BEST OF THE REST

BEST OF THE REST COMING SOON! DATE: 29/03/06

HI member Sony Tropfest has a great line up of films for this year’s Best of the Rest screening. The Best of the Rest screening is your only chance to see the films selected as part of the Sony Tropfest shortlist for 2006. Details are as follows: PRESENTED BY: Popcorn Taxi WHERE: Greater Union Bondi Junction (Westfields) WHEN: Program 1 – Tuesday 11th April, 7:30pm Program 2 – Wednesday 12th April, 7:30pm TICKETS: $15 / $13 concession Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on the following links: PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 Filmmakers, cast and crew will also be in attendance and selected directors will introduce their films each night.

PROGRAM 1

1205 - DIR: Kieran McSwiney; PROD: Jenna Kruiskamp ALBINO SANTA COP - DIR: Tom Priestley; PROD: Tom Priestley ANDROID ALLEGRO - DIR: Chris Gardner; PROD: Chris Gardner APPRENTICE, THE - DIR: Steve Baker; PROD: Damon Escott BOB - DIR: Anika Ervin-Ward; PROD: Chris Lassig BOUNCING BETTY - DIR: Jason Stacy; PROD: Jason Stacy BROKEN PEOPLE - DIR: Darran Jordan; PROD: Brian Jordan CRUSH - DIR: Kazimir Sas; PROD: Kazimir Sas DAVE - DIR: James St John Cox; PROD: James St John Cox DEADLINE 8:45 - DIR: Ben Weir; PROD: Christopher Seeto DEAR JOHN - DIR: Matthew Chuang; PROD: Matthew Chuang DENTAMATE - DIR: Christopher Kezelos; PROD: Christopher Kezelos EMPTYS, THE - DIR: Darragu Martin; PROD: Darragu Martin FAINT BICYCLE BELL - DIR: John Zhou; PROD: John Zhou FURY OF THE GENTLE, THE - DIR: Andrew Nowrojee; PROD: Davide Michelin GAME, THE - DIR: Grant Lehmann; PROD: Eylece Baikie HACKER, THE - DIR: Hugh Buttsworth; PROD: Ian Newman HAIRCUT, THE - DIR: Carlo Ledesma; PROD: Mel Lozano HANS UP! BUAI O LAIP BILONG YU! (HANDS UP! YOUR BETEL NUT OR YOUR LIFE!) - DIR: Brendan Walsh; PROD: Brendan Walsh HEADACHE - DIR: Declan Mortimer Eipper; PROD: Evan Taylor HEADS UP - DIR: Dean Ganter; PROD: Garrett Russell

PROGRAM 2

INTERRUPTING THE VAMPIRE - DIR: Brad Simpson; PROD: Brad Simpson IT'S A GOOD THING - DIR: Scott Selkirk; PROD: Scott Selkirk LUKE'S STORY - DIR: Scott Corfield; PROD: Scott Cornfield MY HOUSE SPEAKS TO ME - DIR: Peter Harding; PROD: Peter Harding NICOLE - DIR: Jack Feldstein; PROD: Jack Feldstein ORANGE LANE - DIR: Jess Asz; PROD: Jess Asz PLANET FURY - DIR: Mike Foxall; PROD: Mike Foxall QUEER EYE FOR THE OUT OF TOUCH ACTION FIGURE - DIR: Marlene Palmeiro; PROD: Marlene Palmeiro REMAKE - DIR: Kit McDee; PROD: Terje Stroemstad REMOVING REAR COVER - DIR: Simon Westlake; PROD: Simon Westlake RUBBING THE REALITY BUBBLE - DIR: Fahim Ahad; PROD: Aleks Radovic RUDIGER MEETS MR. SALMON - DIR: Tom Guerney; PROD: Glen Louchman SERUM 114 - DIR: Gabriel Dowrick; PROD: Gabriel Dowrick SHUFFLE - DIR: Maia Horniack; PROD: Katherine Shortland SLUMBER PARTY, THE - DIR: Shane T Hall; PROD: Shane T Hall TRAPPED - DIR: Israel Cowen; PROD: Israel Cowen TREE IN THE FOREST - DIR: Steve Anthopoulos; PROD: Steve Anthopoulos TWO FRIDA'S, THE - DIR: Nardja Williams & Sarah Fordham; PROD: Nardja Williams & Sarah Fordham UPPER HAND, THE - DIR: Lana Schwarcz; PROD: Scottie Connolly WHEN PEOPLE FEEL TERROR - DIR: Clare Young; PROD: Clare Young WHO YOU KIDDEN? - DIR: Les Chantery; PROD: Amber Todd WOK - DIR: Mark Alston; PROD: Dean Bates YESTERDAY I SAW A GIRL COMMIT SUICIDE - DIR: Shane Collinge; PROD: Shane Collinge

2006 ASDA AWARDS DINNER

2006 ASDA AWARDS DINNER & SPECIAL FREE SCREENINGS DATE: Thursday 6 April 2006, 6.00pm VENUE: St. Patrick's Estate (International College of Management), 151 Darley Road, Manly DRESS: Cocktail TICKETS: Members & Guests $110 incl. GST Non Members $143 incl GST. Seating limited! Honouring Phillip Noyce with the 2006 ASDA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Direction Presenting: Michael Carson and Tom Jeffrey Guest Speaker: David Elfick In conjunction with the Awards: TWO FREE SCREENINGS OF PHILLIP NOYCE FILMS AT DENDY OPERA QUAYS 6.30pm, Friday 7 April - Backroads 6.30pm, Sunday 9 April - Clear and Present Danger Tickets available from the box office on the day only. Info also at http://www.dendy.com.au Join the Q&A on Sunday 9 April with Phillip Noyce and Margaret Pomeranz. Complimentary NOYCE BROS wine will be provided. For more information contact Alison on: asda_admin@asdafilm.org.au or telephone: (02) 9555 7045.

COINTREAU WOMEN IN FILM AWARD

Congratulations to cinematographer Katie Milwright for winning the Cointreau Women in Film Award for Sony Tropfest 2006! Katie was part of two 2006 finalist films, Goggles (directed by Olivia Peniston-Bird) and Last Stop (directed by Greg Williams). The inaugural Cointreau Women in Film Award was developed by Cointreau in conjunction with Sony Tropfest, aiming to encourage and support Australia’s emerging female filmmaking talent. Katie received $5,000 in financial support for her excellence in cinematography by an industry-recognised panel of judges. Katie (29) has been shooting ever since she left VCA School of Film and TV in 1996. Upon departure from film school she spent 12 months being mentored by cinematographer Mandy Walker. Katie then embarked on a career as a 2nd Assistant working on Australian films such as Japanese Story and Ned Kelly. After this introduction to top-level cinematography, she felt it was time to make her own way in the industry and has been forging ahead by shooting a variety of significant short dramas and video clips. Katie’s has shot more than 20 short drama projects including the 50min short feature The Heartbreak Tour.

SPAA CONFERENCE & FRINGE

SPAA CONFERENCE & FRINGE ANNOUNCE 2006 DATES! If you are serious about a career in the film industry then it is crucial you attend one or both of these events. The Annual Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) Conference will be held 14 – 17 November 2006, Gold Coast QLD.The SPAA Conference is the largest and most significant screen industry gathering in this part of the world. Attendees include key Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of producing, creating, distributing and financing screen content. The program offers a mix of interviews, panel discussions, screenings, workshops, and social events with opportunities for business development and networking in a relaxed environment. Preceding the SPAA Conference, SPAA Fringe is aimed at newer filmmakers and is three intensive days of developing your knowledge, skills and expanding your industry contacts. For monthly updates and further information subscribe to http://www.spaa.org.au Click here for info...

TROPFEST SIGNATURE ITEM (TSI)

We have been inundated with requests for the TSI for 2007 from eager filmmakers here at Trop HQ! The TSI for 2007 will be announced in June 2006 so be sure to look out for it!

2006 DVD AVAILABLE SOON

The 2006 Sony Tropfest DVD will be available to purchase during the coming weeks. Please keep an eye out for announcements on our website http://www.tropfest.com and as well as future TropNews emails.

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