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World Film Festivals - August 2008

Rooftop Films Seeks Interns and Volunteers forSeptember and Fall

August 31st 2008 05:34
Rooftop Films Seeks Interns and Volunteers for August and the Fall
Rooftop seeks interns for this fall. We are now accepting applications for positions. Applicants can start immediately or any time this fall.

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WIFT - CAFE` CONNECTIONS - 31 AUGUST

August 30th 2008 09:17
Cafe`Connections' guest speaker is colourist Heather Hay, from Frame Set & Match. Heather will be talking about her experiences working internationally in post-production.

Join the members of WIFT NSW at Micky's in Paddington, at 4-6pm Sunday 31 August, for Café Connections.
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Keep Your Wits About You -

August 30th 2008 05:15
Feature concept development workshop

Keep Your Wits About You is a two-day workshop run by Screen Australia, Warp X and Madman Entertainment. It aims to develop feature films concepts that steer two well known genres - comedy and thriller - in new and original directions.
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ROOFTOP FILMS this week

August 29th 2008 17:43
Fri., August 29nd, 2008
Tricks
Open Bar Afterwards
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8TH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2009

August 29th 2008 01:36
Press Release sent to me a week ago from Tribeca. Have a gander and if in NY start planning ahead

DATES AND CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS; 2009 FESTIVAL TO BE HELD APRIL 22 - MAY 3, 2009
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SUNDAY CLASSICS at THE CHAUVEL 310808

August 28th 2008 15:49
Curated by Sam Fielder.
4pm Sundays.
Tickets $11.
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SONY TROPFEST is no longer!

August 28th 2008 07:07
The team at TROPFEST announced recently that their major sponsor SONY Australia has decided to part ways with the World’s largest Short Film Festival after a partnership of five years which has also resulted in John Polson moving TROPFEST over to a sister festival in New York with TROPFEST/ NY.

“Since Sony began its sponsorship of Tropfest in November 2003, the film festival has gone from strength to strength,” said Toby Barbour, Head of Strategy and Brand Development for Sony Australia.
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Review: Stop-Loss.

August 27th 2008 16:32

RELEASE DATE: In Release
RUNNING TIME: 112 mins
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FRIDAY ON MY MIND 29th August

August 27th 2008 07:34
Its on again this week with the special guest Michael Hilliard from Radical Media on board to discus the merging of film and TV Commercials. Get along for a interesting and informative session once more.

AFTRS Sydney- the School is hosting FREE talks, every Friday from 5-6pm.
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Budgets released for SCREEN AUSTRALIA

August 26th 2008 17:30
SCREEN AUSTRALIA has released its new updated version of A-Z Budgets for features films and documentaries on its website. For any budding filmmakers out there, this is a perfect way to help realise your dream as the templates provided within the new package extremely useful for those trying to evaluate and assess the expense involved in producing a feature film. Although primarily set up to assist in calculating Australian Production expenditure, the document itself lends itself to providing a much needed tool for those wishing to produce their own films and documentaries. While not every page may be relevant for each different situation, this document also gives an insight into just how much attention is needed not only in the creative process, but also with regards to the importance of managing a sound budget.

With the templates developed with highly experienced individuals the attention to detail along with the Frequently Asked Questions supplement should be enough to assist even the most inexperienced filmmaker and producer .
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Censorship Iran Style.

August 26th 2008 07:27
If you thought censorship in the western world can be a little prudish at times, try making a living as an actor or actress in Iran.

State authorities have banned 25 year old actress Golshifteh Farahani from leaving the country after it was found out that she starred in the new Ridley Scott film ‘Body of Lies’ opposite Hollywood favourites Russell Crowe and Leonardo Di Caprio according to the official new agency IRNA. The film tells the story of a CIA agent (DiCaprio) sent to Jordan to track down an Al-Qaeda leader
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MUMBAI, India - Snoop Dogg's moving on to Bollywood.

August 25th 2008 16:21
"Yo, what up. This Big Snoop Dogg. Represent the Punjabi. Aye ya, Hit em with this," the rapper says while introducing the title song to "Singh is Kinng," the Bollywood film that opened last Friday.
In a song infused with rhythmic drum beats Snoop Dogg raps away with "I'm just a king sitting on my throne all alone. Singh is King. Singh is King. Snoop Dogg is also the King."
The video, which took just three days to shoot in Chicago shows Snoop dressed in a maroon slim-fitted Indian kurta and beige trousers and a diamond-studded turban, lounging on an oversized armchair draped with blue and pink silk alongside Akshay Kumar, the movie's lead star


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21st Tokyo International Film Festival

August 25th 2008 07:15
October 18-26, 2008 Roppongi Hills and Bunkamura (Shibuya)

With the Tokyo film festival now less than two months away, now would be the time to start planning your trip to Japan for the first major film festival that focus on the environment issues we have in front of us today.
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Screen Australia CEO announced

August 22nd 2008 16:18
Last Friday saw the announcement by the Minister for the Arts Peter Garret of the very first Chief Executive Officer of the new film agency SCREEN AUSTRALIA and what a surprise it turned out to be.

"It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr Ruth Harley as the CEO of Screen Australia," Mr Garrett said.
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Venice film festival tastes Independent

August 22nd 2008 07:15
Thanks to the 14 week writers strike which ended in February this year the Hollywood Studios have been forced to take a back seat at The Venice Film Festival as independent filmmakers and Italian and Japanese productions highlight this years’ festival programme.

The writers strike forced the postponement of many film releases until the winter season in America as opposed to the usual Fall schedule
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LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2008

August 20th 2008 07:46
Below is an edited press release from the 9th Italian Film Festival ready to roll in Australia in September and October. With a retrospective on the great Federico Fellini, and some intermingling of out and out Italian idols combined with some rising stars, you can look forward to nearly three weeks of romance, combined with a little intrigue and corruption.

Not since the glory days of Fellini and Antonioni has Italian cinema enjoyed such a creative and critically acknowledged resurgence, with films like Paolo Sorrentino¹s witty political expose IL DIVO, Andrea Molaioli¹s beguiling thriller THE GIRL BY THE LAKE (La Ragazza Del Lago), Silvio Soldini¹s family
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FRIDAY ON MY MIND 240808!

August 20th 2008 00:12
If you want your weekly fix of inspiration from the Arts industry's most thought provoking minds its time this week to head over once again to the AFTRS at the Entertainment Quarter at FOX.

AFTRS Sydney is hosting FREE talks, every Friday from 5-6pm.
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Simpson brings Aussie independents into the mainstream.

August 19th 2008 07:27
When John L Simpson and Michael Joy got together to create the award winning film ‘Men’s Group’ they had little more to work with than a few tales and an idea of what the concept would be. This meant their choice of actors for this ensemble piece would have to be chosen very carefully if their ideas were to bear fruition.

The film had to be filmed in chronological order to maintain the sense of realism that was crucial to the success of the film and it was during the filming of one of these scenes that Simpson and Joy realized what a considerable movie their concept had become and how well they had chosen their cast. At one stage shooting had to stop completely as one of the actors so fully immersed in character had to take a few hours to get things back together again after a startling revelation about one of the characters was revealed.
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BIFF closes on box office high

August 18th 2008 23:25
Brisbane movie-goers have helped make this year's St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) one of the most successful in its 17-year history.

Arts Minister Rod Welford said the 11-day BIFF ticketed programme finished last night with sales up 10 per cent on last year's figures.
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US WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, AUGUST 15-17,

August 18th 2008 12:03


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IF Awards voting closing.

August 18th 2008 06:58
Don’t forget to get on and start rating all of the films you’ve seen this year. There are less than four (4) weeks left to rate – closing date for scoring is the 12th of September. And with over 450 shorts, animations, documentaries, features and music videos, there’s plenty of chance to have your say and help decide the winners! A full list of eligible feature films follows, but don’t forget that a number of the docos have been screened on television as well – there’s a good chance you’ve seen something over the last year! So get your bums onto a seat in cinema near you and make sure you vote!

2008 Eligible Feature Films
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CALL FOR ENTRIES TO TROPFEST NY 2008.

August 18th 2008 00:00
Tropfest@Tribeca is on again this year bringing the highly successful TROPFEST in Australia to audiences in the USA. John Polson has been running the Aussie event since the early 90’s after initially screening his own short film Beverly Hills 90210 Spring Roll some 16 years ago at the Tropicana Café in Sydney’s Darlinghurst Café district. The event now screens to over 120,000 people throughout the major Capital cities and some satellites throughout regional Australia.

The winners of Tropfest@Tribeca receive a prize pool worth $50,000including $20,000 CASH! Tropfest, the World's Largest Short Film Festival, returns to New York City as Tropfest NY 2008!
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ROOFTOP FILMS set for a musical weekend.

August 15th 2008 16:08
Rooftop Films based in New York is looking towards a musical weekend with tonights offering a great documentary about how a band can overcomeall obstacles that stand in their way including learning disabilities to keep it rockin, followed by Saturdays narrative about a husband and wife team's rise tto fame covering Neil Diamond songs before misfortune strikes. You can also sign up for a karaoke session if you feel so inclined. For me, I think I would need more beer than they would be willing to provide!


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Portman flirts with Bollywood.

August 15th 2008 00:08
(Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)
BEIJING, July 25 -- Recently reported in the press for leaving industry bosses up in arms after walking out on her role as ‘Cathy’ in Emily Bronte’s classic WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Natalie Portman has taken a break from Hollywood and moved to the land of Bollywood to play a princess in her boyfriend Devendra Banhart's new music video.
The Star Wars and V for Vendetta actress - who has been dating the Venezuelan folk singer since April - wears full Indian costume, complete with a bindi, and must be saved from peril by Devendra's "rebellious beard" in the promo for Carmensita. The video is very tongue-in –cheek with Natalie pouting, giggling and fluttering her eyelashes before the video ends with her being reincarnated as an octopus.Subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen, including: "The princess whose golden beauty sang through the soul of heaven waited three full eclipses for her love to return."
Before getting involved with Devendra, Natalie was romantically linked to stars including Gael Garcia Bernal, Orlando Bloom and Jake Gyllenhaal


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Film Vic commits $2mil in funding.

August 14th 2008 05:48
Just a little bit of money to assist Victorian Film and Television production, but once again it seems that the money is going primarily to established production companies and very little seems to be heading to the independents who seem to be creating the bulk of our success both here and overseas. Being unaware of how many independent filmmakers put proposals forward for funding, it is difficult to say whether Film Victoria is just playing it safe or not
Maybe next round the independents might be able to look forward to increased funding.
The Film Victoria board has announced commitment of over $2 million in funding at the last board meeting for the financial year. Thirteen projects were supported through the production investment, pilot for TV or digital media broadcast, and digital media prototyping programs


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FRIDAY ON MY MIND 115/8/8.

August 13th 2008 15:32
Don’t forget this weeks FRIDAY ON MY MIND at the Entertainment Quarter at FOX Studios in Sydney. This week we get to hear from Mark Hartley the Writer and Director of the new film NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD covering the exploitation of Australian Cinema during the 70’s and 80’s. Surely a must for cinema makers and aficionados alike. See you there.

Don’t forget next week we have the producer and co writer of the brilliant TV Drama Series UNDERBELLY. Tell you about it next week


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9 WAYS to become a Director?!

August 13th 2008 00:25
Here is an article I read recently in an email sent to me by one of the many film devotees out there on the world wide web. Maybe you might know a better way to make it to the top. I think what you really need is a strong belief in your own talent and a willingness to work hard.

There are nine routes to consider when launching your career as a director. Before you decide which route to take, research the careers of directors you admire and see if you can see which route they followed.remember,that there is no such thing as a route - only a route that is good for you: one that allows you to maximise you abilities and talent
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POPCORN TAXI -HELLBOY II SCREENING

August 12th 2008 20:51
PLUS: Live audience Q&A with director GUILLERMO DEL TORO(Pan's Labyrinth and soon, The Hobbit) on the line direct from Berlin!ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Monday August 18 - 9pm SHARP!
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SUNDAY CLASSICS at THE CHAUVEL

August 12th 2008 16:27

Curated by Sam Fielder.
4pm Sundays


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SOUTH KOREAN FILM INDUSTRY HEADING RED GOES WEST

August 12th 2008 05:04
With local audiences turning away from domestic films in droves over the last year, many are worried that this economic downturn could spell disaster for the once powerful film industry. And it seems that the almighty western might be the kick start needed to turn things around.

With an unusual summer blockbuster, a ‘Kimchi Western’ titled ‘The Good, The Bad and The Weird’ screening throughout South Korean cinemas, its is hoped this story about a bounty hunter, a bandit and a train robber could just be the catalyst they badly need. The story revolves around the three characters battling for possession of a valuable map of Northeastern China known as Manchuria during the Japanese occupation of the 1930’s.
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Bolly stars war of words!

August 12th 2008 00:16

Thought a little bit of interest in the sub continent might be worth while. Will try to post an article on each different world region each week so that we can see whats going on outside the main circle.

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Australian Films featuring in international competitions.

August 11th 2008 05:03
Here are just two of the films making it on the international festival circuit at the moment. With some bemoaning the state of Australian features at the moment the independents continue to come to the fore without the big money of the major companies. With more support both in production and distribution, the Australian Film Industry could have a bright future. Without the support so desperately needed they still manage to punch above their weight.

Cane Cutter selected to World Premiere at Palm Springs.
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Do It Your MUFF!

August 10th 2008 05:40

MUFF needs a 2008 trailer! And what better cess pool of creative talent
than MUFF filmmakers themselves? So all you need to do is make a 30 sec to


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REELDEAL Film Festival wraps up at Revesby Workers

August 9th 2008 05:16
The Reel Deal Film Festival wrapped up last Saturday August 2 with the big winer being Rob Leggo who won the Bryan Brown Scholarship and Kiah Roache who took home the $5000 first prize for his short ROAD RUNNER.

Below are the list of winners on what was a great night hosted by comedienne Kitty Flanagan. Over $20,000 worth of cash and prizes was handed out during the awards ceremony


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SUNDAY CLASSICS at THE CHAUVEL

August 8th 2008 00:00
Curated by Sam Fielder.
4pm Sundays.
Tickets $11


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ROOFTOP FILMS WEEKEND AHEAD IN NY.

August 7th 2008 15:26
*Tonight: Trouble The Water in Central Park
*Friday: Up With Me at El Museo Del Barrio
*Saturday: I'll Come Running at the Can Factory


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AIFF Monthly Film Series Continues

August 7th 2008 07:25
For those of you in Ashland, Friday, August 15 there will be two special showings of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson at the Varsity Theatre Friday, August 15 at 6:00p and 8:40p will benefit the AIFF. Johnny Depp narrates Oscar-winner Alex Gibney's (Taxi to the Darkside, Enron) look into the life of the inventor of gonzo journalism. A "wildly entertaining" documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's lifefrom the notorious story behind his landmark book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to his deep involvement in George McGoverns presidential campaign. Vanity Fair called the film "Absolutely riveting." The New York Observer said it is "The most absorbing film I have seen this year. GONZO IS A MUST-SEE FOR EVERYONE."


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New era with Screen Australia

August 6th 2008 16:21
Screen Australia, the new single agency to serve the film and television production industry, is now in operation.

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, the new organisation brings together the teams from Film Australia, Australian Film Commission and Film Finance Corporation to create a single agency providing development, production and marketing funding for the film and television production community.
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YOUTUBE SCREENING ROOM OPENS

August 6th 2008 07:50
For all you budding filmmakers out there, if you don’t know already, then have a quick read of this article about the new screening room set up on YouTube. Could be the break you have been looking for. If you want to check out the fims themselves, head to Really Long Link

With artists using the internet more and more to showcase their skills and talent, this new addition to the YouTube phenomena is sure to raise the profiles of more than a few of those struggling to gain a foothold in the film industry.
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FRIDAY ON MY MIND AT FOX AUG8

August 6th 2008 00:14
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For those of you interested in learning more about the film industry, these talks held in the Entertainment Quarter at Fox Studio are great. If you want to learn a secret, head down this week at 5pm.

A weekly fix of inspiration with the Arts industry's most thought provoking minds.
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SPAA FRINGE returns to Sydney!

August 5th 2008 16:00
Last years SPAA FRINGE as part of the leadup to the SPAA Conference on the Gold Coast has returned to the Paddington Town Hall and the Chauvel Cinema for its 2nd year. Held over the weekend of October 24/25 and building on the success of the inaugural festival with some amazing films as well as informative forums, workshops, interactive activities, unique access to the industry's top Producers and obligatory networking festivities such as Opening and Closing night drinks!

The organisers have promised a colossal line up of industry professionals over the weekend which is set to inspire ans encourage new and upcoming filmmakers.Guest speakers include Rick McCallum, Producer Star Wars; Jan Chapman, Producer Lantana; Andrew Mason, Producer The Matrix; and Peter Broderick, specialist in low budget, digital and distribution filmmaking.
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Britt Festival Celebrating the Music of Film.

August 5th 2008 07:37
How often do you walk out of the movies and cant wait to buy that amazing soundtrack that accompanied the action on screen? Well this weekend at the Britt Festival you can relive some of the great moments in cinema history with the Britt Orchestra as they perform so of the finest pieces in cinema history.
On August 8 and 9 the Britt Festival Orchestra presents "The Golden Age of the Silver Screen," a tribute to some of the greatest composers of movie soundtracks. When films were America's premiere source of entertainment their scores became a permanent part of America's musical landscape. The shower scene from Psycho, the swirling dissonance in the score for Vertigo and more.
These two concerts will feature the music of the composers of some of Hollywood's best film music at Britt Festival in Jacksonville. And if you cant make both nights, don’t worry as the tickets are available as a package or individually. And don’t forget there are a lot more entertaining evenings to attend as well during the month long festival


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PACIFIC BLACK BOX EMPOWERING THREATENED YOUTH

August 4th 2008 16:02
In April of this year, Amanda King and Fabio Cavadini, joint Heads of Documentary at Sydney Film School travelled to Bougainville to take part in the Pacific Black Box (PBB) project. Coordinated by Taloi Havini and Georgia McRae, who established PBB Inc in early 2008, this is an incredible environmental advocacy project aimed to equip the local youth from the Carteret Islands with the skills and resources needed to raise awareness of the fate of their island paradise homes through digital storytelling.

Although Pacific communities produce some of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in the world, they are already suffering greatly from the effects of climate change. The Carteret Islands of Bougainville are sinking and the traditional land owners are currently preparing to relocate to escape the rising sea levels


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RHODE ISLAND SCREEN 289 FILMS AT 12TH ANNUAL EVENT.

August 4th 2008 07:36
With films and filmmakers arriving from across the globe, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) kicks off its12th Annual event presenting 289 feature length, documentary and short films to be screened over a six-day period. The Festival runs August 5-10th. This year's Festival will showcase cinematic work submitted from 53 countries. RIIFF will present 58 World Premieres and 41 US Premieres. Following months of adjudication and review, Festival films have been selected from a whopping entry base of 3,000 submissions.

"It's a pretty sensational year for us," said RIIFF Executive Director George T. Marshall, "We have films from all over the world that our audiences will definitely enjoy. They're not just going to be popcorn entertainment. We have some very thoughtful pieces that will inspire, and hopefully encourage audiences to take action


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Popcorn Taxi: Not Quite Hollywood (NSW)

August 3rd 2008 07:36
START: Aug 17, 2008 END: Aug 17, 2008
WHERE: Greater Union Bondi Junction NSW
Before the censor's axe. Before the critics attacked...Even before the Brazilian Wax


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LEGAL FILMMAKING - an industry panel

August 2nd 2008 04:29
The Metro Screen Network¹s August event.
Tuesday August 5th at 6.30pm.
$10 non-members


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