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WELCOME TO METRO SCREEN'S WEEKLY eNews – 26 June, 2008

Special effects, design titles & graphics for TV, film, web or multimedia. Sound interesting? Full scholarships available for our Broadcast Graphics course. Applications close Friday July 4. See below >>

Want to see some new shorts from Australia’s next round of filmmakers? Then attend the Raw Nerve screening next Friday July 4 at 5.30pm and the following Wednesday July 9 at 5pm the Certificate IV in Screen graduation screening. Both events are free and open to the public at the Chauvel cinema Paddington Town Hall on top of Metro Screen, see below >>

Want to add to your skill set as a Director? Then attend the Directing Sex Scenes course now moved to July 5 and 6. See below >>

Plus more new gear to hire, 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:
Rene Hernandez [AFTO and AFC funded and award winning short filmmaker]
How did you become involved in Metro Screen?
My introduction to filmmaking and the industry was a weekend course at Metro Screen. Some one at the time suggested looking into courses at Metro screen, I didn’t really know what role in filmmaking I wanted to pursue so I picked a course on making music clips. It was enough motivation to go out and chase a role as Production Assistant.

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

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NETWORK PITCHING SESSION
Tuesday Evening
Metro Screen is holding its next Pitching Session on Tuesday 1st July and the winner will now represent NSW in a national pitching competition at SPAA Fringe to win a major industry prize PLUS $2000 cash!

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

On July 1st, ten people will be given the opportunity to make a three minute pitch in front of a panel of industry professionals and a live audience.

Deadline for submissions has now passed BUT to be a fly on the wall in the audience book your place today!

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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.

Indigenous Scholarship available.

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DIRECTING SEX SCENES
Now on July 5 and 6
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 5th & 6th | $256 / $300 non-members | 15 places

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BROADCAST GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION SCHOLARSHIP
Apply now for this fully funded course
This accredited Certificate III level course is aimed at:
• Filmmakers, editors and TV producers who want learn how to produce professional looking titles, and animated graphics to finesse the look of their films, online content and TV productions
• Those who want to re-edit and package their films and documentaries for a television audience to broadcast industry standards.
• Producers and directors wishing to supervise the creation of animated graphics & design titles for their productions and learn more about visual design in the post-production mix.

After Effects, Final Cut Pro, title design, 2D animated graphics, digital editing, video graphics, photo manipulation, & 3D modelling.

Starts on August 1st funded by the NSW Dept of Education and Training.
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th July, 2008.

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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

Tutor: 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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FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTENSIVE
Starts July 9
The 1st AD plays a crucial role during the shoot. Develop effective skills in breaking down scripts, scheduling, timing shots, and communicating to crew. This accredited intensive course gives you the knowledge, confidence and skills to be successful in a specialised role and includes simulated exercises where participants put 1st AD theory into action. A valuable course for all those involved in film and TV production.

Tutor: Heather Oxenham.
4 x Wed [Eve] 12hrs | 09/07 – 30/07 | $250 / $295 non-members | 12 places

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HIGH DEFINITION STOP FRAME ANIMATION
Starts July 19
Discover how to animate with your digital stills camera. This workshop will clarify the issues involved with the production of stop-frame animation with digital stills cameras destined for HDTV and 2K digital cinemas. Participants learn with a range of equipment and software including Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, Macromedia Flash and Adobe After Effects.

Optional: If you have a digital stills camera, please bring it along.
3 x Sat 18hrs | 19/07 – 02/08 | $399 / $470 non-members | 15 places

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MAKING MOTION GRAPHICS
Starts July 19
Create dazzling 3D motion graphics, stunning layered visuals for your film with Apple Motion. The course includes a thorough introduction to all main features of the interface. Learn how to transition from 2D to 3D design, create templates, apply effects to video footage and create 3D text and titles effects. Familiarise yourself with Motion’s ‘real time’ animation ability and manual keyframing as well working between Motion and Final Cut Pro.

2 x Sat [Day] 12hrs | 19/07 – 26/07 | $370 / $435 non-members | 15 places

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SONY Z7P
New gear
Kit includes: Camera | 2 x large batteries | Sony ECM-MX1 on board mic | CF card - price on application

Features: Recording and Playback – HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV, plus ability to record onto Compact Flash card. The supplied Carl Zeiss lens features professional operation with a new manual focus ring and zoom and iris rings. Features include stop motion recording, time lapse recording, slow motion recording.

$235 + 10% insurance for non-members. Members 15% off
7 days 4 x day rate
Single day rate over weekend call for details

Special offer from June 16 – July 14, 2008. Download the ‘voucher’ from the Metro Screen homepage http://www.metroscreen.org.au and receive 50% off the non-members price

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SONY PMW EX1 XD CAM
New gear
Kit includes: Camera | 2xlarge batteries | 2x 8gig cards (25min each @35mps) | USB Card reader

Multiple-format Recording –1080/720 and Interlace/Progressive Switchable Operation. The PMW-EX1 camcorder offers a wide array of recording formats for multiple content creation applications. Scanning mode is switchable between 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, and 1440 x 1080 resolutions.

The PMWEX1 delivers images in full HD resolution and comes equipped with a Fujinon custom designed 14x zoom HD lens to offer maximum picture performance.

The PMWEX1 offers a revolutionary approach for capturing and editing content using the new SxS ProMemory cards.

$270 + 10% insurance for non-members. Members 15% off
7 days 4 x day rate
Single day rate over weekend call for details

Special offer from June 16 – July 14, 2008. Download the ‘voucher’ from the Metro Screen homepage http://www.metroscreen.org.au and receive 50% off the non-members price.

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BENQ DATA PROJECTOR
MP620c
Portable data and video projector, 2000lumens, analogue and HDMI Connectivity.
Day rate: $99/$84.15 members per day including GST
Weekly rate: $396/$336.60 member rates including GST

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DIDO LIGHTING KIT 150W
Very compact flexible 3 light, with dimmers and colour temperature control.
Day rate: $94.05/$79.90 members per day including GST
Weekly rate: $376.20/$319.60 members rates including GST

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TASCAM SOLID STATE AUDIO RECORDER HDP2
Portable field audio recorder, XLR inputs, records 16bit 48Khz onto CF cards, video syn in and 1394 FW out.
Day rate: $125/$106.25 members per day including GST
Weekly rate: $500/$425 members rates including GST

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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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VODCAST SHOWPARTY
This Monday
For the last two weeks, our pioneering Masterclass have been writing, directing and shooting their pilot vodcasting channel concept pieces. Now its time for you to come along and witness the results!

A FREE event. 6.30pm for 7pm start, upstairs in The London Tavern, Corner of Underwood and William Streets, Paddington.

New ideas, new ways of telling: online, to the largest potential audience in history. Viral teasers, music & fashion, office shenanegins, cuationary tales, stories from the street, the sporting pitch, indian wisdom, personal journeys – even calming therapies.

Be part of the audience that counts, come along and be inspired ! For more information, visit the course website at http://metrovodcast.wordpress.com or drop a line to David Opitz on d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au

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RAW NERVE SCREENING
July 4, 5.30pm
Chauvel Cinema 5.30pm [sharp] – 6.30pm July 4

Five emerging filmmakers who had not previously had a writer or director film credit have spent the last year working with Metro Screen staff and its industry associates on the development of their creative concept. From initial concept through script editing, pre-production, production and postproduction these filmmakers have been mentored and training by industry professionals.

Butterfingers. By Paul Searles. Mentor: Sam Jennings
Homecoming. By Ngaire O'Leary. Mentor: Sam Jennings
Body Dysmorphic. By Daren Nair. Mentor: Sam Jennings
The Last Cherry. By Lisa Kolwalski. Mentor: Sam Jennings
Supported by the AFC.

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CERTIFICATE IV IN SCREEN GRADUATION
Screening and Party

INVITATION
Wednesday 9 July 2008, 5.00pm
Come see entertaining and engaging short dramas and documentaries made by the next crop of Australian filmmakers!

Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oatley Rd & Oxford St, Paddington

Screenings are free of charge and open to the public. Screening starts promptly at 5pm and latecomers will be permitted in between films only. Followed by graduation ceremony and drinks.
No RSVP required.

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MANIFEST
Cast and Crew Required
A 19 year old girl who was sexually abused by her step father when she was 14, turns to sex as a way to cope with the trauma of what happened to her. After sleeping with 50 men she meets on social networking sites, she realises it is love she is after and finds it through an older widowed man she housekeeps/babysits for.

Cast
Male 35-40 good looking
Female 38- 45 good looking
Male 35-40 good looking and very athletic, we need to see you in a towel for one scene
2 x Female 18-22 with good emotional range
Male 20-25 Good looking

Crew: DOP with editing experience, Sound and Lighting assistant and Set Dresser/runner

Phone: 0406 960 541
Email: bizfootproductions@googlemail.com

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ENLIGHTENED
Cast and Crew Required
A little boy realises he is not spending enough time with his father who is at work most of the time. He decides to buy an hour of his fathers time by selling some of his toys on the internet.

Cast
Male 34-40
Female 34-40
Child Male 6-9yrs

Crew: DOP with editing experience, Sound and Lighting assistant and Set Dresser/runner

Phone: 0406 960 541
Email: bizfootproductions@googlemail.com

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DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN INTERNSHIP
Queerdoc 2008
Queer Screen are currently seeking an Intern who is building or extending career or artistic practice, specifically web based media and design. This voluntary position is ideal for a creative person wanting professional experience and exposure for their work. Flexible hours at home and in office.

July – September 2008
10 – 30 hours per week

To apply please email a cover letter and CV and/or portfolio or website to Jane Grimley, Applications Close 30 June 2008

Contact: Jane Grimley
Email: jane@queerscreen.com.au

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MARKETING INTERNSHIP
Queerdoc 2008
Queer Screen is seeking a marketing Intern. This voluntary position is ideal for a creative person with excellent communication and lateral thinking skills. The role is focussed on developing and implementing a campaign for Queer DOC Queer Screen’s documentary film festival. It is an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience with a well established organisation.

July – September 2008
10 – 30 hours per week

To apply please email a cover letter and CV to Jane Grimley. Applications Close 30 June 2008.

Contact: Jane Grimley
Enail: jane@queerscreen.com.au

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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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SHEFFIELD DOC FEST
Deadline Extended
Due to an overwhelming amount of entries, the deadline for submitting a film to this year’s ‘Sheffield Doc Fest’ has been extended until 30 June 2008. All films can be submitted online. Applicants may contact Film Programmer Hussain Currimbhoy if they want to discuss their film before submission.

Contact: Hussain Currimbhoy
Email: Hussain@sidf.co.uk
Website: http://www.sheffdocfest.com

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HUMAN RIGHTS ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL
Deadline July 14
Emerging & established film makers are invited to submit their films for consideration in the 2008 Human Rights Arts & Film Festival. Australia's freshest and most important film festival is set to return. 'The 2008 Human Rights Arts & Film Festival' is now calling for bold and brilliant film submissions with a human rights, environmental or social justice focus.

Film Submissions close July 14.
Community Prophets Award 2008. Entries close July 14.
Reel Change Short Film Competition. Entries close August 15.

To keep informed and find out about HRAFF 2008, check out our website or subscribe to the monthly newsletter at http://www.hraff.org.au

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TEN EMPTY
Giveaway
A disillusioned son's trip home is complicated when ten years of family secrets explode over one weekend.
Director Anthony Hayes. Writers Brendan Cowell and Anthony Hayes

To win a double in season pass to this film which opens nationally in Cinemas July 3 simply email Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with EMPTY in the subject and don’t forget to include your name, membership number and address so we can post the pass out to you

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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Giveaway
Poppy is a thirty-year old Primary School teacher in contemporary North London. She has great friends, a job she loves and a full life. The movie watches her confront the harsh realities of life and deal with them head-on, never losing her sense of humour.
Writer/Director Mike Leigh

To win a double in season pass to this film which opened the Sydney film Festival this year and opens nationally in Cinemas today simply email Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with HAPPY in the subject and don’t forget to include your name, membership number and address so we can post the pass out to you

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BOOHOO FILMS
Short Film Competition Final
Who will be awarded the first BooHoo films local filmmaker award? Don’t miss a great night of short films and the announcement.

Contact: Matt Lysaught/Cass Chester
Email: enquiries@boohoofilms.com.au
Website: http://www.boohoofilms.com.au

When: Monday June 30 at 7.30pm
Where: Madame Fling Flong's, Level 1, 169 King Street, Newtown (Above Soni's Newtown)
Cost: $5

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MACBETH
August 6 to 29
Wildfire Theatre presents an exciting, wild ‘Macbeth’ in the historic Cell Block Theatre in Darlinghurst in August from 6th to 29th August. Set in the ruinous wilds of Scotland's ancient realms, Shakespeare's compelling drama tracks a bloody path of unbridled ambition. The stunning Cell Block Theatre is the perfect setting for this physical, modern production. Blending contemporary music with drumming, sword and mask work derived from Jacques Lecoq, this thrilling ‘Macbeth’ will grip the audience in its spell.

Information: http://wildfiretheatre.com
Ticket Sales: http://www.moshtix.com.au
Tickets: Adults $33, Concession/Students $28

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CAUGHT SHORT
July 3
‘Caught Short's’ next screening features a mixed bag of shorts from Sydney and beyond. ‘Caught Short’ prides itself on giving audiences the chance to see films outside of the mainstream festival circuit and creating a dialogue between audiences and filmmakers. For additional high res images or to arrange an interview with ‘Caught Short’ Director Sarah Lancaster or any of the filmmakers please contact Sarah on 0404 099 149 or Katharine on 0438 167 393 or email filmcaughtshort@yahoo.com.au

Contact: Sarah Lancaster
Phone: 0404 099 149
Email: filmcaughtshort@yahoo.com.au

Website: http://www.filmcaughtshort.com
When: July 3rd at 7.30pm. Screening starts at 8pm
Where: Tap Gallery, 278 Palmer St (just off Oxford St), Darlinghurst.
Cost: $10/5 concession

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ALVIN PURPLE
Launch and Screening
Catharine Lumby’s perceptive critique of ‘Alvin Purple’, the ninth title in the Currency Press/NFSA Australian Screen Classics series, will be launched at Chauvel Cinema on Thursday 3 July. Followed by a screening of the film and a Q&A with Catharine Lumby, Graeme Blundell and series editor Jane Mills. Australia's first R-rated feature film created a furore when it was released in 1974. Though panned by critics, ‘Alvin Purple’ went on to become one of the most commercially successful Australian film of the 1970s.

Email: contact@chauvelcinema.net.au
Website: http:// www.currency.com.au

When: July 3 at 6.30pm
Where: Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall, Paddington, Cnr Oatley Road and Oxford Street (Oatley Road entrance)
Tickets: 9361 5398 or http://www.chauvelcinema.net.au

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BALL GAME GIVEAWAY
Darlinghurst Theatre Company
Four Brilliant One Act Comedies by Alan Ball. From Alan Ball, the acclaimed writer of American Beauty, Six Feet Under and Five Women Wearing the Same Dress come four very funny plays, sparkling with wit and cynicism. It’s ‘game on’ for the superficial, the neurotic, the egocentric and the tainted. Battle with the sexes, climb the corporate ladder and hold onto your seats.

To win a double pass to the show on Tuesday 1 July at 8pm simply email Katrina on k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with BALL in the subject and be sure to include your full name and membership number. Metro Screen members also receive $20 tickets to all Tuesday performances and $25 tickets to all other performances.

Website: http://www.darlinghursttheatre.com

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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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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Various Equipment
Sony ZIP High definition camera. Mint condition as new. New $6,000 Sell $3,900

Sony DFS300 digital 4 channel video mixer. Cost $18,000. Sell $3,900

Sony BVM3100 Video production mixer. $800

Large quantity of Broadcast quality B&C video and Audio cables from $3 each
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SonyTrinitron PVM1442 14 inch colour Broadcast monitors 4x3. $150

Lowel Softlight 1600 watt in case. $200

Cyc lights 1200 watt. Suit lighting large areas. Sell for $150

Miller Baby legs (For low camera angles) Woo As new $250

Hitachi Broadcast camera Model Zone One D. Betacam SP Back 4 x 3 also avail. $2,500

Contact: Dick Collingridege
Phone: 9440 9933
Email: dcprod@bigpond.com.au

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Various Equipment
Cinekinetic Jib arm. Counterbalanced and extends to 6 feet. Gives low and high camera angles. $800

Dolly. 4 wheel steerable with centre column that winds up $800

Revox PR99 Quarter inch tape recorder $200

IRT Video Distribution Amplifiers (VDA’S ) 1 input 10 out Equalization. $200

IRT Audio Distribution Amplifiers ( ADA’S ) Canon XL. $100.00

LG VHS recorders (New) Total 10 units. Distribution amplifier. $400

AVID Express Non Linear Editor . Full documentation. $1,000

Autoque System, Amiga based with keyboard . $750

Contact: Dick Collingridege
Phone: 9440 9933
Email: dcprod@bigpond.com.au

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ASSET SALE
Wolverine
Office chairs, trestle tables, desks, shelves, fridges, filing cabinets, mobile drawers, printers, fax machines, etc are now available for sale following wrap on the film ‘Wolverine’.All 50% off original purchase price.

Contact: Irving
Phone: 8353 2636

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BONFIRE SCREENING
Budapest and Greece
Bonfire, a new 20-minute short film, recently completed through the NSW FTO’s Young Filmmakers Fund, has been selected to screen in competition at the Budapest Short Film Festival in Hungary.

The film, which is about a young girl’s troubled relationship with her father, will screen with some of the worlds best new short films, selected from some 619 international entries. The festival is fast becoming Eastern Europe’s pre-eminent short film event.

The film has also been pre-selected for the International Short Film Festival in Drama, Greece. It screens in BUSHO in Budapest in September.

Writer/Director: Melissa Anastasi. Producer: Katrina Beck.

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