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Vampires Suck
The "filmmaking" duo who continue to suck the life out of the modern spoof genre...
Tomorrow, When Things Go Boom
Our first big Australian action movie since Mad Max.
Animated films are no longer childs play
Another piece of magic from Pixar.
Melbourne International Film Festival: Wild Target
A pretty humdrum effort despite the talent involved.
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AFTRS Opens its Doors on Open Day
Australia’s premier film, television and radio school is set to hold its opening days in Sydney and Melbourne over the coming days...
Working for Change
We speak to award-winning Aussie filmmaker, Genevieve Clay, about her role in the first ever Live & Love Short Film Competition.
Different Focus
The Focus on Ability Festival recently wrapped for its second year and we spoke to the festival’s founder and this year’s winner.
Kick Starting Talent
M2 Entertainment (M2E) has relaunched as a film finance and production company which aims to nurture emerging and established talent.
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Greening Screen
Nationwide
Following on from Metro Screen's The Greener Screen event we would like to say: When preparing your next project, we ask that you consider how you can work to make your production greener. This does not have to be an all consuming part but it is a factor that Metro Screen would like to see everyone acknowledge. We recommend using... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 15:17
This Life Explored
NSW
With just one month of online exhibition left to take place, Play Now Act Now is delighted to launch its September competition, themed ‘THIS LIFE’, with its largest number of participants yet. As the fifth and final monthly competition goes live we also reveal six young artists selected as August winners. The August Official Selection and People’s Choice Award winners –... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 14:18
Lester Bostock Metro Screen Patron
NSW
Lester Bostock was awarded Elder of the Year at the 2010 National NAIDOC Awards. He wins this award jointly with Ali Drummond from Brisbane. Lester Bostock is the Patron for Metro Screen, including the Out-There and Deadly funding initiative whose application closes 03... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 14:04
Controversial Joaquin Phoenix Film to Release in Australia
Nationwide (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth)
The directorial debut of Oscar-nominated actor Casey Affleck, I’M STILL HERE is a striking portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of internationally acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix. Roadshow Films announced today the theatrical release of I’M STILL HERE on 16th September 2010. It will take place at the followng cinemas: VIC – Cinema Nova, Village Rivoli NSW –Palace Verona, Dendy Newtown... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 12:58
What is the Reel Australia? Be Part of the 2011 Australia Day Celebrations!
Nationwide
If you are a proud and patriotic Australian who loves to support or create films, the Australian Film Institute and Australia Day Council of NSW have partnered to launch an all-Australian new short film competition, REEL AUSTRALIA - as part of the 2011 Australia Day Celebrations. From the 1 September until 3 December 2010 you can create a two minute... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 12:55
AHL Raises $79,000 For Children Living With Cancer
Nationwide
90 children living with cancer will now head to one of Camp Quality’s recreational camps thanks to Event, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas raising over $79,000 through exclusive charity preview screenings nationally of Universal Pictures 3D animated comedy adventure, 'Despicable Me', on Sunday August 29. The screenings were held as part of a national partnership between Camp... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 12:48
Official Gold Coast Film Festival Poster Launches
QSL (Gold Coast)
The 2010 Gold Coast Film Festival presented by Australia Fair Shopping Centre has officially launched its poster and theme for 2010: Unexpected Treasures. The poster has been created by Australia's leading design company for the film and entertainment industry, Carnival Studio. Of the direction, Demi Hopkins of Carnival Studio says, "Approaching this project, we sought to create a strong key... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 11:56
How To Break Into Hollywood From 10,000 Kilometres Away
VIC (SAE Institute Melbourne, 235 Normanby Rd, South Melbourne)
AS AN AUSTRALIAN WRITER you face unique challenges. How do you expand your reach outside the regional market? Paul Margolis' workshops will help you lift your game and CREATE STORIES THAT SELL. In contrast to other screenwriting gurus, Paul is a successful LA-based screenwriter with nearly 30 years in the industry trenches. A member of the distinguished film faculty at Brooks... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 11:55
The First Brisbane Underground Film Festival is Coming!
QSL (Brisbane)
A brand new film festival arrives in Brisbane this month for three nights of diverse screenings, from 29 September to 1 October at the Brisbane Powerhouse. The first Brisbane Underground Film Festival (BUFF) will screen the kind of films that usually play at midnight, go straight to DVD or never make it to Brisbane at all. BUFF will release a barrage... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 11:30
Panasonic to Accelerate the Creation of 3D Content with Flexible Professional Camcorder
Nationwide
Panasonic Australia has announced the release of the AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D Camcorder, along with the start of a series of intensive 3D Professional Masterclasses which are being held across the country’s eastern seaboard. Available from September, the AG-3DA1 is a professional-quality, Full HD 3D Camcorder that is an easy to use, flexible and cost-effective option for cinematographers eager to... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 11:24
AFTRS Open Their Doors For Open Day
Nationwide (Sydney, Melbourne)
Open Day at the Australian Film Television and Radio School is a fantastic opportunity for potential students to get a feel for the intensive hands-on training and state of the art facilities they can expect from the national screen arts and broadcast school. This is where previous graduates such as Warwick Thornton ('Samson and Delilah'), Gillian Armstrong ('Death Defying Acts',... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 11:17
SPAA Fringe 2010 - Speaker Highlights Announced
NSW (Sydney)
On 22 and 23 October at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, SPAA Fringe 2010 will gather Australia’s established and rising film and TV industry professionals to share their experiences and expertise. Offering insights, interactivity and creative direction, SPAA Fringe is the country’s most anticipated conference for filmmakers seeking lasting careers in this rapidly evolving industry. Already, the line-up is shaping... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 11:04
Innovative Distribution Partnership Deadline Extended to 15 September 2010
Nationwide
Screen Australia’s Innovative Distribution Partnership program seeks applications from companies with experience in innovative distribution and an interest in exploring the online environment to deliver Australian screen content. Up to four distribution partners will be funded for two years to release slates of projects across new and emerging delivery platforms, with an annual total of $450,000 available. “We are... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:59
'Tomorrow' When The Single Released!
Nationwide
Tuesday 31st August marks the day the new track ‘Tomorrow’, written especially for the film TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGAN, will be available to purchase on iTunes! ‘Tomorrow’ was written by Nic Cester (Jet) and Tim Rogers (You Am I) in conjunction with the film's composers Johnny Klimek & Reinhold Heil and is performed by Nic Cester, Davey Lane (You Am... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:45
Australian Audiences Continue To Fall For Cairo Time
Nationwide
CAIRO TIME continued to strike a chord with Australian audiences over the weekend, bucking the general 10% box office drop, with an increase in audience of 22% across its second weekend. This increase gave CAIRO TIME a very impressive $5,130 per screen average over the weekend. Staring Patricia Clarkson ('Whatever Works', 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona') and Alexander Siddig, CAIRO TIME is a... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:40
Bonus Category Announced for The Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Baddest Baddie!
Nationwide
Kids of Australia have been voting like crazy in the most exciting election around, The Australian Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2010 – and now, a new bonus category has just been revealed: BADDEST BADDIE! Kids have always loved a baddie, and the nominees who will be vying for this new light-hearted category are: BADDEST BADDIE • Riley (Xavier Samuel) – 'The Twilight Saga:... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:38
Six Awards for Bad Behaviour
Nationwide
Australian film ‘Bad Behaviour’, which had its world premiere at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) on Saturday night, scooped the accolades, winning six coveted awards. The headline for MUFF’s Closing Night, 300 guests along with cast and crew packed into chilly Shed 4 at Docklands to watch the Joseph Sims Written and Directed black comedy/neo-noir film for the first time. Inspired... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:35
News at Sydney Film School
NSW (Sydney)
If you are interested in filmmaking and would like to find out more about our course come along on November 20 to our Sydney Film School Open Day. From 9th to 11th September, Sydney will be exposed to the city's most bizarre and most provocative film festival. It's time to go underground. Two SFS shorts and a new doco by our... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:30
Tenth Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2011 Dates & Calls For Submissions
Nationwide
The Tribeca Film Festival announced that the tenth annual Tribeca Film Festival will be held April 20 – May 1, 2011. The Festival has also announced a Call for Submissions for narrative and documentary features as well as for short films. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International films for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival are as follows: September 13, 2010 – SUBMISSIONS... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:26
APSA Jury President to Address Delegates at SPAA Conference
Nationwide
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) has announced that the International Jury President of the 2010 Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), Lord David Puttnam, will be a keynote speaker at the annual Conference being held 16 to 19 November in Sydney. The celebrated British film producer, politician and education leader will speak at a special morning plenary session... (view full notice)
Added September 01, 2010 10:20