Metro Screen Mobile Unit

Metro Screen MOBILE UNIT

MAKING MOVIES AND NEW MEDIA IN GREATER SYDNEY AND REGIONAL NSW

“The program really engaged participants in a meaningful way. They felt inspired and were given real ownership of the project. The access to skills, knowledge and equipment is something they could not access locally.”
Steven Blanche – Organiser, Tamworth Youth Centre, PCYC

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ABOUT THE MOBILE UNIT
Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit is dedicated to providing the same training and support to areas outside central Sydney that Metro Screen provides in Sydney. Our Mobile Unit was set up six years ago and has trained and worked with over 700 emerging artists and filmmakers in the areas of project development, video production, post-production, new media and cinema projection. We are willing to go anywhere and teach anyone who is keen!

The Mobile Unit provides the experience and expertise your community needs to put its local stories onto the screen. We are happy to tailor our range of programs to best suit your needs, budget and desired outcomes. We can create a course to your requirements, whether it be accredited full time training or a 3 day video production workshop.

Past projects have been supported by community groups, councils, the Department of Education and Training, NSW Health and Regional Arts. Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit Coordinator is also willing to collaborate with you to source funding from these various organisations to get your project off the ground. If you have an idea for a course or workshop and there are interested participants please contact us to discuss funding options.

Through 2006 and 2007 Metro Screen delivered Mobile Unit projects in areas as diverse as Tamworth, Young, Kempsey, Campbelltown, Nambucca and Griffith covering training in the areas of video production, scriptwriting and new media.
Participants of these projects have gone on to gain employment and their award winning films have been screened nationally, some examples include: Hold On and Hush – awarded prizes at the Auburn International, and Silent Cells Film Festivals 2005. The Worst In Me and Peace – finalists in the Play Now / Act Now Film Festival 2005.

Metro Screen is equipped and able to deliver a range of screen projects in your community.

We provide the following services to Western Sydney and regional NSW:
•	training, professional development and production support in screen media including film, video, web and digital media.
•	provide individuals and organisations with screen equipment, such as cameras, tripods, editing-ready laptops, lights and sound recording gear that may not be easily available or accessible at the local level.
•	provide training in screen production that articulates contemporary life in Western Sydney and regional NSW. Use productions made through this training as a means of expression for re-engaging marginalised people with their communities, particularly youth, indigenous, and people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
•	increase the participation of regional filmmakers and multimedia producers in film festivals, online digital media festivals and competitions.
•	develop, wherever possible, qualified and experienced local tutors to provide skills training, thus developing a regional network for ongoing skills development.
•	augment regional festivals and conferences with skills based seminars and workshops.

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit delivers a multitude of programs, ranging from one-day workshops and seminars to Certificate courses in screen, multimedia, and cinema projection. Metro Screen is an RTO (Registered Training Organisation), and as such, can deliver nationally recognised accredited training, and non-accredited training based in production.

SUCCESS STORIES
Mobile Unit projects leave a vital legacy of skills and knowledge in local communities, and provide a foundation for the careers of emerging filmmakers and artists.

Recently, several mobile unit participants have gone onto to further study in the film and media Industry, gained employment, and have been successful in obtaining support and funding for their own projects, some of these people include:

Madelaine Warwick completed the Newcastle Film and TV Scholarship in 2007. She was recently accepted into the competitive Bachelor of Arts major in Film and TV Production at Charles Sturt University. As well as this offer, she was accepted into the Diploma of Screen at TAFE. Usually a Cert IV is a prerequisite, but selectors were so impressed with the quality of Madelaine’s work on the short film Leaves, produced in the Newcastle Film and TV Scholarship that they gave her advanced standing. Madelaine was grateful of the opportunity she had to expand her skills through the Cert IV course and is looking forward to beginning her degree in Film and TV Production.

Alexandra-Eva Hassim graduated in 2005 form the Certificate III in Multimedia [Bankstown]. Alexandra successfully gained funding from Metro Screen’s Multicultural Mentorship Scheme [MMS] to produce her new short animation Green Grass of Home. She is also producing the short film The Beach for which she received funding through the NSW FTO Young Filmmakers Fund.

Steve Collyer graduated from the Cert III in Multi Media held in Newcastle in 2006. Steve’s video documentary Keep Australia Colourful has had over 1500 viewings on YouTube so far. He was accepted into the highly competitive Diploma in Multimedia at TAFE and has since completed, using his skills to work as a freelance artist. Usually a Cert IV is a prerequisite, but selectors were so impressed with the quality of Steve’s Cert III work, they gave him advanced standing.

TESTIMONIALS
Daniel Teece-Johnson – CAET Project Officer, Headpspace, Nambucca Valley
The 3 day video workshop that Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit held in Nambucca was one of the most exciting activities that our young people have had access to. The Mobile Unit team brought a great deal of enthusiasm, excitement and passion to the workshop. This enabled the students to feel confident to learn all aspects of filmmaking and they have since grown in confidence and become more involved in making their own films.

The workshop was more than a filmmaking exercise; it brought together 12 young people from varying cultural and social backgrounds to work on a project. As a bonus they had fun and learnt new skills. This has led to a number of young participants interested in further education and a possible career in the Film and TV industry, which could not have happened without Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit.

Merrily Willis- Student, Newcastle Film & TV Scholarship November 2007
I made lots of friends with similar interests. The tutors and background support staff were very approachable and ready to listen - and they made a special effort to be flexible to our needs. This network of friends and staff will provide a valuable base for where I plan to head in the Film Industry. I came to the course owning a lot of good equipment but NO confidence to get out and use it – Metro Screen has helped me break through this barrier. Even my family are impressed by what I achieved with their help in such a short time. Thankyou to everyone from Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit.

THE TEAM
Our tutors and mentors are all highly qualified filmmakers and artists with vast experience in project work and training. The Mobile Unit team has received national and international awards for its work through Metro Screen.

HOW IT BEGAN
In 2001 Metro Screen received capital grant funds from the NSW Ministry for the Arts and DCITA to purchase three Mobile Unit equipment kits, allowing Metro Screen to deliver off-site film and video training for up to 12 participants. In 2002 Metro Screen received further capital funds to complete the equipment kits so digital media, editing and post-production could be added to the range of mobile training courses and projects. From 2002-07 the NSW FTO has provided funding to Metro Screen to support the Mobile Unit initiative.

Contact
If you are interested in having Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit work in and with your community, please contact Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit Coordinator on [02] 9356 1818 Tuesdays to Thursdays or mobileeunit@metroscreen.org.au

Metro Screen MOBILE UNIT

WORK FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

The Worst In Me
by Clarke Costello.
Produced through our Mobile Unit regional workshops

SYNOPSIS
Josh is an intense teenager whose anger towards his alcoholic father and broken mother is leading him to behave in an increasingly violent and anti-social way. When he almost beats up a small boy who asks him for a cigarette he realises that he has to get out and take his mother with him. A heartfelt and honest portrayal of the effects of alcoholism on a family.

Director Josh Davis | Producer Clark Costello | Script Josh Davis, Clark Costello, Bayden Hull

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Metro Screen MOBILE UNIT Projects

2008 PROJECTS INCLUDE:

INDIGENOUS DOCUMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP
in Western Sydney from METRO SCREEN
August 25 – October 17 2008 | Scholarship course |
3 days per week over eight weeks | Based in Western Sydney

Overview
Metro Screen, with funding from the Joint Indigenous Funding Program and the Department of Education and Training, is running a free part time Documentary Scholarship course for Indigenous people.
The course is fully accredited, and is nationally recognised through VETAB. Successful students will receive a Statement of Attainment from the Certificate IV in Screen.

Newsworthy Highlights
• Four local documentaries will be made
• Local Indigenous people will become documentary filmmakers
• Industry Accredited Tutors will provide training
• Provides skills for employment in the industry
• Provides an outlet for expression and artistic pursuits in the local area
• Makes the community stronger

What Metro Screen is seeking from the Indigenous Community?
Metro Screen is seeking the support of Indigenous Elders in reaching Indigenous people in Western Sydney and finding students that are interested in studying this course. We find that attendance and completion of the course by Indigenous students often relies strongly on the support these accredited courses receive from the local Indigenous Communities and their Elders. We would ask that you could assist us in making contact with potential students by advertising the course through your community bulletins and or website.

We also ask for assistance in securing a location within the Western Sydney to hold the course.

The Course
The focus of this course is to introduce students to Documentary production and the power of documentary as a story telling medium. The course runs for eight weeks part time from August 25 - October 17 2008. The location is yet to be confirmed but we would like to discuss further with you and would be happy to take any suggestions. So far, possible locations are Casula Powerhouse or Campbelltown Arts Centre.

FOUR STAGES
Stage One – Pre Production. Tutors will discuss documentary filmmaking and develop students’ techniques of story telling and script writing.
Stage Two – Production. As one group the students will schedule and shoot their documentary.
Stage Three – Post production. Students are split into three or four smaller groups where they edit the footage shot into the final films. Each group uses the same footage shot in the stage 2 to edit their own version of the documentary.
Stage Four – Wrap and Screening. This stage will provide an excellent opportunity for students to discuss the process and view the three of four documentaries produced and look to the future.

Each documentary will be a maximum of five minutes and can be on any subject, which the group agrees upon.

Tutor
Students will gain valuable industry knowledge from experienced industry trainer Adrian Symes. Over his career Adrian has worked extensively with regional communities across NSW and Australia as an artist, multimedia producer and trainer. His work in Arnhem Land with Indigenous communities at the Garma Festival assisted young students to document their work placement at the festival through digital means producing video, photos and audio. Adrian has already worked with youth in the local area producing a TV show called Wild West TV in Forbes and a number of short films and music videos in Condobolin. His work, photographs and CV can be viewed at http://www.geocities.com/adriansymes/

Skills and future employment for students
Students will develop skills in script writing, shooting on digital cameras, editing and production management. They will be well placed to seek a traineeship or continue study in the Certificate IV in Screen to further their career within the film, video, TV and screen industry. The course will also prove useful for those unsure of which path in filmmaking they wish to pursue as it provides an overview of all production roles. Apply today!

Contact Mobile Unit Coordinator Bethany Bruce on b.bruce@metroscreen.org.au or on 02 9356 1818
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OUR TOWN
Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit film OUR TOWN was selected by Screen Australia to screen at the annual Big Screen Festival in Yamba.

The Big Screen festival, in 2008 was in its eighth year. It brings programs of contemporary and classic Australian films to regional, rural and remote Australian communities. First launched in 2001 as a Centenary of Federation project, the festival has played close to 140,000 Australians in more than 50 towns.

http://bigscreen.afc.gov.au/towns/Yamba/program.aspx

FILMMAKING WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH IN MAROUBRA
Teaming up with Randwick Council to support the youth of The Shack Youth Services in Maroubra. These youth will be given the opportunity to shoot a short film for the annual ‘Urban Shorts Film Festival’ held in Randwick as part of Randwick Youth Week events.

The one day video workshop in March will provide equipment and resources for youths aged 12-18 to make a short film to enter in the festival. Last years entry “Outside In” was highly commended at the Urban Shorts festival.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY
Digital Micro Movie One Day Workshop
Students from the Nambucca Valley region, will have the opportunity to shoot a short film in a small team, over the course of a one day workshop. The workshop will cover basic skills in camera operation, coverage and creative shooting techniques with industry professional, Rebecca Ingram.

As well as the satisfaction of making a short film, participants will gain the skills to shoot their own stories independently by having a basic understanding of how to use a camera and how to translate their stories to film.

COURSE INFORMATION
FOR: Nambucca Valley youths aged 12-18
LOCATION: Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre
ADDRESS: 48 Ridge St, Nambucca Heads
PHONE: [02] 6568 7777
DATE: 15th January 2008
WHEN: 9.00am – 5.00 pm
Maximum 16 places

Contact the Training Team at Metro Screen for an application pack [02] 9356 1818 or email training@metroscreen.org.au

CONDOBOLIN INDIGENOUS DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
The focus of this course is to introduce Indigenous young people from Condobolin to documentary production, specifically editing and post production and to provide vocational skills that will give students experience of industry standards and practice.

The course is ideal for Indigenous youths aged 16-25 seriously considering a career in Film and TV, who can commit to four days a week of study for four weeks. No prior experience is required.

Taught by industry professional and local artist Adrian Symes, this course provides practical experience with high quality equipment and includes some theory work. Participants will plan, shoot and edit a documentary and will be involved in all elements of creative production.

On successful completion students will receive a DVD of their work and a Statement of Attainment towards the Certificate IV in Screen. Students will be well placed to seek a traineeship or employment in the media industry, or continue further study.

Apply now for this exclusive opportunity. Limited to 12 places.
This course is fully accredited, and is nationally recognised through VETAB.

COURSE INFORMATION
LOCATION: Condobolin Community Technology Centre
DATES: March – April 2008
WHEN: 9.30 – 4.30
DAYS: Monday – Thursday

Contact the training team at Metro Screen for more information on [02] 9356 1818 or email training@metroscreen.org.au

Metro Screen MOBILE UNIT Contact

If you require further information about MOBILE UNIT, please contact:

Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit Coordinator on
P: +61 02 9356 1818 [Tue – Thur ] E: mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au

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