Rod Quantock - on the Time To Go John set
Filmmakers present a feature film about life under the Howard government - screening at over 50 venues nationwide.
With absolutely no budget and in less than seven weeks a group of experienced and award-winning Australian filmmakers have pooled together to create a feature length film about the effect of Howard’s government on Australia.
The filmmakers undertook to self-distribute the film so that it could be seen as many people as possible. According to the TIME TO GO JOHN national screening coordinator, Carmela Baranowska, the concept of house parties as a screening outlet is a relatively new one and the success of the technique demonstrates it is a legitimate way to get films out to a wide audience. House parties for the film have already been booked from Townsville in Queensland to St. Helens in Tasmania, from Corangamite in Victoria to Guildford in Western Australia, as well as internationally in Baghdad, Dili, Amsterdam and London.
TIME TO GO JOHN is a compilation of fifteen short films documenting pivotal moments throughout Australia's recent local and international history, from the GST to reconciliation. Made by some of Australia's best filmmakers and presented by comedian Rod Quantock, the film promises to pack all the punches and encourage voters to think carefully about their choice at polling time.
Mixed in with more serious documentary analysis of issues are some hilarious short clips. The film is diverse in subject matter and medium, showcasing a rich array of media disciplines and styles; it’s a multi-media feast of many talents. There’s everything from documentaries to music videos and even a fictitious advertisement to keep you on your toes. You will laugh and cry.
The film will screen at capital city cinemas including the Lumiere (Melbourne), Chauvel (Sydney), Schonnel (Brisbane), Mercury (Adelaide), Deckckair (Darwin), FTI (Perth), State Cinema (Hobart).
Check out the website for more details, screening times, and how you can host your own 'house party' screening: http://www.timetogojohn.com
