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WELCOME
TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 20 December, 2007
As
this is our last eNews for 2007 we want to take this opportunity to congratulate
all filmmakers who have passed through our doors during this fruitful
and energetic year. To those of you who have had your films screened internationally
and locally, picked up awards or secured funding we want to say “well
done”. For everyone who has attended one of our courses, graduated
from the Certificate IV in Screen, hired our facilities or equipment,
attended one of our events or was lucky enough to participate in a mentorship,
scholarship or receive a production subsidy we look forward to working
with you again in 2008.
Warmest wishes for the season and Happy New Year!
Metro Screen will be closed from Monday 24th December from 1pm until Tuesday
1st January inclusive. The office will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 2nd
January 2008.
Our eNews will resume normal publishing in Feb 2008.
So be sure to submit your items via http://www.metroscreen.org.au/eNews.html
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TRAINING
+ WORKSHOPS
Summer School 2008 >>
Certificate IV Success >>
Young Filmmaker Workshops >>
Editing Scholarship >>
Free Places in Certificate IV >>
EQUIPMENT HIRE + FACILITIES
Dubbing + New Media Services >>
General Overview >>
Tropfest Discounts >>
Gear for Sale >>
PROJECTS
Project Development Services >>
Jump Start >>
Indigenous Scholarship >>
Lester Bostock Mentorship >>
METRO SCREEN EVENTS
Work for Mobile Phone >>
Wallpapers >>
Other Networks >>
Metro Screen Network Pitching Meeting >>
OPPORTUNITIES
Join the Metro Screen Team >>
Producer Wanted >>
Actors and Crew Wanted >>
Producer Required >>
The Refugee >>
UTS Short Film >>
Pairs of Pears >>
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Short Films Wanted >>
Tropfest Jr >>
Short Sited >>
The Other Film Festival 2008 >>
FESTIVALS + EVENTS
The Cinemarket >>
Thursday’s Fictions >>
www.iambored.com.au >>
METRO SCREEN CONGRATULATES
‘The French Girl’ >>
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TRAINING
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SUMMER SCHOOL 2008
Jan 14 – 25
Give your creative side free rein this January! Using high quality digital
cameras and editing equipment, learn both creative and technical aspects
of filmmaking as you collaborate in small groups to produce a short film.
“A great introduction to the world of filmmaking,
with loads of useful practical exercises and supportive instructors.”
Lesley Branagan, Summer School graduate.
COURSE OUTLINE
From script development and storyboarding, to shooting and lighting, and
finally to editing and grading using Final Cut Pro, all course participants
will learn through a practical, hands-on approach. Working groups will be
kept small to ensure that all participants get the opportunity to rotate
through key crew roles and get first hand experience with operating equipment.
Tutors are all current film industry practitioners and specialists in their
areas. The course includes screenings and master class sessions with inspiring,
award-winning filmmakers.
This course is suitable for anybody interested in kick-starting their education
and career in filmmaking.
At the end of the course, participants will be well equipped to make their
own short film productions. Those who bring concepts that they wish to develop
will receive expert advice and mentorship. Students will take home a DVD
copy of their work at the end of the course.
Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 4.30pm | 10 days, 60hrs | 14/01
– 25/01 | $990 / $1165 non-members
Participants will receive a DVD of all productions made.
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CERTIFICATE IV IN SCREEN SUCCESS
Starts Feb 11
Enrolling Now
Sydney, Australia
Here are a few examples of recent graduate success:
Sascha Estens has joined a sound post-production company
as a production assistant.
Victoria Stanford’s student documentary ‘Aunty Mary’s
Gonna Love This’ was screened in WA exhibition ‘Wululan
Maya’ centering on artists and works about them.
Jimmy Seargeant secured work experience as a runner on Australian
feature ‘The Nothing Men’ starring Colin Friels now
in post-production.
Roger Scott worked as a gaffer on ‘The Nothing Men’
and is currently writing a TV series.
Jodin Meyer is working as an editor at ‘Class Movies’
and is currently post production assistant on a feature
documentary being produced by Nicky Crowther.
Pauline Findlay has just completed a behind the scenes documentary
for the Supershort Series for Mitsubishi Lancer in conjunction
with Tropfest.
TO BE ONE OF THE NEXT SUCCESSFUL STORIES ENROL TODAY!
For all the details or have a chat please call Metro Screen on [02]
9365 1818, training@metroscreen.org.au
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YOUNG FILMMAKER WORKSHOPS
School Holiday Program
This school holidays make a short film and learn to be a filmmaker in one
of two intensive, hands-on digital video workshops for 11 – 16yr olds.
Brought to you by Australia’s leading youth film training and production
facility.
Workshop For 14 – 16yr olds
[Jan 16th, 17th and 18th, 2008]
Develop your filmmaking skills in your choice of 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 knowledge
base by working closely with our experienced tutors. You will emerge from
the workshop with an in depth understanding of filmmaking, as well as the
practical experience of making your own short film, from start to finish!
Plus Learn how to construct storyboards, shoot in a studio and on location
with Sony HDV cameras, edit on Final Cut Pro, use GarageBand to compose
music and pick up directing and screen acting tips from our experienced
tutors.
Workshop For 11 – 13 Yr olds
[Jan 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2008]
Discover your hidden potential by gaining experience in all aspects of filmmaking
including: camera operation, lighting, sound recording, art direction, storyboarding,
editing and directing. 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! Plus Learn how to construct
storyboards, shoot in a studio and on location with Sony HDV cameras, edit
on Final Cut Pro, use GarageBand to compose music and pick up directing
and screen acting tips from our experienced tutors.
10am starts to 5pm | three days | $250
LOCATION | Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall.
Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW
For more information or to enrol please contact us on [02]
9356 1818 or metro@metroscreen.org.au
or check out the website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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EDITING SCHOLARSHIP
Want to be an editor?
Apply for a Metro Screen training scholarship today
and launch your career!
Learn the art of editing using Apple’s professional Final Cut Studio
2 software in this fully-subsidised and accredited 12 week part-time course.
Using powerful G5 iMac computers under the guidance of experienced post-production
professionals.
COVERING: Focus on industry skills. Edit drama
+ factual pieces. Cut promos + web content. Create soundtracks. Learn colour
grading
Applications close 28th Jan with course dates 15/02/08
– 02/05/08.
Contact Metro Screen for more details + an application pack: [02]
9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au
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SCHOLARSHIP PLACES IN CERTIFICATE IV
Are You Indigenous?
Want to work in the film & tv industry?
Apply now for an Indigenous Scholarship to study at Metro Screen
Gain a free place in our Certificate IV in Screen course
No experience necessary
Course dates: 11th Feb – 4th July 2008, Mon-Fri,
9.30am – 4.30pm
With funding from the Department of Education & Training, Metro Screen
is pleased to offer a limited number of free places to aspiring Indigenous
filmmakers on our popular Certificate IV in Screen course.
This is your chance to write, direct, produce, shoot and edit short dramas
and documentaries, gaining hands on experience with broadcast quality equipment
that will enable you to launch your career.
Successful applicants will be able to enrol in the course valued at $6,500
at no cost.
COURSE OUTLINE
Participants work together to produce location dramas, documentaries and
studio dramas. Each student will hold a major crew role [producer, director,
cinematographer, editor] on at least three productions and will participate
as a crew member on all productions made.
Subjects studied include: directing, screenwriting, camera & sound recording,
documentary, production management, editing & DVD Production (using
Final Cut Studio 2), photoshop and live multicam TV.
Each unit is taught by working industry professionals. For detailed information
on tutors please contact Metro Screen’s Training Department on [02]
9356 1818 or training@metroscreen.org.au
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."I don't think I’d be
making films if it was not for Metro Screen - it’s fuelled by attitude,
innovation and challenge. What better way to find out if you want to work
in this industry. Thank you Metro." Vincent Sheehan, Producer, Porchlight
Films, Little Fish.
CONTACT: Maeve Marsden or Claire Morgan at
Metro Screen now for an APPLICATION PACK and further information
[02] 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au
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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] 9356 1818 or facilities@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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TROPFEST DISCOUNTS
Making a Film for Tropfest?
Metro Screen gives all filmmakers making a film for Tropfest 2008 15% off
gear and facilities hire. This excludes stock, duplication and new media
services. Conditions apply – the Metro Screen logo needs to appear
in the end credits.
http://www.metroscreen.org.au/facilities.html
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GEAR FOR SALE
From Metro Screen
DSR 450 WS serial no. 42107 (Kit 1)
DVCAM Premium Widescreen Progressive Scan camcorder
50i and 25P progressive scan capability
16:9/ 4:3 switchable with 12 bit DSP
Flip out Colour LCD
270 min record time in DV mode
Lens: Serial no. 13002495 Fujinon lens A20x8.6BERM-SD, 1-1.8/8.6-172mm
Accessories included:
Sony Lithium Ion battery kit (2 batteries) with charger
AC Power supply with 4pin power lead
Base plate
Beaten metal travel case
Lens hood and cap
Manual (PDF)
Tape running hours: app 139hrs
Camera and lens in very good condition, and has very light use.
PRICE: $14,000
DSR 450 WS serial no. 42110 (kit 2)
DVCAM Premium Widescreen Progressive Scan camcorder
50i and 25P progressive scan capability
16:9/ 4:3 switchable with 12 bit DSP
Flip out Colour LCD
270 min record time in DV mode
NB this is the camera only no lens included
Accessories included:
Sony Lithium Ion battery kit (2 batteries) with charger
AC Power supply with 4pin power lead
Base plate
Beaten metal travel case
Lens hood and cap
Manual (PDF)
Tape running hours: app 33hrs
Camera in very good condition, and has had very light use only
PRICE: $11,000
DECK
DVCPRO CAMERA AJD 200 DVCPro Camera DVC Pro 25 Camcorder
Utilizing 3 FIT 1/3\\ chips to attain a 500 line resolution picture. Signal
to noise is 60db or better. A choice of 8 shutter speeds and 6 gain selections
permit the operator to work in a variety of lighting conditions. Comes with
base plate and beaten metal hard case
PRICE: $1000
LENS
T14 x 5.5 Fujinon lens, to suit 1/3” CCD
PRICE: $1500
DVCPRO DECK
AJD 650 DVCPro 25 Deck component i/o, TC i/o, 48Khz Balanced audio i/o,
Supports DVC Pro 25 record/playback and DV/DVCam playback, RS422 control.
PRICE: $2000
BEYER DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
The MCE 86 N(C)S Beyer dynamic "short" shotgun condenser microphone
designed for the rigors of studio and on-location video and film production,
The MCE 86 N(C)S has a balanced XLR-style connector (hypercardioid) pickup
pattern, equipped with a XLR-style connector, which means that you can
use long cable throws without fear of increasing the noise. Comes with
cradle with 1/4” thread for attachment onto boom pole.
PRICE: $300
Contact Facilities for enquirers on [02] 9356 1818
or facilities@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] 9356
1818 or metro@metroscreen.org.au or
http://www.metroscreen.org.au/projDevServ.html
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JUMP START
Next Round will be in 2008
Applications for the next round close Feb 2.
Recognising that the end of the year is a busy period for all we are extending
our deadline from this December to next year, to give you all more tiem
to hone your prospective projects.
Offering $45,000 in subsidy to film and screen productions in NSW annually.
Jump Start can provide you with subsidised access to reliable, sort after
equipment, current technical facilities and production support.
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] 9356 1818 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.auor
check out the Metro Screen website at http://www.metroscreen.org.au
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INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP
2007/2008
The Indigenous Media Training Scholarship offers Indigenous people in NSW
the opportunity to apply for a free place on a Metro Screen training
course. The Scholarship is funded by the NSW Film and Television
Office.
Before applying for the Scholarship, you will need to decide
which course you wish to participate in. Metro Screen has a wide variety
of short courses for everyone from beginners to working professionals. For
details on our training program go to our website
http://www.metroscreen.org.au or request a copy of the 2008 Metro
Screen brochure. If you would like advice on which course is best for you
or more information contact our Training Department on [02]
9356 1818 or at training@metroscreen.org.au
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LESTER BOSTOCK MENTORSHIP
For filmmakers who identify as Indigenous
Application deadline Friday 1st February 2008.
Do you have story that you want to turn into a film!
From experimental, to documentary and drama, Metro Screen will look at all
applications based on a story idea that can be told in a five minute short
film.
PAST PARTICIPANTS
Wayne Blair and Rayma Johnston have won Deadly Awards for
their films. Adrian Wills won the Tadawalli Award for Best Original
Concept for a Short Film. Phillip McLarne is now an internationally
published and award winning writer. Anita Heiss is currently working
on an Indigenous TV series with the assistance of the AFC.
You could join them! It really is a great learning experience for people
with ideas, vision and commitment!
“Aboriginal people have been master story tellers since the dreamtime,
the chance to tell our stories on film is just an extension of our oral
story telling history.” Melissa Abrahams, Lester Bostock graduate.
THE MENTORSHIP
The Lester Bostock program produces four films annually and provide each
participant with: equipment, stock, post production facilities, and a $2,000
budget. In addition each filmmaker is mentored by an industry professional.
AND films also screen at the Museum of Sydney during NAIDOC week.
For more information or an application kit please contact Metro Screen on
02 93651818 or 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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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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METRO SCREEN NETWORK PITCHING MEETING
Tuesday Feb 5th 6.30pm
Take a slice of the $15,000 equipment
subsidy fund
Start 2008 by taking the sting out of your production budget with a chance
to access equipment and facilities through the Metro Screen Network subsidy
fund at the first pitching session of the year.
This is one of three pitching sessions scheduled for 2008.
REQUIREMENTS
Pitch your project to the Network members and persuade them to support your
vision! Pitchers must have already attended at least one Network meeting
and be a current financial Metro Screen member.
Following feedback from a special guest industry professional and questions
from the audience, members will then vote on supporting your project.
If you are thinking of pitching in the coming year, this is a great chance
to see the process first hand and get ideas for your own pitch.
As always at our meetings, there will be opportunities to network and meet
other members and announce calls for crew and cast for your next production.
Meetings are held at 6.30pm Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford
St and Oatley Rd, Paddington.
For the pitching submission form and terms & conditions please contact
the Network Coordinator, Michael Chrisoulakis on network@metroscreen.org.au
Deadline for submission of pitching documents: Friday 1st February, 5pm.
To be a part of the audience is free to Metro Screen members and $10 for
everyone else. To secure your place in our audience for the night simply
contact us on [02] 93615318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au
for a booking form. Seating is strictly limited.
See you there.
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OPPORTUNITIES
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JOIN THE METRO SCREEN TEAM
Technical
Assistant: Training
15 – 27 hours per week
$33,000 pro rata
METRO SCREEN is looking for an energetic and skilled person to work in a
technical support role in our training department.
Metro Screen is a production and training facility catering to emerging
film, video and multimedia practitioners. Metro Screen offers accredited
training, professional development workshops, industry seminars, and skills
development in film, television, and digital technology.
Applicants for this position will have demonstrated skills in digital media
and video production, advanced computer skills and knowledge of media compression,
file organisation and storage.
The position involves working in an administrative office setting. Applicants
must be able to work unsupervised and be excellent problem solvers, but
also work as part of a team to support the technical and logistical operations
of the organization. Applicants must be confident and effective communicators
when liaising with students and tutors.
The position will commence in mid January 2008. Working hours will vary
between 15 and 25 hours per week with some evening and weekend work required.
The salary is $33,000 pa pro rata (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation
and leave loading. Metro Screen is located in the Paddington Town Hall.
Applicants should provide a resume and a cover letter which addresses the
selection criteria below.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Knowledge of and experience with digital media, video production
and non linear post production.
• Advanced computer skills (mac based platform) and familiarity with
file management protocols
• Proven experience in administration, especially time-critical scheduling
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to use initiative, problem solve and identify critical issues.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and reliable team player
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
• Experience in a technical support role.
• Experience of working in a training or educational environment
• Able to carry out simple maintenance tasks and trouble-shoot effectively
• An interest in film, television and/or digital media industries
ENQUIRIES: Contact Claire Morgan on tel: 02
9361 5318.
APPLICATIONS: Email to Philippa Rowlandson
at p.rowlandson@metroscreen.org.au
CLOSING DATE: Friday 7th December
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA
Technical Assistant: Facilities
38 hours (4 day week)
$33,000
METRO SCREEN is looking for an energetic and skilled person to work in a
technical support role in our facilities department.
Metro Screen is a production and training facility catering to emerging
film, video and multimedia practitioners. Metro Screen services include
a professional facilities hire department that services the needs of video
and multimedia practitioners.
Applicants for this position will have demonstrated skills in digital media
and video production, with a keen interest in a specialist area such as
camera, sound, editing, etc. Knowledge of and experience in compression
based digital media, advanced computer skills and knowledge of media file
organisation and storage is an advantage.
The position involves working in a demanding shop front environment. Applicants
must be able to work unsupervised and be excellent problem solvers, but
also work as part of a team to support the technical and logistical operations
of the organisation. Customer service is a key element of the position.
Applicants must be confident and effective communicators when liaising with
clients, students and tutors.
The salary is $33,000 for a 38 hour (4 day) week (plus superannuation and
leave loading). Metro Screen is located in the Sydney Film Centre in Paddington
Town Hall. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and address
the selection criteria.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Knowledge of and experience with digital
media, video production and non linear post production.
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Advanced computer skills (mac based platform) and familiarity
with file management protocols
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Experience in administration and customer service
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Ability to use initiative, problem solve and identify critical
issues.
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Enthusiastic, flexible and reliable team player
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
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Experience in a technical support role preferably in training
or educational environment
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An interest in film, television and/or digital media industries
ENQUIRIES: Contact Ingrid Rowell on tel: 02
9361 5318.
APPLICATIONS: Email to Philippa Rowlandson
at p.rowlandson@metroscreen.org.au
CLOSING DATE: Friday 4th January 2008
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA
Project Coordinator
METRO SCREEN is looking for an organised, flexible and motivated person
to support our Project and Productions activities.
Metro Screen is a screen resource agency delivering training, production
support and facility hire to emerging filmmakers and digital media artists.
Working with the Projects and Productions Manager the Projects Coordinator
is responsible for supporting a range of screen media activities including
mentorship programs with Indigenous, multicultural and emerging filmmakers,
with a particular focus on youth initiatives.
Primary responsibilities include organising screen production programs (including
coordinating enrolments, equipment and resources, tutor liaison, facilitation
of screenings) and the provision of direct support to the Project and Productions
Manager. Administrative responsibilities include the preparation of grant
submissions, attending relevant conferences, progress reports and acquittals,
including budget reports.
Specific youth related activities include liaison with local youth agencies
to establish partnerships, the development of youth screen projects and
school holiday programs, and implementation of youth policies and practices.
This position requires a demonstrated ability to work with a variety of
people, including those identified as being ‘at-risk’. A broad
understanding of screen skills such as camera operation and editing is an
advantage. This is an ideal opportunity to use and develop your skills across
the project management and screen sectors.
This is a part-time position, 2 days a week, with a salary of $14,400 pa
($36,000 pro rata) plus superannuation and leave loading. Metro Screen is
located in the Paddington Town Hall, Paddington. Applicants should provide
a cover letter, resume and address the selection criteria provided below.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
• Project management experience
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Knowledge of and practical experience in digital media production
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Strong organisational, administrative and reporting skills,
including demonstrated ability to meet budgets and schedules
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Excellent communication and people skills
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Understanding of screen production sector and community cultural
development
Desirable
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Demonstrated experience working with targeted communities,
especially young people.
ENQUIRIES: Contact David Opitz on tel: 02
9361 5318.
APPLICATIONS: Email to Philippa Rowlandson at p.rowlandson@metroscreen.org.au
CLOSING DATE: Friday 4th January 2008
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA
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PRODUCER WANTED URGENTLY
Short Film
A producer is required urgently to help out with a short film production,
which is planned for an early 2008 shoot (March/April) I am looking for
a producer who has the experience and knowledge to gain financial support.
I currently have a completed short film, which is now in post production
stages. It starred Wil Travel (All Saints) and Khan Chittenden (Clubland
and Dangerous). I have studied film making in Sydney and New York and have
a diploma in scriptwriting as well as having directed 6 short films.
I am looking for a keen, passionate and motivated producer to come on board
to help with this project. The script is an emotional driven drama about
a woman who struggles with accepting the fact that her husband is dead,
after witnessing his gruesome murder. For those who wish to work on this
solid project next year please do not hesitate to contact me:
Mark Zimmerman
Mobile: 0409 715 797
Email: marzimmerman@hotmail.com
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ACTORS AND CREW WANTED
Short and Sweet Wildcard
Actors and Crew wanted for Short and Sweet Wild Card.
ACTORS:
2 Males; one late 30's (roughly) and one late 40's - 50's
1 Woman; 50 – 60
Need strong character performers with good (subtle) comic timing
Set in New York so ideally should also be comfortable with accent
DESIGN CREW:
Lighting, Sound, Set
Need strong production with minimal resources. Performance and rehearsal
dates tbc
For more information please contact Director
Michelle Bleicher, Mobile: 0415 181 705
scarygirl@pacific.net.au
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PRODUCER REQUIRED
Fully Funded Short
An award-winning crew has a fully funded short film ready for the right
producer. Due to unforeseen circumstances the original producer had to step
back, though is still committed to supporting the project. This has left
an opening for an experienced short film producer to join the team and manage
a substantial production and marketing budget.
The story is set in the Royal National Park, and we already have firm support
in writing from the local council and community for an eight day location
shoot. We are looking to film in March, with pre production in February.
It is imperative that the producer takes on a creative role, and is able
to contribute comments on the final drafts of the script and the creative
vision for the film.
Producing experience is absolutely essential, preferably with short films,
commercials and/or music videos with five and six figure budgets. Whilst
this role is paid, you would by no means be doing it for the money!
For further details please contact Richard Shepherd, Director, on
0414 734 934 or mail@richardshepherd.com
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THE REFUGEE
Cast and Crew Required
‘The Refugee’ is the tender, heart wrenching story about a refugee
who tries desperately to fit into Australian Society whilst battling missing
his family who still live in the country that he has fled from. We will
apply to the AFC for short film strand in March 2008.
We are seeking Crew (all positions) and they will be paid award wage.
CAST:
Male actors: Spoken roles over 30 years old.
Characters are elitist, one character is racist.
Spoken role: Officer, Male or Female and over 25 yearsOld.
Extras: Non spoken roles: any age and any background.
Two men to act as security guards
All cast will be paid award wage, superannuation and pay for territory worldwide
rights. Auditions will be held at the end of January 2008. Please email
headshots to Alia Hassim (Producer) or Ridwan Hassim (Director/Executive
Producer)
Mobile: 0424 184 786
Email: alia_hassim@yahoo.com
http://www.thebeachshortfilm.com
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UTS SHORT FILM
Crew Required
This short film is a 15 minute film with a non-linear, dream-like structure.
It is an experiment toward the use of pure, dramatic cinematic language
to tell a story and explore character. It is an exploration into moments
in one girl’s life centred around an inner city brothel.
CREW REQUIRED:
Producer
1st AD
Locations Scout/Manager
Production Designer
Costumes Assistant
Continuity
Camera Assistant
Grip
Gaffer
Boom Swinger
Editor
The film will be entered into festivals nationally and abroad. Participants
will receive a copy of the film and all meals will be provided. Shooting
scheduled for late February.
Please contact Andrea on: 0405 141 044 or email:
andrea-oliva@hotmail.com
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PAIRS OF PEARS
Cast and Crew Required
I am making a short movie for Tropfest. It is going to be shot in a lift
with a step ladder. It is called ‘Pairs of Pears’ and it is
about building a peacful planet. There is no money in this little festival
entry but a more expansive version will be made later in 2008 for the Human
Rights Arts and Film Festival. Later still in 2008 we will head off to AFC
and get funding to make the feature-length version.
There are still a number of cast and crew roles to be filled. If you are
interested and would like more information or to see a copy of the script
please contact Howard Bell on howard.bell@workcover.nsw.gov.au
Mobile: 0408 251 849
Home: [02] 4325 3231
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Ticket to Ride
I work for Ticket to Ride, a production company which is putting together
short films for Media Basin. We will be airing the films online for Faifax
Digital to be broadcast on Yahoo, 3G networks, Bigpond and various other
internet sites. The proposed revenue share agreement will pay per download
and per view on an ad share revenue basis.
If there are people wishing to air their short films could you please forward
them to me at Ticket to Ride. Alternatively students and filmmakers can
contact us direct. If you need any further information feel free to contact
me via email or phone.
Nigel Gladstone
Ticket To Ride
111 Palmer St
East Sydney NSW 2010
Phone: 9339 0399
Fax: 9380 2940
Email: nigel@tickettoride.tv
www.tickettoride.tv
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TROPFEST JR
Deadline 10 January
Just a reminder to get cracking on your Trop Jr entries! Entries close on
Thursday 10th January 2008 at 6pm.
If you are 15 years and under, pick up a Handy cam and start filming your
masterpiece!
There are only a few simple guidelines you must keep in mind to be eligible
to enter:
• Your film must be specifically made for Trop Jr 2008
• Your film must include the 2008 Trop Jr Signature Item (GREEN)
• TropJr 2008 must be your films first public screening
• Your film must be 7 minutes or less (including title and credits)
• Your film must be suitable for children under 15
• Filmmakers must be 15 years or younger at the time of application.
Teachers and club supervisors are also persuaded to get their students involved
in this fantastic opportunity.
For more information please visit www.tropjr.com
or email mail@tropjr.com.au
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SHORT SITED
Call for Entry
Transmission for Short Sited 2008 has begun. Open to all ages, start launching
your entries today. Enter your film in any genre or enter the new sci-fi
category.
Get your entries in by 5pm on March 12.
Festival screens March 29.
Great prizes to be won.
For entry forms and more details visit www.shortsited.org
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THE OTHER FILM FESTIVAL 2008
Deadline 3 March
The Other Film Festival is Australia's only international disability film
festival and is renowned for excellence in filmmaking, highly accessible
cinema and the passionate exchange of ideas. We are particularly pleased
to announce that the festival in 2008 will be fully competitive with cash
prizes including $5,000 for Best Film.
The festival will be held at Melbourne Museum in September 2008.
Entering is easy through our online form at www.withoutabox.com/login/5000
Entry fee is $30.00, or student $25.00. and films may be any length or genre,
but your film must be made by, with or about people with a disability.
For more information on the festival, go to www.otherfilmfestival.com
or contact the festival at Arts Access.
Email: off@artsaccess.com.au
Tel: 9699 8299
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THURSDAY’S FICTIONS
Award and DVD Release
In its eighth award nomination ‘Thursday's Fictions’ has won
the national 2007 Enhance TV ATOM Award in the category Best Experimental.
Director/Choreographer Dr Richard James Allen and Producer Dr Karen Pearlman
were on hand in Melbourne to accept the award.
For more information on the film ‘Thursday’s Fictions’
and to order a copy on DVD visit: http://www.thursdaysfictions.com/ThursdaysFictionsSplash_489_1077_3_0.html
For educators, a free Study Guide created by ATOM (Australian Teachers of
Media) is available for download from Metro Magazine:
http://www.metromagazine.com.au/metro/03/032b.asp?id=389
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‘THE FRENCH GIRL’
‘Love Bite’
The Peats Ridge Film Festival expands this year, running two exciting new
film strands. The Rights, Camera, Action! tent will showcase the official
Human Rights and Arts Film Festival (HRAFF) film selection. More information
on HRAFF can be found at www.hraff.org.au
After midnight the tent morphs SUFFIX AT THE RIDGE, exploring some cross
overs between music and film with documentaries such as The U.S. vs John
Lennon and Year Of The Horse by Jim Jarmusch and the 70’s surfing
classic Morning Of The Earth. Also being showcased are the new low budget
feature Emulsion by Jonathan Ogilvie and selected programs from the 2007
Sydney Underground Film Festival.
Along with these fine features our very own young filmmakers film ‘The
French Girl’ will also screen made in our Young Filmmakers Workshops
[next workshops are in Jan 08] www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
PLUS
Metro Screen’s Craig Boreham's new short film "Love Bite"
has been selected to screen in next year's "My Queer Career" the
opening night showcase of Australian and New Zealand short films that will
open the 2008 Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival (Thursday 14th February 2008
at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney). Written, directed and produced
by Boreham, "Love Bite" is described as a “short supernatural
coming out film".
"Love Bite" will again screen in Melbourne in early March as part
of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
Congratulations to all our wonderful filmmakers.
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