NBFC WEEKLY THURSDAY E-NEWS

April 18, 2019

The NB Film Co-op is excited that NB Film Co-op member Erinn Sharpe will be working with us as our Seed student this summer. Erinn will also teach our Kids and Teen Film Camps.

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SEED SUMMER STUDENT JOB FILLED!

We are pleased to announce that Film Co-op member Erinn Sharpe has been selected to be our Summer Seed Student Program Assistant! She will be with us for 14 weeks.

Erinn will start with us on May 21, 2919

Erinn has a lot of experience in the technology field as well as in art and design. She is organized and is able to easily adapt to new software. She is creative, professional and able to not only do office admin work but is a technical filmmaker as well, used to shooting and editing and finishing projects.

Erinn will work directly with Membership Services and will be a huge help to her with the NB Film Co-op's 40th anniversary planning, Silver Wave prep, ongoing activities, social media promotion, Kids and Teen Film Camps, and, the day to day admin work.

The staff and board welcome Erinn!

SPOTLIGHT - MEMBER PROFILE

(Photo: Actor Tracey Brown. DP Jesse Anthony Dir: Gia Milani From At the Back)

Award-winning filmmaker/Film Co-op member Gia Milani wrapped principal photography on her experimental film called At the Back, a surrealist dark comedy, on April 14th. The film tells the story of a woman who is ostracized by family at a funeral after being the only person the deceased apologized to before dying.

The film was shot by a fantastic crew from the New Brunswick Filmmakers Co-operative and funded by a grant from artsNB. The film will be in post-production until the fall.

SPOTLIGHT - MEMBER PROFILE

NB Film Co-op members Rylan Melles, Kaitlyn Adair and Joel Thompson

NB Film Co-op members Kaitlyn Adair, Joel Thompson, and Rylan Melles are excited to invite you to the launch party for their new company Feast Media Inc. Feast Media is focussed on creating new artist content, connecting with the New Brunswick community, and inspiring others to create by showcasing local talent.

Feast Media has a studio space that includes maker space that artists can book into to shoot video content with professional gear and staff. They also have ongoing workshops, creative open space, networking and creative events.

Come to the Launch May 4th, 2019, 6pm-9pm (drop in anytime) in Room 22 at The Ville Cooperative to find out about services, upcoming workshops, events, and to meet the team.

There will be all kinds of fun things to do/see like a community art project, star wars photo booth, and some film to feast your eyes on...plus SNACKS! Family friendly and everyone is welcome to attend. Can't be there on May 4th? Follow along on social media @feastmediainc on Facebook/Instagram and stay tuned for their final launch in May.

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: May 13, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/bolex-film-scholarship

UPCOMING! - Errol Williams Filmmaker Award: May 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: Gary Weekes (Fred)

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: The lovely ladies at the 2004 Tidal Wave Film Festival - NB Film Co-op member actor Lita Llewellyn and filmmaker member Tanya Swinimar. Tanya holds her Recognition Award for a person, group, or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in New Brunswick in a volunteer capacity. (Now called the Picaroons Brian Carty Volunteer Award).

NBFC E-NEWS NOTICE

There will be no 'NB Film Co-op E-news' issues going out on April 25, May 2nd and May 9th. The e-news will resume on May 16.

There will be no 'Members Only Quick News' issues going out on May 6. The quick news will resume on May 14.

SPOTLIGHT!

CANADA SUMMER JOBS

The Film Co-op will be conducting future interviews to hire an additional student through Canada Summer Jobs in late May.

There will be a job call in the May 16 e-news, stay tuned!

SPOTLIGHT!

MEMBER NEEDS YOUR HELP

In honour of Earth Day, #cleanupfred19 is looking for volunteers to take videos and pictures during our annual clean up scheduled on Sunday, April 28th from noon to 4pm in the city of Fredericton.

If interested, please visit our Facebook event here: (https://m.facebook.com/events/856117198076010), or reach out to NB Film Co-op member Corena Walby at corenawalby@gmail.com

SPOTLIGHT!

ERROL WILLIAMS DOCUMENTARY GRANT

NB Film Co-op member filmmaker Errol Williams

Purpose: To support the production of a short documentary film. (no longer than 10 minutes)

Background: Errol Williams was a pioneer filmmaker who was introduced to filmmaking at the NB Film Co-op in the late 1980’s. His dramatic and documentary films were screened at festivals around the world, and his international success helped shine a spotlight on the NB Film Co-op. He had a particular gift for documentary filmmaking and after his successful production of Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O’Ree Story (1997), he went on to produce two successful and influential documentary feature films in Bermuda When Voices Rise and Walking on a Sea of Glass. After his untimely death in 2007, a special award was set up in his honour and was presented to the winner of the Best low-budget NB Documentary film at the Silver Wave Film Festival.

After the 2011 Silver Wave Awards, it was decided to use the award to help fund a short documentary project and hence the creation of this award. Sponsors: New Brunswick Filmmaker’s Co-op, Tony Merzetti, Chris Campbell & Errol Williams Fund.

Process: There will be a call for submissions once per year. The deadline for entries is May 13, 2019. (the grant will only move forward if more than one application is received).

Congratulations to Larry Collicott who was awarded this grant in 2018.

Eligible applicants: Members in good standing at the NB Filmmakers’ Co-op. (must have been members for at least 6 months.)

Award composition: $400 cash from Errol Williams Fund, $300 cash from the NB Film Co-op, $500 equipment deferral and 6 professional development workshops from the NB Filmmakers Co-op (specific required workshops).

Submission Process: Applicants will submit the following materials to the NB Film Co-op by email only to (info@nbfilmcoop.com) in electronic form (word or PDF documents) :

Treatment for documentary

Budget

Director Statement (the person applying must be the director/writer on the project)

Crew list (for equipment deferral, only co-op members can use co-op gear)

NOTE: The project submitted must be a small attainable project that can done specifically with this grant, and not a bigger project that requires more funding to happen. A contract will be signed this grant.

SPOTLIGHT!

MEMBER SOUND GEAR FOR SALE

In the spirit of spring cleaning, I am reworking my location sound kit. I am looking to sell a few pieces of gear. If you are interested in location sound gear please contact me at: blegrow@gmail.com

For now I am looking to part with:

-Sound Devices 302 field mixer + stereo breakaway cable

$700

One of the best little mixers in the world! My 302 mixer is in very good shape. Some mild paint scratching from normal use in a sound bag. Everything works perfectly, it’s just not getting used!

The breakaway cable is in good shape - great for run and gun camera work.

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-K-tek klassic boom (10.8') k102ccr

$400

This boom has never let me down! The boompole + cable are in very good shape, and work perfectly. The rubber grips are showing some wear, but do not affect functionality. I am selling this help fund a more compact boom pole.

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-Versa flex VEBHS1 BHS-1 harness

$100

This is a lightweight harness and is in great shape. I am looking to sell because I purchased a different style of harness and this is sitting unused.

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-Pelican 1730 Case

$300

This is a large heavy duty pelican case! Back in the day I would haul around my entire location sound kit inside this beast! It’s not getting used these days.

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I also have various odds and sods and wireless gear that I may be willing to part with or trade if any sound folk are interested. Just give me a shout! I am certainly willing to haggle with any film coop members.

Please check out some of these items on kijiji:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1425967254

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1425968875

Cheers,

Bruce