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22 August

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Have Your SAy

AT METRO SCREEN'S PUBLIC FORUM: YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN KID

Screen Australia has stated that there is already more than enough support for emerging filmmakers and will no longer fund Metro Screen and other Screen Network organisations around the country. The revised Talent Escalator program (minus $400k) is open only to those with top shelf festival credits.

These cuts are an effective dismantling of the talent incubation pathways that feed and enrich Australia’s screen industry.

The forum aims to discuss the immediate impact of Screen Australia’s cuts on Metro Screen and the emerging screen community it serves.

If it’s not the federal agency’s role to provide base-level support for emerging filmmakers across the country, then whose is it?

Is there anything that can be done to fix the broken pathway?

Discussion will be led by an industry panel concerned about the future of the emerging screen sector.

We’re holding a PUBLIC FORUM to talk about where we go from here and we want you there.

When: Tuesday 2nd September, 6pm
Where: Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall

@MetroScreen #you'reonyourownkid

CONTACT

Web: www.metroscreen.org.au

Email: metro@metroscreen.org.au

Phone: 02 9356 1818

Industry News

Central Coast on Screen Filmmaking workshops

We’re looking for Central Coast residents to make 5 min films to be entered into the Coasties Film Festival in November. Be part of a filmmaking team. We will provide all the equipment & support and filmmaking workshops. Apply by 26 Sep.

TROPFEST ENTRIES NOW OPEN: SHORT FILMS BIG STORIES

This year’s Tropfest is expected to be the biggest yet with a panel of industry and celebrity judges selecting a winner live on Festival Night (7 Dec) from the 16 finalists whose short films must include this year’s signature item: MIRROR. Deadline for entries 2 Oct.

Australian Copyright Council 2014 Seminars

The Copyright Council offers a range of practical and informative seminars on Australian copyright law to assist creators and consumers in dealing with copyright material in the digital age. The Seminar is in Sydney 1-3 Sep. 2014 Program is now available.

WISH I WAS HERE FILM TICKET GIVEAWAY

Thanks to Transmission Films we have 5 double passes to giveaway to the funny & chaotic Sydney Film Festival hit, Wish I Was Here, starring Zach Braff and Kate Hudson. To win a double pass email us with the name of the film in subject heading and add you name and phone number.

courses

SHORT COURSES FOR ALL LEVELS

Directing Performance Course
This short course will give you the opportunity to put theory into practice by working with actors. Course dates 30 & 31 Aug.

The Online Storyteller
Learn what’s involved in the role of the Online Storyteller, and then complete practical exercises in writing for online content, shooting the content, editing and publishing online content. Starts 1 Sep.

Production Management
This short course will give you the confidence to know what you are talking about in running the day-to-day production – logistics, contracts, office and practical operations. Starts 4 Sep.

EVENTS

YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN KID: PUBLIC FORUM
6:00pm – 7:30pm Tues 2 Sep
Screen Australia has announced it will no longer fund Metro Screen and other Screen Network organisations. We’re holding a PUBLIC FORUM to talk about where we go from here and we want you there! Have your say: Facebook, Twitter

SPEED NETWORKING EVENT FOR SCREEN PRACTITIONERS 6.00pm – 7.30pm Wed 24 Sep It's on again! Speed Networking for Screen Practitioners is always a highlight of the Metro Screen calendar so book early. You’ll meet fresh new faces including producers, directors, writers, actors, animators and more....

HIRE

CHROMA KEY DIGI-GREEN STUDIO FOR HIRE Air-conditioned sound stage, production studio with an updated curved digi green chroma key cyclorama and black curtains available for hire.

Or use as a Screening Venue for up to 70 people.