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Marcus Gillezeau inspires the next generation of filmmakers as part of the SPAA Fringe commitment to industry education

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:18:39 +1000

Emmy award winning Director/ Writer and Producer Marcus Gillezeau visited VCA, RMIT and Open Channel this week as part of SPAA Fringe’s commitment to the next generation of filmmakers. Speaking to students about his own career success, and the importance of networks and building real industry connections, Marcus’ visit was described by Professor Stephen Skok of RMIT as “lively, informative and inspiring for students and staff alike.” SPAA Fringe will be held at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney on October 22 and 23.

Edweana Wenkart speaks on the 'business' of being you

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:01:01 +1000

On Tuesday 29 June, Tsuki’s founder and director, Edweana Wenkart will speak at an industry networking event in Melbourne, on the ‘business’ of being you. Drawing on her experience as Unit Publicist for Baz Luhrmann’s 'Australia’, and national publicist for Isabel Lucas, Edweana will introduce the concept of a personal brand to an audience of emerging actors, and explain how to engage with traditional and online media to build their brand and profile.

Tsuki goes through to full entry stage in PRIA Golden Target Awards for Excellence

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:16:30 +1000

Tsuki's media relations and grassroots campaign for the 2009 Ian Potter Cultural Trust Music Commissions has been selected to proceed through to the full entry stage, in the PRIA Golden Target Awards for Excellence, Arts. State winners will be announced in September, followed by the announcement of National Golden Target Award winners on 25 October.

Mobile Screenfest director Avi Ratnanesan talks global 'shot-on-mobile' content phenomenon on 2SER tonight

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:46:52 +1000

Tune in to 2SER tonight at 7pm and listen to Avi Ratnanesan, director of Mobile Screenfest, Australia’s first mobile phone film and photography festival, talking about the growing global phenomenon of ‘shot-on-mobile’ content. There are over 21 million mobile phone handsets in Australia, in excess of 1 per person, and now there is a competition to match – one that lets anyone with a mobile phone tell their story.

Hackett joins Creative Sydney panel discussion on Sydney as the world's studio

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:19:33 +1000

As part of Creative Sydney this week, James Hackett (Hackett Films) joined panelists Sean Ashby (AussieBum), Marty Wirth and Axel Moline (Modular Records) and Rob Belgiovane (BWM) for a thought-provoking panel discussion about Sydney as the world’s studio. Held as part of Vivid Sydney and moderated by Creative Sydney director Jess Scully, ‘Local Talent / Global Market’ explored what makes Sydney a good base (and tough place) for global business. You can view this discussion and others online at Creative Sydney.

Sixty40 join prestigious line up of 10x10 Project Curators for Creative Sydney

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:26:12 +1000

Founders Matt Taylor and Mark Simpson of Sixty40 were invited to join ten iconic industry leaders to introduce Sydney’s next generation of creative talent. Simpson and Taylor join some of Sydney’s most respected minds, including Sass & Bide’s Sarah Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, Dinosaur Designs co-founder Liane Rossler and film critic Margaret Pomeranz. Each curator will share their ‘top ten local creatives’ on June 4 at the launch of Creative Sydney at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.

SPAA Fringe partners with SDA in nationwide search for best new projects

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:21:13 +1000

SPAA Fringe, alongside Screen Development Australia (SDA) have joined forces to help filmmakers 'perfect their pitch' though a series of state-based competitions and workshops. In addition to the $1,500 prize package, semi-finalists from each state will pitch their projects at SPAA Fringe, with the top two finalists then going head-to-head in the career-defining Holding Redlich Pitching competition at SPAA Conference.

Sixty40’s new music act, Wootonia, created for Sony Music Australia gets picked up as McDonalds Happy Meal

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:47:37 +1000

Creative design specialists Sixty40, in collaboration with Sony Music Australia have created a spectacular new music act Wootonia. This animated sensation is made up of four characters, ‘Woots’, who each embody a different style of music – Pop (Vim), Rock (Rok), Emo (Zac) and Hip Hop (Boom). Set to ignite the imaginations of the younger generations, the highly anticipated release of Wootonia’s first single ‘bounce’ premiered on Nikelodeon earlier this month. It can now also be collected through McDonalds Happy Meals, creating opportunities for fans to build their own collection of 'Wootonia' tracks.

Calling all filmmakers - DigiSPAA 2010 launches!

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:36:29 +1000

The search for Australia's finest digital film maker has begun, with the official launch of entries for the 2010 DigiSPAA digital feature film competition. Announced on Wednesday 21 April at a dedicated event in Sydney with some of the industry's finest movers and shakers, the race is now on to see who will take home the $50,000 plus in prizes this year.

Green with envy: Volvo launches its eco-warrior, the DRIVe C30

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:10:03 +1000

Tune in to ABC radio's Tony Eastley and the 7pm TV news tomorrow to find out more about Volvo's latest addition to the family: the eco-warrior, DRIVe C30. Best in class with a fuel efficiency of just 3.8l/100km and CO2 emissions of only 99g/km, this story by Sarah Clarke looks at how the Swedish manufacturer is changing the way we think about green motoring.

Drum roll please...Katherine Hicks nominated for 2010 Logie: Most Popular New Female Talent

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:54:22 +1000

The 2010 TV WEEK Logie Nominees were announced today at the Ivy Pool Bar in Sydney. Katherine Hicks shone amongst fellow nominees Kate Bell (Home and Away), Carrie Bickmore (The 7PM Project), Ashleigh Brewer (Neighbours) and Mirrah Foulkes (All Saints) for ‘Most Popular New Female Talent’.

Jazz-diva Skii Harvey spoils fans at 'Foolish Girl' album launch

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:57:36 +1000

After months of anticipation, last night Sydney jazz fans were finally rewarded with a performance by diva Skii Harvey at the launch of her second album ‘Foolish Girl’.

Held at the glamorous Slide Nightclub, fans were captivated by Skii's huskey and rich vocals and her intensely passionate performance. The night also featured the premiere of the music video for title track 'Foolish Girl', by Harvey House Productions.

Hackett Films and Skii Harvey appoint Tsuki

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:10:51 +1000

Leading production house Hackett Films and smooth jazz diva Skii Harvey, have appointed Tsuki to manage their PR activity. This exciting announcement further expands our portfolio across the creative, arts and entertainment industry sectors.

Hackett Films appointed us ahead of the return of the critically acclaimed animated kids TV series, dirtgirlworld, which goes back on air on ABC1 and ABC2 this week.

Inside Film gets the inside scoop on Isabel and The Pacific

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:52:22 +1000

Isabel Lucas graces this month's issue of Inside Film, in a cover feature about her role in the epic ten-part miniseries, The Pacific, produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman.

Volvo's marketing director Greg Bosnich tells Marketing why he's an anomoly

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:17:51 +1000

Marketing magazine caught up with Volvo Car Australia's marketing director Greg Bosnich. Moments with Marketers is a fun snapshot into the hectic life of a rare marketing professional with over 10 years experience in the one brand, who loves Cold Chisel, golf, and believes marketing is about creating 'we' versus 'me'.

Supporting FILMINK's Dov Kornits and World Down Syndrome Day

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:23:15 +1000

We’re helping Dov Kornits of FILMINK Magazine raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day with a special screening of the new Australian documentary, Dance Like Nobody’s Watching, and Tropfest-winning short film, Be My Brother. Both films will be screened on March 22 at the Cremorne Orpheum Cinema, Cremorne Sydney, with all proceeds going to Down Syndrome NSW.

PumpTV appoints Tsuki for media relations campaign

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:19:59 +1000

After a competitive pitch, we are thrilled to announce our appointment by PumpTV to build brand equity around their revolutionary new outdoor advertising platform, as Australia's first and only national digital petrol station TV network.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates on the work we'll be doing with PumpTV.

Volvo's Alan Desselss looks towards a greener automotive future

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:12:18 +1000

Volvo Car Australia's managing director, Alan Desselss, forecasts the future of electric cars, driving towards zero-emissions, and the changing Australian market. Out now in BRW (11 - 17 February).

Back to school: is your child safely immunised?

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:56:14 +1000

As everyone gears up for the new school year, making sure that your child is safely immunised is one of the top priorities for many concerned parents.

As a new Mum myself, I've absorbed all the recent reports urging parents to check their child's immunisations with a new level of ‘slightly-over-protective-new-mum' fervour. But I'll be one of the first to admit that even though I have my trusty blue book, it's often sitting in the bottom draw when I need it most.

Isabel Lucas returns home for Daybreakers premiere

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:47:10 +1000

Isabel Lucas celebrates the Australian premiere of her debut feature film role in the vampire movie, Daybreakers. The action/horror flick includes co-stars Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe and Sam Neil in a futuristic drama where vampires rule planet earth. Thankfully, Isabel's character is human - and her role is to protect the human race.

Daybreakers opens nationally on 4 February 2010.
www.daybreakersmovie.com

CAUSE FIRST, FILM SECOND: Cyber Sin calls for supporters

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:57:08 +1000

Cyber Sin is a new, punchy film designed to educate Australian teens and their parents about the effects of cyber bullying - and to make them think hard about the decisions they make. Their campaign, CAUSE FIRST, FILM SECOND is calling upon Facebook supporters to help raise $30,000 by 13 March 2010. Half of this will go toward the final production of Cyber Sin, and $15,000 to be divided to their three suporting charities: Beacon Foundation, Australian Suicide Prevention and ACT for Kids.

Sixty40 get some summer action

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:08:57 +1000

Sixty40 have been busy this summer - check out their funky branded ident of Seven's coke tsunami surfing mascot!

Assassin's Creed II surpasses 1.6 million unit sales

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:16:01 +1000

Check out our latest review of Assassin's Creed II in Alpha - the game that many consider to be the best multiplatform title of 2009! Over 1.6 million copies sold in the first week with analysts now suggesting there is no evidence of sales slowing down.

Numbers like this really prove the growing mainstream popularity of gaming - perhaps you'll even be one of the millions expected to take a tour of renaissance Italy before the end of March? Oh Ezio!

They made it! Isabel climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro.

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:37:59 +1000

After six days of trekking in torrential rain and blizzards, Isabel Lucas, Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch today reached the summit of Africa's tallest peak - all in the name of raising awareness of the global water crisis. Congratulations to everyone involved in this mammoth effort for such a great cause! Read more about it here.

Q Station welcomes new year with healthy optimism

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:25:49 +1000

Q Station’s Doctors and Nurses themed new year’s eve party got great coverage on A Current Affair, no doubt because of its quirky and cheeky theme and location: the former hospital of the iconic quarantine station in Manly. But it was also a fitting theme to bring in the new year – and the resolutions that typically come hand-in-hand.

29 Brides, 29 Bikes, 1 Bridge, 1 Movie to promote

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:39 +1000

Twenty-nine brides complete in puffy white gowns and veiled helmets roared through Sydney in October, on the back of twenty-nine Harley Davidsons, driven by bearded, leather-studded bikers. The stunt was designed to raise mainstream awareness for the film ‘Marriage of Figaro’, distributed on limited release by the Australian Film Syndicate. Tsuki was engaged to manage the stunt’s media coverage, which featured prime time news coverage on Channels 7 and 9 (including helicopter footage of the bikes crossing the Harbour Bridge). The event spread word of mouth throughout Sydney, as well as a bit of love! Check it out here.

A Current Affair features Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed II

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:45 +1000

Virtual Generations

Who said video games were for geeks?! From storylines that you can get lost in, to dance choreography that will be sure to get a party pumping, or even virtual fitness trainer - it's pretty clear that gaming is going more mainstream than ever, and that there is something for everyone (seniors included!). Check out our story on interactive gaming which aired on A Current Affair last night featuring Ubisoft's highly anticipated Assassin's Creed II, now on sale.

Volvo celebrates the 50th anniversary of the seat belt.

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:51:13 +1000

In 1927 Volvo's founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson stated that: "Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo therefore, is - and must remain - safety." In 2009, Volvo proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the life-saving V-shaped, three-point seat belt, safety technology invented by Volvo in 1959, which is now shared with the world....

"The decision to release the three point seat belt patent was visionary and in line with Volvo's guiding principle of safety. Not only has it saved lives but it has also put a little bit of Volvo in every car" says Alan Desselss, Managing Director, Volvo Car Australia.

Tsuki awarded Finalist - PRIA Golden Target Awards for Excellence

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:50:51 +1000

Tsuki awarded Finalist nomination in the 2009 Public Relations Institute of Australia Golden Target Awards for Excellence for our campaign for the 2008 Russian Resurrection Film Festival.

Q Station wins prestigious industry award

editor@albertmusic.com (Albert Music editor) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:50:02 +1000

On Friday 14th August, Sydney's premier retreat Q Station was awarded the annual Mice Hotel Award (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) at the HM Magazine Hotel & Accommodation Excellence Awards 2009, for hotel and accommodation excellence.

Q Station was also highly commended in the Unique Accommodation and Accommodation under 4.5 star category.

"The work and dedication of the Q Station team is demonstrated in winning this award today," says Brendan Millet, GM of Q Station who accepted the Award. "Q Station is a unique site on Sydney Harbour and everyone has worked very hard to deliver high quality service and professionalism and it is so obviously recognized by our customers and our industry."

Hosted and presented by leading industry magazine HM - Hotel & Accommodation Management, the awards are the highest recognition for the accommodation industry, applauding excellence over a range of categories, from people and departments to properties and chains.