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CONNECTING MEMBERS - CORRINA MERASTY-GALLANT

Congratulations to NB Film Co-op member Corrina Merasty-Gallant who received the 2019 NBFC/imagineNATIVE Incubator Program Grant! 

The grant which is composed of $1000 from imagineNATIVE and $500 from the NB Film Co-op will enable Corrina to create her short documentary along with Co-op staff and member help and equipment resources.

The short documentary Reclaiming highlights specific New Brunswick indigenous artists who are our champions in our provincial community, and their role in the reconciliation process that is taking place now.

The story will focus on Language Carriers, Traditional Powwow Dancers, Storytellers, Knowledge keepers, Elders, Craftspeople and Musicians.

Corrina Merasty-Gallant – Wapisiw (White Swan) is a multidisciplinary artist whose ancestry originates from the Cree, Dene, Mi’kmaq and Metis First Nation, belonging to the Mathias Colomb Cree First Nation, hailing from Leaf Rapids, Manitoba. Corrina was ten years old when she moved to New Brunswick in 1989, where she discovered her talent as an artist in junior high, which fuelled her desire to have a future in the arts. Her passion is to explore various media, such as film media arts, graphic design & illustration, photography, painting, beadwork, and traditional Indigenous art forms. In 1998, she received her diploma in Multimedia Communications from BKM Research and Development; she also holds a diploma in ICT/Mobile Application Development from CCNB in 2014. She currently works for artsnb, the New Brunswick Arts Board of New Brunswick as their Indigenous Program Coordinator. Corrina also worked as a Digital Literacy Workshop Facilitator & Instructor for the Joint Economic Development Initiative, which allowed her to work within First Nation communities of New Brunswick. Since 2017, Corrina has been involved in various roles, such as acting, writing and directing with other Indigenous artists in 5 short film projects that have been screened at different Film festivals.

SPOTLIGHT!

FILMPRENEUR NEWS

(NB Film Co-op ED Tony Merzetti will talk about the important project he worked on with celebrated filmmakers Errol Williams and Chris Campbell (Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story). The event will take place at the NB Museum this Sunday at 1:30pm, all are welcome, free event.)

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

Summer job for a student with SEED funding

Job will start: May 21, 2919

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

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

PAST - Telefilm Talent To Watch Program - February 12, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/talent-watch-program

PAST - imagineNATIVE/NBFC Incubator Program: March 1, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/imaginenative-mentorship

ONGOING! - Member Production Support Programme: http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/member-production-support-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 recently for 2019: Jack Cunningham (Fredericton)

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

THANK YOU: Member Paul Roy will be tiling our basement resource centre foyer for us, wow, THANK YOU PAUL! 

The NB Film Co-op is happy to have our wonderful Corena Walby back as a renewed member for 2019. She has sprung back into action already and, is Gia Milani's production manager on her short film shooting in April.