| SEASONS GREETINGS FROM SCREENWORKS | |
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To all
Screenworks subscribers and supporters, our thanks. Have a wonderful
Christmas and new year and we look forward to seeing you in the coming
year.
A quick year in
review. This year Screenworks ran four masterclasses, 14 seminars and
eight clinics, presenting a range of topics from script to composing,
web casting, online social networking through to exhibition,
distribution and funding. We have just completed the highly successful
MediaWorks workshop with feedback such as “it was the most relevant,
CURRENT, empowering and functional media related program I have ever
attended” and “excellent course. We were given a lot of information
very relevant to our work and projects”.
Screenworks
matched writers with mentors through the Script Incubator program and
producers with mentors through the recent Producers' Incubator. We held
the annual Pitch’n’Punt with training provided again by Sandy George
and the winner Kamahl Druesne went on to pitch at SPAA Fringe.
On the locations
front, we’ve been negotiating with councils to secure a unified
locations protocol for the region and despatched a CD of more than 750
images of the region to over 800 producers, directors, location
managers and production companies to attract filming to the Northern
Rivers region. We’ve provided location pitches for countless features
and commercials, successfully attracting a number to the region.
Activity in the
region is high and over the year Tweed’s Homegrown FilmWorks, under the
excellent guidance of Anne Chesher, has seen five short films produced
representing the diversity of story available in the region. Byron Film
Club has been screening a monthly program of films made by the region’s
filmmakers and the Film Artist’s Co-op has been met eight times,
pitching projects to over 75 members. To date four short films and one
artist promotions DVD have been completed, with four projects in
development.
There are too
many projects happening in the region to report on here and we look
forward to covering your successes through this newsletter next year.
Next year a
Creative Industries Expo is planned to coincide with a conference we’ve
attracted to the region – Oz-E-Culture (see below). Negotiations are
under way with features, television drama and children’s television –
to attract more production activity to the region.
Producers Adam Black and Geoff Barter have
been developing two cable television projects in association with
Screenworks. The first project is a North Coast comedy sketch
series and the second is a lifestyle program set in the region. In
January/February there will be a comedy sketch writing hothouse and
presenter casting sessions. More information will be available in
January 2005. To register interest email info@screenworks.com.au. Please don't call.
Piccies from Screenworks Xmas party
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Andy, Barbie and sushi
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A wardrobe malfunction
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Deb, Michael, Roger |
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Lili and Kerry
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Lissa and Rod
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Screenworks will be closed from 24 December through to 3 January. Kate Ingham will be back in the office on the 10 January.
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| HAVE YOU DONE THE SURVEY YET? | |
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A reminder to
everyone in the creative industries in the Northern Rivers to please
spend a few minutes to fill out the Screen Industry Survey online! This
will provide essential data to track the growth of the creative
industries in this region and we need your participation - whatever
your involvement is in the range of creative industries! Many thanks in
anticipation….CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
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| PUBLICISE YOUR PRODUCTIONS ONLINE | |
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Screen industry practitioners in the Northern Rivers are encouraged to add a summary of their productions to the database at www.screenworks.com.au/productions. To do so, you must have a listing in the Screenworks Directory. Then, simply click join/login,
and enter your username and password (you can request that your
password be emailed to you if you have forgotten it). Once you have
logged on, simply click on the link 'add production' and fill in the
form, selecting whether your project is in development, in
pre-production, in production or has been recently released. This is a
great way to raise the profile of your own work, and to contribute to
Screenworks' ability to showcase the output/talent in the region.
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| CULTURAL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT - POSITION VACANT | |
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Events and Administration Coordinator
This position is a two day a week position aimed at delivering the
range of professional development events provided by Screenworks and
providing operational support to the organisation. Reporting to the
Manager, Creative Industry Development, applicants should demonstrate a
minimum of five years industry experience, a sound grasp of industry
structures and strong networks, events and organizational experience,
demonstrated fundraising, strong organizational and administrative
experience. Sound computer skills required. Check the duty statement online before applying. Applications are due 5pm on 14 January.
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Expressions of
interest are rolling in for Zoom, a six-week script intensive for
writers, directors, and producers. What makes a script work or not work
- or partly work? Structure, theme, controlling idea, characterisation,
dialogue - ZOOM explores the ellusive "X" factors of successful screen
story telling via in depth discussion sessions focused not only on the
scripts but also on their realisation on the screen.
Zoom will see 16
participants reading two core scripts per week over a six week program,
with one three hour discussion session scheduled each week. After each
discussion session, the participants will view each completed film for
a follow up critique in the first hour of the following session - it is
recommended that participants only view a course film after the
discussion session focused on that script.
ZOOM will be
convened in mid February 2005. The list of scripts (and web addresses)
is being compiled and will be available on the Screenworks web site
soon.
Expressions of interest to attend Screenwork’s Zoom to be forwarded to info@screenworks.com.au. Please outline why this program would be of value to your professional development.
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IndiVision
Congratulations to Murwillumbah based filmmaker Belinda Chayko who is
part of a creative team to receive one of 8 AFC IndiVision funding.
IndiVision – independent, individual, visionary – will use a total
$17.5 million over four years in low-budget feature funding for a range
of programs. Belinda is writer director of LOU, a film which will be
produced by Michael McMahon and Tony Ayres, who presented a masterclass
here in Byron this year.
Bruce & MeB
Congratulations to Oren Seidler for his documentary BRUCE & ME,
which was pitched at AIDC Byron Bay and recently picked up as an
Australian/ Canadian co-production with an ABC pre-sale, and also FFC
equity investment with Films Transit International to distribute. The
film has been selected for the Amsterdam International Doco Film
Festival, where Oren is now, and also is currently shortlisted for
Sundance Film Festival.
THE NEW BOOTS and SOAR
Congratulations to Tristan Bancks and his team - THE NEW BOOTS has just
been selected for Flickerfest in Bondi Beach in second week of January.
Soar plays Boston's Museum of Fine Arts on New Year's Eve and has been
selected for a Telstra DVD available in video stores from early in the
new year. It also tours 35 cinemas in the UK in the new year.
CTC Edit Facilities Launched
The Bangalow branch of the Byron Shire Community Technology Centre is
now up and running. Equipped with both PC and Macintosh technology, the
centre has been established to provide a service for the film community
of the local area, as well as the general public who may need computer
access or training. The suite is set up with a G5 Macintosh computer
with CD/DVD recorder and player, loaded with professsional film and
sound editing software. Contact Ossie Alfaro, on 66871789 hm or
0412809810 mob or ossie@greenhouseFX.com.
THE MAN WHO STOLE MY MOTHERS FACE DVD now available online
 The DVD of the awarding winning documentary by local filmmakers, Cathy Henkel and Jeff Canin, is now available online. You can buy it through a secure online payment facility set up by Evolve Media. evolve!media screenshop,
which also already features titles by Andrew Bambach at In Your Face
Productions, will be officially launched in the new year. A percentage
of all sales will go to Screenworks. Producers interested in including
their VHS or DVDs in screenshop should email Kerry Sunderland at kerry.sunderland@evolvemedia.com.au. There are no set up costs and there's nothing to pay until you sell.
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Who’s acquiring
Check out the Film Finance Corporations American Film Markets report
and 17th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam at
www.ffc.gov.au
Kodak demonstrates digital cinema solution package
Eastman Kodak Company has demonstrated a bundled package of hardware,
software and support services for digital cinema exhibitors in the Asia
Pacific and around the world.
Video game advertising gets a boost
Advertisers in video games will soon have a clearer view of how much
eyeball time they're getting from players under a partnership between
television ratings company Nielsen Entertainment and Massive Inc., a
game advertising startup.
IAESDO reappoints ASDA's Harris
Australian Screen Directors Association (ASDA) executive director
Richard Harris has reappointed to head the secretariat of the
International Affiliation of English-Speaking Directors Organisation
(IAESDO).
ASTRA Conference to be held in March
The Australian Subscription Television & Radio Association (ASTRA)
has announced its next annual conference will take place on March 2,
2005, at Sydney's Fox Studios.
New appointments to AFTRS Council
Posie Graeme-Evans and Mark Bin Bakar were both appointed to the
Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) Council last week.
Australia Council
The Australia Council has dissolved its New Media Board and Community
Cultural Development Unit. They are seeking public consultations in
January and February.
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ACTING UP – 10-14 January
Acting Up Incorporated is running a mornings-only workshop for children
focusing on comic acting with the object being to laugh, have fun, and
learn how to make others laugh! Mime, slapstick, situation comedy,
improvised comedy and comedy skits will all be included. The workshop
is intended for children aged from seven to fourteen, who will be split
by age into two groups. Classes are run by Chas Warlow and Danielle
Coleman. For the past ten years they have been involved in film and
theatre as actors, directors, and writers. Call 66807713 or 0404766191
or email chas.warlow@bigpond.com.
FLiCKERFEST 2005 M(15+) - 21 – 23 January
International Short Film Festival to be held at the A&I Hall in Bangalow:
January: Fri 21st (International Shorts prog 1)
Sat 22nd (International Shorts prog 2)
Sun 23rd (Annecy International Animation prog)
Volunteers wanted – contact Shane Rennie at shane@IQ.org.au
AIDC - Adelaide - 21-24 February
The Australian International Documentary Conference is a must-attend
event for anyone working in documentary film and television. 2005
promises to deliver fresh insights into the factual future with many
opportunities for deals, debate and discussion. The program at the AIDC
offers a unique mix of screenings, masterclasses, lively panels and
extensive marketplace. You can apply for the pitching forums, submit
your documentary in the videotheque and much more.
Film Artists Co-op - 7.30pm, 3 Feb
FAC members meet each month to pitch their projects and source
production partners. They also have negotiated public liability cover
for non-funded projects to be produced throughout the region. Contact
Larry Larstead on larstead@ekit.com
Exhibition: How to make a Monster: The art and technology of animatronics
How to make a Monster is the work of John Cox's Creature Workshop. John
was awarded a 1995 Academy Award for Visual Effects for Babe.
Queensland Museum South Bank. Phone: (07) 3840 7555
AWG Treatment Seminar Series - 24 January
The Treatment is a narrative synopsis of what happens in your story.
It's also a great starting point before you write that first draft.
Seminar will cover what makes a compelling treatment/outline, format
and writing style followed by a Q & A session. Presented by Tony
Cavanaugh whose writing, co-writing and producing credits include the
recent Lindy Chamberlain mini-series THROUGH MY EYES (2004), feature
film FATHER which starred Max von Sydow (1989) and mini
series FIRE for Seven (1994). To be held at QPIX 33a Logan Rd
Woolloongabba Qld. Contact 07 3392 2633.
Entries open for MIFF shorts with $35,000 in prizes
The 2005 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has opened
entries for animation, fiction and experimental films of up to 30
minutes and documentary films of up to 60 minutes.
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21 February - The SBSi and TV 2 Pitch and Punt
The SBSi and TV 2 Pitch and Punt will be held at the AIDC. SBSi and TV
2 will jointly finance the development of a documentary project with a
view to possible co-production contingent upon a final treatment,
creative team and budget being appropriate for both broadcasters. The
winning pitch will receive a combined development investment deal of up
to AUD$10,000 from SBSi and up to US$6,000 from TV 2. Proposals for
documentaries with relevance to Danish and Australian audiences which
focus on hard hitting controversial and compelling international
stories dealing with topical social, political and ethical issues.
Character driven stories will be particularly welcome and essay style
projects will also be considered. See http://www.aidc.com.au/ for guidelines
21 January - Call for papers for OZeCulture 2005: Magic, Money and Myth – to be held 7-8 April in Byron Bay
This is a
national conference about culture, digital content and ebusiness.
Within the main theme of 'Magic, Money and Myth', the conference will
explore four ‘big ideas’:Perspectives on Creative Industries, Financing
Creativity, Creative Rights, and Creating Future Audiences.See http://www.ozeculture.com.au/
28 January - Ten Minutes of Passion
ScreenSound Australia, the National Screen and Sound Archive, has
announced a new radio initiative called Ten Minutes of Passion.
Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation,
Ten Minutes of Passion invites sound recording artists and radio
producers to utilise recordings from the Archive to create a 10-minute
mini-feature, documentary or soundscape, which explores the emotion of
PASSION. Guidelines and 60 minutes of audio recordings which reflect
Australia’s last 107 years are available online at http://www.screensound.gov.au/passion for potential program makers to view.
28 January - Information Technology Online
ITOL is an Australian Government funding program administered by the
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
(DCITA) designed to accelerate the national adoption of e-business
solutions, especially by small to medium enterprises (SMEs). See www.dcita.gov.au/ie/ebusiness/developing/about
31 January - Arts doco makers take note
The ABC is calling for one-page Arts documentary outlines suitable for
a 4x30 minute series or single one-hour documentaries for prime time
doco slots. A selected shortlist of filmmakers will have the
opportunity to pitch their project at the 2005 Australian International
Documentary Conference (AIDC) on Tuesday 22 February 2005 at 10.30am.
See www.abc.net.au/tv/documentaries/info
18 February deadline - $30,000 Queensland New Filmmakers Awards
Entries are now open for the 19th Warner Roadshow Studios $30,000
Queensland New Filmmakers Awards, scheduled for April. Entry forms are
available at http://www.pftc.com.au/
18 February - 2005 Dendy Awards now open
Australia’s longest running short film awards program, the Dendy
Awards, have opened for 2005. Now in its 36th year, the Dendy Awards
for Australian Short Films is held as part of the Sydney Film Festival.
Cash prizes are awarded to the winner in each category. See http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/
Mobile Journeys
A national initiative aimed at exploring the creative potential of
mobile devices was launched recently by a consortium of partners
including the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association
(AIMIA), the Australia Council, dLux media arts. See http://www.mobilejourneys.com/ for more info.
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Don’t get too silly into the season – there are a raft of AFC funding deadlines coming up:
07 Jan 2005 Strand A1 - Draft Funding - Feature, Short Feature
07 Jan 2005 Strand A2 - Draft Funding
07 Jan 2005 Strand J - Seed Funding - Documentary
07 Jan 2005 Strand K - Project Development - Documentary
07 Jan 2005 Strand L - Shooting Time-Critical Material - Documentary
14 Jan 2005 - General Development Investment - Feature, Documentary,Television
14 Jan 2005 - Strand B - Seed Funding - Feature
14 Jan 200 - Strand N - Documentary Production - Documentary
21 Jan 2005 - Strand G - Feature and Short Feature Production- Feature, Short Feature
21 Jan 2005 - Strand V - Early Development Funding - Digital Media
26 Jan 2005 - Internships
04 Feb 2005 - Strand D - Draft Funding - Feature
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| AUSINDUSTRY COMMERCIAL READY | |
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Commercial Ready
is AusIndustry’s new flagship innovation product offering competitive
grants from $50,000, up to a limit of $5 million for eligible projects
- to small businesses for research and development, proof-of-concept,
and early-stage commercialisation.
Commercial Ready
is part of the Australian Government’s Backing Australia’s Ability –
Building Our Future through Science and Innovation package. It offers
streamlined access to innovation grants aimed at encouraging the growth
of innovative Australian businesses, increase business investment in
research and development and build Australia’s commercialisation
outcomes.
AusIndustry is the program delivery division of the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources. See http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/content/content.cfm
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| SCREENWORKS SPECIAL OFFER FOR SYDNEY FESTIVAL | |
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If you are heading to Sydney, Screenworks subscribers are being offered concession prices for the following shows:
• Tales of Time and Space (jazz)
• The Three Furies (theatre)
• Dianne Reeves (jazz)
• Already elsewhere (contemporarydance/ physicaltheatre)
• Shen Wei Dance Arts(contemporary dance)
Tickets (for all shows) must be purchased by telephone from Ticketek on
02 9266 4890, quoting Screenworks promotional tickets offer, by 7
January 2005 for this offer to be valid.
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