calling victorian film makers

Calling Victorian Film Makers, entries are open for THREE ONE SIX OH film festival no7.

In it's seventh year and third name change (once called the Blue Dandenongs Young Filmmakers Festival - yes a bit of a mouthful, then Hillside Film Festival) THREE ONE SIX OH! is a great opportunity to submit your short film and hopefully have it selected for the festival screening at the the fabulous Cameo Outdoor Cinema.

Entries must be:
~ only from Victorian entrants
~ duration under 15 minutes

You can submit film, video, documentaries, fiction, sports, moving art or animation. If you'd like to know more click here.

Past festivals have seen a great mix of eclectic films, dramatic pieces, comedy, music videos, you name it, it's probably been part of past festivals. I'm very proud to be able to support THREE ONE SIX OH!, in it's seventh year Yarra Ranges Council has been a major sponsor every year.

Don't delay, this is a great opportunity for budding Victorian film makers, but there's deadlines, you must submit your work by 25 Nov, 2011.

calling young filmmakers with a story to tell

Celebrating its fifth year in 2010, the Hillside Film Festival (formerly the Blue Dandenongs Young Filmmakers Festival) is calling for entries from Victoria’s most-promising young filmmakers. The festival gives emerging filmmakers the opportunity to see their films on the big screen in front of a large audience, be judged professionally by some of the most respected filmmakers and writers in the country, and win some fantastic prizes along the way.

Screened at the fabulous (and local) Cameo Outdoor Cinema in Belgrave, the festival proudly focuses on artistic excellence and innovation, celebrating great filmmaking across all genres, styles and budgets. Hillside Film Festival want to hear from young filmmakers with a unique voice, a story to tell and a fresh approach to filmmaking – not just those with the best equipment or famous friends. Industry judges include Sandra Sciberras, director of the AFI award-winning ‘Caterpillar Wish’ (AUS 2006), and Bridget Callow, producer of the AFI-nominated ‘Bitter and Twisted’ (AUS 2008).

This year, filmmakers are competing for a stack of cash and awards, including a $1,000 cash prize from The Upwey & District Community Bank Group and a prize pack from Madman Entertainment. Selected films will also feature on the small screen, presented on Foxtel’s Aurora Community Channel as part of Youth Week 2010. To enter, films must be 15 minutes or less, and the filmmaker from Victoria and aged 30 or under.

For more information, and to enter online, check out www.hillsidefilmfestival.com

Entries close on Monday 2nd November.

calling all Victorian filmmakers under 30...

Our region has rich and historic links to the arts, it seems the natural beauty of the area brings out the creative spirit in local artists and visitors alike. I have always been a great supporter of the arts in The Dandenongs.

One of the events I have keenly supported is the Blue Dandenongs Young Filmmakers Festival. Auspiced by Burrinja and supported in part by a Shire Community Cultural Development Grant, the festival is shown at the outdoor cinema at the Cameo, always a great place to take in a movie under the stars. I have not missed any of the festivals since it’s inception in 2006 and have seen some amazing short films over that time.














WHAT STATE IS THE FUTURE OF FILM IN...?

is the theme of this year’s festival and organisers are calling for entries from Victoria’s most promising new talent.

If you are a young and emerging filmmaker and have great stories and great short films them perhaps its time for you to share them?

Not only do you have the chance to see your work up on the big screen in a professional festival environment, there are also some fantastic awards to be won including a $1000 prize generously sponsored by Bendigo Bank for Best Film Award, $500 from the Shire of Yarra Ranges for the
Best Local Film Award, and a Madman Entertainment Prize Pack for Best Under 18 Filmmaker Award.

Entries will be judged by some of the industry's best, including award-winning director of Kenny (AUS 2006) - Clayton Jacobson, and will be screened, once again, at the unique Cameo outdoor Cinema in Belgrave. Entries can be any genre or style as long as they run for 15 min or less, and the filmmaker is Victorian based and aged 30 or under.


ENTRIES CLOSE NOVEMBER 28th 2008 so pick up that camera and show us what State the Future of Film is in.

For more info visit www.bdyff.org.au or contact info@bdyff.org.au

Look forward to seeing you at the next festival!