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HIRED! NB FILM CO-OP CANADA SUMMER JOBS POSITION FILLED!
The NB Film Co-op welcomes back Ashley Phinney as our Canada Summer Jobs student for two months. We are very excited to have Ashbear on the premises again. She will be doing technical workshops and, technical testing as directed by staff. Welcome to her!
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THE CAPITAL PROJECT VIEWING PARTY!
Well that kinda makes it real!
Tune into CBC this Saturday at 8pm, to watch a one hour version of The Capital Project or Join us at the Wilser's Room for a viewing party! Then step out into the Tannery for The Final Concert film on the giant MEGAS Productions Inc. screen!
Details here: CBC Broadcast & Concert Film Viewing Party at The Capital
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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)
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Looking for short films "that create the experience of peace or uplift" for a 1 hour film fest which will be shown at the Peace Halifax event September 21, 2019 at the Halifax Central Library. Free to submit your film, no longer than10 minutes on the theme of Peace, if chosen, will be a chance to screen it to an interested audience.
This year marks the 3rd Peace Halifax event and the first that will include films as part of the program. When submitting your film please indicate where the filmmaker is from and where the film was produced. If you require further information or interested in submitting your film, please email an on-line link by August 1, 2019 to Sara Campbell. saraebell@icloud.com
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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.
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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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