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200 filmmakers apply for Metro funding
MEDIA RELEASE COURTESY OF: METRO SCREEN 200 new Australian films seek funding
200 local filmmakers have applied for short film funding with Metro Screen in 2010.
Metro Screen’s new Breaks film funding and support programs received 200 applications, from new and experienced local filmmakers for 8 to 20 minute films. Solo writer and directors, teams of up to three and those Directors with a Producer attached spent the time and effort to submit the rigorous Metro Screen application forms.
“We are surprised, pleased and overwhelmed with the response. The number of people wanting to work in the Australian film industry and with Metro Screen is phenomenal.” David Opitz BREAKS Manager at Metro Screen.
Over the next month or so Metro Screen in association with a number of industry professionals will process each application and reveal the 14 filmmakers who will have their projects greenlit.
Metro Screen is in partnership with Screen NSW [formerly NSW Film and Television Office] and Screen Australia in providing the BREAKS programs.
Congratulations to everyone who applied.
For more information visit the Metro Screen website here.
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