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Workshops & Consulting<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”padded-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hemlock & Cedar Films offers a range of services, led by founder Megan Riakos. Megan is a regular speaker and panelist on filmmaking and gender equality and is a mentor and teacher, having taught at the University of NSW (UNSW), Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) Academy of Information Technology (AIT) and Actors Centre Australia (ACA). Megan is available for one-off workshops and events hosted by Hemlock & Cedar Films or can be hired for consulting contracts or sessional teaching work.<\/p>\n

Please contact us<\/a> for rates and more information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”padding-top-bottom” el_id=”workshops-consulting”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”flat” shape=”square” active_section=”1″ no_fill_content_area=”true” el_class=”padded-row”][vc_tta_section title=”Workshops” tab_id=”workshops”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Workshops<\/h2>\n

All workshops can be delivered either online or in-person in various formats including a single 2 hour session, a full day course or multiple sessions over several weeks.<\/p>\n

Screen Industry Practices for Actors<\/strong>
\nWorking on a filmset for the first time can be a daunting experience for an emerging actor. This workshop will lay out what to expect by going through the actor\u2019s journey from audition right through to premiere. This includes first day onset, an explanation of the various crew roles and how they collaborate with the actors, requirements for Additional Dialogue Recording (ADR) in post-production and much more. Megan will use examples from her background as a Producer & Director to help explain these processes.<\/p>\n

Indie Filmmaking<\/strong>
\nUsing her independent feature films as case studies, Megan will cover the pathways and pitfalls of indie filmmaking, including development, crowdfunding, production, marketing, festivals and distribution.<\/p>\n

The Director\u2019s Process<\/strong>
\nUnder the guidance of feature film director Megan Riakos, participants will learn how prepare to direct a narrative film, including communicating your vision, collaborating with your crew, directing actors and what to expect in each stage of the filmmaking process.<\/p>\n

Feminist Horror Workshop with Katrina Irawati Graham<\/strong>
\nWith a focus on screen works written and\/or created by women including Dark Whispers \u2013 Volume 1<\/em>, Katrina’s workshop will dive headfirst into a genre typically considered both low-brow and androcentric. Delivering a much-needed feminist perspective, this workshop will re-frame the horror genre and invite participants to embrace tropes, investigate form, and subvert the dominant male gaze.<\/p>\n

Developing Bold & Original Dark Genre Films with Briony Kidd<\/strong>
\nWhether you\u2019re writing short films for the festival circuit or beginning to delve into longer form projects, it\u2019s hard to develop strong genre projects without a clear understanding of your intention in terms of platform, audience, market and, most importantly of all, what you want to communicate. How can dark genre be a vehicle for personal or political expression? How can you make sure you\u2019re offering something new and exciting within this highly competitive field? What influences and inspires you to create your best work? Presented by Hemlock & Cedar Films and led by screenwriting teacher, script consultant and festival director Briony Kidd, this workshop is designed to help participants sharpen and intensify their unique artistic vision.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events & Workshops<\/h2>\n

Stay Tuned…<\/h4>\n

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Past Engagements<\/h2>\n

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<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Panel event: Whispering Loudly – Female Voices in Contemporary Genre Filmmaking – Speaker[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Virtual WIFT Panel: Spotlight on Female Creatives – Moderator[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Raising Films Australia Screen Industry Forum – Speaker & Organiser[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”video-row”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Indie Film World: Marketing and Distributing your film with Megan Riakos – Speaker[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]ABC News: WIFT NSW President Megan Riakos on Sexual Harassment in the Australian Screen Industry – Interviewee[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Safer Workplace Strategies for the Screen Industry – Moderator & Host[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Speaking Engagements” tab_id=”speaking-engagements”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Speaking Engagements<\/h2>\n

Please contact us<\/a> to discuss speaking engagements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mentorship + Development” tab_id=”mentorship-development”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mentorship + Development<\/h2>\n

Please contact us<\/a> to discuss a tailored package that works for you and your project.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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