Subject: FTONEWS #220 Date: Friday, 6 July 2007 12:35 PM From: ftonews
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FTO NEWS CLUBLAND- Set to be a hit in the USA Production Investment Round 18 – EOI Deadline, July 16 FTO Projects Nominated for AFI Awards Stacks of Facts – New Edition, August Filming Restrictions – During APEC Forum, Sept Young Filmmakers Fund – Update Popcorn Taxi Screening – CASHBACK July 16 The Portable Film Festival – Application Deadline July 20 MetroScreen Multicultural Mentorship Scheme – Entries Deadline Aug 3
INDUSTRY NEWS Inaugural $25K Kit Denton Fellowship – Application Deadline July 6 MIFF International Forum – Applications Deadline July 8 SPAA News – x 3 Inside Film Awards – Entries Deadline July 27 TropFest at Tribeca – Entries Deadline Aug 10 14th WOW Film Festival – Entries Deadline Aug 16 Asian Festival of 1st Films – Entries Deadline Aug 31
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CLUBLAND- SET TO BE A HIT IN THE USA
Arts Minister Sartor says CLUBLAND is charming local audiences and is now the first Australian film ever to open to U.S audiences on the major July 4 Independence Day holiday.
The full release can be read online: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=454
CLUBLAND was supported by the FTO with Production Investment, Script development, funding and through the Production Loan Fund.
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PRODUCTION INVESTMENT ROUND 18 – EOI DEADLINE, JULY 16
The latest deadline for Expressions of Interest for this production round at the FTO is 10.00 am Monday, 16 July 2007.
Please advise the FTO via an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) if intending to submit to this round.
NO APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED AT THIS STAGE. This is a preliminary EOI and should consist only of the following:
1. Applicant details including company and contact details. 2. The creative team and cast attached if any (max 1 page) 3. An extended synopsis of the project, and type of project (max 1 page) 4. Proposed Financing plan and Status of finance and proposed FTO amount requested (max 2 pages).
Once an EOI is received Project Officers will liaise with producers as the financing of their project develops. Only those projects able to demonstrate their finance readiness will be invited to progress formally into the round.
At this time, a formal application form along with usual submission materials will be required and assessment will proceed in the normal way.
Funding decisions will be made at the FTO Board meeting in September 2007.
For more information about the FTO’s EOI: Contact: Angelique Edmonds, Assistant, Development & Investment PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected]
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FTO PROJECTS NOMINATED FOR AFI AWARDS.
Congratulations go to the following NSW productions that have received nominations for this year’s AFI Awards in the Best Documentary Category, which will be awarded to the Producer/s.
4 – Joanna Buggy, Tim Slade
FORBIDDEN LIE$ - Sally Regan, Anna Broinowski
GLOBAL HAYWIRE – Claude Gonzalez
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BOY’S OWN STORY- Hilton Media
Short Animation –
THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED BEES- Justine Kerrigan
THE GOAT THAT ATE TIME- Ponymikado Films
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STACKS OF FACTS – 07-08 EDITION DUE IN AUGUST
The next instalment of Stacks of Facts is currently being compiled and updated, with hard copies to be distributed early August.
Stacks of Facts is a directory prepared annually by the FTO for the film and television industry.
It outlines the contact details, filming policies, fee schedules and other important information of metropolitan and regional councils, government departments and various NSW locations.
Stacks of Facts is a free resource provided by the FTO’S Production Liaison Unit.
If you are not on the Stacks mailing list and would like to receive a hard copy: Email: [email protected]
While the current stock of Stacks has run dry, updated .pdf versions of Stacks are available on the FTO Website. Web: http://filming.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=10&Id=36
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FILMING RESTRICTIONS DURING APEC 2007
General Notification to the Film and Television Industry concerning permitting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Sydney, in September.
Following a meeting with organisers of APEC, the FTO would like to advise of the following information that may affect filming plans within the City of Sydney.
APEC runs from Sunday September 2 until Sunday September 9 2007, inclusive, with the main central city vehicle restriction for the Leaders Meetings on the dates of Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September.
The FTO has been advised by the following permitting authorities that no permits will be issued for filming activities between Sunday September 2 and Sunday 9 September:
Council for the City of Sydney Central City Traffic Surry Hills Traffic Police The Rocks Traffic Police RTA, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Aviation – there will be a 45 nautical mile restriction zone. Sydney Harbour – operating but with some restrictions. North Sydney Council – areas adjacent to the harbour will be restricted. Please liaise directly with the Council regarding areas and specific dates.
Some of these Authorities have advised that they are currently looking at a “no permitting” policy commencing the previous weekend (Saturday 25 August 2007) and not finishing until the weekend after (Sunday September 2007). This may change as details are clarified and will also depend on where you wish to film, but please be aware of the possibility of permission being denied or restricted during that time.
The FTO will endeavour to update you as further information becomes available.
For more information, contact the FTO’s Production Liaison Unit. PH: 02-9264-6400 APEC Web Site: http://apec2007.org
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YOUNG FILMMAKERS FUND – UPDATE
Congratulation to the following YFF films that have recently been accepted into or screened at festivals, have been offered licensing agreements, or have received nominations and awards:
ARRANGING LOVE – producer Janelle Landers, writer/director Sheila Jayadev. ReelHeART International Film Festival, Canada.
CHECKPOINT – producers Tim Kreibig and Ben Phelps, writer/director Ben Phelps. Sydney Film Festival Dendy Awards, Community Relations Commission (CRC) Award; Jury Prize at Newport International Film Festival, USA; Cinema Jove International Film Festival, Valencia, Spain. More information about Checkpoint at http://www.checkpointmovie.com/
POP’S DREAM – producer Chris Saunders, writer Vanessa Bates, director Bronwyn Purvis. St Kilda Film Festival, Award for Most Positive Image of Ageing; Heart of Gold International Festival; Lowveld International Film Festival (formerly InniBos).
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SMALL BOXES – producer Kristina Ceyton, writer/director Rene Hernandez. Winner of Narrative Competition at Athens Ohio International Film & Video Festival USA; Honourable Mention, Jesse Epstein Humanitarian Award at Cleveland International Film Festival USA; La Cittadella Del Corto International Short Fiction Film Festival, Italy; Jackson Hole Film Festival, Cowboy Award for Best Short, USA; Sapporo International Short Film Festival, Japan; Bayside Film Festival; For more information about Small Boxes please go to http://www.smallboxes.com.au
For more information about YFF contact: Valerie Allerton, Coordinator YFF & Digital FX PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected] Guidelines and application forms are available at http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=48
CREW CALL
YFF Short Film BONFIRE to be shot over two weeks in August is looking for the following crew.
Art Department & Costume Assistant 1st AD Grip Caterer
For more information contact: Melissa Anastasi, Director Email: [email protected]
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POPCORN TAXI SCREENING – CASHBACK - JULY 16
Popcorn Taxi presents a preview screening and filmmaker Q&A for the new Independent feature film CASHBACK, a visually rich black comedy that explores the themes of love, beauty and time. After the screening UK Writer/Director, Sean Ellis, will join the audience for a Q&A session live via phone from London to discuss his journey making the film.
Rating: (MA) Time: 7:00pm Date: Wednesday, July 16th Where: Greater Union Bondi Junction Address: Level 4, 500 Oxford St, Westfield Bondi Junction Entry: $16/ $14 (conc.)
For more information: 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
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THE PORTABLE FILM FESTIVAL- APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 20
The Portable Film Festival has teamed with student and youth travel company, STA Travel, to offer the winner of its 'First Hand Capture' category, a Round the World airline ticket worth over $3000.
Festival organisers say: “Entering the competition by submitting something you've filmed on your travels, mobile phone captures are fine, and hope for the best. From living it up in LA, overdosing on New York's art, partying hard in London and checking out Asia's mystical magic, you could be visiting the most exciting cities in the world all in the same trip! “
For more information and entry forms: Web: http://www.portablefilmfestival.com
THE PORTABLE 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
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METRO SCREEN MULTICULTURAL MENTORSHIP SCHEME- ENTRIES DEADLINE AUG 3
The Multicultural Mentorship Scheme is open to people of diverse cultural and non-English speaking backgrounds that have a story to tell.
Four storytellers from NSW will be offered equipment, facilities hire, stock, post production facilities, and a $2,000 budget. In addition, each filmmaker will be mentored by an industry professional.
Applicants simply need a story or idea and the vision and commitment to make it into a five-minute screen story.
Applicants are selected on their idea, relevant skills and how the process will
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Application deadline is Friday 3rd August, 2007. For an application kit and details on how to apply for the 2007 Multicultural Mentor Scheme, please contact Metro Screen’s Project Manager, David Opitz.
PH: 02 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
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INAUGURAL $25K KIT DENTON FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE JULY 6
An initiative of the Australian Writers’ Foundation (AWF), the charitable arm of the Australian Writer’s Guild (AWG), the $25,000 Fellowship will reward courage and excellence in performance writing and allow a writer to develop a project over the coming year.
Kit Denton was a respected and admired member of the writing community; a lifetime member of the Australian Writers’ Guild, a scriptwriter, author, poet and lyricist. His most famous work was THE BREAKER, an international best selling novel about the trial and execution of Breaker Morant.
Applications for the Fellowship close 5.00pm Friday July 6 and will be presented at the 40th Annual AWGIE Awards in Sydney on August 31.
More information and application forms: Web: http://www.awg.com.au
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MIFF FORUM – 37 SOUTH – APPLICATIONS DEADLINE JULY 8
37 South: Bridging the Gap is an international forum event which takes place during the first few days of Melbourne’s International Film Festival July 26-28. The initiative was announced at this year’s Cannes festival, in May.
It’s aim is to bring together Australian feature film producers with international and Australian financing and marketing partners. Industry panels will include international sales agents and investors. There’ll also be round tables and informal networking, all at the Forum Theatre and ACMI.
Interested producers wanting to attend the forum must register an application before 5pm, July 8.
More Information: Web: http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au/2007/special_events/37south
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SPAA COPYRIGHT SEMINAR – JULY 18
SPAA will hold a seminar, Wednesday 18 July from 9:30am at the Museum of Sydney regarding copyright.
Where: Museum of Sydney, Cnr Bridge and Phillip Streets, Sydney Cost: $120 for non members + $58 for members RSVP: to [email protected] by Monday 16 July 2007 Online Registration: http://www.spaa.org.au/sr.cfm?v=ES205wb&dx=blank&event=nWebPage
SPAAMART – APPLICATION DEADLINE AUG 7
SPAAmart presents the best market-ready projects from Australasia to the local and international feature film financing sector. It assembles producers and directors to pitch the brightest and most innovative projects to invited influential executives. SPAAmart will take place at the SPAA Conference between 13 and 15 November 2007.
More information: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/conference_2006/2/index.cfm?dx=blank&contentid=455
DigiSPAA – ENTRY DEADLINE SEPT 21
DigiSPAA is an initiative designed to encourage digital feature film production. The SPAArtan award, awarded to the winning film is a $15,000 cash prize, $20,000 worth of post-production and a trip to the Rotterdam Cinemart international feature film market, plus a subscription TV screening.
To be eligible, the screen projects must have been produced digitally and completed to advanced post-production stage by no earlier than August 30, 2006. They must be feature film length, between 70 and 110 minutes. More information: Web: http://www.spaa.org.au/sp.cfm?sp_id=15&spg=2&dx=dx
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INSIDE FILM AWARDS 2007 – CALLS FOR ENTRY
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD – APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 27
The emphasis with this award is on rewarding emerging talent who have shown originality in their approach to content, style, development and production techniques. The winner will receive more than $12,000 worth of prizes, including post-production services courtesy of the LaB Sydney.
More Information: Web: http://www.ifawards.com/uploads/IndySpirit_final07.pdf
ATLAB RISING TALENT IF AWARD- APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 27
This award is presented to and a talented up-and-coming short filmmaker of singular vision who may not as yet have received appropriate recognition.
More information and application forms: Web: http://www.ifawards.com/uploads/ZTudioWhatIFApp.pdf
ZTudio WHAT IF? AWARD – APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 27
This award is for Best Unproduced Screenplay to discover a writer and script with enormous potential.
More information and application forms: Web: http://www.ztudio.com
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TROPFEST AT TRIBECA- ENTRIES DEADLINE AUG 10
Tropfest now runs a New York version through the Tribeca Film Festival. The Tropfest signature item is a SLICE.
More Information: Web: http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/t365-tropfest-feature.html
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14TH WOW FILM FESTIVAL – ENTRIES DEADLINE AUG 16
The World of Women (WOW) Film Festival is a shorts festival offering emerging and established female filmmakers the opportunity to screen work. It also promotes women Directors, Producers, Writers, Editors and Cinematographers in the Australian film industry and in Oceania.
The festival is hosted by Women in Film and Television NSW which is committed to improving the status of women, both on and off the screen, by supporting and advancing women working in the film, television and related screen industries. It is a membership based non-profit organisation.
For more information and application forms: Web: http://www.wift.org/wow/WOW2007_EntryForm.pdf
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ASIAN FESTIVAL OF 1ST FILMS – CALL FOR ENTRIES AUG 31
This is an annual Film and Documentary Festival to celebrate excellence for first time producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, actors, technicians and documentary makers from the Asian diaspora, and this year’s festival now includes entries from Australia.
The Festival screens November 27 to December 4, in Singapore. Entries deadline is August 31.
More Information: Web: http://www.asianfirstfilms.com
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