BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson The UK visa came through. Thanks all for your support.

Mon at 3:04am
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson Jack takes Sheffield by storm

Michael Wrenn
Michael Wrenn
glad you got there! Shame I couldn't make it with you
Mon at 11:32am
Nancy Hanley
Nancy Hanley
Well done Pip. Can't believe you're in sheffield - speedy mover. you're probably back already...
Mon at 1:18pm
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson
LEGENDARY ABORIGINAL ACTOR AND CULTURAL LEADER DENIED ACCESS TO THE UK


Jack was recently invited to speak before a series of screenings of Bastardy at the Sheffield International Documentary Festival- one of the most prestigious documentary festivals in the world.


On the 22nd of October Jack was denied entry to the Unite...d Kingdom because of his previous criminal record.


Friends and supporters of Jack are now desperately seeking anyone who can leverage intervention on a federal government level;


Please help give Jack this incredibly important cultural opportunity to speak at this international forum.


for the full press release go to http://www.sendspace.com/file/lhmtv5
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Hop
Hop
Please download and forward this press release onto anyone you think can help Jack get into the UK!
October 22 at 10:46pm
Declan
Declan
Who posted this?
October 22 at 11:13pm
Michael Ashman
Michael Ashman
seen the film very inspiring man no bullshit about him met him when he came to geelong i think everyone in the community service feild should see it
October 23 at 4:11pm
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson Hey everyone - Jack is currently getting his passport ready for his FIRST trip overseas to attend the Sheffield International Documentary Festival in November where Bastardy will have its European premiere.

In other news please go to the 20009 IF Awards website and vote now for Bastardy- voting closes very soon so tell your friends.... thanks!

http://www.ifawards.com.au/film/bastardy

Meghan
Meghan
go JAck GO!!
September 11 at 4:51am
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith
I can't wait
September 11 at 12:37pm
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY has just been nominated for 3 ATOM AWARDS!

Best Documentary General
Best Documentary Human Story
Best Documentary Social & Political Issues

Amiel's short film Cicada has also been nominated for an ATOM in the Best Documentary Short Form category, as well being nominated for Best Documentary at the 2009 ADG (Australian Directors Guild) Awards.

http://www.atomawards.org/finalist_list_2009
www.adg.org.au

Source: www.atomawards.org
Welcome to the ATOM Awards website – the place where you will find all the information you need to know about the ATOM Awards…and more!
Nancy Hanley
Nancy Hanley
brilliant work pip! xx
August 31 at 3:25pm
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson CATCH BASTARDY EDITOR RICHARD LOWENSTEIN'S DOCUMENTARY
'We're Livin' On Dog Food' this weekend at the Nova in Melbourne!

Prices are: Concession $13.50 Student $12.00

watch the trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6491hFiWw4

and the Cinema Nova times here:

https://www.venuetickets.com.au/web_v3/booking_sessionTemplate.jsp?cinecode=11110702&movcode=1109020508&categ=11

Source: www.youtube.com
NOW SHOWING - CINEMA NOVA http://www.cinemanova.com.au/filmnow.html#l10 A who's who of Melbournes underground music scene. Rowland S. Howard, the Primitive Calculators, Ollie Olsen, Phillip Brophy and ...
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson Catch Jack Charles interviewed on the Radio National Awaye! program this
Saturday August 8th at 6pm then repeated Monday at 3pm

IN OTHER NEWS THE DREAM RUN AT THE MELBOURNE KINO CINEMA IS COMING TO A CLOSE THIS WEDNESDAY SO CATCH IT WHILE YOU CAN AT THE CINEMA!

BASTARDY is also playing at ACMI in Melbourne this Saturday at 4pm

http://www.acmi.net.au/oz_bastardy.aspx

Source: www.acmi.net.au
One of the finest Australian documentary works of recent years, this beautiful and poetic impressionist work follows the life of indigenous actor Jack Charles.Seamlessly blendingarchival footage ...
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY HAS JUST BEEN CONFIRMED FOR ITS 6TH WEEK AT THE KINO IN MELBOURNE!

IN OTHER NEWS DIRECTOR AMIEL COURTIN-WILSON'S FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS OPENS AT UTOPIAN SLUMPS IN COLLINGWOOD (25 EASEY ST VIA SIDE ALLEY) MELBOURNE THIS FRIDAY THE 31ST OF JULY FROM 6-9PM

http://utopianslumps.org/menupage.php

COME ALONG AND SAY HELLO TO AMIEL AND JACK CHARLES WHO WILL ALSO BE THERE FOR THE NIGHT!

Source: utopianslumps.org
AMIEL COURTIN-WILSONTRYING TO COAX A LION OUT OF MY CHESTNon-profit curator-run arts initiative Utopian Slumps is pleased to announce the opening of 'Trying to Coax a Lion out of my Chest' by Amiel Courtin-Wilson ...
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY HAS JUST BEEN CONFIRMED FOR ITS 5TH WEEK AT THE KINO CINEMA IN MELBOURNE! JACK CHARLES IS TOTALLY THRILLED AND SENDS A HUGE HELLO TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR AMAZING ONGOING SUPPORT! IN OTHER NEWS BASTARDY WILL BE PLAYING FOR A WEEK IN HOBART FROM THE

July 22 at 10:07am
Genevieve
Genevieve
Whoooop! AWESOME guys!
July 22 at 10:13am
Rebecca Burgess
Rebecca Burgess
hallelujah...fantastic
July 22 at 4:18pm
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY is now in its 4th week in Melbourne at the Kino cinema!

BASTARDY is also screening this weekend in Murwillumbah at the REGENT CINEMA & Canberra at the NFSA...

go to http://www.nfsa.gov.au/arc for Canberra ticket information!

Source: www.nfsa.gov.au
A sweat-blurred cinematic vision of savage Australian masculinity. Due to unprecedented demand, extra sessions have been scheduled:Fri 17 Jul | Sun 19 Jul | Wed 22 Jul
Genevieve
Genevieve
Congrats! Thats aint easily done!
July 17 at 12:51pm
Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca Lewis
Saw Bastardy last week Amiel - I thought it was brilliant; very thought provoking, completely honest and compelling!!! Good work and congratulations. Looking very forward to viewing your future projects. x Bec
July 17 at 7:55pm
Ben Debney
Ben Debney
Likewise. Was great to see both a no-bullshit portrayal of a side of life that respectable society would probably rather sweep under the rug and the humanisation of the kind of person who tends to be demonised by it as a convenient alternative to thinking. Great job Amiel.
July 21 at 3:46am
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY IN CINEMAS NOW!!!
Just announced - Bastardy has been nominated for best documentary at the 2009 AFI Awards! Also just in... Due to popular demand the theatrical season has been extended in Melbourne and Brisbane! Tell your friends and neighbours and come along!
http://www.afi.org.au/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?ContentID=7858&Section=Documentaries

Source: www.afi.org.au
At age 58, Jack Charles is addicted to heroin and living on the streets. Absolutely comfortable with his lifestyle, Jack supports himself with a career as a notorious cat burglar. For forty years, and ...
Victoria Rainone
Victoria Rainone
If it was as good as your "Chasing Buddha" film, it will be superb. Your "Chasing Buddha" documentary is what brought me to Venerable Robina and the Dharma. So, I guess I owe it all to you! Thank you.
July 8 at 5:28am
Belinda
Belinda
Congratulations Amiel.
July 8 at 10:34pm
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY IN CINEMAS NOW!!!
Jack and Amiel were just interviewed by Philip Adams on Late Night Live - Listen to the interview http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2009/07/lnl_20090707_2240.mp3

Source: mpegmedia.abc.net.au
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson

BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson BASTARDY IN CINEMAS NOW!!!
Check out the excellent article and interview with Amiel on the brand new site Blackmail
http://www.theblackmail.com.au/film/jack-of-all-trades/

Source: www.theblackmail.com.au
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson
Source: www.themonthly.com.au
Writer, comedian and presenter John Safran hosts a lively conversation about the new Australian documentary Bastardy. He speaks to the film's subject, Jack Charles and its director Amiel Courtin-Wilson.Bastardy is the portrait of the amazing life of Jack Charles, a man of unique charm and spirit. .....
Chi Chi M
Chi Chi M
GO SEE IT!!!
July 2 at 2:34am
Lucy
Lucy
how about the music? can we get a copy of the film score and songs by Jack? this is the next step I feel. beautiful haunting music by Steven Benwell and fantastic songs by Jack himself.
July 9 at 6:39am
BASTARDY | A Film by Amiel Courtin-Wilson
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Sue Brown
Sue Brown
Good interview on the Movie Show last night! Didn't you get 3.5 stars? Well done. :)
June 29 at 1:27am
Gabrielle
Gabrielle
i'm seeing it tomorrow night at the chauvel with some peeps from work
June 29 at 11:35pm