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Intro to Filmmaking Courses Summer Program
Intro to Short Filmmaking for Adults - 3 days Script to Screen
     » Coffs Harbour January 15, 16 & 17 Fri to Sun – ETC Coffs Harbour
     » Cost $330 (including GST)

 Intro to Short Filmmaking for Youth - 3 days Script to Screen
        January 2009 School Holidays
    » Bellingen - Jan 11, 12, & 13 Mon to Weds - Bellingen
    » Coffs Harbour - Jan 20, 21, 22, Tues to Thurs - ETC Coffs Harbour
    » Cost $330 (including GST)

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For more information please contact Christina Hyde at ScreenLinks Ph: 6648 5483 or info@screenlinks.org or visit our website www.screenlinks.org

Introduction to Short Filmmaking -- 3 Day Script to Screen workshop for Youth/Adults

This course will teach you everything you need to know to make a short movie. Gain hands on experience with digital video technology, learn  aspects of video production including: camera operation, lighting, audio, story boarding, scripting, directing and editing. Participants will shoot on Panasonic Mini DV cameras and edit their movies using Mac iMovie.

Day One
Screenwriting
Storyboarding
Introduction to visual storytelling
Camera Operation Basics
Lighting Basics
Sound Recording

Day Two
Scripts finalised
Final drafts decided
Shot lists and locations determined
Shooting
View rushes

Day Three
Editing Principles
Importing from camera
Logging and capture sequences
Sound tracks and music
Titles & credits
Rendering
Exporting final edit

JANISON SHORT SHARP FILM FESTIVAL 2010 – CALL FOR ENTRIES

Have you got an idea for a short, sharp film? Something that in a matter of minutes can entertain, inform, make a point, or amuse? Then think about entering the Janison Short Sharp Film Festival! The festival, which is in its fourth year, is now calling for entries from creative people in the region.

The Festival is an annual event that showcases the work of filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers. It also gives the public an opportunity to see short, sharp films made by anyone with inspiration and the will to get something in the can.

“The festival provides a fantastic creative stepping stone for local filmmakers to practice their movie making skills and showcase their work,” said a spokesperson from Forge Films, winners of the Open Section of the 2009 festival. “With generous cash prizes, including $2,000 for the winner of the open section, it makes the festival an opportunity not to be missed for aspiring filmmakers”.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2010?
• Event over two days. Saturday will be dedicated to the Open Section, with a matinee performance of the Best of the Rest. The evening performance will screen the finalists and the awards night. Sunday will showcase the Youth Films in the same format.
• Early bird entry discount. Get your entry in by 31 December 2009 and only pay half price ($10).

THE FACTS
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5pm, 3 May 2010, for all entries
CATEGORIES OF ENTRY:        Primary School, Junior High School (Years 7 to 10),             Senior High School (Year 11 & 12. Year 12 films from      2009 are eligible) and Open Section.
FILM LENGTH    Primary School up to five minutes, Secondary School up to
seven minutes, Open Section up to eight minutes.
SIGNATURE ITEM:  Balloon (visual or verbal)
                                                 Your film must contain the signature item
SCREENING DATE:  Saturday 3 July 2010 – Open Section
                                       Sunday 4 July 2010 – Youth Films
LOCATION:                          The Jetty Memorial Theatre
                                               Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour 
FURTHER INFORMATION: www.shortsharpfilmfest.com

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