WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 28 Sep 2006

FEATURE
Metro Screen announces Raw Nerve 2006 applications open, see below…

October’s Filmmakers Studio guest confirmed – film editor Jason Ballantine, see below…

Next weeks MPG meeting, helping you fill in funding [YFF] applications, see below…

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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COURSES OF INTEREST
The Latest

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

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WORK WITH REAL ACTORS TO DEVELOP YOUR DIRECTING SKILLS
Directing the Actor (Intermediate to Advanced)
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.

26 hrs | 4 X Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm | Oct 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 |
$445 members | $525 non-members | 12 places
Special Feature | Work and rehearse with a professional actor in Metro Screen’s Studio 1

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OPPORTUNITY TO BRING IN YOUR CAMERA AND RECEIVE ADVICE
Digital Camera Essentials proudly sponsored by SONY (Beginner)
This intensive one day hands-on course is an excellent introduction to both the essential and commonly undiscovered functions of your digital video camera. Learn key camera operations such as framing, exposure, white balance and focus as well as camera handling techniques. All participants will learn on Metro Screen’s SONY Z1P HDV digital cameras, or you can bring to class your own digital video camera.

This course is lead by celebrated cinematographer Kym Vaitiekus. Kym has been working as a DOP for the past sixteen years after graduating from the AFTRS in 1989. Kym has shot documentaries, commercials, television productions, corporate, music videos and many award winning short dramas, including Moustache in 2005, which was selected for the Venice Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival. His most recent work was on The Book that Shook the World – a documentary for SBS. Kym has also taught cinematography at Sydney University, Kathryn Dean School and the AFTRS.

6 hrs | 1 X Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm | Oct 14 |
$185 members | $215 non-members | 12 places
Special Feature | Students will be working with Sony Z1P and Sony DSR-450 cameras. Students are also encouraged to bring along their own personal cameras

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENROL IN THE FOLLOWING COURSES IN 2006
Documentary Making | 6th October 2006
Final Cut Pro Advanced | 17th October 2006
Digital Micro Movie | 27th October 2006
Flash Fundamentals | November 2006

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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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RAW NERVE
Applications close October 30, 2006
Announcing 2006 applications now open for Raw Nerve. Filmmakers across NSW are invited to receive full funding and assistance to make their first short film.

Want to hit a Raw Nerve?
Are you an emerging filmmaker who has not previously had a writer or director film credit to your name? Do you want to make a high quality, low budget short film to showcase your storytelling and filmmaking talent? Want some tips on how to best realise your creative vision? No recourses to fund it yourself? Raw Nerve is for you.

Metro Screen is proud to announce the 2006 Raw Nerve applications open.

Now in its fifth year, Raw Nerve is a joint initiative developed between the Australian Film Commission (AFC) and Screen Development Australia (SDA) aimed at assisting emerging filmmakers to get their short films out there.

In total twenty emerging filmmakers will be selected across Australia to participate in the fully subsidised Raw Nerve program, with five filmmakers selected from NSW. Metro Screen is the NSW Coordinator of Raw Nerve and has been assisting emerging television, film and multimedia artists gain that ever-important “leg up” since 1981.

Successful Raw Nerve applicants will work with Metro Screen staff and its industry associates on the development of their creative concept. The program spans the complete filmmaking process from initial concept through script editing, pre-production, production and postproduction. The program also incorporates mentoring and training by industry professionals. Final works will be screened nationally.

Metro Screen is looking for film makers with drive, ambition and commitment to participate in this unique schemet.

To find out how to submit your application or to find out more about Raw Nerve and Metro Screen, please call 02 9361 5318 or via email metro@metroscreen.org.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday 30th October 2006

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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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FILMMAKERS STUDIO WITH JASON BALLANTINE
October 19
Delve into the world of editing with Australian film editor Jason Ballantine [Wolf Creek] and see the trailer for the next big budget action/thriller Rogue. Another Filmmakers Studio exclusive.

Thursday October 19, 7pm at Metro Screen’s Filmmakers Studio monthly event, Sydney.

Nominated for an AFI and FCCA Award in 2005 for Wolf Creek, Jason is currently editing Greg Mclean's follow up feature film Rogue. This Weinstein Company funded big budget action/thriller has a heavy VFX component at the cutting edge of digital film making technology.

Jason recently completed the soon-to-be-released feature film, The Bet - Directed by Mark Lee, starring Aden Young and Matthew Newton, and The Caterpillar Wish - Directed by Sandra Sciberras, starring Susie Porter and Wendy Hughes.

As 1st Assistant Editor and Visual Effects Editor, Jason has worked alongside many noteworthy Directors and Editors on films such as Babe 1 and 2, Dark City, MI2, Moulin Rouge, Hearts in Atlantis, The Quiet American and Star Wars Eps 2 and 3 in a career spanning 14 years.

The Filmmakers Studio provides Sydney’s filmmaking community the chance to hear high profile screen industry professionals interviewed in our intimate studio environment. These well known industry professionals are given the opportunity to screen their works, discuss their craft, their personal journey through their career and answer questions from the audience. These events provide an excellent opportunity for an audience to gain insider knowledge and be inspired by those working successfully in the Australian screen industry.

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.

The Filmmakers Studio is proudly sponsored by Kennards Hire Kennards.com.au and Cinemarket.
To make a booking please contact Metro Screen 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au

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LESTER BOSTOCK SCHEME FILMS SCREENING
October 11
Indigenous films by upcoming Australian filmmaker screened October 11 at the Chauvel Cinema 6pm, free.

Each year Metro Screen runs the Indigenous Lester Bostock scheme giving four indigenous filmmakers the opportunity to produce their first short film. Each filmmaker is provided with equipment, facilities hire, stock and post-production as well as a $2,000 budget and an industry mentor to help guide them through the process.

"Aboriginal people have been master story tellers since the dreamtime, the chance to tell our stories on film is just an extension of our oral story telling history," previous participant Melissa Abrahams.

On October 11 at the Chauvel cinema Paddington from 6pm the 2006 participants will screen their short films for the first time. This is a free event and open to the public.

Films screening include:
BLACK BEACH
A fast paced, satirical look at beach access, rites of passage and ownership from the perspective of an Aboriginal and mischievously spirited surfer.
Director: Grant Leigh Saunders.

REFLECTIONS IN BLACK AND WHITE
Depicts an Aboriginal girl's taboo questioning of her identity. The more she questions her Aboriginality and the more her questioning is avoided the more the truth makes sense.
Director: Elizabeth Paavola.

SUSAN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
From her first day at school Susan is thrown into the painful dilemma of thinking she has to choose between the acceptances of her disbelieving school friends or defiantly claiming her “Goori” identity.
Director: Maureen Logan.

FUTUREMAN
This FUTUREMAN short starts in 1968. Jimmie Barker tribal leader of the Muruwari‚s located in northern N.S.W hears a voice from the sky, which announces himself as Z-FORCE. With a lightning crack and Z scorched into the ground, Z-FORCE gives Jimmie advice of the saviour to come.
Director: Adam Wade Brown.

For more information please contact David Opitz on 02 9361 5318 or d.optiz@metroscreen.org.au

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MEMBERS PRODUCTION GROUP MEETING
October 03
Next Members Production Group meeting – Tuesday Oct 3rd, 6.30pm at Metro Screen.

As requested by the MPG members – next week’s meeting will be focused on ‘The Funding Application’. This is a must for those on the hunt for government funding, especially with the next Young Filmmakers Fund deadline around the corner on October the 9th. We will concentrate on the director’s statement, the producer’s statement, support material (reference shots, storyboards), the budget, synopsis and of course the script, using the YFF application as n example.

For many, the requirements of a funding application is a daunting task with a cloud of mystery hanging over them – this session aims to lift that cloud.

Guests speakers include:
Valerie Allerton – Coordinator of the Young Filmmakers Fund and Digital Placement Scheme from the NSW Film and Television Office – Valerie has been at the FTO for 2 years starting in the Script Development and Production Investment department before taking the role of the Coordinator of the Young Filmmakers Fund of Digital Effects Placement Scheme, which she had been working in for the past year.

Lousie Smith, Producer – Film Depot.
TBC

DATE: Tuesday, October 3rd
TIME: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
WHERE: Metro Screen, Studio 1, Paddington Town Hall, Paddington.
COST: FREE – RSVP not required

The MPG meets on the first Tuesday night of each month and provides members the opportunity to pitch for in-kind funding, listen to industry experts, discuss current projects and collaborate to produce films, TV content and media projects.

This event is free, however to be eligible to attend future Industry Panels, the monthly meetings, apply for MPG subsidies and subscribe to the group’s specialised e-newsletter, participants must be current members of Metro Screen. Join today if you haven’t already.

For more information on M PG please contact Metro Screen’s MPG Coordinator Michael Chrisoulakis mpg@metroscreen.org.au

To become a member of Metro Screen please contact metro@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318

MPG reminder – Tuesday, November 7th – Industry Panel – Marketing, Distribution and Film Festivals.

The fourth and final industry panel session for the year with a focus on marketing, distribution and film festivals. Keep an eye out for the line up of guest speakers to be announced soon.

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RUSSIAN RESURRECTION FILM FESTIVAL
Giveaway
The Russian Resurrection 2006 film festival kicked off at the Chauvel Cinema on Tuesday night. The festival screens new and old Russian cinema till October 1.

Highlights include many films from Andrei Tarkovsky as well as works by Andrei Kavun, Alexander Proshkin and Valery Rubinchik.

To win a two for one pass to any of the sessions from now till October 1 just call Katrina on 02 9361 5318 to claim your prize. Please note you will need to come into Metro Screen by 6pm Friday to collect your pass.

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CASTING CALL
TV Pilot
We’re shooting the pilot for a new Australian comedy series, based around a group of young, up-and coming rock'n'rollers living in Sydne's inner-west. Forget Rockstar, forget Idol, this is a look at what it really takes to make it as a working musician – the politics and poverty, the schmoozing and boozing, the fragile partnerships and ill-judged love affairs.

Please note, the pilot is currently unfunded, so there will be no payment for acting roles.

We're casting several roles, all within the 18–30 yr old age bracket. Musical ability would help, but it's not essential. For more information, please email: susiejonesxx@yahoo.com.au

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TROPFEST FILM
Crew Needed
Crew needed for 2 NAFA films to be made for Tropfest.

The following positions are available:
Camera Assistant, Sound, Art Director, Make-up, Continuity, Stills photographer, Unit/Production assistant.

Please let me know what crew role you are interested in, and further details will be sent to you.
For those who have NOT worked on a NAFA film before, please forward me your CV.
Tony Chu – Producer | Email: tony@nafa.net.au
Web: www.nafa.net.au

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PRODUCER NEEDED
Short Film
Producer wanted for extremely well written short film. Full production and post-production facilities provided.

Great director. No additional financing required. Process to be mentored by major filmmakers.

You must have sufficient experience to pull off a 12-minute short with little guidance.

Please send CV, resume, and contact details to: IFSSproductions@gmail.com
Please state the professional benefit of this producing credit to yourself, also indicating availability.
Project to shoot in Sydney within the next three weeks.

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SOUND EDITOR NEEDED – VOLUNTEER
I need some help from a volunteer with Sound Mixing on my Final Cut Express HD to complete a training documentary. It is a 2 hours special documentary I created for Home Hospice Inc. whilst touring South Africa, to teach African people how to care for dying AIDS sufferers in remote rural villages. The Home Hospice team of three and I all went as volunteers to do this project.

I had a problem with mixing the sound tracks trying to make it better because some of the scenes are affected by noises in the background. They need to be eliminated (i.e. rain on the tin roof and noisy fans in the background while people are talking in the foreground) and to boost the "talking" in the foreground.

Home Hospice Inc. originated in Australia 26 years ago. It is a non-profit registered charity helping carers, family and the community care for their terminally ill loved one at home.

I hope you'll be interest to help with this project. Please contact

Anthony Manion
Cinematographer/editor
Mannionfilms

manionfilm@gmail.com

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SOUND RECORDEST NEEDED
TV Pilot
We are doing a sit com TV Pilot called Rok Chikz! Great team and heaps of fun. We urgently need a Soundie for our Sunday Shoot this week 27 Sept. Sound gear provided, can pay, great catering.
Also other Sundays in October…

Please call Vee on 0402 036 082

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MOPHO – MOBILE CREATIVE CONTENT WORKSHOP
Call for Applicants
Emerging Australian new media artists are invited to participate in ANAT's 'MoPho' Workshop at the 2006 Electrofringe Festival.

The two day workshop, with artist Ian Andrews, focuses on the creative potential of mobile phones. Participants will learn to encode and transfer digital work to phone and explore the possibilities and restrictions of creative content for the small screen. The workshop will provide the opportunity for artists to workshop and discuss ideas as well as undertake testing and development of their own work.

Electrofringe is a hands-on, all-in, new media arts festival dedicated to unearthing emergent forms, highlighting nascent trends and encouraging young and developing artists to explore technology and its creative possibilities. Electrofringe will take place in Newcastle 27th of September to the 1st of October as part of the This Is Not Art Festival.

The MoPho Workshop is free of charge and will be help on 27th and 28th of September with 15 places available. To apply, please send an email with your contact details to electrofringe@electrofringe.org.au with 'MoPho' in the subject heading.

For further information, please check the ANAT website (www.anat.org.au) or contact Sasha Grbich, Project Manager, ANAT Tel (08) 8113 3100 Email sasha@anat.org.au

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body

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QUEER SCREEN GIVEAWAY
See the Real Charlotte von Mahlsdorf
The Sydney Theatre Company hit I Am My Own Wife is based on the fascinating story of East German transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf who survived the homophobic Nazi ear and the repressive communist years in East Germany.

Well before the play was ever created, outspoken gay filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim created an incredible film about her life in 1992 called ICH BIN MEINE EIGENE FRAU (I am my own woman/wife).

In association with the Goethe-Institut Sydney, Queer Screen presents this incredible film, an unusual chance to see the real character behind the story of a quintessential survivor.

Metro Screen has 2 double passes to give away. Email metro@metroscreen.org.au to score!

Monday October 2nd, 7:00PM
Chauvel Cinema
Bookings: www.queerscreen.com.au or phone MCA Tix 1300 306 776
Tickets: $14.50/$11.50 concession /$10 Queer Screen members

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SPAA CONFERENCE 2006
Register Now
Early Bird discount registrations to SPAA 06, the key information and networking event for the screen industry, close at the end of this week. 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 by 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.

To register for the 2006 SPAA Conference hop onto the website: http://www.spaa.org.au/conference_2006/index.cfm?dx=blank&contentid=464

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THE POETRY PICTURE SHOW
Presented by the Red Room Company
With Support from Wales Arts International and the Australia Council for the Arts.

Ten poems about film and moving images, performed live by the poets alongside the premiere of ten moving image adaptations of the poems.

The online video and audio versions of the poems will be broadcast following the event and the national community radio broadcast of the poems (4/10)

STARRING: Ivy Alvarez, Emma Jones, John Tranter, JS Harry, David Prater, Sarah Holland Batt, Felicity Plunkett, Briohny Doyle, Kate Lilley and Nathan Shepherdson.

DATE: FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER
TIME: 6pm
WHERE: OLD DARLINGTON SCHOOL, REDFERN (behind Sydney University's Wentworth Building)
view map: http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html
COST: entry by donation

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT THE POETS' GUIDE TO FILM BLOG
www.redroomorganisation.org/wordpress/index.php or www.redroomcompany.com

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RALLY
NSW Film Makers Group
On the Sunday the 22nd of October there is a rally being held with the aims of boosting our film and television industry. It is being run by the NSW Film Makers Group.

As posted by them; "NSWFMG is holding this rally to unite all members of the film and television industry.

With one voice we have the opportunity to work together and create a stronger industry. This is an opportunity to hear what the group has achieved so far and what they would like to achieve in future. We look forward to seeing you there. This is our chance to make a difference!

Please pass this information on to all those who would be interested in supporting our cause.Show your support for our future.

See you there!

The rally will be in Stage 7, entry via Bent street and parking is available at Wilson car park Fox Public Entrance."

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DIGIBYTES WINNERS
Metro Screen congratulates the winners of our DigiBytes competition.

Special mention goes to ‘Siam Sunset’ by Jon Daley

Third Prize of $100 voucher for Metro Screen goes to ‘A Turning Tide’ by Jill Carter-Hansen

Second prize of $300 voucher for Metro Screen goes to ‘Light Shows’ Andre Bacalhau

First prize of $500 voucher for Metro Screen goes to ‘Tina Sol’ by Tonnette Stanford

Congratulations to all our winners, to view their work click http://www.metroscreen.org.au/digiContent.html
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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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