this week at FOMM: David Russell

Storyboarding Universe
David Russell

David Russell is one of Hollywood’s top conceptual illustrators who cut his teeth on Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Since then, he has created key sequences for over 100 productions including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Batman, Terminator 2, The Thin Red Line, Moulin Rouge, Wolverine, Sanctum and The Chronicles of Narnia. He shares with us the secrets of capturing cinematic style and action at the crucial planning stage.

Time: 5-6pm
Date: Friday, April 30
Event: Friday On My Mind
Venue: AFTRS Theatre, Fox Entertainment Quarter

You can pay hundreds of dollars for the Masterclass… Or you can join me for this free AFTRS film event bringing you face to face with the industry’s brightest thinkers.

Free entry. Free 2-hr parking. All welcome.

© The Age

© The Age

this week at FOMM: Ana Kokkinos

Only the Brave
Ana Kokkinos

Amongst trends towards lighter, more homogenised material and identifiable genre, Ana Kokkinos (Head On, Blessed and The Book of Revelation) talks about the importance of directorial courage, artistry and independent vision.*

Time: 5-6pm
Date: Friday, April 16
Event: Friday On My Mind
Venue: AFTRS Theatre, Fox Entertainment Quarter

Join me for this weekly AFTRS film event bringing you face to face with the industry’s brightest thinkers.

Free entry. Free 2-hr parking. All welcome.

*note: material screened contains R-rated images

this week at FOMM: Justin Monjo

Writing High
Justin Monjo

You don’t need to move to L.A. to write high-budget scripts. Prolific playwright, film and television writer Justin Monjo talks about writing projects in the $30-$90 million range, from war epics to fully CG animated features – the most recent being produced by Dan Lin (Terminator Salvation) with Animal Logic.

Time: 5-6pm
Date: Friday, April 9
Event: Friday On My Mind
Venue: AFTRS Theatre, Fox Entertainment Quarter

Join me for this weekly AFTRS film event bringing you face to face with the industry’s brightest thinkers.

Free entry. Free 2-hr parking. All welcome.