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SCOUT! A Filmmakers Guide to Parramatta

Parramatta — with hot locations, streamlined approval processes, cutting-edge facilities and a pool of creative professionals, this is the best place in Sydney to make a film.

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SCOUT! A Filmmakers Guide to Parramatta

Date: Showcased September 2010

Wrap Up blurb
Parramatta — with hot locations, streamlined approval processes, cutting-edge facilities and a pool of creative professionals, this is the best place in Sydney to make a film.

The SCOUT! booklet provides a full rundown on everything you need to know to get a film production up and running in Parramatta. The 16-page, free, online resource showcases locations:

provides leads on local production teams and creative crew
outlines the red-tape rundown
details funding opportunities and facilities
offers ethical guidelines
and much more

SCOUT! was unveiled by local filmmaker George Basha (The Combination) at the Artist Studios in Parramatta on 8 September 2010, with a bumper evening attended by screen industry professionals, arts workers and filmmakers.

The online guide booklet is a joint project between ICE’s Parramatta Screening Initiative and Parramatta City Councils Arts and Cultural Grants Program.

SCOUT! is available online.

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ICE receives core support from Australia Council for the Arts, Arts NSW, Screen NSW and Department of Community Services – Human Services. This project utilises the facilities of Switch Digital Arts Centre – a partnership with Parramatta City Council.

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