Twenty-First Century Roo is a non-profit community organisation which makes movies!!!
We always strive to give our viewers the best possible experience we can, and we enjoy making our films!
We hope that you will continue to pledge your loyalty and enjoyment to us!
Twenty-First Century Roo is an Australian, non-profit organisation that makes short films for YouTube. It was founded in 2011, and it is located all around Melbourne. It is the world's least known movie studio, with less than 60 likes on its Facebook page. Despite this, it has been argued by scholars as being one of the better film studios around. Notable works include ɘvilClive, Arthur, and their upcoming feature length film: Perpetrators.
History
Early Years
The company was founded in Year 7 (2011) IT when Gerard Khoo and James Gordon had to make a stop motion animated film for assessment. They worked incredibly hard and even made their own studio name: 21st Century Roo. Inspired by their brilliant results, they continued making short films under the same name, including Side Effects 2 Tasmania and Arthur.
Later Years
In 2013, as a result of a School Film Festival, the boys made another film, gaining the support of Tristan Clements and Nicholas Wong. The film (known as The Chance) received poor reviews. The boys, taking this as a lesson to be learnt, decided they should make a comeback. They now spend months in each stage of production and are known worldwide as talented film-makers. Since their comeback, Vincent Zhu, Aidan Stuckey and Paul McDonald have joined the studio, helping them perfect amazing films that receive multiple likes on YouTube. Their vast filming areas across Melbourne also increased to include famous areas such as Netherlee St and Sevenoaks St, which have now become local tourist attractions as a result of the filming of ɘvilClive on location.
Etymology
The company's name is derived as a parody of Rupert Murdoch's media empire monopoly, saying that it too was established in Australia. Albeit a lot earlier, they've continued the distinctly Australian tradition rather than migrating to the US. The name also makes a satirical statement about modernisation, suggesting that kangaroos should all turn into robots just because the rest of society is using technology.
Music
The distinguished composer Nicholas Wong writes all the company's original music. His passion began as a child on Piano and Viola, and he later picked up Saxophone. Hestudied music in Year 9 and now spends a lot of his musical time with music technology. All RooWorks have been composed on Sibelius. Famous ones include Jollypop Rag,Awkward Work Music and Chase Scene Music. He has been awarded many awards, including an Eva Allan Scholarship Award and is part of the very successful Highton StringQuartet. His latest composition titled evilClive music has a very distinctive beating of the C note.
Past Films
Twenty-First Century Roo has hopes for a bright future. There are still many films in pre-production (which are all secret for the moment), however there are rumours that the company will stop making movies after 2015 due to the boys being in Year 12. Everyone, including the boys themselves, hopes this rumour isn't reliable.
We always strive to give our viewers the best possible experience we can, and we enjoy making our films!
We hope that you will continue to pledge your loyalty and enjoyment to us!
Twenty-First Century Roo is an Australian, non-profit organisation that makes short films for YouTube. It was founded in 2011, and it is located all around Melbourne. It is the world's least known movie studio, with less than 60 likes on its Facebook page. Despite this, it has been argued by scholars as being one of the better film studios around. Notable works include ɘvilClive, Arthur, and their upcoming feature length film: Perpetrators.
History
Early Years
The company was founded in Year 7 (2011) IT when Gerard Khoo and James Gordon had to make a stop motion animated film for assessment. They worked incredibly hard and even made their own studio name: 21st Century Roo. Inspired by their brilliant results, they continued making short films under the same name, including Side Effects 2 Tasmania and Arthur.
Later Years
In 2013, as a result of a School Film Festival, the boys made another film, gaining the support of Tristan Clements and Nicholas Wong. The film (known as The Chance) received poor reviews. The boys, taking this as a lesson to be learnt, decided they should make a comeback. They now spend months in each stage of production and are known worldwide as talented film-makers. Since their comeback, Vincent Zhu, Aidan Stuckey and Paul McDonald have joined the studio, helping them perfect amazing films that receive multiple likes on YouTube. Their vast filming areas across Melbourne also increased to include famous areas such as Netherlee St and Sevenoaks St, which have now become local tourist attractions as a result of the filming of ɘvilClive on location.
Etymology
The company's name is derived as a parody of Rupert Murdoch's media empire monopoly, saying that it too was established in Australia. Albeit a lot earlier, they've continued the distinctly Australian tradition rather than migrating to the US. The name also makes a satirical statement about modernisation, suggesting that kangaroos should all turn into robots just because the rest of society is using technology.
Music
The distinguished composer Nicholas Wong writes all the company's original music. His passion began as a child on Piano and Viola, and he later picked up Saxophone. Hestudied music in Year 9 and now spends a lot of his musical time with music technology. All RooWorks have been composed on Sibelius. Famous ones include Jollypop Rag,Awkward Work Music and Chase Scene Music. He has been awarded many awards, including an Eva Allan Scholarship Award and is part of the very successful Highton StringQuartet. His latest composition titled evilClive music has a very distinctive beating of the C note.
Past Films
- 2011: Side Effects
- 2011: A Funny Video
- 2011: Side Effects 2
- 2011: The Essentials
- 2012: Athletics Day
- 2012: Arthur
- 2013: The Chance
- 2013: Talking Bout Your Hormones
- 2014: ɘvilClive
- 2014: ARGH!
- 2014: Screen Recording Prank
- 2015: Perpetrators
Twenty-First Century Roo has hopes for a bright future. There are still many films in pre-production (which are all secret for the moment), however there are rumours that the company will stop making movies after 2015 due to the boys being in Year 12. Everyone, including the boys themselves, hopes this rumour isn't reliable.