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'THE BILLABONG' WRAPS PRINCIPLE SHOOT
December, 2009

'The Billabong' wraps principle shoot. "Shooting this film was the most amazing shoot I have ever experienced" said Writer/Director Jeffory Asselin on location in Coolbellup, West Australia. The film is in post production and is due for release in late 2010.

 

  Location Westdale, West Australia.
'THE BILLABONG' RECIEVES LINK FUNDING
October, 2009

'The Billabong' written and directed by Jeffory Asselin recieves LINK funding. LINK is an initiative funded by ScreenWest and managed by FTI to promote short film production in Western Australia

Synopsis: A young boy is forced to stand up and face his fears head on to save a friend.

 

'The Billabong' location
  Andrew Hale in the role of "Andy", on location at the Mingenew Hotel, W.A.
MY SHOUT NOMINATED AT SAINT KILDA
June, 2009

My Shout scrores a Craft Award nomination at St Kilda Film Festival. From over 500 films entered, the 26th St Kilda Film Festival showcases the Top 100 Australian Short Films. Andrew Hale in the role of "Andy", on location at the Mingenew Hotel, W.A.
  Andrew Hale in the role of "Andy", on location at the Mingenew Hotel, W.A.
   
HAPPY HAVEN COMPLETES PRINCIPLE SHOOT
December, 2008

Happy Haven successfully completes principle shoot. 'Although we were unlucky not to recieve government funding we still managed to raise enough money to get the film in the can, which I'm very happy about' said Director/Producer Jeffory Asselin, on the set of Happy Haven at Naval Base in West Australia. Jeffory Asselin on location at Naval Base, West Australia.
 
Jeffory Asselin on location at Naval Base, West Australia.
   
MY SHOUT WINS AWARD AT ADELAIDE SHORTS
November, 2008

My Shout wins a Distinction Award sponsored by Complete Post at Shorts, Australia’s premiere short film festival - click here. Shorts Film Festival stands alone as Australia’s only national film festival and competition entirely dedicated to ensuring that the specialist craft of storytelling through film is fostered. Andrew Hale in the role of "Andy", on location at the Mingenew Hotel, W.A.
 
Andrew Hale in the role of "Andy", on location at the Mingenew Hotel, W.A.
   
JEFF COLLABORATES ON FEATURE FILM
July, 2008


Jeff is currently developing a number of film projects including producing a feature length drama ‘Pretty Strangers’ in collaboration with Writer/Director Julian Argus ‘My Shout’ and veteran filmmaker Ian Pringle, who was a producer on cutting edge independent films Romper Stomper, Lover Boy, Celia, The Tale of Ruby Rose and the writer/director of The Plains of Heaven, Wrong World, and Prisoner of St Petersburg.

 

Director Julian Argus and Producer Jeff Asselin on location My Shout.
Director Julian Argus and Producer Jeff Asselin on location My Shout.
   
MY SHOUT WINS BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN AT BONDI November, 2007


Production Designer, Emma Fletcher has won the Best Production design award at the Bondi Short Film Festival in Sydney. Production Designer, Emma Fletcher on location at the Mingenew Hotel,
Production Designer, Emma Fletcher on location at the Mingenew Hotel,

MY SHOUT WINS WA SILVER ACS AWARD November, 2007


Alex McPhee has won the West Australian Silver, Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) Award, for his cinematography on the film My Shout. Samantha Murray and Alex Mcphee on location in Mingenew, W.A.
Samantha Murray and Alex Mcphee on location in Mingenew, W.A.


MY SHOUT WINS BEST DRAMA AND PRODUCTION DESIGN June, 2007

Celebrated Australian Film Director, Paul Goldman (Aussie Rules, Suburban Mayhem) presents Producer, Jeff Asselin and Writer, Producer, Director, Julian Argus with the Best Drama Award at the 20th Western Australian Screen Awards (WASA’s) ‘2007. The film also won Best Production design which was presented to Set Designer, Emma Fletcher.

Paul Goldman, Julian Argus,  Jeff Asselin.
Paul Goldman, Julian Argus,
Jeff Asselin.


LITTLE MAN WINS ACS DISTINCTION AWARD  

Alex McPhee has won the National Distinction, Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) Award, for his cinematography on the film Little Man.

Alex McPhee on location Little Man.
Alex McPhee on location Little Man.

WA FILM SELECTED FOR THE SHOWTIME TALENT ASSIST SCHEME
July 2005


SPAA and Showtime Australia have selected the film Little Man and producer Jeff Asselin as a finalists for the Showtime Talent Assist Scheme.

This initiative gives five finalists the opportunity to have their short film screened in front of the 650+ SPAA conference delegation, which includes international SPAAmart business executives and key industry decision makers. A panel of judges selects a winner who receives the Talent Assist Prize.

More than 40 films from producers all over the country were submitted this year and five films were selected as STAS winners by the panel including WA films Non Rem Sleep Creates Dreams (Joanna Hos) and Little Man (Jeff Asselin).

Director Julius Avery and Producer Jeff Asselin on set Little Man.
Director Julius Avery and Producer Jeff Asselin on set Little Man.

LITTLE MAN WINS BEST ACTOR March, 2005


Perth actor Brenden DMellow wins Best Actor at the at the 18th West Australian Screen Awards for his role as Neil in the film Little Man. The award was presented at His Majesty's Theatre in Perth, West Australia.

Brenden DMellow & Producer Jeff Asselin
Brenden DMellow & Producer Jeff Asselin.
 
LITTLE MAN SCORES FOUR NOMINATIONS AT WASA'S February, 2005


Little Man has been nominated for four awards at the 18th West Australian Screen Awards.

Directing Julius Avery
Acting Brendan DMellow
Production Design Emma Fletcher
People's Choice Award  


Nathan Coenen as Joey in Little Man.
Nathan Coenen as Joey in Little Man.
 
LITTLE MAN WINS WA GOLD ACS AWARD November, 2004

The 2004 SA /WA Awards for Cinematography were held on Saturday 6th November at the ‘Holiday Inn on Hindley’, Adelaide were Little Man won the Gold award in Category 16 – Fictional Drama Shorts – Cinema &TV. Little Man will now compete for the national competition held at the Gold Coast in JUNE 2005.


Alex Mcphee on location Little Man.
Alex Mcphee on location Little Man.





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