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MEMBER ACTIVITY - INCLUSIVE CREATIVE OUTREACH 

JRG Society for the Arts is a registered Canadian charity devoted to making a difference in the lives of artists with disabilities across Canada. It was created by long time NB Film Co-op member Rachel Bower who is now based in Halifax but, who is still very much involved with the Film Co-op and renews her membership annually.

The organization has two grants in 2019 for artists with disabilities.  JRG Grant for Artists with Disabilities is a cross Canada call for emerging artists in any discipline who identify with a disability. JRG Atlantic Filmmaker Award is for a filmmaker with a disability living in the Atlantic Canadian Provinces.

For information on how to apply visit www.jrgsocietyforthearts.com

Applications close on May 31/2019

For a background on this great charity and it's grants, check out this link: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/community/gala-a-success-for-jrg-socie...

Thank you!

NB Film Co-op member, Rachel Bower

JRG Society of Arts creator

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: Janet Crawford, Randy Pelletier, Kyle MacDonald, Maria Nazareth (Fredericton), Shane White (Saint John)

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! 

Blast from the past: Jesse Christenson and Jonathan Collicott in the Casablanca AD done for the Tidal Wave Film Festiva before its name changed to Silver Wave..