UTS SHORT FILMS
Cast and Crew calls
"A Moment Like This", a 10 minute drama for a final student project for University of Technology Sydney requires Cinematographer to shoot on HD with a panasonic camera using a 35 mm lens. The director Bo Eun Park has had previous experience shooting shorts in Korea. We would be shooting during the first two weeks of September.
A number of Acting roles are also available ranging from ages 9 to 40’s

These are unpaid positions but copies of the film will be provided for show reels and portfolios. A screening of the film will also take place in Sydney in late November.

If you're interested in taking part, or getting more information about the project please email Sandra and send cv's to sandracodr@gmail.com and include that you're interested in working on the project "A moment Like This" in the subject.

Cast are also required for another project “Welcome to the Gas Station”.
Acting positions are ages ranging from 7 to 60’s including numerous performers for a carnival scene including jugglers stilt walkers, fire eaters, gymnasts, dancers and burlesque performers.
Once again please send CV's for auditions or for further information contact: sandracodr@gmail.com

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MAKE YOUR OWN FUN
Calling NSW Performers
Finding work a bit scarce? Want to work in the industry and continue learning new skills, trying things you have never tried before, like directing, producing, acting or managing? Make Your Own Fun is designed for performers like you. This seminar presented by the Equity Foundation and is aimed at performers who are trying to get their own project and productions up and running, or who are thinking they might like to develop other tools in their arsenal – like writing, directing or producing.

1. Making it happen:
People who have real experience in getting out there and making their own shows happen
Jeremy Sims, Actor, Director, Producer, Pork Chop Productions
Leon Ford, Actor, Writer, Director
Eva Di Cesare, Co-Creative Director, Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People
Christopher Baker, Performer, Director

2. Nuts and bolts:
Theatre and film business professionals who can steer you in the right direction including finding alternate sources of funding.
Leland Kean, Artistic Director, Tamarama Rock Surfers Theatre Company (The Old Fitzroy Theatre Hotel)
Linda Tizard, Head of Development and Investment, NSW Film and Television Office (FTO)
Christina Alvarez, General Manager, Metro Screen
CHAIR: Queenie van de Zandt, Performer, Writer

WHEN | Monday 27 August, 2007
TIME | 6.30 – 8.30 pm
WHERE | Seymour Centre, Downstairs Theatre, Cnr City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
RSVP | Booking Essential
Call 1300 656 513 (Costs below)

COST
PRE BOOKED: $11 financial Alliance members & students
$33 non members

AT THE DOOR
$15 financial Alliance members and students
$45 non members

$1.00 from each ticket will be donated to the Equity Benevolent Fund of NSW (Inc)

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
The New South Wales Film and Television Office
Just Super and Members Equity Bank

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CREW WANTED
UTS Short Film
Filmmaker who is currently completing their Masters in Media Arts and Production at UTS. As a part of the course and in an attempt to break into the industry they are directing a 17 min drama to be completed by mid November.
They would like to collaborate with a composer who shares similar ambitions.

Pieces in the film will include both original and non-original piano pieces (Like Satie & Schumann) plus choral pieces (Like Samuel Barber) and maybe a re-recorded non-original ballroom waltz (Charmaine)

They would also like to collaborate with a sound recordist, a boom swinger and a sound designer who shares similar ambitions.

Experience with field mixer and a PMD610 or similar equipment will be a plus.
Being a student they are funded and hence unable to initially pay for your services, however any profits received through sales of the film will be distributed to all those involved in.

Anyone interested in collaborating on this film can contact Lara at: 0439 345 601 (anytime) or at 9808 2343 (after 7pm) or by email: delarteproductions@yahoo.com

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THE STORYMAKER
Crew Needed
The Storymaker is a dark fable about an old woman whose role it is to imagine all the stories in her world. Unfolding over the last day in the woman's life, this small window into her world tells of a lifetime of imagining, where the world outside is reliant on her mind to fill a void. Her life is run like clockwork and her imagination has a life of its own. Imprisoned by the expectation that she must continue to create stories, she struggles with whether or not she can still control her mind or whether her mind controls her. A highly visual and sinister allegory of creative freedom versus a commercial arts industry, The Storymaker examines the role of artists and audience and whether one would exist without the other.

We are seeking experienced and passionate Production Assistant, 1st AD, Production Designers and VFX people for the Oct round of YFF funding. Both PA and VFX will play a key role in this project, which will offer them immense creative freedoms that other projects may lack. Due to limited resources, we are looking for passionate people with generosity, but vital costs will be met. Also, general crew call for all that may be interested in expanding their production experience.

Producer: John Ma 0402 550 149 | thestorymaker@hotmail.com

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CAMPUS OF THE LIVING DEAD
September 22nd
As part of the University of Sydney Union's VERGE arts festival Sydney University will play host to the Australia's first ever open-source film and zombie festival. "Open-source" refers to a style of creation of artistic works where any part of the work is available on the internet, and any person can contribute through on-line forums. Open-source film making has become increasingly popular internationally, and it is thought that the VERGE zombie film, tentatively named Campus of the Living Dead, will be the first Australian-based open-source movie. Throughout the arts festival there will be free workshops in zombie make-up and opportunities to edit scripts and remix the music for the film online at www.zombiefestival.org

Then, on September 22nd, we are looking for anyone with a talent for film to bring their cameras and come and film as we attempt to break the world record for world's biggest zombie lurch! All footage will then be used in a Sydney based zombie movie, and made available for anyone in the world to use for their movies too. If you don't have a camera but would like to be involved, head to the website, or just come along to Sydney University at 10am on Saturday the 22nd of September and lurch your way across campus all the way to a bbq and party and Hermanns Bar on city road, and, of course, into Australia's film-making history books.

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EDITOR ASSISTANT REQUIRED
The Eternity Man
An Editor Assistant is required to work on project The Eternity Man. They require a very good working knowledge of Avid (however, does not need to know the hardware back to front as there is an in-house technician at spectrum who will deal with any issues). Main responsibilities will be to sync and prep rushes daily, cut and prep archival footage as DV-PAL QTs for use on set. Would be very handy if they have a car (to pick up rushes of a morning) though not essential.

For more information please contact Chelsea Cassio on 02 9561 0050 or 0402 323 184
Email: chelseacassio@yahoo.com.au

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TRAILER EDITOR WANTED
Feature Comedy
I have recently Written and Directed a teaser for a long feature comedy which I would like to make either this year or next. I have cut a rough cut and I would love to do a final cut. The teaser will be used as a part of a package, which includes script and synopsis, in order to attract potential investors.

I am seeking for a Final Cut Pro Editor based in Sydney who has knowledge of sound mixing. I need somebody who is creative and likes challenges. I am prepared to pay $25 or $30 an hour according to experience. If you are interested and would love to know more about the project please contact me on maxsappa@yahoo.co.uk

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ELECTRIC SHORTS
Call for Entry
It is not often these days that every film in a film festival, large, small, mainstream, even fringe, is truly independent – ie fully self-funded. This spirit of artists doing it for themselves is exactly the kind of spirit that drives Electric Shorts. We are looking for short films that have been fully self funded by the filmmaker, any genre, up to 30 mins.

For regulations and entry forms go to: www.orasy.salutist.net/electricshorts or email electricshorts2003@hotmail.com

ENTRY DEADLINE: Sep 11, 2007
WHEN: Oct 10, 2007 7.30pm
WHERE: Loop, 23 Meyers Melbourne VIC Australia

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MOBILE UNIT COORDINATOR
Closes Sept 17
Metro Screen is a production and training facility catering to emerging film, video and multimedia practitioners. As a registered training organisation (RTO) Metro Screen offers training, professional development workshops, industry seminars, and skills development in film, television, and digital technology.

A unique opportunity exists to coordinate Metro Screen’s off-site training activities, primarily in western Sydney and regional NSW.

The Mobile Unit Coordinator is responsible for promoting skills development in the areas of video, television, multimedia and cinema projection. This is a key role within Metro Screen and we are looking for the right person to design and coordinate all aspects of Mobile Unit learning programs, to administer the Mobile Unit budget and to secure new projects and funding. A crucial element of this role is liaison and networking with a variety of contacts throughout western Sydney and regional NSW. The position may also take on occasional teaching responsibilities and will involve travel within NSW.

This project is essential in developing a screen culture and screen industry in areas that have little access to training, mentors, facilities and services.

Salary: $35,000 pro rata
Hours: 22.8 hrs/ week (3 day equivalent preferably Tuesday to Thursday)

Applications must address the selection criteria below and should include a resume with full details of qualifications. Deadline for applications is 10am, Monday 17th September. For inquiries regarding the position contact Claire Morgan, Training Manager on tel: 02 9361 5318. Applications should be emailed to Claire Morgan at c.morgan@metroscreen.org.au

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Commitment to the development of arts training in western Sydney & regional NSW
• Demonstrated experience in one or more aspects of training delivery
• Familiarity with filmmaking / digital media pathways.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills
• Enthusiastic, flexible and reliable team player

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
• Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment (TAA40104 or BSZ98)
• Experience of teaching or group facilitation
• Familiarity with the Vocational Education and Training arena
• Familiarity with funding applications, budgets and acquittals

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA

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DOCUMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
Screening Success

Congratulations to the 15 graduates at last Tuesdays screening.

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.

We wish all our graduates the best of luck in their chosen fields.

To find out more about the variety of services and courses Metro Screen can offer please contact us 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au

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