METRO SCREEN Members

JOIN US AT METRO SCREEN

Metro Screen membership entitles you to a range of services and discounts to support your screen interests and activities.
In partnership with the Chauvel Cinema, Metro Screen holds gala events, graduation ceremonies and screenings for the more than 100 works produced annually.

WHY JOIN
“Metro Screen is an excellent resource for training, equipment hire, subsidies and projects, it is definitely worthwhile for any young filmmaker to be a part of Metro Screen. A great opportunity.” Cate Shortland, director ‘Somersault’.

MEMBERSHIP

PRODUCTION SUBSIDIES
Eligibility for access to a pool of $60,000 worth of in-kind support offered through the Jump Start subsidy fund and Metro Screen Network production subsidies.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Metro Screen Network offers monthly meetings including industry panels, pitching sessions and subscription to the Network eNews. This group brings together film and screen makers who share ideas, experiences and provide networking opportunities.
Project Development Services provide one hour face to face meetings
with professional Script Editors and Producer Consultants to advise, discuss and help develop your next screen project.
Mentorship programs run annually for emerging, indigenous and multicultural filmmakers.
Plus Metro Screen’s weekly industry eNews is free to join.

DISCOUNTS
• 15% discount on camera, lighting and sound equipment, dubbing, studios and edit suites including the Metro Screen Edit Café and 24hr HD edit suite.
• 15% discount on our screen industry short courses.
• Discounted tickets to film festivals and film events around town.
• Discounts at the Chauvel Cinema, Popcorn Taxi, the Darlinghurst Theatre, The Film & Television Specialist Bookshop Newtown and others throughout the year.
• Members’ only weekly eNews giveaways for movie, festival and theatre passes.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
Individual membership $60 for 12 months
Concession membership $40 for 12 months [must have a student concession card or health care card]

OTHER NETWORKS
Metro Screen provides access to its networks and productions through online networking sites such as:

YouTube
www.youtube.com/user/MetroScreen

Facebook
www.facebook.com + our group Metro Screen NSW FILMMAKERS and screen artists

MySpace
www.myspace.com/metroscreen

To become a member please contact 02 9356 1818 or DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP FORM

Metro Screen's INAUGURAL ANNUAL DRINKS

	Metro Screen’s inaugural Industry Drinks were held in April this year and attracted over 200 guests. Audience members were treated to a showcase of seven films selected from the 140 produced by Metro Screen in 2007, then stayed on in the Chauvel foyer for the social event. In attendance were Metro Screen students, members, board and clients along with Metro Screen funders the AFC and NSW FTO and representatives from Animal Logic, Frame Set & Match, SMPTE, SONY, Apple and independent film and screen practitioners. Now an annual feature on the film industry calendar this event brought a much needed social networking night to Sydney.

Metro Screen (MS) Cnr Oatley Rd + Oxford St	Stephen Boyle AFC, Christina Alvarez MS General Manager, Andrew Mason NSW FTO	Metro Screen Industry Drinks

Metro Screen Directors Delia Browne and Mark McMillian	Andy Lloyd James MS Director, Nick Herd AFC, John Maisels SMPTE	Emelda Davis AFC and friends

Lester Bostock	Christina Alvarez MS General Manager, David Opitz MS Projects Manager	Metro Screen 2008 guide

Metro Screen Directors Sharon Connolly and Liz Watts	Metro Screen Industry Drinks	Christina Alvarez General Manager, Katrina Beck Marketing Manager/Event organiser

Metro Screen MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

	JUMP START PRODUCTION SUBSIDIES low cost access to equipment and facilities..... The Jump Start subsidy scheme gets new productions off the ground by providing members with low cost access to facilities and equipment hire. Subsidies are available for video, television, digital media + multimedia productions. Click here for more info >>
	PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Appointments with Producer and Script Editors for your next project. Advice on everything from funding, budgets, scripts, characterisation and plots lines. Click here for more info >>
	METRO SCREEN NETWORK share skills + resources and produce your project on a shoe string budget.... The Metro Screen Network is comprised of enthusiastic members who meet monthly [first Tuesday of each month] to pitch new ideas, discuss work in-progress, share skills + produce their own projects. Metro Screen provides a dedicated subsidy which supports the development of the group + the programs it runs. Click here for more info >>
	FACILITIES HIRE + EQUIPMENT Metro Screen hires the latest HD equipment and Sony cameras as well as Mini DV and DVCPRO cameras, tripods, lights, sound equipment + other accessories. Post production facilities include Final Cut Pro, online and offline suites with 24hr access and offers the convenience of editing in the Metro Screen Edit Cafe. Metro’s facilities support most tape formats and our wide range of new media services and exhibition equipment along with our studio spaces are ideal for the emerging filmmaker of professional. Click here for more info >>
	TRAINING COURSES Metro Screen is a Registered Training Organisation with over 25 years experience in fostering the development of emerging filmmakers + digital media practitioners. Our courses are ideal for those just entering the industry or those looking to up skill on the latest technologies. Metro Screen was selected for the ‘NSW Small Training Provider of the Year 2003’ award, an acknowledgment of our excellence in vocational education + training. We offer a flexible + comprehensive training program covering all aspects of video, television + digital media production. The short course program includes Video Production, Scriptwriting, Directing, Documentary Making, Production Management, Photoshop for Title design, DVD Authoring, Final Cut Pro Editing + Camera Techniques. Full time courses include the Certificate IV in Screen six month intensive course. We also offer various part time courses in Screen and Multimedia. Graduates of our courses have a strong presence in the film and television industries. They have gone into many areas including scriptwriting, camera operation, production design, screen direction + production management. Others have secured funding enabling them to set up companies and continue producing their own independent films. Many have been accepted into full time courses at AFTRS + Universities.


	FILMMAKERS’ STUDIO Metro Screen runs many events, screenings and extra workshops and seminar events that members receive heavy discounts on entry to. One of these events is our monthly Filmmaker’s Studio. The Filmmaker’s Studio provides Sydney's filmmaking industry and community the chance to hear high profile screen industry professionals interviewed in our intimate studio environment. These well known industry professionals will be given the opportunity to screen their past works, discuss their craft, their personal journey through their career and answer questions from the audience. These events provide an excellent opportunity for an audience to gain insider knowledge and tips, and be inspired by those working successfully in the Australian screen industry. Click here for more info >>
DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP FORM HERE Metro Screen is the NSW contingent of the national SDA, Screen Development Australia to find your local SDA click here >>

NEW INDUSTRY TRAINING COURSES... check training link for more info...

Metro Screen MEMBERSHIP Contact

For a Metro Screen Membership Application, please contact:
Metro Screen
P: 02 9356 1818 F: 02 9361 5320 E: metro@metroscreen.org.au

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