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Well-known filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has teamed up with Apple to provide a monthly educational podcast which follows the making of his upcoming film, Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
Says Baz:
"As a young aspiring filmmaker, I had many opportunities and a great deal of support from established filmmakers. There was a genuine reaching out to the up-and-coming, where we were allowed not just to observe, but to participate in the creative process.
It is with this in mind that I would like to open the door to all students who are interested in the art of filmmaking. Bazmark and Fox have partnered up with the good people at Apple to allow you to participate in the creative journey and realization of our new motion picture, Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The film will be in the theaters November 14.
For those who do participate, there is also the very real possibility of winning prizes including digital filmmaking equipment, a trip to Australia, and ultimately the opportunity for a talented student to join us in the marketing and release phase of Australia. During this process, the work you create will find an audience of millions by being included in the DVD release of Australia."
A free educational podcast from a celebrated film director? With assignments? With incentives to learn and participate? This is education as it should be.
Get the podcast here.
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