WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 14 Sep 2006

Also free industry panel on Post Production hints and tips, see below…

Robert Connolly at the Filmmakers Studio Thursday, see below…

Special thanks to Lightsounds.com + synarcade.com.au for sponsoring our upcoming Birthday

FEATURE
METROSPECTIVE SCREENING TOMORROW NIGHT @ CHAUVEL CINEMA, see below…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY METRO SCREEN!

FLASH FUNDAMENTALS
A New Course for Metro Screen
Taught in Metro Screen’s Mac computer lab, this course provides coverage of the basic design principles and production of multimedia using Macromedia Flash software. The course explores the design of computer animations and interactives for publishing on the Internet. Students will develop an understanding of the design and production of Flash movies, acquire basic animation and design skills using Macromedia Flash and develop an understanding of the environment, interface, tools, language possibilities and limitations of the software. Flash Fundamentals is a beginners course for people who would like to learn to make original, animated web graphics.

Tutor
Ross Tesoriero studied Visuals Arts at COFA UNSW, completing his degree in 1996. He has operated as an illustrator, animator and web designer for the last 10 years and creates online flash animation, web sites and magazine cartoons in both freelance and full-time employment. In 1998 he began working with Macromedia Flash as an animation and multimedia application, Flash quickly became the development tool of his choice. Ross is experienced in the fields of CD-ROM Production, 2D Digital animation, Game and Interactive scripting, Dynamic website design and development. Currently he spends his time developing online communications based applications and teaching a post-graduate digital animation course.

12 hrs | Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm | Oct 7 | 14
$390 members | $460 non members | 11 places

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DIRECTING THE ACTOR
Date change
Working with professional actors, learn to effectively communicate your vision. Directing actors in the rehearsal period and on set is a vital aspect of onscreen storytelling. Step into the shoes of the actor and explore a variety of techniques to greatly enhance your communication and the performances of your cast. Develop strong characterisation using various techniques including: improvisation, back-story, script subtext and role-playing.

Tutor
Damien Miller has worked as a director, actor, writer, composer, reader, educator and dramaturge since 1986. Since graduating from NIDA in 2003, he’s worked as a director with the Adelaide STC, the ANPC, Company B, FBI Radio, Playbox, Playworks, the STC, the Song Company, Tantrum, and the prestigious World Interplay, alongside representatives from Britain’s Royal Court and Traverse theatres. Damien recently staged an extremely strongly received production of Cloud 9 at the Darlinghurst Theatre. He currently teaches directors and playwrights in NIDA’s Playwrights’ Studio and he has taught at UTS.

26 hrs | 4 X Sat | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Oct 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 |
$445 members | $525 non-members | 12 places

This course takes place at Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St +Oatley Rd Paddington.

To enrol or for more information please contact Metro Screen’s training department on 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au

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METRO SCREEN IN NEWCASTLE
A month of filmmaking in September new dates
Metro Screen is running technical 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.

This course is led 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. She is script editing John Lonie's new feature, John wrote Kokoda and is head of screenwriting at AFTRS. Christina has also worked with Khoa Doh whose new film Footy Hero's has just opened in cinemas and with Jonathan Wald’s short What grown up’s know which received an official selection at SlamDance in 2005 a prestigious US festival.

14 hrs | Sat + Sun 9.00am – 5.00pm | Sep 23 | 24 |
Course Fee $255 | 14 places | 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.

This course is led by Hayden Topperwein Having worked in the film and TV industry from an early age, Hayden has acquired a broad knowledge of film making, from the technical to the conceptual and creative. He believes that everyone has a story inside them, and is determined to see that others get the opportunity to tell theirs. Hayden has worked as a camera operator, colourist and 1st AD on sets in Australia and Canada, and has directed several shorts and music Videos. Most recently Hayden has returned from working in Canada as the first Assistant Director on the sci-fi comedy Run Robot Run.

16 hrs | Fri 6.15pm – 9.15pm & Sat + Sun 9.30am – 4.30pm | Sep 15 | 16 | 17 |
Course Fee $480 | 12 places | no prerequisites

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COURSES OF INTEREST
The Latest

LEARN 2 BURN
*DVD Production (Intermediate)
Taught in Metro Screen’s new G5 Mac computer lab, you will be guided through the DVD Production process from authoring to burning, utilizing the latest version of DVD Studio Pro. Gain the knowledge and skills to construct your very own DVD with multiple menus and functions. This weekend course will teach you how to produce creative DVDs for your next short film, documentary or show reel.

17 hrs | 1 X Fri 6.15pm – 9.15pm & Sat + Sun 9.30am – 5.30pm | Sep 29 | 30 | Oct 1 |
$375 members | $440 non-members | 11 places
Special Feature | Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from VETAB in the use of advanced features of computer applications from the Certificate IV in Screen CUF40401

TAUGHT BY HEATHER OXENHAM
*Production Management (Intermediate to Advanced)
This course will comprehensively explore organising and managing a shoot from budgeting, scheduling, contracts and awards, to copyright, insurance and completion guarantors. This accredited, in-depth course will cover the role of a Production Manager, providing you with the confidence and skills to manage any scale of production.

This course is taught by Heather Oxenham. Heather has twenty years of extensive experience in the industry on both commercial and independent productions. Her Feature Film credits include Erskineville Kings, Kiss or
Kill, Floating Life and Sebastian and the Sparrow to mention just a few. She has worked alongside some of Australia’s finest Directors including; Bill Bennett, Rolfe de Heer and Scott Hicks. Sexy Thing produced by Heather was in the official selection for competition at Cannes Film festival. Heather is currently the Line Producer on All Saints with projects in development in both Australia and the US.

36 hrs | 12 X Tue 6.15pm – 9.15pm | Sep 26 | Oct 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 | Nov 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | Dec 5 | 12 |
$570 members | $670 non-members | 14 places

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GET IT WRITE!
Introduction to Screenwriting (Beginner)
A strong script lays the foundation for a successful production. Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting from scratch. We will show you simple and easy techniques to strengthen your writing ability and get your story on paper. You will be taught the principles of screenwriting including effective storytelling, dialogue, characterisation, industry standard formatting and the development of your script from synopsis to first draft.

18 hrs | 6 X Thu 6.15pm – 9.15pm | Sep 28 | Oct 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | Nov 2 |
$310 members | $365 non-members | 14 places

ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT ... BE QUICK!
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 taught by Alec Morgan who is an experienced screenwriter and filmmaker whose productions have screened on ABCTV and internationally. His credits include the multi-award winning LOUSY LITTLE SIXPENCE (1984), ADMISSION IMPOSSIBLE (1993) and THE END OF THE EARTH (1990), winner of the Gold Medal for Best Environmental Film at the 1990 New York Film Festival. His short film writing and directing credits include OLD FELLA NOW, (1980) winner of Best Short Film at the Adelaide Film Festival, and he scripted the comedy, DUSTY HEARTS (1990), winner of Best Short Film at the 1991 Asia-Pacific film festival. He has recently completed HUNT ANGELS (2006) is his first feature film, soon to be released by Palace Cinemas, and has been twice nominated for an AWGIE Award for his Scripts.

36 hrs | 12 X Tue 6.15pm – 9.15pm | Oct 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 | Nov 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | Dec 5 | 12 | 19 |
$475 members | $560 non-members | 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

For more information or to enrol please contact our training department on 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au

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Z1P CAMERA ONE DAY COURSE
Second workshop
Our first course in September has already filled and we will run a second and last workshop for the year in December. Metro Screen has developed this new intensive one day practical course. The course will cover key camera operations and functions of the Sony Z1P camera including framing, exposure, white balance and focus as well as camera handling techniques, lighting techniques and High Definition. Students will have the chance to ask specific questions and will benefit from the tutor’s industry experiences and tips about how to get the most out of a camera.

7hrs | Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm | Dec 09 |
$230 member | $260 non-member | 10 places

To enrol today call 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au

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TAPE STOCK AND DUPLICTION STORE
Central location
Metro Screen provides an extensive range of professional tape formats for all your shooting, mastering and duplication needs. Metro Screen is centrally located, 5 minutes from Fox Studios in the Paddington Town Hall. Formats we offer include: SP Betacam, DVC Pro, HDV, DV, DAT, DVD/CD, VHS. We also provide tape to tape transfers plus a range of DVD duplication and printing options.

Metro Screen offers convenient, tailored production and postproduction solutions for the emerging filmmaker and industry professional.

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HDV AT METRO SCREEN
Metro Screen clients can produce HDV projects utilising our 24 hour access edit suite. Clients can now shoot using the HVR Z1P and edit on Metro Screens new Quad 2.5Ghz PowerPC G5, digitising from a Sony HVR-M10U HDV. This fully self contained 24 hour edit suite can accommodate HDV and down convert for SD output or output back to HDV.

This edit suite comes fully self contained; equipped with bathroom facilities, small kitchen and lounge area, clients can hire on an hourly, half daily, daily and 24hour rate.

Metro Screen’s comprehensive editing facilities also include three Final Cut Pro 5 edit suites running Studio 5 and the newly launched Edit Café opened 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, where clients can edit at an affordable rate on G5 iMacs using Studio 5.

Metro Screen also offers operators for editing, camera, lighting and sound. These professional and knowledgeable editing operators can transform your project for just $55 an hour or $65 for an online editor, grade and colourist. So if you’re unsure how to use the software or you just want someone to give professional advice for the first hour of your edit, Metro Screen can assist.

Metro Screen offers convenient, tailored production and postproduction solutions for the emerging filmmaker and industry professional.

Call our friendly facilities staff for a prompt quote on 02 9361 5318 or facilities@metroscreen.org.au

For a full rate card http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/rate_card.pdf

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NEW MEDIA SERVICES + EDITING
10% discount for the month of September on 8bit editing available – source from DVCPro 25/50, Sp Betacam. HDV, DV editing options also available.

Online and offline rates with 24 hour access editing on Final Cut Studio with Motion.

Plus Edit Café – a low cost G5 Imac station only BYO HDD option.

Operators extra cost and not subject to 10% discount.

New media services offered by Metro Screen include:
| Digitising to external hard disc | Digital file transfer to tape | DVD authoring | Video file compression |
| Stills capture from video |

Full range of duplication, dubbing and tape stock also available:
| SP Betacam | DVC Pro | HDV | DV | DAT | DVD/CD | VHS |

Metro Screen is centrally located, 5 minutes from Fox Studios in the Paddington Town Hall.

Metro Screen offers convenient, tailored production and postproduction solutions for the emerging filmmaker and industry professional.

Call our friendly facilities staff for a prompt quote on 02 9361 5318 or facilities@metroscreen.org.au

For a full rate card http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/rate_card.pdf

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT METRO SCREEN
One on one assessments
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.

Metro Screen’s Project Development Services provide one on one assessments of your scripts and treatments.

Choose from our database of script editors and producer consultants including:
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 creative consultant with many writer/directors.

Carolyn Johnson Following a career in merchant banking and the business world, Carolyn Johnson commenced her career in film production in 1993. She has produced six award winning short films and worked as a producer, production manager and line producer in television, documentary and drama. She is an AFTRS graduate with a feature film in post-production and a feature, TV series, and documentary in the advanced stages of development.

Contact Metro Screen for more information on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au

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METRO SCREEN MEMBERSHIP
Discounts, Career development, Production Subsidies
15% discount on camera, lighting and sound equipment, dubbing, and studio hire and edit suites including the Metro Screen Edit Café | 15% discount on our screen industry short courses | Access to Metro Screen’s Members Production Groups monthly meetings including the Industry Panel Series, pitching sessions and subscription to the MPG specialised e-newsletter. [This group is made up of digital media makers and filmmakers who share ideas, experiences and provide networking opportunities]

Access to our Project Development Service – one hour face to face meetings with professional Script Editors and Producer Consultants to advise, discuss and help develop your next screen project | Voting rights at Metro Screens Annual General Meeting | Eligibility for the Jumpstart Subsidy Fund: $40,000 worth of in-kind support in Metro Screen equipment and facilities | Eligibility for the Members Production Group production subsidy fund: $20,000 worth of in-kind support in Metro Screen equipment and facilities | Plus discounted tickets to film festivals and film events around town and eligibility to enter our members only giveaways.

12 month membership | $55 or $35 concession
To join contact us on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au

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HOLIDAY MOVIE MAKING WORKSHOP 11-16 YEAR OLDS
Young people between 11 and 16 are invited to make a short movie over three days at Metro Screen. This Video Production intensive workshop will run on Oct 11, 12 and 13.

This course will teach you everything you need to know to make a short movie.

Gain hands on experience with digital video technology learn all aspects of video production including: camera operation, lighting, audio, story boarding, scripting, directing and editing. Participants will shoot on Canon XL1 Mini DV cameras in Metro Screen’s Studio 1 and off site on location and finally edit their movies using Final Cut pro.

This workshop is taught by highly qualified professionals including:
Dean Francis, recent AFTRS directing graduate. Dean has directed many short films and a short feature. His films include Crazy Richard, Afterlife, Too Little Justice, Boy's Grammar and most recently Vermin.

Craig Boreham, award winning short film director who has just returned to Sydney after participating in the Berlin International Film Festival's – Berlinale Talent campus of which only four fellow Australians were chosen.

Workshop fees are $230 and subsidized through the Department of Family and Community Services. Channel Free is also able to offer two further discounts to low-income families.

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TRY OUT COURSES DURING METRO SCREEN'S OPEN DAYS
Metro Screen
As part of Metro Screen’s range of celebratory activities in September, we are inviting people to come in and try out our courses for free. In a two week Open Day September 11 – 22 you are invited to choose from one of the many courses on offer and come in and sit in on a class. We have selected courses form our Short Course program, Full -time Certificate IV in Screen and Multimedia Scholarship courses. During this time as always we invite you to come in and chat with us about training and the film industry.

All you need to do is confirm your booking and attend. All courses are held at Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington.

Some of the courses on offer include:
Certificate IV in Screen Full time course. Sound Pre-production module. Multimedia Scholarship course Part time. Intermediate Photoshop module. Directing – Visual Storytelling Short course. Session 7. Final Cut Pro Fundamentals Short course. Session 3. Multimedia Scholarship course Part time. Intermediate Flash module. Certificate IV in Screen Full time course. Production Management module.

Metro Screen is also running a screening, industry panel, Sony HD Master Class and 25th Birthday party which we also invite you to attend.

For all the details and to book your place contact Marketing Manager Katrina Beck on 02 9361 5318 or k.beck@metroscreen.org.au

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SONY HD MASTER CLASS
As part of Metro Screen is 25 | We’re celebrating | You’re invited, a range of celebratory activities in September, we are holding this practical workshop on the HD revolution
Join expert cinematographers and High Definition experts Pieter de Vries ACS and Max Bourke for an HD Master Class featuring Sony HD cameras. This Master Class offers a rare opportunity to hear from Australia’s leading HD cinematographers and to see for yourself the possibilities that HD offers for your next creative project.

Pieter and Max both have extensive experience of shooting with Sony’s HD equipment (see their biographies below for more details). During the Master Class they will introduce a variety of HD cameras and auxiliary equipment to the group and demonstrate a range of shooting techniques to optimise results and impact. There will also be a chance for participants to ask questions and receive project-specific advice on post-production pathways. The Master Class will focus on the Sony HD cameras’ creative potential as well as their technical specifications with Pieter and Max screening excerpts from past projects to demonstrate what can be achieved.

Pieter de Vries ACS Pieter is one of Australia’s most experienced high definition cinematographers in the use of the High Definition format and was named Australian Cinematographer of the Year at the 1998 Australian Cinematographers Society Awards. He is currently shooting a feature length documentary for Discovery HD Theatre. The Sony Corporation has engaged him in the testing and demonstration phases of new High Definition camera technology.

In 2001 he worked in a shoot with Oscar winning director James Cameron (Titanic, Terminator 1 & 2) on an IMAX film, Ghosts of the Abyss, revisiting the wreck of the Titanic, using the new Sony/Panavision High Definition 3D format. In 1999, he received an Emmy nomination for his cinematography on RAT, a co-production of Beyond and the National Geographic.

Max Bourke Max Bourke runs Sydney-based production company Pigfish, and produces, directs and shoots documentaries, TVCs and music videos. As a cinematographer, he has made a name in documentaries with recent credits including David Goldie’s Swapping Lives (52min, SBS, 2005) and Blood, Sweat and Cheers (4x30min, ABC, July 2004). Max has filmed in more than a dozen countries, often in remote or dangerous locations, his work appearing on SBS, ABC, Channel 4 UK, BBC and in cinemas.

As a documentary producer, Max’s credits include The Fight Game (2006), the feature length story of Perth fighter Danny Green’s quest for boxing world championship and My Home – Your War …Layla (2006, associate producer), three years inside an Iraqi family as war takes over.

Wed Sep 20 | 6pm – 9pm | $75 | $60 members | 30 places
Metro Screen Studio 1, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington Sydney

To enrol or for more information please contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au

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PANEL ON POST PRODUCTION FOR YOUR FILM
September 19
As part of Metro Screen is 25 | We’re celebrating | You’re invited, a range of celebratory activities in September, and continuing the successful Industry Panel series for 2006, the focus of the September MPG meeting will be post-production pathways.

WAIT STAFF FOR METRO SCREEN BIRTHDAY
Paid
Metro Screen as part of its birthday celebrations will be hosting a party on September 22 at Metro Screen.
We require wait staff with current RSA’s to staff the bar and food area at this event.
Please send in a resume outlining your experience in this field to Katrina Beck.
k.beck@metroscreen.org.au

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METRO SCREEN BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY
Just for you
Metro Screen is giving away passes to our Filmmakers Studio event with Robert Connolly – The Bank, The Boys, Three Dollars [see above].

Just email Katrina at k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with "Filmmakers Studio" in the subject and include your full name, address, and membership number.

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METRO SCREEN + CHAUVEL CINEMA
Helpers needed – free courses
Metro Screen needs helpers, if you are interested in spending a day or two helping us out please contact Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au and in return you will receive vouchers to put toward our short courses.

All Metro Screen members receive a concession ticket price at the Chauvel Cinema when they show their card. http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MemberBenefits.pdf

To get word out about THE CHAUVEL we would love locally based volunteers to help with a letterbox drop. 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 – Nov 1, not applicable for Film Festivals or some Special Events).

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SOUND RECORDIST NEEDED
Would you like some Location Sound recording experience?
CineDream are searching for a Location Sound Recordist for an upcoming two day shoot.

All equipment provided. We just need your enthusiasm.
Sunday 24th Sep and Monday 25th Sep.

Please email Melissa.azizi@cinedream.com.au ASAP for more information.

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT – PAID
One of our production company clients in Artarmon has a fine job opportunity on offer.
They’re looking for a switched on, enthusiastic young person who is very keen to work in TV and film production.

The job involves office admin duties such as preparing quotes and production assisting. The production company produces a mix of commercials, promos, training and sales programs.

To qualify the person must be proactive, smart, quick, and good at anticipating and thinking ahead. ‘Must-have’ computer skills include competent to advanced level with Word, Excel and simple graphics programs for labels of DVD’s and presentations.

The role is full time – although for the right person who is a student of TV media the role can be part time.

Contact Zelda Sheldon
Phone: (02) 9906 3098
Email: zelda@closeupmedia.com.au

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT – UNPAID
Feature Film
Butterfly Pictures is seeking an excellent, organised production assistant to support the producer and director during the development stage of a feature film. This person must be pro-active, motivated, mac-savvy, an excellent communicator on the phone and in person, well presented and have a strong desire to work in the film industry. Production experience is desired, but there is room to learn in the job. We are not looking for someone who will need a lot of direction or training. At this stage the position is voluntary for one day per week or fortnight with it possibly becoming a fulltime paid position once the film is in pre-production. The days are flexible but the person must be completely reliable and committed.

Please email the producer Cris Dio with your details on cristina@diaspora.com.au

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VOICE ACTOR SERVICE
Free for students
Represented professional 26yo male voice actor would like to volunteer my services to students/non-commercial producers who might be looking for a proficient voice actor/narrator. I'm heading towards a full time career and would like to keep on my toes with new challenges.

Trained in acting, voice-acting, 'general American' accent; have done commercial voice-overs, several animation characters and radio-plays narrations over the past two years.

I'm represented by Blah Blah Blah, my commercial demo is available at www.blah.com.au under males/Alex Chiddy. I can also email a narration demo on request. Available daytimes/evenings.

Please feel free to contact me at achiddy@gmail.com or on 0404 009 850

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FAKE FILM FEST
Enter now
More and more of today’s exciting directors, like Spike Jonze and Michel Gondry, are making a name for themselves through commercials and music promos, even skate videos, before moving on to feature films. Unlike a traditional short film festival, FAKE taps into the modern filmmakers repertoire by asking aspiring and established directors, editors, animators and digital media practitioners to put together films in three categories.

FAKE is proudly brought to you by the Glamour Collective in conjunction with the Adelaide Film Festival.

Entry forms can be downloaded @ www.fakefilmfest.com.au from Friday 21 July.
All enquiries to fakefilmfest@gmail.com

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FlLICKERFEST
Deadline
There is only one week to go until the close of entries for Australian films for the Flickerfest 16th International Short Film Festival driven by MINI.

Flickerfest, Australia's premier international short film festival is now calling for entries for its 16th festival in January 2007.
Bondi Pavilion 5th –14th January 2007
Touring Nationally January – March 2007

Application deadline for Australian Films is Friday 15 September 2006.
The deadline for International Films is Friday, 22nd September 2006.

All films must be under 30 minutes and must have been completed within 2 years of the closing date.
Films must be in English or have English subtitles.

Due to the competitive nature of the Festival, we favour Sydney premieres and films that have not been broadcast in Australia.

Entry forms are downloadable from the website www.flickerfest.com.au

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ZTUDIO 3 MINUTE OPPORTUNITY
Closing soon
Do you have a feature script that you can express in 3 minutes of footage? If you are selected, ZTudio will develop, finance, produce and market a 10-20 minute short film with a view to producing the feature. For more information on this opportunity please visit our website www.ztudio.com

ZTudio, the production arm of Stacey Testro International, is committed to developing independent opportunities in film, television and theatre for the global market.

Filmmakers are reminded that entries for the ZTudio 3 Minute Opportunity close FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2006.

ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATION FORMS – Emma Woolley, ZTudio
T +613 9645 9181 E info@ztudio.com

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P O P C O R N T A X I – SCREENING + Q&A
Suburban Mayhem
Popcorn Taxi presents an advance preview screening and Q&A session for PAUL GOLDMAN's supercharged new black comedy SUBURBAN MAYHEM.

The story centres around the life of Katrina Skinner (EMILY BARCLAY), a 19-year-old single mum who lives in a world of petty crime, fast cars, manicures and sex. When her father threatens to contact social services to take away her child, Katrina, master-manipulator of men, sets in motion a plan to wreak suburban mayhem that will leave a community in shock and make the starry centre of a media frenzy…

Combining menace, pitch black comedy and devastating performances with a wildly imaginative film style, SUBURBAN MAYHEM moves at a cracking pace, using a lacerating wit to satirise a culture of media manipulation and instant celebrity.

After the screening Director PAUL GOLDMAN and Screenwriter ALICE BELL will join guest interviewer MARGARET POMERANZ for what promises to be a stimulating discussion about the film and its themes.

Be quick as seats will fill up fast!

Metro Screen Members who show their cards get concession entry.

TIME 7:30 pm
DATE Wednesday, September 27th
WHERE Greater Union Bondi Junction
ADDRESS Level 6, 500 Oxford Street, Westfield Bondi Junction
ENTRY $16/$13

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LIGHTSOUNDS
Lightsounds is Australia’s largest pro audio and lighting group with outlets and stockists all over the country. We specialize in intelligent, architectural and theatrical lighting and also supply music replay systems into venues and clubs. We can supply (hire or purchase) large followspots, theatrical lighting, parcans, an extensive range of professional foggers and hazers, snow machines and more. We also supply trussing, lighting stands, LED products, lamps, lasers and disco effects. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with Metro Screen and give them our warmest congratulations on their 25th anniversary.

www.lightsounds.com

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CHANNEL FREE TUTOR SUCCESS
Dean Fancis Channel Free’s tutor for youth video workshops recently had his short film Afterlife selected for the 2006 Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood a Awards.

Afterlife is the dramatic story of a flight attendant who is forced to confront the unspeakable as she faces the last five minutes of her life.

Dean tutors our Channel Free youth video workshops with the next one October 11, 12 and 13.
These workshops are for 11 – 16 year olds.

For more information contact channelfree@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318

AND our Tutor Alec Morgan’s feature film Hunt Angels has been honoured to be the opening night film at the Australian Screen Directors Association Conference to be held on 15 – 17 September in Melbourne.
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Metro Screen membership affords many benefits including discounted courses, equipment hire, entry into our competitions, subsidy funds, and access to our monthly film events, screenings and mentorship programs, not to mention the networking and career development opportunities go to http://www.metroscreen.org.au for all the information.

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 is a proud sponsor of Metro Screen.

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..

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