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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews
– 23 August, 2007
FEATURE: Metro Screen is thinking
about changing its website and would like your input. To tell us what you
think please take our online survey of 10 questions and go in the draw to
win a 50% discount on $500 worth of training or equipment hire! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=I11OorjvptDF2luQfSDgmw_3d_3d
Metro Screen is looking for more talented Final Cut Pro tutors, contact
us to see if you’ve got what it takes, see below…
Next Tuesday be at the Chauvel cinema for 4.30pm
to see the latest documentaries for free, and special guest speaker Rachael
Turk and Kim Morduant, see below…
Sony ZIP course is essential for filmmakers, see below…
Plus check out what’s happening with Channel
Free Youth Unit, see below…
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TRAINING + WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Screenwriting >>
Sony Z1P One Day Camera Course >>
Digital Micro Movie >>
Structure your Screenplay to Sell >>
First Assistant Director Intensive >>
EQUIPMENT HIRE + FACILITIES
Dubbing + New Media Services >>
General Overview >>
PROJECTS
Jump Start >>
Project Development Services >>
Channel Free Youth Film Unit >>
Beginners Digital Filmmaking Workshop >>
Advanced Digital Filmmaking Workshop >>
METRO SCREEN EVENTS
Documentary Grad Screening >>
Work for Mobile Phone >>
Wallpapers >>
Speed Networking II >>
Other Networks >>
OPPORTUNITIES
Short Drama Scripts Wanted >>
Camera and Crew Wanted >>
Crew Needed for Short Drama >>
Operations Assistant >>
Editor Required >>
Graphics Designer >>
Metro Screen Tutors >>
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Flickerfest >>
Electric Shorts >>
Canberra Short Film Festival >>
FESTIVALS + EVENTS
Indian Dance Centre >>
In The Bin >>
STRTA 23 August >>
Russian Resurrection Film Festival >>
Journey into Sin >>
METRO SCREEN CONGRATULATES
Michelle Blanchard >>
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TRAINING
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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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STRUCTURE YOUR SCREENPLAY TO SELL
September 22
Two-day workshop Sep 22 & 29
You’re a screenwriter but nobody wants to make your films.
You don’t realise it but there is one reason only: the Draft
One Trap. You go on a crusade for recognition, for people to tell you how
talented you are and how successful you will be. To appease your conscience,
you will make minor scene level tweaks. You will call it draft two, three,
thirteen. The reality is that it is still draft one.
Story consultant and producer Karel Segers teaches you how to turn your
screenplay or movie idea into a story that sells. He talks
passionately about structure, process, selling and some powerful ‘three-act-truths’
during this intensive two-day course Sep 22 & 29.
COURSE DETAIL | Successful feature screenwriters
don’t cherish that first draft. They won’t show it, let alone
shop it around except for advice on how to move to the next draft. They
listen to the painful feedback from industry professionals and follow a
process on the way to a wonderful, radically different Draft Two. This course
guarantees you will not unknowingly fall into that Draft One Trap again
by helping you build a process for the Real Draft Two.
DAY ONE | Learn how to assess your work with
the eyes of a professional, using the much touted but rarely understood
‘three act structure’ on every level of the screenplay.
DAY TWO | Focus on the rewriting process and
the preparation of a strong submission document for producers and funding
agencies.
TUTOR | Karel Segers, a Licentiate of Germanic
Philology (University of Louvain, Belgium) was the Head of Production and
Programming at the Digital Broadcasting Company in London (Sky, UK), before
which he was a buyer and on-screen TV host for Europe’s Canal Plus.
He served as a movie show host for MTV Europe, a producer for market leader
Radio 2 Belgium and a consultant to the Flanders International Film Festival.
Karel has produced two short dramas and co-produced a documentary and a
feature film. He is in development with a feature film and in production
with a short 3D CGI animation. Over the past few years Karel has acted as
a story analyst, consulting to writers, directors and producers on films
in development as well as post-production. His views are published in The
Story Dept. (story.ozzywood.com) as well as 'Karel's Feedback Forum' on
the AWG web site. Both of the nominees for the AWG Monte Miller Award 2007
are Karel's clients.
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
Saturdays | 9.30am – 4.30pm [12hrs] | Sep 22
& 29 | $187 | $220 non-members | 15 places
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
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FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTENSIVE
October 3
The 1st AD plays a crucial role during the shoot. Develop effective skills
in breaking down scripts, scheduling, timing shots, and communicating to
crew. This accredited intensive course gives you the knowledge, confidence
and skills to be successful in a specialised role and includes simulated
exercises where participants put 1st AD theory into action. A valuable course
for all those involved in film and TV production.
TUTOR | Heather Oxenham. With over twenty years
of experience on both commercial and independent productions, Heather’s
credits include Erskineville Kings, Kiss or Kill, Floating Life and Sebastian
and the Sparrow. Sexy Thing, produced by Heather, was in the official selection
for competition at Cannes Film festival 2006.
4 x Wed [Eve] and 1 x Sat [Day] | 15hrs | 03/10 –
24/10 | $340 / $399 non-members | 12 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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CHANNEL FREE YOUTH FILM UNIT
General Information
Sony Tropfest Junior Green Theme
Metro Screen has also recently partnered with Sony Tropfest, to team up
Channel Free with Sony Tropfest Jnr. So our October workshop participants
can choose to include the signature item ‘Green’ in their film
and we’ll submit it to Tropfest Junior for you. This means, you have
the opportunity to win amazing prizes and have your film seen by thousands!
Remember the ‘Green’ signature item 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 either workshop.
SCREENINGS OF BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED DIGITAL FILMMAKING
WORKSHOPS
The films made by Channel Free participants screen 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. Channel Free will also post your film online on our YouTube
page and you can order a copy of all the Channel Free Workshop films on
DVD.
BENEFIT TO YOUNG PEOPLE
Involvement in a Channel Free project enables young people to develop their
creativity, self-confidence, teamwork and technical skills in an inspiring
and professional environment and allows them to express themselves through
a medium that transcends barriers in academic ability, literacy, language
and cultural background. New Channel Free participants join an established
collective of over 500 young Sydney filmmakers and become part of the Channel
Free community, receiving regular news updates and invites to screenings,
special events and online forums.
TUTORS | Our tutors are professional filmmakers
who combine their expertise in filmmaking with a passion for teaching young
people. We provide instruction in the principles of visual storytelling,
as well as teaching participants the technical skills needed to use the
latest equipment and filmmaking software. We aim to inspire and develop
the confidence, creativity and storytelling abilities of all Channel Free
participants.
WHAT IS CHANNEL FREE?
Channel Free is Metro Screen’s youth arm, providing access to digital
film technology, training + mentorship to young people aged 11 – 16
in the Sydney area. Channel Free has been running extensive school holiday
workshops + special projects in filmmaking since 1990 and is the leading
youth film training and production facility in Australia. Our programs are
industry based, which means you will have hands-on learning with professional
equipment and experienced tutors. We also work with young people who fall
out of our 11 – 16 age range, however if you are over 18 you should
check out Metro Screen's main training program.
Visit our website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au
and follow the CHANNEL FREE YOUTH UNIT link
to CHANNEL FREE. Contact the Channel Free Coordinator, Rebecca Parker on
9361 5318 or via email: channelfree@metroscreen.org.au
for more information.
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BEGINNERS DIGITAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Channel Free for 11 – 16 yr olds
This October Channel Free is conducting two three-day
intensive workshops for young people.
Keen filmmakers can attend both, getting an overall understanding of the
filmmaking process in the BEGINNERS DIGITAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, then focussing
on one to two main areas of interest in the ADVANCED DIGITAL FILMMAKING
WORKSHOP.
If you have little or no prior filmmaking experience then this course is
for you!
In three intensive days, this hands-on course will enable you to produce
a digital film 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 and 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!
DATES
Pre-Production | Tuesday 2nd October [10.00am
– 5.00pm]
Production | Wednesday 3rd October [10.00am
– 5.00pm]
Post-Production | Thursday 4th October [10.00am
– 6.00pm]
COST | $250
ENROL | To enrol contact Metro Screen on 02
9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au
Visit our website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au
or contact Channel Free’s Coordinator on channelfree@metroscreen.org.au
for further information.
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ADVANCED DIGITAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Channel Free For 11 – 16 Yr Olds
This October Channel Free is conducting two three-day
intensive workshops for young people.
Keen filmmakers can attend both, getting an overall understanding of the
filmmaking process in the BEGINNERS DIGITAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, then focussing
on one to two main areas of interest in the ADVANCED DIGITAL FILMMAKING
WORKSHOP.
If you have previously attended Channel Free workshops, made your own films
or studied film/media production at school then this course is for you!
In three intensive days this course aims to develop your filmmaking skills
in one or two of the following disciplines: directing, screenwriting, acting
for the screen, camera, sound, editing, music composition or art direction.
Sink your teeth into your desired crew role and expand your skill base by
working closely with our experienced tutors. You will emerge from the workshop
with an in depth understanding of your areas of interest, as well as the
practical experience of making your own short film, from start to finish!
DATES
Pre-Production | Wednesday 10th October [10.00am
– 5.00pm]
Production | Thursday 11th October [10.00am
– 5.00pm]
Post-Production | Friday 12th October [10.00am
– 6.00pm]
COST | $250
ENROL | To enrol contact Metro Screen on 02
9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au
Visit our website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au
or contact Channel Free’s Coordinator on channelfree@metroscreen.org.au
for further information.
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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.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Rachael Turk | Special Guest
Rachael Turk is the editor of Inside Film magazine and last year served
on the 'Documentary' jury for last year's Sydney Film Festival and the FIPRESCI
jury for London Film Festival. She is also a filmmaker: she won the 2006
AWGIE for Best Short Film for her script Smile For Me and her first film
as director, ‘feeling_lonely?’ is one of 12 films selected for
the Manhattan Short Film Festival next month.
Kim Morduant | Head Documentary Tutor
Kim Mordaunt has been a filmmaker in both drama and documentary and a teacher
for 10 years. With a Communications Degree in Film from the University of
Technology, Sydney and a Diploma in Acting from London Academy of Music
and Dramatic Art, he started his career as a researcher in the UK for BBC
and Channel 4 documentaries. Kim has since produced, directed and shot several
documentaries for television with support from the AFC, FFC, NSW FTO and
SBS Independent. These have been shown internationally and won numerous
awards. Kim has also directed a one-hour drama for SBS titled Jammin’
in the Middle E and co-wrote, directed and shot Bomb Squad an ABC documentary
in Laos about a bomb disposal team working on the Ho Chi Minh Trail that
screened at this years Sydney Film Festival.
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
We are once again happy to announce that we are now
at capacity and registrations have closed.
We look forward to meeting all those who have their registrations confirmed
by us at the event on Sep 6 at the Paddington RSL for a 6.30pm start.
OVERVIEW OF 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).
CONTACT | Michael, Metro Screen Network Coordinator
on network@metroscreen.org.au
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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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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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CAMERA AND CREW WANTED
The Pitch
Camera and Crew wanted for feature length film 'The Pitch'
Do you have a HD of HDV camera? Would you like some shooting time on a
real feature length movie?
We are shooting a sports based movie and are looking for owner/operators
to help shoot several scenes involving a cricket tournament. A small fee
can be paid for your time and camera hire.
We will be shooting on Sunday 26th August and Sunday 2nd September. Times
are between 9 am and 4pm.
Please contact Ian McPhee (0414 577 819)
or ian@incahootsfilms.com
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CREW NEEDED FOR SHORT DRAMA
Big Boy’s Blue
Crew for required for short Big Boy's Blue, a short high school drama.
It is the finishing project for a Masters degree at UTS. All positions
are unpaid but you shall be fed well during shooting, credited and also
receive a copy of the project.
CREW NEEDED:
• Continuity/Script Supervisor • Grip • Gaffer •
Production Designer • Make-up
TAG LINE:
Young Chinese student being bullied in a typical Sydney High school. What
the bullies didn't count on is being bullied right back.
The shoot will take place in late September over two weekends, Saturday
22nd, Sunday 23rd, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September. Crew must
be available then.
There will be two extra half day shoots (No more than 3 hours each day),
also in September, for the final scene. Which only require a skeleton
crew.
If you are interested please email Toni Zipevski on
tzipevski@gmail.com or call 0406 610 662.
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OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Home Entertainment Distribution
$46,500 & Super
Excellent Career Opportunity working for a world-renowned prestigious
entertainment company.
Great location, accessible by public transport
Our client is a leading international media and entertainment company
with its core businesses Home Entertainment Distribution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Daily review of stock inventory on back catalogue titles with
a view towards ensuring continuity of supply
• Liaise with clients to monitor and maintain inventory levels of
all printing needs for catalogue titles
• Preparation of daily operations reports for distribution to account
managers, sales staff and management
• Work with Sales in particular to help identify overstocked and
slow moving lines and with order preparation, invoicing, freight issues.
• Other Warehouse and Customer Service duties
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• High levels of Excel capability required
• Experience in Microsoft packages – SAP knowledge highly
advantageous
• Previous Operations/ Inventory experience beneficial
If you are a people person with a vibrant personality then this position
is for you.
Send your resume in the strictest of confidence to
leahw@lrs.net.au
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EDITOR REQUIRED
Documentary Shoot
Elad Wexler is an Israeli Filmmaker. He has finished shooting a documentary
film on the Jewish community in Melbourne and the encounter of a certain
religious group with Israeli travelers. He is looking for an editor to
create a 5 minutes trailer for the movie and hopes to find someone who
will be willing to edit the trailer for free and then to keep editing
the whole movie with payment (once he gets finance). The editor should
be from Sydney.
The movie is shot on mini DV cassettes and the editor should have their
own editing equipment (He can supply a room to edit in). He hopes to finish
the trailer in the coming 2 weeks. Editing this movie will be an exciting
job and he plans to screen this documentary all over the world.
To watch clips from his previous films go to the website:
http://www.israeli-films.com/
"My Dharamsala", the short movie Elad made, will be screened
at UNSW Arts week on the 23rd of August.
Editors who are interested can contact Elad on 0420
482 715
or email: eladwexler@yahoo.com
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GRAPHICS DESIGNER
Eden Media
Eden Media are seeking an enthusiastic person to fill a full time FCP
Editor/Motion Graphics Designer role at our office in North Sydney.
They are looking for a creative and practical person with a strong background
in Flash and After Effects, a keen graphic eye and an interest in expanding
their skills in online applications. We also need a technical guru who
is adept at compressing media from FCP to formats including wmv, mov and
mpeg.
Working as an integral part of a small team, you need to be hard working
and versatile, as this is a very busy (and fun!) role. Knowledge of programs
such as After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Flash 8 and Photoshop are an absolute
must.
If this sounds like you they would love to hear from you, please email
your CV to Jaimi – jaimi@edenmedia.com.au
Established in 1995, Eden Media is a boutique award winning communications
agency based in North Sydney. Our diverse range of projects services include
tvc, dvd and cd rom production, web development, online applications,
interactive events and video news releases.
Strategically positioned within the market to provide creative, dynamic
corporate communications the company’s scope and reputation reflect
the Eden Media mandate – to deliver outstanding media solutions
uniquely crafted to the specific needs of each and every client.
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METRO SCREEN TUTORS
Opportunity for Editors
Metro Screen is a screen industry resource organisation which delivers
a range of training across all areas of film and TV production.
Our Training Department seeks experienced editors to teach Final Cut Pro
6 at both beginner and advanced levels. We are an Apple Certified Training
Centre and would like to receive expressions of interest from editors
who are Apple Certified Trainers for FCP 5 or 6. If you have teaching
experience and are passionate about storytelling please get in touch.
For further information or to send in your CV, please contact Claire Morgan,
Training Manager c.morgan@metroscreen.org.au
or 02 9361 5318
For further information about Metro Screen and our training courses please
visit http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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FLICKERFEST
September 14 Deadline
Flickerfest is Australia’s only ®Academy Award
accredited Short Film festival, and its largest short film competition.
Flickerfest will screen for 10 days under the summer skies at Bondi Beach
in January 2008, before heading off around Australia on a 16 venue national
tour. The Festival boasts three competitive programs – International,
Australian and Documentary as well as a number of special programs and
forums out of competition.
In 2008 Flickerfest will continue to award a series of prizes that recognize
outstanding achievement in short film making. Included in our prestigious
awards this year for the first time will be the ’SAE Award for Best
Use of Digital Technology in a Short Film’, joining a host of other
illustrious prizes including ’The Coopers Award for Best Short Film’
and ’The Yoram Gross Award for Best Animation’, both Academy
accredited, ’The JVC Award for Best Australian Short Film’
and the ’National Geographic award for Best Short Documentary’
– An international jury will judge these prestigious awards.
The FLICKERFEST International competition is open to any production available
for screening on 35mm. BETACAM IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE FOR THE DOCUMENTARY
AND AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION. All films must be under 30 minutes and must
have been completed within 2 years of the closing date. Films must be
in English or have English subtitles.
Due to the competitive nature of the Festival, we favour Sydney premieres
and films that have not been broadcast in Australia or made available
for internet download.
Please visit our website at www.flickerfest.com.au
to download an entry form.
Our deadline for Australian entries is September
14th 2007.
For international entries the deadline is September
21st 2007.
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ELECTRIC SHORTS 2007
Call for Entry
It is not often these days that every film in a film festival, large,
small, mainstream, even fringe, is truly independent – i.e. fully
self-funded. This spirit of artists doing it for themselves is exactly
the kind of spirit that drives Electric Shorts.
Electric Shorts now in its fourth year with Melbourne Fringe, is looking
for self funded short films of any genre, up to 30 min, to screen on the
10th Oct 2007 at LOOP Meyer Place Melbourne.
For further details go to www.orasy.salutist.net/electricshorts
or contact Jim electricshorts2003@hotmail.com
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CANBERRA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Deadline 31 August
The Canberra Short Film Festival is currently calling for shorts in the
following categories:
• National
• Canberra Region
• Youth (25 & Under)
• Schools (Up to Year 12)
• Music Videos (National)
Cash prizes in each category. Deadline is August
31st 2007
For more information and entry forms, check out the website: www.canberra.edu.au/filmfest/
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INDIAN DANCE CENTRE
Winter Festival
The Winter Festival 2007 Directed and Choreographed by Shri Raghavan Nair
and Poornima Sharma features 'Krishna Leela - the Love Story of Lord Krishna
And Bollywood, Modern, Folk and authentic Punjabi Bhangra dances
VENUE | MARANA Auditorium Civic Centre, MacMahon
Street, Hurstville 2220
DATE | 25th August 2007
TIME | 6.30 pm (to commence 7.00 pm)
TICKETS | Adults – $20, $15, Children
– $10 (Group discounts available)
Authentic Indian food will be available.
FOR TICKETS CONTACT:
Poornima Sharma – 9789 2131 / 0413
207 414
Nisha Nair – 9567 6569 / 0412
194 853
Anil Sharma – 0401 699 607
Check flyer and details at www.darshanevents.com.au
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IN THE BIN
Short Film Festival
As the Currumbin Festival approaches, In The Bin is preparing for its second
part of the tour with over 28 communities scheduled for October through
to December. In The Bin touring film festival operates through regional
and rural parts of Australia allowing people of all ages to experience not
only a film education program but also a festival, which showcases 16 of
Australia’s best short films.
In The Bin Short Film Festival kicks off with the Currumbin Film Festival
on the Gold Coast from the 22nd of September and will then tour throughout
regional and rural Australia.
In The Bin is the only short film festival in Australia, which provides
screening fees to filmmakers whilst the films are on tour. In The Bin also
has designed an educational program, which is aimed at offering a hands
on experience to budding filmmakers. The education program, which runs for
three days, has had an amazing response as it offers the opportunity for
young people to give something new a go. Communities, which have run the
program in the past, have been so impressed as it has opened the door to
linking and supporting these rural young people and fostered greater partnership
between young people and local organizations and their community.
For more information regarding the dates of when In The Bin will be visiting
your town visit www.inthebin.net.au
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STRTA TONIGHT
Action Fest
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 is 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
– 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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RUSSIAN RESURRECTION FILM FESTIVAL
Win Tickets
The 2007 Russian Resurrection Film Festival is upon us, and this is your
opportunity to win a two for one ticket to any of the sessions [excluding
special events].
Screening in Sydney from Thursday 6th to Sunday 16th September at the Chauvel
Cinemas, the festival promises a diverse range of multi-award winning and
box office smashing Russian filmic treats. Ten of the best films to come
out of Russia in 2006 and 2007 will be screened including the critically
acclaimed ‘The Island’.
For more info www.russianresurrection.com
To win simply email Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au
with ‘Russian’ in the subject and be sure to include your full
name, address so we can mail the passes to you ad your membership number.
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THE JOURNEY INTO SIN
At Newtown
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
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METRO
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MICHELLE BLANCHARD
Custard
Michelle Blanchard’s latest short film, ‘Custard’ that
was AFC Indigenous Branch-funded has been selected for screening at the
Melbourne International Film Festival, and the Brisbane International
Film Festival.
Metro Screen would like to congratulate Michelle and all her crew and
cast. Michelle started with Metro Screen by producing a short through
our Lester Bostock Indigenous Scheme [LBS].
To find out more information about LBS please contact David Opitz on d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
or 02 9361 5318 or http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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and events. http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/Brochure2007.pdf
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