What does the Board do?All film and computer games must be confirmed before it could be legally released for the public eye. Some publication needs to be classified, there are limited exceptions. Classification board decided what consumers advice should provide for each classification. Consumers are told which classifiable elements have led to the decisions. Consumer advice instructs you to what’s appropriate. Classification board also classifies material from the police.

The board does not classify TV programs nor film for broadcast on TV.

How important is the context in the decision making process?Context in decision making is an important element; it informs audiences what is expected when viewing the film and what’s suitable, especially the impact it’ll have on children, especially very young children.

Research some of the decisions the board has made in recent years.Review Board decisions - 2009

Important note: Some of these reports may contain offensive material. The reports may discuss in detail the classifiable elements of themes, violence, sex, language, drug use and nudity. Parental supervision of this facility is recommended.

• Aliens vs. Predator18 December 2009
  MA 15+ ‘Strong science fiction violence’
• Aliens vs. Predator - Review Board decision reasons [DOC 76KB]

• Julie & Julia 12 September 2009
  PG ‘Infrequent coarse language’
• Julie & Julia - Review Board decision reasons [DOC 51KB]
• Julie & Julia - Review Board decision reasons [PDF 104KB]

• Stone Bros. 12 September 2009
  MA 15+ ‘Drug use with strong impact’
• Stone Bros. - Review Board decision reasons [DOC 60KB]
• Stone Bros. - Review Board decision reasons [PDF 117KB]

• Friday the 13th 20 February 2009
  R 18+‘High impact horror violence; several sex scenes’
• Friday the 13th - Review Board decision reasons [PDF 124KB]
• Friday the 13th - Review Board decision reasons [DOC 216KB]

What content had been refused classification or needed to be amended‘Sybil’ due to it wasn’t appropriate for viewers here.

Film production role

Costume Designer

The costume designer’s major is to focus on the cast and creating a look of each cast by designing clothes and accessories that the characters will wear performing in a certain scene. Depending on each characters role, styles have its complexity, the costumes can be handmade, bought, old stocks or rented. Their designs need to reflect the personalities of each character in the script. The choices of design chosen by the costume designer can make a powerful visual statement to the audiences.

 Editor

An editors role is to polish and refine, the editor cuts out what’s doesn’t fit, or what is unnecessary to the story. The editor focus of the focus of the story and not get caught up on inappropriate scenes, an editor may enhance the major points, drawing attention to places where the audience should focus on.

Film Composer

The composer’s job is to write an original composition for the movie. The composer makes sure that the music fits the part; in the case of film, the music helps move the story without overpowering the scene. A good composer puts a score that will connect with both the movie and the audience creating an effect which creates a great movie.

Make Up-artist

A makeup artist does everything, from making casts look photo shop flawless into a terminator. Make up helps the character to commit to a role if they truly believe that they have been transformed into the character they are playing. Makeup and hair are key elements in the overall design of films.

Creature designer

A creature designer is an artist that creates masks, body parts and sometime entire creatures for movies such as Jaw or Avatar.

Technology Director

Fairfax Media is Australasia's leading integrated media company with print, radio and digital media assets in metropolitan, community, rural and regional markets. The company has publications and websites in every Australian state, the ACT, and throughout New Zealand, and owns many of Australia's leading online businesses including leading news sites smh.com.au, theage.com.au, and numerous classifieds and transaction websites.

The newly-created Metropolitan Media business encompasses the leading print and digital publications of The Sydney Morning Herald & The Age, Digital Publishing, Fairfax Magazines and Fairfax Community Newspapers.

A unique opportunity has opened up for a talented technology leader to join this fast-growing division as Technology Director, reporting to the Head of Technology and being part of the technology leadership team.
This position will have the great opportunity to tap into the technical variety of the various businesses, and meet the challenges that multiple platforms and technologies present. A highly skilled individual, you will bring a blend of experience as a talented technologist and a capable people manager. Working with senior leaders across the Fairfax business, you will need demonstrable experience of having successfully managed and influenced key stakeholders.
To be considered for this role you will need to possess: 

• Clear proven history of product and process innovation
• Demonstrated awareness of emerging technology and digital practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of technologies related to online application development, specifically Java and CMS
• Demonstrated capability of translating external trends and theory into product strategies and prototypes
• Proven successful management of teams 10+
• Proven management of projects and budgets of $2M+
• Demonstrated change management experience

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and ensuring products and features are delivered on time and on budget
• Ensuring code quality and promote elegance and simplicity
• Demonstrating problem solving and risk management skills which use creative and imaginative approaches to find innovative solutions to complex issues
• Superior written and communication skills and the ability to liaise with the business to promote change
• Demonstrating an ability to lead design, integration and implementation of cross-function / business unit integration projects and business process to improve business performance
• Accounting and Financial skills

Team Management experience of 10+ people is essential for this role, with a proven track record of achieving business targets, plus knowledge of IT industry / delivery and process improvement and quality assurance principles. Additionally you will have the ability to review systems, procedures and controls as they relate to a dynamic business environment and have knowledge of project management principles. You will be passionate about technology and its capacity to enhance our lives, and will have a special ability to learn and adapt well to new frameworks.
These attributes are enhanced by your sound management ability, autonomous, self–motivated and self-managed style.  An ability to accept and work with change, as well as to manage multiple priorities at the same time, is essential. 
At Fairfax we understand that we are only as good as the people we employ, and that's why we invest, train and develop our people and nurture a culture of rewarding excellence, innovation and creativity.
The future for Fairfax is bright. As a fast paced, dynamic and results driven business, our people are passionate about delivering to our audience the best possible digital experience through highly engaging, creative and informative digital platforms.
To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity within the Australian digital marketplace submit your application online directly.



Businesses in the Fairfax Media group do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Fairfax Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Sector &
Subsector

Media, Advertising, Arts and Entertainment: Other Media, Advertising, Arts and Entertainment,
IT and Telecommunications: Management and Supervisory,
Executive / Corporate Strategy: IT and Telecommunications

Ref No.

762806

Salary

Salary not specified

Work Type

Full Time

Location

Sydney Metro, NSW

 

 

Model and Extras

 

 

"Real People Victoria" is casting for Film Television Productions, Commercials, Catalogues and Fashion Parades are working with major Casting Agencies, Production Houses and Film Studios (including Hollywood Studios, Australian Studios and local Studios).

 

Our agency is looking for everyday people, Models, experienced Actors & promotional staff for current & up-coming Film, TV/TVC productions, Photographic and Promotional events in Melbourne and Victoria.

All nationalities, sizes and looks; all ages from babies to retirees are welcome.

 

"Real People" have been operating in Melbourne since October 1992."Melbourne's Real People" was started by Frank Hargreaves who has been in the industry for 30 years as a manager and fashion parade coordinator both in Australia and Internationally.

Mario Verescuk (Managing Director) has become a partner in 2000 and now adds to the success and growth of the Company now known as "Real People Victoria".

 

As the company has expanded other partners have joined the "Real People" management team, namely – Sasha Plancke (Casting Director) and Daniel Plancke (General Manager) to help the team develop and succeed in China, establishing a new company "Real People Shanghai" in 2006.

 

Real and Natural looking people are becoming more and more popular these days. Nowadays all big production houses and film studios prefer real people for Movies, TV Commercials and Photography. Making the production more realistic as well as giving the Film/Soap or TV commercial a much needed natural feel and helps to develop customer trust through Commercials and Print Media.

 

"Real People Victoria" represents a wide range of talent from professional models and actors to extras and promotional people. We also represent people from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds, age ranges and skills such as extreme sports, martial arts, professional dancers and musicians just to name a few.

 

Our Believe is: "Everybody is Beautiful & Unique".

 

Our Goal is: "To bring out the beauty in our new talents and help them to succeed and grow".

 

Our Objective is: "To provide to our Clients with a professional service; To supply a wide range of talents, models and different people for Television as well as Commercial & Photographic Work."

 

 

 

Most recently our Client List includes:

 

 

• The Pacific ( Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks)
• Offspring channel 10
• Winners and losers channel 7
• CARLA CAMETTI (SBS)
• Knowing (starring - Nicolas Cage)
• Newstopia (SBS)
• Elephant Princess
• City Homicide channel 7
• Underbelly      channel 9
• TV week Logies Awards
• Satisfaction Foxtel
•   Nightmares and Dreamscapes, from The Stories of Stephen King (starring - Tom Berenger)
• Ghost Rider (starring - Nicolas Cage)
• Volvo
• I Primus TVC
• LEXUS still shoot
• SONY
• HONDA
• HYUNDAI TVC
•  Volkswagen
• Mitsubishi T.V.C.
• Beacon Lighting
• Blonde - The life and times of Marilyn Monroe
•  Good Morning Australia
• United Arab Emirates
• Multi Media Victoria
•  Queen of the Damned
• My Brother Jack
• Childstar
• Bed of Roses
• Rush
• Killing time

Location:

Melbourne

Salary:

$25 - $1000 per hour

Work type:

Part Time

Classification:

Advertising, Arts & Media

Photography

 

Vedio Producer/Photographer

Titan Interactive is a leading digital marketing company specialising in website design, SEO, mobile websites, Cloud services and online video commercials.

Titan Video, a division of Titan interactive requires a person to fulfill the role as a producer of online video commercials for our clients (mainly SMEs) to work with our highly experienced Video Production Manager.

The successful applicant will be expected to produce a consistently high level of quality while working within the limitations of creating commercials as a single-person filmmaker.

On each project they will be responsible for all location camerawork (usually at our client’s business locations around Perth) and editing, delivering a Titan-scripted web commercial from start to finish.

The production team member will also be responsible for stills photography and be able to fulfill this dual function when shooting on location.

Experience in employing DSLR cameras for video and stills acquisition is therefore essential. The team member will need to be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be able to communicate effectively with clients on-location as to the content of the video.

You will require a high-level of proficiency in the Adobe CS5 suite, with a particular focus on Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop. Skills with colour grading and motion graphics are vital. For stills work, experience in working with camera RAW format is important.

All applicants will need to produce an online portfolio of work, demonstrating their level of craft.

Titan produces websites and online video commercials for a huge range of clients and the position offers the opportunity to produce a wide variety of commercial work in both the fields of video production and photography.

Generous salary is based on experience.

Please apply using Seek to Micheal Fletcher-Jones, Video Production Manager. Please include a portfolio of work.

Location:

Perth

Northern Suburbs & Joondalup

Salary:

$50,000 - $62,000

Work type:

Part Time

Classification:

Advertising, Arts & Media

Photography

 

Regional Buesiness Development - Photography and Sales

SchoolPix, a successful and reputable school and preschool photography business, seeks a self-motivated and confident individual to expand our business in the Albury/Wodonga region.  Recently established, the SchoolPix Albury/Wodonga Regional Office has enjoyed considerable success in building a presence in the region and generating a comprehensive database of leads. Your role will be to capitalise on the foundations established by converting existing leads, generating new leads and providing an outstanding level of service to the school communities in this region. 

 

If you are looking to work with a well respected company that offers flexible hours, a working environment where the team are trusted and respected and where everyone cares about putting the customer first, then you could be looking to work with Schoolpix!  SchoolPix has over 29 years of experience delivering quality school photography services to the Victorian market.  We have built a reputation for delivering quality products and services through our frontline team of outstanding photographers and fabulous support staff.

 

This is an exciting dual role creating and converting sales leads, growing the business and providing excellent photography services.  Based initially from your home in the Albury/Wodonga region, this autonomous role will have flexible working hours ranging between 25 to 40 hours per week and may be offered on a full time, part time or casual basis. We will also consider a subcontractor agreement for an established photography looking to supplement his/her own business income. Geographic areas serviced include, but are not limited to, Albury, Beechworth, Benalla, Bright, Holbrook, Shepparton, Wagga Wagga, Wangaratta and Wodonga.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Building relationships and generating sales in the school photography market
• Providing information, samples and service to potential customers
• Acting as the principal photographer on all jobs
• Providing a positive experience for school staff and students on photography day
• Demonstrating excellent customer service at all times

Essential to this role, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent sales experience including lead generation
• Professional photography experience, preferably in school photography
• Strong customer service experience
• Sound attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality
• The ability to work autonomously
• Excellent time management skills
• A willingness to learn and comply with all SchoolPix policies, processes and methodologies
• An ability to work under pressure
• An outgoing, fun, passionate personality and the ability to easily connect with people

 

You must have a current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle and be willing to travel within the stated geographic area.  A current Working with Children Check will also be necessary for this role.

 

Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience and will include a commission component. 

 

If you meet the requirements of this role and are keen to work in this exciting, challenging and autonomous position, apply via Seek with a current CV now! 

 

Please note that due to the large volume of applicants expected only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Location:

Albury Wodonga & Murray

Work type:

Full Time

Classification:

Advertising, Arts & Media

Photography

Perl Programmer - Media Industry

• Perl Programmer - Media Industry
• Work with cutting edge technology - media industry !
• Convenient location with excellent salary package on offer !

My client is in the broadcast/television business they work closely with audiences and capture markets in obtaining important statistics which they then provide to the television and Media industry (TV Broadcasters, Agencies and Advertisers).
As a direct result of growth they are in search of strong mid to senior level Perl Developer (2-5 years).
In order to be considered for this role you will require the following technical skills:

• Extensive experience with the Perl programming language 2-5 years
• Current commercial experience with Linux and bash scripting.
• Experience with XML and XSLT.
• Commercial working experience with SQL, design and database development . Postgre sql is also required.
• It is essential that you are up to date with current industry trends and technology advances.
• An exposure to a multi-platform environment would be seen as highly advantageous, Such as C++ etc...
• To exceed in this role it is important that you are very familiar with web based technologies.
• An in depth understanding of object oriented design and analysis is crucial.

Personal skills and Attributes that my client needs to see in you:

• Initiative
• Results oriented
• Willingness to learn
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to ask good questions.
• logical thinking
• Analytical thinking.
• Communication is essential in this role, so please ensure you have the ability to and enjoy communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.

This will be an excellent step into a company that rewards outstanding performance !!! you will quickly see yourself working with some of the best in the business and naturally cutting edge technologies.
A healthy salary package will be on offer for the successful candidate.
I look forward to receiving your resume and discussing this role in further detail with you!
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Shannon Selby on 02 8243 1926, quoting Ref No. 05072011. Please be aware that only successful candidates will be contacted about this particular position.