Published Friday, 01 August, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
Industry stalwart awarded Kinetone
Gary Keir has been awarded the annual Kinetone Award for his commitment and contribution to emerging filmmakers in Queensland.
Arts Minister Rod Welford presented the award to Mr Keir before an audience of his peers at The Regent Cinema this evening.
Mr Welford said the award was presented annually at the Brisbane International Film Festival, to recognise active encouragement of new filmmakers.
“Queensland has many talented filmmakers eager to break into the industry, and the guidance they receive from experienced professionals is invaluable,” Mr Welford said.
“This award recognises the more experienced film professionals who devote their time and expertise to assisting emerging filmmakers, and ensure the sustainability and quality of Queensland’s film industry.
“The winner of the Kinetone Award is nominated for and voted by members the Queensland film industry.”
Managing the Gold Coast branch of film processing and release printing company, Atlab, since 1991, Gary has shared his expertise and technical knowledge with countless new filmmakers.
His support has extended to the establishment of film competitions, sponsorship of local festivals, participation in industry groups and panels, and support of the annual Warner Roadshow Queensland New Filmmakers Awards (QNFA). Mr Keir was also recognised by the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2000 with the Edwin Scragg Award.
Mr Welford said previous Kinetone Award winners have gone on to national and international success.
“Previous winners include John Cox from John Cox’s Creature Workshop, Dr Bruce Molloy from Bond University and Michael Lake from Warner Roadshow Studios,” he said.
“Since the award’s inception in 1998, winners have come from every part of the film industry, including training and production, acting and animation.”
The award is named after the Kinetone company, one of Australia’s first film production companies. Through to the late 1970s, Kinetone was operated by the Burne family, who actively encouraged and developed many talented filmmakers.
Media contact: Emma Clarey on 3237 1000 or 0417 791 336
Arts Minister Rod Welford presented the award to Mr Keir before an audience of his peers at The Regent Cinema this evening.
Mr Welford said the award was presented annually at the Brisbane International Film Festival, to recognise active encouragement of new filmmakers.
“Queensland has many talented filmmakers eager to break into the industry, and the guidance they receive from experienced professionals is invaluable,” Mr Welford said.
“This award recognises the more experienced film professionals who devote their time and expertise to assisting emerging filmmakers, and ensure the sustainability and quality of Queensland’s film industry.
“The winner of the Kinetone Award is nominated for and voted by members the Queensland film industry.”
Managing the Gold Coast branch of film processing and release printing company, Atlab, since 1991, Gary has shared his expertise and technical knowledge with countless new filmmakers.
His support has extended to the establishment of film competitions, sponsorship of local festivals, participation in industry groups and panels, and support of the annual Warner Roadshow Queensland New Filmmakers Awards (QNFA). Mr Keir was also recognised by the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2000 with the Edwin Scragg Award.
Mr Welford said previous Kinetone Award winners have gone on to national and international success.
“Previous winners include John Cox from John Cox’s Creature Workshop, Dr Bruce Molloy from Bond University and Michael Lake from Warner Roadshow Studios,” he said.
“Since the award’s inception in 1998, winners have come from every part of the film industry, including training and production, acting and animation.”
The award is named after the Kinetone company, one of Australia’s first film production companies. Through to the late 1970s, Kinetone was operated by the Burne family, who actively encouraged and developed many talented filmmakers.
Media contact: Emma Clarey on 3237 1000 or 0417 791 336