WIDE ANGLE EVENTS

SDA PITCH COMPETITION WINNERS
Congratulations to ALL the pitchers who pitched their ideas to our panel of judges and audience.
Wide Angle would like to especially congratulate the winner of the evening, Tim Logan, with his pitch, Actors Wanted. Tim will now be heading to Sydney for the SPAA Fringe conference to represent Tassie in the National Pitch competition.
Congratulations also to the audience voted winner, Shaun Wilson, with his pitch, Underqualified Apocalypse.

Thank you very much to our judges who had a very difficult decision and did a fabulous job on the night.
Goodluck Tim in Sydney and lets hope Tassie wins for the 3rd year in a row!!! No pressure.


AMPLIFIED - MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION WINNERS
All entrants to the competition were screened on Thursday night, September 2nd at the Republic Bar in North Hobart.
Thanks very much to the people that submitted their work and thanks mainly to Rose Schramm for chasing down bands to actually enter their music videos!!!
The judges awarded two prizes, plus there was a People’s Choice Award that was decided by audience vote.

First Prize for Best Music Video will receive $500 cash, $500 worth of equipment hire from Wide Angle Tasmania, and a one on one mentoring session from Josh Logue.
The winner was an animation created by Felix Colgrave, for the band Shoe with their song Egg.

Runner Up will also receive a one on one mentoring session with Josh plus $200 worth of equipment hire.
The runner-up was Vivian Mason with her animation for the song Figaro performed by Michael Lampard.

People’s Choice Award will receive $300 worth of equipment hire, plus a one on one mentoring session with Josh Logue.
The People's Choice Award went to The Wolfe Brothers, with their song Everywhere.


The presentation of this competition was assisted through Arts Tasmania by the Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts.


RAW NERVE WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2010!
WIDE ANGLE TASMANIA is very proud to announce the WINNERS of RAW NERVE 2010!

We had 20 applicants from all over Tasmania but only three Directors could be selected and they are:

Rebecca Thomson – with the film Slashed, Writer: Claire d’Este, Producer: Rogan Brown
Two women explore their erotic fantasies through the online world of sci-fi fan fiction.

Sara Pensalfini Brown – with her film Exit – Pursued by a Bear, Producer: Dan Weavell
Married Madeline can no longer sustain her storybook existence and longs for a grizzly end.

Dan Speed – with his film Thicker than Water "cruel is the strife of brothers"
When Darkie and Blondie reunite the bonds of bloodline are endangered.



The selection panel for Raw Nerve 2010 were:
Sally Browning – Writer, Director Producer and currently Investment Manager Drama, (Production Investment) at Screen Australia
Sharon Connolly – Writer, Script Editor, Director and Producer of documentaries, TV drama, feature films and multimedia titles with more than 25 years experience in the Australian film and television industry. Sharon has also held senior executive and board positions with Film Victoria and Film Australia Limited (now absorbed into Screen Australia). Sharon is also on the Wide Angle Tasmania board.
Jonathan Dawson – Film writer, Director, Broadcaster and Academic who has written and directed for many Australian television series (including five police series!), as well as hundreds of television and cinema commercials, educational programs, documentaries and corporate videos. Jonathan is also film reviewer for ABC local radio.

“The judges were impressed by the calibre and diversity of entrants, and specifically commented on the great sense of collegiality that is present amongst Tasmania’s film makers”, said Bev Jefferson, General Manager of Wide Angle Tasmania.

“This is a unique chance for Bec, Sara and Dan to make a short film, with technical and financial support, plus mentoring from established film makers. They also gain access to production and post-production equipment, a colour grade and sound mix, and a special industry premiere screening. On top of all that, each of them receives $4000 cash.”

Raw Nerve is a joint initiative developed by Screen Development Australia (SDA) and Screen Australia and is aimed at assisting budding new filmmakers who have not previously had a screen credit on a broadcast film.




MYSTATE FINANCIAL STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
OUR FORUM IS NOW LIVE!
The official Student Film Festival Forum is now live, and you'll find it on our website www.mystatefilmfestival.com.au
It's a fantastic resource for everyone taking part in the Student Film Festival. Simply register to start chatting with others about film-making topics, to read the latest official news and announcements, and to ask movie-related questions of our panel of experts!

WANT AN OFFICIAL 2010 STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL GUIDE?
The Guide is an inspiring journey into what the Film Festival is all about. It contains simple steps on how to enter, links to resources, advice and photos from previous entrants, and information for teachers on how the Student Film Festival can fit into the curriculum. Check out our Guide to the Student Film Festival.

FILM-MAKING WORKSHOPS...
These workshops will be a fantastic way for everyone to extend their film-making skills, and to meet other film buffs. The workshops will be run by Wide Angle Tasmania (a Student Film Festival supporter), and will cover various aspects of film-making. We're now calling for expressions of interest from teachers and students, for both the topics you'd like covered, and the amount of people you envisage taking part.
Please email us at info@mystatefilmfestival.com.au to register your interest.
PLEASE NOTE: These workshops will only be held if we get sufficient numbers.


CONGRATULATIONS

ASH DUNN UP FOR EMMY AWARD
Congratulation to Ash Dunn, a cameraman from Launceston who has been nominated for an Emmy Award.
Ash Dunn has been nominated in the category for outstanding cinematography for a non-fiction program.
He worked on the Animal Planet program Whale Wars: Season Two which explores the anti-whaling organisation Sea Shepherd.
Mr Dunn, who also works for ABC News, is jointly nominated with Colorado's John Mans, Tim Wheeler from Los Angeles and South Australians Simeon and Jamie Holland.
The awards will be announced on August 30 (AEST).

LAUNCH OF CUPCAKE: A ZOMBIE LESBIAN MUSICAL
Congratulations to Rebecca Thomson and Rogan Brown for the VERY successful launch of Cupcake: A Zombie Lesbian Musical. Hundreds of people turned up to the Peacock Theatre to see what Cupcake was all about and all left with a smile on their face!! We wish Bec and Rogan all the success with Cupcake as it now commences it's journey throughout the World!!

BERNARD LLOYD WITH HOMO TASMANICUS
Congratulations to Bernard Lloyd for his film Homo Tasmanicus being accepted into the MUFF festival.


WIDE ANGLE RESOURE LIBRARY
Drop into the Wide Angle offices at any time to browse our resources library.
We have all the latest copies of Encore, IF and Metro magazines, books such as: Directing, Film Techniques and Aesthetics by Michael Rabiger; Hands On by Marcus Gillezeau; Film Production Management by Bastian Clevé as well as an extensive DVD collection.
If you have suggestions for some book titles that you would like us to have, please give us a yell.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS...

FLICKERFEST 2011 – CALL FOR ENTRIES
Flickerfest 20th International Australian Short Film Festival
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
7th –16th January 2011, then touring nationally from January to March 2011

Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award accredited Short Film festival, and its largest short film competition, is accepting entries from Australia and around the world, from JULY 1st, for the 2011 Festival, celebrating 20 years of the best short films from around the world. Flickerfest will screen for 10 days at Bondi Beach in January 2011 before heading off on a national tour.

For 2011, the Festival will have five competitive programmes
• International
• Australian
• Documentary
• GreenFlicks – for films with an environmental focus or theme – open to films from anywhere
• FlickerUp – for films from primary and secondary school students in Australia

EXTRA NEWS
Flickerfest is now recognised By BAFTA
Flickerfest, is thrilled to further broaden its international profile through becoming Australia’s only BAFTA recognised short film festival.
The British Academy Of Film and Television Arts Short Film award is the most prestigious prize for short film talent from the UK and Flickerfest is honoured to be recognised for the purposes of eligibility for the Short Film Award in 2010/11. This honour compliments our status as the only Academy® Award accredited Short Film festival, in Australia and its largest short film competition.

ENTRY DEADLINES:
Australian entries must be received by 5pm, FRIDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2010
International entries must be received by 5pm, FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2010
For all the information and to enter visit: http://www.flickerfest.com.au



OVER THE FENCE COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
Over The Fence is looking for the best comedy films in the world for 2011.
If you have one get it too us - Earlybird deadline entry 31 August.
If you have a great idea then time to put it into action - Final deadline 1 March 2011.
For more details go to our website www.overthefence.com.au




COOPER SCREEN ACADEMY
Tasmania opens its very own screen acting academy for actors aged 14yrs+!
Do you want to learn more about acting for the camera and improve your screen acting technique?
Apply before 12th June for heavily discounted access to Course One Tuition Classes.

COOPER SCREEN ACADEMY’s classes are based in Goodwood Studios (home of ABC’s Collectors) thanks to support from Screen Tasmania. Tasmanian actors will be able to take advantage of tuition classes, actor/director weekend intensives and “In Conversation” forums with internationally renowned performers.

Details for Course One -Tuition Classes: (APPLY NOW ONLINE)
This focussed course is targeted at performers with a desire to expand their screen acting skills and knowledge, and looking to pursue a career in screen. The 8 x 2.5 hour classes cover the basics required to deliver effective on screen performance including technical requirements for screen work, industry tips and audition advice.
Students work from film and television scripts, receiving targeted individual performance tuition. All session work is filmed by a professional technician, with students’ individual footage released to them at the end of each class. This method provides invaluable feedback and will inform students’ development throughout the duration of the course.

Key focus areas:
• The technical requirements of screen performance.
• Translating stage technique into an effective screen presence.
• What to expect on set - the ‘who’s who’ of a film set, film language, etiquette.
• Exploration of choices for approaching text and character.
• The art of a good audition; preparation, conduct and delivery.
• Assistance and advice with audition technique, CV, headshots, and showreel preparation.

Age groups: 14 - 16 years, 17 - 20 years, 21 years +
Course One students will have ongoing discounted access to forums with guest speakers including interstate directors, producers, industry body representatives, and casting agents.
Apply NOW for 2010's first course and receive a special introductory price (see fees and times section for details).
Entrance by audition.
See enrolment section at www.cooperscreenacademy.com for details.


HEART OF GOLD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Entries are now open for the 2011 Heart of Gold International Film Festival.
The Heart of Gold International Film Festival encourages films that are entertaining, uplifting, thought-provoking and express a positive view of the world and humanity. The March 2011 Festival will feature an extensive short film program and a limited number of feature films. There is also a range of special events, seminars, master-classes and intimate ‘meet the filmmaker’ sessions.

The Festival is in the regional Queensland city of Gympie, just 170km north of Brisbane, nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland within 45 minutes drive of Noosa Heads. This picturesque gold-mining town offers a relaxed ambience to view some of the world’s most extraordinary and uplifting films.

Heart Of Gold International Film Festival runs from 17 – 20 March 2011
Deadline: 31 October 2010
More details: www.heartofgold.com.au/


BUSY BODIES



All About Busy Bodies
• Busy Bodies is a collection of 12 digital video stories about the activities of groups of seniors on the Tasman Peninsula
• The video stories were filmed by 6 local people who range in age from 14 to 79
• The video crew worked collaboratively with the projects producer Suze van der Beek
• Busy Bodies is only a snapshot of senior activity on the Tasman Peninsula, there is more!
• Busy Bodies was launched at Eaglehawk Neck Hall on Friday 9 April, there was an all day screening the following day and everyone loved it!
• Busy Bodies is included in the Tasman Digital Collective, the TDC aims to create and store local stories
• Watch any story through to the credits to see who funded this project
• The Busy Bodies DVD is available from The Village Hub in Nubeena, however if you would like to view online, follow the link below
Busy Bodies is now available to view online: go to http://vimeo.com/channels/tdc



STUFF BANK
Are you an artist or arts organisation looking for stuff for your arts practice?
Would you be interested in materials donated by the business community?
Then stuffBank may be the solution for you.

stuffBank is designed to support the arts industry by providing resources that businesses, organisations or individuals no longer require.
The concept is simple:
Available resources are listed on the arts@work website
Contact AbaF to register your interest in any listed items
Arrange collection details with the previous owners
stuffBank resources can include items such as whiteboards, office furniture, computers, hanging systems and commercial waste products suitable for use in creative practice.
For further information about stuffBank and to list your resources visit: www.arts.tas.gov.au/stuffbank
stuffBank is an initiative of arts@work and the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF)



SPACE BANK
Are you an artist looking for a studio or a musician looking for a rehearsal space?
Or an arts organisation looking for a new home?
Want something that's affordable?
Then spaceBank may be the solution for you.

spaceBank aims to increase the amount of studio and rehearsal spaces available in Tasmania, whilst enabling business owners to rent out an otherwise empty space.
The concept is simple:
If you're interested in leasing a creative space, you can view listings on the arts@work website
Once you've found the space that suits you, contact the owners directly and negotiate your lease.
For further information about spaceBank and to list your space visit: www.arts.tas.gov.au/spacebank
spaceBank is an initiative of arts@work and the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF)


SCREEN AUSTRALIA INFO
If you weren’t able to attend one of Screen Australia's recent forums regarding the 2010 Review of the Australian Screen Production Sector, you can now experience the Melbourne session as a webcast, complete with slides and an online forum to contribute your own comments and insights.
Go to www.screenaustralia.gov.au/news_and_events/review2010.asp