2009
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Screen Producers Association of Australia Fringe
16 - 17 October, Sydney
SPAA Fringe is an inspirational two-day film television and new media event presented by the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA).Attending Fringe will allow you to hear and meet speakers and peers who are at the top of their field whether it be producing, writing, directing, editing, animation, gaming, design or other affiliated fields.
fringe.spaa.org.au
Enhance TV ATOM Awards
23 October, Melbourne
The ATOM Awards are open to students, production companies, independent filmmakers, educational bodies and educational producers, and celebrate the very best of Australian and New Zealand product. The ATOM Awards are at the forefront of the development of Australian screen culture, with particular emphasis on documentary, new media, short film and educational/vocational productions.
www.atomawards.org
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
Sydney Travelling Film Festival
Touring through Bundaberg and Mackay in October
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