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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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Metro Screen's Audience Screen Test
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington)
Wed 21 Jul, 6.30pm – 9pm Submit your project by 30 Jun. Whether you want to run your television pilot gags past someone outside your production office, can’t agree with your collaborators on the final cut of your film, or you’re constructing a cross media project and want to measure larger-format UX on your video content, we invite you to come and... (view full notice)
Added May 26, 2010 14:35
Special Schemes At SPAA Conference
Nationwide
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) is seeking interest from new and emerging producers to participate in this year’s special events to be held during their annual Conference from 16 to 19 November at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. SHOWTIME Talent Assist Scheme is designed to profile the work of an emerging producer at the SPAA Conference. The winning entry will be... (view full notice)
Added May 26, 2010 10:54
Movie Network Channels Launch Movie Box
Nationwide
Movie Network Channels, (MNC) operators of Australia's most watched movie channels package on Australian STV, announces the launch of MOVIE BOX, a new and unique on demand movie service. MOVIE BOX will be Australia's first subscription on demand movie service, allowing subscribers to receive on demand movies to their television. Drawing from the extensive libraries of MNC’s partner studios, Disney, MGM,... (view full notice)
Added May 26, 2010 10:37
Alfred Hitchcock's 'Pyscho' With Orchestra
VIC (Melbourne)
PSYCHO’s potent mix of sex, lunacy and homicide combined with a single minded assault on the nerves of an audience, while playing with their narrative expectations, remains without peer. Now audiences have the opportunity to see the original film on the big screen accompanied by the Bates Motel Orchestra live on stage, conducted by Nicholas Buc. COMPOSER – Bernard Herrmann Academy Award-winning composer, Bernard Herrmann (1911... (view full notice)
Added May 26, 2010 10:31
Sydney Film Festival Announces New Festival Guests
NSW (Sydney)
Sydney Film Festival is delighted to announce additional guests attending the Festival who will be walking the red carpet and also participating in the free talks program. Audiences are invited to participate in lively discussions with the filmmakers following their screenings. In-depth discussions will cover topics from genre filmmaking to working with some of the world’s best directors, actors and... (view full notice)
Added May 26, 2010 10:18
Finalists Announed For the 24th Warner Roadshow Studios Queensland New Filmmaker Awards
QSL
The quality of films submitted for the 24th Warner Roadshow Studios Queensland New Filmmakers Awards (QNFA) suggests that the future of the Queensland film industry is in very safe hands, Screen Queensland CEO, Maureen Barron said while announcing the 2010 finalists. “The panel of industry judges had a very tough time selecting the best of the best from more than 100... (view full notice)
Added May 26, 2010 10:11
Sydney Film School Open Day
NSW (Sydney)
On Saturday May 29 Sydney Film School invites you to their Open Day! Starting at 2pm with the screening of a sample of recent short dramas and documentaries produced by SFS students, the day will continue with a panel of key teachers and a couple of graduates and current students answering your questions and discussing the real experience of the school’s practical... (view full notice)
Added May 25, 2010 10:01
Turn It Up At Caught Short!
NSW (Darlinghurst)
The June installment of Caught Short celebrates all things loud. From music clips to rockumentaries to yelling, June 6 will be a night of aural splendour. Like always we’ll have a bunch of filmmakers on hand to answer your questions as well as a bag of goodies from Icon and Metroscreen to give away! Guest Speaker to be confirmed! Program highlights: There's no... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 17:22
'The Tree' - Receives 7 Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Nationwide
Transmission Films is proud to announce that the Australian/French co-production THE TREE received a rapturous standing ovation at its World Premiere, as the closing night film of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. Filmed entirely in Australia, it also features an astounding performance by 7 year old Morgana Davies and other young actors including Christian Byers, Gabriel Gotting and Tom Russell. The film... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 17:17
The Kings Of The Box Office: Wog Boy 2
Nationwide
THE KINGS OF MYKONOS: WOG BOY 2, the highly anticipated follow up to the smash hit comedy, THE WOG BOY, opened in Australian cinemas last Thursday, coming in at number two, behind 'Robin Hood', easily beating all other films opening this week. THE KINGS OF MYKONOS: WOG BOY 2 took A$1,819,000 in its opening weekend making it the biggest opening... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 17:13
The Long-lost “Holy Grail” of Grindhouse Movies to be Unearthed at Cinema Nova
VIC (Melbourne)
The film considered to be the "Holy Grail for lovers of B-Movies" - long-lost 1970s crime saga GONE WITH THE POPE – will screen for the very first time in Australia exclusively at Cinema Nova. Discovered and restored by Oscar-winner Bob Murawski (editor on 'The Hurt Locker'), the history of the film is as intriguing as the movie itself. Remaining incomplete... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 17:10
'Into The Shadows' - Now Available on DVD
Nationwide
INTO THE SHADOWS (Rated M, 90 minutes) journeys behind the big screen to meet the filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors who bring Australian films to us, the audience. The cinema was once a place where Australian culture thrived: audiences were educated, entertained and inspired by Australian stories, characters and landscapes. But now, alarmingly, out of the $945.4 million spent at the... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 17:03
Friday on My Mind at AFTRS: Crossing the Void - Peter Andrikidis
NSW (AFTRS Sydney)
One of our most prolific TV drama directors, Peter Andrikidis discusses the leap from TV drama to telemovie and on to the feature film format with 'Kings of Mykonos' and another two features slated for later in the year. Special guest: + Peter Andrikidis - Director ('Wildside', 'Grass Roots', 'Mary Bryant') FREE and there's no need to register Doors open 5pm sharp –... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 16:11
Inaugural Mobile Screenfest Launches & Opens Call For Entries
Nationwide
Australia’s first mobile phone film festival is giving anyone who loves filming videos and taking photos on their mobile phone the chance to win over $10,000 in prizes. For the tech-savvy, budding photographer or emerging filmmaker, the competition is as simple as shoot, upload and win. Now open to the public through www.mobilescreenfest.com.au, the Festival aims to recognise the growing... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 13:11
The Stars Of 'Twilight' At Event Cinemas
NSW (Sydney)
Come and see the stars of “The Twilight Saga”, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner on the BIG SCREEN during their very first visit to Australia! The general public has the opportunity to see the real Bella and Jacob in their one and only Q & A session on the big screen LIVE via satellite from Sydney’s Luna Park on Monday... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 13:08
SFF Official Competition Contender Takes Out Cannes Coveted Palme d’Or
NSW (Sydney)
The coveted principal prize at Cannes Film Festival – the Palme d'Or – has been awarded to 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives' by the Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The film’s Australian premiere in Sydney Film Festival’s Official Competition, on Wednesday 9 June 6.30pm at the State Theatre will be the first festival screening in the world following... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 13:05
Win Tickets To The Q&A With Krtisten Stewart & Taylor Lautner With The Nova Network
NSW (Sydney)
HOYTS FILM DISTRIBUTION is delighted to announce THE NOVA NETWORK as the exclusive partner for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Q&A event with KRISTEN STEWART and TAYLOR LAUTNER at LUNA PARK, SYDNEY on MONDAY MAY 31. This week, The NOVA NETWORK will be offering Twi‐hard fans the chance to secure a sought after seat inside THE BIG TOP at LUNA PARK for... (view full notice)
Added May 24, 2010 13:01
Metro Screen and UWS TV show finalist in 2010 Antenna Awards
VIC (Federation Square, Melbourne)
‘Dare I Ask?’ produced by Metro Screen and UWS, is a finalist in the following three categories: Outstanding Female Presenter – Tilly Boleyn Program of the Year Outstanding Factual, Current Affairs or Interview Program The Antenna Awards recognise the best community television programming from across Australia. The 2010 Antenna Awards will be held on Sunday, June 27 at the BMW Edge at... (view full notice)
Added May 21, 2010 14:47
Developing Your Future Screenplay
NSW (Sydney)
Participate Writers' Studio is a part-time, screenwriting workshop for screen storytellers that have written at least one-draft of a promising feature. The workshop is unique – a script lab where participants are initiated into an entirely different way of working with character and story. Over four months (August – November, inclusive), participants will be mentored through a development process that will assist them... (view full notice)
Added May 21, 2010 12:29
The London Underground Film Festival Accepting Submissions!
Nationwide
The festival, which will be held at Bloomsbury's iconic Horse Hospital from 3rd to 12th December, will feature new and recycled films from around the world, with several UK premieres already confirmed. Lectures, forums and workshops will also feature in the programme. This year's review panel is composed of actor David Sharkey, video artist Giada Ghiringhelli, film journalist Robert Monk, and... (view full notice)
Added May 21, 2010 12:23