12th March SEO workshop to raise money for Bushfire Appeal

Jim Stewart is running an SEO Workshop in Melbourne with all proceeds to go to the Red Cross bushfire appeal. It will cost $250 (Usually $895) and will be on 12th March 2009.

The Workshop will be situated in Melbourne CBD and Will cover the following topics Internet Market vs Traditional Marketing. Why some websites are not getting indexed by Google. Cross comparison marketing. What it actually takes to rank a page. Standard process to get sites ranked. Practical ways to rank pages by demonstrating building a page.
Send an email to workshop@stewartmedia.biz
or visit: http://stewartmedia.biz/myblog/

Next Wave call for Proposals – No Risk Too Great

Next Wave is currently seeking projects that respond in interesting and complex ways to the 2010 Next Wave Festival theme NO RISK TOO GREAT.

Applications are now open to young emerging artists seeking support for the creation of new works or projects in visual arts, dance, performance, new media, text, sound and more. Next Wave encourages applications for the creation of hybrid works that combine two or more art forms; from curators and collectives as well as individual artists; and from interstate and regional applicants.

Projects that work site-specifically and that critically consider their location or context are encouraged, as are projects that may be suitable for venues other than established theatres, galleries, and arts centres.

DEADLINE: Friday 13 March 2009
Visit http://inside.nextwave.org.au/news/2010-nw-festival-call-for-proposals for eligibility requirements, guidelines on how to apply, and the application form.

If you have any questions email Ulanda Blair, Artistic Program Manager, ulanda@nextwave.org.au, or call 03 9329 9422.

Victoria – StixCamp registrations now open

Registrations for StixCamp are now open:  <http://vic.au.stixcamp.org/register/>

“StixCamp” is a rural “BarCamp” unconference that will be held in Newstead, central Victoria on the 14th and 15th of March, 2009. At the moment rego is $50 but if sponsors get on board that will likely come down and you will be refunded the difference when you show up.

StixCamps are like BarCamps, only they’re held in the sticks, a bit like the first Australian BarCamp: BarCampMelbourne 2007.

What is a BarCamp?
Described as “an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from attendees”, anyone is welcome to come along for free. Everyone is asked to participate by giving a presentation or leading a discussion, essentially forcing the sharing of ideas and knowledge.

Framed #1 – How do I get my own TV Show?

Kicking off OPEN CHANNEL’s first FRAMED event for 2009 is an entertaining discussion with Wayne Hope (The Castle, Very Small   Business, Stupid, Stupid Man) and Robyn Butler, creators and stars  of  the hit ABC TV comedy series The Librarians, currently shooting its second season. Wayne and Robyn discuss their creative partnership and the process behind taking an idea for a TV series from concept to the small screen.

When: Friday 6 March, 12.30 – 2pm
Where: Digital Harbour Theatrette, 1010 Latrobe St, Docklands, Melbourne
RSVP: framed@openchannel.org.au
FREE
As usual, light refreshments will be provided and there’ll be DVDs courtesy of Madman Entertainment to be won!

http://www.openchannel.org.au

THE 2009 FRAMED SEMINAR SERIES IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY FILM VICTORIA

Melbourne Latin American Film Festival 2009

26 February – 2 March, 2009 at ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square, Melbourne 

MLAFF EVENTS:
• Thursday 26 February – Screening and Opening Night Fiesta
• Saturday 28 February – Cumbia Connection + After party
• Sunday 1 March – Wood and Stock + After party with Brazilian DJ Guido Bambaataa

http://www.melbournefilmoteca.org/mlaff2009/index.html

FITT International Women’s Day Lunch

Delicious two-course lunch with wine and non-alcoholic beverages included - please advise of any special dietary requirements when booking.

Cost:
$90 per person (inc GST) for FITT members
$120 pp (inc GST) for non-FITT members
$85 pp (inc GST) for student
Corporate tables of 10 people: $1200

When:          Friday 6 March 2009 from 12.00 noon to 2.30pm
Where:         Dockside, Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, Sydney (nearest trains & buses at Town Hall, parking nearby)

http://www.fitt.org.au/events.html#IWD

Females in Information Technology and Telecommunications [FITT] is a not-for-profit network established in 1989 that encourages and supports women in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.

SquatFest is on again in 2009!

The exciting secret location for SquatFest 2009 will be revealed at noon on Sunday 22nd February.

Find out the location by SMS!
Simply TXT “SQUATFEST” to 0428 477 128 from noon on the day for the location!

Or check http://squatspace.com/squatfest for more details on the day…

WHEN?
7.30pm, Sunday February 22nd, of course!
(To coincide with TropFest.)

WHY?
BECAUSE AS YOU ALL KNOW, TROPFEST SUX CORPORATE COCK.
And besides, the films at Tropfest are bad and you have to sit through countless offensive ads and embarrassing b-grade celebs, desperately trying to come up with something good to say about rubbish attempts by misguided young filmmakers eager to claw their way to the bottom rung of the Hollywood sweatshop. Fah-geddaboudit!

You know you want to, so tell your friends: “Sorry guys, this year it’s SquatFest for me!”

Open Channel presents – Meet Your Next Cast & Crew!

 Mingle with  filmmakers and actors, talk about your  screen projects and make some  new industry contacts.

AFI-nominated producer Melanie Brunt will talk about the production of her short film Dugong,  and casting director Marnie Hill will talk  about the casting process – and how you can help actors get the most   out of the whole experience.

Presented by OPEN CHANNEL and online casting service AT2

WHERE: The Water Rat Hotel, 256 Moray Street (cnr Park & Moray Sts),  
South Melbourne
WHEN: Tuesday 24 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
RSVP:  rsvp@openchannel.org.au by Monday 23 February
Entry is free!

http://www.AT2.com.au
http://www.openchannel.org.au

earth 2100

In an unprecedented television and internet event, ABC News is asking you to help answer perhaps the most important question of our time — What could our world look like over the next one hundred years if we don’t act now to save our troubled planet?

The world’s brightest minds agree that the “perfect storm” of population growth, resource depletion and climate change could converge with catastrophic results.

earth 2100 wants you to bring this story to life — to use your imagination to create short videos about what it would be like to live through the next century if we stay on our current path. Using predictions from top experts, we will feed you detailed briefings from the years 2015, 2050 and 2100 — and you will report back about the dangers that are unfolding before your eyes.

Your videos will be combined with the projections of top scientists, historians, and economists to form a powerful web–based narrative about the perils of our future. We will also select the most compelling reports to form the backbone of our two–hour primetime ABC News broadcast: Earth 2100.

http://earth2100.tv/

Hoipolloi present Floating

Hoipolloi in association with Hugh Hughes Productions …

‘Mesmerising an extraordinary sight, hilarious yet touching in the human fragility it conveys.’
The Guardian

Arts House presents internationally acclaimed UK theatre company, Hoipolloi with Floating, a clever and comic tale of the island that floated away.

1 April 1982. The Isle of Anglesey is hit by an earthquake, the Menai Bridge collapses and the island is torn from the mainland of Wales and swept into the terrible storms of the north Atlantic. Trapped on board is Hugh Hughes, desperate to escape and discover life outside his small island.

Created and performed by Hugh Hughes and his collaborative partner, Sioned Rowlands, Floating was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006, winning the coveted Total Theatre Prize. It returned to Edinburgh in 2007 before appearing at London’s Barbican, off-Broadway and across the United Kingdom.

Floating amuses and delights with a combination of old-fashioned innocence, great humour and low-fi technology. Hugh and Sioned, assisted by overhead video projection, dry ice and a never-ending collection of instructional props, present a quirky collection of sights and sounds and strange little stories told with plenty of humour and imagination.

Floating is the first in a series of Hoipolloi shows developed with the comic creation Hugh Hughes. Hugh’s work is warm-hearted and intimate, creating a connection with audiences by focussing on sharing experiences. Floating has been supported by the British Council and is presented by Arts House in
association with Ten Days on the Island and Sydney Opera House.

hoipolloi.org.uk

Venue: Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall
Address: 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
Dates: Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 March
Times: 7.30pm
Tickets: $25 / $18
Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 03 9639 0096
More info: www.artshouse.com.au