http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/screenwm/ Screen WM and Producers’ Forum announce Producer Mentoring Scheme en-gb Thu, 17 May 2012 11:19:36 +0100 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:19:36 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/deadline-extended-for-applicants-to-the-producers/ 16-25 and passionate about producing? Then apply for the Second Light Producers Lab! Deadline now extended to Friday 25th May Working in partnership with The Producers Forum, First Light is offering free places on a new Second Light training Lab that will concentrate on film producing. The Lab will ensure that participants learn how to turn their film ideas to pitches, get a comprehensive introduction to pre-production and production, as well as gain information, advice and careers guidance ... Thu, 17 May 2012 12:05:55 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/deadline-extended-for-applicants-to-the-producers/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/bfi-launches-new-horizons-for-uk-film/ New Horizons for UK Film Investing in education and audiences, filmmaking and film heritage The British Film Institute has launched its plan for the next five years. ‘New Horizons for UK Film’ adopts many of the recommendations from the Film Policy Review, commissioned by the DCMS, which published its report in January following a year of intensive industry consultations. The document outlines the BFIs committment to investment in production and a major drive in film education and audie... Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:13 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/bfi-launches-new-horizons-for-uk-film/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/submissions-now-open-for-the-advantage-media-produ/ Creative England is pleased to issue a fixed-term call for submissions to the Advantage Media Production Fund (AMPF). Through this call, a total of £450,000 is available for investment into the production of feature films of all genres, including documentaries, to be produced or co-produced by companies based in the West Midlands. The AMPF was set up in 2007 to support the development of the West Midlands as an economic hub for filmmaking in the UK. It is financed through a combination of ... Tue, 15 May 2012 10:05:58 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/submissions-now-open-for-the-advantage-media-produ/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/creative-networks/ CREATIVE NETWORKS On Air, Online, On Demand, On FireRadio in the 21st Century SPEAKER: Trevor Dann THURSDAY 31 MAY 2012, 5.45PM UNTIL 9PM- WWW.CREATIVENETWORKSONLINE.COMBIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, MILLENNIUM POINT, CURZON STREET, BIRMINGHAM B4 7XG INCLUDING MUSIC NETWORK 4PM UNTIL 5.30PM- WWW.BIRMINGHAMMUSICNETWORK.COM AND BIRMINGHAM SCREEN IMAGE NETWORK 4PM UNTIL 5.30PM – WWW.BSIN.CO.UK PLUS School of Digital Media Technology Student Showcase 2012, 2pm until 4pmScreening short films... Fri, 11 May 2012 12:05:11 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/creative-networks/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/take-part-in-bfis-consultation-process/ New Horizons for UK Film Here’s your opportunity to take part in the BFI’s consultation to discuss its proposals in support of the future of UK film. Following Chris Smith’s review of film in the UK, the BFI has been considering the report’s recommendations whilst drafting a five year plan. New Horizons for UK Film outlines our proposals for investing Lottery funding for UK film and sets out a fresh agenda to capitalise on British creativity and talent. The proposals cover a wide ra... Wed, 02 May 2012 10:05:03 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/take-part-in-bfis-consultation-process/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/media-law-discussion-and-networking/ PRODUCERS FORUM Tuesday 1 May 2012 – 18:30pm MAC, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham A talk and exploration of both basic and current legal issues relating to the wider media industry will be held by media law consultant Jonny Boston. There will be time at the event to pose some of your queries to Jonny. Jonny has a wide range of commercial and legal experience in Film, TV and New Media. He qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and has specialized in film and entertainment, however since June 2010 is... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:04:03 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/media-law-discussion-and-networking/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/16-25-and-want-to-be-a-producer/ 16-25 and passionate about producing? Then apply for the Second Light Producers Lab! Working in partnership with The Producers Forum, First Light is offering free places on a new Second Light training Lab that will concentrate on film producing. Do you have some knowledge or experience of working in the film industry? Would you like to have the opportunity to learn from award winning filmmakers just what it takes to produce a film, work in the industry and get your work out there? If so this... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:04:56 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/16-25-and-want-to-be-a-producer/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/the-grierson-trust-and-second-light-launch-new-doc/ A great opportunity for new entrants, aged 18-25, to work with experienced professionals to begin a career in documentary production. Working in partnership with The Grierson Trust, First Light is offering free places on a new Second Light training Lab which will concentrate on documentary filmmaking. This is a great opportunity for new entrants, aged 18-25, to work with experienced professionals to begin a career in documentary production. The Grierson Trust and First Light are looking to n... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:04:30 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/the-grierson-trust-and-second-light-launch-new-doc/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/departure-lounge-titanic-love-qanda/ Departure Lounge presents:Titanic Love plus Q&A(25mins)Director: Mark PressdeeUK | (2012) Titanic-obsessed Lucy has found a ‘Titanic 100 Year Memorial Cruise’ and wants to relive the Hollywood dream. Her beloved Jack doesn’t, he calls on his friends Delroy & Jaz for help, they decide to bring Titanic to the Midlands. Filmed in Birmingham, this romantic comedy short promotes creative filmmaking in the Midlands. Screening with the short: Eleanor(3 mins)Directors: Jim Martin, Oli Rothwell... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:04:05 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/departure-lounge-titanic-love-qanda/ http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/asff-2012-the-countdown-begins/ ASFF is a unique film event, screening international short films in 15 iconic venues across the historic city of York from 8-11 November 2012. Whether you’re an established or budding filmmaker, ASFF 2012 will enable you to connect with new worldwide audiences and interact with some of the biggest personalities in the film industry today. The winner will receive £500 among other prizes and screenings at a number of other UK festivals and the runner-up will receive £250. A shortlist of ... Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:04:17 +0100 http://filmbirmingham.co.uk/news/asff-2012-the-countdown-begins/