Filmonik Melbourne International filmmaking Kabaret
The Filmonik Melbourne, 1st International Kino-Kabaret, or "Filmonik Kabaret" for short, comprises two production sessions over two successive weekends of spontaneous, collaborative, creative filmmaking, in a socially festive, shared production environment called the Kinolab. It brings together filmmakers, actors, musicians, writers, technicians and all film aficionados. In the Kinolab, soon to be announced, you will be warmly invited to make or participate in the crafting of one or more, 5 minute or shorter films, in sessions of 48 or 72 hours, in a genial atmosphere with all your fellow participants. Both sessions will culminate in public screenings of the completed short films on the Sunday nights at Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn.
Event trailer: https://vimeo.com/232141527
Filmmakers: Make films in a positive collaborative environment with access to actors, crew, resources and a guaranteed screening spot. Get the support to make your first film or make your most epic one by meeting a new crew or using everyone who's available as actors or technicians.
Writers: Come and pitch your ideas and find a director to realise your vision. Brainstorm and find new ideas. Script doctor and assist filmmakers and crew. Even allow yourself to be pushed into making your own film.
Actors: Get featured in as many films as you can to build a Demo Reel. Fall in love with one or two scripts and fully develop a new character. Improvise and have fun with a new, creative, supportive crew.
Film Crew: Try out your new gear and experiment with your craft. Get experience. See how different directors work. Network and meet new friends.
Post-production artists: Put new VFX shots in your reel. Be the editor of a great short film. Take pictures on set. Exchange tips and tricks with fellow editors and bond as the screening approaches and everyone is tirelessly working around the same table in the style of a hackathon or game jam.
Musicians: Have your old tracks featured in a short film. Compose new ones with a director. Play and hang around in the Kinolab. Jam sessions.
Registration for all participants includes access to the Kinolab for 2 weekends and one ticket for each screening.
Directors must reserve a screening spot for one weekend or two. Directors who select one screening only still have access to the event for both weekends, but can screen a film only on their nominated screening date. Screening spots are strictly limited. Some spots may be released at the last minute, but to guarantee a spot it is wise to reserve it now.
Complete your participation form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/sDgLla0JBXsbyrSj2
Key dates:
Thursday 19 Oct, 6:30pm: First session production meeting at Uitgang bar, 406 Bridge Road Richmond 3121, Melbourne
Friday 20 Oct, 6:30pm: Kinolab opens to the participants to collaborate and make films until Sunday afternoon.
Sunday 22 Oct, 6:30pm: First session screenings at Lido Cinemas.
Friday 27 Oct, 6:30pm: Second session production meeting and Kinolab re-opens to collaborate and make films until Sunday afternoon.
Sunday 29 Oct, 6:30pm: Second session screenings at Lido Cinemas.
More details at www.filmonik.com.au