Workshops & Seminars

Thursday 18 August 2011

12.30pm – 1.15pm

CINEMA 2

Workshop 1: Beyond the Frame with Jonathan Auf Der Heide

Jonathan Auf Der Heide studied filmmaking at the VCA where his graduation film Hell’s Gates won both best student film and best emerging filmmaker awards at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2008. Join Jonathan as he discusses his critically acclaimed film, Van Diemen’s Land (2009) and how he transitioned from the short format to a feature length film.

Friday 19 August 2011 

12.30pm – 1.15pm

CINEMA 2

Workshop 2: Within the Frame with Amiel Courtin-Wilson

Amiel Courtin-Wilson wrote, directed and produced his debut feature documentary, Chasing Buddha, which premiered at Sundance in 2000. Join Amiel as he explores the mechanics of storytelling from this highly acclaimed filmmaker. Amiel will provide an insight into creating both narrative and documentary films and how he tells a unique story.

Thursday 18 August 2011 

7.00pm – 9.30pm

 CINEMA 2

In Conversation and Screening

I am Eleven, followed by Q and A with Genevieve Bailey

Join documentary filmmaker Genevive Bailey after the screening of first feature film, I am Eleven, and discusses the the challenges  of working on a multi-lingual project with young people in fifteen countries.

Saturday 20 August 2011 

 PLEASE NOTE CHANGED TIME 

 CINEMA 1

THIS WORKSHOP WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AFTER THE SCREENING OF AMAL AT 7PM.

If you are interested please purchase a ticket for Amal and you get to see the film and workshop in this combined session.

“I’ve completed my film, what’s next?” with Jonathan Page

Join Jonathan Page as he takes us through the ins and outs of film distribution with a focus on local and international film festivals. With twenty five years in the industry Jonathan has an in-depth knowledge of mainstream and indy circuit. This is a rare opportunity to understand how to navigate the world of film distributors and sales agents.

Ticketing Information:

All session are held at Palace Brighton Bay, 294 Bay Street, Brighton.

For enquiries about ticketing and bookings please call Palace Brighton Bay on 9596 3590.