NEW BRUNSWICK FILM CO-OP CREW AND CAST DATABASE
(Let's profile all the talented people in NB working in film and television)
NBFC E-news - Thursday, June 10, 2010
Spotlight - Community Support
PROFILE ON NB FILM CO-OP SUPPORTERS: ROBERT SIMMONDS CLOTHING
A special thank you to Robert Simmonds Clothing for all their support over the years of the Film Co-op, its members and the greater film community in NB!
Robert Simmonds Clothing has had the pleasure of supporting the NB Film Co-op for many years and see it as one of the première arts mediums for New Brunswick. We are fortunate to have a lot of dedicated and talented individuals who represent the NB Film Co-op so well.
In our endeavors to lend support to the film community, our store has been used as a location for a film and we have supplied wardrobe to various productions in and out of New Brunswick. We are always inspired when working with producers, directors, actors & wardrobe consultants and consider it an honor to help the NB Film Co-op in our own little way.
Kudos to you and your team for advancing Film in New Brunswick.
Regards, Paul & Linda
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MEMBERS UPDATES/MEMBER UPDATES
New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative Filmmaker member Matthew Brown invites you to join him on an interactive journey of producing his first feature film Mountaindale
Visit the Gallery at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design for the project's grand opening June 18th, and online at: www.mountaindaleproductions.com
Below Photography by Jeff Crawford, 2010
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SAINT JOHN - RENEWED MEMBER - NATHAN SAVAGE
I first became interested in filmmaking in the late 90's back before the dawn of computer editing, when we had to edit as we shot on a friend's home video camera. Since then I've developed my filmmaking knowledge and skills through formal education, reading, and lots of hands on experience. In the early 2000's I started taking workshops at the Film Co-op and I started volunteering on many co-op and non-co-op film projects. I have also been volunteering regularly with Rogers TV since 2003. My first major film project was As the Sun Casts no Shadow on which I served as co-director, co-writer, DOP and editor. Completed in 2007, the film played at the Continental Drift and Silver Wave Festivals where it was nominated for several awards.
I recently completed a BA at UNBSJ with a Major in Information and Communication Studies and a Minor in Philosophy. My university career has had a particular emphasis on genre studies including a major research paper which defined the narrative structure of the western subgenre I called "undead wanderer" films. The topics of my studies might show through in some of the films I make with the frequent use of genre conventions and many philosophical references.
Although I've done all sorts of jobs from sound recording to directing, cinematography has been my area of concentration. Between short films and community television, I have put in hundreds of hours behind the camera. Despite my tendency to sometimes lean toward the technical side of filmmaking, my primary interest remains in telling stories that communicate what words cannot whether it be social commentary or tackling the problems of existence. In the future, I hope to do more writing and directing. To start I hope to shoot my script for an 18th century adventure/fantasy/thriller currently entitled The Beckon of the Beast . If all goes well shooting will start towards the end of the summer or early fall (2010).
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FREDERICTON - NEW MEMBER - JORGE THIELEN
Jorge was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He grew up in the midst of Latin American political turmoil. He then moved to Florida at the age of 16 and two years later he escaped from the swamps of Naples, Florida and moved to Canada to study Communications at University.
In New Brunswick, Jorge involved himself in media related activities such as broadcasting, journalism, film, etc. Jorge is interested in media, communication, and fine arts; he is talented in creative writing and willing to learn more about film, a third language, photography, communication, and more.
Jorge hopes to move to Montreal in the fall and continue his university studies
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FREDERICTON - RENEWED MEMBER - BRIAN ATKINSON
Hi Everyone,
Well, as it seems is usual, another wild and crazy year. Not as much foreign travel as usual, unless you count Alberta and British Columbia. And then there was Italy, the land of fast fast cars, twisty road, great wine and food and… and, well, just about everything one could want.
In the world of work it was a busy one but I did have the pleasure to work with some other Film Co-op members on some big projects for New Brunswick's Tourism and Parks. A great cover shot of Angela Cullins making her way by kayak through the Flower Pots at Hopewell Rocks. Jean Bertin, another model on the shoot, went for a swim in the rolling waves after the shoot was completed, but you might want to ask them about that. Jim Lavoie handled production duties and then up at Kouchibouguac where Angela was once again into the water, Andrew Long… built a great swing set for another cover shot.
In June, a book project that took two years to shoot, finally hit the stands: Miramichi: River of Character . I worked with Terry Power on this and it really was a labour of love. Met a ton of great people and learned why the Miramichi really is a special place. I try and get back there whenever I can now- so many good friends up there. Oh and this June, Nimbus released a book called Covered Bridges of New Brunswick that I shot for them last year. Not a big book, but it was one of the most fun projects that I have ever worked on, but just to say that cowboy boots aren't the right footwear for photographing covered bridges in. They just don't keep the water out the way a good pair of rubber boots would.
This summer is shaping up to be a busy one as well with Tourism work, a Canadian Geographic project and as one of the presenters on the Adventurer Clipper for Adventure Canada. An eight day cruise around the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Mostly what I have to do is talk about photography and take photos- doesn't sound to hard and with stops in Magdelan Islands, Cape Breton, Cape St. Marys, St. Pierre Michelon and more, it won't be hard to take.
I just want to mention that anytime anyone at the Co-op wants a little help with photography or just a bit of advice on photography, I'm always happy to chat, as anyone who knows me can testify too.
So all the best everyone on this year's summer shooting schedule.
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NBFC MEMBER CREW AND CAST DATABASE ONLINE
Cat has created a new film/television crew database for Film Co-op
members across New Brunswick. Go to: Click Here
and check out some of the crew profiles online now....more to come!
Please do check out the instructions very carefully.
Any questions: email Cat at info@nbfilmcoop.com Let's promote New Brunswick Crew and Cast! We need to tell everybody WHO is out there working hard in the creative film and video sector whether they are volunteering or being paid, it all counts.
Get your credits to Cat, it's up to you!
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TIME TO RENEW FILM CO-OP MEMBERS!
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 with a smile. 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
If you can't remember if you renewed, ask Cat.
RENEWED MEMBERS FOR 2010 - JUNE
Tony Sekulich (New Maryland), Robert Turgeon (Kingston), Elizabeth Goodyear (Fredericton), Brian Atkinson (Fredericton)
NEW MEMBERS FOR 2010 - JUNE
Jorge Thielen (Fredericton), Todd Munn (Fredericton)
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THANK YOU/THANK YOU/THANK YOU/THANK YOU
Thank you to member John McNutt for being a trusty workshop helper!
Thank you to Karlina Donnelly for helping Cat in the office!
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NEW BRUNSWICK FILMMAKERS
CO-OPERATIVE MEMBER BLOG!
http://nbfilmcoop.wordpress.com/
Check out the latest blog on screenwriting and add your own comments.
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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 for 2010)
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Training & Development
The NBFC annual workshop series provides hands-on practical film and video training for members & non-members alike. The program is now winding down for the year and there are only a hand full or workshops left.
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 WILL ROLL INTO NB!
10TH ANNIVERSARY FOR SWFF
The Festival now 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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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SWFF SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Over the next while as our SWFF sponsors and supporters come onboard for 2010, we will be spotlighting them in our weekly e-news. It's time to focus on the people who give us what we need to put on a great festival!
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in Toronto in November.
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The Arts
fredericton - Open Auditions: NotaBle Acts Theatre Festival
The NotaBle Acts Theatre Company is pleased to announce that casting for the 2010 NB Acts Summer Theatre Festival will begin very shortly. Auditions will be held at MEMORIAL HALL, UNB, on Saturday, June 12th , 2:00 -4:30pm and Sunday, June 13th, 5:00-7:30pm. This will be a general audition call for ten different plays to be produced at the festival.
Anyone who is interested in auditioning but who cannot make one of these times is invited to contact NotaBle Acts by phone (458-7406) or by e-mail (nbacts@unb.ca ). Roles are available for men and women of a range of ages in several types of plays from both categories of our province-wide playwriting competition, including one act plays, ten minute plays, and readings.
Those interested in auditioning should visit our website at www.nbacts.com for full details on the auditions and further information about the festival and the shows.
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FREDERICTON - NBCCD GRADUATE EXHIBIT OPENING!
WHEN: June 19, 2010
A celebration of Graduate work from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
WHERE: Memorial Hall (9 Bailey Drive, University of NB, Fredericton)
2010 Convocation (Memorial Hall)
1pm, Saturday, June 19
Graduate Exhibit Opening June 19: runs June 14 through June 25
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NB FILM CO-OP YOUTH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
FREDERICTON - NBFC KIDS FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMPS 1, 2 3
and 4!
For further details, check out the below websites and email Cat at:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
http://
www.nbfilmcoop.com/KidsCamp/KidsCamp/Welcome.html
http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/KidsCamp2/Welcome.html
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Biz & Indie Film News
MUSIC VIDEO ONLINE TO VIEW
A new music video set to the song 'If My Silence' by The Meantime is up and online for your viewing pleasure.
If My Silence:
http://vimeo.com/12454937
The video was created by Island Media Arts Co-op member Millefiore Clarkes
www.onethousandflowers.tv
The beautiful and moving music was created by The Meantime. Her newly released album is available for purchase at The Greenman Vintage and Vinyl in Charlottetown, PEI. If you would like to purchase this CD by other means, please contact me.
Please watch and share with others.
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Advertise
MEMBER WILLING TO DO STILLS PHOTOGRAPHY ON SHOOTS
Fred Beels is ready, willing and able to do stills for any upcoming Film Co-op member shoots this summer so please send him an email if you need assistance. You can reach Fred at: B175B@unb.ca and on Facebook.
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WANTED: DESIGNER - PAID LABOUR
I'm hoping to do another photo project, and am looking for someone who could design a costume and hat of a representation of the Mad Hatter from Wonderland. The style would be part Goth, part Tim Burton's version and part my own creative thought. This is a paying job for anyone you know who could do a good job at it.
If you could pass this on, please have them contact me with by email: laser_shadows@hotmail.com or phone at 476-2825.
The purpose is to post them on my website with my other costume photos/models.
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WANTED: VOLUNTEER CAST AND CREW
Crew: Sound, AD, Grip
Cast: Male Role - 20-30
Female Roles (2) - 18-30
Email Jason Nicholson if interested at:
jason.dj.nicholson@gmail.com
BACKGROUND ON THE PROJECT
Rayid: Results May Vary is an exploration in human horror. It deals with a controversial subject that most are afraid to address which is the sex trade and the value of human life. In Trotsky’s perspective you witness his work by tracking down these monsters and giving them the option to free themselves from the guilt of ruining innocent lives before judging them in a fashion that leads to mind prison.
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FREDERICTON - VOLUNTEERS ACTORS NEEDED
I am putting out a call to see if there are local actors or someone who is interested in participating in a video performance piece. These would be volunteers who would be available for one or two days, for a few hours. Essentially they would have to remember a very simple line or gesture. This will take place during the week of July 19, 2010. They will be filmed and will have their image reproduced; I will have a contract for them to sign saying that they agree to be filmed and have their image shown in a gallery space.
Thanks Suzanne Caines
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GIVING AWAY FOOTAGE
Hello, this is Laura from Footage Firm. I just wanted to make sure you knew about the new talent released footage of people we are giving away:
http://www.footagefirm.com/freepeoplefootage.html
There are 10 collections featuring people in a variety of everyday settings, from work to family to play. The footage features paid actors and comes with signed talent release forms, allowing you to use it in all types of projects.
We are only giving away a limited number of these collections, so if you are interested in any of them I suggest grabbing them soon:
Preview the Footage of People
Email:
laura@footagefirm.com
Phone: 866-777-9354, extension 3
Web:
http://www.footagefirm.com
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VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED - PAID LABOUR
An unveiling ceremony of a new memorial marker for our family patriarch will take place at 2pm on July 17, 2010 at the Scotchtown Cemetery (Grand Lake). We are seeking an individual to provide footage of the ceremony along with interviews of 4 or so elderly members of our family. Total length of the completed project should be between 1 and 1½ hours in length and provided on DVD.
Interested parties may contact Cyndi Greene at cgreene@nbnet.nb.ca with proposal, rate, and any inquiries.
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WANTED: MALE VOCALIST
SEEKING MALE VOCALIST for a film theme song. Theme song is 80s hard rock
fit for a 80s saturday morning action cartoon. Must bring attitude and
high pitch squeal, talent optional.
Please contact rjp65@hotmail.com or bunthivy.nou@bunthivy.com