Friday 25 July
Director/DP Geoff Burton and Matthew Flanagan host the next Sundowner from 5.30 - 7.30pm.  Using the Dogme film movement as a starting point for discussion, Geoff and Matthew noted that the Finnish filmmakers confronting similar conditions to Australia, founded a movement as a way of getting their work funded and screened. By creating a co-operative and distinctive brand for their work, they now enjoy world-wide interest and success with the many films that they have made. Geoff and Matthew want to open a discussion which asks how we can come together as a community of interesting, innovative and creative film and programme makers to turn to power and strength the combination of talents and skills that we all possess to position ourselves to create, control and exploit our filmmaking ambitions within a distinctive regional environment. This is a byo event at the Screenworks office.

Friday August 1
Come and meet Andrew Knight, co-author of SeaChange, the recently screened  After The Deluge and the soon to be screened Crash Burn. Andrew will discuss his career path and speak with practitioners informally .

Digital Media & Animation
3pm-5.30pm, Wednesday 30 July 
Peter Kaufmann, Australian Film Commission Project Manager presents opportunities for
funding the development of animation and new media works, including projects to be made under the ABC New Media/AFC Broadband Production Initiative. This is an invaluable opportunity for filmmakers, new media professionals and animators in the Northern Rivers region to have direct contact with the Australian Film Commission to discover the possibilities of funding for their work.

This is a free seminar at the Screenworks office. RSVP 6680 9220 or info@screenworks.com.au

1-4pm, 15 August
Hosted by Hon. Larry Anthony
Speakers:
Brian Rosen, Chief Executive, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Jenny Hughes, Associate Director, Macquarie Film Investments
Geoff Brown, Executive Director, SPAA
John Weiley, Producer, Heliograph Productions (large format films)\
David Whealy, Lawyer, Holding Redlich

This seminar is for potential film investors providing an opportunity to meet five film industry leaders and discover the opportunities for film and television investment, with a particular focus on the Northern Rivers and investment in educational screen programs. If you know people who should be invited to this event please call Deb McBride on 6680 9220.
RSVP essential.  Location: Screenworks office.

SPAA business workshop
10am-5.30pm, 16 August
The day will present case studies for dealmaking for a low budget feature, high budget feature, television series and co-production - discussing the ins and outs of the deal, the legalities, the pitfalls and opportunities. If you're seeking funding for a project or wanting to put together a financing  deal this one is not to be missed. 
$25 or $20 concession.
RSVP. Location: Screenworks office, Suite 5, 95 Jonson Street, Byron Bay (above Oz Bakehouse - rear entrance).

AFC ON-SCREEN
7-9.30pm, Thursday 21 August
A celebration of AFC-supported films showcasing some of the brightest and best short productions funded by the AFC in the past year. Location: Palace Centro Cinema, 39 James Street (Cnr Robertson) Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Carole Sklan, Director, Film Development and Jackie McKimmie, Project Manager will be present for network drinks following screening.

Tweed Shire City of the Arts 2003 – 2005 Launch
When: Sunday 3 August
Where: Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads
In the spirit of Carnivale, Tweed Shire Council in partnership with the NSW Ministry for the Arts and NORPA will present a fantastic family day featuring TAIKOZ - one of Australia's most energetic and exciting drumming groups, the region's very own Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra, La Gran Salsa, a red hot eleven piece Latin American band  and Sama Sama, a five-piece Indonesian band.

For further details contact:
Lesley Buckley, Tweed Shire City of the Arts Program Manager on (02) 6670 2440 or lesleyb@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Northern Rivers Screenworks is supported by the Department of Transport and Regional Services, Sustainable Regions Program and the NSW Department of Regional Development, Developing Regional Resources Program.