FlickerLab – 2022

AN ONLINE JOURNEY FROM SHORTS TO FEATURES & LONG-FORM CONTENT

PRESENTED BY SAE CREATIVE MEDIA INSTITUTE

FlickerLab gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the latest filmmaking trends as you spend the day with some of the industry’s leading film experts, offering up their expertise and wisdom with a range of panels designed to enhance and develop your creative ideas and get your film noticed in the marketplace. The entire scope of the film making experience is covered, from initial concept through to script, producing, marketing, distribution and the latest cross platform and alternative distribution methods.

Listen, share, network and engage as our panellists guide you through the joys and challenges of filmmaking. Absorb essential tips and knowledge and be inspired on your own creative journey.

Our panellists on the day will include: Penny Smallacombe (Bunya Productions), Katie Found (My First Summer), Nisrine Amine (Here Out West), Craig Boreham (Lonesome, Teenage Kicks), Dov Kornits (Pivot Pictures), Andrea Ulbrick (Screen NSW), Garry Maddox (SMH), Amanda Duthie (Stan), Danny Lachevre (Fan-Force), Drew Bailey (Standing Up For Sunny, And Ellie And Abbie), Melissa Lee Speyer (Jadai: The Broome Brawler), Leah Purcell (The Drover’s Wife – The Legend Of Molly Johnson), Todd Abbott (ABC), Belinda Dean (The Matrix Trilogy) & Nash Edgerton (Mr Inbetween, The Square).

View/Download: FlickerLab 2022 full programme

 

How To Participate in FlickerLab 2022

This year, FlickerLab is hosted virtually via the FanForce TV Video-on-Demand platform.

You can access the FlickerLab platform here to purchase individual sessions or the full bundle!

You have the option of purchasing a registration for individual panels of your choosing, or enjoy all four sessions by purchasing a Panel Bundle.

To register for individual panels, click on the panel of your choosing, then click ‘Get Access Now’, register your details to create your account and complete your checkout.

To register for the full program, click ‘Panel Bundle‘, register your details to create your account and complete your checkout.

At the scheduled panel start time, login to your FanForce TV account, tune in via the same webpage and join the discussion.

How to Watch the Panels On Demand
Your registration ticket includes on demand Encore Screenings of your purchased panels.
Simply login to your FanForce TV account and enjoy the panels up to 48 hours after the event.

PRICES
PANELS: $15 AUD – $11 USD
BUNDLE FULL RATE: $45 AUD – $32 USD
BUNDLE CONCESSION: $40 AUD – $29 USD

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4 SESSIONS

FROM IDEA TO PAGE
10.00am – 11.30am

Everyone will tell you a good script is an essential ingredient for any good film. Our panel of experienced screenwriters will discuss turning a good idea into a good script, looking in detail at development, collaboration and script editing. They will share their insights about their own transitions from independent shorts to lauded feature films. Discussions will also include observations about writing for some of television’s most successful and acclaimed dramas. This valuable session is a must for all budding screenwriters and filmmakers looking to develop and write scripts.
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THE DIRECTOR’S JOURNEY
11.45am – 1.15pm

Intimately follow the career path of an esteemed Australian director from independent short filmmaker to feature film director. Areas of discussion will include script development, working collaboratively, casting, directing actors, where ideas come from and how to make the leap from shorts to features.
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BREAK for LUNCH
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MAKING IT HAPPEN
2.00pm – 3.30pm

The Producer oversees the entire film from the initial idea, right through to production and distribution.  They are key in making it happen.  Our panelists discuss the role of the producer, from budgeting and financing to marketing and distribution and everything in between.  All producers are different and this diverse and hard-working panel will share their differing approaches to the very important task of getting the film made.
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MARKET TO MARKET – CONQUER THE WORLD ON ALL PLATFORMS: DISTRIBUTION, FESTIVALS AND MULTI-PLATFORM DISTRIBUTION
3.45pm – 5.15pm

Now your short film is finished. What next? How do your launch your next project? This informative session puts the spotlight on current marketing and distribution trends to get your feature, web or TV series seen by the largest audiences possible. The panel will dissect traditional distribution models and offer up innovative cross platform alternatives. In the age of digital distribution find out how these new models can enhance the viewing potential of your film and build your filmmaking reputation.

Workshop: Fri 28 Jan, 10am to 5pm | Runtime: 4x 1.5hr sessions | Classification: Open all ages