Our project has been finished after seven weeks. Through writing the posts about films, I get a chance to recall all the films which I have watched before. The beautiful images shines in my mind. I am touched by In the Mood for Love, Walle-E and other films which I have mentioned in the Post "Top 10 list" and those films I strongly recommened to you.
Through reading other members' posts, I know a lot of wonderful and unique opinions. Crash, which is the film recommoned by Petrelli, is one of the films I have no patience to finish watching it. However, because Petrelli's great flame to this film which is presented from his passage, I starts to think about watching it.
I have also learn a lot through interview our teachers. They provide great points of view and thus I hear another voice apart from my group.
I hope our audience will also learn something and really enjoy it.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Conclusion
During the process of creating this blog, i learned a lot with my group members. we faced the problems together and managed the blog together. everyone did a great job. because our blog is about movie genre, so during this process of researching, i found some amazing movies that i haven't seen it before. and also we learned different movie genres especially the particular meaning of the genre.
working as a group you need to understand what is your duty and how to organize with others.
A Short Explanation
Okay, so I lied. I thought I'd better write this last post to clear up any confusion that may occur to those who read this blog. Essentially, our plan was to have a different topic each week for us all to write about- e.g. Week 2 was when we each picked a different film genre to discuss, Week 3 was about censorship...you get the idea. But us being the lazy, somewhat disorganised students that we are, it didn't quite work out that way. While you will find 4 posts, one from each of us offering slightly different takes on the one topic, these posts aren't always in order and we can't figure out how to re-arrange them. To help out, I have created a tag cloud located in the sidebar. Click on a tag, and all the posts related to that tag will appear on the page.
Happy Browsing!
P.S. New Harry Potter trailer. Watch it. It's amazing.
Week 3: Grace on Censorship
Cencorship and classification in Australia
Under the Constitution the Commonwealth Government has the power to make laws with regard to telecommunications (including broadcasting) and imported material, but not locally produced matter. The latter is under the jurisdiction of the State governments. Censorship provisions have thus varied according to the nature of the material (TV, film, print etc.) and the state or territory. A Commonwealth Film Censorship Board was first established under the provisions of the Customs Act in 1917. In 1949 Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania signed agreements with the Commonwealth to delegate their film censorship powers and functions to the Commonwealth. The other States eventually followed suit.
By the early 1980s the Film Censorship Board had the following roles:
examination of imported films and video tapes under Customs regulations;
registering and classifying films and videotapes for public exhibition on behalf of the States/Territories in accordance with their legislation;
classifying imported television programs and certain locally produced television programs on behalf of the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal (ABT) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Programs produced by commercial television stations were classified by themselves in accordance with the Television Program Standards administered by the ABT.
Under the Constitution the Commonwealth Government has the power to make laws with regard to telecommunications (including broadcasting) and imported material, but not locally produced matter. The latter is under the jurisdiction of the State governments. Censorship provisions have thus varied according to the nature of the material (TV, film, print etc.) and the state or territory. A Commonwealth Film Censorship Board was first established under the provisions of the Customs Act in 1917. In 1949 Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania signed agreements with the Commonwealth to delegate their film censorship powers and functions to the Commonwealth. The other States eventually followed suit.
By the early 1980s the Film Censorship Board had the following roles:
examination of imported films and video tapes under Customs regulations;
registering and classifying films and videotapes for public exhibition on behalf of the States/Territories in accordance with their legislation;
classifying imported television programs and certain locally produced television programs on behalf of the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal (ABT) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Programs produced by commercial television stations were classified by themselves in accordance with the Television Program Standards administered by the ABT.
In September 1984 a meeting of State and Commonwealth censorship ministers foreshadowed stronger controls on videos after acknowledging widespread concern about X-rated material and the level of violence in the M and R categories. At this stage X-rated videos could contain some limited depictions of violence, although most portrayed only explicit sex. The meeting also considered the possibility of introducing a new category for non-violent erotica. In October 1984 another meeting of censorship Ministers agreed to stricter controls on violence in the M and R categories and the replacement of the X category with a new category for non-violent erotica, although Queensland and Tasmania did not support this proposal. In November 1984 changes were made to the Film Censorship Board's guidelines to exclude any suggestion of coercion or non-consent from the X category.
In April 1988 the Report of the Joint Select Committee on Video Material was tabled. The Committee was split on non-party lines with varying majorities for individual recommendations. It recommended a new category to be called non-violent erotica (NVE) to replace the X category. It noted that many people were under the misapprehension that X videos contained violence, child pornography and bestiality. It also recommended a tighter interpretation of the guidelines by the Film Censorship Board to reduce the level of violence in all categories. It should be noted that while six of the eleven members of the Committee voted for a NVE category, only five voted in favour of transferring the existing X-rated material to the new category.
In June 1988 a meeting of Commonwealth and State censorship ministers rejected the NVE recommendation, with the States unanimously supporting the ending of the X category (ie. that X-rated material should be refused classification). However, in November 1988 the ALP Caucus voted not to accept this move.
Week 6-Petrelli's thoughts on Australia's Film Industry
In 1906, Australian film-makers produced what is thought to be the world’s first feature length film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, about the country’s most notorious outlaws. The film enjoyed enormous success at home and was shown in British and New Zealand cinemas. Today, the Australian film industry has a reputation for innovation and quality, producing films with a unique flavour and global appeal.
Australia’s actors, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, cinematographers and animators are attracting growing international acclaim. Actors such as Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Rachel Griffiths, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Heath Ledger and Naomi Watts have amassed a body of work that has won critical acclaim and commercial success. The Australian production Happy Feet won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2007.
The qualities that attract overseas film producers to Australia include its world-class studio facilities, highly-skilled local technical crews and the stunning diversity of the landscape.
In 2006–07, 28 Australian-produced and co-produced feature films, with a total production value of $270 million, and 45 television drama programs, with a total production value of $272 million, went into production in Australia. In the same year, the value of foreign film and television production in Australia was $49 million.
In 2006–07, 28 Australian-produced and co-produced feature films, with a total production value of $270 million, and 45 television drama programs, with a total production value of $272 million, went into production in Australia. In the same year, the value of foreign film and television production in Australia was $49 million.
The Australian Government actively supports the film industry financially and provides tax incentives to private sector investors and assistance to training bodies. Direct government funding for production is channelled principally through the Film Finance Corporation. In 2006–07, government funding represented 17 per cent of the total funding for Australian produced and co‑produced feature films in production.The Australian Film Commission (AFC) operates as part of the Australian Government Film Program to support the creation, availability and preservation of Australian audiovisual content.The AFC provides marketing advice and support, including professional development and production opportunities. It coordinates an Australian presence in international marketplaces, promotes the availability of Australian content to Australian audiences, collects and analyses statistics on Australia’s audiovisual industries and administers the international co-production program. Australia has now concluded film co-production agreements with the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Israel and Germany and memorandums of understanding with France and New Zealand.
To preserve Australia’s screen and sound heritage, the AFC administers the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), which maintains Australia’s largest collection of recorded sound and moving image. The NFSA holds more than two million items, including television and sound recordings, newsreels, scripts, posters, film stills, memorabilia and other items produced during more than 100 years of Australian film‑making.
Week 3-Petrelli on Censorship in Australia:
Firstly, i'm agree with the ratings that are given to movies because in some way, it is a protection for the children. as we know that in some of the movies, they always include some scenes about violence, kill and scary stories. it is bed for the children i think. for example, the M ratings given to Harry Potter movies, which are meant to be for children. and also there is another movie called Baise-Moi which was banned in Australia for a long time. it was banned because the genre is not easy to escept by the audience.
In Australia, the censheship is different than others. Australia is a federation, and responsibility for censorship is divided between the states and the federal government. Censorship of Video Games and Internet sites hosted in Australia are considered to be the strictest in the western world.
The Federal Parliament has the power under the Australian Constitution to make laws relating to communications and customs. Under the communications power the federal government can regulate the broadcast media (television and radio), online services (the internet), and under the customs power, the import/export of printed matter, audiovisual recordings and computer games. However, the production and sale of printed matter, audiovisual recordings and computer games solely within Australia lies with the states.
However, to reduce duplication and ensure some national consistency, the states, territories and federal government have agreed to establish a co-operative national classification scheme. Under this scheme, the Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) (a federal body) classifies works. Federal law enforces these classifications with respect to customs, and online services. (Broadcast media are not under the purview of the OFLC, but rather a separate federal agency, ACMA.)
But since the federal Parliament has no power to criminalise the domestic sale or exhibition of printed matter within the States, the States and Territories then as part of the scheme pass their own laws criminalising such sale and exhibition. However, although they have delegated their censorship responsibility in general to the Commonwealth, they reserve the legal right in specific cases to either.
As of 2005, censorship regime is largely the purview of the OFLC, a statutory body which operates independently of the Federal Government.
Failure to obtain classification is an implicit ban and the OFLC occasionally refuse to give classification. All feature films, videos, computer games, and magazines that contain sexual content for commercial release are required to be submitted to this body, made up of “community representatives” appointed by the government for two-year terms.
Some films (those made for educational or training purposes, for instance) are exempt from classification under certain conditions. Film festivals and institutions such as ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image must apply to the OFLC to have the films on their proposed program made exempt from classification for the purpose of screening at a particular film festival or event. If the OFLC believe an unclassified work, in their estimation would receive an X18+ classification if it were to be classified they will not grant an exemption for public screening as an X18+ cannot be exhibited. Film festivals may be required to age-restrict entrance to a festival or screening.
In addition to the OFLC, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is also active in making recommendations and setting guidelines for media censorship. Confusion has recently arisen between the three bodies over censorship of mobile content.
Failure to obtain classification is an implicit ban and the OFLC occasionally refuse to give classification. All feature films, videos, computer games, and magazines that contain sexual content for commercial release are required to be submitted to this body, made up of “community representatives” appointed by the government for two-year terms.
Some films (those made for educational or training purposes, for instance) are exempt from classification under certain conditions. Film festivals and institutions such as ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image must apply to the OFLC to have the films on their proposed program made exempt from classification for the purpose of screening at a particular film festival or event. If the OFLC believe an unclassified work, in their estimation would receive an X18+ classification if it were to be classified they will not grant an exemption for public screening as an X18+ cannot be exhibited. Film festivals may be required to age-restrict entrance to a festival or screening.
In addition to the OFLC, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is also active in making recommendations and setting guidelines for media censorship. Confusion has recently arisen between the three bodies over censorship of mobile content.
The OFLC is not responsible for classifying television shows. Television is regulated by the ACMA, and the content of free-to-air commercial television is industry-regulated under the Australian Commercial Television Code of Practice. However, the OFLC does administer the classification of TV programmes for private sale (eg. DVD and video), using the same rating classes and advisory graphics as for feature films.
Week 6-Grace on Australia's Film Industry
Discussion board of Australian film industry
The Australian film industry produced their first full length movie in 1906. The story of Kelly Gang was the first successful australian movie which attracted more than 2 million audiences in the premiere of this movie. This movie was shown in Britain, New Zealand, and some Asian countries.
Later, Australia's film industry developed their quality significantly with the movies they have produced. The Australian production Happy Feet won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2007. The qualities that attract overseas film producers to Australia include its world class studio facilities, stunning diversity of landscape, and great diversity of culture in australia.
The Australian film industry produced their first full length movie in 1906. The story of Kelly Gang was the first successful australian movie which attracted more than 2 million audiences in the premiere of this movie. This movie was shown in Britain, New Zealand, and some Asian countries.
Later, Australia's film industry developed their quality significantly with the movies they have produced. The Australian production Happy Feet won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2007. The qualities that attract overseas film producers to Australia include its world class studio facilities, stunning diversity of landscape, and great diversity of culture in australia.
I have watched twoAaustralian movies which are successful and unsuccessful. The one I watched that has been unsuccessful is the movie called "Australia" . This movie is one of the Australian movies which tell the old story about a journey and love . These movies aren't watched by a wide audience like Hollywood films, because they think that the story of this movie is quite boring and not entertaining.
On the other hand, movies such as "Samson and Delilah" has been the most successful Australian movie which was produced in this year. This movie is directed by Warwick Thornton. The film is a teenage love story of two Aboriginal tribes in Australia. Located in the poor neighborhood in the middle of the aboriginal tribe of barren , hot, and dirty desert. This movie brings an interesting story and promotes australian landscape and culture.
Hence, Australian government are actively supporting the Australian film industry through the financial support they gave and they also provide tax incentives to private sector investors as well. In 2006 and 2007, government funding represented 17 % of the total funding forAustralian produced and co produced feature films in production.
On the other hand, movies such as "Samson and Delilah" has been the most successful Australian movie which was produced in this year. This movie is directed by Warwick Thornton. The film is a teenage love story of two Aboriginal tribes in Australia. Located in the poor neighborhood in the middle of the aboriginal tribe of barren , hot, and dirty desert. This movie brings an interesting story and promotes australian landscape and culture.
Hence, Australian government are actively supporting the Australian film industry through the financial support they gave and they also provide tax incentives to private sector investors as well. In 2006 and 2007, government funding represented 17 % of the total funding forAustralian produced and co produced feature films in production.
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