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NBFC E-NEWS - August 4, 2006
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE NBFC STAFF - CHRISTINA WOOD
Farewell But Not Goodbye
 The time has come
for me to leave my job position at the NB Film Co-op. Since late February
of 2005, I've been on a special grant working on various projects for Tony
and Cat and to say that this has been a positive experience would be the
understatement of the century! When I first chose the NB Film
Co-op to work at, I had very little knowledge of what goes on here.
I had met a member or two in passing and was briefly told it was a
place to utilize video and film equipment, attend workshops, meet
creative people, get help
with funding...etc..
While all these things are true, there is SO much
more to this wonderful place. From moment one I knew I was probably
the luckiest person in New Brunswick to be able to work in such a
great environment. Over the year and some odd months I've worked
here, I've met such kind, interesting and inspirational people, and
of course and especially, Tony Merzetti and Cat Leblanc.
They
took me in like family and made me feel like I belonged, and I'll
never forget that. Think of it! How many places are you going to be
employed at in your life where your bosses not only support you
financially, but emotionally, and spiritually? Click Here
for the
rest of Christina's story!
Other Recent Renewals and New Members: Kevin Herring, Full Membership
(Fredericton)
UPCOMING!
Monthly NB Film Co-op Orientation Sessions
August 16, (Wed), 12 noon, Film Co-op (732 Charlotte Street)
Please email Cathie to confirm you are coming for an orientation.
Cat is putting together an online orientation link on the
website for out of town people who want to join the Co-op and can't
make it to a Fredericton orientation. The online link will go over
the history of the Co-op, activities, criteria for members wanting
to do projects, funding available, equipment resources, structure
of the org and pictures of the Co-op studio....Stay tuned!
These orientation sessions are also open to Co-op associate and full
members who want a refresher on the Co-op's history, criteria for
doing projects, equipment resources, activities and volunteer
opportunities.
info@nbfilmcoop.com
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ARTS NEWS
MUSIC EVENT
Born-McIver Percussion Experiment v. 2.0 presents West African and Jazz Rhythms
Please join the Born - McIver Percussion Experiment
v. 2.0 on August 4 at the Black Box
Theatre. This is version
2 of the ensemble in its exploration of rhythm, soundscape, and the range of timbres and textures of percussion instruments. This performance will
focus on free improvisation drawn from West African and
Jazz rhythms.
The Black Box Theatre is located in Sir James Dunn
Hall on the St. Thomas University Campus. The performance is
Friday August 4 at 7:30 pm and will have a $4 admission fee.
TIME TO APPLY TO LINDA JOY AND NB JOY!
APPLY, APPLY, APPLY! The Linda Joy Media Arts Society is
proud to announce that applications for the 2006 awards are now
being accepted. Details of the awards are
below. You can download forms from www.lindajoy.com
or request one by
email at leeanne@lindajoy.com
If you have any questions or concerns,
please email or contact us at (902)420-4522.
New Brunswick Film Co-op members and independent film/video
makers in NB, check out the NB Joy Award and
apply, apply, apply! Linda Joy and the New Brunswick Filmmakers'
Co-operative are pleased to announce that the NB JOY AWARD will be
now be juried
in New Brunswick and the winner of the award will be announced at
Silver Wave each year!
Linda Joy Media Arts Society is a respected organization based in Halifax with a regional mandate. Linda Joy
does intensive outreach to support independent film/video makers
in the Atlantic Provinces.
Deadline for applications is Friday, August 25th at 5pm.
Contact Cat if you would like a PDF of the NB JOY
application at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
CANADIAN, GHANAIAN AND SENEGALESE YOUTH SEEK
HOST FAMILIES
Canada World Youth is an international educational exchange program
that will take place this fall in Fredericton with youth from
Ghana, Senegal and across Canada. From September till the end of
November, 9 pairs of participants between the ages of 17-23 will
live with local families and volunteer at community organisations
and businesses.
As a participating family, you play an important role in helping a
pair of youth learn about the lifestyle, culture and development of
the community. Financial support is available to all host families.
For more information, contact Morgane Cameron, Project
Supervisor at (506) 472-7795 or mcameron@cwy-jcm.org
Hello NotaBle Acts Supporters!
The NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival
Five Fabulous Years of New Brunswick Theatre!
With performances at The Playhouse Workshop Space,
The Black Box Theatre, Memorial Hall,
Barracks Square and The Charlotte Street Arts Centre
July 26-August 6, 2006
We have just the ticket for you!
Please come out and see what we have to offer.
Nights Below Station Street, adapted by Caleb Marshall
Wed., Aug 2nd, 8pm Thurs., Aug 3rd, 8pm Sat., Aug 5th, 2pm &
8pm
The Playhouse Workshop Space
Joe Walsh, recovering alcoholic and unemployed mill worker,
struggles to win back the love and respect of his family,
especially that of his troubled daughter, Adele. Poignant and
heartwarming, full of humour and biting sarcasm, this play has been
adapted from
the Governor-General’s Award-winning novel by David Adams
Richards.
Acting Out: An Evening of Workshopped One-Act Plays
Sun., July 30th, 8pm Fri., Aug 4th, 8pm Sun., Aug 6th, 8pm
Memorial Hall, University of New Brunswick
A double-bill featuring the winners of our one-act playwriting
contest:
What You Would Do by D. J. Mitchell:
A suspenseful and provocative play that re-enacts the controversial
case of an infamous Depression-era New Brunswick murder.
The Shark Tumour Collection by Jill Connell:
From the deepest ocean depths to the chill of outer space, a dark,
bizarre, and hilarious journey into the interwoven lives of three
obsessives and the creatures that fill their dreams.
Tickets for mainstage shows:$15 Adult/$10 Students &
Seniors; Festival Passes:
$40 Adult/$25 Students & Seniors.
For mainstage tickets Call The Playhouse Box Office at 458-8344.
For more information visit www.unbf.ca/nbacts
or call
506-455-5609
NBFC FUNDRAISING/OUTREACH ACTIVITY
Tony and Cat at the NB Film Co-op are once again looking for members and friends to support the Co-op with it's annual fundraising/outreach to other organizations in the community.
Each year the two along with a small intrepid team of volunteers do
security at the Harvest Jazz and Blues in one of the tents. It's a
low stress way to help out and the music is great!. Anyone interested this year please contact Cat at:
info@nbfilmcoop.com (for newer members, this counts towards volunteer
hours, for alumni members, thanks for helping out as you always
do).
The Harvest Jazz and Blues donates funds
to the Co-op annually for their volunteer assistance!
Thank you to the following members who have offered to volunteer
so far with Cat and Tony:
Shelley Archibald, Dale Brown, Cathy Goodfellow
and Eric Hopper
Any out of town members who want to help out will be hosted
overnight.
NBFC ONLINE WRITER'S ROOST HAS NEW FORUM
Cat has created a new forum for the Co-op members online Writer's Roost
Group. Members in the group will also be sent weekly reminders about scheduled
times for online discourse and interaction to do with ideas,
treatments and scripts. finished scripts ready for critiquing can be
sent directly to Cat to be put in downloadable format on the roost as well.
There are only 3 spaces left in the group for this year and anyone interested in joining must contact cat first for permission
at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/writers_link.htm
The next Writer's Roost Retreat will be held in Moncton.
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WORKSHOPS/INFORMATION
 Email
Cat to register! All workshops below take place at the NB Film Co-op
located at 732 Charlotte Street, Fred, NB.
Registration/payment in advance is required to ensure a place
in workshops.
If you are interested in one-on-one workshops, there is a
special summer deal on workshops right now! Contact Cat at:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
to find out more information.
SAMPLE PRESS KITS & FESTIVAL LISTINGS
It's that time again to promote your art! Your film or
video is done FINALLY, and you are looking to enter your work into
festivals Canada and abroad. You want to have the perfect
press kit...something with zip; a cool package that will
catch the eye of festival programmers far and wide.
What festivals should you apply to though? What design
can you create for your press kit...how about the poster
and your director's headshot? HALP!
Email Cat at the Film Co-op for a extensive list of Film
Festivals and Sample Press Kits to look at to get your
creative juices flowing. Having something to look at
motivates and we all know that making a film is difficult
but distribution is just as hard and that is usually where
most filmmakers drop the ball....keep the ball rolling!
Take charge of your distribution plan NB film/video makers!
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
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ADVERTISE
PROVINCE WIDE - CASTING CALL - PAID WORK
Breakdown from Donna Rae Gibbs Casting
EAUX TROUBLES (Trouble with Water)
Project Details:
UnionUnion (Union des Artistes (Quebec)
Area of Media3 Part Documentary Series
Production CompanyRed Letter Films/CinImage Productions
Producer(s)Sylvie Peltier and Monique LeBlanc
DirectorSylvie Peltier
Casting Director Donna Rae Gibbs
Audition Location(s)Moncton, NB and Fredericton, NB
Shooting Location(s)Fredericton, NB
Contact Info:Donna Rae Gibbs, 5 Wellington Avenue, Moncton,
NB E1E 1A7
506-388-3696 Email:drgibbs@canadafilm.com
Key Dates, Rates and Union
Deadline For Submissions
AuditionsTBA
Call BacksTBA
Shooting StartsAugust 29, 2006
Shooting FinishesSeptember 8, 2006
Rates & Union:UDA Scale
Click Here
for further information!
FILM PRODUCTION CD AVAILABLE!
Any Co-op members who are about to shoot their first production or second or third for that matter, pick up the
one-stop-shopping Film
Production CD from Cat at the Co-op and burn it and take a copy home. This CD was put together to assist film/video makers
producing their projects. It has a sample budget, spreadsheets, grant information, ACTRA
forms when using Union actors, Meetings tips and a listing of festivals
with descriptions. It is an essential guide to film/video
production for film/video makers.
Thank you to Eric Paquet, past Short Film Venture
Recipient for taking the time to put this together for other members!
Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
SAINT JOHN
www.4frontfilmservices.com for Greater Saint John film
and tv people, projects and possibilities
CASTING CALL! – They Dream of Lies in pre-production
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FREDERICTON -
CREW & CAST CALL
Starting August 1st Redroom Studios is now looking
for cast and crew for
their new project "A Few Moments" -- a Soprano's
style bad-boy movie with
comic book twists. Production will include very limited
shooting schedule
sometime in late Summer depending on participant schedules.
Currently we are
looking to fill several positions in leading and secondary
roles for both
cast and crew. For more information, contact Jason Thabow
at: Thabow@hotmail.com
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SUBMIT STORIES
IN
THE FILM SPOTLIGHT
NEED MUSIC ANYONE?
Hi, I'm Ronaldo Richard. I'm a self-taught music composer,
arranger, producer. My goal is to make an international career and
to always grow in my musical talent. Feel free to take a look at my
resumé and to view the clips on my demo page.
I also have an associate who works with me: Samuel A. Richard. He
takes care of sound design, sound mix, and mastering of some of my
projects. His website is under construction. I will have a link to
it on this website as soon as it is up and running.
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
11 years of experience in film scores
Experienced working with electronic equipment for recording,
mixing and synchronizing
Creative and work well under pressure
Able to play 10 musical instruments and various styles of music
Fluently bilingual (French and English)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Motivated, dynamic, dedicated and responsible
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
FILM SCORES
Composition, arrangements, orchestration, sound effects,
performance, editing, and sound engineering
Check out his website at: http://www.ronaldorichard.com/
IN
THE FILM SPOTLIGHT
NB FILM CO-OP MEMBER FILM PANEL HITS THE AIRWAVES
NB Film Co-op member filmmakers, Ralph Pritchard, Gretchen Kelbaugh and Glendon
McKinney review their favourite rentals on Summershift: CBC's New
Brunswick afternoon show, from 4-6 daily.
The Film Panel appears
on Fridays, after the five-thirty news, and their broadcast
coordinates are: 99.5FM CBC Fredericton, 91.3FM CBC Saint John and
1070AM CBC Moncton.
Check out the article on Ralph Pritchard in the Moncton Times & Transcript
http://www.reelfilms.ca/gallery/displayimage.php?album=11&pos=0
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THE FILM SPOTLIGHT
NB FILM CO-OP MEMBER CALLS IT A WRAP
ON BRAVO DOCUMENTARY
Co-op member Jonathan Collicott is just about to call it a wrap
on a project
he has been directing throughout the month of July.
Anthony Flower: The Life and Art of a Canadian Country Painter
1792-1875
(working title) will soon move into post-production and Jonathan
and the
other Co-op members involved (Producer Lloyd Salomone, PM Roberta
Nixon,
Soundman Glendon McKinney, DOP Rodrigo Gutierrez and Super 8 DOP
Chris
Giles) will continue their juggling of other projects in the works.
Shooting
for the project took place in Queens County, Fredericton and in
Saint John,
N.B.
The project is slated to eventually be aired on BRAVO!.
For more information on Anthony Flower and to view some of his
work, please
visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery or follow this link: http://www.beaverbrookartgallery.org/anthonyflower/index.html
IN
THE FILM SPOTLIGHT
NB - MADE FILM NOMINATED FOR AWARD
Crime
drama Black Eyed Dog was scripted in Moncton and shot in N.B.
By
Yvon Gauvin
Not
all of the drama was captured on film for Sam Grana and the cast
and producers of the movie Black Eyed Dog.
Grana
Productions - which made the film with Saint-GlinGlin, TVA Films
and Film New Brunswick - recently announced the movie
is among 20 international feature films considered for the
prestigious Gold Leopard Award at the Locarno International Film
Festival Aug. 2-12 in Locarno, Switzerland.
The
English-language film scripted by Monctonian and NB Film Co-op
member Jeremy John Bouchard
and shot in New Brunswick is the only Canadian movie
being considered for the top film award. Click Here
for the
rest of this story.
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SILVER WAVE/OTHER FESTS AND INFO
 "COME
TO THE NB SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL, I'LL BE THERE!" says NB Film Co-op Executive Director/volunteer, Tony
Merzetti!
Whether you are a volunteer OR an attendee at the New Brunswick Filmmakers’
Co-operative’s 6th annual Silver Wave Film Festival in 2006, you will have the
opportunity to experience and be a part of what has now come to be known as one of
the most outstanding events for New Brunswick. Whether you’re interested in meeting
great people, learning about the film and television business, or watching a
fantastic collection of films and videos, Get Involved!
Register
Online to be a Festival Volunteer Today by Clicking Here!
2006 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL
November 8-12, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Continental Drift Film Fest and Third Space Gallery
present the
first Saint John MINI MOVIE FESTIVAL
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submission Deadline: September 8, 2006
How to participate: Mini movies include any low-quality digital
videos created with either a digital still camera or camera phone.
Create your movie, submit it to the festival, then bring your
friends to watch all the films at the free screening!
· Create your film. Participants may submit up to three movies
· Each movie must be 60 seconds or less in duration
· Movies must be in a common electronic format (.avi, .mov, or
.mpg)
· Send your movie (smaller than 10 MB) to continentaldrift@nb.aibn.com
· If your movie is 10 MB or larger, use one of the following two
methods to get it to us:
-Copy it to a disc, write "Continental Drift - Mini Movie
Fest" on it, put your name and phone number on it, and drop it
off to the Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue; or mail it to us
at the postal address for Continental Drift at the top of this page.
- Upload files up to 30 MB at: www.orbitfiles.com
->login: continentaldrift
->password: minimovie
->click 'browse' and select the movie file from your computer
->click 'upload'
->e-mail us at continentaldrift@nb.aibn.com
· Submit your film by or before September 8, 2006
· Come to the free screening on Sunday, October 1st!
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The NB Film Co-op acknowledges with thanks the financial assistance
of the following - The Canada Council for the Arts: Media Arts Section, The National Film Board-Atlantic
Studio, the Province of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Film and the
support of Atlantic Media Works, NBCC-New Brunswick, Toronto
International Film Festival Group: Film Circuit and New Brunswick's Independent Film & Video Community.
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