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The Business of Film 27 September 2012

Screen South, Maidstone Studios, The Peter Jones Academy, Amersham and Wycombe College, and the North Sea Screen Partnership Supported by Creative Skillset Present ‘The Business of Film’, 1 day, 4 panels, 12 Top Industry panelists followed by networking drinks.

27th September 2012

Topic & Format

The topic for the days discussion is ‘The Film Business and the Business of Film’ Each of the four different industry panels each discuss their various views and experiences as well as answering your direct questions as the entire day we will be using a ‘Question Time’ format so you get to ask relevant questions.

Screen South MD Jo Nolan will be your moderator for the day.

The Guest Panels

One day, four panels, 12 top industry panelists followed by networking drinks. The panelists represent: National Film Funds, Private Investors, Producers, Sales Agents, Distributors Exhibition (Cinemas), Lawyers, Exec Producers and Line Producers.

Top film industry panelists confirmed includes:

Chris Collins (Senior Head or Production and Development at the BFI) Chris Moll (Head of Talent Development- Creative England), Gavin Poolman (Digital Start-up and Film Investor), David Nicholas Wilkinson (CEO Guerilla films and Chairman Distrify), Gary Philips (Joint CEO Moviehouse), Johanna Blair (City Screen – Picturehouse Cinemas Virtual Manager and Senior Programmer), Margaret Matheson (The Fold, Sid & Nancy, Skin, Shell) Kate Ogborn (The Deep Blue Sea, Bronson, This is England) Nicki Parfitt (Partner Lee & Thompson), Nigel Goldsack (King Lear, GreyFriars Bobby, The World is not enough) Paul Sarony (Mrs Brown, ShortFellas, Hysteria) Other guests TBC.

Cost

Screen South, Maidstone Studios and Creative Skillset are heavily subsidizing this day. Four live events in one day with networking drinks to finish in a studio is costing £180 per person. Because of the heavy subsidies the discounted cost of a ticket is only £30 per person for the entire day plus the drinks. There is also a group discount for 4 or more where the price will be £25 per person.

Seats are limited so first come first serve.

All bookings and payments will be taken through the eventbrite system.

Please Click Here cbb.eventbrite.com

Location

The Maidstone Studios where the Parking is free.Maidstone location and travel http://www.maidstonestudios.com/location.html

13th September 2012

Media Innovation Awards Judges Announced

A stellar line up of industry leaders has been lined up to judge the 2012 Media Innovation Awards.  The panel of creative and digital media experts includes:

Ravi Amaratunga from Channel 4

Adam Powers from international communications agency Bartle, Bogle & Hegarty

Shirani Sabaratnam from UKTV

Bill Lawrence a Director of Creative England and film industry partnership Reel Solutions

Mark McKeever from web development agency bit10

Matthew Annal from games studio Nitrome

Linsay Duncan, co-founder of marketing consultancy Marke2ing

Ben Tomlinson, Creative Director of Poke

Daniel Campbell, Art Director at WGSN

The Chair of the panel will be Stephen Gray, founder of digital agency Stickee, and more judges will be announced later this month for the competition which celebrates the most innovative work produced by media, design and music companies during 2011.

The competition is open to all members of creative networks and clusters in the South West as well as their clients.  If you run a business that has recently published a new website, run a marketing campaign or launched a new brand and you’ve commissioned the work from a company based in the South West then you’re urged to enter the competition by the deadline of 28th February. You can enter online or download an entry pack from www.mediainnovationawards.com. Companies and individuals can enter up to five categories and the search is on for the most innovative New Talent and the company or person worthy of the Most Outstanding Contribution to Innovation award.

The glitzy award ceremony will take place in Bristol in the Autumn and the 16 categories in the 2012 awards are:

  • Television, Video or Film
  • Website Design and Use
  • Mobile Application
  • Graphics
  • Animation 
  • Installation/Exhibition/Live Events
  • Radio/Audio/Music 
  • Games Design
  • Branding
  • Marketing and Advertising B2B
  • Marketing and Advertising B2C
  • Collaboration between Business and Young People   
  • International Trade   
  • Entrepreneurship
  • New Talent
  • Outstanding Contribution to Innovation

Karen Stockdale from the Media Innovation Awards said: “We’re honoured to have such eminent judges this year.  It’s a great opportunity for entrants to have their work seen by these industry leaders and for their talents to be celebrated across the region.  This initiative shows off the incredible diversity, creativity and innovation in companies across the South West.”

 For more information please visit the website at: www.mediainnovationawards.com, call Karen Stockdale on 01752 346530 or email on info@mediainnovationnetwork.com

11th February 2012

reed.co.uk Short Film Competition 2012: call for entries


 Are you a short filmmaker? Would you like to win £10,000? Well take note, as the reed.co.uk Short Film Competition is looking for your entry right now.

Here’s the pitch:

We’re looking for up-and-coming, talented and exciting filmmakers, to create a short film (three minutes max), centred on the competition’s theme: ‘The Boss.’   

 You may be a student, amateur or a seasoned pro. You may choose to shoot your work on 33mm film or just on your mobile. Whoever you are, however you make your film, by entering, you’ll be in with a chance of winning the £10,000 Grand Prix – and some priceless industry exposure.

The competition, now in its third year, will be judged by a panel of industry professionals, who are looking for original ideas, inspiring scripts and great execution. They’ll choose this year’s Grand Prix winner, who will take home a £10,000 cash prize, membership to London’s Hospital Club and a year’s subscription to Shooting People.

In addition to the Grand Prix, prizes of £1,000 will be awarded to additional category winners, including the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and ‘Best Animation’.

Mark Rhodes, Marketing Director at reed.co.uk, explains how the previous two competitions have exposed a rich seam of talent and created genuine opportunities for the winners:

 “The shorts we’ve seen in the last two competitions have been inspiring, so we’re really keen to see what this year’s competition brings, so we can start showcasing even more talent.

 “At reed.co.uk, our business is all about giving people opportunities and the Short Film Competition has been an excellent way of doing this for creative talent: our first Grand Prix winner went on to win the coveted Virgin Media Shorts competition and was long listed for a BAFTA, whilst one of last year’s winners has since gone on to make a national TV ad for us. ”

Rhodes continues: 

 “We’re extremely proud to be continuing our support for short film and this year we’re delighted to have the support of The Hospital Club as a headline partner. This partnership will allow us to reach more filmmaking talent and further strengthen the position of the reed.co.uk Short Film Competition within the UK film industry.”

The deadline for entries is 25 March, 2012. Full details of this year’s competition, including information on how to enter, can be found at reed.co.uk/film.

Further information:

http://www.reed.co.uk/film

http://www.youtube.com/reedfilm

http://www.facebook.com/reedfilm

http://www.twitter.com/reedfilm

7th February 2012

reed.co.uk launches third annual short film competition

 Aspiring filmmakers are being given another opportunity to win top prizes and priceless industry exposure, as leading UK job site, reed.co.uk, launches its third annual short film competition.

 The online competition, which is open to everyone regardless of their film making credentials, will challenge filmmakers to create a short film centred on the theme, ‘The Boss.’

An expert panel of judges, to be announced early next year, will choose this year’s Grand Prix winner, who’ll take home a £10,000 cash prize, a year’s membership of London’s Hospital Club and a year’s subscription to Shooting People.

In addition to the Grand Prix, prizes of £1,000 will be awarded to additional category winners, including the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and ‘Best Animation’.

Mark Rhodes, Marketing Director at reed.co.uk, explains how the previous two competitions have exposed a rich seam of creative talent:

 “The shorts we’ve seen in the last two competitions have been inspiring, so we were really keen launch this year’s competition and start showcasing more talent.

 “At reed.co.uk, our business is all about giving people opportunities and the Short Film Competition has been an excellent way of doing this for creative talent: our first winner went on to win the coveted Virgin Media Shorts competition and was long listed for a BAFTA.”

 Rhodes continues: 

 “We’re extremely proud to be continuing our support for short film and, this year, we’re delighted to have the support of The Hospital Club as a headline partner. This partnership will allow us to reach more filmmaking talent and further strengthen the position of the reed.co.uk Short Film Competition in the UK film industry.”

The deadline for entries is 25 March 2012. Full details of this year’s competition, including information on how to enter, can be found at reed.co.uk/film.

Further information:

http://www.reed.co.uk/film

http://www.youtube.com/reedfilm

http://www.facebook.com/reedfilm

http://www.twitter.com/reedfilm

2nd December 2011

ACTION IN SPACE

ACTION IN SPACE Film Production Course
12 hrs Workshop (Induction Course)
3 -10-17-24 November: Thursday – 6pm-8.30pm
This is a special opportunity for adults with learning
disabilities in the local area. The group will make a 5min short
film about outer-space and will learn to use camera and work
in different crew roles. An induction Course will find learners’
expectations and goals. The course will start January,
Thursday 6pm-8.30-pm. Portsmouth Film Society will host a
public screening of the film in May 2012
For more information contact: info@omegacentre.org

30th October 2011