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 Screenworks is thrilled to have
secured a partnership with SPAA that sees the Fringe conference
brought to a regional area for the first time.
An offshoot of
the Screen Producers Association of Australia’s (SPAA) annual
conference, SPAA Fringe is a conference designed to provide an
affordable opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to learn all important
business skills, network, meet senior industry figures and gain
development opportunities. Features, short drama and documentary for
film and television will be covered in a series of presentations and
panel discussions designed to demystify the fundamentals of
development, funding, production, post production, marketing and
distribution.
Dates for the
conference are November 14, 15 and 16. The numbers are limited so
early registration is encouraged. The conference is only $200 with
day passes at $99. IF subscribers $185 and SPAA members $165.
Registration is online at www.spaa.org.au/fringe_2003.
The fee does not include lunch or social events.
SPAA Executive
Director Geoff Brown, said:
‘We are delighted to partner with Screenworks to host the SPAA Fringe
this year. The success of the Australian International Documentary
Conference at the beginning of the year, indicates the high level of
interest in the screen industries in the region. SPAA Fringe offers
an essential step up for aspiring filmmakers. Producers who attend
the conference and have at least one credit behind their name can
then apply for schemes such as the SPAA Emerging Producer Scheme.
This provides filmmakers from the region with further opportunities
to do business with key Australian and international producers,
acquisition executives and funding bodies at the main SPAA
Conference.’
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