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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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Screen Australia Open For Co-Production Business
Nationwide
Screen Australia has released draft guidelines for the International Co-production Program that incorporate a number of changes aimed at increasing flexibility. “Screen Australia wants to ensure that Australian filmmakers have the greatest possible chance of working with the best international talent to produce stories that engage and entertain global audiences,” said Ruth Harley, Screen Australia’s Chief Executive. “Co-production status allows... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 12:10
Government Funding For Television – A Better Way?
Nationwide
Screen Australia will review its funding of television production to ensure that the organisation is supporting the television production industry and Australian programming in an optimum way. “It is vital that Screen Australia has a role in ensuring the continued investment in a diverse range of television programming including quality drama, innovative children’s television and documentaries that record matters of... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 12:04
'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Enters Its 13th Week
Nationwide
Rialto Distribution is delighted to announce that THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is now entering its 13th week and shows no signs of slowing down. The Swedish language film, based on the first book of the international best selling ‘Millennium Trilogy’ novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson, has taken nearly $5,250,000 in 12 weeks and continues its run... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 12:00
PRA Graduate From SAFC’s FilmLab + Calling For Entries
SA
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and The People’s Republic of Animation (PRA) are pleased to announce that PRA will be graduating its project BEAR HUG STORM PUNCH from the SAFC’s FilmLab program, and seeking to finance it as a commercial feature film. "The success of FilmLab has been such that the film we developed through the process has begun to... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:56
Love in a Puff Is Smoking
SA (Adelaide)
Having recently screened at Sydney Film Festival, the secret world of smokers is explored in Pang Ho-Cheung’s 'Love in a Puff', showing exclusively at the Mercury Cinema from 9-17 July. Following a 2007 Hong Kong government crack-down on indoor smoking, smokers are forced to head outside to indulge in their secret pleasures. When two workers meet whilst on a cigarette... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:53
'The Horseman' Wins More Kudos at 11th Annual Golden Trailer Awards
Nationwide
Writer/director Steven Kastrissios’ debut feature THE HORSEMAN recently picked up the Award for “Best International Thriller/Horror trailer” at the 11th Annual Golden Trailer Awards, beating stiff competition from Lars Von Trier’s ANTI-CHRIST. The trailer was produced by Hammer Creative and commissioned by the film’s sales company, Media 8 Entertainment, both based in Los Angeles. “To tell you the truth,... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:49
John Maynard Joins AFTRS To Head Up Producing Course
Nationwide
Sandra Levy, CEO of the Australian Film Television and Radio School has announced the appointment of leading Australian producer John Maynard to the position of Head of Producing at the national school. “As one of this country’s most successful and prolific producers John will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our students in both producing and distribution. I am... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:46
ACMI Presents Long Play Season of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
VIC (Melbourne)
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents a Long Play season of the revealing documentary, 'Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work' (2010) straight from its award winning screenings on the international film festival circuit. The film takes a look at the private and public life of the legendary comedian Joan Rivers, one of the most hilarious and hard... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:42
Get Under The Belly of Acting: Free Acting Workshops in Central Sydney
NSW (Sydney)
Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) is celebrating the success of graduate Firass Dirani, who played the lead character (John Ibrahim) in 'Underbelly: The Golden Mile' by offering free acting workshops on MONDAY 28TH JUNE. Open to anyone who is considering enrolling in a part-time acting course, this is an invaluable way to experience the difference of the ACTT... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:38
'The Runaways' + Cherie Currie Q&A At Popcorn Taxi
NSW (Bondi)
Popcorn Taxi will screen 'The Runaways' followed by an exclusive audience Q&A with original lead-singer, actress and wild woman, CHERIE CURRIE Live from Los Angeles! Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie in 'The Runaways', the music-fueled, coming of age story of the groundbreaking, all girl 1970s rock band. Los Angeles 1975, Joan Jett (KRISTEN STEWART) and... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:32
2010 FilmLab Low Budget Screening Program
SA
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), in association with the Media Resource Centre, is pleased to present the 2010 FilmLab Low Budget Screening Program; a series of eight low budget films screened FREE over eight Tuesdays this winter at the Mercury Cinema. See an exciting and diverse line up of micro to low budget feature dramas, documentaries, and animation from... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:26
Nominations For The AWGIE Awards
Nationwide
The 43rd annual AWGIE Awards, celebrating the best of Australian scriptwriting, will be presented by The Australian Writers' Guild at Peninsula, Melbourne on Friday, August 20, 2010. The Australian Writers’ Guild is proud to announce the nominations for this year’s AWGIE Awards – judged by writers for writers and awarded for excellence. The writers of Australia’s best loved stage, screen and... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:24
The Business Of Being You
VIC (Melbourne)
Do you think of yourself as a small business? We think you should - the 'Business' of Being You! Come along to the next free AT2 / Open Channel networking event, supported by Film Victoria, on June 29th and find out how to use the power of the media to reach your goals: • How to build and maintain your... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 11:20
Friday on My Mind at AFTRS: Making It in Music Television - Jakub Jacko (MTV World Stage)
NSW (AFTRS Sydney)
After working for over a decade with MTV, MCM and Channel [V] and making an AFTRS short with Angry Anderson, Jakub Jacko directed a one-hour launch special for MTV Classic, featuring rock legend Slash. Such was the reception that MTV requested additional shows, the most recent for MTV's global series MTV World Stage that aired on June 11 in 550... (view full notice)
Added June 22, 2010 10:49
Entries closing soon: Sydney Underground Film Festival
NSW (The Factory Theatre, Marrickville.)
The Sydney Underground Film Festival is calling out to all filmmakers near and far. If you have made a film, we strongly encourage you to submit your work now as entries close THIS FRIDAY 25th JUNE 2010. Entries need to be post-marked by this date! So, if you haven't already entered, please visit: www.suff.com.au/submit for all the details on how... (view full notice)
Added June 21, 2010 17:41
Crew Call for Tupperware (short film)
NSW (Sydney)
CREW CALL for TUPPERWARE [A TUNKS/ NAFA co-production]. A comedy short film by award-winning playwright Wayne Tunks. LOGLINE: What secrets do you keep in your Tupperware? SYNOPSIS: It is 1959 in Sydney and Tupperware is making its triumphant debut in Australia. A group of well to do housewives get together to introduce themselves to the wonder product and have a pleasant afternoon,... (view full notice)
Added June 21, 2010 08:12
Introduction to Clay Animation with Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Introduction to Clay Animation With Metro Screen Starts: 29-Jul-2010 Capacity: 12 [Accredited] This course is an introduction to stop motion and clay animation. You will learn how to design a character and create a short animation storyboard then build a wire armature and sculpt your character out of clay. You will also learn how to set up a digital still camera, computer and lights... (view full notice)
Added June 18, 2010 16:33
Video on the Web with Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Starts: 17-Jul-2010 Capacity: 15 [Accredited] This course allows you to acquire a range of specialised skills required to shoot and display content specifically for the web. Gain crucial tips on keeping your audience engaged in this extremely competitive environment. This is the complete package from creative storytelling techniques to shooting, editing and compressing in multiple formats, giving you the expertise to create... (view full notice)
Added June 18, 2010 16:28
Transmedia/multiplatform seminar
NSW (Chauvel cinema, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St & Oately Rd, Paddington)
Transmedia/multiplatform production seminar What is transmedia? How does multiplatform production impact your work? How do you make it worthwhile? Everyone pretty much needs to be producing or at least thinking about how to incorporate some other platforms into their work, not only to appease broadcasters and funders but to reach your maximum audience. Find out how, by those who have and... (view full notice)
Added June 18, 2010 12:08
Directing Masterclass with Bobby Roth
Nationwide (Sydney + Melbourne)
Bobby Roth, director of ‘V’, ‘Lost', ‘Prison Break’, ‘Flash Forward’ is coming to Melbourne and Sydney! 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 the CBS series 'Numb3rs'. Roth’s features have... (view full notice)
Added June 17, 2010 16:21