UPDATE – 22 June 2017
Applications for the Deadlock Attachment Program are now closed.
UPDATE – 15 June 2017
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR A RANGE OF CREW ATTACHMENT POSITIONS ON DEADLOCK
Applications deadline:
8x Production Role Attachments – 12 noon on Thursday 22 June 2017
Screenworks is now calling for applications for the following positions
Production Office
Art Department
Camera
Sound
Lighting
Grip
Costume
Makeup
The Deadlock Attachment opportunities are open to people aged between 18 & 30 years (as at 30 June 2017) and living in the Northern Rivers region (which includes the following local government areas: Tweed Shire Council, Byron Shire Council, Kyogle Council, Ballina Council, Lismore City Council, Richmond Valley Council, Clarence Valley Council).
The purpose of the Deadlock Attachment Program (paid internship opportunity) is to recognise and support the development of young screen practitioners living in the Northern Rivers seeking a career in making television drama.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
The application form includes full details about the selection criteria, application requirements and the selection process for these attachment opportunities.
The selected applicants for the Deadlock Production Attachments will participate in the attachment on a full-time basis and will be paid $800 per week. The duration of each attachment will be between 1 – 4 weeks depending on the department for which they have been selected.
Screenworks and Every Cloud Productions will discuss the attachment opportunity with the selected applicant and may choose to amend the attachment within the budget parameters.
Once we have selected people for the attachment roles, a schedule and agreement will be drawn up with the participants and key parties outlining the role and responsibilities, dates and time frame.
Screenworks will work with Every Cloud Productions and the selected Attachments to monitor the progress of the attachment at different stages of the program. The attachment is expected to provide a written report and participate in a phone briefing with Screenworks.
Applications for the Deadlock Director Attachment closed at midday on Thursday 15 June 2017. Applications are currently being assessed and applicants will be informed of the outcome very shortly.
The selected applicant for the Deadlock Director Attachment will participate in the attachment on a full-time basis and will be paid $4,800 for 4 weeks (1 week pre-production and 3 week shoot), plus provided an additional unpaid attachment opportunity of a trip to Melbourne including travel, accommodation and per diems.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM HAPPEN
Screenworks is delighted to be partnering with Every Cloud Productions to create an Attachment Program for the groundbreaking screen drama DEADLOCK, by offering screen industry career opportunities for young people in the Northern Rivers Screen Sector.
Screenworks is now seeking funding to support The DEADLOCK Attachment Program.
Through Screenworks’ commitment to providing opportunities for Northern Rivers local crew and young people to gain experience working on a professional productions with professional crew, we have devised the Deadlock Attachment Program with all beneficiaries coming from the Northern Rivers.
These opportunities include the following:
1. DIRECTORS ATTACHMENT PROJECT
An opportunity for an emerging director to work on the DEADLOCK production for 5 weeks from pre to post production.
Benefits: Career development opportunity for a young Northern Rivers based director to work on episodic drama from pre-production to post and obtain a film credit.
2. PRODUCTION ATTACHMENT PROJECT
Opportunities for emerging practitioners within 8 different departments on the DEADLOCK production. Departments include Production Office, Art Department, Camera Department, Sound Department, Lighting Department, Grips Department, Costume Department and Makeup Department.
Benefits: Career development opportunities for young Northern Rivers emerging screen practitioners and students (SAE/TAFE/SCU) to experience professional drama production and obtain a film credit.
3. SCREEN ACTING FOR REGIONAL YOUTH
Casting and employment of young people from region in small roles and as extras on the DEADLOCK production.
Benefits: Professional acting and on set experience for regional high school students and young people on drama production.
More information about how to apply for one of the attachment opportunities will be available in the coming week.
ALL CASTING ENQUIRIES TO DANNY LONG CASTING
ABOUT DEADLOCK
DEADLOCK crashes though the incredible highs, heartbreak, camaraderie, laughs and bittersweet sorrow of what it is to be a teenager. When a mysterious car crash exposes the dark underbelly of an idyllic paradise, it dramatically changes the lives of the teens it touches. This innovative web series, is set in and around the Northern Rivers and will begin filming in the region in July 2017.
DEADLOCK is an original concept by acclaimed Northern Rivers filmmaker Deb Cox for Every Cloud Productions, and developed with writer Billie Pleffer, the series is being produced by Belinda Mravicic, Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox for Every Cloud Productions (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Newton’s Law, The Gods of Wheat Street). DEADLOCK will be directed by Billie Pleffer, mentored by Tony Tilse (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Underbelly) and the series will use local cast and crew wherever possible.
Every Cloud has previously produced two series of East of Everything and one series of Indigenous drama The Gods of Wheat Street in the Northern Rivers, demonstrating their commitment to the growth of a sustainable screen industry in the region.
Development of the series involved Screenworks partnering with Every Cloud Productions in Byron Bay in December 2015 to host the Deadlock Script Lab Workshop with emerging writers from across Australia. The workshop was held in collaboration with Bryan Elsley (co-creator and co-writer of the edgy UK youth drama series Skins, and, more recently, Dates and Kiss Me First) and included nine local youth sharing their experiences with the series writers and producers, which was integral to the authenticity of the series.
An Every Cloud Production, DEADLOCK is presented by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia, in association with Film Victoria and Screen NSW. Developed with the assistance of the Screen Australia, Film Victoria and Northern Rivers Screenworks. All3Media International will handle international sales.
HELP US REACH OUR TARGET OF $45,000 TO MAKE THESE HAPPEN
We are seeking support from the philanthropic and business community who appreciate the potential value of the series to both young people in our community and also to the Northern Rivers screen sector.
It’s better than tax!
All donations of $2 and above receive a tax-deductible receipt.
TO MAKE A DONATION, CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW OR CLICK HERE
DEADLOCK TEAM AND BIOGRAPHIES
An Original Concept by Deb Cox, developed for Every Cloud Productions with Billie Pleffer
Executive Producers: Fiona Eagger, Deb Cox, Lois Randall
Story Producer: Deb Cox & Mike Jones
Producer: Belinda Mravicic
Writer & Director: Billie Pleffer
Mentor Director: Tony Tilse
Story Consultant: Brian Elsley
Publicist: TM Publicity
International Sales: All3Media International
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia present, in association with Film Victoria and Screen NSW, an Every Cloud Production. Developed with the assistance of the Screen Australia, Film Victoria and Northern Rivers Screenworks.
Deadlock Script Lab Workshop supported by Screen Australia’s Enterprise Stories Program, produced by Every Cloud Productions with the assistance of Northern Rivers Screenworks.
Deadlock Attachment Program is being delivered in partnership with:
EVERY CLOUD PRODUCTIONS
Every Cloud Productions is an independent, Australian production company producing distinctive, high-quality television drama for domestic and international markets. Founded in 2009 by leading television industry creatives, Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox, the company balances strong storytelling and high production values with astute producing expertise.
Independently, Fiona and Deb have produced and created close to 100 hours of prime time drama, including seminal drama series SeaChange, telemovie The Society Murders, family drama East of Everything, acclaimed Indigenous drama The Gods of Wheat Street and hit series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Legal drama series Newton’s Law is the latest project from Every Cloud, due for release in early 2017.
Every Cloud Productions is focused on fostering Australian talent, supporting co-operative alliances with creative producers across various media formats, and engaging with development opportunities within the industry. Possessing established relationships with international sales agents and distributors, the company continues to focus on making exceptional drama productions for domestic and international audiences.
www.everycloudproductions.com.au
LEGALS & PROCESS:
NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. is listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations as a cultural organisation and is endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as having Item 1 Deductible Gift Recipient status, which allows NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. to receive donations from individuals and organisations and issue a tax deductible receipt.
• Donors cannot be associated with or a beneficiary of the DEADLOCK Attachment Program.
• Donations will be deposited by NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. into a specially maintained bank account, the “Northern Rivers Screenworks Inc. Donations Fund”, and a receipt evidencing the tax deductible donation will be issued to the donor.
• Donations received are to be applied by NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. to uses that meet the objectives contained within the constitution by which NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. is governed. Providing career development opportunities on produced in the Northern Rivers meets those objectives.
• Donations that are received through this program will be consolidated, and will be used to fund the different attachment opportunities that form part of the program.
• A 10% project administration fee on donations will be held by NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC.
• Donations can be made directly via EFT (please contact Screenworks for details) or via the GiveNow website: https://www.givenow.com.au/northernriversscreenworksdeadlock
• Australian tax law stipulates that the final decision about how money will be granted to is NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC.’s alone.
• Donations to NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. are unconditional, and donors may not receive any benefit, advantage, right or privilege as a condition of their donation. NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. may acknowledge donors that have supported their projects if the donor agrees to this.
• Donations are unable to be refunded – if the project does not proceed (in part or full) for any reason, the application of donated funds will be at the discretion of NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. All donations will be used for programs that meet the objectives contained within the constitution by which NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC. is governed.
To enquire about donating to this project or about NORTHERN RIVERS SCREENWORKS INC.’s Philanthropy Program please email: [email protected] or call Screenworks General Manager, Ken Crouch on (02) 6687 1599.
