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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews
– 16 August, 2007
FEATURE:
Jump Start subsidy fund application close Sept 3, see below…
Documentary screening announced, see below…
Metro Screen assisted work ‘Emergence’
plays at The Studio, see below…
Employment at Metro Screen, see below under ‘Projects’
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TRAINING + WORKSHOPS
Advanced Screenwriting >>
Introduction to Screenwriting >>
Sony Z1P One Day Camera Course >>
Digital Micro Movie >>
Final Cut Pro Fundamentals >>
EQUIPMENT HIRE + FACILITIES
Dubbing + New Media Services >>
General Overview >>
PROJECTS
Jump Start >>
Project Development Services >>
Youth Holiday Workshop >>
Metro Screen Job Vacancy >>
METRO SCREEN EVENTS
Documentary Grad Screening >>
Work for Mobile Phone >>
Wallpapers >>
Speed Networking II >>
Other Networks >>
OPPORTUNITIES
Film Australia Limited >>
Various Crew Roles Required >>
Short Drama Scripts Wanted >>
Writers/Directors Required >>
Camera Operator and Editor >>
Cast and Crew Call >>
Cast Needed>>
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Quantas Spirit of Youth Awards >>
Indivision Lab >>
FESTIVALS + EVENTS
Choc Tops in the Attic >>
Emergence >>
Forbidden Lie$ >>
Action Fest 2007 >>
The Journey into Sin >>
METRO SCREEN CONGRATULATES
Azure Productions >>
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TRAINING
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ADVANCED SCREENWRITING
Intermediate to Advanced
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].
6 x Sat [Day] | 36hrs | 01/09 – 06/10
| $549 / $645 non-members | 14 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING
September 5
Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting: simple and effective techniques
to strengthen your writing ability and capture your story on paper. Develop
an understanding of effective storytelling, dialogue, characterisation and
industry standard formatting and utilise these principles of screenwriting
to develop a script from synopsis to first draft.
6 x Wed [Eve] | 18hrs | 05/09 – 10/10
| $339 / $399 non-members | 14 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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SONY Z1P ONE DAY CAMERA COURSE
September 8
This intensive course covers the key camera operations and functions of
the Sony Z1P camera. A very popular camera with many independent camera
operators, the Z1P produces high-quality results under a wide range of conditions.
Areas covered include framing, exposure, white balance and focus as well
as camera handling techniques, lighting techniques and an explanation of
the High Definition format. Participants will have the chance to ask specific
questions and will benefit from the tutor’s industry experiences and
tips on getting the most out of the camera.
1 x Sat [Day] 9am – 5pm | 7hrs | 08/09
| $185 / $217 non-members | 10 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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DIGITAL MICRO MOVIE
September 14
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 | 14/09 –
16/09 | $495 / $575 non-members | 11 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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FINAL CUT PRO INTERMEDIATE
September 29
Taught by an Apple Certified trainer and following Apple’s ‘Pro’ training
syllabus, this course is designed for those who already have a good basic
knowledge of Final Cut Pro. The course takes your editing skills to the
next level, giving you the confidence to complete more complex projects,
and involves a revision and extension of the topics covered in our FCP Fundamentals
course. This is followed by a thorough exploration of more advanced functions,
including titles and graphics, audio mixing, motion tools, multicam editing,
filters, colour correction and grading. Participants cover the topic of
finishing and outputting in depth, including compression and final media
format choice.
SPECIAL FEATURE | Fees include an Apple FCP course manual valued
at $69.95.
3 x Sat [Day] | 21hrs | 29/09 – 13/10
| $590 / $695 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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JUMP START
Applications Open
Offering $45,000 in subsidy to film and screen productions
in NSW annually.
Applications for the next round close Sept 3.
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 $60 or $40 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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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 HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
Channel Free
OCTOBER HOLIDAY MOVIE MAKING WORKSHOP 11 – 16
yr olds
In three intensive days, this hands-on course for young filmmakers will
enable you to produce a digital micro movie using the latest technology.
Discover your hidden potential whilst rotating through key crew roles. Gain
experience in all aspects of filmmaking including: camera operation, lighting,
sound recording, art direction, storyboarding, editing and directing.
Learn how to construct storyboards, shoot in the studio or on location with
Sony HDV 1080i cameras, edit on Final Cut Pro, use GarageBand to compose
music and pick up directing and screen acting tips from our experienced
tutors. You will emerge from the workshop with an overall understanding
of the filmmaking process, as well as the practical experience of making
your own short film, from start to finish!
The films made by Channel Free participants have screened in film festivals
all over the world, as well as at our annual Channel Free Screening held
at the Chauvel Cinema, where you, your family and friends can watch your
movies on the big screen.
Young people with little or no prior filmmaking experience are encouraged
to enrol. If you already have some experience, then come along and watch
it grow!
GREEN TEAM
This October, Channel Free participants have the opportunity make a film
for the new Tropfest Junior competition by including the signature item
“Green” in their films. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain
access to the equipment, team and skills needed to make a film for a major
festival. You could win awards and have your film seen by thousands!!!!
Remember the “Green” theme can be interpreted in many ways:
green monster, green with envy, green for the environment, green hair…
Whatever! You can have a green shoe appear in your film or have the whole
story built around the theme of “GREEN”. What does Green mean
to you?
GREEN TEAM ALERT: Start planning now and bring
your stories and ideas for the first day of the workshop.
DATES
• Pre-Production: Tuesday 2 October[10.00am - 5.00pm]
• Production: Wednesday 3 October [10.00am - 5.00pm]
• Post-Production: Thursday 4 October [10.00am - 6.00pm]
COST: $250
Contact Rebecca the Channel Free coordinator on 02
9361 5318 or channelfree@metroscreen.org.au
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METRO SCREEN JOB VACANCY
Administrator
Metro Screen is a screen organization delivering training, production support
and facility hire to filmmakers and digital media artists in NSW.
We’re looking for an organised, flexible and motivated Administrator
to join our team.
Working with the General Manager and the Finance Manager the Administrator
is responsible for a variety of activities including; financial administration,
human resource and office management and co-ordination of board meetings.
Financial responsibilities include MYOB data entry, banking, payables and
assisting with account reconciliation.
This position requires a fast worker with a high level of initiative, organisational
and administrative ability. As the staff member who engages with all aspects
of Metro Screen’s activities, the ability to relate to people at all
levels is essential. Your ability to accept challenges and maintain an enthusiastic
and reliable work ethic will be rewarded in this friendly and supportive
work environment.
The salary for this position is $40,000 pro rata plus superannuation and
leave loading. Hours are negotiable but preferably 9am to 4pm daily. Metro
Screen is located in the Paddington Town Hall, Paddington.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and briefly address the
selection criteria below. For further information contact Christina Alvarez
on 02 9361 5318. Please submit applications
to Jamie Ferguson on email j.ferguson@metroscreen.org.au
The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 3rd September 2007. Late applications will not be accepted.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
• Experience in a responsible and demanding office administration
position.
• Advanced organisational skills, data entry skills and the ability
to work under pressure and to deadline
• Understanding and interest in basic financial processes and procedures
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including negotiation
and liaison skills.
• Strong computer literacy
Desirable
• MYOB experience
• Experience or understanding of working in an arts, community or
screen organisation.
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DOCUMENTARY GRAD SCREENING
August 28
This year Metro Screen ran a Documentary Scholarship course for 15 up and
coming documentary filmmakers.
We invite you to come and share their stories, see their
final films, join in their graduation and meet for discussion.
From ideas, subjects, styles, shooting to editing and preparing publicity
packs the participants spent three months learning everything
about documentary production, and producing some outstanding documentaries
along the way.
The form of documentary is a growing and ever popular genre
and it’s an exciting field to plunge into for our 15 newly skilled
documentarians.
Free and open to the public, Tuesday August 28, 4.30pm
Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington.
Documentaries use the popular form of media to educate, celebrate
and reveal. Michael Moore has made a living uncovering America’s
soiled side with ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ and his
new film ‘SICKO’, ‘Super Size
Me’ took on giants McDonalds, Australia’s own ‘Unfolding
Florence’ explored the journey of a design pioneer and ‘Rats
in The Ranks’ exploded the myth of truth in politics. More
recently ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, ‘Shut
Up and Sing’ and ‘Bomb Harvest’
educated us on carbon levels, the bonds of friendship and the long lasting
effects of war.
Documentaries provide future generations with the means of exploring what
we activate and endure now.
Graduating students include:
Lesley Branagan, Charles Camuglia, Michael Cosmidis, Kathrin Davis, Janet
Duncan, Ridwan Hassim, Graham Hinton, Gita Irwin, Deb Jackson, Brent Melton,
Tracey Savage, Therese Sweeney, Sarah Tracton, Jonathan Wald and Katherine
Wilkinson
TUTORS
Kim Mordaunt: Principal Tutor | John Janson
Moore: Documentary | Gareth Tillson: Camera
Tutor | Teigan Kollosche: Sound Tutor
| Dean Francis: Editing Tutor | Adrian
Rostirolla: Editing Assessor | Renata Bliss:
Editing (grading) | Fida Haq: Multimedia Tutor
| Carolyn Johson: Producing Tutor | Monica
Davidson: Business Tutor
The Documentary Scholarship course was run by Metro Screen through funding
from the Department of Education and Training. The graduation screening
is an open event being held Tuesday 4.30pm August 28 at the Chauvel Cinema.
For more information on the many courses and activities Metro Screen has
to offer please contact us: 02 9361 5318 |
metro@metroscreen.org.au
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WORK FOR MOBILE PHONE
Download it Now
Metro Screen now offers you the chance to view our films specifically made
for wireless viewing form our website. Head to http://www.metroscreen.org.au/digiContent.html
scroll down and start sharing our filmmaker’s work via your
mobile. [It’s free to download]
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WALLPAPERS
Free to Download
Metro Screen now has a variety of wallpapers available for free from our
site. Simply click the size you want and it’s yours http://www.metroscreen.org.au/wallpapers.html
We’ll be adding more at random, so keep on checking.
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SPEED NETWORKING II
Thursday September 6th
Register by August 20 for this not to be missed free
event.
Following on from Metro Screen’s hugely successful Speed Networking
event in May, comes the sequel – bigger and better than the original,
we have streamlined and re-structured the night so YOU can meet even more
contacts in one night than you will all year.
Speed Networking II fosters collaboration in the Australian film industry
by bringing like-minded filmmakers together in an environment where contacts
and networks can grow. Brought to you by the Metro Screen Network.
With small focused groups attendees will be given five minutes to chat,
pitch or charm representatives from a cross section of the filmmaking industry.
This formal part of the night will be followed by a social networking session
where you can discuss your projects further or continue to build your contacts.
So if you’re looking for a new project, have a project and looking
for collaborators, scouting for cast and crew or just want to expand your
contacts then this is your opportunity.
WHO
We are calling filmmakers with backgrounds associated with: PRODUCERS,
DIRECTORS, WRITERS, ACTORS, EDITORS, CAMERA DEPARTMENT, ART DEPARTMENT
and SOUND DEPARTMENT (if your area of expertise is not
listed, please register your interest and we will attempt to accommodate
you).
HOW
Fill in a registration form by Monday, August 20th, 5.30pm.
You will be notified shortly after this date if you registration is successful.
PLEASE NOTE | Only those who receive a notification
of successful registration will be admitted on the night. This is due to
the high interest in our last Networking Session.
Registration forms can be obtained by contacting metro@metroscreen.org.au
or 02 9361 5318 or downloadable from http://www.metroscreen.org.au
CONTACT | Michael, Metro Screen Network Coordinator
on network@metroscreen.org.au
WHEN | Thurs, September 6th, 6.30pm –
8pm
WHERE | Paddington RSL, (opposite Paddington
Town Hall) 220-232 Oxford St Paddington.
COST | FREE, registration essential.
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OTHER NETWORKS
MySpace, YouTube, FaceBook
Metro Screen now has a myspace site, to check us out and become our friend
go to http://www.myspace.com/metroscreen
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
We also have a Face Book site for you to network with. So if u have a facebook
account, log-on and then click on following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2533399439&ref=share
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OPPORTUNITIES
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FILM AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Production Secretary
Film Australia is an Australian Government owned company, which supports
the independent Australian documentary sector through production, distribution,
archive and facilities activities.
From 1/7/2008, Film Australia will be merged as part of Australian Screen
Agency.
Production Secretary Melbourne – fixed term to 30 June 2008 only.
Salary $45,267 pa. plus superannuation.
Key full time position providing administrative and secretarial support
to the Executive Producer Melbourne, managing appointments, meeting records
and undertaking a range of administrative tasks.
Applicants need administrative experience with highly developed organisational
skills; ability to work effectively under pressure using initiative and
sound judgment; good communication, office software & data entry and
research skills. Whilst not essential, understanding of television production,
including relevant experience, would be an advantage.
Further information available at www.filmaust.com.au
or contact:
Andrew Lowe
Human Resources
Film Australia Limited
PO Box 46, Lindfield, NSW 2070.
Email: hr@filmaust.com.au Phone: 02
9413 8778 Fax: 02 9413 8671
Applications including a covering letter clearly outlining suitability
for the role should be submitted by the close of business on Friday
24 August 2007 and addressed as above.
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VARIOUS CREW ROLES REQUIRED
Pogman Productions
Film and television Production company Pogman Productions are looking
for several crew roles to be filled.
SET/PRODUCTION DESIGNER
We have many projects in pre-production, and are specifically looking
for someone to work on our 15min Action/Fantasy Film in September/October.
We have a very professional cast and crew that we work with and are looking
for someone to join our passionate and motivated team. We are a low budget
company, so this role is unpaid, however as soon as there is funding everyone
will receive payment. All productions are filmed in HD and using the latest
technology to produce quality products.
WARDROBE DESIGNER
Our Wardrobe Designer will be in charge of choosing and designing costumes
and looks for each character, working closely with our Set Designer, Make
Up Artist and Special Effects Artist. Also they will be given a small
budget and be in charge of sourcing/making all costumes.
SOUND RECORDIST / BOOM OPERATOR
Our Sound Recordist/Boom Operator will work closely with our Sound Designer,
and be in charge of capturing Sound on our Film Shoots, whilst being trained
by our Sound Designer.
For more info please contact Alexia Kelly at alexia@pogmanproductions.com
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SHORT DRAMA SCRIPTS WANTED
Metro Screen
Calling all screenwriters: see your script made into a film
Call for short drama scripts. Metro Screen Training Department invites
writers to submit a short drama script you are keen to see made by our
talented full-time film students. This is a great opportunity to see your
characters and stories come to life and liaise with a film crew.
Your script should be:
• dramatic, original and well structured
• industry formatted and no more than 10 pages long
• not heavily reliant on visual special effects
• ideally no more than 4 locations
For more information and conditions, or to submit scripts, please contact
Claire Morgan Training Manager on c.morgan@metroscreen.org.au
Tel: 02 9361 5318
Closing date: Mon 27th August
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WRITER/DIRECTORS REQUIRED
Creative Collaborations
Peter Humble is currently involved in a variety of projects at different
levels, directing, writing, editing and shooting but is looking to develop
his skills as DOP/camera operator.
He also owns a Sony HDV cam which was released late last year marketed
specifically to the independent film maker.
http://www.sony.com.au/objects/Other/HVRV1P/html/index.html
He is looking for creative collaborations with writer/ directors. Interested
to work on original dramas and would be especially interested in contributing
to an open ended and more experimental approach to story telling. If you're
looking for someone to bounce ideas around in a "let's try this"
atmosphere then please contact Peter. Also very interested in guerilla
approach to film making.
If you want to see some of his recent work email him and he will provide
a link.
peterhumble@optusnet.com.au or Ph: 0422
933 171
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CAMERA OPERATOR AND EDITOR
Quickclips.com.au
Quickclips.com.au is looking for free-lance camera operators and editors.
Access to equipment and experience is essential. They produce video clips
for websites in a variety of fields, suitable for different levels of
experience. Rates accordingly.
Please send cv’s and demos to: alvaro@quickclips.com.au
Production manager, or: PO Box 1420, Mona Vale NSW 1660.
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CAST AND CREW CALL
Gasstation Carnival
Gasstation Carnival is a 10min drama inspired by Matthew Barney’s
Cremaster Cycles, Pan’s Labyrinth and eerie country road gas stations.
It is produced and directed by Gretel Van Lane and Eva Liedtke as their
final project of a UTS Media Arts degree.
Gasstation Carnival explores children’s phantasies and nightmare’s
and the ambiguity of innocence and sin. It is highly design and sound
driven.
They are volunteer roles with an award winning team and we’re looking
for people who have a creative energy that they’d like to explore.
Shooting will be 4 days at the end of September.
CREW
Continuity • Storyboard Artist • Runners • Sound Recordist
• Boom Swinger • Production Designer • Costume Designer
• Assistant Designer/Dresser • Set Design/Stand by Props •
Make Up Artist SFX • Hair Stylist • Editor • Assistant
Editor • Sound Designer/Compositor
CAST
Man (early thirties) able to speak French fluently, English skills not
necessary
Woman (early thirties) able to speak French fluently, English skills not
necessary
Boy (8-12yo)
Man (60-75 yo)
VARIOUS PERFORMERS
Clowns • Gymnasts • Dancers • Jugglers • Stilt
Characters • Fire twirlers
If you are a performer of some sort and would like to appear in the film,
give us a call!
Give us a call on 0421 730 067 or email to:
MAPproductions@yahoogroups.com
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CAST NEEDED
16mm UTS Film
16mm, final-year student film at the University of Technology, Sydney
(UTS) requires cast.
SYNOPSIS
Jaspar is an old man who is employed to clear out deceased estates. While
his strength fails to move large appliances and furniture he busies himself
with the finer evidence of life left in the house. He seeks those objects
that resonate an explicit relationship to their previous owner. By taking
these items and treasuring them as his own he takes part of the owner's
soul, their memories, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
CHARACTERS NEEDED
JASPAR
A 60-year-old man who supervises the clearing of deceased estates. His
hands have caressed and obtained the remains of many souls through the
possessions he has collected along the way. He is the only child to a
widow and has lived a quiet but perceptive existence. As a child he enjoyed
spending time on his own collecting coins and other small found objects
instead of climbing trees and playing sport with the other children in
his neighbourhood.
WIFE | Woman in her twenties or thirties to play a bed-ridden wife close
to death.
HUSBAND | Man in his twenties or thirties to play the devoted and tormented
husband.
WOMAN | A woman in her twenties or thirties to play a domesticated housewife
in the 1950s.
Auditions will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) on
Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 August, 2007. Script and audition information
will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
SHOOTING DATES
Principal Photography will take place during 6 – 13 September.
While this is unpaid work, a copy of the film will be provided for your
show reel.
Please forward your CV and recent headshots to Carlo Velayo:
Email: carlo.velayo@gmail.com
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THE QANTAS SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS
Call for Entry
The Qantas Spirit Of Youth Awards: rewarding creativity
Artists, designers, musicians and more are invited to submit music, fashion
design, industrial and object design, moving images, visual art or photography
for the opportunity to win $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in flights from Qantas,
and the kind of career guidance that money just can’t buy –
from mentors including design icons Marc Newson and Peter Morrissey, Elizabeth
Ann Macgregor, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Alasdair
Foster, Director of the Australian Centre for Photography – with
two more high-profile mentors still to be announced.
Open to young artists or creatives (25 or under), submissions
close August 31. Please visit www.soya.com.au
for more information, or contact jess@mi5.net.au
to find out how your organisation can be involved.
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INDIVISION LAB
Deadline 28 September
The deadline for applications for the AFC's IndiVision Lab 08 is Friday
28 September 2007. The next lab will take place over a week in early February
2008 in Sydney. Teams whose writers have feature or substantial TV drama
credits may apply to the lab with a project at treatment stage. Other
teams need a full draft script. The Lab is a high-level programme of events
and resources for outstanding low budget feature projects with strong
teams. Teams that are selected for the lab have access to:
• A week working on the development of their projects with top international
experts;
• A draft of development funding up to $25,000, with the possibly
of further funding;
Attendance at the follow-up event to the lab, the International Marketing
Workshop, with key sales agents and distributors; Travel grants for international
market and financing travel; Projects with eligible directors may also
apply for IndiVisionProduction Funding up to $1 million. IndiVision Lab
advisors to date have included Paul Mezey (producer, Maria Full of Grace
and Half Nelson), Mogens Rukov (writer, Festen), Andrew Fierberg (producer,
Secretary), Marc Missonnier (producer, Swimming Pool), Joshua Zeman (co-producer,
The Station Agent), Gillian Armstrong (director, Little Women), Michael
Petroni (writer, The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys), and Andrew Bovell
(writer, Lantana). For more information about the Lab and previous Labs,
visit the IndiVision pages visit: http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/indivision/default.aspx
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FESTIVALS
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CHOC TOPS IN THE ATTIC
Publicity on a Shoestring
An evening of conversation, discussion & networking for actors, screenwriters
& filmmakers
Topic: "Publicity on a Shoestring”
NAFA unleashes Watchdog arts PR man Geoff Sirmai for all the good oil on
good & cheap promotion in a crowded media market.
Full details (biog & photo): http://www.nafa.net.au/next-choctops
DATE | Monday 20 August 2007
TIME | 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
LOCATION | Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt St, Sydney
SCHEDULE
(1) Announcements from the floor: castings, crew calls & industry events
(2) Main Presentation
All welcome. Admission: $5. RSVP to: tony@nafa.net.au
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EMERGENCE
Build Your Own Being
A few years back a group of Metro Screen Network members got together to
make an idea happen. This idea was ‘Emergence’. After it’s
successful showing at the Opera House last year it’s back.
Don’t miss this mind-blowing experience by Synarcade Audio-Visuals
where you get to build your ideal human being live in The Studio.
“A groundbreaking artistic and cultural phenomenon”
Metro Screen
Start building your own embryo now at buildyourownbeing.com
Totally accessible and fun for all ages it’s a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’
social experiment, which uses immersive theatre, live cinema and interactive
technology to explore what we value most and least in being human.
As you enter The Studio, you’ll find yourself surrounded by giant
screens and will be directed to choose between various options for the creation
of your being. You’ll then see the results of your choices played
out before your eyes.
Staged in cities across Australia, what kinds of humans will Sydneysiders
build?
Free artists talk with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (post show on Sunday)
http://www.buildyourownbeing.com/
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_details.asp?EventID=2297&sm=1&ss=1%20
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FORBIDDEN LIE$
Popcorn Taxi
Popcorn Taxi and Ozdox are proud to present a preview screening of FORBIDDEN
LIE$, a feature length documentary thriller, about Author Norma Khouri and
the people she has conned.
In July 2004, Norma Khouri, best-selling author of Forbidden Love, a book
about an honour killing in Jordan, was exposed as a literary hoax. She won
fame and fortune as a Jordanian virgin on the run from Islamic extremists
who‚d put a Fatwah on her head, but she was really Norma Bagain, a
Chicago real-estate agent and mother of two, on the run from the FBI for
one million dollars of fraud.
Spinning murder, politics, greed and literary scandal into a web that ensnares
us all, FORBIDDEN LIE$ is a real-life thriller that will leave you with
your jaw on the floor. Documentary film-maker Anna Broinowski unravels the
intricate web of lies spun by Khouri in what is a gripping and irresistible
journey full of on-screen confessions and audacious claims by the frauster.
The documentary is nominated for a 2007 AFI Award, and was rated in the
top ten films at this years Hotdocs and Adelaide film festivals. After the
screening, Filmmaker Anna Broinowski joins Mitzi Goldman on-stage for a
discussion and audience Q session about the making of the film.
Forbidden Lie$ will be released theatrically through Palace Films on September
13th. Special thanks to Tatia Sloley Publicity, for their generous support
in making this program possible.
TIME | 7:00 pm
DATE | Monday 27th August
WHERE | Greater Union, Bondi Junction
ADDRESS | Level 6, 500 Oxford Street, Westfield
Bondi Junction
ENTRY | $16 / $14 Conc
Discount for Metro Screen Members
BUY TICKET LINK
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=POPCORNTAXI&organ_val=22564&schedule=list
www.popcorntaxi.com.au
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ACTION-FEST 2007
Awards
Congratulations to the following 8 finalist films for Action-Fest 2007:
Bluff
Box Monsters
Changeling
Clown’s Lament
The Collectors
Eclipsed
Forever
Lemmings
Now in its fourth year, Action-Fest is a short film festival with action!
Eight finalist films will compete for a huge prize pool of more than $13,000.
There are Best Award categories for: Actor, Script, Director, Film, Cinematographer,
Editor, Score & Audience-voted Best Film.
On Judging Night (23 Aug), meet our panel of 20+ Industry VIPs.
On the following Awards Night (24 Aug), it's "Show & Tell"
time, followed by the presentation of Awards.
Bonus | Audience voting, giveaways & raffle.
Festival rating | MA15+ rating (applied for)
Admission | $10/ $5 (children)/ NAFA Members Free
Festival Dates | Thurs 23 ˆ Fri 24 Aug, 6.30pm
VENUE | Paddington RSL, Upstairs Auditorium,
226 Oxford St, Paddington
More details on the films including pics, synopses & sponsors will appear
shortly on the NAFA website: www.nafa.net.au
Enquiries: tony@nafa.net.au
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THE JOURNEY INTO SIN
Giveaway
Actors Anonymous next theatre production is a month long residency at Newtown
Theatre in Sydney, called 'The Journey Into Sin'.
The production consists of four, thirty minute plays, all originally written
for this production by Australian writers, based on the theme of Sin.
Over 40 cast and crew are involved in this production, most notably Sam
Atwell, Director of Home & Away, Bernadette Croft, Production Designer
on 'The Chaser', Nice Shorts founder Nick Bolton, Feature Film 'Cross Life'
Producer Stephen Carnell and Actress Georgii Speakmann, AWGIE shortlisted
writer Gerry Greenland and NIDA graduates Pearl Tan and Nina Pearce.
The Journey into Sin, Newtown Theatre, 8pm, Tuesday - Saturday, 21st August
- 15th September, 2007
Tickets $30 and $25 concession http://www.mca-tix.com/event.asp?pID=1208
Info http://www.myspace.com/actorsanon
Metro Screen has a few double passes to give away to the Preview night,
Tuesday 21st August so email Katrina at k.beck@metroscreen.org.au
with ‘Journey Into Sin’ in the subject lien and be sure to include
your name, and Metro Screen membership number
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Film in Palm Springs
‘Frail’, written and directed by Alex Murawski, has been selected
to screen in the Palm Springs International Film Festival for Short Films.
Produced by Annmaree J Bell graduate of Metro Screen’s Certificate
IV in Screen course, ‘Frail’ was funded by the filmmakers
and shot on 35mm. The B&W film tells the story of a family’s
stark confrontation with death, which forces their shared frailties to
be revealed. It stars Anne Looby (AFI winner), Maddi Newling (AFI nominee)
and Courtney-Jane Polder and was shot by cinematographer Bonnie Elliott
and edited by Adrian Rostirolla. ‘Frail’ is the second venture
for Alex and Annmaree, their first being The Chess Set which won Frank
Wilson the Best Actor award and Stuart Wagstaff the Best Supporting Actor
for the New York International Film & Video Festival in 2005. The
Palm Springs screening will be the film’s world premiere.
Congratulations to the filmmakers and to Azure Productions on this success.
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