In this section you will find news articles relating to the television and film industry in Birmingham.
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SCREEN YORKSHIRE SEARCHES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FILMMAKERS
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Friday, 7th September 2007
The search is on across the region for fresh filmmaking talent, as regional screen agency, Screen Yorkshire and the UK Film Council launch Caught Short, a filmmaking scheme aimed at developing the next generation of writers, producers and directors.
NFTS VFX/SFX DIPLOMA COURSE DEADLINE
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Thursday, 6th September 2007
Last call for applicants wanting to enrol on this 2-year Diploma course (seeking validation as an MA) aimed at those who eventually intend to work as Technical Directors or VFX or SFX Technicians, moving into VFX Supervision or Production.
MediaGuardian Innovation Awards Launch
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Wednesday, 5th September 2007
MediaGuardian are delighted to announce the launch of the MediaGuardian Innovation Awards, celebrating the pinnacles of achievement in media innovation.
BAFTA Call for entries: Short Animation & Short Film
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Wednesday, 5th September 2007
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is now accepting entries for its Short Film and Short Animation Awards. The deadline for entries is Wednesday 31 October 2007.
New film Fund launched by the Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation
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Wednesday, 5th September 2007
The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust and BRITDOC are delighted to announce the second Campaigners Fund, a joint initiative that offers a grant for documentaries that explore issues of social justice in the UK.
European Funding & Pitching Workshop / Multi-Skilling initiative
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Wednesday, 5th September 2007
DFG is delighted to announce a fantastic new initiative which recognizes that multi-skilling documentary filmmakers are increasingly in demand.
Extras Needed for TV & Film Work
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Wednesday, 5th September 2007
You are invited to join Extra People Ltd, a new dynamic & exciting casting agency based in Birmingham
Don't miss HALLAM FOE at Light House, Wolverhampton
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Monday, 3rd September 2007
A magical story of redemptive love,loss and life on the rooftops of Edinburgh.Starring Jamie Bell as Hallam,a young man who is almost over the sudden death of his mother when he begins to suspect that his step-mother may have had a hand in her death.
Excuse me? Which way to . . .? Navigating Ireland without a map
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Monday, 3rd September 2007
Imagine the scene. You’re on a driving holiday when you realise that you are lost. Completely and utterly lost. The usual responses range from checking the map, or pressing wildly at the buttons on the satellite navigation, to driving onwards…
Think you have what it takes to be a movie star?
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Thursday, 30th August 2007
MySpace, Vertigo Films, Film4 and Screen WM are offering budding actors in Birmingham the chance to act in the world’s first user-generated feature film.