MAKING A MUSIC VIDEO
— EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

THURSDAY 24 MAY 6.30PM – 8PM
FORUM HALL, OVER THE ROAD FROM THE ASTOR THEATRE
Seating capacity at the hall is limited, so entry will be based on first there, first in basis.

Presented by Music Managers Forum Australia

If you’re a filmmaker wanting to ‘attach’ yourself to a band or a band needing to know how to get a filmmaker involved in putting the visual to your vocals, this is the forum for you. You’ll hear tips and tricks to make your music video stand out from the rest.

Natasha Pincus, director of award winning music videos for many of Australia’s favourite musicians, including Gotye, Powderfinger, Paul Kelly and Sarah Blasko.

Cinematographer Warwick Field's extensive music video credits include Paul Kelly God Told Me To, End Of Fashion Fussy, Pete Murray Chance To Say Goodbye, Something For Kate Whatever You Want, Falloe Science Of The Heart, Sarah Blasko We Won't Run, Powderfinger Burn Your Name, Gotye Somebody That I Used To Know, and Missy Higgins Unashamed Desire..

Sarah Hickey - Managing Director at Monster and Bear Productions, a boutique production company specialising in documentary filmmaking and music videos.

Darcy Prendergast runs his animation/film company OH YEAH WOW working with artists such as Gotye, Kate Miller Heidke, Regurgitator, Passenger, Eskimo Joe, Art Vs Science and All India Radio, with many more on the go.

Darren Middleton lead guitarist/ songwriter for Australian band Powderfinger (16 ARIA Awards and numerous #1s, multi platinum & gold recording artist) also songwriter and producer, founder lead singer for group Drag; exhibiting a keen interest and appreciation for both music and/or in film Darren has written musical works specially for films such as Eric Bana’s Love the Beast & Two Hands - Heath Ledger. Additionally Darren has made several clips for young bands and as such is ideally suited to speak from either side of 'said fence'.

Moderated by Nathan Brenner.
After the forum, cross the road to The Astor Theatre for the iconic SoundKILDA.