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24.01.2022 Anyone who'll be working with us at Docklands Studios, or even just visiting us on set - will need to complete this compulsory online induction (introduced in October last year). Takes a good 15 mins: https://www.linksafe.com.au/dsmelbourne/ Please circulate.

24.01.2022 Anyone have an old working Zippo or similar lighter we could borrow for the shoot? St Kilda area 17-25 Jan?

23.01.2022 Hi all, we're ramping up for block 2 filming on our short film Amissa Anima. 22-25 Feb. We're looking for a driver with a van who can help 21-26 Feb with 1/ ar...t department and 2/camera gear . Also we're looking for a coffin. I know. Bit random. For Monday 25 Feb only. St Kilda. So there you go. Film shoots hey. PM me if you're interested. Volunteer roles. But seriously incredible professional crew, all donating their time. www.amissaanimafilm.com for more info.

23.01.2022 As proud recipients of City Of Port Phillip's Cultural Development Grant to kick off production on Amissa Anima, we're pleased to say you should definitely apply for the next round. They're holding an information session you should get to if you're thinking of applying. Info here: CoPP CDF applications close at 4pm Friday 29 March Information session ... Tuesday 19 February from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm Emerald Hill Library & Heritage Centre 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne. To register contact Sharyn on 9209 6165 or email [email protected] Hear from previous successful applicants: film maker Justin Olstein and his project The Visitor, and The Little Theatre Company’s Jess and Kaarin Fairfax about Café Philosophique de la Mort. Auspicious Arts Projects will discuss how an auspice organisation can assist independent artists manage their grant and be a great source of advice. Auslan services are available for this session on request. Visit our webpage to learn more about Cultural Development Fund - Projects. Image: EVER, Phillip Adams BalletLab. Photo Jeff Busby.

22.01.2022 Combining location recces and food at sunset at Point Ormond.

22.01.2022 It might seem like forever between updates, but we're still slogging away. "Amissa Anima" is now at a rough cut assemble edit and moving into the fine cut. It's looking amazing. More updates and some images to share soon. Stay tuned.

21.01.2022 Post production is well underway. We look forward to sharing a more detailed update soon. In the meantime, here we are filming down in Mordialloc for some of our exterior toilet block scenes. If you worked on the film, please request to join our private Facebook production group here: www.facebook.com/groups/amissaanima

21.01.2022 We're full steam ahead with planning for our block two filming! 80% of the film is shot and it's looking amazing!! Soon we're going to start profiling all our sponsors and the wonderful local businesses, individuals and organisations who've been supporting us so far. We couldn't make this film without the help we've been receiving. It's not too late to be a part of it, this final round of filming really needs a budget push: Do you have $500 or $1,000 you could contribute? Do you know anyone who does? Please help us spread the word. Please put people in touch to donate directly in cash or in kind, or you can donate any amount at any time here: www.gofundme.com/amissa-anima More updates soon.

21.01.2022 Meet Justin Hosking. Justin plays the character of Irvin so perfectly in our film Amissa Anima, which is currently in post production. If you're in Melbourne, please go and see Justin in Wakey, Wakey by Will Eno at Red Stitch: The Actors' Theatre until 19 May. It's on now, book here (actors you can rock up on the night and if seats are free, tix are only $15): https://redstitch.net/bookings While you're supporting Justin by seeing his current work, this is a reminder that w...e're also still looking to raise $15,000 to ensure our film is completed and seen. Already supported with a City Of Port Phillip Cultural Development Grant and with full post production sponsorship from Soundfirm and VFX sponsorship thanks to the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) - we still need some hard cash to help get us over the finish line. Anyone who can donate $500 or more, will be invited to the private cast and crew premiere. https://www.gofundme.com/amissa-anima

19.01.2022 Wow. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you The Dogs Bar, Jeff Gordon, Lauren Malone, anonymous, Graham Murray, Elisabeth Thomas, Julian Pocock and so so many others... thank you thank you thank you thank you. www.gofundme.com/amissa-anima. We're still looking to raise another $4-14,000 before the shoot. If you donate $200 or more before the end of tomorrow (Tuesday) we'll give you a special named credit and invite you to our cast and crew premiere screening. #justsaying. #keeptalking #crowfunding #shortfilm

16.01.2022 We can’t show you the faces of the people in this film. But trust me, there were sandbags. #amissaanimafilm

15.01.2022 Some last minute location recces today. Shooting in two weeks. That's heaps of time.. aghghhhh. :) Here's the #crowdunding link btw, you know, in case you want to donate #$ for survival vodka. #KidCastNightExteriorPublicLocationsDogFireStuntsCarsSetBuildsTrickySubjectFilmingNearWaterAndRoads ... www.gofundme.com/amissa-anima #shortfilm #film #aussiefilm #femalefilmmakers #justsaying

14.01.2022 We're about to shoot our second block. Much preparation is being had. We have such an incredible team on board. Can't wait to share more with you. www.gofundme.com/amissa-anima

10.01.2022 Repost It’s a rough ride to speak up about childhood abuse. Especially that of your own. It costs family relationships and friends alike while navigating traum...a memories that no person let alone a child should have to endure. Accusations range from...just get over it, fucktard greenie, your crazy, your lying, attention seeking, manipulative, to the more recent.... wait for it... he’s in it for the money. And yes direct family can be the greatest offenders. Who’d have thought your own family would be an abuse survivors greatest adversary. Yet sadly it’s a familiar occurrence as in this type of family dysfunction lies and accusations rule. One of the great difficulties a survivor faces is explaining trauma. As the vocabulary of victim or survivor is often the first target on an abusers list. Any scintilla of truthful dialog by the victim/survivor is aggressively pounced upon by abuser culture. In effect the abuser and their gang mercilessly mentally and verbally box their target into submission. This toxic behaviour is expected to be used against the target by the abusers enabler and any bystanders who might dare to get involved. The victim/survivor is often rendered voiceless and forced to live a masked existence while neglecting true development of the self. Eventually there’s little incentive to speak openly about the abuse as it’s so psychologically painful. Much to the delight of the abuser, victims often become their own worst enemy. All number of illnesses manifest as the victim/survivor seeks to dull the pain. Many victims make the ultimate choice to end their lives simply to bring an end to the hate voices playing over and over in their minds. The flashbacks only further traumatise as they recall the most painful of rejection from those meant to love and care the most. Sadly I lived for 50 plus years in a state of victim/survival. Flashbacks tormented me daily as I attempted to make sense of them only to have them vanish into the black. Miraculously enough of my adult self learned to stay onboard while enduring these brutal horror show clips. This lead to the adult part of me asking a series of beautiful questions. Like why am I still recalling particular ‘like it happened yesterday’ events from over 50 years ago? and what was it I supposedly did that caused such a targeted rejection as a 5yo from within my family? The conclusion was yes it’s abnormal to be recalling such memories daily and that there was absolutely nothing I’d done that made me responsible for such a level of hatred. After 50 confusing years I now understand. I’d become a survivor. Yes my abuse was from within my family. Bill Gent my abuser was a very unwell person who endured a tragic death. An advertising art director with an out of control life. Clearly as a child he’d been traumatised but had rejected support. Choosing to dull the pain with alcohol like a steel trap he left few clues. Only that his childhood had connections to the abused hot spot of Ballarat East. For support if you follow this link you can check your own or someone you care for level of adverse childhood experiences known as an ACE score. https://www.npr.org//take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-d I score 9 out of 10 and in a twisted way I’m very proud of having survived such a level of abuse committed behind closed doors. For this reason I chose to change my name from Gavin Gent to Jack Curl or Curly as some know me as. Curl or Curly reflects imagery of ongoing healing like when every wave finds its shore theres chaos that then becomes renewed. For me this shoreline in the physical world mimics the heart sending waves of blood to every micro beach within. Many thanks to all for making a conscious choice to join in with my healing. There’s grounded science behind the name change process. It’s called neuroplasticity or the ability for the brain at any age to relearn. In conclusion I was directed to submit my evidence to The Victorian Victims of Crime Tribunal. I will admit it was a difficult journey that’s ongoing. And I can fully understand why traumatised people don’t report the crimes they’ve endured. However, I believe sincerely, to remain silent paves the way for abusers and the culture to continue abusing. I chose to speak not only for my self but my mother and any child or adult child of abuse. Follow this link for guidance www.blueknot.org.au If your considering reporting or you know someone is considering it. Please reach out for support from your community. You’ll be amazed at the love that complete strangers have for you. The other day I was recognised by VOCAT for having had multiple crimes committed against me from childhood to now. VOCAT represents the communities compassion towards victims of crimes and seeks to support the recovery of the victims plight. I claimed reimbursement for money I’d spent on my own medical recovery and for further ongoing medical support. Such as neurofeedback and rapid eye movement treatment. This was viewed as appropriate and has been awarded by the tribunal. I’d like to thank publicly the many wonderful people who’ve stuck by me in possibly the most worst of circumstances during my journey for justice. It is rough justice but justice nonetheless. Take care...Curly

10.01.2022 Wait till we tell you about some awesome folk who are coming on board for this one. Oh. My. Goodness. Still many things to iron out, but with shooting planned for only one week away now.....Yikes... we're coming at you ready or not!

09.01.2022 We're nearly finished with block one of filming. If you've been involved with the film, please join our private production group for updates over the next year or so: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amissaanima And PLEASE JOIN US for a drink and some barefoot bowling (we only have a rink booked from 3-4pm) at the St Kilda Bowlo tomorrow. (St Kilda Sports Club). Family, flatmates, siblings and dogs all welcome.... 2.30-6PM ST KILDA BOWLO, 66 FIZTROY STREET, ST KILDA. SAT 26 JAN, 2019 FOR A WRAP DRINK. It's a free day of entertainment down there, with sausage sizzles and music and a great place to be. http://stkildasportsclub.com.au

05.01.2022 There’s so much we want to share, but can’t yet. So here’s a really obscure (but in an esoteric abstract way, kind of interesting) pic from our shoot today at Docklands Studios! Plus a shot of our tiny, lonely, hauntingly-real little set in the studio after we wrapped.

04.01.2022 Day one down. Can't wait to share some of the footage. But for now, much planning is being done. Many phone calls are taking place. There's rain, there's thunder. Oh the metaphors but as the forecast is for the rain to pass and clear this afternoon, we hope also for our plans. Plan A: Same location, same call time at this stage for everyone. ... If we make any changes for Day 2's filming today (18 Jan). We will notify everyone by 3.30pm. Plan B: No child cast. St Kilda & Elwood locations as advised. Cast likely only to be PAUL. tbc. If you're working on the production - please join our private group as we'll start by posting any updates or changes to plan there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amissaanima

01.01.2022 Here's a swing. Here's a roundabout. That's kind of the zone we're in. If you want to make it more swing and less roundabout (or is that the other way round?), feel free to help with our crowdfunding campaign. Can't tell you how much we need a few extra dollars: https://www.gofundme.com/amissa-anima