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Posted 2016-06-06 by Lionelfollow

Thu 30 Jun 2016 - Sun 03 Jul 2016



Get ready for digital series entertainment overload when returns to Melbourne in July. Driven by web series creators, this storytelling revolution is challenging the conventional modes of producing, distributing and consuming screen content. Supported by the City of Melbourne, La Trobe University, ABC iview and Federation Square, the festival will serve up a rich programming of public and industry events this winter.



You can enjoy 50 screenings of the best web series from Australia and around the world over 3 days. Industry folks can look forward to industry workshops, panels and networking. The highlight will be the awards and parties. A total of 23 awards will be given out, such as 'Best Animation', 'Best Director', 'Best Leading Actor or Ensemble' and 'Best Visual/Special Effects', just to name a few. There will also be the 'People's Choice Award' with $1,000 cash prize and the 'Grand Jury Award'. The winner will receive all-expenses paid trips and entry to LA WebFest and Marseille, as well as entry into Rome WebFest, K WebFest, Rio WebFest and WebFest Montreal. Below is an overview of the program and ticket prices. Visit the website for full details.

30 June

1) Spotlight on Melbourne - This FREE event features a line-up of some excellent local web series. The series screened in the Spotlight session are nominated for the Best of Spotlight award.

Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Loop Project Space & Bar
Address: 23 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

1 July



1) Industry Development Day

Series of ticketed workshops that run between 45 minutes to 90 minutes each. They are only available to AAA pass holders

Time: 9.30am to 5pm
Venue: La Trobe University City Campus
360 Collins Street

2) Opening Night

This ticketed event in Federation Square is the premiere of presents: 2046 and also features a keynote by John Cabrera

Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

2 July



1) Official Selection Screenings & Q&As

Get ready for a day of screenings. You have a choice of 3 screening segments covering 'Comedy & Animation', 'Non-Fiction' and 'Drama'. Each session is followed by questions and answers with the series creators and crews.

Time: 10am to 7.30pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

2) Pitch Perfect @MWF with ABC iview

15 shortlisted submissions will get 2 minutes on stage during Pitch Perfect to pitch their idea and impress the judges and the audience. The theme is 'Anytime, Anywhere' and about fictional genres. Guests will also have an opportunity to submit a wild card entry and 5 wild card entries will be invited to pitch with the shortlisted 15.

Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

3) Networking Party with Screen Futures

Head over to ACMI Bar and cafe for an evening of drinks and networking with delegates from the Screen Futures Summit. This event is open to all ticket holders.

Time: 7.30pm till late
Venue: ACMI Bar and cafe
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

3 July



1) Official Selection Screenings & Q&As

Screenings and Q&As continue with 2 segments covering 'Drama' and 'Comedy' and series creators and crews conversations following each segment.

Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

2) Funding and Commissioning strategies Panel

This ticketed panel discussion include Nick Forward (Chief Content Officer, Stan.), Rick Kalowski (Head of Comedy, ABC TV), (Kevin Mountain, ABC iview), Mike Cowap (Investment manager, Screen Australia) and Travis Rice (Content Director, LENS-immersive) and moderated by MWF Director Steinar Ellingsen.

Time: 2pm to 3pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

3) Gala Awards Night

The awards night is the much anticipated event of MWF, hosted by Melbourne's Dash and D'Bree.

Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

4) Official MWF After Party

The night is still young and MWF closes with a party to celebrate the festival and award winners. This event is open to all ticket holders.

Time: 10pm till late
Venue: The Grill at Beer Deluxe, Federation Square
Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Tickets:



1) Access All Areas: $160/$130 concession - basically you get access to everything.

2) Festival Pass: $100/$80 concession - you get everything else except the opening night, screenings and panels, pitching competition, Saturday night networking, the gala awards and official after party.

3) Opening Night only: $50/$40 concession

4) Screenings, panels and pitching competition: $40/30 concession - it is for both 2 and 3 July.

5) Gala Awards only: $40/$30 concession

6) Industry Development Day only: $80/60 - 1 July

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