NBFC E-news - Thursday, June 11, 2009
Spotlight!
nbfc 30th ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES
NEW BRUNSWICK FILM CO-OP 30TH ANNIVERSARY WEBSITE IS ONLINE!
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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NBFC MEMBER CREW AND CAST DATABASE ONLINE
Cat has created a new film/television crew database for Film Co-op members.
Go to this link to check it out: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/crew.htm and check out some of the crew profiles online now....more to come!
Any questions: email Cat at info@nbfilmcoop.com
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MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF
Recent Renewals and New Members for 2009: Lita Llewellyn (Toronto/Fredericton), Phillip Greenlaw (Saint John), Glen Perry (Oromocto)
Memberships run from Jan-Dec annually for all members and we appreciate members renewing in January/February every year. Please email Cat to renew soon if you have not already.
NEW MEMBERS: Things you can do to get your required volunteer hours in: For new members specifically who need to get their volunteer hours in. Check in with Cat about volunteer work on member shoots coming up as she can give you the filmmakers names and emails and you can directly get in touch with them.
Click here to send Cat the volunteer hours you have put in so far as a member of the Film Co-op.
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NBFC MEMBER LARRY TANNAHILL - VOLUNTEER HOURS PUT IN
First Name=Larry
Last=Tannahill
tanclan@nbnet.nb.ca
Phone=(506)455-2228
avail=Full Time
Bio=Crewing=30hrs+ lost count
Web research=8hrs
Prop Building=8hrs
Pick Up drop off Props=3hrs
Worked on=Apostles of Beauty
Hobbies=Almost everything
currently working on=Reno's on my house Getting the garden in b4 its too late
Research for Doc on Natural Philosophy of Henry David Thoreau.
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MEMBER ARTICLES MEMBER ARTICLES MEMBER ARTICLES
WORKING WITH THE ROOM
By Jordan Roherty
There's nothing that takes anyone out of the movie-watching experience faster than bad sound. Bad acting you can laugh at, bad lighting could be considered intentional, bad camera-work could be the next Blair Witch. However, bad sound just doesn't work. And it never will.
I don't want to hit on every aspect of proper sound recording. I'm only going to discuss one; Room Tone, otherwise known as RT. For the uninitiated (and there are a surprising number out there), room tone is the general ambient noise of whatever location you are currently filming in. Fridges, stoves, crowds, crickets, the hum of the lights, or the ticking clock... all of that is considered room tone. Why is it important?
Click here to read the rest of Jordan's article!
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MEMBER UPDATES MEMBER UPDATES MEMBER UPDATES
I was a high school co-op student at the NB Film Co-op last year. I hope everyone is having a great time and still pursuing their cinematic dreams at the Co-op! I moved to Toronto after graduation to attend Humber College where I study film. I’ve learned a lot from the program so far and it has led me to meeting in person many great people – even Kevin Smith! I love what I’m doing and currently I’m in Calgary Alberta working the summer away for a company called SMART Technologies in the marketing department. Here I’m a summer student digital design coordinator; I’m more or less taking the company’s media files and organizing them for ease of use. With this new system I’m working on I will be helping create/design a website for clients to access files.
On the side, I’m also doing a lot in the video filming, directing, and editing for product promotion; it’s been great so far and I have the NB Film Co-op to thank for supplying the first steps in my career. I will be returning to Toronto in August to continue my education, then attending school in Australia for further film studies; wish me luck and thank you everyone who helped keep my interest in film going.
Regards,
Alex Donnelly
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Training & Development
The New Brunswick Film Co-op proudly presents its 2009 annual workshop program!
This year there are workshop programmes in both Fredericton and Moncton . Check out the new schedules at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/activities.htm
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GUN WRANGLING & WEAPONS SAFETY FOR FILM
Film Co-op Training and Development - Coming Up!
(Intro - Theory)
June 15, Mon, 7pm-10 pm
Instructor: Gary Ferguson
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton)
Charlotte Street Arts Centre, downstairs resource centre
Fee: $15 For Film Co-op Members
$25 For Non-Members
Thinking of using a firearm for your next film?
Whether you are planning to shoot the next "Reservoir Dogs" or uncomfortable with firearms, this is the workshop for you. The seminar will introduce you to the basics in gun wrangling, and what to look for. The seminar covers basic weapons handling, legal obligations, and safety protocols while firearms are on set.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Gary Ferguson has been working in the entertainment industry for 20+ years, the last several doing firearms handling and rentals for theatre and film. He has done everything from lace doilies in local theatres to bus explosions for large Hollywood features. Recent credits include the latest Trailer Park Boys feature in Halifax, "Dog Pound " and "A Dark Radius" shot locally.
Gary is a member of IATSE 849 and New Brunswick's only registered gun wrangler for film, the first for the Maritimes, and has been a large voice in proper weapons handling for the industry since 1995.
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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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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)
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Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
This year, the Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival (RWM) is only accepting films entries until the end of June. Presented by Workman Arts, RWM is North America’s premiere festival showcasing films dedicated to promoting cinematic representations of mental illness, addiction, and/or recovery. As always each program is followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the filmmaking and artistic community, mental health professionals and the mental health community. Got a movie that addresses any of these issues? Than get your film and video submissions in NOW!
RWM is seeking films to screen at this year’s festival and is now accepting submissions for features, experimental, documentaries, shorts, student films, music videos, and animated films.
We strive to support Canadian filmmakers, and are also interested in a global perspective and encourage international entries.
Canadian and international filmmakers who have screened at the festival include; David Cronenberg (Dead Ringers), Carl Bessai (Normal), Peter Raymont (Shake Hands with the Devil), Chris Landreth (Ryan), Todd Solondz (Happiness), Terry Zwigoff (Crumb), Bill Plympton (Smell the Flowers), and Scott Hicks (Shine).
Key Dates:
• June 30th, 2009 (postmark) - Submission Deadline
For more festival information, including submission information and submission forms, please visit: www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
• November 5 – 14, 2009 – The Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
For information, please contact:
Matthew Hogue
Program Manager
Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
T: 416-583-4339 x 8 / E: matthew_hogue@workmanarts.com
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The Arts
SAINT JOHN - HENRY PURCELL'S TRAGIC MASTERPIECE "DIDO AND AENEAS."
Thurday, Jun 11, 7:30 pm. Mary H. Oland Theatre, New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Presented by the St. Andrews Arts Council and Millikin University. A semi-staged chamber performance featuring a synthesis of modern staging and baroque gesture. Musical Director: Daniel Carberg; Stage Director: Matthew Leese. This special Saint John performance is part of the New Brunswick Early Music Festival being held from May 18 to June 12, 2009 in St. Andrews. Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Students. Available at the door. (217) 352-3045 or (506) 529-4692.
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FREDERICTON - NOTABLE ACTS SUMMER THEATRE
The NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival is excited to announce that casting for the 2009 Festival will begin very shortly. Auditions will be held on the following dates: Friday, June 12th, 7:00 -10:00pm and Sunday, June 14th, 12:00-3:00pm. All auditions will be held at MEMORIAL HALL on the UNB Campus, Fredericton. 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 in several types of plays from both categories of our province-wide playwriting competition. Further information about the festival, the shows, and auditions can be found on our website: www.nbacts.com
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MONCTON - The National Film Board of Canada and the Capitol Theatre are pleased to present a film presentation of: The Sacred Sundance - The Transfer of a Ceremony
The Capitol Theatre
811 Main St.
Moncton
506 856 4379 or 1 800 567 1922
Thursday June 18, 2009
7:30 pm
Free Admission
Join us at 7:00 pm for a pre-screening drum performance, followed by a blessing by Sundance Chief William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation
Filmmaker Brian Francis and NFB Executive Producer Kent Martin will be in attendance to lead a Q&A following the screening.
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FREDERICTON - GALLERY CONNEXION FINDS A HOME!
One year after the flood of 2008, the Board of Directors is both relieved and ecstatic to announce that finally, after looking at over 50 venues, a new space for Gallery Connexion has been secured thanks to the vision and sponsorship of Brian Johnson, co-owner of Kingswood
Gallery Connexion will move into the ground floor of the Chestnut Complex at 470 York Street in Fredericton and be bigger and better than ever with approximately 4,000 square feet of space to turn into galleries, affordable artist studios and/or offices, a performance area and a café . The building itself has an immense amount of history and character. Originally the Chestnut Canoe Factory, and following that the Chestnut Night Club, it will now be converted into Gallery Connexion but will retain traces of its past. What was the dance floor of the club will now be Connexion’s main gallery with the original factory stonewalls running throughout.
Click here to read the rest of this article!
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Biz & Indie Film News
Locations Management is more than Director of Janitorial Services.
By Rex Baldwin, Locations Manager, 'American Sunset'
The #1 goal of Locations Management is to leave a location in a better state than you find it, so that another film crew will easily be able to film there in the future. The priority is Crew, Location, Truck, Set and Shot safety. With all of the crew, equipment, logistics and chaos associated with on-location filming this is a huge challenge. Combine this with under staffing, lack of resources and inexperienced PA's this becomes an extremely stressful role but it does come with its rewards.
Before getting into a more detailed discussion on Locations Management in general, I just want to say that it was a real honour working with the crew on 'American Sunset'. While it took a whole crew to make this feature film work I want to make a special mention of the exceptional team work of Sean Patterson (1st AD), Nicky Despres (Production Manager), Terry Daily (Transport Coordinator), Roddie (Transport Captain) and especially Andre Leger (Key PA) who saved our bacon and allowed me to do many things to make this show a success. It would have otherwise been impossible and would have compromised the production.
Many people see locations management as the people who deal with the trash, but Locations Management is far more than that.
Click here to read the rest of Rex's article!
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NEW BRUNSWICK ACTOR PROFILE
Vernon Curle
Handle – Big WV
Height - 6’4”
Weight - 235lb
Shirt – 2X
Pants - 42” waist 30” leg
Shoe - 13
Western Boots -14
Hat - 7 ¾
Hair Colour – Brown
Eyes – Blue / Hazel
Can wear a beard, moustache, growth in 1 ½ week. Western moustache too
Body Hair – Back & Front
Wrangler transport & setup, on set transport, Foreman, A.D. (Assistant Director)
Big WV has been wrangling horses, cattle and livestock, shunt driving for land and location, photography of terrains in rural route areas of vegetation dry lands, wetlands, lakes and wildlife for E.R.N.C. He has supervised livestock workers, and as well can operate vintage farm equipment such as tractors grain trucks and other carriers as well as wagons and teams of horses across Canada and the US. He is a long haul driver for transport of such.
He has been division supervisor for the above mentioned on Western locations as well as enjoying stand-in portions of acting.
Big WV has been with the company and associated for 9 years in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Calgary Alberta, the Maritime Provinces as well as their surrounding areas and townships. He is diligent in the field of support while learning the industry year after year. Big WV has gained recognition with festival productions and personal entertainers in areas of setup, transportation, location and equipment setup. Aiding as a liaison for film and television with farmers and landowners, WV has worked independently and volunteered services far beyond his duty.
E.R.N.C. is proud to have him as a networking member. He is looking forward to this year’s workshops in film, television and music. email ethnicrainbows@aim.com
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MONCTON - INVITATION: TELEFILM CANADA INVITES YOU
Telefilm Canada's Television Business Unit will be meeting with clients in the Atlantic Region on a one-on-one basis to discuss the Canadian Television Fund Production Incentive Program.
~Please take note of applicable dates & region~
St. John’s
Monday, June 15, 2009
Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation
12 King’s Bridge Road
Moncton
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Dream Street Pictures Inc.
75 Archibald Street
*30 minute timeslots are available beginning at 9:00 a.m. with last meeting ending at 11:30 a.m.*
RSVP
Denise Jamieson at
jamiesd@telefilm.gc.ca
or (902) 426-8425 extension 2723 to book your 30 minute meeting
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Advertise
GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTI MEDIA INTERACTIVE-NEW MEDIA TECHNICIAN LOOKING FOR WORK.
Tanya Rose Dempsey
tanya.dempsey@hotmail.com
BACKGROUND:
Illustrations, Oil Paintings, Airbrushing, Charcoal
Pastels, Watercolour paintings, Acrylics, Portraiture, Miniatures, Embossment, Billboards, Web design, Advertising consultation
Posters, CD& DVD Covers, Magazines, Newspapers, Digital flash animation, Technical drawing, Labels, Corporate Logos, Business cards, Envelopes, Letterheads, Brochures, Photo manipulation, alteration, and enhancement, Production design.
Tanya is especially accomplished at creating and maintaining the direction of a corporate and new business identity. Above average mechanical reasoning skills, and artistic aptitude. Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills and critical thinking. Seeking a company that demands high quality design to further business goals and professional image.
Professional expertise
- Corporate Identity
- Corporate XHTML
- Page layout design
- Digital Illustration
- Digital animation
- Electronic Media
Software Tools
- Acrobat 9 Pro
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe device central
- Flash Professional
- Macromedia Flash Macromedia Flash
- Macromedia Flash
- In Design
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Dream weaver
- Version Cue
To talk to Tanya about her past creative work and to get further info, send her an email.
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fredericton - Casting Call for Cultural Capital Project - "A Saturday Affair"
Tuesday, June 16th - 6pm-8pm
Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Downstairs Resource Room
All ages welcome
Any inquiries, please contact Casting Manager Jillian Acreman at jillianacreman@hotmail.com
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CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM
SEEKING VOLUNTEER ACTORS for short drama, "A Man's Passion"
Synopsis: A man experiences emotional detachment after the loss of his girlfriend and struggles for his sanity from the emptiness of the city and to seek comfort in nature and in the sacred.
Where: Charlotte Street Arts Centre, NB Film Co-op's Resource Centre (basement). 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:00pm - 9:00pm
DAVID (35-45) - An attractive womanizing professional photographer. Height 5'.8" to 6'.2"
MICHAEL (35-45) - David's school chum from years ago. 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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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
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SHEDIAC - FOR RENT FOR FILM PRODUCTIONS
We have 4 houses/cottages very close to Parlee Beach in Shediac, NB for rent beginning in September or location shoots. You can check them out at www.parleebeachcottages.ca
Have a great week. Thanks, Paula Richard
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FREDERICTON - Summer Student Position – EVENT CO-ORDINATOR 2009
Gallery Connexion
YOUNG CANADA WORKS PROGRAM
Gallery Connexion is Fredericton's only artist-run centre mandated to exhibit contemporary and experimental art. We are seeking one creative and dynamic person looking for an interesting summer job helping Gallery Connexion to strategize membership events and volunteerism, help co-ordinate an outdoor summer residency with a visiting artist, and to help Connexion settle into a new space.
Work Period: June 29 to August 30, 2009
Wage: $9.00 an hour/ 30 hours per week (flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 19 by midnight
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a hard worker who is organized and able to multi-task. This position will include a variety of tasks and projects including both deskwork and manual labor. Must be dynamic and able to work alone and with a group. Good communication skills are essential, as the candidate will be working with a variety of people including the membership, contractors, visiting artists, Connexion’s board of directors and the general public. Given the nature of the artist residency, a French or Spanish speaking person with access to a car would be ideal.
In accordance with the stipulations of the Young Canada Works program, applicants must: be legally entitled to work in Canada; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada; be between 16 and 30 yeas of age; be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory: http://www.youngcanadaworks.ca be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; not have another full-time job; have been a full-time student in the semester preceding their job with YCW; and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following their job with YCW.
Priority is given to students who have never participated in the YCW-HO program in previous years
To apply: please send via email your resume with two references and a cover letter describing your talents and how you believe they make you a good candidate for this position to connex@nbnet.nb.ca
If you have any questions or require further information you can contact the Executive Director of Gallery Connexion, Meredith Snider at 454-1433 or connex@nbnet.nb.ca between Tuesday and Friday, 10am to 4pm.
www.galleryconnexion.ca
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SCREENWRITERS LINKS AND RESOURCES GALORE!
Any Film Co-op member screenwriters can check out the online Film Co-op resource link at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/resource.htm
It's well worth the scrolling down you have to do to get to the screenwriter resources header and Cat updates and adds to the links each week.
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FESTIVAL PRESS KITS GALORE!
Any Film Co-op members now in distribution, who are looking for sample press kit info (written and graphics), email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com