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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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The Lady and the Film Festival
These days it seems that everyone is launching their own film festival and the latest to do so is Australian comedian, Julia Morris.
One War Wins Critics Choice Award
Vera Glagoleva’s One War wins the Terra-Australis Australian Film Critics Award for Best Film at this year’s Russian Resurrection Film Festival.
Film Fiesta
We speak to Brazilian filmmaker Pedro Rossi; in town for the Sydney Latin American Film Festival.
Aussie Film Declares War on Local Box Office
Tomorrow, When The War Began opened with a bang at the Australian box office.
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London Assurance At The Nova
VIC (Melbourne)
A spectacular production of Dion Boucicault’s LONDON ASSURANCE has been captured live in HD at the National Theatre in London on 28 June 2010 and will be broadcast at Cinema Nova on July 24 & 25 - TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! Tickets from www.cinemanova.com.au Dion Boucicault, the Irish genius of London theatre in the age of Dickens, wrote the brilliantly funny... (view full notice)
Added July 07, 2010 09:52
Seniors on Screen at the Mercury
SA (Adelaide)
Seniors on Screen, presented by the Media Resource Centre, returns in 2010 with another innovative program of films, stimulating forums and the best hands-on workshops in Adelaide – all uniquely tailored to those over-50. Running every Friday from 23 July – 19 November at the Mercury Cinema, the program is essential viewing for any senior film buff. With films ranging... (view full notice)
Added July 07, 2010 09:49
'Little Sparrows' To Feature At The Melbourne International Film Festival
VIC (Melbourne)
Following its successful world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, Bolderpictures is proud to announce that its debut feature film 'Little Sparrows' has been selected to screen at the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). Directed and produced by Taiwan-born Yu-Hsiu Camille Chen, 'Little Sparrows' tells the story of Susan, her three daughters and the choices they confront when her breast... (view full notice)
Added July 07, 2010 09:44
Advanced Screenwriting Trilogy
VIC (The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne)
Join a select group of Australian screenwriters for an utterly unique approach to crafting a compelling script. Over the course of two evenings led by US screenwriter/producer Paul Margolis, you will go beyond the basics of screenwriting to learn the secrets of scripts that sell. You will pitch one or more movie ideas which will be discussed and analysed with... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 21:01
How To Break Into Hollywood From 10,000 Kilometres Away
VIC (SAE Institute Melbourne, 235 Normanby Rd, South Melbourne)
A two-day Weekend Intensive presented by LA-based writer/producer Paul Margolis. As an Aussie writer, you face unique challenges. How do you expand your reach outside the regional market? Paul’s workshop will help you lift your game and CREATE STORIES THAT SELL. HOW TO BREAK INTO HOLLYWOOD will cover the creative and the practical, including what Hollywood is looking for and why;... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 20:48
Genre is not a Dirty Word - Spy Films
QSL
AFTRS will run a course which kicks off July 18 about genre films with a focus on spy movies. An examination of the spy film genre in all its incarnations from Fritz Lang's 'Spies' (1928) to 'From Paris with Love' (2010) To introduce students to: 1 - The development of the spy movie from reflected realism of the pre and... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:43
Little Big Shots - Film Festival JUST for Kids at Sydney Opera House
NSW (Sydney)
Australia’s biggest film festival entirely dedicated to kids, Little Big Shots returns to The Playhouse at Sydney Opera House from August 7 – 8 for another huge weekend of the best of local and international shorts, animation and documentaries. Featuring films that span all genres from animation to action, and with a mix of local Australian stories, as well as films... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:35
New Online Prize For Winners of Directors Guild Awards
Nationwide
For the first time, winners of this year’s Australian Directors Guild Awards will be able to post their showreels online as part of their prize. The ADG’s online media partner, Showreelfinder.com, will post winning clips on a special ADG Awards site as well as giving all winners the opportunity to put their showreel online. There are 20 categories in this year’s awards,... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:31
Flickerfest Now Recognised By BAFTA
Nationwide
Flickerfest is thrilled to further broaden its international profile through becoming Australia’s only BAFTA recognised short film festival. The British Academy Of Film and Television Arts Short Film Award is the most prestigious prize for short film talent from the UK and Flickerfest is honoured to be recognised for the purposes of eligibility for the Short Film Award in 2010/11.... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:29
Engaging & Unusual Cinema From the Canary Islands at the Instituto Cervantes
NSW (Sydney)
From the 7th of July until the 25th of August, the Instituto Cervantes in Sydney will screen shorts, documentaries and films supported by the Government of the Canary Islands in Spain. Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, the audience will enjoy an exceptional selection of good cinema, engaging stories and unusual landscapes filmed in some of the most impressive places in Spain,... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:24
Director of 'Lost,' 'V,' 'Prison Break,' 'Criminal Minds' Coming to Melbourne & Sydney
Nationwide (Sydney & Melbourne)
Acclaimed filmmaker and television director Bobby Roth will be coming to Australia in August to present a one-day masterclass in Sydney and Melbourne. From the celebrated feature 'Heartbreakers' to hit TV shows 'Lost', 'V', 'Criminal Minds' and 'Prison Break', Bobby Roth has directed 60 TV episodes, 22 television movies, and 13 features in his 30-year career, also serving as Producer on... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:22
Director/Writer/Producer Alex St Clair Will Present Screening Teaser of 'Mother Sea' on Gold Coast
QSL (Gold Coast)
Gold Coast Indy Network presents Director/Writer/Producer Alex St Clair who will present screening teaser of 'Mother Sea'. Gold Coast Indy Night Network has invited local filmmaker Alexander St. Clair who is a writer and director and producer to see his exciting grand launch and screening of the teaser of the new locally produced feature science fiction adventure film in development... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:18
Screen Australia & X|Media|Lab Showcase the Digital Innovators Behind 'Avatar' & 'Lost'
VIC (Melbourne)
Screen Australia has announced a key digital event for all screen professionals' diaries: X|Media|Lab: Film X-tended presented in association with the Melbourne International Film Festival’s (MIFF) 37ºSouth Market. X|Media|Lab: Film X-tended explores what digital can bring to a feature film, with a focus on ‘transmedia’: the use of digital platforms to extend narrative and build interactive content around a linear... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:07
Screen Australia presents In Search of Stories Worth Telling: Robert Rosen
VIC (Melbourne)
Screen Australia, in association with MIFF 37˚South Market, presents educator and critic Robert Rosen speaking on narrative storytelling and its significance both on and off the screen from July 29 to August 5. “We are thrilled to introduce Robert Rosen to a MIFF audience and to screen industry practitioners. Bob is one of the world’s most inspiring speakers and his... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 12:03
An Evening with Kevin Smith SOLD OUT: Extra Performance On Sale Wednesday
NSW (Sydney)
Due to popular demand, Sydney Opera House is pleased to announce a second Evening with Kevin Smith in the Concert Hall at 7.30pm on Monday, August 9. Tickets go on-sale at 9am Sednesday, July 7. His first exclusive appearance in the Opera Theatre on August 8 as part of GRAPHIC (Aug 7 & 8) is completely sold out. The inaugural weekend festival... (view full notice)
Added July 06, 2010 11:59
Metro Screen's Certificate IV in Screen and Media
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Practical skills to provide that professional on-set advantage. This highly sought after course starts 26 Jul for 4.5mths. RPL available. Metro Screen graduates are known and respected in the industry. Join them and get your foot in the door. · Make a documentary, client focused project and drama · Learn about... (view full notice)
Added July 05, 2010 12:09
Friday on My Mind at AFTRS: 'Lou' - Belinda Chayko
NSW (AFTRS Sydney)
'Lou' tells the tale of the daughter of a struggling rural family and her Alzheimer afflicted grandfather. Belinda Chayko, the AWGIE winning writer ('Saved') and second time director ('City Loop') tells how this project went from being a university script to securing John Hurt ('Harry Potter', 'Alien') - all through having well-defined characters. Special guest: + Belinda Chayko - Writer/Director ('Lou'); Writer... (view full notice)
Added July 05, 2010 11:17
Bayside Film Festival Kicks Off July 14
VIC
The Bayside Film Festival 2010 is going to capture your imagination! This Festival has collected interpersonal stories about struggle, survival and the human spirit. The curated program Tales By the Sea features Australian and International films hand-picked for their strength and originality. Opening Night features two World premieres Jyoti and The Songs They Sang, which explore the resilience of the human... (view full notice)
Added July 05, 2010 09:59
Quality Short Film Looking for HODs and Crew
NSW
Title: Colin The Dog's Fabulous Midnight Adventure & Another Story Length: 15 mins Shoot Dates: August 19th - 23rd (5 day shoot) Location: Sydney Synopsis: Middle-aged Giles wakes in the night, and realises his wife’s chihuahua Colin has taken off. Half asleep, he reluctantly heads off into the wintery evening to find the cheeky mutt. As Giles wanders the streets, the search for the missing... (view full notice)
Added July 02, 2010 23:36
'Being in Heaven' + Q&A
SA (Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Rundle Street)
Following a national cinema release extended by popular demand and an Official Selection of the 23rd Singapore International Film Festival, BEING IN HEAVEN, a new 90-minute cinema film written and directed by Michael Domeyko Rowland will open at the Palace Nova Eastend (6:15pm each night) from July 8th! Writer, Director and Star of the film, Michael Domeyko Rowland will be in... (view full notice)
Added July 02, 2010 12:13