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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 08 May, 2008

Announcing: Metro Screen’s Open Day 2008. Saturday June 14th. 10am – 3pm. Free and open to the public. Workshops, seminars, screenings, equipment demonstrations, competitions, industry markets and the Metro Screen 2020 Summit, see below >>

Don’t forget next Wednesday is our Multicultural Mentorship Film Screening. Chauvel Cinema 5.00pm [sharp] – 6.00pm, May 13, see below >>

We are also running a Round Table Film Career Advice night on June 3, see below >>


 
JOIN
Script Editor/Producer Consultant >>  |  Metro Screen people Donna Chang >>
Round Table Film Career Advice >> |  Open Day 2008 >>

LEARN
Indigenous Training Scholarship >>  |  Certificate IV in Screen Semester 2 >>    
Documentary Making Intensive >>  |  Structure your Screenplay to Sell >>
Directing Sex Scenes >>  |  Flash Fundamentals >>  |  Directing: Visual Storytelling >> 

HIRE
Sony HVR Z1P HDV Camera >>  |  Studio Spaces >>  |  G5 Final Cut Pro Editing >>   
Metro Screen Edit Café >>  |  New Media Services >>  | Complete Service >>  

MAKE
View Short Works for your Mobile >>  |  Metro Screen’s Subsidy Fund Jump Start >>
Multicultural Mentorship Films Screening >>

JOBS
Training Coordinator >>  |  The Sydney Film Festival >>  |  Editor Wanted >>  
Wardrobe Required >>  |  School for Broadcast Media >>  |  Volunteer Cast Call >>

ENTRIES
Play Now Act Now >> |  2008 Enhance TV Atom Awards >> |  In the Bin Short Film Festival >>
Cinewest Festivals >>  |  Heart of Gold >>

EVENTS
Michael Hauge >>  |  Australia Screen >>  |  Home-Based Business Week >>  
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival >>  |  Southland Tales + Q&A >>
Adventures in Democracy >>  |  NAFA Choc Tops >>

BUY/SELL
Film and TV Specialist Bookshop >>  |  DVCPro Camera >>  |  Lens >>  |  DVCPro Deck >> 
Beyer Dynamic Microphone >>  |  Power Macs >>  |  The OzDox Archive >> 

CONGRATULATIONS
Tonnette Stanford >>

JOIN
 


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:
Donna Chang

How did Metro Screen impact on your confidence as a filmmaker?
Metro Screen's Raw Nerve Program definitely made me more confident as a filmmaker. Going through the whole filmmaking process as a director from start to finish really opened my eyes to the intricacies of each step of production. I've learned so much, and the experience has been invaluable.

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

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ROUND TABLE FILM CAREER ADVICE
Film Industry Pathways

The Metro Screen Network presents an opportunity to meet with working film industry professionals in a focused environment to gain valuable insight, advice and career guidance.

With a maximum of 10 participants per round table, you will have the chance to hear from established individuals and learn from their own career path choices, possible avenues to follow and how best to achieve a successful career in the industry.

Participants will have one hour at the group round table followed by a less formal all in social networking session where everyone can mingle.

Tues June 3rd, 7pm – 8.30pm.
Free for Metro Screen members / $10 non-members
Bookings essential please contact Michael Chrisoulakis on network@metroscreen.org.au to book your place.

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OPEN DAY 2008
Saturday June 14th. 10am – 3pm

Free and open to the public
• Final Cut Studio 2, Flash, The Art Of Editing and post production workshops
• HD camera, cinematography and how to make a short film workshops
• Screenwriting and how to structure your screenplay workshops
• Information sessions on crew hierarchy and set protocols, our youth department, mentorship opportunities and other services.
• Sony equipment demonstrations, highlighting the new range of gear.
• Metro Screen 2020 Summit.
• Competition to win a short courses
• Screening showcase
• Guided tours
• Film industry markets

Contact Katrina Beck on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au to be sent more information.

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LEARN
 


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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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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DOCUMENTARY MAKING INTENSIVE
Starts May 23

This hands-on course takes participants from the spark of a doco idea to post production in just a weekend. With expert tutor guidance, participants work in groups to develop an initial concept before shooting on digital equipment. Finally, students review the footage and discuss the post-production phase. Participants rotate through key crew roles, learning skills such as working with non-actors, interviewing techniques, basic camera set-ups and sound recording.

Fri [Eve] and Sat + Sun [Day] | 15hrs | 23/05 – 25/05 | $385 / $453 non-members | 12 places

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STRUCTURE YOUR SCREENPLAY TO SELL
Starts June 21

Learn how to turn your screenplay or movie idea into a story that sells. Assess your work with the eyes of a professional, using the much touted but rarely mastered ‘three act structure’. Focus on the rewriting process and the preparation of a strong submission document for producers and funding agencies.

Tutor: Karel Segers 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. Karel is a story analyst, consulting to writers, directors and producers on films in development as well as postproduction. His views are published in The Story Dept. (story.ozzywood.com). Both of the nominees for the AWG Monte Miller Award 2007 are Karel’s clients.

2 x Sat [Day] | 12hrs | 21/06 – 28/06 | $193 / $227 non-members | 15 places

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DIRECTING SEX SCENES
Script says ‘they have sex’ – so how do you direct that?

This course is designed to expand the directors tool kit in order to prepare students for directing assignments as well as broaden their imaginative scope when interpreting scripts or generating their own projects. The course will be approached on the basis of script extracts that present opportunities for (or necessitate) intimacy. Examples will be drawn from a wide variety of sources. Together, the group will break down these scripts, examining various possibilities for their realization and then embark on dramatizing and shooting the texts in groups.

Tutor – Dean Francis
Sat + Sun [Day] 12hrs | 12/07 & 13/07 | $256 / $300 non-members | 15 places

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FLASH FUNDAMENTALS
Starts June 21

Learn to make original, animated web graphics using Macromedia Flash software. Participants will develop an understanding of the design and production of Flash movies, acquire basic animation and design skills and develop an understanding of the environment, interface, tools, language possibilities and limitations of the software.

2 x Sat [Day] 12hrs | 21/06 – 28/06 | $370 / $435 non-members | 15 places

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DIRECTING: VISUAL STORYTELLING
Starts July 9

Develop your director’s eye in this unique course. Focusing on the visual aspects of directing drama, participants explore script interpretation, visualisation, shot choice, pacing, script interpretation and point of view. Participants analyse various scripts and film excerpts to discover how camera angles, aspect ratio, shot sequence and staging effect the power of a story.

8 x Wed [Eve] 24hrs | July 9 | 23 | 30 August 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 September 3 | $530 / $624 non-members | 15 places

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HIRE
 


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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MAKE
 


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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MULTICULTURAL MENTORSHIP FILMS SCREENING
Chauvel Cinema 5.00pm [sharp] – 6.00pm May 13

For the last year four filmmakers have worked with industry mentors to produce new films.
Each year Metro Screen runs the Multicultural Mentorship program giving four diverse filmmakers the opportunity to produce their short film. Each filmmaker is provided with equipment, post-production facilities a $2,000 budget and an industry mentor

Olga’s Granddaughters
by Mila Gisbert.
Mentor: Alec Morgan

Pigeon Men by Marryanne Christodoulou.
Mentor: Melissa Anastasi

A Little Dream by Maria Tran.
Mentor: Khoa Do

Aunty Betelnut by Natasha Henry.
Mentor: Liz Watts

Please join us for this screening of new work.

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JOBS
 


TRAINING COORDINATOR
Metro Screen

Two Coordinator positions are available; one focussing on our range of short courses and the other on longer accredited courses.

Applicants will have demonstrated skills in administration and project management and should be able to multi-task, prioritise and complete work to deadline. An understanding of the RTO environment or similar educational organisations is an advantage. As the primary contact for students and tutors, Coordinators will possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates will also have hands-on experience in film, TV or multimedia production, with relevant technical knowledge an advantage.

To obtain the selection criteria please download here >>

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 28 May.
All applications must address the selection criteria. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and address the selection criteria below. Preferred start date 16 June 08.

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THE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL
Volunteers Wanted
The Sydney Film Festival is currently looking for Volunteers for this year’s festival. Running from the 4th to 22nd June, it is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about cinema. Benefits of volunteering for the SFF:

Get a unique insight into the organisation of one of the key events in the Australian film industry
Meet key industry contacts
Get a foot in the door in arts admin
See SFF films and events
Hang out at the festival club
Gain valuable work experience within the film industry
Add an impressive line to your resume

Phone: 9318 0999
Email: volunteers@sydneyfilmfestival.org
Website: http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/content.asp?id=11&p=8

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EDITOR WANTED
UTS Short Film
I am a UTS Masters film student looking for a FCP editor for my film which has just finished shooting. The film was shot on a Panasonic HVX202 with 35mm adaptor/lenses. Immediate start required, I have my own FCP studio. Unpaid work, however a copy of film will be provided and film will be entered into festivals. This 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.

Contact: Andrea
Phone: 0405 141 044
Email: andrea-oliva@hotmail.com

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WARDROBE REQUIRED
Paid Work
A wardrobe assistant is required to source expensive looking suits for a short film. Also required to be available for the shoot on 25th May and another date tbc.

Contact: Jeremy Johnson
Phone: 0417 517 248
Email: theatresong@yahoo.com

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SCHOOL FOR BROADCAST MEDIA
Jakarta
Focussing on training journalists in regional areas. Most people in the provinces are too poor to actually make it to the city to get proper training, resulting in poor reporting that is affected by corruption, threats, government and corporate pressures. On top of that, there are now more than 33 local TV stations and around 7 national ones.

The school has no outside funding and is asking for support for scholarships and tutors. The school has some of the best broadcast training faculties in the country (TV studio/7 edit suites/Radio studio and edit suites/ENG cameras etc.)

Email: smith.c.m@gmail.com or chris@broadcast-edu.or.id
Website: http://www.broadcast-edu.or.id

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VOLUNTEER CAST CALL
Short Film
I am looking for volunteer cast for a student film ‘Replaced’ for my Film Production course at North Sydney TAFE.

Cast Required:
3 x males: mid to late 30’s reasonably well built
Female: mystic look, mid to late 30’s
Approx 3 x extra’s 40 to 50 yr old
Email headshot and availability ASAP.

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 0414 250 443
Email: raksha75@gmail.com

When: Thursday evenings (exact dates tbc) May to June in the evenings from 6pm to 9.45pm
Where: St Leonards Campus

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ENTRIES
 


PLAY NOW ACT NOW
2008 Competition

Focussing on alcohol and other drugs this year’s theme is party smART.
Do you want to have the chance to share in $12,000 in cash and prizes?
Do you live in NSW?
Are you aged 16 to 25?

Categories to enter include:
Film/Video | Creative Writing | Graphic Design

Deadline for entries 25th July 2008
Entry is free and open to all residents of NSW aged 16 to 25.

Check out http://www.playnowactnow.net.au for more information on the competition or 02 9361 5318 or k.douglas@metroscreen.org.au

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2008 ENHANCE TV ATOM AWARDS
Deadline 10 June

Entries have opened for the ‘2008 Enhance TV ATOM awards’, Australia and New Zealand's most prestigious awards for achievements in Film, Television, Animation and Multimedia. Anyone who has produced a short film, documentary, animation, electronic game, educational resource, television program or innovative new media work is encouraged to enter their production in the ATOM awards, which celebrate and recognise excellence and achievement in these important media and will put their name up in lights. Entries for the‘2008 Enhance TV ATOM Awards’ close at 12pm AEST on Tuesday 10 June, 2008.

For more information please visit: http://www.atomawards.org

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IN THE BIN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Call for Entry

‘In the Bin’ is looking for films for the ‘In The Bin Film Festival’s’ four nights of the very best of Australasian short films. When entering you have the chance to win cash and prizes for your film along with the funkiest trophies. If your film is selected to tour, your film will be screened at some of Australia’s most unique communities and venues and as we are Australia’s widest touring short film festival and if your film is selected to tour you will be payed $20 per screening at each festival, not bad considering we are aiming for over 60 this year!

For information on festival dates and to download an entry form go to: http://www.inthebin.net.au

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CINEWEST FESTIVALS
September 19 to 21

‘Cinewest’ was established in 1998 to present and promote screen culture and audience development strategies in the Western Sydney region. ‘Cinewest’ receives more than 800 works annually for its three core events, 11th Auburn International Film and Video Festival for Children and Young Adults and 6th Short Soup International Short Film Festival. The festivals have gained national and international reputation by presenting the most diverse, educational and innovative programming for children, youth, adults and general public.
Closing date for entries is June 30, 2008

Contact: Bradley Barnden
Phone: 0402 707 010
Email: festival@cinewest.org.au
Website: http://www.cinewest.org.au

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HEART OF GOLD
Call for Submissions

‘Heart of Gold’ International Film Festival is open for entries. This festival is a feel good event and encourages filmmakers to send in films that make us smile! Categories include family and kids films, documentary, animation, indigenous and films made by kids. Entries that have foreign language are free. This is a festival designed to delight filmmakers and audience alike. In the words of Margaret Pomeranz:: “ This festival is so well organised and the films are of an unusually high standard. I am an enthusiastic supporter of Heart of Gold”.

Contact: Toni Powell
Phone: 07 5483 7000
Email: toni@heartofgold.com.au
Website: http://www.heartofgold.com.au

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EVENTS
 


MICHAEL HAUGE
Story Mastery Seminar Tour

Michael Hauge is generally regarded as one of the best, if not the best, script consultants working in Hollywood today.

He is author of Writing Screenplays that Sell, and has spent the past 20 years as an expert advisor on writing and story structure who consults on projects for Warner Bros., Paramount, Disney, Columbia, New Line, Joel Silver Prods, CBS and Lifetime, Morgan Freeman, Val Kilmer, Robert Downey, Jr. and Julia Roberts, to name a few.

Sydney – Sat, May 17 2008, The Chauvel Cinema, Paddington
$195, $150 Metro Screen members
Bookings & Info: www.epiphany.com.au
Epiphany Int. Artists: 02 9572 7222

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AUSTRALIA SCREEN
Australia’s Audiovisual Heritage Online
‘Australian Screen’ is a look at the Australian film and television industry, from its earliest days to the present. You can view clips from Australian feature films, documentaries, TV programs, shorts, home movies, newsreels, advertisements, other historical footage, and sponsored films produced over the last 100 years, with curators notes and other information about each title. The site currently contains 2,039 clips from 1,037 film and television titles, and is constantly being added to. You can also visit the education page for educational content provided by The Learning Federation plus get a quick list of what Australian films are currently in cinemas.

Website: http://australianscreen.com.au/

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HOME-BASED BUSINESS WEEK
May 19 to 23
Clear your diary for Home-based Business Week and make some time to work on your business. Polish your skills, network with peers and take advantage of the many free events. Over 30 ‘don’t miss’ workshops and seminars are on offer across metropolitan and regional NSW during Home-based Business Week. Learn how to Market with Facebook and Blogs and other internet tools and see how social networking can help your business grow in Dee Why, Broken Hill and Kempsey.

For a full list of events, dates and details on how to register visit: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/hbbweek

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CLERMONT-FERRAND INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Popcorn Taxi
Mr Calmin Borel, the chief programmer for the festival will be in Sydney for one night only, joining us after the screening for a live audience Q&A on-stage. This is an evening not to be missed for filmmakers, producers and those passionate about film who wish to understand how to take your art to another level.

When: Monday 12th May, 7pm
Where: Greater Union, Westfield, Bondi Junction, Level 6, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
Price: $5 / Students Free
Website: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au

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SOUTHLAND TALES + Q& A
Popcorn Taxi
Los Angeles, 2008: The city stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Southland Tales is an epic story set over the course of three days that culminate in a massive 4th of July celebration. The film features Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Sean William Scott.

‘Southland Tales’ is en epic journey into pop culture decadence and virtual insanity that would make Terry Gilliam do a double-take.

When: Thursday 15th May, 7pm
Where: Greater Union, Westfield, Bondi Junction, Level 6, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
Price: $15, $12 for Metro Screen members
Website: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au

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ADVENTURES IN DEMOCRACY
New ABC show
‘Q&A’ is a new programme which puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. ‘Q&A’ is hosted by Tony Jones. As a host of Lateline Tony is master of the political interview. ‘Q&A’ is live to air and viewers at home and across the country can join in too sending questions online and via SMS.
If you want a chance to ask the questions, register online now.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/

When: Starts May 22
Time: 9:30pm Thursday nights

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NAFA CHOC TOPS
Networking Event
Toni Fitzgerald will be giving a talk on website marketing. At the Attic Bar, Arthouse Hotel. The event is also a networking event for actors, writers and filmmakers.

Contact: Tony Chu
Phone: 0412 230 415
Email: tony@nafa.net.au
Website: http://www.nafa.net.au

When: Monday 19th May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: Attic Bar, Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Street, Sydney
Cost: $5/ NAFA Members free

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BUY/SELL
 


FILM AND TV SPECIALIST BOOKSHOP
Member Discount
An independent bookshop dedicated to film and television. Including industry guides and manuals, books providing a comprehensive analysis of important films and TV programs and the most extensive range of film & TV biographies. If you are looking for a book that is still in print and has been difficult to find, just ask and we will attempt to locate this for you.

Metro Screen members gain a 10% discount on full price items (sale items are exempt)

Address: 1/502 King St Newtown
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Thur 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Website: www.filmtvbookshop.com.au

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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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THE OZDOX ARCHIVE
Giveaway

OzDox #24 – 13 Oct 2005
Emerging Documentary Filmmakers

Emerging from diverse backgrounds, the next wave of doco makers can be found at film schools, within broadcasters, as video artists, in production companies or making films in their bedroom... there is no 'right' pathway but each has an interesting story to tell. In an open forum, we hear filmmakers' stories and discuss their different career pathways and learn more about the broadcasting, funding and festival opportunities for emerging artists. Guests include: Sam Doust, Producer of ABC's Video Lives, Jan Ryall (SliceTV), Dee Jefferson (Reelife Film Festival), and Lisa Scott (FFC).

Produced by Sensory Image – Michael Ney, ozdox@mac.com
See the catalogue and order online at: http://www.ozdox.org/archive_fr.html

To win a copy simply email Katrina at k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with Ozdox in the subject and be sure to include your name, member number and postal address

Available at Metro Screen...
$25 each (incl GST) plus postage if needed.
Contact metro@metroscreen.org.au

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CONGRATULATIONS
 


TONNETTE STANFORD
Film Success

Metro Screen Network member Tonnette Stanford’s short ‘The Vicious and the Delicious’ has been selected for distribution by Frameline in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Metro Screen congratulates Tonnette on this great outcome.

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