Celebration!

I would love to share with you... for those that couldn't make the evening, a few photographs from last night's Artist by Artist opening. It was such a wonderful night to let our hair down, relax, and mingle. To bring together a night of celebration is like icing on the cake - all our hard work over the past few months in making the films and to share with our family, friends and community makes it much more special.

A random group shot - Artist by Artists' from left; Lin Martin, Cindy Wider, Natalija Brunovs (our Producer), Greg Windsor and me (Kim Schoenberger).

The crowd gathered quickly...

A few familiar faces in the crowd.

More people...

And after the screening each artist was called onto the stage for a supprise certificate presentation with a Q & A from the audience.

From left; Cindy Wider, Carol 'Karuna' Tohow, Evangeline Cachinero, Greg Windsor, Pin Martin, Me and Natalija Brunovs (former ABC Open Sunshine Coast producer), Tim McGee (Regional Service Development Coordinator - QAC), and Soula Middleton (ABC Open Gold Coast producer). Unfortunately a four artists had other commitments and couldn't be present (absentee artists; Janna Pameijer, Christine Elcoate, Pat Flynn and Peter Carnavas).

And to finish on a personal note:

I would like to say a BIG thank you - to my delight, I was presented with a bunch of bright happy flowers for my help in organising the event - but I gotta say, everyone's help made the evening a huge success...

special invitation - Artist by Artist

Please receive this special invitation and help me celebrate the official launch of ABC Open and the Queensland Arts Council premiere screening of Artist by Artist.

Seeing the text above is probably going to be too small to read - I have cut'n'paste for you... Many friends and family have rsvp'd already and I am looking forward in seeing you there.

"The Artist by Artist project is collaboration between ABC Open and the Queensland Arts Council where 20 Queensland based artists were challenged to produce video stories capturing the creative forces that drive their fellow artists.

The result is 20 beautifully told and inspiring vignettes: artists’ lives through artists’ eyes.
Come and meet the Sunshine Coast artists, see their films on the big screen and celebrate ABC Open’s 1st year and 50 years of the Queensland Arts Council."

Thursday 3rd November 6 – 8.30pm The J. 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

FREE. All welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP abcopen.goldcoast@abc.net.au by Monday October 31

Introducing the artists:
Peter Carnavas, Christine Elcoate, Kim Schoenberger, Cindy Wider, Carol Karuna Tohow, Pat Flynn, Lin Martin, Greg Windsor, Evangeline Cachinero, Janna Pameijer, Dave Groom, Gunther Illek, Jessica Westhead, Kimberley Bianca, Narelle Urquhart, Mary Elizabeth Barron, Nicholas Broughton, Rose Staff, Stephen Baxter, Tal Fitzpatrick.

Artist by Artist exhibition

With much anticipation the official launch of the Artist by Artists films in just around the corner. Screening night is Thursday 3rd Nov, 2011 at THE J - 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction - 6pm to 9pm

Today the Sunny Coast artists set a display of artworks and props that were used to create the films. A snippet of what is on show...

My props to create Pat Flynn's film.

And a wide shot of the display.

The exhibition can be viewed from Monday 24th Oct until Friday 4th Nov, 2011 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri. In the upstairs foyer of THE J.

my video on Pat Flynn

YAY! My ABC Open Artist by Artist video on my artist partner Pat flynn has been officially launched on the ABC Open website.

Here's my creative take on Pat's story, once again tho' I cannot take full credit for this fab video, because if it wasn't for Pat and Natalija's help and patience it wouldn't have come together as good as it did! I gotta say I once I got into the swing of making the props there was no looking back. Please ENJOY...

Pat by Kim from ABC Open Sunshine Coast on Vimeo.

A bit of trivia, to quote direct from the ABC Open website on the Artist by Artist project...

"To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Queensland Arts Council, ABC Open and QAC brought together a group of Queensland based artists to produce a series of videos about their lives and their work.

Artist by Artist invited artists to work collaboratively to tell each other's stories. Over several months, these distinctly different artists worked together to produce video stories which captured the creative forces that drove their fellow artists.

The results are beautifully told short pieces to inspire us all and to celebrate the creativity of southern Queensland"

We were asked to be a guest blogger for the ABC Open blog and describe our journey in the Artist by Artist project, you can read mine by clicking here

ABC Open Artist by Artist on vimeo

I have really enjoyed my experience with the ABC Open Artist by Artist, both fun and revealing here is the film on me...



Kim by Pat from ABC Open Sunshine Coast on Vimeo.

Kim Schoenberger by Pat Flynn

Produced by Natalija Brunovs

ps. my video on Pat is still yet to be officially launched, it is estimated for around the end of the month - so stay tunned!

Artist by Artist ...and action!

ABC OPEN - Posts - Kim Finds Her Element photo by Natalija Brunvos

(click this link to read Natalija's post)

Well there's no rest for the wicked, with the Medieval Festival behind me it's straight back to work!!!! Artist by Artist deadline is fast approaching, and it was time to put the 3D props into action. A sneak peak...

Me pulling the rope with Natalija filming.

A behind the scene's shot Natalija getting my cardboard London double decker bus in focus (and me casting the shadow). I gotta say, yesterday was the most hilarious day I'd had in a long time!

Artist by Artist - update

This week has been like totally......full-on! And all about filming - Firstly, it was Pat in front of the camera at Voices on the Coast held at the University. Pat Flynn was one of a few select guest author's to speak to over one hundred or more lively bunch of school kids in each session. It was like a massive bookfest, how lucky to be given such a fab opportunity, I don't recall having anything of this nature when I was at school!

Some of Pat Flynn's books to purchase for signing.

A young trouper waiting in line to get his book signed...with me right behind waiting in line for my autograph :-)

Pat getting RSI from signing.

Then it was my turn infront of the camera, and what a freeeeeeeeeeezing cold day to be filming! I reckon it had to have been the coldest day we've had yet. It was blankets all round and plenty of hot cups of tea.

Pictured from left Christine Elcoate (on sound recorder), Natalija (producer) and Pat Flynn

Taking some shots - trying to get some tea out of my teapot, it just wasn't happening!

In action with the welding...
If you would like to see more behind the scene shots for Artist by Artist, click here > flickr

My ABC Open Artist by Artist - Artist Pat Flynn

I'd like to introduce PAT FLYNN my partner for the ABC Open - Artist by Artist project... It's like where do I start! In this post you will notice some extra links - it'll take you into the world of Pat.

Pat is an accomplished writer, (ex-professional Tennis player and teacher), modest and humble man and it is such an honour to be producing this documentry on him and under the professional guidance of ABC Open Producer Natalija Brunovs.

Pat writes realistic fiction with a dose of humour for young adults. among his long list of books and accolades, the most recent credit to his name is shortlisted for the 2011 REAL Awards (Reading & Enjoying Australian Literature) for his novel the "Tuckshop Kid"

Pat Flynn

Recently, Pat has taken up playing tennis all in the aid of research for his current work in progress - Ace a 28-year old tennis player who makes a comeback to the pro tour. Pat is competing in the Open Tournaments, he has started a blog tennisandwriting
on his comeback and journey...

Natalija filming Pat busting some moves on his skateboard.

Pat started writing at 30 (yrs) his first four novels Alex Jackson series - were based on a talented young skateboarder - Pat learnt to skate all in the name of research!

On the receiving end of the microphone, Pat gets a behind the scene's shot of Natalija and me in his interview.

ABC Open - partners revealed

I'm excited to announce that I have been selected among nine other (extremely talented) artists to partake in an ABC Open - Artist by Artist project. ABC Open has paired together artists to make documentaries on each other.

Such a wonderful opportunity, and a great bunch of extremely talented artists involved. I am really looking forward to it.