From Dendy
Dendy Canberra opening today is
Pixar Animations latest offering to the big screen RATATOUILLE, Lady Chatterley
is now screening, and also opening at Dendy Newtown is THE FINAL WINTER, a
stirring story inspired by the Newtown Jets. In
From Hotdocs
SUNDANCE AWARD WINNER SET TO LAUNCH
DOC SOUP SERIES; SUBSCRIPTIONS STILL AVAILABLE
Hot Docs is pleased to announce
that the 2007-08 Doc Soup screening series will launch with the
Based on over 200 hours of footage,
NO END IN SIGHT provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of
Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officials as well as Iraqi civilians, American
soldiers, and prominent analysts. It examines the manner in which the principal
errors of U.S. policy - the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the
looting of Baghdad, the purging of professionals from the Iraqi government, and
the disbanding of the Iraqi military - largely created the insurgency and chaos
that engulf Iraq today.
How did a group of men with little
or no military experience, knowledge of the Arab world or personal experience
in
Advance tickets for NO END IN SIGHT
go on sale September 17 online at www.hotdocs.ca
<http://www.hotdocs.ca/> .
Doc Soup Subscriptions Going Fast -
Get Yours Now!
Each month, from October 2007 to
April 2008, Doc Soup showcases the latest in Canadian and international
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Tickets for individual Doc Soup screenings are $12 at the door. Admission to
the 9:15 pm screening is free for students with valid I.D., courtesy of the
Toronto Star.
Subsequent screening dates for Doc
Soup 2007-08 are November 7, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 5, and
April 2. For further subscription information and programming updates, please
visit the Hot Docs website at www.hotdocs.ca <http://www.hotdocs.ca/>
.
Doc Soup 2007-08 is presented with
generous support from
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QUEBECOR DOCUMENTARY FELLOWS SELECTED FROM TALENT POOL OF APPLICANTS
Hot Docs and the Documentary
Organisation of Canada (DOC) are pleased to announce the selection of this
year's Quebecor Documentary Fellowship recipients. Designed for mid-level
filmmakers from diverse communities who intend to pursue documentary production
as a viable, long-term career option, the Quebecor Documentary Fellowship is an
invaluable programme of professional learning and networking opportunities
designed by Hot Docs and DOC.
Selected from dozens of talented
applicants, this year's fellowship recipients are:
* Ralph
Brown
* Desalegn
Eyobe
* Anna
Fahr
* Audrey
Huntley
* Chandra
Siddan
These fellows will be awarded with
year-round training, mentorship and networking opportunities through the DOC
schedule of workshops, panels and social events. Additionally, they will also
receive industry accreditation at Hot Docs 2008, which provides access to all
screenings, conference sessions and industry events, as well as a place in Hot
Docs' intensive Doc Lab professional development programme or accreditation to
the Toronto Documentary Forum.
In addition to the five
fellowships, eight bursaries in the form of full accreditation to Hot Docs 2008
and access to select DOC events were awarded to:
* Shenaz
Baksh
* Chandra
Bambah
* Aysegul
KOC
* Gail
Maurice
* Safiya
Randera
* Azra
Rashid
* Atif
Y. Siddiqi
*
* Christine
Wong
Quebecor Fund
This programme is presented in
partnership with Quebecor Fund's Professional Development Programme Grants for
Under-Represented Groups (PDPT).
For more information on these films
or to purchase tickets visit www.tiff07.ca/ <http://www.tiff07.ca/> .
Check out www.doucmentarychannel.ca for more
information
From
SCREENACT WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING
ScreenACT
ScreenACT, the ACT's office of
Film, Television and Digital Media's website is back up and running at an all
new website address: http://www.screenact.com.au/
<http://www.screenact.com.au/> Please look, browse, and feel free to email
them any feedback on the site at info@screenact.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@screenact.com.au>
INSIDE FILM AWARDS - VOTE FOR
CANBERRAN FILMMAKERS If Magazine
There are only four weeks to go
until scoring closes for the 2007 Inside Film Awards, at midnight on the 14th
of September. All Australian films screened theatrically or at IF Accredited
Festivals since the 18th of September 2006 are eligible, and can be rated by
registering at www.ifawards.com <http://www.ifawards.com/>
. In addition, for the first time
this year the Inside Film Awards have announced the IF Award for Best Music
Video, awarded to an Australian director of a music video for an Australian
artist. All music videos screened at an IF Accredited Festival or on Australian
free to air or cable television during the 2007 scoring year are eligible, and
can also be rated at www.ifawards.com <http://www.ifawards.com/>
.
The ceremony takes place on the
16th of November at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, and
will be broadcast live on SBS, with delayed telecasts on SHOWTIME on the 20th
and 21st of November.
Canberran band MEATBEE had their
music video 'Don't Come Over' screened at the St Kilda Film Festival and is
thus eligable. Please go to the if awards website and vote for a
SCREENINGS & EVENTS
FESTIVALS
RUSSIAN RESURRECTION FILM FESTIVAL
7-9 September, Various Times,
Greater Union Manuka, $15-$20 Featuring some great Russian films including Day
Watch, a series of films based on Classic literature and much more. Check out
the website for full program and session details: http://www.russianresurrection.com/
<http://www.russianresurrection.com/>
U FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
14th September, 7pm,
FILM SOCIETIES & REGULAR
SCREENINGS
ANU FILM GROUP
Coombs Lecture Theatre corner of
Fellows and Garran Roads, ANU campus, Members Only: $35/semester or $60/year All screenings are held at the Coombs Lecture Theatre,
corner of Fellows and Garran Roads, ANU campus.
The Coombs Theatre is fitted with advanced Dolby Digital sound
technology, along with full surround-sound equipment, and screens films in both
35mm and 16mm. Movies
starts at 8:00pm except for Sunday matinees, which start at 3:00pm. Doors open one hour before the scheduled
screening time. Films this month:
1st Saturday 8:00pm Becoming Jane 2007, PG with
Priceless (Hors de prix) 2006, M 8th Saturday 8:00pm Tokio Jokio 1943, PG with
BIG HOUSE FILM SOCIETY SCREENINGS
September 23
Night and the City (1950 - Richard
Widmark) PLUS Hold Your Man (1933 - Clark Gable) A HUSTLE HERE, AND A HUSTLE
OVER THERE… For more information: 0422 984 673, email: bighousefilm@yahoo.com
<http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bighousefilm@yahoo.com> ; web: www.bighousefilm.com
<http://www.bighousefilm.com/>
NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE -
THE ARC The Arc, Thursdays at 7.30pm and Saturdays at
4.30pm, $9.50/$8 The September Arc screening program continues with a diverse
program of exciting world cinema, from contemporary cutting-edge new releases
to newly restored masterpieces preserved in the collections of the NFSA and
film archives around the globe. Highlights
for September include:
On Saturday 1 September at 4:30pm
join director Simon Nasht, as he introduces his documentary film TASMANIAN
DEVIL: THE FAST & FURIOUS LIFE OF ERROL FLYNN (2007, unclassified 18+).
Working with never-before-seen footage, Nasht will discuss the making of a film
about the making of a legend, reflecting on the unknown Errol Flynn –
hard-working artist and contrary spirit – behind the myth that conjoins
On Saturday 1st, and Saturday 8th
September, Arc invites you to free screenings of the MESSAGE STICKS TOURING
FESTIVAL (unclassified 15+), featuring the best in contemporary Indigenous
Australian shorts and documentaries. Across the two Saturday screenings, the
program features Dark Science, Songlines to the
Other screenings throughout
September include the continuation of the 'Three Colours' trilogy with THREE
COLOURS RED (1994, M), cult anime METROPOLIS (2001, PG), and CHERRY 2000 (1987,
M) – a lesser known camp classic starring Melanie Griffith and Laurence
Fishburne as robot bounty hunters.
The full Arc screening program is
available online at www.nfsa.afc.gov.au/arc
<http://www.nfsa.afc.gov.au/arc> . To receive the calendar in the mail, email arc@nfsa.afc.gov.au or
phone 02 6248 2012. Admission
prices are $9.50 / $8.00 concession or buy a Max pass - 10 tickets for just
$70.
FILMS AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF
AUSTRALIA Thursday Sept 20, 6-8pm, National Library of Australia Theatre, Gold
Coin Donation Lantana (2001) (MA, 2001) 121 mins An intense murder mystery
starring Anthony La Paglia, Geoffrey Rush, Barbara Hershey and Kerry Armstrong.
6 pm, Theatre, gold coin donation Print
courtesy of the National Film and Sound Archive . www.nla.gov.au
<http://www.nla.gov.au/>
2 September Blinky Bill (G)
With Blinky Bill, the koala bear,
every day is full of fantastic surprises. Come and discover the fun of living
in the bush with Blinky Bill and his friends Nutsy, Splodge, Flap and Marcia.
30 September Dot and the Kangaroo (G)
Dot, the little daughter of
settlers in the Australian outback, loses her way in the bush. Terrified by the
strange sounds and dark shadows she is soon befriended by a kangaroo. Dot
travels in the pouch of the kangaroo on this adventure-packed journey.
Inquiries: 6208 5000 or http://www.nma.gov.au/events/kids_sunday_flicks/
<http://www.nma.gov.au/events/kids_sunday_flicks/>
EVENTS
NATIONAL ACTING SCHOOL FUNDRAISING
EVENT Friday 31st August, 7.30pm, Canberra RSL Club, Moore St Civic, $10 Why are we Fund-Raising you ask? The
All enquiries or bookings should be
directed to Bobby Farquhar at bobbyfarquhar@optusnet.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bobbyfarquhar@optusnet.com.au>
SEMINARS & TRAINING
THE OHS IN FILM AND TV STARTER KIT
AND TRAINING COURSE Friday October 5th, Canberra Business Council Offices, $175
Do you know your responsibilities in regard to current Occupational Health
& Safety legislation? Are you familiar with the current ACT legislation?
Did you know that failure to comply with OHS legislation can result in hefty
penalties including fines and jail sentences (under the Corporate Manslaughter
Act)?
As most of us know, a film or
television set is a complex and unusual workplace; and there are legal
requirements that impact on most aspects of any workplace. Under OHS laws
producers as employers and controllers of worksites have a duty of care for the
health, safety & welfare of all people at their places of work.
Peter Wasson will be coming to
AFTRS PITCHING WORKSHOP
25 - 26 September, 9am-5pm, Venue
TBC, $70 Do you have an idea you want to share with the world? The Australian Film Television and
From the pitching workshops, five
(5) semi-finalists will be chosen to fly to Melbourne to pitch their projects
at the Australian Writers’ Guild National Screenwriting Conference from October
19-21, being attended by Rolf de Heer, Fred Schepisi, Greg McLean (Wolf Creek)
and Bill Lawrence (Scrubs). The best two
(2) pitches will then be selected to travel to the SPAA Conference on the Gold
Coast, to pitch to an audience that includes international executives,
broadcasters and key local industry in the SPAA Holding Redlich pitching
competition in association with AFTRS/AWG.
It is at SPAA that the winning pitch will announced and the grand prize
awarded. Prize includes: A return airfare to the Cannes Film Festival or a
major television market in the UK/US, $1000 spending money, $2000 worth of
legal advice from Holding Redlich, Full registration to the 2007 SPAA
Conference and A publicity opportunity with Encore Magazine.
For further information and to
register for the workshops please go to www.aftrs.edu.au
<http://www.aftrs.edu.au/> or contact:
Charlotte Cutting 07 3257 7646 or email: charlotte.cutting@aftrs.edu.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=charlotte.cutting@aftrs.edu.au>
COMPETITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITIES
ACT & CAPITAL REGION PRODUCTION
DIRECTORY
ScreenACT is seeking to update and
expand their online production directory. They hope to expand the directory to
be a valuable source of information both to local practitioners and productions
coming from outside the region seeking local crew or facilities. The directory will be adding some extra
categories and will give the opportunity to list a few more details than had
been available before, such as previous credits. If you are a screen industry
or screen industry support professional in the ACT or Capital Region and would
like to take advantage of this free service, please visit the website http://www.screenact.com.au/ <http://www.screenact.com.au/> for further details.
CAST AND CREW WANTED
Local producer looking for cast and
crew for a feature film clip to show investors. The film is a thriller with a
horror edge.
Crew: I am looking for co-producer,
production designer, costume designer, DOP and camera operator, sound
recordist. Please email me your interest at :
aredpicture@yahoo.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=aredpicture@yahoo.com.au>
Cast: I am looking for a female
that can do age range of 20-25. The role is an ambitious young woman climbing
the corporate ladder with a past that has made her focus on work only. Another female who can do age range 18-22 who can pull of a
confident almost egocentric in her appearance woman with a lot of hate hidden
inside. Male 20-25 age range who can show great control yet a whole lot
of warmth. If this is you please send a headshot and bio to:
aredpicture@yahoo.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=aredpicture@yahoo.com.au>
SCREENACT NEWSLETTER
ScreenACT, the ACT's Office of
Film, TV and Digital Media are in the process of moving to a new domain name,
setting up a new website and beginning a new newsletter. If you'd like to subscribe to their
newsletter, email: info@screenact.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@screenact.com.au> with 'Subscribe'
in the subject line.
FESTIVALS & COMPETITIONS:
CALLING FOR ENTRIES
Entry Deadline: Friday 31st August
- POSTMARKED WILL BE ACCEPTED IF YOU MENTION THE
The Canberra Short Film Festival is
gearing up for 2007 and is currently calling for short films and music videos
in the following categories:
* National (Sponsored by Images
Online)
*
* Youth (25 & Under)
* Schools (Up to Year 12)
(Sponsored by the
* Music Videos (National)
Cash prizes in each category. For more information and entry forms, check
out the website: http://www.canberra.edu.au/filmfest/
<http://www.canberra.edu.au/filmfest/>
AEAF AWARDS 2007
Entry Deadline: Friday September
14th
Entries sought for the 11th
Australian Effects and Animation Festival, 13-15 November 2007, at the Sydney
Conventional Centre,
Deadline for receipt of entries is
September 14, 2007. More info: http://www.dmw.com.au <http://www.dmw.com.au/>
FLICKERFEST
Deadline: Friday 14th September
Entries for Flickerfest 2008 are
now open. Flickerfest is
FNI(A) 2ND ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Entry Deadline: Extended to Monday
24 September RISING STAR for Documentary, Feature, Short, Animation and Score.
BEST FILM for Documentary, Feature,
Short, Animation and Score.
FNI(A) Filmmakers Members - FREE,
FNI(A) Enthusiasts Members - $15, Non Members - $25, Overseas - FREE.
Judging in
October. 2007 Entry Forms available for download on http://fnia.awardspace.com <http://fnia.awardspace.com> Scroll down to Microsoft Word Pad, click on
it, (on 'About Us' or FNI(A) Awards page), to download entry form. Enquiries to
Nora Preston on 0407 601 662 or email:
fni_a@yahoo.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=fni_a@yahoo.com.au>
FUNDING
AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION
Upcoming Film Development Funding
Deadlines:
IndiVision Low-budget Feature
Production (
INDIVISION LAB 08
Application Deadline: Friday 28
September The next lab will take place over a week in
early February 2008 in
A week working on the development
of their projects with top international experts; A draft of development
funding up to $25,000, with the possibly of further funding; Attendance at the
follow-up event to the lab, the International Marketing Workshop, with key
sales agents and distributors; Travel grants for international market and
financing travel; Projects with eligible directors may also apply for
IndiVision Production Funding up to $1 million.
IndiVision Lab advisors to date
have included Paul Mezey (producer, MARIA FULL OF GRACE and HALF NELSON),
Mogens Rukov (writer, FESTEN), Andrew Fierberg (producer, SECRETARY), Marc
Missonnier (producer, SWIMMING POOL), Joshua Zeman (co-producer, THE STATION
AGENT), Gillian Armstrong (director, LITTLE WOMEN), Michael Petroni (writer,
THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS), and Andrew Bovell (writer, LANTANA). For more information about the Lab and
previous Labs, visit the IndiVision pages on the AFC website: http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/indivision/default.aspx
<http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/indivision/default.aspx>
JOBS
CAMERA OPERATOR: WIN TV
Application Deadline: Tuesday 11th
September
WIN Television is the world’s
largest privately owned regional television network and
* A minimum of 2 years experience
* Attention to detail and strong
communication skills
* The ability to work in a team
environment
* An aptitude to learning new systems
quickly
* The ability to work under pressure
and meet deadlines
* A positive attitude.
A current driver’s license is
essential. Interested applicants are invited to apply via email to Ted
VanBeukering: recruit@wincorp.com.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=recruit@wincorp.com.au>
VIDEO PRODUCER/EDITOR: NEON
PRODUCTIONS
Be inspired at
Send your showreel to: Neon
Productions, Level 10, 221
VIDEO CONFERENCING CO-ORDINATOR:
Kellie Schadel, phone 02 6125 3963,
e-mail doi.hr@anu.edu.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=doi.hr@anu.edu.au> or http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/General_Positions/_PDF/DOI4220.pdf
<http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/General_Positions/_PDF/DOI4220.pdf>
.
Information for applicants http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_To_Apply/index.asp
<http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_To_Apply/index.asp> .
STUDIO OPERATOR: MEDIA MONITORS
Media Monitors is a world leader in
media information services and the leading media monitoring group in
Duties and Responsibilities
include:
# Operate
the Broadcast Studio equipment and associated software.
# Ensure
equipment is maintained to current working standards.
# Facilitate ongoing transfer of
transcripts, audio and video clips as required.
# Coordinate all studio tasks to
deadline.
At Media Monitors, we look for
people with drive, passion, who are progressive and most importantly enjoy
working in a team environment. If you
are interested in joining this dynamic organisation in a key role, then please
apply now! http://www.bfound.net/list.aspx?coid=549&rq=24
<http:///> For more information about Media Monitors, visit our website
at www.mediamonitors.com.au <http://www.mediamonitors.com.au/>
ARCHIVAL LOANS OFFICER: AUSTRALIAN
FILM COMMISSION, NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE Applications Deadline:
Thursday 6 September
Classification: AFC Level 3,
Salary: $43,940 - $49,153 pa (plus superannuation), Reference: 89022 Under supervision undertake the following activities:
1. Provide reference and loans services for the NFSA's
lending collections in accordance with established procedures.
2. Liaise with internal areas to facilitate the preparation and despatch
of collection items.
3. Implement policies and guidelines that support client use of the
collection including copyright, contracts, payments and curatorial values.
4. Liaise with external stakeholders involved in the promotion of screen
culture in
5. Provide administrative support for the NFSA's lending collections.
If after reading the selection
documentation below you require further information, please contact Bronwyn
Coupe on 02 6248 2042 or email bronwyn.coupe@nfsa.afc.gov.au <http://au.f567.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bronwyn.coupe@nfsa.afc.gov.au>
. For more info: http://www.afc.gov.au/profile/jobs/archivalloansofficer/profilepage_294.aspx
<http://www.afc.gov.au/profile/jobs/archivalloansofficer/profilepage_294.aspx>
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NORA
PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
FNI(A) - FILM NETWORKING INDUSTRY (
Ph: 6161 1596
Mob: 0407 601 662
email: fni_a@yahoo.com.au <mailto:fni_a@yahoo.com.au> www.geocities.com/fni_a/ <http://www.geocities.com/fni_a/> http://fnia.awardspace.com <http://fnia.awardspace.com> http://fnia.flixster.com <http://fnia.flixster.com> www.flixster.com/fnia/ <http://www.flixster.com/fnia/> www.myspace.com/fni_a
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