Final Cuts
Shorts on the latest in Sydney film.
Where's my print?
The Art Gallery of NSW's connoisseur/curator Robert Herbert is frazzled because the print of one his films has been lost in transit, right on the eve of a special program of Biennale screenings. But tonight (June 25) the double bill is locked in. Anemic Cinema, directed by the most popular surrealist and Dada-ist Marcel
Duchamp in 1926 in collaboration with photographer Man Ray will screen with Alfred Hitchcock's mesmerising Vertigo - perhaps someone loses their equilibrium at the top of a tower? Obviously the theme is concentric circles and other dizzying optical effects.
AFC doles out grants
The Australian Film Commission handed out The Screen Business Venture Program last week, a parcel of $720,000 in grants and loans to four local independent production companies: Hoodlum, Porchlight Films, Matchbox, and Essential Media and Entertainment.
Script from history
If you have an unproduced film script in the bottom drawer, pull it out, attach a CV, and grab an entry form for the Ztudio What If? Award for Best Unproduced Screenplay from www.if.com.au. Entries close August 1. The deadline for submissions for the Independent Spirit If Award close Monday 28th July. Previous winners include Khoa Do (The Finished people) and Julian Shaw (Darling! The Peter Dirk-Uys Story).
Maxi goes to a mini
If you haven't been thoroughly frocked off by Sex And The City, it's time for some reality action.
From Maxi to Mini, is a challenging and hilarious new frockumentary about Sydney's most family friendly drag Queen, Maxi Shield, and her attempt to lose 15 kilos in 12 weeks so she could fit into a size 12 cast-
off from Liz Hurley's wardrobe. There will be a pink carpet gala premiere this Saturday 28 June at City Gym (Maxi's personal sponsor). 107 Crown street, East Sydney.
For tickets and info call 02 9360 6247.