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NBFC E-news - Thursday - Sept 6, 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 200 members stretched out across New Brunswick! 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
By Saint John Film Co-op member
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This summer, after two weeks shooting in London and Belfast and a vacation to Quebec, the last thing I wanted was another trip. So when I heard in August that my short, "Piece o' Cake", was accepted into the Broad Humor Film Festival in Venice, California, I easily decided not to go. Things soon changed. My current project is a self-sponsored documentary about how to get more women elected into government. I consider Kim Campbell, our only woman Prime Minister and North America's only woman head-of-state, to be the biggest fish I could land for an interview. The first time I asked her assistant, I had a pleasant reply that Kim would agree to an interview but that she now lived in Paris. Rats. When I decided to go to London, partly to shoot footage for this doc, I asked Ms Campbell's assistant if I could come to Paris for the interview. Her reply: "Kim will be in Los Angeles and Arizona this summer." Being an indie filmmaker, I'm addicted to rejection. When I heard I'd been accepted at the Broad Humor Film Festival, I whipped off an email to Kim's assistant asking whether she was still in LA and would she grant me an interview? "Yes and yes" was the reply. California, Here I Come. I wouldn't have gone if NB Film didn't offer the wonderful reimbursement for travel expenses when you're promoting your work. As well, I have cousins near LA and thus a free bed. I conscripted my cousin Gail, in Orange County, to be my crew. Kim welcomed us into her home, rented for the summer with her husband, a "Steinway concert pianist", who was performing in a play there. I wondered briefly why the spouse of someone in the arts could remain a staunch Conservative but kept my mouth shut. I've heard he's a much younger man than Kim, so cheers for that. Our ex-PM and first woman Justice Minister was an excellent and polished interviewee. For example, without being told, she answered all questions by incorporating the question into the answer. Very intelligent, well-spoken and passionate, she's also the most knowledgeable person I've ever talked to about world politics and serves on a committee of ex-heads-of-state that promotes world peace and democracy. She is adamant that we need more women in office. The film festival was a great experience. It's quite small, this being its second year. Being small has advantages (the Silver Wave Film Fest is small and inviting).The organizers were very welcoming and the filmmakers had lots of time to talk, eat and drink together, always in the same location in a room below the screenings. In a big festival like the Atlantic, a filmmaker can feel ignored and unimportant. I was thrilled that "Piece o' Cake" won the award for Best No Budget Short. It's nice to be noticed out of country. "Piece o' Cake" played at the deReel Film Festival in Melbourne, Australia and at this one in California. It shows that it's more about story than production value, as I spent $9.95 on ice cream cake and gave my son $50 for the music for this one. And even though I shot for only a couple hours, I thought about the storyline for many hours over several weeks beforehand. One minor thrill was meeting the actor in one of the shorts by the director who won the On the Lot competition. This actor is a friend of my cousin. He came to meet me and watch my short. He and his director-friend went to film school together in Florida and moved to LA to try to further their careers. The director met with Steven Spielberg the week I was there and is going to make a multi-million dollar short film with him. It's nice to know that little unknown outsiders won the humongo competition. I haven't seen this short yet but it's about a man with a glass eyeball which falls out of his head but continues to "see" for the guy. If I learned anything at the festival, it's that even LA, Toronto and Vancouver filmmakers are struggling. To be in LA is about the worse place for newbies as there is no state help for filmmakers, as we have with NB Film. Certain states offer assistance, such as Michigan. The Americans and the other Canadians I met all have the same problems we have here. It made me feel less unfortunate for being in Saint John, NB in this difficult profession. It's a crap shoot from coast to coast. --------------------------------------------------------------
By Fredericton Film Co-op member Jim Lavoie 21 year old Denis Theriault, of Fredericton, is a principal actor in the feature film Growing Op being filmed now, August 25 to September 26, in Moncton/Riverview and Tracadie- Sheila Growing Op, a comedy/drama, deals with the teenage angst of a home-schooled son of two career pot growers. All the kid wants is the chance to be "real", attend high school, hook up with girls and get a taste of the outside world. Theriault will be among notable actors Rachel Blanchard (Snakes on a Plane), Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction), Alberta Watson (24), Daniel MacIvor (Past Perfect), Steven Yaffee (Dark Oracle), and Katie Boland (The Life Before This). Other New Brunswick actors include Darcy Cormier, Brandon Ellis, Nicole Maillet, and Jason Daley. Theriault is cast as Shaun, who can best be described as a self-perpetuating nerd. His bespectacled slight of frame character becomes a target of school bullying. He is not, however, without defenses of his own. "I love the script, its awesome," says an excited Theriault. "To act in a feature with this caliber of talent is a dream-come true." Theriault, a self-confessed film buff, can rattle off information on directors, producers and actors at will. His addiction was developed at an early age due to his serious interest in film and theatre. Born in Fredericton, he attended Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne and became heavily involved in theatre there and with Theatre New Brunswick's Theatre School. He took to acting naturally and at the age of ten did a one day stint on the hit television series Starhunter. "It is still in circulation today, but no residuals are coming my way," laughs Theriault. Theriault also auditioned for the CBC television MOW, At The End Of The Day: The Sue Rodriquez Story. He was one of two final actors up for the role of Sue Rodriquez's son. This experience only fueled his desire to be in film or around film in some capacity so, throughout his teenage years he continued to immerse himself in all things film/theatre. Theriault is also an exceptional singer. He has performed at official government functions, weddings and parties. Twice, he has made the short list for Canadian Idol and was seen by the official judges who complimented him on his presentation and stage sense. Theriault is involved in making videos in addition to acting. In fact he just finished making a music video called, Breakdown, which he wrote and sings in. Last year was a big year for Theriault as he took on the principle role in NB Film Co-op director Joel Thompson's indie feature film They Didn't Make It, set for release in late fall this year. "We had a zero dollar budget so everyone pitched in to do anything and everything. It was hands on training and it felt like a NB indie film school," says Theriault. "I think a lot of people will be surprised with the quality of our feature film." Theriault is also interested in directing and he finally took the plunge this year. He directed, wrote and acted in a twenty minute psychological drama entitled Abort. He has submitted his film to the NB Silver Wave Film Festival which juries all films for consideration each year. If accepted, his film will debut at either Shorts I or Shorts II at the Silver Wave Film Festival which runs November 8-11 this year "Denis is very multi-talented and very committed", says Film Co-op Membership Services Director, Cat LeBlanc. "We have a growing number of young active NBFC members who are producing and creating on a regular basis now and he is part of that group."
When he has wrapped for Growing OP, Theriault intends to work on projects for a new production company based in Fredericton, called Timeline Productions. It will consist of Theriault, Joel Thompson, and Jesse Anthony, all active NB Film Co-op members. The official launch will be soon. "There are many options open to me," says Theriault. "But, you know this is Saturday so, ask me on Sunday and who knows what I will say, it's just that open!"
By Moncton Film Co-op member Jason Chisholm Shooting on Danny Thebeau's comedy "All Revved Up," wrapped up last weekend. The cast and crew who gave their all over the past two weekends were relieved to have finished what they started, but also so sad to see it go. It was a jovial set full of friends and laughter. No melodrama or attitudes, just one happy family working hard for a common goal. As an actor on the set I was able to slide in and out of the commotion to see everyone on top of their game. The camera and lighting crew were relentless in achieving what D.O.P Jeremy Robinson asked of them. A simple call of their name or request of a task and they were on their feet in no time with the job accomplished. The small sound squad lead by Rob Gemmel were always attentive and while shooting under a heavy traffic area for planes overhead kept their patience and ours, no matter how eager we were. And speaking of things being kept calm and quiet what a marvelous team of A.D.'s with duties being shared by the ever friendly and reassuring Corena Gillcash-Walby as 1st A.D and Donovan Richard as 2nd AD. One person who was often being called in only to be shooshed out even quicker was our wonderful make-up artist Jennifer Chaisson who helped make us look marvelous or terrible as the script called for. All this was lead by our ever focused and lovable production manger Britany Sparrow who will likely go grey long before her time. These are only a few of the names and positions which helped make this production such a treat to work on. Each and every person deserves praise for their labour and attention to detail. I would like to thank them for their brilliance, and excellence. Only one group remains for which I owe special thanks and that's the animated props, A.K.A. the actors. Comedy is tricky but the cast handled it like pros. With various degree's of experience and styles the cast pulled together and gave some outstanding performances. Last but not least, Filmmaker, Danny Thebeau was vigilant throughout the production. He never lost focus and kept his eye on the prize, so to speak. It goes without saying that without Dan none of this would have been possible, but I still want to extend a giant thank you for such a great experience and for letting me, as an actor, have fun and go places I normally wouldn't/couldn't in an average day. For bringing us all together and giving us something to be proud of no matter what our talents or tasks might have been. And for anything else that I or we might be forgetting to say. Next up for
"All Revved Up" is the film edit, and then hopefully we will all see it on the big screen at Silver Wave next year!
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Apply to NB Joy - Deadline is extended! The Linda Joy Media Arts Society is a charitable organization established in memory of filmmaker Linda Joy Busby. The Linda Joy Awards support the work of emerging media artists, as well as established artists who wish to explore a new genre or medium in Atlantic Canada. Successful applicants are selected by peer review. These Awards have recognized talented artists and filmmakers for almost a quarter-century. Email Cat if you need help with your proposal and for the NB Joy application at: info@nbfilmcoop.com Take advantage of this extension! --------------------------------------------------------------
The New Brunswick Film Co-op is initiating an exciting new filmmaking program aimed at fostering a growing community of experimental filmmakers. The Program will take place from September 2007 – March 2008, with monthly classes. There is no fee to participate in the program. The goal of this program is to encourage NB Film Co-op members to attempt alternate forms of filmmaking through varied media choices, processes, and narrative content. The NB Film Co-op supports the production of all genres of film by its membership (animation, hand-processed, silent films, documentary, drama, thriller, etc). To achieve our goal of fostering and developing a growing community of experimental filmmakers, the program will expose members to historical and contemporary contexts for experimental filmmaking through film theory and screenings. Participants will also learn about experimental film and filmmakers through hands-on projects, a visiting artist series, and workshops. All participants will produce a 1-5 minute film through the course.
The Experimental Film Program is open to all New Brunswick Film Co-op members who have some filmmaking experience. Ten applicants will be selected to participate. The Program Coordinator will be NBFC Member filmmaker, Michelle Lovegrove Thomson. for more info and to print off an application form please visit our click here ---------------------------------------------------------------- Training & DevelopmentClick Here to download the most recently revised NB Film Co-op workshop schedule updated on September 6, 2007 ----------------------  COMPOSING MUSIC FOR FILM
Number Limit: 15 Music is an integral part of any Film or Television project...it tells the audience how they should “feel”. This workshop covers how music compliments and enhances film and video and how to choose the appropriate music style/theme for a project. Learn what is involved scoring music for film and video...from the Hollywood budget perspective to the indie film perspective. In addition, techniques and approaches to creating scores are discussed, including musical passage timeframes, instrumentation, rhythm, and conveying tension and tranquility. Further recording and post-production of delivery music will be discussed as well. After watching various clips from films, the class will discuss the musical approach used for each film.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Terry’s music can be heard on such television programs as Sesame Street, Saturday Night Live, and on commercials for Saturn automobiles and Bank of Montreal, among others. Most recently, Terry’s music was spotlighted in the Oscar nominated film Brokeback Mountain . ----------------------------------------------------------------
Number Limit: 10 Photoshop CS is no doubt the most significant Photoshop move towards digital photographers. The simplicity of the Photoshop CS interface is as deceiving as its predecessors and at first it appears as if little has changed, making the transition from Photoshop 7 to Photoshop CS very natural, preserving most of your Photoshop learning curve. However, a closer look reveals a large number of exciting new features ranging from major things such as RAW support, and the Histogram Palette to minor things such as Crop and Straighten and the Bicubic Smoother and Bicubic Sharper interpolation options. Take a guided tour and learn the basics (and a few inside tips) in this fact-filled introduction of Photoshop CS.
John heads up Marketing and Publicity for the Co-op and the Silver Wave Film Festival and crews commercial and independent films. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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! ----------------------------------------------------------------
Continental Drift Film Fest and The Saint John Art Centre present the Second Saint John MINI MOVIE FESTIVAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline: September 28, 2007 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
" Submit your film by or before September 28, 2007
---------------------------------------------------------------- Arts in NBFredericton Monday Night Films Series
Sept 10, 2007, 8:00pm
Jenna, the eponymous waitress, is played to perfection by the endearing Keri Russell (“Felicity,” THE UPSIDE OF ANGER). Jenna works in a diner that serves as a hub of her small town’s social activity. Her modest but intriguing claim to fame is the diverse array of delectable pies that she bakes daily and which reflect her feelings about her life, which is well on the way to spiraling out of control. Jenna has just found out that she’s pregnant, but her marriage is not working out, to say the least. Her marital problems are fodder for much conversation at the diner, where Jenna vents to her friends and fellow waitresses Becky (Cheryl Hines, “Curb Your Enthusiasm, CAKE, KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS) and Dawn (played by Shelly). Jenna’s husband, Earl (Jeremy Sisto, “Six Feet Under,” IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER), is an infantile, sexist brute with whom Jenna can hardly imagine raising a baby. Soon, Jenna finds herself romantically entangled with the new local OB/GYN, Dr. Pomatter (TV actor Nathan Fillion), which certainly doesn’t make her life any easier or the decisions she must make about her future any more simple. The kind of film that leaves a long, lingering and sweet impression, WAITRESS is a universally compelling gem. “This sweetheart of a comedy boasts a hilarious and heartfelt performance by Keri Russell….” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone The Film Series lineup is available on the NB Film Co-op website at: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/fs.htm 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 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 NewsNote: Please check out the NB Film website now at: http://www.nbfilm.ca/ 
New Brunswick Film Industry Summit 2007
"The Industry Now...And Beyond" 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. Online registration Delegate Registration $100.00 before September 14 Delegate Registration $150.00 after September 14 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 Inscription de délégué : 100 $ avant le 14 septembre Inscription de délégué : 150 $ après le 14 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------
Telefilm Canada is holding an International Outreach in four Canadian cities. The initiative is a series of two-day seminars to highlight Telefilm’s client services to the industry in the international context. Coproduction sessions will address the challenges of international coproduction for Canadian producers and review the latest changes on the world scene. The international festivals and markets presentation will be of interest to those wishing to find partners, promote their projects, and exhibit at key events. The outreach will be held in the following locations:
• Halifax, September 12-13:
Individual experts from coproduction and international festivals and markets will also be available for one-on-one meetings during the event. To ensure you are on the invitation list for your region or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact: • Atlantic Region: Patricia Voogt:
voogtp@telefilm.gc.ca
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Trouble reading this email? View it on our website. Send in your film/video related ADs and Articles press ready to Cat on every Wednesday to info@nbfilmcoop.com In this issue
Thank You!!- Co-op members Jeremy Robinson, Michel Guitard, Rodrigo Gutierrez, Josh Linton and Glen Ross for assisting Tony in his volunteer work for the NB Summer Music Festival. - Co-op member Jessica Holt for doing online research for Cat. Click here for our sponsors Click here for experimental film program Click here for film/television certificate program! Click here for silver wave film fest Click here for film co-op brochure Click here for film resources Click here for provincial actors Click here for e-news archives Click here for equipment list ADVERTISE
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Greetings from the NFB The NFB is launching a new Cross-Platform competition in conjunction with the Sheffield International Documentary Festival (based on the success of Content 360 and the Cross-Media Challenge). There is a call for proposals. You can access the news release by clicking on the following link. http://www.nfb.ca/about/news.php?id=1554 The CROSS-MEDIA CHALLENGE is a co-production competition for innovative, interactive, socially engaged content with applications for mobile and broadband. It will award one producer a $10,500CAD/£5,000 co-production development deal with the NFB. Deadline for entries is October 12, 2007. One of the requirements is that semifinalists must attend Sheffield. All the best,
Vanessa Larsen (3)
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Fredericton - Job Opportunties! 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
---------------------- Saint John Casting Call! I am auditioning people for a short film I will be shooting during September. I have 3 major roles to fill, and 2 minor ones. Shooting should only take 5 days total, depending on schedules. This is a volunteer shoot. Experience is not necessary, please come out to audition and have some fun. The roles are:
1 adult male - 40-50 Years old - A nasty piece of work.
Auditions are being held at the Royal Canadian Legion - Lancaster Branch 69 on Wilson St. on the west side of Saint John, NB on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Working Title: "Herpes." (Comedy). The Casting Call can be found on Facebook with the exact title: Audition for my short film, tentatively titled "Herpes" Sections of the script can be found on the Facebook event page for advanced reading. Adam Cameron - adamcameron42@hotmail.com ---------------------- Supplies needed for Co-op first aid kit! Cat is in need of the following donated first aid stuff before the next member shoot on September 7th. - Waterproof adhesive tape - Sterile pads (four ply) - Bandages ----------------------Moncton - Job Opportunity There is a post open at the Postman Post Production Studio in Moncton. We are looking for a "Technical Assistant". We're the largest, independently owned, studio in New Brunswick. We are HD capable with four fully loaded editing suites. Our clients include CBC, Radio Canada, TFO, ARTV, CTV travel, Discovery Channel and the History Channel. We also work with independent producers on films and animated shorts with the National Film Board, build websites and so on. Our own website is currently undergoing an update - but it should be online in the next couple of days at www.thepostman.tv We are looking for a technical assistant: an individual who is interested in editing. Their job duties would include basic editing, dubbing, digitizing, format transfers, CD/DVD duplication, managing the machine room, creating effects, and handling client concerns. We are willing to train the right person, and a working ability in French and English would be an asset. Interested parties are encouraged to forward their resume to info@thepostman.tv Thanks,
Melani Flanagan
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What's Hot in the Co-op resource centre!Annual Workshops and Master Classes at Rockport Schedule for 2007
What's Hot & in Demand from the NBFC film/video Library!"My First Kiss" by Saint John Based NBFC member Andrew Tidby 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 Copyrighting Your Script or Treatment Intellectual Property Registration Service
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The Los Angeles Indie Film Front,
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Growing Op is a Career Op"
It's a Wrap for Revved Up
Experimental Film Program - Deadline is extended to September 14, Friday!
PHOTOSHOP CS
Continental Drift International Short Film Festival
International Outreach 2007
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