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The South Coasts Premier 48h Hour Film Competition
www.dvmission.co.uk
Applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual DV Mission 48hr Film Challenge. This year we will be returning to the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth for the premier night and after party. After the introduction of the Mission Briefing in 2008 we are now running a full one day of workshops prior to the event to support challenge participants absolutely free of charge. With support from this years sponsors, Film Hampshire and Screen South we have a new website and plan to make this the best 48 hour film challenge on the south coast.
In 2008 Derek Metters of the Workers Education Association (WEA) drew a title "Blood on the Moon"; the genre "B-Movie"; and a line of dialogue "oh go on then I will play your vicious little game" from the golden envelopes and launched last years challenge. Pressing the activation button Derek set the teams racing across the start line and off to a weekend of filmmaking with only 48hrs to make a two minute film for exhibition on the Sunday night at the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.
Twenty three teams signed up to the event including professionals, amateurs, students, independents and pretty much all of the local filmmaking community in Portsmouth and surrounding area. There were even teams from as far afield as Buckinghamshire, that's around 250 people all making films over the weekend. While the event is intended to be fun "the spirit of DV Mission is the sex pistols meets the Oscars, its rock and roll filmmaking" says the event organiser Jinx Prowse. This is an unique opportunity that brings creatives from all walks of life together for a weekend of fun "its playtime for amateurs, students and professional filmmakers who get to spend the weekend doing something they enjoy" added Jinx Prowse.
Teams competed for the coveted 'Pompy Oscars" and this year event sponsors are offering a range of prizes for the Best Lo-tech and Best Pro-tech films (Pro-tech = using cameras costing more than £500 where as Lo-tech = cheap and cheerful). This years films will also be screened on the BBC Big Screen in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth and will be available to watch on-line via the DV Mission website along with the entries from the last three years: www.dvmission.co.uk.
The event is the biggest 48hr Film Challenge on the South Coast and hotly debated on filmmaking forums across Europe. This is a big boost for Portsmouth locally, regionally and internationally. To take part just go to the website, read the rules, sign up and send us your application form.
SHORTS::CUT - local short film showcase
Sunday 23rd August 7.30pm
Thursday 27 August, 7:30pmSHORTS::CUT is looking for short films by film and video makers based in the local region. For the past four years they have showcased the work of local filmmaking talent. For 2009, they are looking for entertaining, engaging and thought provoking films in any genre, from drama to comedy, documentary to animation.
At least one of the principal cast, or the writer, director or producer should reside or study in Hampshire, West Sussex or the Isle of Wight, or the film should have been shot predominantly in this area.
Entering a film to Shorts::Cut is free; you must post your submission to the festival organisers by June 15, 2009. Please note that the maximum running time permitted is 15 minutes including titles, end credits and music.
Shorts::Cut organises screenings in Portsmouth and Southsea, of short films by regional filmmakers, this year, in partnership with The University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth's No.3 Cinema, and The Kings Theatre, Southsea. This year, the screenings will be held at Portsmouth's independent arts cinema, No.3, Guildhall Square and the King's Theatre Southsea. The screenings will take place in August:
The Kings Theatre
Albert Road
Southsea
PO5 2QJ
7:30pm
Sunday 23 August, 2009
Tickets £3 (TBC)No.3 Cinema
Central Library
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2DX
7:30pm
Thursday 27 August, 2009
Tickets £3 (TBC)For more information and to download submission forms, go to our website at: www.shortscut.org.uk
Find Your Talent:
Silent Movie Project
City Eye's Find Your Talent project: Silent Movies, produced in the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) area, has been selected for screening at the "Share Your Talent" festival taking place at the Southbank Centre in London on July 10th.City Eye worked with twenty young people from Redbridge Community School during the Easter Holidays to produce two modern silent movies, with scores especially composed and performed for the project.
Find Your Talent is being piloted in ten pathfinder areas across England and offers children and young people regular involvement with arts and culture both in and out of school. Find Your Talent is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Department for Children, Schools and Families, Arts Council England and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.
Showcomotion Young People's Film Festival
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk/index.phpCity Eye is pleased to announce that "Bang Out of Order", a short film produced by the company, has been selected into competition as part of the "Showcomotion Young People's Film Festival" in Sheffield. It is being shown as part of UNICEF UK YOUNG FILM MAKER AWARD.
UPDATE: "Bang Out of Order" went on to win the UNICEF UK YOUNG FILM MAKER AUDIENCE AWARD
The short film produced in conjunction with Southampton Young Carers, portraying what it means to be a young carer and the difficulties that young carers can face at school, was made for Saucepans the Community CAMHS Project as part of a larger scheme called Project Honour.
More details can be found at:
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk/filmlistingseries.php?series=unicefyoungfilm
Screening of "Death in Ventnor" in Chichester
City Eye is pleased to report that "Death In Ventnor", the Isle of Wight micro-budget feature film written and directed by David George and supported by City Eye, is being shown at Chichester Cinema at New Park on Saturday 5th December. The writer and director David George will be on hand to introduce the two screenings on that day. If didn't get the chance to see the film at it's successful screening during Southampton Film Week 2009, we recommend you make the journey to Chichester to see it.For more information go to http://www.chichestercinema.org/film/622/DEATH-IN-VENTNOR
(This link will stop to working after the screening date)
Wessex Media Group
The Business of Film
The First Steps in Creating a Winning Creative Media Business
10th December 2009
Venue: Sir James Matthew Building Southampton Solent University
15.00-18.00 Bookable half hour one-to-one coaching session with David Castro: Screen South.
18.00-18.30 Refreshments and Networking
18.30-18.45 Intro Lena Samuels: WMG and David Castro: Screen South
18.45-19.45 Tristan Loraine Fact Not Fiction Films In Conversation with David Castro of Screen South
19.45 Questions
20.00 Close
About the speakers:
Tristan Loraine is a former British Airways airline captain who retrained at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) and set up multi award winning Fact Not Fiction Films in late 2006. Since then he has produced, directed and edited for Fact Not Fiction Films a number of feature films and documentaries. Tristan is now working on a number of documentaries and two features. SHADOWS FROM THE SKY supported by the UK Film Council (Screen South) is a conspiracy thriller feature based on fact which uncovers aviation's biggest cover-up. The film is in the genre of the Constant Gardener, Erin Brokovich and The Insider. The film is scheduled to commence principle photography in late 2010. His other feature in development is A DARK REFLECTION an action thriller about two journalists who investigate a virus outbreak in a small British town. Fact Not Fiction Films won the Best Small Business Award for West Sussex in 2009.
http://www.factnotfictionfilms.com/index.html
David Castro began working in Film, TV and Corporate world as 1st AD, Production Manager, and Location Manager. This was followed by being a Producer and then 5-½ years as CEO of the New Producers Alliance (NPA) and as such supported emerging filmmakers by developing many successful training programs and events with industry and governmental partners. Over the last 5 years he has been a freelance consultant focusing on film and filmmaker development and training. He has been an independent assessor for Screen South Large awards for over six years, as well as a project development manager for South East Media Network (SEMN). He also continues his ongoing research into new methods of combining digital exploitation and distribution of film with new business models to maximise monetary and audience impact.
About the one-to-one-coaching sessions:
If you are thinking of applying for Screen South’s RIFE Large Award or would simply welcome the opportunity for commissioning advice from a professional then this is your opportunity. Note you must be based in Screen South’s region to be eligible to apply. Verify your postcode at the following link: http://www.screensouth.org/documents/Screen%20South%20Regional%20Postcodes.pdf
Note the deadline for submitting an application to the RIFE Large Award is 16th December for more information http://www.screensouth.org/content.aspx?parent=4&page=49
To book a free one-to-one coaching session: please submit 25 words or less about your project/ideas, along with contact details to lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk. Sessions will be booked on a first come basis for eligible businesses.
To reserve a free seat for the In Conversation email lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
The In Conversation is open to all WMG Members
Wessex Media Group
Alastair Stewart OBE in conversation with Debbie Thrower 30th November 7pmAlastair Stewart OBE, will be interviewed by Debbie Thrower about his illustrious career in television journalism, his charity work and the current issues facing the delivery of 24/7 news.
His career in television started in 1976 in Southampton with ITV’s Southern Television. He was a reporter, industrial correspondent, presenter and documentary maker and recorded one of the last interviews with Lord Mountbatten before he was assassinated in 1979.
In September this year, he became co-presenter of ITV’s Evening News and it was also announced that he would be the main presenter of ITV’s general election results programme.
Places are limited and booking is essential.
To reserve your free place email: .lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk.
Portsmouth Film Society
Their first screening of their regular programme is taking place on:
12 January 2010 at the Omega Centre, Omega Street Portsmouth.Doors open 7.00pm (tea & coffee will be available) At 7:30pm we will screen James Marsh, Oscar winning director of Man On Wire, in his fiction debut, directs International star Gael García Bernal (Amores Perros, The Motorcycle Diaries) in his first English language role, and Oscar winner William Hurt (Kiss of the Spider Woman, A History of Violence). The script was written with Milo Addica, who was also nominated for an Oscar for the screenplay of Monster's Ball.
They have also announced their programme for January-March 2010, with more award winning films from the UK, Thailand, Korea and Sweden.
Full details, including ticket prices and membership fees, and more information about their upcoming films can be found on their website http://www.portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk
IT WORKS BOTH WAYS
City Space, at the Discovery Centre,
Winchester SO23 8SB
9 - 31 Jan 2010Anna and Louisa have been working together for nearly two years.
Louisa has cerebral palsy and communicates solely by eye movement using a word board. The aim of the work is that it should speak for itself - of love, of
water, of communication."The collaboration has been a steep learning curve for us both, and we have been enormously helped by the input of friends, galleries and other groups who have met and discussed the work as we have progressed. It has been a community conversation. The art is in the conversation. Please come and join it. " Anna and Louisa.
EVENTS
JAN 9th Anna and Louisa will be there to meet you informally in
the Gallery from 2 - 4 pm
JAN 19th Cafe Culture will host a presentation 6.30 - 8.30 pm in the Discovery Centre to which all are welcome.WEBSITE
www.annacady.com follow links to the new site and 'it works both ways'
RTS South and Wessex Media Group present:
Meet the ProfessionalsWednesday 3rd February 2010
The Media School, Bournemouth University
A chance for students to talk informally to media professionals about working in the media industries and for media businesses to explore the challenges and opportunities for the sector going forward.
2-4pm: The Changing Face of Work in the Media Industries
A panel discussion and a chance for the audience to ask questions.with:
Anthony Lilley – MD Magic Lantern and Media Guardian Columnist
Karl Warner – Commissioning Editor – Entertainment BBC 3
Estelle Hughes – Director – Three Line Media and former Head of Children’s ITV4-6pm: Informal Networking over Refreshments with
Anthony Lilley – Magic Lantern
Chris Riley – Topical TV
Karl Warner – BBC 3
Erica Wolfe-Murray – Lola Media
Estelle Hughes – Three Line Media
Kate Beal – Talent TV
Jonathan Marland – ITV Meridian
Nicola Phipps – Plus 3 Productions
Emma Spellman – Freelance Producer
Jenni Day – Freelance Producerplus additional editors, producers and camera people still to confirm.
There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is essential
To reserve a place email:lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
Portsmouth City Council/Find Your Talent
Film Feast: Film Maker/Workshop FacilitatorUsing an experienced filmmaker, we would like to host, over a 6 week period, film making workshops for young people in three target areas of Portsmouth, to make 3 films exploring their perceptions of the hidden gems of the city. We would work with partners in the city to contact young people who have not previously had any experience of filmmaking but who were interested in the genre and exploring their city.
With an eye on the future we would like to look at the possibility of developing the city's' young peoples' capacity to engage with the art of running a film/cinema night.
Facilitators Role:
Your role would be to create a safe and creative filmmaking workshop framework that would engage young people in the process of making and completing a film ready to screen. While it is imperative for you to have your own vision and have the ability to articulate this well, you must have the capability to listen to, and take on board the ideas of the group to allow them to formulate a sense of pride towards their work.The facilitator/film maker will be expected to be flexible and available to work in spaces that are multi use. Access to your own equipment is an imperative. The timeline for the completion of the film-making aspect of this project will be mid to end of May 2010.
Budget available includes:
A total of £3,950 is available to include all fees, expenses, materials, travel, equipment hire and filming costs. Fees will be payable on the completion of the phases of the project, to be set out in an agreement with the City’s Arts and Cultural Development Service.To request this brief in full please email arts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9283 4183.
Deadline for completed tender applications is Wednesday 11th March 2010.
Candidates will be selected for interview by members of Portsmouth City Council’s Arts & Cultural Development Service.
Interviews will take place on 17th March.Please note that faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Canterbury Animation Festival 09
For the first time Canterbury Anifest will be bringing you the best new animation from across the nation in our competitive shorts screening . We will also be exploring new technologies and being joined by a host of industry professionals to share their experiences and discuss what's hot and what's not in 2009.
To enter your film or for more information please visit:
www.canterburyanifest.com
Don't forget about the Smallfilms Competeition too
(Entrants for Smallfilms must be 17 years of age or under)
Canterbury Animation Festival 7-8 November 2009
Competition Closes 30 September 2009
KILLING TIME
The short film 'Killing Time' made as part of City Eye's Digital Film Course in 2008 has been nominated for the Best Short Comedy Drama at the End of the Pier International Film Festival and will be screened on the 1st May with the Awards ceremony taking place on the 2nd May 2009.
The film has already won an audience vote at the Meniscus Short Film Festival in 2008. Everybody here at City Eye would like to say well done to Stephen Cooper, Rebecca Meany, Emma Golby-Kirk, Tamsin Cookson and Nicky Petterson who made the film and good luck on May 2nd.
KITCHEN FREESTYLERS
'Kitchen Freestylers', a film about vegetables and a blender, which was made on City Eye's Animation Course in 2008, was awarded the prize of 'Best Technical Film' at the Preloader Student Film Festival held at Salisbury Arts Centre. Cuty Eye would like to congratulate Laura Portnall and Jen Broadman for your excellent work
Download Press Release WORD DOC from Salisbury Arts Centre about the event HERE
Events coming up at Havant Arts Centre
Special offer for students on the End of the Pier International Film Festival screenings and Dance for Camera Shorts.Dance for Camera Shorts takes place on Thursday 16th April at 8pm.
Havant Arts Centre are offering discount tickets for your students at £2.50 each for a minimum group booking of 10 tickets. Usual ticket price is £4.50 or £3.80 concs.Wednesday 11th March, 1.45pm and 8pm
My Way (15) Best European Feature Film 2008 (subtitled)
Marco, tired of being a small-time drug dealer, decides to quit the ‘profession’ and lead a normal life with his family. After the death of his mother, Marco decides to look after his father who has Alzheimer’s disease but is unsettled by the pressure the old man inflicts on his family.
Wednesday 1st April, 1.45pm and 8pm
Dogberry and Bob (15) People’s Choice Feature Film 2008
A couple of not very slick detectives try and solve the unsolvable in this slapstick comedy filmed around Brighton and Worthing.
Saturday 25th April, 2pm
Best of the End of the Pier International Festival 2008
All the award winning short films from last year, including Broken dir. Vicky Psarias. (Usual ticket price £3, offer price £2.50 as above)
See http://www.havantartscentre.co.uk/ for details.
Wessex Media Group: Staying Alive
Regional Indies talk about maintaining and managing creative businesses through the credit crunch.
Wed Feb 25th
Networking and Refreshments – 6-00pm
6-30 pm – Start
The Media School – Weymouth House - Bournemouth University
This session will be lead by three leading regional Indies but will provide ample opportunity for freelancers, companies and all those interested in production development to swap their experiences, exchange survival strategies and network development ideas. A range of other Indie companies have pledged to attend.
Those leading the discussion:
Kate Beal – Talent South
Talent South is part of the Talent Group, best known as makers of the BBC’s Test the Nation. Talent South is the factual, lifestyle and factual entertainment specialist within the group and is run by Kate Beal. Formally the company was known as kmb productions and re-branded in September 2008.
Ray Tostevin – Grace Productions
Grace Productions is run by Ray Tostevin, creative director of GRACE Productions in Yeovil, Somerset. Ray has worked in television news, investigative current affairs and factual documentaries, with network credits for BBC, ITV, C4, Discovery and Al Jazeera. The company recently won RTS Best Regional Documentary award for their BBC Four Programme Beeching’s Tracks presented by travel journalist Simon Calder of The Independent newspaper.
Chris Riley – Topical TV
Chris Riley is a Director of Topical TV based in Southampton. Since it started in 1992 the company has produced more than 1400 programmes spanning documentary, factual, game shows and entertainment. Topical pioneered the use of presented live documentary in programmes such as the daily hour long City Hospital, now broadcast on BBC1 from the wards and operating theatres at Guy's and St Thomas' in London.
There is no charge for this event but it you wish to attend please book a place by e mailing lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
Being Cool Online
'Engaging Audiences for Culture Online' Seminar
Wednesday 25th February 2009, London
This seminar will explore two case studies on how cultural institutions and publishing companies are using innovative ways to engage with audiences. Six to Start have partnered with the publishers Penguin to create an alternative way of showcasing stories called ‘We Tell Stories’ online. And Talking Walls have partnered with Beaulieu Abbey to design a portable, handheld experience for their visitors. Each case study will cover: the rationale for the development of the online or technology strategy; the nature of the development process; and, the impact on the audience and how they will interact with the content.
Screen South is a partner in the programme and is producing this seminar which is part of the Digital Horizons 2012 seminar series. Through a series of case studies, this series is designed to share insights, knowledge and experience of culture, media and sports enterprises that have developed their presence online using social networking, blogging, podcasing and/or viral marketing. This seminar is open to all. For further details and information on how to book a place go to www.semn.org.uk and click on Digital Horizons 2012 or call SEMN on 01753 639211 or e-mail: digitalhorizons2012@semn.org.uk. South East Media Network is the lead partner in the project.
'Partnering for Innovation' Event
Accessing £5 Million Creative Industries R&D Fund
Thursday 26th February 2009, London
Are you a company, based in the South East or London region, and looking to invest in an innovative technology to develop your business? Then check this one out.
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB), a government funded agency supporting technology innovation, is inviting applications for R&D funding from UK companies and universities in the creative industry sector. This £5 million R&D fund is for successful applications to its current competition ‘Accessing and Commercialising Content in a Digitally Networked World’. South East Media Network (SEMN) and its partners are running a 'Partnering for Innovation' event for companies in the South East and London regions on Thursday 26th February to support and inform companies interested in applying to this fund. This event is free.
Further information and to register for this event: http://partneringforinnovationlondon.eventbrite.com
Further information about this TSB Call for Applications
http://www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/forthcomingcompetitions.ashx and link on Creative Industries and ‘Accessing and Commercialising Content in a Digitally Networked World’ Competition.
Teebster is pleased to announce the launch of HEADSPACE - the new online tv show on Channel 4.
HEADSPACE is a joint initiative between Channel 4 and the NSPCC and is looking for ideas from 13-18 year olds.From the applications, 10 young people will be chosen to spend a weekend at Ch4 HQ, where they will meet writers, producers etc and the process will begin to turn their ideas into a doc, comedy sketch, drama, interview - Headspace doesn't restrict the type of programme that's made, all that matters is that the subject matters to the young person who submitted it.
Please see http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/t4/advertorial/headspace/index.html for all the details. Or download more information here (PDF)
The End of the Pier International Film Festival
Calling young film makers...
Deadline for film submissions 1st March 2009The End of the Pier International Film Festival is hosting a new event in Worthing which features the best films made by young film makers. This new ‘Young Film Makers’ Event’ will take place at the stylish Ritz cinema in Worthing on Sunday 26th April 2009, with doors opening at 2pm.
If you are a young film maker between the ages of 5 – 11yrs or 11 – 19yrs (or a parent, teacher or youth worker of a young film maker) and would like your film to be part of this year’s festival, please send a copy to the festival team at The End of the Pier International Film Festival, PO Box 213, Bognor Regis, PO21 2ZL by 1st March 20009. If selected, your film will be shown at this year’s event.
The event will include films made by children and young people locally and internationally, special guests and mini workshops. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see your film on the big screen and compete for the ‘Best International Film’ award in your age category; as well as meeting other film makers and professionals working in film. It’s free to enter, visit our website www.eotpfilmfestival.co.uk for full details or contact Alison Vermeeren at youngfilmmakers@eotpfilmfestival.co.uk or the Festival Office on 01243 841775
Steve May’s “WHOSE STORY IS IT ANYWAY?”
Masterclass, 2nd & 3rd May, 2009
A Pitch and Story Development Masterclass, pitching to the likes of Working Title, Ealing Studios and Scala Productions. Your loglines will be catalogued and sent to over a hundred producers here and in Hollywood.
Course Outline:
Steve May and his team will help you to:
• identify the emotional heart of your story
• distil & develop your story for maximum emotional & commercial impact
• master the collaborative process
• create pitches that get commissions
• and introduce you and your work to leading industry playersBONUS! - Selected (and willing!) participants will pitch live to leading production companies, including the likes of Ealing Studios, Working Title etc. ALL participants will have their loglines catalogued and forwarded to attending production companies & several others.
DAY ONE
• Ice-breaking pitch session
• Mastering your genre
• The Emotional Ride
• Embracing the Collaborative Process
• Creating the “perfect” logline
• Live script analysis
• Pitch rehearsalDAY TWO
• Pitching your improved logline
• Personal transformation: the Holy Grail
• Pitch to Industry Panel
• Champagne & NetworkingNote:
Once you have signed up and paid for the workshop, you should send:
1. Script Logline
2. CV and Contact details to...
Stephen.May@westminsterfilms.comAbout Steve May:
Steve May has written scripts for, amongst others, Castle Rock, Miramax and the BBC. For the last 4 years he has been the Course Director of arguably the country’s most pragmatic MA in Screenwriting & Producing - working in conjunction with the best of the British film industry.DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE (PDF)
DV Mission 2008: winning films screening at Final Cut (www.dvmission.co.uk)
On Friday 31st October 2008 23 teams were given a line of dialogue, a title, a genre and 48hrs to produce a two minute film for the Sunday night screening at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
The winning films from the 2008 challenge are going to be screened at Final Cut, Brighton’s monthly short film night on Sunday 15th Feb. For the 2008 challenge the genre was “B-movie”, the title “Blood on the Moon” and the line of dialogue “go on then, I’ll play your vicious little game”! The line of dialogue was in fact drawn from an email sent by one of the competitors to the DV Mission organisers when the 2008 challenge was launched. This is an opportunity to see the films and network with the filmmakers and DV Mission organisers who are already planning the 2009 challenge.
Best Film (Lo-Tech and Pro-Tech)
KoosEmek Productions The Spirit of DVMISSION 2008
Team Dead Fish Best Film Pro-Tech
Titanic Productions Best Film Lo-Tech
Safari Penguin Productions Best Actress
Titanic Productions Best Actor
Custard Fish Productions Best Script / Story
Team Zombie Best Sound / Music
Team Compulsive Most innovative use of new technology
The Adams CollectiveFinal Cut Komedia Studio Bar 44-47 Gardner Street North Laine, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1UN Box Office: 0845 293 8480 http://www.finalcut.gb.com/
http://komediabrighton.ticketsolve.com/events/events_for_show/701595
Final Cut have offered a discount to DV Mission filmmakers of only £2 entry, only if you email me in advance and then we can send them a final list before the night.
South East Media Network presents
Building Audiences Online
Soda Pictures: Film Distribution Company Case Study
Friday 30th January 2009, 2 for 2.30 to 5.00pm, London
Soda Pictures is a UK independent film distribution company focusing on world cinema and independent films working across theatrical and DVD release (www.sodapictures.com). This seminar, in the Digital Horizons 2012 programme series, will show how a small company with limited resources has used online social networking and viral marketing to integrate its business online and develop a highly synergistic relationship between its physical and virtual film distribution strategies.Building on online audience is an integral part of film publicity and marketing. Looking beyond more traditional (often expensive) ‘above the line’ campaigns and to social media, online communities and open source tools, there are ways of: reaching niche and targeted audiences; creating a brand identity and audience communication channel; gathering and collating audience data; producing cost effective online campaigns; and, becoming part of a social media community and support network to chare ideas, tools, contacts and ideas.
Everyone welcome.
Further information: www.semn.org.uk and Digital Horizons 2012 or email digitalhorizons2012@semn.org.uk or call SEMN, the programme lead partner, on 01753 639211.
Pre-booking recommended.
DOWNLOADS:
Seminar Handout (Word Doc)
Digital Horizons 2012 Flyer (PDF)
Wessex Media Group presents
Profiting from Social Media
Producing Content for On Demand Markets.6-30 pm – Wed Jan 21st
The Media School – Weymouth House - Bournemouth University
Networking and Refreshments – 6-00pmTom Smith formerly of advertising agency Universal McCann presents highlights of his recent study into global social media and suggests ways in which creative content producers can benefit their businesses. Tom has recently set up his own social media consultancy, Trendstream.
Social media is a global phenomenon with the likes of Facebook, Bebo and My Space constantly offering new content posting opportunities to consumers around the world. But what possibilities does this offer content producers either as an outlet for their productions or as an adjunct to work they are currently doing for more traditional commissioners?
Attendance is free but registration is essential by emailing lena@wessexmediagroup.co.u
Wessex Media Group presents
Greg Dyke in Conversation
Monday 1st December at 7pm - Southampton Solent UniversityTAKING BOOKINGS NOW
Greg Dyke, Broadcaster, Fellow of the Royal Television Society and Chairman of Brentford Football Club will be talking about the up’s and down’s of his career including his time as Director General of the BBC from January 2000 until 29 January 2004 when he resigned following heavy criticism of the BBC's news reporting process in the Hutton Inquiry.
There is no charge for either of these events but pre-event registration is essential; to do this email lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
THE GUERNICA CHILDREN plus Q and A
If you haven't had the opportunity to see this remarkable film the Phoenix Film Society in Southampton is showing it in December along with a Q and A with its director Steve Bowles.Wednesday, 3rd December at 8.00pm.
Phoenix Film Society
University of Southampton
Building 32, University Rd.
Southampton SO17 1BJIn 1937, 4000 Basque children were evacuated to Southampton in the wake of the bombing of Guernica during Spain's bloody civil war. With no help from the government, local people organized accommodation, food and clothes for the refugees. This dramatic documentary won a Royal Television Society award but this will be the first UK showing of the up-dated version covering last year's 70th anniversary commemoration. The Director and some of the (then) children involved will be present to talk about the making of the film.
See www.thephoenix.org.uk for more details
Wessex Media Group in association with Skillset
is pleased to bring you an event which will help you develop, enhance and polish your professional skillsHollywood Screenwriting – Avoiding Instant Killers
Presented by James BartlettMonday 24th November at 5pm - Southampton Solent University
In Hollywood, thousands of scripts land on the desks of producers, agents, actors and studio executives every day – how can you make sure that yours makes it past the first hurdle? This presentation will discuss some of the simple but fatal “red flag” mistakes that are instant killers for a script reader - and how to avoid them. It will focus on the differences between the US and UK film industries – state funded projects vs. a huge, highly competitive market with no funding - and the differences between working as a screenwriter in the US and UK.
The event will include a presentation by Jo Cassey, Skillset’s South East Regional Manager on its new six month pilot and will illustrate what you need to do to access Train to Gain subsidies.
The presentation will be preceded by refreshments and networking with an opportunity for delegates to visit exhibitors from a range of support agencies in the creative media sector including Train to Gain, The Royal Television Society, Skillset, Southampton Solent University.
Agenda
5.00pm Refreshments, exhibition and networking
6.00pm James Bartlett “Avoiding Instant Killers”
8.00pm Jo Cassey “Accessing Train to Gain Subsidies”
8.30pm Close
About the speaker: James Bartlett is a writer, story analyst and journalist living in Los Angeles. He currently reads for the Sundance Institute, the Nicholl Awards (AMPAS), the UCLA Professional Screenwriting Program, National Geographic Films and several UK regions. He was previously based in Belfast, where he received funding on two feature projects and won the Kodak Short Film Prize at the inaugural Belfast Film Festival in 1999. In 2001 he attended the ARISTA Story Workshop, then was asked to join ARISTA Development Belfast as a script reader and research consultant. In 2004 he moved to Los Angeles and worked in the marketing department at Landmark Theatres – the biggest independent US theatre chain - co-editing and writing their nationally-distributed FLM Magazine, and learning about distribution and marketing movies.
There is no charge for this event but pre-event registration is essential, to do this email: lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
We Need Your Art.
We need your art for a Southampton based production to be shot in mid-April. The project is inspired by several experimental works, in particular the unique work of Derek Jarman. This is the first in a series of short pieces, which will be put together to form a feature film to be entered into national and international film festivals. The first of these pieces will be shot on multiple Super-8 cameras and will consult the life, death and rebirth of a work of art quite literally through a large public event. We would like to invite you to take part in this project.
We aim to invite a wide range of other artists to create a new piece, or donate an old piece of work to the project, which we will film, before destroying (with the creators knowledge and blessing). We hope to collect a sizable amount of work, which will be burnt in front of an audience (with permission from local council and fire services) on a large fireproof 'canvas'. As they burn the pieces will blend into one another and stick to the canvas. The canvas will then be raised at the end of the film to reveal the birth of a brand new and unique piece of art that can be displayed where the film is shown.
One of the unique prospects of this project is that when the film is completed, we will also form a traveling exhibition to co-promote and raise awareness for the project. One of the key pieces of the gallery space would be this film, demonstrating a unique way of exhibiting a film and liberating cinema as an art form.
Whilst we will burn your original piece of work, it will live on in both film form as well as be an integral part of a brand new and very unique piece of work.
Everyone involved in the film will be credited for their work and will receive a copy of the finished project on DVD upon its completion.
Your art could be something new or something old, you don't have to be great at painting or drawing to express yourself. Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Film & Music (on tape or disc) Poetry, Photography, unmade beds... We Need Your Art.
Please contact us at: theartfilm@hotmail.com
Don't forget to add us on Myspace:
www.myspace.com/theartfilm
CAMERA OPERATOR WANTED
Freelance filmmaker/artist is looking for a camera operator to work on several projects which include a documentary, a performance video and a short film project. Budgets are available.
Please contact Dave Golden on 07742166044 or d.golden904@btinternet.com for more information.
THE GUERNICA CHILDREN DOCUMENTARY SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY AWARD.
The epic documentary film project The Guernica Children, directed and produced by Steve Bowles at Eye Witness Productions, won the award for Best Non-Broadcast Production at last night’s Royal Television Society Awards held in Southampton.
The film tells the story of the four thousand Basque refugee children who were evacuated to Britain in 1937 in the wake of the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War.
At a packed event, Steve said how pleased he was that the film should be recognised in the city where the story had its beginnings just over seventy years ago. He dedicated the award to the memory of the Basque children and the ordinary people of Britain that cared for them.
The original documentary was broadcast by the BBC in 2005. Subsequently, Eye Witness Productions, in collaboration with the Basque Children of ’37 Association, received a generous grant from the Spanish Government to re-edit the film in to a feature-length format. The new film was screened for the first time at an emotional 70th anniversary commemoration with the surviving Basque children and their friends and families in Southampton in May 2007.
A public premiere of the film at a packed Harbour Lights cinema in Southampton in June, supported by Screen South and Southampton City Council was hosted by Screen South’s regional partner City Eye. The film impressed representatives of the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) who were in the audience and the film is now being distributed by the BFFS to film society and community cinemas across the country.
PORTSMOUTH Editor and Composer required for a short film
Roger Goldsmith a Portsmouth writer/filmmaker is seeking a local Final Cut Pro editor to finalise from a rough cut his short film entitled 'Wedding Shots' made in Portsmouth last November. The film is approximately 10 minutes long, shot on DV HD. ' Wedding Shots' tells the story of a Mother's dichotomy, when at the wedding of her son, she discovers that her new daughter-in-law is pregnant not by him.
Please contact Roger Goldsmith at 023 92837213 or 07951 750165 and email at roger.goldsmith@ntlworld.com
This is a low budget film, and payment is on the basis of expenses only. A copy of the rough cut of the DVD will be issued to composers expressing interest.
SCREENING OPPORTUNITY - SOUTHAMPTON SHOWS-OFFS
As part of the forthcoming Southampton Show-offs event over the weekend of 15 and 16 March, City Eye will be showcasing Southampton film talent in the Lecture Theatre at the Civic Centre.
We are always eager to give exposure to new films and new filmmakers so if you have anything ready, or close to being ready, for an audience please let us know. The film will need to be a product of Southampton, so if you don’t live here or have strong links to the city the film should have been shot or completed here. We are particularly looking for short films – which might be shown in their entirety – or extracts from a longer production. Each film will be introduced via a brief on screen description. The complete programme will run for an hour and we are eager to show a broad range of filmmaking. Whilst we don’t want to be entirely prescriptive about running time we equally don’t want the programme to be dominated by only one or two pieces – so the final programme will be decided taking into account the content and duration or the films provided to us. Films must be suitable for a general audience which may include children. We will be unable to screen work which contains copyrighted material (eg music!) unless you have clearance for this to be used and can prove this to us!
If you are interested in this opportunity for a screening please submit a copy of your film on mini-dv by 3rd March. Please also provide us with a brief description of the film and a little information about yourself and your filmmaking. Films may subsequently be collected from City Eye or can be posted back to you.
If you have any queries or require any further information please email or give us a call on 023 8067 7167.
AN EVENING OF HORROR FILMS IN SOUTHAMPTON
Date: 3rd march 2008
Time: 7-11pm
Venue: The Alexandra pub, SouthamptonOn 3rd March, we are going to be showing some short horror films, as well as a feature (Flight of the Living Dead).
Attending, to view one of his own short films, will be David Jefferey (Producer, Bones). You can view his IMdB information at http://imdb.com/name/nm0420246
If you have wanted to have a chat with a successful producer, then this is your opportunity. It is also a great opportunity to watch some great horror shorts.
Please note that this event has been organised by Horror Fest UK and Moonworks UK.
FILM LOOKING FOR A LOCAL SOUND DESIGNER
The Abbadon File is a short film produced by local filmmakers in the Portsmouth area. Shot on HDV on a budget of £7000 in the tunnels under the Napoleonic Forts on the Hills behind Portsmouth last spring and currently nearing the final stages of post production.
The film is a supernatural spy thriller set in the 1950s and is loosely based on the story of Helen Duncan, the last women to be imprisoned under the 1720 Witchcraft act which was repealed shortly after. There is lots of info about her on the web if you google her name.
We are currently seeking a south coast based sound designer to work with our composer to finalise the sound post for the film. This is likely to include replacing guide dialogue, Foley, atmos and other effects.
We have access to audio editing facilities but need someone creative who can collaborate closely with the production team to drive them
For more info contact me directly on: info@psychicspies.tv
Or have a look at the website: www.psychicspies.tv
DV MIssion 48hr Film Challenge 2007
The entries for the DV Mission 48hr Film Challenge are all online at http://www.youtube.com/dvmission along with details of this years prize winners.
This year the challenge accepted entries from 16 teams in the Lo-tech and Pro-tech categories. After a gruelling weekend filmmaking the films were screened to an audience of 100 people and tired filmmakers.
Photos of the event will be posted shortly on the DV Mission website.
The 48hr Film Challenge will be running again next year with an even bigger and better premier event so watch this space.
More info at: http://www.blue-rooms.com/dvmission/
SKILLSET'S SCREEN BURSARIES
Skillset's Screen Bursaries are money for you to spend on training. You could get up to a maximum of £800 to spend on training if you are a freelancer and up to a maximum of £500 if you are in permanent employment.
For more information please follow the link to: http://www.skillset.org/film/funding/bursaries/?dm_i=164736202
PORTSMOUTH SCREEN 07Portsmouth Screen 07 aims to promote creative audio visual arts in the city and this year’s festival is no exception following on from two successful events in 2005 and 2006.
Taking place across the city at locations such as NO6 Cinema, Havana Café Bar, Third Floor Theatre the festival celebrates the work of local filmmakers alongside national and international feature film screenings.
Workshops, networking events, VJ-jamms, master classes and a 48 hour filmmaking challenge all come together in one week to put Portsmouth firmly on the cultural map.
Contact
PORTSMOUTH SCREEN
c/o PACE
The John Pounds Community Centre,
23 Queen Street,
Portsea,
Portsmouth,
PO1 3HN.
Tel: 02392 892018info@portsmouthscreen.co.uk
www.portsmouthscreen.co.uk
Wessex Media Group
Meet the Media ProfessionalsOpen to all students
Wednesday Nov 7th 4-30pm – 6-30pm
Weymouth House – Bournemouth University
An opportunity for students on media-based HE and FE courses from around the South to talk informally with a range of producers, directors and freelance media personnel about working in screen-based media. Some of those attending:
Peter Kosminksy – Writer/Director
Mark Southgate – Managing Director, ITV Meridian
Jonathan Marland – Executive Producer, ITV Meridian
Chris Riley – Managing Director, Topical Television
Ian Carley – icarley Media
Kate Beal – Creative Director, kmb productions
Beth Miller – Producer/Director, kmb productions
Hannah Dawes – Freelance Producer/Director, ITV, BBC, Animal Planet
Nicola Phipps - Managing Director, Plus Three Productions
Jenni Day – Producer, Plus Three Productions
Adam Merrifield – Producer/Managing Director, White LanternTo reserve a place please email Lena Samuels on lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk or telephone 02380 407 416
Cinematic Premiere of The Guernica Children
Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
Thursday 21 June 2007 - 7pmCity Eye is delighted to mark it's 21st anniversary and Refugee Week by hosting the cinematic premiere of the epic documentary The Guernica Children.
The work of Southampton-based, award winning filmmaker Steve Bowles, this epic documentary tells the extraordinary story of the four thousand Basque children evacuated to Southampton in the wake of the bombing of Guernica during Spain's bloody civil war, seventy years ago.With no help from the government of the time, local people in southern Hampshire organized accommodation, food and clothes for the refugees. Five years in the making - the film uses eye witness accounts, previously un-screened archive and dramatic reconstructions to bring you this moving and thought-provoking story.
A limited number of tickets are available to this event and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you would like to attend the screening please contact City Eye at admin@city-eye.co.uk or telephone 023 8067 7167.
We are grateful to our funders Southampton City Council and Screen South for their support of this event.
CITY EYE on MYSPACE
Yes it's happened - City Eye now has it's very own MYSPACE site. So if you are hip to this modern day "networking" tool and would like to sign up to be our friend (and we need all the friends we can get) then please drop by and give our site the once over and ask to be added. We plan to keep the site updated with information about our courses, networking events and so forth through the "Blog" - so if you want to be kept informed subscribe to that.
Please check us out on: http://www.myspace.com/cityeye
Baird Film and TV Initiative Bulletin
From the birthplace of Television
new enterprises in television & film production
www.bairdfilmandtv.comFree Event
Indie film nights are coming
The BFTVI will be launching “Indie Film Is Coming” a season of independent film to be screened at the Arts Forum in November. Every Tuesday night throughout November a cutting edge director will be gracing our shores to show their brilliant work. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how they made their work and insider tips on the industry.
Date and Time: 4th of November 7-9pm doors open at 6.30
Location: The Arts Forum, 36 Marina, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0BU
Line up confirmed
Ornette Spencely
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/U2172260
After the stunning short “Tight Greens and Tall Yellows” Ornette has completed his debut feature.
Benjamin Johnswww.eye-cuefilms.com
Ben who wowed us at this years britdoc festival is coming to screen his latest documentary
NUESTRO ABUELO shot in Mexico with a couple of shorts. Check out his web site there
are some great shorts!
Richard Heslop
www.richardheslopfilms.com
Recently screened at the Cambridge Film Festival where he received a 5 star review for his collection of short films and music videos. Winner of the Best Short at Cannes for his film Floating, this is a must see.
Event: Independent Director Ornette Spencely screens his latest feature “In his Shoes” followed by a Q&A.
The DVMISSION 48-Hour Film Challenge 2008 is now open for applications.
We are very grateful to Screen South, Film Hampshire and Chichester University for their support. This means we have been able to book the New Theatre Royal for this year’s Premier Night. Application forms and a copy of the rules are available online at www.dvmission.co.uk The deadline for applications is October 10th 2008.
The teams who have entered pervious challenges will be delighted to hear we have a bigger venue, bigger trophies and as requested coffee, food and booze available on the Premier Night.
For teams who have never entered a 48-Hour Film Challenge before, we offer the DVMISSION briefing 2008. This is a two-hour session, just before the launch, where 48-Hour veterans can offer advice, answer questions and give tips.
If the idea of writing, storyboarding, filming, editing, adding sound and rendering a whole movie in 48-hours sounds crazy, then your right. This is an endurance test of both human and machine.
Launch - Friday 7.00pm 31st October 2008 (spooky)
You have been warned!!
Deadline - Sunday 7.00pm 2nd November 2008
The Premier Night – Sunday 8.30pm 2nd November 2008Free to enter
Premier Night is free, but ticketed
For more information
DVMISSION 48-Hour Film Challenge at www.dvmission.co.uk
WESSEX MEDIA GROUP
Meet the following ProfessionalsThursday 22nd May 4.30pm-6.30pm
Weymouth House Reception
Bournemouth UniversityWe can confirm that the following will be available to talk about progressing in the industry:
Jonathan Marland
Executive Producer, ITV Meridian
Editor, Current Affairs, ITV Meridian
Neil Cornish
Craft Editor, ITV MeridianJon Ferrero,
Head of News Meridian South
Martin Dowse
Reporter Meridian SouthHeather Walker
Channels Assistant, ITV Local
Sharon Watson
ITV Local Meridian News EditorChris Riley
Managing Director, Topical Television
Producer of factual programming such as Real Rescues and City Hospital.Nicola Phipps
Managing Director, Plus3 Productions
Documentary producer & journalist.Jenni Day
Producer/Director, Plus3 Productions
Multi-skilled documentary maker.
John Dale
Media ConsultantJan Beal
Media Consultant
Business affairs & project management.
Kate Beal
Creative Director, kmb productions
kmb produces factual output for channels such as ITV1 and UKTV.To reserve a place email lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
PORTSMOUTH SCREEN
Portsmouth Screen's website has a new address. We are now based at www.portsmouthscreen.org.uk . Keep checking the site for exciting announcements in the next few weeks regarding this year's festival, including new developments and calls for entry to their short film screenings, Shorts::Cut.
SCREENING OF PORTSMOUTH MADE SHORT
Roger Goldsmith, a Portsmouth based filmmaker has produced a short film called 'Wedding Shots' the screening of which is on the 30th May 2008 at the 3rd Floor Arts centre in the Main Public Library, between 6-8pm. All Welcome.
ACTORS REQUIRED
Three actors, two men in their sixties, a woman in her sixties, required for a play reading of my 30 minute play entitled 'The Neighbour' on Sunday the 28th October, which I will direct, as part of the 'Tongues and Grooves' event in Portsmouth. This is a one-off performance. It will be necessary to hold rehearsals in advance of or on the day of the performance. Travel and general expenses to apply for the rehearsal and the performance. Please contact Roger Goldsmith at roger.goldsmith@ntlworld.com for further details.
The Pérez de Ayala Annual Lecture
The Guernica Children in Britain
A case study of humanitarian need versus perceived political expediency
given by Steve Bowles, film maker
Monday 21 May 2007
5:30pm refreshments; 6:00pm lecture
Avenue Campus, University of Southampton
Established with the generous support of the Cultural Office of the Spanish Embassy in recognition of the Spanish writer Ramón Pérez de Ayala, over the years the Pérez de Ayala Annual Lecture has welcomed a host of distinguished speakers to present at both the University of Southampton and the University of Portsmouth.
This year, Modern Languages in Southampton's School of Humanities is delighted to introduce award-winning Southampton-based film maker Steve Bowles. Director of Southampton film and media charity 'City Eye' and graduate of the University of Southampton , Steve produced and directed the epic documentary film The Children of Guernica, most recently shown on BBC4 to coincide with the eve of the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Guernica .
On 26th April 1937 the small Basque town of Guernica was bombed mercilessly by German planes supporting Franco's army during Spain 's bloody Civil War. The event would later be commemorated by Picasso's famous painting but the events at Guernica led directly to the arrival of four thousand Spanish children in Britain - the largest single influx of refugees ever to arrive in this country and the first to consist solely of children. The British Government did not want them here and it was only the pressure of public opinion that forced it, grudgingly, to allow the children to come.On the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Guernica , we hear the remarkable story of the Basque children - of those who returned to Spain and those who made Britain their home. It is the story of a remarkable grass-roots organisation that cared for the children, and the conflict that this situation generated with a British Government that saw the children as a political embarrassment.
For more information: www.basquechildren.org
To attend
There is no charge to attend this event. To register your place and confirm any special requirements you may have, please contact:Gail Combes
Administrator, Modern Languages
University of Southampton
T: 023 8059 3974
E:g.combes@soton.ac.uk
Location
The lecture will take place in the James Parkes Building (B65) on the University of Southampton ’s Avenue Campus.
Car parking
Free parking will be available on the Avenue Campus in any vacant bay, unless designated for a specific purpose.Alternatively, Avenue Campus is a short ride by taxi or Uni-link bus ride from both Southampton Parkway and Southampton Central stations.
Supported by the Cultural Office of the Spanish Embassy
Co-operative Young Film-Makers - Update
Call For Entries - Closing date 6th July 2007
Film Festival - Fri 12th and Sat 13th October 2007This year's Co-operative Young Film-Makers takes place on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October, and the closing date for entries is 29 June.
Each year Co-operative Young Film-Makers holds a festival at the National Media Museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Over 100 short films made by children and young people are premiered in front of an audience of up to 300 people in the big-screen cinema.
This is one of the UK's leading film festivals for young people. It is run and funded by the Co-operative Group and is non-competitve and not for profit.
The festival offers young people the opportunity to receive feedback and advice on their work from film professionals, and participants can attend a wide range of events designed to inspire and encourage their film-making ambitions.
According to Edgar Wright, Director of hit films 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz', Co-operative Young Film-Makers is a fantastic opportunity for any young film-maker.
"First and foremost you get to see your work on the big screen. I saw all of my early shorts in front of packed houses at the National Media Museum. It was great and inspired me ever onward."
The festival is an excellent opportunity for budding film-makers to learn new skills, try out equipment, chat to experts, network and swap ideas.
http://www.3bears.co.uk/festival/2007.html
Award winning Southampton-based film maker Steve Bowles' epic documentary
THE GUERNICA CHILDREN Wednesday, 25 APRIL – 23.00-23.40 BBCFOUR
Seventy years ago four thousand Basque children were evacuated to Southampton in the wake of the bombing of Guernica during Spain 's bloody civil war. With no help from the government of the time, local people in southern Hampshire organized accommodation, food and clothes for the refugees.
Five years in the making - the film tells their extraordinary story with eye witness accounts, previously un-screened archive film and dramatic reconstructions.
Following its broadcast on 25 April there will be a screening in May for all the Guernica Children and their families who are coming from all over the world to attend a n e vent at Southampton Solent University . This event will also provide an opportunity for the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Southampton ’s Civic Centre.
In June, Southampton ’s Harbour Lights Picture House will be hosting the cinematic premiere of the film. Free tickets will be available from Southampton City Council Arts Development Officer, Christine Rawnsley , on 023 8083 2730.
Steve Bowles, a director of Southampton film and media charity City Eye, said
"This story started in Southampton with the arrival of children from the Basque region 70 years ago, and it is fitting that the film should have its first public screenings here where the story began.
The project has drawn on the skills and support of many local people, as performers, technicians and local expertise, including magnificent support form Southampton City Council's Oral History Unit.
This is a great example of collaborative film making at its best."
City Eye congratulates Steve on his achievement with this film and is delighted to offered continued support of his work and its screening.
The Skillset Film Skills Fund
has today opened to applications under Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the 2007 financial year. They will be investing up to £1 million in training schemes for the UK film industry’s existing workforce in a range of industry identified funding priorities under this programme.
There are three application deadlines for CPD this financial year:
12 noon, 30 April 2007
12 noon, 14 September 2007
12 noon, 4 February 2008
The funding programme, guidelines and application forms can all be downloaded from http://www.skillset.org
If you have any questions on making an application to Skillset please contact Sarah Trigg, Film Fund Co-ordinator, on saraht@skillset.org or call her on 020 7520 5943.
Telling Stories on TV
the changing ways in which TV reflects “real” life.
A joint RTS - Wessex Media Group event aimed at students looking to work in the screen-based industries.
2-00pm – 6-00pm - The Media School – Bournemouth University
Wednesday – May 9th
Featuring
Paul Watson – veteran documentary maker – credited with inventing the “fly on the wall ” format with The Family in the 1970s – his most recent programme on alcoholism Rain in My Heart aired on BBC 2 in December 06.
Alex Graham – Chief Executive Wall to Wall Productions – makers of the celebrity lead Who Do You Think You Are and “reality dramas” such as The Edwardian Country House and The 1900 House.
Dami Akinnufi – up and coming independent who has self-funded her recent documentary about the US rights activist Malcolm X by working as a presenter on a late night TV phone-quiz show, beamed to Nigeria from a studio in London .
Plus a Senior ITV Commissioner.
The session will include interviews with the panel, clips from their programmes and lots of opportunity to network and ask questions. It will also feature an opportunity to view the work of this year’s student RTS winners together with details of how to enter next year’s awards.
Places are strictly limited and upon application only to Lena Samuels on lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk or 01590 671446.
Programme & Speakers subject to change.
Local Filmmakers Rise to the Challenge - PSYCHIC SPIES
Local filmmakers have got together to make a short film inspired by the story of Helen Duncan, a Scottish housewife and noted medium, who was arrested in Portsmouth for witchcraft during World War 2.
Writer and producer Roy Hanney says. “The story picks up after the war and tells the story of how Prudence, a middle aged psychic, is drawn into the world of cold war spies when she is recruited to find a missing secret agent. Accompanied by her spirit guide she enters the shadowy world of a master spy. Believing he is in control of the situation, it becomes apparent that the world of the spirits has a different story to tell.”
The action is all being shot at Fort Widley on Portsdown Hill, thanks to generous support for the film from the Peter Ashley Activity Centre. “An example of the great potential for locations around Portsmouth.” Roy adds as a note.
The idea came about after a chance meeting in the offices of Southampton Media agency City Eye and the idea grew into a film. Having worked with City Eye on the production of his last short “The Collector”, Director Lorne Guy was on the hunt for a project and saw the potential in the script right away.
Roy agrees that the City Eye connection has been important as has meeting Production Manager Chris McDermott who feels the film should be a catalyst. “It’s like a challenge to other filmmakers to get out and just make a film,” says Chris, who has a long history in Portsmouth having spent twenty years in the Navy before working as a professional filmmaker. He believes there is a lot of local talent around, while many of the local film and TV professionals have to go to London to work. He adds, “We want to say, come to Portsmouth to shoot your films”.
Pointing out film and TV costume hire business Sabre Sales in Castle Street as an example, Art Director Gez Stevens lists all the benefits of shooting in Pompey, “It’s all here, you can just get on with it”.
Aimed at short film festivals and DVD compilations, the film should be on your screens soon. Roy hopes to arrange a premier at the Churchillian on Portsdown Hill. “They have been so supportive and are providing all of the catering, so it would be nice to give them a party in return”.
Watch this space.
Production stills are available on request from Monday 19th March.
If you would like more information contact: Suzi Woodgate, Press Officer, Darlington Road Films, 36 Darlington Road, Southsea, Hants, PO4 0NF. Email: suziwoodgate@btinternet.com, Phone: 07970 473 642
WWW.PSYCHICSPIES.TV
Skillset's New Talent - Writers' Training Scheme
Skillset’s Film Skills Fund has published a new funding programme to support a Writers’ Training Scheme for new talent.The writers training scheme will foster talented, emerging screenwriters' creative and commercial skills by providing them with an in-depth understanding of how the different sectors and functions of the film industry inter-relate; placements across the film value chain; high level industry contacts; one-to-one development support and a paid period in which to hone their craft, supported by the UK Film Council's Development Fund.
We will make one grant under this funding programme.
There is a two stage application process for New Talent - Writers Training Scheme which is detailed in full in the funding programme. The deadlines for the two stages are as follows:
The deadline for Letters of Interest is 12 noon, 30 March 2007
The deadline for full applications will be 12 noon, 29 May 2007. Only applications who complete the Letter of Interest stage and are subsequently selected by Skillset will be eligible to make full applications to run the scheme.
For the full funding programme, guidelines and application forms please visit http://www.skillset.org/film/funding/organisations/article_2867_1.asp
BAFTA: A Life In Pictures
An evening with Virginia McKenna, OBE
In partnership with SCREEN SOUTH
Tues 24th April 2007, Cineworld, Newport , Isle of Wight
** FREE TICKETS**
Screen South are delighted to be working in conjunction with BAFTA in the Regions to host their second event, a n e vening with Virginia McKenna at Newport’s Cineworld cinema, Isle of Wight, on the evening of Tuesday 24th April.
Virginia McKenna, OBE, is one of Britain ’s best-loved actresses. She has appeared in numerous award winning theatre, film and television productions in a career spanning over half a century. Virginia starred in such classics as The Cruel Sea (1952), A Town Like Alice (1956) for which she won the BAFTA Best Actress Award, The Smallest Show On Earth (1957) and Carve Her Name With Pride (1958), for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Best Actress Award. Other well known films include Ring Of Bright Water (1969) and Swallows And Amazons (1974) but perhaps her best remembered performance came when she starred opposite her husband Bill Travers in the award winning Born Free (1965).
Following a drinks reception at 7.00pm with introductions from BAFTA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Price and Screen South Chairman Graham Benson, the evening will begin at 8.00pm where Virginia will be introduced by and in conversation with, film producer Duncan Kenworthy, OBE, about her life and career, which will be extensively illustrated with clips.
This event is part of BAFTA: Life in Pictures, a strand of events celebrating the art of film exploring a major and distinctive contribution to the artistic development of the film form. This is a very special event in the film world as it enables a creative force in the industry to have a personal voice. The first lecture in September 2006 was given by Paul Greengrass followed by Anthony Minghella in September, then Cate Blanchett in December 2006 at the Academy.
If you’d like to apply for FREE tickets for what promises to be a memorable evening please contact regions@bafta.org or 020 7292 5858.
FREE COURSE for Under Employed Creative Graduates
The Creative Graduate into Companies Initiative, a European Social Fund Project operated through the University College for the Creative Arts is running a series of FREE Career Management workshops in partnership with Southampton City Council. The workshops are targeted at creative industry graduates who are unemployed or working for less than 16 hours per week living in the South East of England.Please download flyer for more information HERE (PDF)
SCREENING OF THE WITCHES HAMMER
To celebrate the launch of Southampton based filmmaker's James Eaves' DVD of The Witches Hammer , the Alexandra Public House in Southampton will be screening the film in March.
Please click on the poster above for further details.
GO MAKE! 'nonsense on stilts'Digital Media commission - call for entries from Dada-South and Lighthouse
Dada-South and Lighthouse Brighton are jointly inviting submissions from a Deaf or disabled artist or artist group to create a digital artwork or moving image piece in response to the phrase 'nonsense on stilts'.
All artists must define themselves as Deaf or disabled, be over 18 years old at the time of application, live or work in the South East region and should preferably have some experience delivering quality work and of working through a project from start to finish. We are particularly interested in supporting work which is innovative and risk-taking or process-driven.
The winning commission will receive £5000. This is to cover artists' fees, bespoke training, materials, and installation costs. Both organisations will provide support to the artist in the development of this work, and to meet the artist's access requirements, where appropriate.The deadline for the submission is 5pm on Friday 16th February 2007. Interviews for the commission will take place on February 28th 2007.
For further information and a full commission brief or if you would like this information in a different format please contact:
Noëmi Lakmaier, Artist Development Manager, Dada-South, PO Box 136, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 9AD, Email: noemi@dada-south.org.uk, Mobile: 079 4904 2880
You can also visit www.dada-south.org.uk and www.lighthouse.org.uk to find out more about the organisations.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Bargate Monument GalleryFREE Exhibition opportunity for video artists, film makers and animators.
*Short Deadline - 8th December - respond quickly or miss out!Southampton based arts organisation a space are pleased to announce the first opportunity for a screen based media artist to exhibit in our dedicated screening room at the Bargate Monument Gallery.
This is an opportunity to show a short film or showcase a complete show reel of your work in our central Southampton location. The showing will run from the 31st Jan to 11th March 2007; to run concurrently with our main exhibition installation by sound artist Charlotte White.
The opportunity is open to film makers, animators or video artists working on any theme and presenting work in DVD or other digital media format. The selected work will be displayed on a flat screen LCD display in our dedicated screening room.
Application Format: Applications should include a CV, short statement to support your work (500 words), and examples of the work to be shown. Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of all disks.
Application Deadline - Friday 8th December.
To be considered for exhibition all applications must be received by a space by this date.
The selected film maker must be able to provide a 'show ready' exhibition disc to a space by Friday 26th January.Please send all applications to:
The Exhibitions Officer
The arts organisation a space
Bargate Monument Gallery
High Street
Southampton
SO14 1HFEmail info@aspacearts.org Telephone 02380 338778
UK FILM COUNCIL SHORT FILM COMPLETION FUND 2006/07 LAUNCHES
The UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund (NCF) is now inviting individual filmmakers and production companies to apply to the 2006/07 Completion Fund. The fund is part of the New Cinemas Fund's programme to enable directors and producers to push their creative boundaries, develop new talent and to invest in short films that illustrate unique ideas and an innovative approach.
This is a £50,000 fund to support short films that have already been shot but lack the funds to finish. You can now apply to this fund and the closing date for entries will be Friday 17 November 2006.
Maya Vision International is the managing company responsible for short-listing and selecting the films in consultation with the NCF and will oversee all aspects of the completion process to contractual and physical delivery. Maya Vision International has produced a diverse range of dramas, documentaries, short films and feature films since it was formed in 1983, and has always been committed to supporting and nurturing emerging filmmakers across a variety of genres.
Eligibility
You can apply for funding from the Completion Fund if:
• you are an individual aged 18 years and over and a national or resident of the UK or you are a company registered and centrally managed in the UK ; and
• you have made a short film which requires completion funding and which:
· will have a final running time of less than 12 minutes (exceptionally 'short' films of longer duration may be considered); and
1. has been edited to a rough-cut or beyond and is available for viewing on DVD (or VHS); and
2. has main elements (e.g. producer, writer, director, location, story) which are substantially British in nature; and
3. when completed will be capable of being fully cleared for cinema, television, internet and festival exhibition throughout the world.
The Completion Fund is for genuine completion of a short film. It is not a 'print' fund and applications to transfer a finished film from one format to another format for the purposes of exhibition are not eligible for funding and will not be assessed.
For full details, guidelines and application forms see:
www.mayavisionint.com
and the UK Film Council’s website: www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/filmmaking/shorts/completionfund
A reminder again – the final date for us to receive entries is Friday 17 November 2006.
HORROR SCI-FI FEATURE ‘BANE’ REQUIRES RUNNERS
Southampton based runners required for Amber Pictures latest sci-fi horror feature ‘Bane’.
These roles are non-paying and should be taken for experience only. Shooting dates are Oct 21st to Nov 12th 2006. We are shooting on HDV.
Please email us with your CV and details ASAP to info@amberpictures.co.uk
For more information about Amber Pictures please go to www.amberpictures.co.uk
Portsmouth filmmaker looking for assistance
Roger Goldsmith- Biography.
I am a 'new writer' in my middle age, having given up engineering to write and make films. I recently won the first prize for medium length plays in the Margaret Langford playwriting competition. During May and June this year I attended a film school at Ealing studios, where I made my first short, a three-hander comedy entitled 'Helping'. Whilst my main interest is writing screenplays for TV and film, a number of which I am trying to find funding for currently, I have the desire to make a number of short films myself. The two projects listed below are my two projects for next year, whilst developing further screenplays.
'Speechless'
I plan to make 'Speechless' in Portsmouth, next spring. A short film (10 mins max.) telling the story of a stammering schoolboy, bullied by one of his classmates. I have contacted local schools, and will be developing contacts with them post the summer holidays. I anticipate that the shoot will be 2/3 days maximum. The locations will be inside the school, the playground and external areas, in a chauffer driven car, and the interior of a house. I am looking for a DOP and sound recordist for the shoot, and a Runner. I do not have any equipment, and will therefore require the crew to provide kit. I would like to film on DVD HD.
'Wedding Shots'
The same requirement for a crew applies to 'Wedding Shots', another short film I plan to make next spring. 10-12 minutes in length, the film comprises of two scenes, a wedding reception scene (a pub room will facilitate) and a suburban house. The film tells the story of secrets uncovered by a Mother about her new daughter-in-law, when she plays back a camcorder inadvertently left on during the wedding reception. The location of this film I have yet to establish. It could be shot in Portsmouth, but could equally be shot in London.Roger can be contacted via email: roger.goldsmith@ntlworld.com
UPDATED: SKILLSET FILM FUTURES BURSARY SCHEME
Skillset Film Futures now offer grants to individuals for either:
- Training Bursaries to attend film specific training courses that will benefit their careers in the film industry; OR
- Qualifications Bursaries to complete a film specific, recognised qualification.
Training Bursaries (Contact: Hatice Özdemirciler on haticeo@skillset.org )
Film Futures makes grants of up to £800 to individuals with 2+ years experience in the film industry to attend training in the following priority areas:
- Business Skills
- Technical and Craft Skills
- Health and Safety
Qualifications Bursaries (Contact: Laura Fox on filmfund@skillset.org )
You can apply for a bursary to complete one of these qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 Grip;
- NVQ Level 3 Grip;
- NVQ Level 2 Crane Technician
Please see www.skillset.org/film/funding/bursaries/ for more detailed information including the Guidelines and an application form.
JOHN HANSARD GALLERY HOSTS RISING INTERNATIONAL STAR OF VIDEO ARTErgin Çavuþoðlu: Point of Departure
John Hansard Gallery
4 May – 17 June 2006
ADMISSION FREEMesmerising, elegiac journeys: Ergin Çavuþoðlu’s film installations transform the gallery experience into something immersive and compelling.
Raised in Bulgaria as part of the Turkish minority and now based in London, Çavuþoðlu combines multiple projections and viewpoints, filmed in diverse, often marginalised locations. More ‘poetic description’ than documentary, these works reflect upon shifts in the global geopolitical order, often drawing upon the artist’s own personal experience of migration.
The exhibition features two new works - Point of Departure and Adrift. Point of Departure was filmed in both Stansted Airport and Trabzon Airport, Turkey, and contrasts the experience of transit and travel through the perspectives of two characters. Weaving together footage from both, he allows us to look again at the apparently ‘everyday’ act of crossing frontier points: these ‘non-places’ become strange, beautiful and unsettling.
Adrift provides a counter-point to Point of Departure's linear storyline. Intertwining footage shot across Europe and the United States, projected images cut between cities and seascapes, where disparate characters drift into apparently endless journeys. Intense and rhythmical, the work probes the history of migration, forced or otherwise.
For further details about the exhibition, visit www.hansardgallery.org.uk/exhibition/current.html
Find out more about the artist at: www.ergincavusoglu.co.ukPRIVATE VIEW:
Wednesday 3 May, 6.00-7.30pm
Join us for a free glass of wine and a chance explore the show. All welcome.Point of Departure is co-commissioned by Film and Video Umbrella and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. Supported by Arts Council England and The Henry Moore Foundation with additional thanks to Haunch of Venison.
John Hansard Gallery
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tel: 023 8059 2158
Fax: 023 8059 4192
Email: info@hansardgallery.org.ukwww.hansardgallery.org.uk
Gallery Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 11.00am-5.00pm
Saturday: 11.00am-4.00pm
Women in Digital Entertainment: FREE Training for Women
Marketing Me Dates: Sat 20 May (part 1) & Sat 9 September 2006 (part 2)
Are you stuck in a career rut? Or perhaps you haven't even got your foot on the ladder yet? Does working in the industry just seem an impossibility? Maybe you've had a career break to start a family and feel you've lost your edge. Or maybe it's time for a promotion, but you're not sure how to make it happen? If this sounds like you then Marketing Me can teach you the art of being employable, confident and daring to enough to keep going until you succeed.
On the first course of 10 women:
• 3 started their own business,
• 1 pitched to BBC Children's dept,
• 2 got their first work placements,
• 5 women said the workshop had changed their life!
If you want your career to move in the right direction book now for the next dates in May...
Other FREE workshops include:
Project Development & Pitching Date: Sun 21 May (part 1) & Sun 22 Sep (part 2)
Be Your Own Boss – Make Your Own Films & Projects Date: Sat 20 May 2006
HDV Camera Training Dates: Sat 20 / Sun 21 May 2006, Sat 24 / Sun 25 June 2006
Personal Branding & Networking Date: Sat 24 June, Sat 9 September 2006
Introduction to TV & Film Producing Date: Sat 24 June / Sun 25 June 2006
Summer Networking Event Date: TBC
All of these FREE events are run as part of the Women in Digital Entertainment (WiDE) project. Funded by the European Social Fund and the University College for the Creative Arts to support women working in, or forging a career in the South East regions digital media industries.
Would you like £150 towards the cost of Training?
Bursaries are available of up to £150 towards the cost of training workshops and courses with other organsiations to help you develop your technical, business or personal skills. Further financial help is available to support travel & childcare costs and for training that leads to a qualification.
For further information and details of how to apply, visit the website www.wide.ucreative.ac.uk
Nerin Hodgson, Project Co-ordinator E-mail:nhodgson@ucreative.ac.uk Tel: 01252 891477.
Free Training for young people who want to work in Television
TVYP is an excellent educational and development scheme open to 18 – 21 year olds which provides the opportunity of FREE training for a career in Television. Each year it offers 150 successful applicants access to top industry professionals and gives them a comprehensive introduction to TV, through masterclasses, workshops and careers talks. It takes place from 24-28 August 2006, alongside MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival. With the exception of travel to Edinburgh, all expenses are paid. See www.tvyp.co.uk for more information on how to apply. Closing date for entries is Friday 5 May 2006.
This is for everyone
You can make a difference; we want to make sure that we get plenty of applications from young people of all cultures and backgrounds. Do you know any Writers, Journalists, Sound or Lighting Technicians, Photographers, Creative Ideas people, Directors, Video and Film-makers, Researchers, Presenters, Stage producers or Digital enthusiasts? Please make sure that the young people you work with get to hear about this great opportunity.
Spread the word
Do you know anyone who works with young people who are great at passing information around and would be a good "Ambassador" for TVYP? Can you include our information on your website, in your newsletter or mailout? Can you display some flyers and posters? If you have any ideas on spreading the word about TVYP, we’d love to hear from you!
Free presentations and application workshops about TVYP
If you can organise a group of more than 30 young people 18 – 21 yrs old who have a serious interest in working in Television, we can organise a presentation and application workshop for them in your region.
For more information please contact me on 0208 674 1625 / 07950 527517 (during office hours only) or email lindatvyp@yahoo.co.uk
WESSEX MEDIA GROUP NEXT EVENT
Venue Bournemouth Media School - Room W240
6-00pm - Refreshments and Networking - 6-45 - SessionProducing Content for New Markets - Opportunites Provided by the Digital Marketplace
A discussion with John Dale and Ben Pullen
John Dale produces digital content for the public services, business, retail and leisure sectors as well as media for public spaces. He has wide experience of TV production for ITV, digital strategy development for the BBC and has been an advisor to HMG Cabinet Office on developing content for niche channels.Ben Pullen combines acting with speculatively producing drama for a range of markets, both mobile and static. He is currently involved in a 15 minute drama shot on HD which he hopes to put on to mobile media via short episodes as well presenting a full version to other markets. He says he's learned a lot since the project began five months ago.
The session will:
consider the kinds of content which are likely to do well in this emerging marketplace;
offer practical experience of the possibilites and pitfalls;
discuss possible business models;
reflect on rights management issues generated by working in this way.For more information and to reserve a place, please contact Lena Samuels on 08000 856 207 or email her on lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
GENE WILDER: FOR OR AGAINST? Arches Artists' Event
Remember what fun we had in the Cave last summer? Well here it is, the Cave's first event of 2006, all welcome:Love him? Hate him? Can't decide? He's a one-man conundrum.
Come on down to the film debate
GENE WILDER: FOR OR AGAINST?Stand by for a glittery-suited compere, 'This is Your Life'-style video messages from far-off friends
and clips from all those great/awful films Stir Crazy, Hear No Evil See No Evil, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc. to help convince the crowd.Come and make your stand:
free entry
4pm
Sunday 30th April
The Cave
Arch 10
Old Cattle Market
Terminus Terrace
Southampton
SO14 3FE
Map here:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=50.8986&lon= -1.3962&scale=5000&icon=x
Call 023 8021 1381 if you get lost and we'll come and retrieve you.This event is the Arches artists' contribution to EAT, Southampton's festival of Emerging Artistic Talent http://www.eatsouthampton.com 29th April, 30th April, 1st May 2006
We might even screen some short films made by us, without Gene's input.
Skillset has re-launched the TV Freelance Fund and Film Skills Fund with new priorities for 2006.Now open to applications are:
Skillset TV Freelance Fund
Continuing Professional Development
This programme supports freelance professionals already working in the UK television industry by funding organizations to develop and deliver targeted training across the TV industry.
For more information please see: www.skillset.org/tv/fundingSkillset Film Skills Fund
Continuing Professional Development
Designed for experienced professionals, this Funding Programme gives funding to organizations to deliver training that develops the careers of practitioners across the industry. We also offer Innovation Bursaries to fund research and development into new training ideas.Training Linked to Production
This programme supports the career development of professionals working in the UK film industry by funding organizations to deliver UK-wide training linked to production for both experienced and newer practitioners. Organizations applying to deliver these programmes must have contractual links to production finance and/or output deals with a film distributor or broadcaster.
For more information please see: www.skillset.org/film
REWIND FILM FESTIVAL
The Rewind festival will bring amateur film making to a National audience, providing a centre of debate and a resource for those breaking into film.If you are an enthusiastic film maker and are interested in having your work displayed at Rewind, please go to http://www.rewindfilm.co.uk/index.htm to enter your film.
Closing date for enteries is 21st April 2006
The top three films will be screened at Harbour Lights Picture House in Southampton on Tuesday 9 May 2006.
WESSEX MEDIA GROUP
Writing and Developing Material for TV Drama on 9th March 2006TV Writer Ashley Pharoah (Wild at Heart, Life on Mars, Where the Heart Is) will talks about the processes of getting ideas, stories and adaptations on to TV and reflects on the range of relationships that that entails with Commissioners, Producers , Script Editors and Directors.
Wild at Heart starring Amanda Holden and Stephen Tomkinson is currently running on ITV 1 on Sunday nights at 8-00pm.Lecture Hall W241, Weymouth House
Bournemouth Media School,
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus,
Poole, Dorset BH12 5BBPlease note that Refreshments and networking will commence at 6pm and the session will start at 6.45pm
For more information or to reserve a place contact:
lena@wessexmediagroup.co.uk
or call 08000 856 207
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING COMPETITION
LAUNCHED BY CHANNEL 4, ITN & BRITDOCEmerging filmmakers to pitch ideas using inspiration from ITN archives; winning films screened on Channel 4 and at new documentary film festival Britdoc 2006
Thursday 23rd February: Channel 4, ITN and BRITDOC have teamed up to create a new documentary competition for emerging filmmakers, with winning entries broadcast on Channel 4 and screened at the inaugural Britdoc 2006 documentary festival.
ITN is offering free use of its archive, which contains over 700,000 hours of footage dating back from 1896 to the present day. Entrants should prepare a pitch for a 3 minute documentary on the theme The Bicycle, using inspiration from the archives. The four best ideas will be commissioned by Channel 4 and broadcast in its 3 Minute Wonder slot. The filmmakers will also be invited as guests to the first BRITDOC festival (July 26-28th) where the films will be screened.
Please note that the date of competition launch is Thursday 24th February, entries cannot be submitted online before this date.
Please see attached release for further information and entry details of competition. For further press information or to request word version of release please contact Lyndsey Honour; lyndsey@wordofmouthfilms.org, 07989 945 066.
Y'D Screen is an exciting new scheme for emerging Directors.South East Dance and Youth Dance England are currently searching for 4 Directors to direct four Channel 4 co-commissions.
Working with selected youth dance groups, each director will create a new low budget, 3-minute dance short for broadcast at the end of the year.
This is a rare opportunity for emerging directors with an interest in dance film and video to explore ideas that utilise the skills and talent of their selected youth dance groups.
Interested applicants should attend an Information Session introducing both the genre and commission process at: Channel Four, London. 15:30 – 18:00 Friday 10 March.
To register email ed.cooper@southeastdance.org.uk no later than Friday 3rd MarchThe deadline for applications is 17:00 Friday 24 March 2006
For more information see the attached press release & contact:
Y’DScreen
South East Dance
Medi@
9-12 Middle Street
Brighton BN1 1AL
E-mail: ed.cooper@southeastdance.org.uk
Read Press Release HERE
2006 BRIGHTON FESTIVAL – CALL FOR FILMS
This is a first call for submissions to the Final Cut short film screening events in this year’s Brighton Festival, taking place from May 6th – 28th inclusive.
Final Cut is one of the UK’s most successful independent short film exhibitors and will be organising the festival's main film event which includes a special ‘first-film’ section for the first time. During the festival month, they expect to showcase over 70 new shorts from local, UK and international film-makers and introduce audiences to innovative image-based performances such as ‘Netjacking’, ‘ReelSpeak’ and ‘Oddfellows Casino’. They are also organising several additional film-related events, including a ‘speed-pitching for documentaries’ day (more about that later).
All screenings include their innovative ‘Trailer Trash’ section of teasers for new and soon-to-be-completed shorts, plus film-inspired VJ sets from top Brighton video artists.
If you are interested in submitting a film and/or trailer, please visit their website at www.finalcut.gb.com for advance details of the screening programme and a downloadable submission form.
The deadline for receipt of films is Friday, April 21st.
FINAL CUT IS SUPPORTED BY THE FILM COUNCIL, SCREEN SOUTH, LIGHTHOUSE ARTS & TRAINING, BRIGHTON FRINGE ARTS PRODUCTION, AWARDS FOR ALL, FACILITATE, KOMEDIA FACILITIES AND CITY CINEMA SCENE
Dance for the Camera Screening at the Flicks Short Film Cafe
(Chichester Cinema @ New Park)
Weds. February 22nd 2006
Dance on Film – Moves on Tour
‘Moves’ is a brand new strand at the Commonwealth Film Festival that explores all dimensions of movement - from ballroom dancing to contemporary dance, from hip-hop to strip-dancing. This selection from Moves takes you across the planet to countries as varied as Canada, Uganda, Australia and England.
http://www.commonwealthfilm.com/page.asp?id=2645
Roy Hanney
The Flicks Short Film Cafe
www.aalto.co.uk/flicks/
FREE Workshops and Training Bursaries for WomenWomen in Digital Entertainment, known as WiDE, an initiative run by the University College for the Creative Arts is pleased to announce the first of a series of WiDE Weekends.
Women in the South East's digital media industries are now able to access a number of free workshops to brush up on their skills and to make them more desirable to the industry.
On the weekend of 28 & 29 September 2006, four exciting and highly practical workshops will be available including 'Building, Growing & Maintaining Your Network', ;Project Development & Pitching', 'Marketing Me' & and introductory course to animation software, 'Softimage|XSI'.
A large number of Bursaries of up to £150 are also available to contribute towards the costs of training with other organisations with a reputation for high quality, up to date industry training.
The initiative is open to women living or working in the South East region of England and free workshops and bursaries will continue for a further two years.
For more information and details on how to apply, please contact
Nerin Hodgson, Project Co-ordinator on 01252 891477,
email wide@ucreative.ac.uk or visit www.wide.ucreative.ac.uk
RELAUNCH OF SKILLSET FILM FUTURES BURSARY SCHEME - NEW PRIORITIES
NOW EASIER TO APPLY - MORE TYPES OF TRAINING WILL BE COVERED
Film Futures makes grants of up to £800 to individuals with 2+ years experience in the film industry to attend training in the following priority areas:
· Business Skills
· Technical and Craft Skills
· Health and Safety
There is no deadline for applications, however your course must not start earlier than five days after we receive your application. It is also advised that applications can take up to four weeks to process.
Please see www.skillset.org/film/funding/bursaries/ for more detailed information including the Guidelines and an application form.
Innovative job share scheme launched for women in film
LONDON: A groundbreaking initiative to help women film practitioners returning to work was announced today by Skillset, Sector Skills Council. Timeshift will provide job sharing roles on film productions for teams of eight women with an allowance paid towards child care cost in addition to their salaries. The unique scheme is a part of A Bigger Future, the UK Film Skills Strategy, a five year joint initiative by Skillset and UK Film Council, funded by lottery money and industry investment, to address creative and skills development within the film industry.
Judy Counihan, Director of Film at Skillset, said:
“Timeshift is a landmark scheme set to break the mould in film production. Skillset’s research shows that women are under-represented in the production world, especially older women. And we all know the difficulties in juggling career and family responsibilities but this is especially true for women working in film where the freelance working patterns and irregular hours can make it impossible. This scheme will help female talent fulfil their potential and help the industry hang on to the experienced and skilled practitioners it needs to go forward.”
Skillset’s and the UK Film Council’s 2005 Feature Film Production Workforce Survey found that women make up 33% of the workforce. 35% of women earn less than £20,000pa compared to 18% of men. In the higher salary brackets 30% of men earn £50k+ compared with 16% of women. This is despite women being more likely to be qualified to graduate level than men (60% compared with 39%). There were almost no women in the camera, sound, electrical and construction departments while the majority of those working in make-up and hairdressing were women.
Candidates for Timeshift should have a minimum of 3 years working experience and must apply in teams of two in the following grades:
· Production Accountants;
· Assistant Production Accountants;
· Production Coordinators;
· Boom Operators;
· Production Design Assistants;
· Costume Assistants;
· Art Department Assistants;
· Prop Buyers;
· Locations Assistants;
· 3rd AD’s;
· Assistant Editors.
For further information and to download an application form please visit: www.skillset.org/timeshift or contact Arit Eminue on arite@skillset.org
Timeshift is backed by the European Social Fund Equal Programme.
A Bigger Future addresses the skills development of all jobs across film from script development through to exhibition (screening films in cinemas), covering both new entrants and professional development for the existing workforce. For more information on all A Bigger Future film skills initiatives visit www.skillset.org/film
Freedom for Freelancers
Do you want to be released from the financial constraints that are stopping you from accessing training?Do you desire the freedom to grow professionally without high interest payments?
Are you tired of emptying the piggy bank to make sure you have the right skills for your industry?
If you answer yes to any of the above then you MUST visit www.skillset.org/freelancefreedom to access up to 80% funding for training and development opportunities. More opportunities to train for less!
Four training providers offer courses on which funding for freelancers is available*:
o VFX | Fundamentals
o CG | Production Workshop
o Shake School
o The Craft of Non-Linear Editing
o Encountering High Definition
o Avid 239
o Avid 320
o Creative Alchemy
o Digital Animation: Maya -Technical
o Digital Animation for Producers
o Camera Skills: Sony PD150 Operation and Shooting
o DV Shoots
o Camera Skills: DV Shooting and Final Cut Pro Editing
o Camera Skills: DV shooting and editing -(PD 150 & Avid DV Xpress)
o Camera Skills: Shoot, Edit, Stream
o Web writing
*places subject to eligibility please see website for further details
October Flicks Short Film Cafe
City Eye: Wednesday 26th October 2005
City Eye promotes video production within Southampton and the surrounding area and works with a wide range of people in the community on video projects. Tonight they will be screening work by local filmmakers commissioned through City Eye's Production Award Scheme.
The Flicks Short Film Café is an informal environment for screening: films produced by local filmmakers; touring programmes of shorts, curated evenings; and a networking event for people passionate about
film and filmmaking. The Flicks aims to celebrate the production of short films and inspire an active filmmaking culture in the region. Evenings start around 7.30 with a social drink in the bar before the
screening begins.Often a filmmaker or curator will host the evening answering questions and introducing the films. The first half of the evening is usually around Forty Five minutes with a Twenty minute break before
concluding with the second half of the show. After the screening many of the regulars retire to the Nags Head to discuss the evening's films and network with other filmmakers.In The Studio, Chichester Cinema at New Park Community Centre
8pm – 10.30pm (Bar opens 7.30pm)
Every 4th Wednesday of the month from Sept 04 – May 05
Entry £3 - Concessions £2
Tickets available on the door or in advance from the box office:
01243 786 650
www.aalto.co.uk/flicks/
CONTACT: 07714 159 646 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR EMAIL
flickscafe@yahoo.co.uk to be added to our mailing list.
Supported by `The Volunteering Fund (University of Chichester)
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Short Film Competition for filmmakers in the Screen South Region.
Deadline: 18 November 2005
An opportunity to win £1,000.00 and an excellent chance for industry exposure.
For more information http://www.theinsight.co.uk/feature8_oct05.htm
CALL FOR SHORT FILMS
Propeller TV is a new national channel for film and television talent, soon to launch on Sky Digital. The channel will showcase the best new talent, to a potential audience of hundreds of millions of viewers across Europe through the Sky Digital platform. It was launched on September 9th at IBC, the World Media Trade Show in Amsterdam.The Film First strand of the channel is looking for short films to be considered for broadcast. They can be any length and genre. You don't have to be Spielberg to be considered for the channel, you
could be an independent filmmaker or even a community-based group.Please send films on DVD for broadcast consideration to:
John Offord, Propeller TV, c/o Screen Yorkshire, 46 The Calls, Leeds LS2 7EYAny questions to mailto:john@propellertv.co.uk (or) call +44 (0)7724 243680.
Check out our website http://www.propellertv.co.uk
THE ANNUAL WRITERS' WEEKEND CONFERENCE
ISLE OF WIGHT 2005
28th - 30th October
Speakers include Screenwriting guru Phil Parker; Eleanor Roseblade DMS Films; Script Consultants Merle Nygate and Gary Sutton; Award winning Michelene Wandor; Producer, writer, director soaps and series Jim Hill; TV Comedy writers Keith Lindsay and Ray Allen; agents: Dench Arnold, Rochelle Stevens, Blake Friedmann, and more: Beverley Birch senior commissioning editor Hodder Children's books, Michelle Magorian, author of Goodnight Mr Tom, Alison Habens, Sam North, Janet Mary Tomson - all novelists...and there's poetry, writing for magazines....
Don't miss this fantastic weekend of seminars, workshops, Q and A, One to One help with your own project, and the opportunity to make great new contacts. The Isle of Wight is just 2 hours from London and the hotel is right opposite Sandown beach.
Date: 28th - 30th October. Price including the full weekend programme, your accommodation and all meals £230. For full programme information and booking form go to www.writeplot.co.uk or email felicity at writeplot.co.uk
THE GUERNICA CHILDREN
BBC SOUTH INSIDE OUT26 September 2005. 7.30 BBC1
Director/Producer - Steve BowlesIn May of 1937 two young sisters - Carmen and Josefina - boarded a ship in Bilbao destined for Southampton. They were amongst four thousand other Basque children who were fleeing the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. It was, to this day, the largest single influx of refugees ever to arrive in this country and the first to consist solely of children.
The British Government did not want them here but in the wake of the bombing of Guernica it was forced to yield to public opinion and allow them to come, on the condition that no public finance would ever be made available to support them. With the Government refusing to help in any way, it was left to an enormous voluntary organization to look after the refugee children.
Like most of the refugees, the two sisters expected their stay to be brief. But the Civil War dragged on. When the war did finally end there was practically nothing to go back to and Britain was to become home for the rest of their lives.
Nearly seventy years on, Carmen and Josefina who made their homes here in the south, relect on an extraordinary chapter in history and pay thanks to the ordinary people that helped to care for The Guernica Children.
CHIPPING NORTON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: 1 OCTOBER 2005
MICROCHIPS COMPETITION
Submissions Required
Short films of 10 mins or less
Junior competition and 16+ competition
Finalists will be judged by a professional panel and screened at the one-day short film festival at Chipping Norton Theatre, Oxfordshire on Saturday October 1st
Judges confirmed to date: Roger Mainwood (Animator/Director behind many classics including The Snowman, When the Wind Blows, Stressed Eric and Kraftwerk's Autobahn video) Gary Shenton (Oxford Film and Video Makers) Tony Jopia (Director/Producer)
Contact sarah@chippingnortontheatre.co.uk for further details and an entry form
Deadline 23/09/05
This project has been enabled by Screen South and the RIFE Lottery Funding Programme
CALL TO ARTIST, FILM AND VIDEO MAKERS
City Eye is pleased to be supporting Laura Joy and DJ B of Future Remix who are putting together a touring package of experimental film and video work, and are asking artists from Southampton and the surrounding areas to submit work for the collection. Screenings will take place in Southampton and other venues throughout the UK.Deadline: Monday 17th October 2005
Films should be no more that five minutes long, and sent as either authored DVDs or in digital file formats such as .mpeg, .mov or .avi.
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Laura Joy: laurajoyful@yahoo.co.uk
Future Remix: info@future-remix.com
City Eye: admin@city-eye.co.uk
+ Please do not send files by email.
+ Send hardcopy submissions to:
Laura Joy
The Arches Studio
Unit 10
The old Cattle Market
Terminus Terrace
Southampton
SO14 3FE
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THE COLLECTOR hits LA!
Screen South funded and City Eye assisted war drama The Collector, has been selected to be screened alongside top U.S & World shorts at this years LA INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Film Festival.
The film, Written, Directed and Produced by Hampshire filmmaker Lorne Guy, concerns a WW1 Sniper who is driven by guilt to collect wild flowers from No Mans Land as a memory to those lives he has taken.
It was shot on film in and around Hampshire and features a night time battle scene and a fully recreated period Trench system. The film stars Alex King and Beth Winslet with Joe Roberts.
City Eye was involved both on location and at Post, with David White, City Eye's Artistic Director taking on the role of Assistant Director. The Collector also features an original musical score by Jack C Arnold and was Exc. Produced by Jack Gold with Phil Ball as Director of Photography."I hope this may be the springboard the film needs for further festival recognition" - Lorne Guy
"Everyone at City Eye is delighted that The Collector has been accepted into the La International Shorts Film Festival. Lorne, the cast and the crew poured their hearts into this film and it deserves all the attention it is now getting. The film is a testimony to what you can do on a small budget when you have big ideas and loads of talent in front and behind the camera." - David White, Artistic Director City Eye.
Do you have a comedy or character-led drama short film script?
Marchmont Films in London are currently inviting submissions for short scripts. Marchmont Films are an up-and-coming young production company who are committed to producing original and entertaining drama films. As part of their development plan, they are producing low-budget shorts which will receive wide exposure and be entered for all major festivals and international screenings. They are currently looking for scripts under the following categories: character-led drama (10-20 minutes duration) and short sharp comedy (0-10 minutes duration).The deadline for submissions is 30 September. Marchmont Films are unable to offer financial renumeration for selected material of its subsequent development; however writers will receive full credit for their work and will be guided by professional developers throughout the project. For more information about how to submit your script please see their website.
Free High Definition Camera Training for WomenThe Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College, is pleased to announce the launch of its new initiative, Women in Digital Entertainment (WIDE), to support women in the South East working in media industries, delivered through the Business Development Unit.
The Surrey Institute, in collaboration with the Documentary Filmmakers Group, is launching the first of a series of free courses - HDV camera training, a programme targeted at women living or working in the South East, on September 3 & 4, 2005. This two-day hands-on course focuses on shooting observational documentary, using the new HDV format. The aim of the course is to furnish participants with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge that will enable them to make films on their own, using the new Sony Z1 High Definition Video camera.
DFG Training offers the most up-to-date industry training, and has a reputation for using only high quality trainers and industry relevant equipment. Topics will include: basic documentary styles and techniques, hand-held shooting, how to shoot in sequences, framing, composition, camera controls and basic sound techniques.
The course is highly practical and covers a range of factual issues including how to conduct an interview, the use of cutaways as well as how and when to use the camera. There will also be practical team exercises. Each participant will undertake the various roles of camera person, director and sound person during the course of the weekend.
This course is targeted towards women living or working in the South East region of England.
This is the first programme of a series of training events to be held over the next two years. This course is part-financed through the European Social Fund.
Sarah Jeans, Director of Media Studies at The Surrey Institute, says: "It's an exciting project which is really going to make a difference. We aim to help hundreds of women in the South East."
Ximena Cordova, Head of Training at DfG, says: "We are really happy to encourage more women to be at the cutting age of new technology, in an area often reserved for men."
For more information on the course and how to apply, please contact Laura McIntosh on 0207 42808882 or email laura@dfglondon.com or visit www.dfglondon.com
The Guernica Children scores big hit for BBC4.
The Guernica Children - a documentary film which tells the story of the Basque refugee children who were brought to Britain in 1937 to escape the horrors of the Spanish Civil War - was broadcast for the first time on BBC4 on April 24 to great acclaim.
The film was viewed by 140,000 people on its first showing - which represents a 1% market share - an exceptionally high figure for a documentary aired on a digital platform.
The Radio Times selected the documentary as one of its choices for the day and The Times described it as an 'extraordinary film'.
The project was seed-funded by Screen South in order to produce a promo which Director/Producer Steve Bowles of Eye Witness Productions Ltd. took to the major broadcasters. Screen South's regional partner, City Eye, also supported the production of the film.
THE GUERNICA CHILDREN
SUNDAY 24 APRIL
10pm - 10.40pm
BBC FOUR
Director/Producer - Steve BowlesOn 26th April 1937 the small Basque towm of Guernica was bombed mercilessly by German planes supporting Franco's army during Spain's bloody Civil War. The event would later be commemorated by Picasso's famous painting but the events at Guernica led directly to the arrival of four thousand Spanish children in Britain - the largest single influx of refugees ever to arrive in this country and the first to consist solely of children. The British Government did not want them here and it was only the pressure of public opinion that forced it, grudgingly, to allow the children to come.
The children expected their stay to be brief, but the Civil War dragged on. Throughout their time in Britain, they were cared for, fed and housed by the efforts of a vast voluntary organization - an extraordinary display of selfless humanitarianism. By the end of the Spanish Civil War many of the children had literally nothing and nobody to go back to and remained in Britain for a life time.
This is the remarkable story of the Basque children - of those that returned to Spain and those that made Britain their home. It is the story of a remarkable grass-roots organization that cared for the children and the conflict that generated with a British Government that saw the children as a political embarrassment.
Four years research in both Britain and Spain has gone in to piecing together this extraordinary historical episode. Eye witness accounts are mixed with expert analysis, dramatic reconstruction and previously un-screened archive footage to tell, for the first time, the story of The Guernica Children.
