NBFC E-news - Thursday, June 4, 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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30TH ANNIVERSARY MEMBER ARTICLE - DENNIS POIRIER
My fascination with film started when I was barely a teenager and my mother knew I had a voracious appetite for reading and watching TV. She got me a subscription to TV Guide. By the time I was fifteen, I could finish the crossword puzzle within an hour. My mother still calls me when she’s stuck. I also had a penchant to be a raconteur, or joke teller. I did stand-up at local amateur nights. Being an introvert in real life, people never understood why I’m so quiet in social situations. I ended my comic career aspirations in my early twenties and sought to get a real job. I did however return to the spotlight as a magician one summer between college years. I had access to Harry Houdini books and his secrets where revealed to me, but without the means to create the illusions, I stuck with less impressive mentalist and card tricks. To ready more of Dennis' anniversary article, click here!
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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: Chuck Elgee (Fredericton), Elizabeth Goodyear (Fredericton).
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.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
- Thank you to Film Co-op member Kirk Pennell for donating a Betacam SP Player to the Film Co-op!
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MEMBER UPDATES MEMBER UPDATES
"The Apostles of Beauty" Wraps
Glendon McKinney wishes to thank all the people responsible for
last weekends' successful shoot of "The Apostles of Beauty". Kudos go to my actors but also to the crew who allowed them to appear
onscreen: camera, grips, sound, pa's, hair, wardrobe, still
photography and not forgetting craft services and everyone else. I
could not, as the director and the producer, have asked for a
smoother shoot, one which actually achieved what I had hoped for. A very sincere thanks to you all for an intense and terrific shoot: it
would not have happened without each of you.
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PUBLISHER Peter Evanchuck LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS:
http://www.bookshandmade.com is looking for submissions for a book about Ottawa's unknown areas of interest, those places that DON'T appear in the tourist books. Click here or go to http://www.bookshandmade.com to view events or contact Peter Evanchuck for more info bookshandmade@yahoo.ca
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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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The Arts
FREDERICTON - Theatre In The Cup is looking for actors who might be interested in performing in a dinner theatre production over the summer months. We are looking specifically (at the moment) for an actor 30-50ish (to play a father to a 20ish girl) willing to perform 2 shows per week (Fri & Sat evenings) for from July 3 until the end of September for a dinner theatre that we are trying to start in Fredericton. Alternately, 2 actors willing to work 1/2 of those dates or some combination thereof, would be wonderful, as well. Currently, we are also looking for a female 20ish for one of our female parts. Actors will be paid.
The current play is called "Stuck In The Middle" and will be performed small-stage (to about 40 seats). We are performing the type of dinner theatre known as "Atlantic Dinner Theatre". This variety is interactive with the audience, as opposed to performing regular theatre with the fourth wall.
If anybody (M/F any age) is interested in the overall in the concept for the future, but would not be available for or fit into these specific roles, please let me know. We intend to run this year-round changing plays every quarter, or as required depending on the number in the audience.
Any other information can be obtained by e-mail to rpwilso@gmail.com or by phone M-F 9am-4pm (506) 458-8327. Ask for Patrick. Or 366-2001 and leave a message on the machine.
Patrick Wilson
Theatre In The Cup
Fredericton
www.nbacts.co
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SACKVILLE - Ok.Quoi?! Arts Festival
July 27 - August 2, 2009
Sackville, New Brunswick
Presented by Faucet Media Arts Centre & Struts Gallery
Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre are pleased to present the fifth annual Ok.Quoi?! Arts Festival in conjunction with SappyFest, from July 27 until August 2. An interdisciplinary festival, Ok.Quoi?! focuses on video, audio, and new music. The festival will feature an eclectic program of artistic practices with new and innovative projects from national, international, local and regional artists. More than 80 artists will be featured throughout the week-long festival in a wide range of events, from concerts, performances and screenings to workshops and a kids’ summer camp.
For more information on this event please contact the gallery at: faucet@strutsgallery.ca or visit www.strutsgallery.ca/okquoi or www.sappyrecords.com . Phone: 506 536 1211
This project was made possible with the support of the Province of New Brunswick Wellness, Culture & Sport, New Brunswick Arts Board, The Canada Council for the Arts, Renaissance Sackville, Canadian Heritage, SOCAN Foundation and the Canadian Music Centre.
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FREDERICTON - COME TO NBCCD AND BE THE FIRST AUDIENCE TO SAMPLE LEMONADE AT OUR NEWLY TRANSFORMED GALLERY SPACE WHEN YOU EXPLORE WORK BY OUR 2009 GRADUATING CLASS.
Makin' Lemonade, artwork by the 2009 graduating class at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design is now on in the Drawing Studio at NBCCD. From studio to gallery, literally: yes, we've transformed our drawing studio and created the first graduate gallery in this beautiful airy space on the third floor of the college. If you are a prospective student, thinking of taking night classes, enrolled or about to enroll in our exciting summer program EdVentures, or are any kind of art lover, come, and see the work from the generation of artists about to join you in the arts community in Fredericton and beyond. The show highlights work from Ceramics, Communication Design, Fashion, Metal and Jewellery Arts, Photography, and Surface Design/Textiles Studios.
Don't miss this very special event - June 1-20 with a closing reception at the college on June 20 after the students' graduation ceremonies at Centre Communautaire St-Anne. Join us between 3:30 and 5 pm on the 20th or come anytime before then and celebrate with us. For more information contact the college at 453-2305, and ask for Ellen Woolaver, Fashion Design Studio Head. Our new gallery can be accessed through the main doors on Queen Street - 457 - between the hours of 9 and 4:30 pm, and by appointment. Follow the Makin' Lemonade posters and then explore the art on the first floor of this historic building in the heart of the Historic Garrison District. See our graduate portfolios online at www.nbccd.net
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Biz & Indie Film News
Scene from Here There and Everywhere
By Jim Lavoie
As certain as skitters come a calling in June, so too does the call for Action! around New Brunswick. I am not talking about picking fiddleheads (although there is nothing wrong with that) but about the onset of filming season in earnest in the Film Co-op membership.
In addition to members productions across NB, in this, the Film Co-op's 30th year, the Co-op in partnership with the City of Fredericton has 10 Cultural Capital films in varying stages of pre-production, production and post (more to come on this). This of course means that bookings of Film Co-op gear by members is at an all time high. Ah yes, the hills of Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Dieppe, Shediac, Miramichi and the other nether regions of NB are once again alive with the sounds of " *^$%&^ one more time."
Speaking of one more time kudos to the gang (or is that gangstas) involved with Blood Shed for all the recognition. To think that this little seed planted (smoked?) in Coles Island, NB has harvested acclaim from home and away is amazing. Me thinks OMG what's next?
After much soul searching (read legal advice) my only comment about my involvement in the A&E Intervention show (the show aired on June 1) is: The show is raw, real, unscripted and truly was an emotional experience. What you see is the real thing and while some have stated the show is a form of exploitation I totally disagree. You do what you have to do to beat the devil but that's a discussion we can have privately.
Having said that and just to prove how impartial I am in this column I say go Sens er Pens! Oh and one more thing, lets be careful out there!
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Twelve pieces of advice from the film industry
By BronweN
First, understand that I totally love all things film. Participating in a film shoot is a lot of hard work and also a lot of fun. Having said that, this industry is a strange beast a lot of the time, so here are some tidbits of advice from the front lines....
Click here to read the rest of BronweN's article!
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Hollywood to Hartland: It's Back to Her Future - Angela Cullins
By Jim Lavoie
(Photo by CNG Photography)
"Isn't it ironic?" laments Alanis Morissette but living proof is soon to be displayed, for all to see, by Angela Cullins as the lead actress in the Global Universal Inc. NB shot feature film American Sunset .
Playing alongside the reenergized long time actor Corey Haim and New York's acting dynamo Frank Molina in this suspense filled thriller, written and produced by Jackie Giroux, Cullins is ecstatic. "My dream is coming true, hell it's every actors dream, to have a lead role in a major production" proclaims Cullins. "I have to almost pinch myself because not only has it happened but to have it happen here in New Brunswick is surreal!"....
Click here to read the rest of Jim's article!
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MIRAMICHI - Jalloo Festival of Games and Animation
10-11 June, 2009
Miramichi NB
For full schedule, guest, and location details, check our website at http://jalloo.net
Registration for the Jalloo Festival is open until Tuesday, 9 June. Registrations will be accepted at the door during the Festival, but only advance registrations qualify for the Lobster Dinner, and then limited seating means that after the cut-off date the Dinner may be full.
Warning: Today (Wednesday) is the last day to be able to register for a guaranteed spot at Wednesday night’s free Lobster Dinner! You may register after Wednesday, but seating for the Dinner is limited so you may be able to attend the Festival but not the Dinner.
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WILDsound Monthly Screenplay Festival
Screenplay Submissions and Competitions
FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants.SUBMIT your SHORT and FEATURE SCREENPLAY NOW!
Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation
CLICK HERE
to submit your film.
CLICK HERE
to submit your TV Pilot or TV Spec Script
CLICK HERE
to submit your One Page
Screenplay
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Advertise
WANTED - SOMEONE TO SHOOT WEDDING
Yemane Muzey - yemane.muzey@nb.aibn.com , 440-6789 (c), 452-6789, is looking for someone to videotape a wedding on 25th of July. Service in the St Thomas University chapel; reception in New Maryland.
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NOW PLAYING ON NEWS-CAST.COM MOVIES
http://events.news-cast.com/events/Movies
No Cost, No Commercial Interruptions
BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET
An alien black man escaping slavery on his home planet crash lands in New York Harbor and has to contend with two 'Men In Black'. Directed by indy filmmaking icon John Sayles and starring Joe Morton, David Strathairn, and John Sayles himself.
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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