Encore Magazine articles from August 2008

Encore Magazine archives from August 2008

Holding the fort as times change: the ad industry shares some common issues with the film and TV production sector, as both continue to wrestle with changes in consumer habits and media fragmentation.(Editorial)
August 1, 2008... FOR THE UNINITIATED, ENCORE'S PUBLISHING house--Reed Business Information--keeps this title under the umbrella of its 'Media Group' (naturally). Sitting alongside Encore in the stable is B&T, which specialises in marketing, advertising and...

"Indies" boost 2008 AFI entries: Peter Galvin reports on the Australian Film Institute's August 19 feature nomination screenings.(AWARDS 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000. . )
August 1, 2008... THE AUSTRALIAN FILM INSTITUTE WILL LAUNCH ITS SEASON of awards screenings for feature nominations--in all categories--on August 19 at the Rivoli Cinema in Melbourne with Mark Hartley's Not Quite Hollywood. 2008 marks the 50th anniversary...

ABC TV launches iview claiming 58,000 visits.(VIDEO CONTENT)
August 1, 2008... THE ABC LAUNCHED ITS FREE INTERNET TELEVISION SERVICE called iview at the end of July. Containing five channels covering sport, news, children's content, documentary, and the arts--as well as a "catch-up" service featuring weekly programs...

Sallie-Anne Huckstepp bio in the works: Sascha Huckstepp plans a feature to tell the story buried beneath the tabloid headlines.(SCRIPT)(Occupation overview)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... PRODUCER AND CASTING DIRECTOR Sascha Huckstepp is planning a feature film biography based on her life with her mother, Sallie-Anne Huckstepp. The project, which was announced in July, has attracted two strong figures, both veterans in...

Veterans shoot mining drama.(PRODUCTION)
August 1, 2008... TV DRAMA VETERANS MICHAEL HARVEY AND David Taft (State Coroner) began shooting an ambitious mining drama on July 17 which will utilise locations in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Called Dirt Game the six-part drama,...

OZ co-production shares Italian award.(AWARDS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... AUSTRALIAN PRODUCED DOCUMENTARY THE FABULOUS FLAG SISTERS HAS SHARED THE TOP NONfiction prize at the premier TV festival in Italy, the Roma Fiction Fest, announced last week. The 50-minute film produced by Marian Batsch of Western Australian...

Polson turns mentor.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... FILMMAKER JOHN POLSON HAS SIGNED ON TO ACT AS MENTOR TO THE winner of the Film and Animation prize for this year's Spirit of Youth Awards. Sponsored by Qantas the gong is worth $10,000 and is open to entrants aged 30 and under working in...

Networks join to push digital take-up.(TELEVISION)
August 1, 2008... A NEW GROUP MADE UP OF AUSTRALIA'S major TV broadcasters, both commercial and public, have formed a consortium to encourage the take-up of free-to-air digital television in Australia. Chaired by ABC director of television Kim Dalton, the...

A reluctant admirer: Bob Ellis offers some reflections on this year's Sydney Film Festival-one he describes as among the best he has attended--and something of a culinary success to boot.(Rough Cut)
August 1, 2008... THIS MONTH: SYDNY FILM FESTIVAL SOMEWHERE BETWEEN PULP FICTION AND WAITING FOR Godot, Martin McDonagh's In Bruges, about two Irish hit men awaiting instructions in the torpid 'fairytale' city of Bruges, offers--unlike its nearest...

Grinding to a halt: fears of a protracted labour dispute has moved Hollywood to rush through its 2008 productions schedule, leaving a hole in the remainder of the calendar. Ausfilm's Tracey Viera reports.(LA Insider)(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... THE MAJOR US FILM STUDIOS HAVE LITTLE TO NO feature film productions scheduled to shoot until early 2009, a function of the stockpiling of productions which happened prior to the Screen Actors Guild discussions in June 2008 and the ongoing...

Biopic writter wont let it be: a new lottery-funded script treads familiar beatles territory, while a horror tale of brits behaving badly may cut a bit too close to the bone our correspondent Julian Newby reports.(Euro Insider)
August 1, 2008... FOLLOWING ITS ANNOUNCEMENT LAST YEAR THAT IT was to spend [pounds sterling] 12 million ($A24m) on funding first time and established film-makers over three years, the UK Film Council last month announced a number of new projects among this...

Playing the numbers game: the most recent findings published by the Australian bureau of statistics on this sector are placed under the spotlight by SPAA executive director Geoff Brown.(Above The Line)(Report)
August 1, 2008... THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS (ABS) HAS issued its latest findings on economic and employment activity for the Australian broadcasting, film and television industriesbased on the financial year 2006/07. The ABS has also provided some...

3D to the fore at the 2008 movie convention: the increasing momentum behind the Hollywood studios' push for widespread adoption of digital cinema is positioned as the key theme for the AIMC 2008 convention, writes David Hull.(AIMC)
August 1, 2008... WHETHER OR NOT THE AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTION AND exhibition sector is ready to transfer to digital cinema systems has been debated at the Australia International Movie Convention (AIMC) for many years. At the past couple of events, the...

Exhibitors' list.
August 1, 2008... Visit the Australian International Movie Convention's trade show to catch up on some of the latest developments in technology and cinema equipment, as well as meet with merchandisers, distributors and other vendors presenting their product. At...

At a glance: your guide to AIMC 2008.(AIMC)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2008... SUNDAY 31 August 11.00am REGISTRATION--Vista Entertainment Charity Golf Tournament (Tees Club House) 12noon VISTA ENTERTAINMENT CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT (Shotgun tee off Royal Pines Resort) 12noon-8.00pm ...

Wary distributors learn from hits and misses: fuelled by strong blockbusters, box office takings have increased in the past couple of years, but distributors aren't taking anything for granted in a cyclical industry. In particular, the failure of most local films to yield substantial returns sees much of the sector in conservative mode.(Distribution)
August 1, 2008... THE BIG EVENT IN AUSTRALIA'S DISTRIBUTION AND EXHIBITION sector for 2008 undoubtedly took place in late July with the release of the latest Batman blockbuster, The Dark Knight., The Warner Bros action thriller (featuring the late Health Ledger...

Second series for Chandon Pictures.(IN BRIEF)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Movie Extra announced in July a second series of the critically acclaimed comedy from Shadowfax TV, Chandon Pictures. Creator and acting veteran Rob Carlton--who stars as the title character, a struggling corporate video maker with delusions of...

Three win Jameson script Award.(IN BRIEF)(William Howarth, Van Badham, and Ian Thomson )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Young script writers William Howarth, Van Badham, and Ian Thomson have won the inaugural John Jameson Productions scriptwriting competition Entrants were given the opportunity six months ago to write a 200-word film synopsis with an unexpected...

Byrne determined to disturb the conventions of horror: after two years in development, debut director Sean Byrne is ready to roll on the self-penned pop-horror he promises will go for the jugular.(Script)
August 1, 2008... DETERMINED NOT TO CREATE "JUST ANOTHER horror movie" Australian director and scriptwriter Sean Byrne, developed The Loved Ones, a modern pop-horror that "takes the conventions of the genre then runs them off the rails straight into hell". ...

New dramatic doc draws on colonial controversary: Rogue Nation, a New Two-part dramatic documentary re-tells two notorious colonial events that led to Australia forging a robust democracy.(ROGUE NATION)
August 1, 2008... HISTORY ON TELEVISION IS A TRICKY VENTURE, SAYS Essential Media Entertainment's Ian Collie, producer of a new two-part dramatic documentary series called Rogue Nation, a Film Australia production, part of their Making History project and made...

Crackerbag director starts feature shoot.(IN BRIEF)
August 1, 2008... Filmmaker Glendyn Ivin, who won a Palm d'Or in Cannes in 2003 for his short film Crackerbag, began shooting his long-planned first feature as director The Last Ride in July in South Australia. Scripted by screenwriting veteran Mac Gudgeon the...

FTO Announces Young Filmmakers' Fund.(IN BRIEF)
August 1, 2008... The New South Wales Film and Television Office announced the successful applicants from round 23 of the Young Filmmakers' Fund, which was opened exclusively to entrants in Sydney's western suburbs and regional areas of NSW. There will be...

Doco deploys Thomson Grass Valley Edius.(IN BRIEF)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Filmmakers Ivan Hexter and Jay Watson's documentary, Antarctic Oasis--telling the story of the whaling history of South Georgia Island in the sub-Antarctic--has been cut using Thomson Grass Valley EDIUS nonlinear editor The filmmakers traced...

Aussie firm scores overseas sales victory.(IN BRIEF)(Correction notice)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Sydney-headquartered Fairlight has scored an international success with German broadcaster Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) purchasing two of the company's Constellation digital recording, editing and mixing systems for its audio post...

New system allows Cutting Edge dailies on Wolverine: the VP of operations at Cutting Edge talks to encore about how using the new bones dailies system has made working on wolverine smooth going.(Sync)
August 1, 2008... FOR CUTTING EDGE, THE PURCHASE OF THOMSON'S Bones Dailies system means clients such as 20th Century Fox, the producers of Wolverine, can see fully graded, fully logged, fully sound synchronised dailies on HDCAM SR recorded in 444. ...

Local screen content heads into the Bush: the regional digital screen network is testing the future of exhibition as it develops a whole new audience for Australian content.(Screen)
August 1, 2008... LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2007, SCREEN AUSTRALIA'S Regional Digital Screen Network program has, according to manager Gayle Lake, produced some unique and potentially valuable insights for film-makers. "It's been very rewarding." explains...

Call for content on Community channels.(IN BRIEF)
August 1, 2008... The fifth seasons of both Anthology of Interest' for Channel 31/TVS and 'Dark Carnival' for Aurora Community TV are currently being compiled, and the producers are seeking content A few short films will be presented, bookended by simple...

Aussie short to get Palm spings debut.(IN BRIEF)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Cane Cutter, an independently financed short film, will have its world premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest -Short Film Festival & Film Market this month. It is the short-film debut from writer/director/actor Dustin Clare. Cane...

Comedy search begins.(IN BRIEF)(development of a new TV comedy )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Comedy Channel is offering up to $25,000 toward the development of a new TV comedy concept, as part of the 2008 SPAA Conference. Writers, performer and producers are invited to submit programme ideas for a 13-part half-hour comedy series....

Rivals.(FEATURES IN PLANNING)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Prod co: L.I.Z.A Productions Exec prod: Matt Carroll Prod: Elle Tosolini DOP: Ben Allan ACS Line Prod: Richard Clendinnen Prod des: Kati Lehtonen Format: 90min Gauge: HD Description: There is always someone in the world you're born to...

Features in pre-production.(DRAMA)(List)
August 1, 2008... Blessed Prod co: Wildheart Zizani Exec Prod: Marian Macgowan Dir: Ana Kokknos Prod: Al Clark Writer: Andrew Bovell, Paticia Comeliuys, Melissa Reeves, Christos Tsiolkas Fin: FFC Dist: Kon, Bankside Shoot From: 6/10/2008 Description:...

Features in Production.(DRAMA)(List)
August 1, 2008... Balibo Prod off: Darwn Prod co: Balibo Film Pty Ltd Dir: Robert Connolly Prod: John Maynard, Rebecca Williamson DOP: Tristan Milani Script: Robert Connolly, Daivd Williamson Editor: Nick Meyers Prod des: Robert Cousins Cast: Anthony...

Mini-series in production.(DRAMA)
August 1, 2008... Dirt Came Prod co: Harvey Taft Productions Dir: Grant Brown, Brendan Maher Prod: Michael Harvey, David Taft DOP: Leilani Hannah Writer: Michael Harvey Line Prod: Esther Rodewald Dist:Omnilab Pty Ltd, ABC, Beyond Format: 6 x 1 hour Shoot...

Series in production.(DRAMA)(List)
August 1, 2008... All Saints Network: Seven Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Seven Network Limited Exec Prod: John Holmes Dir: Lynn-Maree Danzey, Ian Gimour, Kay Pavlou, lan Watson, Jet Wilkinson, Kate Woods Prod: Bill Hughes DOP: Mat Horrex, John Plan Line Prod:...

Serials in production.(DRAMA)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Home and Away Network Seven Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Seven Productions Exec Prod: John Holmes Dir: Sam Atwell, Rebecca Barry, David Gould, Richard Jasek, Jane Manning, Peter Phelps, Danny Raco Script: Fiona Bozic, Luke Devenish, Sarah...

Childrens/youth in pre-production.(DRAMA)(Ten Prod co.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... K9 Network: Ten Prod co: k9, Metal Mutt Productions Exec Prod: Grant Bradley, Jim Howell Prod: Simon Barnes, Richard Stewart, Penny Wall Writer: Bob Baker Line Prod: Richard Clendinnen Dist: Park Entertainment Format: 26 x 30mins Gauge: HD...

Children's/youth in production.(DRAMA)
August 1, 2008... Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist Network: Ten Prod co: SLR Productions, March Entertainment Exec Prod: Regis Brown, Dan Hawes, Suzanne Ryan Dir: Jon Izen Prod: Dan Hawes, Suzanne Ryan Script: David Evans, Brendan Luno, Doug Sinclair Line...

News/talk/business/current affairs in production.(FACTUAL)
August 1, 2008... 60 Minutes Network: Nine Network Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Nine Network Exec Prod: Hamish Thomson Prod: Sandra Cleary, Damien Comerford, Glenda Gaitz, Phil Goyen, Nick Greenaway, Jonathan Harley, Hugh Nailon, Stephen Rice, Stephen Taylor,...

Production report.
August 1, 2008... News Day Pay Channel: Sky News Australia Prod off: Sydney Shoot From: 1/1/2008 Shoot To: 31/12/2008 News Night Pay Channel: Sky News Australia Prod off: Sydney Shoot From: 1/1/2008 Shoot To: 31/12/2008 Nightline Network:...

Feedback/consumer in production.(TELEVISION NETWORKS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Media Watch Network: ABC Shoot From: 1/1/2008 Shoot To: 31/12/2008 Description: Keeps a watch over all those who work in, own and control the media TV Shopping Network Pay Channel: Austar, Foxtel, Optus Prod off: Sydney Format: 24...

Lifestyle/reality in pre-Production.(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Selling Houses Australia Pay Channel: LifeStyle Channel, The Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Beyond Productions Exec Prod: Geoff Fitzpatrick, John Luscombe Format: 10x 60mins Gauge: Digital Betacam Shoot From: 1/7/2008 Shoot To: 30/1/2009...

Lifestyle/reality in production.
August 1, 2008... 4 Ingredients Pay Channel: LifeStyle Channel, The Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Lifestyle Channel, The, XYZ Networks Exec Prod: Trevor Eastment Dir: Andrea Dal Bosco Prod mgr: Louise Oaten Format: 6 X 30 mins Gauge: HD Shoot From: 14/4/2008...

Comedy/variety in production.(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Australia's Funniest Home VideoShow Network: Nine Network Prod off: Sydeny Exec Prod: Bryan Cockenll Dir: Gavin Hincks script: Bryan Cockenil, George Doff, Peter Gree, steve Walsh Prod mgr: Lisa Guthndge Format: 1 hour per week shoot From:...

Children's/youth in production.
August 1, 2008... All For Kids Network: Seven Pay Channel: Nickelodeon Australia Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Gravity Media Prod: Jason Critelli Dist: Southern Star Format: 40 x 30mins Gauge: 16:9 Shoot From: 1/6/2008 Shoot To: 1/4/2009 Description: The young...

Arts/music in pre-production.(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Anthology Of Interest-Season 5 Network: TVS Prod off: Sydney Prod co: Barnard's Star Productions Exec Prod: Graham Garfield Barnard Format: 25 mins x 13 Gauge: Digital Shoot From: 1/12/2008 Shoot To: 1/2/2009 Description: A program od...

Arts/music in production.
August 1, 2008... At The Movies Network: ABC Prod off: Sydney Prod co: ABC Television Exec Prod: Sophia Zachariou Prod mgr: Cathrine McVeigh Prod coord: Patricia Downie Format: 26 min x 30 Shoot From: 13/2/2008 Shoot To: 3/12/2008 Description: Weekly review...

Documentary in pre-production.(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Flower Hunter, The Prod Co: Gulliver Media Australia Pty Ltd, Film Australia, ABC, PFTC Exec Prod: Larry Zetlin Prod: Chris Carroll, Larry Zetlin Script Jeremy Hogarth Format 60min Gauge: HDCam Description: This Documentary retraces the...

Documentary in production.
August 1, 2008... Bali--The Last Paradise Prod co: Gulliver Media Australia Pty Ltd, Silver Productions (London) Ltd Exec Prod: Pierre Haneuse, Larry Zetlin Prod: Chris Carroll, Larry Zetlin Format: 60 minutes Gauge: HDCam Shoot From: 1/7/2008 Shoot To:...

Sport in pre-production.
August 1, 2008... Beijing Paralympic Games 2008 Network: ABC Prod co: ABC Shoot From: 6/9/2008 Description: ABC coverage of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.

Sport in production.
August 1, 2008... Aerobics Oz Style Pay Channel: Fox Prod off: Sydney Prod co: ZerO1 zerO Exec Prod: Harry Michaels Dir: Harry Michaels Prod: Andries Theron Format: 260x30 mins Gauge: 16:9 Digital Betacam Shoot From: 1/1/2008 Shoot To: 31/12/2008...

Web.(Directory)
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Down under ripe for expansion: Australia is firmly in the sights of BBC Worldwide, the UK broadcaster's cashed-up global marketing arm. But as Harvey Shore reports, it's not all one-way traffic.(Hearsay)
August 1, 2008... AT LAST YEAR'S SCREEN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION of Australia (SPAA) conference, Wayne Garvie, the director of content and production at BBC Worldwide, hosted a packed plenary session in which he revealed his 'Top 10 Proven Indicators of Marketing...