Tell Your Story | Training, Equipment + Production Support for Filmmakers

WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 27 March, 2008

Indigenous scholarships are available all year round at Metro Screen.

If you identify as Indigenous Australian then you can apply for a place in our Certificate IV in Screen full time course OR one of the wide range of short courses we offer in pre production, production and post production.

Contact us today for all the details

SCRIPT EDITOR/PRODUCER CONSULTANT
Meet with Professionals about your Project
Metro Screen offers 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 you 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 email metro@metroscreen.org.au or http://www.metroscreen.org.au/projDevServ.html

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METRO SCREEN PEOPLE
Tutors, Mentors and Filmmakers
Metro Screen has added a few new pages to its website for your enjoyment. We have a Metro Screen People page and a Metro Screen tutor page both clickable from the right coloum on the home page.

These pages give an insight into the array of talented people who make up the Metro Screen filmmaking community.

Highlight from these pages:
George Barbakadze (Multicultural Mentorship recipient)
How have your films been received so far?
My films did and are still doing very well in festivals all around the world. "The Bridge" is the winner of Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2006. And it has played in almost 30 film festivals.

"Black rain", the film I made under MMS program, has a very interesting festival life. It was nominated for the Golden Unicorn at the Alpinale film festival in Austria. "Black Rain" was the first Australian film to screen in Alpinale, as the festival is only for European countries. Because of my origin (I am from Georgia originally) the festival made an exception and screened "Black Rain".

And since then, the film has screened at many prestigious film festivals such as: Los-Angeles International Short Film Festival, Sao-Paulo International Film Festival. "Black Rain" screened in almost every continent and been received very well.

People http://www.metroscreen.org.au/profiles02.html
Tutors http://www.metroscreen.org.au/profiles.html

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METRO SCREEN NETWORK PITCHING SESSION
Apply to Pitch before March 28
Pitch your way to $3,500, $2,500 or $1,500 worth of credit to Metro Screen’s equipment and resources. Make a five minute pitch to our Network members, persuading them to support your vision!

There are a maximum of FIVE pitching places, so get in quick. Three films are already in production from the first pitching session in February this year.

For the pitching submission form and terms & conditions please contact the Network Coordinator, Michael Chrisoulakis on network@metroscreen.org.au

To book your place in the audience contact metro@metroscreen.org.au

Event: Tuesday, April 1st, 6.30pm – 8pm.
Location: Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington

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INDIGENOUS TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
Apply for a short course today
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.

If you would like advice on which course is best for you or more information contact our Training Department on 02 9361 5318 or email training@metroscreen.org.au or http://www.metroscreen.org.au/training.html and click Scholarships on the left side menu.

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INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING [BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE]
Starts April 3
Learn the essential skills required for screenwriting. Develop an understanding of effective storytelling, dialogue and industry standard formatting. Learn how to hone your story concept into work that is compelling and unique. Develop solid techniques to help with characterisation and discuss genre and plot types to help improve your work. Throughout the course participants are encouraged to present their story ideas, which are discussed and developed in class.

Non accredited training 6 x Thu [Eve] 18hrs | 03/04 – 08/05 | $341 / $400 non-members | 15 places

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DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION PATHWAYS [OPEN TO ALL]
Starts April 8
Do you have a good idea for a doco but don’t know where to start? Develop your understanding of documentary production pathways; from the initial research and development phase right through to marketing and distribution. This course will help you hone your documentary ideas, focusing on both creative and practical aspects of documentary filmmaking, including storytelling techniques as well as preproduction planning.

Non accredited training 5 x Tue [Eve] 15hrs | 08/04 – 06/05 | $325 / $385 non-members | 15 places

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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT [BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE]
Starts May 3
This accredited, in-depth course will demystify the role of a Production Manager, providing you with the confidence and skills to run any scale of production. Learn how to manage all aspects of a shoot including budgets and expenses, call sheets, schedules, contracts and awards. Participants receive comprehensive course notes and production templates.

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.

Accredited training 6 x Sat [Day] | 36hrs | 03/05 – 07/06 | $570 / $670 non-members | 15 places

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SOUND RECORDING [BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE]
Starts May 3
Learn how to operate sound recording equipment to ensure quality sound on set or location and eliminate errors during the shoot. Using broadcast quality sound equipment, you will participate in practical exercises, recording sound in a variety of environments. Discuss the sound problems encountered by filmmakers and sound recordists and the best ways to tackle them.

Accredited training 2 x Sat [Day] 12hrs | 03/05 – 10/05 | $395 / $465 non-members | 12 places

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YOUNG FILMMAKERS APRIL WORKSHOPS
Starts April 16

Metro Screen Young Filmmakers
April workshops run from the 16th to the 18th.

We’ve revamped our school holiday program to focus more on core filmmaking. This means Metro Screen Young Filmmakers will be tutored by highly qualified young industry professionals in a fun, yet skills directed environment. AND receive a Certificate of Competency outlining the skills they’ve attained in the Young Filmmakers Workshops.

Wed, Thur + Fri |10am – 4pm | 16/04 – 18/04 | $295
For full course details and to enrol please contact Metro Screen.

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CERTIFICATE IV IN SCREEN SEMESTER 2
Starts July 21
A minimum of six films are produced, at least two documentaries, two studio dramas and two location dramas. Participants develop their own scripts, pitch their ideas and secure a key crew role on at least three productions, while fulfilling supporting roles on others.

Participants learn on broadcast quality HD cameras, work in professional level production and post-production facilities, including our Mac Computer Lab. Industry professionals teach technical and practical aspects of production including camera and lighting, editing, producing and directing.

If you’re thinking of enrolling please contact us to arrange an interview and a tour.
Mon – Fri [Day] | 5 mths | 21/07 – 12/12 | $6,825 [upfront payment] | $7,250 [periodic payment plan].

Early enrolment special of $6,400 for upfront payment before May 30th, 2008.

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SONY HVR Z1P HDV CAMERA
This camera records HDV, DVCAM and DV in both PAL and NTSC. Footage shot in HDV can also be directly down converted to SD from the camera, allowing backwards compatibility to the standard definition DV environment. With 3x 1/3inch 1080iSuper HAD CCDs [16:9], a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar “T” lens and 2 XLR inputs which can be independently operated at mic or line level.

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STUDIO SPACES
Sound stage dimensions: 8.5 x 10mW x 4mH, chroma key green cyclorama, three phase power [30A] black curtains, air conditioning. 6 x 4K soft lights on lighting grid, risers, sandbags, c-stands, flats also available, blondie lights available for studio $20 each per day, green room, kitchen and make-up facilities available.

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G5 FINAL CUT PRO EDITING
Quad 2.5Ghz Power PC G5 offering terabyte storage options and choice of HDV/10bit SDI or component input and output. This suite can be hired with a HVR 10U HDV edit deck to facilitate HDV editing or talk to facilities staff about arranging other formats such as Sp Beta, DVCam, DVC Pro or Digi Beta. Available 24hrs a day, equipped with kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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METRO SCREEN EDIT CAFÉ
Metro Screen offers an economic editing solution with our “Edit Café”. Catering for competent editors, with their own storage and cameras who just need a G5 iMac station equipped with Final Cut Pro Studio to continue their project.

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NEW MEDIA SERVICES
Metro Screen’s experienced facilities staff offer a range of specialist new media services such as digitising to external hard disc, digital file transfer to tape, DVD authoring, video file compression and stills captured from video. Metro Screen can also encode your media for delivery on multiple platforms including web streaming, PowerPoint, mobile phones, iPod, DVD, CD, tape, MPEG or QuickTime in PAL or NTSC. This will allow you to post your media on your own website or on one of the many free sites such as YouTube or MySpace, or send your media via email, mobile phone or iPod, author a DVD or simply archive to tape.

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COMPLETE SERVICE
From concept through to completion, including scripting, shooting, post production and delivery of your promotional media or re-style and diversify your existing footage by updating the content of existing footage with new graphics, stills, voice-overs and music or convert your existing footage to new formats. Provide services for DIY through professional gear and postproduction facilities to produce your own promotional media.

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VIEW SHORT WORKS FOR YOUR MOBILE
Sydney Songlines Workshop
Metro Screen and the City of Sydney

Participants were asked:
What makes a city is its people. What gives a city life are the people who’s daily adventures, horrors, love’s and history are played out amongst its architecture and natural features.

Participants mapped their personal experiences and relationships in and with the city.
Download their films, put them onto your mobile or watch them online http://www.metroscreen.org.au/digiContent.html

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METRO SCREEN’S SUBSIDY FUND JUMP START
Final Round for 2008
Applications close for this round June 6.
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 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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CREW CALL
Short Film Shack
Super 16mm drama short ‘Shack’ requires crew for three day location shoot near Port Macquarie. A one location four-hander set in the 1960s and 1940s. Crew are industry professionals working with fellow filmmakers. Due to budget constraints this may have to be a volunteer (unpaid) project. However the production undertakes to cover crew members out-pocket expenses including mobile and fuel. Production will arrange accommodation at, and transport to and from, the location.

Crew: Focus Puller (would suit Clapper Loader looking for 1AC credit, Key Makeup Artist, Wardrobe/Costume
Dates: 27 Mar 2008 to 29 Mar 2008

Contact: Josh Mawer
Mobile: 0412 394 345
Email: josh.mawer.films@gmail.com

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SNOG BALM
TVC Clip Required
‘Snog Balm’ is a new and exciting lip balm product being launched in to the Australian market place within the next six months. We require two 15-30 sec TVC’s which will be part of our viral marketing campaign strategy.

1st TVC – Bedroom scene, 1 male, 1 female in their early 20’s kissing (clothes on by the way).
2nd TVC – White backdrop scene, 2 female, 2 male in their early 20’s kissing.

Contact: Malcolm
Mobile: 0418 166 495
Email resumes to: malcolm@snogbalm.com.au

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EDITOR REQUIRED
Paid Work
Urgent help required as I am experiencing problems editing with Premier 6.5.
Continuing tuition on 6.5 and After Effects required.

Contact: Chris Moore
Email: chris_moore@dodo.com.au

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MALE ACTOR WANTED
No-budget Comedy
'Re-Living Off The Land' is a no-budget comedy currently in post-production. As it is also a mockumentary, we are looking for a male actor, aged 25-35, to play the part of Documentary Interviewer. This is simply a voice-over role, no visual acting required. If you're interested, please e-mail a sample of your voice to the following address.

Contact: Paul Murphy
Email: knowr@netspace.net.au
Website: http://stevem.customer.netspace.net.au

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SOUND EDITOR REQUIRED
Project Elevation
Would you like to edit my showreel from vhs to dvd and dvd to dvd in exchange for my name and credits on your cv? You will be contributing to ending world poverty as well as adding a credit to your cv. You must have your own edit suite or equipment.

Contact: Tula Tzoras
Mobile: 0406 112 374
Email: tula@people.net.au

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YOUNG FAMILY REQUIRED
Television Advertisement
The Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife is looking for a young family to appear on television. Filming on a sunny afternoon in April, we need Mother and Father to appear with 4 – 7 year old son or daughter. Volunteer basis but lots of fun with friendly Australian animals plus supporting a great cause. Juice and a snack guaranteed.

If you are interested or for more information, please contact: Shoo7ers@gmail.com

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CAMERA AND SOUND RECORDIST
Volunteers Required
Camera and sound-recordist volunteers required to film short Tropfest film entry. Site selection in progress with rehearsals commencing7th April on location in Sydney. This is an opportunity for persons with some film experience and demonstrated ability to improve their skills and to participate in a live production.

Please send a letter outlining experience and interest to: info@rodney-jensen.com.au
Contact: Rodney Jensen

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SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
Call for Submissions
Entries for the 2008 Show Me Shorts Film Festival are now open.
The ‘Show Me Shorts’ Film Festival screens a selection of Kiwi and Australian short films at cities nation wide every November. ‘Show Me Shorts’ is seeking films between three and thirty minutes long, made within the last three years. All genres are accepted so long as the film has a strong New Zealand or Australian component (i.e. be made in NZ/Oz or have NZ/Oz key creatives).

The deadline this year is Monday 7th July
Full entry details can be found at www.showmeshorts.co.nz

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REEL DEAL 2008
Call for Submission
There is $20,000 in prizes up for grabs including the Bryan Brown Film Scholarship. Anyone can enter this national contest. Film can be no longer than 7 minutes and must include the Festival brief subject and at least one scene shot in either Bankstown or Broken Hill. Filmmakers have 3 months to complete their film. Judging is by the Festival committee headed by Bryan Brown, plus special celebrity guest judges.

Registrations and brief commence on Friday April 4, 2008 at www.reeldeal.com.au

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SONG SUMMIT SYDNEY
Workshops and Panels
‘Song Summit Sydney’ is a unique event dedicated to the art and craft of songwriting. There will be workshops and panels for film and television composers or those with a special interest in screen music.

When: 3rd to 5th April
Where: Horden Pavillion, Sydney
Website: www.songsummit.com.au

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ARTSLAW WEEK SYDNEY
Free Seminars and Workshops
The Arts Law Centre of Australia with the support of the City of Sydney is presenting a series of free seminars and workshops for Sydney based artists, arts organisations and other creative people.

Featured seminars include:
• Running Your Arts Business: copyright and protecting your name
• Legal issues for filmmakers
• Arts and technology: what you can and can’t do!
• Freedom of expression
• Intellectual property for community and not for profit organisations.

Most sessions will be held at the Rex Centre (Kings Cross) and are free.
When: 31 March to 5 April
Website: www.artslaw.com.au
Email: artslaw@artslaw.com.au
Phone: 9356 2566

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LARS AND THE REAL GIRL
Metro Screen Giveaway
Written by Six Feet Under scribe Nancy Oliver, Toronto Film Festival favourite ‘Lars and the Real Girl’ is a heartfelt comedy starring Academy-Award nominated Ryan Gosling as Lars Lindstrom, a loveable introvert whose emotional baggage has kept him from fully embracing life. Lars lives in a small northern US town with his brother Paul Schneider and sister-in-law Emily Mortimer, who are delighted when he finally brings home the girl of his dreams. The only problem is that she's not real, she's a life sized doll ordered over the internet!

For your chance to win an in season pass simply email Katrina at k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with LARS in the subject and be sure to include your full name, address and Metro Screen members number.

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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
Metro Screen | Call 02 9356 1818 and speak with Ian Andrews or Ingrid Rowell 9am – 5pm

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LENS
T14 x 5.5 Fujinon lens, to suit 1/3” CCD
PRICE: $1500
Metro Screen | Call 02 9356 1818 and speak with Ian Andrews or Ingrid Rowell 9am – 5pm

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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
Metro Screen | Call 02 9356 1818 and speak with Ian Andrews or Ingrid Rowell 9am – 5pm

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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
Metro Screen | Call 02 9356 1818 and speak with Ian Andrews or Ingrid Rowell 9am – 5pm

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POWER MACS
G3 400 various ram configurations $100 ono
Metro Screen | Call 02 9356 1818 and speak with Ian Andrews or Ingrid Rowell 9am – 5pm

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SONY A1PHDV CAMCORDER
For Sale
SONY A1PHDV Camcorder for sale. $2800 including professional light, monopod, batteries and charger and hard case.

Sony A1PHDV Camcorder with 3 batteries, charger, Manfrotto Monopod, HVL-20DMA dual Sony light and hard carry case. 1.5 years old. Total value $4500.00. Will sell for $2800.00

Features:
CMOS based
3-megapixel sensor
Wide-screen Hybrid LCD monitor
Balanced audio, XLR inputs x 2, SMPTE timecode
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens
Format HDV, DVCAM and DV (4:3 or 16:9)
On-board down conversion to output SD or HD
Still image capture
On-screen histogram

Contact: Kristy Brown
Mobile: 0405 618 080
Email: redonbrown@hotmail.com

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GRADUATE TV PROGRAM
Nominated for an Antennas Community TV awards
'Play Kool', is a children's TV series co-wrote/directed/produced and edited by Ali Russell.with Sidat de Silva as DOP on a couple of episodes. Both are Certificate IV in Screen graduates.

The program has been nominated for ‘Program of the year!’ AND ‘Best theme music composition!

’PLAY KOOL is the funtastic, fabulous and beautiful monster involving the work of more than 90 local Sydney film-makers, artists, performers, musicians, animators and competent friends. There are a whole 12 episodes of children's television love and madness, featuring kids from all different cultures and walks of life, mystery characters, in-house puppets, adventures to exciting locations, making, animations, songs and silly dancing, and surprise visitors.

http://www.playkool.wordpress.com/

Metro Screen congratulates PLAYKOOL and its makers and wishes them all the best for the awards.

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