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Elsewhere/Co-op Volunteerism
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" Great
newsletter last week - not that they aren't all good -
but this last one was really outstanding - chock-full!
Thanks" - Mandy Wright,
Co-op
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Film
Co-op Festival Updates Silver Wave Festival is
year-round labour of love
The
Silver Wave Film Festival (or, to some, the Festival formerly known
as Tidal Wave) is a key event on the New Brunswick Filmmakers’
Co-op’s calendar, and is firmly rooted in the year-round
operations of the Co-op. Along with the name change this year, the
festival operations have been changed to reflect its growth and
development.
“In the first few years, the festival was sort of
like a seedling, being transplanted and tended by many caring people
but we weren’t really sure how exactly it would fit into the Co-op’s
bouquet of programs and services,” says NBFC Prez Melony McCarthy,
who also admits that she is spending a big chunk of time thinking
about her new garden these days.
“When we did our post-festival
evaluation last fall, it was really clear that the festival was here
to stay, and that it should be firmly rooted in the Co-op’s core
activities. Cathie (LeBlanc) and Tony (Merzetti) have the lead on
things, ensuring continuity, and they are supported by a dream team
of talented and committed volunteers.” Staff and their Dream Team
Festival Group and all the volunteers who assist will now be giving
marketing, sponsors, event planning, website and program etc.
hands-0n personal attention all year long.
“What makes the Co-op's
festival so successful it's really very simple,” says Tony, our
fearless ED. “All the people who contribute to it - whether they’re
paid or volunteer staff – put their hearts and countless hours
into something we all believe in. Without these people there would
be no festival.”
Cathie notes that volunteers come to the Festival
through various routes. “Where do these great people come from?
The core volunteers/staff come from the Co-op membership. So, in
effect, without the Co-op there would be no festival. Next come the
supporters & volunteers from the general public in the province. They
are the film/video lovers who work on the festival and go see the
films......they help to make the events exciting with their
attendance and true appreciation of film culture in NB, Canada and
the World!”
Last, but certainly never least in the festival
success formula, are the festival sponsors. “Without their support
the Festival can't get the materials and elements it needs to put
it's program together. The faithful national and local sponsors and
supporters who provide cold cash and services to help the
infrastructure which is the event deserve much recognition. What is
encouraging to see this year is that there are more provincial
film/video production companies coming onboard as sponsors and the
Co-op hopes to see this growth and support continue as the festival
continues on for many years,” says Tony.
Who are the true
celebrities of the Festival? Well the New Brunswick film/video
makers and all the volunteers of course! Sure it's exciting to have
gliz and glam and a little dash of Hollywood North as it sells
tickets. But, ultimately what the festival means to those who really
understand why it came about is: community and recognizing the
talent that is right in our own province from all the different
cities and rural areas.
As Mel philosophized last year – perhaps
over a beer or two, “The festival isn’t about filling theatres
with a bunch of strangers in seats, it’s about building and
celebrating the homegrown film-loving, film-making community.”
And
so it is. Stay tuned and get to know this year’s Festival Dream
Team and the groundbreaking people who came before and put their
heart and souls into this very important event.... their profiles
will be included in future e-news editions. Five months from now, we’ll
be celebrating together at the Silver Wave Film Festival!
For more information, please
contact the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative at (506) 451-1488 or info@nbfilmcoop.com
Media Contact:
Cathie LeBlanc, Membership Services
New
Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative
Ph: 506-455-1632
Email: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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Three Things to Help You Get Started
by Jason Thabow
So the day has finally come and you're ready to begin your thrilling
life as an Independent Film Maker. You've got a great idea that everyone agrees
would make a good film. You've done your research, and collected everything you
need to get going. You've got the script, the cameras, the lights, the sound
gear, the location and enough willing friends to fill the cast and crew.
Everything is set and you're ready to make a film.
But wait a minute, what's
this? No one remembered to gets the keys to the warehouse where you're
shooting, so you had to break in. Oh and you took a chance on what kind of film
to get and you ended up getting the wrong stuff. Plus one of your lead actors
got the dates wrong and he's home and in bed. There's no heat, no power, no
lights, no film and you're now two hours over schedule. What happen? Nothing
happen, nothing out of the ordinary that is. Welcome to the wonderful world of
Independent Film.
Yes friends, as much as we'd like to fantasize about glories
of film making, the truth is for a first time film maker, you will be charged
with a whole horde of unexpected tasks and situations that you can never fully
expect and prepare for. And when these things come up, someone will have to
deal with them. Someone will have to make the coffee and someone else will have
to set up lights and cameras, another person will be testing the sound
equipment and someone else will be driving off to the local market to get
batteries for the microphones, and like it or not, if this is your project than
you're going to be the one to do it.
Sometimes it won't be horrible, say
something small like reloading the cameras. Other times that won't be the case.
For example, this film maker once found himself alone and trying to cross a
lake in a sinking canoe with over ten thousand dollars worth of video
equipment. No one got wet that day, but the responsibility fell to me none the
less.
The point being stressed here is that if you're serious about becoming an
Independent film maker than you're going to have to be prepared for everything
and ready for anything. So to offer some advice based on personal experience,
here are some simple rules to follow when starting out.
1) Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. It doesn't matter if your film is about flowers and is only three
minutes long, or, if it's a five hour documentary about war, the more you know
before hand the better off you'll be, this is the reason storyboard and outline
meetings are so important, even if you yourself know exactly want you want, you
need to let everyone else in, so that things run more smoothly when it comes
time to shoot.
2) Who's the Captain of this ship??? There really isn't any such
thing as an independent film. With these projects there will usually be two or
three people who are directly involved, producers, writers, etc, and although
it's very important to listen to your cast and crew for ideas and suggestions,
there must be no doubt who has the last word. If it's five o'clock in the
morning and it's raining when you're trying to shoot outside, and the cameras
are getting wet, and it's cold and so on, the cast and crew are going to look
to you for a decision and you must be the one to make it, so make sure everyone
knows that you're steering the ship and that everything is ok.
3)The Greatest
Film ever. If you as the director or writer or producers for that matter, are
not excited about the project, then you will have a very hard time keeping
those under you excited and this will lead to problems at all levels of the
project from beginning to end. The director in particular must at all times
maintain a high level of energy in order to keep his/her crew and cast active
and creative and most importantly happy. the final outcome of your film will
directly reflect the mood in which it was made.
Well that's it, that's all I
know. I'll be the first to admit that making a film can be a lot of fun, but
any honest film maker will tell you that it's also a lot of work. Just don't
get discouraged when things don't go your way the first time around. Remember
to be prepared, keep the energy up and make sure everyone knows that the
project will get done. Good luck and remember the batteries.
Contact the Film Co-op at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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in NBFC E-News/Classified Ads
AWARD WINNING WRITER
FOR HIRE (PAID WORK)
My scripts have won Tidal Wave and Atlantic Film Festival awards.
I've workshopped with Allan Magee of the Canadian Film Centre, Hart
Hanson of "Judging Amy," "Traders," and
"North of 60," and was writer-in-training for episodic TV
on a CBC/Fox "tween" production. I've critiqued scripts
for members of the New Brunswick Film Co-op and for Connell Smith of
CBC and Rowan Ridge Productions. If you are looking for projects to
develop, for a story editor or script doctor, or to hire an award
winning writer, (fees negotiable) phone or e-mail: Amy Whitmore windsong@nbnet.nb.ca
Tel: 506-529-8003
ACTORS WANTED (PAID
WORK)
Feature Film being done in Saint
John needs Extra's who are both slim & very muscular. Must be
willing to be fitted with Special FX Makeup. Both males &
females are required. Please submit photo's to extra@nbnet.nb.ca
Please be sure to include all your contact information including
phone numbers.
STOCK FOOTAGE (FREE)
Royalty Free Stock Footage For the Video Professional
http://www.artbeats.com/
CASTING CALL (VOLUNTEER)
On June 25th, between the hours of 6pm and 9pm at the UNB sub building
ballroom, E For Effort Productions will be holding a casting call for
the film project Conversations with a Dead Man. All roles are as of
now still open and any actors wishing to take part may contact Jason
Thabow at Thabow@hotmail.com for character profiles and sample
dialogue. Or if you'd just like to know more, please feel free to
contact us at the same Address.
CASTING CALL (VOLUNTEER)
"for Jack the Plumber"
Jack - The hit
man. His eyes are an unusual color of blue. He’s an older guy and built well.
When he’s not on the job he’s working out. He takes out his opponents in a mixture of Brad Pitt in Troy and Jean
Reno in the professional. He goes A to b. His body is badly scared from a
battle he had with a gang trying to take over Pop’s gym. He carries a very casual but professional manner about him but will drop
you in a minute.
Pops - An old
gray haired black man. He’s been in the fighting ring to many times and is a
little punchy. Has a little head twitch. Pops owns the boxing work out center but Jack really runs it for him.
Jack and him are like father and son.
Chow Ping - A
middle aged, finely dressed, Chinese underground mob boss. He keeps pushing
down his leather gloves between his fingers when he’s pissed. And overcoat
hides his skinny figure.
Man 1 - Chinese, dressed well, always keeps his hands clasped until he springs into
action. No facial expressions other that I’m here
to kill.
Man 2 - A
seven foot tall American. Stocky, big knuckles and well dressed. Has a smarty
attitude about him like he controls the world and everybody better do
do what he says.
Defaun - Now
here’s a man of meaning with intention that could cut through steel. Lots of
money, charismatic, finally dressed, gold rings, not a hair out of place,
always cleaning his finger nails, but he has a mouth on him like the main sewer
pipe of Chicago’s east side. He’s the ringleader of a crime syndicate and loves
his job.
M rco - Defaun’s lieutenant. Slender bony look
as if he belongs in a casket. His wiry fingers tremble slightly. His intense
beady eyes could melt a snowflake. Never gets a chance to say much is always
cut off by Defaun.
Jake - Defaun’s Body
guard. A real big fat slob with a temper. Has mother tattooed on his knuckles.
The letters wouldn’t fit on one hand so two went to the other, makes it a
little hard to read. He drools at times
and wipes it off on his sleeve.
Direct all inquiries to Indie Filmmaker and soon to be Co-op member Abba Edgar: abba_edgar@hotmail.com
PROPS NEEDED (DONATIONS)
Co-op Member Pierre Levesque is looking for props for his shoot on the weekend of the
9th and 10th of July. Pierre prefers old, disused [junk] items from the list
below. Any items provided will be cared for properly and returned in good
condition.
Dead Car Battery [dead is essential]
Metal
Bucket
Metal Lampshade [in the style of police interogation
room]
Jumper/Booster Cables
Metal Gasoline Can
If you think you can
help Pierre, Email him at
logan-san@requiem.ca
CREW NEEDED
(VOLUNTEER)
Hello fellow film/video makers. Local resident and indie
filmmaker Jason Thabow is
beginning preproduction on his new summer project entitled Conversations
with a Dead Man. The project in
intended to be 30 minute black and white
dramatic short, that is to be shot between (July and August) in Fredericton. The story revolves around a character named John Goods who
awakes one night to find himself bound and gagged in a dirty basement wondering what the
hell is going on.
Location Needed: An
unfinished basement, with a high celling,
bare floors, rock walls and a somber
atmosphere. The stranger the better.
Crew members
1)Sound tech/boom operator
2) Continuity
director.
3) Hair and costume person.
4)Editor/ post production
manager
Cast
1)Drake Roy, (age 24/28)
2) Karl Kininski, (age
24/28)
3) The Boss, (age 30/50)
4) The neighbors extra roles, all ages
welcome.
Here in the basement of redRoom Studios, we like to promote
an open and comfortable creative environment in which all members at all
levels are free to express their opinions and tease the director, so if you
know of a great location, or you're interested in any of the opening parts
or would just like to know more, please feel free to contact Jason Thabow at
Thabow@hotmail or call anytime after
six, 472-0334.
LOCATION NEEDED (FREE)
I am looking for a residence/cottage overlooking the Fundy coastline for a short
film production to be shot this fall. The building should have a patio with a
great view of the shoreline. I would appreciate any leads anyone may have for
such a location. Contact info:
cineaste@nb.sympatico.ca
CREW
NEEDED (VOLUNTEER)
Crew required for a short film being made the week-end of August
13 & 14th. We will be shooting on mini DV.
Production
Assistant, Script Supervisor, 1st Assistant Camera, Stills
Photographer, Gaffer, Production Designer, Sound Recordist, Mixer
Boom Operator, Makeup/Hair, Craft Services.
Must be Co-op members in good standing and have taken the
required workshops for above specific positions interested in.
Cathie can schedule anyone interested for one-on-0ne workshops
if they require training before shoot dates.
Contact
Film Co-op member Diane
Terry:
dterry@nbma-amnb.ca
EASY
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS (PAID WORK)
Fredericton Co-op member Stephan Hamel has video production
equipment and a great track record for getting the job done. Give
him a call anytime and he will fulfill all your video production
and stills photography needs at a reasonable price. There is a
Demo of Stephan's work at the Film Co-op. info@nbfilmcoop.com
Stephan
does weddings, industrial/promotion videos. Not only does he shoot
but he also creates dvd's of the finished project with graphics
and dvd face and jacket covers which are very professional
and in French and English.
He
also does industrial/corporate photography at very competitive
rates. (Stephan is available now to do headshots of Co-op member
actors at a reduced rate)
CASTING CALL (VOLUNTEER)
Interested in acting in a film? General auditions are being
held for the
short film
A SONG FOR THE HOME FRONT
A musical
fantasy film set in rural New Brunswick, 1945.
DATE: Saturday, June 18th
2005
TIME: By appointment (please see below)
LOCATION: Fredericton Public
Library board room, 2nd floor
ROLES AVAILABLE:
ERNIE:
Looks
20-30 Years old. Farmer. Moderate build. Passive and Gentle. Prone to
fantasy. *Guitar skills are an asset but not
necessary.
HEDDA:
Looks 20-30 Years old. Farmers wife. Hot Tempered.
Likes the finer things in life.
MARTHA:
Looks 20-30 Years old. Big
Band Singer. Free Spirited. *Singing skills a definite
asset*
PIERCE:
Looks 20-25 Years old. U.S. Army deserter. Drifter.
Enjoys drinking and
smoking.
ERNIE'S GRANDFATHER:
Looks 20-25
Years old. Part of Ernie's fantasies. Free Spirited. Globe
trotter. WWI
veteran. *Guitar skills a definite asset*
CARD SHARK:
Looks 20-30
Years old. Slick, stylish. Loves poker, booze and wild women.
For
an appointment and further information, please contact Film Co-op member Jon at (506)
449-1903
or by email: dbhorizons@hotmail.com
Sides
(dialogue to be read at audition) and music information can be picked up at
the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, 51 York Street between 10-5pm/Mon
through Friday. Please see
Cathie.
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Paid
Work Elsewhere/Co-op Volunteerism
Contract positions available at Atlantic Film Festival (PAID)
Communications Assistant Contract Term: June 20 – October 28, 2005
(19 weeks) Time Commitment: As required to complete job requirements
Contract Fee: $350/week
Hospitality Coordinator! or
Contract Term: July 5 – September 30, 2005 (13 weeks)
Remuneration: $450 per week
Volunteer Coordinator
Contract Term: July 18 – September 30, 2005 (11 weeks) Time
Commitment: Full-time, as required to complete job requirements
Contract Fee: $400/week
paved Art + New Media, an innovative and
dynamic artist-run centre for photographic, audio, video, electronic and digital
art, seeks candidates for the position of Executive Director. (PAID)
Address
applications to: The Hiring Committee, paved Art + New Media
12-23rd Street East, Saskatoon SK S7K 0H5 paved Art + New Media was
formed in 2003 from the merger of The Photographers Gallery and
Video Verite, and is an incorporated, non-profit organization with
charitable status.
As an artist-run centre that combines exhibition
programs in contemporary photography, media, new media and visual
art with state-of-the-art production facilities for artists, paved
represents a new model for artist-run culture. For more information
on paved, please visit our web site at www.pavedarts.ca. paved Art
+ New Media is an equal opportunity employer.
Questions about the
position of Executive Director or the application process should be
directed to Timothy Dallett, Acting Director at (306) 652-5502 or
tim@pavedarts.ca
DEADLINE: June
17
Volunteerism/Donations/Thank Yous:
-
Thank you to Christina Wood, part-time staff person at the Film
Co-op, for her good
will, professionalism and excellent work ethic on a daily basis at
the Film Co-op.
- Thank you to New Co-op member Shana McLaughlin for
creating art for the e-news. Shana is very talented
and we appreciate her doing this for us. If you would like to
see Shana's work email Cathie at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
PLEASE
LET US KNOW AND WE WILL SPOTLIGHT A DESERVING
Co-OP MEMBER/SUPPORTER/SPONSOR/VOLUNTEER
IN THE CO-OP
E-NEWSLETTER
Donations needed for the Co-op:
- MOVIE
MONEY FOR CONTEST PRIZES
- MONIES DONATED FOR MEMBERSHIPS FOR MEMBERS
LIVING ON FIXED INCOMES AND FOR KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO LIVE ON
FIXED INCOMES TO WANT TO TAKE THE CO-OP'S SUMMER KID'S CAMP.
- DONATED
PRIZES FOR CONTESTS
This all
counts as volunteer hours for new members!
If your time is limited, donations are the way to go!
Click here to read more about needed volunteer
activities
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Funding
for Projects
New
Brunswick Arts Board
http://www.artsnb.ca/
Linda
Joy Media Arts Awards
http://www.lindajoy.com/
The
Canada Council for the Arts
http://www.canadacouncil.ca
BravoFACT
Email:
bravofact@bravo.ca
TELEFILM
http://www.telefilm.gc.ca
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Co-op
and Outside Workshops
Workshops on Demand!
UPCOMING WORKSHOP!
June 19, Sunday,
11am-5pm at the Film Co-op
Cinematography with Instructor
Jonathan Collicott
Please contact Cathie to find out more
about all the Co-op's terrific workshops and to pre-register for
them as they all take limited numbers. Remember for any
workshops you've missed you can schedule a one-on-one
small group session with an instructor on your own
schedule and time frame.
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Film
Festival Deadlines
16th Vermont International Film Festival CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Films awarded in 3 categories: Human Rights & Justice,
Environment, War & Peace. Deadline July 1! Oldest human rights
and environmental film fest in the world. www.vtiff.org
25th Atlantic
International Film Festival. Deadline: June 3, 2005.
http://www.atlanticfilm.com//aff_callForEntry.php
13th Annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival. Deadline: August 15th, 2005.
http://www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
Enter
your film in the
2005 SILVER WAVE
FILM FESTIVAL
November 2-6, Fredericton, New
Brunswick
Call for Submissions!
The 5th annual Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF) is now accepting submissions. This year’s festival takes place from November 2nd to November 6th, 2005.
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 5th
anniversary, with a change of name and some new programming approaches so it promises to be a good year, so save the dates and plan to
attend! Film and video projects from New Brunswick that are accepted
for screening into the SWFF will be considered for the Silver Wave Awards.
The deadline for submissions is August 3rd, 2005, 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, in both hardcopy format, and on CD in an MS Word or .rtf
type document;
- List
of credits;
- A VHS or DVD pre-screening copy of the finished project; (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);
- Fee of $10 (Cheque or Money Order*) for short films or short
Documentaries; or Fee of $25 (Cheque or Money Order*) for feature
films or feature Documentaries
Please make Cheque or Money
orders out to the Silver Wave Film Festival.
Submissions materials will not be returned to you by the SWFF. Should you
wish to make arrangements to pick up your materials after the Festival, we may
be able to accommodate that.
Please email: info@nbfilmcoop.com, if you require further information. You will be advised
whether or not your submission has been accepted for screening.
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Arts News
REEL
DIVERSITY 2005
A COMPETITION FOR EMERGING FILMMAKERS OF COLOUR
Direct your own documentary and Work with the award-winning National
Film Board of Canada. Films broadcast nationally on CBC Newsworld.
REEL DIVERSITY is open only to filmmakers from visible minority
groups. - applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants
- applicants must have at least one credit in a key creative role in
a completed video or film production of any type - full-time
students are not eligible
Submission Requirements:
The following
material must be included:
- completed application form
- a 2
to 4-page proposal describing your subject matter or story, and
identifying the film's target audience(s)
- your statement of intent
indicating professional and personal goals (max. 2 pages)
- your
résumé of academic and/or professional experience specifically
related to video and film production video cassette or DVD of
completed work(s)
- accompanied by the following information for
each work: title, year completed, original format, running time,
brief synopsis (maximum 10 lines) and role(s) of the
applicant.
You don't need to submit a budget – but keep in
mind that there is a maximum budget per project of $200,000,
including all costs from initial research to delivery of completed
production proposals should be suited to a TV-hour English-language
documentary There's no entry fee.
The selection process
Phase
One: Investigates
Regional committees chose 10 to 15 filmmakers - as
many as 3 from each region of Canada. Filmmakers are asked to
further develop their proposals
Phase Two: Research and
Development/Training
National committee selects 6 to 8 candidates to
develop a full treatment includes a 3-day intensive training
session.
Phase Three: Production
National committee selects 3
projects for production
Evaluation
Selection committees will evaluate
proposals based on their originality, artistic merit and broadcast
potential. We're open to a wide range of projects: social issue
docs, personal stories, investigative or experimental non-fiction,
just to name a few. We're looking for projects that are unique and
compelling, supported by a strong creative vision, and that generate
discussion.
DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2005
Downloadable REEL DIVERSITY 2005
application form: Visit www.nfb.ca/reeldiversity
Forward proposals
and accompanying documentation to an NFB studio near you: Atlantic
Canada Kent Martin Executive Producer National Film Board of Canada
5475 Spring Garden, 2nd floor Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3T2 Phone:
(902) 426-7351 Fax: (902) 426-8901
Remember to contact Cathie
at the Film Co-op if you need assistance with your proposals.
FILM FRONT ONLINE - NEWS
For film, video and television
events in the Greater Saint
John market, please visit the Dates 2 Know section
of the Film Front
Online.
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News/Member Updates
Equipment
101
(specific
article sections and picture
from
The Cineworks Co-op)
(Equipment
Coordinator Jurgen Beerwald reacts to Cineworks Co-op member Glen
Sanford who executed the perfect equipment booking - You can expect
kisses and hugs from Cathie and Tony at the Co-op members
if you can also execute the perfect
equipment
booking!)
Well members, it's that time of year
again...shootin'
time. And that for NBFC members, means booking equipment and post
facility usage properly with the staff/board's knowledge.
If
you are a member in good standing, trained on the equipment (or will
be trained well in advance (not the day of please) before you take
it out and wish to do straight rental for your indie project, you
deal directly with Co-op staff (Tony and Cathie). Independent rates
will be charged for member's own indie projects or any video
charitable work which assists other educational or non-profit
orgs. The same criteria is used for post production usage.
If
someone outside the Film Co-op membership has contracted a member to
shoot something or edit something commercial/industrial for them, then the rates will
be commercial rates.
The
independent rates are listed on the Co-op website on the resources
link (
http://www.nbfilmcoop.com) and hang in the office as well with
all the booking and return equip guidelines. the Commercial rates
are 3 times more then the independent ones (ie: 3 chip digital
camera ( indie rate - $50/day, commercial rate - $150/day)
If
you are a member in good standing who wants to go through the
Production Committee and Board to access free usage of equipment for
a project, please contact Cathie at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
and she will take you through all the necessary steps. Do take
the time to find out the criteria and when to submit a proposal and
remember you are on the Co-op's timeline, the Co-op is not on yours.
Things to remember so the Staff continue to
love you and nurture you endlessly:
- Pick up and drop off of equipment is during
Co-op business hours. (10am-5pm/Mon/Frid). You must tell staff when
you are bringing the equipment back. Please do no drop off equipment to
staff at their home and do no expect staff to come in early early
morn or late night because you want to drop off the equip on your
schedule.
- Be specific. You need a camera? A mic?
Excellent - we have those! But talk to your DP and sound person and
find out what they want to use. At least know what you need and how
you want to shoot your project. Do not ask the staff to prep your
equipment! This has been happening far too much and it is
disrespectful towards the already over worked staff to expect them
to prepare your equipment for you...that's why you have trained
crew...they do it in advance or even better do it yourself and learn
all the steps.
- Remember to TEST, TEST, TEST the equipment
before you take it out and charge all the batteries for
everything...
- Be considerate of the fact that the equipment
is for everybody and can't be replaced easily. Remember to count the
sandbags, protect the cameras at all times and do not leave them
standing untended, don't loose the lens cap and for goodness sake,
coil all cables and camera cords as there are ties and twist ties
for everything.
- Do not forget to pay the rental fee if you doing straight rental.
Monthly Orientations
for the general public and members who need a refresher on the
creative possibilities that wait for them at the
Film Co-op.
Upcoming Sessions
June 15, 12 noon, Film Co-op (51 York Street)
June 29, 12 noon, Film Co-op (51 York Street)
Please email Cathie to confirm you are coming for an
orientation or if you have any questions about the criteria for applying to the
production committee
or anything else.
cathie@nbfilmcoop.com
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