So….you’ve no doubt seen the link below and like me, been absolutely horrified that a Government could even consider taking these steps and downgrade the importance of the Arts ministry. 
Where do these decisions without consultation come from? 

Join us aft AFTRS Sydney on Wednesday December 11 (6pm) for our fun and festive ShortDox Showcase! We'll enjoy The Great Forest, Australia's Last Duel, Clan, Handout, It's Like That, By The River, Smile, and You Can You Cvnt! Share these event details via Facebook or forward this email to your friends; all are welcome! Entry is by donation ($5 / $10 cash) which funds OzDox's ongoing activities supporting the documentary community.

The ACS invites it's members to the Screen Industry End of Year Drinks...

You are invited to an end of year industry celebration hosted by the screen guilds! This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the highs and lows of 2019 with other members of the industry. There will be catering for vegetarian and gluten-free, as well as some Vegan options. Drinks will include wine, beer and soft drinks. This invitation is extended to our live performance and screen members. Please RSVP by Friday 13th of December by including your name, guest name and guild in the subject line of an email to rsvp@agsc.org.au Where: Trackdown Studios, Entertainment Quarter, Sydney When: Wednesday 18th of December Time: 6pm to 9pm RSVP: RSVP is essential by Friday 13th of December Entry: FREE for all guild members + 1 guest.

2nd AC Course - Presented by the ACS Victorian Branch

The 2nd AC course is back again in 2020 with applications open now. About: An intensive 9 Day practical and theoretical course designed for intermediate or beginner skill sets. Held in Melbourne’s leading rental houses, using all the equipment you will find on set today. The course covers industry standard best practice techniques and the latest workflow practices. All course lecturers are leading, active industry professionals including DPs, 1st ACs, 2nd AC/Clapper Loaders, Data Wranglers and Camera Technicians. Some of the lecturers may even be your future employers! Dates: January 28, 29, 30, 31, then resumes February 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of 2020 (9 Days). For more info click the link below.

Call Out for 35mm Film Stock for Short Film

Film Title: Call History
Length: 8 min
Writer/Director: Lillian Paterson
Producer: Rachel Argall

Synopsis: Call History is set in the blistering heat of Sydney summer in one location – Claudia's bedroom. Tormented by the guilt of her new relationship, Claudia reaches out to the person she trusts most in the world: her first love, Zora. But when she calls Zora's phone no one answers. This short drama unfolds as Claudia leaves messages on Zora's voicemail, searching for answers. She's falling in love again, but this time with a man called Eli.

Film Stock: Seeking old/unused rolls of 35mm film. Require 10-15 x 400ft rolls. 200ASA or similar, tungsten. 

Kind regards,

Rachel Argall

You know your interests and you've set your goals.

AC MAG - DECEMBER 2019 Edition out now