From time to time Home Brewed holds a variety of filmmaking, educational or just for the hell of it Seminars. There are no seminars planned for the 2007 Festival, but keep an eye out on the website or subscribe to hear about future events.

By way of background to the sort of things you might expect, check out our Past Years, or see detailed of our 2006 Seminar program below, which ran at the Bondi-Junction Waverley RSL on Saturday 21 October 2006, from 11am to 5pm.

11:00am
FUNDING FOR YOUR FEATURE FILM
Julia Overton - Film Finance Corporation

A successful independent producer and now working for the Film Finance Corporation, Julia Overton will review the key ways to get your feature film funded through the FFC and other sources. Highlighting the sorts of things that funding bodies look for, the session will also briefly address ways to achieve your low budget feature dream without significant funding.

12:00 midday
DIRECTING - THE THUNDERSTRUCK EXPERIENCE
Darren Ashton - Director Thunderstruck (2004)

Director of the AC-DC inspired feature THUNDERSTRUCK, Darren Ashton talks about the feature film directing experience from Thunderstruck and his new film Razzle Dazzle (due out in 2007), becoming a director, tips for first time directors, working with actors and much more.

1pm LUNCH BREAK

2pm
The Importance of SOUND DESIGN
Andrew Plain - Huzzah Sound

Filmmaking is the ultimate collaborative medium - from actors and scriptwriters through to Directors and Cinematographers, all are crucial to the final masterpiece. The importance of Sound and Sound Design, however, is often underestimated amongst short filmmakers. Professional sound designer Andrew Plain from Huzzah Sound, will introduce you to the world of sound design, and cover basic tips for ensuring good sound in your next film.

3pm
HOW TO MAKE A GREAT COMEDY SHORT FILM
Gary Eck - Winner Tropfest 2004 (The Money)

One of Australia's favourite comedians, winner of Tropfest 2004 with "The Money" and star of Mick Molloy's new film Boytown, Gary Eck talks about the road to producing that old festival favourite, the comedy short film.

4pm
SHORT FILM 101- The secrets to success on the festival circuit
Peter Slee - Director, Advertiser, Filmmaker

Film and TVC director/producer with a feature film currently in development, Peter Slee, long-time consultant to the Home Brewed International Film Festival talks about the basics of good short filmmaking, shares tips on connecting with your audience, short cuts on a budget, the importance of good actors, and things to do to maximise the chances of having your film short listed at festivals.