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World Film Festivals - December 2008

Metro Screen Production Grants

December 22nd 2008 03:53

Having a bit of trouble getting the funding up and running for your film project. Check out metro screens funding grants. I have had some dealings with them and they are extremely helpful not only with training and funding, but also with advice on how to get your project completed. Industry professionals are available. Definitely worth a though, just look at what they have on offer funding wise

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TRPOFEST and TROPFEST Jr closes in 4 weeks.

December 21st 2008 04:20

With less than four weeks left TROPFEST and Junior deadlines for submissions are fast approaching, so if you want to get your entries in to the worlds largest short film festival than you had better get out of that Xmas party mode and get back into filmmaking mode ASAP. This festival is a favourite time of year come rain or shine. And it's been pretty wet over the years!

Here are some quick details from TROPFEST.
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Ray Lawrence returns to the screen

December 20th 2008 03:48

Internationally acclaimed Australian director Ray Lawrence (Jindabyne, Lantana, Bliss) was yesterday backed by Screen Australia to direct Being Dead, a poetic thriller about a married couple who are savagely murdered.

Being Dead is an adaptation of Jim Crace’s haunting novel about the dark secret history that the murdered couple’s estranged daughter discovers when she returns home.
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SYDNEY FILM SCHOOL STUDENT WINS GRAND PRIX

December 14th 2008 16:40

I attended the screenings of the student films and remember this one well. Definitely one of the standouts of the night.

2008 ONE TAKE FILM FESTIVAL, ZAGREB CROATIA
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FIRST HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FOR 2009 ANNOUNCED

December 14th 2008 04:27

Here's something you can get your kids onto this summer. Check out what Metroscreen has to keep them entertained. MIght find the next Miller or Armstrong!

Young Filmmakers NetTV! Holiday Workshop
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SCREEN OZ - National Drama Survey

December 13th 2008 16:35

For those of you who may be interested this is the latest from SCREEN AUSTRALIA on their drama survey

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NOMINATIONS AND WINNERS 11TH BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS

December 13th 2008 04:24

Two weeks ago the winners of the British Independent Film Awards were announced and sadly it has taken me this long to get the results up for you. Anyway, have a scroll through and see if any of your favourites made the grade this year.

SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER IN LONDON
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Rolf for President!

December 9th 2008 04:53

Celebrated Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer announced as President of Sydney Film Festival!s 2009 Official Competition Jury.

Sydney, Australia: Sydney Film Festival today announced that Rolf de Heer will take the helm as Jury President for the Sydney Film Festival!s Official Competition in June 2009.
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'I want to be a brand name in Bollywood'Jaskiran Kapoor

December 8th 2008 16:50

<i>It’s interesting to read interviews with up and coming or semi established Indian Actors and actresses especially those that have moved from the more conservative studios based in the regions around Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and the east to the ‘wicked’ world of Mumbai (Bombay) in the west. Here is a short interview with the eastern star Rituparna Sengupta who is attempting to hit the big time in the west while keeping one foot planted safely on the other side of the national conscience, just in case. The conflict between morality tales and pseudo–hedonistic epics that has developed within the Indian film industry is not as cut and dried as most would believe. The struggle continues even as Hollywood Studio’s circle what is the fastest growing cinematic brand today.

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ROOFTOP FILMS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

December 8th 2008 04:45

Here's a festival that I have been following for a while and strongly suggest anyone thinking of submitting should get off their proverbial and send stuff in. The festival runs in the warmer months in New York and always seems to get good crowds so you know you will be getting your stuff seen.

Read ahead and ATB with your film!
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2008 DIGISPAA ANNOUNCES 'SPAARTAN AWARD'

December 3rd 2008 02:55

Little Deaths a Big Winner
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FILM SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED!

December 1st 2008 02:53

The fourth recipeint of the Sydney film School Robin Anderson Scholarship was announced recently at the Anderson film Awards held at the Dendy Quays cinema at Sydney;s Circular Quay. Ben Wilson from McDonald College was named the winnerin what is fast becoming one of the most sought after scholarships in Australia Film schools The Scholarship is open to all senior category finalists and recognises excellence in secondary student filmmaking.

Wilson's film Idealisme is a complex yet charming multi dimensional love story that, independent to the scholarship, won best film in the Senior Fiction category.
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