Short filmmaking taster courses

Got a yearning to make your own films? The Port Fairy Film Society is supporting local storytelling through film by running two low-cost filmmaking workshops in September. A four-hour course run over two weeks will commence at the Port Fairy Community House in Railway Place on 1st & 8th September. The course covers basics of putting together a home movie (scripted or created out of photos and home footage) including scriptwriting & planning, shooting and editing on readily available Movie Maker software. This course is at the beginner or the 'dabbler'. For more info contact Colin at the Community House on 5568 3187. Cost $30.

Another opportunity is being run as part of the Ex-Libris Book Fair on Saturday 5th September, a three hour 'race around the town' to create a 30 second cinema advertisement to be screened as a promotion for next year's Ex-Libris. Participants will help make the short ad with filmmaker Colleen Hughson and Film Society President Damien Becker, learning the basics of making a short video 'on-the-job'. A whirlwind learning experience. Cost $20. To book, contact Damien on 55681358.