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AFTRS Courses for 2010

Do you have a story in you, but are unsure how to bring it to life?
AFTRS, Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school, has some exciting new courses on offer for 2010 and applications are open now.

Perfect for aspiring screen arts and broadcast practitioners who are ready to specialise, take on a new challenge and able to combine work and study, the AFTRS practical and flexible Graduate Certificate courses are being offered in Tasmania:

Graduate Certificate in Multi Platform Content NEW
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Practice NEW

FEE Help is available

For more information on all of the opportunities on offer for 2010 at Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school visit www.makeit.aftrs.edu.au


Screen Australia launches new initiatives

Shorts Production program
 Short Film Completion 20 January 2010

As well as Springboard, Screen Australia's support for short films includes a new Shorts Completion Fund that provides finance for distinctive shorts that show outstanding potential but lack the funds to finish. Screen Australia also supports the Raw Nerve initiative, which provides opportunities to new filmmakers to create short films in collaboration with the Screen Development Australia (SDA) network.

Further information and application forms are available from www.screenaustralia.gov.au/springboard

World Congress of Science and Factual Producers

Dates: 1-4 December 2009

Network with the who's who of the factual industry, and enjoy a full slate of lively conference sessions and social events as part of the 17th annual World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP), taking place 1-4 December 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. 

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) is a member-run, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to celebrating the best in science, history and other factual television genres.  Most recently held in Florence, Italy in 2008, the Congress' annual event has become a must-attend gathering for producers, broadcasters and distributors working in the field.

As the premiere event for factual broadcasters and producers who are informed and passionate about both their craft and industry, the WCSFP maintains a remarkable 2-to-1 producer-to-broadcaster ratio, ensuring that the opportunities for face-to-face meetings are plentiful, productive and easy to arrange. Leading international producers and broadcasters collaborate to develop dynamic member-produced panels and talks – a "by-the-industry and for-the-industry" model that always ensures relevant topics and valuable behind-the-scenes insight.

Registration for the 2009 WCSFP in Melbourne is now open.

To register, access more information on this year's event, and sign-up for the WCSFP eBulletin, visit www.wcsfp.com

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Screen Tasmania has Practitioner Development funding available through the professional development travel assistance strand for eligible applicants wishing to attend the WCSFP. To find out more and download an application form view the Screen Tasmania funding pages.

Call for entries

South by Southwest Film Conference & Festival

Deadlines:          Early – 5 November 2009

Late – 3 December 2009

Last minute – 11 December 2009

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference & Festival in its 16th year has announced call for entries for the 2010 event taking place 12-20 March 2010 in Austin, Texas.

Film makers are invited to submit new works to the annual festival, which has become an international destination for cinematic discovery.  Submissions can only be entered via the official SXSW Web site: http://sxsw.com/film. Complete submission rules and regulations are available on the site.

SXSW considers any and all categories of filmmaking, from Narrative to Documentary, Experimental to Music Video, Short to Feature. Submission criteria is outlined at www.sxsw.com/film/screenings/submit

Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

Deadline: 6 November 2009

Entries are currently open for the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF), commencing in Melbourne on 30 April 2010.  The festival will travel to Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin and Canberra and aims to enable visions of human rights to the wider community.  Those who feel strongly about human rights are encouraged to become involved with over $5 000 of cash prizes up for grabs.  The festival is looking for music videos, shorts, features and documentaries that enage with issues on human rights and social justice.

For more information visit: www.hraff.org.au

Tropfest 2010

Deadline:  6:00 pm, 7 January 2010

Tropfest - the world's largest short film festival has announced its call for entries for the 2010 event.  Don't forget - every film entered must contain the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI) which, for 2010 is DICE.

There are a few small guidelines you must follow when entering your short film:

  • your film must be made specifically for Move Extra Tropfest 2010
  • Movie Extra Tropfest 2010 must be your film's first public screening
  • your film must be no longer than seven minutes
  • your film must contain the TSI - DICE

Tropfest is also excited to announce that a mobile film category - Telstra Mobile Masterpieces - has been added to the competition for the first time.

For more information on categories and entering visit www.tropfest.com/au/

Coming up

Australian Cinematographers Society - 2009 Victorian and Tasmanian Awards for Cinematography

When: Saturday 21 November 2009

Where: Melbourne Town Hall

Judged across 19 categories, the 2009 Victorian and Tasmanian Awards for cinematography evening is the culmination of 12 months of hard-work by the finest cinematographers from both states.  The event is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work of ACS members, whilst also sharing an enjoyable evening with friends and colleagues.

Bookings are essential - no ticket sales on the door

For more information: www.cinematographer.org.au

Saturday Morning Films with Jonathan Dawson

Presented by The State Cinema and Jonathan Dawson and sponsored by Screen Tasmania

Date: Saturday 7, 14, 21 and 28 November 2009

Time: 9:30 am

Venue: State Cinema, 375 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

Cost: $99 per person for four sessions, $30 per person single session

This brand new season of the Saturday Morning Film Club looks at the rise of the modern metropolis and the movies that reflect and inhabit them.  Meet unbelievable dreams and dreamers, architects, criminals and poets - all in the cities of our imagination as well as the ones in which we live, play and work.

Places are strictly limited, so book now to avoid disappointment by phoning 03 6234 6318 between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm daily.

Free film screenings at The Lowerhouse, Hobart

Wide Angle Tasmania is continuing to present regular screenings of short films in 2009 at The Lowerhouse in Hobart.

All screenings start at 6:00 pm.

3 November: Wide Angle Showcase – Best of 2009

Free film screenings at Cinema Samedi, Launceston

Wide Angle Tasmania is continuing to present regular screenings of short films in 2009 at Cinema Samedi in Launceston.

All screenings start at 6:30 pm.

25 November: Wide Angle Showcase – Best of 2009

WAT is happy to accept submissions for any of these categories from film makers throughout Tasmania.
Send or hand deliver your short film submissions to:
Wide Angle Tasmania
77 Salamanca Place
Hobart TAS 7000