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Welcome to Metro Screen’s weekly e-news 29th June 2006 01. Mobilestories: digital storytelling workshop starts this Monday 02. Tickets for producer Al Clark at Filmmaker’s Studio July 20th now on sale 03. MPG Industry Panel – Pre-Production and the shoot this Tuesday 04. Scholarship for Multimedia Certificate IV part-time now open 05. Certificate IV in Screen course filling up 06. Last Chance to enrol for this weekend – a few places still available 07. Channel Free’s next workshop 08. Project Development Services prove invaluable 09. Urban/Hip Hop TV Pilot 10. Project Greenlight - you only have 2 weeks to go! 11. Riverfestival Short Film Awards - $35,000 prize pool 12. Chauvel Cinema jobs available 13. The 3rd Armidale International Film Festival 14. Short Shooters Film-Art Festival Launches 2nd July 15. Parramatta Filmmakers Club 16. Sydney Arts Law Week - 10 to 17 July 2006 17. Seeking audience for Andrew Denton interview w. Kevin Spacey Monday 3rd July 2006 18. Casting call - Talent search for feature film project through short films series 19. AFTRS National Screening Tour - Coming to a Cinema Near You 20. Meet Six of Australia’s most inspiring young artists 21. Metro Screen congratulates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01. Mobilestories: digital storytelling workshop starts Monday The Mobilestories workshop will provide tuition in script development models for “Digital Storytelling”, and tuition in asset acquisition practices, including access to digital video cameras, sound equipment and a flatbed scanner. Tuition will be given in the Apple iLife 06 package, Photoshop and After Effects. The workshops will include access to the above software sets and access to Final Cut Pro, Flash and Dreamweaver, all running in the Metro Screen digital media lab equipped with twelve G5 iMacs and a digital projector. “Digital storytelling” is a method of relating personal narratives using accessible, simple, yet technically sophisticated digital media production tools. A typical digital story should be around 2 to 3 minutes in length, be composed of a series of still images and possibly some moving images with a voice-over delivered in a first person narrative style. At the conclusion of the Mobilestories workshop participants will emerge with a “Digital Story” in a mobilephone playable file form, a web streamable version (on a web site created during the workshop) and a DVD of their “Digital Story”. Greg Dolgopolov teaches Film and Media at the University of New South Wales. He works in the areas of video production, Australian film and television theory and the art of cinema. His current research is on the production of unique content for mobile phones. Greg has taught screen studies at AFTRS and media and cultural studies at Murdoch, Melbourne and Curtin Universities. Greg is a short filmmaker, a theatre director and a cinephile. Ian Andrews has been producing film, music and art for over 25years. He has presented at national and international conferences, had a retrospective of his work at the Sydney Film Festival and exhibitions in FILE festival in Sao Paulo, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki . He is currently working with Berlin artist Timo Kahlen on an interactive web based work called Sound Drift and on producing experimental movies for mobile phones. Mobilestories runs from Monday July 3 to Friday July 7 from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Between 1.30pm Monday and 1.30pm Tuesday participants are given the opportunity to develop their scripts at home. This five day workshop includes four days face to face and one day for at home activities. Maximum class size is 11. Highly subsidised by the NSWFTO and Metro Screen this $980 course is offered for just $160, a saving of almost 80%. Mobilestories is the 2nd mobile phone content development workshop at Metro Screen. To obtain an application form or for more information please contact David Opitz on 02 9361 5318 or d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au www.metroscreen.org.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 02. Producer Al Clark at next Filmmaker’s Studio – Thursday July 20th Al Clark, award-winning producer of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and ‘Chopper’ will be led in conversation by Andrew Urban at Metro Screen’s next Filmmakers Studio on Thursday July 20th Al ‘s credits as producer or exec producer include the no.1 US box office film ‘Eye of the Beholder’ with Ewan McGregor, Andrew Dominik’s ‘Chopper’ (2000), ‘The Hard Word’ (2002), ‘Thunderstruck’ (2004) and most recently ‘Razzle Dazzle’ currently in postproduction. Moving to Sydney, he was appointed to the board of the AFC from 1989 to 1992. His most notably film as producer is the hit ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ (1994). Al Clark began his working life as a journalist on the London magazine Time Out, before making the move to the music industry and then film. His British film credits as co-producer include 1984 starring John Hurt, and ‘Aria’ (1987), directed by, among others, Robert Altman and Jean-Luc Godard. The Filmmakers Studio provides Sydney’s filmmaking industry and community the chance to hear high profile screen industry professionals interviewed in our intimate studio environment. These well-known industry professionals are given the opportunity to screen their works, discuss their craft, their personal journey through their career and answer questions from the audience. The Filmmakers Studio is hosted by Andrew Urban. Andrew has 35 years experience as a journalist, he is a seasoned interviewer, feature writer and news reporter, having contributed regularly to The Australian, The Bulletin, Cinema Papers, and Qantas in-flight magazine. Andrew is a published author and owner of Urban Cine File. All previous Filmmakers Studio events have been sold out so be sure to secure your ticket early to avoid disappointment. VENUE: Metro Screen’s Studio 1 Sydney Film Centre - Paddington Town Hall Cnr. Oatley Rd + Oxford St COST: $20 non-members | $15 Members. Bookings essential - *Full payment must be made to secure your booking. DATE: Thursday 20 July, 2006 7pm - 9pm [doors open 6.45pm] Please call Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or email metro@metroscreen.org.au for a booking form. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 03. MPG Industry Panel – Pre-Production and the shoot July 4th Continuing the successful Industry Panel series for 2006, the focus of the July 4th MPG meeting will be pre-production and the shoot itself. Extra time spent in pre-production can iron out many of the potential headaches faced when day 1 of the shoot rolls around. Drawing on their vast experiences, our industry panel will discuss the common mistakes, neglected issues and misconceptions as well as provide insight and hints on these crucial periods of any production. The panel will consist of First AD Liam Branagan, Producer/Director Luke Eve and Documentary Maker Kim Mordaunt. The panel will be available for questions at the conclusion of the discussion. Liam Branagan - First Assistant Director Liam has had extensive experience as a First Assistant Director on many drama, TVC, corporate and short film productions. He has worked both in Australia and the UK on productions made by Channel Nine, BBC, and SBS. Most notably is Liam’s First AD work on the Channel Nine drama series, McLeod’s Daughters and the BBC's East Enders. Luke Eve - Producer / Director Luke has produced numerous short films, music videos and commercials and is currently developing a number of feature films and two television series. As a director, he has directed a number of award winning short films, and music videos and is currently developing his first feature film to direct. Luke has recently returned from an internship with This is That productions in New York City and his film Australian Summer was the winner of Sony Tropfest 2005. Kim Mordaunt - Documentary Writer/Director Kim Mordaunt has been a filmmaker in both drama and documentary and a teacher for 10 years. Kim most recently directed a one-hour drama for SBS titled ‘Jammin’ in the Middle E’ and has just returned from a gruelling shoot in Laos where he was director, co-writer and DOP on the ABC documentary ‘Bomb Squad’ about a bomb disposal team working on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. DATE: Tuesday, July 4th TIME: 6.30pm – 8pm (including Q+A) WHERE: Metro Screen, Studio 1, Paddington Town Hall, Paddington. FREE for MPG members The MPG meets on the first Tuesday night of each month and provides members the opportunity to pitch for in-kind funding, listen to industry experts, discuss current projects and collaborate to produce films, TV content and media projects. To be eligible to attend the Industry Panel Series, the monthly meetings, apply for MPG subsidies and subscribe to the group’s specialised e-newsletter, participants must be current members of Metro Screen. Join today if you haven’t already. For more information on the MPG please contact Metro Screen’s MPG Coordinator Michael Chrisoulakis on mpg@metroscreen.org.au To become a member of Metro Screen please contact metro@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318 www.metroscreen.org.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04. Advanced Multimedia Scholarship Course Certificate IV level part-time July to December Metro Screen and the Department of Education and Training’s Emerging Skills Unit is providing multimedia practitioners the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to this Advanced Multimedia course. Applicants must have previous experience in multimedia, such as graphic and web design, animation, pod casting or streaming media. The course focuses is on designing and developing content for distribution on various multimedia platforms and the advanced use of Flash, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop will be covered. Participants will develop an initial concept and then work towards the production of a series of related platform-appropriate works. By the completion of the course, students will have gained an excellent understanding of creating animation through Flash, developing interactive online content using Dreamweaver and will have developed techniques to successfully compress and modify content for various multimedia delivery platforms. This course provides participants with the opportunity to further develop and hone their skills through practical in class projects. At the completion of this course, students will receive a Statement of Attainment from the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Multimedia (CUF40801). To apply for a scholarship applicants must have a basic to intermediate working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. Applicants must complete a standard Metro Screen enrolment form (available from our front desk or website) and submit a statement (max 1 page) outlining why they would like to participate in the course and how the course may help develop their skills and career along with at least three examples of their work either on CD, DVD or via weblinks. This opportunity is open to members of Metro Screen, you can join today for $55 or $35 for 12mths., www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/MemberBenefits.pdf Applications must be received by Metro Screen before Wednesday 12 July 5pm. Applications can be emailed training@metroscreen.org.,au, mailed to Metro Screen PO Box 299 Paddington 2021 or hand delivered to Sydney Film Centre, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St and Oatley Rd Paddington. COURSE DETAILS: START DATE: Monday July 24th 2006. FINISH DATE: Friday Dec 15th 2006 DAYS / HOURS: 12 hrs per week Monday evenings 6.15pm – 9.15pm Wednesday evenings: 6.15pm – 9.15pm Friday days: 9.30am – 4.30pm COST: Worth $2,500 this course is being offered for just $275, payable once place has been confirmed. For further information please contact Metro Screen’s training department on training@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318 www.metroscreen.org.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 05. Certificate IV in Screen now enrolling LAUNCH YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER AND WORK ON SIX FILMS IN FIVE MONTHS http://www.metroscreen.org.au/movies/cert_IV_ad_QTv7.mov ‘You don’t feel like you’re studying something from afar. You feel right in the middle of it. With people in the industry teaching you and real productions happening around you.’ Nat Amoore Certificate IV In Screen 2005 graduate at Metro Screen and director of ‘Elemenopee’ selected for Palm Springs. Be one of 12 students given the opportunity to experience this comprehensive, hands-on course in filmmaking. Providing you with a complete education including short film, television production and documentary making. The Certificate IV in Screen covers screenwriting, producing, directing, camera, lighting, sound and editing. Metro Screen runs the full time Certificate IV in Screen twice yearly. NEXT FULL TIME COURSE: FULL TIME: 5 Months [600 hours] DAYS: Monday - Friday TIME: 9.30am - 4.30pm START: 17 July 2006 FINISH: 8 December 2006 FEE: $6,500 [Upfront Payment] $6,900 [Periodic Payment Plan] Early enrolment special Those who enrol before 23 June, 2006 will receive the early enrolment special of $6,100 upfront payment. These courses are Austudy and Abstudy approved for eligible participants. Full details of Metro Screen policies and procedures for RPL, student support and payment plans are available on request from Metro Screen Reception. For an enrolment form or more information please contact Metro Screen’s Training Manager Claire Morgan on 02 9361 5318 or training@metroscreen.org.au or www.metroscreen.org.au http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/Cert_IV_Screen.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 06. Last Chance to Enrol for THIS WEEKEND – A Few Places Still Available Documentary Making – Learn how to make your documentary idea a reality Explore the more practical side of documentaries in this intensive short course over one weekend. Areas covered include directing non-actors, interviewing techniques, basic camera set-ups and sound recording. There will also be a presentation on funding possibilities and the application process to funding bodies. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to direct your own documentary. 16 hrs | 1 Friday 6.15pm to 9.15pm and Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm START June 30 | Jul 1 | 2 | FINISH $350 members | $410 non-members Limited to 15 places --------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Cut Pro Fundamentals – Learn to edit in Metro Screen’s new G5 Mac Lab Learn basic, but essential, editing functions of the Final Cut Pro digital editing software. This popular accredited course will explore effective file management, capturing and outputting footage, applying transitions, importing music and title generation. Taught in our G5 Mac computer lab, you will learn effective tips and short cuts to get you started on mastering this powerful editing program. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from the Certificate IV in Screen CUF40401. 18 hrs | 3 Saturdays 9.30am to 4.30pm START July 8 | 15 | 22 | FINISH $590 members | $695 non-members Limited to 11 places http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/ShortCourseInfo.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 07. Channel Free’s next workshop Digital Micro Movie July 12, 13 and 14. PLACES IN CHANNEL FREE'S JULY WORKSHOP ARE FILLING UP! ENROL NOW IF YOU WANT TO COME ALONG Are you ready for three days of "Lights, camera, Action"? July holiday workshops. The dates are 12, 13 and 14 July for three days of intensive video making. This workshop is going to have a focus on visual storytelling so if you are interested in coming along start thinking about ways of telling a story with pictures. Sometimes an image can say so much more than a line of dialogue! Don’t forget to bring along any short scripts or video ideas you might want to make. Young people with little or no prior video production experience are encouraged to enroll. Workshop fees are heavily subsidised through the Department of Family and Community Services and total $230 per participant. Channel Free is also able to offer two further discounts for low-income families. Please contact Channel Free’s Coordinator Craig Boreham on Wednesdays 02 9361 5318 or channelfree@metroscreen.org.au to discuss eligibility. DATES: July 12, 13 and 14. Wednesday to Friday. TIMES: Wed + Thurs 10.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am -- 6.00pm For an enrolment form please contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or download one from the web at http://www.metroscreen.org.au/pdf/616yc.pdf CHANGES TO TUTORS FOR JULY WORKSHOP We have had a few last minute changes to the line up of tutors for the July workshop. We originally had Dean Francis and Melissa Anastasi scheduled in but they are both now unable to attend. Dean's short film "Vermin" has been selected to premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and he is now jetting off to the Czech Republic to attend and Melissa is tied up producing a short film with director Christina Conrad. So a big congratulations to both of them and we'll be hearing all about it in future workshops when they return no doubt. The new tutors are Channel Free faves Mark Bolotin and Hayden Topperwein. If you haven't met either them in past workshops, here is a bit of info about them: Mark Bolotin Mark is the founder and artistic director of Synarcade Audio-Visuals a company that produces challenging and innovative multimedia work. He has been actively involved in the Sydney film, multimedia and theatre industries for over four years. At 17 he was named Young Writer of the Year’ by The Sydney Morning Herald and went on to write and create a number of award-winning short films including the claymation "Creator's Creation" in 2001, several documentaries including "Tsunami Surfer" (screened at The Valhalla and Cremorne Orpheum) and "Land of Honey" which received a Multicultural Mentor Scheme grant from the Film and Television Office (FTO) and Metro Screen (2003). Hayden Topperwein Having worked in the film and TV industry from an early age, Hayden has acquired a broad knowledge of film making, from the technical to the conceptual and creative. He believes that everyone has a story inside them, and is determined to see that others get the opportunity to tell theirs. Hayden has worked as a camera operator, colourist and 1st AD on sets in Australia and Canada, and has directed several shorts and music Videos. Most recently Hayden has returned from working in Canada as the first Assistant Director on the sci-fi comedy Run Robot Run. To enroll or to apply for the further discount please contact Channel Free Coordinator Craig Boreham on channelfree@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318 or download a pdf file here! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 08. Project Development Services prove invaluable Metro Screen’s Project Development Services offer you the opportunity to have your scripts and treatments assessed by industry professionals. Choose between a script editor and producer for a one hour face-to-face meeting about your next project. This is an excellent opportunity for filmmakers and screen practitioners to be given sound advice on what does and doesn’t work. Gain tips, insider knowledge and give your next project the best chance of achieving success whether it’s a short documentary or a feature film. Feedback is always productive especially when it comes from those who are working successfully in the film and screen industries. This service is provided to members of Metro Screen only. You can become a Metro Screen member when you book your Project Development Service. Contact Metro Screen for more information on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au or http://www.metroscreen.org.au/projDevServ.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 09. URBAN/HIP HOP TV PILOT LOOKING FOR TALENTED PRESENTERS A professional team of industry experts are producing a TV Pilot for an Urban/Hip Hop Show. If you are aged between 18-30 have on camera experience, a genuine passion for urban music and would like to audition please email your photo and biog to: fo_real@optusnet.com.au by 2nd August,2006. Please note, the pilot is a non paying gig, all crew are volunteering their services with the aspiration that it would be fantastic for Aussie TV to have its own Urban Show. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10. Project Greenlight - you only have 2 weeks to go! With the closing date drawing near, contestants of MOVIE EXTRA's Project Greenlight $1million movie-making competition, are feverishly working away, polishing scripts in readiness for their final submission. Scripts must be submitted to www.movieextra.com.au by 5.00pm (EST), July 7th 2006. The reviewing process will continue until 15th July, with the top 100 screenplays revealed shortly after. There are still hundreds of scripts in progress. Time will tell if these contestants will be able to meet the pressure of completing their scripts by the July 7th deadline. "The calibre of script writers that we've already attracted with this unique competition is extraordinary. Last year's winning film, SOLO, definitely set the benchmark however some scripts we've received to date certainly have that special quality that makes a hit movie. It's going to be a great competition." said Project Greenlight's Executive Producer, Chris Berry. "It's also really encouraging to see that the Project Greenlight film-making community, born out of the first series, is continuing to go from strength to strength with an increasing number of members and script writers seeking advice and exchanging ideas via the website." Chris continued. Last year's winner, Morgan O'Neill, is currently reaping the rewards of his Project Greenlight success with his winning film SOLO premiering at the Sydney Film Festival as well as screening nationally from July 6th. MOVIE NETWORK and Screentime will announce details of the Project Greenlight production and the celebrity host in the coming weeks. MOVIE EXTRA and Project Greenlight will take you on a filmmakers ride of a lifetime. Airs September 2006. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11. Riverfestival Short Film Awards - $35,000 prize pool Riverfestival will be working with the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water again this year to hold the Liquid Lens Awards which challenges entrants to devise a water-themed film to win a share of $35,000. Aspiring and established filmmakers can enter from this week with final films required to be submitted by 21 July, 2006. There are six (6) categories this year including open, secondary school, tertiary and three Community Service Announcement (CSA) Awards. Films and Community Service Announcements made since 1 August 2005 may be submitted. “Riverfestival received more than 60 entries last year with filmmakers interpreting the value of water through comedy, drama, education, animation, satire and even horror. The films were shown at free screenings in public spaces in Brisbane,” he said. As part of the Awards filmmakers are also being invited to create a television advertisement that will inspire the community to change their behaviour around water usage. “The Liquid Lens Awards go to the heart of what Riverfestival is all about as they celebrate the value of water. The films revealed how important water can be as a source of inspiration in all our lives,” Mr Parsons said. There will be more opportunities for the public to see free screenings of the short listed films this year too. In addition to the special Awards ceremony at Dendy, George Street, Brisbane, finalists’ and winners’ films will also be screened in the Liquid Lens Theatrette at Riversymposium and at other city venues. Riverfestival runs from 1 to 10 September 2006. For more information and to register an entry for the Liquid Lens Awards log on to www.riverfestival.com.au or call the Riverfestival information line on 07 3846 7971. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12. Chauvel Cinema jobs available The Chauvel Cinema is currently recruiting duty managers and front of house staff in time for it's reopening in late July. Full position descriptions and application kits are available either by emailing employment@chauvelcinema.net.au or telephoning 02 9361 5398. Applications close July 5th for duty managers, and July 10th for front of house positions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13. 3rd Armidale International Film Festival The 3rd Armidale International Film Festival will be held on the first weekend in August 2006 (4-5 August). Why not combine a visit to beautiful Armidale in the Northern Tablelands and its spectacular winter scenery with this exciting annual cultural event, which will again be held at the Belgrave Twin Cinema? This year, audiences will be captivated by highly acclaimed films from Europe, Africa, Asia, South-America and the Middle East. In one single weekend you can enter the different cultures of Argentina, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Senegal. This is the first time that these foreign language films have been shown outside the metropolitan areas. All Films will be subtitled. The Festival ticket for all thirteen screenings will be $ 50.00. Individual tickets at normal screening prices are also available. Advance bookings can be made through the Belgrave Cinema on 02 6772 2856 or online at www.armidaletourism.com.au For more information concerning the Film Festival see www.une.edu.au/iff or contact Dr. Andrea Schalley at iff@une.edu.au or LCL/UNE Phone 02 6773 3655 For accommodation bookings visit www.armidaletourism.com.au or contact the Armidale Visitor Information Centre, phone Free call 1800 627 736. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14. Short Shooters Film-Art Festival Launches 2nd July Bring your films and entry forms to enter on the night. BAR CLEVELAND, SURRY HILLS Win cash and prizes for best film. Winning film to be screened on TV. Win prizes on night for wearing your crazy shorts, make them into a hat get creative to win. Great party night with industry professionals, check out our website news to see who's coming. www.shortshooters.com WE WANT YOUR FILMS!!!!!! ALL GENRES!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15. Parramatta Filmmakers Club The first meeting of the Parramatta Filmmakers Club is on Sunday 2nd July from 4pm to 6pm at Mars Hill Cafe (upstairs) in 331 Church Street, Parramatta. The Parramatta Filmmakers Club are planning a film project which we need volunteers for, if anyone is interested more details will be available at our July 2nd meeting. The purpose of the Parramatta Filmmakers Club is an opportunity for filmmakers to network. Also there will be information sessions at various meetings. Anyone interested in making movies, novices and established filmmakers, are all welcome. At our July meeting there will be an information session for new filmmakers, on what cast, crew and equipment is required to make your own independent short film. Also filmmakers will get the opportunity to network and discuss projects. If you are interested in attending please email Dianne: shortfilmproductions@yahoo.com.au. Our website is: www.geocities.com/parramattafilmmakers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16. Sydney Arts Law Week - 10 to 17 July 2006 The Arts Law Centre of Australia (Arts Law) is presenting a series of free or low cost seminars and workshops for Sydney based artists, arts organisations and other creative people. Arts Law is the national community legal centre for the arts, a not for profit company which provides specialised legal and business advice, referral services, professional development services and advocacy for Australian artists and arts organisations. Sydney Arts Law Week will be launched on Monday July 10 at the offices of Minter Ellison, with an address by Justice Lindgren (Federal Court of Australia), and a performance of music by composer and Arts Law President, Justice George Palmer (NSW Supreme Court). Arts Law legal staff, together with Sydney entertainment lawyers and arts professionals, will deliver seminars and workshops to a range of artists and arts organizations including: • musicians • filmmakers • writers • visual artists • artists from culturally and linguistically diverse communities • Indigenous artists Featured seminars include: • It’s a Long Way to the Top: Legal session for Musicians • Protecting Indigenous Cultural Heritage & Art • Running Your Arts Business: copyright and protecting your name • Legal issues for filmmakers • Contractor or Employee: employment issues, discrimination • Visual arts and technology: best practice for art on the net • Sedition and defamation: for writers and other creators • Festival issues: for artists and organisers Events are at a range of venues across Sydney, and most events are free or at a nominal cost. For further information on Sydney Arts Law Week please contact Arts Law on 02 9356 2566 or visit the website www.artslaw.com.au. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17. Seeking audience for Andrew Denton interview w. Kevin Spacey Monday 3rd July 2006 We would like to invite you to be part of our studio audience for this coming Monday. One of the guests Andrew will be speaking is Academy Award Winner, Kevin Spacey. The interview will take place at the ABC Studios in Ultimo, Sydney. You will need to be available from 1pm. If you would like to attend this record, please let us know ASAP via our website: abc.net.au/enoughrope Or email: audiencebookings@enoughrope.com.au Or call: 02 9217 2222 You can book 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please include your name, daytime phone number and the number of seats you would like (max of 4 seats per booking). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18. Casting call – Talent search for feature film project through short films series Are you convinced that you have what it takes to be recognized as a world-class actor/actress? We are now seeking passionate and truly gifted acting talent, to empower our film projects with some truly mesmerizing acting and bring our scripts to life on the screen. As a warm up to our upcoming genre feature film project in 2007, this year we are producing a series of ‘7’ short films, each of which would focus around a human sin i.e. Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, Sloth. We are now seeking talent for the 7 short films, the first of which focusing on “Pride” is to be shot ASAP. Details will be provided upon receiving your application. All films would be shot High Definition with talented crew. Edited films may be uploaded onto our website for publicity, online viewing and rating. Some films may be picked for several festival submissions worldwide. At the end of the series, the seriously talented would have an obvious edge at our feature film auditions. This is an unpaid opportunity to polish your skills and be nurtured by passionate directors (and getting a go at feature film auditioning). Majority of filming would take place over weekends. Catering would be provided. You would also receive a DVD copy of your film(s). Please email us your story in life this far with your images to pikefamily@shoalhaven.net.au and copy in puns1973@hotmail.com to receive an application pack including audition details etc. Good Luck! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19. AFTRS National Screening Tour - Coming to a Cinema Near You Film lovers will have the chance to see work from the hottest young filmmakers in NSW when the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) launches its annual National Screening Tour on June 29 at Palace Academy, Paddington. The AFTRS National Screening Tour will take a collection of the best films produced by 2006 AFTRS graduates around the country from June 29-August 23. Date: Thursday 29 June Time: 6.30pm Screening, 8.00pm Seminar Venue: Palace Academy, 3A Oxford Street, Paddington Enquiries: 02 9805 6611 Fee: free Films to be shown include: • Bad Habits which has just been accepted into the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, which is a feeder festival for the Academy Awards®? • SUB- which has been accepted into the Experimental section of the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films. • Rock, I Gave You the Best Years of My Life, which has been accepted into the Melbourne and St Kilda film festivals. For more information on the National Screening Tour, seminar dates and application forms visit www.aftrs.edu.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20. Meet Six of Australia’s most inspiring young artists NOISE ON SCREEN 10pm this Tuesday night, July 4 on ABC TV Profiling talented young artists Featuring: Lang Leav, Dane Lovett, Anna Pogossova, Taz & Nick, Eugenia Lim & Neil Rabinowitz More: www.abc.net.au/noise - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21. Metro Screen congratulates ‘Black Rain’ one of Metro Screen’s Multicultural Mentorship Scheme films of this year has just been selected to screen in September in Athens at the International Panorama of Independent Film- and Video makers "You have made a beautiful film. It is my personal honor to have your film at our festival" -- Chionidis Panagiotis, Festival Art Director Metro Screen congratulates its filmmakers. The Multicultural Mentorship Scheme is open to people of diverse cultural and non-English speaking backgrounds that have a story to tell. Supported by the NSW Film and Television Office four storytellers from NSW are offered equipment, facilities hire, stock, post production facilities, and a $2,000 budget. In addition, each filmmaker is mentored by an industry professional to help them through the process. All you need is a story or idea and the vision and commitment to make it into a five minute film. Applicants are selected on their idea, relevant skills and how the process will impact their careers. People with experience in other artforms and practices are also encouraged to apply. For an application kit and details on how to apply for the 2006 Multicultural Mentor Scheme please contact Metro Screen’s Project Manager, David Opitz on 02 9361 5318 d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au Application deadline is 5pm Friday, 28 July 2006. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Metro Screen now sells Inside Film magazines at reception. Just come into Metro Screen and pick up your latest copy of this film industry magazine. Inside Film proud sponsor of Metro Screen. If you know of anyone who may be interested in receiving this e-news please feel free to forward it on. Metro Screen also provides a notice board located in our foyer, if you would like to use this notice board please forward your notices to metro@metroscreen.org.au and ask for them to be displayed. Metro Screen – celebrating 25 years Sydney Film Centre, Paddington Town Hall PO Box 299 Paddington NSW 2021 Tel: 02 9361 5318 fax: 02 9361 5320 TELL YOUR STORY Training, equipment hire and production support for filmmakers www.metroscreen.org.au |
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