Australia-China Film Industry Forum

AUSTRALIA-CHINA FILM INDUSTRY FORUM

23 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE

The Australian Embassy in Beijing is pleased to announce the third Australia-China Film Industry Forum (ACFIF) will be held in Shanghai on 13-14 June, immediately prior to the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) held on 15-23 June. The ACFIF is part of the ongoing promotion of the Australian film industry in China and continues to build on the success of the two previous Australia-China Film Industry Forums in 2010 and 2012.

The Forum will be organised by the Australian Embassy, Beijing and co-hosted by the Australian Consulate, Shanghai, drawing on assistance from a wide variety of related Australian agencies and organisations, including Screen Australia, Ausfilm, the Screen Producers' Association of Australia and the Australia-China Screen Alliance.

In 2013, as well as maintaining a focus on the development and expansion of producer relationships with China co-production partners, the ACFIF will additionally focus on 3D, post, digital and visual production to capitalise on the growing interest and increasing demand for 3D films and digital technologies in China, and to highlight the strengths of the Australian post-production and visual effects industries.

Following a call out for submissions, the following Australian producers have been selected to attend ACFIF to meet with leading Chinese production partners for the development of specific co-production projects that hold international appeal.

Australian Producer & Post Production Delegation ACFIF 2013:

Alan Erson Essential Media and Entertainment, NSW

Alan Lindsay VUE Group, WA

Alaric McAusland Deluxe Australia, NSW

Carmelo Musca CM Films, WA

Chris Brown Pictures In Paradise, QLD

Colette Beaudry Sealight Pictures, NSW

David Parker Cascade Films, VIC

Ivan Sen BUNYA Productions, NSW

Janelle Landers WBMC, WA

Kerri Schwarze Complete Post, VIC

Marcus Gillezeau Firelight Productions, NSW

Mario Andreacchio AMPCO Films, SA

Michael Tear Bearcage Films, ACT

Paul He Mayblossum Productions, NSW

Paul Sullivan Benchmark Films, NSW

Paul Willey Soundfirm, NSW

Ross Hutchens Media World Pictures, WA

Tim White Southern Light Films, NSW

Todd Fellman Story Bridge Films, QLD

Troy Zafer ZAC Toons, WA

ACFIF will also feature panel sessions with leading Australian and Chinese industry representatives, networking events and presentations showcasing Australia's 3D and post production capabilities.

With many outstanding Australian and Chinese film and production companies present, the 3rd Australia-China Film Industry Forum will offer an unprecedented opportunity to develop and expand co-production and film industry collaboration between our two countries. , said Ms Frances Adamson, Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China

The full schedule for ACFIF including details of speakers and presenters will be announced shortly.

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For event enquires contact:

Katie Tian Senior Cultural Relations Project Officer, Australian Embassy, Beijing

Katie.Tian@dfat.gov.au

T: 8610-5140-4225 M: 86-137 0123 0637

For media enquiries contact:

Kristy Officer - Head of Marketing and Business Development, Ausfilm

kristy.officer@ausfilm.com.au

T: 61 2 9383 4191 M: 61 424 174 957

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