Kate Winslet and Judy Davis lead cast of the new film from director Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Production has begun on The Dressmaker at Docklands Studios Melbourne, directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse (Proof, A Thousand Acres).
As previously announced, the cast includes Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving.
Joining the cast are Caroline Goodall, Shane Bourne, Kerry Fox, Rebecca Gibney, Sacha Horler, Shane Jacobson, Alison Whyte, Genevieve Lemon and Sarah Snook.
Based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, The Dressmaker is described as “a bittersweet comedy”, set in 1950s Australia.
Winslet plays Tilly Dunnage, who returns to her rural home town after many years working as a dressmaker in Parisian fashion houses. She reconciles with her ailing mother Molly, played by Davis, and goes about transforming the women of the town to get revenge on those who did her wrong.
The Dressmaker is set to release in Australia on Oct 1, 2015.
“I’ve waited years to...
Production has begun on The Dressmaker at Docklands Studios Melbourne, directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse (Proof, A Thousand Acres).
As previously announced, the cast includes Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving.
Joining the cast are Caroline Goodall, Shane Bourne, Kerry Fox, Rebecca Gibney, Sacha Horler, Shane Jacobson, Alison Whyte, Genevieve Lemon and Sarah Snook.
Based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, The Dressmaker is described as “a bittersweet comedy”, set in 1950s Australia.
Winslet plays Tilly Dunnage, who returns to her rural home town after many years working as a dressmaker in Parisian fashion houses. She reconciles with her ailing mother Molly, played by Davis, and goes about transforming the women of the town to get revenge on those who did her wrong.
The Dressmaker is set to release in Australia on Oct 1, 2015.
“I’ve waited years to...
- 10/21/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving star in The Dressmaker, a tale of love, revenge and haute couture now shooting at Docklands Studios..
The ensemble cast includes Caroline Goodall, Shane Bourne, Kerry Fox, Rebecca Gibney, Sacha Horler, Shane Jacobson, Alison Whyte, Genevieve Lemon and Sarah Snook.
There have been two changes in the cast since it was first anounced in Cannes. Elizabeth Debicki dropped out to play the lead in the Foxtel drama The Kettering Incident, replaced by Sacha Horler. And Isla Fisher dropped out and Sarah Snook took her role. .
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, The Dressmaker is a bittersweet comedy set in 1950s Australia.
Tilly Dunnage (Winslet) is a beautiful and talented misfit who after many years working as a dressmaker in Parisian fashion houses returns home to Dungatar - a fictional rural town - to right some wrongs of the past.
The ensemble cast includes Caroline Goodall, Shane Bourne, Kerry Fox, Rebecca Gibney, Sacha Horler, Shane Jacobson, Alison Whyte, Genevieve Lemon and Sarah Snook.
There have been two changes in the cast since it was first anounced in Cannes. Elizabeth Debicki dropped out to play the lead in the Foxtel drama The Kettering Incident, replaced by Sacha Horler. And Isla Fisher dropped out and Sarah Snook took her role. .
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, The Dressmaker is a bittersweet comedy set in 1950s Australia.
Tilly Dunnage (Winslet) is a beautiful and talented misfit who after many years working as a dressmaker in Parisian fashion houses returns home to Dungatar - a fictional rural town - to right some wrongs of the past.
- 10/21/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Melbourne/New Delhi, Mar.28: The 2014 program for the popular Indian Film Festival of Melbourne was launched today by Australia's Minister for Innovation, Tourism and Major Events, and Employment and Trade Louise Asher, and acclaimed and respected Indian actress and Festival Ambassador, Ms Vidya Balan.
Asher said that the festival will be held from 1 to 11 May and feature over 40 films, with more than half being Australian premieres.
"Films will be shown in 20 languages and we will have five free screenings at Federation Square," Ms. Asher said.
"Victorians and all visitors to Melbourne are in for a treat of Indian.
Asher said that the festival will be held from 1 to 11 May and feature over 40 films, with more than half being Australian premieres.
"Films will be shown in 20 languages and we will have five free screenings at Federation Square," Ms. Asher said.
"Victorians and all visitors to Melbourne are in for a treat of Indian.
- 3/28/2014
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
It.s every exhibitor.s worst nightmare: Four mainstream films open on the same weekend, three are instant flops and the other is just Ok.
Except on this occasion there were no surprises as Ride Along, Pompeii, Cuban Fury and I, Frankenstein all arrived with minimal expectations, at least from exhibitors if not the distributors.
Ride Along has raked in $US133 million in the Us, drawing a sizable African-American audience, but buddy-cop comedies rarely replicate that. level of success internationally, including Australia, with a few exceptions such as the Rush Hour, Bad Boys and Beverly Hills Cop franchises.
The caper starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube as an Atlanta detective and his pal, a high school security guard and wannabe cop who get mixed up in a deadly arms deal, took $926,000 on 145 screens, according to Rentrak's weekend estimates.
Big-budget disaster movie Pompeii was a debacle in the Us last month,...
Except on this occasion there were no surprises as Ride Along, Pompeii, Cuban Fury and I, Frankenstein all arrived with minimal expectations, at least from exhibitors if not the distributors.
Ride Along has raked in $US133 million in the Us, drawing a sizable African-American audience, but buddy-cop comedies rarely replicate that. level of success internationally, including Australia, with a few exceptions such as the Rush Hour, Bad Boys and Beverly Hills Cop franchises.
The caper starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube as an Atlanta detective and his pal, a high school security guard and wannabe cop who get mixed up in a deadly arms deal, took $926,000 on 145 screens, according to Rentrak's weekend estimates.
Big-budget disaster movie Pompeii was a debacle in the Us last month,...
- 3/23/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Victorian Coalition Government will extend its support for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne by one year, reinforcing the strong bond that exists between the Victorian and Indian screen industries. Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced in Mumbai that Mind Blowing Films would be engaged to continue delivery of the festival until 2015.
“I am pleased to announce, on the Victorian Government’s fifth large scale trade mission to India, that the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will again offer Victorian audiences the diversity and breadth of culture of Indian cinema in 2014 and 2015,” Ms Asher said.
“I am delighted to also announce that Indian film star Vidya Balan will return as the Festival’s Ambassador”, Ms Asher said.
Ms Balan said she was delighted to be back as the Brand Ambassador for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. “The festival is close to my heart as...
“I am pleased to announce, on the Victorian Government’s fifth large scale trade mission to India, that the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will again offer Victorian audiences the diversity and breadth of culture of Indian cinema in 2014 and 2015,” Ms Asher said.
“I am delighted to also announce that Indian film star Vidya Balan will return as the Festival’s Ambassador”, Ms Asher said.
Ms Balan said she was delighted to be back as the Brand Ambassador for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. “The festival is close to my heart as...
- 9/29/2013
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Seven local Victorian screen projects have received funding from the Victorian Coalition Government, through Film Victoria, to the amount of over $1.2 million. The funded projects include the documentary movies The Earth Wins and Electric Boogaloo; television documentaries Bodyline and Judith Lucy is All Woman; television movie Jack Irish: Dead Point; and television series Offspring(Season 5) and The Doctor Blake Mysteries (Season 2).
Louise Asher, Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business said that .Since December 2010, the Coalition Government, through Film Victoria, has supported 91 film and television projects which are estimated to generate around $350 million in production expenditure in Victoria..
According to Ms. Asher, the screen projects funded through Film Victoria.s Production Investment Program will create approximately 950 jobs for Victorians. .To ensure our industry remains strong, we have allocated $8.5 million over four years as part of the 2013-14 Victorian Budget to deliver a suite of support to Victorian screen practitioners in the areas of television production,...
Louise Asher, Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business said that .Since December 2010, the Coalition Government, through Film Victoria, has supported 91 film and television projects which are estimated to generate around $350 million in production expenditure in Victoria..
According to Ms. Asher, the screen projects funded through Film Victoria.s Production Investment Program will create approximately 950 jobs for Victorians. .To ensure our industry remains strong, we have allocated $8.5 million over four years as part of the 2013-14 Victorian Budget to deliver a suite of support to Victorian screen practitioners in the areas of television production,...
- 6/17/2013
- by Katie Miller-Crispe
- IF.com.au
After extensive renovations, the new completed upgrade to Stage.Five and the Workshop at Docklands Studio Melbourne is ready to be officially opened.
Chief Executive Officer of Docklands Studios, Rod Allan, spoke to If in December about what the upgrades will mean for production.
Of the work done to Stage Five, he said, .The intention was to take it from being a traditional film sound stage to a stage which is more suitable for fast turnaround TV.
.The extension. was an extension to the stage annex, not the sound stage itself, and is intended to make and create more support for the stage, which makes it more suitable for fast turnaround audience based TV production."
The upgrades also include the creation of more office and storage space, a new large room to hold audiences and a motorised lighting grid which has been added to the stage itself.
These developments will...
Chief Executive Officer of Docklands Studios, Rod Allan, spoke to If in December about what the upgrades will mean for production.
Of the work done to Stage Five, he said, .The intention was to take it from being a traditional film sound stage to a stage which is more suitable for fast turnaround TV.
.The extension. was an extension to the stage annex, not the sound stage itself, and is intended to make and create more support for the stage, which makes it more suitable for fast turnaround audience based TV production."
The upgrades also include the creation of more office and storage space, a new large room to hold audiences and a motorised lighting grid which has been added to the stage itself.
These developments will...
- 2/5/2013
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
The Victorian government has pumped an additional $150,000 funding into the Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) to ensure its venues have digital projection equipment.
Victorian minister for innovation, services and small business, Louise Asher, said the funding will allow the festival to screen a high number of films from the. Cannes Film Festival.
.With films now delivered in a variety of formats, the $150,000 funding boost will ensure Miff has the programming flexibility to show films in different formats across different venues," the minister said in a statement.
Few films, particularly in the independent sector, are now being distributed on 35mm film as the lower-cost Dcp (digital cinema package) format takes hold. The National Association of Cinema Operators - Australasia (Naco) expects over 60 per cent of its Australian cinema screens to be converted to digital by Christmas.
Miff chair Claire Dobbin said this year.s festival will feature over 35 films from Cannes...
Victorian minister for innovation, services and small business, Louise Asher, said the funding will allow the festival to screen a high number of films from the. Cannes Film Festival.
.With films now delivered in a variety of formats, the $150,000 funding boost will ensure Miff has the programming flexibility to show films in different formats across different venues," the minister said in a statement.
Few films, particularly in the independent sector, are now being distributed on 35mm film as the lower-cost Dcp (digital cinema package) format takes hold. The National Association of Cinema Operators - Australasia (Naco) expects over 60 per cent of its Australian cinema screens to be converted to digital by Christmas.
Miff chair Claire Dobbin said this year.s festival will feature over 35 films from Cannes...
- 7/19/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Melbourne International Film Festival has received an extra $150,000 in funding from the Victorian state government to improve exhibition equipment.
The announcement:
Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced an additional $150,000 in funding for the Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) to ensure its venues have up-to-date exhibition equipment for the 2012 festival.
“Miff is a landmark on Melbourne’s events calendar, attracting people to the city day and night, and adding to our reputation as Australia’s most vibrant cultural destination,” Ms Asher said.
“As Australia’s oldest and largest film festival, Miff is respected locally and globally for the quality and breadth of its programming.
“With films now delivered in a variety of formats, the $150,000 funding boost will ensure Miff has the programming flexibility to show films in different formats across different venues.
“The funding will allow the 2012 Miff to screen the most exciting program to date,...
The announcement:
Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced an additional $150,000 in funding for the Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) to ensure its venues have up-to-date exhibition equipment for the 2012 festival.
“Miff is a landmark on Melbourne’s events calendar, attracting people to the city day and night, and adding to our reputation as Australia’s most vibrant cultural destination,” Ms Asher said.
“As Australia’s oldest and largest film festival, Miff is respected locally and globally for the quality and breadth of its programming.
“With films now delivered in a variety of formats, the $150,000 funding boost will ensure Miff has the programming flexibility to show films in different formats across different venues.
“The funding will allow the 2012 Miff to screen the most exciting program to date,...
- 7/19/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Screen Producers Association of Australia will move its annual conference from Sydney to Melbourne this year.
The event – Australia’s biggest film and television production conference – will be held in Melbourne for the next three years, as of this November, and brings to an end a decade of the event in Sydney.
Louise Asher, Victoria’s minister for innovation, services and small business and tourism and major events made the announcement, adding that the Logies would stay in Melbourne for another five years.
Asher said: “I am delighted that the Coalition Government has been able to secure the Spaa Conference, and that the Logies will remain in their rightful home in Melbourne for another five years. Attracting a high profile event such as the Spaa Conference to Melbourne and retaining the Logies shows the Coalition Government’s ongoing commitment to the screen industry.”
Geoff Brown, executive director of Spaa added: “Melbourne,...
The event – Australia’s biggest film and television production conference – will be held in Melbourne for the next three years, as of this November, and brings to an end a decade of the event in Sydney.
Louise Asher, Victoria’s minister for innovation, services and small business and tourism and major events made the announcement, adding that the Logies would stay in Melbourne for another five years.
Asher said: “I am delighted that the Coalition Government has been able to secure the Spaa Conference, and that the Logies will remain in their rightful home in Melbourne for another five years. Attracting a high profile event such as the Spaa Conference to Melbourne and retaining the Logies shows the Coalition Government’s ongoing commitment to the screen industry.”
Geoff Brown, executive director of Spaa added: “Melbourne,...
- 4/16/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (Spaa) has struck a deal with the Victorian Government to hold the next three annual conferences in Melbourne, starting this year.
Spaa executive director Geoff Brown would not reveal how much public money is being provided for the event but said the decision on the location of the conference is never just about the highest bid.
.We had not held the conference in Melbourne since 2003 and we thought it was time to recognize Melbourne as a significant production hub, particularly for television,. said Brown, who has been negotiating with the Victorian Government for three months. .It is a substantial sponsorship package and it allows Spaa to deliver on the production values we are renowned for..
The news was formally announced on the eve of the Logie Awards by Louise Asher, the Victorian Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business, and Minister for Tourism and Major Events.
Spaa executive director Geoff Brown would not reveal how much public money is being provided for the event but said the decision on the location of the conference is never just about the highest bid.
.We had not held the conference in Melbourne since 2003 and we thought it was time to recognize Melbourne as a significant production hub, particularly for television,. said Brown, who has been negotiating with the Victorian Government for three months. .It is a substantial sponsorship package and it allows Spaa to deliver on the production values we are renowned for..
The news was formally announced on the eve of the Logie Awards by Louise Asher, the Victorian Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business, and Minister for Tourism and Major Events.
- 4/16/2012
- by Sandy George
- IF.com.au
A pilot commissioned by Us television network NBC will film in Victoria, it was announced today.
Frontier, produced by Sony Pictures Television and created by former Cold Case executive Shaun Cassidy, will shoot in the towns of Thornton, Alexandra and Mansfield.
.In a statement, Minister for innovation, services and small business, Louise Asher said the pilot will spend an estimated sum of $6 million in the region. The production is also expected to create 100 jobs for local crew and technicians.
Frontier follows the journey of a group of men and women determined to build new lives for themselves on the Pacific coast of America in the spring of 1840.
It was drawn to Australia by Film Victoria's Production Investment Attraction Fund and Regional Location Assistance Fund.
**Correction: Filming on Frontier began in mid-March and is expected to wrap in early April.
Frontier, produced by Sony Pictures Television and created by former Cold Case executive Shaun Cassidy, will shoot in the towns of Thornton, Alexandra and Mansfield.
.In a statement, Minister for innovation, services and small business, Louise Asher said the pilot will spend an estimated sum of $6 million in the region. The production is also expected to create 100 jobs for local crew and technicians.
Frontier follows the journey of a group of men and women determined to build new lives for themselves on the Pacific coast of America in the spring of 1840.
It was drawn to Australia by Film Victoria's Production Investment Attraction Fund and Regional Location Assistance Fund.
**Correction: Filming on Frontier began in mid-March and is expected to wrap in early April.
- 3/30/2012
- by Amanda Diaz
- IF.com.au
A pilot commissioned by Us television network NBC will film in Victoria, it was announced today. Frontier, produced by Sony Pictures Television and created by former Cold Case executive Shaun Cassidy, will shoot in the towns of Thornton, Alexandra and Mansfield. .In a statement, Minister for innovation, services and small business, Louise Asher said the pilot will spend an estimated sum of $6 million in the region. The production is also expected to create 100 jobs for local crew and technicians. Frontier follows the journey of a group of men and women determined to build new lives for themselves on the Pacific coast of America in the spring of 1840. It was drawn to Australia by Film Victoria's Production Investment Attraction Fund and Regional Location Assistance...
- 3/30/2012
- by Amanda Diaz
- IF.com.au
The production of an American TV pilot being filmed in rural Victoria is estimated to spend $6m and create about 100 jobs, it has been announced.
Frontier, a pilot about the move to the west coast of America, is currently being shot in the towns of Thornton, Alexandra and Mansfield, produced by Shaun Cassidy, producer of Cold Case and directed by The West Wing’s Thomas Schlamme.
Louise Asher, minister for innovation, services and small business made the announcement about the production, by Us-based Sony Pictures Television.
Asher said: “Attracting international projects like Frontier generates significant job opportunities and economic benefits for Victoria.”
The production was supported through Film Victoria’s Production Investment Attraction Fun and Region Location Assistance Fund.
Jenni Tosi, Film Victoria’s CEO said: “Due to the timing of pilot season in the Us, Sony Pictures Television was attracted to the prospect of shooting the pilot episode of Frontier in the area.
Frontier, a pilot about the move to the west coast of America, is currently being shot in the towns of Thornton, Alexandra and Mansfield, produced by Shaun Cassidy, producer of Cold Case and directed by The West Wing’s Thomas Schlamme.
Louise Asher, minister for innovation, services and small business made the announcement about the production, by Us-based Sony Pictures Television.
Asher said: “Attracting international projects like Frontier generates significant job opportunities and economic benefits for Victoria.”
The production was supported through Film Victoria’s Production Investment Attraction Fun and Region Location Assistance Fund.
Jenni Tosi, Film Victoria’s CEO said: “Due to the timing of pilot season in the Us, Sony Pictures Television was attracted to the prospect of shooting the pilot episode of Frontier in the area.
- 3/30/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Victorian Government has announced $240,000 for the state’s screen resource organisation Open Channel.
The funding will partially target regional and Indigenous filmmakers.
Jenni Tosi, Film Victoria CEO said: “Several of Open Channel’s programs and initiatives this year will provide points of entry and up-skilling opportunities for Victoria’s practitioners from Indigenous communities, as well as aspiring practitioners from regional communities seeking to enter the screen industry.”
Jennie Hughes, Open Channel’s executive director said: “Last year we took our programs into regional Victoria with great success. Our 2012 programs will continue to focus on providing quality training and production opportunities that provide pathways to industry.”
Louise Asher, minister for innovation, services and small business said: “The Coalition Government recognises and understands the importance of ensuring our young screen practitioners have access to the appropriate training and opportunities to up-skill, which is why we are supporting Open Channel.”
“This support,...
The funding will partially target regional and Indigenous filmmakers.
Jenni Tosi, Film Victoria CEO said: “Several of Open Channel’s programs and initiatives this year will provide points of entry and up-skilling opportunities for Victoria’s practitioners from Indigenous communities, as well as aspiring practitioners from regional communities seeking to enter the screen industry.”
Jennie Hughes, Open Channel’s executive director said: “Last year we took our programs into regional Victoria with great success. Our 2012 programs will continue to focus on providing quality training and production opportunities that provide pathways to industry.”
Louise Asher, minister for innovation, services and small business said: “The Coalition Government recognises and understands the importance of ensuring our young screen practitioners have access to the appropriate training and opportunities to up-skill, which is why we are supporting Open Channel.”
“This support,...
- 3/9/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Principal photography for Australian cricket tale, Save Your Legs! will begin on 12 December in Melbourne before an extensive shoot in India.
The feature film is directed by Boyd Hicklin, who directed a documentary of the same name, and is written by Brendan Cowell (The Slap, Love My Way) who will also star in the film alongside Stephen Curry and Damon Gameau. The film will be produced by Nick Batzias (Not Quite Hollywood) and Robyn Kershaw (Bran Nue Dae).
Described as a ‘coming of middle-aged’ bromance the film follows three long-time friends who try to play for Australia.
The film comes as Film Victoria tightens their relationship with the Indian film industry.
Louise Asher, Minister for innovation, services and small businesses, responsible for the Victorian film industry said: “The Coalition Government’s support for Save Your Legs is just one of the many initiatives in 2012 associated with the Government’s Trade...
The feature film is directed by Boyd Hicklin, who directed a documentary of the same name, and is written by Brendan Cowell (The Slap, Love My Way) who will also star in the film alongside Stephen Curry and Damon Gameau. The film will be produced by Nick Batzias (Not Quite Hollywood) and Robyn Kershaw (Bran Nue Dae).
Described as a ‘coming of middle-aged’ bromance the film follows three long-time friends who try to play for Australia.
The film comes as Film Victoria tightens their relationship with the Indian film industry.
Louise Asher, Minister for innovation, services and small businesses, responsible for the Victorian film industry said: “The Coalition Government’s support for Save Your Legs is just one of the many initiatives in 2012 associated with the Government’s Trade...
- 11/25/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
A new screen industry initiative announced today will see the Victorian and Indian industries draw closer together.
The announcement was made by the innovation, services and small business minister, Louise Asher.
The initiative will see 10 Victorian filmmakers take part in a delegation to India to meet with key Indian practitioners and producers.
“The initiative will provide opportunities for Victorians to develop co-productions or joint ventures with the Indian production sector, and for post development and visual effects businesses to assess opportunities to attract work to Victoria,” Ms Asher said.
“India is one of the largest film production destinations in the world, having released more than 1,000 films in the last six years and generating on average around 3 billion cinema admissions, providing a good fit for Victorian co-production projects.”
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said the initiative aimed to provide great benefits to local practitioners and drive future production activity in the state.
The announcement was made by the innovation, services and small business minister, Louise Asher.
The initiative will see 10 Victorian filmmakers take part in a delegation to India to meet with key Indian practitioners and producers.
“The initiative will provide opportunities for Victorians to develop co-productions or joint ventures with the Indian production sector, and for post development and visual effects businesses to assess opportunities to attract work to Victoria,” Ms Asher said.
“India is one of the largest film production destinations in the world, having released more than 1,000 films in the last six years and generating on average around 3 billion cinema admissions, providing a good fit for Victorian co-production projects.”
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said the initiative aimed to provide great benefits to local practitioners and drive future production activity in the state.
- 11/14/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Fantasy film I, Frankenstein will be filmed in Victoria, in a deal which the state government says will see $37m spent locally on cast and crew.
The news comes a month after it was announced the film was coming to Australia.
Australian filmmaker Stuart Beattie (director of Tomorrow, When the War Began, writer of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl and Australia) will both write and direct.
Victoria’s minister for innovation, services and small business Louise Asher said: “Securing an Australian production with such a high international profile is a real testament to the strength of the Victorian screen industry and the calibre of the crews, talent, facilities and services available here.”
Production will be based at Docklands Studios with exact locations yet to be finalised. Pre-production commences soon and filming is now scheduled for February 2012 a slight delay on the previously announced January.
Film Victoria...
The news comes a month after it was announced the film was coming to Australia.
Australian filmmaker Stuart Beattie (director of Tomorrow, When the War Began, writer of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl and Australia) will both write and direct.
Victoria’s minister for innovation, services and small business Louise Asher said: “Securing an Australian production with such a high international profile is a real testament to the strength of the Victorian screen industry and the calibre of the crews, talent, facilities and services available here.”
Production will be based at Docklands Studios with exact locations yet to be finalised. Pre-production commences soon and filming is now scheduled for February 2012 a slight delay on the previously announced January.
Film Victoria...
- 11/9/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Sandra Sdraulig has been announced as the new chair of the Adelaide Film Festival, replacing Cheryl Bart who is stepping down.
The announcement was one of the last by outgoing South Australian Premier Mike Rann.
Rann said in a press release: “Until recently, Sandra Sdraulig was CEO of Film Victoria, and under her leadership, she saw the Victorian film industry reach the highest levels of film investment on record, improving annual production output from $90 million to over $260 million. Prior to leading Film Victoria, Sandra was Executive Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival – one of Victoria’s pre-eminent arts events. She’s been a member of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts Board, and a board member of the South Australian Art Gallery. I could not think of anyone better than Sandra to fill this position given her background in film investment and in running a major film festival, and...
The announcement was one of the last by outgoing South Australian Premier Mike Rann.
Rann said in a press release: “Until recently, Sandra Sdraulig was CEO of Film Victoria, and under her leadership, she saw the Victorian film industry reach the highest levels of film investment on record, improving annual production output from $90 million to over $260 million. Prior to leading Film Victoria, Sandra was Executive Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival – one of Victoria’s pre-eminent arts events. She’s been a member of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts Board, and a board member of the South Australian Art Gallery. I could not think of anyone better than Sandra to fill this position given her background in film investment and in running a major film festival, and...
- 10/20/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Ian Robertson has been appointed president of the Film Victoria Board as the organisation attempts to move on from embarrassment surrounding the reported $45,000 it spend on a farewell party for outgoing CEO Sandra Sdraulig.
When news of the shindig reached the public domain acting CEO Jeni Tosi wrote an open letter promising accountability. The letter appears to have since been removed from the Film Victoria website.
Ian Robertson, a corporate and media lawyer and deputy chair of Screen Australia, had been appointed. Robertson is currently Sydney managing partner of law firm Holding Redlich. He has previously worked as the in-house counsel for The Age newspaper in Melbourne and as an executive at production company Avv Australia. He is also a director of Beyond International.
Also joining the board is Daryl Talbot, MD of Wtfn Entertainment which produces shows including Bondi Vet.
Louise Asher, Victoria’s minister for innovation, services and...
When news of the shindig reached the public domain acting CEO Jeni Tosi wrote an open letter promising accountability. The letter appears to have since been removed from the Film Victoria website.
Ian Robertson, a corporate and media lawyer and deputy chair of Screen Australia, had been appointed. Robertson is currently Sydney managing partner of law firm Holding Redlich. He has previously worked as the in-house counsel for The Age newspaper in Melbourne and as an executive at production company Avv Australia. He is also a director of Beyond International.
Also joining the board is Daryl Talbot, MD of Wtfn Entertainment which produces shows including Bondi Vet.
Louise Asher, Victoria’s minister for innovation, services and...
- 9/27/2011
- by Tim Burrowes
- Encore Magazine
The Herald Sun reported today a Film Victoria farewell party on March 22 for outgoing chief executive Sandra Sdraulig racked up $45,000.
The article suggests that $30,000 worth of food and alcohol was spent in three hours during a cocktail party at Melbourne bar, Gpo. There was film investment however with $10,600 going into a DVD tribute to Ms Sdraulig. The news article breaks down the entire party receipt.
Tourism and Major Events Minister, Louise Asher, launched an investigation into the state film fund and cancelled all its scheduled entertainment, dinners and future events.
Encore reader, Frank commented today on a February post ‘No Love For Agencies‘, “I could have done so much more for my creative ambitions and the ambitions of others with $45,000. Really I hope this isn’t true…if it is…the level of disconnect between funding bodies and the struggling filmmaker is ridiculous.”
Is this a one-off occasion or do...
The article suggests that $30,000 worth of food and alcohol was spent in three hours during a cocktail party at Melbourne bar, Gpo. There was film investment however with $10,600 going into a DVD tribute to Ms Sdraulig. The news article breaks down the entire party receipt.
Tourism and Major Events Minister, Louise Asher, launched an investigation into the state film fund and cancelled all its scheduled entertainment, dinners and future events.
Encore reader, Frank commented today on a February post ‘No Love For Agencies‘, “I could have done so much more for my creative ambitions and the ambitions of others with $45,000. Really I hope this isn’t true…if it is…the level of disconnect between funding bodies and the struggling filmmaker is ridiculous.”
Is this a one-off occasion or do...
- 6/1/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Victorian company My Heroes has signed a contract with Utv New Media.Innovation, Services and Small Business minister Louise Asher joined My Heroes CEO Jon Field to officially launch the partnership.This deal sees My Heroes gain exclusive licensing rights to personalise digital and electronic products for select celebrities from Utv’s and Globosports Bollywood and sporting celebrities – through the My Heroes Entertainment India website, launching in May, 2011.My Heroes enables fans to connect with their Bollywood as well as sporting heroes through ...
- 4/13/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Film Victoria has launched a new funding strand to help screen businesses capture greater benefits online and open up local content to a global audience, called Screen Business – Online.
“This pioneering new initiative will support businesses in delivering content to the global market by providing access to funds to set up a sustainable online presence, as well as create, distribute and sell content online to enable a wider audience beyond the traditional screens of TV and cinema,” said Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.
A grant of up to $10,000 is available for established film, TV or digital media companies to create or extend their presence online by developing web tools and strategies for their business, individual projects, slate of projects or back catalogue, such as:
search engine optimisation for businesses to capture key search terms on the internet development of high end analytics to provide data on...
“This pioneering new initiative will support businesses in delivering content to the global market by providing access to funds to set up a sustainable online presence, as well as create, distribute and sell content online to enable a wider audience beyond the traditional screens of TV and cinema,” said Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.
A grant of up to $10,000 is available for established film, TV or digital media companies to create or extend their presence online by developing web tools and strategies for their business, individual projects, slate of projects or back catalogue, such as:
search engine optimisation for businesses to capture key search terms on the internet development of high end analytics to provide data on...
- 2/18/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Film Victoria has invested $330,000 on five games projects, in the first round of its Games Investment program.
“The Victorian Government has committed more funding towards digital content than any other state or federal funding agency in Australia. Victorian companies have continued to release worldwide hits,” claimed Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.
The projects are:
• Rugby Union, Wicked Witch Software: An official football game for iPhone featuring all official clubs and players with 3D graphics for arcade game play and a range of activities and mini-games.
• Urban Wolf, Brawsome: A puzzle adventure game for PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad, where players help a magician escape unique puzzling rooms using the power of a mysterious amulet.
• Puzzle Treasure, Play-Bit Entertainment: A free-to-play social game for Facebook that challenges players and their friends to solve, create and share 2D Dissection Puzzles.
• Table Top Cricket, Big Ant Studios: – A PlayStation Network...
“The Victorian Government has committed more funding towards digital content than any other state or federal funding agency in Australia. Victorian companies have continued to release worldwide hits,” claimed Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.
The projects are:
• Rugby Union, Wicked Witch Software: An official football game for iPhone featuring all official clubs and players with 3D graphics for arcade game play and a range of activities and mini-games.
• Urban Wolf, Brawsome: A puzzle adventure game for PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad, where players help a magician escape unique puzzling rooms using the power of a mysterious amulet.
• Puzzle Treasure, Play-Bit Entertainment: A free-to-play social game for Facebook that challenges players and their friends to solve, create and share 2D Dissection Puzzles.
• Table Top Cricket, Big Ant Studios: – A PlayStation Network...
- 1/13/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Film Victoria has invested $350,000 on a telemovie based on the story of the two miners trapped in the Beaconsfield mine in 2006, produced by Southern Star Entertainment and set to air on Nine.
“Some of Victoria’s finest screen talent will bring this important Australian story to the screen, delivering jobs to Victoria’s screen sector. The Baillieu Government will support local production companies fostering talent and ideas and providing employment for local innovators,” said Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.
Beaconsfield will be produced by John Edwards and Sarah Shaw, written by Julie McCrossin and directed by Glendyn Ivin.
The latest funding round from Film Victoria sees $2.4m supporting Beaconsfield and five other television/documentary projects:
• The Tale of Devil Island (360o Degree Films, prod. Sally Ingleton, writer/dir Andrew Sully)- wildlife biologist Nick Mooney and his team have hatched an audacious plan to save these...
“Some of Victoria’s finest screen talent will bring this important Australian story to the screen, delivering jobs to Victoria’s screen sector. The Baillieu Government will support local production companies fostering talent and ideas and providing employment for local innovators,” said Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.
Beaconsfield will be produced by John Edwards and Sarah Shaw, written by Julie McCrossin and directed by Glendyn Ivin.
The latest funding round from Film Victoria sees $2.4m supporting Beaconsfield and five other television/documentary projects:
• The Tale of Devil Island (360o Degree Films, prod. Sally Ingleton, writer/dir Andrew Sully)- wildlife biologist Nick Mooney and his team have hatched an audacious plan to save these...
- 12/22/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
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