COFILMIC COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL - SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!

A brand new comedy short film festival and awards ceremony takes place at the Comedy Store Manchester on 31st October and 1st November 2011.

Unlike run-of-the-mill shorts festivals, the competition is open to comedians, those who wish to write and produce comedy for TV and comedy film makers.


 So far, the impressive list of judges and associates of the Festival include BAFTA winning producer Charlie Hanson, Baby Cow’s Henry Normal, East is East producer Leslee Udwin, MOFILM managing director Andy Baker, The Comedy Store founder Don Ward, Commissioning Editor at DAVE (UKTV) Steve North and BBC Comedy Commissioner Kristian Smith.

With UK wide showcase events planned for 2012, film makers have the chance to screen their films at various venues around the country, all included within the tiny £15 submission fee!

http://www.cofilmic.co.uk/ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5guanEy1gE 

Submissions close 12th September.

Championing new British talent, Collabor8te is an exciting new platform for short filmmaking; from script development through to production and distribution.
10 selected scripts will be developed by The Bureau and Rankin Film, with up to 8 scripts then produced by Rankin Film. These 8 short films will complete their run on the international film festival circuit before being exhibited on DazedTV.

What we are looking for:
• The initiative will produce up to 8 short films during 2012: from scripts of any genre, up to 15 pages, with budgets up to £10,000.

• While Collabor8te is keen to develop narrative films, with strong stories and characters, we actively encourage a broad array of styles, mediums and genres. *We will not consider ideas for documentaries.

What will happen if you are sselected for development:
10 successful candidates will be contacted via email on Monday 28th November 2011. Each candidate will be expected to attend one, day-long development workshop at Rankin Film, London, w/c 12th December. This will be followed by a series of remote one to one meetings in January/February 2012. After this development period up to 8 scripts will be selected for production.

Production teams:
We will aim to shoot and complete all 8 short films in 2012. Each film will have a carefully selected production team that will include a mixture of new and established talent, recommended by Rankin Film, The Bureau and DazedTV. The scriptwriter will work closely with the director, communally elected by the Collabor8te team and the scriptwriter. Writer-director’s will be considered where they can display an ability to direct the project. In these instances a directing show reel will be required.

Timeline:
Open Call: 1st August 2011
Submissions Deadline: 3rd October 2011
10 Selected Scripts Announced: Monday 28th November 2011

Workshop Day: w/c 12th December 2011
Development Period: December 2011 - February 2012
Production: February - November 2012

For further information and to download the submission form visit: www.collabor8te.com

Job vacancy: Chief Executive Officer

Creative England is seeking a dynamic and committed individual to lead this new organisation as Chief Executive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a major part in boosting England’s creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Creative England will build on the work of the Regional Screen Agencies that, for the past ten years, have assisted the development of the film, TV, interactive, games and digital media industries, and the growth of film culture in England.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable record of success in high profile leadership roles. An accomplished communicator, you will be a driven and visionary individual with entrepreneurial flair and experience in both public and private sectors. Being faced with many organisational challenges you must have first class negotiation and communication skills, and be able to deliver innovative and strategic responses.


View the full job vacancy and download the information pack here. 
 

DEADLINE: Friday 12th August 2011 (midday)

LARGE AWARDS
Application Deadline: 11th July, noon

Awards for Individual Writer, Producer and Directors and Companies for Feature (Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Digital) Film Development, Pre-Production, Production, Post Production and Distribution and Marketing support.

Awards are for up to £5,000.
Awards of £10,000 are also available for projects with at least two NSSP partnerships. For further information and to apply, please click here.

REAL WORLD DOCUMENTARY SCHEME 2011 - Application Deadline: 18th July, noon

Together with Pathways of Women’s Empowerment, Screen South are looking for an innovative documentary filmmaker from the South East of England to make a 12-minute short documentary film, in either of the following formats: 3 x 4 mins, 2 x 6 mins, or 12 mins). The filmmaker will be awarded £17,000 for the production of their short film.

This year the film(s) will look at Women's political participation in a post conflict setting (Sierra Leone) and will follow the political campaign of Bernadette Lahai (a Sierra Leonean politician).

For full details please follow this link.

ASUS UK, alongside partner Intel, has announced the launch of the ‘Visibly Smart’ short video competition; a celebration of the creative strength in British filmmaking and a chance for talented teams to win a video commission from ASUS UK as well as their own N Series notebooks.

The Visibly Smart video competition invites moving-image makers from across the UK to create a 2 minute piece of work that commends being Visibly Smart, reflects the ASUS global ethos (Inspiring Innovation, Persistent Perfection) and cleverly incorporates an innovative feature of the N Series range of notebooks. All entries* will be uploaded onto the ASUS consumer portal from 31st July 2011 at http://techinstyle.tv/visibly-smart-films, where the public will be invited to engage through comments and voting.

Everyone that votes or comments on the videos will be entered into a prize draw to win an N Series laptop for themselves. The visionary team behind the winning video will each receive an N Series laptop (up to 4). What’s more, the talented filmmakers will be profiled on ASUS’ global website and commissioned to create a video for ASUS UK later in 2011/2012.

For more information about the campaign please visit: http://techinstyle.tv/visibly-smart

Legacy Film Festival 2011 – SUBMIT YOUR FILM SHORTS

Event Date:  21st – 23rd & 29th – 30th October 2011

Legacy Film Festival 2011 – SUBMIT YOUR FILM SHORTS 

Submissions for this year’s festival (Brighton, East Sussex, October 2011) are now open and run until 31 July 2011. There are two age categories; ‘18 and under’ and ‘Over 18’ with which you can submit your film and this can include; drama, documentary, comedy, animation or experimental film. The films should be no longer than 15 minutes maximum. 

This film shorts submission is open to all regardless of race and gender, although films must contain a strong contribution by people of black or minority ethnic descent and/or reflect their lives. 

All films will be assessed and those chosen will be screened at an event during the Legacy Film Festival in October 2011. 

Please download the submission form from www.legacyfilmfestival.org.uk for further details and specifications and email submissions@legacyfilmfestival.org.uk with any further queries. 

The 2011 British Urban Film Festival - Call for Submissions

Buff Enterprises starts the new year with its annual call for submissions for the 2011 British Urban Film Festival, bringing together independent filmmakers from across the nation, to submit their own films. Buff Enterprises launched in July 2005 with the aim of providing a healthy alternative to the showcasing of urban independent cinema in the UK. 

Since then there has been a concerted effort by the UK film industry to address this imbalance in the cinema landscape both on and off screen. As a result of its' key pledge to screen films free of charge, Buff has played its' part in developing and attracting audiences who have shown a keen interest in being part of this movement. The annual British Urban Film Festival is the only festival of its' kind in the UK and has become a trusted source for film fans keen to tap into one of the fastest growing creative sectors in the UK. 

A DVD screener, EPK, plus a non-refundable entry fee of £25 is the requirement for filmmakers and filmmaking institutions wishing to submit a short film, documentary or feature length movie. All cheques should be made payable to 'Buff Enterprises Ltd'. Please send all materials plus a cover letter to British Urban Film Festival 2010, Buff Enterprises c/o 4front Films, 27 Ithica House, Romford Road, London E15 4LJ. 

The deadline is Monday July 25. More details can be found at www.buffenterprises.co.uk where you can also read the monthly edition of the BUFF blog. 

ENCOUNTERS BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (16 – 20 NOVEMBER)

News release 16/04/2011

ENCOUNTERS BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (16 – 20 NOVEMBER) 
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2011 


Submissions are now open for the 17th Encounters Bristol International Film Festival (16 – 20 November). 

Encounters is now the leading UK gateway to the world’s most prestigious short film and animation awards, including the BAFTAs, Cartoon D’Or, European Film Awards, and Oscars®. Submit your short film or animation by Thursday 30th June, for an opportunity to showcase your creative talent and a chance to win a major award. 

In an attempt to enhance the festival experience, Encounters has teamed up with Vast Blue to provide a streamline submission process, and a unique video on-demand short film service via the onsite and Online Digital Viewing Library, available for Delegates during and after the festival. 

Short films and animations are eligible from all over the world, completed from 1 Jan 2010, under 30 minutes in length from every genre (animation, live action drama, documentary, experimental and music video). The festival is offering a £5 discount for digital submissions, and a reduced fee for multiple submissions. 

Visit http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/ to see the awards up for grabs, submission criteria and to enter your film. Sign up to the festival newsletter for the latest on Encounters events. Join our online community on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news. 

Depict! – Can you do it in 90 seconds? 
Free submission, upload at depict.org. (Open 27 April – Deadline 5 Sept 2011) 
A Watershed project http://www.depict.org/ 
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http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/