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Issue Date: Thursday 02 August 2007
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SCREENWORKS PRESENTS:
CREATING “THE LOOK” FOR SCREEN
  
An Evening With The Heads of Department Of The ABC TV Series
‘East of Everything’
Meet: Producer - Fiona Eagger, Director - Stuart McDonald, Cinematographer - Brendan Lavelle, Production Designer - Robert Perkins, Costume Designer - Paula Ryan and Locations Manager - Harry Yates.
Date: Friday August 10
Venue: Dining Room at Byron Bay Beach Resort, Byron Bay
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Post Talk Drinks: 8:30-9:30pm
Price: $30 Screenworks members/$40 non-members
(priority given to Screenworks members)
This is a not-to-be-missed event that will focus on how the
team created “The Look” of the upcoming ABC series.
The panel will discuss:
- How the design brief for the series evolved
- How the individual departments interacted in order to create a cohesive whole
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Using East of Everything as an example, the H.O.D’s will take you
through the steps involved in creating this holistic approach. It will
encompass direction, the set, costumes, colour/palettes and locations.
Plus you will also get to preview some East of Everything footage.
This is a great opportunity, and numbers will be limited, so be sure to book as soon as possible.
Please note that stills and video cameras are strictly not permitted for this event.
We would like to thank the 'East of Everything' team for donating their time for this Screenworks event.
Fiona Eagger – Executive Producer/Producer
Fiona Eagger is one of Australia's most versatile producers.
She
gained experience working with feature director Paul Cox and at
Crawford Productions before producing her first series for television,
Ark of Gondwana (SBS). She went on to produce two series of the
award-winning animation The Web and line-produced The Good Looker, a
dramatised documentary. Eagger's first television drama series credit
as producer was the 13-part series Mercury (ABC) starring Geoffrey
Rush. She then worked with CoxKnight developing and producing the
13-part series Crashburn (Ten) and produced the acclaimed recent
telemovie The Society Murders. Fiona’s film credits include the
featurette Only The Brave (dir. Ana Kokkinos) which won numerous awards
locally and internationally and the feature film Mallboy (dir. Vincent
Giarrusso), which made its debut at the Cannes Film
Festival. Fiona was consultant producer on Sarah
Watt’s short animation Small Treasures and producer of the family
animation The Way of the Birds.
Stuart McDonald – Director
Stuart
Mc Donald directed Stranded a fifty minute coming of age drama film
that won best short film at the AFI, Dendy, IF, Film critic’s circle
and Atom Awards in 2006. More recently Stuart directed Summer
Heights High, which is an eight episode comedy series starring Chris
Lilley. Stuart has also directed Secret Life of Us, Seachange,
MDA and Two Twisted as well as writing for Seachange. His two
short films, Mr Electric and My Second Car won AFI awards.
Brendan Lavelle - Cinematographer
Brendan
Lavelle is very experienced in the production of TV drama series,
features, TV commercials and documentaries using all film and video
formats. He has received many awards for his work from the Australian
Cinematographers Society and AFI. His credits include the television
series Secret Life of Us and Murder Call and the feature film Mallboy.
ROBBIE PERKINS – Production Designer
Robbie
Perkins is one of Australia’s most experienced production
designers. His television credits go back to such as Rush and
Power Without Glory, for which he won a Penguin Award for Best
Production design. More recently, his television credits include
CrashBurn and Ponderosa. Robbie’s film credits include
Charlotte’s Web, Storm Warning and Malcolm.
Paula Ryan – Costume Designer
Paula has more than 20 years experience in Costume Design. Her credits include Holy Smoke, Babe 2 and The Island of Dr Moreau.
Harry Yates – Location Manager
Harry
has a long history as a location manager and producer both in Australia
and internationally in television, films and TVC’s. As a line producer
he has worked on Manhole, Safety in Numbers and Miss June and as a
location manager his credits include He Died with a Falafel in His
Hand, Feeling Sexy and Mr Reliable. When not working on productions he
lectures at the Chapman University in California and at the Queensland
School of Film and Television.
AFC VISIT
Join
Project Manager Jackie McKimmie for drinks at Screenworks. It's also an
opportunity to find out more about the AFC’s production and development
funding programs for 2007/2008.
Time: 5:00–7:00pm
Date: Monday 20 August 2007
Venue: Screenworks, Level 1, 12 Byron St, Bangalow
(access is at the rear via Deacon St)
RSVP: events@screenworks.com.au by Monday 13 August 2007
MEMBERSHIP NEWS -
Join Screenworks in August and you could win $20 book voucher.
 Everyone
who becomes a member of SCREENWORKS between now and the end of August
2007 will go into the draw to win a $20 book voucher at Mary Ryans,
Byron Bay.
Our
July winner will be drawn at the August Board Members Meeting, the
prize being dinner or lunch at The Restaurant, Byron at Byron valued at
$125.00 - check our website for details.
Thanks to Mary Ryan's, Byron Bay for the generous donation.
SCREENWORKS
membership offers you the opportunity to be a part of our exciting
program for 2007 at members prices including masterclasses, seminars,
workshops, ReelTalk, Tricks of the Trade, Life’s a Pitch, Development
Clinics, Mentor Matching and Meet the Funding Bodies.
Annual membership includes access to the SCREENWORKS online directories for professional & emerging professionals, monthly e-newsletters, members rates to SCREENWORKS
events, clinics & training, invitations to networking functions and
the ability to promote your event or project on our website & in
our e-newsletter.
Membership fees vary depending on type of membership. SCREENWORKS
membership is divided into 4 categories and is determined by your level
of experience in film, television, video & digital media:
Professional ($60)
Emerging Professional ($40)
Associate ($40)
Student/ Unemployed ($30)
Download Membership Form
Download Membership Definitions & Benefits
Download Membership Survey
A big thank you to Byron Cinema’s who are now offering a concession rate to Screenworks members - membership card must be shown.
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER CLINICS
Where: 1/12 Byron Street Bangalow, entry at rear via Deacon Street
Cost: $35 + GST/ 1 hour session
Next Clinic: Friday 31st August 2007
Got a great idea for the screen, but what's next?
Each
month Screenworks conducts Development Clinics for selected emerging or
professional producers, writers or directors who seek a professional
consultation to develop their concept for funding and entry into film
and television markets.
Appointments are confidential, conducted
on a one on one basis and of one-hour duration. Participants are
encouraged to email any possible briefing material in advance in order
to maximise the consultation opportunity. To be considered for an
appointment please email: events@screenworks.com.au
Testimonials:
“My meeting was incredible. I have never met a more positive person in
my life. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.” “I'd just like to
thank-you for all your direction and support for the further
development and improvement of my show."
THE 2007 MESSAGE STICKS INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO LISMORE!
The
AFC and Screenworks bring to the region the 2007 traveling Message
Sticks Indigenous Film Festival. September 6th & 7th 2007 at the
Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinema, Lismore.
Q&A with some of the film producers will be confirmed closer to the date.
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, ACCOLADES
We would love to share your success stories with all of our subscribers. Send details to events@screenworks.com.au
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| SCREENWORKS MEMBERS CALL OUT!
Miranda
Miranda
is looking for someone to do an American Voice over for a film being
shot in the Shire. They could be male although we would prefer female
as we have too much male talent in this piece already and are trying to
keep a bit balanced. We really need someone who has done
voice work before. If any one is interested please call Miranda on
66808246.
Sahaj
I urgently need a not-too-expensive video editor to cut a simple 5-10min video postcard on Byron Bay in the next week.
I've been asked to make a pilot video and if successful I'll be
contracted to produce a series of DVD postcards for an established
national CD and DVD distributor. This
is not a complex edit - (I think, about 8-10hrs) but I need someone who
can work fairly quickly and simply preferably with Mac - the edit will
be landscape, action sports and local festivities images cut to
scripted voice over with background music - potential to lead to further work. If you can help and would like to know more PLEASE contact me NOW! on 6685 3554 mob. 0401 781 272 or sahaj@freerangemedia.com
“East of Everything”
CREW PROFILES:
Robbie Perkins - Production Designer
 What does your job involve, give us a typical day? - Designing sets and locations etc. Overseeing The Look and Art Direction
Can you tell us briefly about your previous experience, which relates to your position on this production. - Newspaper Artist, Graphics Design, Television & Film Design and Art Direction -painting (Fine Art)
How long have you been living in the Northern Rivers area? - Since 2006
If you lived somewhere else, what motivated you to move to the region and did this effect your work? The warmth, weather and a beautiful location to paint.
What kind of connections have you formed since working on this production? - A multitude of craft, trade and creative persons
What are your plans after "East of Everything"? - To work on one major production per year and paint for exhibition and commission work (portraits and pets).
-Thanks Robbie
You can hear Robbie talk at the East of Everything Panel, Aug 10.
Mariachi Film Festival - Aug 10, 7pm
This is a student short film festival that is being held at the Byron Cinemas on August 10th at 7pm.
The
event is organised by students and this will be the festivals second
year. I was wondering if it were possible for you to list it on the
events section on the screen works website. We have special guest
judges from Apple Australia flying up as well as others from Sydney and
Melbourne. www.mariachifilmfestival.com
The Byron Bay Film Festival Seeks Local Films
The
2008 Byron Bay Film Festival will run between February 29th and March
8th featuring the work of International, National and Local Filmmakers.
BBFF brings an array of Australian and World Premieres to the Bay many
of which reflect the values and interests of our local community.
A
new ‘Best Local Film’ award has been created which is open to films of
all lengths and genres, not screened before January 2006 with a
Producer &/or Director who lives in the Northern Rivers or Tweed
Areas. Local Filmmakers receive a discounted entry fee of $15 until
September 30th. BBFF 2008’s Final Deadline for entries is October 31st
and entry forms and details are available at www.bbff.com.au or from the Byron Community & Cultural Centre.
REELFILMS AT FEDERAL
You
don't have to travel very far for your fix of classic and offbeat
films. Out in Federal, the Reelfilms crew offer a monthly feast of
cinematic entertainment and delicious food in a quirky village setting.
Get out of the Megaplex and into the village hall!
Next screening: All ages will love this selection. To kick off at 1.30, we have The Lion King. A must for all under 13's.
Then at 3.30 we have BIG FISH starring Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney...a weird and wonderful trip down memory lane...for all those over 13.
And to cap it all, at the usual time of 8pm....
The Weeping Camel...the
story of a Mongolian Albino Camel and the struggle of survival in the
Gobi desert. Stunning photography and great insight into the life of an
albino camel in the desert in the 21st century.!!
How do we keep coming up with these classics!!!!!
See you there
Membership available at the door. Bring a cushion. For more details contact Alan & Anita on 6684 9313.
BYRON FILM CLUB
The
Byron Film Club (BFC) in association with I.Q inc hold their screenings
of locally connected short films bi-monthly at the Byron Community
Centre. The non-profit co-operative, guided by Faye, Azza and Frank, is
devoted to the exhibition of local short films and multi-media. Visit: www.byronfilmclub.com for updates of the upcoming program and the films currently being streamed. See www.byronfilmclub.com for film submission details or submitfilm@byronfilmclub.com. Further information contact admin@byronfilmclub.com or 02 66804012/ 0416 221233.
FILM ARTISTS CO-OP
The
Film Artists Cooperative (FAC), currently have their monthly meetings
from 7:30 to 10 pm on the 1st Thursday of each month at the meeting
rooms of the Byron Bay Services Club, Jonson Street, Byron Bay.
The next meeting is August Thursday 2th. FAC is an independently run
filmmaker and digital artist support group and membership is free. FAC
is always looking for new members and everyone is encouraged to
participate. For further information, contact coordinator Sahaj
Dumpleton on (02) 6685-3554 or 0401781272 or email to sahaj@freerangemedia.com
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| Experienced Documentary Producer Required
Experienced
Documentary Producers need only apply to be producer on a fascinating
documentary on Nuclear Physics. This project has already received quite
substantial interest globally. SBSI are interested in supporting the
film but can only do so with an experienced producer on board. For more
details on this project contact Bill Owen on: 02 66525018 Email: cosmosco@optusnet.com.au Location: Coffs Harbour
Self Shooter Wanted for Aboriginal Documentary
Travel
to Utopia, situated on the northern tip of NT to make a documentary
highlighting the positive aspects of the Aboriginal community of Utopia
in wake of the recent events in remote Aboriginal Communities. Payment
is deferred and for the experience/passion. Please contact Robyn
Ravenna: 02 6644 8075
Location: Pillar Valley
For further details on the above requests you can also contact Rebecca at Screenworks - 02 6687 1599 events@screenworks.com.au
Screen Tasmania is seeking a Project Manager
Location: Hobart Tasmania
Position reports to: Director Screen Tasmania
Salary: $61 336 - $64 798 per annum
Term: 2 years, Full time
Looking
for a change of lifestyle, career advancement, an opportunity to make
your mark, and help build and grow a competitive and dynamic screen
industry in Tasmania? This could be just the role you have been looking
for.
Screen Tasmania is currently undergoing an
exciting expansion and is seeking to fill the position of Project
Manager, to join our small, highly committed, friendly team based in
Hobart, Tasmania.
For general enquiries or a copy of the Statement of Duties please contact Laura Duffy on (03) 6233 6995 or email Laura.Duffy@screen.tas.gov.au.
For further information about the position please contact Karena
Slaninka, Director of Screen Tasmania, phone (03) 6233 6995, email
Karena.Slaninka@screen.tas.gov.au.
Applications close 10 August 2007.
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME FOR A GOOD IDEA
The
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is staging pitching
workshops around Australia as part of the Holding Redlich Pitching
Competition, a key event at the annual Screen Producers Association
(SPAA) Conference in November, which offers a trip to Cannes as first
prize.
The competition gives newer producers and writers the
opportunity to pitch their project to an audience that includes
international executives, broadcasters and key local industry. There is
also a trip to Cannes to be won!
AFTRS will be staging a preliminary
round of pitching workshops and competitions across Australia. Four
finalists selected from these workshops will go on to the Holding
Redlich Pitching Competition in association with AFTRS, held at the
SPAA Conference on the Gold Coast, 15 November 2007, with a chance to
win fantastic prizes.
Interested? Think you got what it takes? Register your interest now.
To register, click here:
FLICKERFEST
Entries for Flickerfest 2008 are now open. Deadline for Australian entries is September 14.
For more information and entry forms:
Web: http://www.vision6.com.au/ch/fjh6fv/252816/2ba7ecvqq.html
14th WOW FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
“Seeing the world through the eyes of women…”
The World of Women (WOW) Film Festival is a short film festival that offers emerging and established women filmmakers the opportunity to screen short works and promotes women directors, producers, writers, editors and cinematographers in the Australian film industry and in Oceania. It is a unique festival - a thematic perspective of “seeing the world through the eyes of women”.
Information and application forms for entry to the WOW Short Film Competition is available for download from the WIFT NSW website, www.wift.org. Entries must be submitted by 16th August 2007. Women filmmakers, particularly from indigenous and from other under-represented groups in Australia and Oceania are encouraged to enter. Not all the crew need to be women of course, but the criteria is - a woman director OR a woman producer AND a woman scriptwriter or editor or cinematographer.
FORSTER FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Forster Film Festival announces its call for entries.
www.forsterfilmfestival.com.au 02 6555 8922
DigiSPAA – ENTRY DEADLINE SEPT 21
DigiSPAA is an initiative designed to encourage digital feature film production.
The SPAArtan award, is a $15,000 cash prize, $20,000 worth of post-production
and a trip to the Rotterdam Cinemart international feature film market, plus a subscription TV screening.
To be eligible, the screen projects must have been produced digitally and completed to advanced post-production stage by no earlier than August 30, 2006. The project must be feature length, between 70 and 110 minutes.
More information: http://www.spaa.org.au/sp.cfm?sp_id=15&spg=2&dx=dx
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