The ASE would like to announce a screening of the Oscar nominated Miracle Fish and a discussion with Director/Writer/Editor Luke Doolan.

Miracle Fish is a gripping, visually powerful and masterfully crafted short film, which sees 8 year old Joe having a birthday he’ll never forget. After friends tease him, he sneaks off to the sick bay, wishing everyone in the world would go away. He wakes up to find his dream may have become a reality.

The film has received critical acclaim around the world and been seen at festivals including Sundance 09, Sydney International Film Festival 09 (where it won the Dendy Award for Best Live Action Short) and Munich Short Film Festival 09. It has also been named Winner Best Short Fiction Film and Best Screenplay in Short Film at the Australian Film Institute Awards 2009.

Luke has been gaining a reputation as an accomplished editor over the years. This is his first foray into directing and we will be exploring how his history in the cutting room has informed his approach.


WHEN:
Sunday, 6th June 2010
12pm – 1pm

Film duration:
17.53 minutes followed by a discussion and Q&A

WHERE:
Cinema 2 (up stairs)Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington, NSW, 2021

Infoline: 02 9361 539

ENTRY:
free for ASE members $5 non-members

INQUIRIES:
please email: events@screeneditors.com

The revolutionary editor Dede Allen, ACE (86) passed away on Saturday April 17th after a stroke. Born in 1923 and still editing in 2008 Dede cut many landmark films including the ground breaking Bonnie and Clyde (pictured) and The Hustler. She was nominated for Academy Awards for Dog Day Afternoon, Reds and Wonder Boys.
 The ASE extends it wishes to Dede\'s family and friends.

LA Times Obituary.

Our first event in the new Collaboration Series was a big success. Thank you to everyone who attended. We all got a wonderful insight to the making of this popular television series. Special thanks to everyone on the panel - Tony Tilse (Director), Deborah Peart (Editor), Benita Carey (Post Production Supervisor) and Tom Lowndes (Sound Designer and Mixer).

Follow the link below for some pictures of this event. We will be adding the transcript soon. The ASE is also planning to run this event in Melbourne and we will let you know the details.