tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175703092024-03-09T00:24:17.265+11:00ScreenACT NewsletterScreenACT, the ACT Government Office of Film, Television and Digital Media, is responsible for implementing industry development initiatives, providing location production support and working with other states on potential partnering projects. This news comes from Canberra, Australia.
This newsletter is provided in web log format by Tomw Communications Pty Ltd, with permission of the Department of Economic Development, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, Australia.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger605125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-58587845790541905252010-10-22T16:56:00.001+11:002010-10-22T16:58:20.055+11:00SceenACT Newsletter on WebThe ScreenACT Newsletter is now available on the web.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-66837092056453459162010-09-30T14:18:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:18:24.893+10:00Project Pod presentation and industry day and the launch of SPAA ACTCome and join the Project Pod finalists on Monday 25th October at the National Gallery for a day of presentations, industry briefings and Q&As. The day will start off with the presentations of the top ten projects. Industry panelists will pick the top four projects for further funding. A select group of panelists will be making a presentation on their projects and offerings. Panelists willUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-37812287330285653432010-09-30T14:17:00.003+10:002010-09-30T14:17:57.842+10:00SPAA 2010 supportThe annual SPAA Conference will run from the 16th - 19th November in Sydney. The Conference comprises key note speeches from leading national and international figures, seminars and workshops covering all aspects of screen production, and is the premier business and networking event for the Australian film industry.ScreenACT is offering free registration to two practitioners wishing to attend Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-9835251335749680262010-09-30T14:17:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:17:29.901+10:00Production DirectoryScreenACT has a new website (see here), and we would like to expand our production directory. This is a free service and lists crew, facilities and services in the ACT region. To submit your details or update existing details, click here to fill out a form, or email your details to ScreenACT.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-78716440607261144272010-09-30T14:16:00.004+10:002010-09-30T14:17:10.528+10:0015th Canberra Short Film FestivalThe 2010 Canberra Short Film Festival is the meeting place for Australia's hottest short filmmakers. Recognised as one of the nation's premier film competitions, it attracts makers and lovers of film from all over the country.One of 2009's Official Selection, Miracle Fish, by Canberra filmmaker Luke Doolan and Drew Bailey, went on to receive an Academy Award nomination and a string of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-67664619821350735152010-09-30T14:16:00.003+10:002010-09-30T14:16:45.244+10:00Workshops at the CSFF this weekendThe Canberra Short Film Festival has a series of workshops taking place this long weekend.Covering script writing, editing, producing, pitching, even stunt work and a host of other practical and important topics, this is a great way to get some one on one time with industry experts. For a full listing and to book your place click here Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-62330660608764490082010-09-30T14:16:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:16:26.913+10:00Final Cut Pro bootcampDVAustralia Final Cut Studio Series Weekend BootcampThis is undoubtedly the quickest, most efficient way to get up to speed on the tools of film-making, and will give you the certification that puts you ahead of thepack when looking for work.Who should attend? This class is designed for anyone looking to develop professional level skills and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-28059433043805648402010-09-30T14:15:00.002+10:002010-09-30T14:16:01.763+10:00AFTRS Graduate Diploma Producing & Screen Course - Information Day in CanberraIn 2011, for the first time, AFTRS is offering a combined Graduate Diploma in Producing and Screen Business.We're looking for people from a variety of backgrounds -- producers, media executives, arts administrators, web developers, entrepreneurs and business owners -- exceptionally talented individuals wanting to expand their knowledge, skills and contacts.The course offers high level Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-88445898335757731672010-09-30T14:15:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:15:28.521+10:00SPAA FringeSPAA Fringe, hosted by SPAA is a two day event that educates, connects and inspires filmmakers. Here, you will have the opportunity to pitch your project to SBS, ABC, Foxtel, distributors and established producers.This event is comprised of workshops, round tables, one-on-ones, panel discussions screenings and social networking events. This event will be held on 22nd and 23rd October at the PowerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-20668614902091053002010-09-30T14:14:00.002+10:002010-09-30T14:15:04.032+10:00Queanbeyan Short Films for Young PeopleFree 3-day Film making course6, 7, 8 October 2010No experience necessary, all equipment supplied.Are you a Queanbeyan resident 12 -18 years of age and can commit to a 3-day film making program?Workshops to be held at AXIS Youth Centre,Queanbeyan Park, Lowe St Queanbeyan 9am - 4pm each day, lunch provided.A moonlight outdoor screening of the films produced will be held at sunset Friday 8 October Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-13791841780016861102010-09-30T14:14:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:14:42.876+10:002010 DigiSPAA CompetitionWith less than 2 months to go, the deadline is fast approaching for aspiring filmmakers to enter their films into the prestigious DigiSPAA digital filmmaking competition. The winner will take away a cash prize of $15,000 and $20,000 worth of post-production, a guaranteed screening of their film on the Movie Extra channel, plus a return airfare and free registration to the prestigious Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-62734263846501309172010-09-30T14:13:00.002+10:002010-09-30T14:14:17.546+10:00Movie Extra Webisodes - $50k up for grabsMovie Extra is running a webisode competition with a $50k production budget on offer. Winner will produce a seven-part series. Called WebFest, the comp will be judged by members of their Facebook page and an industry panel.WebFest could be seen as the Web version of Movie Extra's Project Greenlight, which was a feature competition with a $1m budget. The money is put up by the Movie Network, as Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-69879108206362064432010-09-30T14:13:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:13:55.051+10:00Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay ContestEver said this? "I'm an emerging screenwriter, if I could just meet the right producers, I know I could change my career!"Well now you can win yourself the chance to meet 20 Hollywood producers!The meetings are up-close-and-personal. The Grand Prize-winning writer will get flown to Los Angeles to introduce themselves to producers and discuss how each producer works with writers. It is a uniqueUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-34831166696513145232010-09-30T14:10:00.002+10:002010-09-30T14:11:05.878+10:00Screen Australia Travel GrantsScreen Australia travel grants for World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. Screen Australia is offering travel grants for producers travelling to the upcoming World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP), 30 November - 3 December 2010. The deadline for travel grant applications is Tuesday 26 October 2010. Applicants can apply for up to $5,000 towards their travelUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-63872498645087125422010-09-30T14:10:00.001+10:002010-09-30T14:10:37.604+10:00Attention Digital Artists...The High Resolution Plant Phenomics Centre at CSIRO's Black Mountain campus focuses on "deep phenotyping" (delving into metabolism and physiological processes within the plant) and Reverse Phenomics (dissecting traits to discover their mechanistic basis). The work of the Centre includes microscopy, next generation computer research tools, robotics and imaging.The Centre is offering a four week Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-35271582367202843452010-09-30T14:09:00.000+10:002010-09-30T14:10:00.821+10:00Calling for Documentary SubmissionsF4 SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE FAST APPROACHINGWith just a month to go to get your submissions in for F4 2011 - it's time to knock us out with your talent.The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) and the 2011 BigPond Adelaide Film Festival (BAFF) are calling for emerging documentary filmmaking talent from around the country to submit their films to the 2011 First Factual Films FestivalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-68574783466839142582010-09-22T13:10:00.004+10:002010-09-22T13:11:13.959+10:00Still spaces available at Writing for Low Budget Feature WorkshopStephen Cleary, the international script consultant who is delivering the Low Budget workshop, will also be offering one on one feedback on your low budget feature film project. There are still spaces available but get in quick. The two day workshop "Writing for a Low Budget Feature" is about actually writing low budget features as opposed to having a script that is high budget but you only Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-42527919307099754802010-09-22T13:10:00.003+10:002010-09-22T13:10:44.799+10:00The Secret of Moonacre screeningsThere is only one more screening for "The Secret of Moonacre" the $27million family fantasy feature produced by ScreenACT's Monica Penders. The film is based on the Carnegie Medal winning classic children's story "The Little White Horse" by Elizabeth Goudge and stars Dakota Blue Richards (The Golden Compass), Ioan Gruffudd (The Fantastic Four) and Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) and is Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-47532078780519162462010-09-22T13:10:00.001+10:002010-09-22T13:10:25.502+10:00Project Pod presentation and industry dayCome and join the Project Pod finalists on Monday 25th October at the National Gallery for a day of presentations, industry briefings and Q&As. The day will start off with the presentations of the top ten projects. Industry panelists will pick the top four projects for further funding. A select group of panelists will be making a presentation on their projects and offerings. Panelists Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-80063915829275486802010-09-22T13:09:00.004+10:002010-09-22T13:10:07.577+10:00Production DirectoryScreenACT has a new website (see here), and we would like to expand our production directory. This is a free service and lists crew, facilities and services in the ACT region. To submit your details or update existing details, click here to fill out a form, or email your details to ScreenACT.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-51859875393424070482010-09-22T13:09:00.003+10:002010-09-22T13:09:46.572+10:0015th Canberra Short Film FestivalThe 2010 Canberra Short Film Festival is the meeting place for Australia's hottest short filmmakers. Recognised as one of the nation's premier film competitions, it attracts makers and lovers of film from all over the country.One of 2009's Official Selection, Miracle Fish, by Canberra filmmaker Luke Doolan and Drew Bailey, went on to receive an Academy Award nomination and a string of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-56541316600678828012010-09-22T13:09:00.001+10:002010-09-22T13:09:27.933+10:00Final Cut Pro bootcampDVAustralia Final Cut Studio Series Weekend BootcampThis is undoubtedly the quickest, most efficient way to get up to speed on the tools of film-making, and will give you the certification that puts you ahead of thepack when looking for work.Who should attend? This class is designed for anyone looking to develop professional level skills and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-84494069758508098912010-09-22T13:08:00.004+10:002010-09-22T13:09:07.078+10:00SPAA FringeSPAA Fringe, hosted by SPAA is a two day event that educates, connects and inspires filmmakers. Here, you will have the opportunity to pitch your project to SBS, ABC, Foxtel, distributors and established producers.This event is comprised of workshops, round tables, one-on-ones, panel discussions screenings and social networking events. This event will be held on 22nd and 23rd October at the PowerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-58947851430603675182010-09-22T13:08:00.003+10:002010-09-22T13:08:51.795+10:00Queanbeyan Short Films for Young PeopleFree 3-day Film making course6, 7, 8 October 2010No experience necessary, all equipment supplied.Are you a Queanbeyan resident 12 -18 years of age and can commit to a 3-day film making program?Workshops to be held at AXIS Youth Centre,Queanbeyan Park, Lowe St Queanbeyan 9am - 4pm each day, lunch provided.A moonlight outdoor screening of the films produced will be held at sunset Friday 8 October Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17570309.post-28628087463094803732010-09-22T13:08:00.001+10:002010-09-22T13:08:31.795+10:00SPAA Emerging ProducersThose of you who are interested in joining SPAA should think about doing so soon. Why? Two very important reasons...Firstly the Emerging Producers Scheme applications close on 24 September.Successful Emerging Producers are:- subsidised for approved discounted rate of $770 to the SPAA conference (normally $1650 for non-members)- mentored by an established producer on how to get the most out of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com