BBFF has established itself as a vibrant forum for Australian and international filmmakers to share their unique insights into familiar and unfamiliar worlds, tell local and global stories and expand and challenge our perceptions.
This year the festival’s industry focus is stronger than ever, with a range of first rate workshops, panels and networking opportunities focusing on the art and business of film. Find out more at http://www.bbff.com.au.
New Filmmaker’s Pass http://www.bbff.com.au/industry
This year, for the first time ever BBFF is offering a limited number of Filmmaker’s Passes to its industry-focused Opening Weekend (1-3 March). Film industry professionals can immerse themselves in a wealth of skills-enhancing and networking opportunities with top talent from around the world.
Networking Opportunities http://www.bbff.com.au/workshops
Meet the Buyers
Meet key international and Australian buyers like PBS USA’s Charles Schuerhoff
Sunday 3 March, 4pm, $15
The Meeting Place
Network and make creative connections with prominent figures in film and television Sunday 3 March, 5.30pm, $15
The Art and Business of Film http://www.bbff.com.au/workshops
Cinematography Masterclass with Don McAlpine
‘Films and filmmaking are all a deception – a beautiful deception.’
Sunday 3 March, 1.30pm, $15
The Freedom Streams:
Director Cathy Henkel’s guided tour of new funding options for filmmakers
Composing for film and TV with Nicolette Boaz
Sunday 3 March, 10am, Free
Saturday 2 March, 11am, $15
Everyone’s a Filmmaker http://www.bbff.com.au/workshops
ABC Open – Citizen Storytellers
Saturday 9 March, 2pm, Free
Changing the World One Frame at a Time
Engage with the transformative nature of film
Saturday 9 March, 2pm, Free
Everyone’s a Filmmaker
Learn to edit and upload
Sunday 10 March, 1pm, Free
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to
open your aperture @ BBFF2013 panels and workshops