2008 Silver Wave Film Festival Award Winners

New Brunswick Silver Wave Awards 2008

http://swfilmfest.com/index-e.html

Presented by NEW BRUNSWICK FILM & ALIANT

Best NB Short Drama
- Cash Prize (Cojak Productions Inc.)
(Open to all NB dramatic films/videos under 60 minutes.);

WINNER: BUNTHIVY NOU FOR THE FILM A LION’S TALE – FREDERICTON, NB

Best NB Short Comedy
- Cash Prize (PostMan Post-Production Studio)
(Open to all NB comedic films/videos under 60 minutes.);

WINNER: CHRIS FULTON (MIRAMICHI) AND JOSHUA LINTON ( FREDERICTON) FOR THEIR FILM GAMERS’ MANIFESTO

Best Low-Budget NB Documentary (Under $20,000)
(Open to all NB documentary films/videos of any length)

WINNER: LINDA RAE DORNAN FOR THE FILM BLUE SKIES AND ROCKY SHORES – SACKVILLE, NB

Outstanding Performance by an Actor – Male

WINNER: JASON CHISHOLM FOR THE FILM ALLREVVED UP – MONCTON, NB

Outstanding Performance by an Actress – Female

WINNER: TRACEY CARNEY FOR THE FILM ALL REVVED UP – MONCTON, NB

Excellence in Cinematography

WINNER: UNB FILM 3998 CLASS OF 2008 FOR THE FILM ASSASSINS – UNB FREDERICTON

Excellence in Art Direction

WINNER: JOSHUA LINTON FOR THE FILM GAMERS’ MANIFESTO – FREDERICTON, NB

Excellence in Sound Design

WINNER: UNB FILM 3998 CLASS OF 2008 FOR THE FILM ASSASSINS – UNB FREDERICTON

Excellence in Picture Editing

WINNER: JASON CHISHOLM FOR THE FILM GAMERS’ MANIFESTO – MONCTON, NB

Excellence in Music Composition

WINNER: JORDAN ROHERTY FOR THE FILM GAMERS MANIFESTO – MIRAMICHI, NB

Most Unique NB Film - Cash Prize (Super Channel New Brunswick)
(Open to all NB films/videos under 60 minutes.);

MARTIN SABATTIS FOR THE LEGEND OF THE FOOTPRINT – KINGSCLEAR, NB

Best Music Video

CHRISTOPHER BALL FOR THE FILM WATCHMAKER – MAHONE BAY, NS

Errol Williams Filmmaker Award - Cash Prize

WINNER: LINDA RAE DORNAN FOR THE FILM BLUE SKIES AND ROCKY SHORES – SACKVILLE, NB

Best Documentary

KENT NASON AND TERESA MACINNES FOR THE FILM NORM – BOUTILIERS POINT, NS

Best Short from Away

JOACHIM DOLLHOPF AND EVI GOLDBRUNNER FOR THE FILM I DON’T FEEL LIKE DANCING, GERMANY

Recognition Award for a person, group or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in New Brunswick in a professional capacity;

WINNER: DOUG SUTHERLAND, DIRECTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER, ACTOR - FREDERICTON, NB

Recognition Award for a person, group, or organization who has contributed significantly to film and video in New Brunswick in a volunteer capacity.

WINNER: KENDRA BLACK, PRODUCER – SAINT JOHN, NB


New Brunswick Joy ($17,000)
$10,000 in rental services and $500 in
materials from PS Atlantic (Halifax)
• $3,500 in equipment or facilities from the
New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative
• $1500 in cash from New Brunswick Film
• $1,500 in film stock from Kodak Canada Inc.

Presented by the Linda Joy Media Arts Society, New Brunswick Film and the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative

WINNER: TIM RAYNE FOR THE FILM SONG BIRD, FREDERICTON, NB


William F. White International Inc: Proud Sponsor of yearly SWF $2,500 Service Award (Split between
the winners of Best NB Short Drama and Best NB Short Comedy)

WINNER: BUNTHIVY NOU FOR THE FILM A LION’S TALE – FREDERICTON, NB

WINNER: CHRIS FULTON (MIRAMICHI) AND JOSHUA LINTON ( FREDERICTON) FOR THEIR FILM GAMERS’ MANIFESTO


CBC Television has created a new funding program to help foster the talent of up-and- coming film makers in New Brunswick * the CBC 3-2-1 Award for New Brunswick*s independent production community. The CBC 3-2-1 Award will consist of a $12,500 cash component plus an equal amount in goods and services provided by CBC Television for a total value of $25,000. The Program will aid in the production of a New Brunswick short or series of shorts, which will be broadcast on CBC Television.

The CBC 3-2-1 Award will consist of a $12,500 cash component plus an equal amount in goods and services provided by CBC Television for a total value of $25,000. The Program will aid in the production of a New Brunswick short or series of shorts, which will be broadcast on CBC Television.

WINNER: SHORE ROAD PICTURES, FREDERICTON, NB

Gia Milani (President / Director / Writer / Producer) has distinguished herself as an award-winning filmmaker with numerous awards for her work and has proven her diversity in directing, writing and producing. Gia is a member of the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA), a full member of the New Brunswick Filmmaker's Co-operative and is the President of Shore Road Pictures Inc. Gia was also a 2008 ArtsNB Nominee for Emerging Artist of the Year and has trained at the Canadian Screen Training Centre and UCLA.

Tony Whalen (Vice-President / Producer) brings to Shore Road a solid financial background with over 15 years of experience in big budget project management. Tony is a member of the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA), an Associate member of the New Brunswick Filmmaker’s Co-operative and is Vice-President of Shore Road Pictures Inc. Tony has also trained at the Canadian Screen Training Centre and UCLA.