Australian independent film makers

For a full list of victorian film and television companies, search the industry directory. Lincoln and alfred rolfe notable australian films of the early 1900s. This is the fourth article in my series looking at the financial side of the film business. Nibbles will be provided after the screening session, and the bar will be stocked. This site includes a database of short film scripts by young and emerging writers, a range of links related to short filmmaking in australia and information about the people involved in australia s short film industry. Submit your short, long, fiction, documentary, animated, news, commercial, trailer and music video through our filmfreeway platform. A good epk can get you to festivals, boost your crowdfunding and land you a distribution deal. In these days film industry, media and entertainment industry is being a key point of a countrys growth, because the growing demand of indian film industry worldwide has also increased the opportunities for professionalism. If youve never produced an independent film, it is almost impossible to raise the money for it outside of a friendsfamily round or by being fortunate. Come and watch some of the best short films from australia and around the world from 1 3 nov. Greek australian cinematographer eirini alligiannis is making. The sydney filmmakers cooperative was a cooperative of independent filmmakers, set up to distribute and exhibit their films and the films of other independent filmmakers both australian and.

How piracy really affects careers in film and television. The film earned rees the john cassavetes award at the independent spirit. Seven australian independent film makers have received a major grant from the australian government to assist in the promotion, publicity, marketing and on the ground presence at one of the worlds top film eventsthe south by southwest film festival and conference in austin, texas march 22. The level of epks out there varies greatly, with no correlation to film budgets. Australian filmmakers cooperatives 196686 senses of cinema. Film australia collection national film and sound archive. Many actors and filmmakers started their careers in australian films, many of whom have acquired international reputations, and a number of whom. Bill mousoulis started making films as an independent filmmaker in 1982, utilising the film medium of super 8. Aiff does not provide entry fee waivers and does not reply to fee waiver requests. Lets ask ourselves how many film makers were making films when. The experience is an eyeopening an emotional one for him, as hes forced to make friends with complete strangers and examine his life during the 800km journey.

Australian short film maker resources australian short films. The people behind the scenes who have promoted oz indie film. She also served on the board of film forum, a leading cinema in new york for independent film and new prints of restored films. This website aims to be objective as much as possible, giving recognition to the filmmakers who have worked away with difficulty and joy to create their works, but any such top 50 films list will always be subjective, at least to a certain extent. Quite often a low budget film, will be casted with little known actors. As a class, make a list of arguments that the documentary makes about the australian film industry. Australian new wave filmmakers showcase returns to melbourne. Tilly heald, carole sklan and lawrence johnston at the australian film commission now screen australia. Brisbane treated to the best from indias independent film makers. Top 50 australian independent films bill mousoulis. Seven aus filmmakers receive government grants if magazine. In my booklet a guide to greek australian film makers published in 1999 by the antipodes festival, i list 56 greek australian film makers who have directed at least one short film in australia over the past 30 years.

Australian film industry vce media, victorian curriculum. Australia independent film festival 2019 tickets, fri 01112019 at 6. Find over 33 independent filmmaking groups with 50220 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Chayan sarkar is a brisbanebased film maker and the director of critically acclaimed australian independent film the sleeping warrior. Apr 15, 2019 you have shown really amazing data for independent filmmakers in indian film industry. We collated a list of best australian film festivals for emerging and independent filmmakers, so you can spend your time defining cinema. Related stories reel challenge for budding filmmakers indian superstar honoured to receive qut accolade. Three bold new australian indie features from emerging filmmakers are. Independent film makers association ltd australia company. Find over 33 independent filmmaking groups with 50225 members near you and meet people in your local. Australia has produced some of the most picturesque and iconic films in cinematic history a feat that is down to the many brilliant directors and filmmakers that. Their business is recorded as australian public company, limited by guarantee. Final cut of the independent feature film is expected around september. In the lead role is daniel richard harkham, a student of new yorks atlantic theater company.

Actact canberra amateur filmmakers canberra, australia. John gorton, prime minister of australia from 19681971, initiated several forms of government support for australian film and the arts, establishing the australian council for the arts, the australian film development corporation and the national film and television training school. Nov 22, 2019 greek australian eirini alligiannis is a passionate and talented photographer and cinematographer. Brisbane treated to the best from indiaas independent film. Australian film institute dedicated to promoting australian film and television, both in australia and overseas.

Australian filmmakers are eligible and applications are accepted three times a year. An evening celebrating the very best of the festivals australian short films, as well as a keynote speech from tristan barr, director of australias first single take film watch the sunset. During the 1960s and 1970s, avantgarde and experimental cinema, expanded cinema and varying strands of independent filmmaking sought to grow audiences for work unwelcome in public broadcasting and commercial distribution. New australian suspense film is wrapped, editing begins on. How do you make a living as an independent filmmaker.

Sadly, this top 10 list reflects that to a certain extent, though it does show female film makers punching above their weight three films, or 30%, were. Take note of arguments made about the local film industry. Screen australia s feature film production program screen australia supports talent, quality, innovation and cultural value through programs that increase the ambitions, risk tolerance and diversity of australian storytelling for local and international audiences. Descriptions of choices for the 50 greatest independent films are excerpted below from the empire magazine website. Alex kelly born 1979 in albury, nsw is an australian freelance artist, film maker and producer based in alice springs, australia. Everything from group meetups to discuss any projects members are doing or wanting to do, seeing film festivals and other social events will occur. This site includes a database of short film scripts by young and emerging writers, a range of links related to short filmmaking in australia and information about the people involved in australias short film industry. Independent film makers association ltd was incorporated on feb 28 2020 as an australian public company,limited by guarantee registered in australia.

According to goligher, the uks system for supporting independent film makers combining tax credits, financing from the bfi and regional body creative england the film was shot in norfolk. Available to film societies by direct arrangement with film makers. Since then, australian crews have produced many films, a number of which have received international recognition. Australias best film festivals for emerging filmmakers gobe. Australian filmmakers invited to tackle hollywood sexism. The american golden picture international film festival is a wonderful opportunity for filmmakers and all cast and crew members. Empire magazine, a decidedly probritish film magazine, offered their picks for the bravest, most innovative, and most creative films the ultimate indie lineup of 50 of the best nonstudio works ever made. It provides support to australian film, television, documentary and digital media makers and aims to put the industry on a new growth path. The site is growing but it is in no way comprehensive.

Pure independent pictures is dedicated to supporting only purely independent non governmentfunded australian feature films. The australian screen industry has made its mark on the international stage as talented, innovative, creative, passionate and hardworking ready to take on tentpole hits, franchise and indie films, scifi television series through to animated family films. Mar 11, 2020 international film festival director and sunshine coast local tiffany porter has teamed up with hollywood veteran kimberly douglas to create a brand new film festival that celebrates the often overlooked achievements of specialised women filmmakers, in a bid to tackle hollywood sexism and improve opportunities and wellbeing for female filmmakers globally. Independent film makers association ltd australia companies. The worlds 40 best directors the hollywood blockbuster may be in crisis, but the art of the cinema is as healthy as ever. Please be sure to find the winners laurel for your film. Its much harder for an indie film to make a profit, because of their low budgets. Winners for this years melbourne independent filmmakers festival were announced at the vip reception following the final screenings. Australian film industry activities read heinemann media, pp. Launched in 2015 as a partnership between producers anna mcleish and sarah shaw, carver films is an independent, melbournebased development and production company. From directors to independent cinema owners, freelancers to company owners. The nfsas zero fee licence offers australian independent documentary makers up to three minutes of footage from the film australia collection for a nofee all rights, all media, world, in perpetuity licence.

Oct 24, 2002 noyce predicts that the secret history of aboriginal dispossession will now become fertile ground for future australian film makers. Providence, rhode island, united states about blog since 1976, the independent has been the leading source of information for independent, grassroots, and activist media makers, providing inspiration and information for their films and video projects, as well as creating connections to the larger independent media community. Australian screen directors association asda an industry association representing the interests of film and television directors, documentary filmmakers, animators and independent producers throughout australia. Susan spotted early and showcased the work of several australian short film makers who went on to become feature film makers for the international audience. Listen to the episode of triple js hack about the australian film industry. Watch australian short films australian short films. Filipino filmmakers have been making a name for themselves in independent and world cinema. Australia independent film festival 2019 tickets, fri 0111. Check out the deadlines and then apply for upcoming film grants for women that can fund you film. Yes, occasionally a spike or quentin becomes hot and then they can play with the big guys. If drama comes from conflict, theres no greater conflict in. Asda resolved to approach the australian film institute to seek ways to promote australian documentary, and proposed a seminar on the subject at the coming sydney film festival. Firstly, a brief overview of the greek australian film scene.

Eventbrite australia independent film festival presents australia independent film festival 2019 friday, 1 november 2019 sunday, 3 november 2019 at metro arts, brisbane city, qld. The late 80s and 90s heralded a breakthrough led by spike lees do the right thing and john singletons boyz n the hood. This does not include deductions in the form of special tax concessions or rebates, but refers to up front financial investment from any local, state or commonwealth government authority. Top 50 australian independent film heroes the people behind the scenes who have promoted oz indie film. Big cringe threatens independent film makers green left. Epk electronic press kit tutorial free templates for film. One gasparro, a project that is close to her heart, has been winning awards including honourable mentions in the hollywood independent film makers awards and queen palm independent film festival. Jun 24, 2014 brisbane treated to the best from indiaas independent film makers 24 june, 2014 by press release hosted by qut, the inaugural indian international film festival of queensland iiffoq will showcase the best of indian cinema including a world premiere, 10 australian premieres and critically acclaimed shorts in a competition format. Offing david is a quirky suspense film starring professional sydney actors of short film and commercial fame. Many other producers shuffle around the studios, spend years in development, and never get anything made.

Bill mousoulis is an awardwinning australian film director, with approximately 100 films to his. There was a degree of astonishment, but there was also openness because they were australian and that was considered to be important at the time. The winners laurels for each category can be found on filmfreeway at by clicking the sample laurel on this post. Cinema online journal founder and independent film patron saint bill. Film and television companies located in victoria are creative, innovative and hardworking, producing insightful and compelling content that goes on to engage audiences around the world. Australia independent film festival 2019 tickets, fri 01.

Some filmmakers i admire have missed out on my list here, as they have a whole body of work that is interesting, with not the one film that stands out. You have shown really amazing data for independent filmmakers in indian film industry. Feb 28, 2020 independent film makers association ltd was incorporated on feb 28 2020 as an australian public company,limited by guarantee registered in australia. This event will celebrate not only the talented indie australian filmmakers and actors, but will also be a fun way to celebrate ozflixs second anniversary as a streaming service providing australian cinema to a global audience. It also decided to encourage abc tv to give independent documentaries a fighting chance. Australian filmmakers were at the forefront of cinema and film, having created what is considered the first featurelength narrative film with the release of the story of the kelly gang and other early films by directors john gavin, w. The awards ceremony is and will always be free to attend.

Oct 29, 2009 the arguments of into the shadows about what is wrong with australian film were very acute. By entering a submitter agrees that they have read and understood the rules and regulations and to the best of their knowledge accept all statements as being true. The companys current operating status is registered. The independent filmmaker project fosters the development, production and promotion of thousands of international projects in film, media and beyond. Australian short is an independent website dedicated to promoting short film in australia. An australian independent film is an australian film which is produced without government funding. Our panel of critics picks out the film makers who are leading the way. Come and watch some of the best short films from australia and around the world. It brings the anger to indigenous cinema, a clarion call for both the. Ken berryman at the national film and sound archive. At first, hollywood embraced this wave of talent, then it ignored it. The great big list of female porn directors this site aims to be an ongoing archive of information about female porn directors. I thought that it made less than it might of the possibilities for independent film makers to sell their films or coproduce with television and related platforms but that was not its main focus.

Acknowledgments to these people for providing some assistance in the creation of this site. By entering a submitter agrees that they have read and understood the rules and regulations and to the best of their knowl. Independent film makers association ltd has been operating for 1 months, and 11 days. To promote the screenings of human rights cinema worldwide, movies that matter offers grants to human rights film events in africa, asia, latin america, the middle east and eastern europe, especially in countries with limited resources and freedom of press. This magazine gave every committed independent filmmaker in australia the. Rhymes for young ghouls is jeff barnabys debut feature and one of jesse wentes top indigenous films of all time. It is a listing of directors only not writers or producers, and. A profile of australian filmmakers cooperatives, 196686. Film independent s fast track fellowship designed to support emerging writers, directors, and producers in the development of their craft as well as their projects. Independent filmmaking is the lifeblood of any film industry and we want to make it easier for independents to compete with the bigger budget foreign and government films.

Sep 25, 2018 womens independent filmmaking in australia, who has spent most of her life working in the australian film industry. Over one hour everything was cancelled how coronavirus. The international independent film awards is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the many talented independent filmmakers and artist from around the world who share their visions in a powerful, creative and entertaining way. Top 50 australian independent films bill mousoulis personal list of the best oz indie films ever. We work in all stages of the filmmaking process, from development through distribution, for both documentary and feature films. Information for independent australian film makers. Top 50 australian independent film heroes bill mousoulis. Sundial pictures is an independent film production and distribution company. We talked to film festival organizers, filmmakers, film schools and film investors to. How piracy really affects careers in film and television village cinemas recognises that intellectual property is an important issue in the arts and its infringement will have consequences for the future of independent cinema. The 10 best australian films of 2016 film the guardian.

Below we list a variety of highly creative and well received short films from some very talented australian film makers most of these have been featured around the world at global and national short film festivals. Ok, we have the indie filmmakers themselves, struggling away with their visions. The history of australian film societies federation. We screen all finalist films and not just films from attending filmmakers. International independent film awards spring session. Alex grew up in a farming community near wodonga in regional victoria, 1 kelly has worked with diverse communities in australia and around the world including coober pedy, alice springs, amsterdam, barcelona and the uk organising and lobbying for social change. Film coops were born out of necessity both economic and political. The unstoppable rise of independent films financial times. The cinema of australia had its beginnings with the 1906 production of the story of the kelly gang, the earliest feature film ever made.