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The NB Film Co-op recently hosted an in-depth acting workshop with award-winning actor and filmmaker Shelley Thompson. It went so well, we are bringing her back for two days in 2019 to do a more intensive workshop. |
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WIFT-AT MEMBER LEADS ACTING MASTER CLASS IN NEW BRUNSWICK
(Photo by Jimmy MacKinley)
By Cat LeBlanc
The NB Film Co-op recently hosted award-winning actress and filmmaker Shelley Thompson who lead an amazingly interactive actor masterclass.
Shelley had her work cut out for her as the attendees who traveled from across New Brunswick to take in the workshop were all at different levels in their acting development.
Although not an actor, as the workshop instructor for the Film Co-op, I was not going to miss the opportunity to sit in on this specialized class. I was spellbound by Shelley's expertise, insight, and energy!
Shelley was a real force of nature in action as she took each participant through hands-on scene exercises which were videotaped. First, each duo acted out a scene after preparing for it in advance. Then, Shelley broke down what they had done and shared her sharp observations and advice. The result: the actors then went back once again to act out the scene, and the difference in their performance was striking and much stronger.
These unique workshops with outside instructors are invaluable, and the NB Film Co-op hopes to host more of them. Thanks to a strong partnership with WIFT-AT and its membership, we can utilize a whole network of WIFT-AT members who live in the different provinces, who have an expertise they can share about acting and filmmaking.
What struck me specifically about this workshop was that not only was a large group of provincial actors introduced to someone with expertise outside of their community which is a nice change; it was also a great networking experience as Shelley asked the group to email her and keep in touch and dialogue with her ongoing.
Thank you, Shelley Thompson.
NBFC FILM CAMPS HELP YOUTH TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES
2018 NB Film Co-op Kids Film Camp
The NB Film Co-op Kids and Teen Film Camps have been in full swing over the last few weeks, and they have been jam-packed full of active learning for the youth involved this year.
From idea concept to final finished film, the youth make the decisions and do the work. They get to act, learn how to use the tech gear, find out more about the editing process and discuss what music best fits the story and pacing.
NEW, this year as a Kids and Teen Camp instructor was NEW Film Co-op member Erinn Sharpe who was interviewed and hired due to her stellar pedigree.
Erinn Sharpe is a multimedia artist originally from Sussex, New Brunswick.
She moved to Fredericton to pursue Digital Media at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. After learning design skills and multimedia practices in the first year; she has now completed the two-year Digital Media Diploma Program. She will be attending UNB in the fall to pursue Film in the Bachelor of Applied Arts Program.
Originally, a traditional artist, Erinn has a passion for all forms of art and is especially interested in working with musicians and other local artists through productions as well as working on her films.
Check out the link for all info: http://nbfilmcoop.com/outreach if you would like to sign up your Kid or Teen for next year.
2018 NB Film Co-op Teen Film Camp
THE ARTS IN NB
Check out the schedule from Late February - April for Moncton's Far Out East - 
far_out_east_english_fev_2018.pdf
far_out_east_francais_fev_2018.pdf
Check out Woodstock's Films in the Valley Film Schedule: CLICK HERE
Check out St. Andrews Film Society's Film Schedule: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to check out the latest Lunenburg Doc Festival NEWS!
Check out the latest Fredericton Arts News: 
current.pdf
CLICK HERE for TIFF Film Circuit SJ news
CLICK HERE for MusicNB News
CLICK HERE for Artslink News
CLICK HERE FOR DOC Atlantic news
CLICK HERE for independent Media Arts Alliance News
If you are in another area of the province and have arts news you want to get out to everybody, send your arts news to cat at: info@nbfilmcoop.com
FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!!!
SWFF2018 (Fredericton, NB) is accepting submissions until August 3rd, MIDNIGHT
Major award hardware is handed out at SWFF annually. The festival is international and competitive, if you get in, you are lucky and may win an award or two!
Go to this link to download submission form for this year and to pay the fee: www.swfilmfest.com
