Subject: FTONEWS # 211 Date: Thursday, 5 April 2007 3:12 PM From: ftonews To: ftonews Conversation: FTONEWS # 211

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FTO NEWS Travel Applications to Cannes Film Festival I&AD Deadline – May 4 Logie Nominations Young Filmmakers Fund Update CALL ME MUM at Creteil Metro Screen Updates x 3 OURMEDIA 6th International Conference

INDUSTRY NEWS G Film - Australian World Environment Day Short Film Festival E-Festival Of Ideas - April 16-21 Fairfield City Writers’ Festival 07 – Deadline April 24

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TRAVEL APPLICATIONS TO CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Filmmakers planning to apply for market assistance to attend the Cannes Film Festival are advised to lodge their applications as soon as possible.

Travel assistance is available for a select number of applicants with a project, or a slate of projects, that are developed sufficiently to attract marketplace finance. Full details of Travel Assistance can be found in the Development Assistance Guidelines.

Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=46&content=2

If you are planning to apply, for more information: Contact: Angelique Edmonds, Assistant, Development & Investment PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected]

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I&AD DEADLINE – MAY 4

The deadline for receipt of applications for the next annual round of the Industry Audience & Development grants program is 5pm, Friday, May 4, 2007.

For details on the application process as well as the required Application Form, and Guidelines on how to complete the Application Form, select this direct link to the FTO web site.

Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52

For more information: Contact: Aga Kolaczkowski, Marketing Coordinator PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected]

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LOGIE NOMINATIONS – FTO SUPPORTED PROGRAMS

Congratulations for Logie Nominations to the following clever, creative people and their programs which were supported by the FTO:

Silver Logie - Most Popular Actor Brendan Cowell (, W Channel)

Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie LOVE MY WAY (W Channel) RAN: REMOTE AREA NURSE (SBS) THE SILENCE (ABC)

Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actor (LOVE MY WAY, W Channel) (THE SILENCE, ABC) Dan Wyllie (LOVE MY WAY, W Channel)

Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actress Claudia Karvan (LOVE MY WAY, W Channel) Asher Keddie (LOVE MY WAY, W Channel) Susie Porter (RAN: REMOTE AREA NURSE, SBS)

Most outstanding documentary THE FLOATING BROTHEL (ABC)

Most outstanding children's program

Page 1 of 5 BLUE WATER HIGH (ABC) MORTIFIED (Nine)

Graham Kennedy award for most outstanding new talent Emily Barclay (THE SILENCE, ABC) Aaron Faaoso (RAN: REMOTE AREA NURSE, SBS) Sam Parsonson (LOVE MY WAY, W Channel)

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YOUNG FILMMAKERS FUND UPDATE

Congratulations to the following YFF films that have recently been accepted into or screened at the following festivals, have been offered licensing agreements, or have received nominations and awards:

LEN’S LOVE STORY – producer Michaela Kalowski, writer/director Sonia Whiteman. In the Shorts Narrative competition at the Tribeca Film Festival. Details about Len’s Love Story at the Tribeca Film Festival can be found at: Web: http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tixSYS/2007/filmguide/title-detail.php?AlphaRange=LL&ShowShorts=&ShowPast=N

VEND – producer Natasha Gray, writer/director James Findlay. Golden Star Shorts Festival in Hollywood - Best Experimental and the Grand Jury Prize for Best of the Fest. Details about Vend at Golden Star Shorts can be found at Web: http://www.veryshortmovies.com/

ADRIFT – producer David Curzon, writer/director Simon Portus. Young At Heart Film Festival Audience Award for Best Short; St. Kilda Film Festival.

PRADA HANDBAG – producer Vanessa Barrett, associate producer Einar Johansen, writer/director Stuart Vauvert. Perth Revelation International Film Festival; St. Kilda International Film Festival; Melbourne Queer Film Festival Audience Award.

SMALL BOXES – producer Kristina Ceyton, writer/director Rene Hernandez. Black Maria Film & Video Festival – Director Citation (Honourable Mention) (USA); Filmfest Dresden International Short Film Festival (); Berkshire International Film Festival (USA); Athens International Film And Video Festival (USA); Cleveland International Film Festival (USA); International Film Festival ‘Kino Pavasaris’ (Lithuania); St Kilda Film Festival.

THE BEACH – producer Alexandra Eva Hassim, writer/director Ridwan Hassim. Included in extras section on The Road to Guantanamo Bay DVD.

TRANSIENT – producer Genevieve Derwent, writer/director Craig Boreham. Best Independent Work at Newtown Flicks.

WOBBEGONG – producer Lucas Jenner, writer/director Owen Trevor. In The Realm Of The Senses Short Circuit Festival.

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CALL ME MUM AT CRETEIL – EMAIL UPDATE

The following is an email update from producer Michael McMahon from Big and Little Films, writing about the Creteil International Film Festival, , where CALL ME MUM, an FTO supported film, is screening in the long fiction competition.

Michael writes: “The two screenings so far have gone very well and it seems that the French translations have conveyed the meaning of Kathleen's script. The Q and A went on for quiet a while.

Margot Nash (director), Kathleen Mary Fallon (writer) and Vicki Saylor are all there and enjoying the experience. They have had dinner with Charlotte Rampling so hopefully she will spread the word about the film, as well as the other attendees at the festival.

SBS broadcast of the film is still July so will let you know as the date draws closer.”

For more information about the FTO Development and Investment opportunities: Contact: Angelique Edmonds, Assistant, Development & Investment PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected]

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METRO SCREEN UPDATE

CERTIFICATE III IN CINEMA PROJECTION SCHOLARSHIP April 30 – May 18

Closing date for applications: Thursday April 12 2007.

The course is designed to provide training to those with little or no experience in cinema projection.

Participants will receive extensive training in a range of formats including 16mm, 35mm and digital projectors. Students will also learn skills of making up and breaking down film, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. By the end of the training they will be trained to prepare and screen films that form part of a working cinema’s program.

Course Information | Monday – Friday | 8am – 3pm | [3 wks, 90 hrs] | April 30 – May 18 | 10 places – by application only.

Page 2 of 5 Cost | Registration fee of $275 payable by successful applicants only (all other costs are covered).

Location | Metro Screen and the Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington, Sydney.

For further information on the scholarship or to request an application pack: Ph: 02 9361 5318 Email: Metro Screen’s Training Coordinator, Maeve Marsden: [email protected] Web: http://www.metroscreen.org.au

THE TELEVISION PRODUCTION WEEKEND WORKSHOP Weekend Workshop, April 13 - 15.

Develop your camera operating, sound and editing skills. Learn how to increase your production values and seriously increase your chance to get on TVS… and prime time!

Overview: For a complete beginner this course will provide an excellent overview of producing programs for broadcast. For a more experienced practitioner, this course will provide the opportunity to improve skills, update knowledge, and ask expert tutors for feedback on specific technical queries.

Course dates: Fri 6.15pm – 9.15pm + Sat & Sun 9.30am – 4.30pm [15 hrs] | Apr 13 | 14 | 15 $532 | $626 non-members | 15 places | Location: Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd Paddington, NSW.

Contact Metro Screen for more information or to enrol: Ph: 02 9361 5318 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.metroscreen.org.au

SPEED NETWORKING - TUESDAY MAY 1, 6.30PM Presented by Metro Screen Network.

When: Tues May 1, 6.30pm – 8pm.

Where: Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington.

Cost: Free

Who: Filmmakers with backgrounds in various crew roles will be invited to this networking event. Our invitation list will include: producers, directors, writers, actors, casting directors, production managers and industry associations.

How: Register your details with Metro Screen to secure a place. Entry is free however places are limited. Bookings Essential. Members must quote membership number. Request a booking form and secure your place.

Contact: Michael, Metro Screen Network Coordinator: Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected] Ph: 9361 5318 Web: http://www.metroscreen.org.au

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

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OURMEDIA: NUESTROSMEDIOS VI

OURMEDIA 6th International Conference Sydney April 9-13, 2007.

OURMedia is a network of more than 500 people from 50 countries interested in advancing the democratic potential of community, alternative and ‘citizens’ media. Event organisers say: Recognising that the intellectual and policy frameworks for citizen’s media are often out of touch with the on-the-ground reality, the purpose of OURMedia is to connect scholars, practitioners, activities, artists and policy-makers and to provide spaces for dialogue and exchange.

Pre-Conference Event: Tactical & Community Media OnScreen April 9 – 2-9pm Sidetrack Theatre, Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville.

Main Conference: 10-12 April Guthrie Theatre, Peter Johnson Building, University of Technology, Sydney, Broadway Campus, 702-703 Harris Street, Ultimo.

April 12 – Conference Dinner April 13 – Site Visit, Western Sydney (full day)

Full Rate Registration AUD $300, (Includes lunches and conference dinner). Subsidy rates available.

From more information, program and registration details and full list of speakers:

Page 3 of 5 Web: http://www.ourmedia07.net

This Conference is supported by the INFORMATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE (ICE) which is supported by the FTO through the Industry & Audience Development grants program. For more information about the I&AD program: Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=52

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G FILM - AUSTRALIAN WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

G-Film is the new and official title of World Environmental Day Short Film Festival, an initiative supported by the United Nations Environment Programme, to increase public awareness on specific environmental issues. Web: http://www.unep.org

G-Film finalists and awards will be showcased at GREX 07, the Australian International Green Build & Renewable Energy Expo, 1-3 June 2007, Sydney. Web: http://www.grex.com.au

G-Film follows on from the success of last year’s Eco Short Film Festival that celebrated both World Environment and World Ocean Day, June 5.

G-Film Awards include Best Film (AUD$1000), Best Young Filmmaker 16-24 years old (AUD$1000), Best Animation (AUD$500), Australian Schools Grades 6-9 (AUD$500) and Most Popular Corporate/TV Commercial (Trophy Prize).

Entries must respond in some way to this year’s World Environment Day Theme: Melting Ice – A Hot Topic. There is no entry fee, and submissions – on VHS PAL/DVD – must be no longer than 7 minutes, including titles and credits. Deadline for entries is 6pm, Friday May 25.

For more information and to download entry guidelines: Web: http://www.gfilm.com.au

------e-FESTIVAL OF IDEAS - APRIL 16-21

Using online communications technologies, Vibewire has developed the e-Festival enabling Australian youth to log on and join active citizens from across to discuss the creative, social, political and lifestyle issues that matter to them.

There are more than 50 confirmed guests, and 12 panels to run for 6 days during National Youth Week, April 16-21, 24 hours a day.

One of the panels is "Show Me the Money: How to Get Funding for Your Art" that involves topics such as novels, multimedia theatre and all varieties of projects needing support.

For further information, contact: Vanessa Chang: Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.vibewire.net

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FAIRFIELD CITY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 07 – DEADLINE APRIL 24

As part of the Fairfield City Writers’ Festival (FCWF) on 29 May to 2 June, Fairfield City Council is hosting a Screen Writing/Script Writing competition entitled 'The Forgotten: dialogues about the hidden, the lost and the unknown' .

The competition is seeking short scenes for screen or stage. The competition targets screen and script writers to write an original narrative, dialogue or monologue including stage/screen directions of up to five minutes duration and a I,000 word maximum.

Entries need to be related to the FCWF 07 theme 'The Forgotten'. Fairfield City Writers'. Closing date is Tuesday 24 April 2007. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted by individuals.

For entry forms and guidelines: Web: http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au (Home > COMMUNITY > Arts and Cultural Development) Or contact Rosarela Meza Community Project Officer Cultural Development: Ph: 9725 0757 or 9725 0308 Email: [email protected]

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