In this section you will find news articles relating to the television and film industry in Birmingham.
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Birmingham movie giant who spawned a generation
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Wednesday, 12th March
Roger Shannon pays tribute to Sir Michael Balcon, grandfather of Daniel Day-Lewis, and a genuine movie mogul who had his roots in Birmingham.
London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival's Long and The Short of It, 2nd April
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Wednesday, 12th March
For the first time, the LLGFF, with support from Skillset, is offering a programme of three talent development workshops for 20 selected LGBT filmmakers seeking to move from short to feature filmmaking.
Latest News and Courses from Birmingham's Apple Authorised Training Centre - NTI
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Wednesday, 12th March
NTI in Birmingham, part of Birmingham City University, has won a prestigious award from the Institute of IT Training (IITT).
Calling all ethnic minority graduates - Applications invited for paid film industry work placements in 2008
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Wednesday, 12th March
A Skillset and UK Film Council-funded initiative to help graduates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to fast-track their film careers is inviting applications for paid placements with leading film businesses starting in June.
Opportunity from The Script Factory for serious screenwriters
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Friday, 7th March
Two days of training and events, plus the chance to secure twelve months of project development with The Script Factory.
The Long and the Short of It: 3 professional development workshops for LGBT filmmakers, 2nd April
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Friday, 7th March
For the first time, London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival with support from Skillset, is offering a unique programme of three professional development workshops for 20 selected, emerging LGBT filmmakers seeking to move from short to feature filmmaking.
Birds Eye View Film Festival: 6th - 14th March 2008
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Thursday, 6th March
The Birds Eye View Film Festival takes place next month and will be a week of celebration, innovation and inspiration, opened by the fabulous Maureen Lipman.
Met Film School Writers' Training Scheme Programme
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Wednesday, 5th March
The Met Film School Writers’ Training Scheme will support ten talented emerging writers to develop a first draft of a feature film script whilst supporting their creative and professional development through an intensive training programme.
Wanted: Emerging British film-makers seeking sales representation
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Tuesday, 4th March
Now in its fifth year, the four-day export event will again provide a platform to celebrate and promote British films and talent to the international market.
EAVE Film Finance Forum in Luxembourg
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Tuesday, 4th March
The EAVE Film Finance Forum concentrates on European co-productions, dept-financing and tax-driven opportunities while also focusing on the present and future needs of the film/TV market.