In this section you will find news articles relating to the television and film industry in Birmingham.
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The Making of LYCANTHROPY
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Monday, 6th August 2007
David Nelson’s excellent documentary following the production of ‘Lycanthropy’ is now on Meta Café for all to enjoy.
Light House talent selected for Edinburgh International Film Festival
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Monday, 6th August 2007
Wolverhampton’s Light House Media Centre is renowned for nurturing animation and filmmaking talent - 2007 is no exception with a crop of films from ex-Light House trainees and bursary students being selected for the UK's most prestigious festivals.
Young Filmmakers - have your film broadcast on BBC2
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Monday, 6th August 2007
BBC Blast is running a season of programmes showcasing films made by young film makers - so whether you are an established director, a budding new talent, or you just want to try your hand at something new, we want your film.
Vertigo’s New Issue
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Monday, 6th August 2007
Vertigo magazine’s new issue is out now, exploring faith and meaning in the moving image.
Mediabox is contacting you with an exciting opportunity for your young people!
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Friday, 3rd August 2007
Channel 4’s FourDocs and Mediabox have joined forces to create an exclusive competition for disadvantaged 13-19 year olds to write, direct and produce short documentaries.
Expresso is to be released on DVD with full BBFC Classification - and help a great charity at the same time!
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Friday, 3rd August 2007
Lastindependent.com are donating all of their production profits from Expresso to a great charity - and it even has a "Coffee" connection - so what could be better?
A local channel for local people...
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Friday, 3rd August 2007
At the end of July ITV Local Central launched its newest channel. MyMidlands focuses on documentaries & news stories filmed & edited by members of each Midland county focusing on LOCAL issues from a LOCAL perspective.
£500,000 for Independent Local Cinemas
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Thursday, 2nd August 2007
Independent cinemas across the UK will be able to apply for Lottery funding to update their buildings, improve facilities and boost access for audiences with sensory impairments, the UK Film Council announced on 1st August.
Special test screening of Clubbed
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Tuesday, 31st July 2007
Please join Formosa Films and Screen WM for a special test screening of Clubbed on Wednesday, 1st of August at the mac in Birmingham.
Free screening of WAITRESS
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Tuesday, 31st July 2007
Please join us Screen WM & BAFTA for a free, preview screening of WAITRESS on Tuesday, 7th August at the AMC Cinema in Birmingham.