The fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival

from Chewton Chat June 2023

Young artists supported

Entries are now open for this Youth Film Festival, a competition for filmmakers aged 8-25 years. The film competition celebrates the talent and creativity of Mount Alexander Shire’s young community members. There are three categories open to filmmakers - Snapshot, Short and Short Film.

“The COscars is an amazing opportunity for young people to show their work, tell stories and make industry connections,” said Billy Lister, Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Youth Advisory Group member. “You don’t need an expensive camera to make a great short film. You can use any type of camera – mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Judges are looking for creativity, originality and story-telling rather than high production values. Films can be any genre or theme and you can use any kind of filmmaking technique, including animation, stop motion or live action.”

“This is an opportunity for young people to tell their stories, their way. And there’s cash prizes on offer for winners too. Grab an entry form and starting planning your film – you’ve got nothing to lose!” added Billy.

Categories:

* Snapshot - Runtime of less than or equal to one minute

• 8-13 years ($50 cash prize)

• 14-18 years ($50 cash prize)

• 18-25 years ($50 cash prize)

* Short - Runtime of between one and five minutes

• 8-13 years ($100 cash prize)

• 14-18 years ($100 cash prize)

• 18-25 years ($100 cash prize)

* Short Film - Runtime of between 5 and 10 minutes

• 14-25 years ($150 cash prize)

Entries are now open and close on Sunday 1 October.

Winning films and a selection of entries will be screened at the COscars Youth Film Festival on Sunday 29 October in Castlemaine.

For entry forms and guidelines visit www. mountalexandershireyouth.com.au/portfolio/coscars

For more information contact Shannon Lacy, Council’s Youth Development Officer, on 5471 1700 or youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Stay up to date with youth events, activities and training opportunities by following Facebook @MountAlexandershireYouth and Instagram @mountalexandershire_youth.

Taken from a Press Release.

Printing of the Chat is generously provided courtesy of Thompson Family Funerals, and supplemented by Castlemaine Office Supplies.

Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club

June Webinar and Presentation on Friday June 9th at 7.30 pm by Zoom. Louise Saunders “Botanical art - inspiring wildlife conservation”. Please email Peter Turner at munrodsl@iinet.net.au to register and receive the link to join the Zoom meeting.

EXCURSION: Saturday June 10th

McCay Reservoir (this was postponed last month) Leader: Kylie McLennan (Coliban Water) Meet at the car park opposite the Castle Motel, Duke Street for 1.30pm departure.

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The last word this month belongs to... Volunteers!!!

...Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain. Volunteers are often described as the glue that holds a community together - the community’s heart and soul.