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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:26:54 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>NEWS</title><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:46:38 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-AU</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>impro throwdown</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:42:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/2/4/impro-throwdown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6556522</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;Throwdown of 2010! This Sunday night at 7pm! Book your tickets online now in the &lsquo;shows&rsquo; section of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.impro.com.au/" target="blank">www.impro.com.au</a>. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.<br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/storage/impro-throwdown.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265255131043" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6556522.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Agenda for 2010 AGM</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:33:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/2/3/agenda-for-2010-agm.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6542162</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Network Office at 6pm on Tuesday 16 February.</p>
<p>There are three general Committee positions, which are open for election, as well as the positions of President and Secretary.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/storage/forms/AGM 2009-10 Nomination Form.pdf">nomination form</a> for these positions is available for download. Nominations must be received at the Network Office by 2pm Friday 12 February.</p>
<p>The Agenda for the 2010 AGM is</p>
<ul>
<li>Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting and any Special General Meetings;</li>
<li>Business arising from the minutes;</li>
<li>The President&rsquo;s Report;</li>
<li>Annual Financial Statement;</li>
<li>Secretary&rsquo;s Report;</li>
<li>Membership Report;</li>
<li>Election of Office Bearers; and</li>
<li>Possible name change of the Network;</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6542162.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Window on Europe film festival</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:40:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/2/2/window-on-europe-film-festival.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6527377</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>If you enjoy reading and watching films at the same time why not consider going to the&nbsp;<strong>2010 Windows on Europe Film Festival</strong>?</p>
<p>The&nbsp;<strong>2010 Windows on Europe Film Festival</strong>&nbsp;is screening at&nbsp;<strong>Dendy</strong>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<strong>6th to 14th of February</strong>&nbsp;and is a window into the rich and diverse culture of Europe.</p>
<p>for more details please see the Festival's Canberra Program at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.delaus.ec.europa.eu/news&amp;events/cultural/FilmFestival2010/Canberra.htm" target="blank" >www.delaus.ec.europa.eu/news&amp;events/cultural/FilmFestival2010/Canberra.htm</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6527377.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Annual General Meeting 2009-2010, 16 February 2010</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:11:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/1/21/annual-general-meeting-2009-2010-16-february-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6385395</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The ACT Filmmakers Network is having its <strong>Annual General Meeting</strong> and <strong>Election</strong> for the position of <strong>President</strong> and <strong>Secretary</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Tuesday 16 February 2010<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 1800 hrs<br /><strong>Where:</strong> The ACT Filmmakers Network Office Upstairs Block F Canberra Technology Park Watson, ACT</p>
<p>ABOUT THE ELECTION</p>
<p>To nominate yourself, or someone else (who must be a member) simply download a nomination form and fill out your nomination. Have it seconded by a member and please drop off/fax or drop it to off to us BEFORE 2.00 p.m. Friday 12 Feb 2010. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted soon.</p>
<p><a href="storage/forms/AGM 2009-10 Nomination Form.pdf">Nomination Forms</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/how-to-join/">New Memberships</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6385395.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>good impro, good cause</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:16:12 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/1/20/good-impro-good-cause.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6372462</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>ImpoAct presents a charity Impro Show this Saturday for the Haiti Tragedy!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/storage/post-images/Improv-GoodCause.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263943061440" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6372462.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>agm - Annual General Meeting</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:28:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/1/15/agm-annual-general-meeting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6332473</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Networks Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on<br />the <strong>16th of February</strong> at <strong>6pm</strong> <br />at the Networks office at Canberra Technology Park, Phillip Ave Watson ACT.</p>
<p>There are two available positions on the committee for election. These are the positions of President and Secretary. Nomination forms for these positions will be made available on the Networks website next week.</p>
<p>Voting will take place at the AGM and all members are invited to attend.</p>
<p>The committee will also appoint up to three ex-officio committee members to advise on regulatory, commercial and financial matters.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6332473.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>holiday impro' classes for teens &amp; kids</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:36:55 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/1/14/holiday-impro-classes-for-teens-kids.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6317039</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>You&rsquo;d have to be really clever to do the kind of stuff that is on&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;Thank God You&rsquo;re Here&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;Whose line is it anyway?&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;No way! Anyone can learn to improvise and everyone does! Young people will be taught skills to improve confidence and teamwork as well as having fun and meeting new people.</p>
<p>The Summer Holiday &lsquo;Intro to Impro&rsquo; course will run for one week starting on the <strong>18</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong>&nbsp;of January 2010</strong>.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Where:&nbsp;</strong>The Street Theatre.<br /><strong>When:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Ages 8-12 from 9am to 12pm, then Ages 13-17 from 1pm-4pm, Monday to Friday.&nbsp;<br /><strong>Cost:</strong>&nbsp;$80 for the week<br /><strong>Contact:&nbsp;</strong>Catherine Hagarty at&nbsp;<a style="color: blue;" href="mailto:getgood@impro.com.au">getgood@impro.com.au</a>&nbsp;or call 0438096373.</span></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6317039.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Belco Ficks II – Tropfest Dropouts</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:27:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/1/13/belco-ficks-ii-tropfest-dropouts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6306739</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>After the success of the inaugural&nbsp;<strong><em>Belconnen Flicks</em></strong>&nbsp;in October 2009,&nbsp;<strong><em>Belco Flicks II &ndash; Tropfest Dropouts</em></strong>&nbsp;will hit the screen in Belconnen Theatre, Belconnen Community Centre, March 4 2010.</p>
<p><strong><em>Belco Flicks</em></strong>&nbsp;is a night of locally made short films of up to 10 minutes duration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>Belco Flicks</em></strong>&nbsp;seeks films to be part of a diverse program for a broad audience of film lovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>Belco Flicks</em></strong>&nbsp;welcomes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Comedy</li>
<li>Drama</li>
<li>Documentary</li>
<li>Music clips</li>
<li>Animation</li>
<li>New Media Art</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>Belco Ficks II &ndash; Tropfest Dropouts</em></strong>&nbsp;is particularly interested in&nbsp;Canberra&nbsp;films that have been made for Tropfest over the years.&nbsp; Many films are made each year for submission to Tropfest.&nbsp; Most don&rsquo;t get accepted into the travelling festival and some are not even finished in time to meet the Tropfest deadline.&nbsp; Give your film a second chance at&nbsp;<strong><em>Belco Flicks II &ndash; Tropfest Dropouts</em></strong>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your film doesn&rsquo;t have to have been made for Tropfest&nbsp; to be considered for inclusion in the program.&nbsp; If there are more films submitted than we have time to screen, preference will be given to films made for Tropfest that have a connection to Belconnen. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p>For further information and an entry form please contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;Simone Penkethman, Community engagement Officer, Belconnen Community Service</p>
<p><a style="color: blue;" href="mailto:Simone.penkethman@bcsact.com.au">Simone.penkethman@bcsact.com.au</a>&nbsp;02 62640235</p>
<p><strong>Films must be received by COB Monday February 15</strong></p>
<p>Submit your film on&nbsp;DVD&nbsp;along with a completed entry form to:&nbsp; Belconnen Community Centre or by mail to:&nbsp; Belco Flicks, C/-Simone Penkethman, Belconnen Community Centre, PO Box 679 Belconnen ACT 2616</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6306739.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Flickerfest 8 - 17 January 2010</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:32:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2010/1/6/flickerfest-8-17-january-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6235985</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/storage/post-images/FF2010-landscape%20artwork.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1262746312525" alt="" /></span></span>Flickerfest Fever starts this Friday!<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br />Winged shirt-collars starched, bell bottoms pressed, film spools lovingly loaded, matinee idol hair slicked back into Tony Romero fan&ndash;do&rsquo;s: the fever is building for the hottest disco in town this Friday &ndash; Flickerfest Opening Night!<br />&nbsp;<br />After a record year of more than 1600 film entries from all over the world, we are ready to smack down the vinyl and get this party started!<br />&nbsp;<br />Some highlights from Opening night include the world premiere of stunning Australian film&nbsp;<em>The Clearing</em>&nbsp;&ndash; starring Damien Walshe Howling, as well as highlights from Cannes -&nbsp;<em>Runaway&nbsp;</em>(Canada) and winner of the Cannes Short Film Special Distinction -&nbsp;<em>The Six Dollar Fifty Man</em>&nbsp;(NZ).<br />&nbsp;<br />Afterwards, film and disco glitterati will boogie the night away at our Saturday-night-fever-themed disco bash, featuring cool Jameson cocktails, Rosnay Organic wines and Coopers beer, along with refreshing Phoenix Organic Juices and Charlie&rsquo;s Honest Water, under the Bondi-blue moon to the soulful tunes of DJ Stephen Ferris.<br />&nbsp;<br />The festival runs from the 8th &ndash; 17th of January at the Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach.<br />&nbsp;<br />Highlights of the 10 day festival includes the amazing Academy&reg; accredited International Competition, bringing the most accomplished award winning films and undiscovered global gems from across the world to our beach-side outdoor ampitheatre.<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;Homegrown films of the highest calibre compete in our prestigious Australian Competition, including several world and Australian premieres.<br />&nbsp;<br />This year, we have curated four special showcase programmes:&nbsp;<em>Stories on Human Rights</em>&nbsp;&ndash; a moving and thought-provoking series of 22 short films commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Award- winning filmmakers from across the world;&nbsp;<em>Oscar Shorts</em>&nbsp;&ndash; a celebration of some of the best Oscar-winning and nominated short films from around the world, in recognition of Flickerfest&rsquo;s Academy&reg; accredited status;&nbsp;<em>Short Beats</em>&nbsp;&ndash; Phat, funky and fired up &ndash; short films with a musical beat. Get up and dance! Also;&nbsp;<em>Flickerkids</em>! Tons of fun on the silver-screen for kids of all ages.<br />&nbsp;<br />For the more technically-minded &ndash; &nbsp;EDITING: THE CRAFT<br />&nbsp;<br />Cutting-edge technology in post production: technical and creative solutions for working with Red and Avid as a professional filmmaking and music clip tool. &nbsp;This workshop will focus on the pathway from shoot to delivery, using the RED ONE Camera, Avid Media Composer and Chaotic Post's unique digital workflow, to create your filmic masterpieces.<br />&nbsp;<br />Presented by Avid and Chaotic Pictures, the workshop will be lead by Seth Larney and Lisa Shaunessy, directors of Chaotic Rentals and Chaotic Post, whose work includes production of short films&nbsp;<em>The Clearing, Boundless&nbsp;</em>and<em>&nbsp;</em>post-production on<em>&nbsp;</em>music clips for some of Australia&rsquo;s most talented bands and musicians, including Kate Miller-Heidke, John Butler Trio and Jessica Mauboy.<br />&nbsp;<br />Tickets for opening night and the festival are still available, but get in quick! For bookings call MCA-TIX on 1300 306 776 or visit MCA-TIX.COM.AU.<br />&nbsp;<br />For up to date programme and film info, see </span><a href="http://www.flickerfest.com.au" target="blank">www.flickerfest.com.au</a></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6235985.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Merry Christmas - office closed until 4 Jan '10</title><dc:creator>ACTFMN Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:24:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/2009/12/22/merry-christmas-office-closed-until-4-jan-10.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">339208:3583131:6118292</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/storage/StarWars in a Manger.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261718067984" alt="" /></span></span>Seasons greetings to every one. We hope to work with you all on a range of activities in the in the New Year. The Network Office will be closed from 18 Dec '09 until 4 Jan '10. Have a safe and Merry Christmas &amp; a Happy New Year!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/news/rss-comments-entry-6118292.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>