PENINSULA SHORT FILM FEST Everybody has heard of “That Sugar Film” right? …. it is the highest grossing Australian Documentary of all time and has played in Cinemas all over the world. Well this year, as a special guest of PSFF, we are delighted to announce that Damon Gameau, the film`s Writer, Director and Star will be joining us on our judging panel. Damon has also appeared in Underbelly, Balibo, Charlies Country and Love my way. Festival Director Steve Bastoni said 2016 is going to be a bumper year. “We have an awesome judging panel lined up. We’re thrilled to have Damon Gameau join us. He’s an accomplished actor and Director– he won the Tropfest final in 2011. Joining Damon on the judging panel will be the usual cream of Australian talent, including resident PSFF judge and award winning Actor Lachy Hulme and the fabulous Michala Banas (Upper Middle Class Bogan). “We’ve secured the biggest and best screen in Australia for the event , its 80Sq meters and has a 6 mml pixel pitch plus Postall Studios will deliver Cinema quality sound” said Steve. The Woodleigh Emerging Filmmaker Prize ($500 CASH) is gaining strong interest this year with entries already flowing in. 2015 has seen massive growth for PSFF with year–round workshops taking place around Victoria. PSFF have workshops running this November and December at Frankston Arts Centre - Animation and Short Film for Everyone. Get filming and enter now. The drill is the same - 12 short listed films judged live on the night by a panel of celebrities with the winner taking out $5K in cash, second place $2.5K cash and the National Australia Bank third place scoring $1250 cash. There are plenty more cool prizes with awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography. Entries are open until Friday December 18, 2015. Films must not be more than 8 minutes. $33 (inc GST) entry fee and entries are accepted from Australia and overseas. Enter via www.filmfreeway.com/festival/PeninsulaShortFilmFest or head to www.peninsulashortfilmfest.com.au for details. Save the date - Peninsula Short Film Fest: Saturday February 6, 2016, Village Green, Rosebud, FREE ENTRY.
$1500 CASH TO BE WON AT ROSEBUD BUSKFEST
BUSKING COMPETITION IN ROSEBUD Saturday 14th November 2015 10am – 1pm
COME - ENJOY - SUPPORT BUSKERS WILL BE LOCATED ON THE FOOTPATHS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN CENTRE AND AT THE ROSEBUD PLAZA.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
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With $1000 cash as first prize up for grabs, plus significant other cash and performance opportunities, mentoring and recording packages, Rosebuds second Busking Festival will attract a large number of talented performers and will be a treat for spectators! Taking place on the morning of Saturday 14th November from 10am, the 35 buskers, including soloists, bands, choirs, actors, artists and clowns, will be located sites on the footpath across the town centre and around the Rosebud Plaza. They will be judged on how well they entertain the crowd, the originality of their act and the quality of their performance. The competition has a category for the under 14’s to encourage all the amazing local talent to participate. In the middle of town, between Rosebud Parade and Ninth Avenue, there will be roving acts, dance and art workshops. The four judges have all backgrounds in the arts and will be seeking out the outstanding
emerging and established talent. Alvis Parkinson is a Melbourne singer songwriter who also teaches at Collarts in South Melbourne. Bryon Georgouras is involved in artist management, music marketing and music journalism. Local singer, Ryan Luckhurst, spearheads the Band Wagon agency and is a respected musician with years of busking experience. The team is completed by Mornington Peninsula Councils Arts Development Officer, Jo Ridgeway, adding her wide knowledge of the performing arts to the judging mix. Join the fun from 10am to 1pm. Enjoy the atmosphere, encourage the performers, throw a coin and add your support to the Rosebud busking fest. Brought to you with generous sponsorship of Rosebud Chamber of Commerce and Mornington Peninsula Shire. For further information contact Heidi 0431 030 190.