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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 05 June, 2008

Three events to walk you through the exploding business of Video-on-demand and how to truly engage the nearly 1 billion people online right now! First is the INDUSTRY SEMINAR – June 13th, 9am-1pm with keynote speakers announced below >>

Workshops in screenwriting, camera and post production, plus interactive sessions and screening times announced for Open Day, see below >>

YOUNG FILMMAKERS July workshops announced, see below >>

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
How did Metro Screen impact on your confidence as a filmmaker?
Confidence comes with practice. The more films I make, the more confidence I have for the next one. And, the best thing I learn after every single project is: What not to do next time. "Black Rain" was no exception.

I am very grateful for Metro Screen for choosing my project and giving me an opportunity to make this film. And the timing for this film was the best.

The film is about the Chernobyl Disaster and 2006 marked the 20th anniversary on the Chernobyl tragedy. Making it was great fun and the film took my filmmaking career to the next level.

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

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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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METRO SCREEN 2020 SUMMIT
at Open Day 2008
In April, the federal government hosted a summit with the aim of generating ideas from Australia’s greatest minds about how to move forward in the 21st century.

Metro Screen is bringing it local, focussing on the arts and asking you – some of the greatest minds of our filmmaking community – to bring your ideas and goals for Australia’s screen industry.

In Canberra, the group focussing on leading us ‘Towards a Creative Australia’ came up with a few key themes which we will be expanding on during a 1-hour panel discussion and open debate. Drawing on the wealth of experience available in the Metro community, we will discover what the recommendations mean to us; points at which we conflict or concur with the government’s summit results and ways we can participate in our rapidly progressing screen culture.

Participants will hear expert views and share their own suggestions for the future of the screen industry in Australia.

June 14th, arrive at 11am, Metro Screen.

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2020 IN 20 COMPETITION
at Open Day 2008
Win a Place on a Metro Screen Short Course
We think that YOU are an expert on the arts. We want to hear how you think we can move ‘towards a creative Australia’. Participate in the Metro Screen 2020 Summit and you could have the chance to win a free place in a Metro Screen short course of your choice.

You will have 20 seconds to express your vision of the future of screen culture in Australia to our panel of judges and other summit participants.

Winners will be judged on wit, flare and a creative edge.

Anyone wishing to win free training should arrive at Metro Screen by 11am on Open Day – June 14th to attend the summit and then be in the running to compete for a place.

More details online

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WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS
June 14
Certificate IV in Screen. Meet graduates, current students and our training department. This is your chance to find out in detail what our full time course offers. [10.45 – 11.15am]

Mentorship session with David Opitz featuring a screening and Q&A with Natasha Henry maker of 'Aunty Betelnut' [screened at St Kilda]. [10 – 10.30am]

Young Filmmakers and Channel Free with Jan Ellis. View past workshop films and meet the 11 - 16yr olds who produced the work. [2.15 – 2.45pm]

Pitch your project with Michael Chrisoulakis in five minutes. Successful pitchers show you what they did to win their share of the annual $15,000 in equipment and facilities access PLUS talk you through the process. [12.45 – 1.15pm]

SONY demonstrations
Demonstrations of the two newest additions to our camera line up. The Sony PMWEX1 XDCAM EX camera: high end professional, faster than real time ingestion. The HVR-Z7P is the world's first HDV handheld camcorder with interchangeable lenses and native progressive. [1.30 – 2pm]

The Secret Structure of Screenplays with Karel Segers. Learn how to successfully tell a story for film or television. Karel Segers talks about our industry's best kept secret. Two sessions. [12.45 – 1.15pm and 1.30 - 2pm]

Z1P Operation with Dean Francis. Learn the basics of exposure on the popular Sony Z1P HDV camcorder. [10 – 10.30am]

Three-point Lighting with Dean Francis. Learn the basics of the conventional three point lighting system and how to create different looks with simple lights. [10.45 – 11.15am]

Coverage with Dean Francis. Learn the effects of various shot choices to enhance visual storytelling through coverage. [2.15 – 2.45pm]

The Line of Action with Dean Francis. Where to put the camera when covering action from multiple angles. The principles of correct eyelines. [3 – 3.30pm]

Animating with Flash with Ross Tesoriero. A beginner's introduction to the Adobe Flash software and 2D digital animation techniques for film, internet and multimedia. Two sessions. [10 – 10.30am and 10.45 – 11.15am]

Motion with Andy Scott. Session 1. Learn how to navigate your way through the complex interface and learn industry skills, using powerful cutting edge software. [12.45 – 1.15pm]

Motion with Andy Scott. Session 2. Learn how to create movie magic, using green screen footage. You can be the next Lucas and make your own special effects movie. [1.30 – 2pm]

Final Cut Studio 2 with Andy Scott. Session 1. Learn the basic interface of Final Cut Pro and some amazing features of the whole production bundle. [2.15 – 2.45pm]

Final Cut Studio 2 with Andy Scott. Session 2. Cut a basic commercial using Final Cut Pro, the industry's leading edge editing program. [3 – 3.30pm]

http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MS_OpenDay08.pdf

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PITCHING SESSION
Tuesday July 1st, 6.30pm
This Pitching Session is different from our regular ones. Instead of access to equipment Metro Screen has partnered with Industry bodies to present prizes to our winners including a coveted SPAA Fringe conference pass as well, a 12mth complimentary Screenhub membership and a $50 voucher for The Film & Television Specialist Bookshop, Newtown. [with more to be announced as they come in]

There are a maximum of TEN pitching places, so get in quick and register your project before June 16. For the pitching submission form and terms & conditions please head to http://www.metroscreen.org.au/network.html or contact the Network Coordinator, Michael Chrisoulakis on network@metroscreen.org.au

When: Tuesday, April 1st 6.30pm – 8pm
Where: Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St and Oatley Rd, Paddington
Cost: FREE for Metro Screen members, $10 for non-members
Booking Form: Contact metro@metroscreen.org.au or call 9356 1818

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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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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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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 | July 12th & 13th | $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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BROADCAST GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION SCHOLARSHIP
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 4th July, 2008
Funded by the NSW Dept of Education and Training.

For beginners hoping to work with special effects, design titles & graphics for TV, film, web or multimedia. This course introduces students to the video editing & graphics, title design, photo manipulation, 2D Motion Graphics & 3D Modelling. Students will undertake practical exercises, hear lectures by industry professionals and go on excursions to develop their understanding of design principles and career paths.

Wed [6.15 – 9.15pm] and Fri + Sat [9.30am – 4.30pm] 5 weeks | Aug 1 – Sep 5 | 15 places

Contact us for an application pack.

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YOUNG FILMMAKERS
11 – 16 yr olds

The Course: Post Production Oriented
• Basic Orientation to the workflow/process of film production & Use of Equipment
• Final Cut Pro 6 Master class
• Intermediate Screenwriting aimed towards a 12shot Studio Shoot
• Planning the Shoot
• PLUS a studio shoot in our chroma key studio using green screen footage

Tutors: Michael Chrisoulakis
Michaels shorts have screened at festivals worldwide and received awards including; Short Film Winner‚ at both the Telluride Indie Fest and Key West Indie Fest, Best Film at the Eyescream Halloween Film Festival, Best Thriller‚ at the International Festival of Cinema and Technology.

Participants get a Certificate of Completion & DVD of completed work.

Enrol today
Wed Thur, Fri. [Day] 10am – 4pm | 16/07 – 18/07 | $295 | Places limited.

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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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MASTERCLASS IN VODCASTING
June 13 Seminar
Three events to walk you through the exploding business of Video-on-demand and how to truly engage the nearly 1 billion people online right now.

INDUSTRY SEMINAR – June 13th, 9am – 1pm
Featuring keynotes:
Mark Pesce, Future St. Consulting & ABC TV's "The New Inventors",
Ian Gardiner, founder and MD of leading online video company Viocorp.com, Tim Parsons founder of Mobile Monday Sydney,
Justin Baird, Senior Product Specialist, Google, and a panel of vodcaster producers who’s work has already been seen by millions.

RSVP by calling Metro Screen on 02 9356 1818 or emailing metro@metroscreen.org.au
Tickets Metro Screen Members $10, Guests $20.

INTENSIVE WORKSHOP – June 16th – 27th, applications closing now.

LAUNCH PARTY – June 30th, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

For more information please contact Metro Screen's David Opitz on d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au 02 9356 1818.

http://www.metroscreen.com.au/digiContent.html
http://metrovodcast.wordpress.com/

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CAST CALL
Volunteer
I'm looking for volunteer extra cast for a short film ‘One in Four’ being shot in Avalon on the 9 June.

Looking for male and female extras, dressed for casually or for the beach.
Email interest and availability ASAP

Name: Amanda
Email: raksha75@gmail.com

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EPK DIRECTOR/ PRODUCER
Voluntary Work
We are looking for a talented filmmaker to produce an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for AFTRS Masters film "Street Angel".

This is an ambitious project combining stunts, action sequences and digital effects and offers the chance to work on a type of short film not often produced in Australia.

The filmmaker would work autonomously to produce a quality "Making Of" documentary of the film.

While this is a voluntary position, the filmmaker will receive their own producing/directing credit and is a great opportunity to be right in the middle of a truly unique set and expand your showreel.

Name: Emma
Email: streetangelproduction@gmail.com

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POST PRODUCTION
Juniors
Dedicated post-production juniors with advanced Final Cut Pro skills and exceptional attention to detail are required for casual shift work on a seasonal television series. This is not a full-time position but would suit film and television students who aspire to a career in post production. Duties will include compositing footage and graphic elements in Final Cut Pro, mastering to tape, tech-checking and proofing final broadcast masters.

Please forward your CV and cover letter through to natasha@shootingstar.com.au

For further information about the position phone Natasha Woolley on 02 9660 9393.

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FCP EDITORS NEEDED
Paid Work
Audience Productions are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced junior editor, well versed in Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro. The successful applicant will potentially have consistent work in post-production, across a number of exciting platforms. Must have own Apple computer and licensed software. Please send show reels and resumes to: Unit 9507 / 177-219 Mitchell Rd. Alexandria NSW 2015.

Name: Audience Productions
Email: ash@audienceproductions.com
Phone: 0400 959 075
Website: www.audienceproductions.com

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CAMERA OPERATOR AD
Paid Work
Audience Productions are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced junior camera operator to join our expanding team. Applicants need to comfortable with DV and HDV gauges and have competence with a 3-light set-up. Must have own camera kit, with dome and lapel mics and on-board light. Please send show reels and resumes to: Unit 9507 / 177-219 Mitchell Rd. Alexandria NSW 2015.

Name: Audience Productions
Email: ash@audienceproductions.com
Phone: 0400 959 075
Website: www.audienceproductions.com

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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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ARE YOU A JOB SEEKER?
SBS Insight
SBS Insight would like to hear about your experience.
- How hard is it to find work that suits you?
- Are the jobs you want out there?

Insight is a weekly forum discussion program that goes to air every Tuesday night on SBS TV.

Please send an email to Stacey stacey.jones@sbs.com.au with a few sentences about yourself and a contact number. Please contact ASAP.

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Q&A
Are you irreverent and satirical?
Q&A is a new program which puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action – on Q&A the audience gets to ask the questions.

This is a shout out to film-makers all around Australia to have their say, through film. Submit your mash-up of one minute or less to http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/have-your-say.htm

Email us with your contact details to qanda@abc.net.au once your video is uploaded. We will get in touch with you if your work gets chosen to feature on Q&A.

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WIN A SCHOLARSHIP TO THE UK
Starts November 10
Win a once in a lifetime opportunity to work in the UK with a top professional of your choice! Creative young Australians are invited to enter The British Council’s Realise Your Dream competition for the chance to win money-can’t-buy work experience. The competition is open to anyone between 18 and 30 years of age working or studying in creative fields such as design, architecture, photography, music and fashion. Entries are now open and will close July 31, 2008. Visit the Realise Your Dream website for more details: www.realiseyourdream.org.au

Name: Raynee Dewar
Email: Raynee.dewar@britishcouncil.org.au
Phone: (02) 9362 6730
Website: www.realiseyourdream.org.au

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WOW (WORLD OF WOMEN)
Film Festival
A unique festival, WOW showcases an eclectic mix of short films all about “seeing the world through the eyes of women.” You will be entertained and intrigued by the best drama, comedy and documentary shorts selected from over one hundred and thirty seven entries.

Expect to see well known actors such as Alex Dimitrades, Catherine McClements, Diane Craig and Gary Macdonald as well as new emerging talent.

The FICTION & DOCUMENTARY sessions will be screening at Casula Powerhouse on Friday 6 June @ 8pm – for the full program go to http://www.wift.org/wow/program.html

When: Friday 6 June
Where: Casula Powerhouse Theatre, 1 Casula Road, Casula
Time: 8pm
Cost: Full $10, Concession/pensioner/unemployed $8
More Info: http://www.nsw.wift.org/wow/program.html

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EXHIBITION OPENING
Invitation
A delightful mix of media each exhibiting artist brings aesthetic pleasure and food for thought to the viewer. Exhibiting artists are: Pham Anhdung, Wendy Cohen, Yelena Dyumin, Inna Moshkovich, Rose Moxon & Steven.I.Hum

Art Moment Gallery's curator, Inna Moshkovich will be exhibiting her new experimental collage works, she has just returned from exhibiting in a group show ,celebrating contemporary art from Australia and New Zealand in May at Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York.

The public is welcome to attend the Moments of Artistic Experimentation Opening at Art Moment Gallery, Thursday 5 June from 6 to 9pm with a special guest to be officially opening the exhibition.

www.artmoment.com.au

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ACTORS’ MONOLOGUE NIGHT
Calling Actors
A live stage event for actors of ALL talent levels!
Refine your craft in front of a friendly audience!
Calling for actors to perform monologues, duologues, or mini-plays (10 min or less).
Classical or modern pieces equally acceptable.
Comedy, drama, political, topical, or short stand-up (5 min or less).
Also calling for 3 actors willing to perform with me a simple song & dance medley.
(A respectful rewrite of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”.)

Venue will be the Roxbury Hotel at Glebe.
Rehearsal night will be Thurs July 10, 7:15pm – 9:30pm
Event will be Thurs July 17, 7:15pm – 9:00pm

Name: Steven Fernandez
E mail: stevenfernandez2000@yahoo.com
Phone: 0432 114 838

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KINO KABARET UK
July 14–19
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The week-long filmmaking experiment will pair 4 established British filmmakers with local filmmakers, actors and crew members (absolute beginners or industry professionals). Participants are given access to the KINO LAB hosted at Metro Screen – a space fully kitted out with cameras, editing stations and filmmaking equipment. You are given only 48 hours to make films. During the 6 days, 3 screenings are held, during which the results of this thrilling experiment are presented to an appreciative audience. Each screening is followed by a party to celebrate these filmmaking heroes. If you’re interested in shooting a film using a phone, a mobile phone expert will be also on hand to lead a viral storytelling workshop at each session.

http://www.kinosydney.com

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CHOC TOPS
in the Attic
An evening of conversation, discussion & networking for actors, screenwriters & filmmakers
Date: Monday 16 June
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Location: Attic Bar, Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt St, Sydney

Speaker: Dr Amantha Imber
Topic: Overcoming creative blocks
Dr Amantha Imber is the Head Inventiologist at Inventium. Using her background in Organisational Psychology, she helps those who believe they don‚t have a creative bone in their body through to ultra creative people think and behave even more creatively. Current clients include BP, Fosters, Deloitte, Australia Post, Qantas, and a large number of advertising and media agencies.

All welcome / Admission: $5 / Members free.

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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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THE OZDOX ARCHIVE
Available
We have 30 programs now available on DVD – ranging from 60 mins to 120mins. These programs contain panel discussions and forums with leading Australian documentary filmmakers, plus some visiting overseas filmmakers at OZDOX events. The topics all deal with being a filmmaker and the skills you need to succeed today, with many examples and in-depth interviews.

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

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

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PRODUCTION SPACE
Available
Huge white cube with easy access and reasonable rates.
Work space available for production shoots – film and photographic, even for performances.
The space is 8 metres in depth, width and height, with white walls and floors.

Location – Newtown, next to the car park with roller door access
Facilities – full kitchen with mod cons, commercial toilets and a shower
Rates – POA – but very reasonable as the mezzanine floor is residential.

For more information, please call Hyo on 0414 909 120

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BEAUTIFUL SECURE ROOM
A wonderful space to create in
Software: Final Cut Pro version 6;
Gear: MAC PRO; Quad core intel Xeon; 2.8 ghz; 6 GB RAM; 3 x 750 media drives; 30 inch display screen & 14” broadcast monitor; DVD burners; gd sound monitors
Space: large & roomy with 16ft ceilings; 24hr access; alarmed; can hold up to 6-8 people for viewing located near Cleveland & Elizabeth Street.

Fees: Reasonable rates
Name: Sienna Brown OR Michael Glennon
Email: psfilms@pacific.net.au
Phone: 0410 436 957 or 0407 278 123

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‘MEN'S GROUP’
Metro Screen Graduates
Holding its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in January this year. ‘Men’s Group’ is set to screen locally in the program for the Sydney Film Festival, Sun, 8 & Wed, 11 June 2008, Greater Union George St with a general release in September this year.

Working mainly in the camera, sound and production departments graduates of Metro Screen’s Certificate IV in Screen took on the crew roles such as first assistant camera: Sidat de Silva, For the full run down go to Credits: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt1214974/fullcredits

Men's Group cast includes Grant Dodwell, Paul Gleeson, Steve Rodgers, Steve Le Marquand, and Paul Tassone. Of particular interest to actors is the process director Michael Joy used to craft the performances he wanted. See the video below to learn a bit about that.

Making-of Video: http://au.youtube.com/mensgroupthemovie

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