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Friday, September 21, 2007

SPAA Fringe 2007

26 & 27 October, Paddington Town Hall & Chauvel Cinema, Sydney.

 Some might say a producer's contract is no laughing matter; but not at SPAA Fringe!

Check out their new promotional video on You Tube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-DkkXzIh0c

SPECIAL OFFER: And a reminder of this SPAA Fringe special offer:
SPAA is offering Canberra filmmakers a discounted price of just $120 (normally $180) to attend SPAA Fringe in Sydney

posted by ScreenACT at 9:47 am

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SPAA Conference, Nov 2007, Gold Coast

Emerging Producers Scheme - DEADLINE EXTENDED until October 5th
 Designed to assist newer members of the industry attend the SPAA Conference at a subsidised rate. The scheme offers select emerging producers the opportunity to attend the SPAA Conference at half price and will provide the tools needed to best 'work' the conference and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with senior industry figures.

Essential Criteria
- Applicants must be a SPAA Member
- Applicants who have previously attended a SPAA Conference, either as a full registrant, an Emerging Producer or as a speaker are not eligible to apply
- Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career as a producer (ie work experience, studies in screen production or production credit)

Deadline extended to the 5th October, 2007
Download application form

posted by ScreenACT at 9:46 am

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OHS in Film and Television Starter Kit & Training Course. Canberra, October 5th

ONLY A FEW PLACES REMAINING

Do you know your responsibilities in regard to current Occupational Health & Safety legislation?
Are you familiar with the current ACT legislation?

Did you know that failure to comply with OHS legislation can result in hefty penalties including fines and jail sentences (under the Corporate Manslaughter Act)?

Peter Wasson of OHS Media Services Pty Ltd has been working with SPAA and WorkCover NSW putting together The OHS Starter Kit and Training course, designed to assist film & television production companies develop their OHS management system and safe work procedures for productions. Peter will be coming to Canberra on Friday October 5th to run a half day session of The OHS Starter Kit and Training course for ACT and Capital Region Screen Practitioners at The Canberra Business Council offices. The cost is normally $275 plus GST; but ScreenACT is offering it for $175 plus GST.
For more information see here

posted by ScreenACT at 9:46 am

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ACT Filmmakers Network Workshops

Workshop No. 1
Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk, The Hollywood Way

Date: Sat. 27 October 2007

If you are even thinking of pitching, liaising, or communicating with people in the film, television or other related creative industries in the US, then this workshop is a must!

Application form and information available on website: http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=30

Note: Limited places available - First in, best dressed!


Workshop No. 2
Team Filmmakers Workshop - Perfecting your Film & Television Proposal

Date: Sat. 3 and Sun. 4 November 2007
Convenor - Hunter Cordaiy
Details:Story is everything, but how do you know if your story is 'right' and how should you pitch it?

The workshop is open to teams comprising of new, emerging and experienced writers & producers, writers & directors, or similar groupings. This opportunity will provide you with a strong understanding and skill set to get a film or television program made. Great for either learners or experienced people.

Application form and details available on website: http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=30

Note: Limited places available - First in, best dressed!

posted by ScreenACT at 9:44 am

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The Jammed - Special Canberra Screening - meet the filmmaker

Dendy Cinema. Monday 24 Sep 2007

The Jammed is a new, low budget, gritty Australian thriller about a young Melbourne woman drawn into a world she had no idea existed as she reluctantly agrees to help a Chinese mother search for her missing daughter. It concerns human trafficking, illegal prostitution and governmental deportation.

The film opened to excellent reviews, and has become something of a surprise success story.

A special screening of the The Jammed will be held for media, politicians, and the public at Dendy Monday night 6.30pm. The screening is being hosted by Vicki Dunne MLA, features an introduction by film-maker Dee McLachlan, and includes a social gathering before and after the film.

Tickets are $23 ($20 for students). The screening is at 7.30 with refreshments served from 6.30

The flyer and booking form can be found here:

Tickets can be reserved and paid for through the Office of Vicky Dunne MLA.

Phone 6205 0283
Fax 6205 3106

posted by ScreenACT at 9:44 am

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Canberra: SPAA - Holding Redlich/AFTRS & AWG Pitching Competition

25 Sep 2007 to 26 Sep 2007.
Places are still available for this workshop.
See the ScreenACT website here for further details.

posted by ScreenACT at 9:42 am

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