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HOW TO MAKE A SHORT FILM

Help your students learn to be "Creators of Film" the fun and easy way!

How to Make a Short Film was designed to be suitable to ANY English, Drama, or Media Studies class anywhere in the world.

Conceived and written by an award-winning screenwriter/ English Teacher/film maker team this excellent classroom resource covers the entire process of short filmmaking: from pre-production through to post-production explaining and illustrating how to create the story, write the script, the process of breaking down the Script, drawing up the storyboards, preparing the shoot, shooting and editing the film. The otherwise five week course is organized into 9 chapters/video lessons. The film features students working in a team environment being guided through the exciting process of making their very own short film!

With 70 minutes of video, 22 minutes of bonus footage and 47 pages of course material (included on a disc) with lesson plans and guides. How to Make a Short Film is a complete teaching aid and classroom solution! Teachers need NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of film or filmmaking, and will find the easy-to-use, expertly-designed course simple, fun, and educational. Highly recommended from upper primary school age to junior and mid secondary years.

Award
  • 2007 ATOM Award for "Best Instructional/Training Resource"

    Item no.: PZ03511130
    Format: DVD (With Publication and Guides)
    Duration: 92 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    Price: AUD 225.00

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    QUEST OF CARMEN D'AVINO, THE

    This DVD chronicles the life and work of Carmen d'Avino - filmmaker, painter, sculptor and photographer. Using interviews, archival footage and excerpts from d'Avino's films, the program traces his early experiments with film animation, his work as a combat cameraman during WWII, his postwar artistic sojourns in Europe, his return to the USA and experimental filmmaking, which resulted in two Academy Award nominations for animation.

    Item no.: DE03510490
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: AUD 289.00

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    VELVET HANGOVER- CZECH NEW WAVE - CANDID INTERVIEW WITH FILMMAKERS

    This DVD features candid interviews with the filmmakers - including Vera Chytilova, Jiri Menzel, Jan Nemec, Ivan Passer and Jan Sverak, among others - who created the Czech New Wave.

    They recount the struggles they faced as they tried to realise their artistic visions in a constantly shifting political landscape, from the heady days of the mid-Sixties, through the repressive period of "Normalization" and up to the present-day, ten years after the Velvet Revolution.

    Their comments reflect the moral and spiritual crisis that pervades the Czech Republic today. At the heart of their struggle is the role moral integrity plays in determining the fate, not only of an artist, but perhaps an entire nation.

    Item no.: WG03510585
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 144 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: AUD 433.00

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    CHRIS MARKER - LE TOMBEAU D'ALEXANDRE

    This documentary tells the story of film director Alexandre Medvedkine, throughout his life a sincere believer in communism, whose films were repeatedly banned in the Soviet Union. Modern Russian film students express their excitement at seeing his film HAPPINESS for the first time, and his contemporaries shed light on his life and work. Directed by Chris Marker..

    Item no.: NC03510024
    Format: DVD
    Copyright: 1993
    Price: USD 335.00

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    KARL BROWN'S ADVENTURES

    With D.W. Griffith

    At the age of 90, cinematographer Karl Brown discusses his early work with D.W.Griffith, in particular the making of 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance'.The film includes excerpts from those films plus dozens of rare photos of Brown and Griffith working together.

    Item no.: TC03510318
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Copyright: 1990
    Price: AUD 289.00

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    LESSONS IN VISUAL LANGUAGE SERIES

    This award-winning series of ten short programs was made some years ago by Australian Film Television and Radio school still remains an excellent introduction to film grammar. It deals with the language of moving pictures.

    The topics are:
    Framing - 10 mins,
    Shot Sizes and Framing Faults - 9 mins,
    The Third Dimension - 7 mins,
    Lenses and Perspective - 9 mins,
    Movement and the Moving Camera - 11 mins,
    Orientation of the Camera - 11 mins,
    Image and -Illusion and Reality - 14 mins,
    Editing - 10 mins,
    Rhythm - 10 mins,
    Music - 15 mins.

    Item no.: FD03510340
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 106 minutes
    Copyright: 1989
    Price: AUD 228.00

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    ACTORS ON ACTING (AUSTRALIAN)

    Australia's leading actors critically de-construct their process, with particular emphasis on TV and film. With absorbing candour they discuss their techniques for making a character come alive and evoking authentic and believable emotional responses on stage. Featuring John Bell, Lorraine Bayly, Noni Hazelhurst, Angela Punch McGregor.

    Item no.: WF03510009
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Price: AUD 114.00

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    AMOS GITAI

    Amos Gitai - a singular glance on the Middle East through six documentary films.

    DVD 1
    The House (Bait) (1979, 50')
    The history of a house in Jerusalem and its successive inhabitants. An exemplary and unique document censured by the Israeli television and prohibited of projection in the whole world.

    An house in Jerusalem (1998, 90')
    18 years after House, Amos Gitai returns to the scene. Both the house and the district have changed, with a new generation in residence. Between cinema and architecture, this documentary shows that, through the archaeology of a place, Israel is a country which is reinvented and is rebuilt with each generation.

    DVD 2
    Wadi (1981-1991, 97')
    Wadi, Great Canyon(2001, 86')
    Wadi Rushmia is a valley located at the east of Haifa, in the north of Israel. In 1981, Amos Gitai films the life of three families: a jewish one, an Arabic one and a mixed couple.Ten years later, he finds the protagonists of the first film there. In 2001, Gitai completes this trilogy which constitutes an attractive testimony on the misfits of Israel and underlines the daily problems of two populations which must cooperate to survive.

    DVD 3
    Countryside diary (1982, 83')
    This film recalls various voyages through the territories occupied by Israel in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip during months which preceded the invasion of Lebanon by the Hebrew state.

    Arena of the murder (1996, 80')
    November 4, 1995, Itzhak Rabin is assassinated in Tel-Aviv. Carried out three week after this tragic event, the Arena of the murder carries all the marks of the stupor which was that of the Israelites.

    Item no.: JA03510023
    Format: 3 DVDs
    Price: USD 507.00

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    BENEATH THE HOOD

    What is it like to be 15 years old, living in Hackney, east London and excluded from mainstream school? Beneath The Hood is a challenging documentary telling the stories of students at Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit in Hackney. Through rap, MC-ing, poetry and music, we are given a unique insight into their lives following exclusion.

    Commissioned by Creative Partnerships London East, this film is the culmination of a year-long project involving Eelyn Lee Productions, headteacher Annie Cornbleet and the students and staff at Daniel House. Referencing music videos, graffiti, martial arts and cooking programmes as well as observational filming and interviews, Beneath the Hood experiments with the form of documentary whilst providing triggers for discussion around exclusion.

    The film gets to the heart of this topical issue, raising questions on both sides of the debate around the role of PRUs within an inclusive education system. In the spirit of Hip Hop, Beneath the Hood puts different styles and genres ¡¥in the mix' to create an ambitious portrait of life at Daniel House and what it is like to re-integrate into mainstream school. Following in the footsteps of Feltham Sings, Beneath the Hood sought to further develop the musical documentary style.

    Professionals from the music and performance industries, such as performance poets Jonzi D and Adisa, graffiti artists Dane and Tizer, composer and music producer Kew and Capoeira teacher Simon Atkinson were brought in to work closely with students, a process that has successfully inspired and validated creativity within the pupil referral unit. This strategy of building trust and creating opportunities for self-expression is a defining element of Eelyn Lee's innovative documentary technique.

    Creative Partnerships is a programme managed by Arts Council England, the national development agency for the arts in England. It gives young people in 36 disadvantaged areas across England the opportunity to develop their creativity and their ambition by building partnerships between schools and creative organisations, businesses and individuals. Creative Partnerships aims to demonstrate the pivotal role creativity and creative people can play in transforming education in every curriculum subject for children of all ages and abilities.

    Item no.: NN03510099
    Format: DVD (With Guide)
    Price: AUD 220.00

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    BOB CONNELLY/ROBIN ANDERSON - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    Bob Connelly and Robin Anderson discuss their approach to documentary production and their award-winning film Joe Leahy's Neighbours, prequel to the award-winning Black Harvest.

    Item no.: HP03510656
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    BOB WEIS - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    Bob Weis is the producer of many successful films and television programs. His credits include Wills and Burke: The Untold Story, Women of the Sun, Waterfront and The Dunera Boys. In this interview he discusses the workings of Open Channel in Melbourne, and the film and television industry as a whole. Interviewer Karin Altmann.

    Item no.: NB03510107
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 34 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    FILM CONTINUITY

    Film continuity errors, such as inconsistencies in hairstyles and clothing, can distract the viewer. This program explains and illustrates the importance of correct continuity and will provide anyone undertaking this role with the skills they need. The program is in three parts: What is continuity? This section explains and illustrates the principles of continuity and its management. Screen direction - crossing the line Every film or video set has an imaginary line running through the middle dividing it into left and right from the viewer's point of view. When a person appears in different shots first on one side of the screen and later on the other, we assume they have moved around the set. But if that person is intended to be in the same position, then the camera is said to have "crossed the line". This section demonstrates the effects of "crossing the line" and shows how the continuity person can help prevent it.

    Item no.: DA03510228
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    FILM SCORE, THE: MUSIC FOR ¡¥THE DELINQUENTS'

    The program follows the process of recording the music score of The Delinquents and looks at the people who make it happen.

    Item no.: GA03510229
    Format: DVD
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    FLOOR MANAGING A TELEVISION DRAMA

    This program was shot during the making of the ABC's rock drama series Sweet and Sour. It looks at the duties and responsibilities of a senior floor manager both in the studio and on location.

    Item no.: JV03510231
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 34 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    FRED SCHEPSI - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    A fascinating insight into the work and phylosophies of this major Australian director. The interview covers his career from his first work in Melbourne making advertisements to the present day. It was recorded just prior to shooting his film Plenty starring Meryl Streep. Other credits include The Devil's Playground and The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith. Interviewed by Leigh Hatcher.

    Item no.: HS03510236
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 40 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE, THE - WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE FILM

    A sharply realistic picture of the wor king environment of the film, TV and video industry from the actor's point of view. Includes interviews with actors, casting directors, producers, agents and Actors Equity as well as visits to exterior locations and studio shots.

    Item no.: JM03510291
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Price: AUD 114.00

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    JAMES HORNER SEMINAR

    A look at the prolific career of James Horner and his ways of working with directors, budgets and new technology.

    Item no.: GS03510305
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 52 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    JANE CAMPION - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    Jane Campion reflects on her film school experience and talks about her feature film Sweetie.

    Item no.: VZ03510306
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    JILL ROBB - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    A discussion of the role of the producer, the skills necessary to initiate a film project and the relationship between producer, scriptwriter and director. Interviewed by Sally Semmens.

    Item no.: GW03510310
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    JOHN SEALE - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    World renowned Australian cinematographer discusses his work on Gorillas in the Mist and Rainman and compares the working methods of American and Australian crews.

    Item no.: KW03510311
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    JOHN SEALE AND PETER WEIR - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    These filmmakers talk about their individual roles while filming Dead Poets Society. Weir expands on the philosophy of the film and the casting of Robin Williams in the lead role. Seale talks about the crew and of his working relationships with the director that resulted in the production of an Oscar award nominated film. The craft and creativity of these collaborations shines through.

    Item no.: NU03510312
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    LEX MARINOS - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    Actor/Director - his credits as a director include An Indecent Obsession, Bodyline, Remember Me, and Perhaps Love. Interviewed by George Danikian.

    Item no.: TC03510341
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 35 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    LINDSAY ANDERSON



    Item no.: VV03510345
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 40 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    MACRO AND REAL TIME PHOTOGRAPHY

    A presentation of the spectacular effects that are now possible in wildlife filming. Peter Parks, director of Research and Development at Oxford Scientific Films, describes the most recent technological advances in this area.

    Item no.: HW03510360
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 15 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    MULTICAM DIRECTION PLANNING

    In this program, we sit in on the planning and production of a multicamera video shoot. Steps along the way include the first read through, the design meeting, setup of the rehearsal space, rehearsals, planning of camera coverage, final camera scripting, the production meeting, the technical run-through and the shoot day.

    Item no.: TA03510418
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    NICOLAS ROEG

    The director of "Performance", "Walkabout", and "The Man Who Fell to Earth" talks about his role as a visionary filmmaker, discussing his pre-occupation with fame as a theme and his experience of the border between tragedy and farce.

    Item no.: GE03510428
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 34 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    NON-LINEAR EDITING WITH AVID

    Each step of non-linear editing using and AVID is examined is this comprehensive training package. The instructor and experienced editor - Jason Ballantine takes viewers through basic Macintosh concepts, AVID system and file management, basic and advanced editing techniques, menus, project set up, logging, digitizing, synching, trim mode functions, audio tracks, picture and audio dissolves, EDL output, video mastering and file backup. Invaluable for both film and video based projects this program takes you through each step with recaps, handy hints and informative graphics in a clear and direct manner, making this program on the Avid one of the best training videos of its kind.

    Item no.: FN03510432
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 64 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    POST SYNCHRONISATION: THE EDITOR'S ROLE

    This program shows the shooting of a period scene on a noisy location. Follow three possible dialogue replacement procedures including the original method in which the film and guide track are cut into short loops, the "rock and roll" procedure using synchronous rollback, and the modern Automatic Dialogue Replacement or ADR method. For each procedure we see exactly how guide tracks are prepared, how the recording sessions is executed, and finally how the new tracks are integrated with sound effects and music to create a polished final track.

    Item no.: HG03510484
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    RICHARD LOWENSTEIN - AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKERS

    Director of Strikebound. He talks about the background to making his first feature film and comments on the reactions to it from around the world. Interviewed by Peter Thompson.

    Item no.: TT03510504
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 33 minutes
    Price: AUD 164.00

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    SITCOM SEMINAR

    Program 1.
  • What is sitcom? With Norma Safford Vela and Russ Woody (19 min.)
  • John Vorhaus on the sitcom writers comic toolbox (36 min.)
  • John Vorhaus on the sitcom writers craft (29 min.)
  • John vorhaus on sitcom rules and forms (30 min.)
  • John Vorhaus on sitcom story structure (21 min.)

    Program 2.
  • John Vorhaus on dramatic structure and character development (29 min.)
  • Russ Woody with a survival guide for sitcom writers (23 min.)
  • Australian sitcoms with John O'Grady, Geoffrey Atherden and Gary Reilly (28 min.)
  • The writing process, three in-depth case studies (30 min.)
  • The production process. Pt.1 with Norma Safford Vela and Russ Woody (30 min.)
  • The production process Pt. 2. Norma Safford Vela explains the show runner's role (23 min.)
  • Norma Safford Vela on developing a pilot (28 min.)

    Item no.: HH03510548
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 360 minutes
    Price: AUD 250.00

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    TEACHERS ON ACTING

    Leading Australian teachers Hayes Gordon, Dean Carey and Murree Hutchinson discuss their approach to the teaching of acting, with emphasis on specific improvisational techniques and the building of a character step-by-step. Their basic tenets are articulated and cut together with visits to their classes.

    Item no.: PN03510568
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Price: AUD 114.00

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    WORKING ACTOR SERIES, THE

    Three programs on one DVD! The following programs are included: ACTORS ON ACTING Australia's leading actors critically de-construct their process, with particular emphasis on TV and film. With absorbing candour they discuss their techniques for making a character come alive and evoking authentic and believable emotional responses on stage. Featuring John Bell, Lorraine Bayly, Noni Hazelhurst, Angela Punch McGregor. TEACHERS ON ACTING Leading Australian teachers Hayes Gordon, Dean Carey and Murree Hutchinson discuss their approach to the teaching of acting, with emphasis on specific improvisational techniques and the building of a character step-by-step. Their basic tenets are articulated and cut together with visits to their classes. THE INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE A sharply realistic picture of the working environment of the film, TV and video industry from the actor's point of view. Includes interviews with actors, casting directors, producers, agents and Actors Equity as well as visits to exterior locations and studio shots.

    Item no.: DA03511505
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 72 minutes
    Price: AUD 382.00

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