.
The Filmmaker:
Glendon McKinney studied film at York University. As well as writing and directing his own works, Glendon has worked as a production and/or costume designer on numerous independent productions including Tim McDonough's "The Strings Attached" and Jon Collicotts' WW II story, "A Song for the Homefront", for which he received the award for Best Achievement in Art Direction at the 2007 Silver Wave Film Festival. His film, "They Only Come Out at Night", won the Best Short Drama award at the 2005 Silver Wave Film Festival. His short film, "We Two Boys Together Clinging", was commissioned
by and streamed online by the Struts Gallery in Sackville.
Glendon teaches through the NB Film Co-op's annual workshop series as well as also teaching film history and aesthetics at the Digital Arts College.
The Cultural Capital Projects will be screened at the 2009 Silver Wave Film Festival.
More updates to come on the other cultural capital projects in post and in the works!
Canadian Heritage designated Fredericton as a 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada to recognize and support the city's investment in arts and culture. In addition to the title, Fredericton received $500,000 for celebratory and legacy projects throughout the year. The City of Fredericton contributed $150,000 while additional cash and in-kind contributions were made by other government and cultural partners.
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Film Co-op staff and members march in the Canada Day Parade in Fredericton
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nbfc 30th ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES
30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENINGS!
A line-up of classic Film Co-op films will projected on August 27 and 28 (Thursday and Friday) at 12 noon in the Film Co-op's downstairs resource centre. There will be refreshments on hand and all are welcome!
Anniversary screenings will be scheduled for Moncton and Saint John in the fall thanks to intrepid members Dan Thebeau and Donovan Richard in Dieppe/Moncton and Jeremy Robinson and Tim O'Neill in Saint John.
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NEW BRUNSWICK FILM CO-OP 30TH ANNIVERSARY WEBSITE!
Check out the NBFC anniversary website! Send your stories and tributes to cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/30years/
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CHECK OUT THE NEW CO-OP ACTIVITY CALENDAR ON THE FILM CO-OP HOMEPAGE ON A REGULAR BASIS! WWW.NBFILMCOOP.COM
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
- Thank you to Nancy Lynch for sewing costumes for Tony Merzetti's film Francis Sherman.
- Thank you to Michel Guitard who goes out of his way to help Tony and Cat and the members.
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Training & Development
Contact cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to register for all workshops please. Workshops can be paid for through PayPal, snail mail or in person, but check to ensure there are seats left before you pay by snail mail or online please.
NOTE: for those members hoping to use Co-op resources and equipment to shoot their own projects in the future, please remember there are 5 required workshops that you have to take before you can do that (Screenwriting, Directing, Digital Cam and Lighting, Production Management & One Editing Workshop). On top of the required workshops, volunteers hours must be put in and you must be a full member in good standing. Talk to Cat if you have any questions: info@nbfilmcoop.com
If you miss any required workshops or workshops you would like to take, there is also one-on-one training sessions with instructors for a fee that you can arrange with Co-op staff at any time.
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FREDERICTON - MIDDLE SCHOOL FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMP!
ALMOST FILLED!!
On August 10-14, the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative is hosting a Filmmaking Summer Camp for middle school students (Ages 9-15), co-ordinated by Film Co-op Filmmaker Michel Guitard. Cost is $150 per student
Program Outline
script writing
production management
directing
shooting and recording sound
picture, sound editing and music placement
distribution of your finished project
Camp runs from 9am - 5pm each day at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre (732 Charlotte Street) and kids should bring a lunch each day although there will be light snacks and liquids on hand.
Only LIMITED spaces available and registration is open now! Don't miss out on this incredible experience! Please contact Cat Leblanc at: info@nbfilmcoop.com or (506) 455-1632 to register.
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Michel Guitard is a prolific young filmmaker, cameraman & editor who has worked on over 75 productions through and outside the NB Film Co-op in different crew positions from the age of 10 to 19 years old. He has done many of his own films; one of them, a Short Film Venture film entitled "Simon Hunter."
Michel is the Technical Director at the NB Film Co-op.
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Festivals
SILVER WAVE FILM FEST 2009
We've changed our dates for Silver Wave this year.
MARK THESE NEW DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2009!
November 5-8 (Thursday-Sunday)
www.swfilmfest.com (email cat if you have any questions)
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The Arts
SAINT JOHN - ART EXHIBITION OPENS
An art exhibition by Richard Flynn opens in Saint John on July 10 www.flynnfineart.com
The works include two from the Hilton series, a Saint John City Market series and 3 works from a residency at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. If you need any further information Richard can be reached at 506 488 2591.
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FREDERICTON - UNDER THE STARS: CLASSIC FILMS IN THE PARK
July 12 at Dusk
SHORT FILM SCREENING BEFORE FEATURE
Assassins
(2008)
Director: Cameron Mitchell, Michel Guitard, Writer: D.J. Sweet
Producer: Tony Merzetti
Length: Aidan Dewirst, Steve Crane, Alicia Tremblay, Tessa McKim, Amanda Spear
Tension is high...Rubber bands are low...No one is safe. In the small university town of Celarton, 'trouble's a brewin'. It won't end until the last rubber band falls.
Casablanca
(1943) (102 minutes)
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Director: Michael Curtiz
World War II Morocco springs to life in Michael Curtiz's (THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY) classic love story. Colorful characters abound in Casablanca, a waiting room for Europeans trying to escape Hitler's war-torn Europe. Humphrey Bogart plays Richard "Rick" Blaine, a cynical but good-hearted American whose café is the gathering place for everyone from the French Police to the black market to the Nazis. When his long-lost love, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), surfaces in Casablanca with her Resistance leader husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), Rick is pulled into both a love triangle and a web of political intrigue. Ilsa and Victor need to escape from Casablanca, and Rick may be the only one who can help them. The question is, will he?
Top-notch performances include Claude Rains as the chief of the French police and the major authority figure in Unoccupied France, Peter Lorre as the doomed Senor Ugarte, Sydney Greenstreet as Senor Ferrari, and Dooley Wilson as Rick's loyal friend and the café's pianist, Sam. The mesmerizing musical score, by Max Steiner, along with the well-structured plot, flawless acting, and unforgettable dialogue makes this one of the best films of all time.
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NB ACTOR ON THE MOVE
Fountainhead Talent, an agency in Toronto, is now representing Film Co-op member Denis Theriault who recently relocated there from Halifax. His agent's name is Kevin Jensen. Denis acted in Joel Thompson's low budget feature They Didn't Make It and Directed Abort while a Film Co-op member and was a principal actor in Growing Op .
The Fountainhead Agency represents, among others:
Jon Cor (Growing Op, American Pie: The Naked Mile, Degrassi)
Megan Park (Diary of the Dead, Charlie Bartlett)
Eric Knudsen (Saw 2, Bon Cop Bad Cop, Jericho)
Ashley Leggat (Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen)
Denis Theriault information will soon be on the following website
Click Here
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ANNA SILK - THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTING WORKSHOPS
"As an actor, studying your craft is essential to developing the skills necessary to build a carreer and a life doing what you love! My weekly classes with Steve Braun have allowed me to disappear into a place where I feel at my safest and most vulnerable at the same time. Steve's passion for what he teaches fuels you to be at your best and at your bravest. It is not always easy to stand up there and tell the truth, but when you do you feel at your most creative and free. Steve's approach applies to the real world of what it is like to audition and have to make quick and bold choices, to prepare yourself to be at your most truthful, and to allow yourself to unfold and discover a scene moment to moment. I have learned and continue to learn so much from him and recommend his workshops for any new or veteran actor"
Anna Silk was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick and, at the age of six, made her stage debut playing a squirrel in a local production of Hansel and Gretel. Having grown up in the seats of the local theaters watching her mother direct, it was no wonder that Anna went on to pursue a career in acting.
In 1999, Anna moved to Toronto where she began studying at The Actors Network. She has since gone on to work steadily in Toronto, Montreal, and more recently Los Angeles. Her film credits include Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (George Clooney), Where the Truth Lies (Atom Egoyan), The Company (Mikael Salomon), Deception (Richard Roy), Love Rules (Steve Robman), The Perfect Neighbor (Doug Jackson), Anonymous Rex (Julian Jarrold), and Earthstorm (Terry Cunningham), which is currently airing on the Sci-Fi Channel. Some of her television credits include Mutant X, Missing, Hate, and Puppets Who Kill, Legacy of Fear (Don Terry), Angela's Eyes (Stuart Gillard), and 'Til Death Do Us Part starring John Waters (Ken Hanes). She has also appeared in numerous television commercials including a spot for Nicoderm which has achieved cult status in Canada.
Anna recently wrapped Lost Girl, a new TV series pilot for SHOWCASE. Anna plays the lead role of Bo, a supernatural being who refuses to embrace her powers. She spent the early part of this past summer filming Stacking Chips, an independent feature film in which Anna plays one of three assassins looking to get out of the business.
Anna now calls Los Angeles home but loves to make visits to New Brunswick whenever she can.
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SAINT JOHN ACTOR PROFILE - KENDRA MACDONALD
Kendra had a part in the Chris
Cummings music video and enjoyed meeting him in person at the wrap party.
She enjoys working in film and television as a background worker.
She volunteers for People for People, as well as the Animal Rescue League in support of the event. She is a great multi-tasker and enjoys interior decorating, etiquette and being a youth member of Full Gospel Assembly. Kendra plays soccer and is looking forward to learning as much as possible about the film and television industry
E.R.N.C. is proud of Kendra and her support of People for People
Email -
ethnicrainbows@aim.com
Age 16
Hair Auburn Brown
Eyes Hazel
Height 5'7"
Top size 16
Dress size 16
Pant size 16
Leg 32
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SAINT JOHN ACTOR PROFILE - JUNE MACDONALD
June is Volunteer Supervisor for People for People as well as coordinative assistant for E.R.N.C. in St Martins, St Stephen, Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John, a pleasure having her with E.R.N.C. for 3 years.
Excellent at controlling kids and young adults in crowd situations. Works well with assistant directors or directors, positioning background performers for setup and productions of film and television. Excellent at taking exact direction and following it. Good team player and a quick learner. Really good at setting people at ease in an unfamiliar environment and has a good command of organizational skills, photography for continuous scenes and dressing room timing caller. Background - T.A. (Teaching Assistant)
Hobbies - Camping, fishing, horseback riding, Involved with the community. June is a foster mother and still is to a young adult with three children and continues to foster children in the city of Saint John that are homeless.
Manages all this as a single parent, E.R.N.C. tips its hat to her and is grateful: ethnicrainbows@aim.com
Hair Light Brown (with some gray)
Eyes Golden Brown
Height 5'2"
Top size Large
Dress size 16
Pant size 16
Leg 32
Shoe 7
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WANTED: VINTAGE BIRCH BARK CANOE
Upcoming film shoot (July 18) seeks vintage canoe, preferably birch bark, for use as background prop. Canoe need not float as it will never be in the water. Will accept any interesting leads. Please contact John Christenson at filmstalk@gmail.com
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CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM
SEEKING VOLUNTEER ACTORS for short drama, "A Man's Passion"
Where: Charlotte Street Arts Centre, NB Film Co-op's Resource Centre (basement). 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Character descriptions:
DAVID - A former model who finally discovered his true calling is behind the camera. Blessed with striking good looks he has enjoyed being a womanizing professional photographer for many years. It is until he meets Beth that he realizes she is THE woman he wants for the rest of his life. Age range 25-30 and height 5'.8" to 6'.2"
BETH - An international fashion model near the end of her career and seeks new challenges. She once was considered the next Monica Bellucci or Claudia Schiffer. Highly intelligent she intended to model temporarily but the lucrative lifestyle was too tempting. She now seeks an acting and screenwriting career. Age range 20-29 and height 5'.7" to 5'.9"
MICHAEL - David's married older friend from years ago. He has a banking career and is an amateur musician. Age range 30-40 and height 5'.7" to 6'.2"
Experienced and inexperienced actors (ACTRA and non-ACTRA) are welcomed to audition!
Actors please bring headshot and resume to the audition (if possible).
For more information or questions, contact:
Conrad Steeves, producer/director at
scineaste@hotmail.com
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CAMERA FOR SALE
I have a Panasonic AG-DVX100Bp that I would like to sell. The camera is in mint condition- under 100 hours usage - and comes with the pelican case.
Thanks,
Daniel Dugas
www.dandatadugas.com
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WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED
Wedding Videographer needed: Simone and Christopher need to hire someone to video tape a Wedding on Saturday, July 18th. Location: Campobello Island. Time: 1:00pm (reception and dance to follow). For more information, or to provide a price quote, please contact Simone Fernandes at christopherandsimonebrown@gmail.com
You will be responsible for your own transportation, but they may be able to help with transportation/accommodations.
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FREDERICTON - CREW CALL!!
We are currently seeking volunteer crew for the following positions for "A Saturday Affair" - A Cultural Capitals project set for August 7-9 and August 14-16 in the Fredericton area:
Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Assistant Director
Props/Art Department
Location Sound
Boom Operator
If interested, please contact Corena Walby at
corenawalby@gmail.com
or 506-449-1269