SPAA FRINGE returns to Sydney!
August 5th 2008 16:00
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.
2008 also sees the return of Roundtables, which, with over 40 participants, facilitate a broader understanding of our VIP guest's role in the industry, including the organisation of their company, and the types of projects they are interested in. 2008 SPAA FRINGE will also host over 50 One-on-One's which allow delegates to talk candidly for 25 minutes with a senior industry player about theirproject, career and funding opportunities, etc
"SPAA Fringe is the place where the disconnected can connect. It allows out-there film projects and their filmmakers to come in from the cold and learn about the mainstream industry in a lively and challenging way that's not about compromising their creativity." - Geoff Brown, Executive Director, SPAA
As was the case at last years SPAA FRINGE, the four finalists of the annual DigiSPAA competition will be announce and all four will be screened over the weekend. Last years John L Simpson won the SPAARTAN award for MENS GROUP, a semi improvisational film that began with just a concept and an few anecdotal items. The cast was then left to create and build their characters throughout the rehearsal and filming processes. The film has since gone on to major critical success with screenings at the Sydney and Melbourne International Film Festivals as well Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Warsaw.
Tuesday 29th July marked the launch of 2008 SPAA FRINGE. The website is now live for your chance to purchase tickets. SPAA Fringe, an initiative of the Screen Producer's Association of Australia (SPAA), is a forum for emerging Producers to gain knowledge, be inspired and evoke innovation within the film industry.
Stay tuned for more announcements, including the line-up speakers, program highlights and gala events.
SPAA FRINGE RATES
Early Bird - before Sept 26
SPAA members 2 day pass - $100 Non-members 2 day pass - $180
Non-members 1 day pass -$ 100 Students 2 day pass - $100*
General Prices - after Sept 26
SPAA Members 2 day pass - $150 Non-members 2 day pass - $230
Non-members 1 day pass -$ 150 Students 2 day pass - $150*
www.spaa.org.au
Anyone interested can also join the SPAA Fringe 2008 Facebook Group, providing delegates with the opportunity to meet people who are interested in similar projects or subjects. Start a discussion thread on the Facebook page and meet the people who share your passion, whether its science fiction, horror, doco, kids or whatever else that tickles your fancy.
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