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THE GREENER SCREEN: Sustainable practice in the creative screen industries

Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 16:39 by AngelaBoateng

Metro Screen invites you to participate in this unique opportunity to learn from pioneering Australian leaders in sustainable production practice. Intensive afternoon workshops will lead into lively evening panel discussions about the very real environmental challenges we face.
 
WHEN: Mon 30 Aug
WHERE: Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington
COST: Each session is just $10 / $15 for non membersAll day pass $30 / $50 for non members

Featured Guests so far include:

"Father of my Children" Film

Posted Wed, 07/14/2010 - 16:02 by AngelaBoateng

For those interested Father of my Children will be released nationally on Thursday 26th August.
There are advance screenings on the weekend of the 20th-22nd August.
 
Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, director Mia Hanson-Løve’s compassionate drama reaffirms her status as one of the most exciting young talents to emerge from France in recent memory. Engaging, restrained and profoundly moving, FATHER OF MY CHILDREN offers a rare insight into the joys and challenges of family life, yet is also a must-see experience for anyone with an interest in - or love for - the world of cinema.

ADG Awards - Extended Entry Deadline

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 10:31 by aliciaemery

The Australian Directors Guild awards extended entry deadline is 12th July. The Australian Directors Guild Awards celebrates the creative achievement of screen directors in film, television, advertising and new media platforms.
Australian Directors Guild Awards 2010 categories:

Discover the first Post Graduate Qualification of it’s kind in Australia.

Posted Mon, 04/19/2010 - 11:48 by ryliefox

Be one of the first to take part in this Multi Platform Content Graduate Certificate, which is being held in Australia for the very first time.
 
The course is being held at the new state of the art AFTRS campus at the entertainment quarter in Moore Park.
 
The Course will be running from July - November 2010, applications are now open and will close on May 19th 2010.
 
Below are some of the leading practitioners that are taking part in this vital new field:
 
Sam Doust - Senior Producer, ABC Innovation
Laurel Papworth - Head of Social Media Industry Australia
Martin walsh - Head of Digital Marketing, IBM
Kelly Chapman - Producer, Transmedia
 

SPAA Fringe 2009 Photos

Posted Thu, 04/08/2010 - 15:26 by ryliefox

Hey Guys
 
Check out the photos to SPAA Fringe 2009
 
Planning for SPAA Fringe 2010 is well under way. We'll keep you posted.
 
SPAA

Let Us Know What You Thought Of Fringe & Win

Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 16:07 by cynthiacano

Let Us Know What You Thought Of Fringe & Win
 
We hope you enjoyed Fringe 2009 and made important connections.
 
Please let us know what you thought and be in the running to win 4 hours of colour grading, thanks to our supporting sponsor Chaotic Pictures.
 
Please note: You need to be logged into the SPAA Fringe website to access this survey.
 TAKE ME TO THE SURVEY
 
Till next year,
The SPAA Fringe Team

Online regos close today, 5pm

Posted Tue, 10/13/2009 - 13:20 by cynthiacano

Hi all - a reminder that online registrations for SPAA Fringe will close today (Tuesday 13 October) at 5pm. For those who miss out for online regos, a PDF rego form will be available for download which you can fill out and bring with you on the day.
 
See you all there!
SPAA team

Declaration of Independence: The Ten Principles of Hybrid Distribution

Posted Thu, 09/24/2009 - 13:27 by PeterBroderick

I've just completed a guide to hybrid distribution, the state-of-the-art model filmmakers are using to succeed in the New World of Distribution. Published in indieWIRE, DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF HYBRID DISTRIBUTION is a sequel to my report WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD OF DISTRIBUTION, which appeared in indieWIRE a year ago.
 

Returning to Fringe

Posted Thu, 06/18/2009 - 19:14 by PeterBroderick

I’m really looking forward to be returning to Fringe. It’s always a highlight of my year. I’ve attended every Fringe and am honoured to be its patron.
 
The first Fringe was held in 1998 as the digital revolution in production was beginning. More and more independents began using digital tools to make movies. Budgets fell, as did the barriers to production. If you were determined to make a movie no one could stop you.
 
Every Fringe has reflected new changes. The digital revolution in distribution began in 2003. Independents started using the Internet to sell DVDs. The barriers to distribution fell and filmmakers could now reach audiences directly for the first time.