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BOTOX CITY
I recently tried to watch Zack and Miri Make a Porno when it screened on Foxtel but was so distracted by Elizabeth Banks' botoxed face that the movie fell into pieces for me. All I could see was that creepy...
The Last Song Reviewed... Twice!
Our two interns checked out the latest film starring teen sensation Miley Cyrus. Will their reviews indicate two vastly different responses or will it be unanimous: Cyrus should stick to her alter ego, Hannah Montana? Find out by reading on...
Hurt’s So Good
Bad child acting In Percy Jackson and possibly the first female to take out the Best Director Oscar?
Animal Kingdom Review
Filmink intern Joel Atkins has just come back from a screening of the Sundance Film Fest conquering Animal Kingdom, and had this to say...
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Another Win For Carmilla Hyde
A revenge thriller takes out Best Feature at the 2010 South Australian Screen Awards
Calling All Screenwriters
A new social networking site claims to help aspiring screenwriters showcase their work to industry professionals
Lurking Beneath
An Australian sci-fi/horror flick is set to hit local cinemas in the next few months, but not as you know it
War Ghosts
A short film about an Aussie Digger wraps production in time for Anzac Day
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Final Cut Pro Intermediate with Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Starts: 10-Apr-2010. Capacity: 15 [Accredited] Taught by an Apple Certified trainer, this course covers the second half of Apple’s FCP 101 training syllabus and is designed for those with a good basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro. This course covers advanced editing functions, including titles and graphics, audio mixing, motion tools, multi-camera editing, filters, colour correction, grading, and outputting formats. Gain... (view full notice)
Added March 10, 2010 12:01
TV Producing at Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Starts: 30-Mar-2010. Capacity: 15 [Accredited, two units] Essential for anyone wanting to work in TV, this course focuses on the role of the TV Producer in a range of genres including drama series, reality and live television. It covers everything from research and development to funding, production stages, pitching to broadcasters, casting, trends and contrasts between major and community networks. Throughout... (view full notice)
Added March 10, 2010 11:46
Young Filmmakers Workshop at Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Starts: 14-Apr-2010. Capacity: 21 3-day intensive filmmaking workshop for 11-16 year olds. This 3-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will start by developing a story, shoot and edit and adding those final touches including titles and music. Participants will be divided into three groups to create any of the following: • A Short Film • ... (view full notice)
Added March 10, 2010 11:34
Call For Entries: 5th Sydney Latin American Film Festival
NSW (Sydney)
Sydney’s Latin American Film Festival is preparing for its 5th annual event to be held 1-19 Deptember and is inviting local filmmakers to contribute short films, documentaries or features for the Festival, which will take place in September 2010. As part of an extensive film program of international features, documentaries and shorts, the festival is also committed to featuring Australian and... (view full notice)
Added March 10, 2010 11:02
Hoyts Fashion In Film Festival
VIC (Melbourne)
From Monday 15 March to Saturday 20 March, for one week only, fashionistas will be able to relive their favourite trendsetting and style defining moment at Hoyts Melbourne Central. From 6.30pm each evening the fashion will move from the catwalk to the cinema as iconic fashion films are shown. Tickets are only $10. The festival opens with Sofia Coppola's visually stunning... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 18:16
Q&A With Jeff Daniels - Director of 10 Conditions Of Love
Nationwide (Sydney and Melbourne)
The 10 Conditions of Love follows the struggle of Rebiya Kadeer, the leader of the Uyghur people, the oppressed Muslim population of China’s Xinjiang province. Kadeer now lives in exile in the United States. Here she is quickly gaining influential friends and media coverage to help her campaign for her people's human rights. As a result, her children are in... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 17:58
Kevin Powell To Introduce Sydney Season Of 'The Red Shoes'
NSW (Sydney)
The Chauvel Cinema & Chapel Distribution are proud to present an exclusive Sydney theatrical season of the fully restored 'The Red Shoes,' Michael Powell and Emeric Pressberger’s 1948 Technicolor masterpiece. Kevin Powell, the son of co-director Michael Powell, will introduce the opening night screening at 6.30pm on Thursday 18 March at Chauvel. A major influence for such filmmakers as... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 16:32
Opportunity For NSW Producers To Attend Co-Production Matchmaking Event In London
Nationwide
Ausfilm in partnership with Screen NSW, Screen Australia and together with other State Agencies and the UKFC will be hosting a two day co-production event in London immediately prior to the Cannes Film Festival. The Forum will consist of: - Targeted and specific speed pitching sessions with UK producers and production companies. - Creative partnerships matchmaking sessions for producers to discuss other potential... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 15:58
Tim Burton At ACMI From June 24 2010
VIC (Melbourne)
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is proud to present Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2010 Tim Burton 24 June and 10 October, 2010. The major exhibition explores the full scale of Burton’s career, as director, concept artist illustrator and photographer, through hundreds of artworks that spectacularly illuminate the creative vision behind Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 14:50
Cathy Henkel Honoured With Filmmaker Award At 2010 Byron Bay International Film Festival
NSW (Byron Bay)
When a Cathy Henkel film comes up in conversation, there is a general murmur of unified respect for a filmmaker whose work consistently manages to touch both our hearts and minds. Recognition of this has most recently come in the form of the ‘All Rounder’ Award presented to Cathy on the Opening Night of this year’s Byron Bay International Film... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 14:45
I'VE SEEN FILMS International Film Festival - The International Jury
Nationwide
I’VE SEEN FILMS International Film Festival announces the 2010 Jury Members and a reminder that the film submission deadline expires on April 5. The I'VE SEEN FILMS International Film Festival will be held from September 30 to October 9, 2010 in Milan (Italy). I'VE SEEN FILMS, together with its founder Rutger Hauer, announced that, while warmly welcoming back as members of the... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 14:40
Call For Papers For SPAA Conference 2010
Nationwide
The Call For Papers for SPAA Conference 2010, set to take place in Sydney November 17-20, is now open and the deadline for submissions is 5pm, 15th March 2010. SPAA welcome session ideas which focus on current issues and topics that are practical, informative, provocative and inspirational for the professional screen industry. For more information including guidelines for submission and online application,... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 14:29
ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
Nationwide
The ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards Finalists have been announced. The awards specifically recognise excellence in the promotion of subscription television. These award categories have previously been awarded as part of the ASTRA Awards, now distinguished in their own context to highlight the campaigns striving for continued industry development. Categories covering programming and talent remain part of the ASTRA Awards and will be presented... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 14:24
Call For Entries: Proto-Ninja Award For Sydney International Animation Festival
Nationwide
With the second UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival set to launch in Sydney on 24 September 2010, emerging animators have a chance to get a leg up in the industry through the Sixty40 Proto-Ninja Award. The Sixty40 Proto-Ninja Award will consist of $999.99 cash plus a two-month mentorship with Sixty40, a design and animation company that combines the love of creativity... (view full notice)
Added March 09, 2010 14:15
Flickerfest Touring To Starlight Cinema North Sydney, Broome And Dungog This Week
Nationwide (North Sydney, Broome and Dungog)
Flickerfest clocks up three more venues on the National Tour this week, touring to Broome, Dungog and returning for one night only to Sydney at Starlight Cinema. Starlight Cinema, Sydney ME Bank Starlight Cinema is presenting the award-winning Best Of Australian Shorts programme from the famous Bondi Flickerfest at North Sydney Oval on Sunday 14 March. Flickerfest is proud to present Directors... (view full notice)
Added March 08, 2010 17:56
2010 Heart Of Gold International Film Festival ready to roll....
QSL
All eyes are on Gympie as the Heart of Gold International Film Festival screens a world-class line up of comedies, dramas, animations and documentaries including 76 Australian and 14 world & international premieres! When the festival begins tomorrow (Tuesday, March 9), audiences will be treated to a program that showcases the work of filmmakers from over 22 countries. With a total... (view full notice)
Added March 08, 2010 17:44
Friday on My Mind at AFTRS: Creative Spirit - Claudia Karvan
NSW (AFTRS Sydney)
As Australian horror/drama Daybreakers busts $40m worldwide, leading lady Claudia Karvan explains the creative ethos at the core of her highly acclaimed film career – from Gillian Armstrong's High Tide to a string of TV successes (The Secret Life of Us, Love My Way and the upcoming Spirited) – that merges the actor/producer roles. Special guest: + Claudia Karvan – Actor/producer FREE... (view full notice)
Added March 08, 2010 14:01
ASTRA Awards Unveil 'New Look' For 2010
Nationwide
The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) is proud to announce the return of the Annual ASTRA Awards with an entirely new look and feel for 2010. The awards – which are a celebration of the production, creation and delivery of subscription television programs – will be announced at a black tie gala held at Sydney’s iconic State Theatre on Thursday 24... (view full notice)
Added March 08, 2010 11:48
Nosferatu Restored And Rescored For Screen Live
NSW (Sydney)
Screen vampires are the new black. See where it all began with the very first vampire film ever made anywhere in the world. A cornerstone of the horror genre, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu has been triumphantly reborn in this breathtaking new restoration by the Murnau Foundation. With unprecedented visual clarity and historical faithfulness to the original release, this iconic film will be... (view full notice)
Added March 08, 2010 11:44
Call For Young Aussies To Cast Spotlight On Drug Dangers
Nationwide
A new national short film competition invites budding and first time filmmakers to get creative in tackling drug issues affecting young Australians. Supporting the Australian Government’s 2010 National Drugs Campaign, the Face Facts Short Film Competition asks young filmmaking hopefuls how they would warn their mates of the risks associated with taking ecstasy. A cool $10k cash is up for grabs for... (view full notice)
Added March 08, 2010 11:08