COMING SOON | ADG 30

The Australian Directors Guild is celebrating their 30th year anniversary this year, to mark the occasion Australian Film Festival and Metro Screen are presenting a special event Director’s Panel in association with ADG on Wednesday 14th March. Save the date.

Mardi Gras

Happy Gras Gras darlinks! We hope you enjoy Fair Day this weekend and getting preened for this year’s Mardi Gras festivities. There are still a couple of spots available for the masterclass event for LGBTIQ screen practitioners running in conjunction with the Mardi Gras Film Festival’s My Queer Career program. Enrol now for Wednesday 22nd March.

Camera Essentials - 12th February

This hands-on practical course is the perfect introduction to camera operating and cinematography techniques. Topics covered include framing, exposure, white balance as well as handling techniques, lighting set up and lay out and an overview of shooting formats.

Production Management – Feb 14th

This thorough and in-depth course demystifies the role of a Production Manager, providing participants with the confidence and skills to run any scale of production.

Camera and Lighting Techniques 25th February

Covering intermediate camera operation and techniques of cinematography, participants will perform a number of practical exercises during this hands-on course learning skills relating to studio and location lighting, scene coverage, framing and camera movement.

VG-005 5" LCD Monitor for DSLR & Professional Video

There's no doubt that the latest crop of DSLR and Pro-video cameras are capable of delivering truly stunning results - as long as you can frame, focus and set your shot correctly. One of the biggest headaches for any Videographer or DOP using these rigs is the small "on-board" LCD that the camera manufacturers expect us to use!

JVC DT-V24L3D LCD 24" Studio/Field Monitor HD, 16:9

Whether you need large monitor real estate on set or require a reliable professional studio monitor for colour grading, the JVC DT-V24L3D is the top of the class selection for your film production.

BenQ W1100 DLP Home Theatre Projector 1080p

A hassle-free package with Full HD 1080p and 20W SRS WOW HD Perfect for small social events, with a projection throw.

20W Speaker Power and SRS WOW HD

The W1100 further completes your audiovisual experience with the SRS WOW HD™ technology and dual 10W built-in speakers built with sound boxes.

WIN | Melancholia

"Magnificent" Margeret Pomeranz, AT THE MOVIES

In the latest directorial feat from Lars von Trier, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and brother-in-law (Kiefer Sutherland). Watch out for it under the night sky at Bondi Openair! Enter here.

WIN | The Grey

From the powerhouse producing team of Ridley and Tony Scott, and starring Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson [Schindlers List], 'The Grey' tells the story of a group of oil-rig workers who find themselves stranded on the freezing Alaskan tundra after their plane home crashes. Thanks to our friends at Icon, we have 10 in-season double passes to giveaway, enter here.

WIN | The Future

'Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will.' So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine gruelling months a year helping horses with people problems. 'Buck', a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. Thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment we have 10 in season double passes to giveaway, enter here.

WIN | Buck

'Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will.' So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine gruelling months a year helping horses with people problems. 'Buck', a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. Thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment we have 10 in season double passes to giveaway, enter here.

WIN | Late Bloomers

'Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will.' So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine gruelling months a year helping horses with people problems. 'Buck', a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. Thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment we have 10 in season double passes to giveaway, enter here.

ABC TV Indigenous Producer Internship

The ABC is committed to building the capacity of the Indigenous media industry and is pleased to invite applications for the 2012 ABC Indigenous Internship program.

Revelation Perth International Film Festival

Revelation is chasing your short films, narrative features, short and feature length documentaries, animations and experimental films and were offering a special deal on entry fees for film and secondary schools. Entries close 31st March 2012.

Creative Space Available

An excellent open plan office space has become available in the Arts NSW building located by the canal in Lilyfield. The office is approx 60 square metres in total, has plenty of natural light and is suitable for four to eight people working as a company or choosing to share the rent.

"Abbie" by Metro Screen staffer Erin Good, has been selected to screen at Byron Bay Film Festival! Congrats. Check out the film and fundraising project here.