WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 07 December, 2006

FEATURE: Next week join us each day at the Chauvel for screenings, see below…

Part time Certificate IV in Screen filling fast, enrol now, see below…

Metro Screen Vouchers available just in time for the season, see below…

Susie Porter announced as the next Filmmaker’s Studio guest, see below…

The Vision and Sound workshop wants your musical ideas, see below…

CERTIFICATE IV IN SCREEN, 2007
Now Enrolling
“"I don't think I’d be making films if it was not for Metro Screen - it’s fuelled by attitude, innovation and challenge. What better way to find out if you want to work in this industry. Thank you Metro.” Vincent Sheehan, Producer, Porchlight Films, Little Fish

10 months part-time STARTS Jan 29, 2007
OR five months full-time. STARTS Feb 12, 2007

• Subjects: directing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound, editing, producing with storytelling a major focus
• Hands-on education in film and documentary making
• Produce drama and documentary films that YOU write
• Work in major crew roles
• Broadcast quality HD digital cameras, professional level production and post-production facilities, chroma key studio and Apple edit suites
• Launch your career at the public graduation event
• Receive valuable qualifications and a personalised DVD show reel

Participants receive complimentary Metro Screen membership for access to monthly events and price reductions on equipment hire + benefit from everyday interaction with professional crews working on-site.

Graduates have gone on to work in the film and television industries, been awarded at local and international film festivals, gained acceptance into the AFTRS, and screened their works on free to air television.

“Hands-on film studies at Metro Screen has provided me with the skills and resources to pitch concepts to major TV networks with confidence.” Steve Crombie, Certificate IV in Screen 2006 graduate.

Metro Screen tutors are celebrated in the Australian industry and include: Inside Film nominee for Best Editor Adrian Rostirolla on Kokoda, AFI nominee in four categories Alec Morgan for his feature film Hunt Angels and producer Heather Oxhenham whose short Sexy Thing premiered at Cannes.

“Metro Screen is an excellent resource for training, equipment, subsidies and projects, it is definitely worthwhile for any young filmmaker to be a part of Metro Screen. A great opportunity.” Cate Shortland, director Somersault.

Come in and visit us for a tour and chat.

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Z1P CAMERA ONE DAY COURSE
Second Workshop Announced
Metro Screen’s first course in September filled in a record three days 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 covering 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.

7 hrs | 1 X Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm | Dec 9 | $230 member | $260 non members | 10 places

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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 & Sat + Sun 9.30am – 4.30pm | Dec 15 | 16 | 17
$480 members | $560 non-members | 12 places
Special Feature| Students will receive a DVD of all productions made.

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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

All courses are taught at Metro Screen Paddington unless otherwise stated.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
For 11-16 Year olds
This School Holidays learn to be a filmmaker with people your own age. Metro Screen’s youth production unit Channel Free are running a School Holiday filmmaking workshop for 11-16 year olds in Sydney.

This course is the ideal way to make the most of your holidays, learn new skills and maybe even start your career.

Centrally located the venue for this three day workshop is Metro Screen in Paddington. Dates: January 17, 18 and 19. Wednesday to Friday.

The workshop will focus on visual storytelling and encourages participants to bring along story ideas and start thinking about how to tell a story using pictures.

Open to all 11-16 year olds this workshop will give participants hands on experience with digital video technology and also provide film screenings and demonstrations. Qualified video tutors will train participants in all aspects of video production including: camera operation, lighting, audio, story boarding, scripting, directing and editing. Participants will gain experience in all areas of screen production from acting to editing and everything in between. Shooting with Canon XL1 Mini DV cameras both onsite in Metro Screen’s Studio 1 and off site on location and editing using Final Cut Pro. Participants will gain an overall understanding and practical experience of producing a screen project.

DATES: Jan 17, 18 + 19 | Wed – Fri
TIMES: Wed + Thurs 10.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am – 6.00pm
FEES: Subsidised through the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and cost $230
For an enrolment form please contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 ordownload one from the web at
http://www.metroscreen.org.au/channel_free/enrol_76Wa.pdf

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SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL
30% Discount
Metro Screen’s Summer Festival Special offers you a 30% Discount on the DSR-450 broadcast quality professional camera and the DS20 Miller Tripod with fluid head.

Use a serious camera to make your film this festival season. Give your film a better quality image and the best chance of breaking into the festival circuit.

Weekend Hire OR 24hr Hire = $395 with 30% discount is just $276

Seven Day Hire = $1580 with 30% discount is just $1106

DSR-450 DVCAM Pro Digital Camera. Records standard definition in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios, equipped with a professional Fujinon lens.

Miller DS20 Series tripod head with Solo series legs. Provide a fluid head and easily balanced and sturdy support for your equipment.

This discount applies from Nov 20 2006 – Jan 31 2007. Applies to full rates.

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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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THE VISION AND SOUND WORKSHOP
Applications Open
Sound and Vision is a free 5-day workshop for portable digital content about MUSIC.

Eleven participants will produce a 2-3 minute project about MUSIC, for distribution on mobile phones, wireless computers and portable media players. Participants will also author a DVD and create a website for their project.

Projects can take the form of music video clips, band and artist profiles, or documentaries on music genres or music events. This is an amazing opportunity to promote your favourite music or your own music. Portable devices reach large numbers of people, efficiently and effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the skills needed to take advantage of this new media.

The workshop will be held from Monday 12th to Friday 16th February [9am – 5pm] at Metro Screen in Paddington, Sydney. The deadline for applications is Friday 19th January 2007. The Sound and Vision workshop is valued at $1200 and with support from the NSW Film and Television Office, it is available at no cost to successful participants.

The Sound and Vision workshop will show you how to write, capture, edit, record, conform and compress material, using the latest digital media tools and techniques in a hands-on digital media workshop environment. Final works will be viewable online at both Metro Screen’s and FBi 94.5FM’s websites.

APPLICATIONS
Metro Screen encourages applications from people wishing to pursue a career or upskill in music video and/or new media. To apply please provide the following;
• Up to 200 words on why you would like to be part of the workshop.
• Up to 200 words describing the approach you will take in creating your short work (2-3 minutes) including the primary subject, people, places, events, etc
• Examples of any existing images, photographs or video material that might help you create your unique multimedia story.
• Confirmation of basic computer literacy skills

Applications will be assessed on;
• originality and creativity.
• achievability within the workshop structure.
• all musical styles will be considered with the aim of reflecting diversity in music.
• how the workshop fits with the applicant’s career development in screen / new media production.

Applications are to be sent to:
David Opitz, Metro Screen, PO Box 299, Paddington, NSW 2021
by Friday 19th January 2007
For more information please contact David Opitz on 02 9361 5318 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au

Sound and Vision is brought to you by Metro Screen, FBi 94.5FM and the NSW Film and Television Office,

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STUDY IN THE COFFS COAST
January
Learn the fundamental creative and technical aspects of short filmmaking. From script development and storyboarding, through to shooting and lighting, and finally to editing 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 fully accredited by the NSW Vocational Education & Training Board. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from the Certificate IV in Screen (CUF40401).

In Association With Screenlinks, The Film Office For The Mid Coast & Armidale Regions Of NSW.

5 days | Mon 15 Jan – Fri 19 Jan 2007 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | $780
ENROLMENT DEADLINE: 22nd December, 2006
AGE RANGE: 15 – 25 yrs
LOCATION: ETC Building, 80 Grafton St, Coffs Harbor

For more information contact ScreenLinks | Tel 02 6648 3980 | info@screenlinks.org or
Metro Screen | Tel 02 9361 5318 | mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au

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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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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
New Edition
Gain expert script and production advice for your next project through face to face meetings with professionals. Make sure you next project stands a chance by taking part in Metro Screen’s Project Development Services.

Pick your industry professional, send in your script of any length and draft, even a treatment or synopsis can be used and then book your time for a one hour face to face meeting.

We have many industry professional to choose from including our new edition to the team Karel Segers. Recently, each of Karel's projects has been successful in obtaining development or production funding the first time around, even those projects with first-time writers attached. Karel is a former Movie Buyer and Head of Programming for media giants based in Brussels, Amsterdam and London, His company OZZYWOOD Films http://www.ozzywood.com has produced or co-produced short films, a feature film and a documentary, and has successfully contracted with state and federal governments for development as well as production funds. Karel‚s screenplay development service is supported by a worldwide network of industry advisors. His feature THE MORTAL COIL is one of only ten projects selected into SPAAmart 2006.

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 whether it’s a short documentary or a feature film the best chance of achieving success. Advice is always worthwhile especially when it comes from those who are working successfully in the film and screen industries.

Once you have submitted your script, synopsis and/or treatment our qualified industry professionals will assess your material. This is followed by your own one-hour face-to-face meeting. Discuss your work in detail with your consultant and have your questions answered.

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INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS' SCHOLARSHIP
Apply Today
This Scholarship offers Indigenous people in NSW the opportunity to enrol in Metro Screen training courses to the value of $1000. Whether you are just starting out, or need to up skill, Metro Screen has a comprehensive training program that can support your professional development.

The Indigenous Filmmaker’s Scholarship is funded through the NSW Film and Television Office.
To apply contact Metro Screen’s Training Department on 02 9361 5318 or visit http://www.metroscreen.org.au

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SUSIE PORTER AT FILMMAKERS’ STUDIO
December 18th Monday night 7pm – 9pm
This is a rare chance to get up close and personal with one of Australia’s leading actresses.

Susie has two AFI nominations this year for ABC drama RAN and The Caterpillar Wish for which she is also nominated for a Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. Susie has had five previous FCCA nominations, two AFI nominations for her work in Two Hands and Better Than Sex and one Inside Film Award nomination as well as winning Best Actress at the St Tropez Festival for her performance in Mullet.

Susie garnered critical acclaim for her role as a sexually and creatively frustrated wife in director Davida Allen’s feature, Feeling Sexy. Other film credits include David Caesar’s Idiot Box, Bruce Beresford’s Paradise Road, and Nadia Tass’s Mr Reliable while studying at NIDA. Susie was the lead in director Samantha Lang’s thriller, Monkey’s Mask, co-starring Kelly McGillis and worked alongside Cate Blanchett in Little Fish.

Susie will be interviewed by our insightful, film savvy host, Andrew Urban, screen segments of her work and take your questions. Andrew has 35 years experience as a journalist, is a seasoned interviewer, feature writer and editor & publisher of Urban Cinefile.

All audience members will also receive a 2 for 1 pass to Francis Veber‚s new comedy, The Valet, starring Gad Elmaleh, Alice Taglioni, Daniel Auteuil, Kristin Scott Thomas; opens Dec. 21, courtesy Sharmill Films.

Tickets | are available at the door but we do encourage pre-sale as these events often sell out.
Cost | $20 | $15 for members.
Venue | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oatley Rd & Oxford St Paddington.
Capacity | Maximum is 70.
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 http://www.metroscreen.org.au

The Filmmakers’ Studio is proudly sponsored by Kennards Hire Kennards.com.au
2007 Filmmakers’ Studio season launches February.

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CELEBRATE THE SCREEN PRACTITIONERS
Five Free Screenings

Members Production Group MPG End Of Year Screening
Monday December 11 | Doors Open 5.30 | Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall | FREE

New TV producers will screen excerpts from their work along with documentaries and dramas made with the assistance from the MPG. The night will feature networking drinks, with filmmakers on hand to discuss their work. The MPG holds meetings on the first Tuesday of every month catering to emerging and professional practitioners. The MPG also allocates $15,000 worth of equipment subsides to productions each year and this screening is an excellent opportunity to view the work and meet members of this dynamic and productive group. The MPG is your entry point into Metro Screen’s network.


Channel Free Youth Production Unit Holiday Workshops End Of Year Screening
Tuesday December 12 | Doors open 5.45pm | Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall | FREE
RSVP required channlefree@metroscreen.org.au

Channel Free is Metro Screen’s youth unit, running extensive school holiday workshops for 11 – 16 years olds and special projects. This annual screening showcases the talent and skill of these young people and the outstanding films they produce. Films screening include; Box News: a satirical look at the world of commercial newstainment. De Ja Vamp: a vampire story. Pause: a young boy and girl are confronted by the loss of their youth. Disconnected: one girl’s journey to the other side. Panic: does too much TV make you paranoid? Fate: can a young man change his destiny? Orpheus + Eurydice a reworking of the classic tale of lost love. Changement Deux (Two Change): two teen friends drift apart. This is an exciting opportunity to hear the stories 11 – 16 year olds want to tell. Compilation DVD will also be available for order on the night.


Channel Free Youth Production Unit Special Project End Of Year Screening
Wednesday December 13 | Doors open 5.45pm | Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall | FREE
RSVP required channlefree@metroscreen.org.au

Premiere screening of The Odyssey a 27min film, produced by Channel Free and written, directed and edited by young filmmaker Gene Alberts. The Odyssey: it is the night before the final exams and three friends find themselves stranded on the wrong side of town. Based on Homer’s epic, The Odyssey explores the inner turmoil of three young friends in search of their future. This film is Channel Free’s Special Project for 2006 and was shot over a year. Gene Alberts started making films at age 13. He has completed six short films with Channel Free as well as other independent productions. His short Winston screened in the US and Europe and won second prize at the Auburn International film festival. This is a wonderful opportunity to view this film and meet the makers.


Scholarship Certificate IV in Screen + Multimedia Graduation Screening/Exhibition
Thursday December 14 | Doors open 4.30 | Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall | FREE

Screening and exhibition of new work by up and coming screen makers, designers and artists in Sydney. Films screening include high dramas and fascinating documentaries written, directed, produced and edited in-class. Screen students are already collaborating for future projects after graduation. Multimedia students provide the content for our exhibition featuring media rich websites for Sydney fashion labels, local bands and short filmmakers. These students are mainly visual artists who intend to use these new learnt skills to progress their art and entrepreneurial ideas. At this event students will receive an accredited qualification and show reel or website to help launch their career.


Certificate IV in Screen Graduation Screening
Friday December 15 | Doors open 4pm | Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall | FREE

This screening event is the culmination of six months of full time study in filmmaking for these soon to be graduates of Certificate IV in Screen. These students have worked hard to write, direct, produce, edit and crew all productions showcased at this event. These students are hungry for work in the Australian Screen industry and many have films ready to go into production this December, with some producing work for the festival season and others looking toward further study at the AFTRS. Films screening include documentaries on the first female boxer in Australia and on ‘time’ itself as well as dramas and TV shows covering doubting angels, underworld crime, love and the bond between families. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet the next generation of Australian filmmakers and enjoy their work. At this event graduates will also receive their accredited qualification and show reel. Come and celebrate the final Metro Screen screening and graduation for 2006.

For enquiries contact Marketing Manager Katrina Beck k.beck@metroscreen.org.au | 02 9361 5318

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METRO SCREEN NEEDS COMPOSERS + SOUND DESIGNERS
Are you interested in collaborating with talented filmmakers at Metro Screen? We are looking for creative composers and sound designers with some experience to work with our Certificate IV in Screen students on the music and sound design of their major dramas. While this would be unpaid collaboration, it is a great opportunity to add to your portfolio. In addition to receiving a DVD of the finished films, you would have the satisfaction of hearing your work in a cinema setting when films are screened at a graduation event. We have two student productions currently seeking composers, with more to follow in 2007.

Please call Claire Morgan, Training Manager on 02 9361 5318 if you have any questions, or send your CV and samples of your work on CD to Metro Screen, PO Box 299 Paddington NSW 2021.

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METRO SCREEN VOUCHERS
A Perfect Gift Idea
Want to get a filmmaking friend a present, or help out a struggling production but are not sure exactly what might help them?

Metro Screen now offers Metro Screen Vouchers to the value of your choice.

These Vouchers are valid for all activities at Metro Screen including equipment hire, facilities rental, courses, Filmmakers’ Studio and membership.

Available from Metro Screen 02 9361 5318 | metro@metroscreen.org.au

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METRO SCREEN MYSPACE
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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JUNIOR EDITOR NEEDED
Surf Film Production
Tim Bonython Productions director of the Australian Surf Movie Festival is looking for a person that wants to be an editor in surf film productions.

Right now we are moving into a major project that will be the biggest project of our production studio. Called "What is Surfing"

We are looking for a young enthusiastic person to fill the role of chief editor in a small surf film production company. This is a great opportunity to be involved in all areas of postproduction including editing, graphics and DVD authoring. Strong knowledge of Mac computers, Final Cut Pro/ Excel - typing & photoshop would be a major advantage.

You would need a car and living on Sydney’s Northern Beaches would be preferable.

Our recent projects have included the latest Australian Surf Movie Festival – Take 4 & 5, promos for Fuel Channel on Foxtel, and three new surf movie releases.

Other films include Biggest Wednesday, Blackwater, May Dayz and soon to be released As Good as it Gets.
Upcoming projects include a new action sport interactive television project and a surf film documentary. Right at this moment there is logging and digitizing of surfing 8mm rushes shot in the 80’s & early 90’s. Plus, the continuing making of this definitive future television documentary project "What is Surfing". So far there is 50 plus interviews shot.

We will be looking to fill that position ASAP.

The job includes up to 5 days of the working week here in Avalon Beach – 9 am till 5.30 pm – or 4 days a week with a 45-minute lunch break.

Please send your resume to TBProductions@volatile.com.au

FIRST then if you wish call Tim a day later – business hours. Thanks.

Contact Tim Bonython on Mob 0412 500 050

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CREW NEEDED
TVS
I am looking for help to produce my third season of my weekly TV show on ch31 tvs community TV station. So far I have produced series one – a cooking show, and series two- a lifestyle magazine show.

I am now looking for help to work on the third series; my concept has just been approved. I am looking for a director/camera operator who has a 3-chip camera and audio equipment. And also an editor.

This is a huge opportunity for exposure as my programme is already established in Sydney AND Melbourne!

As this is made for community television I don’t make any money out of this, and I am willing to cover the basic costs involved.

Already my director/editor has been picked up by one of the major stations in recognition of his work done on my show...so I am looking for the next person to work with.

Contact me Yianni Zinonos 0419 983 341
Or email yianni@tig.com.au

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FOR SALE
Mac Book Pro for sale
Apple 17" MacBook Pro Notebook set up to edit $3200
(2.16GHz Core Duo T2600, 2GB DDR2, 120GB, DVD±RW DL, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, 17" TFT – Glossy widescreen.
Still in Box unused for a cancelled project. Under apple warranty.

Contact lpr@spin.net.au mobile 0410 312 766

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CREW NEEDED
Doco
Writer and Director need crew for a doco on Peats Ridge Festival.
I am looking for the following;

A Producer – someone who has had experience in Producer doco’s before and is passionate about festivals and the environment.

Camera Operators – People who have access to digital cameras. The better the quality of the camera the better shots you get to shoot. I need people for the office and interview shots, the pre-festival on site set up, the festival madness, Nye’s, and the aftermath. Tapes will be provided.

Sound Recordists – People who have access to sound equipment.

Production Assistant – someone who is willing to do anything to help, is keen, reliable and committed. Would suit someone with less experience.

An Editor – Someone who has a load of patience to wade through loads of footage, someone with experience. Doesn’t need to have own equipment as I have 24hr access to the latest Final Cut Pro on the latest Intel G5 Mac’s.

A visual effects/ motion graphics wiz – someone who can make it look really aesthetically pleasing. Think vines, seeds, and plants, that kinda vibe…

What I can offer you in return;
I can get you into a 4 day sustainable arts and music festival over New Year’s for free!!!! Including camping, hanging with the muso’s and having our own space in the Press tent, plus getting free drinks and food. What more could you want for New Years?

Something worthwhile for your show reel.

A community of like-minded filmmakers and new friends as well as a whole festival of amazingly talented and beautiful people.

A feeling of complete satisfaction knowing that you are helping towards something that makes a difference to our world.

If you are interested please send your CV to jashby@silverscreen.com.au ASAP and I will contact you if you are successful.

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ASDA,AWG + SPAA
Metro Screen partners
Metro Screen is proud to announce new partnerships with ASDA, AWG and SPAA. Together our organisations will be offering new industry opportunities to filmmakers and digital media artists in NSW, including access to specialist seminars and expert advice, discounted membership and services.

AUSTRALIAN SCREEN DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION. ASDA represents the interests of film and television directors, documentary filmmakers, TVC, animators and independent producers throughout Australia.
Benefits: ASDA is providing all Metro Screen members discounts on associate membership and support for our Certificate IV in Screen full time course and our Directing Short Courses.

AUSTRALIAN WRITERS GUILD. AWG is the peak professional organisation representing film, television, radio, theatre, video and new media writers in Australia.
Benefits: AWG is providing discounts on associate membership to our Certificate IV in Screen and Screenwriting short course participants.

SCREEN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA. SPAA represents Australian independent film and television producers on all issues affecting the business and creative aspects of screen production.
Benefit: SPAA is providing discounts on associate membership to our full time Certificate IV in Screen participants.

Metro Screen is proud to be in partnership with these industry associations to provide extra benefits to its students and membership.

Metro Screen 02 9361 5318 | metro@metroscreen.org.au | http://www.metroscreen.org.au

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THE LAST ONE
Crew Needed
The Last One, Eden Film Productions will be shooting this low budget film in March 2007.
We have a fantastic Crew and Cast (Jai Koutrea and Bruce Spence) others to be confirmed.

We are looking for:
Location Manager
Production Designer
Production Coordinator

If you are interested in finding out more please do not hesitate to call:
Daniel Montana-Producer 0438 481 671
or
email me at: dmontana@edenproductions.com

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SOUND RECORDIST NEEDED
Short Film
We need an experienced sound recordist for a weekend shoot on 16-17th of December. The MPG supported production called "Meet the Player" interviews fascinating characters living for their passion, and will
be broadcast on TVS. Recording will take place in-studio and on location and sound equipment will be supplied. Please contact James for more information.
e: james@treehousemedia.com.au or m: 0422 064 987

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WILLIAMSTOWN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Williamstown Festival
The 2nd Annual Williamstown Short Film Festival, part of The Williamstown Festival, will be screening in late March 2007. We are calling for short films from between 3-20 minutes in duration. Open to all genre's, from fiction to documentary, comedy to drama ,and there is no restriction on the time of production. Entry is $10 and filmmakers are invited to be part of Q & A sessions after the screening.

To obtain a Short Film Entry form, please email kate_gerard77@yahoo.com.au
Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 20th of February to
The Williamstown Festival, PO Box 266 Williamstown VIC 3016.
Inquiries please call The Festival Office on 03 9397 1352.

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CHANGE THE WORLD IN FIVE MINUTES
Call for Applications
Filmmakers and new media practitioners with an idea of how to change the world through everyday actions, can apply for investment funding of up to $20,000 through a new cross-media project.

Submissions are called from creative individuals and teams from NSW. Under the title "Change the World In Five Minutes", the projects can include documentary, animation, music clips, comedy, drama, text or mixed media and be from 30-seconds to five minutes in length to be broadcast online.

The joint initiative, inspired by the book Change The World For Ten Bucks*, has been made by Film Australia, SBS Digital Media, the Australian Film TV and Radio School and the NSW Film and Television Office (FTO). Investment is available for up to nine projects of up to $20,000 each that explore how individual and community action can make a difference to the world, locally or globally.

Film Australia CEO Daryl Karp said: "Our commitment, jointly, is to create an online community that will engage and inspire others by providing uploadable narratives as well as a continuous contribution of useful ideas that could change the world."

Film Australia will be executive producer of the content in partnership with the NSW Film and Television Office and the Australian Film, TV and Radio School. SBS Digital Media will build, host and maintain the website and work with the successful applicants to create a range of online interactive content. Segments may also be suitable for screening on SBS and mobile media.

Funding and in-kind support will be provided to the winning submissions. The deadline for applications is January 12, 2007. Online application forms, guidelines and FAQs are at www.filmaust.com.au/changetheworld and www.sbs.com.au/changetheworld

An Australian Government-owned company, Film Australia supports the production and distribution of documentaries in the national interest.

Change The World For Ten Bucks, published by We Are What We Do, is available from most booksellers or from www.wearewhatwedo.org.au

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WIN TICKETS AT CHAUVEL
Letter Box Drop
As you may have seen our second top Chauvel Program is out and we would very much like to call upon all Chauvel Angels to do this season’s residential letter box drop again in the below listed Eastern suburb neighbourhoods. You all did such a great job last time we would like to call upon your Chauvel Love - whether you are on foot or by car, a box, or a handful, it’s all about how you would like to contribute to supporting Sydney’s screen gem.

All volunteers will receive TWO double passes (4 tickets) valid during the period from now until Feb 1 2007. (Not applicable for Film Festivals or after 5pm on Saturdays)

Bring: map, bag, bottle of water and comfortable shoes!

Pick up from: The Chauvel Administration is open from 10:00am to 17:00
(location half way main entrance stairs on lt)

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CONTENT NEEDED
Reachout.com.au
Reachout.com.au, a web-based service that helps young people through tough times, and actnow.com.au, a web-based service that encourages young people to take action in their communities, are looking for digital stories by young people to showcase on our sites. Stories should be non-fiction narratives of no more than 5 minutes length and explore getting through a a tough time, taking action or other content relevant to the sites.
For further information contact Marianne Webb, Marianne@inspire.org.au | ph: 02 8585 9326

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NICE SHORTS
Short Film Awards
Nice Shorts host their Inaugural Short Film Awards Ceremony at The Chauvel Cinema on Thursday 7th December. For more information go to www.niceshorts.tv/awards.asp

Date: Thursday 7th December
Time: 6.00pm for drinks, Event commences 6.45pm start, and finishes at about 8.30pm
Venue: The Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oxford + Oatley Sts, Paddington, Sydney

Casual dress code.

Tickets on the door.

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IN THE RAW FESTIVAL
Final Weeks
Darlinghurst Theatre
Darlinghurst Theatre Company's annual IN THE RAW FESTIVAL
Nine premieres, including a fun-tastic kids kabaret, over three weeks
Wednesday 22 November to Saturday 9 December

Since its inception in 2002, In The Raw Festival has provided artists with a platform to stage new, innovative productions hot off the rehearsal room floor. This year's festival has attracted an extraordinary collection of artists such as; Zoe Carides, Sandy Gore, Jeremy Sims, Alan Dukes, Jo Turner, John Sheedy, Nicole da Silva, Russell Cheek, Drew Fairley and Julian Louis; to name but a few.

Metro Screen members can purchase tickets to all performances for $18, just flash your membership card.

For our audiences, In The Raw provides a unique opportunity to see new theatre in the making, with artists exploring, experimenting and taking risks in the pursuit of their passion. We encourage audience feedback and comment, which can channel directly into the creative process, assisting artists to take individual projects to the next level.

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TICKETS TO WIN
Filmmakers’ Studio
To win double passes to Metro Screen’s Filmmakers’ Studio on Monday December 19 please email Katrina at k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with Susie Porter in the subject and be sure to include your full name, address and membership number. For details on this not to be missed event see above.

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BARBARA KARPINSKI
One Woman and a Bathtub
Barbara Karpinski regular Members Production Group MPG participant received funding through the MPG to create a promotional package for her current project "One Woman and a Bathtub". This footage has secured her Australian Film Commission (AFC) funding to develop her concept into a documentary for television.

"One Woman and a Bathtub" is a documentary about the early days of Australian television and is being produced by Melbourne producer Cath Dyson.

To view a series of six works produced through the MPG in 2006 come along to the first of five free screenings at the Chauvel cinema Monday night from 5.30pm – it’s free and all are welcome.


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