The Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund was created in memory of Jane LeBlanc. The fund is in place to assist emerging New Brunswick resident filmmakers, writers, actors, visual artists, singers, and musicians.
Jane was a multidisciplinary artist and adventurer who traveled the world at a young age. She was a writer, photographer, singer, musician, videographer, and visual artist. She lived life to the fullest and courageously took action in making her dreams a reality.
Jane LeBlanc Music Award. (February 25 and June 25th deadlines annually)
Sponsors and Supporters for this music award are Cat LeBlanc Music, Dan Hill, Eastern Hive Studio, Colin Fowlie Music, Joshua Sangster, She Said Feck! Records, Duncan L. MacDonald Chartered Professional Accountant, Donna Davies (Ruby Tree Films), Jo Jo Sween, Eric and Suzanne Megarity, Danny Thebeau, Hemmings House, Brittany Kerr (Brass Door Productions Inc.), KenLar Productions, Karen Ruet Photography, 2007 films, NB Film Co-op, Music•Musique NB, and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick
This IN-KIND award is valued at $5,000
Deadline: February 25, 2021
Deadline: June 25, 2021
By Peer Jury
The Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund has created an award for New Brunswick resident composer-singers or composer-singers who are also musicians to assist them in the recording and mastering of one of their original songs as well as helping them to create their album art and brand to distribute their mastered track to all online music platforms.
If the music jury selects you, you will receive:
- Full assistance with recording and mastering (Eastern Hive Studio) and marketing and distribution costs (Cat LeBlanc Music).
- 1 to 2 session musicians, if needed, for the professional studio recording. (We select)
- One-year membership with the NB Film Co-op, Music•Musique NB, and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick.
- One-on-one professional development session with Kate Butler of She Said Feck! Records and Colin Fowlie of Colin Fowlie Music.
- One-on-one consultation with iconic singer/songwriter Dan Hill (was just inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame).
- Assistance with album art and logo brand creation (Cat LeBlanc and Colin Fowlie Music).
- Assistance with production of a music video (KenLar Productions).
What You Need to Do:
- Submit one draft vocal and music recording (for composer-singers who are musicians) or one draft vocal recording for (composer-singers only) of your original song for consideration.
- Please send us two short paragraphs talking about your creative hopes and dreams and what your music means to you, and what you want to do career-wise. Please tell us something about your background in music up to this point to gauge your background and what you have done.
Two awards will be given out annually through the fund.
Eligibility:
This in-kind award is for any emerging composer-singer or composer-singer who is also a musician who has never had the opportunity to work with a studio and release their original work professionally through online music distribution platforms.
All submissions can be emailed to catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.
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Jane LeBlanc Photography Award (July 1 deadline annually)
The sponsors for this award are: Cat LeBlanc Music, Maureen LeBlanc, Jo Jo Sween Productions, Montelibretti Pictures, Greg and Mary Beth Merzetti, Brian Atkinson
Cash Award: $500
Deadline: July 1, 2021
By Peer Jury
This award is for any New Brunswick photographer who wants to further their development with mentorship and masterclasses. This award is open to photographers at all levels. No formal experience is required to apply.
This award is open to students.
Please send some of your work along with a letter explaining what formal mentorship opportunity you will use the award for. (masterclass, workshop, mentorship with a photographer you admire, etc.). A letter from your mentor confirming their involvement and info on any workshop, masterclass, and event is needed as well.
All submissions can be emailed to catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.
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Jane LeBlanc Storytelling Award (July 1 deadline annually)
The sponsors for this award are: Cat LeBlanc Music, Writers’ Federation of NB, Jan Miller, Atlantic Media Works, Montelibretti Pictures and Cathy Goodfellow
Cash Award: $400
Deadline: July 1, 2021
By Peer Jury
This award is open to New Brunswick emerging resident writers of poetry (5-10 pages), short plays (5-10 pages), short stories (5-10 pages), and short screenplays (5 to 10 pages). Your submission must be unpublished work in the development stages. The jury will be made up of Canadian and US peer creatives.
Criteria:
- Include a title(s) for your work.
- Ensure your work is formatted correctly.
Include a short paragraph telling the jury about yourself and your journey as a writer. Include your specific objectives if you receive this award (mentorship opportunity with a recognized NB writer, screenwriter, or poet, workshop, or masterclass, purchase of software or materials that will contribute to the success of your work, etc. Include associated costs.).
All submissions can be emailed to catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.
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Jane LeBlanc Visual Art Award (August 1 deadline annually)
The sponsors for this award are: Cat LeBlanc Music, Maureen LeBlanc, Jo Jo Sween Productions, and Jean Rooney
Cash Award: $500
Deadline: August 1, 2021
By Peer Jury
This award is for any New Brunswick visual artist who would like to further their development with mentorship and masterclasses. This award is specific to the following art forms: drawing and painting. No formal experience is required to apply.
Please send some of your work along with a letter explaining what formal mentorship opportunity you will use the award for. (masterclass, workshop, mentorship with an artist or painter you admire etc.). A letter from your mentor confirming their involvement and info on any workshop, masterclass, and event are needed as well.
All submissions can be emailed to catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.
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Jane LeBlanc Music Composer Award (August 1 deadline annually)
The sponsors for this award are Cat LeBlanc Music, Maureen LeBlanc, Jo Jo Sween Productions, and Thom Fitzgerald
Cash Award: $450
Deadline: August 1, 2021
By Peer Jury
This cash award was created to help New Brunswick music composers strengthen their education and mentorship.
Eligible activities:
Mentorships (paying for any costs associated with the mentorship, including a fee for your mentor).
Workshop & Lab Intensives (costs related to the workshop whether in person or online).
Artist-in-Residence (costs related to the residency).
Memberships (costs associated with joining a composer organization).
Educational Material (costs related to the purchase of any educational material).
Submission criteria:
- Bio or resume.
- Letter describing what you are applying for and the specific costs and your challenges as an emerging or seasoned music composer.
All submissions can be emailed to catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.
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Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award. (September 1 deadline annually)
The sponsors for this award are: Cat LeBlanc Music, Maureen LeBlanc, Gretchen Kelbaugh, Lorna Kirk, Janet Crawford, Bob Paul, Mary Conlon, Kathy Eagan, and Sophie Lavoie
Cash Award: $800
In-kind services and resource help
Deadline: September 1, 2021
By Peer Jury
The NB Film Co-op proudly announces the Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award for 2021. In honour of a woman who lived life to the fullest and courageously took action in making her dreams a reality.
A message that will hopefully inspire the winner of this award in realizing his/her dream of making films a reality.
The Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award has increased for 2021. It is now valued at $2,080.00 (for first or second time NB resident filmmakers)
- $200 in workshops/training from the NBFC (2022)
- $800 cash from The LeBlanc Family and generous donations
- $1000 in equipment and post services from NBFC
- $80 (full membership for two years) from the NBFC
- Workshopping of winning screenplay
Presented by the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative and the LeBlanc Family.
Submit a 4-5 page script for video poem, experimental, drama, or comedy along with a short paragraph talking about your hopes and dreams; what the project means to you, and why the grant is essential for you to apply to by September 1, 2021, midnight to info@nbfilmcoop.com.