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CONNECTING MEMBERS - DANIELLE D'ENTREMONT- FREDERICTON

"To walk the spiritual path is to continually step out into the unknown" - Wallace Huey. Deja Vu, Synchronicity, Prophetic

Dreams, Meditation and Miracles are a part of everyday conversation for me. My name is Danielle Marie d'Entremont and it is a privilege to be breaking into the NB Film Co-op community. 

Everyday life for me consists of caring for my beautiful son Kaeden. I am a Medium and teach about spiritual experiences around the Maritimes. I host workshops and charity events regularly out of Breathing Space Yoga Studio in Fredericton. I feel a lot of creative inspiration often and am continually looking for expressing what I am experiencing within.

I am in the midst of filming a Pilot Episode for a series I have created and am also hosting. This series will be highlighting the amazing capabilities of Canadian Healers and Spiritual Practitioners. Female Shaman's, Astrologist's and Psychic's are prevalent in the Maritimes and to many this is quite a surprise. My goal is to change that and to have spiritual experiences, professional or personal, to become more of an open and everyday conversation.

NB Film Co-op members Jillian Acreman, Matthew Carr and Ashley Phinney are the stars behind the scenes who have been bringing this vision to life for me. I have been recording short videos on my own and posting them on my professional pages for many years now. It is an exceptional feeling to be working with a crew and learning more about the film community in NB. What I love about film is that it is such a strong medium (did you catch that) for sharing information. It's reach is stronger than a workshop in one location at a time.

My goal at the end of the day is to help people. My insight comes into play with understanding spiritual experiences in the many ways they can manifest. I am excited and honored to be in a position where I get to highlight these profound moments in life. I look forward to meeting more of you in the community and appreciate you taking the time to read this.

Best wishes, 

Danielle Marie d'Entremont 

DONATING YOUR RECORDS TO THE NB ARCHIVES

You are the first step in helping to preserve New Brunswick's history.

Perhaps you've been helping your grandmother go through her possessions before she moves to a smaller residence. You think some of the records she and the family do not want to keep -her photography, letters, diaries, and recipes- are interesting and might be historically valuable, or maybe you belong to an organization that has run out of space for their files and are planning to throw them out. You believe some of the activities of the organization are noteworthy and the correspondence, minutes and other records may be of interest to someone. Now what? What do you do with these records?

Why donate to the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick?
• Records of enduring value are preserved and managed for future generations of researchers.
• The Provincial Archives preserves the records in an environmentally controlled area andre­ houses material in acid-free file folders and boxes. Any conservation treatments or reformatting necessary to preserve the information are also handled by the Provincial Archives.
• The Provincial Archives describes the records according to national standards and makes the description available on the Internet and on the Archives Network of New Brunswick.

How do I donate my records?
1. Contact an Archivist

Phone or email a Private Records Archivist at the Provincial Archives to determine whether your records are historically valuable and whether the Archives is the best home for your artefacts, or whether your records should be donated to another archive.

If you are not ready to donate your archives yet, you may make provisions in your Last Will and Testament to donate your personal papers to the Provincial Archives.

2. Examine the Records

If the quantity of records is small, the Archivist may ask you to make an appointment with him or her to bring the records into the Provincial Archives of Alberta for examination and to obtain background information from you. If there are many records or if you are not able to visit the archives, the Archivist may come to your home or office to meet with you to examine the records. 

Archivists prefer that you do not sort the records or disturb the original order. The way a person or organization created and organized their records is often very revealing. Please do not discard any records, even if you feel that they are unimportant; donors are often surprised by what is considered to be historically valuable. Archives are interested in preserving as complete a picture of the person or organization as is possible.

3. Provide Background Information

The Archivist will ask you for biographical information about the person or family, or background information about the organization. This includes information such as birth, marriage and death dates, places lived, business and personal interests, community involvement, and so forth. You will be asked to identify and date photographs and other records that are not identified. Any background information that

you are able to supply will help to provide valuable context for the collection and make the records more useful for researchers.

If you are representing an organization, you will be asked for a motion by the governing authority in order to ensure that it is the organization donating corporate assets, not simply one member.

The Archivist will ask you if you require a tax receipt for the donation of your records, and whether you are eligible to receive a tax receipt. They will guide you through concerns of ownership, copyright and any restrictions on the access or use of the records.

The Archivist will issue you a Temporary Receipt that indicates the archives is holding the records in temporary custody until a decision is made about whether or not to officially acquire the records.

4. After I Leave My Records at the Archives 

The Archivist examines the records in more detail and writes an Acquisition Report that includes recommendations about whether to acquire the records in whole, in part or not at all. This report is reviewed by the Acquisitions Committee and the management team at the Provincial Archives. 

If the donation of records is approved, you will be acknowledged for your donation and sent an official Certificate of Gift for signature. The Archivist, an Archival Technician, and in cases where the records are damaged or in a fragile state, a Conservator, work to preserve and make the collection available for the public to view in the Reading Room. A list and description of the collection is made. The records are re-housed in archival files and boxes, and stored in our environmentally controlled vaults. Depending on the size and complexity of each collection, the number of other collections being worked on, as well as other factors, this work can take varying amounts of time to complete.

If a tax receipt is required, a monetary appraisal will take place. The National Archival Appraisal Board meets once a year at the Provincial Archives to appraise all of the collections requiring tax receipt.

Who uses the records and how?

Researchers can access the lists and descriptions of the collections in person and on our website. Some parts of collections, such as photographs and maps, may also be viewed on our website. Original archival collections may only be viewed in our Reading Room, but may be used in many ways once legal obligations such as copyright and privacy conditions are fulfilled. Archival records are used by such researchers as genealogists, students, authors, filmmakers, news media, educators, and the general public.

You are now an important part of history.

Through your generous donation of historical records, you will have contributed to the preservation of the collective memory and sense of New Brunswick identity for present and future generations.

What is the Provincial Archives:

Established in 1967, the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick collects and preserves the documents of the people, institutions and government of the province. Most of the holdings are for the period from 1784, when New Brunswick was made a separate province of British North America. However, some materials relating to the earlier exploration, Acadian and pre-Loyalist periods have also been acquired.

Under provincia/legislation the Archives has responsibility to assemble, and to make available for research, records bearing upon the history of New Brunswick. The Records Management Program ensures the regular transfer and archival retention of all non-current government records that have permanent legal and historical value. The records of individuals, churches, businesses and associations are acquired through donation of original material, and loans for copying.

The documents in the Archives are provincial treasures. Many are fundamental in protecting the rights and interests of the people, or are essential for understanding and preserving our heritage and culture. Materials which are not in archives, particularly those in danger of being lost or destroyed, should be brought to the attention of the Archives staff.

www.archives.gnb.ca

Why to donate:

When requested,the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick provides eligible donors with a federal tax receipt commensurate with the fair market value of donated material. 

Due to changing technology film and digital video projects are often lost or made inaccessible. Migration from out of date technology to newer formats is part of PANB's mandate.

The repository at PANB is a safe storage space with capacity and upkeep capabilities not readily found elsewhere.

Holding material at PANB will allow various end users (researchers, film students, historians, the general public) access to film and video projects for many years to come.

What to donate:

Always include the title of your film, the name of any directors, writers, and producers involved, a synopsis ofthe film, and its runtime.

Other materials:

Pre-Production materials: proposals, grant applications, scripts, shot lists, story boards, casting information,crew lists, location information, equipment lists, production design information, budgets
Production materials: shooting script, film negatives, sound stock, raw video and audio files, production forms (camera reports, continuity reports, call sheets, shooting schedules), production stills

Post-Production materials: 16mm work print, sound stock, lab reports, transfer reports, editing logs, release print

Distribution material: festival correspondence and programs, newspaper clippings, press kits, trailers, posters

Please do not donate materials that you do not have ownership/copyright.

Note: These are only suggestions. You may include more or less with your donation. Also you may include original documents, photocopies, or a combination of the two.

Accepted formats:

All forms of paper documents including photographs and oversized items such as posters

Film stock and audio recordings

VHS tapes, beta tapes

Digital word documents (pdfs)

Digital photographs (preferred format: TIF, 4000 pixels wide) 

Digital video files (preferred format: JPEG2000 BWF, Uncompressed, ProRes, DNxND codecs) Digital audio files (preferred format: WAV format- 24 Bit Depth, 48kHz Sample Rate minimum)

How to donate:

Fill out PANB Receipt of Transfer of Document form- see attached blank form, also sample form

Click Here for blank sample archival form. (pdf) 

Click Here for filled out sample archival form. (doc)

Include typed or handwritten list of all materials being donated- see sample list 

Place in manila envelope, or if enough material, in a cardboard box with a lid

You can donate in person or by mail.

In person: bring to the Provincial Archives, 23 Dineen Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton, NB. Use the lower parking lot. Bring materials to front desk and ask for the Manager of Private Records.

By mail: send to Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B SHl

UPDATE YOUR CAST AND CREW PROFILE TODAY!

So you've joined the NB Film Co-op. You've taken a bunch of workshops. You've gone to networking events. But you're still unsure how to actually get involved with a film shoot.

One way to get your name out there is to register for the NB Film Co-op Cast and Crew Profile. It's a database where filmmakers can see a list of members who are able to fill in various cast and crew positions. It's simple to fill out and in no time your name will be made available to all filmmakers who are looking for cast and crew for their upcoming projects. It has recently been modified to allow new members with little or no experience create a profile, and it also allows members to fill in a more complete resume if they wish.

It's also beneficial for our more experienced members too. It is a place where commercial filmmakers can go to search for people to hire for paid shoots, and it gives members a platform to self promote themselves and their work.

So please, take a few minutes to fill out your profile and help the Co-op promote you!

(This benefit is only for Film Co-op members in good standing) - http://nbfilmcoop.com/node/add/cast-crew-database

PAYPAL LINKS ARE UP FOR NBFC MEMBERSHIP AND RENEWALS FOR 2018 

Membership renewals are due in Jan/Feb annually. The paypal links for memberships for 2018 are up on the co-op website for renewing members - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/renew

Welcome back to the following members who joined for the first time or renewed and came back to us:

Jesse Anthony (Fred), Lance Blakney (Fred), Dirk Groenenberg (Rusagonis), Doug Sutherland (Fred), Keith Ruttan (Brockway), Matt Brown (Saint John), Kyle Arseneault (Fred)

SPECIAL THANKS: To Scott Brownlee who will be hosting a Film Co-op Members BBQ Social at his place in SJ in May when the weather is a bit warmer, thank you Scott!

SPECIAL THANKS: To Britany Sparrow and Rob Gemmell who will be hosting a Film Co-op Members Social at their place in late February, thank you!

BUZZ

TELEFILM - 2018 TALENT TO WATCH PROGRAM

Recommendation Phase Application

Film Co-op Website: http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/talent-watch-program

Telefilm Canada Talent to Watch Program: NB Film Co-op Recommendation Phase

DEADLINE: April 1, 2018 at Midnight

General Information

The NB Film Co-op is now accepting applications for another instalment of the Telefilm Canada Talent to Watch Program (formerly known as the Micro-Budget Program). The Talent to Watch Program is a production opportunity for first-time feature filmmakers, with an emphasis on digital and online distribution models.

The Telefilm Talent to Watch Program will provide financing for the development, production, digital distribution and promotion of a feature-length film or a narrative-based web series 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.).

Although there is no maximum or minimum budget amounts, this program is intended for micro-budget productions, meaning those with budgets between $125,000 and $250,000. Telefilm will support eight to ten projects per year through a non-repayable financial contribution of up to $125,000 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 $105,000.

Telefilm’s financial contribution must be used to cover direct expenses relating to the development, production, post-production, distribution and promotion of the project.

All applicants must budget to hire 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 NB Film Co-op is eligible to recommend three feature films and one narrative web-based project for the Main Component (English), The French Component and the Indigenous Component.

English and Indigenous Component

The NB Film Co-op invites current NB Film Co-op members who have been closely affiliated with the co-op seeking recommendation from the NB Film Co-op to forward a complete Recommendation Phase Application to the NB Film Co-op on or before April 1, 2018 at midnight for review by an NB Film Co-op assembled peer jury from outside of NB.

Eligibility

All the key members (producer, writer and director) must be 18 years or older and Canadian citizens, within the definition of the Citizenship Act, or permanent residents within the definition of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Students are not eligible for this program.

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 cannot have previously held the same key position on a feature length film (i.e. 75 minutes or more). For example, if you have previously directed a feature film you are eligible to apply as a producer or writer (and visa versa). Additionally, producers who have previously produced one feature film that has received funding under this Program (formerly known as the Micro-Budget Production Program) will also be considered as emerging talent.

NB Film Co-op Member – The writers, producers and directors of all recommended projects for the English and Indigenous Streams must be current NB Film Co-op members 

Please confirm your eligibility with the NB Film Co-op prior to submitting your application (contact Cat LeBlanc at info@nbfilmcoop.com)

NOTE: The writers, producers and directors of all recommended projects for the French Stream do not have to be current NB Film Co-op members 

A sample successful past proposal is available for interested teams to look at. Email Cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com

To Submit

Please complete the below NBFC application form and below required materials by April 1, 2018 at Midnight. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications to the NB Film Co-op must include:

1) Feature Length Script (or a script for one episode of a narrative-based web project);

2) Video Pitch of maximum 5 minutes that will:

•state the project’s working title;

•identify the key creative team involved in the project and their individual track records (including samples of past work if applicable or relevant);

•identify the genre, the type, and the length of the project;

•provide a synopsis of the story;

•outline the creative team’s vision/visual treatment of the material;

•outline any other relevant information that sets the project apart (e.g.: confirmed appearance by an established actor, successful crowdfunding campaign, relationship with VFX professionals or animators);

•identify the target audience and present ideas on reaching and engaging the target audience through a digital marketing and social media strategy;

3) One-page visual treatment of the project;

4) Link to previous work;

5) Maximum 200 word synopsis of the project including a description of the creative team’s vision;

6) Promotion and distribution plan including a digital marketing and social media strategy. This plan should:

•identify the target audience;

•identify the goals for audience reach and engagement;

•describe the release strategy;

•identify the digital platform(s) on which the distribution of the project will be made;

•describe how the project will be promoted on the chosen platforms;

•enumerate the distribution and/or promotion partners that will be pursued;

•identify the digital marketing expert that will assist the creative team (if this information is available at this stage);

•add any other information deemed important regarding the promotion and distribution plan;

7) Production schedule (from pre-production to digital release) that will ensure the completion of the project within 18 months of the receipt of Telefilm’s invitation to apply;

8) Budget top sheet for the project (see template available on Telefilm’s website);

9) Any other information that sets this project apart (eg: successful crowdfunding campaign, confirmed cameo by a well-known actor, established fan base on social media).

Evaluation

Proposals submitted to NB Film Co-op will be evaluated by two peer juries. The evaluation of the projects submitted to the NB Film Co-op and Telefilm will take into consideration the following elements:

•the quality of the track record of the creative team;

•the quality, originality, and innovativeness of the creative content;

•the understanding of the marketplace for the project and the innovativeness of the promotion and distribution strategy;

•the feasibility and level of production readiness of the project.

ABOUT THE NB FILM CO-OP:

The NB Film Co-op (NBFC) is a non-profit, community organization dedicated to supporting the production and presentation of independent film and moving image-based work in a collaborative, learning environment.

The NB Film Co-op operates with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of New BrunswickFor more information:

Film Co-op Guidelines and Application Form (pdf): talent_to_watchfinal_nbfc_app_18.pdf

Telefilm Guidelines in English and French (pdf): talent_to_watch_faqs_2018_eng.pdftalent_to_watch_guidelines_2018_eng.pdftalents_en_vue_faq_2018_fr.pdftalents_en_vue_principes_directeurs_2018_fr.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

MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES: JAN-APRIL, 2018

Dear Cinephiles,

The team at the Monday Night Film Series is excited about the line-up of films happening in 2018.

Half year memberships (Jan 2018 - April 2018) 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 NEW film lineup on our website for 2018:  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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The Monday Night Film Series presents FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL on Monday March 12th at 7:30pm in Tilley 102, UNB. 

The sultry Gloria Grahame won a best supporting actress Oscar for her performance in 1952’s The Bad and the Beautiful. She appeared in films alongside Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, and a bevy of other icons. Her star blazed brightly then faded quickly, but she did not disappear. How Grahame spent her later years is the subject of this beautiful — and rare — ode to life after fame.

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool features as fine a performance as you will see this year: Annette Bening’s (20th Century Women, The Kids Are Alright) portrayal of Grahame. She is paired brilliantly with Jamie Bell (Nicholas Nicholby, Billy Elliot), who breathes pure empathy into his role as Gloria’s lover Peter Turner, a working-class English actor. Drawing on Turner’s memoir of the same name, director Paul McGuigan fashions a moving narrative that embraces the high and lows of the erstwhile Hollywood star’s time spent living in Liverpool in the 1970s. Gloria is in her fifties, but her vitality and eccentricity leave Peter, who is decades younger, enraptured by this outrageous new force in his life.

As the two embark on their romance, we follow them from England to Los Angeles, from stage to hospital, and from laughter to tears. Unorthodox and sincere, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is the kind of showbiz love story seldom depicted onscreen.

“There is no denying the emotional force that this film develops, and for that, we can credit talented filmmakers and two stars working at the height of their powers.” – Stephan Farber, 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.

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/exhibition/monday-night-film-series

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.