Filmmaker Denis Theriault proves his mettle and more in his film, I Am Syd Stone.	BUZZ WORTHY is NBFC member Jennifer Coburn, find out more about this enterprising woman below.

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I AM SYD STONE - Take a look at the Iris Prize nominated gay-themed short film

August 13, 2014 By Tim Isaac Big Gay Picture Show: Film Through Gay Eyes

A couple of days ago Big Gay Picture Show: Film Through Gay Eyes brought you the list of the films that are lining up to compete for this year’s Iris Prize, the world’s largest international gay and lesbian short film prize which takes place in Cardiff, Wales in October.

One of the films in competition is the Canadian short, I Am Syd Stone, so it seemed like a great opportunity to take a look at the film’s trailer. http://vimeo.com/98596223

Here’s the brief synopsis: ‘A Hollywood heartthrob returns home for his ten-year high school reunion with the intention of rekindling a closeted relationship.’

In his director’s statement on the film’s website, helmer and former New Brunswick resident (now in Halifax) Denis Theriault comments, “In the film, Syd is at a point in his life where he’s achieved all he’s ever dreamed of. At 27 years old he has hit his peak. That’s a dangerous position to be in. How does one react to that? We always set goals and tell ourselves that when they’re achieved, our lives will be better for it. Oftentimes, that’s not the case. We get to that milestone or goal and we’re still left feeling empty. That’s where we find ourselves at the beginning of the film. Syd’s achieved this success, but has no one with whom to share it.

“I’m also incredibly fascinated by the public personas put on by celebrities. They’re never truly themselves other than when they’re alone or with loved ones (I guess, in a sense, we’re all actors).

“Ultimately, this film is a catharsis for me. The person I was, even 5 years ago, would never have believed that he would be tackling a gay subject in film, especially in such a personal way. I now am an out-and-proud man. All of the people I was afraid of telling either know or don’t care enough to ask. All they’re concerned with is if I’m talented, that’s it. As it often happens in life, we make bigger deals of situations than we really need to. But in that moment, it doesn’t matter. We feel like the whole world will come down on us.”

Best of luck to Denis who has many friends in film still supporting him in New Brunswick. He submitted to many festivals world wide including the Atlantic Film Festival (accepted) and the NB Silver Wave Film Festival (pending).

BUZZ WORTHY - NEW FILM CO-OP MEMBER TAKES ON FILM FULL BLAST

New to film and the NBFC, Jen Coburn has been able to draw on much of her experience as an athletic manager and coach for over a decade and with various teams.  Her background has made her meticulous in organizing schedules and multi-tasking.  It has also made her a very strategic leader and enabled her to work diplomatically in a team setting (her approach depends on what is needed).  Also very creative, Jennifer is drawn to photography and drawing/painting. She has participated in a handful of art shows (including the Old Government House), attended by scholarship to Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Center, and paid work.

Jennifer has jumped head first into filmmaking at the NBFC taking on the role of Production Manager/AD on several member productions. Please call on her if you have a project coming up and if you are lucky, you will snag her, she is worth her weight in gold. Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com to contact Jen.

 

Jennifer is flying high taking on the challenge of filmmaking

OWL RIVER RUNNERS IN HAMPTON SHOOTING

Today is day 6 of shooting and the team on Owl River Runners are over the 1/3 hump of their 15 day shoot in majestic Hampton NB ..AKA Owl River.

The film has a stellar cast of 20 people who are sharing a wide range of talent. The lead Molly Thomason plays Jaime. Here is a bit about Molly.

Fresh off a busy summer of shows, a tour with Collective Soul, and a new record, Nova Scotia native Molly Thomason is now filming Owl River Runners in Hampton, NB. The film is part of the inaugural 10K Canadian Film Challenge presented by Avi Federgreen and Indiecan Entertainment. The project aims to help first-time feature filmmakers create a film with a $10,000 budget. Emerging filmmakers are mentored by local producers, as well as Federgreen himself. One of six films being created across the country, Owl River Runners is written by award winning writer/producer, Chris Fulton.

Although this is Molly’s first role, she is no stranger to the world of film and Television. Mom, Shelley Thompson, is a well-established actress best known for her character Barbara Lahey on the hit Canadian mockumentary program Trailer Park Boys, and dad, Ed Thomason, is the artistic director of Theatre Antigonish.

Once Molly wraps up filming, she’ll be making her way to the United States to complete residencies at the North Star Bar in Philadelphia, and Rockwood Music Hall and the legendary Manhattan bar Piano’s, both in New York City.

Owl River Runners has an amazing crew of 20 people who are with them from as far away as Halifax.

The sponsors are incredible. The out of towners are staying in trailers supplied by Leisure Time RV  http://www.leisuretimervcenter.com/ at Firefly Campground  http://fireflyforest.weebly.com/campground.html

Everybody is enjoying Java Moose coffee on set @javamoosecoffee.

The Cube Van is wrapped with logo's from sponsors.

The Town of Hampton has opened their homes, public buildings, fields and pretty much everything we have asked for and more. Filmmaking is magical and we could not have done any of this without all the amazing people who have come together in such a creative way to make the film.

Danny Thebeau (Director/Producer of Owl River Runners) on set in Hampton, NB

2014 NBFC JUMPSTART PROGRAMME

An incentive programme to give NBFC members (who have been members for at least 6 months) who have never produced a project OR experienced members who do not have funding and want to do a smaller project, the opportunity to explore video, film and new media without any further delay.



Applicants to the fund must be:

 NBFC members (full) (associate members can upgrade)


Proposals are assessed and the successful applicants have to complete their project by June 1, 2015. 


Applicants must be the director/writer of the project.



Eligible projects are those over which the artist has creative and editorial control.

All genres are accepted (i.e. experimental, video poem, drama, documentary, video installation, and new media, no music videos please). Artists in the membership crossing over from other disciplines (i.e. theatre, writing, visual arts, and dance) are also welcome.



The projects can be no longer than 6 minutes long. (required)



Applicants retain copyright to their productions, but they are asked to provide a copy of their project to be kept in the NBFC's archives and they are asked to thank the NBFC in their credits and be open to screening opportunities the NBFC may want to provide for added exposure.



Deadline: September 1, 5pm, 2014 (proposals must be submitted by email only please)

The successful NB Film Co-op applicant will receive:


- up to $1200 in access to NBFC Video equipment (at staff's discretiononly full trained members can use the gear)

- a $120 credit towards any intro intermediate workshop(s) that will enable you to upgrade existing skills from workshops you have already taken, assisting you to complete your project; or for those who need to take them, the 6 required workshops (directing/screenwriting/production design, hd camera & lighting/picture editing/production management and the ad on set)


- up to $400 in cash (at staff's discretion)

- For Bolex Projects, 2 rolls of film will be provided as well as a transfer from film to digital for editing on a non-linear platform.

NBFC member applicants must submit:
a current resumé (with emphasis on your artistic work if any, not required)
a 1 to 2 page description of the proposed project (may include a script, treatment, or storyboard)

a production schedule

a small budget

NOTE: The project submitted must be a small attainable project that can done specfically with this grant, and not a bigger project that requires more funding to happen. 

Note: Have questions? Need help putting your proposal together? Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com

2014 CLASSIC FILM SERIES - UNDER THE STARS

Each week in July and August, a NB short film or music video will play before each Classic Feature film in downtown Fredericton, NB.

NBFC member & past Prez John Christenson’s Labour of Love for many years now, Under the Stars: Classic Films in the Park in Fredericton, NB. See below for more info and look forward to the full schedule as it plays out this summer!

August 17, 2014
LITTLE WOMEN

Meg, Josephine, Amy and Beth are the little women who, together with their mother, keep the home fires burning while their preacher father serves with the Union army during the Civil War. Meg, the eldest, is a second mother to the troupe while "Jo", the tomboy, takes on the role of man of the house. Beth, the frailest of the four, seeks comfort in gentle music, and Amy, the youngest, yearns for the good things in life. A simple tale of four young girls coming to womanhood.

1949 - June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien |

(122 MINUTES)

NB Short (Music Video) - TONELLA - "COMPROMISE" (3:23 MINUTES), Director TIM RAYNE
This music video explores the complexity of romantic and spirtual relationships.