NB Film Co-op

ADVANCED PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

June 16/17, Sat/Sun, 10am-6pm
New Brunswick Film Co-op (732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, upstairs Room)
Fee: $75 for Film Co-op Members
$100 for Non-Members

Number Limit: 8

When one imagines jobs that are available on a film or TV project, it’s unlikely that “accountant” instantly leaps to mind. And yet, when you consider the complex nature of these projects with numerous departments separate, yet intertwined; each with large sums of money being spent every day, it soon becomes apparent why a top-notch Production Accountant is a key player in any production team. Not only does the Production Accountant require a solid background in standard accounting practices but also a comprehensive understanding of the contractual requirements of the various guilds and unions that comprise a production crew.

Working closely with the Production Manager and reporting directly to the Producer, the Production Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounting department staff, establishing accounting procedures and practices that will ensure the reliability of financial records and reports, provide cost reports, cash flow reports, monthly reconciliation, and manage petty cash.

People who take the Production Accountant advanced workshop will emerge with the following skill sets:

• Preparing accounting and office procedures for a film/television project
• Preparing production payroll, including guild remittances
• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Preparing various cost and financial reports
• Preparing and managing a petty cash reporting system

Prerequisite: None


Background on the Instructor
Janice Sheridan, CGA, graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a Commerce Degree in Accounting in 1994 and in 2004, she graduated with CGA designation

She started working at Salter Street Films in accounting in 1994 where she worked on shows in development, production and post production (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Emily of New Moon, The Dark Zone).

In 1997 Janice left Salter Street to work as a freelance production accountant where she has mostly worked on television productions but has done several feature films as well.

Canadian:
Salter Street Films (Made In Canada seasons 2&4)
Big Motion Pictures (Black Harbour Seasons 2&3, Task Force, Sleep Murder)
imX Communications (The Devine Ryans)

US:
Fox Television Studios (Footsteps, The Riverman, Suzanne’s Diary For Nicholas)
VonZerneck Sertner Films (Mom At Sixteen, The Hunt For the BTK Killer, Relative Chaos, Fatal Error, Ambulance Girl)
Crossroads Films (Snow Angels)

Janice has worked on shows that have been broadcast on CBC, APTN, YTV, Global, CBS, A&E and Lifetime Television

Janice has instructed before and is also on the Film Advisory Committee in Nova Scotia.

There are several spaces left in this workshop. Email Cat info@nbfilmcoop.com to register in advance please.

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ADVANCED DIRECTING

(THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL)

June 23/24, Sat/Sun, 10am-6pm

The workshop will emphasize the following:

· Choosing and adapting a script for production
· Casting - techniques and procedures
· Rehearsal techniques, character creation, the use of improvisation
· Adapting the script to your reality i.e. your resources, cast and locations
· Pre-production, the director’s role
· Script preparation
· Shot-Listing versus Storyboarding
· Planning your shoot
· Blocking for the camera
· Shooting a scene
· Why respecting the script is important
· Maintaining your “vision”, judging what you are actually getting
· Adapting to setbacks on the set
· Managing your time, working with the crew and cast

Participants are encouraged to submit a 2-3 page scene for two or three characters, which takes place in one location (ideally a set that can be created within the Co-Op space, using existing furniture and props). Preferably, this should be an original scene, written by the participant, but it can be adapted from a previously produced film or an un-produced script. It should not be derived from a stage play.

Up to 4 scripts will be chosen and shot during the two-day workshop.

Background on the Instructor
A veteran of 35 years in the film industry, Giles Walker has been teaching and giving workshops throughout his career. Most recently, he taught the popular “Directing Docudrama” course in the winter session at UNB. He has also given workshops at the Summer Institute of Film, The National Screen Institute, IFCO and the NFB. He has lectured at Concordia, McGill and Champlain College and spoken at more high-school career days than he can possibly remember. He has mentored several young filmmakers over the years, many of whom are now established professionals in the industry.

Walker believes strongly that you learn to direct by directing. Consequently, his workshops are very much hands-on with an emphasis on casting, working with actors, script preparation, shot-listing, blocking

Festivals

"COME TO THE 2007 NB SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL, I'll BE THERE!" Says, FILM CO-OP PRODUCTION DESIGNER & FILMMAKER GLENDON MCKINNEY.

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! 

DEADLINE FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS IS AUG 3RD.

Contact Cat at info@nbfilmcoop.com

Register Online to be a Festival Volunteer Today by Clicking Here!

2007 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL, November 8-11, Fredericton, New Brunswick www.swfilmfest.com

Arts in NB

FREDERICTON - NOTABLE ACTS THEATRE FESTIVAL

NotaBle Acts Theatre Festival is looking for some box office volunteers for the upcoming Bard in the Barracks production of Twelfth Night! Each night we will need 3 to 4 volunteers to deal with selling tickets and perhaps help with the set up.

The dates of the shows are as follows: June 20th to the 24th and June 26th to the 30th. The night you volunteer you will also receive a comp ticket for the show.

If you are interested in helping out please send a couple of different nights that you are available and your contact information to kate_sandeson@hotmail.com (A few different nights is preferable for easier scheduling of volunteers.)

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FREDERICTON - MIDDLE SCHOOL FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMP!
On July 2-6, the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative is hosting a Filmmaking Summer Camp for middle school students, coordinated by Co-op member Filmmakers Jonathan Collicott and Jeremy Robinson. Cost is $150 per student with some subsidies available to students who require financial assistance.




Program Outline
script writing
production management
directing
shooting and recording sound
picture, sound editing and music placement
distribution of your finished project 

Only 25 spaces available and registration is open now! Don't miss out on this incredible experience! Please contact Cat Leblanc at: info@nbfilmcoop.com or (506) 455-1632 to register.

INSTRUCTORS PROFILES

Jonathan Collicott has been working in the NB Film & Television industry since 1997 and has worked with such organizations as History Television, The National Film Board of Canada, CBC Nature of Things, Bravo! and SCN. He also does freelance work for various independent production companies such as Egg Films, Hudson Design, Atlantic Media Works and Outreach Productions.

Jon produces documentary and dramatic films, with a strong focus on Writing, Directing and Shooting. He has also been a member of the NB Filmmakers' Cooperative since 1995 and has taught workshops on cinematography and editing.

Jonathan is also very busy on the independent filmmaking scene with his production company Dark Blue Horizons. As writer-director, he is currently in Post Production on a period musical fantasy entitled A Song for the Home Front for which he received a Short Film Venture grant from New Brunswick Film and the NB Film Co-op.

Jeremy Robinson graduated from the Video and Television  Production program at NBCC Woodstock in 2000 and then went on to work at the Film and Television Workshops in Rockport Maine as a teaching assistant and a member of the tech crew. He returned to New Brunswick in 2001 and joined the NB Film Co-op where he has worked on numerous productions doing everything from sound recording, editing, camera work, and lighting. 

Jeremy is an instructor at The Centre for Arts and Technology where he teaches Video and Film Techniques. He will also be graduating from the University of New Brunswick this winter with his BA/BED. Through the NB Filmmakers' Cooperative he has taught workshops on location sound and post-production sound editing.

Jeremy is currently co-producing a documentary on the history of Blues Music in the Maritimes as well as preparing to direct a short film entitled Misdirection for which he received a Short Film Venture grant from New Brunswick Film and the NB Film Co-op. Misdirection is a comedy about an actress who does not trust her pretentious high art theatre director. 

Biz News

NB  - From Kendra Black of 4FRONT film services, inc.

This Week’s Saint John Movie News 

Ø FUNDY ENGINEERING PRESENTS A SPECIAL SCREENING of AMAZING GRACE in benefit of THE SALVATION ARMY, June 12 – It’s the Dove Foundation approved film about the beginning of the end of the slave trade in 18th century England, with politician William Wilberforce leading the charge with his charm and uncommonly good looks. An incredible cast, featuring Iaon Gruffudd [Horatio Hornblower / Fantastic Four] and Albert Finney [Big Fish / Erin Brokovitch]. Proceeds are funding a special project at The Salvation Army’s summer camp, which over 50 disadvantaged Saint John children attend each summer. Advance ‘cash only’ tickets at The Salvation Army, 36 Waterloo Street. For trailer & more - www.filmpix.ca/amazinggrace.htm

Ø CASTING for SHORT FILM, June 16 – Looking for males and females, aged 23 to 70s, for Saint John short film director and Film Co-op member Steve Doiron, for his NB Film Short Film Venture Program funded short, “My Selfish Life”. Casting at The Boys and Girls Club, corner of Paul Harris and Crown, beginning 10 AM and finishing at 5 PM. No experience necessary – www.4frontfilmservices.com/dates2know.htm for more information.

Ø HEMMINGS PICKS UP XTREMEY AWARD – Los Angeles was the scene for the annual televised Xtremey Awards, with Saint John filmmaker and Film Co-op member Greg Hemmings picking up a trophy for the Marty Smith Motocross Clinic; an instructional video produced in California by Glen Ingersoll, Dean Roberts, Andrew Tidby and Hemmings, back in 2004. Congratulations!

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MONCTON - CASTING CALL FOR PAID ACTING WORK!

Print Campaign Breakdown from Donna-Rae Gibbs Casting.

HEALTH CANADA
Cigarette Pack Campaign
NON-UNION
Area of Media: Print photos on packs
Marketing Company: M5 Marketing
Casting Director: Donna-Rae Gibbs
Audition Location: Moncton, NB
Shooting Location: Moncton, NB
Contact Info:5 Wellington Avenue
Moncton, NB
E1E 1A7
Tel:(506-388-3696)
Email: drgibbs@canadafilm.com

Deadline For Submissions: ASAP
Auditions: TBD
Call Backs: TBD

Campaign and Comments
This campaign is an update of photos currently found on cigarette packs with many different scenarios involving real people. Smokers are welcome but there are many shots where non-smokers are also viable.

You do not have to have had any acting or performing experience. The look is what is important in this case. If chosen, the shoot itself should take no longer than one hour (1/2 hour makeup, ½ hour shoot).

The rate of pay is only $200 flat and the photos will be on cigarette packs across the country. If chosen, your photo may not appear for several years, depending on the campaign progression.

All interested who fit the age and gender criteria are welcome to submit.

I would like to see as many non-Caucasian people as possible.
Please note: This will be auditioning and shooting in Moncton, if you have an interest but are from other parts of the province, you will be responsible for your own travel.

Submission Instructions: Please submit on-line or call me with interest and I will bring you in to take a photo.

Characters
Gender: Male
Age: 25-30 Age look: 26
Must be a smoker

Gender: Female
Age: 25-35
Must be a smoker

Gender: Male
Age: 25 and older

Gender: Male
Age: 35-40(require 2)

Gender: Female
Age: 25-35
If at all possible this woman should be visibly pregnant

Gender: Male
Age: 3-5

Gender: Female
Age: 30-35
Must pretend to smoke

Gender: Male
Age: 4-8

Gender: Female
Age: 4-8

Gender: Female
Age: 40-55
Should be worn-looking

Gender: Female
Age: 30-35
Ideally this woman would be bald but can use kerchief instead. She should look sickly.