What are you really burning?
Burning, buying or downloading pirated movies or television shows many appear harmless, but it costs the Australian film industry over $230m every year, putting Aussie jobs at risk as well the future of Australian films. The film industry thanks those who support the real thing by enjoying film & TV shows legally at the cinema, DVD and on TV.
What the industry says?
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Youth Challenges coming to the Gold Coast
Following the success of the Melbourne & Sydney Youth Challenges IPAF are happy to announce that planning for a Gold Coast event is now in full swing. Interest has been so great we have been able to extend the event into a two day affair. Working together with our friends at Ryebuck Media and ATOM the event will be held at the Warner Roadshow Studios who have generously donated the space to us.
Throughout the day students discuss the economic, legal and ethical implications of film and television copyright through a range of different activities designed to be both entertaining and thought provoking.
Afterwards the students will be taken on a tour of the Studios, where three productions will be currently filming: The 3-D underwater thriller Sanctum, Aussie drama Sea Patrol and the television series Elephant Princess.
The February event looks set to be our biggest yet and highlights the desire by teachers and students alike to be engaged and informed on the matters of film and television copyright in Australia. You can see full details of the previous events and all of our education resources in the education section of the site.
About IPAF
IPAF is a film and television industry initiative that serves to promote the value of the industry by raising awareness, understanding and appreciation of intellectual property and its role and value in society.
Maureen Barron named a Member of the Order of Australia
Congratulations to Maureen Barron who was honoured “for service to the Australian film and television industry through administrative and representational roles” this Australia Day. Maureen has worked tirelessly to promote the industry for the last 30 years. Being involved with the Australian Film Commission, the National Film and Sound Archive, the Australian Film Institute, the Screen Producers Association of Australia and the Film Finance Corporation.
Currently Maureen heads up Screen Queensland (formerly Pacific Film and Television) which has helped secure major productions to the QLD area boosting the local economy and securing jobs.