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In
2007, Channel Free, in partnership with South Sydney Youth
Services, delivered two Supported Training Projects in video
production to around twenty young people involved in the
Links to Learning and Kool Kids Club programs. The participants
ranged from 11 to 17 years of age and represented a wide
variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The outcome
is three finished short films, conceived and produced by
the young people under the guidance of Channel Free’s
tutors, using equipment and facilities provided by Metro
Screen and with funding from FaHCSIA. The films, ‘Breakdancer’,
‘The Trick or Treaters’ and ‘Ganglands’
will be screened at the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington later
in 2008. Channel Free is proud to have played a part in
the development of these young people, having provided them
with an opportunity to express themselves through the medium
of film and exposing them to modern video technology they
would not normally have access to.
THE PARTNERS:
SONY
TROPFEST JUNIOR SQUEEZE
Metro Screen again has partnered with Tropfest and TropJr.
Channel Free will be producing a short to be screened out
of competition at the event in February 09.
GLYSSN
GLYSSN is a project that provides support and a range of
educational and recreational groups, events and projects
for same sex attracted and gender diverse young people (up
to 25) in the St George and Sutherland areas. GLYSSN facilitates
opportunities for young people connect with each other,
link in with relevant services or the GLBTQ community, and
gain knowledge and skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The project also aims to address homophobia and discrimination
in the area through community education and providing support
and training to other service providers working with young
people.
KOOL KIDS CLUB
The Kool Kids Club is a Supported Activities Program that
works as a prevention and early intervention initiative
providing after school and school holiday activity program
in La Perouse and the surrounding areas. The program supports
the development of well being, resilience and competence
for children and young people aged 7 – 13 years, fostering
protective factors by building on children and young people’s
strengths and enhancing their connections with community
and family. The Program actively engages children and young
people who are already participating in anti-social activities,
as well as children universally, and provide a program of
age appropriate activities.
Kool Kids Club has provided children and young people with
the opportunity to develop surfing skills, produce their
own music CDs, develop computer skills, improve their swimming
ability etc. We also provide a safe environment for children
to discuss worries and concerns with staff. We offer support
to families and caregivers with referrals and information
on other support services.
LINKS TO LEARNING
We are a students at risk Links to Learning Program. We
work with young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who
experience multiple barriers and significant difficulties
accessing and participating in formal learning environments.
These young people may have had negative experiences at
school, at home and/or community environments.
Our activities focus on real life issues encouraging self-expression
and linking young people to key people in the community.
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In
partnership with GLYSSN who provide support and a range
of educational and recreational groups, events and projects
for same sex attracted and gender diverse young people (up
to 25) in the St George and Sutherland areas. Channel Free
will make a short film project exploring the circumstances
and issues confronting same sex attracted and gender diverse
young people in Sydney.
In partnership with South Sydney Youth Services & Short
Black Films, Channel Free will produce a short film to be
screened outside of competition at TropJr ‘09, TropFest’s
Junior Film Festival.
Short Black Films is an initiative launched three
years ago by Vincent McManus as a pilot project funded through
the City of Sydney Council’s Safe City Department.
Short Black Films is based at the Redfern Community
Centre. Its aims are to give the Aboriginal community and
disadvantaged young people the opportunity to have a voice
and tell their own stories through short films. It enables
the people involved to work with an experienced film production
crew, to gain some of the skills and confidence to work
in film and television, to submit their films to festivals,
to be broadcast on television and to establish a sense of
local identity and pride.
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| STRAY |
Directors:
Dean Francis + Craig Boreham
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STRAY
Directors Craig Boreham and Dean Francis worked with disenfranchised
queer young people from Twenty10 Youth Support. Co-produced
by Channel Free, Metro Screen and Twenty10 Youth Support,
this film was written through a process of workshops with
the young people and is based around their collective experiences
of being young and gay in Sydney. The young people both
become the cast and the crew of the production.
Long Synopsis
A contemporary retelling of the classic tale of the City
Mouse and the Country Mouse, Stray follows the story of
Mouse, a teenager who leaves his home in the country in
search of his place in the world. Along the way he is exposed
to the seedy underbelly of the city and the people who live
there including the broken drag diva Lamé Doe Ray,
who takes him under her wing. Will Mouse be led astray and
consumed by the drug soaked landscape of the ghetto?
Short Synopsis
A retelling of the classic tale of the City Mouse and the
Country Mouse, Stray follows the story of Mouse, a teenager
who leaves his home in the country in search of his place
in the world.
CAST + CREW
Directors: Craig Boreham and Dean Francis
Producer: Craig Boreham
First Assistant Director: Tori Spooner
Production Assistants: Samuel Hodge, Tori Spooner
Screenplay: Dean Francis, Craig Boreham, Ross Jacobs –
based on an idea by participants from Twenty10 Youth Support.
Sound Designer: Pete Goodwin
Composers: Pete Goodwin
Editor: Katie Flaxman
Director of Photography: Dean Francis
PRINCIPAL CAST
Mouse – Aidan Calabria
Drag Queen – Rick Viede
Rex – Brad Wilson
Holly – Jiyn Riches
INTERNATIONAL SCREENINGS
• NewFest - The 19th New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
& Transgender Film Festival
NATIONAL SCREENINGS
• Mardi Gras Film Festival 2007
• Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2007
• Newtown Flicks Film Festival 2007
• Newtown Film Festival 2007 – Finalist
DISTRIBUTOR
Stray was picked up for distribution in the US by Frameline.
Twenty 10
Twenty 10 is an organisation for young gay, lesbian, bisexual
+ transgender people who are having problems at home or
have become homeless. Through promoting a safe + supportive
environment, we can work with young people in dealing with
acceptance issues as well as providing support services
to help young people gain independence.
If you're interested in finding out more about the great
programs, services + people at TWENTY10, click
here.
WALLPAPERS
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| THE
ODYSSEY |
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THE
ODYSSEY
Synopsis: It is the night before the
final exams and three friends find themselves stranded
on the wrong side of town. Based on Homer’s epic,
“The Odyssey” explores the inner turmoil of
three young friends in search of their futures.
Duration 27 mins
THE
ODYSSEY is a short feature
due for release later this year and was written
and directed by Gene Alberts. The
Odyssey. Stand by for more information!
DIRECTOR
BIO: Gene Alberts started
making films at age 13. He has completed 6 short films
with Channel Free Youth Video Access as well as other
independent productions. His short Winston screened in
the US and Europe and won second prize at the Auburn International
film festival. In 2005-2006 Gene wrote and directed The
Odyssey at age 17.
Principal
cast: Charlie Mann,
Patrick Ribeiro, Patrick Cornwall
The
Odyssey will premiere in Sydney soon stand by for more
information about where and when or
join our
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EVERYTHING NICE |
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AND
EVERYTHING NICE
Synopsis: The curiosity of a schoolgirl leads
her to skip a day at school to observe a classmate as
she wanders through the city.
Duration 7 mins
AND EVERYTHING NICE
was produced as part of the second stage of Channel Free's
Sugar and Spice program for young women.
AND
EVERYTHING NICE
has screened at international film festivals including:
• Queer Screen Film Festival - Australia
2006 - best sound design award
• Surry Hills Film Festival 2006
Available
on the Best of Channel Free 2004+2005
DVD
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SHEEP |
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PINK
SHEEP
Synopsis: Stories
+ lives criss-cross in the hallways of a block of flats
in the Darlo ghetto. A glam dyke jailbait + her card shark
girlfriend. An addict with a fairy godmother. A wayward
country lad looking for love in the big city. All with
nothin in common but the search for a happy ending.
Duration 22 mins
PINK SHEEP is a collaboration
between Twenty 10 Gay + Lesbian Youth Support and Channel
Free.
PINK SHEEP was written
entirely by the young people involved in the project.
These young people also acted + produced the 20 min video
in collaboration with Directors Craig Boreham + Peta Jane
Lenehan.
PINK
SHEEP PREMIERE –
SYDNEY GAY + LESBIAN MARDI GRAS FILM FESTIVAL | 2004
Screened to a capacity audience, PINK
SHEEP was screened as part of the first ever
sessions open to anyone aged 15 years and above (film
festivals usually receive an 18 rating). These sessions
were for everyone, with a focus on the lives and stories
of queer youth. The PINK SHEEP
cast/crew then held a Q+A session with the 800+ audience.
http://www.queerscreen.com.au
PINK
SHEEP has screened at international film festivals including:
• Melbourne
Queer Film Festival - Australia 2005
• Brisbane Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2005
•
Gay + Lesbian Mardi Gras Film Festival 2004 – Sydney
• CINEWEST Youth Film Festival - Australia 2004
• Bent Lenses finalist Canberra Capital Queer Film
Festival Short Film - Australia 2004
• The 28th San Francisco International Lesbian +
Gay Film Festival – San Francisco, USA
• The Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film
Festival – Texas, USA
• Bent Lenses finalist Canberra Capital Queer Film
Festival Short Film - Australia 2004
• Out on Screen: Vancouver Queer Film and Video
Festival
• Verzaubert Film Festival – Berlin/Munich/Frankfurt/Cologne
- Germany
• Milan Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Italy
• Reel Affirmations: Washington DC Lesbian &
Gay Film Festival – USA
Twenty
10
Twenty 10 is an organisation for young gay, lesbian, bisexual
+ transgender people who are having problems at home or
have become homeless. Through promoting a safe + supportive
environment, we can work with young people in dealing
with acceptance issues as well as providing support services
to help young people gain independence.
If you're interested in finding out more about the great
programs, services + people at TWENTY10, click
here. |
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Wheels + Dollbaby |
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LOCATION
Channel Free
is based at Metro Screen, which is
located in the Paddington Town Hall
[Australia], alongside the Chauvel
Cinema + Radio 2RES. The central Sydney
location is well serviced by public
transport + close to restaurants,
cinemas, cafes + galleries.
HOW
TO GET TO METRO SCREEN BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
From Museum train station [Liverpool
St exit] catch either the 380, 378
or 333 bus up Oxford St to Paddington
Town Hall. Alternatively catch the
352 bus via Newtown + Surry Hills.
The bus stop is directly opposite
the Paddington Town Hall with the
Metro Screen entrance located through
the Chauvel Cinema entrance on Oatley
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Contact
CHANNEL FREE
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If
you require further information about CHANNEL FREE Special Projects,
please contact:
CHANNEL FREE Coordinator Jan Ellis
P: 02 9356 1818
| F: 02 9361 5320
| E: channelfree@metroscreen.org.au |
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