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Logolite Entertainment is a fully-integrated motion picture production company committed to transforming engaging ideas into viable top-quality films for the global market. Submit your screenplays at: www.logolite-ent.com
Film Script Contest
www.moviescriptcontest.com
info@moviescriptcontest.com
Purpose: To locate, acknowledge and promote new writing talent in the
form of short scripts. Open to anyone as long as they own the work submitted and it hasn't been produced or is under option,
Deadlines and fees: $29 by by June 15, $44 by July 15.
"Home of the Golden Brad Awards"
Contest Coordinator: Jason Zimmatore
What's new in the Co-op resource centre!
"Unseen Enemy" by Saint John based Co-op member Tim O'Neill
What's Hot & in Demand from the NBFC film/video Library!
Jordan Roherty's music samplings
Film News Sites
"The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder." ~ Alfred Hitchcock
Movie analysis, history, and commentary. Cinema
Filmmakers.com
Articles on various topics.
Mr. Cranky Movie Reviews Meaner than Ebert!
Wallywood
Looking at funny moments in movies.
Film Info
Magazines
Film journal featuring articles on narrative, documentary and independent film.
Film North America's most authoritative academic film magazine.
Filmmaker In-depth interviews with leading filmmakers.
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28 years of nurturing film and filmmakers in NB
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Weekly e-news - Thursday - May 17, 2007
The NB Film Co-op is a non-profit, charitable organization involved in the
production of 16mm and digital films. It is into its 28th year of operation!
The Co-op provides broad-ranging support (workshops/training, creative
support and mentoring, grant writing assistance, equipment, human resources,
socials, informal writer/director/actor labs. It also presents diverse quality
films and videos through its annual provincial Film Festival.
The Co-op
also seeks to give a voice to, and develop the talents of, artists that would
not otherwise have the opportunity to express their views in film and video.
Spotlight
DATE CHANGE - NB
Film Co-op Spring Fling Social!
It's that time of year again when all the film/video lovers get that special gleam in their eyes. Yes, the NBFC Spring Fling Social is in the works!
WHEN:
Friday, JUNE 1 - 7:30pm
WHERE: NB Film Co-op (732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB)
WHY: So all the creative people in the province and the people who support them can get together and gab and be merry as the days grow longer and and the artistic genius in the province overflows in all the major cities.....Plus, It's Spring Time and Winter Hibernation is over!
Need a host for the night out of town Film Co-op members when you come into town from elsewhere? Call: (506) 455-1632 or email:
info@nbfilmcoop.com
and the Co-op Staff will try their best to take care of your needs.
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NEW MEMBER
Terry Oakes
Terry Oakes works as Director of Imaging Services which is a division of ITS at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. With his strong roots in offset printing and digital publishing he hopes to make a nice transition into digital video. Terry wants to produce a short comedy based on snowboarding, skiing and rock climbing which are some of his passions.
oakes@unb.ca
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NEW MEMBER
Jeff Hackett
Hey folks! My name is Jeff Hackett, and I'm pumped on becoming a full member at the NB Film Co-op! I can't wait to meet those of you who have a strong interest in film, and I hope I'll wind up collaborating on a couple of projects with some of you.
A little about myself: I grew up in the town of Quispamsis, but moved to Fredericton a few years ago to attend UNBF, where I recently
graduated with a degree in Political Science.
The independent film scene in Fredericton and NB really caught my eye shortly after a friend of mine took me to see the Silver Wave Film Festival
last year. Before that, I had no idea what short film festivals were all about, and I was excited because I've always been a huge fan of lower
budget productions. My buddy told me about the NB Film-Coop and how it works, and I freaked! I thought "we could teach
ourselves how to make some half decent short flicks!" With this in mind, I signed up for a film course at the University, which was
taught by Tony Merzetti. His class kicked
plenty of ass, and I took a lot away from the experience. I was Director of Photography for our class shoot "Captain
Awesome," which meant I was able to learn how to operate a 16mm camera… which meant I was pumped! I can't wait to get my hands on
16mm again. I'll work on digital as well.
While I was in Tony's class, because I had access to all the University camera equipment needed to make a film, I decided to film a short film of my own on my own time. I wrote, directed, edited and acted in "OVERKILL," while the same friend who introduced me to the Fredericton film scene acted as Director of Photography. If anybody would like to eventually see it, contact me, and I'll gladly give you a copy. It was shown at this year's student film festival. After I fully complete the soundtrack, I may try to enter it into some other festivals, but I'm unsure yet. It's only our first film, and we can do better. It won't be
for a little while, but the next short film I will be making is called "THIN ICE," and will have a very similar style to that of OVERKILL. (over the top craziness). When I finally tackle this project, I would love to have some Film-Coop members be a part of it!
Hopefully I'll have a chance to meet and get to know many of you in the future.
j-hackett@hotmail.com
Training
REVEALING FILM TECHNIQUE:
EDUCATING YOUR EYES
May 26, Saturday, 11am-5pm
New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street, downstairs resource centre)
Fee: $20 for Film Co-op Members
$30 for Non-Members
This is NOT a production seminar!
From the smallest independent film to the largest block-buster release, movies can teach us a great deal about how to achieve our own goals as filmmakers to create a mood, characters, a story, an atmosphere, a pace. But films are very complicated, involving hundreds, thousands of details. The plot, if there is one, is merely the skeleton of the film, the rest of it fleshes out and colours what we experience. If we educate our eyes and ears, we can learn while watching.
This seminar will investigate the many features which construct a film: script and writing, actors, credits, production design, costume design, sound, editing, and music: all these are part of the whole, each operating as part of the puzzle which makes up the complete picture. By close viewing of selections of a wide variety of films, this seminar will help you to look at and understand how a film achieves its ends.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Glendon McKinney studied film at York University. As well as writing and directing his own works, Glendon has worked as a production and/or costume designer on numerous productions including Tim McDonough’s “The Strings Attached” and Jon Collicotts’ WW II story, “A Song for the Homefront”. His film, “They Only Come Out at Night”, won the Best Short Drama award at the 2005 Silver Wave Film Festival. His short film, “We Two Boys Together Clinging”, was commissioned by and streamed online by the Struts Gallery in Sackville.
He also teaches film history and aesthetics at the Centre for Arts and Technology in Fredericton. Glendon hopes someday to live amongst the depraved luxury of Von Sternbergs’ “The Shanghai Gesture”.
Email Cat info@nbfilmcoop.co
to register in advance please.
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35MM CAMERA
June 2/3, Saturday/Sunday, 10am-6pm
Location: TBA
Fee: $75 for Film Co-op Members
$100 for Non-Members
For film purists, nothing can surpass the look of a film shot on 35mm film stock. Many of the major features films shot today still use 35mm camera equipment and so mastering the nuances of shooting with these cameras is critical.
The 35 mm advanced workshop is designed to give trainees the fundamentals of shooting with these cameras as well as practical experience in the various roles within the camera department. Trainees will learn how to use 35mm motion picture camera equipment while learning the procedures and techniques of a camera assistant on a feature film or television series. Trainees will receive indepth hands on technical training in the assembly and operation of a 35mm camera system. As well, trainees will get hands on practice shooting scenes with a 35mm camera. Their techinque will be critiqued by the instructor and the
other trainees.
People who take the 35mm camera advanced workshop will emerge with the following skill sets:
• Identifying principles in shooting on 35mm film
• Identifying key features and capabilities of the 35mm cameras
• Loading and unloading film stock
• Pulling focus
• Completing accurate and professional camera reports
• Slating
• Changing lenses
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Budapest-born Les Krizsan is an accomplished Canadian cinematographer who wears the title of dean of cinematographers in the Atlantic provinces. In a story worthy of a screenplay, Krizsan has worked his way to the top of his profession through sweat, ingenuity, sheer gall and a sense of humour.
Growing up in Budapest, Les was an amateur still photographer who learned how to process film from his next door neighbour. He was 16 and attending technical school when the Hungarian revolution was crushed by the Soviet Union in 1956, and he and his friend Louis, decided to escape to Austria. From there they chose to go to Canada as refugees. Les ended up in Halifax because the boat landed there.
With extensive experience in television, documentaries, commercials, MOW's and films, Les brings a wealth of experience to every production he works on. In more recent years, Les has worked on the big budget project Lexx: The Dark Zone miniseries and Lexx: The Series as well as New Waterford Girl and numerous other projects.
Festivals
"COME TO THE 2007 NB SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL, I'll BE THERE!" Says, Co-op member/Screenwriter Tony Sekulich.
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
2007 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL, November 8-11, Fredericton, New Brunswick
www.swfilmfest.com
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WOMEN MAKE WAVES FILM FESTIVAL IN TAIWAN
Call for Entries
The 14th Women Make Waves Film Festival, organized by the non-profit Taiwan Women Film Association, will be held in in Taipei in October, 2007. A portion of the selected films will be invited on an island-wide tour shortly after the Taipei exhibition. The Festival aims to celebrate the achievements of outstanding female talents, to explore different aspects of women's lives as well as to promote equality and rights of all genders.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2007
Info:
festival_tw@wmw.com.tw
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THE 4TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL DRIFT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Continental Drift invites you to submit your short film to the 4th annual festival. Each year we screen dozens of short films from around the world to a spirited local audience. Continental Drift is dedicated to presenting a variety of the world's cinematic diversity, in a collection of succinct short films.
We would love to see your work. Please submit your short film, on any subject, in any genre, for consideration. The main submission criteria is that your film be 15 minutes or less in duration.
The deadline for submissions is June 29, 2007. For full submission details, please refer to the entry form and submission information available at
www.cdrift.ca
To start the submission process, visit
www.cdrift.ca
In the navigation
column on the right click "Submit Your Films." In the window that appears,
click "Click here to begin your entry."
Continental Drift
International Short Film Festival
www.cdrift.ca
1+ 506 672 5003
info@cdrift.ca
Arts in NB
FREDERICTON -
1st Annual "Pay It Forward" To The Shelters!
Featuring The Downtown Blues Band
FRIDAY, MAY 25TH
DELTA FREDERICTON
Cocktails 8:30pm
Dance 9:00pm to 1:00am
TICKETS $25
Biz News
NB - DO YOU BELONG TO A TEAM, GROUP OR CHARITY?
Are you looking for an exciting & simple
fundraising opportunity?
SIGN UP MEMBERS OF YOUR TEAM, ORGANIZATION OR CHARITY AS MOVIE EXTRAS! A DONATION WILL BE MADE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!!!
We need hundreds & hundreds of extras in Fredericton NB between the ages of 12 & 45 yrs old.
You can also sign up your friends and families to join you as spectators in several HUGE CROWD scenes.
Shooting on various days include:
...................Thursday May 24th,
...................Friday May 25th,
...................Saturday May 26th,
...................Sunday May 27th
...................Friday June 1st
To tell us more about your group and to get on "The List" of spectators send us an email here: casting@rogers.com
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOU PHONE NUMBERS SO WE CAN CALL YOU!
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SAINT JOHN - SJ FILMMAKERS RECEIVE XTREMEY AWARD
Saint John, New Brunswick, May 17, 2007
Hemmings House Pictures is pleased to announce that an Xtremey award was presented to Greg Hemmings in Los Angeles on May 11th. The Xtremey award was for an instructional motocross video that Dean Roberts, Glenn Ingersoll, Andrew Tidby and Hemmings produced for Steve Belyea of Base Racing.
The DVD entitled Marty Smith Motocross Clinic was filmed in San Diego in 2004, and documented motocross legend Marty Smith as he teaches the viewer the basics of motocross racing techniques. Hemmings sought distribution earlier this year with Impact Video, one of the premier motor-sport video distribution companies in the world.
The award ceremony was televised and can be viewed at
www.xtremey.net
(Click on the 2nd segment).
Please visit the following sites for more information:
www.xtremey.net
www.impactvideo.com
www.greghemmings.com
www.tidby.com
www.hitmedia.com
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27th ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS FEATURE FILM OUTLINES
Halifax, NS, May 14, 2007 – The 27th Atlantic Film Festival, announces its Call for Feature Film Outlines for the Festival’s Inspired Script program.
The Inspired Script program offers a unique opportunity for six Atlantic Canadian writers to develop their feature film outlines to treatments and pitch them at the 27th Atlantic Film Festival, September 13-22, 2007. The program will culminate in the selection of one screenplay that will be eligible to receive a maximum of $20,000 in total in development financing from the presenting sponsors and will work with a veteran story editor to bring the treatment to a first draft script to be presented as the Script Out Loud at the 28th Atlantic Film Festival in 2008.
The deadline for feature film outline submissions is Friday June 8, 2007. The official entry form is available for download from the AFF website at www.atlanticfilm.com under “Filmmakers & Delegates.” Participating writers will be announced June 29, 2007.
"Both Telefilm Canada and Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund stepped up once again to not only support this innovative program but to help us develop it even further,” says Lia Rinaldo, Festival Director. "In an effort to encourage a whole new round of scripts from our talented Atlantic writing pool we have taken it back to the very first step of script writing with a call for script outlines this year. Our hope is that all level of writers will find appeal with this new approach and allow us the opportunity to help develop their ideas from laptop to red carpet.“
An Inspired Script jury will select six outlines that will be developed into treatments through two intensive weekend workshops under the guidance of Al Magee, one of Canada's top story editors. The writers will then have the chance to work with Jan Miller to hone their pitching technique with an abridged version of her reputable Pitcher Perfect workshop. All six writers will take part in Inspired Script industry events at the 27th Atlantic Film Festival, including the Inspired Pitch & Matchmaking Session. These treatments will then be vetted back to a jury of Inspired Script sponsors who will choose the one
that will receive further development funding for the next year. The chosen project will also receive a live, staged full read-through with local actors at Script Out Loud during the 28th Atlantic Film Festival.
Allan Magee
is currently the story-editor-in-residence at the Canadian Film Centre and has more than 20 years of experience in television drama and feature film script development. Magee has also done broadcast consulting for CBC, CTV, Fox, Disney and Channel 4, among others, and has produced several hundred hours of television, short films, documentaries and feature films. Over the past 15 years Jan Miller has developed and honed one of the top Pitching Workshops in the world. She’s presented her workshops coast to coast in Canada - at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hot Docs, the Banff Television
Festival, the Atlantic Film Festival and NB Silver Wave Film Festival, as well as for almost all of Canada’s provincial agencies and major training facilities. Internationally she’s presented from Spain’s MediMart to South Africa’s Sithengi, Australia’s AIDC and China’s GZDoc
The Atlantic Film Festival Association is committed to promoting and building a strong cultural industry in Atlantic Canada and presenting the best materials from this region and around the world to our community. Internationally, the Association continues to develop its status as a gateway to the North American market. The 27th Atlantic Film Festival takes place September 13-22, 2007, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Atlantic Film Festival is a production of the Atlantic Film Festival Association (AFFA). AFFA also produces alFresco filmFesto (Summer 2007), Strategic Partners (September 14-16, 2007 and the ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth (April 24-28, 2007).
Inspired Scripts is sponsored by Telefilm Canada and Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund.
Click
here
for for application.
For more information, please contact
Lia Rinaldo, Festival Director
Tel: (902) 420-4796
Email: rinaldo@atlanticfilm.com
Pam Todd, Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: (902) 420-4059
Email: pamtodd@atlanticfilm.com