Storm Surfers - 08 Highlight

Want to find out about a cracker of a doco deal that leveraged the rebate?
Storm Surfers is a doco featuring big wave surfers tackling the world’s nastiest waves at the infamous Dangerous Banks - located off the coast of Tasmania.

Listen to 08 session audio… Part A   Part B   Part C

Mary and Max – 08 Highlight

Producer, Melanie Coombs speaks candidly about what she learnt making Mary & Max, having survived what may well have been the longest film shoot in Australian history…FIFTY-FIVE weeks on this first feature film from the creators of the Oscar winning, Harvie Krumpet (2003).

Listen to 08 session audio… Part A   Part B

 2009 FRINGE AT FOXTEL TELEVISION  CENTRE IN NORTH RYDE

This year Fringe is being held at the FOXTEL Television Centre in North Ryde on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October.
 
Due to venue capacity there will be limited numbers.  We urge regulars to register early as it is first in best dressed.  

SPAA Fringe continues to educate, inspire and connect by providing a unique opportunity for the emerging sector to network with like-minded, content creators.
 
SPAA Fringe is an interactive two-day seminar for serious filmmakers who are interested in building their community and career within the Australian screen industry. The event is comprised of workshops, roundtables, one-on-one sessions, panel discussions, film screenings and social networking events.
 
“SPAA Fringe is where filmmakers gain insight, knowledge and all important contacts. Foxtel, with its impressive purpose-built facilities, is the ideal location to fulfil these objectives. This year, Fringe will be highly interactive and practical.”
Gaylee Butler, SPAA Fringe Director
 
In 2008, the conference showcased an aspirational line-up of speakers including, award-winning feature film Producer, Melanie Coombs (Mary and Max, Harvie Krumpet); LAMP Director Gary Hayes; celebrated Executive Producer Sue Maslin (Celebrity: Dominick Dunn, Japanese Story); comedic TV Producer, Anthony Watt (Spicks & Specks, Full Frontal, Hamish & Andy, Comedy Inc.) as well as many other established and emerging filmmakers, TV execs and industry professionals.
 
SPAA Fringe brings together individuals who are inspired to make media content that is innovative, creative and interactive. People who are interested in similar projects or subjects can start a discussion thread on Fringe Facebook; while The Melting Pot allows registered delegates to be able to find creative partners by posting an advertisement to other registered delegates calling for expressions of interest for anything your heart desires.
 
Register in order to stay tuned for announcements on this year’s line-up and announcements on Roundtable and One on One bookings.