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Open Channel and Cinema Nova present a one-off screening plus Q&A of Oscar nominated documentary BURMA VJ
BURMA VJ (Anders Ostergaard, 2009, 84mins) |
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In September 2007, after decades of oblivion, Burma became headline news across the globe when Buddhist monks led a massive rebellion against the military regime. More than 100,000 people took to the streets protesting a cruel dictatorship that has held the country hostage for more than 40 years. With the country closed to foreign media, reporting of events fell to a handful of young Burmese Video Journalists, working clandestinely and at great risk to document events and keep the world informed.
Burma VJ tells the story of these young reporters and, for the first time, assembles their extraordinary footage to tell the complete story of the September rebellion. The film offers a unique insight into high-risk journalism and dissidence in a police state, and - as the journalists become targets of the military - is a compelling reminder of the power of the camera. Burma VJ plays like a thriller, all the more scary because it is true.
Burma VJ was shortlisted for this year's Academy Award - Best Documentary and has received more than thirty international awards at festivals including Sundance and Berlin.
This one-off screening will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Melbourne-based filmmaker and video journalist Carmela Baranowska (Taliban Country, Scenes From an Occupation).
Presented by Open Channel and Cinema Nova with the support of Magic Hour Films and Melbourne International Film Festival
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Cinematography Foundation with David Hawkins
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Led by leading cinematographer David Hawkins (The Saviour) this 4-day intensive course give you the technical and creative foundations you'll need to become an in-demand cinematographer. The course includes a dedicated session on the RED ONE Digital Cinema Camera, which has been celebrated worldwide as the ultimate digital HD film camera. Designed to be modular, the RED ONE is completely versatile and can be tailored to any type of project, from light-weight ENG style shooting, or a complete feature film package with all the bells and whistles.
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Directing Actors with Alkinos Tsimilidos, Tom Long,
Madeleine West, John Brumpton & Laura Gordon
Starts February 16
Working with actors requires clarity, integrity and confidence. Learn to cast, rehearse and direct performance from the "actor's director" Alkinos Tsilimidos (Blind Company, Em4Jay, Tom White, Silent Partner) in this 8-day intensive workshop.
Actors include (pictured clockwise from top left):
• Laura Gordon (Saw V, Em4Jay, Blue Heelers)
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Each participant will, in week two of the course, have a full day to workshop, rehearse and direct their own script scene with the actors.
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The Insider - Sales, Marketing & Distribution
February 20 & 21
Bring along your own feature film project in development for industry evaluation. Learn who’s who in the current business of domestic distribution and marketing and international sales agents. What are they looking for? How do you make the approach? What are the pitfalls to look out for?
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Develop your ideas for a compelling documentary project with a thorough exploration of the craft of documentary scriptwriting.
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Get the skills to make your own short documentary with this intensive practical course guided by an experienced documentary filmmaker.
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