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| Welcome to Screenworks June E-newsletter!!
Screenworks
would like to extend a warm welcome to our recently joined members and
of course to our existing members. Since becoming an incorporated
membership based association in 2007, we now have over 137 active
members! We appreciate all of your support and we are currently
securing more benefits, discounts and incentives to being a Screenworks
Member - of course there are so many already!
There is important
information in this months e-newsletter about the launch of our new
website and benefits to our members within the crew directory – please
take note so you are not left out. Including several important events
for you to pencil into your calendar.
We thank you all for your ongoing support and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Warm regards
Jill & Rebecca
SCREENWORKS NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH END OF JUNE
WILL YOU BE IN THE NEW CREW DIRECTORIES?
By
the end of June, Screenworks will be launching their exciting new look
website. Apart from the different appearance, the biggest change for
Screenworks members will be in the directories.
The new site will have two directories to promote the local expertise:
1. Emerging Professionals- for local crew who are developing their skills
2. Professionals- for local crew with higher level, credited experience
You
must be a signed up and paid member of Screenworks to be included in
the new Directory. You will be fully briefed by email on how to do this
when the time comes.
There will be exciting opportunities for
members on the directory, including personalising your profile, linking
your page to Youtube, Myspace and Facebook. It will also be very user
friendly for those seeking crews and contacts.
Avoid
disappointment and get ready! If you aren't a member of Screenworks,
then the good news is that it’s never too late to join. Forms can
be downloaded in Membership News.
UPCOMING SCREENWORKS EVENTS
INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO EDITING - 2 DAY WORKSHOP
LIMITED PLACES!
DATE: Saturday/Sunday June 7,8
TUTOR: Andy Bambach
COST: $154/$198
TIME: 10-4PM
VENUE: Northern Rivers Conservatorium Arts Centre, Lismore
This
2 day intensive course is designed for those who would like to obtain
basic editing skills on an industry standard editing platform.
It
is designed for beginners looking to edit professional quality video
using Final Cut Pro 6. Learn to perform basic editing functions while
familiarising yourself with the user interface.
Participants will each work on an individual Mac computer console, where they will learn:
- How to capture and digitise footage from the camera to computer
- Setting customised preferences
- Basic editing techniques and tools
- To understand FCP's interface
- Creating Titles within FCP
- How to export your finished movie
- How to upload your finished movie file to the internet such as Youtube, Myspace etc
- Finishing your film to IDVD
The
course tutor is the highly experienced Andy Bambach who runs local
successful Production and Post Production company, 'In Your Face
Productions'. Andy also teaches Certificate IV Final Cut Pro Editing at
Northern Rivers Conservatorium Arts Centre and over the years has
taught Post Production at University level.
There are limited places for this intensive workshop so book now to avoid disappointment: events@screenworks.com.au or call: 66871599
THE SYDNEY TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENWORKS PRESENTS:
A FREE TALK WITH LAWRENCE JOHNSTON!
The Sydney Travelling Film Festival and Screenworks are delighted to
present a FREE session with award-winning filmmaker Lawrence Johnston,
director of the festival’s opening night film Night. The talk will run
from 10am Saturday 31 May in the ANZAC Room of the Byron Bay Services
Club on Jonson Street, following Friday night’s screening and party at
the Byron Cinemas.
The session will present Byron residents with the unique opportunity to
speak with Lawrence about the process of creating his extraordinary
films and see a number of clips from his body of work. From his
debut Night Out, the award-winning Eternity and AFI-nominated Life
which won him the FIPRESCI prize at Toronto, Lawrence’s work has been
celebrated around the world screening at such exclusive destinations as
the Cannes Film Festival and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Lawrence will present the session on his illustrious career and on the
process of creating his extraordinary films. As a filmmaker who is
currently working as a Project Manager in Film Development for the
Australian Film Commission, Lawrence is in a unique position and the
session will offer Byron filmmakers rare insight and advice on how Film
Development and Production work in the current industry environment.
The workshop is open to all Northern Rivers residents, filmmakers and writers and will run for approximately two hours. To register your interest in attending the session please email tff@sydneyfilmfestival.org
Tickets for the opening night screening of Night, 7pm at the Byron
Cinemas on Jonson Street, are strictly limited. Purchase in advance at
the cinema box office - $12/10, Students or 26 and Under - $6.
MUSIC VIDEO MASTERCLASS WITH NASH EDGERTON - POSTPONED
'How to create a high end MV on a low end budget with one of the industry's best!'
DATE: TBC
TUTOR: Nash Edgerton
VENUE: Byron Community & Cultural Centre
 This
exciting Masterclass will be postponed to later in the year due to
Nash's success of his recent film 'The Square". Nash is very keen to
run the Music Video Masterclass so we are happy to wait till his busy
world-wind tour slows down and he can share his knowledge with us.
Screenworks will keep you posted on this unique Masterclass and we
apologise for any inconvenience.
REELDANCE 2008
Presented by NORPA in partnership with Screenworks
Byron Cinemas - Wed 30 July
 ReelDance
International Dance on Screen Festival 2008 is the 5th biennial
festival since 2000. The ReelDance Festival celebrates the point where
dance and film meet, showcasing the best of recent work from around the
world and across the country.
The 2008 program focuses on
dance and movement in everyday life with styles ranging from ballroom
to flamenco and from hip hop to parkour. In choosing this theme, the
2008 ReelDance Festival aims to represent dance in all its forms and
highlight how often it touches and enhances our everyday lives. At the
same time, the festival continues to represent the best of dance as a
performing art in the most recent and cutting edge dancefilms.
SESSION TIMES:
10am
Kidsreels
A
program for 3-11 yr olds co-curated by ReelDance and Cinedans in
Amsterdam. This truly international session features films from India,
the Netherlands, UK and New Zealand and feature children dancing in
diverse cultural settings. (45mins)
4.15pm
Video Clips
Global Shorts #02: Music: Dance: Image
Dance-based
German music video clips from MUVI at Oberhausen Film Festival,
hand-picked clips from the UK’s Antenna program, and Australian
independent productions that stretch the definition of music video.
(Approx 60min)
5.45pm
Guest Speaker TBC
6.30pm
2008 ReelDance Awards Finalists
The best recent shorts by Australian and New Zealand dance and filmmakers, as judged by an expert panel.
8.45pm
Bar-café
Audience are welcome to gather at a nearby café, TBA
TICKETS:
Kidreels: 12 years & under $5/Adults $7
Other sessions: Conc $10/Full $14
Day Pass: Conc $19/Full $25
Screenworks
Members & NORPA subscribers at concession rate. Concessions
are required to be presented to claim tickets.
ENQUIRIES:
For more info on ReelDance: www.reeldance.org.au
NORPA 13000 66772: www.norpa.org.au
Screenworks     02 6687 1599 : www.screenworks.com.au
PREVIOUS EVENTS
SCRIPTWRITING FOR TV/DRAMA WITH MICHAELEY O'BRIEN - May 9
The recent TV Scriptwriting seminar with Michaeley O’Brien was a very successful event, with participants leaving very inspired. The full day seminar finished up well after dark with our networking drinks. We hope to launch further exciting Scriptwriting for Screen initiatives for Northern Rivers Screenwriters later in the year – so watch this space!
Michaeley O'Brien is pictured left with Belinda Chayko and right with Sarah Ford and Helen Stickley-Thompson.
FAREWELL/WELCOME
Organisation News
Screenworks
says 'see you later' to the wonderfully energetic and organised Events
& Membership Manager, Rebecca. Thanks you for your determination to
make every Screenworks event a memorable one. We'll miss you, but
look forward to up dates on your new family life and your return to the
job in January 2009. Love from Jill and the Screenworks
Board. Welcome Denise, we look forward to working with you.
DEVELOPMENT CLINICS
Bangalow June 27
If you are interested in attending please contact Screenworks now to book a place: events@screenworks.com.au or call: 66871599
WHAT ARE THEY?
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
NEXT CLINIC
Where: Screenworks Office, Enter via Deacon Street, Bangalow,
Cost: $50/$60 including GST. 1 hour session
Next Clinic: Friday, June 27 2008
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
SCREENWORKS MEMBERSHIP
A big thank you to BYRON CINEMA'S who are now offering a concession rate to Screenworks members - membership card must be shown.
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, members rates and priority
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
MEMBERS CALL OUT!
Seeking a motivated, talented, creative and caring film-maker for non-profit, community documentary.
The Natural Birth Education & Research Centre Incorporated (NBERCI)
is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing natural birth
education and services to the local Northern Rivers community and
promoting natural birth globally.
Seeking
to promote the organisation and natural birth practice in the wider
community, and possibly to use for mainstream media purposes, the
NBERCI seeks a motivated, talented, creative and caring film-maker (or
ideally, a team) to craft a documentary that captures the vision,
purpose and work of the project.
For more information about the NBERCI project, check out our website at www.naturalbirth.org.au To submit your Expression of Interest, please contact Darren Mattock at darren.mattock@gmail.com or on 0429 023 610.
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, ACCOLADES
Charlie De Salis has
some great news on his ongoing projects. Charlie's feature film project
"Splendour" has been selected for 37 South, the film market attached to
the Melbourne International Film Festival. His feature documentary
"Someone's Daughter" has just received a second round of development
funding from Screen Tasmania. Congratulations Charlie!
Screenworks active member - Akkadia Ford has been given a fantastic opportunity as Assistant Director for the International Women's Film Festival - WOW. Akkadia says "things have been moving rapidly and I am learning so much - thank you to Screenworks for your support!"
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BYRON BAY 30 MAY - 1 JUNE
 Byron
Shire audiences are in for a treat when the 2008 Sydney Travelling Film
Festival rolls into town, screening 30 May – 1 June at the Byron
Cinemas on Jonson Street. Delivering the best in world cinema to the
NSW North Coast, this year’s program serves up stories from China,
India, the Czech Republic, Italy and France. The festival opens with a
home-grown treat; a special screening of the glorious Night; the latest
big screen adventure from award-winning director Lawrence Johnston
(Eternity).
An extraordinary cinema experience, Night is a
celebration of Australia after sunset. Capturing the mystery, mood and
magic of Australia after dark, Johnston’s film weaves images and
stories from across the country with a lush and dramatic symphonic score from acclaimed composer Cezary Skubiszewski (The Book of Revelation,
Two Hands). Voices from all walks of life cut across the aural and
visual landscape to tell of their ‘affair’ with the night - the
pleasure and pain, work and leisure, truth and fantasy. The result is
mysterious, beautiful and universal.
Director
Lawrence Johnston will be in Byron Bay to attend the screening of Night
and will take questions from the audience. The film will be followed by
opening night drinks in the cinema foyer to launch the 2008 program.
Information on session times and tickets is included in the enclosed program or online at www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/tff
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
REELFILMS AT FEDERAL
Next Film: Mulholland Drive
Date: Saturday 14 June
 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.
Update from Reelfilms
Well
into our 6th year of operation we are spending some energy on recording
our history with the aim of including it all on our soon to be created
web site. As well as it just being good to record cultural
developments/changes in our area for the future it would be an great
tool for any future grant applications we may make, especially as most
of the committee only have a few memory cells left!
So, we are
calling for any bits of history about the film club that you may have
from the beginning or just last week. Whether this is some interesting
event that occurred on your drive to the film night, a story about what
the film club means to you, or a photo of a memorable night, it is all
welcome.
Please send this stuff to either PO Box 50 Federal 2480 or aagold@bigpond.com or just bring it along to the next Film night, June 14th.
THE YEAR OF THE APOLOGY
Northern Rivers Indigenous artists respond to the apology
28 May – 29 June 2008, Northern Rivers Community Gallery
Opening: Opening 6pm Wednesday 28 May, Welcome to country at 6.30 pm by Aunty Bertha Kapeen
Venue: Northern Rivers Community Gallery, 44 Cherry Street Ballina Northern Rivers Gallery
Phone: 02 6681 6167
 The
year of The Apology is a landmark exhibition for Indigenous artists in
the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Artwork featured has a personal
reference to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Apology to the Stolen
Generation, on behalf of the newly elected Labour Government, on the
13th February 2008, and to the theme of reconciliation within Australia.
The
exhibition includes artwork from over 50 Indigenous artists from the
Northern Rivers. Frances Belle Parker, a local artist herself,
has curated this exhibition as part of her new role as Indigenous Arts
Development Officer for Arts Northern Rivers.
“Who would ever have
thought that ‘one little word’ could make such a difference? ‘Sorry’ is
the word we had been longing to hear for so long.” She says
This
exhibition is part of Arts Northern Rivers’ Indigenous Arts Development
Project. It has been supported by the Australian Government through the
National Arts & Craft Industry Support Program of the Department of
Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts, and the Department of
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Don’t miss this historic
exhibition!
BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL 2008
25th - 27th July 2008
Early
Bird 3-day Passes and Kids Passes are on sale! Take advantage of the
discounted prices by purchasing online or by calling Jetset Byron Bay,
Marvell Street, Byron Bay, 02 6685 6262.
Full Program including Feature Events, Single-day Passes and Workshops on sale 30 May 2008. Visit http://byronbaywritersfestival.com.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 June 5
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.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS REGIONAL PROGRAM
The Women in Business Regional Program has been developed to improve
the business skills of women who own or operate a small business in a
regional community and assist them to grow their business. The Program
is very practical and is designed to meet the needs of local
businesswomen. The program offers businesswomen a combination of:
Business skills training workshops; Opportunities to work with an
experienced business person, who will act as a mentor to small groups
of women on the program; and Networking events, where you will be able
to meet other businesswomen and representatives of local business
organisations.
The program will be held in PORT MACQUARIE and will
run over a 3-month period. The cost of the full program is only $150.00
(exclusive of GST). For more information, download the full information
brochure from www.hastingsbec.com.au/downloads/WIBRP.doc
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SENIOR VFX PRODUCER - TVCS
Fuel
is expanding and is now looking for a Senior VFX Producer to join our
existing TVC production team. Candidates will require a minimum of 6
years experience in Producing, ideally within a post production and/or
visual effects environment. Exemplary client skills will be a necessity
as well as an energetic approach, excellent time management and
superior attention to detail. You will be responsible for servicing
existing clients, developing new opportunities and managing the entire
pitch process from bidding, negotiation, overseeing of the project
budget for clients as well as all hands on producing duties for
confirmed projects.
To apply, please send your resume to michelle@fuelvfx.com. www.fuelvfx.com
SENIOR AGENT REQUIRED
Specialising
in film, television. To join young exciting team in well established
agency. Great team and atmosphere $$ negotiable. Pls Contact markbyrne@markbyrne.com.au
TRAINING COORDINATOR - METRO SCREEN
Two Coordinator positions are available; one focusing on our range of short courses and the other on longer accredited courses.
Applicants
will have demonstrated skills in administration and project management
and should be able to multi-task, prioritise and complete work to
deadline. An understanding of the RTO environment or similar
educational organisations is an advantage. As the primary contact for
students and tutors, Coordinators will possess outstanding
communication skills. Candidates will also have hands-on experience in
film, TV or multimedia production, with relevant technical knowledge an
advantage. To obtain the selection criteria please click here
CAMERA OPERATORS REQUIRED
I
am looking for motivated people to shoot overlay and VOX Pops that
could be used in the exciting new Feature documentary ‘Into the
Shadows’. Can you work independently and to a deadline? Want to see
your work up on the big screen? Then contact Andrew Scarano for more
information.
Email: Andrew@intotheshadowsmovie.com Website: http://www.intotheshadowsmovie.com
ABORIGINAL FILMMAKER NEEDED
Expressions
of interest are sought from an Aboriginal Filmmaker to work on a
documentary and train young people with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Elders
Council. Availability: 3 weeks over 7 week time frame May 29/30 to July
19th.
Intensive two weeks June 2-13 Fee: $5,000 plus travel (Melbourne to Launceston), Accommodation and per diems
Steve Payne Executive Officer The Torch Project: 0417 738 331 spayne@bsl.org.au
CALL FOR ENTRIES
PORTABLE FILM FESTIVAL
Deadline May 30
‘The
Portable Film Festival’ is an international festival of short film and
user created content. It works in the same way as other film festivals
the only difference is that it is delivered completely online and
distributed through portable video devices such as iPods, mobile phones
and laptops. For details on how to submit visit the website: http://portablefilmfestival.com/howtosubmit.php
INVESTORS AND INNOVATORS, HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY!
DEADLINE: June 02
Are
you a creative industry with an exciting new technology or approach?
Have you created a new widget in your back shed which is ready to
develop into a commercial product?
Invest
Northern Rivers (INR) is calling on inventors with new ideas, and
existing businesses using new technologies or services, to enter the
2008 INR Technology and Innovation Awards. The prizes include cash,
prestigious promotion and ongoing business support.
The
awards are a vital step for anyone wanting to develop their idea or
technology to a commercial level. The first prize for the 2008 award is
$10,000 provided by Country Energy, to be used in further
commercialisation of a new product or technology. Merit award winners
receive $1,000 to address specific business needs. INR will also assist
entrants to take advantage of state and federal government support and
programs.
Entrants
who would like free mentoring from business students must put in an
expression of interest. For more information or to discuss your
business innovation, contact Lydia Kirby on 02 6622 4011 or lkirby@nrrdb.com.au or go to www.investnorthernrivers.com.au
FILMAKA FILM CONTEST
Deadline June 4
Have
you seen Filmaka.com's new film making contest? You can win $500 to
$3000 for a 1 to 3 minute short! At the end of the year they give
funding to one of these winners to make a feature-length film. The guy
who won last year's contest is getting over $5 million in funding to
make his movie!
They just launched another round of
competition for shorts. May's theme is "Behind Closed Doors," so your
short has to be about that to win $$$. Films have to be uploaded to the
site by June 2. More info at:
http://www.filmaka.com/competition.php?page=current&competition_id=249
There are also several other competitions available so check out the Filmaka website: https://www.filmaka.com/competition.php?page=current
SUSTAINABILITY PHOTO COMPETITION
Deadline June 4
To
mark World Environment Day, Great Lakes Council is holding a
photographic competition on sustainability. In the Great Lakes, as in
other areas, there is a need to start moving towards a more sustainable
society environmentally, socially and economically. The community is
invited to submit their own photographs that address the question 'What
does sustainability mean to you?'.
First prize is a copy of the
book 'Earth from the Air' by Yann Arthus Bertrand which is valued at
$100. Every stunning photograph tells a story about our changing
planet, with texts written by leading ecology experts. Second prize is
a worm farm valued at $65, and third prize is a compost bin and tool
valued at $50. Entries are to be submitted on either CD or print with
an entry form attached. Entries can be posted to PO Box 450, Forster. Contact Details: Naomi Soustal 02 6591 7222
ENVIRO SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Deadline June 5
The
North Coast Environment Council presents the Enviro Short Film Festival
2008 for films up to 10 minutes about an environmental issue that
affects your life on the North Coast World Enviromental Day. Entry is
free. Cash prizes of $200 for Best Under 12; Best Under 18, Best Adult,
Best Animation. $100 special merit prizes. Selected film will be shown
at local venues and distributed on DDVD and Web. Entry forms from
http://ncec.wordpress.com/
2008 ENHANCE TV ATOM AWARDS
Deadline June 10
Entries
have opened for the ‘2008 Enhance TV ATOM awards’, Australia and New
Zealand's most prestigious awards for achievements in Film, Television,
Animation and Multimedia. Anyone who has produced a short film,
documentary, animation, electronic game, educational resource,
television program or innovative new media work is encouraged to enter
their production in the ATOM awards, which celebrate and recognise
excellence and achievement in these important media and will put their
name up in lights. For more information please visit: http://www.atomawards.org
2008 AFI AWARDS
Deadline June 11
Entries
are now open for the 2008 AFI Awards in all categories: Documentary,
Short Fiction Film, Short Animation, Feature Film and Television. For
full details and to submit your production online, please visit
Web: http://www.afi.org.au
SHORT SHARP FILM FESTIVAL 2008
DEADLINE: June 13
The
Mid North Coast's own short film festival competition is happening on
the 26th July 2008 at Southern Cross University, CHEC, Coffs Harbour.
So start making those films!!
CATEGORIES OF ENTRY: Primary School, Secondary School, Open Section
Film
Length - Primary School Up to 5 minutes, Secondary School Up to 7
minutes, Open Section Up to 8 minutes (for awards in Best Coffs Coast
film, Best Mid North Coast film, Best Open film in all categories)
SIGNATURE ITEM: Dart Board - Your film must contain the signature item (visual or verbal)
SCREENING DATE: Saturday 26 July 2008 – for finalists in all categories
Visit www.shortsharpfilmfest.com
for all the updates on information sessions,courses and events!!!!
Sponsored by Coffs Harbour City Council and Southern Cross University
QUEEN ST FILM FESTIVAL
Deadline June 30
You
can now submit your short and feature length films to Victoria
University's 2008 Queen St Film Festival. VU's Queen St has screened
the very best short-films from Victoria University students, other film
students and indie filmmakers.
We accept entries from across
Australia and from around the world. This will also be the first year
VU's Queen St Film Festival will be screening feature-length films as
part of a special screening.
Contact: Chris 0423 273 803 Email: unifilmfest@yahoo.com.au Website: http://queenstfilmfest.blogspot.com
23rd ANNUAL FORT LAUNDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Early Deadline July 1
The
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) is now accepting
entries for its 23rd Annual Film Festival to be held October
19-November 16, 2008 at venues throughout Fort Lauderdale. World-wide
travelers, media, film industry representatives, plus over 400
filmmakers and celebrities from around the globe attend FLIFF’s film
presentations, seminars and post-film parties and gatherings.
FLIFF
accepts entries from professional, collegiate, and high school
filmmakers. Florida filmmakers should apply as professionals, with all
film students applying within the collegiate or high school categories.
Professional Submission — Feature, Documentary, Short, Animation,
Experimental, Florida-made, and Children’s. Collegiate Submissions —
Narrative (20 min or longer), Short (under 20 min), Documentary,
Animation. For details and to download an application, visit http://www.fliff.com/submission.asp
PLAY NOW ACT NOW CREATIVE COMPETITION
DEADLINE: July 25
Play
Now Act Now is a film, graphic design and writing competition for young
people aged 16 to 25 in NSW. Play Now Act Now recognises that young
people do and will drink alcohol and use other drugs, and sets out to
minimise the harms associated with this.
There are 3 main competition categories in the 2008 Competition:
- Film/Video
- Creative Writing
- Graphic Design
Finalists
will be selected primarily on content and the artist’s ability to
convey their story. Creativity, knowledge, insight and an opinion on
the topic will be vital. Finalists from each category will be showcased
at an Award Presentation and on the 2008 DVD & Education Resource.
ENTRY IS FREE + OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF NSW AGED 16 TO 25. Check out www.playnowactnow.net.au for more information on the competition.
15TH WOW FILM FESTIVAL - A WORLD OF WOMEN'S CINEMA
Deadline July 30
WOW
Film Festival 2008 will screen 1st & 2nd October in Sydney, before
travelling to over twenty national locations and overseas. The early
bird call for entries is open now - until May 30th, with the final
closing date for entries July 30th, 2008.
This is an exciting
opportunity for women filmmakers to showcase their work in an
established Festival that tours nationally. WOW particularly encourages
and supports women from diverse backgrounds to enter and is calling
emerging and established women filmmakers to again enter this year's
Festival.
Short
films up to 55 minutes, any genre with key creative input by women are
called to enter. To be eligible the film must have been made by a woman
Director;or women in any two of these roles: Producer, Writer, Editor,
Cinematographer. Prizes and awards will be presented. Enquiries: wowfilmfestival@nsw.wift.org or ph/text 0402 246 601
INSCRIPTION AWARDS
DEADLINE: October 31
With a total prize value of $200,000 including
a trip to Los Angeles and the chance to work with a stellar cast of
leading international script developers, writers and actors - the third
biennial INSCRIPTION AWARDS are the biggest yet. The competition
continues to grow, with bigger cash prizes and more awards on offer
this year. The seven prize categories include Film, Television,
Theatre, Regional, Grey Matter, Youth and Indigenous. The winner of
each award category will receive a prize package worth $25,000,
including $5,000 cash, $15,000 worth of intensive script development
with leading international talent, and $5000 in production support.
Please visit www.inscription.com.au to download an application form or email marcus@inscription.com.au or phone Marcus West on (02) 9386 5993
SHEFFIELD DOC FEST 2008
November 5-9
Sheffield
International Documentary Festival has opened for film submissions. The
Festival, now in its fifteenth year, will run from 5-9 November 2008.
To coincide with the result of the US Presidential Elections, the
festival will present a number of films and panels around the theme of
Regime Change. Other film strands this year will include Green Docs,
Anti Docs, Bent Docs and Music Docs. New this year we are welcoming
ideas for the festival’s sessions programme content allowing everyone
to input into the festival industry programme. Contact: Natalie
Email: natalie@mkthingshappen.co.uk Website: http://www.sheffdocfest.com
MEDIA MENTORSHIP FOR WOMEN
Seeking Expressions of Interest
Women in Film and Televsion (WIFT) NSW is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Media Mentorship for Women program.
This
unique program will establish mentor relationships between industry
professionals and women who are seeking to further their careers in key
technical areas such as Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Script
Writing and other areas in which women are consistently under
represented.
If you would like to participate in the Mentorship
program or simply contribute with ideas and suggestions please get in
touch with the Mentorship Coordinator, Ana Tiwary at wift.mentorship@gmail.com Website: www.nsw.wift.org/mentor
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
SCREENWRITING COURSE
Masterclass with Katherine Thomson - SOUTH COAST WRITERS CENTRE PROGRAM
27-28 June 2008
Cost: Two days and forum $125/$95 concession and SCWC members. 1 day and forum $95/$65 concession and SCWC members.
Deadline for applications: 5pm 30 May 2008. Applicants notified Friday 13 June 2008.
Two
day masterclass with playwright and screenwriter Katherine Thomson.
Sessions on writing for theatre and writing for film and television,
plus forum discussion with Katherine Thomson and industry experts on
the working life of the playwright and screenwriter in Australia.
Writers
for theatre, film, television and other scriptwriting formats are
invited to apply to participate in this subsidised masterclass.
Interested writers should send a two page CV and a sample of a
completed script or a script in progress to The Director, South Coast
Writers Centre, PO Box 32, Wollongong East NSW 2520 or scwc@1earth.net
AFTRS - BRISBANE SHORT COURSES
Directing
Acting for Directors - Monday 7 July-Friday 11 July
Discover how to get the best out of your actors!
Applications close Monday June 23
To apply - Send your personal details, statement and CV to hello@aftrs.edu.au. Please include the course name in the subject heading of your email
Screenwriting
TV Pilots - first episodes and how to make them - Monday 14 July-Friday 18 July
Learn how to write, develop and produce your first episode of TV!
Applications close Monday June 30
To apply - Send your personal details, statement and CV to hello@aftrs.edu.au. Please include the course name in the subject heading of your email
Radio
Voice Over - Saturday 26 July-Sunday 27 July
Applications close Friday 11 July
To apply - Send your personal details, statement and CV to hello@aftrs.edu.au. Please include the course name in the subject heading of your email
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Deadline Ongoing
Aboriginal
Heritage Projects provide grants of up to $75,000 to conserve
Aboriginal heritage and encourage greater understanding of Aboriginal
culture. The program assists in the conservation of culturally
significant Aboriginal sites, documents community events and
contributes to Aboriginal tourism. The aim is to sustain long-term
heritage benefits and create greater knowledge of Aboriginal traditions
throughout the greater community. Contact Richard Shapter, Aboriginal
Heritage Officer Tel 02 9873 8577 Email richard.shapter@heritage.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
ARTS NSW FUNDING
Arts NSW funding programs now open for 2008 - 2009, schedule of closing dates for Arts NSW programs is available from http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/guidelines.htm
AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION FUNDING DEADLINES
AFC 08/09 funding deadlines will be available in June.
AFC BOB MAZA FELLOWSHIP - AMOUNT $10,000
Deadline 24 June
Applications
are now open for the Bob Maza Fellowship. The fellowship is awarded to
an established Indigenous actor to further their professional
development, provide longevity in their career and raise their
profile internationally. Click here for more information.
FFC FUNDING DEADLINES
Deadline June 30
The
FFC will be accepting applications for production investment for all
program areas: documentary, feature film, adult television drama and
children’s television drama. Please note that decisions regarding these
applications will be made under the auspices of the new federal screen
agency, Screen Australia, which commences operation on July 1, 2008.
Meeting
dates for the Screen Australia Board will be confirmed following
appointment of the Chair. The FFC guidelines for application for all
program areas are available at www.ffc.gov.au/investment/. It is recommended that producers contact the Investment Managers to discuss projects prior to application:
Sydney office (02) 9268 2555 - Sally Browning and Chris Oliver for features and television drama, Julia Overton for documentary.
Melbourne office (03) 9279 7300 - Ross Matthews, documentary, feature and television drama.
THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
Deadline September 2
Your
Eyes Only is a creative funding opportunity for young people 12 to 15
years to submit a creative entry that celebrates the strengths of their
community through their eyes. Applications will be judged by a
committee of young people aged 12 to 15 years from across Australia.
Successful entrants will nominate a community group working with young
people in their community (for example a school, youth group or
sporting group), to receive a donation of up to $3,000. This donation
would then be used by the community group to further its work by
purchasing much needed equipment or adding funds to an existing program.
For further information, entry forms and guidelines, please visit The Foundation for Young Australians’ website www.youngaustralians.org or call (03) 9670 5436.
NSW FTO
PRODUCTION INVESTMENT ROUND 21 - EOI DEADLINE - JUNE 10 10AM
The
next call for Expressions of Interest for this production round at the
FTO is open. If you intend to apply for production funding, you must
lodge an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) by 10 am, Tuesday June 10, 2008.
NO APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED AT THIS STAGE. This is a preliminary EOI and should consist only of the following:
1. Applicant details including company and contact details.
2. The creative team and cast attached if any (max 1 page)
3. An extended synopsis of the project, and type of project (max 1 page)
4. Proposed Financing plan and Status of finance and proposed FTO amount requested. (max 2 pages)
Once
an EOI is received Project Officers will liaise with producers as the
financing of their project develops. Only those projects that can
demonstrate that they are completing financing, and reasonably expect
to be ready before the FTO's Board meeting, can be invited to apply.
For more information about this process: Contact: Linda Tizard, Head of
Development & Investment or Martin Williams, Senior Project Officer
PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: devinv@fto.nsw.gov.au
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
YOUTH PARTICIPATION GRANTS PROGRAM
Deadline July 25
YAPA's Youth Participation Grants Program gives young people the power
and resources to develop and implement community activities in their
local area.
If you are aged between 12 and 25 years, and living in NSW, you can
apply for a youth participation grant. You can apply for up to a
maximum of $5,500. More details at http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php
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Two shorts in Cannes & 1 Winner!
My
Rabit Hoppy, written and directed by Anthony Lucas, and Jerrycan,
written and directed by Julius Avery, were screened in the Shorts
Competition as part of the Official Selection at the 2008 Cannes Film
Festival. Jerrycan is the winner of the Cannes Short Competition!
Jerrycan
is about Nathan, a kid who risks everything after he is bullied into
making a life and death decision. Julius Avery was the recipient of the
Emerging Australian Filmmaker Award at the Melbourne International Film
Festival in 2006 and the winner of the Australian Directors Guild
Directors Award for Best Direction in a Student Film for End of Town in
2007. Jerrycan was financed by the Australian Film Commission
(AFC).
My
Rabit Hoppy tells the story of a school project about a pet rabbit that
goes horribly wrong. It is the second time that Anthony Lucas has had a
short film selected to screen at Cannes with Holding Your Breath
screening in 2002. Lucas’ animation film The Mysterious Geographic
Explorations of Jasper Morello was nominated for an Oscar® at the 78th
Academy Awards.
SCREEN AUSTRALIA UPDATE
The
2008/09 Federal Budget was released on May 13, with Arts Minister Peter
Garrett announcing over $200 million in funding for Australia's screen
industry.
In a media statement, Mr Garrett said Screen Australia
will receive almost $103 million in 2008-09. He confirmed that Screen
Australia will administer the Producer Offset, as well as take on the
Australian Film Commission's (AFC) research and statistic functions.
The
National Film and Sound Archive will receive $105.2 million over four
years (including $25.2 million in 2008-09) in the final step towards
its establishment as an independent statutory authority from July 1,
2008. Mr Garrett said the funding included provision for
the costs of instituting a new board and CEO.
Click here to
read the Minister's full media statement. Full budget details are
available in the Portfolio Budget Statement on the Department of
Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website.
FILM PROGRAMS TO CONTINUE UNDER SCREEN AUSTRALIA UNTIL END OF YEAR
Existing
film agency guidelines for continuing programs will remain in place
under Screen Australia until the end of the year, the Minister for the
Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Mr Peter Garrett MP, said. Screen
Australia commences on 1 July 2008 following the merger of the
Australian Film Commission, the Film Finance Corporation and Film
Australia Ltd.
“While Screen Australia will need to develop new
policies and programs to address the challenges facing the film
industry, I am keen to provide certainty for the industry in the short
term while the merger is taking shape and to avoid any hiatus in
production activity,” the Minister said.
“This time frame
will also give the new Screen Australia Board, once appointed, time to
properly review all of the organisation’s programs and structures. This
will ensure they are appropriate to the functions and responsibilities
which Screen Australia will have in strengthening the industrythrough
building screen businesses and supporting projects of cultural merit.”
The
decision follows a recommendation from Interim CEO of Screen Australia,
Lyn Maddock, after consultation with key industry groups over the last
month. Ms Maddock is managing the merger of the existing agencies ahead
of the appointment of
the incoming Board and permanent CEO.
FTO CONGRATULATES 4 AND FORBIDDEN LIE$
Following
the recent Gold Plaque at the 2008 HUGO Television Awards in Chicago 4
(Producer: Susan McKinnon) has been nominated for Best Arts Documentary
at the prestigious Banff World Television Festival. The award winners
will be announced on June 9 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Web: http://www.banff2008.com/2008.media.releases.php?mid=12
In
addition, SBS have released a special 4 limited edition Mother's Day
pack which includes both the feature length DVD and CD soundtrack to 4.
4 was assisted by the FTO through Production Investment, Travel
Assistance and Production Loan Funding.
Congratulation to
FORBIDDEN LIE$ - a film by Anna Broinowski - which has been awarded the
Al Jazeera Golden Award in the long film category at the Fourth Annual
Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival in Doha. Web: http://www.forbiddenlies.com.au/
FORBIDDEN LIE$ was assisted by the FTO through Production Investment, Script Development and Travel Assistance funding.
ARISTA BUSINESS OF DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Book your early bird place to win a Freycinet Lodge stay for two!
SCREEN
TASMANIA in partnership with the ARISTA world-renowned script
development program, is hosting the only event this year dedicated to a
concentrated examination of script development.
Book your place
before Monday 23 June 2008 and you will go into the draw to win a
one-night bed and breakfast package for two people at the beautiful
Freycinet Lodge. With its spectacular waterfront location at the foot
of the Hazards, just inside Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge is
a superb base for exploring the Freycinet peninsula.
When: Monday 21 July to Wednesday 23 July 2008
Where: On the waterfront at iconic Wrest Point, Hobart
Cost:
$600 – Early Bird (Before Monday 23 June 2008)
$50 – Optional attendance to the Waterfront Cocktail Party, showcasing Tasmania’s finest food, wine and entertainment.
For registrations, special accommodation rates and further information, please visit www.screentasmania.com
SAFC GETS GREEN LIGHT TO RELOCATE
The
South Australian Film Corporation has been granted the funds to
relocate to a new Adelaide Film and Screen Hub in 2010, and establish a
Film Lab that will aim to produce a slate of seven films in four years
to drive South Australian production. Click here for more
SPAA DATES ANNOUNCED!
12 - 14 November 2008
The
screen industry's premier business and networking event will be held on
Wednesday, 12 November to Friday 14 November at the Sheraton Mirage
Resort on the Gold Coast.
With the Producer Offset up and
running, producers are finding new ways to finance and cash flow their
productions across all genres. The Conference will focus on some of the
ways producers are adapting to the opportunities afforded them by the
new initiatives.
SPAA Executive Director Geoff Brown says of
this year's Conference, "For producers to thrive in this new financing
environment they need to be entrepreneurial and seek out ongoing
partnerships. A thorough understanding of what is now driving the
international marketplace will be examined as the conference presents a
number of case studies of high profile businesses that have managed
change and succeeded. "
SPAA is the industry association for the
independent film and television industry, providing leadership and
direction on all debates concerning the economics, creative and
technological future of the screen production industries in Australia.
It strives to create the business conditions for the industry to
compete strongly in both local and overseas markets.
The
Conference Welcome Drinks and Dinner will be held on Wednesday, 12
November. The Asia Pacific Screen Awards will be on Monday 11 November.
SPAA Conference: Sheraton Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland www.spaa.org.au/conference
FILM FINANCE CORPORATION AUSTRALIA
PRODUCER OFFSET GUIDELINES
Amended
guidelines for the Producer Offset have been placed on the website
today. There are some small corrections and changes, but the principal
amendment relates to the wording for verification of distribution,
originally on page 29 in Section V – Provisional Certification Process.
The new wording is in the same Section, but is now entitled
"Verification of Distribution at Provisional Certification". Click here for the updated Producer Offset Guidelines.
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