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Welcome to Metro Screen’s weekly e-news 19 July 2006 FEATURE: Filmmakers Studio tonight 7pm at Metro Screen with Al Clark - producer ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’, exec producer ‘Chopper’ + co-producer ‘1984’. Tickets $15 or $20, pre-sale or on the door 93615318. The first Members to email k.beck@metroscreen.org.au will receive a double pass. 2006 Review of Australian Government Film Funding Support <http://www.dcita.gov.au/arts/filmreviews>; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Training and workshops • Multimedia Scholarship • Photoshop, Screenwriting, Production 1st AD at Metro Screen • METRO SCREEN in Newcastle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Equipment hire and facilities • Casting Studio July discount - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Projects • Multicultural Mentorship Scheme 2006 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Metro Screen events • Certificate IV in Screen graduation screening • Pitch your idea for Metro Screen subsidy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Opportunities • URGENT - SHATTERED – Feature Film Crew Required • Seeking DOP for short film • Seeking Storyboard artist for short film (unpaid) • Composer Seeks Work • Producer seeks actors for 16mm film • AFTRS Call For Volunteers • Chauvel work in return for tickets • Project Development Services at Metro Screen • Roseville Cinemas seeks Projectionist (Paid) • Seeking crew in Broome • Seeking Storyboard Artist for Short Film 'Rebecca' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Call for entries • Announcing DigiBytes • Only two months till the close of IF scoring • The Glenfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award • The ZTudio What IF? Screenplay competition • 2006 Communities for Communities Short Film Festival • 'Anthology Of Interest' (TVS Sydney UHF 31) & 'Dark Carnival' (Aurora digital 183) call for entries • NOISE: Competition. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Festivals and events • MPG Writers Meeting 26th July • Darlinghurst Theatre giveaway • SPEED DATING 2 - WRITERS AND PRODUCERS FACE-TO-FACE • Film Fundraiser - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Metro Screen congratulates • Members Film in MOMA New York - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Training and workshops • Free animation and design Advanced Multimedia Scholarship Course Certificate IV level part-time starts July 24 The course focuses is on designing and developing content for distribution on various multimedia platforms and the advanced use of Flash, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop will be covered. Participants will develop an initial concept and then work towards the production of a series of related platform-appropriate works. By the completion of the course, students will have gained an excellent understanding of creating animation through Flash, developing interactive online content using Dreamweaver and will have developed techniques to successfully compress and modify content for various multimedia delivery platforms. At the completion of this course, students will receive a Statement of Attainment from the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Multimedia (CUF40801). START DATE: Monday July 24th 2006. FINISH DATE: Friday Dec 15th 2006 DAYS / HOURS: 12 hrs per week Monday evenings 6.15pm – 9.15pm Wednesday evenings: 6.15pm – 9.15pm Friday days: 9.30am – 4.30pm COST: Worth $2,500 this course is being offered for just $275, payable once place has been confirmed. Applications must be received by Metro Screen ASAP. Application details via Claire Morgan Training Manager c.morgan@metroscreen.org.auor 02 9361 5318 www.metroscreen.org.au • Photoshop, Screenwriting, Production 1st AD at Metro Screen. Photoshop Fundamentals (Beginner) This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the popular and powerful Photoshop software, covering fundamental tools and functions including short cuts, understanding layers, filters, file types and compression. Photoshop is the most powerful 2-D image manipulation software available. START July 25 | 26 | 27 | Aug 1 | 2 | 3 FINISH. 18 hrs | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6.15pm to 9.15pm. Limited to 11 places Advanced Screenwriting (Intermediate to Advanced) With an interactive, workshop style structure, this course will assist in developing your analytical skills to identify areas of your story to improve. You are invited to bring your own short script or 10 pages of a feature to develop during this course. Each person will be given the opportunity to present their script, gain constructive feedback and workshop ideas within the class. This course is lead by Christina Conrad. Christina is the author of three books, two plays and several film scripts. Her work has been published both nationally and internationally. Christina teachers and has edited scripts for the Writing Department at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. She also works as a script editor for Metro Screen’s Project Development Services and as a creative consultant with many writer/directors. START July 25 | Aug 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 26 | Sep 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | Oct 3 | 10 FINISH. 36 hrs | 12 Tuesdays 6.15pm to 9.15pm. Limited to 14 places Special Feature| All students are encouraged to bring a first draft of a short film script, or 10 pages of a feature film script, for development Digital Micro Movie (Beginner) This hands-on introductory workshop gives you the opportunity to produce a short movie in 16 hours from initial idea to the final product. In groups, you will script and storyboard your ideas, shoot them using our digital video cameras, then edit your work in our Final Cut Pro edit suites. All participants will rotate through key crew roles while learning basic screen language, lighting and sound techniques. This workshop is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to get a taste for a career in the film industry. On conclusion of this workshop each participant will receive a DVD of all short movies made. START July 28 | 29 | 30 FINISH OR START September 1 | 2 | 3 FINISH OR START October 27 | 28 | 29 FINISH. 15 hrs | 1 Friday 6.15pm to 9.15pm and Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Limited to 12 places Special Feature| Students will receive a DVD of all productions made. *First Assistant Director Intensive (Intermediate to Advanced) Learn to run a set with an iron fist. Develop effective skills in breaking down scripts, scheduling, timing shots, and overseeing requirements for the shoot. This practical accredited intensive course will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills to be successful in this specialised role. Working in Metro Screen’s Studio 1 participants will put First AD principles into action. This course is taught by Heather Oxenham. Heather has fourteen years of extensive experience in the industry on both commercial and independent productions. Her Television credits include acclaimed programs such as All Saints, Just Kidding and I Do, I Do. Feature Film credits include Erskineville Kings, Kiss or Kill, Floating Life and Sebastian and the Sparrow to mention a few. She has worked alongside some of Australia’s finest Directors including Bill Bennett, Rolfe de Heer and Scott Hicks. Heather is currently the Production Supervisor on All Saints with projects in development in both Australia and the US. START: Aug 23 | 30 | Sep 6 | 9 (Sat) |13 FINISH. 15 hrs | 4 Wednesdays 6.15pm to 9.15pm and 1 Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Limited to 12 places Special Feature | Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from the Certificate IV in Screen CUF40401 To enroll today or for more information contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 training@metroscreen.org.au www.metroscreen.org.au For a full list of short courses please click: http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/ShortCourseInfo.pdf • METRO SCREEN in Newcastle For a limited time only, Metro Screen is running techincal and creative filmmaking courses at the Newcastle Community Arts Centre. Introduction to Screenwriting A strong script is where it all begins. Uncover your writing potential. Learn simple and easy techniques to strengthen your writing and get your story out on paper. This is an introduction to the principals of writing a short drama screenplay covering effective storytelling, dialogue, characterisation, industry standard formatting and the development of your story from synopsis to first draft. 14 hrs | Saturday + Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm START August 12 | 13 FINISH. Course Fee: $255. Limited to 14 paces | no prerequisites | All students to bring along a script concept and/or an excerpt from a script. Digital Micro Movie A hands-on introduction to filmmaking from start to finish. This course will launch you into the production of a digital micro movie. Over two and a half days you will be given the opportunity to script and storyboard an idea, shoot it with our digital video cameras, then edit your work in our Final Cut Pro edit suites. Discover your storytelling potential whilst rotating through key crew roles learning basic screen language and tips on lighting and sound. A copy of your work will be supplied to you on DVD. 16 hrs | Friday 6.15pm to 9.15pm and Saturday + Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm. START August 4 | 5 | 6 FINISH OR START September 15 | 16 | 17 FINISH. Course fee: $480. Limited to 12 places | no prerequisites Final Cut Pro Fundamentals This accredited course covers the basic editing functions of the Final Cut Pro digital editing program. Explore effective file management, capturing footage correctly, applying transitions, key editing tools and titles generation. Learn efficient tips and short cuts to get started on mastering this powerful editing program. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from the Certificate IV in Screen CUF40401 21 hrs | 7 Tuesdays 6.15pm to 9.15pm START August 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 | September 4 | 12 FINISH OR 19.5 hrs | 3 Saturdays 9.30 am to 4.30pm START September 9 | 16 | 23 FINISH | 3 Saturdays 9.30am to 4.30pm. Course Fee: $495. Limited to 12 places For more information please contact Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit coordinator Melissa Anastasi on 02 9361 5318 or mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Equipment hire and facilities • Metro Screen Casting Studio + Chromakey and Sound Stage. Receive a 10% discount off Metro Screen’s Casting Studio B space for the month of July. Cast, rehearse or shoot your next feature or TVC in our centrally located studios. Camera and operator packages are available and all hires include our spacious reception, kitchen and green room. Studio A. Sound stage dimensions: 8.5 x 10mw x 4mh, chroma key green cyclorama, three phaze power [30A], black curtains, air conditioning, 6 x 4K soft lights on lighting grid, risers, sandbags, c-stands, flats, green room, kitchen, and make-up facilities. Blondie lights, cameras and operators are also available. Casting Studio B. Large casting space plus a large reception/waiting area, 3CCD camera recording to SVHS, VHS and Mini DV, camera and lighting equipment, monitoring and playback facilities and a selection of background flats. Camera and lighting operator are also available. With Julys 10% discount the Casting studio is $81 an hour on a minimum 3 hour call - excluding camera operator rates. [Prices quoted are a 10% discount on Metro Screen membership rates. A 12mth membership is $55. Information on membership www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MemberBenefits.pdf] Studio A is $315 for 4 hours or $416 for 9 hours. [Prices quoted are Metro Screen membership rates. A 12mth membership is $55. Information on membership www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MemberBenefits.pdf] Metro Screen also supplies complete editing facilities and all your duplication needs. Call our friendly facilities staff for a quote on 02 9361 5318 or facilities@metroscreen.org.au, www.metroscreen.org.au For our full rate card http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/rate_card.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Projects • Multicultural Mentorship Scheme 2006 Explore culture, what it means to be an Australian and identity. This scheme is open to people of diverse cultural and non-English speaking backgrounds that have a story to tell. Applications close July 28, 2006. Supported by the NSW Film and Television Office and through Metro Screen successful applicants from NSW will be given equipment, facilities hire, stock, post production facilities, and a $2,000 budget. In addition, each filmmaker will be mentored by an industry professional. Previous films have explored topics including: • cultural conflict and drama of stereotypes • issues surrounding sexual attraction between white people and people of colour • beliefs and notions of 'truth', history and memory • ideas around the term ‘people of middle eastern appearance’ • ideas around the topic of ‘Australian Values’ For an application kit and details on how to apply for the 2006 Multicultural Mentor Scheme please contact Metro Screen’s Project Manager, David Opitz on 02 9361 5318 d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Metro Screen events • Certificate IV in Screen graduation screening. Metro Screen invites you to the Certificate IV in Screen graduation screening Metro Screen will showcase six new Australian works by the next generation of filmmakers. Works screening were made as part of the Certificate IV in Screen. You can meet these students, their tutors and Metro Screen staff at the graduation screening this August 8 from 5.30pm at the Chauvel Cinema. Free and open to the public. RSVP not required. 30second ad http://www.metroscreen.org.au/movies/cert_IV_ad_QTv6.mov • MPG August Pitching Session Postponed to Tuesday Aug 15th 6.30pm Normally held on the first Tuesday of every month, the August Members Production Group (MPG) meeting will be postponed to Tuesday 15th August, 6.30pm - that gives you two extra weeks to prepare your pitch for your chance to access free filmmaking equipment or facilities through the $15,000 MPG subsidy fund. This is the fourth and final pitching session for the year - it's now or never! All you need to do is pitch your filmmaking project to the group and persuade them to support your vision! Pitchers must have already attended an MPG meeting and be Metro Screen members. Deadline for submission of pitch documents: Friday 28th July, 5pm. We’ll have a panel of industry experts on hand to give feedback and offer advice to those pitching, and everyone will be able to ask questions. As ever, at the August meeting there will also be a chance to network and meet one another, put out calls for crew, cast or collaboration and view an MPG member screening. Full terms and conditions and well as detailed information on the pitching process are available to down load from www.metroscreen.org.au/mpg.html Meetings are held at Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St and Oatley Rd, Paddington. If you would like to pitch, please contact d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au ASAP! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Opportunities • URGENT - SHATTERED – Feature Film Crew Required An exciting opportunity exists for highly motivated crew. Partisan Pictures Producers have gathered an extraordinary team to create an extraordinary piece of cinema “Shattered” a contemporary psychological thriller. Shooting will commence July 17th, 2006 and the following positions need to be filled: * 2nd AD * Runner * Continuity * Production Assistants * Grip Assistants * Assistant Electrics * Clapper Loader * Sound Recordist All other positions have been finalised, award wages will be paid on a deferred basis. For further details please contact Katherine – Production Manager 0405 849 173. Thank you for your consideration we look forward to your urgent response. • Seeking DOP for short film Looking for DOP for a short film to be shot this month, no pay but a copy of reel, if the right person will be considered for future paid ventures. contact: stephen880@hotmail.com • Seeking Storyboard artist for short film (unpaid) We are looking for a storyboard artist for a short film script to be submitted to the AFC. This is a non-paying role but a great opportunity for experience and material for an animation or graphic design student's portfolio. If interested please contact Simon on 0421 908 493 • Composer seeks work Jamie Quasar Roberts: composer. 8 years experience with: pop, beats/electronica, classical, sound-scapes, sound design, foley. Extensive library of original sounds. Rates extremely negotiable! Contact me for a sample of my work. jamieroberts@matriarchrecords.com.au 0408634904 • Producer seeks actors for 16mm film The Film "Colourblind Goldfish" to be shot onto 16mm film needs the following talent: - 20 yr region 'dorky but attractive' male lead - 40 yr region 'mother' character - female child actor to play role of 6 yrs (can be up to 10 yrs) It is being produced for a North Sydney TAFE graduate production in association with Scene One / Take Two. AUDITIONS: North Sydney TAFE library, Thursday 20th July. Times to be arranged between talent & producers. Contacts: Eren Sener (Producer) - erensener@hotmail.com / 0413 194 007 Igor Shmaryan (Producer) - big_ukrainian@hotmail.com / 0401 639 853 • AFTRS Call For Volunteers We are currently looking for volunteers to join the crew on our current project Paradise. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic crew and to gain valuable production experience on an exciting project. We need people who are available to start immediately to help with pre-production for the shoot – running from the 26th July to the 3rd August. There are several roles available: PRODUCTION OFFICE COORDINATOR CATERING MANAGER We are also looking for a few committed and responsible Unit Assistants, Production Assistants and Runners, who are keen to make some good contacts and to build on their experience. Preference will be given to those who can commit at least 4 full days and who have their own transport. (All production-related fuel expenses will be reimbursed.) Please call or email me for further information, or to discuss your area of interest and availability. Thank you – I look forward to speaking to you soon. Rachel Fiddes, Production Manager “Paradise” 02 9805 6606 or 0415 163 936 • Chauvel work in return for tickets To get word out about THE CHAUVEL – Sydney’s screen gem, which re-opens this JULY 27th - we would love locally based volunteers to help with a letter box drop. Target areas include: East Sydney (block area between College, Oxford, Bourke & William Streets) Foley , Riley, Palmer, Stanley , Yurong, Francis, Liverpool, Crown, Burton Darlinghurst (block area between Bourke, Oxford, Victoria & William Streets). Bourke, Crown, Forbes, Darlinghurst, Victoria Surry Hills (block area between Oxford, Riley, Cleveland, Flinders Streets) Campbell, Resevoir, Ann, Albion, Hill, Short, Fitzroy, Rainford, Davies, Devonshire, Paddington (block area between Boundary, Oxford, Jersey, Sutherland Ave). Glenmore, Ormond, Goodhope, Heeley, Underwood, Stafford, Broughton, Gurner, William, Hopetoun, Hargrave, Windsor, Elizabeth, Harris, Caledonia) If you can deliver to side streets off the listed main streets – great! REMEMBER: Bring your own GREGORYS, a bottle of water and comfortable shoes. Programs are ready now. Come to CHAUVEL admin office to pick up programs, name your street/s and letterbox Chauvel love. IN GRATITUDE, names will be taken to receive a 3 month Chauvel double pass (July 27 to Nov 1, not applicable for Film Festivals or some Special Events). • Project Development Services at Metro Screen Metro Screen’s Project Development Services offer you the opportunity to have your scripts and treatments assessed by industry professionals. Choose between a script editor and producer for a one hour face-to-face meeting about your next project. This is an excellent opportunity for filmmakers and screen practitioners to be given sound advice on what does and doesn’t work. Gain tips, insider knowledge and give your next project the best chance of achieving success whether it’s a short documentary or a feature film. Feedback is always productive especially when it comes from those who are working successfully in the film and screen industries. This service is provided to members of Metro Screen only. You can become a Metro Screen member when you book your Project Development Service. www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MemberBenefits.pdf Contact Metro Screen for more information on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au or http://www.metroscreen.org.au/projDevServ.html • Roseville Cinemas seeks Projectionist (Paid) Roseville Cinemas is a well known North Shore icon. We are looking for an experienced Projectionist. You should have flexibility, building maintenance skills, computer skills and possess a 'can-do' attitude. For this, you will be rewarded with a fulfilling, exciting role. You will also need your own transport. Please email your resume in confidence to jobs@rosevillecinemas.com.au. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. • Seeking crew in Broome GOOLARRI MEDIA ENTERPRISES is a young, independent, dynamic Indigenous media organisation. We deliver television, radio, and events to the Kimberley and to Australia. Our local narrowcast television service, GTV 35, has a busy crew who are all multi-skilled, creative and energetic. We produce travel programs, sports coverage, advertising, culture and language, current affairs, corporates, history programs and documentaries. If you have great technical skills (camera, sound, editing), imagination, are a good communicator and you like a challenge, then contact Clancy McDowell, Producer on 9192 1325 or 0411 369 196 or clancy@gme.com.au • Seeking Storyboard Artist for Short Film 'Rebecca' We are seeking a storyboard artist for a short film titled ‘Rebecca’ which is to be shot in August with an experienced crew. This is a non-paying role but a great opportunity. If interested please email Liz Cooper at lizbethcooper@yahoo.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Call for entries • Announcing DigiBytes A competition for ‘little movies’ to help celebrate: Metro Screen Is 25 | we’re celebrating | you're invited | September 15–22, 2006. DigiBytes is an opportunity to encourage and reward creative work specifically made for mobile phones and the web. DigiBytes is calling for both narrative and non-narrative entries and does not stipulate a theme. Selected entries will be exhibited during Metro Screen’s 25th Birthday celebrations September 15–22, 2006 and on the Metro Screen website. Think bold striking images, stills, voice overs, music, less is more, the simpler the better. Maximum duration 2.5 minutes. 1st prize: $500 voucher for Metro Screen [equivalent to a weekend hire of a production kit or around two days in an offline suite]. 2nd prize: $300 voucher for Metro Screen 3rd prize: $100 voucher for Metro Screen As this competition forms part of Metro Screen’s 25th Birthday celebrations entry fees are waived. Mobile content development is a growth area with endless possibilities for the arts and technology to work together. As the functionality of mobile phones grows so too does its broad range of creative applications. Entry deadline Friday August 25, 5pm. For an entry form and information on how to enter contact David Opitz on 02 9361 5318 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au or www.metroscreen.org.au Stayed tuned for more news on Metro Screen Is 25 | we’re celebrating | you're invited | September 15–22, 2006. • Only two months till the close of IF scoring Make your score count and you could be partying with the stars at this year’s Inside Film Awards! All Australian Films screening in cinemas or selected film festivals around the country are eligible for this years Inside Film awards so whether you’ve seen one of the latest features, a cutting edge documentary or a fabulous short film, text your score to 1990 8008! By rating films you will help decide the winners of the Inside Film Awards, being held on the Gold Coast on November 17, and you could also win a VIP Party package to attend the event – this incredible prize package is valued at over $10,000 and includes 2 x return airfares to the Gold Coast, 1 night in a 5 star hotel, professional hair and make-up, 2 x VIP ticket to the awards and official after party and 2 x presenter goodie bags, jam-packed with lots of fabulous prizes. To rate films all you have to do is text your score out of 5, followed by a space and then the film title to 1990 8008 (eg. 4 FILM TITLE). You can also rate films by filling in score sheets at selected film festivals and screenings or by logging onto www.ifawards.com • The Glenfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award and The ZTudio What IF? Only days remain until the close of entries for applications in the Glendfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award and the ZTudio What IF? Award for Best Unproduced Screenplay competitions. The Glenfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award recognises an individual or small creative team who, despite limited resources and/ or challenging circumstances, have demonstrated the creativity, tenacity and independence of vision required to make a compelling film of any length or genre. Past winners of The Glenfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award include Wayne Coles-Janess (In the Shadow of the Palms) Faramarz K Rahber (Fahimeh’s Story) and Australian of the Year Khoa Do (The Finished People). The winner of The Glenfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award will receive an incredible prize pack valued at over $12,000. Applicants should note that having made a film under tight financial constraints is not enough to qualify. Applicants for the Glenfiddich Independent Spirit IF Award must submit a written application to the Inside Film Awards detailing in no more than 750 words how the film was made, the challenges faced and how this demonstrates the nominee’s independence of spirit as a filmmaker. Screening copies of films should NOT be sent in the first instance. • In addition, ZTudio and the Inside Film Awards are conducting a National Search for the Best Unproduced Screenplay. The ZTudio What IF? Award for Best Unproduced Screenplay aims to discover a writer and script with enormous potential. Screenwriters who have been enthusiastic and proactive in getting their screenplay developed, but have yet to be successful in getting their work from script to screen are invited to enter. The lucky winner of the ZTudio What IF? Award for Best Unproduced Screenplay will be flown to the country of their choice to meet with agents and/or producers to pitch their script. Applicants for the ZTudio What IF? Award for Best Unproduced Screenplay are required to submit their feature film script and resume. Applicants are also required to fill out an entry form which should include a synopsis and other details. First drafts will not be accepted. Submission deadlines for both the Glendfiddich Independent Spirit If Award and the ZTudio What IF? Award for Best Unproduced Screenplay is Friday 28th July 2006. For full competition requirements, conditions, prize details and downloadable entry forms go to the 2006 Inside Film Awards website: www.ifawards.com • 2006 Communities for Communities Short Film Festival Call for entries. 15 minutes max in length Entry fee is free with a $45 tax deductible donation (Tax receipts will be issued). Only bank cheques and money orders will be accepted and are to be made payable to “Communities for Communities” Entry deadline is 22nd September 2006 All film Genre will be eligible, animation, documentary, experimental and narrative and in either Black & White or colour. Awards will be selected in the following categories: General and Students/Schools Entry form at www.communitiesforcommunities.com.au • ‘Anthology Of Interest' (TVS Sydney UHF 31) & 'Dark Carnival' (Aurora digital 183) call for entries Get your stuff seen on television, complete and uncut! We want your Short Films, Music Clips, Animations and Festival Rejects for the third series of 'ANTHOLOGY OF INTEREST' on free-to-air TVS (UHF 31), and the second series of 'DARK CARNIVAL' on Aurora Community Channel 183. Compiled by Graham Garfield Barnard and Tim Newsom. Want to know more? Please contact us at: Post Office Box 570, Newtown, NSW, 2042 Or garfield@viper.net.au or (02) 9564 1196 • NOISE: Competition. Only two weeks to go to win $5,000 in cash, Qantas + skills up with leading professionals. How: Enter the QANTAS Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) by July 31, 2006. Be aged 25 and under. Send your work to NOISE. Categories: Music. Pictures. Words. Photography. Industrial + Object Design. Moving Pictures. Fashion Design Mentors: Phillip Noyce (Moving Pictures), Marc Newson (Industrial Design), Peter Morrissey (Fashion), Matt Lovell (Music), Elizabeth Ann McGregor (Pictures), Jude McGee (Words) & Max Doyle (Photography). So: Provide at least three different examples of your work as high quality hard copies and/or digital files. Deadline: July 31, 2006 Submit: www.noise.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Festivals and events • MPG Writers Meeting 26th July The next MPG Writers Meeting will be at The London, Wednesday 26 7 2006 at 7:30pm. As usual bring along any scripts/ideas you have for discussion. Be prepared to be talkative and social, and have a drink or two. You must RSVP ASAP with me by email or by phone so I know who is definitely coming. This is so I can plan for the night. My phone number is 0401 752 885 for those of you who can't find us, or are running late or have some other inquiry. Look forward to seeing you all there! The London - 234 Darling St Balmain 2041 www.thelondonhotel.com.au • Darlinghurst Theatre giveaway This August, Darlinghurst Theatre Company is proud to present the Australian Premiere of John Donnelly's play, Bone. For three very different lives in crisis, redemption comes in surprising forms. John Donnelly's bitterly truthful, sometimes funny, often lyrical and ultimately moving play explores the complexities of our inner lives. Bone features actor Vanessa Downing - who played Pippa on Channel Seven's Home and Away - along with Peter Barry (appears in the upcoming movie Ghost Rider alongside Nicholas Cage) and Ryan Hayward. Metro Screen would like to three members a double pass to the preview of Bone @ 8pm on Wednesday 2 August. Simply email your name, contact number and membership number to Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au • SPEED DATING 2 - WRITERS AND PRODUCERS FACE-TO-FACE Due to the overwhelming popularity of our first speed dating night, for which all participants have been locked off and finalised, the Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) Associate members will be holding a second dating session on Wednesday 26 July. So, if you are having difficulty meeting a writer or you are a writer who has never laid eyes on a Producer in your writing life, come along on a 'date' with emerging writers and producers. The aim of this event is to foster productive working relationships between like-minded writers and producers. During the evening emerging producers will be partnered with AWG Associate members in quick succession, to share and discuss storytelling interests. Should any of these 'dates' spark mutual interest a further relationship can be pursued over drinks on the night. This is a rare opportunity for producers to find a new scriptwriter or script to develop and for writers to sound out producers in a relaxed venue. This is not a pitching night, all attendees must be interested in meeting and developing professional relationships with either producers or writers. Register now by filling out the online form at www.screenwritersweb.com.au This will enable the AWG to match you to the most relevant producer/writer. Numbers are limited. When: Wednesday 26 July. 6pm to 9pm Where: Main Auditorium, Paddington RSL, 220 Oxford Street, Paddington Cost: $10 per person (all writers must be AWG members) Inquiries: Pip Newling, Australian Writers' Guild via pip@awg.com.au • Film Fundraiser Member Dinusha is having fundraising party to raise a bit of extra cash to put towards her production. If you're up to see a bunch of local acts and to party, write back with an RSVP. Feel free to bring your respective 'crews.’ Entry is $10 donation (but feel free to pay with a $100 note and cheerfully exclaim "keep the change!"). The party is being hosted by Shazam! Events and features many local bands and DJs. Saturday 29th July @ Boomalli Gallery 55-59 Flood Street Leichhardt, starts at 5pm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Metro Screen congratulates • Metro Screen congratulates. Metro Screen members film “THE BRIDGE” TO FEATURE IN NEW YORK’S ‘ANOTHER WAVE: GLOBAL QUEER CINEMA’ -- Winning Film at Melbourne Film Festival one of two Australian Films to be Featured in MOMA Presentation -- The Bridge, a new Australian short film made by Metro Screen members George Barbakadze and Lazaro Hernandez recently won the top prize at Melbourne’s Queer Film Festival is to be featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s presentation of Another Wave: Global Queer Cinema in New York. The Bridge tells the story of a gay couple from Georgia (former USSR) who escape to Australia to seek asylum because of homophobia in their home country. They build a new life in Sydney while they await the response to their immigration applications. One of them gets a visa to stay in Australia. The future of their relationship hangs on the balance of the second letter from immigration. “Just to be selected by the MoMA is a huge honour and we’re humbled that they’ve included our first film in Another Wave.” Metro Screen congratulates its successful members and wishes them the best in New York. Contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or k.beck@metroscreen.org.au www.metroscreen.org.au www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MemberBenefits.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Metro Screen now sells Inside Film magazines at reception. Just come into Metro Screen and pick up your latest copy of this film industry magazine. Inside Film proud sponsor of Metro Screen. If you know of anyone who may be interested in receiving this e-news please feel free to forward it on. Metro Screen also provides a notice board located in our foyer, if you would like to use this notice board please forward your notices to metro@metroscreen.org.au and ask for them to be displayed. Metro Screen – celebrating 25 years Paddington Town Hall PO Box 299 Paddington NSW 2021 Tel: 02 9361 5318 fax: 02 9361 5320 TELL YOUR STORY Training, equipment hire and production support for filmmakers www.metroscreen.org.au |
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