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26 July

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Fundamentals of VFX - 31 July

This comprehensive special effects course is a complete package for the aspiring animator and/or designer. Participants use After Effects, Motion and Photoshop to create stunning 2D and 3D graphics, experiment with filters, multiple layers, animation and compositing techniques.

Directing Documentary – 21 August

This exciting new course will teach you what you need to know to create effective and engaging documentaries.  Thoughout the course you will cover the history of documentary making, various techniques and styling, how to gain access to subjects and materials, effective pitching, dealing with finance and finally where to go and what to do with a finished film.

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Production Management | 6 August
Sound Design and Editing | 25 August
Film Producing | 30 August
Camera Essentials | 1 September
Camera Essentials | 2 September
Multiplatform Filmmaking | 6 September
Camera and Lighting Techniques | 15 September
Video Game Design for Kids | 24 September
Craft of Directing | 26 September
Young Filmmakers Workshop | 3 October
Introduction to Webisodes | 6 October
 

Hire

Commercial Studio for Hire

Take advantage of our conveniently located and affordable chromakey studio. It boasts a permanent light grid for a smooth keying including:  6 x 110w cyc lights, 4 x 170w soft spots, 2 x 660w fill lights, 3 x 1000w fresnels controlled by DMX console. With access to our large reception area, kitchen with commercial fridge and make-up area, your cast and crew will feel at ease filming at Metro Screen.

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Watch

Screening News Shopping

Shopping, a Jump Start 2011 project produced by Metro Screen Alumni Melissa Azizi and edited at Metro Screen, will screen at the Long Island International Film Expo and at Shout Birmingham G&L Film Festival in August. It also picked up ‘Best Original Song for a Short Film’ at LIIFE.

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In Production

You Take The High Road

Arie Hirsh and Max Hemmings, who have been recently awarded Metro Screen's Innovate Production Subsidy have created an amazing pozible crowdfunding page for their film project, 'You Take the High Road'.  Check it out on Pozilbe and find out what this project is all about, pledge if you can, or share this project with friends who may be interested in helping out. You can also keep up to date with the progress of the film on Facebook. 

jobs

Premiere Tutor Required

We are interested to hear from Premiere Pro tutors or working professionals who are keen to teach. Individuals with a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment are especially encouraged to be in touch.

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Producer for Cannes Short

This project has been approved for Metro Screen Jump Start Funding. Seeking a Producer to co-producing a 15 minute drama aimed for the Cannes Film Festival. The short film is a first person drama that explores bullying in high schools and the detrimental effects it has on family relationships.

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entries

Poetry in Film Festival 2012

The Poetry in Film Festival [PIFF] brings poetry to life through film. Working in collaboration with Palace Cinemas, PIFF aims to raise awareness and appreciation of poetry in popular culture while showcasing the talents of up-and-coming Australian independent filmmakers. Filmmakers have until Friday, 19th October 2012 to interpret a chosen poem into a four to seven
minute short film.

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EVENTS

SPAA Fringe

Screen Producers Association of Australia [SPAA] has announced the return of the original format SPAA Fringe, an inspirational two-day film television and new media conference from 26th to 27th October 2012 hosted during the inaugural Cockatoo Island Film Festival on Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour.

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giveaways

This week we have a bumper Giveaways bonanza including 12 film tickets and 35 DVD's up for grabs:

Russian Resurrection Film Festival Giveaway

Cosmopolis Giveaway

Win Tix to the 2012 Indie Film Production & Distribution Forum

Top Gear Challenges Vol 6 Giveaway

Top Gear The Complete Series 18 Giveaway

Manet: The Man Who Invented Modern Art Giveaway

Impressionists: Painting and the Revolution Giveaway

QI Series 9 Giveaway

Episodes Giveaway

Myf Warhurst's Nice Giveaway

10terrorists Giveaway