February 2009 Archives
Last Sunday, whilst movie stars were deciding whether to wear the $100,000 earrings with their $200,000 dress or not, Princess May Park was packed with short film lovers for the biggest short film event in Australia - Movie Extra Tropfest.
The afternoon started with a special 'Best of the West' screening of WA Tropfest entries. Jules Duncan and Daniel Walsh took the audience favorite with their short film 'Murray the Ghost', which will screen later this year at the Little Creatures Loft screenings. "We were really honored to take out the top prize" said Duncan. They took home a Crumpler prize pack worth $300.
Many decided to remain in the airconditioned comfort of Port Cineaste to view the top 16 finalists. Amongst the crowd was local filmmaker Annabelle Fouchard, keen to pick up some tips for next year.
Outside the crowd settled on their beanbags and laughed through the first set of 8 films. Spotted were Courtney Waller, Jon Walker and parents of local finalists Nathan Stone.
The Tropfest Signature Item for 2010 is "dice".
The afternoon started with a special 'Best of the West' screening of WA Tropfest entries. Jules Duncan and Daniel Walsh took the audience favorite with their short film 'Murray the Ghost', which will screen later this year at the Little Creatures Loft screenings. "We were really honored to take out the top prize" said Duncan. They took home a Crumpler prize pack worth $300.
Many decided to remain in the airconditioned comfort of Port Cineaste to view the top 16 finalists. Amongst the crowd was local filmmaker Annabelle Fouchard, keen to pick up some tips for next year.
Outside the crowd settled on their beanbags and laughed through the first set of 8 films. Spotted were Courtney Waller, Jon Walker and parents of local finalists Nathan Stone.
The Tropfest Signature Item for 2010 is "dice".
I read an article today stating that the Oscars should be renamed the Ozcars because of Australia's success at the awards. Hmmmm. Really. The article goes on to state that 35 Australians have won Academy Awards since their inception in 1927.
You may not be aware of it, but I am fairly reasonable at maths. I studied the higher level TEE mathematics. Of course, that was mainly algebra and trigonometry but it still required a certain level of basic addition and subtraction. Tomorrow I will be watching the 81st Academy Awards. Each year a number of awards are presented to the elite of film produciton. I would guess that over 100 little gold men have been handed out over the years. 35 is pretty good, but I don't think Oscar will be looking to change his name just yet.
Tomorrow though, our nation could actually win an Oscar. 'Australia' is up for Best Costume Design. Yeah, I know, the award will actually say Catherine Martin, but still. And the award goes to...Australia.
If you haven't already done so, visit FTI's website and copy and paste the voting form into an email. (The deadline was Wednesday, but I'll accept them up to 9am WDST (Perth time).
You may not be aware of it, but I am fairly reasonable at maths. I studied the higher level TEE mathematics. Of course, that was mainly algebra and trigonometry but it still required a certain level of basic addition and subtraction. Tomorrow I will be watching the 81st Academy Awards. Each year a number of awards are presented to the elite of film produciton. I would guess that over 100 little gold men have been handed out over the years. 35 is pretty good, but I don't think Oscar will be looking to change his name just yet.
Tomorrow though, our nation could actually win an Oscar. 'Australia' is up for Best Costume Design. Yeah, I know, the award will actually say Catherine Martin, but still. And the award goes to...Australia.
If you haven't already done so, visit FTI's website and copy and paste the voting form into an email. (The deadline was Wednesday, but I'll accept them up to 9am WDST (Perth time).
This weeks Roc Docs screening at the Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival geatured the hip hip crumping film RIZE and music from NAIK as well as Diger Rokwell's Live-Showcase Mash-Up featuring sets from Mathas and Able.
Images: FTI's Graeme Watson with Curtin University's Michael Cunningham, Documentary filmmaker Tasha Stephenson, Ryan Baker, Tessa Cole and Adam Kroll.
Images: FTI's Graeme Watson with Curtin University's Michael Cunningham, Documentary filmmaker Tasha Stephenson, Ryan Baker, Tessa Cole and Adam Kroll.
Before you put your entry into FTI's Oscar Tipping Competiton you might be able to get the competitive edge by taking a look at this interactive guide from THE GUARDIAN.
The presentation reveals that your best chance of winning is be a Brunette American with tidy hair, who does not have a stack of past nominations, who played someone with a mental illness in an non R-rated Amercian film, based on a book, that did not become a blockbuster success, probably made by Mirramax or Lion's Gate.
The presentation reveals that your best chance of winning is be a Brunette American with tidy hair, who does not have a stack of past nominations, who played someone with a mental illness in an non R-rated Amercian film, based on a book, that did not become a blockbuster success, probably made by Mirramax or Lion's Gate.
This week's WASA wednesday was another crowded affair as Perth filmmakers and film fans turned out to see the latest short films and low budget indepdent features in the lead up to the WA Screen Awards.
Images: Wade Savage and Pierce Davidson, Wade Savage and Nick Britton, Mel Hayward and Liz Kearney, Lucinda Marty, Mr Singh, Chloe Lyons, Grant Sputore and Johnny Ma.
Images: Wade Savage and Pierce Davidson, Wade Savage and Nick Britton, Mel Hayward and Liz Kearney, Lucinda Marty, Mr Singh, Chloe Lyons, Grant Sputore and Johnny Ma.
Despite its billing as FasterLouder.com.au 'WA Gig of the Week', the laid-back, intimate atmosphere last Thursday night at FTI's Rock Docs – featuring performances from burgeoning Perth bands followed by cult rock 'n' roll documentaries – failed to impress one gig reviewer, joanap.
After attending the screening of Ondi Timoner's DiG!, accompanied by electronica outfit French Rockets and WAMi-nominated headliner Kill Teen Angst, joanap described the event as 'little more than a blip on the auditory radar'.
2009 is Rock Docs' first year on the program at the Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival and while turnout has been modest so far, FTI is backing Rock Docs and believes the event will live up to its hype as a 'cranking local music experience'.
I certainly enjoyed the evening. (Both the live music and the on-screen, heroin-induced tantrums of Brian Jonestown Massacre front-man Anton Newcombe.) From what I gather, so did most of the supposedly 'aloof' audience.
This Thursday: maximalist photographer David LaChapelle's Rize, with Naik, Digger Rokwell, Able and Mathas playing. So come down to Princess May Park to support local acts and prove to joanap that a balmy night at the Bohemia Outdoor Cinema can be more than just 'quietly engaging'. Rock Docs is about to go from 'blip' to 'BOOM!'
Images: Brett Walus
'Tinglewood', an exciting new short film from Director Alex von Hoffman and Producer Antony Webb. This action packed short thriller certainly had the audience on the edge of their seats and in some cases hiding under their picnic blankets.
The film was funded through the LINK program at the Film and Television Institute and it was clear that the production team had got the most of their funding with the film packed with visual effects and action. Nathan Coenen's performance in the lead role was gripping and has been rewarded with a nomination for Best Actor in a short film at the upcoming WA Screen Awards.
Photographs: Antony Webb, Nathan Coenen and Alex von Hoffman, Filmmaker Zebedee Parkes, Visual Effects Specialist Wil Manning, Writer Grant Watson, Antony Webb and Director Zak Hilditch.
The film was funded through the LINK program at the Film and Television Institute and it was clear that the production team had got the most of their funding with the film packed with visual effects and action. Nathan Coenen's performance in the lead role was gripping and has been rewarded with a nomination for Best Actor in a short film at the upcoming WA Screen Awards.
Photographs: Antony Webb, Nathan Coenen and Alex von Hoffman, Filmmaker Zebedee Parkes, Visual Effects Specialist Wil Manning, Writer Grant Watson, Antony Webb and Director Zak Hilditch.
On Wednesday I changed my Facebook status four times. That's a little excessive for one day. But it made me start to think about the intention fo the status line and how my friends use it. Some people, like Marty Wilson, don't rate the status line and therefore don't use it. Others use it to literally tell the world what they're up to. For instance, today Elissa Down is doing the washing up. Jonny Walker is scriptwriting. Antony Webb is looking forward to the Tinglewood screening at FOFF tonight. Fair enough. But what makes a good status line? Is it one that makes you laugh? Is it one that draws significant comment? One that did both of these recently was Ash Gibson Greig's war on the financial crisis message last week, leading to a list of comments declaring war on anything from teen drinking to war itself.
There are also those that use their status lines to create controversy. Anything by Jimmy Jack, for example. And dumbass, if you're reading - he's just trying to rile you up. Zak Hilditch declares that he's just not that into you. Does he mean me? Or Steve McCall? Or is he just making a witty statement about the over-drive marketing campaign the studio behind the Drew Barrymore vehicle 'He's Not That Into You' are pushing at the moment?
Which brings me to the sad disappearance of one of my favorite status-ers, Phil Jeng Kane. Phil's musings on dustbusters, 80s sitcoms and other topics you may have forgotten were relevant are no more. Phil is a victim of the Facebook police. Unfortunately I can't say any more - they might come for me next.
There are also those that use their status lines to create controversy. Anything by Jimmy Jack, for example. And dumbass, if you're reading - he's just trying to rile you up. Zak Hilditch declares that he's just not that into you. Does he mean me? Or Steve McCall? Or is he just making a witty statement about the over-drive marketing campaign the studio behind the Drew Barrymore vehicle 'He's Not That Into You' are pushing at the moment?
Which brings me to the sad disappearance of one of my favorite status-ers, Phil Jeng Kane. Phil's musings on dustbusters, 80s sitcoms and other topics you may have forgotten were relevant are no more. Phil is a victim of the Facebook police. Unfortunately I can't say any more - they might come for me next.
The second WASA Wednesday Screening at the Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival showcased another batch of nomiees for the upcomming WA Screen Awards.
A big crowd turned out to see the films 'Destined to Date' by Charles Hartley, 'The Visitor' directed by Derek Winchester, 'Taxi' directed by Eva Di Blasio, 'Shades of Grey' which was directed by Liam Guiney, 'Passenger' from Emile M Smith, 'Strings' directed by Mark Alderson, 'Misconception' directed by Graciano Debjula, 'The Making of a Dead Guy' by directed by Dmaien Spiccia and Robbie Studsor, 'Duty of Care' directed by Taryn Leggett and Ben Young and 'Legacy' directed by Grant Sputore.
Amongst the crowd was Central TAFE's Ross McCallum, John Rapsey from the WA Screen Academy, Annabelle Fouchard, Jimmy the Exploder, David Meadows, Alex von Hoffman, Antony Webb, Tasha Stephenson and many others.
Pictures: Robbie McGoarty and Julia Ngeow, Johnny Ma and Panos Kravvaris, Guila Petrocchi, Michael Abercromby, Marie-Louise Ryan and Alex Mcarthur, Paul Edmondson, Michael Facey and Kiran Wilson, Chrystal and Jake McCallum.
A big crowd turned out to see the films 'Destined to Date' by Charles Hartley, 'The Visitor' directed by Derek Winchester, 'Taxi' directed by Eva Di Blasio, 'Shades of Grey' which was directed by Liam Guiney, 'Passenger' from Emile M Smith, 'Strings' directed by Mark Alderson, 'Misconception' directed by Graciano Debjula, 'The Making of a Dead Guy' by directed by Dmaien Spiccia and Robbie Studsor, 'Duty of Care' directed by Taryn Leggett and Ben Young and 'Legacy' directed by Grant Sputore.
Amongst the crowd was Central TAFE's Ross McCallum, John Rapsey from the WA Screen Academy, Annabelle Fouchard, Jimmy the Exploder, David Meadows, Alex von Hoffman, Antony Webb, Tasha Stephenson and many others.
Pictures: Robbie McGoarty and Julia Ngeow, Johnny Ma and Panos Kravvaris, Guila Petrocchi, Michael Abercromby, Marie-Louise Ryan and Alex Mcarthur, Paul Edmondson, Michael Facey and Kiran Wilson, Chrystal and Jake McCallum.
It’s the competition you’ve been waiting for…
FTI’s OSCAR TIPPING COMPETITION
Think you know where The Academy lays it’s hat? The nominees have been announced and the countdown is on to the biggest show on earth, the 81st Academy Awards. We have a case of MadFish wine up for grabs for the lucky FTI Member who scores 100%.
Cut and paste the tipping template below and use to submit your tips to Liz Sideris at FTI by Wednesday 18 February.
The 81st Academy Awards will be held on Sunday 22 February.
Email your tips to Liz or drop them in to 92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle.
FTI’s OSCAR TIPPING COMPETITION
Think you know where The Academy lays it’s hat? The nominees have been announced and the countdown is on to the biggest show on earth, the 81st Academy Awards. We have a case of MadFish wine up for grabs for the lucky FTI Member who scores 100%.
Cut and paste the tipping template below and use to submit your tips to Liz Sideris at FTI by Wednesday 18 February.
The 81st Academy Awards will be held on Sunday 22 February.
Email your tips to Liz or drop them in to 92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle.
FTI OSCAR TIPPING COMPETITION
NAME: ______________________________
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| Documentary Short | |
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| Foreign Language Film | |
| Makeup | |
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| Best Picture | |
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85 people rocked out to Patti Smith, Felicity Groom and Andrew Ryan, Stereoflower and Circuits of the Sun on Thursday night. Thanks to blankets from St Pat's, punters managed to stay warm watching Steven Sebring's experimental music documentary on Smith. Before snuggling up, many bought one of FTI's tasty sausage sizzles. However, gumbles were heard on the lack of onion. After an extensive search of the building, staff soon realised there were no onions to be found. This was all because FTI's caterer extraordinaire, Di Coleman, had called in sick and a suitable back up plan for the purchase of onions had not been implemented. FTI now has a policy on the purchase of onions due to be signed off by the board at their next meet.
Next Thursday: Dig! with French Rockets and Kill Teen Angst thanks to Rockus.
The first WASA Wednesday screening at FTI got off to a rushed start, with WASA judges still out on Best Director, Best Drama and Best Screenplay. Even so, the filmmakers managed to get a good crowd together. Around 130 people gathered to hear Jimmy the Exploder open WASA Wednesdays and give his own take on what each film was about based on the title alone. Filmmaker Tasha Stephenson was quick to correct Jimmy's synopsis that her film 'Where's My Lolly Bag?' was an expose into child pornography following the Sydney Olympics. Her film is in fact a documentary on the competitive nature of children's birthday parties.
But the more controversial talk on ground was about the WA Screen Academy's use of the acronym WASA. This word has been associated with the WA Screen Awards for many years and a lot of filmmakers felt there were copyright issues at stake. WASA (either) were unavailable for comment.
Nominees for Best Drama and Best Director will be announced by the end of this week, and Best Screenplay by the end of next week. A full list of nominees will be posted at each WASA Wednesday screening.
WASA Wednesday programs for the next three weeks are now available at www.wascreenawards.com. Make sure you come down and vote for your favorites. The Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival program can be viewed at http://www.fti.asn.au/watch/screening/bohemia.
But the more controversial talk on ground was about the WA Screen Academy's use of the acronym WASA. This word has been associated with the WA Screen Awards for many years and a lot of filmmakers felt there were copyright issues at stake. WASA (either) were unavailable for comment.
Nominees for Best Drama and Best Director will be announced by the end of this week, and Best Screenplay by the end of next week. A full list of nominees will be posted at each WASA Wednesday screening.
WASA Wednesday programs for the next three weeks are now available at www.wascreenawards.com. Make sure you come down and vote for your favorites. The Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival program can be viewed at http://www.fti.asn.au/watch/screening/bohemia.
