WAT shares is a timebank for Tasmanian screen practitioners that is the first stage of creating a more self-sustaining screen community. It enables WAT members to exchange their skills and experiences without using cash via a simple online platform. When members share their knowledge or expertise they receive WAT shares that can be exchanged with others in our community. Give an hour, receive an hour. It's an exciting new way to learn skills, build businesses and be mentored.

The WAT shares website is currently being developed and will be launched in early 2018. This pilot project is supported by the Tasmanian Community Fund

A great turn-out to the info webinar last night - thanks for the questions and enthusiasm! If you missed it - you can check it out here (skip ahead to where we start at 3mins 32).

Next step? To participate in the 3 pre-registration webinars you'll need to complete an EOI this week (it's quick and relatively painless I promise!) http://www.wideangle.org.au/eoi_step-out

Step-Out Web17 was a partnership between Wide Angle Tasmania (WAT) and Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for Tasmanian filmmakers.  It was a knock-out competition where the crowd decided which web-series were in the running for production investment including up to $20,000 cash (download the guidelines here).  16 teams completed the first 3 challenges, 12 teams completed the next 3 challenges.  The Final 3 teams (plus the wildcard) pitched for production investment on December 17, 2017.  The project selected for support was Women of the Island (Rebecca Thomson, Ninna Milliken & Lara Van Raay), an online series of short documentaries telling the diverse stories of the women who inhabit the island of Tasmania.

Launched on August 2 to 250 people including Pozible supporters, industry and politicians from all tiers of government, the three films are now available online to view.

Click through to watch and read about the three films produced.

A Farmer's Daughter

Jenine is a Cygnet local who has spent the last 30 years farming cattle, but when the dirty work is done, the overalls come off and she gets to work on her home which she has meticulously turned into a living museum full to overflowing of collectables.

Wide Angle Tasmania (WAT) and AFTRS have announced they will collaborate on a new web series training initiative, Step-Out Web 17.

The new program is designed to provide structured development for Tasmanian screen practitioners to acquire audience engagement skills and develop pitch assets for web series projects.  

After the development cycle, one team will be selected to produce their web series.

WAT membership connects you with the Tasmanian screen sector and allows you to access a range of benefits:

• receive a 30% discount when you hire production equipment from WAT
• be part of the WAT crew and/or production company database - a great way to profile your skills, connect with others and gain referrals for work opportunities
• access initiatives and professional development opportunities that WAT offers
• apply for equipment subsidy and sponsorship
• low cost production insurance for eligible projects
• receive an hour-long consultation with the WAT production team
• apply to advertise your project or event through the WAT newsletter

Membership is for 12 months and is available to individuals -

Annual membership $56

Concession membership $40 (if you have a health care or seniors card)

Student membership $20 (for full-time students)

Company membership ($120) includes 2 individual memberships and is available to production companies, schools and colleges, not-for-profit organisations and private businesses.

Become a member online by clicking on your membership type - or give us a call at the office.

GoPro’s HD Helmet HERO kit includes HD camera, waterproof housing, helmet strap, 16GB SD card and cables. Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 4.5 hours total on the 16GB SD card.  In addition to HD video, this digital action sports helmet cam also shoots 5MP still photographs at 2/5/10/30 or 60 second intervals. Suction cup mount available on request. Self-adhesive mounts for mounting the camera to helmets (or other flat/curved surfaces) can be purchased at WAT for $10 per mount.  Check out the specs here.

The Tasmanian screen community is talented, experienced and collaborative.  If you are looking to engage a company or crew to work on your project, check out the production company directory and the crew directory for a list of WAT members - you'll find an overview of their work and their contact details.

Thanks for thinking about donating to Wide Angle Tasmania! 
As a non-government organisation, your donation will be used to support Tasmanians tell their stories on screen.

We're incredibly grateful to our major benefactors who provide the funds WAT needs to operate.  Additional donations are used for our slate of projects.

All donations are tax deductible.

Donations by credit card can be made on this page (donations will be processed via paypal using a credit card or paypal account).  WAT will also send you a receipt via email or post.

Donations by cheque or direct bank tramsfer can be made by contacting WAT on 6223 8344 or by email info@wideangle.org.au

Wide Angle Tasmania is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has delivered grassroots opportunities and resources to the Tasmanian screen sector for 14 years. 

Wide Angle Tasmania's mission is:

To encourage, develop and support Tasmanian screen practitioners.

Collaborating with our members, other organisations, individuals and governments, WAT will: 

          ✦  take a leadership role in developing Tasmanian screen practitioners 
          ✦  provide opportunities and resources to support production of local screen stories 
          ✦  strengthen the community of screen practitioners who work across the commercial,

               community and arts sectors in Tasmania 
          ✦  develop and implement innovative approaches to engaging and inspiring audiences 
          ✦  be a dynamic, responsible and highly effective organisation.

Read more  by downloading Wide Angle Tasmania's 2017-19 Strategic Plan here.

 

 

WAT Annual Reports:

2017 WAT Annual Report

2016 WAT Annual Report

2015 WAT Annual Report

2014 WAT Annual Report

2013 WAT Annual Report

2012 WAT Annual Report

2011 WAT Annual Report

2010 WAT Annual Report

2009 WAT Annual Report

2008 WAT Annual Report

Other Files:

WAT Service Charter

WAT Volunteer Policy

WAT Sponsorship Policy

WAT provides quality film production equipment in Tasmania and offer a 30% discount on gear hire to all current financial members.  To book, please call 0362 238 344, email info@wideangle.org.au or make a request through our website here.

Download the rate cards for Members and Non Members.

Click through for tech specs and tutorials for each piece of equipment. 

Collecting the equipment: If you are in Hobart, collect from our office. Otherwise, we can courier to most locations within Tasmania; for WAT members, this service is free for 1 parcel for each $75 value of hire).

Allow 20 mins to collect & return gear.

All gear must be paid for before being hired.

Length of Hire:

24 Hour: Pick up between 10am and 4:00pm, return at the same time the following day (only available Mon - Thurs)

Weekend: Pick up between 10am and 4:00pm Friday, return at 10am Monday morning.

Week: Pick up between 10am and 4:00pm Mon - Fri, return at 10am one week later.

Longer hires (eg. Monthly) can be easily negotiated