In this section you will find news articles relating to the television and film industry in Birmingham.
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Big Screen Birmingham First Light Programme continues
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Tuesday, 1st May 2007
During April, Big Screen Birmingham is showcasing a selection of the nominated films from the First Light Movie Awards. First Light Movies funds and inspires young people, throughout the UK, to produce films that reflect the diversity of their lives.
The Lighthouse Screen Forum: Pitching and Cannes Survival Guide
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Monday, 30th April 2007
May's forum at the Lighthouse, supported by BAFTA and Screen WM, will focus on pitching and will provide a timely opportunity for those thinking about taking their ideas to Cannes later in the month.
The cost efficient way of shooting cinema quality HD
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Friday, 27th April 2007
Are you looking to shoot full HD on a budget? Then look no further...
Creative Region Launch Events
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Friday, 27th April 2007
A new £1 million regional pilot initiative is being launched in the West Midlands to support companies or individuals working in the Creative Industries sector.
Full of opinions and want to be on TV?
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Friday, 27th April 2007
If you are young, opinionated and willing to talk about sexual health Maverick TV would like to hear from you.
New Music Shorts 2007- call for submissions
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Friday, 27th April 2007
The BBC today launched New Music Shorts 2007 - an initiative offering aspiring filmmakers a £5000 budget to make a music-based short film with a professional production company and have it premiered at the BBC Electric Proms festival in October.
Abolition 200 Website
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Friday, 27th April 2007
In March 2007 Awards for All launched a new website – Abolition 200 (www.abolition200.org.uk) - dedicated to promoting Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade events throughout the year.
Bond and Pirates join exclusive £50 million film club
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Wednesday, 25th April 2007
Casino Royale and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest have catapulted into the top ten highest grossing films at the UK box office taking more than £50 million each in 2006, according to new figures released today by the UK Film Council.
Setting up an Indie
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Tuesday, 24th April 2007
Sick of others taking credit for your ideas? Fancy setting up on your own? Don’t have a clue how to run a business? Do you know how to set up pay roll or the law regarding employers liability insurance, or how to pitch your ideas to Broadcasters?
Creative Alliance presents 'Makers and Shapers'
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Tuesday, 24th April 2007
Creative Alliance is pleased to announce that recruitment for its third and final cycle of Makers and Shapers is now open.