SPAA FRINGE 2010 UPDATE.
September 23rd 2010 04:09
SPAA Fringe 2010 have announced David Michôd, writer-director of internationally acclaimed Australian film Animal Kingdom, as keynote speaker for the October 22 – 23 conference at Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Michôd now joins Cora Olson, Founding Partner and Producer at Present Pictures, as feature speakers for the conference.
David Michod: david michod at the la film festival. James Frecheville: photo
Michôd was catapulted from relative obscurity to filmmaking fame earlier this year, when his film, Animal Kingdom, was awarded the grand jury prize at Sundance Film Festival – an accolade which until then, had never been awarded to an Australian film. A crime thriller inspired by Melbourne’s Walsh Street murders that was 10 years in the making, Michôd will speak in-depth about his success and provide inspiration for other emerging filmmakers, writers, directors and producers on what can be achieved through ambition, sweat and the right connections.
Cast of Animal Kingdom at Tropfest 2010
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Executives from ABC TV attending include Jennifer Collins, Head of Factual; Debbie Lee, Head of Comedy; Kath Earle, Executive Producer Arts, Entertainment and Comedy; and Greg Waters, Development Manager.
Executives from SBS will include Peter Newman and John Godfrey, Executive Producers for Factual Commissioned Content; Vincent Beasley, Executive Producer for Entertainment; and Caterina DeNave, executive Producer Drama & Comedy.
Industry heavyweights will also present Roundtables, which aim to give delegates a clearer understanding of the types of projects they are interested in, within a relaxed, informal environment. Ruth Saunders, AFTRS Sales & Distribution Manager will host a Roundtable informing filmmakers of the ins and outs of all major short film festivals around the globe.
Susan MacKinnon, Executive Director of the Documentary Australia Foundation, a non-government philanthropic initiative to provide information and resources to documentary filmmakers will share insights on how to approach grantmakers and charities when seeking partners and private funding for documentaries. Also joining in Roundtable sessions this year is; David Opitz, Productions and Project Manager, Metro Screen, Ashley Luke, Director, Screen NSW and Veronica Gleeson, Development Manager at Screen Australia.
More information is available on the website: www.fringe.spaa.org.au
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