Noted Screenwriter Leading Workshop

New York-based screenwriter Randy Pearlstein is among the Frye Festival headliners who will lead a series of writing workshops during Festival Week, April 25-29 in Moncton. Pearlstein was a writer for the Dave Chappelle Show and has worked with the likes of Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen and Luc Besson. His Film & Television Writing Workshop (English with French translation) will be held Friday, April 27, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Théâtre l’Escaouette, 170 Botsford Street. Pearlstein will teach ffective techniques for both advanced and beginning film and television writers. Cost is $35. Please register by Monday, April 23, by phone (506) 859-4389 or e-mail at fryeworkshops@hotmail.com.

Please Note: The following are other workshops that will be offered as part of the Frye Festival, giving writers of all genres and levels of experience a unique opportunity to hone their skills. Please register in advance by phone (506) 382-3015 or e-mail at fryeworkshops@hotmail.com.
Leader: Lesley Choyce
Genre: Adults Writing for Children Workshop (English)
When: Wednesday April 25 3 - 5 p.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library, 644 Main Street
Cost: $10

Leader: Jo-Anne Elder
Genre: Postcard Story Workshop (Bilingual)
When: Thursday, April 26 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library
Cost: $10

Leader: Karen Solie
Genre: Poetry Workshop (English)
When: Friday April 27 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library
Cost: $10

Leader: Georgette LeBlanc
Genre: Creative Writing Workshop (French)
When: Friday April 27 9. – 11 a.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library
Cost: $10

Leader: Patrick Lane
Genre: Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (English)
When: Friday, April 27 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library
Cost: $10

Leader: Arlette Cousture
Genre: Creative Writing Workshop (French)
When: Saturday, April 28 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Where: Dieppe Public Library, 333 avenue Acadie
Cost: $10

Leader: Scott Tingley
Genre: Comic Book Writing Workshop for ages 8 to10 (English)
When: Saturday April 28 10-11 a.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library
Cost: Free (part of KidsFest)

Leader: Marie-France Comeau
Genre: Creative Writing Workshop for ages 6 to 9 (French)
When: Saturday April 28 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: Moncton Public Library
Cost: Free (part of KidsFest)

Leader: Jeremy Tankard
Genre: Comic Book Writing Workshop for ages 12 and up (English)
When: Saturday April 28 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: United Book Store, 347 Mountain Road
Cost: $10 (proceeds go to Laubach Literacy)

Leader: Jeremy Beaulieu
Genre: Comic Book Writing Workshop for ages 12 and up (French)
When: Saturday April 28 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: United Book Store
Cost: $10 (proceeds go to Laubach Literacy)

Telling All Our Stories in NB

NEW BRUNSWICK
FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE

TELLING ALL OUR STORIES in NB is a production support program aimed at providing opportunities for Visible Minority and Aboriginal artists to express themselves creatively through the medium of video.

Applicants to the fund must be New Brunswick residents, new to filmmaking or have less than 2 videos to their credit. Up to 2 awards will be given annually. Successful applicants have one year to complete their project.

Eligible projects are those over which the artist has creative and editorial control. All genres are accepted (i.e. experimental, drama, documentary, video installation, and new media.). Artists crossing over trom other disciplines (i.e. theatre, writing, visual arts, and dance) are also welcome.

A screening of completed productions will be held either within the Silver Wave Film Festival Program or as a special separate event. Applicants retain copyright to their productions, but they must provide a copy of their tape to be kept in the NBFC's archives.

Deadline: June 1, 2007

The successful applicants receive:
A one-year full membership;
_ up to $1700 in access to NBFC video equipment;
_ a $350 credit towards any required/elective workshop(s) that will enable you to complete your project (required workshops must be taken in order to produce a work);
_ up to $450 in cash;
_ video production information

Applicants must submit:
- a current resume (with emphasis on your artistic work)
- a l to 2 page description of the proposed project (may include a script, treatment, or storyboard) - a production schedule
- a budget

New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative
PO Box 1537, Stn A
Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y1
Tel: (506) 455_1632 Fax: (506) 457_2006
Email: info@nbfilmcoop.com Website: www.nbfilmcoop.com

NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative wishes to thank the following sponsors for their ongoing financial support: New Brunswick Film, The Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm Canada, National Film Board and the Province of New Brunswick