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NB Film Co-op member filmmaker Nancy Lunch will have her award-winning short film, Side of the Road (NB Film Co-op and Province of NB supported) showcased this Sunday night, August 5th, in Officers Square at the City of Fredericton’s Under the Stars Classic Films in the Park series.
The NB Film Co-op is a sponsor of this annual long-time event and each year a NB Film Co-op member film is screened before each classic Hollywood feature.
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We wish long-time NB Film Co-op member Kirk Pennell and his lovely wife Ruthie Pennell all the best in their move to Halifax, NS. The great thing is that they will be back often and it won't even feel like they are gone. Ruthie dropped in today with a surprise for Tony and Cat from Kirk. A personal copy of the We Are Characters Incorporated, celebrating the 35th Anniversary. Thank you Kirk!
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For any of our Film Co-op members in good standing who have already produced some shorts successfully and now have a small team of creative people they are working with and want support and help to produce a feature film; this would be invaluable! Also very educational for those who have not produced shorts yet but who will someday. This is future stuff to think about for bigger ideas and bigger projects.
Let me know if you decide to participate. They typically never get submissions from NB.
LIVE event with NSI Features First alumni to talk about our open Call for Applications and how they got their movies made! Limited spots so register now!
http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2018/07/register-now-live-qa-webinar-with-kyle-...
CASTING CALL!
Casting call for non-union, no-budget independent short. Volunteer labour
Working Title: Overgrowth
Synopsis: A brother and sister struggle to survive in a mysterious post-apocalyptic world where they must confront and question the very philosophies that have kept them alive.
Genre: Short – Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
Length: 20 minutes
Format: HD Video
Director: Mathew Gracie
Producers: Mathew Gracie, Ty Giffin, Erin Sawden (Film Co-op members)
Shoot Dates: August 17-19, 24-26, 2018 – Nackawic (carpool transportation available)
Character Bios:[JAMES] [Male] [20-35): A man hardened by what he’s done to survive, worn down by the world. His philosophy is to shoot first and ask questions later, largely in his efforts to keep his younger sister alive. He begins to question his own behavior when he can no longer stomach the guilt from his actions.
[HARRY] [Male] [35- ~55]: Leader of a group of people dedicated to survival at all costs, seemingly approachable and caring, though this only serves to mask a deep arrogance, and a selfish and morally tainted nature.
[OLIVIA] [Female] [20-40]: A follower of Harry. She takes no pleasure in what she does to survive, but in the end, the only person she cares about is herself.
[SAM] [Male] [20-35]: Another follower of Harry. He appears to be remorseful of his actions, though this is largely just an act of cowardice, not wanting to be held responsible for what he’s done.
[KEVIN] [Male] [20-35]: Another follower of Harry. He has no guilt or remorse for his actions. Instead he is both cocky and enthusiastically violent.
~8 Extras, Male & Female, All Ages
Note: This is an unpaid shoot, and for screen credit only. Food provided.
For additional information and to arrange audition times, email wayfarerfilmsca@gmail.com. Experience not necessary.
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FILMPRENEURS
UPCOMING MEMBER SHOOTS!
Member Shoot - Tracey Lavigne (Short Film Venture Grant - NB Film Co-op and Province of NB Supported)
Date: Friday, July 27, 2018 to Sunday, July 29, 2018
Friday, August 10, 2018 to Sunday, August 12, 2018
City: Fredericton
Producer/director/writer: Tracey Lavigne
TITLE: Mnemosyne
SYNOPSIS: Over the course of her lonely shift at a convenience store, a young woman pieces together hazy memories of the night before, and confronts an ugly truth.
Email: tracey.lavigne@gmail.com
Please email Tracey if you are Co-op member and would like to help her in some way. Great way to get volunteer hours in and meet people. Keep in mind that she may have all her crew at this point.
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Member Shoot - Annick Blizzard (Short Film Venture Grant - NB Film Co-op and Province of NB Supported)
Director/Writer/Producer: Annick Blizzard (Short Film Venture Grant - NB Film Co-op and Province of NB Supported)
Film Title: When We Were Young
Synopsis: When Liv returns to the town where she grew up, she seeks to reconnect with a community who no longer trusts her, and rebuild a long lost friendship.
Email: annickalicenoel@gmail.com
Please email Annick if you are Co-op member and would like to help her in some way. Great way to get volunteer hours in and meet people. Keep in mind that she may have all her crew at this point.
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Member Shoot - Jillian Acreman and Arianna Martinez (Telefilm Talent To Watch Micro-Budget Grant - NB Film Co-op and Telefilm Canada Supported)
Director/Writer: Jillian Acreman
Producer: Arianna Martinez
Film Title: Queen of the Andes
Synopsis: Pillar has been drafted on a one-way trip to colonize Mars. Queen of the Andes follows her last days on earth.
TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/266030950
SHOOTING DATES: Principal photography - June 1-23, 2019
SHOOTING LOCATIONS: Fredericton NB, and surrounding areas
Please email Jillian if you are Co-op member and would like to help her in some way. Great way to get volunteer hours in and meet people. Keep in mind that they may have all their crew at this point.
Email: jillianacreman@gmail.com
More production updates to come as full members in good standing formally schedule their productions.