24 UK Premieres for ¡VIVA!
Debut UK screenings of Gael García Bernal's DÉFICIT, Jonás Cuarón's AÑO UÑA and Ricardo Darín's LA SEÑAL amongst the premieres at the 14th ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival, which happens from Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 March 2008 at the Cornerhouse, Manchester.
A grand total of 24 UK Premieres have been announced as part of ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival, a fiesta of film taking place at Cornerhouse, Manchester between Thursday 6 - Sunday 16 March 2008. Brand new productions arrive on British shores featuring the brightest directorial and acting talent from countries including Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia and represent the cutting edge in Hispanic features, documentaries and shorts.
The 14th year of ¡Viva! bursts into life with the UK Premiere of BAJO LAS ESTRELLAS (UNDER THE STARS) (Thu 6 March) with director Félix Viscarret travelling to Manchester to introduce the heart-warming, and in places tragic, tale of Benito (Alberto San Juan), a drink-soaked musician returning to his small home town from a new life in Madrid. Faced with family tragedy, the most unlikely new relationships start to blossom.
DÉFICIT (Fri 14 & Sun 16 March), the directorial debut from acclaimed Mexican actor Gael García Bernal (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN) also hits British screens for the first time at ¡Viva! Bernal explores issues of race, class and privilege via Cristobal, the spoiled son of wealthy parents who have fled corruption charges leaving their son in a hedonistic spiral. Drug problems, interrupted seductions and his friendship with an 'uppity' young gardener threaten to wreck his paradise.
Jonás Cuarón (son of Alfonso Cuarón, director of Y TU MAMA TAMBIÉN) makes a glowing debut with AÑO UÑA (THE YEAR OF THE NAIL) (Sat 15 & Sun 16 March). The director took a year's worth of personal photographs and assembled them into a fictitious narrative and the result is this lively and inventive coming of age tale centred around a young Mexican embarking on his first, doomed seduction. Award-winning actor Ricardo Darín (previously seen in 9 QUEENS) took over the reins to direct Argentine hit LA SEÑAL (Wed 12 & Sun 16 March) after the original director, Eduardo Mignona, died during pre-production. The result of his efforts is a moody, traditional noir. Set during the Peronista era, as Evita's life ebbs, the film recreates fifties Buenos Aires beautifully through colour-drained design and cinematography.
A clutch of Mexican firsts come courtesy of Ambulante, Mexico's annual touring documentary festival programmed by Canana, the production company run by Gael García Bernal, Pablo Cruz, and Diego Luna. From this year's selection of 4 films there is a look at a generation of thieves that were widely successful and equally notorious in 60s Mexico (LOS LADRONES VIEJOS: LAS LEYENDAS DEL ARTEGIO (THE OLD THIEVES: THE LEGENDS OF ARTEGIO) - Thu 13 & Sun 16 March) and an investigation into the murder of hundreds of women in Mexico's Ciudad Juárez through interviews with grieving parents, journalists and, most tellingly, female government officials (BAJO JUÁREZ: LA CUIDAD DEVORANDO A SUS HIJAS (THE CITY DEVOURING ITS DAUGHTERS) - Sun 9 & Wed 12 March).
Guests confirmed to visit ¡Viva! this year include: 60s music star Dave Berry (theme song - PÁRPADOS AZULES), Ernesto Contreras (director - PÁRPADOS AZULES), Luis Ospina (director - UN TIGRE DEL PAPEL), Sebastián Silva (Director - EL VIAJE DE LA NONNA), Inés Efron (actress - XXY), Martin Piroyansky (actor - XXY), Jaume Balagueró (director - [Rec]), Néstor Domènech (producer - LO BUENO DE LLORAR) Eduardo Chapero-Jackson (European Film Awards winner for ALUMBRAMIENTO and associate producer on THE OTHERS), Txema Muñoz (KIMUAK shorts), Jaime Marques Olarreaga (director - LADRONES) and Nacho Vigalondo (director - TIMECRIMES).
For a full list of ¡Viva! films and events including UK Premieres and special guests, a PDF version of the festival brochure is available via this link.
Friday, 22 February 2008
Thursday, 14 February 2008
FILMZOOMER- NEWS
Arab Media Watch is a co-organiser of "Women's Cinema from Tangiers to Tehran
A celebration of film by women and their representation in cinema from Morocco in the
west to Iran in the east. It will be the first festival of its kind to offer
audiences an opportunity to appreciate a vital aspect of international cinema, and
to actively engage with an exciting and innovative selection of films.
The full festival programme can be viewed / downloaded from:
http://tinyurl.com/34pa5s
A celebration of film by women and their representation in cinema from Morocco in the
west to Iran in the east. It will be the first festival of its kind to offer
audiences an opportunity to appreciate a vital aspect of international cinema, and
to actively engage with an exciting and innovative selection of films.
The full festival programme can be viewed / downloaded from:
http://tinyurl.com/34pa5s
FILMZOOMER- SUBMISSIONS
DOC SUMMIT CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The National Film Board and Hot Docs are now accepting proposals for the 2008 Doc Summit, which will take place on Friday, April 25, during the Hot Docs festival, conference and market.
We are calling on you to submit a short (one-page maximum) vision statement addressing your recommendations, policies or strategies for the Canadian documentary industry.
These statements should focus on preferred and realistic outcomes - rather than existing problems - and identify constructive and realistic solutions (i.e. what will our industry look like when it's working best). Statements might range from practical solutions for copyright issues to policy manifestos toward further building a vibrant documentary culture.
Selected statements will be presented by their authors at the Summit. Each presenter will be allotted 10 minutes to present their ideas, followed by a 15-20 minute moderated 'town hall' discussion. Key industry stakeholders will also be invited to respond to the various proposals.
Please refer to the Doc Summit Call for Proposals for complete submission guidelines and procedures. The deadline to receive submissions is Monday, March 3.
Submit for the 2008 GUCCI TRIBECA DOCMENTARY FUND!
The Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund offers finishing funds to feature-length
documentaries which promote social change and highlight critical issues currently
absent from mainstream media. Applications will be accepted between February 5 and
April 11, 2008 for grants ranging from 5k to 30k. The 2008 grantees will be
announced in July 2008. For on-line submissions and further information please
visit: http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org
The National Film Board and Hot Docs are now accepting proposals for the 2008 Doc Summit, which will take place on Friday, April 25, during the Hot Docs festival, conference and market.
We are calling on you to submit a short (one-page maximum) vision statement addressing your recommendations, policies or strategies for the Canadian documentary industry.
These statements should focus on preferred and realistic outcomes - rather than existing problems - and identify constructive and realistic solutions (i.e. what will our industry look like when it's working best). Statements might range from practical solutions for copyright issues to policy manifestos toward further building a vibrant documentary culture.
Selected statements will be presented by their authors at the Summit. Each presenter will be allotted 10 minutes to present their ideas, followed by a 15-20 minute moderated 'town hall' discussion. Key industry stakeholders will also be invited to respond to the various proposals.
Please refer to the Doc Summit Call for Proposals for complete submission guidelines and procedures. The deadline to receive submissions is Monday, March 3.
Submit for the 2008 GUCCI TRIBECA DOCMENTARY FUND!
The Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund offers finishing funds to feature-length
documentaries which promote social change and highlight critical issues currently
absent from mainstream media. Applications will be accepted between February 5 and
April 11, 2008 for grants ranging from 5k to 30k. The 2008 grantees will be
announced in July 2008. For on-line submissions and further information please
visit: http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org
FREE FILMMAKING MASTERCLASS
Free 6 Day Practical Filmmaking Masterclass
Rakhshan Bani- Etemad Masterclass
7 - 12th April 2008
Central London
Admission free
InSight – the London-based training organisation that Shooting People sponsors – is proud to announce that Rakhshan Bani- Etemad, Iran's leading woman filmmaker, will be coming to London in April to lead a free six-day filmmaking masterclass with twelve filmmakers on the subject of an outsider's view of London. The chosen filmmakers will then have the chance to have their films screened at the BFI Southbank as part of the BFI’s Bani-Etemad film season.
From the beginning Bani-Etemad has made films that are distinctive in their treatment of the problems facing Iranian society. She has made numerous documentaries but it is her hard hitting fiction films, such as ‘Nargess’, which focus on the daily struggles of mostly female protagonists against the backdrop of Modern Iran, that have grabbed the attention of the international audience.
To apply for a place on this masterclass visit www.insighteducation.org.uk/Education.htm
The closing deadline for applications is the 29th February.
Upcoming InSight courses include:
Approaches to Film Narrative –
www.insighteducation.org.uk/Courseinfo/narrative.html
Directing Fiction with Asif Kapadia - www.insighteducation.org.uk/Courseinfo/fictionkapadia.html
Rakhshan Bani- Etemad Masterclass
7 - 12th April 2008
Central London
Admission free
InSight – the London-based training organisation that Shooting People sponsors – is proud to announce that Rakhshan Bani- Etemad, Iran's leading woman filmmaker, will be coming to London in April to lead a free six-day filmmaking masterclass with twelve filmmakers on the subject of an outsider's view of London. The chosen filmmakers will then have the chance to have their films screened at the BFI Southbank as part of the BFI’s Bani-Etemad film season.
From the beginning Bani-Etemad has made films that are distinctive in their treatment of the problems facing Iranian society. She has made numerous documentaries but it is her hard hitting fiction films, such as ‘Nargess’, which focus on the daily struggles of mostly female protagonists against the backdrop of Modern Iran, that have grabbed the attention of the international audience.
To apply for a place on this masterclass visit www.insighteducation.org.uk/Education.htm
The closing deadline for applications is the 29th February.
Upcoming InSight courses include:
Approaches to Film Narrative –
www.insighteducation.org.uk/Courseinfo/narrative.html
Directing Fiction with Asif Kapadia - www.insighteducation.org.uk/Courseinfo/fictionkapadia.html
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
The Auteurs
What started off on Facebook as a group for film lovers has involved into a fully-fledged website, that was launched at this year's Berlinale. Although it is still at a rudimentary development stage they already have a good selection of international independent feature and short films, covering everything from classics to documentaries, that can be watched online. It also has a forum and other ways for filmmakers and film lovers to interact.
According the the founders: "The Auteurs delivers great films from prominent festivals around the world through video streaming and downloading. Bypassing the hype, we are dedicated to unearthing established and emerging filmmakers. Yet The Auteurs' experience is not just about watching movies. We are devoted to bringing the most original coverage of festivals, filmmaking, and cinema culture together with a dynamic online platform that fosters film discussion. Focusing on entertaining a well-heeled international audience, it is our intention to create a community of the most interested and interesting film fans in the world."
Click this link if you want to join this online cinema community and watch some of the films they already have online.
According the the founders: "The Auteurs delivers great films from prominent festivals around the world through video streaming and downloading. Bypassing the hype, we are dedicated to unearthing established and emerging filmmakers. Yet The Auteurs' experience is not just about watching movies. We are devoted to bringing the most original coverage of festivals, filmmaking, and cinema culture together with a dynamic online platform that fosters film discussion. Focusing on entertaining a well-heeled international audience, it is our intention to create a community of the most interested and interesting film fans in the world."
Click this link if you want to join this online cinema community and watch some of the films they already have online.
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
Pangea Day
On May 10, 2008 - Pangea Day - people on each continent will stop, gather, and listen to each others' stories. Sites around the world will be video-conferenced live to produce a 4-hour program of powerful films, visionary speakers, and uplifting music. Thus, the Event seeks short films with extraordinary power which portray diverse parts of the world and create a cinematic view of the human experience that will make viewers laugh, cry, think, or question.
Official selections will be broadcast to the world via the internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones, and will later be included in the Pangea Day DVD. Accepted filmmakers receive a $3000 USD licensing fee, and will be considered for a special grant and awards program, in association with Participant Productions (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, SYRIANA).
With its socially conscious mission to strengthen tolerance and compassion, Pangea Day has attracted major star support, including JJ Abrams (LOST, ALIAS), Lawrence Bender (KILL BILL), Judy McGrath of MTV Networks, Jeff Skoll of Ebay, Will.I.Am of The Black Eyed Peas, and actresses Goldie Hawn, Cameron Diaz, and Meg Ryan. The Event is also endorsed by many of the world's leading film festivals.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
Pangea Day plans to use the power of film to bring the world a little closer together. The world is divided by borders, race, religion, conflict...but most of all by misunderstanding and mistrust. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that - to help people see themselves in others -through the power of film.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Outstanding Filmmakers Awards Program awards $5000 USD filmmaker grants to five Pangea Day filmmakers representing different continents. Additionally, all accepted Pangea Day filmmakers will be invited to submit a feature or documentary treatment to Participant Productions, who will reward one winner with a development grant of $20,000 USD, and a non-binding, first-look deal.
What's more, if you need music for your Pangea Day film, Elias Arts, the renowned music company in Santa Monica and New York, has created a Pangea Day Music Library. This music is a gift to Pangea Day filmmakers in appreciation for their efforts, and because powerful images and themes deserve music to match.
"Movies alone can't change the world, but the people who watch them can," says Pangea Day creator and award-winning documentary filmmaker of CONTROL ROOM, Jehane Noujaim. Pangea Day was created after Noujaim won the prestigious TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) prize which granted her one wish to change the world.
www.pangeaday.org
Official selections will be broadcast to the world via the internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones, and will later be included in the Pangea Day DVD. Accepted filmmakers receive a $3000 USD licensing fee, and will be considered for a special grant and awards program, in association with Participant Productions (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, SYRIANA).
With its socially conscious mission to strengthen tolerance and compassion, Pangea Day has attracted major star support, including JJ Abrams (LOST, ALIAS), Lawrence Bender (KILL BILL), Judy McGrath of MTV Networks, Jeff Skoll of Ebay, Will.I.Am of The Black Eyed Peas, and actresses Goldie Hawn, Cameron Diaz, and Meg Ryan. The Event is also endorsed by many of the world's leading film festivals.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
Pangea Day plans to use the power of film to bring the world a little closer together. The world is divided by borders, race, religion, conflict...but most of all by misunderstanding and mistrust. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that - to help people see themselves in others -through the power of film.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Outstanding Filmmakers Awards Program awards $5000 USD filmmaker grants to five Pangea Day filmmakers representing different continents. Additionally, all accepted Pangea Day filmmakers will be invited to submit a feature or documentary treatment to Participant Productions, who will reward one winner with a development grant of $20,000 USD, and a non-binding, first-look deal.
What's more, if you need music for your Pangea Day film, Elias Arts, the renowned music company in Santa Monica and New York, has created a Pangea Day Music Library. This music is a gift to Pangea Day filmmakers in appreciation for their efforts, and because powerful images and themes deserve music to match.
"Movies alone can't change the world, but the people who watch them can," says Pangea Day creator and award-winning documentary filmmaker of CONTROL ROOM, Jehane Noujaim. Pangea Day was created after Noujaim won the prestigious TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) prize which granted her one wish to change the world.
www.pangeaday.org
John Brabourne Big 5 Award
New Big 5 Film Award hunts upcoming British Directors [Film, Commercial, TV]
Pinewood have joined four of the biggest names in British cinema, who are all donating their services and expertise, to offer an upcoming talented director the opportunity to make their first professional short film with the new John Brabourne Big 5 Award.
Created by the trade charity of the UK film and TV industry, the CTBF, a newly-established prestigious award named after one of Britain's most prolific producers aims to help galvanise the next generation of filmmakers in the UK and provide a launch platform for future British talent.
Valued at over £140K and offering invaluable experience, the prize includes over 100 minutes of 35mm film stock donated by Kodak, the hire of cameras and lighting by Arri Rental Group; studio space and audio post production by Pinewood Studios Group as well as lab costs, digital print and visual post production from Technicolor. Kaos Films will offer a winning script from their highly regarded British Short Screenplay Competition. Kaos Films will work with the winning director to produce the film and subsequently manage it on the festival circuit around the world following a BAFTA screening. The award is supported by Working Title Films, who will help select the final script and assist in funding the production.
The successful candidate will be presented with their award by Lord Attenborough at a high profile ceremony at St. James' Palace in London on June 25th. The film will be completed in time for the BAFTA screening in Spring 2009, where the next year's Big 5 Award will be announced.
John Brabourne was one of Britain's most prolific producers with an illustrious career spanning four decades and twenty seven films. John produced some of the greats of British cinema including Death on the Nile, Sink the Bismarck! at Pinewood Studios and HMS Defiant, The Mikado and A Passage to India at Shepperton Studios.
More information online at www.ctbf.co.uk/johnbrabourneawards
Pinewood have joined four of the biggest names in British cinema, who are all donating their services and expertise, to offer an upcoming talented director the opportunity to make their first professional short film with the new John Brabourne Big 5 Award.
Created by the trade charity of the UK film and TV industry, the CTBF, a newly-established prestigious award named after one of Britain's most prolific producers aims to help galvanise the next generation of filmmakers in the UK and provide a launch platform for future British talent.
Valued at over £140K and offering invaluable experience, the prize includes over 100 minutes of 35mm film stock donated by Kodak, the hire of cameras and lighting by Arri Rental Group; studio space and audio post production by Pinewood Studios Group as well as lab costs, digital print and visual post production from Technicolor. Kaos Films will offer a winning script from their highly regarded British Short Screenplay Competition. Kaos Films will work with the winning director to produce the film and subsequently manage it on the festival circuit around the world following a BAFTA screening. The award is supported by Working Title Films, who will help select the final script and assist in funding the production.
The successful candidate will be presented with their award by Lord Attenborough at a high profile ceremony at St. James' Palace in London on June 25th. The film will be completed in time for the BAFTA screening in Spring 2009, where the next year's Big 5 Award will be announced.
John Brabourne was one of Britain's most prolific producers with an illustrious career spanning four decades and twenty seven films. John produced some of the greats of British cinema including Death on the Nile, Sink the Bismarck! at Pinewood Studios and HMS Defiant, The Mikado and A Passage to India at Shepperton Studios.
More information online at www.ctbf.co.uk/johnbrabourneawards
Bradford International Film Festival
14th Bradford International Film Festival
National Media Museum, Bradford
Friday 29 February – Saturday 15 March 2008
Box office 0870 70 10 200
www.bradfordfilmfestival.org.uk
Kenneth Branagh and Michael Palin headline the 14th Bradford International Film Festival, receiving a BIFF Fellowship Award and BIFF Lifetime Achievement Award respectively, in the latest edition of one of the UK’s most anticipated film festivals.
BAFTA-award winner and four times Oscar nominee, Branagh will be honoured with a season of films covering his career as actor and director. There will also be a Michael Palin retrospective featuring a variety of his writing and acting credits.
Running for 16 days at the National Media Museum, the Festival will be crammed with new releases, vintage classics, retrospectives, tributes and a glittering array of special guests. Barry Norman will be attending the Festival to talk about his career and there will be a season dedicated to the work of emerging German film maker, Christian Petzold, also due to visit Bradford.
For fans of film and music, there will be a series of features, documentaries and pop promos from pioneer of punk, Julien Temple. Composer Patrick Doyle will headline the Festival’s fourth Film and Music Conference. Doyle’s credits include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Calendar Girls and Gosford Park.
The Museum’s unique facilities allow the Festival to present films in every format from 16mm and 35mm to 70mm and 3-strip Cinerama. The 2008 line-up will once again include CineFile (documentaries on movies and movie-makers), the Widescreen Weekend, Premieres and Previews, the Industry Weekend and a second taste of Uncharted States of America, which celebrates new independent cinema from the US. The Shine Award will be presented to the best new short film selected from the hundreds of entries received each year.
Tony Earnshaw, artistic director of Bradford International Film Festival, said: “We have yet another fully packed programme in store for film fans which promises something for everyone. We are delighted to be welcoming so many exciting guests to the Museum and look forward to showcasing their work during the 14th Bradford International Film Festival.”
For details of further guests, strands and the programme itself bookmark www.bradfordfilmfestival.org.uk for further updates.
National Media Museum, Bradford
Friday 29 February – Saturday 15 March 2008
Box office 0870 70 10 200
www.bradfordfilmfestival.org.uk
Kenneth Branagh and Michael Palin headline the 14th Bradford International Film Festival, receiving a BIFF Fellowship Award and BIFF Lifetime Achievement Award respectively, in the latest edition of one of the UK’s most anticipated film festivals.
BAFTA-award winner and four times Oscar nominee, Branagh will be honoured with a season of films covering his career as actor and director. There will also be a Michael Palin retrospective featuring a variety of his writing and acting credits.
Running for 16 days at the National Media Museum, the Festival will be crammed with new releases, vintage classics, retrospectives, tributes and a glittering array of special guests. Barry Norman will be attending the Festival to talk about his career and there will be a season dedicated to the work of emerging German film maker, Christian Petzold, also due to visit Bradford.
For fans of film and music, there will be a series of features, documentaries and pop promos from pioneer of punk, Julien Temple. Composer Patrick Doyle will headline the Festival’s fourth Film and Music Conference. Doyle’s credits include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Calendar Girls and Gosford Park.
The Museum’s unique facilities allow the Festival to present films in every format from 16mm and 35mm to 70mm and 3-strip Cinerama. The 2008 line-up will once again include CineFile (documentaries on movies and movie-makers), the Widescreen Weekend, Premieres and Previews, the Industry Weekend and a second taste of Uncharted States of America, which celebrates new independent cinema from the US. The Shine Award will be presented to the best new short film selected from the hundreds of entries received each year.
Tony Earnshaw, artistic director of Bradford International Film Festival, said: “We have yet another fully packed programme in store for film fans which promises something for everyone. We are delighted to be welcoming so many exciting guests to the Museum and look forward to showcasing their work during the 14th Bradford International Film Festival.”
For details of further guests, strands and the programme itself bookmark www.bradfordfilmfestival.org.uk for further updates.
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
FILMZOOMER- AWARDS
FIRST LIGHT MOVIES AWARD
Next generation of filmmaking talent gets ready to shineBritain’s next generation of filmmakers, writers and actors have been nominated for the First Light Movies Awards 2008 - the UK's very own Mini Oscars®.
A galaxy of stars including Orlando Bloom, Sam Mendes, Kevin Spacey, Nira Park and Alan Rickman are to judge films made by young people from schools, youth groups and other organisations who are vying for awards in nine categories including Best Screenplay and Best Animation.
This year's crop of winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony, supported by the UK Film Council, at the ODEON Leicester Square on 4 March. The ceremony will be hosted by Big Brother presenter Davina McCall, who will be joined by a star-studded supporting cast of celebrity presenters.
First Light Movies provides funding and expertise to help five to 19-year-olds, throughout the UK from all backgrounds, create their own films using National Lottery money from the UK Film Council.
This year First Light Movies has teamed up with Virgin Media and FilmFlex to support the annual awards, to offer young filmmakers the opportunity to see their films on TV.
All of this year's First Light Movies Awards nominated films will be available for millions of homes across the UK through Virgin Media from 4 March.
Customers of Virgin Media are able to view the films, free of charge, through the FilmFlex service in Movies on Demand. Last year's First Light Movies Awards films have been seen more than 42,000 times since summer 2007 by Virgin Media customers.
First Light Movies chief executive Pip Eldridge says: "The 2008 crop of movies made by young people from across the UK are all brilliant. We've got everything from documentaries about knife crime and critical environmental issues to an hilarious comedy about a boy who can't stop growing.
For more information check: http://www.firstlightmovies.com
Next generation of filmmaking talent gets ready to shineBritain’s next generation of filmmakers, writers and actors have been nominated for the First Light Movies Awards 2008 - the UK's very own Mini Oscars®.
A galaxy of stars including Orlando Bloom, Sam Mendes, Kevin Spacey, Nira Park and Alan Rickman are to judge films made by young people from schools, youth groups and other organisations who are vying for awards in nine categories including Best Screenplay and Best Animation.
This year's crop of winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony, supported by the UK Film Council, at the ODEON Leicester Square on 4 March. The ceremony will be hosted by Big Brother presenter Davina McCall, who will be joined by a star-studded supporting cast of celebrity presenters.
First Light Movies provides funding and expertise to help five to 19-year-olds, throughout the UK from all backgrounds, create their own films using National Lottery money from the UK Film Council.
This year First Light Movies has teamed up with Virgin Media and FilmFlex to support the annual awards, to offer young filmmakers the opportunity to see their films on TV.
All of this year's First Light Movies Awards nominated films will be available for millions of homes across the UK through Virgin Media from 4 March.
Customers of Virgin Media are able to view the films, free of charge, through the FilmFlex service in Movies on Demand. Last year's First Light Movies Awards films have been seen more than 42,000 times since summer 2007 by Virgin Media customers.
First Light Movies chief executive Pip Eldridge says: "The 2008 crop of movies made by young people from across the UK are all brilliant. We've got everything from documentaries about knife crime and critical environmental issues to an hilarious comedy about a boy who can't stop growing.
For more information check: http://www.firstlightmovies.com
FILMZOOMER- NEWS
THE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS PRESENTS, AT ICA, LONDON:SCREENING CONDITIONS: PSYCHOANALYSIS AND CINEMA
A series looking at films representing forms of psychopathology and otheremotional conditions
DOUBLE TROUBLE
A series of events exploring films about 'the double'
Sunday 24 February 2008
A screening of Bernardo Bertolucci's The Spider's Stratagem, introduced bypsychoanalysts Andrea Sabbadini and Lesley Caldwell
The third in a series of events from The Institute of Psychoanalysisexploring films about 'the double'; a screening of Bernardo Bertolucci'sadaptation of the Jorge Luis Borges story, introduced by psychoanalystsAndrea Sabbadini and Lesley Caldwell and followed by a discussion.
Time: 10am - 1.30pmVenue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing CrossTickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 eachTo book and for further information: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112AShirland Road, London W9 2EQ. Tel: 020 7563 5017
email:ann.glynn@iopa.org.uk
http://www.psychoanalysis.org.uk/cinema.htm
Sunday 9 March 2008
A screening of Luis BunuelŽs That Obscure Object of Desire, introduced by psychoanalyst Andrea Sabbadini and film historian Peter EvansLast in a series of events from The Institute of Psychoanalysis exploringfilms about 'the double', the event will be a psychoanalytic explorationof Luis BunuelŽs That Obscure Object of Desire. The screening will beintroduced by psychoanalyst Andrea Sabbadini and film historian PeterEvans, and followed by a discussion.
Time: 10am - 1.30pm Venue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts,
The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Tickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 each
To book and for further information: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112AShirland Road, London W9 2EQ. Tel: 020 7563 5017
IDENTITY
A series exploring films about multiple personality disorder
Sunday 8 June 2008Screening of David AttwoodŽs May 33rd, introduced by psychoanalyst AndreaSabbadini and actress Lia WilliamsPart of a series of events exploring films about multiple personalitydisorder, a screening and discussion of David AttwoodŽs 2004 film May33rd, which portrays the consequences of repeated ritual abuse seenthrough the eyes of a young woman (portrayed by guest speaker LiaWilliams) whose personality has fragmented into five different people.
Time: 10am - 1.30pmVenue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing CrossTickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 each
Sunday 29 June 2008
A screening of John FrankenheimerŽs The Manchurian Candidate, introducedby psychoanalysts Andrea Sabbadini and Valerie SinasonPart of a series of events exploring films about multiple personalitydisorder, a screening and discussion of John FrankenheimerŽs 1962 film TheManchurian Candidate and its themes of brainwashing and mind control.
Time: 10am - 1.30pmVenue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Tickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 each
To book and for further information: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112AShirland Road, London W9 2EQ.
Tel: 020 7563 5017
email:http://www.filmandfestivals.com/squirrelmail/src/compose.php?send_to=ann.glynn%40iopa.org.uk
http://www.psychoanalysis.org.uk/cinema.htm
From 12-21st March, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival (HRWIFF)
returns to six cinemas across London with a programme of 23 eye-opening andinspiring documentary and feature films that dig beneath the surface ofstories from 19 countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Chad,Chile, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, former Yugoslavia, Iran, Iraq,Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Nepal, Palestine, Sudan, Uganda and USA. Mostscreenings are followed by lively debate and discussion between filmmakers,audiences and human rights experts.
Four titles in this year¹s festival focus on the environment.
EVERYTHING'S COOL directed by Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand
Saturday, 16 March 18.15 at ICA - Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand present
Monday, 17 March 18.30 at Gate Cinema - Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand present.
MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES directed by Jennifer BaichwalFriday, 14 March 19.00 at Clapham Picturehouse
Saturday, 15 March 18.30 at ICA
WHITE LIGHT / BLACK RAIN directed by Steven Okazaki
Tuesday, 18 March 18.30 at Renoir - Steven Okazaki present (tbc)
Wednesday, 19 March 21.00 at ICA - Steven Okazaki present (tbc)
THE YANGTZE directed by Yung ChangSunday
16 March 18.30, Renoir - Yung Chang present (tbc)
Tuesday, 18 March 20.45, Ritzy - Yung Chang present (tbc)
Box Office information:
Ritzy Cinema: 0871 704 2065 / http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
ICA: 0207 930 3647/ http://www.ica.org.uk/
Clapham Picture House: 0871 704 2055/ http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
Renoir: 0871 704 2055/ http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
Gate Cinema: 0871 704 2058 / http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITERS FESTIVAL
Jane Tranter Controller of BBC Fiction, who runs the BBC Drama groupincluding BBC Films, together with Oscar winner Julian Fellowes YoungVictoria & Gosford Park and Laura Mackie Director Of Drama ITV havebeen added to the high profile line up of speakers at this year'sInternational Screenwriters' Festival to be held in Cheltenham, UKduring 1-3rd July 2008. The Festival's sponsors include South WestScreen, Cheltenham Council, Sky, UK Film Council and C4.
Other names already announced for the summer already include GuillermoDel Toro 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Hellboy II', and Lucy Prebble 'SecretDiary Of A Call Girl', Deborah Moggach 'Pride and Prejudice' and PeterKosminsky 'The Government Inspector' and 'Britz'.
Festival Director David Pearson, and producer Arturi Films said, "Weexpect another opportunity at SWF 2008 for mainstream writers in Filmand TV, as well as newcomers, to be able to meet and network with theirpeers, and producers, developers and directors to discover trends, learnfrom case studies about notable and innovative work, and debate keyissues effecting screenwriting".
Sign up for regular emailed news bulletins to be reminded of speaker andprogramme additions, how to book delegate passes, where to stay etc at http://www.screenwritersfestival.com/
A series looking at films representing forms of psychopathology and otheremotional conditions
DOUBLE TROUBLE
A series of events exploring films about 'the double'
Sunday 24 February 2008
A screening of Bernardo Bertolucci's The Spider's Stratagem, introduced bypsychoanalysts Andrea Sabbadini and Lesley Caldwell
The third in a series of events from The Institute of Psychoanalysisexploring films about 'the double'; a screening of Bernardo Bertolucci'sadaptation of the Jorge Luis Borges story, introduced by psychoanalystsAndrea Sabbadini and Lesley Caldwell and followed by a discussion.
Time: 10am - 1.30pmVenue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing CrossTickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 eachTo book and for further information: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112AShirland Road, London W9 2EQ. Tel: 020 7563 5017
email:ann.glynn@iopa.org.uk
http://www.psychoanalysis.org.uk/cinema.htm
Sunday 9 March 2008
A screening of Luis BunuelŽs That Obscure Object of Desire, introduced by psychoanalyst Andrea Sabbadini and film historian Peter EvansLast in a series of events from The Institute of Psychoanalysis exploringfilms about 'the double', the event will be a psychoanalytic explorationof Luis BunuelŽs That Obscure Object of Desire. The screening will beintroduced by psychoanalyst Andrea Sabbadini and film historian PeterEvans, and followed by a discussion.
Time: 10am - 1.30pm Venue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts,
The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Tickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 each
To book and for further information: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112AShirland Road, London W9 2EQ. Tel: 020 7563 5017
IDENTITY
A series exploring films about multiple personality disorder
Sunday 8 June 2008Screening of David AttwoodŽs May 33rd, introduced by psychoanalyst AndreaSabbadini and actress Lia WilliamsPart of a series of events exploring films about multiple personalitydisorder, a screening and discussion of David AttwoodŽs 2004 film May33rd, which portrays the consequences of repeated ritual abuse seenthrough the eyes of a young woman (portrayed by guest speaker LiaWilliams) whose personality has fragmented into five different people.
Time: 10am - 1.30pmVenue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing CrossTickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 each
Sunday 29 June 2008
A screening of John FrankenheimerŽs The Manchurian Candidate, introducedby psychoanalysts Andrea Sabbadini and Valerie SinasonPart of a series of events exploring films about multiple personalitydisorder, a screening and discussion of John FrankenheimerŽs 1962 film TheManchurian Candidate and its themes of brainwashing and mind control.
Time: 10am - 1.30pmVenue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Tickets: £22.00, £17.50 concessions,
Groups of 4 or more: £16 each
To book and for further information: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112AShirland Road, London W9 2EQ.
Tel: 020 7563 5017
email:http://www.filmandfestivals.com/squirrelmail/src/compose.php?send_to=ann.glynn%40iopa.org.uk
http://www.psychoanalysis.org.uk/cinema.htm
From 12-21st March, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival (HRWIFF)
returns to six cinemas across London with a programme of 23 eye-opening andinspiring documentary and feature films that dig beneath the surface ofstories from 19 countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Chad,Chile, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, former Yugoslavia, Iran, Iraq,Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Nepal, Palestine, Sudan, Uganda and USA. Mostscreenings are followed by lively debate and discussion between filmmakers,audiences and human rights experts.
Four titles in this year¹s festival focus on the environment.
EVERYTHING'S COOL directed by Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand
Saturday, 16 March 18.15 at ICA - Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand present
Monday, 17 March 18.30 at Gate Cinema - Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand present.
MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES directed by Jennifer BaichwalFriday, 14 March 19.00 at Clapham Picturehouse
Saturday, 15 March 18.30 at ICA
WHITE LIGHT / BLACK RAIN directed by Steven Okazaki
Tuesday, 18 March 18.30 at Renoir - Steven Okazaki present (tbc)
Wednesday, 19 March 21.00 at ICA - Steven Okazaki present (tbc)
THE YANGTZE directed by Yung ChangSunday
16 March 18.30, Renoir - Yung Chang present (tbc)
Tuesday, 18 March 20.45, Ritzy - Yung Chang present (tbc)
Box Office information:
Ritzy Cinema: 0871 704 2065 / http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
ICA: 0207 930 3647/ http://www.ica.org.uk/
Clapham Picture House: 0871 704 2055/ http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
Renoir: 0871 704 2055/ http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
Gate Cinema: 0871 704 2058 / http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITERS FESTIVAL
Jane Tranter Controller of BBC Fiction, who runs the BBC Drama groupincluding BBC Films, together with Oscar winner Julian Fellowes YoungVictoria & Gosford Park and Laura Mackie Director Of Drama ITV havebeen added to the high profile line up of speakers at this year'sInternational Screenwriters' Festival to be held in Cheltenham, UKduring 1-3rd July 2008. The Festival's sponsors include South WestScreen, Cheltenham Council, Sky, UK Film Council and C4.
Other names already announced for the summer already include GuillermoDel Toro 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Hellboy II', and Lucy Prebble 'SecretDiary Of A Call Girl', Deborah Moggach 'Pride and Prejudice' and PeterKosminsky 'The Government Inspector' and 'Britz'.
Festival Director David Pearson, and producer Arturi Films said, "Weexpect another opportunity at SWF 2008 for mainstream writers in Filmand TV, as well as newcomers, to be able to meet and network with theirpeers, and producers, developers and directors to discover trends, learnfrom case studies about notable and innovative work, and debate keyissues effecting screenwriting".
Sign up for regular emailed news bulletins to be reminded of speaker andprogramme additions, how to book delegate passes, where to stay etc at http://www.screenwritersfestival.com/
FILMZOOMER- SUBMISSIONS
MEDIAWAVE International Visual Foundation is organizing PASSPORT CONTROL
International Film, Photo and Critic Workshop for the 5th time from 24, April to 4,May in 2008.
You can apply for three different workshops this time too: either forthe film workshop or for the photo workshop or (last but not at least) for thecritic workshop. Deadline of the application is 10 February, 2008. The aim of the project is, beside looking after young talents, to give theparticiapnts the chance to build their international relationships. That's why thoseapplicants who base their projects in this aspect and don't forget about theinternational/ intercultural characteristics of the festival can be in a previlegedsituation during the selection.Before sending us your entry form and the required materials, please go thoroughlythrough on the Other regulations. If you have any more questions, we are lookingforward to hearing from you on the following e-mail address: idegles@gmail.com and info@mediawave.hu
http://mwave.irq.hu/index.php?modul=menupontok&kod=557&nyelv=eng
1st EUROPEAN SPIRITUAL FILM FESTIVAL EVERYONE CAN WATCH, EVERYONE CAN VOTE!
Going to a festival and staying at home at the same time? Yes, that's possible with the European Spiritual Film Festival (ESFF), founded by French film director /producer and Viet Vo Daomaster, Marc Olivier Louveau a.k.a. LouMa Ho (His short movie, A Monk's Awakening, is still receiving awards in festivals around the world since 2005 !).
Actually, the first edition of this festival will beheld between March 21st and April 26th, 2008, "motsly"on the festival website where everyone can submit a film (with an entryfee - last deadline is February 15th) or become a member (for free) and be able to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
The European Spiritual Film Festival showcases films that explore spiritual traditions from around the world and their different practices. It allows a public platform for vast discovery, understanding, and respect.
The European Spiritual Film Festival encourages an emerging generation of filmmakers whose films treat different aspects of spirituality and the human experience.
A preliminary committee will select the finalists. Then the finalists' films will be online from february 20th, 2008 for the audience/members. Also,the jury panel (composedby seven personalities from the worlds of cinema and spirituality) will choose the movies for the other awards(Best Spiritual Film, Best European Spiritual Film, Best Spiritual Animation Film& Best Spiritual Documentary).
The winners will receive trophies and cash prizes and theirs movies will be screened in a theater at Paris on April 26th, 2008, with after a closing festivities and awards ceremony. More info on the festival website: http://www.festival-esff.com
International Film, Photo and Critic Workshop for the 5th time from 24, April to 4,May in 2008.
You can apply for three different workshops this time too: either forthe film workshop or for the photo workshop or (last but not at least) for thecritic workshop. Deadline of the application is 10 February, 2008. The aim of the project is, beside looking after young talents, to give theparticiapnts the chance to build their international relationships. That's why thoseapplicants who base their projects in this aspect and don't forget about theinternational/ intercultural characteristics of the festival can be in a previlegedsituation during the selection.Before sending us your entry form and the required materials, please go thoroughlythrough on the Other regulations. If you have any more questions, we are lookingforward to hearing from you on the following e-mail address: idegles@gmail.com and info@mediawave.hu
http://mwave.irq.hu/index.php?modul=menupontok&kod=557&nyelv=eng
1st EUROPEAN SPIRITUAL FILM FESTIVAL EVERYONE CAN WATCH, EVERYONE CAN VOTE!
Going to a festival and staying at home at the same time? Yes, that's possible with the European Spiritual Film Festival (ESFF), founded by French film director /producer and Viet Vo Daomaster, Marc Olivier Louveau a.k.a. LouMa Ho (His short movie, A Monk's Awakening, is still receiving awards in festivals around the world since 2005 !).
Actually, the first edition of this festival will beheld between March 21st and April 26th, 2008, "motsly"on the festival website where everyone can submit a film (with an entryfee - last deadline is February 15th) or become a member (for free) and be able to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
The European Spiritual Film Festival showcases films that explore spiritual traditions from around the world and their different practices. It allows a public platform for vast discovery, understanding, and respect.
The European Spiritual Film Festival encourages an emerging generation of filmmakers whose films treat different aspects of spirituality and the human experience.
A preliminary committee will select the finalists. Then the finalists' films will be online from february 20th, 2008 for the audience/members. Also,the jury panel (composedby seven personalities from the worlds of cinema and spirituality) will choose the movies for the other awards(Best Spiritual Film, Best European Spiritual Film, Best Spiritual Animation Film& Best Spiritual Documentary).
The winners will receive trophies and cash prizes and theirs movies will be screened in a theater at Paris on April 26th, 2008, with after a closing festivities and awards ceremony. More info on the festival website: http://www.festival-esff.com
Friday, 1 February 2008
CLASSIC INDIAN FILM LECTURE
Representations of the Mother
in Mehboob Khan’s ‘Mother India’ (1957)
A Lecture by Craig Jenkins
Free Event
Thursday 7th February 2008
Doors open at 7.30pm, Lecture starts 8pm
As a one-off special event, The Noble Sage is proud to invite Craig Jenkins to the ever-popular monthly film night at the gallery. Using his expert academic knowledge of Mehboob Khan’s classic cinematic masterpiece, ‘Mother India’ (1957), Craig Jenkins will be discussing the different meanings and representations of the role of ‘mother’ in the film.
Set to be a lively and enjoyable lecture for all adult audiences, Jenkins will be incorporating short scenes from the film into his lecture to elucidate this memorable and much cited Indian film. Afterwards, he will be inviting questions and answers from the audience so if there is a question you have been dying to ask about ‘Mother India’ – now is the chance!
Craig Jenkins is a highly qualified graduate in Drama and Film Studies who specialized in the representation of women in Hindi films, in particular Khan’s ‘Mother India’. Today he is a talented member of the Vayu Naidu Company that specializes in theatre and storytelling.
EVENT DETAILS
Lecture: Representations of the Mother in Mehboob Khan’s ‘Mother India’ (1957), duration 90 mins
Free entry – All welcome
Date: Thursday 7th February 2008
Times: Doors open 7.30pm. Lecture starts 8pm
LOCATION DETAILS
The Noble Sage Art Gallery, 2A Fortis Green, London N2 9EL
(near East Finchley Tube, Northern Line)
T: 0208 883 7303 E: reception@thenoblesage.com
Web: www.thenoblesage.com
in Mehboob Khan’s ‘Mother India’ (1957)
A Lecture by Craig Jenkins
Free Event
Thursday 7th February 2008
Doors open at 7.30pm, Lecture starts 8pm
As a one-off special event, The Noble Sage is proud to invite Craig Jenkins to the ever-popular monthly film night at the gallery. Using his expert academic knowledge of Mehboob Khan’s classic cinematic masterpiece, ‘Mother India’ (1957), Craig Jenkins will be discussing the different meanings and representations of the role of ‘mother’ in the film.
Set to be a lively and enjoyable lecture for all adult audiences, Jenkins will be incorporating short scenes from the film into his lecture to elucidate this memorable and much cited Indian film. Afterwards, he will be inviting questions and answers from the audience so if there is a question you have been dying to ask about ‘Mother India’ – now is the chance!
Craig Jenkins is a highly qualified graduate in Drama and Film Studies who specialized in the representation of women in Hindi films, in particular Khan’s ‘Mother India’. Today he is a talented member of the Vayu Naidu Company that specializes in theatre and storytelling.
EVENT DETAILS
Lecture: Representations of the Mother in Mehboob Khan’s ‘Mother India’ (1957), duration 90 mins
Free entry – All welcome
Date: Thursday 7th February 2008
Times: Doors open 7.30pm. Lecture starts 8pm
LOCATION DETAILS
The Noble Sage Art Gallery, 2A Fortis Green, London N2 9EL
(near East Finchley Tube, Northern Line)
T: 0208 883 7303 E: reception@thenoblesage.com
Web: www.thenoblesage.com
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