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Issue Date: Thursday April 3, 2008
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Welcome to Screenworks April
E-newsletter
Screenworks
promises to deliver a year of exciting screen events and initiatives.
Please check our website regularly to avoid missing out on vital dates
and events. We also welcome feedback to improve our service to you.
Many thanks for your ongoing support from the Screenworks Team!
TONIGHT!!
REEL TALK SERIES
Premiere screening of award winning
film 'THE BLACK BALLOON'
Plus Q&A with films writer/director ELISSA DOWN
WHERE:
BYRON CINEMAS
WHEN: 6.30pm
THURSDAY APRIL 3
The
Black Balloon is a story about fitting  in,
discovering love, and accepting your family. The popular Australian
film has been wowing audiences internationally and has scooped up Best
Feature at The Berlin Film Festival.
The
film stars Toni Collette, Gemma Ward, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford and is
premiering in Northern Rivers on Thursday April 3rd as part of
Screenworks first Reel Talk series for 2008, accompanied with the films
first time feature writer/director Elissa Down where she will discuss
the film, the processes she undertook and general questions after the
screening.
The
Black Balloon is based on Elissa’s experiences growing up with two
Autistic brothers. Seen through the perspective
of 16 year old Thomas Malleson.
A
great opportunity to network afterwards over a FREE GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE.
Tickets $15 Screenworks members/$20 non members includes drinks.
Tickets on sale now at Byron Cinemas. For more info contact
Screenworks: events@screenworks.com.au     02 66 871599
REELTALK
is sponsored by BELONGIL
TERRACE, Belongil Beach and Bangalow
Country Cellars - many thanks for
your support
SCREENWORKS AGM
The
first AGM for the newly formed incorporated body (previously it was a
company) was held last night where members were given an opportunity to
nominate themselves and vote for the new board of Screenworks. All nine
places were filled (pending acceptance of one membership). Screenworks
would like to acknowledge the enormous time, effort and skills that the
outgoing board contributed to the sustainable future of the
organisation. Outgoing board members include Lyn McCarthy,
Catherine Marciniak, Mark Purser and Aliison Kelly. These individuals
were passionate about Screenworks and the role it has to play in the
developing screen industry in our region.
For
Lyn’s, very impressive, 2007 Chairperson’s report which outlines the
organisations triumphs and achievements over the past year please click
here.
UPCOMING
SCREENWORKS EVENTS
TRICKS OF THE TRADE - THURSDAY APRIL 10
Feedback
and tools from AIDC
Where: SCREENWORKS
OFFICE
When: THURSDAY
APRIL 10
Time:
6:30pm-8pm
Cost: Gold
Coin Donation
Several
Northern Rivers Screen Practitioners who recently traveled and
participated in the 2008 AIDC will be speaking candidly about their
recent collective and personal experiences. Denise Cox from Filmwest,
Shraddha Star, Vivien Royston, Kamahl Druesne (winner of best pitch at
AIDC Documart) and David Bradbury (awarded at AIDC for his incredible
documentary work) will all speak and show trailers that were screened
at the conference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first
hand essential feedback, the "do’s" and "don’ts" to getting you and
your project recognised plus some light-hearted festival anecdotes. Join us
to toast and share their achievements!
Food and drinks will be served - RSVP essential: events@screenworks.com.au 02 6687 1599
SCRIPTWRITING FOR TV/DRAMA WITH MICHAELEY O'BRIEN
'The TV
Script Producers guide to the business of success on the small screen'
DATE: FRIDAY MAY 9
COST:
$77/$99 non members
TIME: 9:30am-4.30pm
WHERE: A & I Hall, Bangalow
Producing
Australian television drama is an expensive business, hence the
inordinate amount of planning and work that goes into a new drama
series or serial.
Michaeley O’Brien is one of
Australia’s most experienced TV Script Producers, Writers and Editors,
she will present an all day seminar covering everything you will need
to know to position yourself in the marketplace.
Michaeley will
provide a rare insight into working with the Networks (all of them!)
and the production companies who make TV drama, think Granada, BBC,
Millennium TV, Southern Star, Hal McElroy, Gannon Jenkins, Beyond
Productions.
What does it take to get up a new series or
serial? What contacts do you need to get your fabulous idea from
the page to the screen. How do you approach / pitch your idea to
them?
Writing for the TV dramas on our small screens- what level
of skills do you need, how do you get the attention of the script
producers, and how do you deliver to the different genres. What
are the TV writers best tool box tips and skills.
The business
of small screen drama is complex, writers are an essential part of it,
but how do we connect to the producers who have their foot in the door
to the Networks?
CONTENT:
1- Introductions
2-
Overview of the TV Drama series industry – who are the main players,
production companies and Networks. Case studies/ examples
including short sequences from an episode screened and hand out script
covering the sequences- 1st Draft & Final Daft.
3- TV Writing: how to develop your skills, tips and toolbox for success
4- Making it happen- how to get your foot in the door to write on an
existing series/serial.
5- Developing your own TV Drama series- the whole package, approaching
the producers/Networks; pitching your idea
6- Where to from here?
Pitching your fabulous TV series,
ideas, concepts
LIMITED PLACES
How
good is your idea, your writing and your business plan? Why not
test it against one of the smartest operators in the business.
Take
the opportunity to pitch your idea to Michaeley- 50 minute slots
available on Saturday 10 May- $55 per session, Venue: Screenworks
office - Deacon St Bangalow- bookings essential.
MICHAELEY
O’BRIEN’S RESUME
As Script Producer
- ‘Broome’ a new 13 part 9 Networks series
- 'McLeod’s Daughter’ 2001-2002
As Drama Writer-
- On new series in development by 9 Network – ‘S.C.A.T’ 2007-08
- On new serial BBC / 9 Network – ‘Out of the Blue’ 2007-08
- ‘Sea Patrol’ McElroy All Media/ 9 Network 2006- 07
- ‘McLeods Daughters’ (including Episode 1) Millennium TV/ 9
Network 00-08
- ‘High Tide’ Granada- (including ep 1)
- ‘Murder File’ Southern Star series pilot
- ‘Stingers’ Beyond / 9 Network 1998- 2003
- ‘Blue Heelers’ Southern Star / 7 Network 1994- 2005
- ‘All Saints’ 7 Networks 1998- 2005
- ‘State Coroner’ Crawford / 10 Network 1997- 98
- ‘Water Rats’ McElroy / 9 Network 1995- 98
- ‘Wildside’ Gannon Jenkins TV / ABC TV 1997
- ‘Home & Away’ 7 Network 1992- 93
Michaeley has also been a Script Editor and Story Editor for a number
of these shows.
FUTURE EVENTS
MUSIC VIDEO MASTERCLASS WITH NASH EDGERTON
'How
to create a high end MV on a low end budget with one of the industry's
best!'
DATE: LATE MAY
TUTOR:
Nash Edgerton
COST: $77/$99 non members
TIME: 10-4PM
INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO EDITING - 2 DAY WORKSHOP
LIMITED
PLACES!
DATE:
SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 JUNE
TUTOR: Andy Bambach
COST: $154/$198
TIME: 10-4PM
DEVELOPMENT CLINICS
DEVELOPMENT CLINICS GO REGIONAL! - Grafton Thursday May 29
In
2008 Screenworks will be taking the Development Clinics regional. The
Tweed clinics proved to be very popular and it looks like the Grafton
clinics are heading that way too which is scheduled for Thursday May
29. If you are interested in attending please contact Screenworks now
to book a place.
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: Bangalow, Screenworks office, entry via Deacon St.
Cost:
$50/$60 including GST. 1 hour session - please note price
increase
Next
Clinic: Friday April 25, 2008
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
SCREENWORKS
NEW WEBSITE UPDATE:
Will you be in the new crew directories?
In
the next couple of months Screenworks will launch a 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
If
you are in the current directory, you will not automatically be
included in the new directories unless you are a signed up and paid
member.
The good news is that it’s never too late to join Screenworks.
Down load forms in Membership News.
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.
MEMBERS
CALL OUT!
Collage Animator required
Please contact Wendy Andrews on 0431661042 warrioirprincessz@yahoo.com
ACHIEVEMENTS,
AWARDS, ACCOLADES
Congratulations
to Andy Bambach
who just got 15K development from Screenwest for his docudrama 'Turn
Left White Man'. We look forward to hearing all the updates on this
great project.
'Surf and Turf' Best Documentary Award
 Local
filmmakers, Terry Bleakley and Lisa Sharpe have experienced some
success at the recent Surf and Turf Film Festival, held over Easter in
Evan’s Head and Casino. Lisa and Terry’s collaborative effort, Bill’s
Team, was awarded Best Documentary at a gala awards night in the Casino
Civic Hall. The doco was first shown in Bangalow last October and is
about a team of volunteers in Lismore who care for a severely brain
damaged young man. Terry and Lisa are not only very excited to have
received this award, but are pleased that it presents another
opportunity to publicise Bill’s story and attract more volunteers to
help with his care and rehabilitation.
Congratulations also to Nick Zammitt and
the 2007 Cert IV Screen students from Northern
River Conservatorium of Arts Centre whose short film 'Expresso
Love' was accepted and screened at Surf and Turf Festival.
To view the film go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNh0ALr5VMg
EAST OF
EVERYTHING PREMIERES ON ABC TV
 Congratulations
to the cast and crew and everyone involved in the successful
production. On one of the toughest rating nights of the year, East of
Everything got over a million viewers and claimed over 20% of the
audience share. It exceeded the ABC expectations and they are
absolutely thrilled. Well done!!
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14th WORLD OF WOMEN WOW FILM
FESTIVAL
Byron Bay will be hosting the WOW Festival April 4-5
 The
World of Women (WOW) Film Festival is a short film festival that
promotes and awards the talents of women directors, producers, writers,
editors and cinematographers in the Australian film industry and in
Oceania. It is a unique festival that offers emerging and
established filmmakers the opportunity to screen short works giving a
thematic perspective of “seeing the world through the eyes of women”.
EXPERIENCE
A MIX OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARY,
DRAMATIC & COMEDIC SHORT FILMS FROM AUSTRALIA’S FEMALE FILMMAKERS
FESTIVAL PASS $25 SESSION TICKETS $10 & $8 Concession. Ph: 66 856
807 ext1 Full Film Programme can be found at www.bbff.com.au/wow
Short Courses
Page to
Screen
Date: Saturday 24 May
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 (selected for 26 international
festivals, including Venice and Cannes), television drama and
documentary. The course provides a creative and logistical
toolkit for developing drama 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
YFF ROUND 23 - $30,000 FUNDING
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
DOCUMENTARY
FILM MAKERS WANTED
 The Australasian Qi/ Chi/ Ki Arts Festival is being
held at the A & I Hall,
Bangalow (near Byron Bay), on Friday evening, April 25th and all day/evening April 26th (2008). The
making of a documentary forarchival
purposes is considered an essential part of what will become an annual event. The Festival also
encompasses the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Healing Celebration. It is
being organised by a
not-for-profit local group who believe in sharing techniques that can bring calm and wellness to the community. By volunteering your time you will gain
incredible experience in film
making which can be useful to include in your CV. A complete crew is needed, up to five camera people,
lighting and sound personnel, plus a Producer/Director. Access to your own
equipment would be necessary.
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting event that also includes disciplines such as
Japanese Tea ceremony, Calligraphy, Feng shui, Haiku, Music, Meditation
besides Tai Chi, Qigong and
Aikido then please immediately contact Natasha Heath on 0423390090 or qifull@yahoo.com.au, att:
Natasha. Find out more about
the Festival at www.myspace.com/qifullnetwork
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
screening: GETTIN' SQUARE, 2003
When:
Saturday
April 12
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
As
you know we have two types of members at Federal Film Society; Long
term members (12 months) and short term or casual members. Being a long
term members comes with several advantages not least being that it is
cheaper, but also you get the satisfaction of knowing you are
contributing to the long term viability of this community not for
profit group. We are always looking for ways to enhance long term
membership and this is our latest means; We now have a growing DVD
library in our lock up at Federal Hall. The list of movies is attached.
As a long term member you can borrow these movies (one at a time) for
absolutely nothing. Just sign it out and return it at the next months
movie. If that's not a great offer I'll eat my hat! You can become a long term member next
time you come to the movie night and that next opportunity is on
Saturday 12 April.
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 April 3
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.
CAR HIRE FOR
FILMSHOOTS
 I
have a 2002 Pontiac Trans Am convertible, the only one in the country,
and am looking into the prospect of being able to hire it out for
film/advertising work. I have it listed with a company in Sydney but
the work is always down south and not viable as I live in Tweed Heads).
Contact Ken: montgomerylewis1@bigpond.com
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POSITIONS VACANT
PRODUCER
NEEDED
Two
Murder Mysteries, IN NEED OF A PRODUCER. Two ‘INTRIGUING’ Stories, full
of sex and violence, love and romance. Writers and editors agree, they
would make an Excellent TV series. The two stories would make four
episodes and a third story is on the way. Contact John Tassell 0755 365 652 jtass@jpg.com.au
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2008
PORTRAIT PRIZE
Sitting
Saturday May 24 2008 Bangalow A and I Hall. In the spirit of the
Archies and after the success of last year’s inaugural FEHVA portrait
prize festival coordinator Dee Tipping has secured the talents of
two more willing subjects happy to bare their souls or indeed their all
for the event.
The portrait prize sittings mark the start of
the FEHVA festival of visual arts on Saturday May 24 at the Bangalow A
and I Hall. The event will run until Sunday June 1. To sign up for
either one or both of the FEHVA portrait prizes down load a form from www.fehva.com, or phone 02 66871 623
and one will be posted to you costs are $65 for one sitting or $100 for
2 sitting inclusive of entry fee to the prize, open to artists of all
mediums. Full program updates of all events can also be found on the
website.
INVESTORS AND
INNOVATORS, HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY!
A half-baked idea is
OK – as long as it’s in the oven
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.
Potential
entrants are invited to attend local workshops during March which will
help them to enter the awards. INR will support early applicants to
complete their entries by matching them with business student mentors
from Southern Cross University.
Entries
close on 2 June 2008. 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 6622 4011 or lkirby@nrrdb.com.au or go to www.investnorthernrivers.com.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
FILMAKA CONTEST
-$5,000!
Deadline
March 11
Filmaka
has partnered with General Motors Corporation, the world's largest
automobile manufacturer, to run a new contest. Up to 7 finalists will
receive $5000 each!.
We want your pitches for shows that will
feature some of GM's new vehicles. They are not looking for a
traditional commercial, but instead for an engrossing story in which a
GM vehicle plays a memorable part. Submit a detailed written synopsis
of a film 3 – 5 minutes in length, with 4-5 more episode ideas intended
to total around 30 minutes of original webisodic content that can live
on its own and potentially be viewed as "pilot" material, as well as
your creative extension and distribution recommendations.
From
these finalists GM can choose pilots to put into production and provide
the appropriate vehicles for the shoot. A complete list of the vehicles
GM wants to feature, and more info on the contest can be found http://www.filmaka.com/gm/ on
our site.
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
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.
SPAA / Holding
Redlich Master Class #1 2008:
Dealing
with the Investment Community - How to Leverage the Producer Offset
REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!
Topics that will be covered in this master class include:
Who are the investors in the current environment?
What are they looking for in your productions?
What do they expect, including by way of recoupment corridors,
approvals and security?
How might the producer offset affect your deals with investors; how can
you make the producer offset work?
Cashflowing the producer offset - who and how?
Speakers
include:
Geoff Brown: Executive Director, SPAA
Graham Buckeridge: Director, BG Capital Corporation Ltd
Sam Gullotta: Director, Goldstream Capital Group
Matt Carroll: Managing Director, Matt Carroll Films (Sydney Only)
David Redman: Producer, Instinct Entertainment (Melbourne Only)
Sessions Chaired By: Ian Robertson, Managing Partner, Holding Redlich
2nd April 2pm at the Museum of Sydney, Cnr of Phillip & Bridge
Streets
Members: $66 (including GST) Non Members: $154 (including GST)
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
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The Foundation for
Young Australians - Indigenous Small Grants
Deadline
12 May
Indigenous
Small Grants provide funding to Indigenous organisations and
organisations that work with Indigenous young people and communities to
develop new initiatives, as well as the expansion of existing
successful initiatives. Indigenous Small Grants offer funds up to
$5,000 to successful applicants. Applications for Indigenous Small
Grants can be made at any time during 2008, with two funding
opportunities throughout the year. To find out more about Indigenous
Small Grants, Tel 03 9670 5436 or 1800 252 316 Website www.youngaustralians.org
Youth
Participation Grants Program:
A new
funding opportunity for NSW young people
Deadline
24 April - Round 2 - Deadline 25 July
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
Aboriginal
Heritage Projects
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
NSW FTO
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
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
GREAT MOMENTS IN HISTORY
Deadline
Monday
28 April
A brand
new initiative by the Australian Film Commission (AFC) and BigPond.
Great
Moments in History is a unique opportunity for animators and animation
directors with fresh, funny animation ideas to get them made and
exhibited on mobile phones, the internet and at an Australian film
festival.
We’re looking for ten 45-second to five-minute animations. The films
should…
…be humorous and/or satirical
…be fresh and distinctive
…depict, use, or portray historical moments (real, imagined, or
re-imagined)
…employ compelling visuals and dialogue/audio tracks
…contain a minimum of two characters.
Great
Moments in History animation can be made with any technique you wish.
Possibilities include CG, 2D, 3D, Flash, Traditional Cell, Machinima
(using license free engines and characters) or even stop motion.
All we want is for animators to create the best looking, best sounding
and most entertaining animation possible.
Oh,
and we want them to work well on a mobile phone. That means they have
to be easy to see on a small screen and easy to hear through an even
smaller speaker.
And we want them fast.
And we want them to be funny.
But that’s all. Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from
the AFC website at www.afc.gov.au
AFC DEADLINES
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:
TBA
Short Animation
Production (Professional Development Strand) (formerly Strand T1)
Deadline:
TBA
Cross-Platform Digital
Media Development
Deadline:
TBA
Cross-Platform Digital
Media Production (Professional Development Strand)
Deadline:
TBA
Documentary
Development (formerly Strands J and K)
Deadline April 18
Shooting
Time-critical Material
Deadlines
4 April
16 May
Documentary
Production (Professional Development Strand)
Deadline: TBA
The Film Development DRAMA Funding Guidelines 2008 contain details of
the following strands:
DEVELOPMENT:
New
Screenwriters Program (NSP)
Deadline: TBA
Seed
Feature Funding (formerly Strand B)
Deadline: TBA
Feature
Drama Development
Deadline: TBA
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
PRODUCTION
(Professional Development Strands)
Short
Drama Production (formerly Strand H)
Deadline: TBA
The Film Development PRACTITIONER SUPPORT Funding Guidelines 2008
contain details of the following strands:
Experimental
Production (Professional Development Strand) (formerly Strand X)
Deadline: TBA
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 May 16
Fellowships
Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time)
INDIGENOUS
BRANCH
Indigenous Branch - Drama Development Feature, Short Feature
Deadline:
TBA
Indigenous
Branch - Documentary Development Documentaries
Deadline
April 04
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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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
NOMINATED FOR LOCAL GOVT CULTURAL AWARDS
Byron
Shire Council has been nominated for a Local Government Cultural Award
for its cultural industries leadership. You may express your view in
the People's Choice Award section here
ABC Lateline Story on the 40% Producer Offset
The
ABC’s Lateline program highlighted the various arguments surrounding
the 40% Producer Offset in a segment broadcast on Wednesday night.
Interviews with Australian director George Miller and the Minister for
the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett, provide a
revealing insight into the arguments surrounding the offset and who
should be eligible. To view the story in full go to the ABC Lateline
website.
Film Finance
Corporation Australia
March
2008
The
Producer Offset Division is pleased to inform you that the application
for a final Certificate for the offset is now available to download
here on the web.
We have also made some structural changes to
the application for a provisional Certificate and would recommend that
you use this new version ("revised March 2008") for any future
applications.
We intend to put some further explanations of
the workings of the offset on the website from time to time to assist
you in better understanding the structure of the legislation and its
interpretation.
From time to time we may also make small adjustments to the application
forms and to the Guidelines as issues arise.
We
would welcome any feedback you may care to give us on the process (NOT
the legislation!) and its ease or difficulty, in order for us to assess
the success of the system we have initiated.
Click here for the
application form and other documents relating to the Producer Offset.
APPOINTMENT
The
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett, has
appointed Ms Lyn Maddock as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Screen
Australia, the Government’s new film support agency. Ms Maddock’s
appointment is the next step in the establishment of Screen Australia,
delivering on a key plank in the plan to revitalise and expand
Australia’s film and television industry.
DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION IN AUSTRALIA
The
AFC has also released Documentary Production in Australia, 2008. For
the fifth year this special report provides a summary of GTP's
statistics on documentary production and release. Published online, it
can also be downloaded as a PDF.
Production:
An average of 195 hours, totalling $50 million, have been produced
annually by production companies in the ten years from 1996/97 to
2005/06, compared to 101 hours, totalling $12 million, by broadcasters.
Release:
Between 1988 and 2007, an average of seven Australian documentaries
were released annually in Australian cinemas. A total of 300 hours of
first-release Australian documentaries were broadcast on Australian
free-to-air TV in 2006, including 127 hours by the ABC and 71 hours by
SBS.
Box
office: Bra Boys is now the most successful (non-IMAX) Australian
documentary of all time at the Australian box office, grossing
$1,698,976 in 2007.
Retail video sales:
Of the top 500 documentaries sold on video during 2007, 19.2 per cent
were Australian titles, with a sales value of $6.5 million.
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. For further information go to: www.spaa.org.au.
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