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NBFC E-news - Wednesday - Sept 19, 07"28 years of nurturing film and filmmakers in NB" 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, and has 215 members stretched out across New Brunswick! -------------------------------------------------------------- SpotlightNew Brunswick Film Industry Summit 2007
Welcome to the online registration for the 2007 New Brunswick Film Industry Summit, we look forward to seeing you October 1-2 in Saint John. Click here and here for Day 1 and Day 2 Summit Agendas Note: Please check out the NB Film website now at: http://www.nbfilm.ca/ Online registration
Delegate Registration @ $100 extended until September 21.
Delegate Registration ends September 24 To pay by cheque or cash please contact Bernice LeBlanc, NB Film at 506 869-6868. Saint John Trade & Convention Centre Host Hotel: Hilton Saint John For Reservations ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sommet de l'industrie cinématographique du Nouveau-Brunswick 2007 - L'industrie aujourd'hui… et futur Bienvenue à l'inscription en ligne pour le Sommet de l'industrie cinématographique du Nouveau-Brunswick 2007. Au plaisir de vous voir au Sommet les 1er et 2 octobre à Saint John. L'inscription en ligne La période d’inscription des délégués, au coût de 100 $, est prolongée jusqu’au 21 septembre. Date limite pour s'inscrire : le 24 septembre Pour payer par chèque ou en espèces, veuillez communiquer avec Bernice LeBlanc, Film Nouveau-Brunswick au 506-869-6868. au Centre du commerce et des congrès à Saint John Hôtel du sommet : Hilton Saint John Réservation de chambres d'hôtel L’inscription en ligne
On Friday, September 28th, boom! Nightclub will be transformed into a sultry, dazzling lounge and will feature on its stage Fredericton's very first Night of Cabaret.
There will be New Brunswick Film Co-op members performing in this not-to-be missed event so come on out Co-op members and friends and sponsors to support them and Transition House.
The Film Co-op will have a draw at the event and someone will be the lucky winner of two full passes to the NB Silver Wave Film Festival
(all Fest parties, workshops and screenings included) (November 8-11, 2007).
A Night of Cabaret involves local talent doing live performances of old 'cabaret' classics, as well as some new favourites. Developed locally and without a budget, this show has many supporters and volunteers to thank for its momentum and creation, such as boom! Nightclub and Tony's Music Box, as well as countless individuals. Stemming from an urgent need for funding for Transition House, a local charity, this event has grown into a unique and lively event all its own. With two full acts, special guests, and a truly talented core cast, A Night of Cabaret is an absolute must-see. The cast and crew are ready to take you to the cabaret, and all that jazz. ***SHOW STARTS AT 8:30PM, COME EARLY AND GET YOUR FAVOURITE DRINK!*** www.boomnightclub.ca
---------------------------------------------------------------- Training & DevelopmentClick Here to download the most recently revised NB Film Co-op workshop schedule updated on September 6, 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Festivals
2007 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL , November 8-11, Fredericton, New Brunswick www.swfilmfest.com Register Online to be a Festival Volunteer Today byClicking Here! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Arts in NBFredericton Monday Night Films Series
The slowly unravelling character and background of a CCTV operator form the plot of this gripping and unsettling, low-budget, yet very professionally made film. Jackie's job is to watch the feed from closed circuit cameras sited in the less desirable areas of Glasgow (including a street called Red Road), and liaising with the police where possible to help track or prevent crime. She's a dour Scots lass who gives little away, and we build up a picture of her life very efficiently in the first few varied and colourful short scenes - her working life, her social life, her sex life and (at the edge of it) her family life. She starts to follow an ex-con who she recognises on the cameras, eventually ingratiating herself into his life. We are kept in the dark for a very long time as to her motives and simply feel an insidious, creeping tension as she takes risks. That we become so glued to what she is up to is a great credit to the skillful characterisation and acting. It's one of those films where, if you want to feel the full impact of the surprises, the less you know about the story the better. The title maybe also suggests a path of sexual tension and danger that the protagonist feels she has to follow. The final denouement brings a surprise emotional enlightenment. If you dislike independent film-making or are averse to explicit sex, avoid Red Road; otherwise make a bee-line to see one of the most original and capable films to come out of Scotland. Delving into the world of CCTV also opens up other questions. Britain has a very high deployment of CCTV - according to one estimate, the average Briton is recorded by CCTV cameras 300 times a day (director Andrea Arnold says in an interview that twenty per cent of all the CCTV cameras in the world are in Britain) - and there are also concerns about privacy and abuse. The film doesn't argue for or against - it seems realistic - but in portraying 'a face that watches the footage' it allows us to picture what it is maybe like on the other side of the camera when we form our ideas about the social dilemmas. The Film Series lineup is available on the NB Film Co-op website at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/fs.htm The Monday Night Film Series takes place at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus. Tickets and memberships for the Monday Night Film Series are available at the door, Tilley Hall, Room 102. Regular admission is $7 per screening, $3 for members. Regular full-year memberships are $30; $18 for students, seniors (65 years and up) and NB Film Co-op members. Memberships are now available as well at the NB Film Co-op, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, 506-455-1632. MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Merzetti, New Brunswick Film Co-op, 506-455-1632; e-mail: tony@nbfilmcoop.com
Biz News
NB Film welcomes filmmaking brothers to Film Industry Summit
"Last year, we held a summit in Fredericton to celebrate the 10th anniversary of New Brunswick Film, and the event was such a success we decided to invite industry professionals to join us again for discussions on all aspects of the sector," Business New Brunswick Minister Greg Byrne said. The two-day event will include tours of three Saint John production facilities, and seminars focusing on script writing, acting, and financing film and television productions. Several keynote speakers will share their perspectives on the industry, including Mark, Matt and Mike Bishop, three brothers born in Saint John who each own production companies in Ontario. Walt Ordway, a consultant based in Los Angeles, will discuss the emergence of digital cinema, and Kevin Tierney will discuss his experiences producing the Canadian hit movie Bon Cop, Bad Cop. "We have invited an exceptional group of keynote speakers to the summit who will touch on very different aspects of the industry," Byrne said. "We are also making time for participants to have one-on-one discussions with these guest speakers and our workshop presenters." Registration is now open for the summit. For more information and to register, visit the New Brunswick Film website at http://www.nbfilm.ca New Brunswick Film is a business unit of Business New Brunswick, and its mission is to promote and support a vibrant film and television industry in the province. MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Ketcheson, communications, Business New Brunswick, 506-444-4983. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Effective Communication Skills Everyone knows the importance of communication in their relationships with employees and customers. However, delivering a clear and precise message can sometimes be complicated. The consequences of a misunderstood message can be serious, therefore the value of good communication skills should not be underestimated. The Solution: Learn how to deliver a clear and effective message to clients, suppliers, employees, colleagues and more.
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Place: Crowne Plaza, Fredericton
By Jim Lavoie
“The dailies show me that the cast of Growing Op are transforming the script into action in an outstanding fashion,” said producer Doug Pettigrew “They give life and depth to the writings of Michael Melski.” Growing Op is a dramatic comedy currently being filmed in New Brunswick. It deals with the teenage angst of a home-schooled son of two career pot growers (grow operators). All he wants is a chance to be real, attend high school, get a taste of the outside world and of course, to hook up with girls. The filming in New Brunswick started August 25 and will run to September 26. It is being filmed almost evenly in Moncton/Riverview and Tracadie-Sheila. Pettigrew praises cast and crew alike as filming unfolds. “One thing that really stands out to me is the caliber of local talent. Outstanding is what comes to mind and the ease in which they interact with the rest of the cast is remarkable.” That sentiment is echoed by lead male actor Steven Yaffee, 21, who brings a wealth of acting experience with him to the set of Growing Op. “They are great to work with, the cast chemistry is good.” Yaffee takes on the role of “Quinn”, the home-schooled son of two career pot growers. “This is so unlike anything I have ever done before. Nothing is black or white, or as it seems to be. In order to be Quinn, I had to draw on my life experiences as a reference tool. This meant recalling my own insecurities I faced in high school. Take something like your image, or what you think it is, and realizing that just maybe you are not as cool as you think you are. To others this may seem trivial but maintaining your self worth or persona is paramount to a teenager,” he said. “Unlike myself, Quinn has no experience in social interaction with kids his own age. He has no street smarts; he is an introvert wide open for abuse which is something he has never faced,” Yaffee added. When not on the set for Growing Op, Yaffee is also filming M.V.P. (CBC series, release date to be announced) in which his character is a complete polar opposite of his role as Quinn. He is shooting that in London, Ontario and then back to New Brunswick for Growing Op. “This is actually my first time in New Brunswick and I love it here. It’s a whole different pace, one I could get used to, compared to Toronto. It is also my first time working here and I am proud to be a part of Michael’s directorial debut. He is an amazing director, his vision and clarity is first class. He knows what he wants out of you but is very flexible and open to ideas and suggestion with the final decision being his.” Actress Kate Lavender knew Melski from their time together at the ‘Ships Company Theatre’ in Nova Scotia and is glad to be on board for Growing Op. “It was obvious his creativity would be taking him places and here we are at his debut feature. As a director he is really attentive, clear and concise in his purpose. He is open to debate certain aspects but controls the captains chair at all times,” she said. Although born in Nova Scotia, Lavender graduated from Moncton High School with obvious beauty, talent and a passion for acting, especially in theatre. For four years she lived in New York, where she obtained her masters degree from the renowned “Actors Studio”. While in New York, she was cast in an American movie of the week called “Very Lucky Girl”. Upon her return she was cast in Theater New Brunswick’s production of “The Graduate”, for which she received rave reviews. Growing Op is Lavender’s first feature film in the province and she says it’s great that the movie is helping the province being recognized for other productions. Lavender plays Jasmine Fitzgerald in Growing Op, and says the movie takes her back to her high school days. “One of the few things that remain constant, no matter where you live or what year, is high school,” she said. “Kids aspire to belong and seek empowerment in many ways. Jasmine obtains hers through the high school council. She is a social butterfly which enables her to project a Condoleezza Rice persona while holding seat in council.” Nicole Maillet, of Dieppe, plays the character Sky and says the group dynamic amongst the cast is good. “The cast and crew are the best,” she said. “We are fitting well into a close group.” Maillett has had experience in filming in New Brunswick, as two of her previous films (“Geraldine’s Fortune” and a movie of the week called “Open Heart”) were done in Saint John. She also had the lead role in a 2004 Capitol Theatre production “Dieppe, Dieppe”, a hit that would see the production travel to France for a tour. Upon wrap up of Growing Op, Maillet will teach dance at the Universite de Moncton. “Sky is an extremely spoiled teenager, who carries her looks and straight A’s right into the council. She, like most of the council, carries a brash ‘tude. Michael’s script is so well written it almost leaps off the page at you. He is going to be a great director, already is!” Maillet says the way Melski works is making the job a whole lot easier. “Everything is running so smoothly thanks to his hands on approach with the cast. He treats each of us as equal cast members but also as individuals which brings trust and respect into play,” she said. For his part, Melski is pleased with production thus far. “The cast are exceeding my expectations,” Melski said. “They, along with crew and my production team including Thom Fitzgerald are making this a fantastic experience.” |
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ADVERTISECasting Call in Fredericton for Play !
We are looking for actors and actresses
We have two more days for auditions and we need as much people as possible to come out. We have 3 female roles to fill and 2 male roles . Audition times are as follows: This Thursday from 3:30-5pm at Memorial Hall on campus and this Friday from 2:30-4pm at Memorial Hall OR by appointment. Thank you, Alicia Tremblay, m88n1@UNB.ca
Fredericton - Job Opportunities! Join the ECMA 2008 Team! http://www.ecma.com/splash.asp Do you have the right stuff? The 2008 ECMA Team is recruiting event staff for the 2008 ECMA Awards, Festival and Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Operations Manager (35 Wks)
For all positions the following are key attributes:
Applications for the staff of eight positions, ranging in duration from 27-35 weeks are being accepted immediately. Please fax, mail or email a detailed resume and cover letter to the address below. We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis:
Troy Greencorn, Event Manager
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"The Industry Now...And Beyond"
A NIGHT OF CABARET in Fredericton
Tilley Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton - Sept 24, 2007, 8:00pm
Coming of age in Melskis’ Growing Op
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