Subject: FTONEWS # 228 Date: Wednesday, 24 October 2007 6:36 PM From: ftonews
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FTO NEWS NSW Screen Arts Industry Acclaimed in 2007 AFI Award Nominations The Catalpa Rescue – ABC TV, Oct 25, 8.30pm Tropwest Event, Parramatta – Nov 7 Congratulations to ADG Winners Young Filmmakers Update Arista Lo-Budget Feature Films Workshop – Nov 10 + 11 Aurora Script Program Deadline – Nov 26
INDUSTRY NEWS Sydney Film Festival – Call for submissions for 2008 14th W.O.W Film Festival – Oct 25-26 SPAA Fringe – Sydney, Oct 26-27 SPAA Conference Updates – Gold Coast, Oct Nov 13-16 New Head of Arts, Entertainment & Comedy – ABC TV Production begins on 3rd Series of Blue Water High
EVENTS/DEADLINES Children's Feature Film Development Initiative – Deadline Oct 29 Portable Symposium – LonelyGirl15 – Oct 31 Popcorn Taxi Updates – 30 Days Of Nights, Dexter & More Metro Screen: Industry Panel – The Film Festival Experience – Nov 6 Last Ozdox for 2007 – Screening + Party – Nov 8 7th Annual Bondi Short Film Festival – Entry Deadline Nov 9 3rd Asia-Australia Media Executive Leadership Program – Nov 18-23 AFTRS Graduate Certificate Courses – Applications Deadline Nov 30 AIDC February 2008 - Early Bird Registration + DOCUmart Deadline Dec 3
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NSW INDUSTRY ACCLAIMED IN 2007 AFI AWARD NOMINATIONS
Film and television programs from New South Wales have been acclaimed in the 2007 AFI Award Nominations, announced today.
Details on the FTO web site. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=477
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THE CATALPA RESCUE – ABC TV, OCT 25 8.30PM
FTO is proud to be an investor in the documentary, THE CATALPA RESCUE: FROM FREMANTLE TO FREEDOM, which screens tomorrow night on ABC TV at 8.30pm.
It’s a story of the daring rescue of six Irish rebels from the notorious Fremantle prison in 1876, which caused an international sensation at the time. It’s also one of the great untold stories in Irish-Australian history.
For more information: Web: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200710/programs/ZY8538A001D25102007T203000.htm
The DVD of the documentary will be available in ABC shops from December 2007.
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TROPWEST EVENT, PARRAMATTA – NOV 7
The FTO, Sony Tropfest and ICE (Information & Cultural Exchange) are partnering to present TROPWEST: a free event and info session open to Western Sydney filmmakers and film lovers of all ages and levels of experience who are interested in learning more about Sony Tropfest 2008 and the new Trop Jr short film festival for youth 15 and under.
Entry guidelines for both festivals can be found at http://www.tropfest.com and http://www.tropjr.com and entries will be accepted online through to Thursday, January 10, 2008. Both festivals will take place on Sunday, February 17, 2008.
Anyone can enter these festivals – and everyone is encouraged to give it a go. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, or a teacher or parent whose kids may be interested in participating, the FTO, Sony Tropfest and ICE invite you to join us and hear first hand from Sony Tropfest staff about the entry process, selection criteria and filmmaker activities. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and a selection of some favourite Sony Tropfest films will also be screened.
“The FTO has been working hard to ensure that aspiring filmmakers from Western Sydney have access to professional development and training activities. Tropfest and Trop Jr are both great entry points to the film industry and I’m pleased that the FTO has been able to partner with Sony Tropfest and ICE to present TROPWEST, “ said Tania Chambers, FTO Chief Executive.
What: TROPWEST When: Nov 7, 6pm Where: Roxy Hotel/Cinema, 69 George St, Parramatta Cost: FREE (PLUS Food & Drink!)
For catering purposes please RSVP to ICE. PH: 02-9897-5744 or EMAIL: [email protected] Page 1 of 7
Program: 6-6.45pm Registration, Food & Drink 6.45-7pm 3 Tropfest Shorts 7-7.45pm Presentations by FTO, ICE + Sony Tropfest 7.45-8.30pm Q&A Session 8.30-9pm Bar Open/Networking
Speakers: ICE Director, Lena Nahlous. Web: http://www.ice.org.au/
Sony Tropfest Project Director, Morgwn Rimel. Web: http://www.tropfest.com and http://www.tropjr.com
FTO Manager, Industry & Audience Development, Wendy Nye.
Sony Tropfest and ICE are supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52
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AUSTRALIAN DIRECTORS GUILD ANNOUNCES 2007 ADG WINNERS
The FTO congratulates NSW award nominees and recipients at the 2007 ADG Awards.
Media Release from ADG: Web: http://www.asdafilm.org.au/
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YOUNG FILMMAKERS FUND UPDATE
The following YFF shorts have recently been accepted into or screened at festivals, have been offered licensing agreements, or have received nominations and awards:
ADRIFT – producer David Curzon, writer/director Simon Portus. Homebrewed Film Festival; In the Bin Festival, Best Male Lead; Quat Media Canada, distribution deal.
ARRANGING LOVE – producer Janelle Landers, writer/director Shelia Jayadev. DC Meets Delhi Film Festival, Washington DC, US; Independent South Asian Film Festival, Seattle Washington, US; Brisbane International Film Festival, Best Short Film; River to River Indian Film Festival CROSSBOW – producers Polly Staniford & Angie Fielder, writer/director David Michod. Panoramica Milan, Italy. SMALL BOXES – producer Kristina Ceyton, writer/director Rene Hernandez. Shorts On Screen, SBS TV. Congratulations from all at the FTO. ------ LO-BUDGET FEATURE FILMS RECEIVE ARISTA TREATMENT IN NSW An Arista Script Writing and Development Workshop will be led on November 10 & 11 by Stephen Cleary, Director of internationally renowned script training team Arista Development UK. The workshop “Writing & Creatively Developing Lo-Budget Feature Films” will be held in Sydney to allow writers and filmmakers to enhance and focus their writing, producing and directing skills, and draw on the experience of international experts. Funded by the FTO, and supported by the AWG, the Arista workshop will assist participants to know more than just how to bring a low-budget film in on budget – the key is in knowing how to ensure the film is worth shooting in the first place. Full Press Release + Booking Form: Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=475 Contact: Rebecca Freeman Australian Writers’ Guild Suite Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 9281 1554 ext 223 Web: http://www.awg.com.au ------ AURORA SCRIPT PROGRAM DEADLINE – NOV 26 The FTO is inviting applications for the next Aurora scriptwriting program from any genre. Aurora has one round per year, which supports up to four projects through an intensive residential script workshop and development process. The program also assists producers with strategies for marketing their films. FTO aims to support filmmakers’ careers, as well as individual projects. Accordingly, in this round, preference will be given to teams with a director who has already made and released one feature film. Scripts need to be well developed and at least at second draft stage. A director and producer must be attached as well as the writer. Teams comprising of writer/directors with a producer attached, as well as co-writers with a director and producer attached will also be considered. One member of the team may reside outside New South Wales. THE BLACK BALLOON is the latest Aurora-developed film to be made, and will be released early next year. Aurora projects now in development include: PRIME MOVER, which will begin production next year, and ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, which is in final stages of financing. Films from the Aurora program include SOMERSAULT and LITTLE FISH. Some of the filmmakers whose projects have gone through the program include Fred Schepisi, Nadia Tass, Rowan Woods, Cate Shortland, David Caesar, Kriv Stenders, Jeremy Sims and Samantha Lang. Page 2 of 7 Aurora began in 2002 and is an internationally renowned development program. Aurora utilises the experience and ideas of local and international advisors to assist filmmakers to focus on script issues, and to explore achievable production finance strategies for their projects. Applications close on Monday 26 November 2007. For more information or to download application forms: Harriet McKern, Coordinator Aurora PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=219 ------ SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR 2008 The festival is now calling for submissions for the 2008 event which will also select 12 feature-length films from around the world to compete for the $AUD60,000 jury prize to reward “new directions in film”. Next year will be the first year of the official competition, which will add an extra 12 red-carpet gala premiers to the festival program, June 4-22, 2008. It’s expected the competition will attract more international guests to Sydney and more business opportunities for local filmmakers. Full details and preselection entry forms are available on the SFF website. Web: http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/content.asp?id=21&nid=63&p=20 Sydney Film Festival is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ 14TH WORLD OF WOMEN (WOW) FILM FESTIVAL – OCT 25-26 This festival of shorts promotes and awards the talent of women directors, producers, writers, editors and cinematographers in the Australian screen arts industry. The WOW Festival and WOW Tour are produced by Women in Film & Television (WIFT) NSW. WOW Tour moves throughout NSW to Broken Hill, Byabarra, Byron Bay, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coonamble, Deniliquin,dubbo, Kempsey, Nambucca, Nyngan and Yamba, through a variety of partnerships and venues including art galleries, TAFEs and cinemas. NSW Minister for Women, Verity Firth, will open the festival, and FTO Chief Executive, Tania Chambers, will also address delegates. What: 14th WOW Film Festival When: Oct 25 + 26 Where: Chauvel Cinema, Paddington, Sydney Full Program: Web: http://www.nsw.wift.org/wow/program.html Tickets: Web: http://www.nsw.wift.org/wow/ticket_info.html The WOW Festival is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ SPAA FRINGE UPDATE – SYDNEY, OCT 26-27 Following on the heels of WOW at the same venue, is SPAA FRINGE, a forum for emerging producers to gain knowledge, be inspired and evoke innovation within the screen arts industry. Delegates can book online to discuss projects and business opportunities with FTO Project Officer, Nerida Moore, here: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/sr.cfm?v=es278e1&dx=blank What: SPAA Fringe Conference When: Oct 26 + 27 Where: Chauvel Cinema, Paddington, Sydney. Fringe Promo Animations Here: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/fringe_2007/index.cfm?dx=s12048C&contentid=542 At You Tube Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-DkkXzIh0c COSTS AFTER SEPT 28: SPAA Member - $120 Full Rego - $200 Day Rego -$ 120 Student - $120 For more SPAA Fringe information: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/fringe_2007/index.cfm SPAA Fringe is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ SPAA CONFERENCE UPDATES – GOLD COAST, NOV 13-16 Page 3 of 7 FTO Supported Session: Finding the Money – Funding Beyond Borders Where: Versace Medusa 1, SPAA Conference When: Nov 14, 3.45pm – 5pm Producer & Chair: NSW FTO Chief Executive, Tania Chambers Speakers: Douglas Abrams, Managing Director, Parallax Capital Management, SG Mario Andreaccio, Director and Senior Executive Producer, AMPCo Films Graham Leader, Director, Granite Films LLC. The changing nature of the media funding market and regulatory requirements means that new funding opportunities may exist to secure capital for media companies or finance for screen media projects. The session will examine the realities of securing private finance, by outlining the criteria applied by equity fund managers to assess venture capital proposals and providing a screen industry-specific case study in which private equity has been secured to fund a slate of proposed production activity. Representatives of a range of financiers offering to provide finance to the screen industry (acquisition of equity in companies, loans against Producer Offset, gap finance, distribution guarantees and equity in productions) will be invited to briefly outline their activities. Australian/Canadian Co-Production Link – Closes Nov 5 As part of SPAA 07, the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) will host a delegation of senior executives from Canada. The international delegation will be available to meet with their Australian counterparts at the Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, 14 and 15 November. Expressions of interests from established producers with projects suitable for co-productions with Canada are invited to apply to meet with the visiting delegation. Nickelodeon Australia’s Land A Pilot! – Closes Oct 26 Get your toon off the ground with Nickelodeon’s Land A Pilot! Nickelodeon is drawing on Australia’s animation talent by offering $20,000 towards the production of an animated pilot. Nickelodeon is looking for Heart + Fart + Smart. Meaning, an emotional connection with it’s target audience of 7-13 year olds; an irreverent sense of humour and a creatively original look and feel that is fresh and surprising. Ready Steady Pitch Privately pitch your project to a network executive in 5 minutes. This is a no mucking around arena of networking opportunity and face-to-face time where you can share an idea and receive feedback on either your pitch or project. Application forms can be downloaded: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/conference SPAA Program can be downloaded: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/conference_2007/ SPAA Conference is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ NEW HEAD OF ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & COMEDY – ABC TV Amanda Duthie has been appointed the new Head of ABC TV's Arts, Entertainment & Comedy. Full Press Release: Web: http://abc.net.au/corp/pubs/media/s2063159.htm ------ PRODUCTION BEGINS ON 3RD SERIES OF BLUE WATER HIGH ABC TV and Southern Star Entertainment’s 3rd series of the award-winning teen drama, BLUE WATER HIGH will be shot on Sydney's northern beaches. Full Press Release: Web: http://abc.net.au/corp/pubs/media/s2067149.htm ------ CHILDREN'S FEATURE FILM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE – DEADLINE OCT 29 The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) has announced a Children’s Feature Film Development Initiative, aimed at encouraging feature film writers, producers and directors to consider developing projects for a child and family audience. Funding will be available for up to four projects, and for the creative teams to work on a project through a number of drafts with ACTF development assistance. Applications Deadline: October 29, 2007. Guidelines, Application Forms and more information on the ACTF website: Web: http://www.actf.com.au/funding/funding.htm ------ PORTABLE SYMPOSIUM – LONELYGIRL15 – OCT 31 The Portable Symposium Series 2007 will present the creative team behind the internationally infamous online serial LONELYGIRL15. Only 80 seats, so book soon. When: Oct 31, 6pm Where: Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip and Bridge For more details and to book tickets: Web: http://portablefilmfestival.com/symposium.php Page 4 of 7 Portable Content is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ POPCORN TAXI UPDATES – ROGUE, DEXTER, AND MORE 30 DAYS OF NIGHT – Oct 26 Popcorn Taxi has secured an exclusive pre-recorded phone interview with legendary Director, Sam Raimi (EVIL DEAD, SPIDERMAN), that will be played back in full at the first public preview screening of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Sam Raimi, also the Producer of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, will be talking with Popcorn Taxi interviewer and self-confessed horror fan Oscar Hillerström about the genre, including his humble beginnings making the EVIL DEAD films, and his thoughts on how horror films and audiences have changed today. 30 DAYS OF NIGHT is a new horror film based on Ben Templesmith's Legendary comic book series, about an isolated Alaskan town that is terrorised by a gang of bloodthirsty vampires during 30 days of darkness. This screening will be followed by a phone interview and audience Q session with Director, David Slade – HARD CANDY – live from Los Angeles. Rated: MA 15+ When: Oct 26, 11pm Where: Greater Union, Bondi Junction Entry: $17 / $15 conc. DEXTER PLUS Q+A with Michael C. Hall – Oct 31 Meet Actor Michael C. Hall (SIX FEET UNDER) for an on-stage discussion, and preview of his new TV show DEXTER, an innovative new crime/thriller series about a Miami police blood splatter expert, who moonlights as a serial killer. This program includes a screening of the Pilot and 2nd Episode from DEXTER, and features an on-stage discussion with Actor, Michael C. Hall, on his title role. When: Oct 31, 7:00pm Where: Greater Union Bondi Entry: $16 /$14 ROGUE PLUS Q+A – Nov 5 Preview screening of the nail-biting thriller ROGUE, a new feature from the director of WOLF CREEK about a killer crocodile that terrorizes a group of tourists in a remote area of the Northern Territory. The screening will be followed by an on-stage discussion and audience Q session with Writer, Director & Producer, Greg Mclean. When: Nov 5, 7:00pm Where: -Greater Union Bondi Entry: $17 /$15 NAKED ON THE INSIDE PLUS Q+A – Nov 7 Presented in Association with OzDox, NAKED ON THE INSIDE, is a fresh and unnerving documentary that examines the lives of six extra-ordinary people from around the world, who reveal their bodies and share their secrets, in search of their inner selves. This is the first Sydney screening of the feature version of the film, containing additional footage you won't see on T.V. Following the screening, Director, Kim Farrant, and Producer, Ian Walker, will be on-stage for an audience Q and discussion about their journey making this film. When: Nov 7, 7:00pm Where: Greater Union Bondi Entry: $14 /$12 For more information and to buy tickets: PH: 02-8353-2403 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au POPCORN TAXI is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ METRO SCREEN: INDUSTRY PANEL – THE FILM FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE – NOV 6 What: 4th and final Metro Screen Network Industry Panel for 2007 When: Nov 6, 6.30pm-8.00pm Where: Metro Screen, Studio 1. Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St and Oatley Rd, Paddington Cost: FREE for Metro Screen members, $10 non-members. For more information: Web: http://www.metroscreen.org.au/network.html To secure your seat, contact Metro Screen PH: 9361 5318 Email: [email protected]. METRO SCREEN is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ LAST OZDOX FOR 2007 – SCREENING + PARTY – NOV 8 The Australian Documentary Forum and Australian Directors Guild in association with Page 5 of 7 the FTO, POPCORN TAXI, AFTRS, AFC, Film Australia, Macquarie University, and UTS and supported by Metro Screen, Sydney Film School and Apple Centre Bondi Junction Presents: Screening + Discussion of FAT CHANCE. What: A new documentary by Yuka Sekiguchi, Producer, Nicki Roller, Cinematographer, Kim Batterham, Editor, Mark Fox, and Music by Guy Gross. Where: AFC Theatrette, 150 William St, Woolloomooloo When: Nov 8, 6:45 for 7:00pm Cost: Suggested donation $5 - NO RSVP required For more information: Web: http://www.ozdox.org/events_fr.html ------ 7TH ANNUAL BONDI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – ENTRY DEADLINE NOV 9 Where: Bondi Pavilion When: Nov 24 Entries Close: Nov 9 Shorts must be less than 18 months old and not exceed 15 minutes in length. For more information: Web: http://www.bondishortfilmfestival.com ------ 3RD ASIA-AUSTRALIA MEDIA EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – NOV 18-23 Registration is open for the 3rd Asia-Australia Media Executive Leadership Program (AAMELP) for "next generation" media leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. The six day course, from Nov 18 -23 at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle, Western Australia, will look at unprecedented shifts and changes that the Asia/Pacific Region's television, digital media and mobile platform environment is currently experiencing. Discussion will include: How does a company position itself in its own region and in the international marketplace to provide value as language barriers and borders erode? How does a company build a brand that has national and international strength? How to leverage a collaborative network of talent to innovate and deliver content the customer will pay for? AAMELP will draw on extensive international industry expertise in its core faculty and guest executives, and includes a rigorous pre-course preparation process, including reading and evaluation, as well as follow-up activities at the one-month, three-month and six-month stage. Full online details for AAMELP: Web: http://www.leadership.tv ------ AFTRS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSES – APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOV 30 In 2008 AFTRS is offering six part-time Graduate Certificate courses that will be delivered around the country, including two new Screen Drama courses: These commence in Brisbane and Melbourne in February 2008, with Sydney, Adelaide and Perth to follow in July 2008. These courses will be offered in select cities around the country over two semesters. Applications are now open until November 30. For more information and to apply: Web: http://www.aftrs.edu.au ------ AIDC FEBRUARY 2008 - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION There will be more than fifty factual media buyers in Fremantle, Western Australia, for the biggest international documentary marketplace in the southern hemisphere. Register Now: Web: http://www.aidc.com.au/register/register-now AIDC - DOCUmart – Submit Project by Dec 3 One-day marketplace for documentary content creators. Short-listed projects are pitched by their production teams to a panel of leading international and Australian commissioning editors, distributors and program buyers. Submit projects by 5pm, December 3, 2007. For more information and to apply: Web: http://www.aidc.com.au/market-place/documart AIDC is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development Grants program. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52 ------ You received this email because you’ve opted into the FTO's "FTONEWS" email list. 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