NBFC E-news - Thursday, May 7, 2009
Spotlight!
nbfc 30th ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES
NEW BRUNSWICK FILM CO-OP 30TH ANNIVERSARY WEBSITE IS ONLINE!
The New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative's 30th anniversary will be a time for personal reflection for the staff and many of the alumni members as well as a great opportunity to celebrate the organization and its member's many accomplishments over time. We hope everyone will have the opportunity to join us in commemorating this significant occasion at all the different planned activities throughout the year leading up to the big 30th Anniversary Bash at Silver Wave 09.
Check out the NBFC anniversary website and send your stories and tributes to cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
Special thank you to Bunthivy Nou for designing the website and for Cat for putting the content together and maintaining the site.
http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/30years/
Tony Merzetti, NBFC Executive Director - 1986-2009
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THE GREAT NB FILM CO-OP ANNIVERSARY FILM POSTER GIVE-A-WAY
Most of you who know the Film Co-op Executive Director Tony Merzetti know that he never throws anything out at the Film Co-op and we have an overfull storage room downstairs to prove it!
It's the Film Co-op's 30th anniversary and Tony has consented to throwing open the downstairs archive of film posters and making them available for anyone to come take a look and take away the film poster or posters of their choice! These are posters from films shown at past Tidal Wave and Silver Wave Film Festivals and Monday Night Film Series screenings.
WHEN: This Friday (May 8), 4pm-6pm
WHERE: The NB Film Co-op, 732 Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Come and get them!
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ANNIVERSARY WISHES FROM THE 2009 SWFF SPONSORS
HEMMINGS HOUSE PICTURES
I AM 2 YEARS OLDER THAN YOU!!! Happy Birthday NB Film Co-op, and wow, 30 great years! 11 of which I have been hanging out with you! We at Hemmings House Pictures (www.hemmingshousepictures.com) are all working as hard as we possibly can to help make sure we all have an industry to continue to produce awesome content for until we grow old and grey....what do you say NB Film Co-op? Old and grey at 60 years or 90???
Greg Hemmings
The NB Film Co-op thanks Hemmings House Pictures for coming onboard as a SWFF Bronze Sponsor this year.
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MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF, MEMBERSHIP STUFF
Recent Renewals and New Members for 2009: Alan Edwards (Fredericton), NB Film Staff (Fredericton and Moncton)
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.
MEMBER VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!
I recently put in 18 hours as Boom on Film Co-op member Chris Fulton's shoot
Manic Chiropractic
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Terry Oakes
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 Lady Di Terry for purchasing and donating a film to the Film Co-op library archive entitled The Cloud of Unknowing!
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NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER - MOHAMED ISSA OF FREDERICTON
My name is Mohamed Issa, and I am an aspiring actor who is interested in getting involved as much as I can in acting and other aspects of filmmaking.
I have always been very curious about acting, and am interested in film and television, and therefore welcome the opportunity to get acquainted with projects taking place in the province, and get to know and connect with other members of the NB Film Co-op (actors, writers, producers, directors, etc...). Please feel free to drop me a line at
m.issa@unb.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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The AD's Role on Independent Productions
Film Co-op Training and Development - Coming Up!
Intro - Theory
May 12, Tuesday, 7pm - 11pm
Instructor: Corena Walby
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op, basement resource centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton
Fee: $15 for NBFC Members/$25 for Non-Members
Number Limit: 8
First ADs must be authoritative team-leaders and
motivators, whilst also being approachable team players. They need exceptional organizational and time-management skills. The ability to plan ahead, trouble-shoot and pay close attention to detail is vital.
Overall, they provide the key link between the Director, the cast and the crew, whilst also liaising with the production office, and providing regular progress reports
about the shoot.
The instructor will cover the role of the First AD on smaller independent shoots.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Corena Walby has been involved in film-making since 2004. She first joined the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative as an Associate Member when she moved to Fredericton, gradually working on her volunteer hours on some local independent short films, and then moved her way into being a full member, joining the Board of Directors, and also works as the Galas and Events Chair for the Silver Wave Film Festivals.
She has worked on over 15 short films, in many different crew positions (and acting). Her crew positions vary from craft services, continuity/script supervisor, production manager, production designer, to assistant director. She enjoys all aspects of film-making, and aspires to create her own project someday. In her weekday life, she is manager of Carrier Recruitment at Brunswick News Inc.
Corena hails from Moncton, NB and is married with 2 step-children.
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Composing Music for Film - NEW DATE!
Film Co-op Training and Development - Coming Up!
Intro - Theory
May 23, Saturday, 11am - 5pm
Instructor: Jordan Roherty
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op, basement resource centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton
Fee: $20: For Film Co-op Members/$30 For Non-Members
Class Limit: 8
Music is an integral part of any Film or Television project...it tells the audience how they should “feel”.
This workshop covers how music compliments and enhances film and video and how to choose the appropriate music style/theme for a project.
Learn what is involved scoring music for film and video...from the Hollywood budget perspective to the indie film perspective. In addition, techniques and approaches to
creating scores are discussed, including musical passage timeframes, instrumentation, rhythm, and conveying tension and tranquility. Further recording and post production of delivery music will be discussed as well.
After watching various clips from films, the class will discuss the musical approach used for each film.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Jordan Roherty has been a NBFC member since January 2005. Jordan has scored short films, and won an award for Excellence in Music Composition for his 8-Bit work on “Gamer’s Manifesto,” which screened at SWFF 08.
He specializes in using Logic Pro for writing and producing music. Jordan recently graduated with an honours diploma in Audio Engineering from the Centre for Arts & Technology. He has recently launched his website (complete with a demo reel of works completed) at www.robotcousin.com
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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
November 12-15, 2009, Fredericton
(BLAST FROM THE PAST: SWFF 08 - Photo by Jeff Crawford of SWFF 2008 Sponsor Cojak Productions Inc.)
The 9th annual Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF) is now accepting submissions. This year's festival takes place from NOVEMBER 12-15, 2009, in Fredericton, NB.
SWFF is the annual film and video festival presented by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative. It has both curated and competitive streams, as well as a solid line-up of social activities and workshops that get the town buzzing.
This year, we are celebrating our 9th year with new programming and again we’ve waived the submission fee for filmmakers submitting so, it promises to be a good year. Save the dates and plan to attend!
Film and video projects that are accepted for screening into the SWFF and created by New Brunswick Filmmakers residing in the province and those filmmakers from away are eligible for the Silver Wave Awards.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 3rd, 2009, 5pm Atlantic Standard Time.
Incomplete applications and applications received after this deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The following items must accompany the application:
· Completed Application form, on CD in an MS Word or .rtf type document;
· List of credits from project;
(NB filmmakers who, along with their cast and crew, wish to be considered for the various NB awards must show proof of NB residency for all those involved.)
· 3 DVD pre-screening copies of the finished project for jury consideration for awards; (NOTE: only Mini DV, Beta SP and 35 mm will be screened at the Festival. DVDS will not be accepted)
· Productions stills, in jpeg format at 300dpi resolution, on CD to be used in festival promotional materials;
· Press Kit (if available of past festival/special screenings of film/video);
· Director's Bio and headshot;
· Poster representing the film or documentary (if available);
NOTE: Submissions materials will not be returned to you by the SWFF. Please email: info@nbfilmcoop.com if you have any questions. You will be advised whether or not your submission has been accepted for screening in advance of the festival
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The Arts
FREDERICTON - The Gilbert and Sullivan Society present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
wHEN: May 7-9
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Fredericton is staging the musical comedy The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on May 7, 8, & 9, with a nightly 8 PM curtain time at the Tom Morrison Theatre at FHS. Tickets are on sale at the Playhouse box office, 458-8344, or www.theplayhouse.ca (click on Buy Tickets).
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is based on the true story surrounding the closure of the Chicken Ranch Brothel, in a small Texas town. In the musical, Miss Mona, played by Erika Nason, is running a clean brothel with plenty of rules and "nothing dirty going on." She has developed good relationships with the local celebrities such as the sheriff, comically portrayed by Tom Whidden; the local Senator (Brent Howe) and even with the Governor of Texas (Jack MacDougall). When Watchdog news reporter Melvin T. Thorpe (Joel Howe) gets involved, the citizens of the quiet little town become caught up with Miss Mona, and the girls of the Chicken Ranch are right in the middle!
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Fredericton is a not-for-profit organization promoting amateur theatre in the community. For more information on the production or the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, please contact producer Stacie Cougle at 474-8041.
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FREDERICTON *NASTY SHADOWS THEATRE COMPANY STAGES ORESTES 2.1 - a slight modification of an adaptation by Charles L. Mee*
_Orestes_ is an Ancient Greek myth about matricide, incestuous innuendo, the meaning of friendship, and happy endings written by the tragedian Euripides. The story goes: Orestes, driven mad after murdering his own mother for having slept with another man while his father/her husband (Agamemnon) was away fighting the Trojan War, is seeking a way out of town to escape the death sentence handed to him and his sister, Electra. Orestes seems to be willing to go to any lengths to make sure he and his closer-than-you-should-be-with-your sister are able to run free. Luckily for all concerned, Apollo arrives just in time to provide everyone a happy ending before anything truly disastrous occurs (aside from all the death that began the tale).
_Orestes 2.1_ takes this classical story and throws it in the midst of a pseudo-mental hospital with diabolical Nurses, merging modern and classical interests, and allowing characters like Tapemouth Man to share in this story where a happy ending just doesn't look likely.
http://www.charlesmee.org/html/orestes.html
The cast of eleven and the technicians are comprised of local
Fredericton talent.
_Orestes 2.1_ runs May 14th-16th (Thurs-Sat) 8pm nightly @ the Charlotte St. Arts Centre Auditorium.
Tickets available at the door: $12/adult; $8/student.
This play contains mature language and subject matter.
Please visit our web site for further details about the production:
http://nastyshadows.wordpress.com/
Comments/questions/information contact Scott Shannon
email -
rshannon@unb.ca
phone - 476-6049
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Len Falkenstein
Co-Artistic Director
NotaBle Acts Theatre Company
717 Aberdeen Street,
Fredericton, NB
E3B 1S7
www.nbacts.com
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GALLERY CONNEXION
May 7, 2009
The Salmon Run - Participating Businesses Announced!
Gallery Connexion is pleased to announce the Fredericton businesses that will be participating in the Salmon Run, a project in partnership with the City of Fredericton and funded though the Canadian Heritage Cultural Capitals of Canada program.
Each of these participating businesses will provide window or lobby space during the summer months to display a salmon. The 2 foot long fish forms were designed and made by Fabinex, a local company, and are mounted on a stainless steel stand. The scope for the artists' creativity is endless and exciting. These are one-of-a-kind sculptures and will reflect the affection and attachment we have to our Atlantic salmon. A brochure with map will direct the public and tourists to each of the following Salmon Run locations: Eloise, Robert Simmonds, Westminster Books, Ingrid Mueller Art + Contacts, Joy of Framing, Charlotte Street Art Center, Gallery 78, The Palate Restaurant & Café, Bejewel by Trudy Gallagher, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Love Puppy Canine Boutique, Thornton - VanTassel Chartered Accountants, Crumbs, Trinitea’s Cup, Galerie City Hall Gallery, The Blue Door, Lighthouse Adventure Centre/le centre d’aventure du phare, River Valley Crafts, The Fredericton Public Library, Botinicals, Capital Complex, River Valley Footwear, Sue Lawrence Hair, Spa & Gallery
An opening reception will take place at the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Center on May 21 from 5 to 7pm. All Salmon Run sculptures will be on display. The public is welcome to attend this catered event and preview the exciting designs! All salmon will be distributed to participating businesses on June 4 and will stay on display until mid-September.
For more information on the Salmon Run, please contact Meredith Snider, Director of Gallery Connexion at (506) 454-1433 or connex@nbnet.nb.ca
Gallery Connexion acknowledges the ongoing support of its membership, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Foundation for the Arts, and the City of Fredericton.
Meredith Snider
Director, Gallery Connexion
Location: TBA
Mail: PO Box 696, Fredericton NB, E3B 5B4
P: (506) 454-1433 E: connex@nbnet.nb.ca
www.galleryconnexion.ca
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Biz & Indie Film News
NEW BRUNSWICK FILM SHORT FILM VENTURE PROGRAM
Good morning to all / Bonjour à vous tous,
May 7, 2009
New Brunswick Film is pleased to announce the launching of the 2009-10 program. For further information Please visit the website below or review directly the attached application form. http://www.nbfilm.ca/forms/e/Short_Film_Venture.pdf
Best wishes to all of those interested in applying.
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Le 7 mai 2009
Film Nouveau-Brunswick a le plaisir de vous annoncer le lancement du programme court métrage pour 2009-10. Pour de plus amples informations, vous pouvez visiter le site internet ci-joint ou encore faire la revue du document attaché au présent.
http://www.nbfilm.ca/forms/f/daide_au_court_metrage.pdf
Bonne chance à tous ceux et celles qui opteront pour présenter une demande.
Raynald Couturier
Coordinator Training & Development //Coordonnateur, formation et développement
New Brunswick Film Nouveau- Brunswick -- WCS/ MECS
Moncton, NB
Tel:(506)869-6869 Fax/Téléc:(506)869-6840
Email/ courriel: raynald.couturier@gnb.ca
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THEY SHOOT THEY SCORE!
NEW BRUNSWICK'S STICKS AND STONES – WINNER OF THE 2009 SHAW ROCKET PRIZE!!
The heroic efforts of pee wee hockey players both on and off the ice in Sticks and Stones have won this television movie the prestigious $50,000 Shaw Rocket Prize for most innovative and creative Canadian production of 2009 for youth and families!
Produced by Cirrus Communications, QC, and Dream Street Pictures, NB , Sticks and Stones tells the heart-warming story of a Friendship Series Tournament organized by young Canadian hockey players to make amends for the ill treatment received by a visiting American team.
Over 800 students from schools across Canada voted Sticks and Stones the ultimate winner of the 2009 Rocket Prize, choosing from a short list of four exceptional productions (Fred’s Head, How She Move, and Instant Star) selected by an international jury of industry experts.
“It is a great honour to receive the Shaw Rocket Prize,” comments producer, Josée Vallée. “Sticks and Stones sends an important message to all ages, especially the young generations. Therefore, this award is especially meaningful to us, because it is granted by a jury of young viewers.”
The Shaw Rocket Prize congratulates Sticks and Stones, and all of this year’s Rocket Prize finalists. We applaud the tremendous efforts of all of those who work in the Canadian production industry to create consistently great programming for Canadian children, youth, and families.
Shaw Rocket Prize: celebrating quality television for kids and the people who create it!
www.rocketprize.ca | www.rocketfund.ca
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SAINT JOHN - ACTOR PROFILE: ERIC ATKINSON 
My name is Eric Atkinson and I have been interested in the film industry all of my life. My field has been in construction and electrical as well as technical. I enjoy learning while on set as a background worker and am looking for opportunities on any film production, (volunteer or paid) to further my knowledge.
I will be planning to take workshops from NB Film Co-op to further my education in matters of film production in the technical field. I am physically fit and a quick learner. I have my own transportation and happen to be an excellent people person. I have worked in security as well as with the setup and tear down crew at Harbour Station, Imperial theater and Latimore Lake community Center. I have no problem working on a team or taking directions however menial they may seem. I am very eager to network as I said above with any film production that could lead me on my journey in motion picture production. Thank you for your time. You may contact me through SarahLouise at E.R.N.C. ethnicrainbows@aim.com
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Hazel
Height 6'4"
Medium physique
Weight - 200+-
Neck size - 17
Waist - 42
Leg - 33
Jacket - Large - X large
Hat - 8
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Advertise
Independent N.B. musician searching for Soundtrack Work
An experienced New Brunswick musician that is just beginning to dabble in composing for film and television would like to volunteer his services to work with members of the NB Film Community and to gain experience and exposure.
Interested in working with any types of media.
Contact Jason LeBlanc at love.is.a.wonderful.word@Hotmail.com
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MEMBER LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE
If anyone is interested in writing, acting in or working on a Sci Fi
action film over the summer please contact Fred at
fred@mediagiants.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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CALL FOR CREW
"A Saturday Affair" tells the story of how Bena Patel brought her samosas to the Saturday Morning Farmers Market and changed the way Fredericton eats on a Saturday morning. It is a revelation of the growth of multiculturalism in Fredericton over the last three decades through the food we eat. This film is part of the Fredericton Cultural Capital Project.
"A Saturday Affair" will be filming on the weekends of July 3-5 July 10-12. We are currently seeking to fill some key crew positions. If you are interested in any of the positions below, or would like to assist in roles not listed, please contact Production Manager Corena Walby at mwalby@nb.sympatico.ca
Positions we are currently seeking to fill:
Locations Manager
Makeup/Hair (able to do 70s looks)
Lighting Technician
Grip
On Set Wardrobe
Location Sound / Sound Editing
Craft Services
Continuity / Script Supervisor
Production Assistants
If you love making films, we would love to hear from you! Thank you to all who are already on board, and to all who are interested in helping. Making this film is going to be a lot of fun!
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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
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NB ACTOR LOOKING FOR WORK
New York and LA trained actress looking for work. Presently living in N.B. after living in NY and Los Angeles for the past 15 years.
Independent, Feature Films or Commercials preferred.
Please contact for headshot and resume at 506-204 6944 or jaye1c@yahoo.com
Josette Cormier
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WEBSITE ONLINE
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