LEMONGROVE VIDEO INTENSIVE
“The practical side of the training was extremely helpful for participants, enabling them to go on and storyboard and shoot their own short film.” Stewart Stubbs, Lemongrove Health Services

TAMWORTH FILM PROJECT [PNAN]
“The program really engaged participants in a meaningful way. They felt inspired and were given real ownership of the project. The access to skills, knowledge and equipment is something they could not access locally.

The follow up was great – the kids got real recognition, and the invaluable experience of travelling to Sydney and watch their film screened at a festival event.” Steven Blanche – Organiser, Tamworth Youth Centre, PCYC

CABRAMATTA FILM PROJECT [PNAN ]
“A great experience for the students – it really showed them that they do have the ability to make it in the film industry. It gave them the confidence to express themselves creatively. They were inspired.” Anh Nguyen, Open Family Coordinator.




METRO SCREEN CABRAMATTA: Certificate III in Screen [Dec 2004 – Mar 2005]
The Mobile Unit received funding from the NSW Department of Education and Training to conduct a Certificate III in Screen course in Cabramatta, for disadvantaged youth. The project was held at the Cabramatta Community Centre.

Students produced two short films and two documentaries, addressing issues of child abuse, domestic violence and suicide. The films are of a high standard and were screened at the Chauvel Cinema. They are under consideration for several national film festivals. One course participant has gone on to work as a Channel Free mentor, and several others are continuing to work in conjunction with Metro in furthering their film and television careers.
12 participants
Partner: NSW Department of Education and Training, Cabramatta Community Centre

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METRO SCREEN BANKSTOWN: Certificate III in Multimedia [Dec 2004 – May 2005]
The Mobile Unit received funding from the NSW Department of Education and Training to conduct a Certificate III in Multimedia for participants from the Bankstown area.

Students receive training in animation and website design, as well as digital non-linear editing. They also study the Australian multimedia industry to help them find employment upon course completion. Two students have been involved as actors and on-set assistants in Metro’s Certificate IV in Screen productions. Several students are working on submissions for the upcoming Multicultural Mentorship Scheme.
10 participants
Partner: NSW Department of Education and Training


SHOOTING WEST [Jun 2005]
Shooting West is an opportunity for aspiring Western Sydney filmmakers to participate in workshops, seminars, and film screenings, as well as meet with filmmakers, industry representatives and celebrity guests to get an understanding and first point of entry into the world of film and television.

Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit ran one-hour taster workshops in video production and editing throughout the day, which took place at the Campbelltown Arts Centre.
96 participants
Partner: NSW Film & Television Office


LEMONGROVE VIDEO INTENSIVE [Sep 2005]
Six ‘at-risk’ youth were taken through an intensive one-day video production workshop to enable them to use video production equipment to go on and make their own short film for the Play Now / Act Now Film Festival. The project was extremely successful, with participants drawing from their personal experiences to tell their own story through film, under the guidance of industry professionals.
6 participants
Partners: NSW Department of Health, Lemongrove Unit


TAMWORTH FILM PROJECT [Aug– Sep 2005]
The Mobile Unit worked with local youth around the themes of alcohol abuse to produce a short film for the Play Now / Act Now Film festival. Participants learnt the fundamentals of video production and post-production, and worked with industry tutors to film and edit their film titled The Worst In Me. The film has received interest from several youth festivals.
10 participants
Partners: NSW Department of Health, Tamworth Youth Centre


CABRAMATTA FILM PROJECT [Sep – Oct 2005]
The Mobile Unit worked with local youth around the themes of alcohol abuse to produce a short film for the Play Now / Act Now Youth festival. Participants learnt the fundamentals of video production and post-production, and worked with industry tutors to film and edit their piece Peace. The film has received interest from several youth festivals.
12 participants
Partners: NSW Department of Health, Open Family