CO-OP
ONLINE ORIENTATION
Upcoming!
NEW Film and Television Certificate Program in NBAre you interested in Exploring a Career in Film & Television?
Please contact Tony Merzetti, Executive Director, NB Film Co-op: cft@nbfilmcoop.com
Check out the website for this exciting new Programme by Clicking here
Spotlight on the Members
My name is Matthew Perry and I'm a new associate member of the Film Co-op based in Fredericton. I'm 19 and currently taking a digital film making
course at the Centre for Arts and Technology. I'm originally from Prince
Edward Island and have had a great interest in films from a young
age. I joined the Film Co-op because I'd really love to be able to help out on a film shoot in any way possible. I very much enjoy working with others that have a similar interest and desire to produce a great piece of work. I'm hoping that I can gain some insight and know more about the filmmaking process.
palooko@hotmail.com
Hi NB Film Co-op. I wanted to say hello and let you know how I am doing. I've been wrapped up with school and my health, and
transportation has proved difficult this winter.
I don't know how far I will get but at least I know I still can stand/walk. It's not great but my physiotherapist believes that it is
promising though I will probably need bracing for my legs.
I'm also seeing a rehab doctor next week to
see where things should go from here and two weeks later I'm off to
Halifax for a few
days to see more doctors as well.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
Maggie Lyons, Co-op member, Fredericton
z7x57@unb.ca
2007 renewed Film Co-op member artist Rosi Jory and her husband recently showed their appreciation to NB with a gift. The couple donated property to the community of Summerville on the Kingston Peninsula.
"We came here as immigrants in the early 60s and this gift is our way of saying thank you", say David Jory.
During the Second World War, as war planes flew over young Rosi's village in Germany, she and her family hid themselves in groves of red pine
trees.
When she and her husband, David moved to NB and purchased 75 acres of land that straddle the picturesque Kingston Penninsula 24 years ago, she paid tribute to her family by planting 7,000 seedlings of the same red pines.
David Jory, who moved here from England more than 40 years ago, said that the gift is simply a repayment of a beautiful property to a community and province that has been so welcoming.
"Canada, New Brunswick and Saint John have been good to us," he said. (the property was donated to the ecological preservation organization Nature Trust of New Brunswick). A stewardship fund accompanied the Jory's gift.
"People are starting to reflect more and realize there's more to life than money", Sheppard said. "When people can, more of them are choosing to leave something behind in their natural state for others to enjoy for years to come."
(Reprinted from the Telegraph Journal, Monday, February 19/07 -
Written by Tammy Scott-Wallace)
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Email the Film Co-op to find out who these up and coming Atlantic actors are! info@nbfilmcoop.com
Arts in NB
Fredericton - An Evening with MARSHALL BUTTON'S "Lucien"
at Dolan's Pub, including a Canoe Auction.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
7-9:30pm, Dolan's Pub, the Tannery, downtown Fredericton.
Musical Entertainment by Scott MacDonald
Donations at the door.
Door Prizes!
All proceeds go to the Conservation Council of New Brunswick Inc.
Fredericton - Filmic Women Tuesday
Spring has sprung... Almost! It's time to get together and have a chat and a drink.
We're going to meet at the Back Nine Restaurant and Bar, (go down Alleyway beside Mexicali Rosa's)
Tuesday Night, March 27th.
Cat and I will be there at 6pm for 7pm (6 is dinner, and 7 are drinks and conversation).
Please invite any like-minded people to our fun evening!
Gia Milani, Fredericton Film Co-op member filmmaker
Fredericton - Visual Arts
First Student Opening of 2007 at The Downstairs Gallery, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Celebrate the first graduating student exhibition of 2007 Friday March
23 from 5-7pm at the Gallery of the New Brunswick College of Craft and
Design. This two-person show explores the beauty and power of
large-scale traditional Black and White photographs that explore urban
landscapes, and the complexity of double weave structures and
sculptural contemporary textiles.
Oliver Flecknell's "Spaces" and
Stacy James's "Rage my Darling" both investigate alternative methods
in craft production in this 2007 Canadian Year of Craft.
For further info, contact Karen Ruet at: karenruet@gmail.com
Saint John - Film Pix
The April 03 BMO Nesbitt Burns Film Pix movie is
CONGORAMA, a brilliant comedic drama about a 40-something, down on his luck Belgian inventor who learns he’s
adopted from Quebec and his real name is Legrand, so, fakes a business trip there, only to discover
bad beer, bad fries, and a town full of Legroses!
This Philippe Falardeau directed film received several standing ovations at Cannes, along with the
honour of being the Director’s Fortnight selection, in addition to winning the Genie for Best
Original Screenplay; and, sweeping house at the Jutras, taking almost all major awards.
This French language, English subtitled film is red hot and worth seeing, Tuesday, April 03 at
6:30 PM, Empire Studio 10. For the movie trailer and tickets information, visit
www.filmpix.ca
Training
Upcoming Advanced Workshop!
Matt MacLennan - Writing for Television
March 31 & April 1, Sat & Sun - 9am start time.
NB Film Co-op, Upstairs Room, 732 Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $75 for NBFC Members
$100 for Non-Members
Email info@nbfilmcoop.com
to register for this workshop
While many writers dream of writing the next great blockbuster, the greatest opportunity for screenwriters in Canada lies in television. But before an emerging writer can break into writing for a television series, they must first understand both the fundamentals of the craft as well as the business realities of episodic television.
The Writing for Television advanced workshop is designed to give emerging writers a foundation of fundamental skills and insight that will prepare them for a journey into the world of television writing.
The material will cover advanced screenwriting technique, a background on the current landscape of Canadian television, and a background on the business realities such as pitching series ideas.
Specifically, they will emerge with the following skill sets:
• A comprehensive understanding of story structure for episodic television
• Deconstructing a television series
• Understanding the composition and dynamics
of a series writer’s room
• Identifying the process of episodic television script development from pitch to final rewrite
• Creating and pitching your own series concept
• Effective pitch techniques
• Writing effective spec scripts
• Acquiring representation with a talent agency
Background on the Instructor
Matt got his start as a production assistant on A&E's "Nero Wolfe" where he was known for making a mean cup of coffee and volunteering in the story department.
Three years later his dedication earned him writing positions on top rated productions such as the Gemini nominated, "15 Love", and Showcase's "Naked Josh". Since then he's worked on productions which include, "Billable Hours" (Showcase), "Life With Derek" (Disney, Family Channel) and most recently CTV's "Whistler".
Leveraging his television experience to branch into the world of film, Matt has worked as a writer and story editor on films such as "Vampires of Suburbia," "Stopover," and the Irvine Welsh feature adaptation of "Ecstasy". Recently his short film, "Frankly" was produced by Monument Productions in L.A. and another, "Fact Is" was produced by Walker Films in Montreal.
Matt compliments his knowledge of story with development experience garnered while developing series television (Capri Films) and by working as a script reader and story consultant (Telefilm Canada, Alliance Atlantis, etc.)
He still makes a mean cup of coffee.
Rescheduled Workshop
Email: info@nbfilmcoop.com
to register for this workshop
ALTERNATIVE FILMS
Intro -Theory
April 17, Tue, 7 pm - 10 pm (NEW DATE!)
New Brunswick Film Co-op Studio (732 Charlotte Street, downstairs resource centre)
Fee: $15 for NBFC Members
$20 for Non-Members
If you love films that fall into different genres, but there’s a common off-beat thread running through all of them that makes them a little ‘odd’, then you will love this workshop that travels behind the scenes of filmmaking with a slight bent.
Low budget, indie filmmaking at it’s quirkiest best!
Special Guest Actor: Fredericton based actor Josh Linton
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Diane Terry joined the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative in 1992, where she participated in a series of workshops and then
shot her first film entitled Dried Flowers.
After a long hiatus to study massage therapy and start her own business, she went back into filmmaking to create her next alternative piece of comedic film art, I Woof You. The film was nominated for Best Short Comedy at the Silver Wave Awards in 2006.
Most recently Lady Di has started work on her next film project and continues crewing on productions as script supervisor and assistant director. Diane is also very interested in acting.
Festivals
"COME TO THE 2007 NB SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL, I'LL BE THERE!" says active Film Co-op filmmaker member & Silver Wave Special Events Lead Gia Milani.
Whether you are a volunteer OR an attendee at the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative’s
7th annual Silver Wave Film Festival in 2007, 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
2007 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL
November 8-11, Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com if you have any questions.
Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge
Attention, Star Wars fan filmmakers — get your lights, cameras and Leia wigs ready for another Fan Movie Challenge! Star Wars turns 30 this year, so bring your A-game. Festival highlights include:
• George Lucas will select the top movie
• Finalists will be showcased on Spike TV
• Top movie to be featured at Star Wars Celebration IV
• New category: Fan fiction!
Deadline is April 30th, so jump to hyper speed and start shooting!
Click here
Video Spoofs!
Want to see your video spoof featured at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards TV Show? This year, fans will be given the chance to realize their dreams of standing on stage at the "2007 MTV Movie Awards" to accept the legendary golden bucket of popcorn in front of Hollywood’s movers and shakers.
Through "MTV Movie Awards on Yahoo," aspiring filmmakers will be offered the platform to showcase their twisted genius and story-telling talent. The interactive site, launching April 23, will allow them to submit their own original movie shorts parodying films from the past year for consideration in
the first ever “BEST MOVIE SPOOF” User Generated Category. The undiscovered talent will be revealed to the world during MTV’s live June 3 broadcast from the Gibson Theater in Universal City, Calif. Click here
Biz News
Fredericton - Casting Call - Paid Labour
STICKS AND STONES
Union
TV Feature
Network CTV
Production Company CIRRUS Comunications/Dream Street Pictures (Canada Russia '72)
Producer(s) Josee Vallee, Andre Beraud, Rick LeGuerrier & Timothy Hogan
Casting Director, NB Donna-Rae Gibbs
Audition Location(s) TBA (Fredericton, perhaps Moncton)
Shooting Location(s) New Brunswick & last few days of shoot in Montreal.
Contact Info: 5 Wellington Avenue
Moncton, NB
E1E 1A7
Tel:(506-388-3696)
Email:
drgibbs@canadafilm.com
Deadline For Submissions Monday, March 26, 2007
Auditions TBD
Call Backs TBD
Shooting Starts April 18th, 2007
Shooting Finishes May 20, 2007
Rates & Union: ACTRA + TBA% buyout/prepayment
Storyline: STICKS & STONES is a compelling and heart-warming movie for television based on a true story that made headlines around the world. It focuses on two ordinary families, one from America and one from Canada, who had to call on extraordinary courage and caring to resolve their differences.
Comments: Please note that it is important that performers playing certain roles are able to play hockey and/or skate (a la hockey-style); callbacks for certain roles will also contain an on-ice portion.
ALL ROLES SHOOT IN BOTH NEW BRUNSWICK AND MONTREAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
ANY CHARACTERS THAT ARE DESIGNATED AS 'LIVES IN MONTREAL' CAN BE ENGLISH-SPEAKING
FRANCOPHONES OR ANGLOPHONES.
Submission Instructions: Please submit on-line. Please bring a hard copy of photo and resume to the audition.
Characters
(Lead) JEFF JOHNSON Gender: MALE Age: 12
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Jeff is a talented young defenceman on the Fredericton Canadiens hockey team.
(Lead) BRIAN JOHNSON Gender: MALE Age: mid 40s
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Jeff's dad and coach of the Fredericton Canadiens hockey team.
(Supporting) BARBARA JOHNSON Gender: FEMALE Age: mid 40s
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Jeff's mom, Barbara is in a failing marriage. She still loves her husband, but they just can't seem to find anything not to fight about anymore.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Supporting) JOHNNY REILLY Gender: MALE Age: 12
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Johnny is - by far - the best player on the Brockton Boxers hockey team.
(Supporting) ERNIE NADEAU Gender: MALE Age: 50ish
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Ernie is the kind hearted coach of the Brockton Boxers hockey team. He's the type of guy who makes house calls for the boys on his team when he's worried about them - treating them more like family than just players on his team.
(Supporting) JOHN REILLY Gender: MALE Age: mid 40s
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Johnny's dad, John is a Massachusetts state trooper and a proud, patriotic American.
(Large Principal) KYLE Gender: MALE Age: 12
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Jeff's best friend and the best forward on the Fredericton Canadiens hockey team. Very physically fit. He's bigger (taller) than most of the other kids and a lot better.
(Large Principal) MILT Gender: MALE Age: mid 40s
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Kyle's father. Milt is an intense man with big dreams for his young son. He sees a future in the NHL for the boy and he will do anything and everything he possibly can to help Kyle realize his dreams.
(Large Principal) CAROLYN REILLY Gender: FEMALE Age: mid 40s. LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Johnny's mom, Carolyn is level-headed and a friendly hockey mom. When everyone else is slamming the door in Jeff and Brian's faces, Carolyn welcomes them in and invites them to dinner.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Large Principal) DREW REILLY Gender: MALE Age: 19
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Drew was once a promising young hockey player. But he made the decision to enlist as a marine instead of pursuing a career in the pros. Now he's a few days away from being deployed to Baghdad.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Large Principal) DIANE Gender:
FEMALE Age: mid 40s
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. A single mother to Dennis - a boy on the Brockton Boxers hockey team. Diane is a picture of paranoia and worry. She already had her concerns about letting her son travel to Montreal (where the terrorists came from!).
(Large Principal) DENNIS Gender: MALE Age: mid 40s
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. A player on the Brockton Boxers hockey team. Dennis is a handful - the kid none of the teachers at school want to have in their class, but all the other kids love cause of the mischief he gets up to.
(Large Principal) CURRAN Gender: MALE Age: 12
LIVES IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. The goalie for the Brockton Boxers hockey team. He's a smart kid and you kinda have to feel sorry for him - coming all that way from Massachusetts just to get shown up and shelled by a much better hockey team.
(Large Principal) MICHEL HOULE Gender: MALE Age: 40's - 50's
A scout for the Notre Dame Hounds hockey team, Michel's vote of confidence can seriously boost a young man's chances of making it as a pro hockey player one day. He's a nice guy who comes to watch Jeff and Kyle in action as a favour for Kyle's dad, Milt.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Large Principal) HOST Gender: MALE Age: 30's
Host of a new program looking for a sensational story about a group of kids being mistreated on their trip to Montreal.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Large Principal) JOAN MACALPINE Gender: FEMALE Age: 50's
The Minister of Tourism and Parks, Jeff enlists Joan's help getting some Federal backing for his tournament idea.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Principal) ZACK Gender: MALE Age: 12
Could be English-speaking FRANCOPHONE OR ANGLOPHONE.
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. The goaltender for the Fredericton Canadiens hockey team. He's got a little attitude and isn't afraid of anyone.
(Principal) REFEREE Gender: MALE Age: 20's - 30's
LIVES IN MONTREAL.
MUST BE ABLE TO SKATE WELL
Reffing the game between Brockton and Fredericton at the tournament, he makes more than
his share of bad calls - letting his dislike for Americans prejudice his refereeing.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Principal) MAN #1 Gender: MALE Age: 50's - 60's
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. An older gentleman, having a conversation with his friend as they watch some kids play ball hockey. He's a true fan with an appreciation for what made the sport great - back in the day. Their conversation inspires Jeff to put together his 'Friendship Tournament."
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Principal) MAN #2 Gender: MALE Age: 50's - 60's
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. An older gentleman, having a conversation with his friend as they watch some kids play ball hockey. He's a true fan with an appreciation for what made the sport great - back in the day. Their conversation inspires Jeff to put together his 'Friendship Tournament."
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Principal) PREMIER LORD Gender: MALE Age: 50's
After doing his best to avoid meeting with Jeff and Brian, Lord is quite accommodating for the youngster and his dad when they corner him at a golf course. Lord gives them a real chance to convince him to back their "Friendship Tournament." After all, he is a proud Canadian with an open mind.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Principal) MOUNTIE Gender: MALE Age: 30's - 40's
One of the Mounties that greets the Brockton group. He welcomes them and even has enough charm to melt Diane's otherwise cold heart.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Small Principal) LOUDMOUTH Gender: MALE Age: 30's - 40's
LIVES IN MONTREAL. This jerk comes to a pee-wee hockey tournament and shouts insults at the kids because they happen to be American. "Hockey Dad of the Year" potential here.
SHOOTS ONLY IN MONTREAL.
(Small Principal) MR. JOHANSON Gender: MALE Age: 50s
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. The rink manager (and repair man!) at the Fredericton Community Arena. Jeff comes to him to check the availability of the ice for his "Friendship Tournament."
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Small Principal) RAY Gender: MALE Age: 30's - 40's
LIVES IN FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Sitting on the board at the Fredericton Community Arena, Ray is one of the people Jeff has to sell on his idea for a "Friendship Tournament." While offering some empty admiration for Jeff's ambition, Ray is most unhelpful.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
(Small Principal) ANNOUNCER AT FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT Gender: MALE Age: 30's - 50's
With a big booming voice, he does his best to announce the young players in the "Friendship Tournament" as if they were taking the ice for the Stanley Cup final.
SHOOTS ONLY IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
The following are Actor Roles and Shoot only in New Brunswick:
Thomas (defence) Gender: Male Age: 12
Bus Driver Gender: Male Age:40s-60s
Embedded Reporter Gender: Either Age: 30s-40s
Usher (at hockey game)
Hecklers 1 and 2
Protesters 1, 2 and 3
City Cops 1 and 2
The Premier's Secretary
Frank Mahovolich
Vincent Lacavalier
Film Festivals in Montréal
Excerpt from a speech delivered by Wayne Clarkson, Executive Director, Telefilm Canada at a breakfast meeting organized by the Académie canadienne du cinéma et de la télévision in Montreal.
Much has been written over the past many months of the confusion caused by three festivals held within a few months of one
another in Montreal. Also, criticism has been directed at Telefilm generally and myself as Executive Director for not taking a
more proactive role in fixing the problems. For the record, I excluded myself from any direct involvement for a number of
reasons.
Firstly, this issue had begun long before I arrived and was being well managed under the guidance of Charles Bélanger, Chair of
Telefilm's Board. Secondly, I had more immediate challenges and responsibilities to take on: a very demanding new job and
negotiating a new relationship with the Canadian Television Fund.
Thirdly, I had served as director of the Toronto International
Film Festival for eight years (1978-1985), during which I had numerous confrontations with the Montreal World Film Festival
(WFF).
After nine months on the job, and given the soon-to-be concluded festival season (Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver plus a
few smaller Festivals from Sudbury to Calgary), it's time to step up.
I strongly support the process and decision taken by Telefilm and SODEC to withdraw financial support from the Montreal
World Film Festival. There was legitimate concern surrounding the financial reporting and accountability of the WFF.
Click here for more of the speech.