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Shakespeare Republic: #LoveTheBard (Season Two)

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First Name : Sally

Last Name : McLean

Birth Date : 1975-04-13

Gender : Female

Email : interact@shakespearerepublic.com

Phone : +61430584981

Address : PO Box 9305

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City : South Yarra

State : Victoria

Postal Code : 3141

Country : Australia

Tracking Number : 1057

Project Title : Shakespeare Republic: #LoveTheBard (Season Two)

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Synopsis : Winner of the 2017 CINE Golden Eagle Award for Best Digital Series and currently blitzing around the international film festival circuit (ranked at #14 on the 2017 Web Series World Cup globally and at #3 in Australia), Shakespeare Republic: #LoveTheBard is firmly putting screen adaptations of Shakespeare back on the map."... this polished, beautifully made series from director/producer Sally McLean ... a fine use of the platform and, more importantly, a very fine adaptation of the Bard ... Shakespeare Republic is put together with grace and wit. An assortment of actors do terrific work making the (non-dumbed down) dialogue accessible, prying it open with great care and skill." - Luke Buckmaster, The GuardianUsing some of Shakespeare's most intriguing monologues and sonnets, Season Two of Shakespeare Republic explores a day in the life of 13 of Shakespeare's characters who exist in the same world, living their lives in modern society, sometimes meeting, sometimes passing like ships in the night, all using Shakespeare's original text."... incredibly clever and highly addictive ..." - Made In Melbourne Film Festival, AustraliaSeason Two of the award-winning Australian web series, Shakespeare Republic has returned with more bite-sized Shakespeare with a difference - growing from 6 to 13 episodes this season. Created and Directed by Sally McLean, Produced by Sally McLean and Billy Smedley and starring Michala Banas, Stephen Costan, Alan Fletcher, Nadine Garner, Dean Haglund, Christopher Kirby, Sally McLean, Tariro Mavondo, Wahibe Moussa, Falon Ryan, Shane Savage, Billy Smedley and Phoebe Anne Taylor, we're back bigger, better, Bard-er!“… a sophisticated twenty-first century series with its own particularly Australian flavour.” – The Shakespeare Blog, Stratford-upon-Avon, UKFilmed entirely by award-winning cinematographer, Shaun Herbertson on a RED Epic, each episode is linked to other episodes in the series via visual motifs, cast or locations, to give us a sense of seeing fragments of "one day in the life" of a modern, contemporary world where we all happen to still speak in Shakespeare's language. The takeaway? Shakespeare speaks to us now just as strongly as he did 400 years ago when he first put quill to parchment."... a thoroughly fresh and modern take." - Kuriositas.com, UKShakespeare Republic - all the world's a stage ... especially in this digital age ...See all episodes in Season Two here: http://www.shakespearerepublic.comPLEASE NOTE: the attached screener showcases 5 of the 13 episodes from Season Two. Please click the link below for the full season:https://www.ozflix.tv/#!/browse/tv/944/season/2/shakespeare-republicFULL EPK: http://shakespearerepublic.com/epk/

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Duration : 00:06:00

Countryof Origin : Australia

Language : English

Trailer URL : https://vimeo.com/195759776

Countryof Filming : Australia

Project Website : http://shakespearerepublic.com

Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShakesRepublic

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ShakespeareRepublic/

Project Type : Web / New Media

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Student Project : No

Completion Date : 2017-01-31

Production Budget : 9000 AUD

Shooting Format : RED

Aspect Ratio : 2.39:1

Film Color : Color

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Directors : Sally McLean

Writers : Sally McLean

Producers : Sally McLean, Billy Smedley, Shane Savage (Co-Producer), Perri Cummings (Co-Producer)

Key Cast : Michala Banas, Stephen Costan, Alan Fletcher, Nadine Garner, Dean Haglund, Christopher Kirby, Sally McLean, Tariro Mavondo, Wahibe Moussa, Falon Ryan, Shane Savage, Billy Smedley, Phoebe Anne Taylor

Other Credits : Cinematographer: Shaun Herbertson; Sound Recordist: Tim McCormick, Abramo Peghini; Composer: Jordan Ross; Sound Editor: Tim McCormick; Editor: Sally McLean, Thanassi Panagiotaras; Colourist: Thanassi Panagiotaras

Submitter Statement : Why Shakespeare?Shakespeare Republic was a passion project for me from the moment I thought of doing it (about a decade ago) and stemmed from my ongoing love affair with all things historical, dramatic and particularly Elizabethan.From my time spent at drama school in London to my thesis on Elizabethan Theatre (for which I also spent time watching the building of the new Globe Theatre on Southbank, spending time inside it’s walls as history was recreated around me), to my time being mentored by Sir Nigel Hawthorne until his passing in 2001, my work in production with the BBC Music & Arts Department and then my work with the Australian Shakespeare Company over three seasons, I have spent the better part of my adult life discussing, performing and celebrating the Bard.But that wasn't always the way. Until I landed in drama school in London, I too was one of those actors who just thought Shakespeare "wasn't for me". I'd played Shakespeare pieces before, but never really "got" it. After a year with a brilliant Shakespeare teacher, Phil Peacock, and the chance to immerse myself in the world Shakespeare lived in - that all changed. I was a convert.So, like all good converts, I began to wonder how I could make Shakespeare more accessible. Then along came the medium of the web series and voila! Shakespeare Republic was finally born. Bite-sized chunks of Shakespeare for people to try out and see if they like it. No more than 7 minutes of invested time to see if Shakespeare really is or isn't for you. All set in familiar, 21st Century settings, to help underline that what he wrote about 400 odd years ago is still happening now - albeit with the aid of computers, smart phones, surveillance technology and other gizmos we have invented in the years between.An additional delight was my fabulous cast who came to the project with a range of experience playing Shakespeare - from Shakespeare veterans, to never having played him before. Four of our cast make their Shakespeare debut with this series - and I am so grateful they agreed to take this sometimes overwhelming step with me. It was challenging, it was sometimes daunting, it was crazy hours with minimal sleep, but most importantly, it was fun. So much fun.So much so, that with two seasons now behind us, we're in planning for Season Three!Shakespeare Republic is Shakespeare by the people for the people and I think proves correct one of his most famous quotes: “All the world’s a stage …”Indeed, especially in this modern age, it is.Sally McLean Creator/Producer/DirectorShakespeare Republic

Submitter Biography : A graduate of The Actors Institute, London, further studies undertaken with the faculty at the Howard Fine Studio, Australia, Sally McLean has played roles in over thirty UK and Australian professional theatre productions, including Flame Trees, Uncle Vanya, The Auxiliary, Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords), The Clairvoyant, P.S I Love You, the Australian Premier of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and the World Premier of Annabel’s Requiem on the West End.Sally has also played Shakespeare in both Australia and the UK, playing roles in Macbeth and Hamlet in the UK before performing for three seasons with the Australian Shakespeare Company in their critically acclaimed productions of Comedy of Errors and Romeo & Juliet.Sally has additionally appeared in various lead and guest roles on numerous UK and Australian television series including Utopia, Lowdown, Elephant Princess, Flying Doctors, Totally Full Frontal, Blue Heelers, Tonight Live, Bingles, Comedy Inc. and the BBC mini-series Bootleg. Film credits include Raymond Taylor’s Earnest Adventures In Love, V for Vienetta, Evie Wants A Baby and Why Must The Show Go On? (playing Lady Macbeth), amongst others.Her work behind the camera began with the BBC as a member of the Books & Special Projects Unit in BBC Music & Arts. Three years in production at the BBC led to her writing and producing her first film A Little Rain Must Fall in London in late 1996, thought to be the first TV-length drama to be shot on DV tape in the UK, and to her forming her production business Incognita Enterprises under the Honorary Patronage of Oscar® nominated actor, Sir Nigel Hawthorne – an association that continued until his passing in 2001.Since then, Sally has worked in production for Channel Nine, Endemol Southern Star and others on programs including Big Brother, Australian Idol, The X-Factor and 1 VS 100, written and produced a number of short films and two theatrical productions (which she also directed), and is currently writer/director/producer for her first feature-length documentary, Champion (the story of Franz Stampfl), due for release in 2017. Other industry activities include serving as an official Jury member in both acting and screen craft categories for the AFI Awards, AACTA Awards and ATOM Awards since 2010.Sally continues to work in Australian theatre, film and television as an actor as well as developing several projects for both the big and small screen as writer and producer.IMDB PROFILE: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0572643

Submission Date : 2019-03-04

Submission Status : In Consideration

Judging Status : Finalist

Submission Deadlines : Extended Deadline

Submission Categories : Comedy

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Submission Link : https://vimeo.com/224392220/17b6e35c7d

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Screenings Awards : Shakespeare On The River FestivalStratfordApril 23, 2017AustraliaSt Kilda Film FestivalMelbourneMay 21, 2017Australian Festival PremiereAustralia's Favourite Web Series SelectionAustraliaAustin WebFestAustinJuly 1, 2017North American Festival PremiereWinner: Best Male Lead (Christopher Kirby), Nominated: Best Drama, Best Director (Sally McLean), Best Cinematography (Shaun Herbertson) & Best Editing (Thanassi Panagiotaras & Sally McLean)United StatesMelbourne WebFestMelbourneJuly 1, 2017Nominated: Best Australian DramaAustraliaSicily WebFestUsticaJuly 21, 2017Italian PremiereWinner: Best CinematographyItalyBaja Web FestTijuanaJuly 22, 2017Official SelectionMexicoTuscany WebFestPisaJuly 29, 2017Winner: Best Hair & Make UpItalyFestival de Cine de FuengirolaFuengirolaSeptember 10, 2017Official SelectionSpainPortugal International Film FestivalPortaSeptember 16, 2017Portuguese PremiereWinner: Special Jury AwardPortugalShakespeare Birthplace Trust Film FestivalStratford-upon-AvonSeptember 23, 2017Official SelectionUnited KingdomMinnesota WebFestEdinaSeptember 30, 2017Nominated: Best Drama & Best Performance (Christopher Kirby)United StatesBilbao Seriesland (Web Fest)BilbaoOctober 24, 2017Winner: Best Ensemble (Amets) Nominated: TopAmets (Best Independent Series)SpainInternational Academy of Web Television AwardsLos AngelesOctober 4, 2017Nominated: Best Ensemble Drama & Best Sound (Tim McCormick)United StatesBrooklyn Web FestBrooklyn NYCOctober 7, 2017Official SelectionUnited StatesUK Web FestLondonOctober 21, 2017Nominated: Best International, Best Drama & Best ProductionUnited KingdomBaltimore New Media Web FestBaltimoreNovember 4, 2017Winner: Best Actor in a Drama (Christopher Kirby)United States12 Months Film FestivalClujNovember 8, 2017Winner: Best Web SeriesRomaniaNYC Web FestNew YorkNovember 10, 2017Nominated: Best International & Best Web SeriesUnited States60th CINE Golden Eagle AwardWashington, Los Angeles & New YorkNovember 17, 2017Winner: Best Digital SeriesUnited StatesNew Zealand Web FestAucklandNovember 18, 2017Nominated: Best Narrative Show (International) & Best Director (International) (Sally McLean)New ZealandRio WebFestRio de JaneiroNovember 17, 2017Winner: Best Original IdeaBrazilRoma WebFestRomeNovember 25, 2017Nominated: Best DramaItalyATOM AwardsMelbourneNovember 30, 2017Finalist: Best Web SeriesAustraliaSouth Florida WebFestMiamiDecember 7, 2017Official SelectionUnited StatesAnglicon’s Anglophile Film FestivalBellevueDecember 8, 2017Official SelectionUnited StatesInternational Online Web FestLondonDecember 9, 2017Nominated: Best Director (Sally McLean) & Best Sound Design (Tim McCormick)United KingdomAustralian Screen Network Industry AwardsBrisbaneDecember 9, 2017Nominated: Best Web Series, Best Director (Sally McLean), Best Writer (Sally McLean) & Best Producer (Sally McLean)AustraliaNear Nazareth Festival ( NNF)AfulaDecember 13, 2017Officially SelectedIsraelCanada Independent Film FestivalMontrealJanuary 26, 2018Winner: Best TV & Web SeriesCanadaBucharest ShortCut CineFestBucharestJanuary 28, 2018Nominated: Best Web ShortRomaniaLondon Cinematic International Film FestivalLondonApril 3, 2018Winner: Best Web SeriesUnited KingdomCarballo InterplayCarballoApril 5, 2018Official SelectionSpainThe Ozflix Independent Film AwardsMelbourneApril 7, 2018Nominated: Best Web SeriesAustraliaWidescreen Film FestivalMiamiApril 13, 2018Nominated: Best Web SeriesUnited StatesManhattan Film FestivalNew YorkApril 18, 2018Official SelectionUnited StatesVancouver WebFestVancouverApril 19, 2018Nominated: Best Drama, Best Screenplay (Sally McLean - adaptation) & Best Original Score (Jordan Ross)CanadaMiami Web Series FestivalMiamiApril 27, 2018Nominated: Best Editing (Thanassi Panagiotaras & Sally McLean) & Best International Cinematography (Shaun Herbertson)United StatesLA WebFestLos AngelesApril 27, 2018Nominated: Most Outstanding Direction (Sally McLean), Most Outstanding Cinematography (Shaun Herbertson) & Most Outstanding Sound Design (Tim McCormick)United StatesPilot Light TV FestivalManchesterMay 5, 2018Official SelectionUnited KingdomCarmarthen Bay Film Festival(BAFTA Cymru Qualifying Festival)Llanelli, WalesMay 15, 2018Welsh Festival PremiereNominated: Best No Budget ShortUnited KingdomPhiladelphia Independent Film AwardsPhiladelphiaMay 16, 2018Nominated: Best Web SeriesUnited StatesBrazil International Film FestivalRio de JaneiroMay 21, 2018Official SelectionBrazilTERMINUS Conference + FestivalAtlantaJune 15, 2018Nominated: Best Web SeriesUnited StatesCardiff Mini Film FestivalCardiffJune 22, 2018Nominated: Best Female Director FictionUnited KingdomShort Cuts Film FestivalDandenongJune 23, 2018Official SelectionAustraliaRiver Film FestivalPaduaJune 29, 2018Official SelectionItalyThe Realist WebFestNizhny NovgorodAugust 4, 2018Russian PremiereOfficial SelectionRussian FederationLit On Film FestivalBrooklyn NYAugust 16, 2018Winner: Best Lead Actor (Christopher Kirby)United StatesWeb Series FestivalOrem UTAugust 18, 2018Winner: Best Dramatic Web Series & Best Budget Under $10,000 - Nominated: Best Director - Drama (Sally McLean), Best Ensemble Cast, Best Cinematography (Shaun Herbertson), Best Lead Actress (Sally McLean), Best Lead Actor (Christopher Kirby)United StatesNew Jersey WebFestMontclair NJSeptember 15, 2018Winner: Outstanding Drama Series - Nominated: Best Actor in a Drama (Christopher Kirby), Best Director in a Drama (Sally McLean), Best Cinematography in a Drama (Shaun Herbertson), Best Ensemble Cast in a Drama, Best Series Premise, Best Editing (Thanassi Panagiotaras & Sally McLean)United StatesFestival Internacional de Series web de Medellín (FIS-MED)MedellínOctober 3, 2018Colombian PremiereOfficial SelectionColombiaThe Valley Film FestivalNorth HollywoodOctober 31, 2018Official SelectionUnited StatesAsia Web AwardsSeoulDecember 15, 2018Winner: Best Web Series of All Genres - Nominated: Best Music (Jordan Ross), Best Director (Sally McLean), Best Lead Actress (Sally McLean) & Best Drama SeriesKorea, Republic ofOregon Cinema Arts Film FestivalOregonJanuary 12, 2019Oregon PremiereUnited StatesCôte d’Azur WebFestCannesMay 18, 2019French PremiereWinner: Best Director & Best Dramatic Web SeriesFranceLondon International Motion Pictures AwardsLondonMay 22, 2019Winner: Best Ensemble Cast (Series), Nominated: Best Web SeriesUnited KingdomGolden Hollywood International Film FestivalLos AngelesJune 27, 2019Nominated: Best Digital New MediaUnited StatesSydney WebFestSydneySeptember 28, 2019Sydney PremiereWinner: Best Male Actor (Christopher Kirby)Australia

Distributor Information : Ozflix TVWorldwideAll Rights

Submission ID : 11797742

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