Published Monday, 21 April, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
Cine Sparks returns with film festival in 2008
Australia’s foremost film festival for young people, Cine Sparks, returns in 2008 as part the St George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival (31 July-10 August).
Arts Minister Rod Welford said since its launch in 2005, Cine Sparks had attracted an audience of more than 16,000 students to its inspiring program of Australian and world cinema titles.
“Cine Sparks aims to transform cinema for young people from simply entertainment to a forum for learning and understanding,” Mr Welford said.
“The festival’s successful schools program allows young people to expand their understanding and knowledge of new ideas, cultures and viewpoints through film and this remains the central feature of 2008 programming.
“Films have been selected from the Asia Pacific region, Europe and South America in a range of genres and themes.
“Special screenings will be held for student groups throughout the festival at The Regent and the Australian Cinematheque at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Family-friendly screenings will also take place at the weekends.”
Mr Welford said film buffs from regional Queensland had the opportunity take part Cine Sparks through the Film Jury Competition.
“Open to all Queensland students aged 15 to 18, the four jurors selected to the panel will review films from the Cine Sparks festival and select their favourite for the prestigious Jury Awards ceremony,” he said.
“Australian Teachers of Media Queensland sponsor two regional students to take part in the Cine Sparks youth jury. Past jurors have gone on to further studies in film media.”
Griffith Film School will also run a series of master classes for students with a strong interest in cinema and film production as part of the festival.
The full Cine Sparks program, including session times, venue and booking information will be distributed to schools in June. For more information visit www.cinesparks.com.au or call (07) 3007 3003.
Media contact: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000
Arts Minister Rod Welford said since its launch in 2005, Cine Sparks had attracted an audience of more than 16,000 students to its inspiring program of Australian and world cinema titles.
“Cine Sparks aims to transform cinema for young people from simply entertainment to a forum for learning and understanding,” Mr Welford said.
“The festival’s successful schools program allows young people to expand their understanding and knowledge of new ideas, cultures and viewpoints through film and this remains the central feature of 2008 programming.
“Films have been selected from the Asia Pacific region, Europe and South America in a range of genres and themes.
“Special screenings will be held for student groups throughout the festival at The Regent and the Australian Cinematheque at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Family-friendly screenings will also take place at the weekends.”
Mr Welford said film buffs from regional Queensland had the opportunity take part Cine Sparks through the Film Jury Competition.
“Open to all Queensland students aged 15 to 18, the four jurors selected to the panel will review films from the Cine Sparks festival and select their favourite for the prestigious Jury Awards ceremony,” he said.
“Australian Teachers of Media Queensland sponsor two regional students to take part in the Cine Sparks youth jury. Past jurors have gone on to further studies in film media.”
Griffith Film School will also run a series of master classes for students with a strong interest in cinema and film production as part of the festival.
The full Cine Sparks program, including session times, venue and booking information will be distributed to schools in June. For more information visit www.cinesparks.com.au or call (07) 3007 3003.
Media contact: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000