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Censorship Strikes Again
Queer Screen have announced a special fundraising screening of ‘Interior. Leather Bar.’ the latest release from controversial filmmaker, Travis Mathews. Featuring an exclusive presentation of an interview with Mathews following the screening.
Mathews gained noteriety in March this year for his provocative film “I Want Your Love”, which was consequently banned from the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival, plus the Melbourne and Brisbane Queer Film Festivals. Controversy surrounded the Classification Board’s decision to ban the film, given that less than 12 months before, the board had granted permission for the screening of a film depicting bestiality.
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Featured Items
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SOYA
The SOYA Film & Video Award is open to filmmakers aged 18-30, with the winner receiving $5000 cash, $5000 in Qantas flights and a year-long mentorship with director Robert Luketic. The SOYA Animation Award
is open to animatiors aged 18-30 with the winner receiving $5000 cash, $5000 in Qantas flights and a year-long mentorship with Marco Marenghi.
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CAN YOU HEAR ME?
The National Indigenous Ear Health Campaign has commissioned two stories about giving kids the best start in life with strong hearing by Metro Screen. Watch the shorts Can You Hear Me? and James’s Silent Disease online or broadcast on TVS and soon on NITV.
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Enter Korean Film Festival Competition
The Korean Cultural Office along with support from Metro Screen and the University of Sydney presents the 2nd KOFFIA Short Film Competition! Open to filmmakers of any cultural background, this exciting competition offers budding directors Australia wide the chance to win up to $6,000 in cash and prizes!
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Electronic Art
ISEA2013 is taking over Sydney with future focused electronic art and digital media exhibitions, talks and workshops. Don’t miss Metro Screen staffers Martin Renaud in Electric Nights and Ian Andrews performing at Polysonics on Saturday 15 at ABC Studio 22.
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Courses
DIPLOMA OF MULTIPLATFORM PRODUCTION
The all new Diploma of Multiplatform Production is filling fast with only a few places left for the July – December intake. The part-time course is available with VET fee help so you can study now and pay later. You will graduate with a Diploma a digital portfolio and the opportunity to showcase your ideas at an industry showcase. There are only 15 places available in total, make a booking to speak with Kelly Yates about the course and take a tour 02 9356 1818.
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CAMERA AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
Get a handle on basic camera operating and shooting techniques in just one day. In the first two hours of this practical course you’ll have a Sony PMW EX1R professional camera in your hands and start shooting. With a small class size of only 12 people you will shoot and light a series of exercises led by our experienced camera operator. This is the perfect introduction for people interested in making screen content or developing a career in the camera department.
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Latest From Classifieds
Jobs
Feature Film Seeking Crew – Two Brothers and Girl
‘Two brothers and girl’ is a realist social drama that follows the everyday life of two brothers who live together and unknowingly get involved with the same girl. It is a story about relationships, social harmony, and Australian day-to-day life.
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Entries
Koffia Short Film Festival 2013
The Korean Cultural Office along with support from Metro Screen and the University of Sydney presents the 2nd KOFFIA Short Film Competition! Open to filmmakers of any cultural background, this exciting competition offers budding directors Australia wide the chance to win up to $6,000 in cash and prizes!
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Giveaways
Safe Haven Giveaway
An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past.
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SUBMIT TO CLASSIFIEDS
Post your job, event, film festival entry opportunity, Give Away or News Item to the Metro Screen classifieds anytime, its free.
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