The Writers' Resource

 

 

Quite a parade of losses for the entertainment industry: Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and now Michael Jackson, the latter being a totally unexpected death. 

Charles (Bud) Tingwell left the world this morning and, as to be expected, tributes are coming in via the truckload and will for many a day.  The State funeral will be held for him on Wednesday apparently but I will miss it, being on a plane to L.A..  However, I will be there in spirit.  All who had any dealings with Bud, even the slightest meeting, loved him as his inner honesty was as great as his outer smiles.  That's a rare quality as was his ability to reach old, young, rich, poor, talented and downright dopey with equal perspicacity, wit and charm.

 

I have spent many happy hours with him over the years  and was honoured to have served as President of the Producers' and Directors' Guild of Victoria with him as Vice-President. His long experience cast great insight across every issue.  He never shirked from a task and was as generous with his time as if he believed that he would live till the age of 500!  Youth benefited greatly from his advice.

 

'Love' seems almost inadequate a word to use but it  was true - we all loved Bud and then there was respect, awe at his energy, appreciation at his ability to lighten a moment and admired him as a versatile, accomplished and sensitive actor and a total spunk!

 

Condolences to the Tingwell family as this void is one that will be impossible to fill, but I have seen in you the great qualities of your wonderful parents and these are things that never die.

Safe journey wherever you are now Bud, and I will always carry your spirit in my heart.

 

I visited my dear friend and highly respected colleague, Bug Tingwell yesterday in hospital.  His wit is still shining and he was happy to be with his visitors, reminiscing and joking as always.  He is so greatly loved that there would be many sending him messages at the moment with good and happy thoughts.  Not knowing that he isn't actually up to reading at present, I bought him a book, and even in the bookshop, when I said who it was for, the man serving spoke glowingly of Bud and how much he is adored by teh Aussie people.  If there were a medal for that, his chest would be covered in gold!

 Let's hope that the sun shines through and that he is well again!  But he is lucky to be surrounded by his wonderful family just now as always.

Hang in there Bud! 

 

Deluxe and Kodak partner for $50,000 short film prize

This incredible $50,000 prize enables the winning filmmaker to create a short film to a maximum length of 10
minutes on 16mm film with the best facilities in post-production offered by Deluxe Melbourne.
Deluxe Australia is the leading provider of a broad range of industry services and technologies with complete
film and digital solutions, recent credits include Australia, the highly anticipated screen adaptation of cult play
Bran Nue Dae, and debut feature Van Dieman’s Land.
Deluxe and Kodak have been supporting sponsors of filmfest@falls since 2005 and, marking this thrilling
opportunity, have partnered up in 2009 to deliver the Deluxe/Kodak Best Film prize.
Ian Anderson, General Manager of Deluxe Melbourne, said: ‘In this unique prize, we are providing the next
wave of filmmakers with access to world-class facilities and technologies. filmfest@falls is the filmmakers’
festival and we are proud to be a part of, and to offer this incredible opportunity to our local filmmakers.’
?We are pleased to once again be part of the Falls Creek Film Festival" says Mary Pappas, Victorian Account
Manager, Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd. ?As inaugural Sponsors of this festival, we, at Kodak, understand the
importance of the emerging Film Maker and we celebrate their exceptional talents highlighted in this festival.
Kodak would also like to congratulate all of the participants and the winners in this year's festival.?
The Deluxe/Kodak Best Film Prize provides a unique opportunity to new cinematic artists and emerging
filmmakers and lifts the festival competition to new level, and creating short film content, making it one of a kind
in the Australian festival circuit.
‘My vision for the short film competition has always been to enable filmmakers to create new works.’ Festival
Director and Founder, Sally Hussey said. ‘Not only does this new prize provide filmmakers with an alternate
pathway for short film production, but through the generous participation of Deluxe and Kodak, it takes
Shorts@falls to a new level. With the Deluxe Prize and the Deluxe/Kodak Best Film prize, providing
filmmakers with the best possible facilities, filmmakers will have access to the optimum tools and resources to
realise their cinematic visions.’
filmfest@falls is a 3-day festival program that celebrates the quality and creative integrity of the Australian film
industry. One of a kind, the distilled program hosts landmark retrospectives, screen talks, live script reads,
exclusive first looks at unreleased features, and fireside discussions with industry luminaries. The intimate alpine
setting of Falls Creek provides a unique forum for new cinematic artists to introduce their work to key industry
decision makers.
The Shorts@falls short film competition has an industry sponsored prize pool valued at over $90,000 awarded
by an independent jury and includes Best Director, Best Script and Special Jury recognition and new for 2009,
craft awards for sound and cinematography.
filmfest@falls spans the queen’s birthday weekend and celebrates the opening of ski season, 5-7 June 2009, in
Falls Creek, with an après ski opening night event, followed by two days of short films, new and revisited
features, screening programs, live script reads, and closing with the sixth annual snow dome awards.
Shorts@falls short film competition - ENTRIES CLOSE: 16 April 2009. Entry form, terms and conditions and all
filmfest@falls information available at: www.fallscreek.com.au/filmfestival
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