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FILMNET DAILY 4.031 Thursday March 29 2001
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News, Ads, Mail, Reviews & More.
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COMMENT
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Another biggie!
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NEWS
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IN BRIEF
- Sharmill Films is delighted to announce that INNOCENCE has grossed
more than $1 million at the Australian box-office and is still screening
successfully in many
regional centres.
- Fiona Ismaym will leave her position as Executive of the Australian
Video Retailers Association (AVRA) at the end of May.
- The trailer for MOULIN ROUGE is now online at www.clubmoulinrouge.com
- The R4 DVD release of commando has been heavily censored – buy the US
R1 version if you want it!- Director Neil Jordan wants Brad Pitt to star
as Australian outlaw Ned Kelly,
- The Japanese DVD release of Mad Max I has the Australian soundtrack
and the US dub.
- heaps below
- The Matrix sequels WILL shoot in Oz
- Russell Crowe won the Oscar for Best Acvtor at the 2001 Academy Awards
(you may have heard this news!)
INTERNATIONAL
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ADVERTISEMENTS & PR
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===JOBS AVAILABLE/ CASTING CALLS===
Actors Wanted
We are looking for a leading man and a leading lady for our Short
Feature "A Clout is not a French Horn". Shooting will commence end May -
location close to Melbourne CBD.
It will be a silent film noir, 16mm black and white, set in the Art
Deco era. Our lead character "Max" is a moody introvert with insomniac
t endencies. We are looking for a very charismatic guy who can use his
face and body to advantage. The lead female character is "Paula Agnes"
an enigmatic, beautiful but lonely woman.
Whilst this is essentially a "no" budget feature, we are hoping to
obtain enough investors to be able to pay actors and crew. We are also
intending to hit the Festival, Competition and Award circuit with this
film so can guarantee actors some exposure.
For more details please contact Executive Producer - Yvonne Williams
ph:03 98234455, fax: 039885 4215 email yvo...@survivalgroup.com
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“OUTPATIENTS” A New Play by Ben Ellis, Patrick White Playwrites Award
2001
A LaMama Production - A black comedic treatment on the State of our
Health
GENERAL AUDITIONS 10am-2pm 31/03/01 @ Carlton Courthouse
01/04/01 @ Carlton Courthouse 1pm-5pm, 02/04/01 @ LaMama 03/04/01 @
Carlton Courthouse Ring Scott Gooding 03 83106779 for further details
and to arrange a time Performances held at Carlton Courthouse 29/05/01-
16/06/01
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RMIT Student filmakers seek 20-30yr old dark male (kinda spanish
looking) and a 40+ yr old male to act in 10 minute magical surreal
drama. Work is unpaid, however film will be widely distrubuted to film
festivals and we will quite happily make up a show reel of your
performance. Anyone interested please contact becmc...@hotmail.com
asap.
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ENTERTAINMENT PERSONNEL ADS
MANAGER - Sydney: We are looking for an experience manager to run the
day to day operations for an established events design / party-planning
hire service. This is a great opportunity to be involved in a creative
and exciting company, who deal with anything from private parties,
corporate functions to weddings. You role will have you oversee the
day-to-day running of the office, plus handling areas such as payroll
and budgets. Ideally you will be someone who is experienced in working
with schedules and deadlines and have a good understanding of the
creative process involved with events design. Good computer skills are
necessary and MYOB will be looked at favourably. Please Email your CV to
in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Sydney: An experience advertising sales representative is required by
one of the industries leading trade titles. This is a terrific position
with a respected publication, which is well read by the industry. You
will need to be able to work autonomously and to deadlines and have a
good eye for detail. Ideally you will also have a strong understanding
of the Australian film and television industry. If you feel you can help
boost the sales of this title, as well as manage the existing client
base then Email your CV to in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Sydney: Do you have top sales skills and enjoy the high energy of
dealing with corporate clients. We have a fantastic role available for a
good negotiator to step into a leading company and join their sales
team. You must be well presented, have good people skills and enjoy
working in a fast-paced, energetic creative company. Email your CV to
in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR WEB SITE
Sydney: Fantastic position! We are looking for an experienced Creative
Director with a very open, creative mind that is not afraid to push the
boundaries. Ideally the person we are looking for is someone who is an
idea’s person. If you have exceptional Flash and Shockwave abilities,
and you are a genius on Web design, we need to speak to you.
Please email r...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST
Sydney: We are looking for a bright and talented assistant to work for a
top animation company. You will need good MS Office skills, as well as a
general understanding of PhotoShop, plus basic MYOB will also be looked
at favourably. The person we are looking for will also have a pleasant
phone manner, a good eye for detail and be well organised. Email your CV
to in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
SCHOOL LEAVER / ENTRY LEVEL JUNIOR – OFFICE ALLROUNDER
Sydney: Want a start in the industry? A great opportunity for a junior
with little or no working experience to join a corporate video company,
in Sydney’s Lower North Shore. You will be required to answer phones and
handle general office duties, so a polite phone manner is essential.
Email your CV to in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Sydney: Are you up to date with the latest digital technology and
looking for a change. Here’s a great opportunity for an experienced
business development manager to join an exciting and innovative company.
You will be required to help develop new business and look after their
existing client base. The person we are looking for must have good sales
experience and top negotiation skills, be able to work independently and
not be afraid of working to achieve set targets. Ideally you will have
experience in a similar role. Please email your CV to
in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST
Sydney: Great entry level position. Be the face and voice for this film
and television production company based in the CBD. We are looking for a
well-presented, friendly junior to work for one of the leading. You
will need to be well presented to meet and greet visitors, have a polite
phone manner and enjoy dealing with a busy switchboard. Email
in...@entertainmentpersonnel.com.au
===JOBS WANTED===
I am a Melbourne-based composer. I have written the scores and produced
the music for 6 short films. The music in these films has covered a
broad range of styles: jazz (swing, also bossa nova), rock, techno,
classical, world, funk, and some synthy stuff thrown in for good
measure. I work from my home studio with all the gear, timecode etc.
and am interested to hear from, and keen to work with new people. Please
feel free to email me: shn...@netspace.net.au thanks, adam
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Short films, Music clips - Cinematographer with 16mm Camera Kit
(Standard 16) Cheap rates. Can focus pull or load if you have
cinematographer already. Edwin 03 9383 6368 Mob 0412 412 053 Email:
daug...@senet.com.au Thanks Edwin Daughtry
===WANTED/ SEARCHING FOR===
NEW ACTORS AGENCY IN MELBOURNE NOW RECRUITING ***** ACTORS - TRAINED
AND EXPERIENCED ***** ***** EXTRA'S - OVER 16 YRS AND ABOVE *****
DG MANAGEMENT NOW SEEKING ACTORS AND EXTRA'S FOR ITS BOOKS.
DG MANAGEMENT WILL CONSIST OF TWO DEPARTMENTS - EXTRA'S AND ACTORS
DG MANAGEMENT WILL SUBMIT TALENT FOR WORK IN " FILMS, TV SERIES,
COMMERCIALS ETC"
PLEASE A CURRENT CV AND HEADSHOTS (4 COPIES) TO LEVEL 10, 114 ALBERT RD,
SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 OR EMAIL: dgmanage...@hotmail.com
ph: 9693 6419 fax: 9690 3246 DG MANAGEMENT LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING
FROM YOU SOON!!!!!!
===FOR SALE/ RENT/ SERVICE OFFERRED===
Final Draft Winter Sale
Final Draft V5.03e "winter" sale for all Filmnet subcribers. Limited
offer for April or till stocks sold out. A$499 (inc GST).
smi...@adelaide.on.net or call Darryl on 08 8358 6021 0r 0409 690 406.
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Arri s for sale
A perfect working condition 16mm Arri-s with 12-120 zoom, variable speed
motor, belt battery, power cable, fibreglass case and extras. Call 03
9646 9201.
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Avid Media Composer 1000 for hire, long term negotiable. Version 5.5
AVR 27 removable storage capability 36GB. $300 p/d, $1200 p/w. Pls call
0409 429986.
===COURSES/SEMINARS===
3D Character Animation with Animation Master
An introduction to 3D modelling and character animation. Animation
Master is a cost-effective software tool for the creation of 3D
character animation for a range of applications, from corporate video to
full-length feature films. It can be used wither in a SOHO setting or
in a studio. This hands on course will provide participants with a
comprehensive introduction to character animation using animation
master.
Course director Darcy Brooker is an independent animator who has been
teaching character animation and multimedia since 1997. The course will
be supported by Momentum Studios, which is the largest user of Animation
Master software in Australia for television and film producrion. 10, 11,
17-19, 24 April: 6.30pm-9.30pm Fee: $385 (incl. GST) Closing Date:
March 30th
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Prolific productions short film making course starts in Sydney on the
10th
of April. The course suits the following people. If you have made a
couple of short films and would like to meet a network of like minded
people and make more short films. or If you are interested in making
short films but have never made one and would like to learn all about
the process and get involved with likeminded people producing short
films.
The course covers all aspects from script development, preproduction,
shooting, post production and film festivals. All students get involved
in the production of a short film The course first started in May 1997
with numerous students making award winning short films. For a
brochure call (02) 92147329
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Metro Screen is offering 4 modules from Certificate IV in Digital Arts
and Media. Participants can select modules they wish to study. A
Statement of Attainment is granted upon successful completion of
module/s.
Digital Image Capture and Manipulation (using Photoshop and
Illustrator) Tues 9.30 am - 4.30 pm 3rd April - 8th May (36 hrs)
Cost: $450.00
Principles of Animation + Animation Software Packages (using Flash) Wed
9.30 am - 4.30 pm (36 hrs) 4th April - 16tth May (No class 25.4) Cost:
$450.00
Web Tools and Interface Design (using Dreamweaver and HTML) Thurs 9.30
am - 4.30 pm 5th April - 24th May plus Friday 25th May. (56 hrs) Cost:
$850.00
DAM Production Design and Development (using Director) Fri 9.30 am -
4.30 pm (36 hrs) 6th April - 18th May (No class 13.4) Cost: $450.00
Ph: 02 9361 5318 Fax: 02 9361 5320 URL: www.metroscreen.com.au
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Writing Beyond the Three Act Structure with Linda Aronson
Next week ...31 March & 1 April, 2001 Places still available.
Sydney writer Linda Aronson presents a two day seminar combining
lectures and workshop techniques to examine theories from her ground
breaking book, 'Scriptwriting Updated: New and Conventional ways of
Writing for the Screen'. The course is designed for professional
screenwriters and students learning screenwriting. Guild members will
be welcome.
" As well as mastering traditional three act form, today's writers must
take on parallel narrative forms like flashback narrative (Shine, The
Usual Suspects), sequential narrative ( Pulp Fiction, Run Lola Run),
tandem narrative ( Magnolia, Short Cuts) and multiple protagonist form (
The Big Chill, American Beauty)."
Linda Aronson's work has already been acclaimed by US authorities
Christopher Vogler and Linda Seger. '"... A lucid and eminently useful
atlas of screenwriting techniques", Vogler.
This is a unique chance to study with Linda Aronson directly. Dates:
Sat 31 March & Sunday 1 April, 2001 Lunches provided Times: 9.30 am to
4.30 pm each day Venue: RMIT City Campus Fee: $250 (includes free copy
of 'Screenwriting Updated', and lunches)
Bookings: Tel 9925 8111 Fax 9925 8134 URL
www.rmit.edu.au/shortcourses
ENROL NOW.
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Moviemaking: High end look - Low end cost
An evening with award winning filmmaker James Cole and Brad Strain
"It's rare that two moviemakers come together and are willing to strip
the mystification away to share with you the simple truth about making
movies." Chris Birkett MADC, APRA Award Winning Producer
In a four-hour seminar, James Cole and Brad Strain will share their
knowledge and wisdom of how to make a movie look good with very little
money. Using video presentations, practical
demonstrations, and verbal communication they will work through every
aspect of making a movie and include plenty of opportunities to ask
questions.
The web page with all this info plus bios on Brad and myself
http://home.ozonline.com.au/hysteria/hp/seminar At this time there is
only one seminar scheduled for April 27 - 7pm till 11pm - at Dandenong
Walker Street Gallery in Melbourne Australia. However if enough
interest is shown in other areas a time and venue could be arranged
there also. Bookings are essential as there are limited seats
available. Ticket prices are $60
For more information I can be contacted on +61 3 9796 8661 or email me
on hysteria_p...@mac.com?Subject=seminar Thanks for any help in
promoting this event hopefully it will be an inspirational as well as
informative evening. Kind Regards James Cole. Hysteria Productions Visit
the "LOST" Web site http://home.ozonline.com.au/hysteria/
===EVENTS===
EPIC Nights in Melbourne
(Emerging Producers Informal Chat) The old Bar 44 Emerging Producers
Group is meeting for the first time for 2001 With a new name! In a new
Location! Spleen Central (upstairs)
41 Bourke St.(Near Spring St.) Now every 2 Months (Not monthly) Come and
catch up and see what everyone's being doing over summer (Casual
conversation over drinks) WHEN: 6pm Monday 2nd April - Kathie Mayer
Ph: 61 3 9685 9324 Fax: 61 3 9685 9462 Email: k.m...@vca.unimelb.edu.au
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Australian Cinematographers Society - QLD Branch - Grant Program
Screening Night.
The ACS is showing two of the four recipients for the 2000 Grant
program. Tuesday 27th March, 7pm, at Kodak Theatrette, Unit 12/783
Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm
The two films will be Bad Ass Mono-Winged Angel, DOP Andrew Strahorn and
Director, Kieran Galvin and Golden Dragon II - the illusion continues,
DOP, Nick Paton and Director - Craig Proudley. The films will be
screened and then a short informal Q & A with the DOP's and Director's.
The evening is FREE, and light refreshments and drinks will be
available. RSVP essentials. Email va...@powerup.com.au or phone 07 3357
1380.
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Make Up Schools Showcase
We all know when putting an indy film together that a good make up
artist is
worth his or her weight in gold. Here's our chance to check out the next
generation and grab them before they go and make people like Rick Baker
lots of money. The Make-Up Glamour Technicians and Goodbar invite you to
a showcase of graduating students' work. Saturday March 31 @ 8:30
Goodbar 11a Oxford Street Paddington (Sydney) for info call 9389 8622.
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OPENChannel MEMBERS SCREENING - TONIGHT! THURSDAY 28/03/01, 7.30PM.
OPENChannel is holding a Members Screening, tonight at 7.30pm. This
screening provides an opportunity for Melbourne's emerging and
established independent filmmakers to show their work. Tonight we are
screening 9 short films, some dramas, some comedies and some
documentaries. So come along and support your fellow OPENChannel
members.
This screening will follow a members production subsidy information
session which will begin at 6.30pm, which will outline what is required
in a proposal for production assistance from OPENChannel. Light
refreshments will be served. For enquiries, please call Andrea at
OPENChannel on 9419 5111. All Welcome ! We hope to see you there.
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Dear Gawain and Filmnet Readers,
This Saturday, 31 March on 3CR Media Moves Cinema Scene (11am-12noon,
855 AM dial), we thoroughly discuss the Academy Awards and our
predictions; we review: In the Mood for Love, The Girl Next Door,
Rugrats In Paris, Save the Last Dance For Me, and other new releases; we
look at DVD releases such as Centre Stage, Hollow Man, Scary Movie,
Keeping the Faith and Terminator; we look at television and cable TV
highlights including the new Foxtel sitcom: Shock Jock set in an 80s
radio station; give away tickets to In the Mood for Love at the NOVA
Cinema; and briefly mention the special interviews being played over the
next three weeks. - Peter Krausz and Melinda O'Connor
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COMEDY SHORTS SCREENINGS FEATURING: TWO FLAT LADIES
THURSDAY 5 APRIL 2001 6:30pm - 9:00pm GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY KESSELS ROAD,
NATHAN $5 (DONATION) ENTRY 6:30pm: Happy Hour & Finger Food Nathan
Campus Club Level 1, University House 8:00pm: Comedy Shorts Screenings
Nathan Cinema West Creek Road
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TROPFEST ‘BEST OF THE REST’ SCREENINGS
Tropfest, Australia’s largest short film festival, is pleased to
announce that it will be launching a series of free weekly screenings to
be hosted by well-known Sydney venue – The Paddington Green Hotel, 182
Oxford Street Paddington.
The Best of the Rest is an annual Sydney event, and 2001 sees the first
move to The Paddington Green Hotel. The hotel is equipped with a large
screen and great sound facilities in an upstairs lounge area.
Tropfest #09 :: 2001 received 585 entries out of which 60 films were
shortlisted. 16 finalists were selected from these 60 films leaving 44
fantastic short films as yet unseen! Best of the Rest the chance to see
them.
Tropfest aims to provide as wide as possible a showcase for Tropfest
filmmakers – a showcase which extends beyond the screening of the
finalist films at Tropfest and into an active distribution and
exhibition service that represents Tropfest films and filmmakers all
year round. Selected filmmakers will introduce their films over the 4
week period;
Opening Night – Wednesday 11 April 8pm – 9.00pm Screening 2 – Wednesday
18 April 8pm – 9.00pm Screening 3 – Wednesday 2 May 8pm – 9.00pm
Screening 4 – Wednesday 9 May 8pm – 9.00pm For program information
please contact Tropfest T 02 9368 0434E ma...@tropfest.com.au If you are
yet to see the 16 finalists from Tropfest #9 :: 2001, they are available
for purchase on compilation VHS or for payable downloading at
www.tropfest.com
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P o p c o r n T a x i S c r e e n i n g s P r o g r a m - S y d n
e y
Monday April 2nd - 7:30 pm NEW AUSTRALIAN DOCO'S 'PAYING FOR THE
PAST' +
'TAKING CARE OF ELVIS' this program is presented in association with
ASDA and FILM AUSTRALIA and proudly sponsored by NSW FTO and HOLDING
REDLICH
Popcorn Taxi presents two great new Australian documentaries worthy of
your attention - 'PAYING FOR THE PAST,' directed by NICOLA WOOLMINGTON
produced by PENNY ROBINS and 'TAKING CARE OF ELVIS,' directed by KATEY &
DAVID GRUSOVIN, produced by SALLY BROWNING. Time : 7:30 pm - tickets
on sale from 6:30pm (sorry no bookings) Date : Monday April 2nd 2001
Where : Valhalla Cinema Address : 166 Glebe Point Road, Glebe Entry :
$13 / $11 Concession
===CALLS FOR ENTRIES===
ATTENTION FEATURE AND SHORT FILMMAKERS: Extension of AWGIE Award
deadlines
The Australian Writers' Guild is calling for entries for the AWGIE
Awards for excellence in performance writing. Features or short films
for which principal photography was completed between 1/1/00 and
31/12/00, as well as unproduced scripts by associate members, are
eligible for entry. Membership application and AWGIE entry forms are
available on the AWG website (www.awg.com.au) or by calling 02 9281
1554. Please note that the deadline for entries has been extended to 5pm
Friday 13 April 2001.
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Call for Entries: CINEMATEXAS 6th International Short Film + Video
Festival
Sept. 14-23, 2001, Austin, TX. Deadlines: May 1 (early) / entry fee
$30 May 22 (final) / late entry fee $35
Submissions of films & videos 50 minutes or less are welcome. Awards:
Finalists compete regardless of format, genre or category. Up to $25,000
in cash, services & in-kind prizes. Formats: 35mm, 16mm, S-8, 3/4",
1/2", Beta SP, super 8, S-VHS. Preview on VHS. Entry Fee: $30 (early);
$35 (final). Contact: Cinematexas, Dept. of Radio-TV-Film, University of
Texas, CMA 6.118, Austin, TX 78712-1091; ph: (512) 471-6497; fax: (512)
471-4077; e-mail:
cinem...@cinematexas.org; Visit www.cinematexas.org to download an
entry form or submit your entry over the web.
===THEATRE===
I am currently curating a series of new play readings on lesbian issues
at Bailiwick Repertory and am calling for submissions. Thanks for your
time. Kelli Strickland kst...@luc.edu
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Griffin Theatre Company presents three short works "about life on the
edge"
in association with Riverina Theatre Company Until 21 April, 2001
A Lost World by Evan Watts directed by Richard Buckham, Kayak by
Katherine Thomson directed by Adam Cook, The Return by Raj Ryan directed
by Jeremy Sims
Cast: Rebecca Massey, Raj Ryan, Andrea Moor, Brett Stiller, Steve Le
Marquand
===PR/MISC===
NEW FEATURE FILM
With the Oscars causing Hollywood heartburn, the announcement of a new
$AUS9.1 million Australian feature to be shot in Queensland comes as
welcome relief for local film industry professionals intent on building
a profile for the local industry.
An international cast is set to star in the film about tragic
post-impressionist painter Paul Gauguin with the shoot taking place in
the Port Douglas region of Far North Queensland as well as in Prague.
The announcement of the new feature, called Paradise Found, was made
yesterday by the Minister for Employment, Training and Youth and
Minister for the Arts, Matt Foley.
The Minister also congratulated the Pacific Film and Television
Commission (PFTC) who were responsible for attracting the production to
Queensland after hosting a number of location scouts and providing
financial incentives to the production. Mr Foley said he was excited by
the employment opportunities Paradise Found would bring to the north of
the state.
"The south east corner of Queensland has for some time benefited from
the work generated by off-shore productions attracted by the PFTC.
However in recent years the Far North has also had its fair share of
PFTC windfall with productions such as Survivor II - The Outback, Glen
Close's South Pacific and now Paradise Found" Mr Foley said. CEO of the
PFTC, Robin James, said the new production did not just mean work for
film crews and actors.
"We're also talking about jobs in support industries such as
hospitality, transport, equipment hire and post-production. We saw the
same thing happen after the PFTC secured Scooby-Doo for Queensland." Mr
James said. Paradise Found will explore two important phases in the life
of Gauguin - his time spent in Paris and his infamous sabbatical in
Tahiti where he produced some of his most renowned work.
Australian producer/director Mario Andreacchio (The Flying Doctors,
Napoleon) returns to Queensland to shoot the Tahiti scenes for Paradise
Found, having shot The Real Macaw in Brisbane in 1996/1997. South
Australia's Adelaide Motion Picture Company is producing the feature in
affiliation with French company Le Sabre. The Australian Film Finance
Corporation has contributed to the Australian side of the co-production.
The production will start shooting in and around Port Douglas at the end
of May for three weeks before relocating to Prague to shoot scenes set
in Paris.
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AUDIO FORUM TUNES INTO INDUSTRY ISSUES
AAV Australia and the Screen Services Association of Victoria (SSAV)
recently convened an Audio Forum to discuss analogue and digital audio
alignment levels suitable audio transmission standards following the
introduction of Digital TV.
The aim of the Forum was to stimulate open discussion on TV broadcast
audio delivery standards by inviting all relevant parties to discuss
their views and develop a Code of Practice. Over 75 people attended
the Forum from a variety of industries including sound and post
production as well as engineers and operations staff from TV networks.
Key presenters included John Rowland, Rowland Productions; Ralph Ortner,
Soundfirm, Peter Barry & Henny Van Teylingen, AAV Australia, Alan
Engert, DubSat and Lawry Koger, ABC Melbourne. FACTS representatives
included Roger Bunch, Gus Slater and Glenn Carrick and Bruce Emery from
Dolby.
Discussions throughout the Forum included issues ranging from FACTS OP
recommendations, AAV's audio policy and TV practices in the transmission
of
audio to the requirements and future transmission of Dolby 5.1 including
the Dolby E and AC3 (Dolby Digital) encoding processes . The Audio
Forum was a huge success with a commitment from FACTS to considerthe
inclusion of post production aspects in FACTS Operational Practices.
According to Forum organisers, AAV's Peter Barry (Operations) and Henny
van Teylingen (Technical Services), the program was constructed to
highlight issues effecting audio in a relevant and meaningful way. For
further information, please contact Maria Benedetti (03) 9251 1844
(0412) 528 068
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WARNER BROS. PICTURES ANNOUNCES PLANS TO FILM “THE MATRIX” SEQUELS IN
AUSTRALIA
Burbank, CA, March 29, 2001 – Producer Joel Silver and directors Larry
and Andy Wachowski will shoot sequels to their groundbreaking, Academy
Award-winning blockbuster “The Matrix” in Australia, it was announced
today by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, President of Worldwide Production,
Warner Bros. Pictures.
“We had a terrific experience shooting ‘The Matrix’ in Australia,”
Lorenzo di Bonaventura said. “We look forward to returning to the
state-of-the-art facilities and incredible locations in Sydney to shoot
the sequels in collaboration with the talented local production crew and
with the cooperation of the Australian government.”
“This is wonderful news because it’s return business,” said Bob Carr,
the Sydney-based Premier of New South Wales. “‘The Matrix’ was the
first big international production to come to our new Sydney studios.
Now the sequels will be shot here as well. That’s a great vote of
confidence in our crews, our locations and our facilities. It confirms
our position as a leading film-making destination.”
After completing preliminary photography in California, the production
will be based at the Fox Studios in Sydney. “The Matrix” sequels will
film on location in Sydney with the support and assistance of the
Federal Government, the State Government of New South Wales, N.S.W.
State Premier Bob Carr, and the Office of State and Regional
Development.
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hugo Weaving will
reprise their roles from “The Matrix.” Also returning will be
Australian producer Andrew Mason, as well as numerous local crew members
and award-winning technicians from the original “Matrix” production.
The highly acclaimed action thriller won four Academy Awards, became the
fastest-selling DVD on record at the time of its release, and has
accumulated the biggest box office in Warner Bros. Pictures’ history –
over $450 million worldwide.
“The Matrix” sequels are scheduled to begin production in Sydney in
September 2001. The films will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros.
Pictures and, in select territories, by Village Roadshow Pictures.
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Star Wars - the Broken Allegiance
Making a film For no profit Does not help you escape Battle with the
copyright spaceship
You will be liable for copyright infringement if you take a "substantial
part" of the original work In the United States If you take a
substantial part of the original work You may be able to use the
exception in the Copyright Act 1976 for "fair dealing" There are a
number of factors, including whether or not there is commercial purpose
Alas You are in The wrong country
In Australia There is no general fair dealing defence in the Copyright
Act 1968 In the recent Nine v Ten case about The Panel Ten successfully
argued that Ten did not take a "substantial part" because the small
amount taken was not substantial because no harm was done to Nine's
commercial interests in its original program by taking the small amount
taken
Alas for you Not harming the original owners commercial interests Is not
the same as
You not having any commercial interests. In any case Even if you do get
off for copyright
You may be held liable for passing off And misleading and deceptive
conduct in the course of trade ........
Therese Catanzariti, Senior Associate, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Sydney
Direct line (61 2) 9296 2390 Fax (61 2) 9296 3999
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MUFF 2: Shitfire!
Dear Gawain/Filmnet,
Just a short communique to let all interested parties know that the next
MUFF/MUC general meeting (open to the public) will be held on April 4 at
7pm at "onsixone", 161 High st., Prahran, 1st floor, cnr high and chapel
st's. This is 100% confirmed or we will make Benny from "onesixone"
swing from the rafters on the night.
MUFF is breeding along nicely and gaining momentum. We have confirmed
some overseas guests who are coming here to support the OZ premiere's of
their films, off
their own wicket...so to speak, such is their excitement. The new team
has really got things under way. Helmsy's NZ sections is looking strong,
as is our retrospective on Australian Cult Film part deux and new
cinematic goodies. Beck Sutherland is calling the
shorts section "The Klaus Initiative" and is keen for more shorts gang
...so send them in.
We are planning to curate a section under the guidance of Chris Howard
and Matt Boyle on Banned Films showing the likes of "Salo",
"Nekromantik", "Cannibal Holocaust" and the like with debates Re: the
validity and necessity of censorship. This should tie in nicely
to a recent cool book, "See no Evil", a Headpress imprint, on cinema
censorship and shocks, from the video nasty days to the present.
We are going to go and speak to some of the film school students and get
some of the young talent involved in MUFF/MUC if we can. Hopefully
before they get brain washed/processed too much by the establishment and
wish to at least provide a different
perspective. If you'd like someone from MUFF to speak to your students,
contact Shane M. on this email who is setting up the schedule:
shane.m...@vu.edu.au ....or me on... Richa...@yahoo.com
The festival times are July 5 to 15, 2001 and the close for entries is
May 11, 2001...so send in those films to: P.O.Box 822, Sth Yarra, 3141,
Australia... guerilla filmmakers everywhere. See website for further
details: www.muff.au.com. Hope to have some special venue news next
time, children of the revolution.
Viva la causa Richard Wolstencroft MUFF Festival director (amongst
other things)
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To Contact & Booze Schmooze
Thanks, Gawain, for a news letter that is consistently informative,
relative and interesting to read. Is it my imagination or is Melbourne
much better at -- and in real need of -- communication than is Sydney?
Rod Quantock (sp?) told me once that the best comedy comes out of
Melbourne because the weather forces creative people together (in summer
with airconditioning, in winter with heaters) whereas in Sydney it is
the weather, beaches and open air that forces them apart.
Whatever -- the 'Booze Schmooze' idea, outlined in your latest news
letter, is something that I wish somebody (else) in Sydney would
emulate. There used to be self-bought drinks and good lively chat once
a month between writers, directors and producers at the Forresters Pub
in Surry Hills but this hasn't been going for a couple of years now. I
would appreciate hearing about any existing -- or planned -- equivalent
to the 'Booze Schmooze' happening in Sydney.
Also, I would like to be in touch with Natalia Ortiz about the Spanish
Film Festival in Sydney in May, and the directors who are coming. I'm a
screenwriter who lived in Madrid for eight years (writing about film for
L.A. Times and Hollywood Reporter) and would very much like to know the
state of interest with co-production ideas. Thanks -- Patricia
Johnson. pat...@tpg.com.au
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BAD DOSE OF NOVA
Dear Filmnet,
I was disappointed during my last visit to the Nova when after paying
$13.00 for admission I was jammed into an incredibly small, cramped
cinema with poor sound and poor projection.
I found the small size of the screen very disappointing (I think it was
cinema number 8 or 9). I go to the cinema to have a 'cinematic
experience', not to sit in my lounge room (admittedly the screen was at
least better than my tv).
Despite complaining about the projection during the interval ('2001')
nothing was done about the fact that the picture was not alligned with
the screen. Finally, I could hear the soundtrack from the film in a
different cinema and when the film had ended I could
even hear the vacuum!
Generally I think the Nova does a fantastic job of showing interesting
and diverse films. I also think the Melbourne cinema scene is far better
off for having Nova dose. But I think that the proliferation in cinema
screens should not be at the expense of the 'cinematic experience' which
is, after all, the reason we go to the cinema rather than watch a
stinking video. – CP
<GM: Poor soundproofing sounds like a real problem and having poor
alignment and not fixing it after being notified is poor service.
However I’ve noticed that at quite a few cinemas that part of the film
is projected off the screen and I’m never sure whether films are meant
to have those `train effects’ in the soundtrack at the Cinemedia
`bunker’ Theatre!>
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Bad Ass Mono Winged Angel gets PFTC Support
Dear Gawain
Many thanks for running a story on our short film being invited to
Dublin. I am very pleased to say that the Pacific Film and Television
Commission has agreed to give us the money for the release print. I'm
especially happy to say that they have moved quickly to process our
application and they have been very supportive. I also appreciate the
encouragement offered by people who have written to filmnet or to me
personally.
On a different note we have had some more good news. Bad Ass Mono Winged
Angel is a finalist in the Queensland New Filmmaker's Awards, as is my
first film, 'The Burning Boy'. And The Burning Boy has been invited to
screen at the Toronto International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in May.
Best wishes Kieran Galvin
<GM: Good news and fast moving by the PFTC! Ah the luck of the Irish!>
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Bad Ass Mono-Winged Angel - FUNDING APPROVED
In response to Owen Chasly's concerns (filmnet 4.029) about the post
production funding of the short film Bad Ass Mono-Winged Angel to screen
at the Dublin International Film Festival. We are happy to say that we
got the go ahead just yesterday morning from the Pacific Film and TV
Commission (PFTC) for post production funding. They chose our Option 2,
which involved cleaning up the sound a bit and getting a kine to 16mm
print.
Thank you for your support Owen and Gawain, we won't have to miss this
great opportunity to send our film to an International festival. On
another note the short film will also be a finalist at the Qld New
Filmmakers Awards in April.
The Australian Cinematographers Society Qld Branch is also screening the
short film on Tuesday 27th March, please see the information in the
advertising/PR section. The film won, one of four grants in 2000 for the
advancement of cinematography, valued at $1000.
Vickie Gest Producer Bad Ass Mono-Winged Angel
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Dear Friends of Cinema,
I have to admit that I read your newsletter every week, though I am
miles away from Australia. It makes me wish I lived there since there
seems to be so much going on. It makes Austin look boring, and
sometimes it is. I was hoping you could post our call for entries
(below) on your newsletter.
Cinematexas is an International Short Film Festival that is in it's 6th
year of showing amazing shorts from all over the world to an Austin
audience and more. And, of course, it is important that we receive
some of these shorts from Australia. In '99, we screened Phillip
Crawford's film "First Love," and still list it as one of the festival
favorites in our publicity and it remains a favorite of our staff. We
also screened the film "Hurt," made by the children of Australia in
2000, in a part of our first ever Cinemakids program, a program devoted
to honoring the work made by youths.
Sincerely, Bethany
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