WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 19 Oct 2006


FEATURE
Filmmakers Studio with Jason Ballantine postponed to Thursday November 2nd.
PLUS giveaway, see below…

Raw Nerve application close soon – your production subsidy, see below…

Mould your actors into characters with Directing The Actor starts Oct 21, see below…

Metro Screen now has a my space site, come join us, see below…

DIRECTING THE ACTOR (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED)
Absolutely last chance!
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 21 | 28 | Nov 4 | 11
$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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DIGITAL MICRO MOVIE (BEGINNER)
This hands-on introductory workshop gives you the opportunity to produce a short movie in 16 hours from initial idea to the final product. In groups, you will script and storyboard your ideas, shoot them using our digital video cameras, then edit your work in our Final Cut Pro edit suites. All participants will rotate through key crew roles while learning basic screen language, lighting and sound techniques. This workshop is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to get a taste for a career in the film industry. On conclusion of this workshop each participant will receive a DVD of all short movies made.

15 hrs | 1 X Fri 6.15pm – 9.15pm and Saturday & Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm | Oct 27 | 28 | 29
$480 members | $560 non-members | 12 places
Special Feature | Students will receive a DVD of all productions made

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CAMERA + LIGHTING TECHNIQUES (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED) proudly sponsored by SONY
Techniques for the aspiring cinematographer. This course will take you through camera operation and functions, lighting designs to enhance your story, filters, lenses, scene coverage, and camera movement. Designed for the low budget DOP, you will explore creative and effective ways to get the most out of your basic camera and lighting kit. Participants will use Metro Screen’s professional SONY DSR 450’s broadcast cameras.

This five day intensive 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, 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.

30 hrs | 5 X Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm | Nov 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | Dec 2
$635 members | $745 non-members | 12 places
Special Feature | Students will be working with professional Sony DSR-450s broadcast cameras

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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE REMAINING SHORT COURSES IN 2006

FINAL CUT PRO FUNDAMENTALS
Saturday 4th November

FLASH FUNDAMENTALS – ASK ABOUT THE NEW REDUCED PRICE
Thursday 16th November

Z1P ONE DAY CAMERA COURSE – FILLING FAST!
Saturday 9th December

DIGITAL MICRO MOVIE – NEW DATES DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Friday 15th December

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SUMMER FILM SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING
Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking this summer
Limited to 14 places this exciting and dynamic course will have you making films in no time. Starts January 15.
Be taught by industry professionals and have the opportunity to work with HD equipment, the latest digital editing software and turn your story into an award winning short film.

From script development and storyboarding, through to shooting and lighting, and finally to editing and grading using final cut pro, all course participants will learn through a practical, hands-on approach. Working groups will be kept small to ensure that all participants get the opportunity to rotate through key crew roles and get first hand experience with operating equipment.

This course is suitable for anybody interested in kick-starting his or her education and career in filmmaking. Those who bring concepts that they wish to develop will receive expert advice and mentorship. Students will also take home a DVD copy of their work at the end of the course.

9 days | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Mon 15 Jan – Fri 19 Jan AND Mon 22 Jan – Thu 25 Jan | $950

For more information please call Metro Screen’s training department on 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au or consult the website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au/training.html

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CAMERAS + ACCESSORIES
Mics and tripods

DSR 450WS DVCAM Pro Digital Camera. Ideal for a wide range of client needs, from journalism and event coverage through to cost effective corporate and government projects and independent movie making. This robust camera is built with a heavy-duty chassis, is equipped with professional features and a full compliment of options that are geared to producing exceptional picture quality and enhancing creative control. With 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios, audio records in either 16 or 12 bit resolution and is equipped with a high quality Fujinon lens doubler, Sony brand lithium ion batteries and charger.

Sony HVR Z1P HDV Camera. These cameras are ideal for indie filmmakers those needing to produce corporates, student work and music clips. This compact camera is bursting with features to meet local and overseas markets and allow you to shoot and edit in HDV, in a professional and affordable way. This camera captures HDV, DVCAM and DVimages at 60i, 50i, 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, in either SD or HD, footage shot in HDV can also be directly down converted to SD from the camera, allowing backwards compatibility to the standard definition DV environment. With 3x 1/3inch 1080iSuper HAD CCDs (16:9), a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar “T” lens, 2 mode Cinematone Gamma and skintone detail control with 2channel XLR inputs which can be independently operated at mic or line level.

Sony UPC wireless lapel microphone. Ideal for achieving trouble free professional results when recording interviews.

Miller DS10 Series tripod heads with Solo series legs. With ease of use these tripods lock into a variety of useful configurations to ensure you get the shot you want. The DS10 series tripods provide a fluid, easily balanced and sturdy support for your equipment.

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EDITING
Final Cut Pro

HDV Editing Suite. Metro Screen has added a Quad 2.5Ghz Power PC G5 offering terabyte storage options and choice of HDV/10bit SDI or component input and output. This suite can be hired with a HVR 10U HDV edit deck to facilitate HDV editing or talk to facilities staff about arranging other formats such as Sp Beta, DVCam, DVC Pro or Digi Beta.

Metro Screen clients can now shoot 1080i HDV using the Z1P and follow through their HDV experience by editing in comfort in the self contained 24hr accessible fully equipped edit facility (kitchen and toilet facilities included).

Metro Screen Edit Café. As well as the provision of an online suite Metro Screen can now offer an economic editing solution with our “Edit Café”. Catering for competent editors, with their own storage and even cameras who need a G5 iMac station equipped with Final Cut Pro Studio to continue their project.

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STUDIO SPACE IN CHROMA KEY GREEN
Shoot, rehearse and make people fly

Chroma Key Green Studio. This Studio comes complete with lighting rig including soft lights for lighting the three sided curved cyclorama. This sound proof studio is ideal for shooting TVC’s, corporates, Music Clips, interviews and productions that require a studio setting.

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NEW MEDIA SERVICES
Complete your festival entry package

DVD duplication. Metro Screen is now able to offer bulk DVD duplication and disc printing options. The new burning tower is equipped to burn both single layer and dual layer DVD’s and the high quality DVD printer allows Metro Screen to provide competitive rates.

New Media Services. Metro Screen can also offer quick and reliable turnaround on specialist transfer services such as ARC, HDV down conversion to SD, DV to Beta cam SP and more.

Metro Screen’s experienced facilities staff offer a range of specialist new media services by the hour such as digitising to external hard disc, digital file transfer to tape, DVD authoring, video file compression and stills captured from video.

OPENING HOURS | Mon – Fri | 9am – 6pm | Weekend and After Hours access available

For a quote please contact Metro Screen’s Facilities department and speak to our experienced staff 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.

To submit your application please contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or via email metro@metroscreen.org.au or download the forms from http://www.metroscreen.org.au/rawnerve.html

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday 30th October 2006

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METRO SCREEN MEMBERSHIP
Connect with the network
Metro Screen members enjoy a range of special services and a variety of exclusive discounts. Becoming a member connects you to Metro Screen’s community of groundbreaking and industrious filmmakers and digital media makers across NSW.

Become a member and receive:
DISCOUNTS
• 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.
• Discounted tickets to film festivals and film events around town.
• On-going discounts at the Chauvel cinema and Popcorn Taxi events.
• Eligibility to enter our members’ only weekly e-news giveaways for movie, festival and theatre passes.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• Access to Metro Screen’s Members Production Group’s 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.
• Eligibility for giveaways on our weekly e-newsletters.
• Have your say about the future of Metro Screen by voting at Metro Screen’s Annual General Meeting.

PRODUCTION SUBSIDIES
• 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.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
Individual membership $55 for 12 months
Concession membership $35 for 12 months [must have a student concession card or health care card]

To become a member please contact us on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au

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FILMMAKERS STUDIO WITH JASON BALLANTINE POSTPONED TO NOV 2ND
Now taking place Thursday November 2nd as Jason will be welcoming a new addition to his family.
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. Be one the few people to see the trailer that screened at Cannes.

Jason also 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 on 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.

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

To make up for the fact that we have postponed this event we are giving away more double passes. To win a double pass to this sure to be sell out event email Katrina with the subject Filmmakers Studio, be sure to include your full name and membership number, k.beck@metroscreen.org.au

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METRO SCREEN MY SPACE
Become our friend
Metro Screen now has a myspace site, to check us out and become our friend go to http://www.myspace.com/metroscreen

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INDUSTRY PANEL ON DISTRIBUTION, MARKETING AND FILM FESTIVALS
Free
The final session of the successful MPG Industry Panel series for 2006 will focus on distribution, marketing and film festivals.

Completing a film project can mark the beginning of a long journey in marketing, distribution and hopefully a run in festivals. A good marketing plan and distribution model can make the difference in getting your project in front of an audience. With the introduction of new technologies come a wide variety of distribution opportunities and avenues to promote yourself and your film.

Drawing on their vast experiences, our industry panel will discuss various topics including marketing strategies, acquisition of films by distribution companies, online and mobile avenues of distribution, future distribution possibilities as well as a personal perspective from a filmmaker who accompanied his film to a premiere film festival.

DATE Tuesday, November 7th
TIME 6.30pm – 8.30pm (including Q+A)
WHERE TBC
COST FREE

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Not for profit organisation
Spectrum Employment Services Co-Operative is a largely self-funded, not for profit organisation based in Marrickville. Our purpose is to alleviate poverty and improve the prosperity of the communities in which we work, by providing training, education and employment opportunities for the unemployed.

We want to make a short documentary - 10 minutes or so - about the range of services we offer and how our work impacts communities. This doco will be used to tell our story, encourage more support and raise funds.

Spectrum Property, Landscape and Community Services Divisions provide training and employment opportunities to socially and economically disadvantaged social housing residents…think Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation, but an Australian version, for all ages.

We offer unemployed, disadvantaged people the chance to train in a professionally recognised qualification, get qualified, earn an income and break free from the cycle of poverty. Trainees are assisted through the course (including being provided free counselling) and we even help them find a job when they qualify.

As a not-for-profit agency, all surplus funds are invested back into community employment, training and education programs, so our starting budget is zero.

What we are looking for is a creative team or person to offer their services to help us work towards building better communities. In return we can offer you access to extraordinary talent and material, a chance to work on a truly unique project and branding opportunities for your business on Spectrum media.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Please call Cath James on 9573 0444 or 0407 209 290
WEB www.spectrumemployment.com
EMAIL cjames@spectrumemployment.com

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INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
The Australian Writers' Foundation & Southern Star Children's Television Production Initiative
Applications for the Australian Writers' Foundation and Southern Star Children's Television Production Initiative close 6.00pm Friday, 20 October 2006.

The successful candidate will receive an industry placement with Southern Star Entertainment beginning in January 2007 (exact dates and duration are to be finalised depending on the production) allowing them to participate in script development meetings of a children's television production. The writer will also receive $5,000 for expenses (including air fares and accommodation if based outside of Sydney).

This fantastic career opportunity, announced at the 2006 AWGIE Awards, aims to give a writer exposure to the specialised requirements of writing for a children's audience and help develop an awareness of the disciplines peculiar to story telling for children.

Applications are invited from both new writers and those who have experience in other areas of performance writing, such as adult drama. What is required however is a genuine aspiration to want to write television stories for children, be it animated or live action, pre-school or "C" drama.

Applicants must be members of the Australian Writers' Guild and in their applications should state why they want to write for children's television; what visions or goals they have in this genre; and list any relevant writing credits.

Applications (2 pages maximum) should be sent to admin@awg.com.au with "Southern Star Placement" in the subject header. Applications close 20 October 2006 and the successful candidate will be announced on Friday 15 December 2006. The judges' decision will be final. Both full and associate members of the Guild are welcome to apply.

The Australian Writers' Foundation is the professional development and education division of the Australian Writers' Guild.

Stephen Asher
Communications Manager
The Australian Writers' Guild
8/50 Reservoir Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
PH 02 9281 1554
EMAIL comms@awg.com.au
www.awg.com.au

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ACTORS WANTED
Tropfest 2007
Working in a friendly, dynamic crew alongside experienced industry professionals and talented Masters students, we need 2 actors for a Tropfest 2007 short film. You will be playing homeless men‚.

ACTOR CRITERIA
Male, aged between 25 – 35 though older or younger may be considered. Must also be physically resilient as this will involve a light fight scene (it's not a kung fu fight).

The parts are considered Main Role and past experience in film acting is a must.
If you've got what it takes to work in a friendly crew and are capable of meeting up for rehearsals until the shoot date, send your headshots or CVs to the Producer.

Auditions will be held around late October to early November. Proposed shoot date is late November to mid December. Shoot will go for approximately 2 days.

Producer/Director: Yun Khang Lai
sharky@bigpond.net.au
0428 188 299

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LOCATIONS NEEDED
Urgent request
DAVID KING, Writer/Producer/Director of the self-funded ultra-low budget quasi sci fi drama-mockumentary PURGE is urgently seeking locations in which to shoot the last 20 per cent of his film.

David hasn’t got much money left at this stage of the film so can’t afford to pay big bucks. $100 per location is about as high as it can go. However, CREDIT will be provided to owners of locations used. This credit can be in the form of a company logo in end titles.

LOCATIONS REQUIRED ARE
AN EMPTY OR NEAR EMPTY CELLAR or CELLAR-LIKE SPACE with brick or cement walls – colour optional. Medium to high ceiling preferred for lighting but low ceiling also okay. Required for two evenings.

A WAREHOUSE-TYPE SPACE WITH STAIRWAYS AND LANDINGS. Does not need to be empty as long as whatever is in it can be shifted so trademarks are not visible. Required for one to two evenings.

A BUILDING WITH LONG PALE-COLOURED CORRIDOR, EMPTY OFFICE, TWO EMPTY ROOMS. To be used as a Detention Centre including Cell, Office and Medical Examination Room.

David has to get PURGE shot by end of November latest due to actors leaving Australia, so if anyone can suggest anywhere that might be suitable please contact him at:

davidkingmedia@yahoo.com.au
TEL: (03) 5259 3323
SMS: 0429 803 685

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FILM BUSINESS PLANS
USA Market
Sharp Angle in California creates film business plans and distribution analysis for overseas filmmakers who need to finance their film. We develop strategies for clients to identify and utilize the complete range of sources for funding a film.

We are especially interested in working with Australian independent filmmakers.

Our managing director Steven Ramirez was a marketing executive at 20th Century Fox, New Line and Warner Brothers.

To learn more how we can help go to: www.sharpangle.com and email us at steven.lutzer@sharpangle.com

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NSW FTO AURORA
Application open
The New South Wales Film and Television Office (FTO) are inviting applications for the next Aurora scriptwriting program. Aurora has one round per year, which supports up to four projects through an intensive residential script workshop and development process. The program also assists producers with marketing their films to international and Australian financiers.

Scripts need to be well developed and at least at second draft stage. A director and producer must be attached as well as the writer. Teams comprising of writer/directors with a producer attached, as well as co-writers with a director and producer attached will also be considered. One member of the team may reside outside New South Wales.

Films which have gone through the Aurora program include Somersault and Little Fish. Some of the filmmakers whose scripts have gone through the program include Liz Watts, Vincent Sheehan, Rowan Woods, Cate Shortland, Anthony Anderson, David Caesar, Kriv Stenders, Jeremy Sims, Samantha Lang, Christina Andreef and Helen Bowden.

For guidelines, application forms and further information go to www.fto.nsw.gov.au

Applications close on Monday December 11, 2006.

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STAINED GLASS FISH BOWL
Calling for submissions
Stained Glass Fishbowl is in its fifth season and calling for submissions.

A little about the show: Fishbowl is a one hour variety arts programme that showcases a diverse range of feature films, short films, music videos, documentaries, animations, as well as comedy and live music. Fishbowl screens on channel 31 (TVS) Wednesday nights at 10.30pm with repeats on Monday and Sunday. Classic episodes are screened on Aroura (Foxtel.)
If you have a short film, animation or documentary that you would like to screen on TV then e-mail kelly.fishbowltv@gmail.com.

TVS Channel 31
www.fishbowl.tv
0415 868 070

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OZFLIX
Australian film weekend
Australians travel to and live in all four corners of the world, and it is in our nature to want to share our wonderful country, culture and film with those we come into contact with. Two Toronto-based festival veterans – Shane Smith and Eileen Arandiga — noticed that there was a decided lack of Australian shorts, documentaries and feature length film on offer in North America, and in 2005 founded OzFlix: Australian Film Weekend to remedy that.

OzFlix not only exposes Canadian audiences to the best in Australian film, but plays a crucial role in forging stronger relationships between Australian production companies, distributors and filmmakers and North American buyers, broadcasters, future production partners and other festivals. OzFlix: Australian Film Weekend is an Austrade supported event and works closely with Austrade to further expand the export opportunities for Australian film into North America.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. All non-English language films must have English subtitles.
2. Films must be available for Festival screening on 35mm, Beta SP NTSC/PAL or digiBETA NTSC/ PAL.
3. Preview tapes will not be returned. After the Festival, tapes will be archived and made available to buyers and distributors upon request.
4. DO NOT send tapes in fibre-filled envelopes as the dust can damage tapes and viewing equipment.
6. All selected films may be excerpted (up to 2 minutes) for publicity purposes.

Please send your submission to:
DIPLOMATIC BAG TORONTO
ATTN: Elizabeth Burrough – Austrade Toronto
GPO Box 2386
Canberra City ACT 2601
(This bag leaves Canberra every Wednesday for Toronto)

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2007 SYDNEY ARAB FILM FESTIVAL
Call-Out
All filmmakers are invited to submit their work to be considered for the 3rd Sydney Arab Film Festival. All film genre / style / length excepted: drama, documentary, animation, experimental, etc…

Please fill in the ENTRY FORM (download from www.sydneyarabfilmfestival.com) and send DVD or VHS format for preview. All entries must be received no later than 24th November 2006.
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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US ON:
Phone: +61 2 9897 5744
Email: switch@ice.org.au
Website: www.sydneyarabfilmfestival.com

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HOME BREWED
Filmmaking Seminars
Come along to the Home Brewed Filmmaking Seminars for a great day of filmmaker education suitable for all levels of filmmaker. Topic covered includes feature film funding, short filmmaking, sound design and directing.
Speakers include Gary Eck (Winner Tropfest 2004, star of BOYTOWN), Darren Ashton (Director THUNDERSTRUCK), and Julia Overton (FFC). Entry is $50 for the day or $15 per session.
Full details of session available at www.homebrewed.com.au

11am–5pm Saturday 21 October
Bondi Junction – Waverley RSL
www.homebrewed.com.au

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PRODUCTION POTENTIAL
A discussion with Monte Miller Award Nominees Dave Bishop and Serhat Caradee
The AWG New South Wales Associates Committee presents a discussion with two nominees of the 2006 Monte Miller Award. The Monte Miller Award is presented annually at the AWGIE Awards for an un-produced script by an Associate Member of the Guild. Both Ben and Serhat's scripts were selected from over 150 entries to become one this year's four finalists, so they know what it takes to write a script worthy of an award. This event is a must for all writers who are polishing their scripts for entry into the 2007 Monte Miller Award and improving their potential for production.

When: Tuesday 31 October, 6.00pm
Where: Oxford Room, Paddington RSL, 226 Oxford St, Paddington
Cost: $5 for members and $10 for non members (pay at the door)
RSVP: admin@awg.com.au or 02 9281 1554

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DANKS STREET FESTIVAL 2006
This weekend
Danks Street in Waterloo comes even more alive to celebrate one of the City's newest and liveliest villages, with a range of entertainment, art exhibitions, markets and gourmet food available from stalls representing the great local cafes, restaurants and shops.

Following the success of the first Danks Street Festival held last year, the City of Sydney will produce the event again in 2006.

The festival program features:
MC – Australian Film Actor, Rachael Maza
Live entertainment – The Donovans, Johnny G & The E Types, Waiting for Guinness and Martini Club.
DJ's – Lady Tre and Stevie G
Art Galleries and Artist Market
Arty Pants' – fun stuff including art workshops and entertainment for kids and adults
Specialty food market stalls from local restaurants
Skate competition at nearby Waterloo Skate Park coordinated by South
Sydney Youth Services

Festival Ambassador Jared Ingersoll of Danks Street Depot fame will be serving Sydney's largest schiacciatta; a three metre long Tuscan flatbread weighing 12-15kg and stuffed with braised corned beef and fresh pickled coleslaw. He'll also be doing a clam bake – surf clams baked in white wine and fresh tomato, finished with Aioli.

Art, entertainment, food and fun – there's something for all ages to discover at the Danks Street Festival.
22 October 2006 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2234-event-details.asp?EventID=3651

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AUDIENCE WANTED
Project Greenlight
You’re invited to our studio recordings of Project Greenlight, hosted by Paul McDermott.
This year, Project Greenlight is a short film shoot-out.
Whoever wins the Project Greenlight short film shootout will be awarded 1 MILLION DOLLARS to make their feature film.

We would love you to be a part of our audience for the intimate studio records, including complimentary drinks afterwards with the contestants.

FUTURE RECORDS 2.30PM – 6.30PM
MON, NOV 6 – SCREENING OF THE TOP 4 SHORT FILMS

MON, NOV 20 – ANNOUNCING THE TOP 2, INCLUDING THEIR FEATURE SCRIPT MENTORING

MON, DEC 4 – SCREENING OF THE TOP 2 SHORT FILMS

PLACE: Global Studios, cnr Delhi & Epping Roads, North Ryde
Please RSVP at least 24 hours prior to record to: annat@screentime.com.au
OR Phone 9439 4911 (business hours)
It is imperative we have your name at the Global Gatehouse for you to gain entry.

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SYDNEY AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Spices up the city in Spring
Sydney will host the Sydney African Film Festival for the first time ever this October.

The festival runs from Friday 27th – Sunday 29th October at the Footbridge Theatre, and will showcase Oscar winning feature “Tsotsi” plus highly acclaimed films never before released in Australia. All films have been selected and presented in collaboration with the New York African Film Festival.

Opening night is not to be missed. Moviegoers will be charmed by traditional drummers and delicious African cuisine courtesy of the African Feeling Café.

With a focus on providing a medium for African stories to be told with an African voice, the Sydney African Film Festival will screen four features and six short films. Amongst the collection is “Waiting for Valdez” winner of Best Short Film at the 24th annual Durban Film Festival screening opening night along with “Noura’s Summer” and “The Little Girl who Sold the Sun”.

Festival organisers favourite, “Conversations on a Sunday Afternoon” is a probing ficto-documentary from director Kahalo Matabane. Set in Johannesburg the film delivers lucid insights into the fractious lives co-existing in post-apartheid South Africa.

The festival is being staged to celebrate African culture and raise money for Hands of Help – a grass roots charity that sends young volunteers to Africa to improve the health and education of people living in poverty.

This summer over fifty Hands of Help volunteers will return to poverty stricken areas in Africa with plans to refurbish schools in rural Uganda, run health seminars and build an orphanage in Kenya for over 350 homeless children.

So come along the Sydney African Film Festival where you’ll get a rare peek at exciting new African films as well as a good old dose of warm and fuzzies for helping a great cause!

Tickets may be purchased at the door or through moshtix www.moshtix.com.au

For more information regarding films, event or interviews and images please contact:
Janna Hayes Media Production Officer 0431 209 753 or janna_hayes@hotmail.com
Ben Mathews Festival Coordinator 0413 581 355 or benjaminmathews@yahoo.co.uk
Screening times and further info can be found at www.sydneyafricanfilmfestival.org

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RAW NERVE SUCCESS
Luc Anthony’s short Composure made as part of Raw Nerve has been accepted into the Sao Paulo International Film Festival in Brazil and will be in competition. It will also screen as one of 17 shorts in competition at the Community for Communities festival in Sydney on Oct 30 with the judging panel including Margaret Pommerance and Nicholas Hope.

The Raw Nerve scheme runs annually with this year’s deadline of Oct 30. Apply now.

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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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