NBFC WEEKLY THURSDAY E-NEWS

June 27, 2019

Congratulations to Quispamsis filmmaker and screenwriter Gretchen Kelbaugh who was recently awarded an artsnb grant! (Photo of Gretchen Kelbaugh, Theresa Patterson and, Debbie Adshade).

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NB FILMMAKER AWARDED AN ARTSNB GRANT

NB Film Co-op member screenwriter Gretchen Kelbaugh is working as a librettist these days, having teamed up with composers Theresa Patterson and Debbie Adshade, all of Saint John. Gretchen just received a $5000 artsnb grant with which the group can mount a professional workshop in the fall for their project, Hardie, the Musical. Together with PARC dramaturge Pamela Halstead, the group looks forward to working with 12 actors and an accompanist to help Gretchen write the next draft of the libretto.

In 1913, Gertrude Harding (nickname Hardie), a young New Brunswick woman, risked everything – family, financial security, freedom and health – for the cause of gaining the right of British women -- including Canadians -- to vote. As paid organizer for the Militant Suffragettes of Great Britain, Harding staged a midnight attack on orchids at Kew Gardens, worked on the underground newspaper and, most notably, headed up the secret bodyguard unit for their leader, Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, at that time the most recognized woman in the world.

ERINN'S FILMMAKING THOUGHTS FROM HER BRAIN

Big Crew VS Little Crew

NB Film Co-op SEED Summer Student Erinn Sharpe with one of her crew members

Everyone has their method for establishing who their crew will be. Whether the crew team is for a short film or a feature; picking crew members is essential, and so is the size of your film crew. Personally, in my experience, I have found myself leaning towards having a smaller group of team members for a shoot.

There are benefits to having a smaller crew.

- A closer bond of communication between the director and the team.

- Equipment is safer handled by fewer people.

- The hardworking smaller team gets better wages from the budget (if there is one) and, the filmmaker has more funds for other aspects of the film.

- Craft services (something we all love and look forward too) will also be less expensive with a smaller crew and less complicated to deal with.

- If there is little to no budget, then as a small team, everyone stays busy and is not standing around wishing they were elsewhere (boredom is a mood killer on sets and, hurts the film's mojo)

In ending, I find small crews have a great dynamic overall.

NOTE: If members are volunteering on your shoot, make sure not to be so demanding of them that they suffer from burnout and, never want to work in film again! Always check on your team to make sure they are happy and comfortable!

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

PAST - Bolex Film Scholarship: May 13, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/content/bolex-film-scholarship

PAST - Errol Williams Filmmaker Award: May 13, 2019 - http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/errol-williams-filmmaker-award

UPCOMNG - CBC/NB Joy Award: October 23, 2019: http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/nb-joy-award

UPCOMING - Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award - October 23, 2019: http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/jane-leblanc-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: Ryan Groom (Fredericton), Helene Lacell (Chipman). Our member list is on our website: http://nbfilmcoop.com/members/listing

The big Cheese, Samson LeBlanc just had his summer time nails done.

SPOTLIGHT!

Artsnb Grants Announced!

Check out our Film Co-op members who received grants in the recent artsnb press release! CLICK HERE

Cam Woykin, Fredericton - Media Arts - $10,000

Gretchen Kelbaugh, Quispamsis - Theatre - $5000

Tracey Lavigne, Waasis - Media Arts - $5000

Nicholas Staples, Moncton - Media Arts - $5000

Allan Saulis, Tobique - Career Development - $1000 (to take NB Film Co-op workshops)

SPOTLIGHT!

Filmmaking Panel at the Animaritime Convention on Saturday

"You have the dreams and ideas, we have the resources to help guide you!"

Are you a gamer, a cos-player or someone interested in films in general?

NB Film Co-op present and, past presidents, Britany Sparrow and Donovan Richard will be hosting a Fantasy Filmmaking panel at the Animaritime convention weekend in Fredericton on Saturday (tomorrow) from 1pm to 3pm.

Animaritime is an Anime and Gaming convention held in Fredericton, NB, Canada. Created and staffed by the talented volunteers, this convention is one of the first of it's kind in the Maritimes. If you are interested in finding out more, please visit: http://www.animaritime.weebly.com

Session length - 110 minutes

Age Rating General

When: June 29th (Saturday)

Britany Sparrow - President, NB Filmmakers Co-op

Donovan Richard - French Outreach Liaison, NB Filmmakers Co-op

Brief Description:

We can help guide you to create your own film projects and provide you with as much information we can. We will give you our contact information, show you some of the shorts created at the NB Film Co-op and, tell you some of our stories and experiences.

The rest up to you!

We can provide you with the knowledge you seek, whether it's taking our film workshops in one of our major cities in NB, or you can gain a network of fellow newbie filmmakers and experienced filmmakers who can show you the ropes. We can also help guide you in participating on other film projects to gain very valuable film experiences that can only be learned once you are on set.

SPOTLIGHT!

CLASSIC FILMS IN THE PARK

Join our community for a romantic movie night under the stars. Watch classic films with stars like Bogie & Bacall outdoors on the silver screen! Sunday nights at dusk (approximately 9pm) - July-September annually - Officer's Square. Refreshments available on site for a cost.

The Film Co-op is a long-time sponsor and supporter of this great annual event.

Check out the 2019 Under the Stars Schedule!

View and download the PDF of the Full Schedule of shorts and features right here: movie_poster_2019_2.pdf

NOTE: Jared Carney's short Infinity Land will replace Rob Gemmell's Zombies VS Cannibals.

SPOTLIGHT!

TOGETHER WE MOVE CREW CALL

Calling all expressive humans!

Rebel Femme Productions is currently looking for a Sound Recordist for their crew team.

This film can help you fulfil your required volunteer hours at the NB Film Co-op if you work on it. Members touching gear must have training and be in good standing to handle Film Co-op gear. Please let us know if you need help with this requirement.

We will be shooting this film in the Fredericton area on the weekends of July 12-14 and July 19-21

If interested, please send an email, with subject “TOGETHER WE MOVE CREW CALL” to: fatchancerecords (at) gmail (dot) com.

SPOTLIGHT!

Creation Accelerator: Now open for applications!

The Creation Accelerator: Phase 1

Deadline: October 16, 2019

Do you have a great idea or story for a digital creation project? The Canada Council for the Arts and CBC/Radio-Canada want to help you develop, create and distribute it through the Creation Accelerator.

How the Creation Accelerator works

The initiative has two phases:

Phase 1: Development

Up to 20 applicants will be selected to receive a project grant to work with an independent producer to develop an original concept for consideration in Phase 2.

Phase 2: Production

Up to 10 projects from Phase 1 will be selected for further support towards the full creation and production of the original project for potential distribution on CBC/Radio-Canada’s platforms.

Applications are now open for

Phase 1 only

Grant amount for Phase 1

Up to $50 000 for direct costs related to the activity.

Who can apply?

Artists, curators, and writers

New and early career artists

Artistic groups and collectives

Artistic organizations

You will need a validated profile on the Canada Council grant application portal.

How to apply: Submit an application on the portal.

Guidelines and Forms: Find the details here.

Looking for more digital opportunities? Check out our Digital Strategy Fund.

For more information

Please contact accelerator@canadacouncil.ca or

1-800-263-5588 (toll-free), ext.5574.

Please share this opportunity with your networks!

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