Open Channel have an action packed month ahead, with an exciting range of industry events, short courses and networking opportunities for Victoria’ emerging screen practitioners. Some highlights for October include: Short & Sharp Pitching Competition The pitch is back! Open Channel’s Short & Sharp Pitching Competition will take place throughout Victoria this October. Regional… Continue reading OPEN CHANNEL – NEWS
Author: Nicole Boyd
Sound designer, film editor and animator.
FILM & TELEVISION INSTITUTE OF WA – NEWS
For the past 40 years the Film & Television Institute WA Inc (FTI) has been the premier centre of excellence at the forefront of fostering an innovative and diverse independent screen community and culture throughout Western Australia and gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Screen Australia, ScreenWest & Lotterywest. FTI is also a key… Continue reading FILM & TELEVISION INSTITUTE OF WA – NEWS
ATOM AWARDS – STUDENT EVENING
The ATOM AWARDS Student evening is on the 30th October. This is the awards evening for Primary & High School students’ short films. WHEN: Doors open at 6pm, Wednesday 30 October WHERE: The Classic Cinema, 9 Gordon Street, Elsternwick, Vic. The event is free, but seats are limited and bookings are essential. This… Continue reading ATOM AWARDS – STUDENT EVENING
THE EXORCIST 40th ANNIVERSARY – POPCORN TAXI
Popcorn Taxi, Monster Fest and Warner Bros. Present: A Night with Linda Blair and the 40th Anniversary screening of THE EXORCIST. What can be said of William Friedkin’s brilliant horror movie that hasn’t been said before? 40 years later and the film continues to resonate, scare people witless and inspire filmmakers and… Continue reading THE EXORCIST 40th ANNIVERSARY – POPCORN TAXI
THE CANNIBAL PROJECT – MONSTER PICTURES
Filmmaking mavericks of Australia take note! Monster Pictures have announced Australia’s own micro-budget “Ozploitation” feature film competition. Right in time for Halloween. They are looking for teams (individuals will not be considered) to conceptualize their own “Ozploitation” cannibal horror flick. Monster Pictures, in conjunction with Open Channel, JMC Academy, Mnemonic Audio, Raven Banner Entertainment… Continue reading THE CANNIBAL PROJECT – MONSTER PICTURES
FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES
Deadlines for the week starting Oct 7th. Time is quickly running out to get your submissions in. Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival France, Oct 14th – upload your film through Short Film Depot Glasgow Film Festival Scotland, Oct 14th – upload your film through Without A Box Solothurn Film Festival Swiss, Oct 14th… Continue reading FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES
SOUND MATTERS
Ever wanted to fire a sub machine gun? Well, this is probably not your chance, but hey, you can record it instead. Sound Librarian is running a free course on October 24 at Melbourne’s Docklands. You get to record firearms, a motorbike, create horror effects with your vegies, and mess around with all kinds of… Continue reading SOUND MATTERS
REEL SUNDAYS
Classic film lovers in Sydney can head to AFTRS on Sundays for free screenings – they’re on at 4pm in Theatre 1. Coming up: 20th October The Conversation Francis Ford Coppola (1974) 27th October Nashville Robert Altman (1975) 3rd November Catch 22 Mike Nichols (1970) 10th November Manhattan Woody Allen (1979) 17th… Continue reading REEL SUNDAYS
HOLLYWOOD AT HOME
Fancy wearing Milla Jovovich’s custom made catsuit and breastplate from Alice to your next soiree? Film buffs in Australia can now get hold of authentic movie memorabilia, props and costumes through Aussiewood Props, a new venture that started off as a hobby for owners Iain Oakley and Atilla Basara but has turned serious with an… Continue reading HOLLYWOOD AT HOME