Wednesday 05 May 2010 - 21:03:50
The 7th REEL to REAL Buddhist Film Festival
For all film-lovers with a strong curiosity or developed interest in Buddhism - here comes the 2010 edition of the Reel to Real Buddhist Film Festival, hosted by Zen Open Circle together with the NSW Buddhist Council, as part of the first ever Buddhist Festival Month, now running in Sydney.
The 7th REEL to REAL Buddhist Film Festival The Footbridge Theatre on Parramatta Rd, Glebe SATURDAY 15TH MAY 2010 buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au Tickets available at the door or book on-line Great value $50 all-day pass available
*Fine films and conversation about film and Buddhism with a focus this year on deep and dazzling Buddhist-inspired documentaries*
*In conversation with filmmaker & Zen Roshi Dr Susan Murphy, Master Chef Kylie Kwong, & Tibetan nun Thubten Chokyi from Liberation Prison Program*
This year has an emphasis on creative shorts with a Buddhist focus, from Australia and all over the world, and on three superb documentaries each accompanied by guest speakers in conversation with Festival director, Zen Roshi, Dr Susan Murphy.
*LATE BREAKING NEWS! *
****See two the first two sessions of brilliant International and Australian shorts for the price of one, if you quote 'TWO-FOR-ONE' at the box office on the day.
****IMPORTANT PROGRAM CHANGE for final session.
SPECIAL EVENT -WOMEN IN BUDDHISM: Due to very strong audience response to Buddhist nun, Tenzin Palmo, highlight guest of this year's Mitra Conference 'Buddhism Unplugged', and the controversy surrounding the recent ordination in Perth of six Theravadan nuns, 'MEDITATE AND DESTROY!' will be replaced by the stunning film, 'CAVE IN THE SNOW', documenting Tenzin Palmo's 12 years meditating in a Tibetan cave and her fight for the rights of women to proceed to full Buddhist ordination.
Ven Sujato, a Forest monk who has spoken and written in defence of the restoration of full ordination for nuns, will join Susan and the audience in conversation after the film to discuss issues of the rights of women in Buddhism.
See below for the rest of the program and great ticket prices!
The 7th REEL to REAL Buddhist Film Festival The Footbridge Theatre on Parramatta Rd, Glebe SATURDAY 15TH MAY 2010 buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au Tickets available at the door or book on-line Great value $50 all-day pass available
*Fine films and conversation about film and Buddhism with a focus this year on deep and dazzling Buddhist-inspired documentaries*
*In conversation with filmmaker & Zen Roshi Dr Susan Murphy, Master Chef Kylie Kwong, & Tibetan nun Thubten Chokyi from Liberation Prison Program*
This year has an emphasis on creative shorts with a Buddhist focus, from Australia and all over the world, and on three superb documentaries each accompanied by guest speakers in conversation with Festival director, Zen Roshi, Dr Susan Murphy.
*LATE BREAKING NEWS! *
****See two the first two sessions of brilliant International and Australian shorts for the price of one, if you quote 'TWO-FOR-ONE' at the box office on the day.
****IMPORTANT PROGRAM CHANGE for final session.
SPECIAL EVENT -WOMEN IN BUDDHISM: Due to very strong audience response to Buddhist nun, Tenzin Palmo, highlight guest of this year's Mitra Conference 'Buddhism Unplugged', and the controversy surrounding the recent ordination in Perth of six Theravadan nuns, 'MEDITATE AND DESTROY!' will be replaced by the stunning film, 'CAVE IN THE SNOW', documenting Tenzin Palmo's 12 years meditating in a Tibetan cave and her fight for the rights of women to proceed to full Buddhist ordination.
Ven Sujato, a Forest monk who has spoken and written in defence of the restoration of full ordination for nuns, will join Susan and the audience in conversation after the film to discuss issues of the rights of women in Buddhism.
See below for the rest of the program and great ticket prices!
Sunday 14 March 2010 - 05:38:57
REEL TO REAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION 2010
“It’s Not About Me!”
Short film makers are invited to submit entries 10 minutes or less in length, in any genre, to the Reel to Real Short Film Competition.
Entries must in some way reflect the theme of the 2010 competition, which is 'It's Not About Me!', in a way that, however obliquely, touches on or sets people thinking about some of the big questions raised by the way of the Buddha.
We welcome drama, documentary, animation, or combinations of all three, and we look forward to creative, provocative and ingenious ways of approaching and exploring the theme.
Closing date for entries is May 3, 2010. The screening of finalists will be on May 15, 2010, 2-4pm, as part of the Reel to Real Sydney Buddhist Film Festival, held by the Buddhist Festival Month and Zen Open Circle, at the Footbridge Theatre, Sydney University (Parramatta Road, Glebe).
Entries to be sent on DVD (two copies each) to PO Box 593, Crows Nest, NSW 1585
Submission guidelines:
· Films must be 10 minutes or less in length (including titles and credits)
· Films should reflect the theme 'It's Not About Me!'
· Minimum resolution should be at least 640 x 480 pixels
· Films should be submitted on DVD in PAL TV format
What to submit:
· Two copies of the DVD (please check your DVD plays in its entirety on a DVD player before submission)
· A signed copy of the Entry Form (download here)
Where and when to submit:
· Entries should be postmarked NO LATER than Monday, May 3rd 2010.
· Entries to be addressed to “Reel to Real Short Film Competition” and sent to PO Box 593, Crows Nest, NSW 1585
Awards:
· There will be two awards for this competition.
o Judges’ award
o Peoples’ award (to be judged on the afternoon of screening by the audience)
For those films which make the shortlist for screening, we invite the filmmaker to introduce their film.
For further queries,
E-mail: films@buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au
Web: buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au
Short film makers are invited to submit entries 10 minutes or less in length, in any genre, to the Reel to Real Short Film Competition.
Entries must in some way reflect the theme of the 2010 competition, which is 'It's Not About Me!', in a way that, however obliquely, touches on or sets people thinking about some of the big questions raised by the way of the Buddha.
We welcome drama, documentary, animation, or combinations of all three, and we look forward to creative, provocative and ingenious ways of approaching and exploring the theme.
Closing date for entries is May 3, 2010. The screening of finalists will be on May 15, 2010, 2-4pm, as part of the Reel to Real Sydney Buddhist Film Festival, held by the Buddhist Festival Month and Zen Open Circle, at the Footbridge Theatre, Sydney University (Parramatta Road, Glebe).
Entries to be sent on DVD (two copies each) to PO Box 593, Crows Nest, NSW 1585
Submission guidelines:
· Films must be 10 minutes or less in length (including titles and credits)
· Films should reflect the theme 'It's Not About Me!'
· Minimum resolution should be at least 640 x 480 pixels
· Films should be submitted on DVD in PAL TV format
What to submit:
· Two copies of the DVD (please check your DVD plays in its entirety on a DVD player before submission)
· A signed copy of the Entry Form (download here)
Where and when to submit:
· Entries should be postmarked NO LATER than Monday, May 3rd 2010.
· Entries to be addressed to “Reel to Real Short Film Competition” and sent to PO Box 593, Crows Nest, NSW 1585
Awards:
· There will be two awards for this competition.
o Judges’ award
o Peoples’ award (to be judged on the afternoon of screening by the audience)
For those films which make the shortlist for screening, we invite the filmmaker to introduce their film.
For further queries,
E-mail: films@buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au
Web: buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au
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