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SCINEMA 2009 Festival
In 2009, SCINEMA delivered 9
programs of new science film, with an accompanying tour by international
artist Jon Lomberg and filmmaker Bobby Cerini.
Our films |
National Guest Tour | 2009 winners
announced | Young filmmakers program
Our 2009 films
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Years of the Telescope USA. D. Kris Koening. 60mins
A visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the
time of Galileo, its profound impact upon the science of astronomy, and
how both shape the way we view ourselves in the midst of an infinite
universe. Visit the website
Voted Best Director at SCINEMA 2009
A lasting desire to last
France. D. Bernard Bloch. 52mins
A woman takes a sometimes humorous approach to investigating the reasons
behind the ageing process and the various possible ways of slowing it
down.
Alienation Australia. (Student finalist: Edward Brazier,
Nhulunbuy High School) 5mins
Aliens discover a previously inhabited planet we know as Mars. Deciding
its not worth colonising, the Earth beckons.
 Between
the folds USA. D. Vanessa Gould. 56mins
Chronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical
scientists who have abandoned careers and scoffed at hard-earned
graduate degrees - all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day
paper-folders. Visit the
website
Voted Best Film at SCINEMA 2009
 Big
bang Greece. D. Helen Giokari. 4.5mins
The Big Bang - light, energy, radiate, compound, evolve, compose and
create.
Big
bang in Tunguska Germany. D. Christoph Schuch. 45mins
 On
30 June 1908, the largest explosion recorded in human history
reverberated round the planet. The force of the explosion destroyed in
the Siberian taiga a woodland area the size of Luxemburg. This
fascinating doco explores the scientific evidence of its origin.
Black Holes (Student finalist: Alexander Simpson, Woodleigh
School)
What are black holes and how do they form?
Highly Commended - Student Film at
SCINEMA 2009
Black
holes and Neutron stars (Student entry: Matthew Payor & Hugh
Taylor, The Kings School, North Parramatta) 5mins
An introduction to black holes and neutron stars
Blood Sample UK. D. Steve Jackman & Bala Sirigireddy. 5mins
When an emergency is admitted to the Homerton Hospital where he works in
the Pathology Department, Bala has three minutes to test the blood
sample and find the right match. If he makes a mistake, the patient may
die.
Blood, tears and sweat UK. Khaldoon Ahmed & James Logan. 5mins
Experiments with natural body odours that repel mosquitoes have helped
scientists make advances in the search for a cheap safe mosquito
repellent.
 Boomerang
Today Australia D. David Tranter and Allan Collins. 22mins
Boomerang today is an observational documentary about the making of a
number seven boomerang by four senior traditional men from Central
Australia. SCINEMA 09 would like to
warn viewers that this film may contain the names, images and voices of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased.
Constellations
(Student entry: Kilbreda College) 3mins
What are constellations and two constellations in the southern
hemisphere.
 Crookhat
and Camphoo D. David Tranter. 22 mins.
Crookhat and Camphoo are Alyawarra elders who are master spear makers.
They share their cultural knowledge on a journey through the red sand
and Spinifex of their country, unravelling the secrets of an ancient
craft and its relationship to their heritage.
SCINEMA 09 would like to warn viewers that
this film may contain the names, images and voices of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased.
 Darwin
on the Evolution Trail France. D. Yanick Mahe. 10mins
Curious by nature, the young Charles Darwin embarks on a voyage around
the world, unaware that he was embarking on a sensational scientific
breakthrough.
Discovery of Uranus
(Student entry: Linda Hookey, Toongabbie East Public School) 1 min
Two
people count how many planets they can find. They discover the telescope
and they look through to discover Uranus. They are happy because they
found another planet.
 Dish
Communication Australia. D.Shaun Wilson. 7mins
At a remote radio dish, Professor Quintaine searches for signals from
outer space while Rose the cleaner searches for signals from Professor
Quintaine.
Let's
talk: planets (Student finalist: Reza Sazesh & Paul Zyska ,
Marrickville Intensive English Centre) 5mins
Science can advance in a spiral, along an 'p' trend line. Old rejected
theories can be rediscovered (like the sun as the centre of the solar
system) while decisions can be changed (like Pluto). We explore the use
of science, art and computing collaboratively, for learning.
Life on Mars
(Student entry: Solinna Sieng, Kilbreda College) 2mins
The process of discovering life on Mars
 Merrepen
- Dilly bag weaving Australia D. Steve McGregor. 22mins
A group of traditional women take us into their country to gather the
precious Merrepen leaves and berries, which are intricately hand woven
to make incredibly versatile dilly bags and baskets.
SCINEMA 09 would like to warn viewers that
this film may contain the names, images and voices of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased.
The Milky Way
(Student finalist: Alexander Simpson, Woodleigh School) 2mins
The Milky Way and things I have learned about it.
 Naturally
Obsessed: the making of a scientist USA. D. Richard & Carole
Rifkin. 60mins
Mixing humour with heartbreak to tell the story of three irrepressible
student scientists.
 O
as Origin France. D. Yanick Mahe. 8mins
Piccolina, a little water molecule, recounts the exciting story of the
formation of our planet earth and the emergence of life
Planet Earth Australia. D. Dominique Salvatore. 5mins. An
introduction to the Earth
Reading the book of life
Canada. D. Jack Micay. 30mins
The story of the race to sequence the human genome and what the sequence
first revealed.
Robot World Australia. D. Bobby Cerini. 4mins
An overview of the latest developments in robotics research today in the
format of a pop music video clip.
Voted Best Experimental Film at SCINEMA
2009
 Rodney’s
Robot Revolution Australia. D. Andrea Ulbrick. 60mins
Explores artificial intelligence as Prof. Rodney Brooks races to create
the world’s first affordable personal robot.
 Science
fiction Science fact Netherlands. D. Jim Franks. 6.5 mins
Whether it is Star Trek’s Enterprise or the iconic space station of
2001: A Space Odyssey, science fiction has always provided inspiration
and ideas for the scientists and engineers that design and build real
space craft.
Sound Waves UK. D. Sasha Andrews & Jeanne Guiraud. 5minS
Of two families with deaf children, one has decided to have a Cochlear
Implant for their son, the other has not.
Voted Best Short Film at SCINEMA 2009
 Space
Transportation: ATV perspective Netherlands. D. M Cowan. 32mins
The European Space Agency’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) mission is
used to explain concepts like orbital mechanics, propulsion and
satellite navigation.
Space travel
(Student entry: Jessica Schatz, Kilbreda College) 2mins
A historical investigation into human's space exploration, from Sputnik
to Mars.
 The
Antibiotic Adventure (Pts 1 & 2) France. D. Pierre Bressiant.
52mins ea. With the discovery of antibiotics, man has managed to
neutralize microbes for the first time in history. Practically
overnight, life expectancy in the Western world increased by serveral
decades. We present both episodes of this visually arresting French TV
production, ‘Birth of an Empire’ and ‘The Microbes Strike Back.’
Voted Best Television Series at SCINEMA
2009
The creation of the moon Australia. D.
Lea-Roy Akaloua. 2 mins
This silent film entry from our student short film competition explains
the origin of our moon.
The eclipse from then and now
(Student entry: Tyrone Pynor, Toongabbie East Public School) 2mins
Two eclipses happen in past present and in modern days. Our
film shows how people react when eclipses happen.
The first dog in space
(Student entry: Matt Amituani, Toongabbie East Public School) 2mins
A man comes to a pet shop and chooses a dog to send into space.
The first moon landing (Student finalist: Michelene
Tyson, Northern Suburbs Christian School) 5mins
A re-enactment of the first moon landing with added humour of aliens
coming in on the scene.
The Good Heart Attack United
Kingdom. D.Uli Hesse & Sean Davidson. 7mins
The resurrection of dead dogs in Russia in the 1930s. An unstoppable
heart in the US half a century later. And now in London, a hand-made
heart attack. How a strange, paradoxical discovery is helping to save
lives.
The ingredients for life Netheralnds. D. Jim Franks. 31mins
If man is to live in space and travel to other planets, we must learn
how to survive for long periods of time out there.
The
little street called the Milky Way Australia. D. Enya & Katyja.
3mins
A fact file on the planets of the solar system.
Voted Runner-Up Student Film at SCINEMA
2009
The
man in the moon - a study of the moon and tides 5mins (Student
entry: Cheryl Fuller, Penguin Primary School) 5mins
How does the moon affect the tides? Learn all about the gravity with
experiments and diagrams.
 The
Moving Earth Denmark. D. Lars Becker-Larsen. 52mins
1453 - astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the prevailing view of
the world: he claimed that the Earth was not the immovable centre of the
world but a planet in orbit around the sun.
 The
space adventure (Student entry: Alex Oakes, Cambridge Primary School) 6.5mins
Two boys hear about a filmmaking competition and buy a spaceship to
enter.
Two
planets, one future Australia. D. Clayton Orgles. 6mins
 From our young filmmaker’s competition, this entry visits four young
teens preparing for space exploration in their small town in country
Western Australia.
Universal Surprise Australia. D. Geoff Abeshouse. 6mins
A neurotic alien is preparing for a welcome party for the lunar Mars
mission explorers.
Voted runner up Student Film at SCINEMA
2009
 Walking
Dancing Belonging Australia. D. Mitch Torres. 22mins
Three women share their art and
their experience of being in country. They share a sense of belonging to
a place and walking in it, dancing with it as the songs of country and
culture resonate in their artistic expression.
SCINEMA 09 would like to warn viewers that
this film may contain the names, images and voices of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased.
What
on earth is wrong with gravity? UK. D. Paul Olding. 49mins
Dr Brian Cox travels the planet in search to understand the nature of
gravity.
Why is science important? United Kingdom. D. Alom Shaha. 29mins
Science teacher Alom asks the question ‘Why is science important?’
WTF (a
bad acronym for) Woomera Test Facility Australia. D. Kristian
Lang. 5mins
Celebrating the dreams of the many scientists who launched Australia
into the space race.
Voted Best Student Film at SCINEMA 2009
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National Guest Tours 2009
With thanks to the Australian Government's
National Science Week grants program, SCINEMA is pleased to announce two
very special gests touring Australia as part of our 2009 program.
Jon Lomberg Bio +
dates | Bobby Cerini Bio +
dates | news about Mark Lemmon tour
 Jon
Lomberg - Jon Lomberg is one of
the world's most distinguished artists inspired by astronomy. He
specializes in designing and executing visual presentations about
astronomy in all media, including exhibit design, film and television,
computer graphic, print and electronic media. In addition to creating
his own art, he has managed and led teams of artists and technicians on
major projects using sophisticated image technology. Film fans will
appreciate his work as Astronomical Visual Consultant on the Jodie
Foster film Contact. Jon Lomberg was the Project Director for a
DVD called Visions of Mars, produced by
The Planetary Society. It
is intended as a gift for any future human explorers of the Red Planet
who find the ancient spacecraft on the Martian surface centuries from
now. Lomberg served as Editor-in-Chief for this project which documents
humanity's long fascination with Mars as reflected in science fiction
stories, artwork, and popular culture. Recently updated, the Visions of
Mars DVD landed safely near the Martian north pole on May 25, 2008. From
www.jonlomberg.com. Jon Lomberg
spoke at the
following locations for SCINEMA 2009 - Adelaide Mon 17 August at
Union Hall, Adelaide University; Sydney Fri 21 August at 'Big
Night of Science' - Powerhouse Museum; Melbourne Mon 24 August VR Theatre,
Swinburne University
 Bobby
Cerini - Science communication professional
Bobby Cerini has been scouring the globe to wrap her head around
fame and science. Exploring the ideas that brought scientists
international recognition and what impact success and notoriety had on
the work and the careers of those in the public arena, Bobby has filmed
interviews with hundreds of names we know (and many we don't, but
should). Bobby shares clips from these interviews with the SCINEMA
audience and talks about her findings.
Bobby Cerini spoke at the following venues
for our 2009 Festival - Adelaide Sun 16 August at
Pacific Cultures Gallery, South Australia Museum; Hobart Wed 19
August at
Centenary Lecture Theatre, UTAS, Sandy Bay campus, Hobart; Brisbane,
Fri 21 August at
INTECOL 10th International Congress of Ecology
Breaking News -
Mark Lemmon tour cancelled - with apologies to folk in Canberra and
Perth - SCINEMA team 11.8.09
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