In this section you will find news articles relating to the television and film industry in Birmingham.
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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.
Local Shorts Film Club: Arts & Politics
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Tuesday, 8th January
The Local Shorts Film Club at the Central Library in Birmingham is back on Wednesday the 9th of January with an Arts & Politics Special. Join us!
Free animation and video production courses at Light House, Wolverhampton
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Tuesday, 8th January
Are you interested in developing your animation and video production skills? Are you over 19, unemployed and residing in the West Midlands? Light House is offering a selection of FREE animation techniques courses throughout 2008...
FLAMIN One to Ones - Applications Open
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Tuesday, 8th January
Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our latest round of free developmental advisory sessions for artists.
Full HD Broadcast edit suite now available in the city centre
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Monday, 7th January
Blue Hippo Media now has a stand alone edit room at the BOND in central Birmingham with full HD broadcast kit. There is 24 hour access and security with on site free parking. The location is 10 minutes walk from New Street and Moor Street Stations.
Free Video Production Course at Light House
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Thursday, 3rd January
This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of video production. It will cover the creative use of video, camera operation, sound, lighting and editing, with the main aim to produce an information piece or a short advertisement.
Script presents: Introduction to Screenwriting
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Thursday, 3rd January
An in-depth, well resourced course that offers the definitive introduction to the art of writing the short-screen play. Course leaders are experienced film-makers and teachers specifically trained by Phil Parker to deliver this course.
Filming in Birmingham over Christmas 2007
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Wednesday, 19th December 2007
Film Birmingham is closed from 21st December 2006 to 3rd January 2007. To gain permission to film during this period please contact the relevant Birmingham City Council department directly.
Rapid Eye Movement Call for Films
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Wednesday, 19th December 2007
Rapid Eye Movement showcases the very best short films produced in the region, including dramas, animation and documentaries. The next Rapid Eye Movement screening will take place at Warwick Arts Centre on Sat 19 Jan at 2.00 pm.