MIFF 2011 - Sessions 2 and 3

No, you're not going crazy. I am intentionally not writing about my first session at MIFF because, well, for a start, it wasn't technically my first session (I missed that due to me being exhausted from the film shoot) and secondly, I couldn't sit through it long enough to draw any logical conclusions about the films and then write about them (it was the experimental shorts category) Today's sessions...

I've Been Here So Long

If you are all wondering where I have been for the last 2 weeks, you can find the answer by reading the production blog I have been keeping for the short film I just wrapped on "I've Been Here So Long" More posts to come about my experience on set so...

Everyone's Talking About ... Offspring

Found this great article through my old media teacher on all the cinematographic specs of the amazing Aussie series, Offspring. Finding this information about a television series that is still on the air (and has been recently picked up for a third season) is rare to say the least so it's really awesome to have this info whilst watching the show, trying to piece together the behind-the-scenes with...

Some Striking Statistics

I find it easier to remember things once I've re-written them down in a separate place but have an easy time remembering numbers. Things get a little hazy however when the numbers get mixed up with the statistics. Recently, I've been engaged in a few conversations with various friends and family members over the numbers associated with the Australian Film Industry, mainly, the number of attendees...

What I've Learnt So Far

Over the years, I've had to had many, many hard-edged life lessons drilled into me. Over time though, my brain does a good job of forgetting all those lessons and I tend to make the same mistakes over and over again. Remembering this from last year, I checked out my old production file on the Mac and discovered this little gem - an extensive list of all the things I need to be aware of when working...

About A Girl

I find it very difficult to speak of films I have found extremely resonating without giving away too many details about what I have seen, ultimately affecting the next person due to watch it. "About A Girl" is one such short film recently shown to me by the director of the production I am currently working on that fits into this category. Without revealing my initial reaction to this piece of work...

Hot Off The Press...Sleeping Beauty

I feel slightly vindictive about repeating my dislike for Sleeping Beauty over and over again but I can't help it. Here's news.com.au's take of the film: Your browser does not support ifram...

Everyone's Talking About...The Australian Film Industry Part 2

Having woken (barely) from my exhausted state after work last night, my numb mind drifted towards the Film Vic website to see if anything exciting had been recently posted. Accidentally, my mouse hovered over the Audiences link which lead me to view the Resources page. It was here I uncovered a treasure trove of information related to the relationship between Australian audiences and Australian film....

David Michod

There's something about David Michod and his ability to tell life at it's most real. I don't know if its something he strives to achieve but what I have seen of his work so far has strung a chord with me somewhere deep inside my soul which scares the crap outta me. For someone to reach in like that and offer up all these feelings you know only too well, that's talent. I found this little gem accidentally...