TEDx Sydney Film Program 2017

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a comment

TEDx Sydney are looking to curate a diverse bunch of films (drama / comedy / doco / animation / experimental / live etc), made exclusively for TEDxSydney 2017 by brilliant Australian creative and filmmaking talent.
UTS students have been invited to submit a film for the coming year’s screenings!

The theme is ‘Unconventional’. Duration: 1-3 minutes. Closing date for submissions: 3rd February 2017.

Submit your entry below:

Apply Now for TEDxSydney 2017 Film Program

Exposure:

Films selected for the 2016 program were watched on the day by an audience of over 140,000 and TEDxSydney online content has been viewed 85,000,000+ times to date. Plans are underway to make next year the largest live TEDxSydney event to dateThey’re also holding an exclusive invite-only film preview night for the final selected shorts, in the lead up to the big day, to mingle and celebrate.

Attached is a PDF with some extra info:

TEDxFilm2017_EOI Invitation

Good luck!

Rough Stuff Movie Advanced Screening + Q&A

November 28, 2016Leave a comment

An advance screening of Australian action adventure comedy Rough Stuff will be taking place in Castle Hill, NSW.

Be one of the first to watch the film on the big screen and have the chance to meet Director Jonathan Adams as well as other cast and crew. Hear stories from the set of this epic and ambitious film, ask a question, maybe pick up a signed poster!

When: Sun. 4 December, 2016

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

SYNOPSIS

An activist group makes a deal with treasure-seeking Rovers and their modified four-wheel-drives for an expedition through treacherous Australian terrain. Tensions rise and ulterior motives are revealed with exciting off-road chases, daring rescues and amazing discoveries to follow.

Rated M15+

For more information, visit the official Facebook page and movie WEBSITE.

I’ve included the teaser trailer below:

Kino Sydney’s 10th Birthday Screening

November 16, 2016Leave a comment

Kino Sydney’s celebrating its 10th Birthday: 10 years, 112 screenings, 1100 short films, countless filmmakers, friendships formed and good times had.

Kino showcases Sydney’s diverse scene of local filmmakers as they premiere a range of short films. Discover new filmmakers and re-connect with Kino’s finest from the past decade. Celebrate with pizza and drinks, and dance the night away with music programming.

WHEN: MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER

TIME: 6-10PM

WHERE: 107 Projects – 107 Redfern Street, Redfern

Tickets are only $10 – and include short films, filmmaker Q&As, pizza, music, and good times.

MAKE A FILM FOR THE SCREENING:

To celebrate Kino Sydney’s 10th Birthday we are asking that filmmakers consider taking one of two challenges:

Make a film inspired by Kino Sydney

Make a film that starts in 2006 and ends in 2016.

Up for the challenge? Register to screen here:https://kinosydney.com/screen-a-film/. Screening spots are strictly limted. We that films are under 6 minutes; no ads or home videos; not available online.

Tropfest Entries – 2017

October 5, 2016Leave a comment

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Tropfest entries open later this month and close December 15th 2016.

Tropfest will be held next year at Parramatta Park on 17th February. It’s a whole new team so let’s hope for a reinvigorated platform for filmmakers and audiences alike.

Attached below is an entry flyer. More info. to come.

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They also have a filmmakers group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tropfestfilmmakerpage/773950412743774/?notif_t=group_activity&notif_id=1475199564576233

Sydney Indie Film Festival 2016

October 4, 2016Leave a comment

The second edition Sydney Indie Film Festival will take place from the 10th till the 22th of October 2016 in various locations in Sydney including Gladesville, Leichhardt/Annandale and Darlinghurst/Paddington.

Filmmakers are coming to the Sydney Indie for their film Premiere from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Canada, Romania, Sweden & USA!

Sydney Indie Film Festival – Opening Night Event Welcoming all Filmmakers & Film’s Fans!
Film introduced by Filmmaker Tristan Barr followed by Q&A after screenings

Feature Film:

This Little Piggy (AUSTRALIA) (Sydney Premiere)

More info here

WALKLEY AWARDS DOCO SCREENINGS FOR 2016

September 30, 2016Leave a comment

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When: Tuesday 18 October/ Wednesday 19 October 4pm – 8pm

Where: Metcalfe Auditorium, The State Library of NSW

Six outstanding documentaries longlisted for the 2016 Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism will be screened at the State Library of NSW in Sydney in October, giving the public a free viewing of the finest work in the field over the past year.From tragedy on Mount Everest to Pauline Hanson’s political career, these films showcase the very best in Australian longform journalism.
All six films will be screened for the public at the State Library of NSW over the two evenings of Tuesday October 18 and Wednesday October 19
The Walkley Documentary Award Shortlist will be unveiled at the State Library of NSW on Thursday October 13 as part of the 2016 Walkley Awards finalists announcements.
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE BUT YOU MUST RSVP.
The winner will be announced at the 61st Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism on Friday December 2

More info on screening schedule here

Lebanese Film Festival Now On

August 25, 2016Leave a comment

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The Lebanese Film Festival is currently running in Bankstown until next Saturday, 3rd of September. There are a number of great films being screened at this years festival.

Tickets are really reaonably priced and purchased through Hoyts, linked through the festival’s official website: http://lff.org.au/index.php

Attached is the festival program guide. Click HERE for the PDF!

2016 SmartFone Flick Fest – Australia’s Smartphone Film Festival

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016Leave a comment

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The SmartFone Flick Fest returns in 2016 with the screening of the finalists.

The Gala Awards Final showcases the best smartphone films from Australia and around the world.
Come and experience the excitement of seeing pocket dreams on the big screen.

Awards will be presented on the night for the SF3 2016 Best Film, Best Actor/Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematographer and Best Screenplay.

The SF3 Gala Awards Final will also include a screening of the Co-Founder’s Flick pick and Kids Flick pick.
Some films will include adult themes and any children attending should be accompanied by an adult.

WHEN: Friday, 26 August 2016 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
WHERE: Chauvel Cinema – 249 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW 2021

More info and tickets here: http://www.sf3.com.au/

4th Queer Screen Film Fest

August 23, 2016Leave a comment

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Get excited, the 4th Queer Screen Film Fest, brought to you by Queer Screen is back! We are especially looking forward to bringing you this year’s festival, as the second half of 2016 has some exceptionally high calibre queer films and documentaries to offer!

It’s on from 20 – 25 of September with 12 very different films to see.

In addition to twelve films at Event Cinemas George Street, Queer Screen Film Fest includes a preview screening of The Queen of Ireland at Dendy Newtown (August 30), as well as a free screening of Inside Out in Sydney Park (18 September), and screenings in Canberra (1 October) and the Blue Mountains (21 – 23 October).

I really recommend The Queen of Ireland. It premiered at Sydney Film Festival and was certainly a crowd favourite. Panty Bliss (The Queen of Ireland) is an absolute scream.

The most economical option is a flexipass:

Flexipass 5 – $85 – click here to buy
Queer Screen Members receive a discount – $70 –

SYDNEY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY

August 8, 2016Leave a comment

Sydney Underground Film Festival #10 Program Reveal Party 2016

Date: Wednesday 10th August

Time: 7pm -10pm

This is the 10th year of the SUFF and they’re having a massive launch party

Emcee Alexi Toliopoulos (The Blank Slate Movie Podcast) will be the host for the evening, where you can hear festival directors, Stefan and Katherine, discuss what’s in store for the 10th festival, enjoy pizza thanks to Manoosh Pizzeria, beers thanks to Coopers and be one of the first to get your hands on the printed program.

This year’s line up:

SUFF will screen over 100 films including features, documentaries and shorts plus offer a 2 day masterclass program, mini symposium, stalls, performances, live music and more at The Factory Theatre from 15-18 September 2016.

Program reveal is 8:30pm sharp

For more info about the festival, visit www.suff.com.au

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