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Filmbites

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9209 2689

Address: Unit 6 / 31 Oxleigh Drive, Malaga 6090 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.filmbites.com.au

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25.01.2022 The Revelation Film Festival has been an important and much loved event in Perths film and arts scene for over 20 years. Show this fabulous organisation your support by viewing films via "Couched" This virtual festival of amazing films starts today and runs until 19 July. https://watch.eventive.org/revcouched https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/film-archive

24.01.2022 Did you miss the movies as much as us? Well H is for Happiness is heading back to Luna Cinemas this week! Dont miss this award-winning family move with our very own Daisy Axon as Candice Phee! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E1Rv8AJZOU https://lunapalace.com.au/m/select-film+3357+h-is-for-happi

24.01.2022 This years festival is online, and includes "Featherweight", a Perth production starring Filmbites own very talented student Vivienne Holub - well done Viv!

23.01.2022 If you have a child in the City of Rockingham who wants to be an ACTOR, or just needs to a fun and creative outlet to build CONFIDENCE or COMMUNICATION skills, we invite you to enrol for a trial for Filmbites SCREEN ACTING course. In this Beginner course, students learn acting skills and devise a story and characters. Theyll then put these skills to practical use in Term 4, when theyll film their own group short film. STARTS THIS SATURDAY 1 AUGUST!... Find our more at www.filmbites.com.au or go straight to https://filmbites.com.au/timetable/ to enrol or book your free trial class. City of Rockingham Local Government Mary Davies Library & Community Centre, Baldivis Baldivis - Local Business Community Baldivis Primary School Baldivis Gardens Primary School

22.01.2022 Filmbites alumni and star of up and coming series One Of Us Is Lying, Cooper van Grootel will be running a FREE acting workshop for young actors 13-19 this Saturday morning for The Literacy Initiative; a non-profit organization that works to provide low-income students with free after-school programming focused on youth development, increasing reading proficiency, and providing access to STEM enrichment opportunities. https://www.literacy-initiative.org/australia.html

21.01.2022 Just a few spots left for the "Short Stuff" classes on Monday 3:45 to 4:45pm or Saturday 9:15am to 10:15am in Malaga. Build confidence and communication skills while you learn screen acting skills, then make a film in Term 4! Come along for a trial. Register via filmbites.com.au or phone 9209 2689.

20.01.2022 Attention Students! The Filmbites Streaming Service has officially launched! Check your emails to get your log in :) Both 2020 Screenings are up now!... Website designed and created by Tim Green.

20.01.2022 We've just wrapped running our Elements of Drama program for the Year 5's and 6's at Floreat Park Primary School for a third year in a row (thanks guys, we love you too!) If you'd like to book this program for your school, get in touch via [email protected], phone Peta on 9209 2689 or find out more at https://filmbites.com.au/school-community-workshops/

20.01.2022 We are very happy to let you know that our FREMANTLE classes will now be held at the wonderful Paper Bird Childrens Books and Arts on HENRY ST, for our holiday and term classes! Well have lots of parent parking available outside in the afternoon, an air-conditioned space and a lovely outdoor space to film in too! New students aged 9 - 12 years are welcome to join our Monday Beginner class (4.30-6.30pm) with the fabulous Hermione Gehle as your instructor (starts 20 July).... You can give the class a test run at our Beginner Screen Acting holiday workshop on Thursday 16 July from 10am to 3pm. Holiday bookers who go on to enrol for the term class will have half their fee deducted from their term fee. For more info about our holiday and term class please visit www.filmbites.com.au See you in Freo!

19.01.2022 Beginner Animation Enrolments closing in 1 week ! Class starts Next Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm ages 8-13. www.filmbites.com/animation/

19.01.2022 ENROL NOW FOR TERM 3! We are overjoyed to announce we are back in the studio in Term 3 - great job at keeping safe everyone!!!!!! Term 3 is our last intake until 2021, so dont delay....enrol today for our classes in Malaga, Fremantle and Baldivis!... Semester 2 promises to be a very creative time, with most classes working on skills and story in Term 3, then making their very own short film in Term 4. CLASSES OPEN TO NEW STUDENTS: Screen Acting for 9 to 12 yr olds Beginner (Malaga, Baldivis & Fremantle) Screen Acting for 7 & 8 yr olds Short Stuff (Malaga) Screen Acting Intermediate Level Preparation (Malaga only) Film-making (Beginner & Intermediate) Game Design online Thursday Just go to the website at filmbites.com.au or straight to the enrolment page at https://filmbites.com.au/timetable/ RE-ENROLMENT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS: Just head to the portal to re-enrol! https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/filmbites TRY A CLASS IN THE HOLIDAYS We have Screen Acting classes for ages 7&8 and 9-12 yr olds in Malaga, Baldivis and Fremantle so you can try a class before you enrol for the term. Go to https://filmbites.com.au/holiday-workshops/ for info and to book. QUESTIONS / NEED HELP? If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected], 9209 2689 or 0403 932 090. THANKS TEAM! Thank you all so much for your understanding and support over the past 3 months. Its meant so much to us, and we look forward to seeing you again in Term 3! https://vimeo.com/432752778 Video credit: Tim Green

18.01.2022 Just 3 places left for our Introduction to GENERAL US ACCENT course for TEENS, with guest instructor Julia Moody (RADA & previously Voice instructor at WAAPA). Starts this Friday 4:30pm - ONLINE! Join us from anywhere! This course is HIGHLY recommended for those serious about a career in the industry (especially considering the recent $400m government film incentive).... Find out more, book your place and read testimonials from the recently concluded adult course at https://filmbites.com.au/online-workshops/

18.01.2022 Our wonderful friends who have hosted Filmbites Premiere Night for many years, Greater Union Morley, are offering a super fun deal of a private cinema for up to 20 people, with unlimited popcorn and drinks. Find out more here: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Promotions/PrivateBookings

17.01.2022 If you are loving The Heights as much as we are, be sure to click the link below to show your support for this high-quality WA produced series. (If you havent seen it - check it out on iView!) Come on Filmbiters - show your support for great local content production! (The link is the complaints page, but thats the best place to lodge your support). https://ab.co/3iqn7kw

16.01.2022 Who doesnt love a bio-pic?! You soon be able to see the Helen Reddy movie - I AM WOMAN at Luna Leederville for one special cinema preview on August 26 at 6.30pm, with tickets on sale now. The star of the movie, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and director Unjoo Moon will be there for a virtual Q&A and a glass of bubbles will be served on arrival. I AM WOMAN tells the inspirational life of Helen Reddy, the fiercely ambitious Australian singer behind the 1971 mega hit anthem that becam...e the rallying cry of the womens liberation movement. I Am Woman had its world premiere to acclaim at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Unjoo Moon and produced by Rosemary Blight and Unjoo Moon, I Am Woman also stars Danielle MacDonald (Unbelievable, Dumplin) and Evan Peters (American Animals). Buy your tickets from Luna.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Filmbites' Film-making past student JAMES DUDFIELD, whose film "Escape From Fremantle" was chosen for inclusion in the 2021 ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media) Awards National Screenings Tour Teen’s Tales. The tour is expected to begin by the end of February. Awesome work James! **** If you'd like to learn how to make films, enrol now for either: Beginner/Thursday - Ages 11-15... Intermediate/Saturday - Ages 14-17 Find out more at https://filmbites.com.au/film-making/

16.01.2022 Loved our animations on Premiere Night? We have classes opening in Term 2! Beginner Level - Tuesday Nights Advanced Level - Saturday Afternoons... https://filmbites.com.au/animation/ for all the details!

16.01.2022 Heres an interesting event sent to us by our friends at Media Super you might find of interest, with discounts for Media Super and MEAA members: Virtual Launceston Freelance Festival 5-7 July, 2020 The inaugural 2018 Freelance Festival was a huge success and this year due to the health pandemic Covid-19 we are excited to present a virtual festival.... Prepare to join a vibrant bunch of freelancers, financial specialists, entrepreneurs and technology gurus as we explore the future of work. Over three amazing days of workshops and panel discussions, our talented presenters will help you spot new job trends and future work possibilities. You will also learn how to: Develop your skills in writing, software, pitching Identify new markets in a changing environment Freelance business tips - Manage your finances and sustainable budgeting Understanding superannuation tips for your future Manage digital safety and security of data Nurture your mental and physical well-being Live sustainably on a budget Identify new skills to add to your portfolio Find out more: https://www.launcestonfreelancefestival.com.au/ Weve also got a competition with a first prize of $750. Competition details: http://launcestonfreelancefestival.com.au/competition.html Tickets on sale now - Special Offer for Media Super, WiM, Freelance Collective and MEAA members Tickets on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/launceston-virtual-fre/tickets

15.01.2022 Great news from Filmbites Film-making course alumni Jordan Paolillo. Jordan is a talented and dedicated filmmaker and we expect to see many more announcements like this from him in the future!

15.01.2022 Get out of the rain and into ACTION! Filmbites super fun SCREEN ACTING WORKSHOPS start tomorrow in Malaga (Tues), Baldivis (Wednesday) and Fremantle (Friday). All venues workshops are for ages 9 to 12 yrs... Theres also a 7 to 9yr old workshop in Malaga. Just a few spots left - ENROL NOW! Give it a go before Term 3 starts next week. Get all the deets at https://filmbites.com.au/holiday-workshops/

13.01.2022 Well done to all the WA creatives involved in Revive WA who produced this effective and humorous film promoting WA. Nice work also Shabira Muhafidin from Filmbites Talent Agency, as the little girl! https://www.facebook.com/ReviveWA.com.au/videos/828647874330169/

13.01.2022 2021 is approaching fast, so here are our first release holiday workshops....book early and get your early bird discount too! All the deets at https://filmbites.com.au/holiday-workshops/

12.01.2022 We are now taking bookings for auditions for our higher level classes for 2021, with our first sessions on 25 November and 2 December. Find out more at https://filmbites.com.au/placement-auditions/ or email [email protected] for an audition pack now!

11.01.2022 Aaaand we’re back! Remember your masks and hand sanitizer for this week! Pic of our Advanced class in an improv game of space jump

10.01.2022 Following the announcement of the 3 day Perth lockdown from Friday 23rd until Monday 26th(midnight) ALL classes this Saturday and following Monday will be cancelled. If all goes well she shall see you on Tuesday next week. In the meantime; stay safe, wear a mask and look after each other!

10.01.2022 Massive congratulations to TOM MCLAY (right) and RILEY PAPALIA (left), who both just graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Diploma of Screen Performance. (pictured with Filmbites Director Hallie McKeig (left) and Filmbites Acting Coach Shanta Surendran (right). Huge congrats also to the talented Courtney Shipham, who also graduated from WAAPA (Diploma of Acting) and is heading to Sydney's Screenwise Advanced Diploma of Screen Acting. *Want to join a Filmbites class is 2021? Enrol on online or apply for a placement audition. Visit filmbites.com.au for details or phone 9209 2689. Most classes start from Monday 1 February. New students accepted until week 3*.

07.01.2022 LAST INTAKE UNTIL 2021! We are thrilled to be back up and running with our on-site classes in Malaga, Fremantle and Baldivis in Term 3. Do you have a child who wants to be a part of the action, learn screen acting, creative and communication skills and having a fun time in the process? Then please be sure to check out our last available places in our Short Stuff (7&8yr olds), Beginner (9-12yr olds) and Intermediate Level Preparation (11+) classes. Classes start next week fro...m Monday 20 July! Please visit the website at filmbites.com.au or send us a message if you have any questions! See more

06.01.2022 Revelation Perth International Film Festival is going online with COUCHED. COUCHED will screen online from 9-19 July. COUCHED offers tailored viewing experiences to 25+ of the finest features and documentaries from across the world. In addition, it will feature live panels, talks, presentations and short films. In fact, as close to a full festival experience as possible.... Films will be available for rent for a 24 hour period through the fest, with titles available regionally, nationally and, we are proud to say, even internationally. https://revcouched.eventive.org/welcome

06.01.2022 Check out this amazing program of shorts made by WA filmmakers, including some ex-Filmbites instructors! Judas Collar in particular is one not to miss! https://www.girlsschool.com.au/events/washorts

05.01.2022 VOICE OVER COURSE FOR 18yrs+ ONLINE. STARTS 23 JULY. Our adult and teen online workshops have been so popular weve added another!... *** Voice over sounds like fun! How do I do that? If youve ever asked that question (even just to yourself!) then this workshop series is for you. This 5 Week Intro to Voice Over course will give you a taste of what its like to be a voice over artist and teach you the basics of the craft: Warming up for good vocal health and flexibility Script breakdown Breathing for voice over How to deliver voice over copy and not sound like youre reading Different styles and niches within the VO industry About your instructor: Deanna Cooney (pictured) is a 20+ year veteran of the acting and voice over world and a voice over coach based in Perth, WA. She believes voice over is an indispensable addition to the actors toolkit, and teaches voice over in person and online across Australia. Represented by MCA, she works consistently as a commercial voice and has recent on-screen roles in Australian feature film BELOW, upcoming web series Raindance, and the new season of ABCs The Heights. She specialises in teaching practical voice over skills, particularly around connection with script and authentic, engaged delivery of voice over copy. Dates: Thursday 23 July to 20 August (5 weeks) Time: 7 to 8pm each week Ages: 18yrs + Fee: $175 * Book by 30 June for 10% discount Find out more or book your place now at: https://filmbites.com.au/online-workshops/

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Filmbites alumni Cooper van Grootel who will star as Nate in One Of Us Is Lying after the pilot was picked up to go to series by Peacock TV (Universal). We are so thrilled to see all of Coopers hard work pay off. This is well deserved.

04.01.2022 VOICE OVER COURSE FOR TEENS 5 WEEKS ONLINE - STARTS THURS 4 JUNE Led by voice over professional and super fun and fabulous instructor Deanna Cooney, we strongly recommend you do not miss this workshop if you are a young actor serious about a career in the industry.... Get all the info at https://filmbites.com.au/online-workshops/ 10% discount for Filmbites Screen Academy and Filmbites Talent Agency actors.

03.01.2022 Photos from our Senior Premiere Night (28th) 2021. A well earned congratulations to our very talented and promising young actors on their screening.

02.01.2022 Our SCREEN ACTING 1-DAY WORKSHOP for 9 to 12 year olds in Freo sold out fast, so weve added another on FRIDAY 17 JULY, in the upstairs studio at Paper Bird Childrens Books and Arts on Henry Street. Your instructor will be the lovely and talented Hermione Gehle! For details and to book online, please click here:... https://filmbites.com.au/holiday-workshops/ Student who go on to enrol in our Beginner class on Monday afternoons (starts 20 July) get half their holiday fee taken off their term fee too. We cant wait to get our classes back up and running in the City of Fremantle! For more info email [email protected] or phone 9209 2689.

01.01.2022 First look at Filmbites alumni Shannon Berry in The Wilds for Amazon Prime. We are so excited to see Shannon's hard work pay off and can't wait for the series to drop. Click on the link below to find out more! https://ew.com/tv/the-wilds-amazon-prime-video-first-look/