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CONNECTING MEMBERS - SCOTT BROWNLEE - SAINT JOHN

Hello Film Co-op!  I am a Saint John-based actor and composer who is always eager for new projects.

Since moving my family here from Saskatchewan in 2012 (best move we ever made, by the way), I have been very fortunate to be involved in a number of film projects.  Prior to living in New Brunswick, I was mainly a stage actor.  I got into the wonderful world of film by answering a casting call I happened to see on a poster in uptown Saint John.  Since then, I have done one feature film, several shorts, a couple of web series, and composed music for a feature and a documentary!  I have also been privileged to act on the Imperial Theatre mainstage twice as part of the Saint John Theatre Company.  My highlight there was “Noises Off!,” which I have wanted to be in for over 20 years.

My musical background comes from an aborted career as a music teacher.  I have been playing piano and organ since age 5, percussion and wind instruments for many years, and have a degree in Music Education.  Instead of having music as a stressful career, I now consider it a therapeutic passion.  (My day job as a personal banker provides enough stress for me to thrive on.)  In addition to film music, I also compose just for fun or as a “serious artistic endeavour.”   You can find some examples of my music here:  https://soundcloud.com/scott-brownlee-1.  I’m still learning different styles and broadening my horizons as my humble studio budget allows.  (Having two teenagers, one of whom is in university, tends to drain the coffers quickly.)

I have really enjoyed doing both dramatic and comedic roles on stage and screen.  I am certainly up for new acting challenges!  In the past, I have committed drunken suicide in a dank and dusty basement over a period of four days (“FIVE”), wandered barefoot and shirtless through a damp forest in April (“Lady Eternal”), and lain on a freezing iron table leaking blood from my eyes while coughing more blood into a gas mask (“Anonymous Zombie”).  Those are just a few of my fun highlights!

I may be based in Saint John, but I am definitely willing to travel for film projects.  I had three projects shown at the 2016 Silver Wave Film Festival, and they were all filmed in different NB communities!  I’m absolutely thrilled at the opportunities afforded by the Film Co-op and the many new friends I have made in this great community.  

I’ve currently got a couple of films lined up in the pre-production stage and one in post-production.  If you need an actor or composer for your project, don’t hesitate to call on me!

CONNECTING MEMBERS - JAMIE OON 

Jamie is a writer, editor and director. She has penned ten feature screenplays and directed nine short films which have screened at over 40 film festivals in the United States, Canada and internationally. 

A  number of her films have screened at the Silver Wave Film Festival including ‘Cold Feet on a Winter Wander’ (director, editor, writer, VFX), ‘The Lie’ (editor), ‘Cruxberry’ (director, editor, writer, VFX) and ‘Paradox’ (editor).

She is looking forward to being part of the NB Filmmakers Co-operative’s community. Her partner is fellow co-op member and filmmaker Paul Erskine.

PAYPAL LINKS ARE UP FOR NBFC MEMBERSHIP AND RENEWALS FOR 2017 

It's time to renew your co-op membership for 2017, renewals are due annually in January for ongoing members. If you email Cat to ask for her help with anything filmic, the first thing she will ask you to do is renew as her focus is the co-op members in good standing. The paypal links for memberships for 2017 are up on the co-op website - http://nbfilmcoop.com/joining

Renewed and New Members: Leah Warren (Grand Bay-Westfield), Patrick Schroeder, Bryan Cassels, Christine McLean, Glen D. Ross, Jan Thompson, Gordon Mihan, Yuan Lu, Gary Weekes, Kellianne Richardson (Fredericton), Britany Sparrow, Rob Gemmell (New Maryland), Kenny Drake (Oromocto), Tim Boreland (Marysville)

UNB intern/active Film Co-op member Carlee Calver, past staff person/active Film Co-op member Ashley Phinney and NB Film Co-op Tech guru Matt Carr work away on the Film Co-op's ongoing archival project.

BUZZ

DREAMS & DISILLUSIONMENT: SELECTED FILM WORKS BY CAM WOYKIN

Fredericton, January 19, 2017

The UNB Dept. of Culture & Media Studies, the UNB Film Studies Program and the NB Filmmakers' Cooperative invite you to an evening of film and discussion with filmmaker Cam Woykin on Thursday, January 19th at 7pm in Marshall d’Avry Hall, Room 143, UNB Campus, Fredericton.

Woykin is a Toronto-based artist and educator, and currently teaches film production at the University of New Brunswick. He received his BFA in visual arts from the University of Lethbridge, an MFA in film production from York University and, in 2011, was recognized by the Toronto International Film Festival as one of Canada’s emerging talents in film. His creative work has been exhibited at festivals, galleries, and alternative spaces across Canada and internationally.

Woykin will be screening a selection of his short films from the past ten years, as well as an excerpt from his most recent collaboration, The Stairs, a feature documentary he contributed to as cinematographer. The project recently won the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award, Canada’s richest arts prize, which is presented annually by the Toronto Film Critics Association.  

This event is free and open to the public.

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/143774139453139/

TELEFILM CANADA MICRO-BUDGET CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Recommendation Phase Application

Film Co-op Website: http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/telefilm-micro-budget-programme

The NBFC is now accepting applications from full NBFC members in good standing for another installment of the Telefilm Canada Micro-Budget Production Program for 2017. The deadline for all proposals is now January 25, 2017. 

Telefilm's Micro-Budget Program is a production opportunity for first-time feature filmmakers, with an emphasis on digital and online distribution models. the NBFC is eligible to recommend one feature film application and one narrative web-based project for competition at the national level.

New this year Telefilm Canada is putting in place measures to diversify its portfolio of projects, aiming in particular to achieve, by 2020, gender parity in each of the key roles of director, writer, and producer. Based on consultations held this year, Telefilm has determined that its first action area for 2017 will be to favour projects written or directed by women.

The Telefilm Micro-Budget Program will provide financing for the development, production, digital distribution and promotion of a first feature-length film or other format of narrative-based audiovisual content made specifically for online distribution. Once completed, the projects must be made available to the public through one or more digital platforms (e.g. web portals, video portals such as YouTube or Netflix, video on demand, mobile platforms/devices, etc.).

As its name indicates, this program is for micro-budget productions, meaning those with budgets under $250,000. Telefilm will support eight to ten projects per year through a non-repayable financial contribution of up to $127,500 for feature films and narrative-based web projects of 75 minutes and more in total length. The contribution amount for narrative-based web projects under 75 minutes will be prorated based on the total number of minutes of the project, each full 10-minute segment providing access to $15,000 up to a maximum contribution of $112,500. Telefilm’s financial contribution must be used to cover direct expenses relating to the development, production, postproduction, distribution and promotion of the project.

An amount of $7,500 of Telefilm’s total contribution amount must be reserved for the hiring of a digital marketing expert that will help applicants elaborate and put in place a promotion and digital marketing strategy for their project. Further, at least 15% of Telefilm’s total contribution amount (excluding the amount reserved for the hiring of the digital marketing expert) must be used for promotion and distribution expenses.

The NBFC is eligible to recommend one feature film and one narrative web-based project for competition at the national level in English and French.

The NBFC invites current NBFC members (any members who have outstanding projects not completed are not eligible for this program) seeking a recommendation letter from NBFC to forward a complete Recommendation Phase Application to the NBFC on or before Jan. 25th 2017 at 11:59pm for review by an NBFC assembled peer jury from outside NB.

NEW DEADLINE: Jan. 25th, 11:59pm, 2017

Eligibility:

NOTE: You must already be a full NBFC member in good standing to apply for this grant for projects. You can't join and then apply.

Emerging - All the key members (producer, writer and director) of the project must be emerging talent i.e. they must already have produced, directed and/or written at least one short film (i.e. 30 minutes or less) but must not have produced, directed or written a feature length film (i.e. 75 minutes or more). NBFC Member - All the key members (producer, writer and director) of all recommended projects must be either current NBFC members (Full).

Please confirm your eligibility with NBFC prior to submitting your application (contact Cat info@nbfilmcoop.com). To submit, please email your completed application form, required documents (PDFs only, please) and a link to your video pitch, trailer and support material to: info@nbfilmcoop.com

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more information:

Film Co-op Guidelines and Application Form (pdf):  nbfc_form_telefilmmicro_17.pdf

Telefilm Guidelines (pdf):  guidelinesmicro-budget-2017eng.pdf

ABOUT THE NBFC:

Established in 1979 the New Brunwick Filmmakers' Co-operative (NBFC) is a non-profit Charitable Film Co-op for the production of creative films in a collaborative, learning environment.

The NBFC operates with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of NB as well as other supporters and sponsors

www.nbfilmcoop.com

FREDERICTON - WANTED: TWO ARTISTS FOR PROJECTS IN THE SCHOOLS

Wanted: Two artists for projects in the schools

The Fredericton Arts Alliance needs two visual artists for specific school projects.

One will work with primary students at Park Street Elementary on Fredericton’s North Side in a drawing project focused on beans; the other will help students at the Central New Brunswick Academy in New Bandon create a mural reflecting the school’s commitment to music.

Both artists will work closely with teachers to complete the projects. The FAA will pay each artist an honorarium of $500. Material costs, as itemized in the schools’ proposals, will be paid. If necessary, a modest travel honorarium may be included.

These projects are two of four the FAA is financing this year, the third year in which the local arts advocacy group has paid for artists to spend significant time working in the schools.

“We hope the projects give students an in depth arts experience that they would not otherwise enjoy, and we also hope this leaves the schools with a permanent work of art for other classes to enjoy well into the future,” said Katie FitzRandolph, president of the Arts Alliance.

Previous projects have resulted in a series of sculptured planters, murals in several schools, photography experiences, textile projects and more.

The FAA expects artists to spend about 25 hours working with students on the projects.

The Park Street School project will take off from the experience of growing beans in the classroom. The class will grow a variety of different beans, and sketch their development from dry seed to pole-supported transplants in the school garden. Students will record the development in writing and drawing. The selected artist will teach students how to draw from direct observation of the various stages in the seed’s development. In the fall, they plan to harvest their crop and share the results with the community.

This project is planned to start in late February, with the artist working in seven different classrooms for half-hour periods teaching drawing. The artist will also create a permanent piece of art based on the project for display in the school.

The bean project touches on science, art and literacy for about 140 kindergarten and Grade 1 students.

The Central N.B. Academy project envisages working in acrylics with about 100 students in Grades 6 to 9.

Students will work on one of two projects that link art and music. One group will work with the artist to create a mural next to the music room reflecting the school’s love of music. They will discuss instrument families, composers, theory, music history and rhythm in the process of creating their design.

The other group will work either individually or in partnerships to create a painting that reflects their personal love of music – a favourite instrument, band, musician or genre. Many of these will be selected to hang permanently in the school.

The selected artist will visit the school five times for about five hours each time: helping students plan the projects, outline the designs; and paint the mural and the individual works. Ideally the artist would be there from 8:30 to 1:30, working with two teachers on the project.

The experience will let students glimpse the possibility of a career in art, with a discussion of the challenges and opportunities involved in such a choice.

Interested artists can get more information by emailing president@frederictonartsalliance.ca. Artists who would like to be considered should send, to the same address, a short résumé and indicate which project they would like to work on and how they feel they can contribute to it. The deadline for applying is January 22.

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For further information:

Katie FitzRandolph ­– 478-8045

or president@frederictonartsalliance.ca

NBFC MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES SCHEDULE: JANUARY - APRIL, 2017

We have just launched the programme for the Monday Night Film Series (January - April 2017) on our website and have screened our first film for 2017. Our next film is below.

Please check out all the details at: http://nbfilmcoop.com/exhibition/monday-night-film-series 

We have print programmes and posters available at Tilley Hall.

Tony, Cat and John

January 16, 7:30pm, Tilley Hall, UNB Campus, 2017

Last Cab to Darwin

Jeremy Sims

Australia, 2015

English

123 minutes

Actors: Michael Caton, Ningali Lawford, Mark Coles Smith, Emma Hamilton, Jacki Weaver

Based on the successful stage play by Reg Cribb, Last Cab to Darwin tells the story of 70-year-old taxi driver Rex (Michael Caton), who is diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. Rex leaves his loved ones behind, and sets out on a 3,000-mile journey to Darwin in a bid to die on his own terms. Along the way he discovers that before you end your life you’ve got to live it, and to live it you’ve got to learn to share it.

Along the way, he picks up the smooth-talking Tilly (aboriginal actor Mark Coles Smith), who is also headed north with dreams of starting a football career. Thus does the euthanasia movie meet the buddy/road movie, a pairing actually encountered once before in Goodbye Solo, although in that case it was the passenger wanting to end it. Rex claims to have no family, but he leaves behind a grumpy neighbour (Ningali Lawford-Wolf) who is clearly the love of his late life. 

Gorgeous cinematography from Steve Arnold captures the otherworldly beauty of the Outback as Rex and Tilly bisect the continent. There are sunsets and vistas stunning enough to make a suicidal man think twice; not to mention a few signs, like the literal one at the side of the highway, declaring that all roads are open . But Sims isn’t trying to preach here. Last Cab to Darwin is in fact based on the stories of two terminally ill men who sought the treatment; one of them ultimately went through with it and one did not. Both are long dead now, but the film makes the gentle suggestion that what matters more than how you choose to go is what you do in the meantime.

Great performances ... elevate the film from merely likable to poignantly satisfying. - Bruce Demara, Toronto Star

The film shows little trace of its theatrical origins, not least because it consists of one ravishing shot of the blood-orange outback after another, and Sims wrings gentle pleasures from this most unlikely of subjects. - Harry Windsor Hollywood Reporter

THE LOST STORIES PROJECT - 2017 EDITION

Call for Submissions

lost_stories_call_for_filmmakers_sheldrake_island_en.pdf

histoire_retrouvees_appel_cineastes_sheldrake_fr.pdf

Documentary Film to Mark 150 Years of Canada

The Lepers of Sheldrake Island, New Brunswick


Deadline: 23 January 2017

Backstory

The Lost Stories Project collects little-known stories about the Canadian past, transforms them into works of public art on appropriate sites, and documents the process through a series of short films available in English, French and other appropriate languages. Based at Concordia University and led by Concordia historian Ronald Rudin, in collaboration with professors from other universities and artists working in various media, the project has received support from the Canadian government's Canada 150 fund to develop four new episodes for 2017.

Each of these episodes is built around a story chosen from those submitted by the public. In each case, a story will be paired with an artist who will have the task of interpreting it to create a permanent public artwork to be located on a site related to that story. The artist's creative process will figure prominently in the documentary films that we will be producing. 

We welcome submissions from filmmakers who would be able -- in a roughly twenty-minute documentary -- to weave together the story from the past and the story of the artist sorting through the various choices that need to be made, along the way showing both those choices that were incorporated into the artwork as well as those that were rejected. Public art connected with the four stories will be inaugurated during summer 2017, in conjunction with significant public events. Interested filmmakers can get a better idea of the look and feel of the project's films by viewing the pilot episode for the series, Thomas Widd's Lost Story, at the project website.

Lost Stories 2017 Edition

The four stories selected to mark the 150th anniversary of Canada deal with various topics from the past and are from all parts of the country. Further details about these stories are also available at the project website. However, this particular call is aimed at artists interested in creating artwork that tells the story described below.

The Lepers of Sheldrake Island, New Brunswick: Leprosy was a public health challenge along sections of the eastern coast of New Brunswick. Mostly afflicting Acadians, the problem was so severe that in 1844 the New Brunswick government sent thirty lepers to Sheldrake Island, at the mouth of the Miramichi River. The lepers endured difficult conditions. Some escaped, and outrage over their situation resulted in their relocation in 1849 to a new facility, closer to their families. Artwork will be constructed on a site, on the grounds of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Church, the white church building in the photo, that overlooks the island. 

Call for Submissions: Deadline 23 January 2017. 

We invite filmmakers who have some connection with this story to submit a dossier, no later than 23 January 2017. In your covering letter, please explain your ties to story, in addition to discussing your practice and whether you have experience in filming artists at work, as well as your CV.

Dossiers will be evaluated by the team directing the Lost Stories Project, which includes individuals with a wide array of experience in presenting stories about the past in public space. Short lists will be created in late-January, with interviews (most likely by Skype) to follow. Each of the selected filmmakers will receive $23,000 to cover all expenses connected with production of the film that would need to be delivered no later than 1 December 2017. Depending on the distance between the artist, the site for the public art, and the home base of the filmmaker, a small travel budget may be available. The films will be distributed by means of the project website.

For further information, or to submit your dossier, contact: historylost@concordia.ca, using the subject line: Lost Stories 2017 Films. 

Your submission should contain:

•Cover letter outlining your ties to this specific story or to one of the communities involved. In addition, indicate whether you have experience in filming artists at work.

•CV

•Examples of previous film projects. Please send links to your website or other online site (such as Dropbox or Google Drive) to view examples of your previous film projects.

Applications must be received by midnight on 23 January 2017.

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Appel de propositions


Projet Histoires retrouvées – édition 2017
Films documentaires pour marquer le 150e anniversaire du Canada

Les lépreux de l’île Sheldrake, Nouveau-Brunswick


Date limite : 23 janvier 2017

Historique

Le projet Histoires retrouvées recueille des récits peu connus du passé canadien et les transforme en œuvres d’art public installées sur des sites appropriés. Il en documente aussi le processus par l’entremise d’une série de courts métrages offerts en français, en anglais et dans d’autres langues appropriées.  Ayant ses assises à l’Université Concordia et dirigé par l’historien Ronald Rudin, en collaboration avec des professeurs d’autres universités et des artistes utilisant diverses techniques, le projet a reçu le soutien du Fonds Canada 150 du gouvernement canadien pour créer quatre nouveaux épisodes en 2017.

Chaque épisode est construit autour d’un récit choisi parmi ceux proposés par le public. Dans chaque cas, un artiste est jumelé au récit; elle ou il a pour tâche de l’interpréter pour créer une œuvre d’art public permanente qui sera installée sur un site connexe au récit. Le processus créatif de l’artiste jouera un rôle important dans le documentaire que nous produirons. 

Nous sollicitons des soumissions des cinéastes qui pourraient -- dans un film documentaire de vingt minutes -- présenter à la fois l'histoire du passé et le processus de l'artiste. L'art public pour le projet sera inauguré pendant l'été 2017, en connexion avec les événements publics importants. Pour obtenir une meilleure idée de nos films, nous vous invitons à consulter l’épisode pilote de la série, L’histoire retrouvée de Thomas Widd, sur le site Web du projet. 

Histoires retrouvées – édition 2017

Les quatre récits retenus pour marquer le 150e anniversaire du Canada se penchent sur des sujets variés de notre passé et proviennent de tous les coins du pays. Plus de détails sur ces récits sont aussi disponibles sur le site Web du projet. Cependant, le présent appel de propositions a pour but d’identifier une ou un cinéaste qui veut créer un film documentaire qui raconte le récit décrit plus bas.

Les lépreux de l’île Sheldrake, Nouveau-Brunswick: La lèpre était un grave problème de santé publique le long de la côte est du Nouveau-Brunswick. Touchant principalement les Acadiens, le problème était devenu si pressant qu’en 1844, le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick décida d’envoyer trente lépreux à l’île Sheldrake, à l’embouchure de la rivière Miramichi. Leurs conditions de vie étaient difficiles et certains d’entre eux s’échappèrent. Leur situation souleva l’indignation et força leur relocalisation dans un nouvel établissement installé plus près de leurs familles en 1849. L’œuvre d’art sera construite sur le terrain de l’église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, que l’on voit peinte en blanc sur la photo, et qui surplombe l’île.

Appel de propositions : date limite, le 23 janvier 2017

Nous invitons des cinéastes qui ont un lien avec ce récit à proposer un dossier avant le 23 janvier 2017. Dans votre lettre de présentation, veuillez expliquer votre connexion à cette histoire. De plus, expliquez votre pratique comme cinéaste, et si vous avez eu l'occasion de filmer les artistes au travail. Veuillez envoyer aussi votre CV.

Les dossiers seront évalués par l’équipe qui dirige le projet Histoires retrouvées, qui regroupe des personnes possédant une vaste expérience à présenter des récits du passé dans l’espace public. De courtes listes seront créées à la fin de janvier et les entrevues se dérouleront par la suite, probablement par Skype. Le (la) cinéaste retenu recevra 23000 $ afin de couvrir toutes les dépenses pour la production d'un film qui sera terminé avant le 1er décembre 2017. Les films seront distribués par le site web du projet.

Pour de plus amples renseignements ou pour soumettre votre dossier, veuillez communiquer avec le projet à historylost@concordia.ca en inscrivant « Films documentaires Histoires retrouvées » à la ligne Objet de votre courriel.

Voici ce que votre proposition devrait contenir :

•Une lettre de présentation illustrant vos liens avec le récit ou les communautés touchées. De plus, décrivez votre pratique comme cinéaste, et indiquez si vous avez filmé les artistes au travail.

•Votre C.V.

•Des exemples de vos projets du film. Veuillez inclure des liens vers votre site Web ou d’autres sites en ligne (comme Dropbox ou Google Drive) afin que nous puissions voir des exemples de projets du film précédents.

Les candidatures doivent être reçues avant minuit le 23 janvier 2017.

NB FILM CO-OP WORKSHOPS ACROSS NEW BRUNSWICK

Through this annual provincial training programme coordinated by the NB Film Co-op, you can learn from qualified, specialized instructors.

By participating, you acquire new, incredibly interesting skills, and enjoy the camaraderie of the film community in New Brunswick.

The NB Film Co-op workshop series provides hands-on practical film and video training for members and non-members alike. Formally registering and paying in advance is the only way to ensure you will have a seat in any of the offered courses. Register in person at the NB Film Co-op (call or email to make an appointment first please!) (Cash, Cheque or Money Order) or by mail (Cheques and Money Orders only). Pay Pal is now an option as well. There are always limited spots available for all workshops so please call or email staff to see if there are available spots before you send your payment. You can put your name on the waiting list for workshops already full. 

Workshops and Courses

The Majority of the workshops are held at the NB Film Co-op at 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB beginning in early February annually. Instructors and workshop times are subject to change. There are separate workshop programs and schedules for workshops happening in Moncton and Saint John beginning in March annually. All participants will be notified by email/telephone of any changes with the workshop for which they have registered. For all day workshops, we recommend that you bring your own lunch.

Cancellation Policy

Participants may cancel up to 1 business day prior to the commencement of the workshop and will receive a full refund, less $5 administrative fee per cancelled workshop. No refunds will be given for cancellations with less than 1 business day notice. When registering by mail, please include a sheet indicating your contact information, including mailing address, phone number and e-mail, with your payment. Send mail registration (Cheques and Money Orders payable to NB Film Co-op) to: NB Film Co-op Workshops P.O. Box 1537, Station A Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y1

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FREDERICTON - SCREENWRITING

Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Fee: Film Co-op Members: $25.00/Non-Members: $35.00

Class Limit: 8

(Film Co-op Members are required to take at least one creative writing/screenwriting course before they direct/produce their own projects through the Film Co-op) 

Workshop Instructor: Britany Sparrow

Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op, basement resource centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton 

Workshop Description:

The first step to making a great short film is to cultivate and perfect the script. This workshop intensive will help you take your scripts to the next level. Whether you’re just curious about screenwriting, seeking to develop your first short film, or looking to further develop your skills as a screenwriter, this intensive will get you down to work and hone your writing abilities.

Instructor's Biography

Britany Sparrow is originally from Vernon, British Columbia, and has been making films in New Brunswick since 2006. After graduating from UNB with a BA in English (Creative Writing) and a certificate in Film and Video Production, Britany joined the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, and she directed her first short film (The Perfect Cliché) in 2007. Since then she has directed 7 films including The Morning After (Short Film Venture), True Hollywood Romance, Gamers: A Love Story (on CBC Download), Chopsticks (NB Joy), Here Without You, and Co-Ed, a collaboration with writer/director Gordon Mihan. 

In 2011, Britany was awarded the Recognition Award for a person, group, or organization who has contributed to film and video in the province of New Brunswick in a volunteer capacity. 

She is the Vice President of the NBFC, a WIFT-AT member and former board member, and was formerly the editor for WIFT-AT’s newsletter Tidings. 

Britany currently lives in New Maryland, NB with her soundman and their three cats.

FREDERICTON - FROM SHORTS TO FEATURES

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2017 - 11:00am to 5:00pm

Fee: Film Co-op Members: $35.00/Non-Members: $45.00

Class Limit: 12

Workshop Instructor: Becky Parsons

Location: NB Film Co-op basement resource centre, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB, New Brunswick 

Workshop Description: 

This evening workshop will fully look at the unique relationship between a motion picture director and their cinematographer. What you, as director can expect from your cinematographer and what they need from you. 

We will study some of the countless techniques of story telling through moving image and discuss comparisons between a short film and a feature. 

The technical element will include a broad look at the language of the lens, the science of eye lines, how to keep your best possible image quality at screenings, the use of post production as an important tool to your motion picture medium and the prep to do to ensure your workflow works. 

Instructor's Biography: 

Becky Parsons is an award winning cinematographer (Rhonda’s Party) and fine art photographer (Kodak Achievement Award). A graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, she has 18 years experience in the photographic and motion picture arts. Mostly based in the Maritimes, Canada she has acted as director of photography and/or camera operator on a number of local productions, recently Cle du Studio and First Weekend. Throughout her career as a camera assistant (1999 to 2013) and as a cinematographer and camera operator (since 2002) she has been an integral part of the shooting team on award winning films screened at festivals and distributed for television and cinematic release. As a fine art photographer Becky has exhibited in London, England, Toronto and Halifax, Canada. Her work is found in Winnipeg Art Gallery rentals and in publications and books (Under the Broken Sky by Shandi Mitchell – portrait of the author) as well as various private collections. In 2012 she founded Oculus Arts, a photography and print based collective of artists, presenting ‘pop-‐up’ exhibitions and publishing photographic art books. Throughout her study and career Becky has mentored and instructed, lecturing and providing ‘on-‐the-‐job’ training with organizations like The Atlantic Film Co-‐operative and Viewfinders: International Film Festival for Youth, and lecturing for the Screen Arts program, Nova Scotia Community College. Samples of her work are at http://beckyparsons.com/reel1/index.html