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Sample Writing – you can check out some of my sample wriings at the following URL address http://samplewriting1.blogspot.com/
Foot In The Door – you can check out the foot in the door documents eg media release email sponsorship and much more at the following URL address http://foot-in-door1.blogspot.com/
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Foot In The Door Media Release
Getting your foot in the door
91 Walang Avenue
Figtree, NSW, 2525
PH: 02 42261237 Web: http://www.fitd.com.au/
23 May 2009
Annual Short Film Festival for TAFE students
FOOT IN THE DOOR is an annual short film competition designed for TAFE students to put into practice the theory and simulation they are learning about in class.
All entrants will work from the same script to produce a short film, and will be directly engaged in the marketing and promotion of the Festival. There is no entry charge, and the prizes are industry based work placements – designed to give the winning students “a foot in the door” – literally.
This will provide the perfect opportunity to give budding film makers what they want most – a “leg up” in their chosen industry – a “Foot in the door”.
The entrants will be able to use the existing infrastructure and expertise currently available in NSW TAFE Institutes.
The script to be used is a simple “AB script”, with no title, no setting, no genre specified, no gender assignment – just simple, ambiguous dialogue between two non-descript participants.
Variations are endless – there is a huge entertainment factor and the focus is on how to use film to tell a story, not write a script.
As far as we know, no other film festival anywhere in the world uses this approach.
All NSW TAFE students will receive an email in April 2009 outlining the festival and providing a link to the FITD web site.
On the web site, students will find all the information and resources they require to enter the festival.
In November 2009 a showcase of the best films (as decided by the organisers) will be presented at a venue to be determined.
A panel of invited judges from the industry will select the prize winners. The wining entrants will be offered placements for film and television work, covered by TAFE insurances.
For further information contact:
Mario Di Fiore
91 Walang Avenue
Figtree, NSW, 2525
PH: 02 42261237 Web: http://www.fitd.com.au/
91 Walang Avenue
Figtree, NSW, 2525
PH: 02 42261237 Web: http://www.fitd.com.au/
23 May 2009
Annual Short Film Festival for TAFE students
FOOT IN THE DOOR is an annual short film competition designed for TAFE students to put into practice the theory and simulation they are learning about in class.
All entrants will work from the same script to produce a short film, and will be directly engaged in the marketing and promotion of the Festival. There is no entry charge, and the prizes are industry based work placements – designed to give the winning students “a foot in the door” – literally.
This will provide the perfect opportunity to give budding film makers what they want most – a “leg up” in their chosen industry – a “Foot in the door”.
The entrants will be able to use the existing infrastructure and expertise currently available in NSW TAFE Institutes.
The script to be used is a simple “AB script”, with no title, no setting, no genre specified, no gender assignment – just simple, ambiguous dialogue between two non-descript participants.
Variations are endless – there is a huge entertainment factor and the focus is on how to use film to tell a story, not write a script.
As far as we know, no other film festival anywhere in the world uses this approach.
All NSW TAFE students will receive an email in April 2009 outlining the festival and providing a link to the FITD web site.
On the web site, students will find all the information and resources they require to enter the festival.
In November 2009 a showcase of the best films (as decided by the organisers) will be presented at a venue to be determined.
A panel of invited judges from the industry will select the prize winners. The wining entrants will be offered placements for film and television work, covered by TAFE insurances.
For further information contact:
Mario Di Fiore
91 Walang Avenue
Figtree, NSW, 2525
PH: 02 42261237 Web: http://www.fitd.com.au/
Sunday, June 21, 2009
MAP Press Release
MAP Announces its Education Policy
The newly formed Multicultural Acceptance Party (MAP) today announced that it will be fielding candidates in the upcoming election in selected Lower House Seats, and for the Senate in all states.
The progressive party has detailed policies on Immigration, Schools and education, the Aging population, multiculturalism and youth, among other areas. Full details on all these policies are available from their website http://www.map.gov.au/.
One of the major planks in their platform is education reform. The cost of Tertiary education, including TAFE and private institutions are experience rapidly increasing fees. This is preventing a number of prospective students from attending the tertiary institution of their choice. It won’t be long before the cost of these alternative tertiary facilities will be the same as the costs of attending university.
Our policy will be introducing a “HECS” style fee help arrangement for all tertiary level study, including private colleges as well as State TAFEs. The current system will stay in place for Universities, but we will open up a scheme to all tertiary students.
The fees paid under this new initiative will be repaid in a similar manner to University fees being repaid. Once a graduating student obtains employment, and reaches a predetermined income threshold (between $30,000 to $50,000 income pa), repayments will commence as part of the income tax regime. The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained.
To examine our policy in more detail please see the fact sheet attached or alternatively you can come along to the MAP Launch on…..
MAP presents a real alternative to the major parties. It provides electors with a choice of a progressive, dynamic party that has the interests of Australia now and into the future clearly in focus. A vote for MAP is a vote for Australia’s successful future.
The newly formed Multicultural Acceptance Party (MAP) today announced that it will be fielding candidates in the upcoming election in selected Lower House Seats, and for the Senate in all states.
The progressive party has detailed policies on Immigration, Schools and education, the Aging population, multiculturalism and youth, among other areas. Full details on all these policies are available from their website http://www.map.gov.au/.
One of the major planks in their platform is education reform. The cost of Tertiary education, including TAFE and private institutions are experience rapidly increasing fees. This is preventing a number of prospective students from attending the tertiary institution of their choice. It won’t be long before the cost of these alternative tertiary facilities will be the same as the costs of attending university.
Our policy will be introducing a “HECS” style fee help arrangement for all tertiary level study, including private colleges as well as State TAFEs. The current system will stay in place for Universities, but we will open up a scheme to all tertiary students.
The fees paid under this new initiative will be repaid in a similar manner to University fees being repaid. Once a graduating student obtains employment, and reaches a predetermined income threshold (between $30,000 to $50,000 income pa), repayments will commence as part of the income tax regime. The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained.
To examine our policy in more detail please see the fact sheet attached or alternatively you can come along to the MAP Launch on…..
MAP presents a real alternative to the major parties. It provides electors with a choice of a progressive, dynamic party that has the interests of Australia now and into the future clearly in focus. A vote for MAP is a vote for Australia’s successful future.
MAP FACT SHEET
Fees paid under our tertiary education initiative will be repaid in a similar manner to University fees being repaid. Once a graduating student obtains employment, and reaches a predetermined income threshold (between $30,000 to $50,000 income pa), repayments will commence as part of the income tax regime. The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained.
If graduating students are unable to obtain employment, or do not reach the threshold income for their qualification, they will not be required to repay the fees debt. Once they reach the threshold, the repayments will commence. We will also allocate laptops and other computer equipment to all students at all secondary schools (both public and private) as well as to all tertiary education institutions.
The laptops will be leased to the students during their schooling for no cost, and will become the property of the students when they complete their education. If they drop out prior to completing their course of education, they will either return the laptop, or be given the option off purchasing the laptop at a discount price, that is yet to be determined The MAP will also upgrade all computers systems, printers and other peripherals in the schools, as well as provide free wireless networking throughout classrooms, libraries and all areas of the secondary and tertiary properties. This also includes high bandwidth wireless internet access.
The wireless network will have state of the art security protection to stop anyone especially the youth, accessing adult or unrestricted sites, or any unsuitable sites. The wireless network will also have highly sophisticated firewall technology built in, to stop anyone outside the school community accessing the network All schools and tertiary institutions will be provided with at least two colour laser duplex printers, specifically for students use. All computers will come pre-loaded with the latest version of Windows, fully patched, and the latest version of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc.
All education institutions will be provided with maintenance contracts for the computer hardware, with contracts being let on tender basis to local service providers. Not only will this support the education system, it will also provide support to local small businesses.
If graduating students are unable to obtain employment, or do not reach the threshold income for their qualification, they will not be required to repay the fees debt. Once they reach the threshold, the repayments will commence. We will also allocate laptops and other computer equipment to all students at all secondary schools (both public and private) as well as to all tertiary education institutions.
The laptops will be leased to the students during their schooling for no cost, and will become the property of the students when they complete their education. If they drop out prior to completing their course of education, they will either return the laptop, or be given the option off purchasing the laptop at a discount price, that is yet to be determined The MAP will also upgrade all computers systems, printers and other peripherals in the schools, as well as provide free wireless networking throughout classrooms, libraries and all areas of the secondary and tertiary properties. This also includes high bandwidth wireless internet access.
The wireless network will have state of the art security protection to stop anyone especially the youth, accessing adult or unrestricted sites, or any unsuitable sites. The wireless network will also have highly sophisticated firewall technology built in, to stop anyone outside the school community accessing the network All schools and tertiary institutions will be provided with at least two colour laser duplex printers, specifically for students use. All computers will come pre-loaded with the latest version of Windows, fully patched, and the latest version of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc.
All education institutions will be provided with maintenance contracts for the computer hardware, with contracts being let on tender basis to local service providers. Not only will this support the education system, it will also provide support to local small businesses.
MAP FACT SHEET
Fees paid under our tertiary education initiative will be repaid in a similar manner to University fees being repaid. Once a graduating student obtains employment, and reaches a predetermined income threshold (between $30,000 to $50,000 income pa), repayments will commence as part of the income tax regime.
The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained. If graduating students are unable to obtain employment, or do not reach the threshold income for their qualification, they will not be required to repay the fees debt. Once they reach the threshold, the repayments will commence. We will also allocate laptops and other computer equipment to all students at all secondary schools (both public and private) as well as to all tertiary education institutions.
The laptops will be leased to the students during their schooling for no cost, and will become the property of the students when they complete their education. If they drop out prior to completing their course of education, they will either return the laptop, or be given the option off purchasing the laptop at a discount price, that is yet to be determined The MAP will also upgrade all computers systems, printers and other peripherals in the schools, as well as provide free wireless networking throughout classrooms, libraries and all areas of the secondary and tertiary properties.
This also includes high bandwidth wireless internet access. The wireless network will have state of the art security protection to stop anyone especially the youth, accessing adult or unrestricted sites, or any unsuitable sites. The wireless network will also have highly sophisticated firewall technology built in, to stop anyone outside the school community accessing the network All schools and tertiary institutions will be provided with at least two colour laser duplex printers, specifically for students use. All computers will come pre-loaded with the latest version of Windows, fully patched, and the latest version of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc.
All education institutions will be provided with maintenance contracts for the computer hardware, with contracts being let on tender basis to local service providers. Not only will this support the education system, it will also provide support to local small businesses.
The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained. If graduating students are unable to obtain employment, or do not reach the threshold income for their qualification, they will not be required to repay the fees debt. Once they reach the threshold, the repayments will commence. We will also allocate laptops and other computer equipment to all students at all secondary schools (both public and private) as well as to all tertiary education institutions.
The laptops will be leased to the students during their schooling for no cost, and will become the property of the students when they complete their education. If they drop out prior to completing their course of education, they will either return the laptop, or be given the option off purchasing the laptop at a discount price, that is yet to be determined The MAP will also upgrade all computers systems, printers and other peripherals in the schools, as well as provide free wireless networking throughout classrooms, libraries and all areas of the secondary and tertiary properties.
This also includes high bandwidth wireless internet access. The wireless network will have state of the art security protection to stop anyone especially the youth, accessing adult or unrestricted sites, or any unsuitable sites. The wireless network will also have highly sophisticated firewall technology built in, to stop anyone outside the school community accessing the network All schools and tertiary institutions will be provided with at least two colour laser duplex printers, specifically for students use. All computers will come pre-loaded with the latest version of Windows, fully patched, and the latest version of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc.
All education institutions will be provided with maintenance contracts for the computer hardware, with contracts being let on tender basis to local service providers. Not only will this support the education system, it will also provide support to local small businesses.
MAP Press Release
MAP Announces its Education Policy
The newly formed Multicultural Acceptance Party (MAP) today announced that it will be fielding candidates in the upcoming election in selected Lower House Seats, and for the Senate in all states.The progressive party has detailed policies on Immigration, Schools and education, the Aging population, multiculturalism and youth, among other areas.
Full details on all these policies are available from their website http://www.map.gov.au/.One of the major planks in their platform is education reform. The cost of Tertiary education, including TAFE and private institutions are experience rapidly increasing fees. This is preventing a number of prospective students from attending the tertiary institution of their choice. It won’t be long before the cost of these alternative tertiary facilities will be the same as the costs of attending university.
Our policy will be introducing a “HECS” style fee help arrangement for all tertiary level study, including private colleges as well as State TAFEs. The current system will stay in place for Universities, but we will open up a scheme to all tertiary students. The fees paid under this new initiative will be repaid in a similar manner to University fees being repaid. Once a graduating student obtains employment, and reaches a predetermined income threshold (between $30,000 to $50,000 income pa), repayments will commence as part of the income tax regime.
The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained.To examine our policy in more detail please see the fact sheet attached or alternatively you can come along to the MAP Launch on…..MAP presents a real alternative to the major parties. It provides electors with a choice of a progressive, dynamic party that has the interests of Australia now and into the future clearly in focus. A vote for MAP is a vote for Australia’s successful future.
The newly formed Multicultural Acceptance Party (MAP) today announced that it will be fielding candidates in the upcoming election in selected Lower House Seats, and for the Senate in all states.The progressive party has detailed policies on Immigration, Schools and education, the Aging population, multiculturalism and youth, among other areas.
Full details on all these policies are available from their website http://www.map.gov.au/.One of the major planks in their platform is education reform. The cost of Tertiary education, including TAFE and private institutions are experience rapidly increasing fees. This is preventing a number of prospective students from attending the tertiary institution of their choice. It won’t be long before the cost of these alternative tertiary facilities will be the same as the costs of attending university.
Our policy will be introducing a “HECS” style fee help arrangement for all tertiary level study, including private colleges as well as State TAFEs. The current system will stay in place for Universities, but we will open up a scheme to all tertiary students. The fees paid under this new initiative will be repaid in a similar manner to University fees being repaid. Once a graduating student obtains employment, and reaches a predetermined income threshold (between $30,000 to $50,000 income pa), repayments will commence as part of the income tax regime.
The threshold will depend on the qualifications gained.To examine our policy in more detail please see the fact sheet attached or alternatively you can come along to the MAP Launch on…..MAP presents a real alternative to the major parties. It provides electors with a choice of a progressive, dynamic party that has the interests of Australia now and into the future clearly in focus. A vote for MAP is a vote for Australia’s successful future.
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