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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews
– 31 May, 2007
FEATURE:
Filmmakers’ Studio with Samantha Lang [The Well, L’idole,
The Monkey’s Mask] next Thursday June 7, book now or win
tickets, see below…
Public Pitching Session next Tuesday June 5, only
happens four times a year, see below…
Addition to OPEN DAY JUNE 16 of a DEBATE on the future of media
training, join Andrew Urban and a panel of industry experts to share your
views, see below…
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TRAINING + WORKSHOPS
Certificate IV in Screen >>
Production Management >>
Flash Fundamentals >>
Advanced Screenwriting >>
Directing with Cate Shortland >>
EQUIPMENT HIRE + FACILITIES
Dubbing + New Media Services >>
General Overview >>
PROJECTS
Project Development Services >>
Jump Start >>
Youth Filmmaking Workshop >>
Winter Film School >>
METRO SCREEN EVENTS
Pitching Session >>
Metro Screen MySpace >>
Metro Screen’s Filmmakers’ Studio >>
Open Day >>
OPPORTUNITIES
One Six Six Productions >>
Crew Call >>
Indigenous Healing with Multicultural Movements >>
Sound Recordist >>
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Action-Fest 2007 >>
2007 Synapse Art and Science Residencies >>
14th World of Women Film Festival 2007 >>
FESTIVALS + EVENTS
World Environment Day >>
300 >>
15/15 Festival Screening >>
St Kilda Film Festival National Tour >>
Sydney Writers’ Festival >>
METRO SCREEN CONGRATULATES
The Heist >>
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TRAINING
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CERTIFICATE IV IN SCREEN | 2ND SEMESTER
Now Enrolling at Metro Screen
Film, TV and screen industry study. Five months full-time. Semester 2: STARTS
Jul 16, 2007
Whether you want to write, direct, produce, shoot, record sound or edit,
this course gives you hands on experience with broadcast quality equipment
that will enable you to graduate and step into a professional role of your
choosing.
PAST GRADUATES
Graduates have gone on to start their own successful production
companies, be awarded at local and international film festivals,
work professionally on TV series, short films
and features. Some examples of last year’s graduate
success include:
Steve Crombie has now signed with RGM Associates
who represent: John Polson, Cate Blanchett and Anthony La Paglia. Steve
will have a segment on the Lonely Planet BlueList series screening
on SBS in June and has secured a book deal with Pan Macmillan.
Graciano Debeljah was offered one of only two
places on the Directing strand of a Bachelor in Media Studies at the Western
Australian Screen Academy [WASA].
“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
QUICK COURSE OVERVIEW
• 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
EXTRA BENEFITS WHILE STUDYING AT METRO SCREEN
Participants receive Metro Screen services at membership rates which includes
access to monthly events. They also benefit from everyday interaction
with professional crews working on-site. While studying
participants receive 50% off all equipment and facilities hire for
projects outside the scope of the course, [all equipment needs
for course work are included]. Plus discounted membership and access to
the resources and services of the Screen Directors Association ASDA,
Australian Writers Guild AWG and Screen Producers of Australia
Association SPAA.
TUTORS | Metro Screen tutors are celebrated
in the Australian industry and include: Inside Film nominee for
Best Editor Adrian Rostirolla Kokoda, AFI nominee in four categories Alec
Morgan Hunt Angels and producer Heather Oxhenham whose short Sexy Thing
premiered at Cannes.
COURSE DATES
Mon – Fri [Day] | Five months | 16/07 –
07/12 | $6,500 | 30% of the course fee will secure your place with
the balance due one week prior to the course start date.
Early enrolment special of $6,100 for upfront payment before
June 1st, 2007.
These courses are Austudy and Abstudy approved for eligible
participants. Full details of Metro Screen policies and procedures for RPL
are available on request from Metro Screen Reception.
Come in for a tour of our facilities and discuss
the course in relation to your needs.
For detailed information on course structure, subjects
taught, equipment, films produced or to arrange a meeting please contact
Metro Screen training on (02) 9361 5318 or
training@metroscreen.org.au
or http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
June 05
This hands-on course takes participants from the spark of an idea to post
production in just a weekend. With expert tutor guidance, participants work
in groups to develop an initial concept. They then create treatments or
scripts for selected projects before shooting on digital equipment. Finally,
students review the footage and assemble a paper edit. Participants rotate
through key crew roles, learning skills such as working with non-actors,
interviewing techniques, basic camera set-ups and sound recording.
12 x Tue [Eve] 36hrs | 05/06 – 21/08
| $570 / $670 Non-Members | 14 Places |
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
IF YOU ARE INDIGENOUS APPLY NOW FOR YOUR FREE PLACE!
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FLASH FUNDAMENTALS
Two Day Course
Taught in Metro Screen’s G5 Apple computer lab, this course is for
people who would like to learn to make original, animated web graphics using
Macromedia Flash software. Participants will develop an understanding of
the design and production of Flash movies, acquire basic animation and design
skills using Macromedia Flash and develop an understanding of the environment,
interface, tools, language possibilities and limitations of the software.
Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm [12hrs] | 09/06 –
23/06 | $349 non-members | 15 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
IF YOU ARE INDIGENOUS APPLY NOW FOR YOUR FREE PLACE!
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ADVANCED SCREENWRITING
June 13
With an interactive workshop style structure, this course will develop your
analytical skills and aid in identifying areas of your story to strengthen.
Each person will be given the opportunity to present a script, gain constructive
feedback and workshop ideas.
SPECIAL FEATURE | All participants are encouraged
to bring a first draft of a short film script, or 10 pages of a feature
film script for development.
TUTOR Alec Morgan | An experienced screenwriter
and filmmaker, Alec’s productions have screened on the ABC and internationally.
His feature Hunt Angels, was nominated for four AFI awards and screened
at Parliament House. Other credits include the multi-award winning Lousy
Little Sixpence [1984], Admission Impossible [1993] and The End Of The Earth
[1990].
12 x Wed [Eve] 36hrs | 13/06 – 29/08
| $549 / $645 non-members | 14 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
IF YOU ARE INDIGENOUS APPLY NOW FOR YOUR FREE PLACE!
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DIRECTING WITH CATE SHORTLAND
At Metro Screen
Cate Shortland, Australian director of acclaimed productions including the
award winning Somersault starring Abi Cornish and ABC TV’s
The Silence with Richard Roxburgh, will take this intensive two-day
course at Metro Screen.
July 21 + 22.
COURSE DETAIL
With a maximum of 15 participants the course will focus on what directing
techniques are necessary to transform a script to the screen. Discover how
to gain truthful and honest performances through practical exercises with
actors. Explore the processes and techniques of casting, rehearsing and
directing actors with the aim of obtaining the best performances.
DAY ONE
Script breakdown, story analyses, style, genre, characters, casting, shot
listing and storyboarding. Examples of Cate’s The Silence
will be used.
DAY TWO
Casting, rehearsals, shooting and working with actors to develop directing
techniques. Including practical exercises with actors.
TUTOR
Cate Shortland’s first feature film Somersault won her an AFI, ASDA
Award, FCCA award and IF Award for Best Direction and her two part series
The Silence aired to critical acclaim last year on ABC. Cate has also
directed episodes of The Secret Life of Us and written and directed
four award winning short films: Strap onOlympia , Pentuphouse,
Flowergirl and Jo which received acclaim at the Oberhausen,
Tampere, Clermont-Ferrand, Berlin and London Film Festival.
Cate studied Fine Arts at Sydney University and has a Graduate Diploma in
directing from the AFTRS where she received the Southern Star Award for
most promising student.
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm [11hrs] | Jul 21 +
22
$230 | $264.50 non-members | 15 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall. Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd
Paddington, NSW
Contact Metro Screen for more information or to enrol on 02
9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au
| http://www.metroscreen.org.au
Metro Screen | Tell Your Story
Training, Equipment Hire + Production Support For Filmmakers
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EQUIPMENT
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DUBBING + NEW MEDIA SERVICES
Metro Screen Offers:
Comprehensive transfer services, standards conversion, bulk DVD duplication,
Disc printing, digitising to hard disc, digital file transfer to tape,
video file compression, video stills capture, DVD authoring and more.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
Summary
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.
24hour HD editing facilities – completely self contained
Range of HD and SD cameras to suit all productions and budgets
Operators on call for editing or camera projects
Casting And Chroma Key Studio as well as rehearsal or audition spaces
Digitising to external hard disc, Digital file transfer to tape, DVD authoring
Video file compression, Stills capture from video.
Full range of stock
Metro Screen offers convenient, tailored production and postproduction
solutions for the emerging filmmaker and industry professional.
Contact our friendly facilities staff for a prompt quote on (02) 9361 5318 or facilities@metroscreen.org.au,
http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Script Editor/Producer Consultant
Meet with professionals about your project
Feedback is always productive especially when it comes from those who are
working successfully in the film and screen industries.
Metro Screen’s Project Development Services offer you the opportunity
to have your scripts and treatments assessed by industry professionals.
Choose between a script editor and producer for a one hour or longer face-to-face
meeting about your next project.
This is an excellent opportunity for filmmakers and screen practitioners
to be given sound advice on what does and doesn’t work. Gain tips,
insider knowledge and give your next project the best chance of achieving
success whether it’s a short documentary or a feature film.
For costs and eligibility contact us on (02) 9361
5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au
or http://www.metroscreen.org.au/projDevServ.html
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JUMP START
Closes June 4
Offering $40,000 in subsidy to film and screen productions in NSW.
Applications for the first of four rounds in 2007 is June 4.
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
• 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 on (02) 9361 5318 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
or check out the Metro Screen website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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YOUTH FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
11 – 16 Year Olds
July 4 – 6
Metro Screen’s youth unit Channel Free is running its ever popular
School Holiday workshop next school holidays July 4 – 6.
Are you ready to make a film in three days?
"Lights, Camera, Action"?
This intensive three day video making course is open to all levels of experience
and will develop your overall skills in producing quality video projects.
The experience gained and skills learned on this course can be used for
film projects, television projects and digital media screen productions.
And it’s fun!
TO ENROL | Give us a call or shoot us an email with your snail mail
details and we’ll send you out an enrolment form. Young people with
little or no prior video production experience are encouraged to enrol.
AGE GROUP | 11-16 year olds. If you are under
11 or just hit 17 + are super keen, let us know – you might be able
to do the workshop :)
DATES
• Pre-Production: Wednesday 4 JULY [10.00am - 5.00pm]
• Production: Thursday 5 JULY [10.00am - 5.00pm]
• Post-Production: Friday 6 JULY [10.00am - 6.00pm]
VENUE | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall. Cnr Oatley Rd + Oxford St, Paddington
TUTORS
Dean Francis | Dean is a recent AFTRS directing graduate.
Dean has directed many short films and a short feature. His films include
Crazy Richard, Afterlife, Too Little Justice,
Bo’s Grammar and most recently Vermin. His short
films Boy’s Grammar and Transgression are currently
featuring at festivals in New York and San Francisco. Dean’s film
Vermin recently premiered at the prestigious Karlovy Vary International
Film Festival in the Czech Republic.
Michael Chrisoulakis | Michael's short suspense film, Interchange
has screened at many festivals worldwide and received awards including;
Short Film Winner at both the Telluride Indie Fest and Key West Indie Fest,
Best Film at the Eyescream Halloween Film Festival, Best Thriller at the
International Festival of Cinema and Technology. Michael also received the
Great Expectations award at the Sour Grapes Film Festival. Michael is currently
the coordinator of Metro Screen's Members Production Group and the monthly
Filmmaker's Studio.
Please contact Channel Free’s Coordinator Craig Boreham on Wednesdays
(02) 9361 5318 or channelfree@metroscreen.org.au
to discuss eligibility.
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WINTER FILM SCHOOL
July
‘Everything about it exceeded my expectations. I came expecting
nothing and left with a short film and directing experience’.
John Kucza, Summer Film School participant 2007
10 days | July 2 – 13 | 15 places |
write, shoot and edit your own short film.
Suitable for anybody interested in kick-starting an education
or career in filmmaking.
This is your opportunity to work with HD cameras and Final Cut Studio editing
suites to learn the fundamental creative and technical aspects of
filmmaking.
PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO
• story and script development
• storyboarding and pre-production
• on set protocol
• shooting and camera operation
• lighting
• recording sound
• directing and working with actors on location
• editing and post production pathways
Working in groups of five ensures you rotate through key crew roles and
enjoy the first hand experience of operating equipment.
All tutors are current film industry practitioners and
specialists in their areas.
Upon completion you will receive a DVD of all films produced
and be well equipped to make your own short film and documentary productions.
ENROL NOW – PLACES ARE LIMITED
Mon – Fri | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Jul 2 –
13 | $990 / $1,165 non-members | 15 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall. Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington
For more information please call Metro Screen’s Training Department
on (02) 9361 5318 or email training@metroscreen.org.au
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PITCHING SESSION
Metro Screen Network
Second last chance this year to pitch for $15,000 worth of subsidy
for your next project.
Whether it’s a film, documentary, TV show or new media project this
is you chance.
Warm up your powers of persuasion and pitch for production
support OR be an audience member and decide who wins.
WHAT | Metro Screen members have the opportunity
to access filmmaking equipment or facilities through the $15,000
MPG annual subsidy fund.
All you need to do is pitch your filmmaking project to the group and persuade
them to support your vision! Pitchers must have attended
at least one MPG meeting and be a current financial Metro Screen member.
HOW | Potential pitchers must submit
pitching documents by Friday 30th March at 5pm. The sessions are
limited to four pitchers.
CRITERIA | Pitches will be assessed on the
quality of the story and feasibility of the project. We’ll
also have a panel on hand to give feedback and offer advice to those pitching.
AUDIENCE | Will also be given an opportunity
to ask questions of the pitchers, meet the industry guest and
vote on how much each pitch will receive through a secret ballot.
If you are thinking of pitching in the coming year, this is a great chance
to witness the process first hand and get an idea of what’s
required.
As always at Metro Screen Network meetings, there will be opportunities
to network and meet other members or announce calls for crew and cast for
your next production.
CONTACT | Michael, the Metro Screen Network
Coordinator on network@metroscreen.org.au
for pitching documents and terms and conditions.
WHEN |Tues June 5, 6.30pm – 8pm
WHERE | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall. Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington.
COST | Free for Metro Screen members | $10
non-members
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL | contact metro@metroscreen.org.au
or 9361 5318 to request a booking form and
secure your place as an audience member. Members please quote your membership
number. Members please quote your membership number.
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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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FILMMAKERS’ STUDIO
Samantha Lang International Filmmaker
The Well, The Moneky’s Mask, L’idole
At The Filmmakers’ Studio Thursday 7 June, 7pm. At Metro Screen, Sydney
This is an opportunity to find out about Samantha Lang’s career in
the film industry, gain tips, hear the do’s and don’ts and find
out what’s next for our esteemed guest.
SAMANTHA LANG
While studying a BA in Visual Communication Samantha Lang won a scholarship
to undertake film studies in Germany and Prague. She then went on to graduate
from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School with a BA in Directing.
Her short films include Out, God’s Bones, Malady
and Audacious (which won the Dendy Award for Short Fiction in 1995).
Her television credits include an episode of the Twisted Tales
series, Third Party.
Her film The Well, was the only Australian feature directed by
a woman and the only feature film to be chosen for competition at Cannes,
in 1997. It also received 11 AFI award nominations. Her next feature, The
Monkey’s Mask won the Audience prize at the St Tropez Film Festival.
She followed this up with L’idole starring Leelee Sobieski
and James Hong, which screened in Edinburgh Film Festival 2002, World of
Women Cinema, Sydney 2002, Toronto Film Festival, 2002, Locarno Film Festival,
France 2002, Montreal Film Festival, 2002, Bordeau Womens Film Festival,
2002 and San Tropez Antipodean Film Festival, 2002
FILMMAKERS’ STUDIO
The Filmmakers’ Studio brings well known industry professionals to
an intimate environment where they share experiences, screen clips from
their work and take questions.
YOUR HOST FOR THE EVENING is the accomplished
interviewer Andrew Urban. Andrew brings over 35 years experience as a journalist,
feature writer and news reporter for The Australian, The Bulletin, Cinema
Papers, and Qantas inflight magazine. Andrew is also a published author
and editor & publisher of Urban Cinefile.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE | Thursday June 7th
TIME | 7pm – 9pm
TICKETS | $15 for Metro Screen members and
$20 for non-members
VENUE | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington
Bookings are only 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
Metro Screen is giving away a double pass to this special event. To win
simply email Katrina at k.beck@metroscreen.org.au
with FILMMAKER’S STUDIO in the subject and be sure to include your
name, address and Metro Screen membership number.
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METRO SCREEN’S OPEN DAY
Discover Why Metro Screen is More Than Just a Film
School
Saturday June 16th | 10am
– 4pm | Free and open to the public | No bookings necessary
Workshops in camera operation and editing, seminars,
screenings, equipment demonstrations and
industry markets.
PICK AND CHOOSE FROM THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES RUNNING
ALL DAY:
• Final Cut Pro and post production workshops
• HD camera and cinematography workshops
• Seminars on the services & benefits that set Metro Screen apart
from similar schools + rental stores
• Screening showcase from the more than 35 films produced annually
• Equipment demonstrations and tours
• Markets consisting of film, TV and screen industry representatives
The day will also include a debate hosted by media commentator Andrew Urban,
and bringing together people from across the industry, the session will
be asking how, why and if current vocational and tertiary training in media
production and filmmaking is providing people with the right skills and
meeting the needs of the industry. 11am – 12.30pm.
Who is Metro Screen?
TRAINING | Short courses and full time study
in film, video, TV and portable content at our offices in Paddington. We
also run a youth unit and regional unit.
EQUIPMENT | Range of HD equipment, dubbing,
new media services, fully equipped studios and multiple editing suites.
PRODUCTION SUPPORT | $45,000 for annual subsidies,
script and producing advice, monthly meetings to encourage collaboration
and career development and professionals on hand to answer your questions.
JOIN US ON JUNE 16
Metro Screen | Tell Your Story
Training, equipment hire + production support
Paddington Town Hall. Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington [Oatley Rd entrance]
For a detailed schedule of activities for the day please contact Metro Screen
on (02) 9361 5318 or metro@metoscreen.org.au
or http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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OPPORTUNITIES
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ONE SIX SIX PRODUCTIONS
TV Facilities Coordinator position
We are looking for a bright and outgoing person to fill a newly created
full time role of Facilities Coordinator at One Six Six Productions, a
television commercial Production Company based in Woolloomooloo, Sydney.
The Facilities Coordinator will work autonomously to quote, schedule and
manage in-house editing projects and should have an excellent knowledge
of both production and post production process. One Six Six owns a broadcast
quality Final Cut edit suite and creates TVC’s, hype reels, compiles,
corporates and videos for the advertising agency and their clients. You
will be the liaison between internal departments and all aspects of post
production and it will be your responsibility to ensure that clients’
requirements are qualified and that they can be met by the facilities
technical resources.
You must be flexible and a problem solver. You’ll need to be able
to prioritise workflow, flag problems early, work to deadlines whilst
under pressure and have strong personnel management skills. The position
would ideally suit a recent graduate or someone with prior experience
in Post Production as you will need to be able to clearly understand the
clients’ requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate
with both technical and nontechnical personnel, remaining calm and professional
under pressure.
• Strong time/project management skills with an ability to juggle
several projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Final Cut Pro experience is not essential, but ideal.
• Proficient on both Mac and PC systems.
If interested, please email your resume to claire.davidson@onesixsix.com.au
or post to Claire Davidson
C/- 166 Productions, 166 William St, Woolloomooloo, NSW, 2011 prior
to Friday 8 June 2007.
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CREW CALL
Volunteers
Call for people looking to get experience on documentary shoot from 17th
June to mid July.
Require boom operation and/or camera assistance on animal welfare project
- several shoots across Sydney.
EMAIL | info@seawolfproductions.com.au for
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INDIGENOUS HEALING WITH MULTICULTURAL MOVEMENTS
Producer / Crew Search
The Director REALITY AV seeks ‘competent’ people to assist
in future production for national and global audience. The intention,
as proven and filmed over ten years, is to put together an update Healthcare
Program for 1⁄2 hour TV time slots. The first 5 X 1⁄2 hour
series will capture local indigenous healing systems with our own indigenous
first people of Australia. This series will then extend to most other
ethnic groups with an initial focus on traditional healing systems.
Almost a new genre, the series will involve active audience participation
in a self help healing mode for Pro Active Therapy and Whole Health. The
participants will be invited to respond with results for research and
Integrative(Traditional) Medicine.
ENQUIRIES
Interested persons, hopefully with skills in filming, editing and TV/DVD/IT
compilations from diverse backgrounds, should contact the above or below
in the first instance. Additionally, and for strong preference, the persons
selected will be sensitive to the cultural issues involved together with
specific marketing and communication skills across the full spectrum of
our beaut Multicultural Australia.
Roger Simpson info@wholehealthaustralia.com
| +61 (0)2 9527 6764 and 0416
298484
www.wholehealthaustralia.com
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SOUND RECORDIST
Wanted
Emerging Producer and Promising Writer Director are looking for a sound
recordist for teaser trailer. Our aim is to attract investors and finance
for the production of a long feature comedy.
If you are interested please send a CV to runnersthemovie@gmail.com
This is a LOW paid job.
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ACTION-FEST 2007
Call for Entries
CHALLENGE | Make an 8 minute short film –
Must include the word ’action’.
SPONSORSHIP PRIZES ON OFFER
$9,000 value lighting hire – AFM Lighting (Major sponsor)
$3,000 legal time – Slaters Intellectual Property Lawyers & Moondance
Pictures
Magazine subscriptions, movie tickets, DVDs & magazines – FILMINK
Theatre tickets (double passes) – Darlinghurst Theatre
Lanni Travel Essentials – lanni.com
$455 American Dialect course (for Best Actor) – Screenwise
$300 film course – Metro Screen
Hotel accommodation & meal package – Blacket Hotel, Sydney
Feature film scripts collection – Cinemarket
Accessories for the filmmaker – John Barry
FESTIVAL SCREENINGS – will be held over
2 nights:
(1) Judging Night: Meet the VIP Judges.
(2) Awards Night: Show & Tell by cast & crew, followed by Presentation
of Awards
ENTRY DEADLINE | Mon 23 July 2007
ENTRY FORM ON WEBSITE | www.nafa.net.au
FESTIVAL DATES | 23 – 24 August 2007
CONTACT | Tony Chu, Festival Director 0412 230 415
or tony@nafa.net.au
More on NAFA | www.nafa.net.au
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2007 SYNAPSE ART AND SCIENCE RESIDENCIES
Call for Proposals from Australian Media Artists
The residencies are available to Australian artists with experience in media
arts practice and an interest in science. Artists from all technologically
mediated disciplines are welcome to apply.
Residencies can be undertaken at either an Australian or overseas science
organisation for a period of 12 or 16 weeks, depending on the location.
ANAT will provide an artist's fee, accommodation, a living away allowance
and return travel to the destination of the residency if required. It is
anticipated the host organisation will provide access to personnel, equipment,
space and resources, as well as contributing towards materials and/or the
cost of mounting an exhibition at the conclusion of the residency.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday, 29th
June 2007
Guidelines for applicants can be downloaded from www.anat.org.au
For further information, please contact: Vicki Sowry, Program Manager, Art|Research|Science
TEL | 08 8231 9037
EMAIL | ars@anat.org.au
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14th WORLD OF WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL 2007
WOW is Back
“Seeing the world through the eyes of women…”
presented by WIFT NSW
The World of Women (WOW) Film Festival is a short film festival that offers
emerging and established women filmmakers the opportunity to screen short
works and promotes women directors, producers, writers, editors and cinematographers
in the Australian film industry and in Oceania.
In 2007 the 14th WOW Film Festival will be held in Sydney at its traditional
venue, the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington from Thursday 25th to Friday 26th
October. The WOW Festival programs will then travel as the WOW Tour to over
18 national, regional and remote locations in Australia. Industry programs
will feature with the film screenings.
This year the WOW Short Film Competition invites entries which are up to
55 minutes long and from any genre. iDRINX award and prize for the best
viral, up to 3 minutes long, which features the iDRINX bottled Sangria –
designed for viewing on the internet is a new category. Industry professionals
judge the entries and awards will be presented.
Application forms for entry to the WOW Short Film Competition are available
from the WIFT NSW website, www.wift.org. Entries must be submitted by 16th
August 2007. Women filmmakers, particularly from indigenous and from other
under-represented groups in Australia and Oceania are encouraged to enter.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Sil-Nyin Cameron, Festival Director/Co-ordinator on 0402
246 601 or
EMAIL | wowfilmfestival@nsw.wift.org or nyin@tpg.com.au
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
The Chauvel
What kind of Sydney do YOU want in 20 years time?
The Chauvel Cinema and City of Sydney present 2 film nights in June to celebrate
World Environment Day. Featuring two inspiring movies with the aim to engage
YOU on the issues of transport and environment. It’s about developing
a vision for our City that will ensure a sustainable future.
Join in discussions after both films about the kind of Sydney you want to
see in 20 years time, with members of the City of Sydney, local cycling
communities, carsharing companies, organic farmers and your very own neighbours!
Monday June 4 Detour
De France @ 6.30pm
Three Aussie larrikins follow the Tour De France 2005 and get up close &
personal with luminaries including Lance Armstrong and celeb spectators
such as singer Sheryl Crow and director Ron Howard. This isn’t your
typical cycling movie ˆ but a fantastic behind the scenes look at what
happens both on and off the road in the world‚s most famous cycling
event!
Accompanying the main feature will be a vintage educational film about bicycle
safety.
Tuesday June 5 A
Crude Awakening: the Oil Crash Movie @ 6.30pm
This fascinating film is guaranteed to make you think. Seriously. Learn
about how scarily dependant we are on this dwindling resource in this award-winning
documentary on the oil industry, and the incredible impact it has on the
global economy, industry and the environment.
Drinks, canapés and conversation will follow both films.
VENUE | Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oatley Road &
Oxford Street, Paddington 2021
PRICES | $15.50 (adults) / $12.50 (conc.) /
$9 (seniors and kids)
Tickets are on sale now from the Chauvel Box Office.
“We did not move from the stone age because we ran out of stones.
We did not move from the horse and cart era because we ran out of hay. Therefore
do not underestimate the ingenuity of human beings to solve what energy
source we will employ once we soon run out of oil.” A Crude Awakening:
The Oil Crash Movie
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/whatson |
www.chauvelcinema.net.au
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300
Popcorn Taxi
Breaking Down The Visual Effects On Frank Miller's "300" With
300 Visual Effects Art Director Grant Freckelton and Senior Compositor Lindsay
Adams.
7:30pm – Wednesday June 6th – Greater
Union, Bondi
Break down the process of how the Animal Logic team created millions of
Persians battling 300 of Sparta's finest soldiers in fully CG environments.
The presentation will feature a look inside the film with a detailed breakdown
of the process behind some of the heaviest visual effects work done on the
film, following the visual effects process from start to finish. Included
will include a selection of clips from the film and previously unseen material.
Full program details here | http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/event.php?event_id=534
TICKETS | $16/$14 Conc
Card carrying Metro Screen members receive a discount at the box office.
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15/15 FESTIVAL SCREENING
On Tonight
The 15/15 Film Festival is a multi-location event based in Australia and
is coordinated to run simultaneously across the world. It is held annually
in March in 27 national and international locations.
The festival provides an excellent creative opportunity for filmmakers to
make a short film of 15 minutes or less, in under 15 hours.
The international premiere of the 15/15 Film Festival will be held in Sydney
on Thursday 31st of May 2007 at the Chauvel Cinema. The Sydney session is
a collection of films made locally, interstate and internationally and includes
several films nominated for awards.
All card carrying Metro Screen member are eligible for concession prices.
Visit www.filmfestival15.com to check out the
full programme
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ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL NATIONAL TOUR
Including soundKILDA
The Festival will play from June 5 – 10 at the Astor Cinema in St
Kilda, Melbourne where 100 of Australia's best short films will be on show.
The program also includes soundKILDA, a fantastic opportunity to
see a selection of Australia's best music videos in full cinematic glory
on the big screen.
THE TOUR
Three sessions will play in every capital city (except Canberra) including
two sessions of the "Best of the Best" (a selection of the best
short films from the St Kilda festival) and one session of SoundKILDA. Canberra
will showcase only one "Best of the Best" session and one soundKILDA
session.
2007 St Kilda Film Festival National Tour dates:
Brisbane, Dendy Portside, June 22nd & 23rd
Canberra, Dendy Canberra Centre, June 24th
Adelaide, Mercury Cinema, June 29th & 30th
Perth, Luna Cinema, July 1st & 2nd
Hobart, State Cinema, July 13th & 14th
Sydney, Chauvel Cinema, July 20th & 21st
SoundKILDA
This has been part of the St Kilda Film Festival for 6 years, recognising
that filmmakers often hone their craft in the incredible and imaginative
realm of music videos. Increasingly video clips have developed an amazing
cinematic quality that takes on an incredible life of their own when seen
on the big screen. Bigger and louder than any home entertainment unit (no
matter what people may claim!) this is an exciting and unique opportunity
to immerse yourself in a wonderful vision and sound utopia.
This is the first time soundKILDA has toured as part of the St Kilda Film
Festival National Tour and the line-up is an impressive who's who of the
Australian music scene.
www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au
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SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL
Last Week
There are lots of exciting events and workshops to interest film buffs and
screenwriters at the 10th Sydney Writers’ Festival. For the first
year, and in association with Chauvel Cinemas, Sydney Writers’ Festival
introduces a series called Great Adaptations – great works of literature
adapted for the big screen.
The events making up the Film and Screenwriting strand of the 2007 Sydney
Writers’ Festival include:
Withnail & I
Friday, June 1, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Chauvel Cinema
Richard E. Grant introduces Withnail and I. Starring elegantly wasted heroes
Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann, this filmic tale of two out-of-work actors
continues to be a cult classic for generations of students.
Cost $15. Bookings 9250 1988.
Romulus, My Father
Friday, June 1, 7pm-10pm. Bowral New Empire Cinema
UK screenwriter, poet and dramatist Nick Drake adapted to screen Raimond
Gaita's award-winning memoir Romulus, My Father. The newly released film
will be screened after a discussion with Nick Drake about the process of
adaptation.
Bookings 1300 657 559 or online
at www.southern-highlands.com.au
Reading and Writing Australian Screen Culture
Saturday, June 2, 1.30pmam-2.30pm. Sydney Dance Company 4
What is screen culture and how does it affect our viewing of a film? The
Australian Screen Classics series of film monographs matches some of
our best-loved films with some of finest writers—across all genres—and
offers readers an opportunity to re-discover Australian films and their
cultural influence in our lives. Series contributors to the series Gail
Jones, Tony Moore and Nell Schofield will discuss their favourite film and
how it impacted on them with Jane Mills. Sponsored by Currency Press.
Great Adaptations Film Season –
Three Dollars
Saturday, June 2, 2pm-4pm. Chauvel Cinema
Three Dollars is Robert Connelly's acclaimed adaptation of Elliot Perlman's
novel. With Chauvel Cinema, Sydney Writers' Festival presents Great Adaptations,
a series of great works of literature adapted for the big screen.
Cost
$15.50/$12.50 from Chauvel Cinemas.
Great Adaptations Film Season –
My Brilliant Career
Saturday, June 2, 4.30pm-6pm. Chauvel Cinema
Gillian Armstrong’s adaptation of Miles Franklin's novel. With Chauvel
Cinema, Sydney Writers' Festival presents Great Adaptations, a series of
great works of literature adapted for the big screen.
Cost $15.50/$12.50 from Chauvel Cinemas.
Great Adaptations Film Season – Breakfast at
Tiffanys
Saturday, June 2, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Chauvel Cinema
George Axelrod's adaptation of the Truman Capote novel. With Chauvel Cinema,
Sydney Writers' Festival presents Great Adaptations, a series of great works
of literature adapted for the big screen.
Cost $15.50/$12.50 from Chauvel Cinemas.
Great Adaptations – Schindler's List
Sunday, June 3, 2.30pm-5.30pm. Chauvel Cinema
A searing drama based on Thomas Keneally's Booker Prize-winning Schindler's
Ark. With Chauvel Cinema, Sydney Writers' Festival presents Great Adaptations,
a series of great works of literature adapted for the big screen.
Cost $15.50/$12.50 from Chauvel Cinemas.
Great Adaptations – LA Confidential
Sunday, June 3, 4pm-7pm. Chauvel Cinema
Based on the bestselling novel by James Ellroy, this award-winning crime
drama explores both the dark side of the Los Angeles police force and Southern
California's criminal underbelly in the early '50s. With Chauvel Cinema,
Sydney Writers' Festival presents Great Adaptations, a series of great works
of literature adapted for the big screen.
Cost $15.50/$12.50 from Chauvel Cinemas.
Great Adaptations – The Leopard
Sunday, June 3, 6pm-9pm. Chauvel Cinema
Arguably Luchino Visconti's best film, The Leopard is based on the acclaimed
novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. With Chauvel Cinema, Sydney Writers'
Festival presents Great Adaptations, a series of great works of literature
adapted for the big screen.
Cost $15.50/$12.50 from Chauvel Cinemas.
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THE HEIST
Congratulations
Metro Screen member Georgia Clark successfully pitched her film project
The Heist last year receiving a 100% production subsidy through the Metro
Screen Network.
To celebrate the completion of this hipster vampire short the Chauvel cinema
will play a special screening Wednesday June 6, 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Chauvel Cinema in Paddington (Cnr Oxford + Oatley St, near Paddo Town Hall).
This is a free and open screening, all are welcome.
Metro Screen congratulates Georgia.
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