MiC ...Update From our New Premises in K Rd

MiC ...Update From our New Premises in K Rd

Hey Y'all - well what a view from K Road... The G5 editing suite is running hot... weathers getting a little cold... Big thanks must go to the very special folk from Atomic Coffee ( http://www.atomiccoffee.co.nz) whose beautiful new coffee machine now graces our kitchenette

- MiC

This week:

/1/ HOMEGROWN : CALL FOR ENTRIES

/2/ POLLYWOOD 2 : DATES SCHEDULED

/3/ CALL FOR SHORTFUSE ENTRIES

/4/ FILM EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

/5/ WIFT SUMMIT NEWS

/6/ ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION

/7/ CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2004 WELLINGTON FRINGE FILM FESTIVAL

/8/ THE KODAK MUSIC CLIP AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES

/9/ TECHNOETIC ARTS CALL FOR PAPERS

/10/ THE 17TH AUSTIN GAY & LESBIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

/11/ ASOLO ARTFILMFESTIVAL

/12/ MIC EDITING AND EQUIPMENT LIST ONLINE

/13/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE MIC UPDATE

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/1/ HOMEGROWN : CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Moving Image Centre will once again present the cream of the latest crop of NZ made short film at this years New Zealand Film Festivals. Homegrown features the best New Zealand shorts made in the last 18 months, and screens in cinemas in 12 main centres

We are Seeking Films from all genres and formats with preferred length of less than 20 minutes. Deadline for submissions is Friday 30th of April. Works mastered to Film and Video are accepted.

This programme will be selected by a committee of leading filmmakers.

Download an entry form from mic's website www.mic.org.nz or call and request one to be posted out.

Please send a preview VHS to HOMEGROWN, Po Box 78172, Grey Lynn, Auckland or drop it into MIC's offices at Level 1, 300 K'Road, AK

/2/ POLLYWOOD 2 : PACIFIC SHORTFILMS

Continuing on from the success of Pollywood - the celebration of Pacific Island Short Film that screened throughout NZ galleries and venues last year - comes Pollywood 2 - A new compilation of short films that showcase the talent of local Pacific Island filmmakers.

Featuring an eclectic mix of films, from drama, to comedy to documentary, this programme c elebrates the diversity and talent of locally based Pacific Filmmakers. "Pollywood 2 is not just an excuse for a good night of entertainment - its about exposing the great talent of Pacific filmmakers - people who are getting out there making great films at the leading edge of creativity" says Craig Fasi, curator of Pollywood 2.

A feature of this new release is the New Zealand Premiere of the controversial doco The Other Day in Paradise. Produced by artist's John loane & Andy leleisi'uao with Direction from Markerita Urale, currently on exhibition at the Asia Society Museum on Manhatten¹s Park Drive in New York. This documentary of an Audio-visual installation held at the premises of K'Rd sex shop The Den, pushes the boundaries of contemporary Pacific Island Art. Exhibiting work by Nicholas Netzler, Shigeyuki Kihara with producers John & Andy. The Other Day in Paradise, reclaims ancient Pacific Island sensuality and sexuality".

Also featuring the Pacific Underground produced short film - Talula talula, ² the only surviving Pacific Silent movie is a romantic comedy that will leave you in stitches as two fobby men try their hardest to win the heart of a beautiful island maiden².Directed by Barbara Carter.

The Pollywood Shorts series have been created to showcase the work of our Pacific Island artists and filmmakers. and to inspire and display the talent that local Pacific Island Film makers have to offer. Pollywood 2 premieres on Sunday 28 March at the Classic on Queen St, 7.30pm before screening at galleries throughout Auckland. Nationwide exhibition is planned for later in 2004.

For more info, call MIC 379 9922 or email Craig at pollywood@orcon.net.nz

/3/ CALL FOR SHORTFUSE ENTRIES

The Juggernaught that is Shortf Fuse continues - now with a new screen, a new year and a new crop of underground and excellent films, we're looking for all kinds of works - that means abstract and experimental as well as super serious drama - and documentaries are all good too. 20 minutes or less is preferred (though you never know). Send your preview tapes to PO Box 78172 Grey Lynn, or drop 'em in to our offices at 300 K Road, Level 1.

The first for the year - SF41 - is on Sunday April the 18th (not the 11th!) at 7.30pm at the Classic at 321 Queen Street So get your tapes to us by April the 7th.

/4/FILM EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

"Film editing equipment available: 2 x solid rewinds, and 6 x plastic 16mm reels (size 350metres).

Contact Frances Phone 489-3211." fra@ihug.co.nz

/5/ WIFT SUMMIT NEWS

Carlton Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand April 21-24, 2004. Earlybird discount closes Friday March 19th Š don't miss the savings Š.

Our website www.wiftnewzealand.org.nz is growing gradually as we seek to entice you to come to our 2004 Summit in Auckland, New Zealand April 21-24, 2004.

Confirmed delegations include: the NSI-Canada Aboriginal Cultural Trade Initiative Mission; the UK Trade and Investment WFTV UK Delegation; and a large delegation from New York WIFT. These delegations comprise of producers Š directors Š writers Š business and legal affairs executives Š international film festival and film society executives Š amongst others Š many of whom have projects in development and/or are currently looking for partnering opportunities. Individual registrations have also been received from as far afield as Denmark Š and other official delegations are in the works Š so, don't miss out on this fabulous networking opportunity Š.

The 2004 WIFTI NZ Summit, organised by WIFT, but for the whole industry.

So have a look, now. And register, soon. That¹s www.wiftnewzealand.org.nz

Conference administrator: The Conference Company Postal Address Street Address PO Box 90-040 44 College Hill Auckland Ponsonby, Auckland New Zealand New Zealand

Telephone: +64 9 360 1240 Facsimile: +64 9 360 1242 E-mail: info@wiftnewzealand.org.nz Women in Film and Television International Summit 2004 in association with Investment New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission with contributing partners NZ on Air and Film New Zealand. Other sponsors and supporters include: Millennium, Copthorne, Kingsgate Hotels & Resorts, Film Auckland, Auckland City, Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, South Pacific Pictures, Plan and Print, TVNZ, Kodak New Zealand, Village SKYCITY Cinemas and The Film Unit.

/6/ ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION Early Deadline is coming up on March 15 and Final Deadline is May 15. Categories: Fiction - Documentary - Animation Prizes: $25,000 Cash & Hollywood Career Access & Sponsor Awards Over 75+ Prizes More than any festival or contest in the world including opening film industry career doors to the winning filmmakers. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/january/actioncut.shtml

/7/ CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2004 WELLINGTON FRINGE FILM FESTIVAL

All media enquiries to: Bridget Spencer-Publicist, 021 619 765, fringefilmfest@yahoo.co.nz

To all short film makers young, old, funded, no budget, film, DV and all those in between. Have your short film shown at the 17th Wellington Fringe Film Festival to be held 5 - 9 July, 2004 at The Paramount Theatre on Courtenay Place.

To enter simply fill out an entry form and submit your short film before 7 May. You can enter one of four genres-Drama, Experimental, Animation, and Documentary.

Your short film must be a maximum duration of 15 minutes, with the exception of Documentary films that must not exceed 30 minutes.

Or create something especially for the Fringe, enter our Special Fringe Competition by 4 June. Shoot a film no longer than 3 minutes containing a reference to "Orange". We're looking for originality and innovation within this theme. The Festival's mentors will judge the competition and prizes will be awarded after the screenings on July 8.

For all entry forms and other rules and regulations please visit our website - www.fringefilmfest.co.nz

Background to the Festival The Wellington Fringe Film Festival provides an opportunity for short filmmakers to screen your film in a supportive and non-competitive environment. During the five days, you¹ll be challenged to consider and discuss all aspects of filmmaking. You'll have the opportunity to gain feedback from industry experts and fellow filmmakers.

There's no selection process and no entry fee. The only criterion is that the filmmaker must come to Wellington to present and discuss their work.

For more information visit www.fringefilmfest.co.nz or contact Rachel Browne - Festival Co-ordinator Email: rachel@fringefilmfest.co.nz Phone: 04 802 4942

/8/ THE KODAK MUSIC CLIP AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Get your entries in now for this year's Kodak Music Clip Awards.

Run in conjunction with the 17th Wellington Fringe Film Festival, the Awards will be held at the home of New Zealand music-Bar Bodega on Friday, July 9 from 8pm.

Every entry will be judged for all categories: Best Video, Runner Up, Director of Photography, Editor & The Knack Award.

All categories will win prizes generously donated by the New Zealand Film Industry. Entries must be received by 4 June 2004.

For more details and an entry form go to www.fringefilmfest.co.nz or Email: rachel@fringefilmfest.co.nz or Phone: 04 802 4942

/9/ TECHNOETIC ARTS

Technoetic Arts, a journal of speculative research is calling for papers. There are no fixed deadlines: articles are received on a rolling basis. There are three issues a year. Volume One has now been published. We are now considering material for the three issues of Volume Two.

Technoetic Arts is a peer-reviewed journal that presents the cutting edge of ideas, projects and practices arising from the confluence of art, science, technology and consciousness research. It has a special interest in matters of mind and the extension of the senses through technologies of cognition and perception. It documents accounts of transdisciplinary research, collaboration and innovation in the design, theory and production of new systems and structures for life in the 21st century, while inviting a re-evaluation of older worldviews, esoteric knowledge and arcane cultural practices. Biophysics, the promise of nanotechnology, the ecology of mixed reality environments, the reach of telematic media, and the effect generally of a post-biological culture on human values and identity, are issues central to the journal's focus.

Details and Abstracts of the journal can be seen at www.intellectbooks.com/journals/technoetic/index.htm

Professor Roy Ascott Editor

Technoetic Arts: a journal of speculative research roy@planetary-collegium.net ( +44 7967 148719 intellect PO Box 602 Bristol BS99 1DE United Kingdom http://www.intellectbooks.com/journals/technoetic/index.htm

/10/ THE 17TH AUSTIN GAY & LESBIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Austin, Texas August 26 through September 6, 2004 Submission Deadline: June 1, 2004 The Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival (aGLIFF) will be holding its 17th edition August 26 through September 6, 2004. Join the celebration by submitting your queer film and be part of the largest & oldest gay & lesbian film festival in the Southwest. Austin, Texas has become a major film force with recent productions of SPY KIDS 3-D: GAME OVER , Dimension Films - SECONDHAND LIONS , New Line Cinema - - THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, New Line Cinema - THE 25TH HOUR* , Touchstone Pictures - THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE, Universal Pictures - THE ROOKIE, Walt Disney Pictures and fueled by the University of Texas ambitious film program. Last year's festival featured more than 150 titles and presented 5 world premieres and 56 Southwest premieres. Download an entry form or submit your film entry electronically from our website at www.agliff.org. The Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival 1216 East 51st Street Austin, Texas 78723 (512) 302-9889 fax (512) 302-1088 website: www.agliff.org e-mail: film@agliff.org

/11/ ASOLO ARTFILMFESTIVAL

International Festival of Films on Art and the Lives of Artists Cinema - TV ­ Video ­ Videoart ­ Computer art ­ Productions of film schools 20 ­ 26 September 2004

The 2004 edition of the AsoloArtFilmFestival will be held in Asolo (Treviso), Italy, from 20 to 26 September 2004. The Festival is part of the cultural tradition and a continuation of the ³Festival Internazionale del Film sull¹Arte e di Biografie di Artisti², which was set up in 1973 by the Treviso Provincial Council under the direction of Flavia Paulon and had achieved great international success over the years finally closing at the end of the nineties. Thirty years later and in the light of advances in visual languages, the Festival is now being relaunched under the name ³AsoloArtFilmFestival²: an international showcase, and competition with prizes, of film production dedicated to the visual arts in all the variety of their expression and to the music.

The festival is subdivided into four sections: FILMS ON ART for works on the visual arts and music ARTISTS¹ LIVES for works of historical reconstruction and critical interpretation of people from the world of art and music VIDEOART and COMPUTER ART for works using electronic or computer technologies as a means of direct artistic expression PRODUCTIONS made by recognised film schools, specialist secondary schools and universities, regarding the fields of visual arts and music

Anna Maria Cerrato is the artistic director of the Festival, which is conceived and organized by the cultural association AsoloInternationalArtFestival (A.I.A.F), a cultural non-profit association with legal personality (D.G.R. del Veneto del 18/04/03 N° 59741.03), presided over by Lionello Puppi.

/12/ MIC EDITING AND EQUIPMENT LIST ONLINE

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