STUFF | The drama of It all

I think filmmaking and storytelling has never been so hot before. Everyone is doing is its definitely the "it" thing. So for all you avid film makers out there across Western Sydney, this is for you! I can only wish that I can be able to make it for this one, however, I'm pretty much caught up on "Quest for Jackie Chan" this time round.

But if anyone out there needs some advice, throw me an email and I'll give you some pointers into applying. Otherwise, the contact is on the flyer people!

Western Sydney and Parramatta-based emerging writers, directors, and producers are invited to participate in a 10-week introduction to the world of dramatic, character-based storytelling.

STUFF | THE DRAMA OF IT ALL is an intensive workshop series for emerging filmmakers to advance their skills by working with some of Australia’s leading screen practitioners.

Meet and learn from acclaimed screen writer and editor Billy Marshall Stoneking and award winning director Amin Palangi and let them take you on a journey of exploration of DRAMA, characters and stories.

Collaborate on the production of short films - cast your film, direct actors and work with professional cinematographers, editors and sound designers.

Dates: 1st May - 9th July

Workshops will be held Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30am – 5pm

Venue: ICE’s Switch Digital Arts Centre, Level 4, 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta

Limited spaces available. Bookings essential. To register or for further information please contact amin.palangi@ice.org.au or 9897 5744 by 5pm on Wednesday 28 April 2010.

To be eligible you must live, work or study in Western Sydney and be available every weekend for up to 10 weeks starting 1st May, 2010. You must have written, directed or produced a short film in the last 3 years.

This project is part of the Parramatta Screening three-year initiative building film skills and production in Parramatta. This project is funded by Parramatta City Council. ICE receives core support from Arts NSW, Australia Council for the Arts, and Screen NSW. This project utilises the facilities of Switch Digital Arts Centre, a partnership with Parramatta City Council.