FilmLab 2009

FilmLab is a $4.2 million bold low budget filmmaking initiative designed to provide a platform for the next generation of South Australian screen industry practitioners to develop and demonstrate their talent.

FilmLab provides professional and career development opportunities for South Australian practitioners through an intensive project development program and the production of original low budget films primarily for the local and international festival market.

FilmLab is a South Australian Film Corporation initiative.

 FilmLab objectives

The two key objectives of FilmLab are to:
1. Provide production opportunities in a manner that allows a next generation of fillmakers the opportunity to develop their skills and demonstrate their talent on screen
2. Nurture talent and creativity in a manner that is different to any other similar production development program

FilmLab 2009

FilmLab has commenced with four teams selected to undertake the three-week intense workshop, followed up by ongoing mentoring and developed focused on delivering a feature length film.

The tailored workshop program covers all aspects of low budget film production including script development, production methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, marketing, distribution, and low budget case studies, with a strong focus on audience.

FilmLab 2009 teams

    Eddie White and Hugh Nguyen of the People’s Republic of Animation.
    Julie Ryan of Cyan Films with Matt Bate of Plexus Films. 
    Ashlee Page and Sonya Humphrey of Sacred Cow. 
    Sophie Hyde, Bryan Mason and Matt Cormack of Closer Productions. 

More information

Follow the FilmLab process at http://safilmlab.wordpress.com/.  
FilmLab mentors and advisors click here.
FilmLab 2009 selection panel click here.
For FilmLab guidelines click here.
For information about the FilmLab SideDoor click here.

Announcements

FilmLab teams announced - 14 May 2009 – Press Release: SAFC, click here.
Radio Adelaide - click here to listen to this interview. 
SA FilmLab snares Noyce -2 March 2009 - Inside Film, click here. 
Lights! Camera! Action! SA is open for business - 2 March 2009 – Press Release: Premier Mike Rann, click here.