Caught short is currently accepting short film submissions for our next screenings. Films can be any length up to 30 minutes and we invite a wide range of subjects and styles. Films can be submitted on DVD [or VHS] and should have been completed within the last 2 years.

Entries are Free and can be sent to: PO Box 411, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010 with a completed submission form available from our website: www.filmcaughtshort.com

Sheffield International Documentary Festival, the UK’s premier event for international documentary professionals, has opened for film submissions. Sheffield Doc/Fest is considering documentaries of any style or subject from established or debut filmmakers, for this year’s official programme. The festival, now in its sixteenth year, will run from 4th to 8th November 2009. To coincide with the result of the US Presidential Elections, Doc/Fest will present a number of films and panels around the strands of Green Docs, Sport Docs, Music Docs and others. Doc/Fest is also welcoming ideas for the festival’s Sessions, allowing everyone to input into Doc/Fest’s industry programme. The deadline to submit your film entry is 17 June, and to submit a session is 8 July.

For more information, please visit the website: www.sheffdocfest.com

Open Channel and Screen Australia are looking for projects that exhibit a strong authorial vision, a compelling story, interesting characters, any subject, any genre. Directors and or director/ producer teams with vision and ambition are invited to participate. Aspiring filmmakers with very little, or no experience, are also welcome to apply. Successful applicants will each receive a small budget, access to equipment, technical support, and production guidance. The four finalists will be announced on 15 June. Production on the successful projects will commence in July 2009 and all films must be completed by mid-October 2009 for presentation in November.

Further information and entry forms can be downloaded from: www.openchannel.org.au

Completed feature film features only one actor, Andrew Merrigan, who starved himself and locked himself in a house for three months with a camera in order to make the film. The film is beyond a thriller and becomes an exploration of loneliness, empty spaces, the horror of facing the self, and how narrative can be created with one man, a house and a skull, using techniques of editing and shot structure. An experienced producer is required to help with the legals and distribution of the film.

Contact: Andrew Merrigan
Email: cras…@gmail.com

Join a discussion on what makes great television with panellists John Holmes, Andy Nehl and Lynn Hegarty and moderated by Kay Pavlou.

When: Tuesday 5th May. 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: AFTRS Theatre 1, 130 Bent Street, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW
Cost: Free for ADG members, students, suggested $5 donation for others
RSVP: r…@adg.org.au with Great TV in the subject line

1 male and 1 female needed for a music video. Need to look between 18 and 25 years and have sufficient co-ordination to dance. Skills in Ballroom dancing a plus. It will be a 2 to 3 day shoot. Unfortunately it is unpaid but footage will be supplied for your showreel. The band are Saving Grace, who have just been signed by an independent label. To hear some of their stuff check out their myspace page: www.myspace.com/savinggracesyd

Contact: Danielle Tinker
Phone: 0422 139 118
Email: dani…@bigunitstudios.com
Website: www.bigunitstudios.com

I’m looking for a sound person for my documentary film shot by the middle of May for 7 days. The film is about my grandmother and her best friend, 2 strong and interesting personalities in their mid 80s, both Romanian/Jewish background, immigrated twice, incredibly active, open and fun. Focus shall be on their friendship and on their positive energy and approach to life. For now it’s a no-budget production, but I am trying to get some help either from Australia or Germany.

Phone: 0429 617 022
Email: grui…@gmail.com

Produced by Metro Screen and UWS.
Dare I Ask? will ask the questions we all want to know the answers to – but it might not be answers we get, rather more questions instead!

A volunteer-run production, Dare I Ask? is recorded every Monday night at Metro Screen and is keen to hear from people wanting to get hands-on experience in multi-cam TV production.
Dare I Ask? info

The Sydney Water Short Films ‘Earth Prize’ is designed to encourage creative film making that promotes appreciation of the natural environment. The theme is ‘Water For Life’ and we invite submissions of existing or new films and animations. Submissions will be shown on the ‘Earth Prize’ website where the public can vote for their favourites. The ten favourites will be screened at this years Earth Festival event to be held on Saturday 29th Nov 2008. The winner, as voted by the public will receive a $2,000 cash prize plus kit and studio hire courtesy of our sponsors valued at over $2,000.

For more information check the website: http://www.earthprize.com.au/

Great opportunity to be up close and personal with professional directors on commercials and big budget feature films. Knowledge of After Effects, Illustrator, Flash and any 3D software a bonus. Own car and license essential. Willingness to travel a bonus.

Please send CV and contact details to: j…@filmview.com.au