The ‘Whale Shark Jack’ team.
Screenwest has selected three projects for development through the first stage of its West Coast Visions initiative: Miranda and Khrob Edmonds’ Whale Shark Jack, Zoe Pepper’s Fads & Miracles and David Vincent Smith’s Burden.
Each project will receive $20,000, supporting a six month development period. One of the projects will then be selected to receive $750,000 in West Coast Visions production funding.
West Coast Visions is a long-running program designed to support first-time feature directors and the production of low budget features in Western Australia.
This is the first year that it has been broken down into two stages; Screenwest adjusted the program to include a development stage in order to support multiple projects, fast track emerging talent and ensure the final project is production ready.
‘Burden’.
Screenwest CEO Willie Rowe said: “The re-design of the program this year was done in response to industry need...
Screenwest has selected three projects for development through the first stage of its West Coast Visions initiative: Miranda and Khrob Edmonds’ Whale Shark Jack, Zoe Pepper’s Fads & Miracles and David Vincent Smith’s Burden.
Each project will receive $20,000, supporting a six month development period. One of the projects will then be selected to receive $750,000 in West Coast Visions production funding.
West Coast Visions is a long-running program designed to support first-time feature directors and the production of low budget features in Western Australia.
This is the first year that it has been broken down into two stages; Screenwest adjusted the program to include a development stage in order to support multiple projects, fast track emerging talent and ensure the final project is production ready.
‘Burden’.
Screenwest CEO Willie Rowe said: “The re-design of the program this year was done in response to industry need...
- 7/14/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Screenwest’s re-imagined 2020 West Coast Visions program will fast track more new talent in a two-stage model.
In addition, Sbs acting head of scripted Amanda Duthie and strategic consultant James Hewison from Kinetic will serve as external industry assessors.
Applications are open now and close on Monday May 11 at 5:00pm Awst.
Stage one: Three shortlisted applicants will receive targeted and intensive six-month development and $20,000 in grant development funding.
Stage two: After development, one successful project will be selected to receive production funding of $750,000.
Screenwest talent development manager Eva Di Blasio said: “The new format for the West Coast Visions will enable two additional teams to develop their feature films into market-ready productions.
“The inclusion of Amanda Duthie and James Hewison on the selection panel is a fantastic endorsement of the program and will ensure that three amazing projects go into development and an exceptional, production ready feature is selected as the final recipient.
In addition, Sbs acting head of scripted Amanda Duthie and strategic consultant James Hewison from Kinetic will serve as external industry assessors.
Applications are open now and close on Monday May 11 at 5:00pm Awst.
Stage one: Three shortlisted applicants will receive targeted and intensive six-month development and $20,000 in grant development funding.
Stage two: After development, one successful project will be selected to receive production funding of $750,000.
Screenwest talent development manager Eva Di Blasio said: “The new format for the West Coast Visions will enable two additional teams to develop their feature films into market-ready productions.
“The inclusion of Amanda Duthie and James Hewison on the selection panel is a fantastic endorsement of the program and will ensure that three amazing projects go into development and an exceptional, production ready feature is selected as the final recipient.
- 4/13/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Greg Mclean on the set of The Belko Experiment.
Greg McLean will appear in conversation at Acmi this Friday July 22 as part of Aftrs' Friday On My Mind talks series..
The Wolf Creek director will be in conversation with Acmi's Head of Film Programs, James Hewison.
McLean will discuss the impact of the original film, the process of adapting the original story into graphic novels as well as the six-part TV series that premiered recently on Stan (on which McLean served as an executive producer) and the opportunities afforded by digital platforms.
McLean's other Ep credits include.Red Hill, Crawlspace, Down Under and The Legend of Ben Hall.
He established Emu Creek Pictures, a production company based in Melbourne, after the success of Wolf Creek.in 2005. His next film, Rogue, was produced by Harvey and Bob Weinstein and starred Sam Worthington and Mia Wasikowska..
In 2013 he directed Wolf Creek 2,...
Greg McLean will appear in conversation at Acmi this Friday July 22 as part of Aftrs' Friday On My Mind talks series..
The Wolf Creek director will be in conversation with Acmi's Head of Film Programs, James Hewison.
McLean will discuss the impact of the original film, the process of adapting the original story into graphic novels as well as the six-part TV series that premiered recently on Stan (on which McLean served as an executive producer) and the opportunities afforded by digital platforms.
McLean's other Ep credits include.Red Hill, Crawlspace, Down Under and The Legend of Ben Hall.
He established Emu Creek Pictures, a production company based in Melbourne, after the success of Wolf Creek.in 2005. His next film, Rogue, was produced by Harvey and Bob Weinstein and starred Sam Worthington and Mia Wasikowska..
In 2013 he directed Wolf Creek 2,...
- 7/20/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Wolf Creek.
Greg McLean will appear in conversation at Acmi this Friday July 22 as part of Aftrs' Friday On My Mind talks series..
The Wolf Creek director will be in conversation with Acmi's Head of Film Programs, James Hewison.
McLean will discuss the impact of the original film, the process of adapting the original story into graphic novels as well as the six-part TV series that premiered recently on Stan (on which McLean served as an executive producer) and the opportunities afforded by digital platforms.
McLean's other Ep credits include.Red Hill, Crawlspace, Down Under and The Legend of Ben Hall.
He established Emu Creek Pictures, a production company based in Melbourne, after the success of Wolf Creek.in 2005. His next film, Rogue, was produced by Harvey and Bob Weinstein and starred Sam Worthington and Mia Wasikowska..
In 2013 he directed Wolf Creek 2, which Margaret and David famously declined to review,...
Greg McLean will appear in conversation at Acmi this Friday July 22 as part of Aftrs' Friday On My Mind talks series..
The Wolf Creek director will be in conversation with Acmi's Head of Film Programs, James Hewison.
McLean will discuss the impact of the original film, the process of adapting the original story into graphic novels as well as the six-part TV series that premiered recently on Stan (on which McLean served as an executive producer) and the opportunities afforded by digital platforms.
McLean's other Ep credits include.Red Hill, Crawlspace, Down Under and The Legend of Ben Hall.
He established Emu Creek Pictures, a production company based in Melbourne, after the success of Wolf Creek.in 2005. His next film, Rogue, was produced by Harvey and Bob Weinstein and starred Sam Worthington and Mia Wasikowska..
In 2013 he directed Wolf Creek 2, which Margaret and David famously declined to review,...
- 7/20/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
James Hewison.
James Hewison will join Acmi as its new head of Film Programs from April 4.
.I'm delighted to be welcoming James Hewison to Acmi as our Head of Film Programs", Acmi Director and CEO Katrina Sedgwick said.
"James is one of the best film programmers around; he has a bold curatorial vision, extensive experience across the film industry and an exceptional track record of successes..
.I have no doubt that with James at the helm of Acmi.s wonderful film program team it will be an exciting new era for our cinemas, our screen industry partners and our audiences...
Hewison said: .I am really stoked to have the opportunity to be part of Katrina.s team at this moment in the evolution of Acmi. It is a dynamic cultural institution with film as the pivot on which it spins so it.s a dream role. I cannot wait to...
James Hewison will join Acmi as its new head of Film Programs from April 4.
.I'm delighted to be welcoming James Hewison to Acmi as our Head of Film Programs", Acmi Director and CEO Katrina Sedgwick said.
"James is one of the best film programmers around; he has a bold curatorial vision, extensive experience across the film industry and an exceptional track record of successes..
.I have no doubt that with James at the helm of Acmi.s wonderful film program team it will be an exciting new era for our cinemas, our screen industry partners and our audiences...
Hewison said: .I am really stoked to have the opportunity to be part of Katrina.s team at this moment in the evolution of Acmi. It is a dynamic cultural institution with film as the pivot on which it spins so it.s a dream role. I cannot wait to...
- 3/15/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Production, post and distribution company Curious has announced a ramped up production slate across both Australian and Nz projects, including Pat Nalin.s highly anticipated Beyond the Known World due for completion in mid-2015.
Set in The Himalayas, the Nz-India co-production follows an estranged couple who journey to India in order to search for their missing daughter. The cast includes David Wenham (Lord of the Rings, 300, Top of the Lake), Sia Trokenheim (Step Dave, Everything We Loved), and Emmanuelle Beart (8 Femmes) and is currently in post-production at Curious Auckland.
Matthew Horrocks and Kristian Eek will produce while Matt Noonan and Sarah Noonan are the EPs. Arclight Films is handling international sales. Curious will distribute in Australia and Nz.
Director Taika Watiti of Boy and What We Do in The Shadows has a new comic adventure up his sleeve, with Hunt for the Wilderpeople commencing production on May 18, 2015 in New Zealand.
Set in The Himalayas, the Nz-India co-production follows an estranged couple who journey to India in order to search for their missing daughter. The cast includes David Wenham (Lord of the Rings, 300, Top of the Lake), Sia Trokenheim (Step Dave, Everything We Loved), and Emmanuelle Beart (8 Femmes) and is currently in post-production at Curious Auckland.
Matthew Horrocks and Kristian Eek will produce while Matt Noonan and Sarah Noonan are the EPs. Arclight Films is handling international sales. Curious will distribute in Australia and Nz.
Director Taika Watiti of Boy and What We Do in The Shadows has a new comic adventure up his sleeve, with Hunt for the Wilderpeople commencing production on May 18, 2015 in New Zealand.
- 5/18/2015
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Madman Entertainment has announced that theatrical distribution manager James Hewison will leave the company, “effective today”. His position within the company will also disappear.
According to a statement from the company, a recent strategic analysis and review revealed that its distribution channels (theatrical, home entertainment, digital and television) required a unified management structure and more effective communication and planning, so after Hewison’s departure, theatrical sales and marketing will report directly to general manager Darrien Puddy.
Hewison joined Madman in 2008, replacing former theatrical manager Anna McLeish.
The company added that its acquisitions team “will continue to maintain their close working relationships with local and international producers and stakeholders to optimise release strategies for all films represented”.
According to a statement from the company, a recent strategic analysis and review revealed that its distribution channels (theatrical, home entertainment, digital and television) required a unified management structure and more effective communication and planning, so after Hewison’s departure, theatrical sales and marketing will report directly to general manager Darrien Puddy.
Hewison joined Madman in 2008, replacing former theatrical manager Anna McLeish.
The company added that its acquisitions team “will continue to maintain their close working relationships with local and international producers and stakeholders to optimise release strategies for all films represented”.
- 3/22/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Madman Entertainment's.theatrical distribution manager, James Hewison, has left the company after a three-year stint with the distributor. The company said his departure was prompted by an internal.review which recommended a unified management structure across the theatrical, home entertainment, digital, and television distribution channels. The change is aimed at improving communication and the release planning of film and television content. The theatrical sales and marketing teams will now be reporting directly to Madman's general manager Darrien Puddy. Hewison worked on many local and international films including Animal Kingdom, Wake In Fright, In The Loop, The September Issue and most recently Sarah.s Key. "James is a well-known and charismatic...
- 3/22/2011
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Our content classification system is about to be reviewed to ensure it remains relevant in the digital age, allowing Australians to make informed content choices. Miguel Gonzalez reports.
Just before Christmas, Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor announced they would ask the Australian Law Reform Commission to review the nation’s classification categories and, indeed, the entire classification system. O’Connor said it needs to be modernised to accommodate current and future technologies, and to allow people to make informed choices about their content consumption The last enquiry into classification laws took place in 1991.
Videogames that have received most of the attention, with some members of the community the introduction of an R18+ classification for violent games, as well as a review of the current MA15+ and Rc. More traditional screen content, however, is not free of controversy, with the occasional groups openly complaining about...
Just before Christmas, Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor announced they would ask the Australian Law Reform Commission to review the nation’s classification categories and, indeed, the entire classification system. O’Connor said it needs to be modernised to accommodate current and future technologies, and to allow people to make informed choices about their content consumption The last enquiry into classification laws took place in 1991.
Videogames that have received most of the attention, with some members of the community the introduction of an R18+ classification for violent games, as well as a review of the current MA15+ and Rc. More traditional screen content, however, is not free of controversy, with the occasional groups openly complaining about...
- 3/10/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Distributor Madman Entertainment is disappointed with the box office results of the Australian horror film The Loved Ones, but theatrical distribution manager James Hewison is confident that it will have a long life cycle.
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking. It’s disappointing for everyone, but particularly for (director) Sean (Byrne). But it still has a very substantial life cycle in terms of exploitation across many different platforms, and it will still have the Madman brand all over it because that’s the way we always planned it to be,” Hewison told Encore.
The Loved Ones made $256,000 in its first 11 days. According to Hewison, during its second week the film is still on 90 screens, but the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 this Thursday will put “considerable pressure” on screen space.
Questioned about the possible reasons for the film’s underperformance, Hewison believes the first and most obvious reason...
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking. It’s disappointing for everyone, but particularly for (director) Sean (Byrne). But it still has a very substantial life cycle in terms of exploitation across many different platforms, and it will still have the Madman brand all over it because that’s the way we always planned it to be,” Hewison told Encore.
The Loved Ones made $256,000 in its first 11 days. According to Hewison, during its second week the film is still on 90 screens, but the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 this Thursday will put “considerable pressure” on screen space.
Questioned about the possible reasons for the film’s underperformance, Hewison believes the first and most obvious reason...
- 11/16/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Madman Entertainment head of theatrical James Hewison says the distribution company remains fairly open to producers and local projects, and that the success of films such as Animal Kingdom is nothing but the result of a close collaboration.
What were your strongest performing films of the 2009/2010 financial year?
The September Issue was a great performer, particularly for a documentary. It took $1.6m here and around $620,000 in Nz.
We were also pleased with some of our Australian films, most notably Van Diemen’s Land and the re-release of Wake in Fright, which took $300,000 each. In 2010 it’s been Animal Kingdom, which we expect to gross about $5m.
With $300,000, Van Diemen’s Land wouldn’t necessarily sound like a strong performer…
It’s fairly uncompromising material, so we were thrilled; we didn’t think it would get to that kind of level, that the audience would have an appetite for such a film.
What were your strongest performing films of the 2009/2010 financial year?
The September Issue was a great performer, particularly for a documentary. It took $1.6m here and around $620,000 in Nz.
We were also pleased with some of our Australian films, most notably Van Diemen’s Land and the re-release of Wake in Fright, which took $300,000 each. In 2010 it’s been Animal Kingdom, which we expect to gross about $5m.
With $300,000, Van Diemen’s Land wouldn’t necessarily sound like a strong performer…
It’s fairly uncompromising material, so we were thrilled; we didn’t think it would get to that kind of level, that the audience would have an appetite for such a film.
- 8/15/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Madman Entertainment has once again changed the release date for Sean Byrne’s acclaimed horror debut The Loved Ones, from September 30 to October 28.
“The film is no longer eligible for this year’s AFI Awards,” Madman theatrical distribution manager James Hewison told Encore.
The film, which has been well-received at national and international festivals since its premiere last year, has been pushed back on several occasions, from June to August to late September and now, to late October.
In July The Loved Ones was announced as one of the 19 features contending for the AFI Awards, but the Australian Film Institute states in its selection criteria that only “films released in Australia for the first time between 15 October 2009 – 6 October 2010″ are eligible for this year’s awards.
Another film that has become ineligible due to a change in its release date is the thriller Blame, which distributor PackScreen originally scheduled for September...
“The film is no longer eligible for this year’s AFI Awards,” Madman theatrical distribution manager James Hewison told Encore.
The film, which has been well-received at national and international festivals since its premiere last year, has been pushed back on several occasions, from June to August to late September and now, to late October.
In July The Loved Ones was announced as one of the 19 features contending for the AFI Awards, but the Australian Film Institute states in its selection criteria that only “films released in Australia for the first time between 15 October 2009 – 6 October 2010″ are eligible for this year’s awards.
Another film that has become ineligible due to a change in its release date is the thriller Blame, which distributor PackScreen originally scheduled for September...
- 8/9/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Daniel Nettheim’s debut feature The Hunter, starring Us actor Willem Dafoe, will shoot in Tasmania later this year.
“It’s going into production later this year, for delivery in 2011,” James Hewison, Madman Entertainment’s head of theatrical, told Encore.
The psychological thriller is based on a novel by Julia Leigh, and tells the story of a mercenary sent by an anonymous biotech company on a search for the last Tasmanian Tiger. It will be produced by Vincent Sheehan (Porchlight Films) and financed by Screen Australia, Screen Nsw and Screen Tasmania.
Photography will be in charge of Andrew Lesnie.
The Hunter is Dafoe’s second Australian film, following his performance in Daybreakers.
The Tasmanian agency has announced a $285,000 investment in the project, expecting a spend of more than $900,000 in the state during production.
The Australia/New Zealand distributor is Madman, and E1 Entertainment is the international sales agent.
“It’s going into production later this year, for delivery in 2011,” James Hewison, Madman Entertainment’s head of theatrical, told Encore.
The psychological thriller is based on a novel by Julia Leigh, and tells the story of a mercenary sent by an anonymous biotech company on a search for the last Tasmanian Tiger. It will be produced by Vincent Sheehan (Porchlight Films) and financed by Screen Australia, Screen Nsw and Screen Tasmania.
Photography will be in charge of Andrew Lesnie.
The Hunter is Dafoe’s second Australian film, following his performance in Daybreakers.
The Tasmanian agency has announced a $285,000 investment in the project, expecting a spend of more than $900,000 in the state during production.
The Australia/New Zealand distributor is Madman, and E1 Entertainment is the international sales agent.
- 7/25/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Animal Kingdom (Madman Entertainment) has crossed the $4m mark after six weeks. Theatrical distribution manager James Hewison told Encore he expects the film to reach $5m before completing its cinema run.
Claire McCarthy’s debut feature, The Waiting City (Hopscotch Films), earned $31,991 at the box office during its preview weekend – ahead of its full release on July 15.
The Horseman (Umbrella Entertainment) was the other new Australian entry. It received critical acclaim but the limited released debuted with $2,270 from three screens (average $756).
In terms of international new releases, the controversy over its PG rating didn’t stop The Karate Kid. The remake of the 1984 film, starring Will Smith’s son Jaden and superstar Jackie Chan opened in Nsw, Sa and Wa, completing its national release and placing it at number 3.
Predators was almost a text book case, taking 10 percent of its Us box office, opening at number 4 with $2.68m.
Toy Story 3 continued to perform strongly,...
Claire McCarthy’s debut feature, The Waiting City (Hopscotch Films), earned $31,991 at the box office during its preview weekend – ahead of its full release on July 15.
The Horseman (Umbrella Entertainment) was the other new Australian entry. It received critical acclaim but the limited released debuted with $2,270 from three screens (average $756).
In terms of international new releases, the controversy over its PG rating didn’t stop The Karate Kid. The remake of the 1984 film, starring Will Smith’s son Jaden and superstar Jackie Chan opened in Nsw, Sa and Wa, completing its national release and placing it at number 3.
Predators was almost a text book case, taking 10 percent of its Us box office, opening at number 4 with $2.68m.
Toy Story 3 continued to perform strongly,...
- 7/13/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
SYDNEY -- Australian Film Institute CEO James Hewison resigned unexpectedly Wednesday.
Hewison took the reins at the institute in August 2006 and oversaw the last two AFI Awards presentations, long regarded as the premier awards events in Australian film and television.
Hewison gave no reason for the resignation, describing his time at the organization as "a remarkable, invigorating and challenging time for me," but it represents another departure in a revolving door of AFI CEO's. Hewison's predecessor, Geoffrey Williams, lasted just one year in the job.
Hewison's move comes as the Melbourne-based screen culture organization readies to celebrate its half-century this year.
Said AFI chair Morry Schwartz: "The AFI is in a stronger position now than when James started. He leaves the organization in great shape for this, our 50th year. I will miss working with him. The board and I wish him well."...
Hewison took the reins at the institute in August 2006 and oversaw the last two AFI Awards presentations, long regarded as the premier awards events in Australian film and television.
Hewison gave no reason for the resignation, describing his time at the organization as "a remarkable, invigorating and challenging time for me," but it represents another departure in a revolving door of AFI CEO's. Hewison's predecessor, Geoffrey Williams, lasted just one year in the job.
Hewison's move comes as the Melbourne-based screen culture organization readies to celebrate its half-century this year.
Said AFI chair Morry Schwartz: "The AFI is in a stronger position now than when James started. He leaves the organization in great shape for this, our 50th year. I will miss working with him. The board and I wish him well."...
- 1/24/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
SYDNEY -- Aiming to boost its profile as a key cultural organization, the Australian Film Institute has initiated a new fellowship, earmarking AUS$25,000 ($20,050) to be given each year to boost an Australian filmmakers career.
The AFI Fellowship program was announced Thursday by its patron, director Phillip Noyce, who said it aims to "make a substantial impact on the quality of Australian film practitioners by investing in career aspirations."
AFI CEO James Hewison stressed in an interview that the fellowship was not aimed at providing funding for individual film projects, but rather at helping an experienced filmmaker further a career through such initiatives as internships, mentoring programs or other career training.
The AFI is calling for proposals from fellowship aspirants by June 1, which will be "only limited by the recipients imagination," according to AFI director Amanda Higgs.
The proposals will then be assessed by a committee of industry practitioners, including Higgs and Hewison, with the inaugural AUS$25,000 to be handed out in October, coinciding with the announcement of nominations for the 2007 AFI Awards.
The AFI Fellowship program was announced Thursday by its patron, director Phillip Noyce, who said it aims to "make a substantial impact on the quality of Australian film practitioners by investing in career aspirations."
AFI CEO James Hewison stressed in an interview that the fellowship was not aimed at providing funding for individual film projects, but rather at helping an experienced filmmaker further a career through such initiatives as internships, mentoring programs or other career training.
The AFI is calling for proposals from fellowship aspirants by June 1, which will be "only limited by the recipients imagination," according to AFI director Amanda Higgs.
The proposals will then be assessed by a committee of industry practitioners, including Higgs and Hewison, with the inaugural AUS$25,000 to be handed out in October, coinciding with the announcement of nominations for the 2007 AFI Awards.
- 5/25/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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