ZEST FILM COMPETITION 2024

The theme for 2024 is WATER. Your short film must include water in some form.

ZFC 2024 offers two categories:

1. Under 18 Category: For filmmakers aged under 18 years (as of 1st September 2024).

2. Open Category: For filmmakers aged 18 years and over.

Finalists will have their films premiered on November the 9th 2024 at Wallis Cinema, Deakin Avenue, Mildura.

There will be a single $200 cash prize for the winner of each category.

Family members, friends, and professional associates of the Mildura Film Society and Arts Mildura are eligible to submit film entries into the official competition. The judging process will ensure its integrity and impartiality by strictly excluding judges from evaluating entries with which they have conflicts of interest.

ELIGIBILITY

• Films must be between 2-3 mins in duration.

• Films can be of any genre.

• One film entry per person (or group, if entering a group submission) will be accepted.

• Deadline is October 15th, 2024. No films will be accepted after this date.

• Each film may be entered in either the Under 18 or Open category but not both.

• No entry fees are required.

• In the Junior category, the Filmmaker may receive some support from individuals (parents or guardians) over 18 years old.

• Films must have original content.

• Films submitted in languages other than English must include English subtitles.

• Filmmakers are responsible for ensuring all copyright in their film is cleared for all the uses described in these Terms & Conditions.

• You give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience and broadcast online.

• Submit as .mp4 or .mov (QT). Aspect ratio for film i.e. 16:9 (1280×720 px). Max file size 2GB.

Send submission via Dropbox or We Transfer to kieran@artsmildura.com.au

JUDGING CRITERIA

The judging panel’s decisions are final and are not subject to appeal in any way.

By applying you warrant and represent that you have the unencumbered right to grant Mildura Film Festival and partners the usage rights required in the submitted film and in the associated materials for publicity. All rights not granted are retained by the applicant.

For further information or an questions then email kieran@artsildura.com.au or checkout the Zest site at www.artsmildura.org/zest

GOOD LUCK!

Adult Sewing Workshop

Past Meets Present: A Fusion of Tradition and Technology - Adult Sewing Workshop 

• Tag line: a digital printing and beading workshop

• For Adults

• Date: 15th September 2024

• 11am - 3pm (4 hours)

• Location: 94 Deakin Avenue Mildura, VIC 3500 (Arts Mildura at Nap Contemporary)

• Lunch and Snacks / refreshments provided 

• Tickets: $90 per ticket

• For 25 and under FREE

• Limited spaces so registration is required - https://events.humanitix.com/past-meets-present-a-fusion-of-tradition-and-technology-adult-sewing-workshop

Youth Sewing Workshop #2

Surface Transformation Youth Sewing Workshop 

• Tag line: upcycling using digital printing

• For ages 15 - 25

• Date: 14th September 2024

• 1pm - 4pm (3 hours)

• Location: 94 Deakin Avenue Mildura, VIC 3500 (Arts Mildura at Nap Contemporary)

• Lunch and Snacks / refreshments provided 

• FREE youth workshop

• Limited spaces so registration is required - https://events.humanitix.com/surface-transformation-youth-sewing-workshop-15-25

Youth Sewing Workshop #1

FOR AGES 9-14

Date: 14th September 2024

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Location: 94 Deakin Avenue Mildura, VIC 3500 (Arts Mildura at Nap Contemporary)

Lunch and Snacks / refreshments provided.

This is a FREE youth workshop

Limited spaces so registration is required:

https://events.humanitix.com/youth-digital-printing-sewing-workshop-9-14 

GRAPHIC DESIGN YOUTH WORKSHOP

Have you ever wondered what graphic design is, and how to do it? Are you aged between 15 - 25?Come along to Arts Mildura's Introduction to Graphic Design Youth Workshop! Facilitator Maddi Ryan from Alchemy by Maddi will guide and introduce participants to the basics of graphic design. No experience required, just a love to create! 

Date: Saturday 31st August 2024

Time: 11am - 2pm (a 3 hour workshop, including breaks)

Location: Arts Mildura at Nap Contemporary (94 Deakin Avenue, Mildura Vic 3500. Across the road from Wallis Cinema Mildura)

Devices: while we encourage and recommend bringing a device (phone, computer, tablet etc.) it is not mandatory to participate. 

Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided. 

What you'll learn:

- How to use editing programs (adobe, canva, lightroom and more!)

- How to breakdown concepts and briefs 

- How to create cohesive designs (structural understanding, spacing, justifying fonts)

- How to utilise networking and packages 

Structure of the workshop:

- Commence the workshop with introductions and an understanding of what is graphic design

- Explore techniques and skills that are used in graphic design and how to create

- Lunch break 

- Choose from one of 4 mock up client briefs, or create your own, to have a go at the creative design process

- Finish by having a look at each others work

Guided the entire way by fine arts and graphic designer Maddi Ryan

Book here - https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-graphic-design-youth-workshop?hxchl=hex-pfl

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own short videos? Have you dreamed of telling your story and that of those around you? Or are you a budding performer ready to take the stage?

Arts Mildura is encouraging people interested in story telling, videography and film making, journalism and the arts aged between 12 - 17 to come along to our Youth Videography Workshop with Kat Zam. 

The Premiere: 13/07/24

The official premiere of the videos, along with the commissioned documentary, will be held at Wallis Cinema Mildura on Saturday 13th July. With doors opening at 2pm. For Tickets please see following link: 

Music in the Regions in partnership with Arts Mildura present Heartland. 

The great didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and powerhouse violinist Véronique Serret blend songlines and storytelling in this compelling collaborative work. Inspired by the poetry of William’s mother, Aunty Delmae Barton, the message of Heartland is of peace and love carried by an eagle spirit. 

Barton and Serret welcome listeners into a unique soundscape, drawing on the power of connection to place. Violins, didgeridoo and guitar are joined by soaring vocals, ethereal loops and electronic effects in a distinct evocation of the Australian landscape. From its roots as a seven-minute commission for the 2019 Canberra International Music Festival, this extraordinary work has grown into an hour-long reimagined “chamber oratorio” exploration of Country, landscape, culture, language and identity. 

About the Artists

For two decades, William Barton has forged a peerless profile as a performer and composer in the classical musical world, from the Philharmonic Orchestras of London and Berlin to historic events at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day 2019, Anzac Cove and the Beijing Olympics. His awards include Winner of Best Original Score for a Mainstage Production at the 2018 Sydney Theatre Awards and Winner of Best Classical Album with ARIA for Birdsong At Dusk in 2012. With his prodigious musicality and the quiet conviction of his Kalkadunga heritage, he has vastly expanded the horizons of the didgeridoo — and the culture and landscape that it represents.

Véronique Serret is a violinist, vocalist and composer effortlessly bridging the divide between classical and contemporary art forms. In demand as a leader, chamber musician, mentor and collaborative artist, Véronique is known for her inclusive sound-world her musical flexibility and willingness to collaborate across genres, as well as her work on the 6 string electric violin. Over many decades Véronique has been fortunate to work extensively with Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Dance Company and as concertmaster of the Darwin Symphony.

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

Curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Drama Workshop

9 week course curated by Paris Ribarits

3.30-5.00PM, Every Tuesday 23rd April - 18 June

Have you dreamed of becoming an actor? Do you want to build your confidence? Are you aged between 12 - 17? Why not try Arts Mildura's FREE Drama Workshop? 

A 9 week program of drama workshops, run by local performing artist Paris Ribarits. These workshops aim to develop and refine skills in the world of drama and acting. Starting with the basics of voice, movement and gesture then progressing into theatrical styles and theatre practitioners. A drama program that is lead by participants! As we delve into the 9 week program the participants will start to actively decide the direction that the program goes. Whether that is purely developing skills and refining their understanding of performance, or towards a showcase and small production. 

🎫 This is a FREE workshop. While Registration is NOT required, it is APPRECIATED. 

📍94 Deakin Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500, opposite Wallis Cinema Mildura. 

⏰ 3:30pm - 5pm every Tuesday

🗓️ Every Tuesday Commencing 23rd April 2024 and Concluding on 18th June 2024

      🗓️ 23/04/24 , 30/04/24 , 07/05/24 , 14/05/24 , 21/05/24 , 28/05/24 , 04/06/24 , 11/06/24 , 18/06/24

🍎 Snacks and refreshments provided

Open Mic Night 2024

April 19th, 2024

Arts Mildura Youth Focused Open Mic Night Registrations - PERFORMANCE 0-25 YEARS ONLY.

Come and join us for a night of music, poetry, drama, stand-up and comedy at Arts Mildura Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talents in front of a supportive audience.

The event will take place on Fri April 19 2024 doors open at 5:15pm with our headline performance commencing at 5:30pm at Mildura Football Function Centre (1 Twelfth Street, Mildura). Registration is open to anyone who wants to perform, so don't be shy!

Bring your friends and family along to enjoy a night of entertainment and support the local arts community. We can't wait to see you there!

Headline Act - Holly Camillieri and Georgia Mahoney. 

We are so lucking to have the amazing Holly and Georgia performing for us! Their set will commence at 5:30pm to open our first Open Mic of 2024. 

Rules of Arts Mildura's Youth Focused Open Mic:

• Each Set is a total of 10 minutes (that's normally about 3 songs for the musicians out there!), that includes your set up and pack down. We recommend having your gear as prepared (tuning etc.) as you can before going on stage.

• Just because each set is a maximum of 10 minutes doesn't mean you have to fill it! Whether you have a 4 minute monologue or 7 minute stand-up or only 1 song still sign up! Just know that 10 minutes is the maximum time you will have.

• Keep your maximum registrations to 2 or 3 per night as we want everyone to be able to have a chance to perform.

• Backing tracks either need to be sent in to info@artsmildura.com.au before 1pm Wed Apr 17 2024, or brought in on a USB in a MP3 or MP4 format and provided to Arts Mildura Staff before 6:30pm day of event.

• Pre event registration close Thurs Apr 18 2024 10am, however registrations will still be taken at the event. REMINDER: while registrations are still taken at the event these spots are not guaranteed, it is a case of first in best dressed, and best done within the first 30 minutes of the night.

• While your registration time preferences have been noted, this is subject to circumstances of the night and you may be scheduled to perform earlier than your selected  time section.

• Arts Mildura will send a confirmation email with your Set time if you have done registration pre event.

Maquilleur Makeup Artistry

Sunday 14th April

Have you ever wanted to be involved in make up creative industry? Are you aged between 16 - 25 and interested in being involved with our taster session for a potential upcoming course?

Come along as Lisa from Maquilleur Makeup Artistry guides participants through the creative elements of make up and demonstrates techniques to utilising make up in the multitude of creative aspects.

This is a FREE youth workshop

APPLICATIONS are open NOW!

There are limited spaces for this program. Upon completing the application and close of new application you will be inform if you have been successful and have a place in the taster session.

Applications CLOSE on Monday 1st April

Workshop on Sunday 14th April 2024

Time and Location will be confirmed with you upon receiving a successful application notice from Arts Mildura.

Link to Apply: https://culturecounts.cc/s/4XoiRj

Auto Arts Session

10am-2pm, Wednesday 10th April

Interested in the visual art style of Street Art (graffiti art, stencilling and more)? Come along to our Auto Arts Session, where our artist Kieran Mangan will guide participants through a visual workshop in which participants will paint a car in a Street Art style in a collaborative moving mural. 

Open to young people 12 - 17

This is a FREE workshop, registration required as there are limited spaces.

REGISTER HERE - https://events.humanitix.com/auto-arts-session

Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024

Time: 10am - 2pm

Where: 94 Deakin Avenue, Mildura Vic 3500. (Opposite from Wallis Cinema Mildura.)

Lunch, Snacks and Refreshments Provided 

Magenta Art Prize 2024

5.30 pm, Thursday 28th March

The Opening of the 2024 Magenta Art Prize will be held 6.30pm on Thursday 28th March April in the Magenta Woolshed

On Easter Saturday why not enjoy a sumptuous breakfast of sausages, bacon, veggies, toast and pancakes followed by orange juice or coffee at the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens as part of the 2024 Magenta Art Prize.

Also availble on Easter Saturday will be scenic Tractor-Train tours around the Gardens! Tours are available at 9.30am and 11am. Train Tour bookings are availble in the Garnpang Cafe

The Garnpang Cafe will be open each day over Easter for light lunch and refreshments

https://showday.online/show/mildura

Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism

A play adaptation based on the book by Meaghan Katrak Harris

8pm, Friday 23 February 2024
Powerhouse Precinct, Mildura

Adapted and directed by Fiona Blair
Performed by Kimberly Lovegrove, Madelaine Nunn and Richard Bligh
Cultural Consultation - Annabelle Sharman and Richard Frankland
Lighting design - Rob Irwin

Tickets $10

Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism is a thought-provoking collection of memoir-based essays that delves into the sociopolitical landscape of Australian society. Written by Meaghan Katrak Harris, these essays offer a unique exploration of the intersectionality of Australian culture, classism, racism, and identity.

Through her powerful personal narrative, Meaghan draws on her experiences as a teenage mother, a member of a large multicultural family, a social worker, and an academic. With clarity and compassion, she sheds light on the often uncomfortable aspects of our society - the elephants in the room that have been historically downplayed and ignored.

From memories of country life to the bustling city, from the streets to national television, Memories and Elephants invites readers to challenge the dominant narrative of Australian identity. It encourages us to think critically about the complexities of our multicultural society and the impact of casual racism.

Lost At Sea Studio Launch, January 19, 2024

Join Benny Vee and various local artists for live music and discussions about the Lost at Sea studio project. Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.45 start, ending at 10pm. 39 Langtree Avenue Mildura. FREE.