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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews
– 28 June, 2007
FEATURE:
Certificate IV in Screen, semester one graduation screening announced,
see below…
Certificate IV in Screen second semester starts July 16, be quick to avoid
missing out, see below…
Multicultural Mentorship Scheme [MMS] 2007 applications now open, see
below…
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TRAINING + WORKSHOPS
Certificate IV in Screen >>
Digital Micro Movie >>
High Definition Stop Frame Animation >>
Final Cut Pro Fundamentals >>
DVD Production >>
EQUIPMENT HIRE + FACILITIES
Dubbing + New Media Services >>
General Overview >>
PROJECTS
Multicultural Mentorship Scheme >>
Project Development Services >>
Youth Filmmaking Workshop >>
METRO SCREEN EVENTS
Graduation Screening >>
Television Production – Industry Panel >>
Metro Screen MySpace >>
Metro Screen YouTube >>
OPPORTUNITIES
Australian Woman to Break World Record >>
Innovation Magik >>
Steve Kaplan Comedy Workshop >>
Crew Call >>
Documentary Film >>
Lighting Crew >>
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Action Fest 2007 >>
Asian Festival >>
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival >>
Sydney Peace Festival >>
World of Women Festival >>
FESTIVALS + EVENTS
Dying City >>
Mobile Media 2007 >>
SPAA Conference >>
St Kilda Film Festival >>
Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival >>
METRO SCREEN CONGRATULATES
Bomb Harvest >>
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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.
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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DIGITAL MICRO MOVIE
July 17
This hands-on introductory workshop gives you the opportunity to produce
a short movie in 15 hours from initial idea to final film. In groups, you
will script and storyboard your ideas, shoot using our digital 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.
SPECIAL FEATURE | Participants will receive
a DVD of all productions made.
Fri [Eve] + Sat & Sun [Day] 15hrs | 13/07 –
15/07 | $495 / $575 non-members | 11 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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HIGH DEFINITION STOP FRAME ANIMATION
July 21
Discover how to animate with your digital stills camera. This workshop will
clarify the issues involved with the production of stop-frame animation
with digital stills cameras destined for HDTV and 2K digital cinemas. Participants
learn with a range of equipment and software including Apple Final Cut Pro,
Motion, Macromedia Flash and Adobe After Effects.
OPTIONAL | If you have a digital camera, please
bring it along.
3 x Sat [Day] 18hrs | 21/07 – 04/08 |
$399 / $459 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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FINAL CUT PRO FUNDAMENTALS
[Beginner]
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 features 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 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 Tue [Eve] 21hrs | 07/08 – 18/09
| $590 / $695 non-members | 15 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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DVD PRODUCTION
[Intermediate]
An introduction to DVD Studio Pro a powerful tool for all aspects of DVD
production. Be guided through the DVD production process from authoring
through to burning. Gain the knowledge and skills to construct your own
DVD with multiple menus and functions. This weekend course will teach you
how to produce creative DVDs for your next short film, documentary, show
reel or funding application.
Fri [Eve] and Sat + Sun [Day] 9.30am – 5.30pm | 10/08
– 12/08 | $375 / $440 non-members | 15 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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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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MULTICULTURAL MENTORSHIP SCHEME
Applications Now Open to Transform your Story into
a Short Film
The Multicultural Mentorship Scheme [MMS] is open to people of diverse cultural
and non-English speaking backgrounds that have a story to tell.
Supported by the NSW Film and Television Office four storytellers from NSW
will be offered equipment, facilities hire, stock, post production facilities,
and a $2,000 budget. In addition, each filmmaker will be mentored by an
industry professional.
Applicants simply need a story or idea and the vision and commitment to
make it into a five minute film.
PREVIOUS FILMS HAVE EXPLORED TOPICS INCLUDING:
• cultural conflict and drama of stereotypes
• issues surrounding sexual attraction between white people and people
of colour
• beliefs and notions of ‘truth’, history and memory
• ideas around the term ‘people of middle eastern appearance’
• ideas around the topic of ‘Australian Values’
Many award-winning shorts have been produced through this scheme and applicants
have gone on to produce more award winning work. Flordeliz Bonifacio has
won two international awards for her second short film Deluge made with
a NSW Film and Television Office [NSW FTO], Young Filmmakers Fund [YFF].
With her first film Orange Season made through the Multicultural Mentorship
Scheme [MMS].
“My mentor was writer/director Donald Crombie, whose wealth of knowledge
and experience I was able to draw upon. Had I not had the chance to explore
my style of storytelling through the MMS, I would not have had the level
of understanding, hindsight and preparation as a writer-director that was
so important to the success of my second film, Deluge.” Says Flordeliz
Bonifacio.
Applicants are selected on their idea, relevant skills and how the process
will impact their careers. People with experience in other artforms and
practices are also encouraged to apply.
For an application kit and details on how to apply for the 2007 Multicultural
Mentor Scheme please contact Metro Screen’s Project Manager, David
Opitz on 02 9361 5318 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday 3rd August 2007.
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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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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, NSW
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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GRADUATION SCREENING
For Metro Screen’s Certificate IV in Screen
Metro Screen invites you to the Certificate IV in Screen graduation screening
and reminds you that there are only a few places left in our next course.
Free and open to the public | July 12 | at
4.30pm | Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington
Metro Screen will showcase these new Australian works by the next generation
of filmmakers. The course allowed its soon to be graduates the opportunity
to produce films while gaining a complete education in short film, television
production and documentary making as well as screenwriting, producing,
directing, camera, lighting, sound and editing.
Films screening include psychological dramas and documentaries on traditional
Tongan values in Sydney culture and a factory who forces its workers to
come to work every day to do nothing rather than pay out their entitlements
after its closure.
At the screening audience members will be given the opportunity to meet
these students, their tutors and Metro Screen staff.
To be a part of the next Certificate IV in Screen and be given the opportunities
our current students have had simply enroll now. There are a limited number
of places still available in this highly regarded industry standard course.
The next course will run from July 16.
For more information about the screening or to the course please contact
us on 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au
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TELEVISION PRODUCTION – INDUSTRY PANEL
From Concept to Prime Time
An Industry Panel presented by Metro Screen’s Network. Tuesday July
3rd at 6.30pm.
Metro Screen’s Network popular Industry Panel series for 2007 continues
wit this talk aimed at addressing the many issues and questions regarding
television production in Australia.
Hear from a panel of professionals representing a cross section of the
television industry who will shed light on the process of developing a
TV show concept to screening it on air.
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
• You’ve got an idea for a show – what next?
• What to cover in a TV show proposal.
• What are the TV Networks looking for in a concept?
• Do you need to write an entire series before TV Networks will
look at your idea?
• Tips on submissions and pitching.
• Do you need to make a pilot episode?
• How does TV show funding work?
Guest Speakers to be announced
WHEN | Tues July 3rd, 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 (02) 9361 5318 to secure your place or
to request a booking form. 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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METRO SCREEN YOUTUBE
Watch Our Work
To view more of the work produced through Metro Screen’s general
training, Certificate IV in Screen, membership, mentorship schemes and
regional and youth projects go to http://www.youtube.com/user/MetroScreen
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AUSTRALIAN WOMAN TO BREAK WORLD RECORD
Call for Sponsorships
Gabrielle Simpson, 64 year old Sydney grandmother, is to become the oldest
woman to race round the world: Gabrielle has been chosen to the team of
Clipper 07/08: The Round the World Yacht Race: the world’s longest
ocean race. When she returns she will be the oldest woman to race round
world qualifying for the Guinness Book of Records
Her jubilant arrival in Liverpool, UK in summer 2008 will mark the end
of an epic challenge: taking on the raw forces of nature and becoming
one of the world’s sailing pioneers. She will be the Oldest Female
Global Yacht Racer.
Gabrielle needs the support of sponsors and the people of Australia for
her Crew place in the race: approx. $120,000 for 12 months, including
2 months training. All monies go to the organisers, with expenses, and
any surplus to Cancer Research.
For more information visit:
http://www.clipper-ventures.co.uk
or contact Gabrielle Simpson direct on 61(0)439
959 968
EMAIL | gabrielle.simpson@bigpond.com
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INNOVATION MAGIK
Production Assistance
Innovation Magik is an up and coming film and media Production Company
that wants to unite people with a passion in writing and film making.
Innovation Magik are also a non profit project. They are currently giving
three lucky aspiring film makers and artists the opportunity to write
and direct their short film at no cost.
For more information and an entry form email: info@innocationmagik.com
or
contact producer Rana Kordahi on 0410 534 260.
Entries must be no more than 4 pages in length.
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STEVE KAPLAN COMEDY WORKSHOP
Weekend Course
Epiphany International presents Steve Kaplan, U.S. Comedy Writing &
Performance Coach, in Australia for the first time to teach his two day
comedy workshop for writers, directors, performers and producers of television,
film, theatre and radio.
Over the weekend course in Sydney, August 25 & 26, at the Comedy Store,
Fox Studios, Kaplan will offer proven and practical methods and principles
that help writers reveal and understand comedy from the inside out: how
to write funny, direct funny, perform funny.
For more information, to arrange an interview or to make a booking:
Contact: Annie Macarthur or Peter Mitchell
PH: (02) 9572 7222
Web: http://www.epiphany.com.au
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CREW CALL
Short Film
IWe are looking for crew for our YFF Short Film "Bonfire" to
be shot over two weeks in August. This is an excellent opportunity to
work on a highly dramatic funded short film.
Art Department & Costume Assistant: Ideally someone with a passion
for design, keen on getting film experience.
1st AD: Some experience required. We are looking for somebody with a diplomatic
and creative approach.
Grip: Some experience required.
Caterer: We have a budget for catering, and are looking for somebody who
would like to take on the two weeks of work.
Please contact Melissa Anastasi (director) at anastazi@bigpond.net.au
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DOCUMENTARY FILM
Crew Call
UTS Arts Media Students are looking for a Cinematogrpaher/Camerraperson
for their documentary Supermyth. The film explores the myths of who resides
and what occurs within the walls of Goulburn Supermax prison. They will
interview Goulburn residents on how the township is affected by the presence
of the Supermax. UTS are seeking a highly committed individual who is
interested in playing a major creative role in our film. The individual
should be engaged with the themes of Supermyth and willing to suggest
relevant visually engaging paths.
Shooting to occur in both Goulburn and Sydney, must be available from
14th – 28th July (14th – 21st in Goulburn). Other shooting
dates, outside of the main period, will also be arranged however all shoots
will be concluded by early September.
Payment will be deferred until completion of shoot and will be negotiated
according to experience and creative skills on offer. Accommodation and
a small food allowance, outside of set meals, will be provided.
If you feel this a documentary subject you could be passionate about and
think you can offer a creative edge to their team then please contact
Alex or Hannah
Phone: 0402 359 445 or 0414
060 938
Email: supermyth@inoutbox.com
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LIGHTING CREW
Needed
Lighting student/graduate required for unpaid work this weekend for short
black comedy film "The Return", filming in Paddington
Fri 29/6 at 6pm, and
Sat 30/6 at 6pm
Contact: Chris Ramos on 0419 250 367 or email:
cramos@ozemail.com.au
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ACTION FEST 2007
Call for Entries
Make an 8 minute short film that includes the word “action”
and have your work seen by 20 VIP industry judges. The guest list includes
previous speakers, sponsors and VIP contacts. For a list of past NAFA
guest speakers, visit: www.nafa.net.au/guest-speakers
In addition, Action-Fest has $13,000-plus prize pool ranging from lighting
equipment hire, a legal consultation, hotel accommodation, and dialect
coaching:. For more information visit www.nafa.net.au/prizes
Prizes are awarded to 8 BEST AWARD categories for: Actor, Script, Director,
Film, Cinematographer, Editor, Score & Audience-voted Best Film.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Mon 23 July 2007
Full Festival details: www.nafa.net.au/festivals
Contact: Tony Chu
Email: tony@nafa.net.au
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ASIAN FESTIVAL
Call for Entries
An annual Film and Documentary Festival to celebrate excellence for first
time producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, actors, technicians
and documentary makers from the Asian diaspora, this year’s festival
now includes entries from Australia.
The Festival screens November 27 to December 4, in Singapore. Entries
deadline is August 31.
For more information on the AFFF http://www.asianfirstfilms.com
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HUMAN RIGHTS ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL
Call for Entries
The inaugural Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is calling for
film submissions. The festival will take place at RMIT Capitol Theatre
and 45 Downstairs in Melbourne from 26 November – 2 December 2007.
The festival will run over four days and they are looking for films that
explore issues to do with any type of human rights.
HRAFF was inspired by successful human right film festivals held overseas
and is the first of its kind in Australia. More than a film festival,
HRAFF will also incorporate art, music, performance, speakers, and information
hubs so people can get more information about the human rights issues
raised by the films and art.
The festival program will be announced in August.
For more details, visit www.hraff.org.au
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SYDNEY PEACE FESTIVAL
Calls for Entries
The 2nd Sydney Peace Festival is a festival of short films being held
in Sydney on Thurs 2 August 2007. Organised by the Hiroshima Day Committee,
this is an annual event held in conjunction with the commemoration of
Hiroshima Day.
The topic of the Festival is "Peace" in whatever way you wish
to interpret it and the festival is accepting submissions of short films
of all genres, up to 20 minutes in length. To submit your film download
the entry form available form http://www.sydneypeacefest.org
and send your film in to Cameron Schraner, 499 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
NSW 2010.
For any additional info check out www.sydneypeacefest.org
or contact Cameron on cameron_schraner@hotmail.com.
Please note: there will be no entry fees or prizes for this year's event.
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WORLD OF WOMEN WOW FILM FESTIVAL
Calls for Entries
The 14th 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.
The festival is hosted by Women in Film and Television NSW which is committed
to improving the status of women, both on and off the screen, by supporting
and advancing women working in the film, television and related screen
industries. It is a membership based non-profit organisation.
Entry deadline is August 16. For more information and application forms
visit: http://www.wift.org/wow/WOW2007_EntryForm.pdf
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DYING CITY
Giveaway
Darlinghurst Theatre Company and Gaiety Theatre are excited to present
the Australian premiere of the West End and Broadway sensation Dying
City, by Christopher Shinn. "It's not often that you leave
a theatre and want to walk straight back in and watch the play again but
that's the effect of Christopher Shinn's Dying City" –
The Metro (London)
When a soldier shoots himself in Iraq and the military classify it as
an accident, the soldier's identical twin brother and widow are left searching
for the truth. Dying City is a suspenseful and thrilling drama
that cleverly intertwines the personal and the political.
Directed by Stephen Colyer who bought you the sell out hit Boston
Marriage earlier this year and starring Saskia Smith from Hedwig
and the Angry Inch and Tom O'Sullivan.
Special discount ticket rates for Metro Screen members: only $20 for all
Tuesday performances and $25 for all other performances.
Plus win doubles passes to performance of Dying City on Tuesday
3 July at 8pm, just email k.beck@metroscreen.org.au
with Dying City in the subject and be sure to include your full
name, address and Metro Screen membership number in the body.
Plays: Thursday 28 June – Saturday 21 July
Preview Wednesday June 27– All Tickets $20 – phone bookings
only
Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 5pm
Tickets Full $30, Concession $25
Bookings: www.darlinghursttheatre.com or
02 8356 9987
Darlinghurst Theatre Company, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point NSW 2011
http://www.darlinghursttheatre.com
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MOBILE MEDIA 2007
Conference
Mobile media is being heralded as a new site for consumption, democratic
expression, individualism, citizenship, and creativity. This international
conference aims to comprehensively analyse and debate mobile media –
exploring its emerging structures, features, practices, value chains,
producers and audiences, delving into its social, cultural, aesthetic
and commercial implications, and debating its futures.
Register and submit papers for presentation at the website. Mobile Media
2007 is being held at the University of Sydney 2 – 4 July.
Keep an eye out for Metro Screen next Portable Content workshop –
producing content for mobile phones and wireless devices.
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SPAA CONFERENCE
Animation Pilot Submissions
As part of this year's SPAA Conference, kid's pay television channel Nickelodeon
Australia is offering up to $20,000 towards the production of an animation
pilot. The winner of the funding will be announced at the Conference being
held at the Sheraton Mirage Resort on the Gold Coast.
Nickelodeon is looking for ideas that will appeal to both boys and girls
between the ages of 7 and 13 years old. All registered delegates at the
Conference are eligible to apply. Guidelines and an application form are
available from www.spaa.org.au/conference
The SPAA Conference attracts up to 650 industry representatives and key
decision makers including producers, directors, distributors, financiers,
exhibitors, television network heads, commissioning editors, lawyers and
accountants. Of these there is a sizable international contingent from
leading media organisations around the world.
SPAA is the industry association for the independent film and television
industry, providing leadership and direction on all debates concerning
the economics, creative and technological future of the screen production
industries in Australia. It strives to create the business conditions
for the industry to compete strongly in both local and overseas markets.
SPAA Conference, 13 – 16 November 2007 Sheraton Mirage Resort, Gold
Coast, Queensland
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ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL
Touring Festival
The St Kilda Film Festival is Australia’s premier short film festival,
and it will be screening in your capital city during the months of June
and July. Showcasing the Best of the Fest short films and a selection
of the greatest Australian music videos for SoundKILDA, the St Kilda Film
Festival National Tour is a great two day swag bag of cinematic wonder
and vision.
Don’t miss Opening Night in each capital city as the St Kilda Film
Festival celebrates it’s filmmakers in style with a gala event of
delicious wine and nibbles before the screening of Session 1 of the short
films. For more information visit http://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au
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MESSAGE STICKS INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
Touring Festival
The Australian Film Commission’s (AFC) Black Screen will tour the
2007 Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival in conjunction with and the
Gab Titui Cultural Centre, the Saibai Island Council and Boigu Island
Council in June and July.
Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival is curated by Indigenous filmmakers
Rachel Perkins and Darren Dale and was shown at the Sydney Opera House
in 2006 and 2007 to capacity crowds.
All Message Sticks screenings in the Torres Straits
are free and the dates and times are:
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July 1007 6pm Boigu Island Council.
CONTACT | 07 4069 4093
Friday 13 & Saturday14 July 2007 6pm Saibai Island Council.
CONTACT | 07 4069 4270
The Australian Film Commission’s School Screen is also presenting
free school screenings of indigenous short films at Tagai State colleges
on Boigu and Saibai Islands.
To view full Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival National Tour program
details visit:
http://www.afc.gov.au/blackscreen/whatson/newspage_382.aspx
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BOMB HARVEST
Screens in Sydney Film Festival
Metro Screen’s congratulates tutors and former students Kim Mordaunt
and Adrian Rostirolla on the successful screening of Bomb Harvest at this
years Sydney Film Festival.
Congratulations.
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