AFTRS: Jan Kenny ACS Reappointed as Head of Cinematography

The Australian Film Television and Radio School [AFTRS] is pleased to announce the reappointment of Jan Kenny ACS as Head of Cinematography.

AFTRS Graduation Night

AFTRS to relocate Sydney headquarters to inner Sydney

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) will relocate its Sydney campus to inner Sydney following endorsement of a move in the Australian Government budget. The Government endorsed a proposal to move the School closer to the working industry in the inner Sydney area, with the final location yet to be finally decided.

AFTRS targeting 2007 move to Fox precinct

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is looking to move to an inner-Sydney location in the second half of 2007, with the entertainment quarter adjoining Moore Park’s Fox Studios the preferred location.

HDFEST Announces Groundbreaking High-Definition Event in Sydney, Australia

HDFEST, the world's only high-definition film festival, will launch its 2004 World Tour in Sydney, Australia May 22nd and 23rd. HDFEST's Sydney event will showcase films created using high-definition technology, all screenings will also be in HD format.

OPENChannel needs your support now!

The future of OPENChannel is underthreat. Right now we urgently need your support to continue.

Through Australian Eyes: ABC foreign correspondents’ exhibition

The ABC has launched an exhibition celebrating the national broadcaster’s long and continuing commitment to foreign reporting. The exhibition brings to life the history of the ABC’s foreign correspondents and bureaux from the 1930s to the present.

Call for Archive Independance

Academy Award winning filmmakers, leading Australian actors and internationally respected archivists are calling for the National Film and Sound Archive to become an independent institution following the Australian Film Commission takeover of ScreenSound

Lighting Masterclass with Semler, Boyd & James

Academy Award winning cinematographer Dean Semler ACS ASC, along with Russell Boyd ACS ASC and Peter James ACS ASC will join AFTRS to present a Lighting Masterclass between Monday 8 December and Friday 12 December.

ARRI Australia opens its doors

ARRI Australia provides camera rental sales and service, with a lighting sales and service division in development.

Tools

Rexel Digital Filmmakers Award

Do you have a great script,but you need a great 24P camera to help bring your story to life?

Rexel Video is seeking submissions from cinematographers for an original 25P video production of 8-10 minutes duration.

THE AWARD

One Day Free Rental of a Panasonic AJ-SDX900 DVCPRO50 Camcorder plus Three Days Free Editing on an Apple Final Cut Pro 4 System.

Rexel Video is offering cinematographers the chance to strut their stuff with a short feature shot on the new Panasonic SDX900 DVCPRO50 Camera. The project should be no longer than 10 minutes completed duration and shot as 25fps progressive. An Apple FCP4 suite is available for 3 days to complete the editing and colour grade.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

A Panel of Rexel Video Staff in conjunction with: BEN ALLAN ACS and JAN KENNY from the AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO

SCHOOL (AFTRS) will judge entries. All decisions of the judging panel will be final.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FROM 1st JANUARY TO 31th MARCH 2004 AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 30th 2004.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete an official application form, attaching the following additional information:

- A copy of the rough script

- Biographies of key personnel and previous projects

- Only written applications will be accepted

 

Application forms available at http://www.cinematographer.org.au/resources/downloads/rdfa or phone Rexel 02 9887 6295

 

NSW members can also look forward to a evening on “25p on various levels of Panasonic 25p cameras” in early February 2004… Stay tuned to this website and Focus for more details

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