WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 22 February, 2007

FEATURE: METRO SCREEN’S NEW HOURS OF BUSINESS
Administrative hours of business are now 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, for all membership, training, project and general enquiries.

Facilities business hours are remaining at 9am – 6pm. So for all your equipment hire, edit suite, studio hire and dubbing enquiries you can still call 9361 5318 between 9am and 5:30pm, then 9361 3048 from 5:30pm – 6pm.

If you have a burning question outside of these hours please email metro@metroscreen.org.au and we will get back to you the following business day!

TELEVISION PRODUCTION INTENSIVE
Metro Screen and TVS present
Learn how to make your productions slicker by developing your camera operating, sound, editing and production skills. Seriously increase your chance to get on TVS and prime time!

Over 15 hours, cement your understanding of the formats and styles of production screened by TVS. Go on to build your camera and sound skills, including successful interview set ups, correct microphone use and effective lighting. Finally, learn the principles of quality editing (which will be relevant to both Mac and PC users).

Fri 6.15pm – 9.15pm + Sat & Sun 9.30am – 4.30pm [15 hrs] | Apr 13 | 14 | 15
$532 | $626 non-members | 15 places
Location | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW

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INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING
Six Weeks, One Night a Week
A strong scrip lays the foundation for a successful production. Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting in a course that will give you the knowledge and confidence to write your own scripts across a range of genres and styles. The course will introduce a variety of simple and effective techniques to strengthen your writing ability and capture your story on paper. Develop an understanding of effective storytelling by covering topics such as plot, structure, dialogue, character and industry standard formatting. Learn how to build tension and spot potential weak points. In a supportive and interactive setting, participants will develop a script from synopsis to first draft.

TUTOR: Simon Bennetts. A script assessor for Universal Pictures Australia, the NSW FTO and Beyond International, Simon script edited Alec Morgan’s Hunt Angels, a feature length docudrama about the life of Australian filmmaker Rupert Katner. Simon has a BA (Honours) in Drama from Flinders University, majoring in Scriptwriting and Direction for Documentary and Drama, he also teaches at the Writer's Studio, Macquarie University. Simon is in pre-production on a feature length screenplay with Sydney film Director Kim Reddin and Flatliners writer Robert L Galinsky. Simon’s short films have also won awards and been screened on SBS.

6 X Wed 6.15pm – 9.15pm [18 hrs] | Feb 28 | Mar 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | Apr 4
$339 | $399 non-members | 14 places | At Metro Screen

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HOMEAGE
Five Day Workshop in Mobile Media Creation
Metro Screen is now accepting applications for Homage, an innovative and heavily subsidised mobile media content creation workshop. March 26 – 30.

Create content for portable devices, including mobile phones, wireless computers and portable media players.
Applications close March 2.

COURSE OUTLINE
The workshop will cover writing, capturing, editing, recording, conforming and compressing using the latest digital media tools and techniques in a hands-on environment. By the end of the workshop you will have learnt to create your own mobile phone playable movie, a website and a DVD.

THEME
Think of one person you admire, adore, hold in high regard, or just think is pretty damn cool. Be they a figure of myth, mirth or history, your best friend or ex-lover, or maybe just someone you met in the street, saw on a train or went to school with. Whether they’re a rock star, a politician or your mum, this is your chance to document their influence.

Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm [30hrs] | Mar 26 – 30
Valued at $1200 Metro Screen is offering this course for just $175 with assistance from the NSW Film and Television Office | 15 places | At Metro Screen

Application details are available by contacting David Opitz Projects Manager on 02 9361 5318 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au or log onto http://www.metroscreen.org.au/digiContent.html

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FILM SCHOLARSHIP IN NEWCASTLE
With Metro Screen
Metro Screen is running a Film Scholarship program in the Newcastle area between March and June 2007.

Each student will produce a 7-25 minute film about their lives, and will be involved in all areas from scriptwriting to shooting, editing, sound design and grading.

Be taught by industry professionals and start your career in film and video. This course is fully funded by DET (The Department of Education & Training), with students only paying an enrolment fee of $275 for this 13 week course, valued at over $4000.

START YOUR FILM CAREER NOW WITH THE METRO SCREEN FILMMAKING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

For further information & an application package, please contact Melissa Anastasi, Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit Coordinator on:
02 9361 5318 or via email mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au

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FINAL CUT PRO FUNDAMENTALS
Apple Authorised Training Centre
Metro Screen is pleased to announce our partnership with Apple Australia and new status as an Apple Authorised Training Centre. This means that students enrolling in our Final Cut Pro 5 editing courses may now receive both Apple and VETAB accreditation – a tremendously valuable qualification.

Taught by an Apple Certified trainer and following Apple’s ‘Pro’ training syllabus, this course is designed for beginners looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro 5. It introduces participants to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro in an interactive teaching environment. Learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customising preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques audio editing finishing and final output. The course also introduces the more advanced functions such as filters and motion tools.

Special Feature | Fees include an Apple FCP 5 course manual valued at $69.95.
7 x Wed 6.15pm – 9.15pm [21 hrs] | Mar 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | Apr 4 | 11 | 18
$590 / $695 non-members | 11 places

VETAB accredited short course. On successful completion students receive a Statement of Attainment from the Certificate IV in Screen.

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EQUIPMENT, SERVICES + SPACES TO RENT
Overview
Based centrally in Sydney Metro Screen offers hi definition digital video production equipment and post production facilities, a chroma key studio, experienced crew, extensive duplication and printing services and we can even produce your media for you.

Our professional, reliable and friendly staff can provide creative and cost effective services to meet your needs and budget.

Call us for a quote 02 9361 5318 or come in to Paddington for a chat today.
Check the web for a full list of equipment, services and spaces to rent or download our current rate card here http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/rate_card.pdf

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JUMP START
Metro Screen Funding Opportunity
Offering $40,000 in subsidy to film and screen productions in NSW.

Applications for the first of four rounds in 2007 is March 5.

Jump Start can provide you with subsidised access to reliable, sort after equipment, current technical facilities and production support.

Previous successful Jump Start applicants have included:
Peter Humble’s MIZU was selected for screening at the Liquid Lens Festival in Brisbane at the Dendy Cinemas Brisbane.

Khoa Do’s critically acclaimed The Finished People nominated for two AFI awards.

Stuart Vauvert’s Hitch Cock screened in over fifteen international festivals.

APPLYING
Applicants must download documents from the Metro Screen website http://www.metroscreen.com.au/jumpstart.html and must be current Metro Screen members $55 or $35 concession for 12 mths.

For more information please contact Metro Screen’s Project Manager David Opitz d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au or check out the Metro Screen website.

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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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THE FUNDING APPLICATION – INDUSTRY PANEL
What Will Make Your Application Successful
An Industry Panel presented by Metro Screen’s Members Production Group [MPG]. Tuesday March 6 at 6.30pm.

For many filmmakers the thought of facing a funding application can seem overwhelming and for those who have been unsuccessful the question they are left with is WHY?

This Panel will shed some light on that question and break down the funding application into easily managed parts.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED WILL INCLUDE:
• the do’s and don’ts
• common mistakes
• the budget?
• what makes a strong director’s statement?
• should the producer’s statement comment on the script or just the logistics of the film?
• how many references are too many?
• should you have cast a crew contracts signed?
• what support documents will assist with your application?
• does having private funding assist?
• what can make your application stand out from the crowd?

SPEAKERS
Valerie Allerton | NSW Film and Television Office
Valerie has been at the NSW Film and Television Office for 3 years. She started in the Script Development and Production Investment department before taking the role of the Coordinator of the Young Filmmakers Fund of Digital Visual FX Placement Scheme, which she had been working in for the past year.

Mark Lazarus | Australian Film Commission
Mark is currently a Project Manager for the AFC. Mark has produced Australian Rules and Ravenswood (currently in post-production), he was Head of Development and Acquisitions at Ocean Pictures, where he brought a range of projects to the company, including Rabbit-Proof Fence. Mark worked as the Creative Affairs Executive at Fox Icon Productions, where he developed amongst others The Rage in Placid Lake.

Kath Shelper | Film and TV Producer
Kath has produced the successful half-hour films Plains Empty and Green Bush in association with the AFC and SBS Independent, with additional funding for Plains Empty from the NSW FTO and South Australian Film Corporation. Kath was supervising producer on the SBSi/AFC series Dreaming in Motion, and is currently putting the finishing touches on a new series of 13 x 5 minute dramas for AFC/SBS called Bit of Black Business

WHEN Tues March 6th, 6.30pm – 8pm
WHERE Paddo Club, Oxford St Paddington, opposite the Paddington Town Hall, Regency room, top floor
COST Free for Metro Screen members [You must show your Membership Card at the door] / $10 non-members

Bookings Essential: Contact metro@metroscreen.org.au or 9361 5318 to secure your place or to request a booking form. Members please quote your membership number.

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PRODUCING TELEVISION SHOWS WITH TVS
Metro Screen and TVS present
Attention all aspiring TV Producers and Directors! This informative seminar and hands on course could be your passport to producing for TVS.

Have you ever wondered what TVS is all about? Do you want to produce a show and see it broadcast on Sydney’s newest free-to-air channel?

SEMINAR OUTLINE About TVS, examples of programming, how to become involved, program development and associated rules and guidelines, product placement and advertising, content and formats excepted by TVS, camera and sound – what your crew needs to know and what producers sometimes overlook – troubleshooting. Attending this seminar will vastly increase the chances of your show being broadcast on TVS and will strengthen your understanding of all TVS requirements.

PRESENTERS Henri de Gorter, TVS Program Manager and Ian Sneddon, TVS Operations Manager.

TWO SEMINAR DATES
1) Tue 6.15pm – 9.15pm [3hrs] | March 6th | $37.50 | $43 non-members | 35 places
Location | University of Western Sydney, Werrington Campus, NSW

2) Tue 6.15pm – 9.15pm [3hrs] | Mar 13th | $37.50 | $43 non-members | 35 places |
Location | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW

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IN-HOUSE BROADCAST DESIGNER WANTED – FOX8 & BIO
Freelance Position
We are looking for a skilled mid to high level designer to join our in-house team at FOX8/Bio. You will be working on a range of projects for both FOX8 & Bio. The successful applicant must have a good design sense, as well as comprehensive experience with Adobe After-Effects, Illustrator & Photoshop. This is ultimately a long-term freelance role, and hours can be negotiated.

For further information please contact broadcastdesigner@foxtel.tv

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PRODUCER WANTED
Position Available
First time writer/director is seeking a Producer for their short film The Expat. I am seeking someone who is passionate, energetic and easy-going and knows how to see a project through to the very end.

The film is a drama inspired by Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai and the ever-growing expatriate world. You will need to be under 35 years of age due to funding application purposes and willing to co-apply for the current Round of funding under the FTO's Young Filmmakers Fund (applications close 6 March). The synopsis and script are available on request.

Contact the writer/director Daniela Marchetta on 0407 200 960

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TUTORS WANTED
Deadline 1st March
Arts workers, artists, trainers and facilitator’s experienced and/or interested in working with people with varying abilities.

Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation across NSW. We are currently updating our tutor database and are looking for artists from all disciplines that have experience in or a desire to work with people with a range of varying abilities.

We are particularly interested in hearing from arts workers that live or work in Western Sydney. And we are also very interested to hear from artists and arts practitioners who have a disability.

We are looking for community-minded people with skills as trainers, practitioners and facilitators in the following areas of theatre, dance, visual arts, video, multimedia, photography, digital storytelling, sound, music, object design, technical production, community cultural development.

Accessible Arts’ database will become an online resource for arts, disability and community organisations with view to possible employment. For more information please goto www.aarts.net.au

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SCREENWRITING
Opportunity
Producer and Director team invites genre feature screenplay submissions. A single page synopsis and first 30 pages of screenplay need only be sent. Internship will be offered to a talented writer to jointly develop screenplays with the Director/Producer. Interstate shortlisted writers will be invited to Sydney to meet the team. Print applications only accepted: P.O. Box 794 Wahroonga, NSW 2076

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MARKET STALL
Film Fundraiser
One person’s crap is another person’s career!
Hello Friends. Everyone loves a good trilogy! Love it once? Love it twice? What better than going for a 3rd time! That’s right folks, it’s time for.

Liz and Kate’s FILM FUNDRAISING STALL... PART III

You’ve seen Star Wars, you‚ve seen The Godfather now witness the 3rd (and perhaps not the final) part of the unfolding story of Liz and Kate. 2 girls – ambitious, beautiful, but with a vision bigger than their busting bosoms. Sure it has an extremely similar plot and theme to the last one, but this time they‚re in sunny JAMAICA um, er post-production and if you loved the first two, you‚re bound to LOVE this one.
The stall will be in about a month & we‚re looking for: Bric’a brac, Jewellery, Clothes, Home wares, Books/CDs/DVDs/Records and Cool things

This is the perfect opportunity to flog anything you got for Christmas & secretly hated!
We will come to your house and pick up the goods when it suits you*
A big thank you to everyone who donated and bought stuff at the last 2 stalls!!! Your generosity has not been forgotten.

Please email or call:
Liz – lizbethcooper@yahoo.com.au
Kate – katevinen@hotmail.com
*Please remember this is not Liz & Kate’s dial a dump service

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EXHIBITION
Local Artists
An exhibition of new work by local artists Samuel Hodge and Timothy Rouse. Opens Feb 28 and runs till Mar 6, 9am to 5pm daily.

Blanco Negro Gallery 72b Fitzroy St Surry Hills

www.blanconegro.com.au

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LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
College Of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts (COFA) provides Art, Design, Media, Art History and Art Education programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It also undertakes extensive studio, theoretical and historical research into each of these fields.

COFA seeks to appoint a media artist/practitioner into each of the following areas: Video Production and Interactive Media.

Video Production typically includes work in the following areas: conventional and experimental video production; art video and performance; cinematic practices which include short film and documentary formats.

Interactive Media typically includes work in the following areas: interactive media and web practices, games, mobile applications, DVD authoring and production, interactive installation practice.

The Associate Professor appointee will be considered for the leadership role of Head of School, Media Arts. Broad experience across media arts practices is therefore desirable. Undertaking the Head of School role attracts additional remuneration.

These are full time continuing positions. The salary range for Lecturer is A$68,320 – A$80,541 per year; Associate Professor is A$99,276 – A$109,049 per year depending on qualifications and experience.

Enquiries may be directed to Professor Ian Howard, Dean, College Of Fine Arts, on telephone (02) 9385 0734 or email: Ian.Howard@unsw.edu.au

Applications close Friday 16 March 2007

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PLAY NOW ACT NOW
Last Chance to Share in $12,000 in Cash Prizes

The competition deadline is Friday 23rd February.

If you live in NSW, are aged 16 to 25yrs and have a story to tell about alcohol and other drugs, you should start filming, writing or designing NOW.

Play Now Act Now recognises that young people do and will drink alcohol and use other drugs, and sets out to minimise the harms associated with this. As a health education initiative, Play Now Act Now invites NSW residents aged 16 to 25yrs to produce creative resources that examine issues around I the usage of alcohol and other drugs eg health, social, political, moral or ethical issues.

There are 4 main categories in this year’s competition: Film/Video, Creative Writing, Graphic Design and Mobile Movies. Now in its fifth year, this competition is an exciting opportunity for young people wanting to express themselves through film, design and writing. Finalists from each category will be premiered at the Competition Launch on Wednesday 18th April 2007 @ the Chauvel Cinemas Paddington, before heading off on a state-wide tour.

Finalists also have a chance to win a share in $12,000 in cash prize.

Entry is free & open to NSW residents aged 16 to 25 years.

Katrina Douglas Project Manager on 02 9361 5318 or k.douglas@metroscreen.org.au or check out the website http://www.playnowactnow.net.au

Play Now Act Now is collaboration between NSW Health & Metro Screen.

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CAUGHT SHORT
Call for Short Films
CAUGHT SHORT is currently accepting short film submissions for our 2007 screenings. Films can be any length up to 30 minutes and we invite a wide range of subjects and styles. Films can be submitted on VHS or DVD and should have been completed within the last 2 years.

Films can be sent to PO BOX 908, NEWTOWN 2042
Please complete the subs form available on the website and include a short synopsis, the films running time and contact details.

CAUGHT SHORT is an indy short film night held once a month at the TAP Gallery in Darlinghurst. It aims to provide a space for up and coming film makers to show and discuss their works as well as providing access to stories and messages we just don't get to see else where!!! It's a not for profit gig run by a couple of short film enthusiasts, keen to get the voices of the masses heard!

For more information please call Sarah on 0404 099 149
or email filmcaughtshort@yahoo.com.au | www.filmcaughtshort.com

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MOVIE EXTRA FILMINK AWARDS
Vote and Win
The 2007 MOVIE EXTRA FILMINK Awards is a fantastic opportunity for every film fan to have their voice heard, just by voting in a mix of irreverent and slightly more serious categories. However this isn’t your average opinion poll, as you also stand to win great prizes. Up for grabs are a Cinema Gold Pass, a Yamaha Home Entertainment System, and one of twelve Superman Super Packs, each containing Superman: Special Edition, Superman II: Special Edition, Superman III: Deluxe Edition, Superman IV: Deluxe Edition and Supergirl DVDs.

Join us for the 2007 MOVIE EXTRA FILMINK Awards on May 9 at Sydney’s State Theatre, where all of the poll results will be announced in a glittering red carpet ceremony.

How to vote:
Go to www.filminkawards.com.au
Pick up the latest copy of FILMINK magazine
SMS to 199FILMS [19934567]

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TRAVEL GRANTS FOR CANNES
AFC
The Australian Film Commission is offering travel grants for producers travelling to the Cannes Film Market, May 16-26, 2007.

Grants available are Type B for market-experienced producers and Type C for producers developing market experience. To be eligible to apply, producers must have previous producer credits and at least one feature film in development at a market-ready stage. Producers can apply for up to $5000 towards their travel expenses.

The AFC will have an office at the market, which attending Australians can utilise.

The official Cannes Film Market website is: https://www.marchedufilm.com/

The travel grant application form and guidelines are available to download from the AFC website, here: http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/travel/cannes/fund_42.aspx

Application deadline is Thursday, 1 March 2007.

Applicants should contact Jain Moralee, Information Officer, AFC Marketing Branch,
PHONE: 02 9321 6435 or toll free 1800 226 615
EMAIL jain.moralee@afc.gov.au

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THE 15/15 FILM FESTIVAL
Workshop March 5
This workshop will be chaired by Amadeo Marquez-Perez, Managing Director of 15/15 and will cover essential information about pre-production, production and post-production.

Films from 2005-2006 will also be screened and a detailed discussion about how to make a fantastic short film in 15 hours.

We have launched our new website with films to watch and an online database to promote your film. Our screening venue is confirmed, Chauvel Cinema for the 31st of May and Filming Day scheduled for Saturday the 10th of March. We are looking for filmmakers in Sydney to take up the challenge to make a short film that is up to 15 minutes in length in 15 hours.

We have numerous filmmakers registered and are looking forward a providing a film workshop to assist local filmmakers.

All welcome and for more information go to www.filmfestival15.com

FULL DETAILS
EVENT: Workshop 15/15
DATE: Monday the 5th of March
TIME: 5:45pm – 7:15pm
VENUE: Metro Screen, Oxford Street

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DENDY FILMS
Becoming Jane Giveaway
Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Brokeback Mountain), Dame Maggie Smith (Gosford Park) and Julie Walters (Wah-Wah, Billy Elliot) star in this period romantic drama and biographical portrait of the young Jane Austen, and the love affair Austen began as a 20-year-old with brilliant, roguish Irishman Tom Lefroy, that inspired her career as one of the world’s great romantic writers.

Dendy Films and Metro Screen are happy to give away tickets to the exclusive sneak preview screening on Wednesday 7 March, 6:30pm at Dendy Opera Quays.

Just email Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with ‘Becoming Jane’ in the subject line, be sure to include your full name, address so we can send you your pass and your current Metro Screen membership number.

If you are not a Metro Screen member simply fill in the form and become one today http://www.metroscreen.org.au/members.html

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DARLINGHURST THEATRE
Giveaway
Produced by Whoosh Productions (The Memory Of Water) and directed by Kim Hardwick (Dinner With Friends), A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a heartfelt, challenging look at the way parents, family and friends can be affected by a child’s disability. Skilfully walking a tightrope between humour and heartbreak, the play’s engaging wit, sense of social satire and great theatricality make it a 'must-see'.

Drifting between the sacred and profane A Day In The Death of Joe Egg is part recital, part vaudeville, part tragedy, part black comedy but always courageous and heartfelt. Bri and Sheila are a young married couple whose relationship is collapsing under the strain of caring for their disabled daughter, Joe, nicknamed "Joe Egg". Bri, after ten years caring for Joe, working in a dead end teaching job and slowly slipping away from his once vivacious wife, is just about at the end of his tether... and beginning to contemplate the unthinkable.

Metro Screen is pleased to be able to give away three double passes to the performance of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg @ 8pm on Tuesday 6 March 2007.

Metro Screen members concession: $20 tix to all Tuesday performances. $25 tix to all other performances (excluding Opening Night). Please show your membership card to claim the concession.

GENERAL TICKETS: $20 Preview Wednesday 28 February @ 8pm – phone bookings only
Thursday 1 March – Saturday 24 March 2007, Tuesday to Saturday @ 8pm and Sunday @ 5pm.
Tickets $30 Adult, $25 concession and $20 subscribers
BOOKINGS: http://www.darlinghursttheatre.com or (02) 8356 9987

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CHAUVEL CINEMA, FBI RADIO & DRUM MEDIA PRESENT
Advance Screening Old Joy + Q&A Session with Yo La Tengo
On March 2 at 6pm, the Chauvel Cinema, FBi Radio & Drum Media are delighted to be presenting an advance screening of Old Joy, followed by a live Q&A session with New Jersey 3 piece Yo La Tengo, who created the stunning soundtrack to the film.

The event will be chaired by respected journalist, Barry Divola. Without a doubt, Yo La Tengo are one of America's most visionary indie bands. They’ve been around for 20 years and aside from bringing their broad mix of art-punk /orchestral soundscapes /indie tunes to their devoted fans around the globe, these unashamed music nerds also harbour a passion for film. They have scored several independent features, including John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus, Junebug, and of course, OLD JOY, and have appeared in movies like Hal Hartley’s The Book of Life and Mary Harron's I Shot Andy Warhol, in which they played one of their favourite inspirations, The Velvet Underground.

We are thrilled to welcome Yo La Tengo to the Chauvel to discuss their work in music and film, and to hear about their approach to composing film scores. Tix are on sale now from the box office ($18 / $16)

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CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN FICTION FESTIVAL
NSW Writers’ Centre
In conjunction with the UTS Centre for New Writing, the NSW Writers’ Centre is holding its first ever Contemporary Australian Fiction Festival on Saturday 24 March 10am – 6pm.

It will feature writers, poets, playwrights, publishers, editors, mentors...

PANEL SESSIONS INCLUDE:
• on Writing the First, Second, Fifth Novels
• New Writing
• The "in thing" in Children’s and Young Adult Fiction
• New Writing
• Poetry and Playwrighting: The Poor Cousins of Fiction?
• Can Creative Writing Be Taught?
• Editing, Mentoring and Assessing Fiction
• Publishing Fiction and
• Judging Fiction

And announcing the First Paragraph Competition: A competition to produce the best opening paragraph of a novel. Limit 50 words.
Prize: bottle of French champagne. Entrants to pay $5 and register with the Centre's bookshop on the day of the festival.

TICKETS: $25 for members, $20 for members’ concession, $30 for non-members.
CALL (02) 9555 9757 for your ticket and log onto http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au for a list of the speakers.

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AWARDS FOR QUEER SCREEN FILMS
Short Film Winners
Congratulations to Fadia Abboud and Stuart Vauvert for the success of their short films at last weeks Queer Career launch of the Mardi Gras Film Festival running till March 2.

Fadia’s film In The Ladies Lounge took out the SBS Award and the Queer Portrayal award and Stuart’s film Prada Handbag took out the Audience Award.

Congratulations to these excellent films.

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Metro Screen vouchers to the value of your choice are also available as gift ideas and are redeemable on all courses, equipment hire, membership and events. http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/Brochure2007.pdf

Items for the eNews must be received by Friday. The Metro Screen eNews receives more items than it can publish and no guarantees for inclusion are made, items are also subject to editing. Please be sure to submit no more than 200 words including the preferred title of your item and contact details to enews@metroscreen.org.au

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