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CONNECTING MEMBERS - MICHAEL GARRETT

Originally from Nova Scotia, Michael has called Fredericton his home for the last five years. Recently, Michael had his first acting role in the short film Mnemosyne, written and directed by Tracey Lavigne. This opportunity sparked an interest in acting in future projects. Michael has had previous experience in television and radio, working on such shows as Tallship Chronicles and Rideau Hall and has performed on air with several radio stations throughout the Maritimes.

 FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: MAKE A SILVER WAVE TRAILER!

So, you've joined the NB Film Co-op recently and found out from Cat (she really needs to cut down on her coffee intake) that pretty much all the workshops in Fredericton are done now for the year except for Directing with Britany Sparrow and a tech workshop in October in Moncton. You are going to sign up for Brit's workshop for sure, it's a  required one, but what about other training and development opportunities, you are in hyperdrive, and your film tires are squealing!!

The NB Film Co-op has a fun activity for you, and it will take care of some of your required tech workshops too which can't hurt! 

Even if you are already a member in good standing with a gazillion workshops taken, you may still be keen to sign up for this one-day hands-on making of a short trailer too, just for the experience and to meet and create with other liked mind film peeps.

Hey if these directors can do it: Polley, Acreman, Coppola, Adair, Granik, Jodoin, Campion, Lavigne,  Peirce, Sparrow, Mehta, Martinez, Armstrong, Milani, WHY CAN'T YOU!

• In this adrenaline filled day, you will make a short film trailer for the Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF) with tech guru Matt Carr to shepherd you, for quality assurance, to the finish line kicking and screaming. 

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Your finished SWFF trailer will premiere on the big screen before many of the significant screenings at SWFF

• Workshop Attendees will receive two full passes to SWFF 

Email Cat at info@nbfilmcoop.com, to sign up for this fun-filled day of concept creation, training, shooting, music layering, editing, and finishing! 

WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 2018

LENGTH: 9am-6pm

WHERE: NB Film Co-op basement resource centre

HOW MUCH: $30

NUMBER LIMIT: 8 

FREDERICTON WORKSHOP - DIRECTING

Intro - Theory

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Go to this link to pay and sign up! http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/directors-perspective

Fee: Film Co-op Members: $25.00/Non-Members: $35.00

Class Limit: 10

Instructor: Britany Sparrow

Location: NB Film Co-op, downstairs resource centre

732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB

Workshop Description: 

(Film Co-op Members are required to take at least one directing course before they direct/produce their own projects through the Film Co-op)

Using a combination of tips, tricks and reflections from her many productions; the workshop will cover filmmaking from the director’s perspective. This workshop will focus on choosing shots that help tell the story by adding to the dialogue, putting your dream team core crew together, working with actors to get the best performance and organizing your shoot.

The workshop is especially useful for those new filmmakers who are interested in writing, producing and directing their own material.

Instructor's Biography: 

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. Britany is currently in post-production for her 8th film, Friend Zone, for which she received an artsnb Creation Grant in 2017. 

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 with their dues paid up. Email info@nbfilmcoop.com to find out more info.

Note: If you want to get calls from outside production companies and local production companies looking for creative crew, please ask Cat to be put on her film job short list. She can't refer you if you don't let her know.

NBFC PROJECT SUPPORT LINKS

ONGOING! - Member Production Support Programme: http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/member-production-support-program

UPCOMING! Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award Deadline: October 23, 2018 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/jane-leblanc-filmmaker-award

UPCOMING! CBC/NB Joy Award Deadline: October 23, 2018 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/nb-joy-award 

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: Michael Garrett

It's hard to believe that the Indigenous Film Slam 2 was last year in August. Tony and Cat lead this weekend workshop to create a short film that involved Co-op members Allan, Corrina, Melissa, Lisa, Natasha and Tyler. It was a success!