WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 21 Sep 2006

FEATURE
See you at the Filmmakers Studio Robert Connolly tonight, see below…

Special thanks to our Birthday Party sponsors: Lightsounds.com, synarcade.com.au, Cumulus Wines, Coopers Brewery and Boulangerie at 328a Oxford St, makers of fine breads and coffee. Birthday party tomorrow night…

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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ROBERT CONNOLLY AT FILMMAKERS STUDIO
Be the first to see new clips
As part of Metro Screen is 25 | We’re celebrating | You’re invited, a range of celebratory activities in September, we are holding a special Filmmakers Studio event.

Get up close and personnel with this celebrated and important Australian filmmaker at Metro Screen’s Filmmakers Studio, where we will show the first clips to be seen in public of his latest production – and actor Richard Roxburgh's directing debut – Romulus, My Father, starring Eric Bana. Robert Connolly is best known as the director and writer of the feature films Three Dollars and The Bank, and the producer of the award-winning film The Boys.

The Bank and Three Dollars both won AFI awards, The Boys had its world premiere In Competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and was nominated for 13 AFI awards, Robert has received a Centenary Medal for services to the Australian Film Industry and in 1998 was named by Variety Magazine as one of the 10 best emerging producers in the world. Robert has screened his films in over 30 major international film festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and San Sebastian Film Festival. Robert is currently producing Romulus, My Father with director Richard Roxburgh, and developing his third feature as director The Balibo Five with screenwriter David Williamson, best known for Gallipoli and The Year Of Living Dangerously.

Our host Andrew Urban has 35 years experience as a journalist, he is a seasoned interviewer, feature writer and news reporter, having contributed regularly to The Australian, The Bulletin, Cinema Papers, and Qantas inflight magazine. Andrew is a published author and editor & publisher of Urban Cinefile.

The Filmmakers Studio runs monthly starting at 7pm. The venue for these events is Metro Screen’s Studio 1, Sydney Film Centre Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oatley Rd + Oxford St Paddington. Our maximum capacity is 70, admission price is $15 for Metro Screen members and $20 for non-members and pre sale tickets are encouraged. Bookings are confirmed upon full payment and doors open at 6.30pm.

To make a booking please contact Metro Screen 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
IF Awards
If you want to be a part of Australia's hottest film industry event and rub shoulders with Australia’s most talented filmmakers and actors, then join in for all the excitement at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 16 and 17.

We encourage the ongoing support of our volunteers and seek those with a high level of enthusiasm for participation on the red carpet for evening arrivals, official pre-broadcast duties, right through to ushering and escorting celebrity guests and VIPs backstage and to their seats.

Meals will be provided, you will receive an Inside Film Awards T-Shirt to keep as well as exclusive entry to the after party. Letters of recommendation will be written for volunteers who demonstrate outstanding commitment and initiative. NOW it’s time to register your interest in volunteering so you won’t miss this fabulous opportunity.

Please register your interest in applying to become a volunteer at this year’s Inside Film Awards to: therese.mavros@pacific.net.au by September 29.

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EDITOR URGENTLY NEEDED
Paid
ReelDance, a biannual festival dedicated to dance and film being held Sep 26 – Oct 6.

We are running a workshop with a very experienced filmmaker from Brussels, Thierry De Mey. We have 9 participants with 9 projects, working through their ideas/proposals (dancefilms and installations) in an intensive lab at The Drill Hall in Rushcutter's Bay. The focus is on developing the ideas, not shooting the final film. ABC TV are on board and we have other producers, programmers and curators attending to offer advice on the final proposals presented at the end of the 2 weeks. It's running as part of a choreographic development program.

We require an editor to run a Final Cut Pro tutorial on Thu 28th and/or Fri 29th Sept for 2-3 people and a HD editing tutorial on Sat 30th Sept for 4 people. We can pay $400/day. This is a non-profit workshop funded by the Australia Council and NSW Ministry for the Arts.

Please contact
Erin Brannigan
Curator/Director
ReelDance International Dance On Screen Festival
PO Box 1292
Potts Point
NSW 2011
Australia
T +61 2 9369 1407
Mons and Tues +61 2 9698 6866
E erin@redrocket.com.au

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LOOKING FOR A SHORT FILM SCRIPT?
Tropfest 2007
Allan West has just written a script specifically for Tropfest 2007 with the Sneeze TSI.

He has other scripts available as well - a variety of genres, mostly minimal characters, minimal locations, no special effects but quality nonetheless. Allan has had four Tropfest scripts produced by separate filmmakers over the last two years and is looking for a winner in 2007.

If interested, email Allan at allan_west@hotmail.com

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EXTRAS + CREW NEEDED
Short student project film @ UTS
Extra‚s for a nightclub scene are needed for filming on Wed 27th & Thurs 28th Sept, 6-11pm @ UTS Glasshouse. Please bring your own outfit (what you would wear to go clubbing).

Crew (gaffers, sound, runners, etc.) needed from Tues 26th Sept ˆ Fri 29th Sept (must be available to do at least two of those nights, if not more) 6-11pm @ UTS

You will be rewarded with your name in the credits, as well as a feed.

Please contact Julia
Phone: 0415 953 661
Email: j16@optusnet.com.au

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SPAA CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD REGOS
Close 29 September
Early Bird discount registrations to SPAA 06, the key information and networking event for the screen industry, close at the end of this month. The conference has new dates this year - from 14 to 17 November - but remains located at the popular Sheraton Mirage Resort on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Keynote Speakers confirmed to date are Cathy Schulman, a Hollywood survivor and producer of this year's Best Picture Oscar® Crash, and innovative U.S. media mogul and philanthropist, Todd Wagner. The Hector Crawford Memorial Lecture will be given b y Harold Mitchell AO, arts patron, philanthropist and one of the most significant media players in Australia.

The conference attracts more than 650 delegates each year involved in all aspects of producing, creating, distributing and financing screen content. The program is a stimulating mix of panel discussions, workshops, interviews and social networking.

Sheraton Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland

www.spaa.org.au/conference

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FlLICKERFEST – CALL FOR ENTRIES
Deadline extended
Flickerfest Film Festival extends 2007 Call for Entries deadline.

The Flickerfest Call for Entries for the Flickerfest 16th International Short Film Festival driven by MINI has been extended by one week for all films.

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

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. Flickerfest is an Academy ®accredited festival.

Australian films will now be accepted until 5pm on Friday, 22nd September 2006.
International films will now be accepted until 5pm on Friday, 29th September 2006. .

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

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SPAA FRINGE
What’s on

Pitch your project
Win a development deal. In addition to sessions, social events and opportunities to socialise with key industry leaders, SPAA Fringe offers a number of terrific opportunities, but you have to hurry!

Griffith Pitching Competition
The Griffith University Pitching competition is open to all registered delegates of the conference. Entry is competitive; a judging panel of industry executives chooses the best five proposals
to publicly pitch…

The prize of a free registration to the SPAA Conference as part of the Emerging Producer Scheme, is an excellent development opportunity.

Deadline for Entries FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2006
Download the 2006 Griffith University Pitching Competition from the SPAA Fringe website www.spaa.org.au/fringe_2006

Rough Cuts
Test screen your trailer, pilot, sizzle reel, feature film or documentary at Fringe 2006. After each screening the audience will be asked to give feedback and constructive and useful advice, much in the same manner as you would at audience test screenings or an executive pitch.

Go to SPAA Fringe website and fill out the registration form to enter
www.spaa.org.au/fringe_2006

Come to SPAA Fringe and see…
Muralli K. Thuralli, (2:37) Geoffrey Atherden, screenwriter, Grass Roots, Mother and Son and Stepfather to the Bride, Alice Bell, screenwriter, Suburban Mayhem, Ben Davies, Bondi Rescue and Peter Broderick, President, Paradigm (US) and Patron of SPAA Fringe.

Only 8 weeks left - Register now for SPAA Fringe on www.spaa.org.au/fringe_2006

"Develop your skills, Grow your contacts, Change your destiny!"

SPAA Fringe 2006 – Brisbane Powerhouse 12 –14 November

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NIDA’S SEASON OF GRADUATION PRODUCTIONS
Competition for Metro Screen members
Parade Theatres, NIDA 215 Anzac Parade Kensington

Closer, by Patrick Marber
Director: John Sheedy. 5 – 14 October
A dangerous game of love, desire, betrayal and the struggle for intimacy.

Shopping and F***ing by, Mark Ravenhill
Director: Lee Lewis. 6 – 14 October
Sex - just another crude transaction in the sordid underworld.

The Boys by, Gordon Graham
Director: Tamara Cook. 11 – 19 October
Three brothers for whom violence is the ultimate form of power.

The Laramie Project by, Moisés Kaufman
Director: Tom Healey. 13 - 21 October
The true story of a brutal hate crime and its fallout in the communityy.

Win two tickets to see The Laramie Project (available dates 17 or 18 October at 7.30pm).
Email k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with Laramie in the subject line and tell us what state in America the play is set. You’ll find the answer at www.nida.edu.au Include you name, address, membership number and answer in the email

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SPECIAL SYDNEY SCREENING
The Tunnel
A Film by Shireen Narayanan
In 1996 Liberal Premier Richard Court resurrected a 30-year old freeway plan linking the eastern and western suburbs of Perth. The most contentious aspect of the freeway was a 1.6 km long tunnel through the centre of Northbridge, an inner-city heritage suburb of Perth. The Tunnel erased 10 city blocks of irreplaceable heritage and damaged century old homes. This one hour documentary is a compelling, modern day David and Goliath tale that follows a small group of inner city residents who took on the combined might of corporate and government interests. What begins as a simple case of residents fighting for compensation for the damage to their homes turns into an epic struggle for justice. The documentary reminds us that when corporate and government interests marry there is a very real danger that accountability will be undermined and individual rights sacrificed. It is a story of lies, missing files, delaying tactics and intimidation. A personal and inspirational story that thematically touches us all.

Post-screening panel discussion
Facilitator: Alan Saunders, Presenter, ‘By Design’,
ABC Radio National Lee Rhiannon,
Greens MP and roads spokesperson
Ken Fowlie, Director, Slater and Gordon
Michelle Zeibots, Transport Planner
University of Technology, Sydney
Mary-Jane Gleeson, Spokesperson, EcoTransit Sydney

Where: Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall,
Tickets: $10/$8 Chauvel Booking Office ph 02 9361 5398
or online www.inavisionfilms.com
When: 6.30pm, 10 October 2006

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METRO SCREEN WRITERS GROUP
Meeting
The Metro Screen writers group tentatively secured writer/director Alec Morgan to talk to us in the not too distant future. He has recently completed Hunt Angels which will be in cinema release in November and will be shown to Federal Parliment in a special evening. He also directed Lousy Little Sixpence.

Our next meeting will be at The London, Monday 25 9 2006 at 7:30pm upstairs in the lounge area. As usual bring along any scripts/ideas you have for discussion. Be prepared to be talkative and social, and have a drink or two.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

The London
234 Darling St Balmain 2041

Please RSVP to Nolan Chow
0401 752 885
me@nolanchow.com

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EQUINOX FILM FESTIVAL
Short Films
You may have noticed from the increasingly warmer days and sense of excitement in the air that we are rapidly approaching the spring equinox and with it, the screening of this year's Equinox Film Festival.

Ten exceptional Australian short films will be screened this year at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Melbourne.

The screening will begin at 8pm and conclude with the awards ceremony. We'd also like to invite you to the after party at Lily Black's, 3/12 Meyer's Place from 11pm.

Tickets are $13 full price and $11 concession. To purchase tickets to the festival, visit the box office at Federation Square or call (03) 8663 2583.

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TRASHARAMA
Back from the grave
Trasharama A-go-go, Australia's Nastiest Touring Short Film Festival is BACK FROM THE GRAVE!!
Featuring the most hilarious and gratuitous horror, sci-fi, animations and bad taste comedy from the most twisted minds in Oz!!

Screening at Wollongong Youth Centre on Sat 14th Oct , Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Tues 17th Oct, @Newtown, Petersham RSL Newtown on Thurs 19th Oct , Octapod in Newcastle on Fri 20th Oct and The Nimbin Hotel on Sat 21st Oct. Checkout www.trasharama.com.au for addresses, times and more!!

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THE PAST 25 YEARS
This week our congratulations go to everyone who has been involved with Metro Screen over the past 25+ years. From those who started to congregate as a group for social change, to those that lobbied successfully for the first community TV station [Metro TV] and to those that allowed Metro Screen to become the screen resource centre it is today, annually producing more than 35 productions, training 100’s of students, providing production equipment and facilities to emerging and established filmmakers and creating a community and network of screen practitioners through all areas including video, television, film, multimedia and digital content. We look forward to the next 25 years and congratulate you all on your support.

Metro Screen’s 25th Birthday Party is tomorrow night – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US ALL.
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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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