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| FILM + TV SCHOLARSHIP MAKE A TV COMMERCIAL + SHORT FILM IN FOUR WEEKS An intensive course in digital production and post production pathways. Learn to shoot, record sound and edit. This course is ideal for anyone seriously considering a career in film or TV who can commit to four weeks of full time study this November. No prior experience is required. Taught by industry professionals this course provides practical experience with high quality equipment and includes theory work. Participants will plan, shoot and edit a number of video projects including a short film and television commercial [TVC]. 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 with further study. Apply now for your exclusive opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience from leading industry experts. Successful applicants will be selected on their dedication to pursuing a career in film and TV and their commitment to completing the course. Participants should live in the Hunter Region. Limited to 12 places. This course is fully accredited, and is nationally recognized through VETAB. COURSE INFORMATION LOCATION: Newcastle DATES: 5th – 30th November 2007 WHEN: 9.30am – 4.30pm DAYS: Monday – Friday Enrolment Fee: $275 [Applies to successful applicants only. All other costs are fully subsidized. This course is valued at $2000] Contact the Training Team at Metro Screen for an application pack on 02 9356 1818 or email training@metroscreen.org.au OUR TOWN Aspiring filmmakers Metro Screen is looking for aspiring filmmakers to create OUR TOWN, a documentary about the Clarence River. OUR TOWN is a cross-cultural documentary that will explore the importance of the Clarence River to the local community. Filmmakers Leonie Dickinson and Rebecca Ingram will work with local young people (16 to 25yrs) to construct this short documentary. Participants of OUR TOWN will learn skills in story development, camera & sound technique, film production and editing. OUR TOWN will be created over six weeks and will involve three weekend training workshops. The first workshop is on 27th & 28th October. Participation in OUR TOWN is free but numbers are limited so register quickly. For further information, or to register, please contact Katrina Douglas at Metro Screen on (02) 9356 1818 or mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au OUR TOWN is funded by Regional Arts NSW. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative delivered in partnership with Metro Screen and Clarence Valley Council START YOUR FILM CAREER NOW WITH THE METRO SCREEN FILMMAKING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Metro Screen is running a Screen Scholarship in the Newcastle area between April and July 2007. Each student will produce a 7-25 minute film about their lives, and will be involved in all areas from scriptwriting to shooting, editing, sound design and grading. Be taught by industry professionals and start your career in film and video. This course is fully funded by DET (The Department of Education & Training), with students only paying an enrolment fee of $275 for this 13 week course, valued at over $4000. For further information & an application package, please contact Bethany Bruce, Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit Coordinator on: [02] 9356 1818 or via email mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au PUBLIC GRADUATION SCREENING WHEN | 6pm – 9pm Thursday 2nd August LOCATION | OCTAPOD Upstairs TPI house cnr King St & Auckland St, Newcastle (opposite Civic Park) RSVP + PROGRAM SCHEDULE | Katrina Douglas Mobile Unit Coordinator Metro Screen P: 02 9356 1818 E: mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au JUVENILE JUSTICE FILM PROJECT (December 2006 – January 2007) Three young women from a NSW Juvenile Justice Centre will undertake a video production workshop, and work in conjunction with Mobile Unit to produce a short documentary about their lives. All shooting will take place within the Juvenile Centre where the girls are being remanded. 3 Participants Partners: Department of Juvenile Justice, PNAN, a NSW Health + Metro Screen initiative NARRABRI INDIGENOUS FILM PROJECT (January 2007) Metro’s Mobile Unit will work with 6 young indigenous men to produce a short film around the themes of drugs, alcohol and young people. In the lead up to this project Metro Screen is developing the script in conjunction with program participants via correspondence. This program is fully funded by PNAN. 6 Participants PNAN, a NSW Health + Metro Screen initiative BONALBO FILM PROJECT (January 2007) Mobile Unit will work with 6 young people from a cross-section of the remote community of Bonalbo to produce a short film around the theme of drugs, alcohol and young people. The film will focus on local issues of drug and alcohol abuse in a dramatic and engaging way. In the lead up to this project Metro Screen is developing the script in conjunction with program participants, via correspondence. This program is fully funded by PNAN. 6 Participants PNAN, a NSW Health + Metro Screen initiative COFFS COAST SUMMER SCHOOL (January 2007) Students from the Coffs Coast region will learn the fundamental creative and technical aspects of short filmmaking, with industry tutors Adrian Rostirolla and Kim Mordaunt. From script development and storyboarding, through to shooting and lighting, and finally to editing using final cut pro, all course participants will learn through a practical, hands-on approach. Working groups will be kept small to ensure that all participants get the opportunity to rotate through key crew roles and get first hand experience with operating equipment. Three short films will be produced over the duration of the course. 15 Participants Partners: Screenlinks, ETC (Eduction Training Corporation), NSW Department of State and Regional Development |
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Screen MOBILE UNIT Contact |
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you require further information about MOBILE UNIT, please
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Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit Coordinator on P: +61 02 9356 1818 [Tue – Thur ] E: mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au |
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