| Seminar with Robert Thirkell - 10am to 12.30pm, Wednesday 1 March, Bangalow A and I Hall.
In association with Film Australia, Screenworks is delighted to bring a
seminar presented Robert Thirkell, who was voted Britain's number one
television producer in Broadcast Magazine's annual list of the hottest
100 people in television. Robert was series editor of JAMIE'S SCHOOL
DINNERS and he is a well known 'TV troubleshooter' with a proven track
record in making hit TV documentaries and formats.
Since
leaving the BBC he has specialised in formatting series at their
inception for broadcasters and production companies - guaranteeing
their quality and helping series get on air in the capacity of
troubleshooter, consultant and series editor. In this session, Robert
will explain the seven steps of his landmark C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T. model,
which is about the importance of storytelling in documentary, and of
traditional dramatic structure that follows the transformation of
character through time and conflict.
The model gives seven useful tips on how best to do this based on JAMIE'S SCHOOL DINNERS.
Robert is currently working on numerous other series including an update of JAMIE'S SCHOOL DINNERS and THE BABY RACE.
Robert won the BAFTA for best feature series in both 1999 and 2000 for
formatting BACK TO THE FLOOR and BLOOD ON THE CARPET. The first series
he produced and directed was TROUBLESHOOTER which won the BAFTA for
originality. He has created a host of other successful series for the
BBC all of which followed a strong narrative storyline and strongly
developed characters who were under pressure and undergoing a
transformation.
Seminar tickets are $40 and bookings can by made with Deb McBride at events@screenworks.com.au. Hurry as this will be very popular.
Development Producer - Friday 3 March
If
you haven't already met with Anne Chesher to talk about your project,
you are missing out on a great opportunity. More and more people are
taking on Anne's excellent coaching. Any questions you have relating to
your production, the development of your treatment, creation of your
team, script issues, budget matters - speak with Anne. To make an
appointment email events@screenworks.com.au. Appointments are for 45 mins and the cost is $33.
Film Artists Coop - 7.30pm, 2 March 2006
This meeting will be held at the Byron RSL. To submit your ideas to pitch contact fac@screenworks.com.au Join the FAC forum at www.channelbyron.com/forums/
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| Farewell from Kate
This is my last newsletter for Screenworks. I am leaving the region for
family reasons at the end of this month. I would like to thank all my
friends and colleagues who I have worked with over the past three years
for your support and inspiration. This region is very special and I am
sad to leave - but will stay very much in communication! If you feel so
inclined, a farewell gathering will be held at the Bangalow Pub on 24
February from 6pm. All welcome. Following my departure, Deb
McBride will be hosting Screenworks events and Chair Lyn McCarthy will
be overseeing general Screenworks operations. For newsletter items send
to info@screenworks.com.au/
Locations
Over the last few months Screenworks Locations have been busy. We've
provided 130 images of Ballina Shire for tourism promotions purposes.
We have been assisting with a recce for a television series and also a
locally generated feature seeking private financing. We have sent
images and crew information to Melbourne for a low budget feature which
may be shooting in the region. We've sent images of forests, beaches
and headlands for 3 Japanese commercials and 3 Australian commercials.
We are currently surveying and providing images of extreme looking
homes for a UK television series. If you have any suggestions, please contact Dallas.
We've been liaising with councils about making a minor amendment to the
filming protocol to ensure that the region is well protected against
rogue producers who don't leave the environment as they find it.
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| Byron Bay Film Festival - 18 to 25 February, 2006
The Byron Bay Film Festival's opening night celebration on Saturday 18
February begins with the world premiere of David Bradbury's RAUL THE
TERRIBLE which is the story of Raul Castells, a leader of the
piqueteros and a modern day Robin Hood fighting for the poor of
Argentina.
Over the week audiences will see a wide variety of
locally and nationally made films, from major documentaries to short
comedy films.
The Festival closes with Kim Kindersley's
startling film THE RETURN OF THE WHALE DREAMERS - THE GATHERING, plus a
night of glittering awards including best animation, best comedy and
best documentary. The closing night culminates with the award for best
film followed by a celebratory party.
You can purchase
tickets from the Byron Community and Cultural Centre between 10am and
4pm up until Friday, or by phoning 6685 5659. For more information
visit www.bbff.com.au
RAUL THE TERRIBLE wins FIPA award
Congratulations to writer David Bradbury and producer Carlos Alperin
who were awarded a Special Mention at the FIPA Festival in Biarritz,
France. RAUL THE TERRIBLE will be screened on SBS in 2006.
Byron Film Club - 10 March from 7.30pm at Byron Community Centre
Visit www.channelbyron.com/forums for updates.
Congratulations
Leonie Dickinson has attracted AFC development funds for her project
ULURU - A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. Leonie pitched the project to the AFC
as part of Screenworks' MediaWorks workshop and received a very
encouraging response. The film is a one hour documentary about whether
to climb or not to climb.
Free course in short film production for young people - Byron Bay
Make a film and have it shown on the BIG screen! Learn about cameras,
lighting, sound, directing, production and editing from industry
experts. Discover yourself and your strengths as you learn about
effective communication, budgeting, time management, health and
positivity. Course starts mid February and runs for 10 weeks. To apply
for a place you must be 15 - 24 years of age, have not completed year
12 and are currently unemployed. There are only 15 places! Childcare is
available. Contact Renee or Simon at Byron Youth Service on (02) 6685
7777.
Cert IV in 3D Animation and Digital Effects - Kingscliff
Kingscliff Campus of North Coast Institute of TAFE is offering training
in Cert IV in 3D Animation and Digital Effects for 2006. This course
provides students with the broad base of skills and knowledge necessary
to develop a career in the animation industry. The program provides
specialised training in computer generated animation incorporating 3D
and 2D for screen, web-based, interactive and mobile phone display.
This course specifically uses Maya (3D) and Flash (2D) software
packages. Contact Ian McArthur on (02) 6670 1223 or visit the website.
Glass Love - Byron Bay 12 March - 8 to 11pm at Byron Bay Community Centre
Soulman Andrew Kidman is taking GLASS LOVE on an East Coast tour. If
you've been living in a cave, GLASS LOVE is a movie about the other
side of surfing. While there is some world class surfing from the likes
of Tom and Joe Curren, Neal Purchase Jr and Derek Hynd among others,
GLASS LOVE is more about the emotions and relationships created within
surfing and the generational continuance of a love for surfing.
Australian International Documentary Conference in Melbourne
The following local doco makers attended AIDC in Melbourne this week:
Jane Hanckel, David Bradbury, Cathy Henkel, Jeff Canin, Noelene Hayes,
Andy Bambach, Richard Mordaunt, Cynthia Connop, Geraldine Hilton, Kerry
Sunderland and Mullum-born and bred (now Sydney local) Kim Mordaunt.
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| Australians at MiPTV and MILIA 2006 - 15 February
If you are going to MiP or MILIA contact the AFC to get into their
directory of Australian companies attending MiPTV and MILIA 2006. This
booklet will be made available at the AFC Stand at MiPTV. Fill out the
online form at www.afc.gov.au/
If you were listed in the previous Australians at MIPCOM 2005 or
Australians at MIPTV and MILIA 2005 booklets you don't need to fill in
this online form again. Please contact Lisa Shaunessy in the AFC
Marketing Unit on +61 2 9321 6419 or by email on marketing@afc.gov.au.
Calling for stories about the arts in regional Australia
ABC2 is screening a 15 minute Australia wide bulletin each weekday with a focus on regional Australia.
The schedule is:
Monday: Video Diary
Tuesday: Regional youth
Wednesday: People working with nature
Thursday: Regional Arts and Culture
Friday: Recreational Activities (sport and art… what's on for the weekend)
Contributions welcome! Contact Nicola Fern on (03) 96261606 Email fern.nicola@abc.net.au.
Sydney Film Festival 2006 - submissions sought by 17 February
The Sydney Film Festival is now accepting submissions for it's 53rd
event (9 - 25 June). Features include documentaries, short films and
animations. Films over 30 minutes in length must be NSW premieres while
films under 30 minutes in length must be Sydney metropolitan premieres.
See: www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
The 2006 Comedy Channel Short Film Festival - 27 February
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's celebration of screen
comedy, The Comedy Channel Short Film Festival will be held on 27
February. Finalists will compete for a $4,000 cash prize to be awarded
at the 11th annual competition screening at the Melbourne International
Comedy Festival (12 April to 7 May). The winners and all finalists'
films will receive national television exposure on The Comedy Channel
and the public will also get the chance to vote for their favourites in
the People's Choice Award at screenings held during the Comedy
Festival. Website: www.comedyfestival.com.au
The 2006 Dendy Awards - 22 February
Australia's longest running short film awards again seeks the best in
local short film-making. The competition is open to all Australian
productions completed in the last year and under 60 minutes long.
Winners in each of the 6 categories will receive a cash prize; Best
Long Form Short ($3,000); Best Short Form Short ($3,000); Best
Documentary ($3,000), Best Experimental ($3,000); The Yoram Gross
Animation Award ($3,000); the Rouben Mamoulian Award ($3,000); and the
Multicultural (CRC) Award ($4,000). Contact Sarah Lancaster Tel: (02)
9280 0511 Email: Website: www.sydneyfilmfestival.org.
ASDA Calls for 'Best New Director' Nominations by 28 February
The Australian Screen Directors Association is calling for nominations
for its 'Best New Australian Director' award. ASDA introduced this
award to recognise outstanding new talent. The award will be announced
on the night of the annual ASDA Awards Dinner, to be held in on
Thursday 6 April 2006. At this years dinner, Phillip Noyce will be
presented with ASDA's highest honour, the ASDA Outstanding Achievement
Award.
Nominations in the first-time category are being
sought by directors of feature-length films in drama, documentary and
animation screened in Australia between January 2005 and January 2006.
See www.asdafilm.org.au/
Australian Interactive Media Industry Association's digital content industry Awards
The 12 Annual Australian Interactive Media Industry Association's digital content industry Awards are to be held in Adelaide on 3 March.
JTV Docs - 12 May deadline
ABC TV and the Australian Film Commission (AFC) are calling for
proposals from emerging filmmakers who are 35 years and under for their
jtv docs initiative. Seeking fresh approaches to half-hour and one-hour
documentaries that explore music, ideas, culture and contemporary
issues through the eyes of generations X, Y and Z. JTV docs are taking
a cue from triple j's mantra - enemy of average - we are looking for
fresh work with a new perspective on the world around us, be it
historical, political, social or just plain personal.Tell us your
tales, from the country or the city, with respect or irreverence,
authority and attitude, so we can launch your jtv doc on the telly. The
ABC and AFC are committing a total of $300,000 to this initiative. See http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/docos/fund_75.aspx
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| OzCo Emerging Producers In Community (EPIC) - Phase 3, 2006
The Inter - Arts Office of the Australia Council seeks expressions of
interest by 23 February from organisations for a further round of the
Australia Council's Emerging Producers in Community (EPIC) initiative
which offers professional development for young and emerging producers,
curators and arts workers. The creative focus will be new media arts
and, where appropriate, in the application of new media arts to
instigate creative development in youth communities. Contact Nina
Stromqvist on 02 9215 9044, or email n.stromqvist@ozco.gov.au Website www.artshub.com.au
Investment Guidelines: FFC is holding open consultations
FFC's chief executive, Brian Rosen and policy manager, Mary Anne Reid
will be holding discussions on the FFC's investment guidelines for
2006/07 at a number of public meetings around the country in March
2006. Any written submissions must be received by Monday 6 March. See
http://www.ffc.gov.au/e_alert_links/tl_misc_2.html.
Podlove: Love In The Internet Age
SBS Independent and the Australian Film Commission are calling for
proposals from writer/director teams to develop documentary projects
exploring the effect of modern technology on our relationships for an
innovative cross-media initiative. Creative individuals and
writer/director teams with digital media skills are invited to submit
proposals by 10 March for funding of up to $26,000 for each film. An
experienced film and multimedia producer will be appointed to
collaborate with the five chosen directors. Website: www.afc.gov.au/podlove and www.sbs.com.au/podlove
Australian Film Commission (AFC)
www.afc.gov.au
17 Feb - Strand L - Shooting Time-Critical Material-Documentary, Documentary Series
24 Feb - Strand J - Documentary Early Development- Documentary, Documentary Series
24 Feb - Strand K - Documentary Development- Documentary, Documentary Series
03 Mar - Strand S - Animation Development- Animation, Animation Series
10 Mar - Strand H - Short Shorts Production- Short (under 15 mins)
10 Mar - Writer Fellowships- Features
10 Mar - Podlove- Documentary - multiplatform delivery
17 Mar - Strand X - Experimental Digital Production- Digital Media
24 Mar - Strand L - Shooting Time-Critical Material- Documentary, Documentary Series
07 Apr - Strand B - Seed Feature Funding - Feature
07 Apr - Strand T1 - Short Animation Production- Animation
07 Apr - Strand T2 - Pilot/Trailer Production - Animation Pilot, Animation Trailer
7 Mar - ICD Interactive Media Fund
07 Mar -New Projects Fund
07 Mar - Events and Activities Fund
10 Mar Indigenous Unit - Drama Development - Feature, Short Feature
28 Apr Indigenous Unit - Documentary Development, Documentaries
NSW Film And Television Office (FTO)
Visit the website: www.fto.nsw.gov.au
No deadline: Development assistance. Contact: devfin@fto.nsw.gov.au
Australian Network For Art And Technology (ANAT)
ANAT is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for artists working
with technology. The role of ANAT is to advocate, support and promote
the arts and artists in the interaction between art, technology and
science both nationally and internationally.
Ongoing: Conference and Workshop Fund. Maximum per grant $2,000.
Further Information: Website: www.anat.org.au/pages/conwork.htm
Email: anat@anat.org.au Ph: (08) 8231 9037. Fax: (08) 8211 7323
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| ABC budget bid
With the ABC going through major changes with its CEO resigning, budget
bids for increased drama spend and the return of discussion about
advertising, the SMH has started a blog series online. For the ABC funding submission visit the Screenwest web site.
OPTUS attempts to vacate the field and its undertakings
OPTUS has applied to the ACCC for the removal of three key undertakings
which were made to enable the content agreement between OPTUS and
FOXTEL to go ahead back in 2002. SPAA is concerned by the potential for
increased concentration of Foxtel's Pay TV market power and it's effect
on both competition and cultural diversity and is working to broaden
the issue into a wider industry context. SPAA's response can be found
at www.spaa.org.au
SADC Report: The Future For Documentaries in Australia
A comprehensive strategic plan for the documentary industry has been
researched, compiled and written by Peter Higgs of Content Strategies.
The strategic plan is now ready for industry consultation. 'The Future
For Documentaries in Australia' has been developed under the auspices
of the SPAA - ASDA Dcoumentary Council with the financial assistance of
the AFC. Your feedback is welcome. See www.spaa.org.au
Google and Tibet
For those who are concerned about the new connection between Google and
the Chinese government and how this could reportedly distort
information about Tibet, check out www.noluv4google.com
Film Finance Corporation completes biggest ever slate of feature films
See: http://www.ffc.gov.au/news/
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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.
 
The Masterclass and Clinic programs are supported by:
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