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LOCATION NEEDED FOR MEMBER PROJECT

Sparrowhock Productions is looking for a location for their next film shoot. They require an apartment or condo of a young professional woman, including a bedroom, a living room, and a foyer/entryway. They are shooting May 5-6 and 12-13 but will most likely only need the location for two of those days. They would prefer a location in Fredericton but would consider the surrounding area as well.

Please contact britsparrow@gmail.com if you can help out!

ABOUT SPARROWHOCK PRODUCTIONS

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 at the Silver Wave Film Festival. 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.

NB FILM CO-OP JOB OPPORTUNITY - SUMMER JOB FOR A STUDENT WITH SEED FUNDING

Summer job for a student with SEED funding

Program Assistant

The NB Film Co-op Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Membership Services Director in implementing new and ongoing activities, programs, communications and marketing including promotion of members. 

The Program Assistant will assist with the creation and distribution of press releases; updating social media and researching and connecting with other organizations and groups under the direction of the Film Co-op staff. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as good people skills. The candidate should have experience with and knowledge of social media platforms, and office and design tools such as Word, Indesign, Excel and, Photoshop. A background and/or interest in the film community would be excellent. Communications experience will also be good but is not required.

Job Summary

The successful applicant for this position will be able to work independently and show initiative in learning about the organization's activities and in identifying ways to tell a story on social platforms, will have the creative chops to take exciting photos and videos, discover and curate user content, write snappy captions and clear content to keep the public effectively informed and engaged. This position requires someone outgoing, creative and organized; someone who will work under the supervision of the Membership Services Director. 

The successful candidate will work out of the NB Film Co-op, an engaging environment with ample support.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

Have strong knowledge and technical skills for dealing with social media platforms 

Display strong photography and video skills

Bring project management and organizational skills 

Be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker and an effective, proficient writer

Apply to:

https://www.nbjobs.ca/seed/seed/listing

CHECK TO SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS JOB: https://www.nbjobs.ca/seed/seed

info@nbfilmcoop.com

FOR HIRE! CONTRACT WORK WITH THE NB FILM CO-OP

Kids Film Camp Instructor

The NB Film Co-op is looking for a trained filmmaker with teaching ability to teach the 2018 Kids Film Camp (ages 8-12). The camp takes place July 23-27 (Mon-Friday). There is a structure that is followed for the camp which takes place in the Film Co-op space at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton. 

Fee: $14/per hour

Hours: Mon-Frid (8:30am-4:30pm) The instructor is required to show up at 8:15 am each morning.

The instructor must be on site at all times. A student will help them with their activities for so many hours each day. The staff is on site at all times to supervise.

Preference for this job will be given to Film Co-op members in good standing.

The instructor must have full expertise in camera, sound and editing as a short finished film (2 minutes) is required and is screened on the Friday of the camp. Some teaching experience is an asset.

The film is also considered for screening at the annual Silver Wave Film Festival and other festivals geared towards children. 

Please email: info@nbfilmcoop.com with your resume or an explanation of your qualifications and a short note as to why you think you are the best person for this gig.

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, please email Cat to get the sign in information.

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:

Jason Merrett (Mazzerolle Settlement Road). Kelly Gwen Pleau (Fredericton)

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!

 CBC'S SHORT FILM FACE OFF

Dear NB Film Co-op members,

CBC Television is pleased to announce another season of Short Film Face Off. The critically acclaimed show has already enjoyed ten successful seasons and has developed a new audience for short films and Canadian directors. The CBC is looking for great short films from every region of the country to take part in the program. 

In Short Film Face Off films are screened and a panel of industry professionals provide commentary as well as discuss the creative and technical aspects of the films with the filmmakers. 

The series has a competitive component. The studio panel will choose three finalists and the television viewing audience will ultimately vote for the top film. Sponsors will be offering a prize made up of cash and production services to be used by the winning filmmaker towards his or her next short film. That film will be licensed for broadcast by the CBC 

Films must be under 12 minutes in length and must have been completed in the past two years. The filmmaker must be a Canadian resident and at least 19 years of age. 

We are looking for comedies and dramas. Music videos and documentaries are not eligible.  Directors must be available for tapings at CBC Halifax from June 11 to 15, 2108. The program producers will pay all travel and accommodation costs. 

If you are interested in entering your film in Short Film Face Off please provide a link (preferred) or send a DVD or USB Flash Drive copy of your film to:

CBC/Radio Canada

Attn: Brenda Brown

6940 Mumford Road #100,

Halifax, NS

B3L 0B7

brenda.brown@cbc.ca

Participants must own or control all the rights to the content in the film and be able to authorize those rights for broadcast. 

The deadline for entries is March 30, 2018.