Subject: FTONEWS #229 Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2007 6:41 PM From: ftonews To: ftonews Conversation: FTONEWS #229

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FTO NEWS TropWest Event, – Nov 7 SPAA Fringe Outcomes Forbidden Lie$ - Rome Win FTO Congratulates Essential Viewing for 17 AFI Award Nominations Arista Lo-Budget Feature Films Workshop – Nov 10 + 11 Aurora Script Program Deadline – Nov 26 Brother Boys YFF Short – Shoots in Regional NSW

INDUSTRY NEWS Generation Y-FLICKZ – Western ’s Top Young Creators Showing – Oct 31 Portable Symposium – LonelyGirl15 – Oct 31 – Call for submissions for 2008 SPAA Conference Updates – Gold Coast, Oct Nov 13-16 AWG FremantleMedia Scriptwriter Training Initiative – Nov 23

EVENTS/DEADLINES Updates – Rogue, Dexter & More – from Oct 31 Metro Screen: Industry Panel – The Film Festival Experience – Nov 6 Last Ozdox for 2007 – Screening + Party – Nov 8

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INVITATION TO TROPWEST EVENT, PARRAMATTA – NOV 7

To view invitation: Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=478

The FTO, Sony 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 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]

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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SPAA FRINGE OUTCOMES

More than 400 delegates attended the recent 2-Day SPAA Fringe conference in Sydney – and nearly all of the conference sessions will be available online, soon. Details below:

Page 1 of 5 Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=480

Previously, NSW Arts Minister Sartor welcomed the return of SPAA Fringe to Sydney from Queensland. Details below:

Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=479

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

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FORBIDDEN LIE$ - ROME WIN

The documentary feature FORBIDDEN LIE$, by Anna Broinowski, has won the prize for Best Documentary Film presented in the Extra section at the Rome Film Festival.

FORBIDDEN LIE$ received script development, production investment, production loan finance and travel assistance from the FTO.

Web: http://www.romacinemafest.org/romacinemafest/dettaglio_news.php?idNews=50&lang=en

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

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FTO CONGRATULATES ESSENTIAL VIEWING – 17 AFI NOMINATIONS

FTO congratulates NSW Company, Essential Viewing, for receiving 17 AFI Award Nominations. 11 of those for the feature, CLUBLAND. Details below.

Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=477

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LO-BUDGET FEATURE FILMS – ARISTA TREATMENT – NOV 10 & 11

An Arista Script Writing and Development Workshop will be led on November 10 and 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. It will enable 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

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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 , , , , David Caesar, Kriv Stenders, Jeremy Sims and Samantha Lang.

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

Page 2 of 5 PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=219

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YFF FILM BROTHER BOYS SHOOTS IN TINGHA AND INVERELL DISTRICT

BROTHER BOYS, a project supported through the FTO’s Young Filmmakers Fund, has been shooting in Tingha and the Inverell District.

Read the story in this issue of The Inverell Times, Tuesday October 16. Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/TheInverellTimes.pdf

Young Filmmakers Fund, guidelines, application forms, and more information: Valerie Allerton, Coordinator YFF & Digital FX PH: 02-9264-6400 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=48

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GENERATION Y-FLICKZ – OCT 31

Tropfest winner, Craig Anderson, will be guest speaker at a FREE youth film forum and shorts screening, featuring work from amongst Western Sydney’s top content creators.

Event details, below. RSVP is essential.

Web: http://www.ice.org.au/newswire/y-flickz/ Web: http://www.myspace.com/tagleaveyourmark

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PORTABLE SYMPOSIUM – LONELYGIRL15 – OCT 31

A one-time opportunity to get up-close-not-too-personal with the creative team behind LonelyGirl15, that achieved more than 70 million online views in the past year.

How did they do it? How to translate this content experience into income?

The Portable Symposium Series 2007 is hosting this event. Book now.

When: Oct 31, 6pm Where: Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip and Bridge

Details below and to book tickets: Web: http://portablefilmfestival.com/symposium.php

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

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SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR 2008

The festival is 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 12 extra red-carpet gala premieres 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

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SPAA CONFERENCE UPDATES – GOLD COAST, NOV 13-16

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

Page 3 of 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.

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

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AWG FREMANTLEMEDIA SCRIPTWRITER TRAINING INITIATIVE – NOV 23

Applications for the Australian Writers' Guild/FremantleMedia Scriptwriter Training Initiative are now open.

This initiative will give two writers the opportunity to be part of the NEIGHBOURS story team for up to six weeks commencing in early 2008. The writers will also receive up to $5,000 each (including air fares and expenses if based outside of )

Applications Close Nov 23.

Details below: Web: http://www.awg.com.au/artman/publish/article_464.shtml

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POPCORN TAXI UPDATES – ROGUE, DEXTER, AND MORE

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 14

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 14, 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

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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

Page 4 of 5 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

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LAST OZDOX FOR 2007 – SCREENING + PARTY – NOV 8

The Australian Documentary Forum and Australian Directors Guild in association with the FTO, POPCORN TAXI, AFTRS, AFC, Film , 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

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