Bran Nue Dae Locks In U.S. Distribution
Posted by David Sullivan on Jun 24, 2010 in BLOG, FILMS | 0 comments
Rachel Perkins and Reg Cribb’s musical romp “Bran Nue Dae” has a deal with Freestyle Releasing for US theatrical distribution, it was announced today. Freestyle plans a select theater release for the film this September, followed by a nationwide rollout. Starring Geoffrey Rush, the musical is based on an Australian stage musical of the same name, and...
Read MoreVideo Hosting Site Quality Comparison
Posted by David Sullivan on Jun 24, 2010 in BLOG, DIY FILMMAKING | 0 comments
If you’re looking for somewhere to host your short film, there is now a plethora of options available, from the ubiquitous YouTube through to photo-sharing sites like Flickr and Photobucket, which have recently jumped on the video hosting bandwagon. It certainly pays to “shop around” when it comes to quality encoding, as the results can...
Read MoreTHE WAITING CITY
Posted by David Sullivan on Jun 24, 2010 in BLOG, FILMS | 0 comments
An Australian couple seeking to heal what’s wrong in their lives by adopting a child in India run head-on into a stolid bureaucracy in The Waiting City, Claire McCarthy’s second feature which is a tender look at loss and self-knowledge A poignant, perceptive tale of one couple’s effort to have a child to give their lives meaning, The Waiting City can...
Read MoreBook Review: Think Outside of the Box-Office
Posted by David Sullivan on Jun 24, 2010 in BLOG, BOOKS, LEARN | 1 comment
By Benjamin Craig First it was the music business, now the film industry is beginning to face a sustained assault on its traditional business models, and distribution is the main battleground. As audiences now demand more timely and flexible access to content, Big Media has given up on suing it’s customers in favour of a two-pronged attack: going ...
Read MoreWRITING A DOCO TREATMENT THAT SELLS
Posted by David Sullivan on Jun 7, 2010 in BLOG, DOCUMENTARY, LEARN | 0 comments
Writing for documentary is a complex area. Natasha Gadd gives us an insight into the oddities, challenges and benefits of the craft. There are no templates for writing documentary treatments, no pre-given formulas. It can involve a script (not unlike a fictional narrative script), a story outline, a treatment, a creative brief or an audio-visual...
Read MoreEXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP
Posted by David Sullivan on Jun 6, 2010 in BLOG, FILMS | 0 comments
by Daryl Bracey | June 04, 2010 12:17 | FILMINK Magazine Rating: M Country: UK Director: Banksy Distributor: Madman A thoroughly entertaining documentary which provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of underground art and the cult of celebrity In his directorial debut, Banksy unleashes a must-see documentary chronicling the rise of...
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