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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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Feature Film Contenders Announced for the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards
Nationwide
The Australian Film Institute revealed the list of Feature Film Contenders for the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards. Films by prominent directors such as Jane Campion ('Bright Star'), Scott Hicks ('The Boys Are Back') and Nadia Tass ('Matching Jack') alongside filmmakers making their feature debut, Stuart Beattie ('Tomorrow When The War Began'), David Michôd ('Animal Kingdom'), Daina Reid (' Love... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:50
Popcorn Taxi Presents the World Premiere of Lanfranchi's Memorial Discotheque
NSW (Bondi Junction)
Popcorn Taxi Presents the World Premiere of 'Lanfranchi's Memorial Discotheque' + Exclusive audience Q&A live on stage with: producer/director RICHARD BARON Lanfranchi’s co-founder DAVID HARRIS and long-term resident PHEOBE TORZILLO Lanfranchi’s Memorial Discotheque was Sydney’s favourite artist-run space, situated on the second level of an inner city warehouse. Lanfranchi’s doubled as a residence and unauthorised performance venue for five years, growing from unlikely... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:47
International Release of Animal Kingdom
Nationwide
The critically acclaimed Australian crime drama ANIMAL KINGDOM will be released in the USA on August 13th, 2010 distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. Winner of the prestigious World Cinema Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival, ANIMAL KINGDOM will open to audiences in New York and Los Angeles expanding throughout the country over a number of weeks to around 120... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:43
Oliver Stone's South of the Border to Premiere at Sydney Underground Film Festival
NSW (Sydney)
The Sydney Underground Film Festival has announced that it will kick off its 2010 festival with the Australian premiere of director Oliver Stone’s latest film SOUTH OF THE BORDER, with a screening presented by Time Out Sydney. Oliver Stone’s controversial documentary, SOUTH OF THE BORDER follows Mr. Stone as he sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:37
Monster House on 3D Blu-ray September 15th
Nationwide
Amid the growing excitement for 3D in the home, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) has announced the release of 'Monster House', debuting September 15, 2010 on high definition Blu-ray 3D™. The Blu-ray 3D release of 'Monster House' will make viewers’ living rooms come alive as they experience a whole new dimension of the animated feature in full 1080p high definition... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:34
Queensland TV/Film Pitching Competition
QSL
Former CEO of the Australian Film Commission, Chris Fitchett, will join a panel of distinguished industry judges at QPIX’s SUPER PITCH, where up to 20 of the top TV and film concepts in Queensland will pitch against each other to win a money-can’t-buy place at the Screen Development Australia (SDA) National Pitching Competition. Applications for The Super Pitch are open now. For... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:31
Friday on My Mind at AFTRS: Story for the Screen - Robert Rosen
NSW (AFTRS Sydney)
From Robert McKee to Christopher Vogler, much has been written about the essence of a good story. But what about the aspects of story specific to the screen? What are the key elements every script or director's treatment should contain? Critic and former Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Robert Rosen gives the Hollywood insider view. Special... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:22
Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki
VIC (Melbourne)
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image will soon present the Australian premiere of 'Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki' (2009) as part of our 2010 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week season, Fashion Icons on Film. One lady revolutionised British fashion in the seventies: Barbara Hulanicki, the woman behind the iconic London retail hotspot, Biba. From her childhood in Poland... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:11
Young Filmmakers Workshop with Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Starts: 06-Oct-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... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:11
Spring School Holiday Program at the ACMI
VIC (Melbourne)
There are a number of events held over the Spring school holidays at the ACMI. Workshops Through the Looking Glass Spring School Holidays: Mon 20 Sep - Fri 24 Sep & Mon 26 Sep – Fri 1 Oct. Drop in workshops between 11am and 3pm weekdays. Weekend schedule: Sun 19 Sep, Sun 26 Sep. Drop in workshops between 12pm and 4pm. Studio 1, Australian Centre for... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 11:07
1st AD & Continuity Essentials at Metro Screen
NSW (Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall)
Starts: 06-Aug-2010. Capacity: 12 [Accredited] This course has been developed to prepare participants to fulfil the crucial roles of 1st AD and Script Supervisor [continuity]. Develop effective skills in breaking down scripts, scheduling and on set communication and protocols. Understand how to monitor continuity and fill out continuity documentation and scripts. Participants complete a range of practical exercises and take part in... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 10:55
Regency and Shock - Now Australia's Largest Independent Entertainment Conglomerate
Nationwide
Australia’s largest independent DVD/CD manufacturing/distribution company, Regency Media and Australia’s largest independent entertainment company, Shock, have announced that they have come together to form Australia’s Largest Independent Entertainment Conglomerate. “The market needs a strong Australian owned company to support local industry. Regency and Shock will now give artists an even greater opportunity to compete on the world stage, while continuing to... (view full notice)
Added August 03, 2010 10:54
Julie Spillard on the Campaign Trail at the Cairns Show
QSL (Cairns)
Filmed at the Cairns Show featuring Cairns Flashmob and with special guest Julia Spillard (Gabby Millgate). ACTV films the PM as she hits the campaign trial in the lead up to this year's federal... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 22:53
Burton Slashes Attendance Records at ACMI
VIC (Melbourne)
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image welcomed the 100,000th visitor to its Melbourne Winter Masterpieces show Tim Burton: The Exhibition, breaking attendance records for the centre. The exhibition, which opened on 24 June, exactly five weeks ago, has become one of the hottest tickets in town this winter with queues spilling out of the centre into Federation Square. Artist... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 18:02
Get Out of the Movie Mainstream - Join Adelaide Cinematheque Today!
SA (Adelaide)
If you want to catch the best classic, cult, experimental and thought-provoking films ever to hit the big screen in Adelaide, there’s still plenty of time to join South Australia’s premier film society - Adelaide Cinémathèque. Season 2 of 2010 Adelaide Cinémathèque launched with a special 50th anniversary screening of the most iconic film of the French Nouvelle Vague, Jean-Luc... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 17:55
War Is Hell
VIC (Melbourne)
At Underground Cinema we’re always looking for ways to entertain and surprise our guests, and our next film screening is no exception. For the first time, UGC will hold two screenings on the same weekend, Saturday night and a matinee screening on Sunday, so guests can choose the session that best suits them. This screening is for all the film... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 17:50
NZ Box Office Smash 'Boy' Visits Sydney For Intimate Q&A
NSW (Sydney)
Academy Award nominated director Taika Waititi has written and directed this year’s surprise box office smash hit, BOY (opening nationally on August 26) and Transmission Films, Paramount Pictures and Event Cinemas George St is pleased to welcome him to Sydney. On August 11 at 6:45pm Event Cinemas George St will present an exclusive preview screening of BOY, followed by a question... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 17:46
Help Me Eat Film Festival
VIC (Palace George Cinema @ 7:30pm. 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda)
Enjoy a collection of short films that won awards screened around the world in various film festivals. See stars from 'Sea Patrol' and 'Underbelly' before they were famous! Meet five hungry emerging filmmakers: Ben Whimpey, Declan Mortimer-Eipper, Tim Glover, Ryan Bird and Dan Green. They're all hungry for a lot of things in life, particularly in making films. So it's time for... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 16:11
Can't Stop The Serenity - Melbourne 2010
VIC (Union House Theatre @ Melbourne University)
In 2010 we’re celebrating the global event’s 5th Anniversary with a shindig that’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! See Joss Whedon’s “Serenity” and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog” on the big screen! This year’s event will also feature raffles & door prizes, charity auction and fantastic Browncoat merchandise. Come in costume! Saturday 28 August 2010 Doors open at 12:45pm for... (view full notice)
Added August 02, 2010 14:29
Show-Fest is back!
NSW (45 St Paul's Street, Randwick)
See 6 Australian films compete with 2 internationals! Festival Details: SHOW-FEST INTERNATIONAL 2010 Monday 16 August 2010, 6pm – 9pm Ritz Cinemas 45 St Paul's Street Randwick Tickets: You can buy tickets... (view full notice)
Added July 30, 2010 09:26