Film Festivals, Polyopera and new projects
Ok, so I’ve been neglecting this blog a little. But a few things are going which I thought would be worth updating you all on. As my last post mentioned my short film HAIRPIN has been invite to screen at Dungog Film Festival. If you are planning to be in Dungog you can catch HAIRPIN at 9:30am on Sunday 28th of May (make sure you come and say hi!)…more info here.
The end of May also sees the launch of Polyopera, three short, live opera experiences across Sydney. It also involved me playing reluctant dress ups in the OA costume store in April (see picture)! I’m directing the La Boheme and Don Giovanni mini operas. La Boheme is happening on 8 May at Curiousworks - we are turning their studio into Rodolfo’s garrett and inviting the bohemians of Sydney to join us for re-mixed opera, a party and some live art. So please come along!! Don Giovanni is happening in Blacktown and we want you to contribute to the libretto via twitter. Just tweet us @polyopera using the hashtag #thedon and we’ll incorporate your ideas into our hip hop vs opera battle on 17 June! For more follow us on facebook.
Finally, we are crowdfunding for our set (designed by the amazing Hanna Sandgren) for Sweet Bird andsoforth (part of ATYP’s under the wharf season in August). If you can spare even $5 to help us out, it will make a wonderful difference! Click here to see the project and donate.
This blog will eventually (sooner rather than later I hope!) become my website with news and info on projects. To that end I’ve started a creative blog with my photos, writings and influences on Tumblr, for those keen beans who wish to follow my artistic ramblings.
Hopefully, see you in Dungog – if not look out for a blog post and some snaps.
Over and out.
