| Welcome to the Northern Rivers Screenworks Email News Bulletin
Issue Date: Thursday January 31st, 2008
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Welcome
Everyone to the first 2008 E-newsletter. Screenworks is already filling
up the 2008 events calendar and we promise to deliver plenty of
exciting and diverse initiatives to you, so stay tuned!
Apologies
for any inconveniences our members have been experiencing with our
website directory. The problem should be rectified, however if you are
still having problems editing your profile, please contact Screenworks.
Our new website is currently under construction and we hope to launch it in the coming months. Many thanks for your support,
from Jill and Rebecca.
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER CLINICS GO REGIONAL!
In
2008 Screenworks will be taking the Development Clinics to Tweed
(March), Grafton (May) and Lismore (August). If you are interested in
attending any of these sessions please contact Screenworks to book a
place. Session details will be announced closer to the dates.
In the meantime our resident Producer, Anne Chesher will be available at the usual times at Screenworks. See below for details.
Each
month Screenworks conducts Development Clinics for 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 apply for an
appointment please email: events@screenworks.com.au
Where: Byron Street Bangalow, entry at rear via Deacon Street
Cost: $50/$60 including GST. 1 hour session - please note price increase
Next Clinic: February 1, 2008
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
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.
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, ACCOLADES
Congratulations to Catherine Marciniak (SW Deputy Chairperson), producer of the below mentioned  episode.
The
outstanding success of SBS’s locally produced 'Who Do You Think You
Are?', which achieved the largest ever audience share for an SBS local
production, has provided a double boost by delivering a huge audience
to the next program of the night, according to new figures from OzTAM.
The
first locally produced episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, featuring
veteran actor Jack Thompson, drew 857,000 viewers on Sunday, 13
January, in the 7.30pm timeslot, narrowly missing out on being SBS’s
number one program of the week to the rampant Top Gear (942,000).
Local films make Official Selection at the 2008 BBFF.
Congratulations to Akkadia Ford and her team, whose train documentary 'Derailed' is an Official Selection to World Premiere
at the 2008 Byron Bay Film Festival. Key crew on the film are all
Screenworks members and also from the Certificate IV (Screen) at NRCAC,
Lismore.
Congratulations also to Michael Weatherhead with his documentary 'Road to Palestine' that was also selected to be screened. This project was part of the final 5 at the 2006 Life's a Pitch - well done Michael!!
Congratulations to Kamahl Duesne
- winner of 2007 Life's a Pitch who got into DocoMart at the 2008 AIDC
with his project "Collective Moments of Madness" - fingers crossed!
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| ATTENTION LOCAL FILMMAKERS!
YFF ROUND 23 - $30,000 FUNDING
REGIONAL NSW & WESTERN SYDNEY ONLY - DEADLINE APRIL 14
 Do you live in Regional NSW or Western Sydney?
Are you aged 18-35?
Do you have a story to tell?
On Screen?
Online?
Since
the inception of the program in 1995, the FTO has funded 107 projects
with an exceptional variety of subject matter including short dramas,
documentaries, animation, and experimental films.
For more information about the Young Filmmakers Fund: Valerie Allerton, Coordinator YFF & Digital FX PH:     02-9264-6400 Email: allertonv@fto.nsw.gov.au
Guidelines and application forms are available: Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=48
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
$650 per/month
Good size office space for rent in main street Bangalow for creative business. For more details call Angel on 042 777 2251
BYRON BAY FILM FESTIVAL UPDATE
The
3rd annual Byron Bay Film Festival is about to announce its official
selection for 2008. BBFF is one of Australia's fastest growing
festivals having received over 800 entries from 55 different countries
including 35 films from local filmmakers. The festival will run from
February 29th to March 8th. Over these 9 days the festival will feature
over 150 films from 35 countries of which over 100 will be Australian
and World premieres. Filmmakers are travelling from around the globe to
attend and BBFF encourages local filmmakers to connect and interact
with the visiting filmmakers.
Judges for the 2008 festival
include representatives from Lionsgate, Dendy, Paramount Pictures,
Rialto Distribution, Magna Pacific, The ABC, Verve Entertainment,
Accent Films to name a few.
The festival will feature
workshops and once again a Careers in Screen Expo, highlighting the
educational options available to filmmakers at all stages of their
careers. Ticket prices for the festival start at $5 and average between
$8 & $12. Concessions and multi-session discounts are available.
The
festival's opening night will feature the World premieres of two
outstanding Australian films with the Directors, Producers and some
cast members attending. “You Better Watch Out” is South Australian
Steve Callen's first short film and is a wicked black comedy starring
2007 AFI Best Actor Stephen Curry, Dan Wyllie and Chris Haywood. This
will be followed by “Monkey Puzzle”, which is director Mark Forstmann's
first feature film after a string of successful short films. “Monkey
Puzzle” is an intense drama about friendships pushed to the edge, set
in the canyons of the Blue Mountains where 5 friends set off on a trip
to find the Wollemi Pine – the world’s rarest tree.
Tickets to
BBFF's Gala Opening night are $35 and include the films, drinks, finger
food and the opening night party. Tickets go on sale February 1st at
the Byron Community & Cultural Centre.
For more information go to www.bbff.com.au
Rainforest Rescue Special Fundraiser Screening - Thursday January 31st
Into The Wild - by Sean Penn
Byron
Cinemas is hosting a special screening of the acclaimed drama INTO THE
WILD on Thursday January 31st at 6.30pm. Written and directed by Sean
Penn, the film tells the story of 22 year old American Christopher
McCandless, newly graduated from college with a promising future, who
walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of
adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young
wanderer, as his quest took him from the wheatfields of South Dakota,
on a wild canoe trip down the Colorado River, and on to the
non-conformists refuge of Slab City California. In the end, he tested
himself by heading alone into the wilds of Alaska, where everything he
had seen and learned and felt came to a head in ways he could never
have expected.
The fund-raising screening is to benefit
Rainforest Rescue, formed in 1998 as a not for profit organisation
committed to saving rainforests for current and future generations by
supporting rainforest restoration, research and property purchase
projects.
Rainforest Rescue does not receive government
funding, so please come along to see this fine film and at the same
time make a contribution to this invaluable work. Normal cinema ticket
prices apply.
REELFILMS AT FEDERAL
Satin Rouge 2002; Tunisia; Musical,drama; Rating: M
 Next screening: 9 February
Searching
for her teenage daughter late one night, Salma stumbles upon a belly
dance cabaret where she finds romance, dancing and a twisted love
story.
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! Bookings essential! See you
there. Membership available at the door. Bring a cushion. For more
details contact Alan & Anita on 6684 9313.
FILM COURSE
PAGE TO SCREEN
Date: Saturday 22nd March
Venue: Veranda Room, Byron Bay Community Centre
Cost: $130 for Screenworks members, $150 for non members, student discount $130.
How
does a director take a script from the black and white type of the
printed page and turn it into a film that not only creates, in sound
and image, a world as real as the world around us, but which also tells
the story in a way that fully realises all the emotive and dramatic
qualities of the screenplay? The answer is by a combination of
creative vision and highly disciplined professional practise.
“Page
to Screen” is a distillation of Charlie de Salis’ 15 years professional
experience as a director working across television commercials,
corporate promotions, short films, television drama and
documentary. The course provides a creative and logistical
toolkit for developing directors, taking the filmmaking process from
the director’s first read of the script, to the creation of a vision
for the film, then into pre production, production, and post
production.
For more information, please contact Charlie de Salis at cdesalis@bigpond.net.au
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.
THE FILM ARTISTS COOPERATIVE
Next Meeting: Thursday February 7
New members welcome!
 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.
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.
FAC
is a participant run group of local film makers from the Northern
Rivers community who are helping one another to achieve their film
making goals.
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| CALLING ALL COMEDY FILMMAKERS!
The Funnybone 500 has been running for five years, our aim is to encourage comedy film making. The
Funnybone 500 Comedy Short Film Festival has just begun our Call for
Entries for 2008. Comedy films and animations three minutes or less.
$2000
Prize for Best New Comedy Film (Plus! prizes for Best Animation, Best
New Talent and Best Script.) As usual film makers retain all rights,
we’re only asking to screen the film on the one evening. Films can have
been made at any time, even for other competitions! Deadline for
entries is February 25th 2008.
More information and entry forms on our website: www.funnybone500.com.au
CALL FOR WRITERS
METRO MAGAZINE AND SCREEN EDUCATION MAGAZINE
Metro
magazine and Screen Education magazine are looking for writers for a
number of different articles and also wishing to hear from anyone who
has an idea/s for articles for either magazine. Both magazines are
always looking for contributors.
Deadlines for the first two issues of each magazine for 2008 are:
Metro 156: 1 February 2008
Metro 157: 15 April 2008
Screen Education 49: 15 January 2008
Screen Education 50: 1 April 2008
For a list of the articles, pay rates and the style guide for both magazines:
Email: assistanteditor@atom.org.au Web: http://www.metromagazine.com.au
YOUNG SCREEN COMPOSERS COMPETITION
DEADLINE FEB 15, 2008
APRA & the ABC are seeking talented, young screen composers to score a
30 second opening titles theme for a fictional youth program and two minutes
of incidental music from THE SILENCE. The vision for both segments are
available on the website Web: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/underscore/
Deadline
for applications is 5pm, Friday 15 February, 2008. Entry is only open
to APRA members who are Australian permanent residents or citizens,
aged between 18 and 26 years. Membership of APRA is free to all
songwriters and composers.
To find out more about APRA and to submit a membership application
http://www.apra.com.au For more information: Web: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/underscore/
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
DEADLINE FEB 18, 2008
With
130,000 attendances each year, the Sydney Film Festival attracts a
cultured, diverse and film savvy audience, making the Sydney Film
Festival a great place to get your film noticed. For details of how to
enter your film in the 2008 festival, download the festival's 2008
preselection entry form and regulations at www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM AWARDS
Entry forms and regulations for the 2008 Australian Short Film Awards will be available from www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
AFTRS HEADLANDS
CHALLENGING DOCUMENTARY
The
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is inviting
outstanding ideas from documentary makers to be selected to participate
in Headlands 2008 – an intensive 10-week program of research, writing,
conversation and collaboration. Headlands is the only national
documentary development initiative in Australia. It includes a
residential week followed by 9 weeks supported research and writing
time, and culminates in a two day workshop to refine pitching and the
positioning of the project in the national and/or international
marketplace. Headlands encourages partnerships between documentary
filmmakers and academic researchers to develop substantial projects
from relevant, cutting edge research.
AFTRS is currently
seeking applications for the project, which will be run in three stages
between April and June 2008. For further information, contact AFTRS
Documentary Department on (02) 9805 6485, download the guidelines and application form from www.aftrs.edu.au or email louise.said@aftrs.edu.au
CALL FOR ENTRIES
SURF & TURF SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
FOR UNCLASSIFIED FILMS
Film
makers are invited to submit short films that have never been
classified for either sale/rental or public screenings. The festival is
to run over Easter 2008 in the Richmond Valley Northern NSW. For more
information, entry forms and conditions go to www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au Phone 02 6660 0205
CALL FOR ENTRIES
4th ZEBRA POETRY FILM FESTIVAL BERLIN
Submissions are now being accepted!
THE
FESTIVAL: 9 – 12 October 2008 in Kino Babylon Berlin. Previous press
comments on the ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival have praised the diversity
of the films and the high level of entertainment they offer. Against
the background of these positive reviews, the Literaturwerkstatt Berlin
and interfilm Berlin are once again calling for entries for the ZEBRA
Poetry Film Festival, an biannual competition that recognises the best
in poetry filmmaking.
Short films based on poems can be
submitted. A programme commission will decide which entries will be
shown during the fourth ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival, taking place in
Berlin from 9 to 12 October 2008, an international jury deciding
the winner. Prizes worth a total of EUR 10,000 will be
awarded.
Full entry conditions at www.literaturwerkstatt.org Email zebra-award@literaturwerkstatt.org
METROSCREEN
JUMP START PROGRAM
Offering $40,000 annually for filmmakers to have access to reliable, sought-after equipment, current technical facilities and production support. For productions that: inspire and encourage original screen content; allow professional development for emerging screen practitioners; provide an opportunity for those generally excluded from mainstream media production; and encourage communities to use video and digital media as a cultural development tool. Contact David Opitz Tel 02 9361 5318 Email d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au Website www.metroscreen.org.au
POSITION VACANT
SOUND STAGE MANAGER
Challenging temporary position available in Singapore with New York University's Tisch Asia School of the Arts. Details can be found at http://www.tischasia.nyu.edu.sg/object/generalopts.html
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DIGITAL VISUAL FX SCHEME ROUND 13
DEADLINE MAY 12
The
DFX Scheme was established in 1998 to provide on-the-job skills
development opportunities in the digital fx industry. Through the
Scheme, the FTO provides subsidies to leading NSW digital effects
companies to employee digital artists for six-month traineeships. There
is one application deadline per year, with up to 5 trainees placed
annually.
For more information about the FTO's Digital Visual
FX Scheme program: Contact: Valerie Allerton, Coordinator YFF &
Digital FX
PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: allertonv@fto.nsw.gov.au Guidelines and application forms are available: Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=54
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
This
grant from the NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) is to assist
projects to reach the stage where they are ready to attract production
finance. Development assistance takes the form of an investment which
is repaid with interest when a project goes into production. Funding is
available for the following types of projects: feature films,
television series and telefeatures; documentaries; animation.
The
FTO favours projects which show a commitment to quality, innovation and
potential commercial viability; provide a clear economic benefit to NSW
and its film community; are likely to be substantially produced in NSW;
and are qualifying Australian films. Details online. Tel 02 9264 6400 Email Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
REGIONAL FILMING FUND (RFF)
The
NSW Film and Television Office supports and encourages the growth of
the film and television industry in NSW through the Regional Filming
Fund (RFF).
It
is an annual fund that is available for filmmakers that intend to film
at least one week or more in any part of regional NSW. The level of
assistance is based on the total amount a production will expend in a
regional area and considers amounts of up to 35% of the estimated
regional spend. For eligibility and selection criteria, email: wildem@fto.nsw.gov.au
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
The New South Wales Film & TV Office provides assistance for filmmakers to attend international festivals and markets. Festivals
Assistance is available for the producer, director or writer to travel
to an approved international festival with a completed film. The film
must have received prior investment from the FTO. In exceptional
circumstances, the FTO will consider applications from other
significant creatives, such as actors, editors or cinematographers.
Travel
assistance is available for feature films, television series,
telefeatures, documentaries and animation, and is in the form of a
grant. Markets
Producers with one or a slate of projects ready for financing can apply
for a travel loan to attend an international market such as Cannes,
MIP-TV or MIPCOM. Applications are assessed on: a project or slate of
projects developed sufficiently to attract market place finance, the
track record of the applicant, the expressed marketplace interest in
the project, a business and travel itinerary with a schedule of pre
arranged meetings. Travel assistance to markets is repayable to the
FTO. Applications are accepted year round with the assessment process taking approximately four to six weeks. For details, email: devfin@fto.nsw.gov.au
SBS, FTO
LAUNCH NEW DRAMA DEVELOPMENT FUND
SBS
Independent (SBSi) and the New South Wales Film and Television Office
(FTO) have joined forces to create a new television drama development
fund. http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=482%20
FFC FUNDING DEADLINES
The
FFC has deadlines for funding applications in all program categories.
All information and documentation must be supplied by the date
specified and any application missing relevant materials must wait
until the subsequent deadline and board meeting.
Note that for
Evaluation projects, these deadlines apply only for those projects with
a Letter of Intent which are seeking FFC commitment to finance;
otherwise, projects making an application for Evaluation can be
submitted at any time and may take up to three months to be assessed.
Click here for FFC closing dates for funding applications
AFC DEADLINES
AFC & ABC - GOOD GAME INITIATIVE
DEADLINE FEB 15
The
Australian Film Commission and ABC have partnered in an initiative to
fund a team to develop and produce a playable game prototype.
For more information, guideline and application form: Web: http://www.afc.gov.au./funding/fd/goodgame/default.aspx
Animation
applicants should note that they are eligible to apply under any of
Film Development's Feature Drama development strands as well.
The Film Development ANIMATION Funding Guidelines 2008 contain details of the following strands:
Animation Development and Pilot Production (formerly Strands S and T2)
Deadline: 28 March 2008
Short Animation Production (Professional Development Strand) (formerly Strand T1)
Deadline: 28 March 2008
Cross-Platform Digital Media Development
Deadline: 22 February 2008
Cross-Platform Digital Media Production (Professional Development Strand)
Deadline: 14 March 2008
Documentary Development (formerly Strands J and K)
Deadlines:
15 February 2008
18 April 2008
Shooting Time-critical Material
Deadlines:
25 January 2008
29 February 2008
4 April 2008
16 May 2008
Documentary Production (Professional Development Strand)
Deadline: 29 February 2008
ERRATUM
Please
note that the correct closing date for Seed Feature Funding (formerly
Strand B) is 7 March 2008. In the PDF of the Drama guidelines published
the closing date was incorrectly stated as 21 March 08.
The Film Development DRAMA Funding Guidelines 2008 contain details of the following strands:
DEVELOPMENT:
New Screenwriters Program (NSP)
Deadline: 1 February 2008
Seed Feature Funding (formerly Strand B)
Deadline: 7 March 2008
Feature Drama Development
Deadline: 1 February 2008
IndiVision Single-draft Script Development
Deadline: TBA for 2008/09
Second Time+ Feature Development Funding
Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time)
International Script Workshops
Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time)
IndiVision Project Lab and Script Development
Deadline: TBA for 2008/09
SP*RK Script Lab - Script Development Program
Deadline: 22 February 2008
PRODUCTION (Professional Development Strands)
Short Drama Production (formerly Strand H)
Deadline: 29 February 2008
IndiVision Low-budget Feature Production
Deadline: 14 March 2008
The Film Development PRACTITIONER SUPPORT Funding Guidelines 2008 contain details of the following strands:
Experimental Production (Professional Development Strand) (formerly Strand X)
Deadline: 15 February 2008
Short-term Development Investment Facility
Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time up to 30 May 2008)
Production Cashflow Facility
Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time up to 28 March 2008)
Internships
Deadlines:
15 February 2008
16 May 2008
Fellowships
Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time)
INDIGENOUS BRANCH
Indigenous Branch - Drama Development Feature, Short Feature
Deadline: 07 Mar 2008
Indigenous Branch - Documentary Development Documentaries
Deadline: 04 Apr 2008
AFC - SP*RK SCRIPT HOTHOUSE
DEADLINE FEB 22
The AFC is calling for writers with well-developed scripts to apply for its script development initiative, SP*RK.
For more information:Web: http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/spark/default.aspx
FILM AUSTRALIA HOTHOUSE SCHEME
DEADLINE: FRIDAY FEB 29
Film
Australia announced it would extend the deadline for applications to
its popular Hothouse scheme until the end of February this year.
Hothouse is a successful documentary business development and support
program jointly funded by Film Australia with the New South Wales Film
& Television Office (FTO).
The initiative aims to develop
the business skills of independent Australian documentary makers, and
was run successfully as a pilot in 2006 and 2007 with Iris Pictures.
Hothouse provides, in addition to development funding of $100,000,
on-site production services for 24 months, facilities, training and
advice with particular emphasis on developing business and marketing
skills. Additional support is provided by the Australian Film,
Television and Radio School and Holding Redlich.
Applications
are open to independent filmmakers, but each application must consist
of a team of at least two industry professionals committed to working
closely together for at least one year.
Between them, the team must
have had key creative roles in at least two financed and broadcast
documentary projects, and preference will be given to those who have
either worked together before or have more experience.
Established companies or partnerships can apply.
Further details are available on the Film Australia website at www.filmaust.com.au/production/ or the NSW FTO website on www.fto.nsw.gov.au
ABC REGIONAL PRODUCTION FUND
The
ABC Regional Production Fund commissions work form experienced radio
producers and talented content providers that live outside the major
capital cities. If you have an idea for a complete and delivered
program which fits within an existing ABC format, an original script, a
collection of oral histories, music segments etc then contact Jo Upham
via email: rpf@your.abc.net.au
ANAT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL GRANT
This
grant is a quick response fund managed by the Australian Network for
Art and Technology offering grants of up to $3,000 - The fund supports
professional development opportunities for Australian media arts
practitioners to attend and participate in national and international
residencies, exhibitions, workshops and conferences.
PLEASE NOTE: All prospective applicants must contact ANAT staff prior to submitting their application. phone: 08 8231 9037 EMAIL: ANAT@ANAT.ORG.AU or visit the website for more information http://www.anat.org.au/pages/ConfWork_Guidelines.php
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| Respects to Pip Starr
 "Further
to the tragic news that independent filmmaker, Pip Starr, has passed
away, myself, and Film Victoria, extend our deepest sympathy to his
family and friends.
Pip's spirit was infectious and his passion
for a better world inscribed in his every word and act. From the time I
first viewed one of his films (Through The Wire) I considered him to a
filmmaker with a huge future. We will miss you Pip, but there is
a legacy so do visit his web site at http://www.starr.tv/ Also his youtube contributions at http://au.youtube.com/
A click for Pip, is a click for what he believed in."
Pips Philosophy:
I’ve
been making documentary films in and about various activist communities
for over 10 years. Most doco’s are about human and environmental
issues of local, national and international significance. I
believe documentary should be beautiful and entertaining as well as
emotionally and intellectually stimulating. I have always been inspired
by the work of activists and others who have a long term vision for the
world that is about peace and real sustainability.
- written by Steve Warne
CREATIVE FELLOWSHIP FOR WRITERS, DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS
Applications close Wednesday 6 February 2008
Arts
Minister Rod Welford has reminded Queensland's creative talents in the
film industry to get their applications in for four new $15,000
fellowships to help them gain valuable experience.
Mr Welford
said the Creative Fellowship Scheme would assist writers, producers and
directors to advance their career in feature film, documentary,
animation, digital media and television drama production.
"Queensland's
film and television industry is going from strength to strength, which
is why it's important to cultivate our emerging talents to ensure the
longevity of the industry," Mr Welford said.
"Successful
applicants will use their fellowship to undertake a program of
activities in their particular field of expertise. It will help them to
learn new skills so that they can advance their careers and gain
long-term employment in the industry.
"The fellowships could
involve an emerging director getting a placement under a more
experienced director on a long-running television drama, or a writer
using the money to travel overseas to spend time in the script
department of a television production company."
One of the
fellowships is for an Indigenous filmmaker. The Creative Fellowship
Scheme is administered by the Pacific Film and Television Commission.
It is not an entry-level program. Eligible writers, directors and
producers must have a screen credit in two short films, a half-hour
documentary or equivalent digital media projects.
Contact: Marnie Stitz on 07 3237 1000
SONY TROPFEST & TROP JR 2008
Screening: FEB 17 2008
Entries
have now closed for 2008 Sony Tropfest. 16 Finalists will be announced
in the last week of January, from more than 600 entries.
This is
the shorts festival's 16th year of operation, and more than 150,000
people are expected to be a part of the festival, live in Sydney, and
via satellite elsewhere around the nation.
The first TropJr
competition for kids aged 15 years and younger, will screen this year,
also at Sydney's Domain, at a separate site.
There are 8
finalists, whose shorts will be exhibited on the big screen from 2pm.
See the TropJr web site address below for more event information.
Web: http://www.tropfest.com Trop Junior Web: http://www.tropjr.com
DigiSPAA 2008
Entries now open
DigiSPAA
is an exciting and bold initiative designed to encourage and foster
digital feature film production. Now in its fourth year, DigiSPAA
provides a forum for Australian and New Zealand filmmakers to showcase
their work in a competitive environment.
The recipient of the
SPAArtan award, sponsored by Movie Network, receives a cash prize of
$15,000 as well as $20,000 worth of post-production sponsored by the
Movie Network Channels, a 12 month subscription to Movie Network, and
return airfares and free registration to the prestigious Rotterdam
Cinemart International Feature Film Market. The winning entry will also
be screened on the Movie Extra channel.
Digi SPAA is a creative
project of the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) an
industry body that represents Australian independent film and
television producers on all issues affecting the business and creative
aspects of screen production.
The judges for 2008 include Geoff
Brown, Executive Director of SPAA, Melanie Coombs, Producer of the
Oscar winning Harvie Krumpet, Antony I. Ginnane, President of IFM World
Releasing Inc., Producer Daniel Scharf (Romper Stomper) and Colleen
Meldrum, Program Director of Movie Network.
For further information go to: www.spaa.org.au.
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