V 48 Seconds True Grit

Made this for V 48 SECONDS (warm up comp for the 48 HOURS ) today . Hope you like it . (I know ,I know , it's a little rough round the edges but it was very last minute, oh well.)



Check out this years other entries in the V gallery HERE

Cheers

Robert

True Love by Kaz von Heraud-Parker

Hi all.

A quick note to pass on some info about a short movie made here in Wanaka with "A Romantic Proposal" as it's theme.
Kaz & Jane have submitted their short for a competition to win a gazillion airmiles (ok that's a bit of an exaggeration ) to travel in luxury around the world!
Who wouldn't like that?

Well they did the hard yards and now all they need is some help from you!

Here is the link to the comp

It would be awesome if you could take the time to visit the link above and then follow these steps




1. Scroll down to the movies and click More Videos


2. Click on the movie "True Love" by Kaz von Heraud-Parker




3. Scroll back up and click the like button & write a fabulously romantic comment.


4. Paste this to your Face book page


DONE!


Perhaps if we are good, they will take us with them!

Thanks folks - it'll just take a couple of moments of your time.

Best of luck you romantic devils , you!

Check out the rest of Wanaka Film Trust blogposts here.

Great Night at "Flicks To Fix Christchurch" $$ Raised!

Hi folks,
Well, we had an excellent fun filled evening on Friday at the fundraiser for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
A hugh thanks goes out to everyone who turned out for the screening.
You are a great lot , no mistake!


Just tallied up the total donation and I'm proud to announce that the generous friends of the Wanaka Film Trust put their hands in their pockets to the tune of $640. That's excellent and inspiring!
Thank you all so much.


I want to also take this opportunity to thank again, the very,very, generous filmmakers who were so kind as to donate their films.


These guys put a lot of time and effort into making films. This may seem like a glamorous profession, but the reality is that it is a lot harder work than a lot of people think.


With this in mind , as a way of showing our gratitude, all I would ask of you is to take a moment to 
click on these links (facebook/twitter/email etc) and say hello to Ari ( Adventures Of Power) , Ian (The Other Marty) and Topher (The Attackmen) and see some of their other work.


I think that each of these talented film makers will continue to be making excellent projects in the future
and we are privileged to have seen some of their early work .


I would also like to thank the Paradiso cinema for , yet again , being beyond generous with their hospitality and friendliness. 


Thanks also to Arielle Zadok , Sorted Printing , Anthony Mackey of amgd.ie and everyone who helped publicize and promote the fundraising evening .


Cheers Folks


Robert

"FLIX TO FIX CHCH" - SEE SOME MOVIES & RAISE CASH FOR CHRISTCHURCH

Hi folks,

Hope you're all well.

I've a bit to get through, so please excuse me if I launch straight into it.

FLICKS TO FIX CHRISTCHURCH

As you all know , Christchurch has been devastated.

Hundreds are out of jobs , homes , normal way of life.

I know everyone has been super supportive to our Cantabrian friends already and I am loath to ask

folks to dip their hand in their pocket again , but - boy , do they need all the help they can get.

So here's what I've organized.

On Friday the 8th of April at approx 8pm , Wanaka Film Trust , with the kind help of the Paradiso cinema, will have a movie night.

We have a great line up of movies to entertain you for a few hours.

Headlining film ADVENTURES OF POWER

U.S. filmmaker Ari Gold , has given me permission to screen his funny and sweet , award winning ,air drumming comedy , 

Adventures Of Power starring Ari Gold himself , Adrian Grenier (star of Entourage), Mike McKean (David St. Hubbins of Spinal Tap amongst many many other great things),

Jane Lynch (Glee) and a host of other great people.

Opening act GOOD GIRL

Good Girl  is a short film I shot in Feb of this year.
Written , shot and edited etc in Wanaka in a week, with local actresses Hannah Steven & Charlotte Gardiner . 

This film has been directly affected by the Feb 22nd quake as Carmel Courtney who was writing and recording the musical score for the film lives in London Street in Lyttelton 

and who hasn't been able to finish the score yet due to access to her studio etc being affected by the damage.

This version has a temporary score for this screening.

Support films THE OTHER MARTY and ATTACKMEN

The Other Marty is a hilarious black comedy made by Ian Lawton , an old friend of mine from Ireland.

Ian spent some time in Christchurch about 10 years ago and when he heard what had happened there , he jumped at the chance to do anything he could to help out a city that he holds dear.

Ian is currently at work writing his first feature film.

The Attackmen is a 2007 short film from Wanaka based ,American director and Wanaka Film Trust pal Topher Straus .

A slick looking film looking at two high school seniors from different religious traditions who come to realize, as a life-changing game nears, that their parents' values aren't the same as their own.

Entry to Flicks To Fix ChCH is by donation - 

In order to do the best we can to raise the much needed cash for Chch - we are recommending a suggested minimum donation of $15

Of course, you may donate more if you can!

100% of entry donation will go to Christchurch Earthquake Appeal - ( Paradiso have been kind enough to offer to host at no cost!)

So, come to the movies on Friday 8th of April - For the price of 1 normal movie ticket , you get to see 45ish mins of short film and a 90 min feature film!!!


Oh, and if you want to ask any of the filmmaker any questions and have them answer them on the big screen , on Friday - email me those questions NOW! ( wanakafilm @ gmail . com )

SCROLL DOWN TO PREVIOUS POST ON THIS SUBJECT FOR VIDEO CLIPS!!

Cheers Folks!

Participants are needed for the Wanaka Workshop!

Hi folks, 

If you act fast , you can be part of this awesome event!

Want the chance to have, Wanaka's own Tim Pierce or Greg von Heraud Parker mentor you?

Then check out the info below and get involved! - Places are limited and it's real soon so read on and get involved!!

Cheers,

Robert

The Inspiring Stories Trust – Capturing New Zealand’s Most Inspiring Stories

Inspiring Stories is a new, innovative New Zealand charity kick-starting a nationwide project that support's young Kiwi's to harnesses the power of storytelling through filmmaking and creative digital media for a better world. 

Participants are needed for the Wanaka Workshop!

Inspiring Stories is calling for applications from interested young filmmakers, changemakers and industry professionals interested in volunteering their services for the Wanaka Workshop. This will be held in collaboration with the ReGeneration Youth Jam Event.

Date: 14th March 2011

Time: 10-5pm (1 full day)

Location: Lake Wanaka Centre, 89 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

Inspiring Stories is an innovative new national project that aims to spark a series of inspirational short film productions by connecting up young filmmakers with young Kiwi's making a difference. From March to July we're convening a series of two-day intensive workshops for young Kiwi's aged 13-26. The workshops are being held in every region, and focus on effective storytelling and documentary filmmaking. Participants learn core skills through a range of exercises, and develop a project of which they then go on over an 8-week period beyond the workshop to produce a short 2-4 minute film about an inspirational young person in their community.

To find out more, and apply for the workshops, go to www.inspiringstories.org.nz

The dates for each regional workshop are as follows:

Greymouth :: March 8th & 9th

Wanaka :: March 14th

Invercargill :: March 17th & 18th

Dunedin :: March 24th & 25th

Christchurch :: March 29th & 30th

Blenheim :: April 5th & 6th

EASTER

Palmerston North :: May 10th & 11th

Taranaki :: May 17th & 18th

Waikato :: May 25th & 26th

Auckland :: May 31st & June 1st

Whangarei :: June 11th & 12th

Rotorua :: June 14th & 15th

Gisborne :: June 21st & 22nd

Hawkes Bay :: June 28th & 29th

Wellington :: July 5th & 6th

For more information, please contact Laura Madden 021 442 285 or Guy Ryan on 021 243 9869

Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.

Flicks To Fix Christchurch

As I write this, there are a confirmed 147 deaths from the February 22nd earthquake that struck near Christchurch.

Sadly and surely, this number will increase.

As I write this, there are families waiting for news they don't want to hear.

When I first came to New Zealand, it was Christchurch that welcomed me into it's heart.

I lived there for 3 years and made many, many, friends .

It's where I met my partner and where I made the decision that I wanted to live permanently in New Zealand.

Knowing that it's only a matter of time until I hear a name or see a photograph of someone I know , who hasn't survived or who has been badly injured , is horrible.

The city itself, the buildings, the streets, the very character that is Christchurch, has been changed forever.

A day hasn't gone by since that fateful Tuesday, that I haven't shed a tear for Christchurch and it's residents .

The city faces a huge uphill struggle.

Businesses will disappear, jobs will go and so will residents . 

I, like many, feel useless down here.

I, like many, want to help,in some way - in any way I can.

It's not much but every little helps, so I'm organizing a movie night, proceeds of which will go to Red Cross NZ .

Full billing / dates / venues to be confirmed but below are some of the few details I have for now.

Ari Gold is a very funny , talented and generous filmmaker, actor, musician and champion air drummer!

Ari contacted me after the earthquake ,expressing his concern for me and mine and when I mentioned that I wanted to raise funds and spirits for those 

affected by the earthquake, he offered a no strings attached screening of his hilarious first feature film "Adventures Of Power".

It's thanks to his great offer that I can bring you an awesome evening of cinema , here in Wanaka , where all box-office takings for the night will go to help our Christchurch friends.

Check out the trailer, starring Ari Gold himself , Entourage’s Adrian Grenier and Glee's Jane Lynch and the great Michael McKean .

Wanaka local, Topher Straus has also kindly offered his short The Attackmen for the screening evening.Check out some clips below.

My good mate from Ireland , Ian Lawton, has a new short film too. It's called The Other Marty and it's a crack up! - that's on the bill too! 

More details etc. as and when I have them.


Thanks folks!

It's on people!!

V48HOURS Furious Filmmaking Contest


Okay , so it's that time of year again, where we start to think about a weekend of no sleep, caffeinated beverages and frantic filming - yes,  the V48HOURS Furious Filmmaking Contest has

a start date ( kinda ).

Registration opens on March 1st  with the actual filmmaking weekend 99% set for May 20-22nd .

Like all good things , dates , details rules etc are subject to change , so for the latest news , check the V48Hours website / Facebook group / or Twitter feed 

Lets see if Wanaka can crush the competition! get your team together now!

Queenstown Film Society is on the hunt for local talent!

"Queenstown Film Society is inviting local film-makers to get in on the action and submit a short film to be screened as part of their 2011 season, which kicks-off at Dorothy Browns Cinema on 3rd May.

The Society would like to hear from anyone keen to have their original work screened as part of our 2011 line-up. The invitation is open to everyone from experienced film makers to those who have never made a film before; the only proviso being that the short film must have some sort of local link.

The idea is to recreate the glory days of the silver screen when ‘shorts’ were shown before each feature film. We also want to showcase local talent and provide our members with some unique film moments with a local twist. We know there are a number of locals who have made short films over the years, many of which have never been seen publicly and by starting the search now, we’re also giving any novice film makers the push to pick up a camera and start filming.

The Society is looking for short films, no longer than 15 minutes in length. The genre and subject matter are completely open. The film could be fiction or non-fiction, humorous, action-packed or thought-provoking. We’re sure there’s some great talent out there and we’d love to see it!

Anyone interested in submitting a film to be considered for the programme should contact Tracey Cunningham via email at imakeshortfilms@gmail.com for more details and advice.

Films need to be submitted in DVD format by the end of April 2011.

For further information please contact Tracey Cunningham on 0210761800."


(From the QFS website)

Good for Nothing 

You may remember we posted about an ambitious, Kiwi , low budget western - referred to as a Pavlova Western - a while back.

Well it's got a name now , "Good For Nothing" , and those guys had their world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and got some

great reviews from some big names in the movie world.

Check out their website here and embedded below is the amazing looking trailer ( see if you can spot any of the local locations used in the film).

REQUEST

I recently had a request from a young film student at S.I.T , Sam White :

"Hi, for an assignment this year I have to work as an intern in the media industry.

Wanaka/Invercargill/Dunedin would be easiest but it can be anywhere. Do you know of anyone who could help out with this?"

If anyone reading this can help Sam out or would like to speak with him about any opportunity that may help with his assignment, just drop me a message and I can pass on 

your contact details to Sam.

(to email , click me )

NEXT SCREENING NIGHT


I have a couple of films lined up for another WFT evening of short film screenings.
I have a few details to sort out but will let you know when I have details to give.


Cheers folks,


Robert

Coming to a screen near you soon!

Hi all,
A quick reminder -

"Good Girl" , my new short that I made this past week, screens tonight at the Paradiso as part of THE
RUBY ISLAND CABARET show. Now the show has sold out so if you are coming along, great , see you there! - If not , well I hope you'll get a chance to see "Good Girl" in the near future - details tbc.


ALSO

Legendary Wanaka short film, " RABBITS " (dir. Greg Von Heraud Parker) screens in Dunedin on 12th of Feb as part of the "SHORT FILMS ON A TALL WALL" program (details of which are 2 posts down ☟)


It's wicked fun , so if you are in Dunedin that weekend , do yourself a favour and check it out.


Need convincing? - then check out the trailer.


Catch you all later.


Cheers


Robert

Good Girl

Hi all ,

Sorry it's been a little quiet in here lately but I've been busy doing work for my new short film "Good Girl".


This is the first of my 2011 "Express Films", that is , a bunch of quickly made short films , done with minimum crew (often just myself) and minimum fuss .
Hopefully the will be good and people will like them , but it's really an experiment in prolificacy .
They say that if you want to be a writer , then you should write x amount of words a day to hone your craft, even if not everything you write is great.
I figure the same can be applied to film , so in an effort to keep me moving and learning, I plan to do a fair bit of this type of fast turnaround movie making in 2011.

It will hopefully keep me limber and prepare me for the other big 2011 goal - The 1st feature film!
So , watch this space and feel free to join in ! 2011 Express Films!

Here are a couple of early , ungraded stills from "Good Girl" . I hope you like 'em.
More details etc , soon.

Short Films On A Tall Wall

A message from Craig Storey

"To All in Film!

Grab the Windex, Mr Muscle or 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water,
and clean your windscreen 'cos the SHORT FILMS ON A TALL WALL Drive In Film Fest is almost upon you...again!

Saturday 12th of February 2011 (8.30pm for 9pm) at
the Countdown Carpark, Moray Place entrance, Dunedin!
Only $20 per wagon, sedan or spaceship!

Watch an ever growing collection of amazing Southern short films
from the comfort of your Camry, Cortina or camel!

Tune your car radio (or walkman) to pick up the soundtrack,
beamed to you live through the awesome power of Stereo FM!

Nibble on snacks from the conveniently placed SuperMarket just to your right!
And behind you is Coffee! Real Coffee! In small, medium & bladder-shaking grande!

Its an awesome night out/in, whatever. Parking begins at 8.30-ish. Eye-candy as pre-roll.
Pre-sale tickets available through SFOATW@slingshot.co.nz.

And there is still time left to submit your under 15min film!
I'll add your awesome Southern-made film if you ask nicely,
and pay the entry fee of only $20! (No-competition this time, just film.)

Send your film NOW (on DVD/USB/MiniDV) to

SFOATW,
38 Clyde Street, Roseneath, Dunedin 9023.
Cake, cash & chocolate fish welcomed.

Much love & Jaffa Rolling!

Craig Storey, Supreme Commander.
Short Films on a Tall Wall.
StoreyTeller Films.
0210 665 798 / 03 472 7347

 

Craig Storey
StoreyTeller Films
& TreeFrog Video
40 Clyde Street,
ROSENEATH, DUNEDIN
9023 NZ

*Use ALL lines of address to ensure safe mail delivery.
Please include ROSENEATH, and DUNEDIN 9023. Cheers! "

Audio For Tim Pierce show

 Wanaka Film Trust "Creator Series"- Class 1 - Zeros & Ones Add Up - Audio by Wanaka Film Trust

For those of you who missed the first class in the Wanaka Film Trust "Creator Series", then check out the audio of that class, featuring Tim Pierce , here. (I have edited out all but a taster of the audio portion of the videos screened on the night, for length)
Obviously,the classes contain a visual element which isn't here , but if you wish to see some of the examples of the visuals that were on show on the night , I urge you to check out Tim's website http://www.zerosandones.co.nz/ and follow the links to video.

THANKS YOU GUYS!

For those of you who couldn't make last weeks Wanaka Film Trust "Creator Series" featuring Tim Pierce, you missed out on the premiere of Tim's 2010 showreel. It's fantastic and inspiring to say the least.

We want to share stuff here at WFT so crank up the sound,go full screen and hit PLAY on Tims 2010 reel below.

  

Tilopa bag from F-Stop

Thanks heaps for coming out the other night to the Tim Pierce screening.

It's a very special thing to watch your work on the big screen with an audience , so without you all there , well , it wouldn't have been half as much fun.

We aim to have plenty more events like that and some other cool things coming up too, so stay tuned.

If anyone has anything they would like to discuss - a potential project, something they would like to share , ideas for guest speakers , funding ideas etc,

just drop me a line and i'll get back to you asap.

A lot of Tim Pierce's work requires him to haul heaps of gear and that's often into environments that can be tricky to get to.With the awesome support of the crew at F-Stop ( www.fstopgear.com )
Tim can carry his mobile movie studio on his back with this wicked Tilopa back pack. 
I'm going to have to get myself one of these excellent bags! I wish I could have included myself in the draw for this awesome  F-Stop bag ,(worth about NZ$400!!) 

But the kind F-Stop folks wanted one of you, the audience , to have one for free!! 
So, I put the names in a hat (actually , a bowl) and drew out the winner and the winner is.....Jamie Amstad! , Congrats Jamie , I'll be in touch to give you the details on how to get your awesome new bag.

Thanks everyone else.

Watch this spot for more news and stuff coming up.

Cheers

Robert

ZEROS & ONES ADD UP : An Evening With Tim Pierce

Wanaka Film Trust is delighted to collaborate with Tim Pierce to present ZEROS & ONES ADD UP : An Evening With Tim Pierce .


Tim will screen some of his work from the last 12 months and be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Tim sums it all up quite well on his blog so I'll hand the page over to him.

Thanks Folks,

Robert.

"This is an open invitation to anyone who may be interested in seeing my work and hearing me talk complete and absolute rubbish for one night only. I’m teaming up with the Wanaka Film Trust to do a screening of my video work from over the last year at theCinema Paradiso on Thursday 16th of December at 7pm. Tickets are $8 and are available on the night, or you can pre book them by calling the cinema. (03 443 1505)

I’m going to be showing a bunch of my projects that you will have seen online on the big screen, and explaining exactly what goes into the process, from creating the concept right through to distributing the final product. Its an opportunity for people to learn about video production, see what is being produced locally and even get your hands on some of my equipment at the end of the night.

A big thanks goes out to Oakley, The North Face, Atomic, & the Wanaka Film Trust for supporting the event and making it possible. There will be a few goodies given away on the night from Oakley and The North Face too! Any questions just contact me. "
                                                                                       Tim Pierce.  

FULL LIST OF AWARDS WINNERS AND NOMINEES.

BEST OVERALL MOVIE (AUDIENCE VOTE)

BLIP - (director Tim Pierce)

New Blood Award

NOMINEES

NEMO AND THE TURTLE

ESCAPING PRISON

WiNNER -  THE KIWI ROMANCE (director Jo Lynch)

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Audio Award

NOMINEES

BLIP

NEMO AND THE TURTLE

PASTORAL PYRE

FRIGHTENED

WiNNER - FLIGHT 175 (director Greg Von Heraud Parker)

*

Story Award

NOMINEES

BLIP

FUTTOCKS

FATHERS HELPING HAND

WiNNER - GOD DAM IT (directors Brian Anderson/Janet Malloch)

*

Editing Award

NOMINEES

URBAN MADNESS

MT O ROAD E

FUTTOCKS

BLIP

WiNNER - FRIGHTENED (director Robert Holt)

*

Cinematography Award

NOMINEES

BLIP

FRIGHTENED

MT O ROAD E

WiNNER - PASTORAL PYRE (directors Greg Inwood/Lisa Johnston)

*

Art Direction Award

NOMINEES

FRIGHTENED

FUTTOCKS

NEMO AND THE TURTLE

WiNNER - FLIGHT 175 (director Greg Von Heraud Parker)

*

Actor Award

NOMINEES

PHIL MARTIN - FLIGHT 175

BEVAN HALL - BLIP

WiNNER - GRAHAM ASTON - FATHERS HELPING HAND

*

Actress Award

NOMINEES

MYRAN - MT ROAD E

JAN CARTER - FATHERS HELPING HAND

WiNNER  - HANNAH STEVEN - FRIGHTENED

*

60 Seconds Of Spirit Award 

NOMINEES

THE KIWI ROMANCE

ESCAPING PRISON

GOD DAM IT

WiNNER - BLIP (director Tim Pierce)

*

SPECIAL MENTION

YELLOW SNOW (Darren Simmonds/Topher Straus)

NEMO AND THE TURTLE (Louis Von Heraud Parker)

ESCAPE FROM PRISON (Oisin O'Connell)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FILM MAKERS!!