[Press Release by Metro Screen]
Metro Screen Network’s First Feature examines the leap from making short films to feature length productions, with Australia’s fresh filmmaking talent.
Many short filmmakers aspire to tell their stories in feature length, but the path from shorts to first feature can be difficult, with only a handful achieving this goal.
First Feature on November 18 aims to provide inspiring, practical advice you can use.
Held in Metro Screen’s Studio 1, Nash Edgerton will discuss his career path, his filmmaking process, how his shorts assisted him, and how he was able to direct his first feature length film and secure a cinema release.
Nash will also screen several of his early shorts, including those that helped define his career including his first short film Bloodlock.
“First Feature was conceived to show filmmakers that going from short films to features is achievable and not some unreachable dream” says Michael Chrisoulakis, Metro Screen Network Coordinator.
Nash Edgerton is a filmmaker who knows his craft from both sides of the camera from his work as an actor, stunt performer, editor, producer, writer, and director. Since his short Deadline, which took out the top prize at Tropfest in 1997, Nash has directed a number of award-winning short films and music videos for some of Australia’s most popular musicians including Missy Higgins, Ben Lee, Eskimo Joe and The Sleepy Jackson. His most recent short Spider has so far played at over 35 film festivals around the world and won 14 awards. First Feature will chart Nash’s journey from short films to the recent cinema release of The Square.
Producer on The Square Louise Smith states, “The thing that amazed me that first time, and for every other short film Nash has ever directed, is that audiences love them, love them! They’re completely entertained by them and completely surprised by them….Nash has an ability to direct performances and action and ultimately just make a really entertaining film.”
WHEN: Tues Nov 18th, 7pm – 9pm
WHERE: METRO SCREEN, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington
COST: $5 Metro Screen members / $15 non-members
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Contact metro@metroscreen.org.au or 9356 1818 to secure your place or to request a booking form.
Members please quote your membership number.