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Filmbites Youth Film School
January 09 Newsletter
Exciting News | Filmbites Casting Agency | Enrolments 2009 | January Holiday Workshops | Industry News | Premiere Night | Film Festivals for under 17’s | What's in Production | Jargon of the Month | Job Listings |
EXCITING NEWS
Congratulations to the following students for outstanding achievements!
First we’d like to congratulate all of you on another great Year and very busy year of filmmaking, acting and animation!
- · Abraham Ainsworth, Aiden Haile, Brandon Bonasera, Cally McKenzie, Hamish AND SHINAH Fife, JETHRO SHERRELL AND JOSHUA YOUNG, for winning Best Primary School film at the Mandurah Short Film Festival for “ALIENWOOD”
- · AIDEN HAILE who has won roles in two of Gregg’s (our filmmaking instructors) films.
- · ATARA LEBRANSKY for winning the role of CHIP in the musical “Beauty and The Beast” playing at the Regal.
- · Ashleigh Zinko, Courtney Loney, Crystal Haig, Samantha Brajdic, Zach Drieberg for winning Best drama Lower Secondary at the Mandurah Short Film Festival for “POISONED”.
- · BADEN HARRIS who was selected in the top 12 in WA for a role on NEIGHBOURS!!! Due to a mistake with emails Baden only got the callback the morning of the second round and had to race down to Carousel where he got the new script, learnt it and went on to place TOP 6 and had to audition in front of a packed crowd with the stars from Neighbours. We were in the audience and BADEN did an awesome job!!!
- · BALGA SHS SNSEP STUDNETS whose Filmbites film “THE FEUD” was a finalist (top3) in the TV enhance ATOM Awards a national film awards. TANNIELLE MCHUGH and KELLY-LEE YARRIN flew over to Melbourne and joined Hallie and Shanta for the night. The girls were up there with AFI award nominees and got to meet John Rapsey the director of the WA Screen Academy.
- · BEN POPE for winning Best Animation Lower Secondary at the Mandurah Short Film Festival for “PIRATE VS NINJAS”. Ben’s animation was also a finalist at the Sci-Tech Animation Film Festival.
- · COURTNEY LONEY, HAYLEY AND LUCY WHITE for winning Best music video Lower Secondary at the Mandurah Short Film Festival for “ASKIN WHY”
- · CLARA BERTOZZI and her MUM who the role of Mother and daughter in the Tropfest film “Sad Sad Jack”.
- · DANIELLE MCCORMACK, JOSH MONEY and PETER MONEY who won roles of in the advanced filmmaking film “Poppy”.
- · LORENZO ITALIANO for winning the lead boys role in the short film strings. Lorenzo’s audition was so strong they decided to change the main actors eye colour with contactsJ
- · JAKE HARRISON AND LYAM OVERINGTON for getting pre selected for the ATOM film awards for “STAR LORES” so top 10 in over 600 entries. Well Done!!
- · JARED MONEY who won a role in the Lottery West Spare Puppets ad.
- · REECE SYMMINGTON and ASHLYN BURLEY for winning roles in the Tropfest film “Boing”.
- · REEL CONNECTIONS/ FILMBITES July Holiday Program for winning Best Documentary Lower Secondary at the Mandurah Short Film Festival for “NAIDOC 2008”
- · REUBEN WYLDE who got a call back from Nation-wide auditions for the new feature Film starring Clive Owen “The Boys are Back in Town”. Reuben also had three days work as the stand in for the lottery west Jars ad.
- · KATHERINE PERETTI, GABRIELLA RADAELLI, SAMANTHA BRAJDIC and JOANNA MONEY who won roles in Filmbites Advanced filmmaking film “SHARK”. Sam’s Dad TOM also got a role on the advanced filmmaking film “Poppy”J
- · SAMANTHA BRAJDIC, INDIAH BROCKETT, YASMINE HOOPER, ATARTA LEBRANSKY, ASHLIEGH ZINKO, ZACHARY DRIEBERG AND COURTNEY LONEY for getting pre selected (top 10 in over 600 entries) for the ATOM film awards for “INNER STRENGTH”.
- · SAMANTHA ZINKO has won roles in 3 feature films this year Rose’s Portrait, Contact and Bitter Art (filmed down in Pemberton) Phew! Sam has been super busy this year with theatre, short films and her features. Well done Sam you deserve it.
- · TESSA ANTONELLI, SAM HOPKINS, JESSICA MATTOCK, PETER MONEY, LILLIAN ROBB, KATIE SMOUT, BRIANNA THORN, SAM WYDLE AND DAVID WILSON for getting pre selected (top 10 in over 600 entries) for the ATOM film awards for “THE CHASE”.
- · THE MONEY’s (Issac, Jared, Joanna, Josh, Peter and mum Chris) who all won roles in Peter Pan playing in Kalamunda. Lucky for us this coincided with us shooting a big pirate scene for “FB film “Fabulous”.
- · ZACHARY DRIEBERG special mention Lochie Lenard Series 2 auditions.
FILMBITES CASTING AGENCY
Some exciting projects have come up recently and we have been pleased to be able to put forward some of our students to be considered for auditions. If you are interested in being represented by Filmbites and would like Filmbites to put you forward for auditions for projects please make sure you register with the Filmbites Casting Agency by completing the necessary paperwork.
If you are not sure whether you are already registered please ask Hallie or Shanta and please check with us that your photo is up to date.
Auditions for which Filmbites students are currently being considered include:
- · Lochie Leonard series 2 (we will have our fingers crossed for everyone).
ENROLMENTS 2009
PLEASE REMEMBER places are limited for each class and some classes fill very quickly so please let us know as soon as possible so as not to be disappointed.
We have classes in Filmmaking, Acting, Animation, Gaming and are very excited to be offering some new alternatives for our acting and advanced animation students. For our advanced actors we now have a non production professional training class that is for those that want to continue to learn technique and sharpen their skills rather than make a film. We also have a weekly 1.5 hour class on Saturdays aimed at giving you insight into the industry. For more information please email Hallie or Shanta.
For Advanced Animation Students we are introducing Animation Series creation and for scriptwriters we are developing a year-long script writing production group aimed at creating a new TV series. Will kepp you posted on that one.
If you child falls out of an age group but you believe they would work well in the specified age group please call Hallie.
FEES
Unfortunately due to rising outgoings we have had to increase our fees this year but will continue to endeavour to keep them as low as possible. Fees are now just under $11.50 and hour.
2.5 class: $285 (students who have been here for 3 or more years continuously $260)
1.5 class: $170
Registration and Fee payment will be on the first day of class.
All courses are semester courses unless specified.
HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Filmbites has some awesome workshops this January so make sure you get in quick as places are going fast. Workshops include Animation, Gaming, VFX Green Screen, Acting, SFX Make Up and STUNTS!!!!! Whoohoo.
http://www.filmbites.com.au/media/Filmbitesholidays.pdf
PREMIERE NIGHT 08
As you know all films made at Filmbites are screened on the big screen in front of a large audience. This year we are were aiming to have our screening at the end of January but we still have a couple of pick-ups on some of our films that couldn’t be done last year. Once we know if these can be done in time we will schedule the night. It will either be end of Jan or in Feb. Will let you know asap.
INDUSTRY NEWS
The new Children’s TV series (Which many of you auditioned for and even got callbacks) TRAPPED is on air! It’s is moving form Sundays 7am to Saturday 1130 at the beginning of Feb. Tell your friends, family, colleagues about it.
FILM FESTIVALS for Under 17’s
- 2. City of South Perth: As you See It Film Project
Do you want to have your work exposed to audiences of up to 12,000 people and the opportunity to win $500?
As We See It… is a community arts project that uses film to explore the values, concerns, needs and wants of the public for the future of South Perth, coinciding with the City of South Perth’s Our Vision Ahead project.
12 to 25 year olds are invited to create short films to add to this exciting series that will be presented at a mobile screening booth at the 2009 Fiesta Mends Street Carnivale, where the most popular film will be awarded the $500
Submissions Deadline: COB Friday 13 March 2009
Date: 29 March 2009
Time: 2pm – 7pm
Ring 9474 0777 to find out more on how you can get your film included.
JARGON OF THE MONTH
Call Sheet
A call sheet is made daily, usually by the 2nd assistant director and given out to the crew. It contains information on where the next days shoot will be, what time everyone has to be there, what scenes are being shot and who is in them, a list of all the crew and actors, essentials things departments have to organise and for the more witty of 2nd ADS funny quips and jokesJ but not usually. You can check out some of Hallie’s call sheets at Filmbites.
Filmbites students don’t usually do call sheets until they get to advanced filmmaking.
WHAT'S IN PRODUCTION
Lets you know of one thing every month that is being made in WA and for you to keep an eye out for when it finally gets to your screen. Hope this provides some inspiration!
Feature Film
Bran Nue Dae
1 x 100 mins feature film
Production Company: BND Films Pty Ltd
Producers: Robyn Kershaw, Graeme Isaac
Director: Rachel Perkins
Writers: Reg Cribb, Rachel Perkins
Synopsis: A musical based on the stage show of the same name. WIlly, a teenage Aboriginal is on the run from his difficult past when he and Tadpole, an older man, befriend a German tourist and his girlfriend Annie. By a strange twist of fate, both WIlly and the German (slippery) find themselves on the same quest to find the truth about the fathers they never knew. The film takes on an air of a road movie as the group travel up north to Broome to confront Father Benny, a German Missionary who is suspected of having fathered the both of them.
Congratulations to Shaquille Oakley who is part of Filmbites BALGA SHS SNSEP film crew for winning a small role on the film!
Other newz:
Filmbites has just completed work on two documentaries.
“Living in Harmony” was filmed for the Community Vision Inc
“Volunteers in Action” was filmed for the City of Wanneroo in celebration of the dedicated people who volunteer their time and energy to benefit the community.
JOB LISTINGS
Okay we know most of you are too young to go for a job but we are going to give you a sneak peak at some of the various employment opportunities out there by listing one job currently going every month. They may be entry level or for senior people but it will start to get you thinking.
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Vacancy - Supervising Gaffer
Applications close: Friday 23 January 2009
Position Number: 84
Position Title: Supervising Gaffer
Division: Production and Resources
Section: Production
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Classification: AFTRS 11
Status: Ongoing
Salary: $61,006 to $73,431 pa
Broad Function
To provide and oversee the provision of effective gaffer services and an effective learning environment for students with a variety of experience levels on all aspects of gaffer activities.
Principal Responsibilities
- 1. Act as and/or source and supervise Gaffers on AFTRS student productions and outside hire productions.
- 2. Ensure lighting equipment is placed and operated correctly both on locations and in the School's studios and maintain adequate safety measures to protect students, cast, staff and members of the public.
- 3. Source and hire equipment as required from external suppliers.
- 4. Maintain awareness of current industry practice and new developments in the field of lighting.
- 5. Check all lighting equipment prior to and following use. Maintain the AFTRS’ lighting equipment, lighting store and lighting truck to a high standard of operation and safety including testing and tagging as necessary. Organise repair of lights in house or externally subject to approval by the Production Supervisor.
- 6. Attend on set during principle Photography/Recording of student productions and advise on "on-set" procedures and crew functions. Ensure industry safety regulations and the requirements of the Safety Report are adhered to.
- 7. Supervise and assist in the setting and rigging of lights on location and in the studios.
- 8. Assist students to plan and carry out lighting designs for a wide variety of productions. Suggest appropriate solutions to lighting problems.
- 9. Undertake a training role for contractors as required e.g. on lighting boards and use of studio batons. Give practical training and issue wings to students for the use of luminaries and accessories.
- 10. Attend location surveys with production crews to assess and provide the power and lighting requirements including safety aspects.
- 11. Initiate and oversee purchase of new lighting equipment and maintenance of stock levels of consumables subject to approval by the Production Supervisor.
- 12. Provide day to day supervision of the Electrical/Lighting Technical Trainee and liaise with the House Electrician over their progress.
Staff are expected to actively support the Mission Statement and objectives of the AFTRS and to adhere to policies and practices in relation to Workplace Diversity, OH&S and Industrial Democracy.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- 1. Electrical Trades Certificate or equivalent as well as at least 5 years experience as a working Gaffer in the Australian screen industry on a variety of productions in both film and television.
- 2. Proven organisational skills in planning, time management and deploying personnel and equipment over a number of lighting teams on concurrent productions.
- 3. Current knowledge of industry contacts, supplies and trends.
- 4. Good communication and negotiation skills and an understanding of student needs.
- 5. A thorough understanding of the OH&S regulations and the Safe Set Guidelines.
Desirable
- 1. Previous experience in mentoring or on-the-job training of less experienced people.
- 2. First Aid qualifications.
- 3. Formal qualifications in occupational health and safety.
It is essential that you lodge your application at the following address, fax 02 9805 6510 or by email to nickip@aftrs.edu.au by the closing date.
Head of Human Resources
Australian Film Television and Radio School
PO Box 126
North Ryde, NSW 1670 |
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Hallie McKeig
Filmbites Director
Unit 12 / 8 Baretta Rd
Wangara, WA, 6065
08) 9408 0362
hallie@filmbites.com.au
www.filmbites.com.au
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