The Shooting Brief
The Shoot Out Brief announced in Beaumont St, HAMILTON on 11th July 2008
The Shooting Brief lists the 10 - 15 items from which filmmakers must select five to include in their film.
These items can be anything; often they're location specific, or sometimes phrases.
Participating filmmakers receive The Shoot Out Brief on Friday night just before 9pm .
i.e. just before the start of the competition.
In 2008, participants assemble at the James St Clock Tower in Beaumont St, Hamilton
The items are to appear in the film as proof that the film was shot in 24hrs. Five out of a possible 10 - 15 items
must appear in the film. The items do not have to be prominent or shown in full.
The items should be used as creatively as possible.
Failure to follow The Shoot Out Brief will result in disqualification.
As an example, in 2003 The Shoot Out Brief required that filmmakers include 5 items from a list of 15;
one of which had to be in the first 30 secs of the film.
The Shoot Out Brief does not follow the same format each year. In fact there are always some surprises.
This is how The Shoot Out ensures that filmmakers have made the film in 24 hours, and get a real taste
of the the fun and exhilaration that is The Shoot Out!
The Brief 2008
To download click HERE
You must select 5 of the following items:
- Greek Statue (Woman with bowl) - 1999
Cnr Beaumont and Cleary Sts, Hamilton
- Metal Feet Sculpture - 2000
Near the bus stop, Corner of Hunter and Perkins Sts, Newcastle
GregsonPark. Corner of Steel and James Sts Hamilton
- Downward Pointing Convict Arrow - 2001
Metal Sculpture in Convict Yard Cnr Scott and Telford Sts, Newcastle
- Purple Head Sculpture - 2002
Outside The RegionalMuseum, Hunter Street, Newcastle West
- A Café Table in Beaumont Street - 2003
Choose your favourite café or restaurant
The Memorial next to Wharf Road, Newcastle
Corner of Ocean Street and Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
- 3rd Flight of Stairs - 2006
Heading to the Obelisk. As seen from corner of Newcomen and Ordinance Sts Newcastle
In front of Customs House. Across from Newcastle Bus Terminal.
- The Double Phone Booth - 2007
JamesStreetPlaza, Hamilton.
- Film Set – Still life drawing class
Newcastle Community Arts Centre, Parry Street Newcastle. Open 9.30pm Friday till 8pm Saturday.
Place a booking for 30mins by calling 0425 205 333.
Include our favourite birthday boy!
Someone making a birthday wish
Log in to Hamilton’s free wi-fi internet hotspot where you will find details of our 2008 bonus brief item
Show us you’ve got guts!
Folowing is an example ONLY of a Shoot Out Brief - please do not base your film ideas on these items.*
The Shoot Out Brief (SAMPLE ONLY)
You MUST include a total of FIVE of the following items in your film
One of these items MUST appear twice. (please note this is not always the case)
Each time from a different camera angle.
The Yellow Roadblock- On way to lighthouse on Nobby’s Road
The letters T&G on the T&G building -Corner of Hunter and Watt Sts Newcastle
Rock Bench - In the courtyard of No. 5 Lee Wharf, Wharf Road Newcastle
The Little Red Door - 16-18 Newcomen Street, Newcastle
The Tree Stump – with red and white tape -Church Street Newcastle. Opposite the Cathedral.
The Bridge - Over the pond at The Foreshore Park, Wharf Road Newcastle
An Ibis Water Bird - Commonly found along Newcastle’s Green Corridor, including parks and the Wetlands
The Yellow Gates - On building near Fanny’s Nightclub, Wharf Road Newcastle P
Park Bench- In the courtyard in The Junction. Cnr Glebe Rd & Kenrick St.
3rd Flight of stairs - Heading to the Obelisk. As seen from corner of Newcomen and Ordinance Sts Newcastle
Left Marble Pillar with Light on Top - The set of superman! Front of Nesca House Cnr King and Auckland Sts Newcastle
Penalty Dive - The most creative dive for a shoot out penalty. Use your imagination!
The Shoot Out Brief 2003
Filmmakers must Include FIVE of the following items in your film
ONE of which must be in the FIRST SHOT of the film. *(please note that this is not always the case)
• The phrase - "GOOD AFTERNOON MR. ANDERSON" - must not be sung!
• PINATA - one of those South American things that is filled with lollies and you hit with a stick.
Seek one, make one, create one! For those who like a challenge!
• A HORSE - now there is a challenge!
• WHITE PYLON - on the boardwalk in front of The Crown Plaza Hotel Wharf Road, Newcastle
• RED AND YELLOW SURF LIFESAVING FLAG - pick your favourite beach
• FLETCHER PARK SIGN - Fletcher Park, cnr Shortland and Watt Street, Newcastle
• GREEN BENCH SEAT - at The Obelisk, Wolfe Street, Newcastle
• BUBBLERS AROUND MEMORIAL STATUE - outside the old Post Office cnr Hunter and Bolton Sts, Newcastle
• THE QUEENS WHARF TOWER - the ultimate phallic symbol! Wharf Road, Newcastle
• FLOWER KIOSK - in the mall, near Wolfe Street, Newcastle
• SMALL BABY PALM TREE - Wharf Road, near the corner of Watt Street, Newcastle
• THE PILOT - with moustache and goggles on mural on Hunter Street near Union St, Newcastle
• A CAFÉ TABLE IN BEAUMONT STREET - choose your favourite café in Hamilton 
