ShortCuts is BAAAACK for its 6th glorious year and we want your brilliant film! Yup we do! We really really do!

We know you have a brilliant film idea in that cute little head of yours. It’s time to put that to paper, shoot your masterpiece and send it to us by the 26th of March 2010! There will be awesome industry judges and totally mind blowing prizes!

You know the drill -

• Films have to be under 7 minutes

• You gotta have some connection to Western Sydney – so you gotta either live, work or study here – (maybe now is the time to pack your bags and move out west!)

• You have to be between 12 – 25.

• Films need to be submitted as a ‘quicktime movie’

• Deadline for submissions – Friday, 26th of March 2010 ( you can post it or drop it into PYT)

So get cracking!

love,
Shortcuts

P.S If you want some filmmaking tips, an entry form, or want to shower us with compliments – pop us an email on shortcuts(at)pyt.com.au

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Deadline for entries 19 March

Event date 10 April

Venue FSOA

Partners FCC and ICE

Project Description

Since it’s inception in 2004, Shortcuts, a film festival for young filmmakers from Western Sydney has engaged over 20 short films, attracted audiences of over 500 and sponsorship to the value of $10 000. The festival is coordinated on a shoestring budget and continues to grow every year. Shortcuts celebrate the talents of young filmmakers during NSW National Youth Week and give them a chance to have their films screened in front of a public audience and have professional filmmakers judge their film. Past judges have included award winning filmmaker Khoa Do, Serhat Caradee, George Basha and producer Jane Manning. Shortcuts is also an opportunity to strengthen the growing screen culture amongst young people in the area and encourage them to develop skills in the areas of their interest such as writing, editing and directing.

For more information contact shortcuts@pyt.com.au

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SHORTCUTS FILM FESTIVAL
SEEKING A COORDINATOR

ShortCuts, Western Sydney’s leading short film festival for young people is seeking an enthusiastic coordinator for its 2010 April event!

ShortCuts is an annual event held during NSW Youth Week and will be on Saturday 10^th April 2010

It gives young filmmakers from the region the chance to have their films screened and awarded prizes by a panel of professional judges.

The coordinator will be employed on a casual basis (one – two days per week) from January to April 2010 and will be working with a dynamic team at PYT! They will be responsible for seeking sponsorship and promoting the event.

For enquiries and a full job description please call PYT on 9724 6077 or email eleanor(AT)pyt.com.au