While volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement, Rachel Corrie was killed by an Israeli bulldozer while protesting the demolition of civilian homes in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Within days of her death on 16 March 2003, the numerous vivid and expressive emails she had sent her family and friends, as well as many of her lifelong journal entries, were published, with the consent of her family, and Rachel Corrie was given new life.

Adapted for the stage in 2005 by actor Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner for the Royal Court Theatre London, My Name is Rachel Corrie is the story of one woman’s journey in the global struggle for sense and justice.

Company B Box Office: (02) 9699 3444

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Auditions for the July 2008 Showreel Course are now open! This course has two intakes per year in July & January and the cost of the complete course, and showreel production is all inclusive.
Please ring Reka in the office on 9281 4484 should you wish to book an audition date.

The Screenwise 12 MONTH INTENSIVE SHOWREEL COURSE consists of:-

Two classes per week, 3 to 4 hours each in duration over four 10 week terms. Students will cover all facets of film and television drama, sitcom, comedy, presenting, auditions, characterisation, and additional dialogue replacement (ADR). Entry is by audition only.

All Screenwise tutors contracted for this course are prominent industry working Actors, Directors and Casting Consultants and it is due to these tutor's and their industry expertise and authority, and the fact that Screenwise Students are exposed to them on an intimately regular basis providing rare networking opportunities, is the reason that Screenwise has become Australia's leading film and television school for actors.

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Screening will take place in the ground floor gallery. Please contact the gallery in advance if you have any specific access requirements 02 9361 0440.

Contact: Annie Ukleja
Phone: 9361 0440
Email:
Website: http://www.filmcaughtshort.com

When: Thurs 1st May, bar open 7.30pm, screening 8pm.
Where: Tap Gallery, 278 Palmer St, Darlinghurst.

Contact: Mark Adnum, Website Co-ordinator Sydney Film Festival
Phone: 9318 0999 ext 3
Website: http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org

When: 4 – 22 June
Address: Suite 102, 59 Marlborough St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Postal address: PO Box 96, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

plus art show, guest speaker and a catered reception

Thursday, April 24th @ 7:30 PM

UCLA James Bridges Theater (1409 Melnitz Hall)

Free and open to the public.

Tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE looks at how twelve photographs from Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison changed the war in Iraq and changed America's image of itself. And yet, a central question remains. Did the notorious Abu Ghraib photographs constitute evidence of systematic torture and abuse by the American military, or were they documenting the aberrant behavior of a few "bad apples"?

Meaningful Media is a non-profit network providing resources to connect, inspire and empower those committed to changing our world through media. Meaningful Media and Melnitz Movies will periodically co-host a free screening, panel and reception for a prominent new film that addresses social issues across the globe.

Join us at www.meaningfulmedia.org

Mr Welford said the five-day festival, presented by the Goethe-Institut Australien, would kick-off with a screening of the highly-anticipated thriller, The Wave.

"This festival, 23-27 April, gives Brisbane film fans the opportunity to see the new wave of award-winning German films and casts a spotlight on the best of German film culture," Mr Welford said.

"Contemporary German cinema is enjoying a strong period of growth and burgeoning international popularity, particularly after consecutive Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.

"Our Government, through the Pacific Film and Television Commission, is committed to developing a vibrant screen culture for Queensland audiences by supporting events like this festival.

"The impressive festival program is guaranteed to satisfy and challenge cinema enthusi asts, with 15 very different new films showing.

"I'm thrilled to welcome back this annual event as part of its national tour and for the first time this year, audiences will be able to vote for their favourite film of the festival."

Festival-goers can nominate their favourite film from the program as part of the inaugural Golden Gnome Awards. The program includes politically incorrect farce (Special Escort, Rabbit Without Ears), psychological thrillers (Duel In The Night, The Calling Game), gripping dramas (Border of Despair, Along Came the Tourists) and a family-friendly tale (Max Minsky and Me).

Opening night feature, The Wave, follows a German high school experiment on fascism which goes horribly wrong.

Oscar-winning wartime drama The Counterfeiters, which explores a series of moral and ethical dilemmas played out amidst social, political and historical forces, will be another festival highlight.

During the festival, audiences will also have the rare chance to engage in discussion forums with three special guests - German superstar actor Jurgen Vogel (who stars in six festival films), acclaimed German director Martin Gypkens (Nothing But Ghosts) and leading German film writer Anke Zindler.

For festival details and a full program, visit www.goethe.de/australia.

Arts Minister Rod Welford said since its launch in 2005, Cine Sparks had attracted an audience of more than 16,000 students to its inspiring program of Australian and world cinema titles.

"Cine Sparks aims to transform cinema for young people from simply entertainment to a forum for learning and understanding," Mr Welford said.

"The festival's successful schools program allows young people to expand their understanding and knowledge of new ideas, cultures and viewpoints through film and this remains the central feature of 2008 programming.

"Films have been selected from the Asia Pacific region, Europe and South America in a range of genres and themes.

"Special screenings will be held for student groups throughout the festival at The Regent and the Australian Cinematheque at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Family-friendly screenings will also take place at the weekends."

Mr Welford said film buffs from regional Queensland had the opportunity take part Cine Sparks through the Film Jury Competition.

"Open to all Queensland students aged 15 to 18, the four jurors selected to the panel will review films from the Cine Sparks festival and select their favourite for the prestigious Jury Awards ceremony," he said.

"Australian Teachers of Media Queensland sponsor two regional students to take part in the Cine Sparks youth jury. Past jurors have gone on to further studies in film media."

Griffith Film School will also run a series of master classes for students with a strong interest in cinema and film production as part of the festival.

The full Cine Sparks program, including session times, venue and booking information will be distributed to schools in June. For more information visit www.cinesparks.com.au or call (07) 3007 3003.

The partnership places Queensland at the forefront of developing closer ties with a new force in the global film industry.

Minister for Trade John Mickel said the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was one element of a three-day Korean trade mission to Queensland.

"The MoU will provide a strong platform from which to launch new and innovative film projects in cooperation with our friends in South Korea and will give rise to business opportunities and exchanges for our film industries and students.

"The new film MoU is a tribute to the closeness of the Queensland-Gyeonggi Province Sister State relationship, which marked its 10 year anniversary last year," Mr Mickel said.

"Governor Kim will also visit The University of Queensland today to observe an MoU signing between The University of Queensland's National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology (EnTox) and the Gyeonggi Institute of Health and Environment (GIHE) to develop joint projects and scientific exchange in the area of environmental toxicology.

"Both of today's MoU signings complement the 2007-08 Gyeonggi Action Plan which specifies an objective to grow trade and investment between Queensland and Gyeonggi in four key sectors: creative industries; environmental management; infrastructure services; and education and training," Mr Mickel said.

PFTC Deputy Chair Jim Soorley will sign the historic film MoU with the President of the Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency and Gyeonggi Film Commission at a ceremony in Parliament House, in the presence of Deputy Premier Paul Lucas, his Excellency Moon Soo Kim Governor of Gyeonggi Province and a representation from Queensland's leading film and production houses.

Arts Minister Rod Welford said the MoU would strengthen Queensland's sister-state agreement with the Provincial government of Gyeonggi in South Korea.

"This is the first formal partnership under the creative industries component of the sister-state action plan," Mr Welford said.

"The film MoU will deliver cultural, education and potential economic benefits to Queensland through increased Korean-Australian co-productions, a free-flow of technical personnel, academic exchange and access to new Korean cinema for our film festival programmers.

"Maintaining the success of Queensland's screen industry requires ongoing commitment and marketing creativity to stave off international competition.

"Queensland can now tap into burgeoning Asian film markets and generate significant commercial benefits for local companies engaged on Korean productions."

The MoU will facilitate closer ties between Queensland's Warner Roadshow Studios and Gyeonggi's proposed film cluster 'Cineopolis'. The Korean delegation will visit the Gold Coast's Studios facility tomorrow to discuss creative infrastructure benchmarks.

Under the MoU, Queensland film students can also work on Korean film sets and embark on study tours at the Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency or the prestigious Korean Academy of Film Arts.

http://www.pftc.com.au/pftc/news/view_news.asp?news_id=768

WOLVERINE CASTING DIRECTOR IN A 2 DAY ACTORS BLOCKBUSTER AUDITION INTENSIVE
Get in quick to work intimately with Australia's Blockbuster Casting Director, Dave Newman (Christine King Casting).

Starting out as a trained actor, Dave has worked closely with some of Australia's most prestigious casting consultancies all over Australia.
Dave is the senior casting director to Steven Spielberg's 'The Pacific' and Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine' and will be coming to Screenwise on the 7th & 8th June. This is not a 'seminar' type intensive with a talking head...this is a real workshop intensive...hands on performance pieces in front of the camera.

Commences: June 07 2008 | Concludes: June 08 2008
Schedule: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tutor: Dave Newman
Price: $770 (Screenwise Members $670)
Location: Screenwise 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills
Contact: Reka on (02) 9281 4484 or email

Work intimately with one of Australia's top Casting Directors (Christine King Casting). Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine', Steven Spielberg's 'The Pacific', Sue Brooks' 'Subdivision', Steve Knapman's 'East West 101', Bharat Nalluri's 'Tsunami The Aftermath'.

Learn from the Australian casting director, at the forefront of the blockbusters. Dave will take you through audition techniques, the do's and don'ts and give you a rare insight into the blockbuster casting process - what's expected, what they're looking for and how to stand out from the crowd. Applicants please forward your photo & resume to our office and please put 'Blockbuster' in the subject heading.

Fees must be paid in full on acceptance into the course.

The album features serene Sufi meditations, berserk Balkan Gypsy rhythms, bent African grooves and magical collective improvisation.

Kim has just returned from three months in Istanbul where he studied with ney master Ahmet Kaya and Gypsy clarinettist Selim Sesler (the man The Guardian called "the Coltrane of the clarinet"). He also performed with percussionist Okay Temiz, Laz singer Birol Topaloglu and with the Istanbul State Modern Folk Music Ensemble.

The concert will be recorded by ABC Radio National for Music Deli

MC at the Sound Lounge will be Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Sandy Evans: soprano and tenor saxes

Carlos Villanueva: charango

Bobby Singh: tabla

Kim Sanders: ney, Turkish gaida, aardvark, kaval, mey, tenor sax, saluang

George Doukas: bouzouki, Greek baglama

Llew Kiek: Turkish baglama

Bobby Dimitrievski: clarinet

Steve Elphick: double bass

7pm, Thursday May 8

The Sound Lounge

Seymour Centre,

Cnr City Rd & Cleveland St

Chippendale

$20/15 conc

Bookings: telephone 9351 7940 or online at http://www.seymour.usyd.edu.au/boxoffice

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The Sydney launch will be followed by a High Altitude Launch at the Clarendon in Katoomba at 8pm on Fri May 9. Details and bookings http://www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au 47821322

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For interviews, photos, info, or to order CDs contact Kim at
Visit www.kimsandersworldmusic.com

Filmmaker, AJ Schneck, has created something closer to an autobiography of Cobain - a profound first-hand account of Cobain's own successes and failures, thoughts and experiences, allowing the audience unprecedented intimacy with a legendary figure in popular culture.

An exclusive Q&A with Michael Azerrad - Kurt Cobain's biographer (Come as you are) hosted by Rod Yates (Empire / Kerrang!)

Rated: (M)
Time: 7:00pm
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Where: Greater Union, Westfield, Bondi Junction
Address: Level 6, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
Price: $15 / $12 conc.

For more information:
Web: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au

Mustafa Kemal Merkezinde 25Nisan 2008 Cuma 19:00'da açılacak olan sergi 4 Mayıs 2008'e kadar devam edecek.

Art Show 2008 - Mine Sanat Galerisi

Fuar Adres: Uğur Mumcu Cad. No:8 Akatlar/İST

Web: www.besiktascagdas.com

Asking one man to pick 1000 names for the event is already an exercise in elitism . It wouldn't matter if he was the fairest person on earth. We are all biased to some degree, be it culture, upbringing, profession, or gender. This was quite obvious when the first selection included only one female, also incidentally representing the über-glam.

How could a government claim to represent a Democracy when it is not interested in exercising it during an event that's supposedly organised to shape the future of Australia?

Picking people from centrally managed institutions in which authority is structured strictly from top to bottom, where control is in the hands of investors and owners, is not the way to determine the needs of the majority in a democracy. And to say that "we have chosen people from across all walks of life" is misleading, as the balance of power can't be reset towards the average Australian's in terms of experience in such meetings. Why would the ALP object to IR laws otherwise? Didn't they find it unfair because it left the young, inexperienced, and migrant workers, unprotected and vulnerable to exploitation.

If they wanted forward-thinking democratic change, they would have included grass roots organisations and movements, and they would have included people who have demonstrated a dedicated interest in the welfare and future of Australians.

Is the ALP really interested in democracy, or are they just playing the power game with a novel approach?

Labour Government's Social Engineering Experiment does not offer power to people. It will take what it wants, how it wants, and the rest will be our history.

Once again we are silenced by definitions of worth: status, money, power, fame, whiteness, masculinity. Our 'brightest and best'.

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2 Day Master Intensives with Casting Consultant Faith Martin and West Director Daniel Krige
Screenteens for 12 - 16 year olds

AUDITIONS FOR THE SCREENWISE 12 MONTH SHOWREEL COURSE July intake will be held in May/June 2008.
Applications open on the 1st April 2008.
The course consists of two classes per week, 3 to 4 hours each in duration over four 10 week terms.
Entry is by audition only.

Audition Requirements are:-

* Prepared Film/TV monologue 1-2 minutes in length (Applicants choice).
* Prepared Film/TV scene (Screenwise choice).

All Screenwise tutors contracted for this course are prominent industry working professional Actors, Directors and Casting Consultants and it is due to these tutor's, their industry expertise, authority, and the fact that Screenwise Students are exposed to them on an intimately regular basis providing rare networking opportunities, is why Screenwise has become Australia's leading film and television school for actors.
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ACTING FOR BEGINNERS
Commences: Thurs May 01 2008 | Concludes: Thurs June 5 2008
Schedule: One night per week - for six weeks from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Tutor: Actor Philip Holder
Price: $605 (Screenwise Members $495)
Location: Screenwise 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry HIlls

ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR COURSES!
Ever thought you could do a better job than that actor on the screen? Or just desperate to have a go? Welcome to Screenwise. A school established to specifically bring out the Film & TV Actors of tomorrow. We employ the best of Industry Professionals. Award Winning Actors, Directors & Casting Consultants. It is our job to bring out the best in you.

So if you believe it's time to have a go....give us a call - you just might have what it takes , or you might just die wondering!
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ACTORS STAGE I INTERMEDIATE
Commences: Thur May 01 2008 | Concludes: Thur June 5 2008
Schedule: One night per week for 6 weeks - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Tutor: MALCOLM FRAWLEY (Actor/Director & General Manager of the Newtown Theatre)
Price: Cost: $605 (Screenwise Members $505)
Location: Screenwise 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills

Malcolm Frawley is a writer/director/teacher and actor with over 30 years of professional experience. His plays and/or productions have been performed in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay and Darwin. Malcolm is also the current Manager of the Newtown Theatre.

For entry Applicants must have completed 'Acting for Beginners' or an audition will apply.
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ACTOR'S STAGE I ADVANCED
Commences: Tue Apr 29th 2008 | Concludes: Tue June 3 2008
Schedule: One night per week for 6 weeks - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Tutor: KIERAN DARCY-SMITH (Actor/Director/Writer)
Price: $605 (Screenwise Members $505)
Location: Screenwise 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry HIlls

Co-founder of Blue-Tongue Films with Nash Edgerton and Joel Edgerton and under the Blue-Tongue banner, Kieran has written, directed, scored and starred in a number of award-winning, internationally acclaimed short films and music videos. Kieran continues to receive ongoing funding and support from both the NSW Film and Television Office and the Australian Film Commission for feature film projects presently in development, while remaining active as a director and working screen actor.

For entry Applicants must have completed 'Stage 1 Intermediate' or an audition will apply.
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STAGE II - ACTIONS IN ACTION
Commences: Tues April 29 2008 | Concludes: Tues June 03 2008
Schedule: One night per week for 6 weeks - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Tutor: DENISE ROBERTS (Actor/Director)
Price: $660 (Screenwise Members $560)
Location: Screenwise 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry HIlls

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES A GOOD ACTOR FROM A BAD ONE?
AND A GREAT ACTOR FROM A GOOD ONE?

Creator and Associate Producer of the ABC's 10 part drama series, CORRELLI, who cast Hugh Jackman in his first starring role, will take you intensively through the essentials, techniques, and the divine detail that will differentiate you and make you the actor you always wanted to be!

For entry Applicants must have completed 'Stage 1 Advanced' or an audition will apply.
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AMERICAN DIALECT! DONT RELY ON YOUR EAR!
Commences Mon 7th April 2008 Concludes Mon 12th May 2008
Schedule one night per week for 6 weeks - 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Tutored by KATHERINE HOPWOOD POULSEN
Cost: $455

Uniquely designed to give the actor that edge when auditioning for American Film and TV Productions, SCREENWISE has designed an extraordinary workshop incorporating phonetics and camera.

Actors learn phonetics and work in front of the camera doing monologues and scene work with other actors, Acting and reacting in standard American dialect. Standard American is the most popular when it comes to our overseas productions, so this workshop works exclusively on Standard American. Should you wish to record your progress please bring along a recordable DVD - R
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STAGE II PRO-SCENE WORKSHOPS
with
MALCOLM KENNARD '2007 AFI Nominated Boys Own Story'
Commences: SAT April 5th 2008 | Concludes: Wed May 3rd 2008
Schedule: One day per week for 6 weeks - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Price: $605 (Screenwise Members $505)
Location: Screenwise 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills

Masters of Horror, (2007 AFI Nominated: Boys Own Story), Fixed, Get Rich Quick, The Mystery of Natalie Wood, Enter the Matrix...
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447848/

KRISTIAN SCHMID
Commences: Sat April 5th: Concludes Sat 7th May
Schedule: One day per week for 6 weeks - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Price: $660 (Screenwise Members $505)

(Kristian is currently a regular on channel 9's Sea Patrol), Stupid Stupid Man, Nightmares & Dreamscapes
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0772703/

DANIEL KRIGE - Director 'West' Mon 7th April - Mon 3rd May
Schedule: One night per week for 6 weeks
Cost: $660

Daniel Krige is a writer, director and actor. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, he grew up in Australia. Krige began working as a writer at the age of sixteen for Grundy Television and has since established himself as one of Australia's most prolific film and television writers.

Krige began to direct and act at the age of 21, having international success with the award-winning short films, Our Feral Friends, Fuckwit, and Happily Ever After. Krige recently directed his debut feature film entitled 'West' starring Khan Chittenden.

Don't miss this opportunity to work with one of Australia's up and coming international directors.
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PREMIERE CASTING DIRECTOR
FAITH MARTIN in a 2 Day Actors Audition Intensive
Schedule: Sat 21st June & Sun 22nd June 2008
Price: $660 (Screenwise Website Members $495)

Faith Martin (Sea Patrol, Gabriel, Mad Max...) needs no introduction - one of Australia's premiere Casting Consultants who has discovered some of Australia's most finest talent including Mel Gibson.
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2 DAY ACTORS MASTER INTENSIVE
with
DIRECTOR DANIEL KRIGE 'WEST'
Schedule: Sat 10th & Sun 11th May 2008
Price: $550 (Screenwise members $495)

Daniel Krige is a writer, director and actor. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, he grew up in Australia. Krige began working as a writer at the age of sixteen for Grundy Television and has since established himself as one of Australia's most prolific film and television writers.

Krige began to direct and act at the age of 21, having international success with the award-winning short films, Our Feral Friends, Fuckwit, and Happily Ever After. Krige recently directed his debut feature film entitled 'West' starring Khan Chittenden.

Don't miss this opportunity to work with one of Australia's up and coming international directors.
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* SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS * for 12 - 16 year olds
If you're not having fun...you're not doing it right!

Commences Sat 3rd May Concludes Sat 28th June 2008
Schedule: 9.30am to 11.30am
Price: $440.00

SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS is the hip happening film & TV training school for young adult actors from 12 - 16 years of age who want to make a serious move in to the film & tv industry. For two hours on a Saturday come work with the professionals that can make your training mean something.

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W: http://www.screenwise.com.au
T: (02) 9281 4484

Featured seminars include:
• Running Your Arts Business: copyright and protecting your name
• Legal issues for filmmakers
• Arts and technology: what you can and can’t do!
• Freedom of expression
• Intellectual property for community and not for profit organisations.

Most sessions will be held at the Rex Centre (Kings Cross) and are free.
When: 31 March to 5 April
Website: www.artslaw.com.au