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SET - READY - FILM

Bringing writers, directors, DPs, actors & crew together
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Film Plus

How it works

Workshops are held one Sunday each month at Film Plus in Canberra.

It's a way to meet your local screen community, develop work or try a new skill in a low-pressure environment.

Workshops are accessible and so entry is by donation to contribute to tea/coffee & room hire.

Screenwriters at all levels are encouraged to submit a script (2 pages, 2 -3 roles). Preference given to local screenwriters, and emerging writers from anywhere in the world.

1. Sign up, choosing your preference for team roles: director*, actor or DP. 

 

2. Get the script.

 

3. First time Directors attend a briefing (online) the day before & plan a shot list. DPs receive shot list.

 

4. Arrive and meet your team! It will include: 1 director, 1 DP (Director of Photography)/ camera op, and 2 - 3 actors. 

 

5. Prep/rehearsal, then shooting time.

 

6. Show & tell: teams share their favourite takes and what they learned.

7. Tea & coffee.

  • Set Ready Film: DECEMBER - THE LAST PROFESSIONAL PAPERBOY by Tarryn Gaffney
    Set Ready Film: DECEMBER - THE LAST PROFESSIONAL PAPERBOY by Tarryn Gaffney
    Sun, Dec 10
    Film Plus
    Dec 10, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+11
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Dec 10, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+11
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Join us to workshop this award winning script from local writer in our last #setreadyfilm of 2023!
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  • Set Ready Film: AUGUST - CAREWOLF by Steve Dee
    Set Ready Film: AUGUST - CAREWOLF by Steve Dee
    Sun, Aug 20
    Film Plus
    Aug 20, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Aug 20, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Join us for our first ever INTERSTATE SCREENWRITER - STEVE DEE - all the way from Sydney to workshop a comedy scene 'CAREWOLF'...
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  • Set Ready Film: JULY
    Set Ready Film: JULY
    Sun, Jul 23
    Film Plus
    Jul 23, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Jul 23, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Join us at Film Plus to meet your local film making community and shoot a scene from upcoming local production, MISCONCEPTION - written by Karla Bogaart and Daniel Berger-Alexander
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  • Set Ready Film JUNE:  'DEPARTMENT O LOVE' by Dale Thain
    Set Ready Film JUNE:  'DEPARTMENT O LOVE' by Dale Thain
    Sun, Jun 11
    Film Plus
    Jun 11, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Jun 11, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Come along to workshop a scene from this super fun half-hour buddy comedy procedural - written right here in Canberra.
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  • Set Ready Film: OCTOBER
    Set Ready Film: OCTOBER
    Sun, Oct 23
    Film Plus: Studio 1 (ground floor)
    Oct 23, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+11
    Film Plus: Studio 1 (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Oct 23, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+11
    Film Plus: Studio 1 (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Join us to shoot a gritty, fast-paced dialogue scene from an upcoming feature 'ANIMAL' by Canberra-based writer, Jess.
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  • Set Ready Film: SEPTEMBER
    Set Ready Film: SEPTEMBER
    Sun, Sep 25
    Film Plus: Studio 1 (ground floor)
    Sep 25, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: Studio 1 (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Sep 25, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: Studio 1 (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Join us to shoot a hilarious scene from an exciting new short form web comedy series DINNER TIME by Canberra-based creators MEL GLAV and DALE SHERIDAN.
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  • Set Ready Film: March
    Set Ready Film: March
    Sun, Mar 20
    Film Plus
    Mar 20, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Mar 20, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    In-person event canceled due to quarantine: email for zoom meetup details.
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  • Set Ready Film: JANUARY
    Set Ready Film: JANUARY
    Sun, Jan 23
    Film Plus
    Jan 23, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Jan 23, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Film Plus, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
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  • Set Ready Film: NOVEMBER
    Set Ready Film: NOVEMBER
    Sun, Nov 21
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor)
    Nov 21, 2021, 1:00 PM GMT+11 – Nov 22, 2021, 4:00 PM GMT+11
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Nov 21, 2021, 1:00 PM GMT+11 – Nov 22, 2021, 4:00 PM GMT+11
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    We're back!
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  • Set Ready Film: JULY
    Set Ready Film: JULY
    Sun, Jul 18
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor)
    Jul 18, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Jul 18, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Tentative date: depending on restrictions*
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  • Set Ready Film: JUNE
    Set Ready Film: JUNE
    Sun, Jun 20
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor)
    Jun 20, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Jun 20, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
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  • Set - Ready - Film: MAY
    Set - Ready - Film: MAY
    Sun, May 16
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor)
    May 16, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    May 16, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Share
  • Set - Ready - Film: APRIL
    Set - Ready - Film: APRIL
    Sun, Apr 18
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor)
    Apr 18, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Apr 18, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+10
    Film Plus: B Block (ground floor), 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
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Calling all Canberra screen creatives!

Screenwriters

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers

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Are you looking for opportunities to practice your craft? Perhaps you’d like to try working on the other side of the camera? Or do you just LOVE CREATING and want to get involved?

 

Set - Ready - Film is an accessible, inclusive workshop held at Film Plus each month.

 

Collaborate and learn through practice: from writing to directing, acting and cinematography. 

 

Meet new people, shoot a short scene in under an hour, then share your takes (if you wish) and learnings.

 

It's always a thrill to see the diverse approaches by various teams to the same scene.

People at all levels - from beginner to professional - are warmly welcomed!

Writers!

We love you. We support you. We need your scripts!

This is a chance to get out of the writing cave and see your work come to life. It's designed by a writer, to be the best possible experience for writers. You're welcome to attend, not attend, make certain requests, give a talk, or even join a team in a certain role.

All you need is a 2 page scene. Go on...do it...do it now...

Email us: setreadyfilm@gmail.com

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'Seeing your work interpreted by others is gold for a writer, and the #setreadyfilm team have set up the most writer-friendly process I’ve experienced.' Julia 

Contact

Fill out the form below or email: setreadyfilm@gmail.com

Workshops are held one Sunday each month at Film Plus, Canberra Technology Park, 49 Phillip Avenue Watson ACT 2602

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