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NBFC MEMBERS NOMINATED FOR THEIR WORK BY NEW BRUNSWICK BOOK AWARDS 

The proverbial who's who of the NB writing community presented the finalists at the recent New Brunswick Book Awards presentation ceremony May 24 at Memorial Hall, UNB. They included finalists and winners of our inaugural awards. Check this list out. M Travis Lane, Warren Redman, Wendy Kitts, Ann Brennan, Beth Powning, Nancy Bauer, Mark Anthony Jarman, Rosalyn Mcfate-Hyslop, Thomas Hodd, Phillip Crymble and Ross Leckie. The Emcee for the evening was Colleen Kitts-Goguen and guest speaker was David Adams Richards. 

Congratulations to NB Film Co-op member Melynda Jarratt whose book, Letters from Beauly was nominated, and NB Film Co-op member Roger Moore whose book, Bistro was nominated!

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: Claudia MacLean (Moncton)

BUZZ

TELEFILM MICRO-BUDGET RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED CANADA WIDE - NB SCORES TWO PROJECTS (ENGLISH & FRENCH)

NB Filmmaker/Producer Jon Dewar

Fredericton film production company Frictive Pictures is excited that filmmaker Robert Gray’s feature film project Entropic has been selected for the Telefilm Microbudget program ($125,000.00). Entropic was selected and sponsored back in February by the New Brunswick Filmmaker’s Co-op to proceed to the national competition and now is one of 18 projects that will receive production funds and have 18 months to deliver a completed film.

Gray’s project Entropic is an adaptation of the title story from his 2015 collection of short stories (NeWest Press) which won the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Prize. It’s the story of one of the most beautiful men in the world who, tired from the burden of other people’s desires, comes up with a plan to be free from them at last.  

Gray is a professor of Creative Writing and Film in the English Department at the University of New Brunswick. He has written and directed six short films and next month is going to camera on a short film adaptation of Canadian writer Jessica Grant’s short story My Husband’s Jump, from a script written by a former graduate student at UNB, Brittany Lauton. His films have been in festivals all over the world with his most recent short Choke Hold being shortlisted for the prestigious Iris Prize and his most recent experimental short 3 Cafés (Silver Wave Award Winner for Best Experimental Short)

Frictive Pictures is a group of filmmakers and NB Film Co-op members who help support and produce each other’s projects. They premiered the award-winning films The Beautifully Drowned (Jon Dewar) and Chiaroscuro (Amy Bourgaize) at the 2016 Silver Wave Film Festival. Says Gray, “we just have to thank the NB Film Co-op for everything they do. From Silver Wave to the grant programs, to this Telefilm program and all the emotional support in between, we couldn’t do what we do without the NB Film Co-op.

Frictive Producer Jon Dewar noted they want to thank Telefilm and the Talent Fund. The Talent Fund helps the film industry diversify its funding sources and promote its successes. Under the leadership of an advisory committee of eight business and community leaders, the Fund has raised over $15 million to date from companies, foundations and individuals. The money will be invested over a period of seven years. Sixty percent of the Micro-Budget Production Program is financed by the Talent Fund. For more info: www.thetalentfund.ca

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NB Director/Writer Denise Bouchard

Congratulations to Caraquet, New Brunswick based writer/director/actress Denise Bouchard and Moncton based filmmaker/producer Gilles Doiron on their exciting news that they have been awarded a Telefilm Micro-Budget ($125,000.00) for their French feature film project, Pour mieux t’aimer

About the Film: We often think we know someone, but sometimes it turns out that there is much in their past which is a secret.

Loana, a Romanian, arrives in the village of Maisonnette, New-Brunswick to deliver the urn of her good friend Monique who has passed away. The urn was intended to be handed to Monique’s twin sister but after an accident on a slippery, snow covered road, Loana recovers consciousness in the home of her best friends and a devastating secret will soon be revealed.

Quotes:

Denise -  ‘’This is a dream that’s coming to life and the start of a beautiful adventure. I’m so happy, there is no words to describe my excitement, thank you NB Film Co-op and Telefilm Canada!’' 

Gilles - ''This is a perfect opportunity to show what we’re capable of producing here in New Brunswick, en Acadie. A step forward to help build our growing film community in NB."

Biography:

NB Film Co-op member Denise Bouchard is part of the Acadian cultural landscape since the eighties. This talented and versatile artist has been offered many roles in theatre, cinema, and television. Since graduating from the University of Moncton where she received training in drama, Denise has never ceased to continue her professional development whether in theatrical creation, vocal interpretation or by following workshops to improve acting for the camera. Denise has always wanted to go to the top of her game.

On stage she is very comfortable in the great classical roles as well as in the interpretation of contemporary characters. Whether the Molière, Dario Fo, Neil Simon, Michel-Marc Bouchard, Laval Goupil, Louis Dominique Lavigne, Scolla and other playwrights, she will meet all the challenges associated with these roles. People still remember her remarkable interpretation of Rita in Educating Rita by author Willy Russel, and Antonietta Ettore Scola in A Special Day & Muse by author Antonine Maillet. Also, Denise held the role of Pelagie in Pelagie in the cart, for which she was nominated for an Éloizes in 2008.  Denise now plays the role of Mariaa gélas at the Pays de la Sagouine since 1996.

In film, the audience could see her in films by Jean-Claude Caprara, Tim Radford, Renée Blanchar or Phil Comeau. She also starred in several TV series, Histoire Max, Belle-Baie season 5, Rural.com, le Clan and now her adventure continues in the role of agent Trempe in the new series Le Siège, soon to be aired on Radio-Canada.

Biography:

Having gained valuable industry experience in Toronto and Montreal, NB Film Co-op member Gilles decided to come back to Moncton. He joined forces with a local production company, where he let his imagination flow and takes on bigger, more ambitious projects. 

In 2012, he accepted an invitation to attend and participate in a short film festival in Trouville, France. As the delegate of the Acadian filmmaking movement, he directed a short film and participated in the production of many others during the festival. 

In 2013, Gilles sold his first broadcast license for a made for tv film he’s directed, Aller-retour with Radio-Canada. The same year, he was elected as the representative for Media Arts within the professional arts association: Association acadienne des artistes professionel.le.s du Nouveau- Brunswick (AAAPNB). 

All the techniques and skills that Gilles has acquired on different film sets are now used on his own projects, from ad campaigns to tv series & short films to feature films.

In 2016, Gilles re-branded the production company to Botsford Bros inc. and now focuses on producing bigger and better projects within the New Brunswick Film Industry.

 NB Director/Writer Denise Bouchard and Filmmaker/Producer Gilles Doiron

NB FILM CO-OP WORKSHOPS ACROSS NEW BRUNSWICK 

Check out all our workshops: http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops

(there is a paypal link on each workshop page title you click on to register for each workshop, see below).Moncton and Saint John workshops start up in April and registration for for them is now OPEN.

Email: info@nbfilmcoop.com to get a pdf of the workshop programs emailed to you.

Through this annual provincial training programme, 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. 

NOTE: Are you a Saint John resident who wants to take filmmaking workshops but can't afford to due to financial constraints. Apply to the NB Film Co-op FILM PIX SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM and you may gain entrance to a certain number of workshops in the Saint John Workshop Program this year. Please email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com and she will email you the Film Pix Scholarship Application form for 2017. http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/film-pix-scholarship

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.

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MONCTON - THE AD ON SET

http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/ad-set 

(Intro – Theory and Hands-on)

May 28 Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm 

Instructor: Nicole Close

Location: Nova Media Production Services, 108 High Street, Moncton, New Brunswick

Fee: $45 for NBFC Members/$55 for Non-Members 

(Required Workshop for members who want to direct/produce their own projects through NB Film Co-op)

Number Limit: 8 

This one-day workshop will cover the specific functions of the AD team and provide an overview of how a strong AD team facilitates & organizes an efficient film project. Pre-production and production requirements will be discussed including the importance of communication & work flow between AD team, Production & crew and how that translates to on-set responsibilities.  We will break down a short film together & touch base on one-liners, shooting schedules, and all the other fun paperwork that every good AD loves, or loves to hate. 

INSTRUCTOR’S BIOGRAPHY

Nicole Close is a Halifax-based Assistant Director and one of the leading production professionals in the Nova Scotia film industry.  

Originally from Vancouver, Nicole has lived in Halifax since the late 1990s.  She started in the film and television industry as an actor, working first in commercials, then in dramatic film and TV roles.  The more experience she had on film sets the more Nicole was drawn to the action behind the camera. After volunteering on a number of productions in various departments she found her calling as an assistant director.  

Nicole has extensive experience both as a First and Second AD.  This includes television (Mr. D.; Trailer Park Boys; Sex & Violence; Forgive Me) and feature films (Your Money Or Your Wife; Copperhead; Bunker 6; Hobo with a Shotgun) as well as web series (Everyone’s Famous; Cheap Smokes - Swearnet).  Nicole has also been involved on more than a dozen short films, taught workshops and provided mentorship for various film programs in Nova Scotia. 

Outside of work, Nicole has travelled extensively. Beginning in her teens in the Orient (Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea), later in New Zealand and most recently Central America (El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama). She continues to feed her passions for making films & travelling. Hoping one day to combine them. 

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MONCTON - NON-LINEAR PICTURE EDITING

http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/non-linear-picture-editing

(Intro – Theory and Hands-on)

June 3, Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm 

Instructor: Rocky Warren

Location: Nova Media Production Services, 108 High Street, Moncton, New Brunswick

Fee: $25 for NBFC Members/$35 for Non-Members

Number Limit: 8 

This workshop will cover how to edit your projects. Among the topics covered will be managing your material, troubleshooting and backing up your work. The instructor will be using: Grass Valley Edius Pro 8.0, Da Vinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.

INSTRUCTOR’S BIOGRAPHY

Rocklyn Warren has been around production circles for quite a while now, having been in the film biz for 30+ yrs. He has been involved with everything from single person productions to multi-camera broadcast TV shows. Starting out in the early 80’s as a program director/cameraman/audio tech/editor/director for community TV stations in Nova Scotia, he moved on to commercial/corporate  productions.  After a move to  Moncton, NB in ’94, Rocky became involved with TV series work for the History Channel, Discovery Channel, CBC, SRC , etc. Rocky's true expertise lies in the roles of Director of Photography and Video Editor for TV Shows, Commercials and Digital Cinema Productions.

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SAINT JOHN - DOCUMENTARY: TELLING PERSONAL STORIES THAT MATTER

http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/documentary-telling-personal-stories-matter

(Intro – Theory)

June 3, Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm

Instructor: Matt Brown

Location: Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Sq, Saint John, New Brunswick, ROOM #1 

Fee: $25 For Film Co-op Members/$35 For Non-Members 

Class Limit: 8 

This full day workshop is designed to provide the participants with the necessary theory to make documentaries that are intriguing, demanding and challenging. 

The workshop will cover the four basic steps of documentary filmmaking step-by-step. At the end, participants will be able to take away invaluable insights to incorporate into their projects.

INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Matt is an award-winning writer, director, filmmaker and photographer. To date he has five short films to his credit. In 2006, his short film “Cold Day in Hell” won three awards at the Silver Wave Film Festival including: Best Short Drama, Best Sound Design and Best Art Direction. The film was also nominated in the Best Short Action Sequence in the prestigious Action on Film Festival in LA. His short film “Mountaindale" was selected for CBC’s national Internet 

competition “Roots Challenge” in 2010.

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MONCTON - YOU OUGHTA BE IN PICTURES - ACTING

http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/you-oughta-be-pictures-acting

(Intermediate – Theory and Hands-on) 

June 10, Saturday, 11 am -  5 pm

Instructor: Nicole Steeves

Location: Nova Media Production Services, 108 High Street, Moncton, New Brunswick

Fee: $45 For Film Co-op Members/$55 For Non-Members

(Film Co-op Members are required to take this workshop before they direct/produce their own projects through the Film Co-op)

Number Limit: 8 

Ever sit there and wonder, what more can I do to score that role?   

From an actor and director's combined approach, this workshop will explore preparing for that audition, leaving a lasting impression, building relationships, working with the director and other actors, and learning set etiquette. 

Learn core principles of being a film actor while exploring the artistic and technical demands using a variety of discussions and exercises including on-camera work. 

INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Nicole Steeves is a Writer/Director/Actor. She has written and directed six short films. She recently made her first feature film, “Head Space”, with producer Lynn Matheson. The feature was made possible through the 1K WAVE ATLANTIC program created by WIFT-AT and Ingrid Veninger of pUNK Films

Nicole was the winner of the 2015 WIFT Pitch Competition for her project “Getaway”.

Along with co-writer Struan Sutherland and producer Andre Pettigrew, Nicole became one of the CineCoup Top 15 finalists in Canada with their concept for Namas-DIE. Gnaw, a short film created for Cinecoup was picked by Telefilms Not Short On Talent Program and screened at Clermont Ferrand short film market.

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SAINT JOHN - HOW TO WRITE AND DIRECT A SHORT FILM

http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/how-write-and-direct-short-film-1

(Intro – Theory)

June 10 Saturday, 10 am  – 4 pm

Instructor: Paul Erskine

Location: Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Sq, Saint John, New Brunswick, ROOM #1 

Fee: $25 For Film Co-op Members/$35 For Non-Members 

Class Limit: 8

(Film Co-op Members are required to take this workshop before they direct/produce their own projects through the Film Co-op)

This workshop will teach you the essentials of short filmmaking. Topics to be covered will include screenwriting, pre-production (costs/budgets/financing, gear, casting, essential crew, locations), cinematography, how to direct, capturing good audio, editing and post-production.

The workshop will include filmmaking videos and clips from award winning short films. 

All participants will be provided a 10+ page workshop guide.

INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Paul Erskine is an award winning Director, DOP and screenwriter.  He has directed six shorts, produced nine and been the DOP on ten.  His shorts have screened at over forty festivals in Canada and internationally including Silver Wave, Canada International Film Festival, Toronto Short Film Festival, SoCal Film Festival and Los Angeles Cinefest.

He is also an avid screenwriter having penned six feature screenplays and numerous shorts. His latest screenplay placed in the top 1% of the Nicholl Fellowship screenwriting contest run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 

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FREDERICTON - PRACTICAL MAGIC - PRACTICAL EFFECTS ON A SHOESTRING 

http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/practical-magic-practical-effects-shoest...

(Intro – Theory and Hands-on)

June 25, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm 

Instructor: Tim Tracey

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

Fee: $35 For Film Co-op Members/$45 For Non-Members

Class Limit: 10

In this workshop award-winning filmmaker Tim Tracey will explore the world of affordable practical effects.  Tim will delve into his own experiences creating practical effects on micro budget films, demonstrate how he has crafted some amazing props and provide some of the tricks and tips he has picked up over the years. Tim will be happy to provide guidance for any concerns or question you may encounter on your own project so come with some ideas! 

INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Halifax based Tim Tracey is a small town boy, who dreamed of one day being a fisherman, unfortunately a crippling fear of boats ended that dream before it could start.  

Tim's next dream involved becoming a radioactive turtle, with his Ninja Turtle action figures in tow young Tim wandered around karate chopping everything in sight. Nothing was safe from this seven-year-old reptile wanna be. Soon the karate chops become boring and little Tim wanted a sai and nunchaku, in the time before the internet this would be a difficult purchase so the decision to make these instruments of carnage out of Styrofoam was an obvious one. This began his passion for practical effects and he has been creating his own practical effects since.  

Tim is currently editing his latest feature film 'Canadian Ninja'.