2011 program

Want to produce an edgy new comedy series for TV?

Metro Screen is calling for expressions of interest from early career Indigenous producers interested in producing two five-minute TV episodes. The show [currently in pre-production] is an exciting new Indigenous television comedy created by a talented rising writer/director.

We are looking for focused, organized, time-conscious and capable individuals looking for ground floor entry into the broadcast television industry.

This TV show is made possible through Metro Screen’s Out There and Deadly program funded with the support of Screen NSW.

This is a ‘career breaking’ chance to work with a gifted emerging writer/director with established skills in the comedy genre and be part of a brand spanking new fresh and original program. There is a small Producer's fee paid as part of the position and the very strong likelihood of a national broadcast credit. The program will be Series Produced by one of Australia’s most experienced Indigenous Producers alongside a first class production team.

All six episodes of this sharp and engaging series will be wrapped and delivered by February 6th, 2012.

If you hunger for the opportunity to work with a talented production team on a new short comedy program written and directed by a rising star, plus gain a nationally broadcast Producer credit while being paid, then submit your applications by 01 Aug.

Applicants must submit a one page CV listing all relevant professional experience with your contact details by to David Opitz, Productions and Projects Manager, Metro Screen, PO Box 299 Paddington NSW 2021, Phone: +61 2 9356 1818 Fax: +61 2 9361 5320, d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au

2010 program

Out There and Deadly Film funding + support recipients announced

PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS FUNDING ARE NOW CLOSED.

The three recipients of the Metro Screen Out There and Deadly film funding and support are:

Richard Jameson with ‘Émigré’.

Drama: salvation redemption tale.

Scott Williams with ‘Fire In the Sky’.

Documentary drama: Indigenous astrology.

Danny Teece-Johnson with ‘60,000 Years of Laughter’.

Documentary: humour in Indigenous culture.

Metro Screen, in partnership with Screen NSW, offers these three experienced filmmakers of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, the opportunity to develop their film and storytelling skills through the production of their short work.

Patron: Aboriginal elder Lester Bostock

Out There and Deadly production funding and support is generously supported by Screen NSW.

Out There and Deadly provides

• A cash budget of $13,000 for production and crew fees
• Metro Screen production equipment and post production facilities to the value of $2000
• The consultation services of a professional Script Editor
• An industry professional mentor throughout the production period
• Three Masterclasses held at Metro Screen in Sydney [travel and accommodation is provided]
• A special cast and crew theatrical screening event of all three Out There and Deadly films
• 12 months complimentary membership with Metro Screen

Timeline /schedule for successful applicants

Deadline for applications:               Sep 03, 2010
Successful applicants notified:      Sep 30, 2010
Masterclass                                    Oct 29, 2010
Masterclass                                    Jan 14, 2011
Masterclass                                    Apr 22, 2011
Deliverables date:                          Jun 30, 2011

Successful applicant responsibilities

Successful applicants MUST:

• Attend three, one day Masterclasses held at Metro Screen in Sydney [travel and accommodation is provided]
• Produce a finished film of up to 10 minutes by the deliverables date

Application materials required

• A completed application form
• The completed script
• A one line AND one paragraph AND one page synopsis
• Director’s Statement [half page max]
• Producer Statement where relevant [half page max]
• Bio/CV of applicant [one page max]
• Short bio of key crew if known [half page max]
• A DVD containing at least one screened work made by the applicant.
• Budget - must use template provided

  Regional Indigenous Budget 2010 [286kb]

• Marketing plan [one page max]
• Name and contact details of two industry referees

Before you send in your application, please:

• Complete all questions on this application form.
• Collate your materials, but do not bind or staple.
• SUBMIT THREE COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE APPLICATION FORM, WITH NO BINDING, STAPLES ETC

Download application form

Regional Indigenous Application Form 2010 [319kb]

Download a detailed explanation of the below materials

Regional Indigenous Extras Info Doc 2010 [452kb]

Assessment

Applications are assessed by Metro Screen’s Projects and Productions Manager and a panel of industry representatives.

“Aboriginal people have been master story tellers since the dreamtime, the chance to tell our stories on film is just an extension of our oral story telling history."
Melissa Abrahams made 11:11

“We are very excited to be able to provide the resources of Metro Screen to filmmakers in regional NSW with this fabulous new scheme."
David Opitz Projects and Productions Manager at Metro Screen