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
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
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
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