BUDDING WA FILM-MAKERS - TAKE NOTE
Fri, 4 May 2007, 11:46 amLabrug3 posts in thread
BUDDING WA FILM-MAKERS - TAKE NOTE
Fri, 4 May 2007, 11:46 amTaken directly from the Department of Culture and the Arts Web Site - Media Statement
5/4/07
Three talented Western Australian filmmakers will get the opportunity to work on the Baz Luhrmann feature film ‘Australia’, to be partly shot in the Kimberley later this year.
Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale said three professional attachments would be offered while Mr Luhrmann undertook the six-week Kimberley shoot.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for three local filmmakers to work with one of the best directors in the business,” Ms McHale said.
“Working on such a high profile, big budget film with Baz Luhrmann will be an enormous career boost for these filmmakers.
“The filmmakers will gain valuable skills and obtain a professional credit working on principal photography with some of the world’s leading film professionals.”
The Minister said ScreenWest, the Government’s film and television funding agency, had joined forces with Baz Luhrmann’s Bazmark Films, to offer the postings.
Baz Luhrmann said the State Government had been extraordinarily supportive in helping him to reveal to the world the unique locations of WA’s East Kimberley.
“We feel strongly that it’s not enough for a film company to just make their movie and return home- it’s important to leave something behind for both the local community and the State,” Mr Luhrmann said.
“With this in mind, the WA Government has approached us to make opportunities for young, up and coming technicians in the local film industry, to be formally attached to the production for the shooting period while in WA.”
Ms McHale said the attachment postings would be offered in the assistant director, sound and camera departments and would target early to mid-career WA filmmakers.
ScreenWest would provide successful applicants with a training wage and cover accommodation, airfare and other costs during the Kimberley shoot. Applications close April 16.
The WA Government last year committed $500,000 to ensure the film, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, was partially shot in WA. The Kimberley film shoot was expected to inject more than $4million into the WA economy.
“More than 200 cast and crew are expected to live and work in and around Kununurra during the shoot,” the Minister said.
“Apart from the financial gains for the region, there will be once-in-a-lifetime employment opportunities for locals, including indigenous people, and may spur some to join WA’s thriving screen industry.
“The Carpenter Government is making decisions for the future to ensure our strong economy delivers jobs and opportunities for all Western Australians”
For more information, visit the ScreenWest website at http://www.screenwest.com.au
Just to make things easier - Screenwest Media Statement
Minister's office - (08) 9213 6900
Taken directly from the Department of Culture and the Arts Web Site - Media Statement
5/4/07
Three talented Western Australian filmmakers will get the opportunity to work on the Baz Luhrmann feature film ‘Australia’, to be partly shot in the Kimberley later this year.
Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale said three professional attachments would be offered while Mr Luhrmann undertook the six-week Kimberley shoot.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for three local filmmakers to work with one of the best directors in the business,” Ms McHale said.
“Working on such a high profile, big budget film with Baz Luhrmann will be an enormous career boost for these filmmakers.
“The filmmakers will gain valuable skills and obtain a professional credit working on principal photography with some of the world’s leading film professionals.”
The Minister said ScreenWest, the Government’s film and television funding agency, had joined forces with Baz Luhrmann’s Bazmark Films, to offer the postings.
Baz Luhrmann said the State Government had been extraordinarily supportive in helping him to reveal to the world the unique locations of WA’s East Kimberley.
“We feel strongly that it’s not enough for a film company to just make their movie and return home- it’s important to leave something behind for both the local community and the State,” Mr Luhrmann said.
“With this in mind, the WA Government has approached us to make opportunities for young, up and coming technicians in the local film industry, to be formally attached to the production for the shooting period while in WA.”
Ms McHale said the attachment postings would be offered in the assistant director, sound and camera departments and would target early to mid-career WA filmmakers.
ScreenWest would provide successful applicants with a training wage and cover accommodation, airfare and other costs during the Kimberley shoot. Applications close April 16.
The WA Government last year committed $500,000 to ensure the film, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, was partially shot in WA. The Kimberley film shoot was expected to inject more than $4million into the WA economy.
“More than 200 cast and crew are expected to live and work in and around Kununurra during the shoot,” the Minister said.
“Apart from the financial gains for the region, there will be once-in-a-lifetime employment opportunities for locals, including indigenous people, and may spur some to join WA’s thriving screen industry.
“The Carpenter Government is making decisions for the future to ensure our strong economy delivers jobs and opportunities for all Western Australians”
For more information, visit the ScreenWest website at http://www.screenwest.com.au
Just to make things easier - Screenwest Media Statement
Minister's office - (08) 9213 6900
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This is an opportunity for Film Makers only. The casting for the Film will most likely be done through the Producers Offices. If you have an agent, you may want to consult with them or ask them to find out more.
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