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UK Film Council strengthens ties between British and Asian film industries at Pusan
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Friday, 12th October 2007
The UK Film Council and UK Trade and Investment are supporting British companies attending this year’s Pusan International Film Festival in Korea comprising the Asian Film Market (AFM) and industry event the Pusan Promotion Plan.
Screen WM's Digital Shorts are back...
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Thursday, 11th October 2007
It's been a long time coming, but Screen WM are thrilled to announce the return of digital shorts with some brand new rules and under a brand new name: digishorts.
WANNA BE THE NEXT RUSSELL CROWE OR KEIRA KNIGHTLEY?
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Thursday, 11th October 2007
Faintheart, the world's first user generated movie, is looking for extras! Whether it’s as part of a battle re-enactment, in the audience of a school play, or friends in a pub, you have the chance to appear in this fantastic new British comedy movie.
Poetic scriptwriters needed for new short film project
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Thursday, 11th October 2007
Can you write a poetic script? From the makers of Expresso, the most talked about short movie in 2007 comes a new project for 2008…
UK Film Council extends support for short filmakers
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Wednesday, 10th October 2007
The UK Film Council’s Completion Fund for short filmmakers launches on Monday 15 October, now offering two funding opportunities a year over the next three years with the production fund increasing from £50,000 to £70,000 per year.
The Buffalo Short Film Festival
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Wednesday, 10th October 2007
Now in its fifth year the Buffalo Festival a Black & Asian short film event, part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival, is happening Sunday 21st October 07 at the Battersea Power station in South London.
V Television Presents the 2007 Black International Film Festival
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Tuesday, 9th October 2007
V Television is proud to host the 2007 Black International Film Festival from the 24th-28th October. The event will be a fusion of Film Music and Education, incorporating productions from genres like Hip Hop, Urban Lifestyle, Drama and Social issues.
Into The Light - An Afternoon with Terence Davies
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Tuesday, 9th October 2007
MAC Cinema and swish are delighted to let you know that acclaimed film-maker Terence Davies will visit MAC Cinema Birmingham on Saturday November 3rd to personally introduce two of his films and to discuss his career in a special question and answer.
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH - Hosted by Jerry Springer!
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Monday, 8th October 2007
Do you have the courage to brazen it out in front of a TV audience of millions? Could you bare your soul, not only to the nation but in front of your family and friends for the chance to win a jackpot of £50,000?
Accommodating Creative Knowledge – Competitiveness of European Metropolitan Regions
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Friday, 5th October 2007
The Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) at the University of Birmingham is currently involved in ACRE, a major EU research project involving researchers, practitioners and policy-makers in cities in 13 countries across Europe.