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AIDC 2010 MARKETPLACE – MEETMARKET SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
1 - 30 November
The Australian International Documentary Conference is calling for submissions to MeetMarket 2010. MeetMarket brings together selected documentary filmmakers’ most original project ideas with targeted national and international audiences. in advance of attending AIDC 2010 executive producers, broadcasters and distributors view two-minute pitch teasers of up to 25 selected documentary projects online. After viewing, the executives choose which projects they wish to discuss further in one-on-one meetings with the documentary producers scheduled during the conference.
MeetMarket provides the opportunity for creative ideas to be fast-tracked within a supportive and structured setting. Projects entered may be at any stage of development, production or post-production.
MeetMarket submissions are now open and close on 30 November 2009.
Find further information and to submit your project to MeetMarket.
Canberra International Film Festival
28 October - 8 November
A 12-day celebration of film showcasing an exceptional selection of feature films and documentaries from around the world plus the best Australian new releases and retrospectives.
The Festival also offers additional events including Q&As, panel discussions and workshops hosted by talented filmmakers passionate about their craft and willing to share their knowledge.
www.canberrafilmfestival.com.au
Screen Producers Association Australia Conference
17 - 20 November, The Westin, Sydney
Held over three days, the SPAA Annual Conference is the premiere business and networking event for film, television and new media producers. Past attendees include key Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of production, creation, distribution and financing of screen content.
Find out more about Ruth Harley's conversation with Antony I Ginnane at SPAA 2009
conference.spaa.org.au
Inside Film Awards
18 November, Luna Park Sydney
The Inside Film Awards are the people's choice awards for Australian films. The Inside Film Awards celebrates and champions Australian film and creative talent. We facilitate a unique dialogue between Australian filmmakers and their audience, support and promote Australian cinema and invigorate the national screen culture.
www.ifawards.com
X|Media|Lab ‘Global Media Cultures'
27 - 29 November, Sydney Opera House
'Global Media Cultures' will explore the latest innovations in digital media, broadcast, film and interactive content creation and distribution technologies to help local digital media professionals gain a better understanding of the new opportunities for co-production and the business models required to successfully tap into in these emerging markets.
www.xmedialab.com
Sydney Travelling Film Festival
Touring through Cairns, Townsville and Bowraville in November
Australia’s longest running travelling film festival, the Sydney Travelling Film Festival (TFF) is a showcase of Australian and international features, documentaries and short films screening in areas which have limited theatrical screening opportunities. The TFF currently tours to 15 locations annually, screening in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.
www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/tff/tff.aspx
Experimenta
2009
Experimenta is Australia’s leading contemporary arts organisation dedicated to commissioning, exhibiting and promoting media art. Since 1986 Experimenta has promoted new media and digital arts through a vibrant program of exhibitions, screenings, artist commissions and exhibition tours.
www.experimenta.org
Popcorn Taxi
Sydney & Melbourne
Popcorn Taxi is a regular in-depth film event where filmmakers and enthusiasts can meet, watch films of all types, and discuss the filmmaking process.
www.popcorntaxi.com.au
In the Bin Tour
2009
In The Bin has now toured to over 60 communities nation wide taking in places the likes of Cooktown and Coober Pedy, no place is too big or too small just ask Andamooka. The festival has created an Education Program to work alongside the touring festival where students create, shoot and edit their own short film within a three day period.
www.inthebin.net.au
