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NB FILM CO-OP HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The NB Film Co-op will be closed beginning on Friday, December 21 for the holidays. We will re-open in the new year on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Happy Holidays! 

FILM DIARY - CHRIS HARRIGAN - MONCTON

Chris Harrigan is a filmmaker who has worked in the film industry for many years. In recent years, he began a new branch of his career that has led him on an amazing journey. His goal is to promote and document the incredible things the world has to offer. 

Anarchy: without a ruler, chief

Apocalypse: unveil, uncover, reveal

Cat: When did the bug for wanting to tell stories in a visual medium begin in your life? How old were you?

Chris: I got the bug in University.  I made a film for a Philosophy course and I was hooked.  I left university and took the Television and Video Production course at N.B.C.C.  I've been working in the industry ever since.

Cat: Would you say you are personally obsessed with bringing to light stories going on in the world that you feel are well below the radar?

Chris: I feel that filmmaking is an incredibly powerful tool to address important issues and spread awareness towards positive change in the world.

Cat: What have been the most challenging obstacles you have faced in your quest to share different stories with a world audience that you feel passionate about?

Chris: Lack of funding or any at all really.

Cat: What has been your most positive experience working in documentary filmmaking?

Chris: Personal growth.  I learn a lot from making and working on documentaries.

Cat: What has been your most negative experience working in documentary filmmaking?

Chris: Dealing with narcissism and inflated egos.

Cat: How would you describe your personality as a filmmaker in 5 words?

Chris: Honest, meticulous, easy going, adventurous

Cat: Tell us why you do it all creatively on your own in most cases? (write/shoot/edit/distribute)? 

Chris: Over a 20 year career ranging from Live Director, Director, Offline Editor, Online Editor, Director of Photography and more, I've just learned to do most things myself.  So to me making a film is a lot like making a painting, and to tell a story exactly the way I want told I have to do most things myself.  If not, then by someone I've trained who understands my approach.

See Chris' Promo piece for his most recent documentary film, Anarchapocalypse. This film explores the current climate regarding the role of governments. The promo focuses on Cherán, Mexico, which is part of the third chapter of the film. 

Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23380931

Chris is in the post production phase on the project, which means all the footage has all been shot, however funding is desperately needed to finish. You can make a contribution for any amount at the link below. Chris will be featured on numerous radio shows to promote the film, but in the mean time there is no income to continue. Not much is needed to keep the train going, so please contribute. If you can't contribute please share the link.     

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 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! - imagineNATIVE/NBFC Incubator Program: January 7, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/imaginenative-mentorship

UPCOMING! - Telefilm Talent To Watch Program: February 2, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/talent-watch-program

UPCOMING! - Bolex Film Scholarship: April 13, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/bolex-film-scholarship

UPCOMING! - Errol Williams Filmmaker Award: April 13, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/errol-williams-filmmaker-award

PAYPAL LINKS ARE UP FOR NBFC MEMBERSHIP AND RENEWALS FOR 2019 

Membership renewals are due in Jan/Feb annually. The paypal links for memberships for 2019 are up on the co-op website for renewing members - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/renew

Welcome back to the following members who have renewed for 2019 early. Kaitlyn Adair (Fredericton), Brenda Malley (Kingsclear), Cori Brownlee (Saint John), Colin Smart (Mount Hope), Gerard Bourque (Welshpool), Chris Harrigan (Moncton), Patric Schroeder (Fredericton)

Our member list is on our website: http://nbfilmcoop.com/members/listing

Film Co-op Summer Student Staff this year were, Mariana Amero and Summer Grant