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SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES FULL SCHEDULE ON OCTOBER 13TH!


NB Film Co-op marks 17th Anniversary of Silver Wave Film Festival in celebration of New Brunswick Filmmakers

Silver Wave runs November 2-5, 2017

The 17th annual Silver Wave Film Festival announces its full festival program on Friday, October 13, 12 pm, at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, upstairs auditorium, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB. Refreshments will be served.

Silver Wave annually spotlights the province's vibrant film talent and cultural legacy in film. The festival draws its inspiration from New Brunswick's extraordinary and diverse collection of films, created by filmmakers from every age group and walk of life. The festival exists to engage fans of all ages in the art of cinema.

NB Shorts I and II and Tall on Talent are a focal part of the festival and draw large crowds. The entire festival is a visual feast with local and international programming.

Hundreds of independent and commercial filmmakers and producers will also take a break from film watching during the fest to mix and mingle at the Silver Wave Industry Series; an exciting annual industry day with panels, roundtables and a special producer's reception.

"Silver Wave is always a proud moment for all of us who've had the privilege of volunteering on the festival annually," said Chris Campbell, past Film Co-op president, Silver Wave co-organizer and one of the three festival programmers. "This year's festival is designed to bring back longtime movie lovers and fans, and to engage new audiences with our programming line-up."

The launch is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support film in NB. Mix and mingle and see the 2017 Silver Wave promo trailer produced by annual SWFF sponsor Rob Parsons of M.A.D. 5 Films.

The Festival would not be possible without its major sponsors and supporters: 

Platinum Sponsors: Province of New Brunswick, City of Fredericton, Telefilm Canada, CBC, University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Arts, Nick Wilson Videography, East Coast Camera Rentals, The Canada Council for the Arts, Picaroons, and the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, 

Gold Sponsors: Don Chapman, M.A.D. 5 Films, Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne

Silver Sponsors: Arrowhead Electric Ltd., Crowne Plaza, ACTRA Maritimes, Royal Bank of Canada

Bronze Sponsors: RayneMaker Productions, Carlee JC, IATSE 849, Frictive Pictures, BoyneClarke Lawyers I LLP, Royal Bank of Canada, Robert Simmonds Clothing, Insurmountable Sounds, Unplugged, Terry Kelly Productions, imagineNATIVE, Hemmings House, Cinema Politica, Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters, WIFT-AT.

Silver Wave also thanks all its dedicated supporters and volunteers.

For more information, contact: 

Cat Leblanc, Festival Co-organizer

Silver Wave Film Festival

info@nbfilmcoop.com  

www.swfilmfest.com

2017 SILVER WAVE FILM FESTIVAL UPDATES

Dear Silver Wave Sponsors, Filmmakers and Supporters,

Silver Wave is just around the corner it seems, and the weather is beautiful....

Silver Wave happens November 2-5 this year.

If you are from out of town and are coming to spend time with us at the festival, book your room(s) soon at any number of hotel and motels in the city of Fredericton.

Book on Expedia for the below prices: 

Norfolk Motel ($59) - CLICK HERE

Knights Inn Fredericton ($64) - CLICK HERE

WorkPlaySuites.come ($79) - CLICK HERE

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Fredericton ($85) - CLICK HERE

Prospect Inn ($86) - CLICK HERE

The City Motel ($89) - CLICK HERE

Comfort Inn ($99) - CLICK HERE

Ramada Fredericton ($111) - CLICK HERE

Fredericton Inn ($112): CLICK HERE

Fredericton Inn ($112) - CLICK HERE

The Colonel's Bed and Breakfast ($125) - CLICK HERE

Crowne Plaza ($175): Reserve your room today by calling 1-866-444-1946 or email: reservations@cpfredericton.com 

Delta ($175) - CLICK HERE

“I can't wait to see everyone and mingle. It’s like a wedding for filmmakers. That one time we can all get together once a year.” Kirk Pennell, NB filmmaker & alumni NBFC member.

The passes and delegate bags are ready for pick-up starting on November 1, Wednesday (between 10am - 5:30pm)

www.swfilmfest.com

November 2-5, 2017

SALUTE A WOMAN IN THE FILM COMMUNITY IN NB

Women in Film and Television - Atlantic (WIFT-AT) and the Silver Wave Film Festival are proud to announce that we will be giving a Gift to Salute a Woman in the Film Community in New Brunswick at Silver Wave 2017. 

The winner of this special Gift will receive

- Complimentary Women in Film and Television - Atlantic membership for one year.

- Complimentary pass to the Women Making Waves conference in 2018.

- Free entrance into a Women in Film and Television - Atlantic film masterclass. 

Nominate a woman you feel is deserving of this special Gift by emailing us (one page only) telling us why! More than one nomination is welcome! Feel free to attach a resume of their achievements if you feel that is necessary.

Anyone can nominate a woman working in film in New Brunswick at any level whether they are a seasoned pro or more emerging in the community. (director, screenwriter, editor, AD, production designer, production assistant, DOP, production manager etc...)

Send all nominations to lllvallis@gmail.com by Saturday, October 14th, 5pm

BUZZ

SILVER WAVE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! SUBMIT YOUR VOLUNTEER FORM TODAY!

Volunteering with the annual NB Silver Wave Film Festival is a rewarding experience and a great way to support the Festival!

It's no secret that Silver Wave is bursting with pride over its filmmakers and its volunteer community. Friendships and great films continue to bring together a community of volunteers dedicated to planning and producing a world-class grass roots film festival.

A Message for Returning Volunteers. Please come back to us!

 A Message for New Volunteers 

Volunteering with the Silver Wave Film Festival is a rewarding experience and a great way to support the Festival!  Once you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement email from us. It will give you some instructions that will help us keep in touch with you about your status.  Please note that we receive more applications than we are able to find placements and therefore there is NO GUARANTEE that applying to be a volunteer means you will be a volunteer. We will begin placing volunteers into their roles mid October once the festival programme and website are launched on October 13th. 

Volunteer Areas:

Technical - assist main fest tech heads

Stills Photography (must have own stills camera)

Venue Managers 

Signage

Drivers (must have car)

Ticket Booth installation (must have truck)

Guest Hosts (do not have to feed, just house)

Videography - (must have own video camera, may be possible to use Co-op's depending)

Ticket taking 

Cashiers

PAs (programme & poster distribution, errands etc)

To apply to be an Apprentice volunteer (13-17 year olds), please complete an application form. We will need  your parents permission for you to volunteer with us.  

What Do We Expect?

As members of our Festival community, we all play an important role in the success of the Silver Wave Film Festival. We bear a responsibility to ourselves, to others and to the organization to uphold the following Standards of Conduct: 

We treat everyone with respect (responsibility for oneself)

- be kind and positive, to each other and the public

- contribute to healthy discussion and remain open to other points of view

- focus on solutions rather than problems

- adhere to all general Participant Responsibilities at the Festival

- work as a team (responsibility to others)

- share views and information proactively

- offer help when needed 

- engage in collaborative problem-solving

- express appreciation for the collective efforts of all

 ****We are ambassadors of the Silver Wave Film Festival (responsibility to the organization)

- contribute to the organization's mission and vision

 - represent the organization in a positive way, and encourage this positive behavior in others

 - respect the property and information of the organization

 - celebrate, share and spread the SWFF feeling at the Festival and year-round

We also have a very limited number of year-round volunteer opportunities with a specific time commitment.

In addition to these Standards of Conduct, we ask the following of all of our volunteers:

- Smile and have fun

- Know what's expected of you and do your job to the best of your ability

- Fulfill all volunteer responsibilities

- Be prepared for all conditions as well as any specific requirements for your job

- Arrive on time or early for meetings and scheduled shifts ready to work

- Wear your volunteer t-shirt and volunteer pass while you are on shift

- Ensure that you have eaten before your shift

- Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty

- Drink responsibly while off duty

- Refer media questions involving policy or sensitive issues to the two core Festival organizers

What Do We Offer in Return?

We offer a great benefits package to our volunteers that includes:

- The opportunity to be part of creating a magical experience for over 3,000 people.

- A chance to be part of a volunteer community and make new friends.

- Great work experience and networking

- A Volunteer T-shirt.

- Access to festival events and screenings and the private volunteer party post festival

Email info@nbfilmcoop.com and ask for a volunteer form to be emailed to you. 

2017 SILVER WAVE AWARDS

Saturday, Nov 4, 2017

Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne

Start Time - 9:00 pm

The Silver Wave Awards are sponsored by: Royal Bank of Canada, M.A.D. 5 Films, Nick Wilson Videography, East Coast Rentals, Robert Simmonds Clothing and CBC.

(Party following awards at James Joyce Pub in the Crowne Plaza Hotel downtown)

To celebrate the achievements of this year’s filmmakers, you are invited to join them and special guests and sponsors right after the NB Shorts Gala Program on a Saturday night that promises to be entertaining and full of surprises. The Annual Silver Wave Awards will recognize excellence in the cinematic arts and significant contribution to the development of the film/video/television community. To be eligible for the Silver Wave Awards, films/videos must have been accepted for screening at the 2017 Silver Wave Film Festival and be in eligible categories. It’s time again to reward New Brunswick filmmakers and filmmakers from away in the below award categories for 2017!

The Silver Wave Award Statues

are Sponsored by: Royal Bank of Canada

1) Best NB Short Drama OR Comedy

(Open to all eligible short NB dramatic/comedic films/videos)

2) Lex Gigeroff Excellence in Screenwriting in a NB Short Drama OR Comedy

(Open to all eligible short NB dramatic/comedic films/videos)

3) Best Low-Budget NB Documentary (for Under $20,000)

(Open to all NB documentary films/videos of any length)

4) Excellence in Cinematography in a NB Short Film

5) Excellence in Art Direction in a NB Short Film

6) Excellence in Sound Design in a NB Short Film

7) Excellence in Picture Editing in a NB Short Film

8) Excellence in Music Composition in a NB Short Film

9) Outstanding Performance by a NB Actor in a Short Drama OR Comedy

10) Outstanding Performance by a NB Actress in a Short Drama OR Comedy

11) Outstanding Performance by a NB Supporting Actor in a Short Drama OR Comedy

12) Outstanding Peformance by a NB Supporting Actress in a Short Drama OR Comedy

13) Best Experimental OR Animated Short Film (Open to all short films/videos)

14) Recognition Award for a person, group or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in a professional capacity

15) Picaroons Recognition Award for a person, group, or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in New Brunswick in a volunteer capacity. ($500.00 cash award)

16) Best Youth Short Film (Isaac ‘THE PUMA’ Miller Award)

17) Best Student Short (dependent on number of submissions)

18) Best Documentary (open to all documentaries of all lengths)

19) Best Canadian or International Short

20) Best Horror/Sci-Fi Short  (dependent on number of submissions)

21) East Coast Camera Rentals Award

1 Week feature film equipment services ($5000,00 value)

• Choice of 1 camera

• Choice of 3 lenses

• Kessler slider with head or DJI Ronin

• Kessler jib 8/13 with tripod

• 4 c-stands, 1 light kit, flags set, apples boxes sest, sandbags, shotgun mic, blimp & boom pole, field recorder (Rental Insurance Required)

22) Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award ($1880.00 value) (for first or secon time Filmmakers)

• $200 in workshops/training from the NBFC (2018)

• $600 cash from The LeBlanc Family and generous donations

• $1000 in equipment and post services from NBFC

• $80 (full membership for two years) from the NBFC

• Workshopping of winning screenplay

Presented by the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Tony Merzetti & the LeBlanc Family

23) CBC/New Brunswick Joy ($8,500)

• $2,000 in cash from CBC

• $1,000 in cash from New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative

• $5,500 in equipment or facilities from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative

24) Viewer’s Choice Award

Chosen by the fest audience and announced after the festival.

MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES: SEPT-DEC, 2017

Dear Cinephiles,

The team at the Monday Night Film Series is excited about the line-up of films!

Annual Memberships (Sept 2016 - April 2017) are $30 regular and $18 (students, seniors, NB film co-op members)
Half year memberships (Sept 2016 - Dec 2016) are $20 regular and $12 (students, seniors, NB film co-op members)

Admission prices: Members $5.00 and General admission $8.00
We will have programmes and posters available.

Please check out the film lineup on our website:  http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/exhibition/monday-night-film-series
Email: info@nbfilmcoop.com concerning memberships please.

See you at the movies!

Tony, Cat, John and Trish

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OCTOBER 9, 2017 7:30pm at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus

FRANTZ

FRANCE/GERMANY, 2016 

French, German w/ English subtitles 

113 minutes 

Principal Cast: Paula Beer, Pierre Niney, Marie Gruber, Ernst Stötzner, Johann Von Bülow, Anton Von Lucke 

In the aftermath of World War I, a young German woman mourning the death of her fiancé forms a bond with a mysterious Frenchman visiting her beloved’s grave. Telling a familiar tale of love, remembrance, grief, and mourning in new and surprising ways, Frantz is a brilliant addition to the filmography of François Ozon (The New Girlfriend, Potiche).

The war has just ended and Anna (Paula Beer) is still living with Frantz’s parents, who are shattered over their son’s death. Meanwhile, the citizens of Anna’s small German town are just beginning to emerge from the shadow of the war. 

Spying a stranger laying a bouquet of roses on Frantz’s grave one day, the quietly grieving Anna is both surprised and intrigued.  Hesitantly, the visi­tor reveals he is a French soldier, but with the horrors of the war still so raw in everyone’s minds, the small community makes it clear he’s not welcome among them.

Adrien (Pierre Niney, Yves Saint Laurent, Romantics Anonymous) soon reveals he knew Frantz prior to the war, as the two became fast friends over their shared love of art and music. Anna and Frantz’s parents eventually warm to the sensitive Frenchman, grateful for the chance to revive a connection to Frantz. But despite Adrien’s initial charms, his past slowly reveals itself to be more mysterious and murky than it seems.

“[Frantz] continues the filmmaker’s long line of complex female heroines and explores many themes dear to Ozon, including mourning and the refuge fiction and/or art can offer in times of crisis. And as usual, the actors are all in fine form.” Boyd van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter

This term, 15 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $8/film, but a half-yearly $12 student film society membership reduces admission cost to $5/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night.