BBM, formerly Big Brother Movement and a long time supporter of Participate, host the BBM Awards that enable hundreds of talented young Australians to visit Britain to gain further experience in their chosen pursuits. This year, Dagan Herceg, Class 2009, was awarded a $7000 scholarship from BBM to further his studies in film.

The gruesome short film Mr. Pin, which features Aleksei Vanamois, Green Fire Envy - Class 2007, as a director of photography won the A Night of Horror film festival audience vote. Congratulations Aleksei and team!

Sebastian, Class of 2007, has had much experience in editing since graduating from Participate. However, recently, he has tried his hand in a new field as an Apple developer. The recently available iPhone/Pod App (application) Diet4Blood, was design and created by Sebastian a reference tool for people on the blood type diet. It makes planning meals for multiple types a breeze and expedites your shopping and dining decisions.

Thought being an actor was all glitz and glamour. What about emergency rooms and band-aids?

In May, Participate students were invited to spend a rare day training with Kodak’s highly experienced cinematographers. The student workshop acted as intense training using film cameras and gave students the chance to refine their skills in the art cinematography.

Participate store has some exciting specials for our newsreaders.

Metro Screen in partnership with Screen NSW presents the Transmedia Production Seminar and Masterclass hosted by Marcus Gillezeau.

The Environmental Media Association presented Participate and the students who produced Sweet Marshall the Green Seal for 2009 - implementing sustainable production practices and raising environmental awareness on set.

Viewer discretion advised - strong violence, outstanding cinematography and gruesome visual effects! This gruesome short film follows a young man, disturbed, who hunts women on the internet for nefarious ends. Meet his latest target, a young lady named Candy. Prepare to be hunted!

James Cameron's Avatar is the fifth movie ever to break the US$1 billion dollar mark at the box-office - it did so in a record breaking 17 days.

Australian Premiere - Featuring live Q & A with the Director and Producer, February 26 at the State Theatre, Sydney. A Name is a Name follows the journey of a mysterious Scandinavian traveler as he moves across country through the Republic of Macedonia exploring the patriotism of it’s citizens.

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