In this section you will find news articles relating to the television and film industry in Birmingham.
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The UK’s biggest feature film production prize has been launched by Moxie Makers
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Monday, 14th January
The call for anyone with an idea for a feature film has gone out to the UK film industry and beyond. Anyone can put their feature film idea forward and maybe see it on the big screen!
Vacancy at Screen WM - Head of Business & Skills Development
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Monday, 14th January
As an experienced manager of people, partnerships and fundraising projects, you will lead the newly expanded Business and Skills Department to deliver business and skills development support for the regions’ rapidly expanding screen media industries.
PA Vacancies at Screen WM
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Monday, 14th January
Screen WM exists to showcase the talent of the heart of England, bringing to life projects for film, TV and new media. We’re now looking for two accomplished PAs to provide administrative and secretarial support to two of our senior decision-makers.
Need funding to complete your short?
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Friday, 11th January
The Short Film Completion Fund is run by the UK Film Council. A fund of £70k has been developed to support filmmakers & production companies in securing vital funds for the completion of short film projects that have already been shot.
£10k Prize for Studio Pitching Competition
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Friday, 11th January
The Norwich Producers’ Group and EPIC (The East of England Production Innovation Centre) are holding the UK’s first studio pitching competition on March 13th at the Norwich based studios once home to Sale of the Century and Tales of the Unexpected.
Calling all artists for ArtsFest 2008!
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Thursday, 10th January
Talented artists who want to be involved in Birmingham’s ArtsFest in September 2008 need to get their applications in before the deadline of the 28th March.
Pioneering Animation Workshop Hits Stoke
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Thursday, 10th January
It’s not every day that a world famous animation workshop comes to the Midlands, but that’s exactly what will happen when ‘pioneer of acting theory for animators’ Ed Hooks will deliver his renowned Acting For Animators workshop on 14th February 2008.
Enter your film for The Ozark Film Festival 2008
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Thursday, 10th January
The Ozark Film Festival is now accepting entries for Ozark 2008! The 1st annual Ozark Film Festival! The only true underground, uncensored independent film festival in the Bible Belt!
See the first public screening of Tomb Raider Ascension at Star City!
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Wednesday, 9th January
The next screening of Tomb Raider Ascension is to be held on Tuesday 22nd January at Star City in Birmingham. Screening comences at 7:30pm. Tickets available at £3.00 each to cover the cost of hiring the cinema screen.
The 10th Rushes Soho Shorts Festival is Calling For Submissions
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Wednesday, 9th January
Celebrating the best director in each of six categories, the festival has built a phenomenal following and maintains a significant bridge between the independent and commercial film making communities.