Head of International Production at Doc Factory
Doc Factory is a young, dynamic company committed to making films for change by exposing real stories. In order to access these stories we are looking for someone to bring a fresh and international angle to production.
Job title: Head of International Production
Location: London (with flexibility to travel overseas when required)
Salary: £28,000
Duration: Three years
Required experience:
- 3 years strong experience in the independent film industry with proven credits- At least 2 years working outside the EU- In depth, on the ground experience of non-western countries- Fluency in at least one language, in addition to English- Experience working with NGOs
Required personal attributes:
- Creative flare, as well as solid writing skills (music knowledge would also be a bonus)- Self-motivated & able to team lead with an employment history to demonstrate this- Ability to take ideas from development to final-cut phase
Main duties of the job:
- Building a repertoire of fresh international stories- Building in-depth relationships with foreign contacts- Forging on-going relationships with NGO partners- Spearheading international development- Over-seeing international production- Producing highly creative, quality documentaries that will truly impact
The closing date for applications is 11th January 2008.
Doc Factory, 7 Cavendish Square London W1, looks forward to hearing from you.
Please contact Katherine Crawley on Katherine*at*docfactory.org
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
FILMZOOMER- FUND
Film London
Ten cinema projects and festivals are to receive support from the new round of Film London's Audience Development Fund. Over £25,000 has been awarded to a range of schemes across London boroughs, including community screenings in Poplar and a film group offering children from economically deprived areas the opportunity to explore film.
Raise your films budget
Looking to raise a budget for a documentary film....
then goto http://www.indiemaverick.net/
post your film idea sit back and watch the money pour in.
General Enquiries:
info@indiemaverick.net
Investment Enquiries:
financials@indiemaverick.net
Website & Technical:
tech@indiemaverick.net
Monetary Withdrawals:
withdraw@indiemaverick.net
Business Address Details:
Indie Maverick.net ltdCompany Number: 643390916 Solarium Crt105 Alscot rd,London, SE1 3AW.
NEW CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: HOBNOX ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE OF 25.000 Euros‚¬ FOR THE WINNING FILM
Hobnox is the next-generation online entertainment and rich-media publishing platform, uniting broadcast quality web media with cutting edge community-enabling technology. With Hobnox, an international media-corporation is born. Hobnox combines the best of current web entertainment with the newest technological possibilities of the internet to create new fascinating opportunities for both artists and audiences.
Hobnox Evolution Contest and FestivalHobnox organizes an online contest among others for film. The films are evaluated by a professional jury as much as by the online community. The Finalists of the Hobnox Evolution Contest will be invited to travel to Berlin from 27.02.2008 - 28.02.2008 to present themselves to the jury and the audience at the Hobnox Evolution Festival (Transport and accommodation costs are provided by Hobnox. The winner gets a project funding of 25.000€.
http://www.hobnox.com/welcome.425.en.html
Ten cinema projects and festivals are to receive support from the new round of Film London's Audience Development Fund. Over £25,000 has been awarded to a range of schemes across London boroughs, including community screenings in Poplar and a film group offering children from economically deprived areas the opportunity to explore film.
Raise your films budget
Looking to raise a budget for a documentary film....
then goto http://www.indiemaverick.net/
post your film idea sit back and watch the money pour in.
General Enquiries:
info@indiemaverick.net
Investment Enquiries:
financials@indiemaverick.net
Website & Technical:
tech@indiemaverick.net
Monetary Withdrawals:
withdraw@indiemaverick.net
Business Address Details:
Indie Maverick.net ltdCompany Number: 643390916 Solarium Crt105 Alscot rd,London, SE1 3AW.
NEW CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: HOBNOX ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE OF 25.000 Euros‚¬ FOR THE WINNING FILM
Hobnox is the next-generation online entertainment and rich-media publishing platform, uniting broadcast quality web media with cutting edge community-enabling technology. With Hobnox, an international media-corporation is born. Hobnox combines the best of current web entertainment with the newest technological possibilities of the internet to create new fascinating opportunities for both artists and audiences.
Hobnox Evolution Contest and FestivalHobnox organizes an online contest among others for film. The films are evaluated by a professional jury as much as by the online community. The Finalists of the Hobnox Evolution Contest will be invited to travel to Berlin from 27.02.2008 - 28.02.2008 to present themselves to the jury and the audience at the Hobnox Evolution Festival (Transport and accommodation costs are provided by Hobnox. The winner gets a project funding of 25.000€.
http://www.hobnox.com/welcome.425.en.html
FILMZOOMER- NEWS
The Latest Word / Negotiations Update From DGA
“Today the WGA filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the AMPTP for its refusal to bargain in good faith with the WGA. It is a clear violation of federal law for the AMPTP to issue an ultimatum and break off negotiations if we fail to cave to their illegal demands.
We are in the midst of the holiday season, with thousands of our members and the membership of other unions out of work. It is the height of irresponsibility and intransigence for the AMPTP to refuse to negotiate a fair agreement with the WGA. We reiterate our demand that the AMPTP immediately return to the negotiations, rather than going on vacation, so that this town can be put back to work.
The DGA announced today that it may commence negotiations with the AMPTP in January. The DGA has to do what is best for its membership, and we will do what is best for ours. We wish them well, but they do not represent writers. Our strike will end when the companies return to negotiations and make a fair deal with the WGA.”
http://www.wga.org/subpage_member.aspx?id=2658
Announcement of New Festival Director and Festival Dates
BFM (Black Filmmaker) are pleased to announce the formal appointment of NADIA DENTON as Festival Director of the 10th bfm International Film Festival, London. The Festival is the largest black world cinema event in the UK and was established to create a platform and exposure for new audiences to this work. Over the years the festival has attracted black Hollywood (Billy Dee Williams, Eriq La Salle) as well as UK talents such as Eammon Walker, Idris Elba and Marianne Jean Baptiste.
The 10th bfm International Film Festival will take place in early November 2008 across central London venues. For more information, contact Nadia at nadia@bfmmedia.com or visit http://www.bfmmedia.com/
Calling film-makers across the south west
Budding film-makers from Cornwall to Worcestershire are invited to submit their work to the 2008 Viewfinder Film Festival.
Since the festival was launched in Gloucestershire in 2004, hundreds of short films have been sent in from primary school pupils, community groups, university students and professionals, and now organisers are extending the call for entries to the wider south west region for the 2008 event.
Films can be up to 15 minutes in length and fit into the categories of drama, animation, documentary, experimental or music video. Submissions are invited in a number of categories: ages 7-14; 15 - 18; 18 and over in education; non-professional and professional.
The festival will take place between 7 – 12 April 2008 and screenings will take place at Cineworld in Cheltenham and venues throughout the region.
Information about the Viewfinder Festival and application forms can be found at http://www.viewfinderfilm.info/
Film London
Russell Brand helped to celebrate the amazing achievements of nine young people who were funded by Mediabox. As part of this award ceremony at the end of November, all documentaries were showcased. Georgina Studd, aged 17 from South London, picked up the highest accolade at the 2007 Mediabox and Channel 4 FourDocs Documentary Film-making Competition for her short film, Georgina Goes Out*.
“Today the WGA filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the AMPTP for its refusal to bargain in good faith with the WGA. It is a clear violation of federal law for the AMPTP to issue an ultimatum and break off negotiations if we fail to cave to their illegal demands.
We are in the midst of the holiday season, with thousands of our members and the membership of other unions out of work. It is the height of irresponsibility and intransigence for the AMPTP to refuse to negotiate a fair agreement with the WGA. We reiterate our demand that the AMPTP immediately return to the negotiations, rather than going on vacation, so that this town can be put back to work.
The DGA announced today that it may commence negotiations with the AMPTP in January. The DGA has to do what is best for its membership, and we will do what is best for ours. We wish them well, but they do not represent writers. Our strike will end when the companies return to negotiations and make a fair deal with the WGA.”
http://www.wga.org/subpage_member.aspx?id=2658
Announcement of New Festival Director and Festival Dates
BFM (Black Filmmaker) are pleased to announce the formal appointment of NADIA DENTON as Festival Director of the 10th bfm International Film Festival, London. The Festival is the largest black world cinema event in the UK and was established to create a platform and exposure for new audiences to this work. Over the years the festival has attracted black Hollywood (Billy Dee Williams, Eriq La Salle) as well as UK talents such as Eammon Walker, Idris Elba and Marianne Jean Baptiste.
The 10th bfm International Film Festival will take place in early November 2008 across central London venues. For more information, contact Nadia at nadia@bfmmedia.com or visit http://www.bfmmedia.com/
Calling film-makers across the south west
Budding film-makers from Cornwall to Worcestershire are invited to submit their work to the 2008 Viewfinder Film Festival.
Since the festival was launched in Gloucestershire in 2004, hundreds of short films have been sent in from primary school pupils, community groups, university students and professionals, and now organisers are extending the call for entries to the wider south west region for the 2008 event.
Films can be up to 15 minutes in length and fit into the categories of drama, animation, documentary, experimental or music video. Submissions are invited in a number of categories: ages 7-14; 15 - 18; 18 and over in education; non-professional and professional.
The festival will take place between 7 – 12 April 2008 and screenings will take place at Cineworld in Cheltenham and venues throughout the region.
Information about the Viewfinder Festival and application forms can be found at http://www.viewfinderfilm.info/
Film London
Russell Brand helped to celebrate the amazing achievements of nine young people who were funded by Mediabox. As part of this award ceremony at the end of November, all documentaries were showcased. Georgina Studd, aged 17 from South London, picked up the highest accolade at the 2007 Mediabox and Channel 4 FourDocs Documentary Film-making Competition for her short film, Georgina Goes Out*.
Friday, 14 December 2007
FILMZOOMER-NEWS
THE 65th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS MOTION PICTURE NOMINATIONS
http://www.goldenglobes.org/news/id/81
First Light Movies
Take Part In Judging A Prestigious Film Prize Alongside Sam Mendes And Kevin Spacey!
play your part via http://www.filmstreet.co.uk
First Light Movies, the UK’s funding initiative for young filmmakers, is offering you the chance to decide who should win one of their annual film awards, alongside a star-studded celebrity judging panel made up of prominent directors, producers and actors including Sam Mendes (American Beauty), and Kevin Spacey (Superman Returns).
The deadline for votes is Monday 10 January 2007 so start watching as soon as you can and let your friends and families know too - no one is too young or old to vote.
http://www.filmstreet.co.uk/articleview.aspa?PageId=675&nodeid=220
http://www.goldenglobes.org/news/id/81
First Light Movies
Take Part In Judging A Prestigious Film Prize Alongside Sam Mendes And Kevin Spacey!
play your part via http://www.filmstreet.co.uk
First Light Movies, the UK’s funding initiative for young filmmakers, is offering you the chance to decide who should win one of their annual film awards, alongside a star-studded celebrity judging panel made up of prominent directors, producers and actors including Sam Mendes (American Beauty), and Kevin Spacey (Superman Returns).
The deadline for votes is Monday 10 January 2007 so start watching as soon as you can and let your friends and families know too - no one is too young or old to vote.
http://www.filmstreet.co.uk/articleview.aspa?PageId=675&nodeid=220
Thursday, 13 December 2007
FILMZOOMER - EVENTS
20th EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS: THE WINNERS
Portobello Film Festival 2nd London Film Makers Convention
7 – 20 December 2007
The second London Film Makers Convention in December (7 - 20th at Westbourne Studios, W10, & Inn On The Green, W10) is where all London film makers from top independent production houses to DIY Tim Burtons can show their latest work hot off the edit suite to each other and the general public, register as delegates and attend free masterclasses, Q&As and seminars, and meet up and plot the future of the British film industry. Like all Portobello Film Festival events the London Film Makers Convention is free admission. To ensure a good seat get there early.
Menhaj “Kidulthood” Huda and Courttia Newland will present a panel discussion on director/writer synergy, Filmmakers Against The War will give a masterclass/seminar on internet distribution, Apple UK will demonstrate and take questions on Final Cut Pro, Johnny Oddball will discuss making A Film in 24 Hours using digital cameras and editing equipment, Nick Marq will talk on his experiences of street movie making and screen his new version of Oliver Twist, and the directors cut of his Award winning The Real Notting Hill.
The focus of all the presentations will be low budget, high quality film making using digital technology.
Film Highlights include Nick Broomfield’s Still Human, Still Here from Amnesty International, Tricky from Massive Attack’s Trip Hop musical Brown Punk, UK premiere of Creating Karma, The Feral Generation from the producer of Kidulthood, Broken featuring Michelle Collins and premieres of over 80 new films and introductions by London Film Makers and screenings of some of the best London movies from the 2007 Portobello Film Festival.
Participants will be able to register as Delegates for extra events and Q&As and added to our email list of over 1000 members.
Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road , London W10: 7, 10 & 14 December (6-11pm)
Inn On The Green, 3 Thorpe Close, London W10: 9 (1.30 – 11pm ), 11, 12 & 20 December (6 – 11pm )
The Paradise , 19 Kilburn Lane , W10: 11 December (6 – 11pm )
For full programme see http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/. You may also print off the programme as a PDF from this site.
Or contact Jonathan or Leona on 020 8960 0996
Portobello Film Festival 2nd London Film Makers Convention
7 – 20 December 2007
The second London Film Makers Convention in December (7 - 20th at Westbourne Studios, W10, & Inn On The Green, W10) is where all London film makers from top independent production houses to DIY Tim Burtons can show their latest work hot off the edit suite to each other and the general public, register as delegates and attend free masterclasses, Q&As and seminars, and meet up and plot the future of the British film industry. Like all Portobello Film Festival events the London Film Makers Convention is free admission. To ensure a good seat get there early.
Menhaj “Kidulthood” Huda and Courttia Newland will present a panel discussion on director/writer synergy, Filmmakers Against The War will give a masterclass/seminar on internet distribution, Apple UK will demonstrate and take questions on Final Cut Pro, Johnny Oddball will discuss making A Film in 24 Hours using digital cameras and editing equipment, Nick Marq will talk on his experiences of street movie making and screen his new version of Oliver Twist, and the directors cut of his Award winning The Real Notting Hill.
The focus of all the presentations will be low budget, high quality film making using digital technology.
Film Highlights include Nick Broomfield’s Still Human, Still Here from Amnesty International, Tricky from Massive Attack’s Trip Hop musical Brown Punk, UK premiere of Creating Karma, The Feral Generation from the producer of Kidulthood, Broken featuring Michelle Collins and premieres of over 80 new films and introductions by London Film Makers and screenings of some of the best London movies from the 2007 Portobello Film Festival.
Participants will be able to register as Delegates for extra events and Q&As and added to our email list of over 1000 members.
Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road , London W10: 7, 10 & 14 December (6-11pm)
Inn On The Green, 3 Thorpe Close, London W10: 9 (1.30 – 11pm ), 11, 12 & 20 December (6 – 11pm )
The Paradise , 19 Kilburn Lane , W10: 11 December (6 – 11pm )
For full programme see http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/. You may also print off the programme as a PDF from this site.
Or contact Jonathan or Leona on 020 8960 0996
FILMZOOMER- NEWS
European Film Academy
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/Activities.html
Annual Programme
Throughout the year, the European Film Academy (EFA) initiates and participates in a series of activities dealing with film politics as well as economic, artistic, and training aspects. The programme includes conferences, seminars and workshops, and a common goal is to build a bridge between creativity and the industry. Some of EFA's events have already become an institution for encounters within the European film community:
PRIX UP
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/4PrixUIP.html
A Sunday in the Country
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/Sundays.html
Conferences
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/Conference.html
4TH – 13TH JANUARY 2008
5th LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
http://www.shortfilms.org.uk
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) http://www.ica.org.uk
Curzon Soho cinema http://www.curzoncinemas.com
Roxy Bar & Screen http://www.roxybarandscreen.com
Amersham Arms http://www.amersham-arms.co.uk
The Projector with Teeth returns to 4 major London venues this January, with a new identity and a new name, celebrating 5 uncompromising years of short film and punk attitude.
After 4 years, the Halloween Short Film Festival now emerges as the London Short Film Festival, still proud to be the edgiest film festival in the UK, and bringing with it the best in new film and music across 10 days of screenings and multi-media mayhem. The cornerstone of the previous Festivals has always been imaginative and challenging programming, so for this year’s screenings, the Festival are pulling some special events out of the bag, alongside the best in new short films.
From Halloween newsletter-
MAKE A VIDEO FOR THE GOSSIP
Up for grabs a prize of 2,000 euros cash... And of course making the official video to one of today's hottest bands in town... All info here: http://en.qoob.tv/users/comp.asp
MAKE A VIDEO FOR UNKLE
Filmaka has hooked up with label Surrender All and Canon to launch a competition where the winner will direct their next single 'Restless'. Deadline is 17th December,
Grab a sneak preview and listen to the track. http://www.filmaka.com/unkle
CINEUROPA- http://www.cineuropa.org/newsdetail.aspx?lang=en&documentID=81271
Production – Spain
Almodóvar and Cruz set to embrace
Following the success of Volver, Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz have embraced a new project together. The Spanish star has been confirmed as part of the cast of the Oscar-winning director's new film, Los abrazos rotos ("Broken Hugs"), principal photography on which is scheduled to begin in January 2008. The film, which also stars Blanca Portillo (Volver) and Lluís Homar (Bad Education), is not, however, the director’s previously announced adaptation of Thierry's Jonquet's novel Mygale (working title La piel que habito).
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/Activities.html
Annual Programme
Throughout the year, the European Film Academy (EFA) initiates and participates in a series of activities dealing with film politics as well as economic, artistic, and training aspects. The programme includes conferences, seminars and workshops, and a common goal is to build a bridge between creativity and the industry. Some of EFA's events have already become an institution for encounters within the European film community:
PRIX UP
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/4PrixUIP.html
A Sunday in the Country
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/Sundays.html
Conferences
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/htm/Conference.html
4TH – 13TH JANUARY 2008
5th LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
http://www.shortfilms.org.uk
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) http://www.ica.org.uk
Curzon Soho cinema http://www.curzoncinemas.com
Roxy Bar & Screen http://www.roxybarandscreen.com
Amersham Arms http://www.amersham-arms.co.uk
The Projector with Teeth returns to 4 major London venues this January, with a new identity and a new name, celebrating 5 uncompromising years of short film and punk attitude.
After 4 years, the Halloween Short Film Festival now emerges as the London Short Film Festival, still proud to be the edgiest film festival in the UK, and bringing with it the best in new film and music across 10 days of screenings and multi-media mayhem. The cornerstone of the previous Festivals has always been imaginative and challenging programming, so for this year’s screenings, the Festival are pulling some special events out of the bag, alongside the best in new short films.
From Halloween newsletter-
MAKE A VIDEO FOR THE GOSSIP
Up for grabs a prize of 2,000 euros cash... And of course making the official video to one of today's hottest bands in town... All info here: http://en.qoob.tv/users/comp.asp
MAKE A VIDEO FOR UNKLE
Filmaka has hooked up with label Surrender All and Canon to launch a competition where the winner will direct their next single 'Restless'. Deadline is 17th December,
Grab a sneak preview and listen to the track. http://www.filmaka.com/unkle
CINEUROPA- http://www.cineuropa.org/newsdetail.aspx?lang=en&documentID=81271
Production – Spain
Almodóvar and Cruz set to embrace
Following the success of Volver, Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz have embraced a new project together. The Spanish star has been confirmed as part of the cast of the Oscar-winning director's new film, Los abrazos rotos ("Broken Hugs"), principal photography on which is scheduled to begin in January 2008. The film, which also stars Blanca Portillo (Volver) and Lluís Homar (Bad Education), is not, however, the director’s previously announced adaptation of Thierry's Jonquet's novel Mygale (working title La piel que habito).
FILMZOOMER-FUND
CWFF NEWSLETTER- http://www.cwff.org.uk/
The UK Film Council 2008 Completion Fund has re-launched and has now been expanded to two calls per year, the first of which is currently open. Individual film-makers and production companies are invited to apply with films that have been completed to a rough-cut stage or later but lack the funds to finish. The scheme is intended for films with a final running time of up to 10 minutes. Exceptional films of up to 15 minutes might be considered. Then when they're done you can submit them to CWFF 08! Everyone's a winner!
http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/filmmaking/shorts/completionfund/
Or if you already have a film completed you can enter the http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com , running 17th – 24th April 2008. It's open for submissions now and looking for films from all sectors of the international filmmaking community that reflect and enhance this unique quarter of London.
The East End Film Festival will be screening at major venues across East London including Rio Dalston, Rich Mix, Genesis Cinema, Whitechapel Gallery, Stratford Picture House and more. The deadline for submissions is 18th January 2007.
The UK Film Council 2008 Completion Fund has re-launched and has now been expanded to two calls per year, the first of which is currently open. Individual film-makers and production companies are invited to apply with films that have been completed to a rough-cut stage or later but lack the funds to finish. The scheme is intended for films with a final running time of up to 10 minutes. Exceptional films of up to 15 minutes might be considered. Then when they're done you can submit them to CWFF 08! Everyone's a winner!
http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/filmmaking/shorts/completionfund/
Or if you already have a film completed you can enter the http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com , running 17th – 24th April 2008. It's open for submissions now and looking for films from all sectors of the international filmmaking community that reflect and enhance this unique quarter of London.
The East End Film Festival will be screening at major venues across East London including Rio Dalston, Rich Mix, Genesis Cinema, Whitechapel Gallery, Stratford Picture House and more. The deadline for submissions is 18th January 2007.
Monday, 10 December 2007
FILMZOOMER - FUND
Film Financing and Development Information Bureau –http://cineuropa.org/
Do you have a feature, animation or documentary film project but have difficulty in financing it? Are you lost in the labyrinth of European cinema support? Are you finding it difficult to negotiate with television channels? Are you finding it difficult to get on board a distribution or a sales company? Would you like advice from an external professional? Cineuropa.org offers you an online consulting service to provide you with clear and relevant answers to issues related to the financing of your project in Europe.
Information from CIDA'S newsletter- http://cida.co.uk/
First Light (Young Film-makers) The First Light initiative intends to encourage creative partnerships between organisations that work with young people, film-makers and the film industry.There are two main production funding schemes (Pilot award and Studio award) and also the What's the Big Idea? award, which aims to support the first phase of a film-making scheme - the idea.Applications to the Pilot award and What's the Big Idea? award can be made at any time. The next deadline for Studio award applications is 15th January 2008.More details at http://www.firstlightmovies.com/
Film London Filmmakers Festival FundThe Film London Filmmakers Festival Fund is now open for 2007/2008 applications
Film London's Filmmakers' Festival Fund (FFF) aims to support the development of individual filmmakers' and moving image artists' careers, by providing travel grants for attendance at a number of overseas festivals where films have been selected and are in competition. In a limited number of festivals where films are in competition, contributions are also available towards costs of striking a first film print or production of digital masters where required by the festival for screening. Deadlines for applications: 14th December 2007, 11th January 2008 and 15th February 2008.More details at http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=1063
The Short Film Completion FundA fund of £70,000 has been developed to support filmmakers and production companies in securing vital funds for the completion of short film projects that have already been shot but lack the fund to finish
The Short Film Completion Fund is run by the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund.Individual filmmakers and production companies will be invited to apply with films that have been completed to a rough-cut stage or later. The scheme is intended for films with a final running time of up to 10 minutes. Exceptional films of up to 15 minutes might be considered. The films can either be on film stock or tape.Deadline for applications: 14th December 2007.More details at http://www.mayavisionint.com/Funding/The_Short_Film_Completion_Fund/
Do you have a feature, animation or documentary film project but have difficulty in financing it? Are you lost in the labyrinth of European cinema support? Are you finding it difficult to negotiate with television channels? Are you finding it difficult to get on board a distribution or a sales company? Would you like advice from an external professional? Cineuropa.org offers you an online consulting service to provide you with clear and relevant answers to issues related to the financing of your project in Europe.
Information from CIDA'S newsletter- http://cida.co.uk/
First Light (Young Film-makers) The First Light initiative intends to encourage creative partnerships between organisations that work with young people, film-makers and the film industry.There are two main production funding schemes (Pilot award and Studio award) and also the What's the Big Idea? award, which aims to support the first phase of a film-making scheme - the idea.Applications to the Pilot award and What's the Big Idea? award can be made at any time. The next deadline for Studio award applications is 15th January 2008.More details at http://www.firstlightmovies.com/
Film London Filmmakers Festival FundThe Film London Filmmakers Festival Fund is now open for 2007/2008 applications
Film London's Filmmakers' Festival Fund (FFF) aims to support the development of individual filmmakers' and moving image artists' careers, by providing travel grants for attendance at a number of overseas festivals where films have been selected and are in competition. In a limited number of festivals where films are in competition, contributions are also available towards costs of striking a first film print or production of digital masters where required by the festival for screening. Deadlines for applications: 14th December 2007, 11th January 2008 and 15th February 2008.More details at http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=1063
The Short Film Completion FundA fund of £70,000 has been developed to support filmmakers and production companies in securing vital funds for the completion of short film projects that have already been shot but lack the fund to finish
The Short Film Completion Fund is run by the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund.Individual filmmakers and production companies will be invited to apply with films that have been completed to a rough-cut stage or later. The scheme is intended for films with a final running time of up to 10 minutes. Exceptional films of up to 15 minutes might be considered. The films can either be on film stock or tape.Deadline for applications: 14th December 2007.More details at http://www.mayavisionint.com/Funding/The_Short_Film_Completion_Fund/
FILMZOOMER-News
CinEroupa-
Vendôme: Spotlight on regional support for European cinema
The 16th edition of the Vendôme Film Festival, dedicated to young European cinema and the regional role in film production, closed last night having once again showcased some fine films and proven to be a worthwhile gathering for industry professionals.Organised by Centre Images, the event paid homage to filmmaker Bertrand Bonello (currently editing De la guerre “Of War”- news) and also hosted a French/German Co-production Workshop, led by representatives from Heimat Film, ACE, Canal+ and the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung.
Estonia: Awards Fall on Autumn Ball
Last Saturday evening, during the closing ceremony of the 11th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, the local hero Veiko Õunpuu received six awards for his directorial debut Autumn Ball. The film won Best Actress (Maarja Jakobson) and the Special Jury Prize from the main EurAsia competition programme, Best Film from the Estonian Feature Film Competition, the FICC Jury Award, the Estonian Film Critics Award and the Prize of the Postimees Jury.
Festival – Italy
Anna Negri at Sundance Festival
The Italian film Good Morning Heartache by Anna Negri will also screen at the Sundance Film Festival the event founded by Robert Redford and held in Park City, Utah (January 17-27).Selected for competition in the World Cinema section, the film produced by Francesca Neri traces the tragicomic details of a separation in the form of a "mockumentary", i.e. a spoof documentary.
SCI-FI-LONDON
There is just five months until SCI-FI-LONDON 7 is underway, and we're sure you're as excited about it as we are. Submissions opened on November 1, through
news:Although it is great watching other people's films it doesn't compare with the thrill of seeing your own film on the big screen with an appreciative audience. If you haven't got around to making your own movie yet, SFL7 is offering you two chances to get motivated and get your creative juices flowing.
First up is the SFL 48 Hour Movie Challenge. From 10.00 am on Saturday 5th April you will have 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a sci-fi movie of no more than five minutes in length. You register on the website (opens in March) and put a team together - we recommend 5- 6 people eg: writer, sound, lights, director, editor and runner.
The catch? Well we tell you the name of your film and give you a mix of specific sub-genre, character, a prop (which you may have to source) or a few lines of dialogue, all of which have to appear in the movie. The finished movie has to be returned to us by noon on Monday 7th April.
FILM LONDON-http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/
Supported by Skillset, The Big Pitch will provide comprehensive training and development for six producer/writer/director teams as they compete to win the most dynamic feature film pitching competition and the largest film production prize in the UK.
http://www.moxiemakers.com/
Following the success of last year's inaugural London Film-Makers Convention, Portobello Film Festival is running a second Convention this year running from 7 to 20 December. Over 80 new films, by London production houses and independent film-makers will be screened over the course of the Convention, alongside talks, seminars, Q&As and presentations. Like all Portobello Film Festival events the London Film-Makers Convention is free admission and is open to film-makers and public alike.
http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/events_details.asp?EventsID=963
IFFS Europe 2008 Call for Papers Now Open
Film Festival Summit EuropeThe Cumberland Hotel LondonApril 15-16, 2008
The film festival community is growing at an explosive rate with over 2,000 film festivals world wide and more cropping up each year. There has never been a better time to get involved to share information and network with this growing community.
We are looking for accomplished and experienced professionals involved in film festival and the entertainment industry. The professionals that are best suited are those individuals who can share real world experience, discuss trends and issues in-depth, and outline best practices. The conference curriculum includes: funding & sponsorship, programming, operations & management, publicity & PR, digital technology, and acquisition & distribution. However, we are open to other ideas that will engage the immediate interest of the conference delegates.
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Polish Cultural Institute-http://www.polishculture.org.uk
Friday 14 December 2007 at 7pm
THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT - SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT EVENT!PERFORMED LIVE by the RECORDING ANGEL ENSEMBLE
Reality in association with the British Film Institute proundly present the world premiere live performance of Wojciech Has's fantasy adaptation of Count Jan Potocki's novel "The Manuscript Found at Saragossa" starring the Polish "James Dean"; actor Zbigniew Cybulski with music performed live by the RECORDING ANGEL ENSEMBLE, featuring orginal Edison wax cylinder recorning, phonograghs & horn gramophones, AntonLukoszevieze & The Apartment House Stroh String Trio, the noise music of Zbigniew Karkowski and rare beeswax recordings and automata of Sebastian Buczek among many artists performing that night.
THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT - SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT EVENT!PERFORMED LIVE by the RECORDING ANGEL ENSEMBLE
Reality in association with the British Film Institute proundly present the world premiere live performance of Wojciech Has's fantasy adaptation of Count Jan Potocki's novel "The Manuscript Found at Saragossa" starring the Polish "James Dean"; actor Zbigniew Cybulski with music performed live by the RECORDING ANGEL ENSEMBLE, featuring orginal Edison wax cylinder recorning, phonograghs & horn gramophones, AntonLukoszevieze & The Apartment House Stroh String Trio, the noise music of Zbigniew Karkowski and rare beeswax recordings and automata of Sebastian Buczek among many artists performing that night.
Belvedere Road
South BankLondon
SE1 8XT
Box Office: 02079283232
Tickets: L8.60
SHORT & SWEET Christmas party on Tuesday, 18 Dec at AKA Bar.
This week I’m screening films from talented directors:
Trond Fausa
Peter Terlaak Poot
WOW
Sam Petch
Ron Dyens
Dragon Punch
Alex Winckler
Yann Jouette
And a few surprises...
MONDAY: TONIGHTVenue: Cafe 1001, 91 Brick Lane
Time: Films start at 19h00
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