NAFA Newshttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/The latest news from the Sydney actor and film-maker networking group.en-AU2012-02-10T09:43:24ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Choc Tops Meeting: Developing your story enginehttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2012/2/8/choc-tops-meeting-developing-your-story-engine.htmlNAFA Productions2012-02-07T23:00:00ZChoc Tops screenwriting scriptwriting writingDavid Steinhoff is the CEO and Head of Development at Presence Films, a privately funded concept development group with shareholders based around the world.
]]>2011: The Year in Reviewhttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/12/1/2011-the-year-in-review.htmlNAFA Productions2011-12-01T00:43:43ZChoc Topsninth year with another set of amazing Choc Tops guest speakers and popular events.
]]>Choc Tops Meeting: Christmas Specialhttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/11/15/choc-tops-meeting-christmas-special.htmlNAFA Productions2011-11-15T12:24:26ZChoc TopsJoin us for a drink and share your personal report card for 2011. Attendees can also show examples of their work from the past year, and say their good-byes till we meet again in February 2012.
]]>Show & Tell Theatre: 'Bondi Dreaming'http://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/11/4/show-tell-theatre-bondi-dreaming.htmlNAFA Productions2011-11-04T09:43:06ZPartner NoticesChoc Tops Meeting: The actor and director's process in visual effects filmshttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/10/8/choc-tops-meeting-the-actor-and-directors-process-in-visual.htmlNAFA Productions2011-10-07T20:00:00ZChoc Tops VFX visual effectsAlan Maxwell has done everything from working as a typographer to spending 14 years directing TV commercials in Australia and the UK. He has worked with agencies such as Singleton Ogilvy & Mather, J. Walter Thompson, and McCann-Erickson for brands such as McDonald’s, Ford, and Shell.
This wide range of directing experience in film and TV eventually expanded into visual effects (VFX). At this month’s Choc Tops meeting, Alan will talk about how directors and actors can approach working in scenes involving VFX.
]]>Choc Tops Open Forum: Help Us Make Show-Fest 2012 a Smash Hithttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/9/15/choc-tops-open-forum-help-us-make-show-fest-2012-a-smash-hit.htmlNAFA Productions2011-09-15T06:23:36ZChoc Tops Festivals Show-Fest festivalShow-Fest short film festival is now a smoothly run and hopefully enjoyable event.
This is the perfect time for audience feedback. Don’t keep your feedback to yourself, tell it like it is!
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Choc Tops Meeting: Casting Strategies for 'Now'http://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/8/7/choc-tops-meeting-casting-strategies-for-now.htmlNAFA Productions2011-08-07T08:15:17ZChoc Tops castingCristina Harris began her professional training as an actor in the early 80s at Sydney’s Ensemble Studios. She now works as a consultant and also teaches casting and audition techniques to nervous actors in a friendly workshop environment.
]]>Show-Fest International: Just days to go!http://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/7/30/show-fest-international-just-days-to-go.htmlNAFA Productions2011-07-30T02:12:46ZFestivalsChoc Tops Meeting: Financing Australian independent filmshttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/7/8/choc-tops-meeting-financing-australian-independent-films.htmlNAFA Productions2011-07-08T02:00:00ZChoc Tops film financeAndrena Finlay has been producing films since 1982, having studied at the UK’s National Film School. Her first short film won the 1983 BAFTA for Best Short Film. Features she has produced include Frauds, Me Myself I, and Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance, as well originating The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Her current film is Goddess, now in post-production.
]]>Show-Fest International 2011: This year's finalist filmshttp://www.nafa.net.au/news/2011/6/20/show-fest-international-2011-this-years-finalist-films.htmlNAFA Productions2011-06-20T09:30:56ZFestivalsMartha Ansara, director and editor Lucas Bradley, and the producers of The Tunnel Enzo Tedeschi & Julian Harvey.
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