If you haven’t already, it’s important that you check out the resources made available by the Australian government for independent and first time filmmakers. This includes available funding options and ways to get your work out there. Remember, if you don’t apply, you can’t receive. Click here to be taken to the Screen Australia ‘Getting Started’ guide.
Attached below is a PDF document with all the information at your fingertips.
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
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:
ACP are hosting a special event designed to give you feedback and advice on your practice.
Taking place on Saturday 10 December between 11am – 4pm, our Portfolio Reviews will provide artists access to some of Australia’s leading experts in photography and photomedia.
ACP are serious about helping you to develop your skills and creativity, and connect with other practitioners. To register or find out more visit https://acp.org.au/collections/whats-on/products/10-12-16-portfolio-reviews?variant=28489097921
Reviewers: Daniel Boetker-Smith, Marco Bok, Henry Carroll, Anne Ferran, Sandy Edwards, Tom Evangelidis, Paul McDonald, Claire Monneraye, Bronwyn Rennex and Fiona Wolf-Symeonides.
This is a great one for alumni with a couple of years experience already under their belt within a producing role, working full time for Foxtel as part of their Lifestyle Channel brand.
Can you edit? Write? Produce? Direct? Can you pick up a camera and shoot rough and ready? Would you be willing to learn to pick up a camera?
Can you create video content for social?
How about a 30″ TV commercial?
A transmedia campaign across TV, Digital, Social and Print?
Could receive a creative brief and turn around a pitch in 48 hours to a sponsor client?
Looks like you’ve got some talent, then. Perhaps you’d be suitable to join one of Australia’s most eclectic, accomplished and award-winning creative teams.
The LifeStyle Group is looking for a gun creative with a passion for lifestyle, a quick & agile work ethic and a need to take risks.
You will work across four on-air LifeStyle Channel brands and the LifeStyle digital portal, taking briefs from the Creative Director and translating them into the kind of ads that would make a group of hungover parking attendants simultaneously break into uninhibited song simply from the beauty of your writing alone.
You will need to be a good editor, either by gift or experience. You need to be able to craft an engaging story in pictures, words, music, sound design, from instantaneous 5″ social spots to longer-form content up to 2 or 3 mins for the website, including a myriad of 30″ tv promos along the way.
You need to be able to write good, punchy copy. You need to get into the audience’s head and charm the pants off them.
You need to have a good conceptual mind. Translate crazy thoughts into cohesive, on-brand creative. You’ll need to able to take a sponsor client brief and turn it into a conceptual pitch that’s on-brand for them AND us. And then shoot that idea and turn it into a brilliantly clever suite of integrated promos.
You’ll need to be comfortable directing and have a cinematic eye, but also be able to shoot from the hip when needed to. If you can use a camera then it’s bonus.
You must have an innate understanding of brand. Know how to set your creative butterflies free within the confines of a well-defined brand.
Finally, you need to be a wonderful human being with your interpersonal skills on serious lock.
Can-do-attitude, organisation, attention to detail…of course you have those in spades. IN SPADES.
MUST HAVES:
At least four years’ experience as a content creative – Promo producer, digital content creative, etc
Three years’ experience directing
At least three year’s editing experience
Great AVID skills (knowledge of Premiere a bonus)
Good copywriting
Conceptual brain
A favorite superhero
What’s in it for you?
As well as a meaningful role working with a company that effortlessly connects Australians to all the stories they love, the Foxtel team has access to a great range of benefits including a free Foxtel subscription, discounts and cash-back offers from a long list of retailers, competitions and giveaways, and our health and wellbeing program.
Aimed at discovering new talented filmmakers, this is an opportunity only open to film students who recently directed a short film as part of their studies. If you’re interested, you have until 15th Feb. to enter.
I’ve attached a PDF with all the necessary information and to apply click this link here
On Thursday, 8 December 2016 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Cicada Innovations is hosting a Nobel gala event to celebrate Australian advanced-technology startups. The event will be held at our historic centre at Australian Technology Park near Redfern station.
They are looking for students who would be interested in video and photography work at the event. They will have Federal and State Ministers, CEOs from industry, senior representative of their shareholder universities and, importantly, successful startup founders and team members.
The event will replicate many of the formalities of the annual Nobel prize giving and celebratory dinner held in Stockholm, Sweden.
Contact ASAP: Greg Crowther | Media & Communication Adviser
m. 0419 882 805
greg@cicadainnovations.com
This exciting workshop will give you the opportunity to explore and discover the critical components required to create a successful event. The first half of this workshop will run through the fundamentals of producing a live show. This will also give you an introductory level understanding of the processes involved and industry standard documents required to produce and production manage a contemporary music event. The second half of this workshop will see an event come to fruition, where you will be hands on in our amazing live auditorium, production managing a successful live show.
Cost: $21.89
Date: Tue. 17January, 2017
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: JMC Academy Sydney – 561 Harris Street , Ultimo, NSW 2007
In conjunction with Pluto Media, Stand Entertainment is proud to host a day-long conversation with filmmakers Stacey Marbrey, Peter Kirk and Ollie Stahl as they discuss the art, craft, and business of moving image production and how to get projects seen in a global arena. Audience members have the opportunity to discover more about creating content, raising funds, and making films without and beyond borders.
COST: $200
WHEN: 3 December. 8:30AM – 5:00PM
WHERE: Bridge Room – The Harbour View Hotel. 18 Lower Fort St. Dawes Point.
Purchase your tickets by clicking here
A graduate from San Francisco State University, Stacey Marbrey’s background spans across film and television development, production and distribution. As a producer, Stacey has worked with Academy Award winner, Sofia Coppola, and garnered several awards for her directorial debut film UNSPOKEN, including the National Black Programming Consortium Community Award and the SAG Award for short formats.
Teetering in the entertainment industry between a filmmaker and film curator, Stacey was the first to shepherd an international film exchange program under the auspices of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities; the American Film Institute, (PROJECT: 20/20), and transitioned the program to the Sundance Institute, now known as Film Forward. During her tenure, Stacey became an Artistic and International Engagement Honoree awarded at the White House by the First Lady, for her exemplary work as Program Director.
A Film Independent PROJECT: INVOLVED directing alum, Stacey uses various media to convey a variety of narratives, encouraging her audience to, ‘Explore. Connect. Inspire.’ Currently, Stacey is developing a series of content spanning across film, television and transmedia, reaching a multi-platform audience.
Peter Kirk is a multi-award winning multi-channel producer of content, director, screenwriter and accomplished film and commercial director.
Working with globally recognized brands such as Lynx, Google and Greenpeace Peter has experience working across borders in countries including Thailand, Philippines, Brazil, USA, London and Japan. He is the recipient of 2 Webby awards as well as countless AIMA and W3 awards, frequently featured in Mumbrella and B&T magazine.
His film career started directing and producing local and international campaigns for Razorfish as the in house content director. Pioneering the use of video across platforms combining animation, after effects, with websites and distribution partners Peter knows how video builds and enhances brands. Peter has developed a creative edge and sound technical knowledge with over 10 year’s industry experience.
After his time at Razorfish Peter went on to forge a successful career as an independent director working with large integrated agencies on ways to utilize video in digital builds and ways the correct content can enhance a brand. Peter has been doing this for over 10 years. He has been featured in Time Magazine and Variety.
Peter has directed video clips and commercials for Blackstreet, Australian Idol, Linkin Park, Axe, Lynx, Omo, Smirnoff, Sony. Peter’s short film Denouement won best short film at Hollywood International and Hawaii International and was selected to open the prestigious SOCAL film festival.
Peter’s debut feature film “Hello Forever” won most outstanding debut feature at Houston International and has screened in US cinemas. Variety magazine has named it as “one of the most anticipated films for 2014”.
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
OR
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.
De Republica is a young, dynamic, and talented digital agency, who’ve experienced great momentum since opening their doors just two years ago. Their clients range from small start-ups to leading national and international brands such as Tourism Australia, Red Bull, Unilever and Seafolly.
The Job :
Due to recent growth, an opportunity has arisen for a passionate content creator to join their expanding production team. You are a highly skilled filmmaker, who is able to work across a variety of production roles, both autonomously and as part of a team. You’ll need to be a confident and tactful communicator who feels comfortable liaising with co-workers and clients alike. You should be excited about, and dedicated to your craft – a natural storyteller, with high attention to detail, and eager to learn new skills.
Working alongside their team, and reporting to the Creative Director, you’ll be responsible for shooting, editing and delivering projects for their diverse and developing client base. As is the nature of production, no two days are ever the same; one day you might find yourself shooting a fast-paced, high-intensity car stunt, the next – shooting a swimwear campaign on the sandy shores of Byron Bay.
Essential skills
Programs:
What they offer:
“We’re a tight knit team who enjoy the thrill of a beautifully executed project. We work hard and adhere to tight deadlines, but we’re also firm believers in a balanced lifestyle and can provide flexibility where needed. We work in a young, enthusiastic and supportive environment, where all ideas and input is valued and encouraged – and employee growth and goals are nurtured and supported”
Salary: based on skill-set and experience level.
Next steps
Please send examples of your work – (either via portfolio website, blog, or a list of recent links) along with a brief cover letter and copy of your CV to:
Jack Shanahan: info@derepublica.com.au
WEBSITE – https://www.derepublica.com.au
CONTACT NUMBER – +61 2 9440 7338