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Established in 2005, Wide Angle Tasmania is the state’s screen development organisation.  Principally funded by Screen Australia and Screen Tasmania, it is a not-for-profit organisation that nurtures local talent by providing advice, training, access to film production equipment and production initiatives.  WAT also offers Tasmanian audiences a diverse programme of screenings.

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Shorts on NITV with Wide Angle Tasmania

MAKE A SHORT FILM TO SCREEN NATIONALLY ON NITV!


APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM WED 12 JUNE

Wide Angle Tasmania is proud to present a new production initiative for indigenous Tasmanian filmmakers. During a series of free workshops and one-on-one mentoring from industry professional filmmakers, you will learn a wide range of filmmaking skills including writing, directing, camera, lighting, sound and editing.  You’ll use these skills to make your own short film (on one of the themes below) funded by the Regional, Remote and Emerging Initiative.

Raw Nerve Short Film Production Initiative NOW OPEN!

Now in its sixth year in Tasmania, Wide Angle Tasmania is proud to deliver Raw Nerve 2013, a national production initiative of Screen Australia, Screen Network and ABC TV.

Raw Nerve provides training and support for first time filmmakers to create a short film that explores the theme of ‘Best Date, Worst Date.’  The films will be between 5 and 7 minutes and can be documentary, comedy or drama.  The successful Raw Nerve 2013 films will be screened nationally on ABC2 TV.

Call for Expression of Interest for Tutor/SAS/Mentor register

Wide Angle Tasmania regularly employs local screen practitioners to deliver our annual programme of training courses.  We also match emerging practitioners with experienced industry professionals to provide tailored creative and technical advice through our Specialist Advisory Service.  We also appoint highly experienced practitioners to mentor our Raw Nerve filmmakers each year.  If you would like to express an interest in any positions that become available for tutoring, to be registered as a SAS advisor, or to b

Call to screen all Tas Tropfest Entries

WAT are screening all Tasmanian entries to Tropfest in 2013 at 7.30pm, April 18 at the Peacock Theatre, supported by Salamanca Arts Centre.  So far we have six films: Ella Watkin's "The Book of Memories" (shortlisted), Dominique Hurley and Rogan Brown's "Dingleberry" (also shortlisted), Meg Bignell, Dominique and Rogan's "Angel Cake", Sam Bell's "Knock, Knock, Knock, Shaun Wilson's "Reluctant Dad" and, finally, John Short"s "The Bridge Lady".

POSITION VACANT: Administration officer

6 months contract (30 hours p.w.)
Location: Hobart

Wide Angle Tasmania (WAT) is looking for an experienced Administration Officer to join our small but busy office.  Reporting to the General Manager of WAT, you will work across all aspects of the organisation’s operations and relationships, including, but not restricted to:

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