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01 Dec 2008 12:37
NPA MEMBERS FEATURE MASTERCLASS: CLUBBED
Hear from members of the team about how Clubbed was developed, financed and distributed.
NPA Members Feature Masterclass is a series of events where NPA members will discuss the making of their current feature.
£10 Members; £20 Non Members. Please book online or by calling the NPA office on 0207 613 0440"CLUBBED IS ONE OF THE BEST UK INDIE FILMS I HAVE SEEN IN A VERY LONG TIME"
SCREEN INTERNATIONAL"DISTURBING, SURPRISINGLY WARM AND DISARMINGLY FUNNY"
SUNDAY TIMES"AN UPPERCUT ABOVE THE REST"
FILM4"FANTASTIC"
Wednesday 10th December 2008, 19:00- 21:00, Molinare, 34 Fouberts Place, London, W1F 7PXNPA BERLIN SURVIVAL GUIDE
BBC FILMS
Following on from the the great success of NPA's Cannes Survival Guide; we present an insiders guide to The 59th Berlin International Film Festival 2009 (Feb 5th - 15th).
Producer Anita Lewton and industry guests de-mystify what exactly goes on at the European Film Market, Talent Campus, Co Production Market, the Film Festival itself, and of course the parties in Feb 2008! When its minus 8 degrees and you're alone in Berlin, you'll be glad you came to this unmissable event!!IMPORTANT - Festival accreditation closes Dec 15th 2008NPA Members: £5 | Non Members £15Please book online or by calling the office on 0207 613 0440. Visit the festival website for more information and to download accreditation forms: www.berlinale.de Thursday 11th December, 19:00 - 21:00, Molinare, 34 Fouberts Place, W1F 7PXOscar Winning Hollywood Producer to give Master Class in Birmingham - Change of time
Renowned Oscar winning film producer Michael Deeley will be in Birmingham on Friday 5 December to offer a master class to regional producers. Deeley, who is behind the cult classics Blade Runner, The Deer Hunter and The Italian Job, will be discussing his career with journalist and author Matthew Field in a conversation illustrated with clips from an incredible body of work.
The Producer's Forum are hosting the event at The Electric and it is a really exciting opportunity to hear from and ask questions of one of Britain's most successful producers. It is also a chance for fans of The Italian Job to get to see this classic British film on the big screen on the eve of its 40 birthday in 2009.To book tickets contact the Electric Cinema box office on 0121 643 7879. Tickets are £10 and £8 to Producers Forum members. Michael will also be signing copies of his new book; Blade Runners, Deer Hunters & Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: My Life in Cult Movies. For further information contact Laura Breakwell on 0121 265 7145 or email Producers Forum Friday 5 December, 6pm @ The Electric Cinema -
27 Nov 2008 07:59
Oscar Winning Hollywood Producer to give Master Class in Birmingham - Change of timeFriday 5 December, 6pm @ The Electric Cinema -
20 Nov 2008 12:43
Oscar Winning Hollywood Producer to give Master Class in Birmingham
Renowned Oscar winning film producer Michael Deeley will be in Birmingham on Friday 5 December to offer a master class to regional producers. Deeley, who is behind the cult classics Blade Runner, The Deer Hunter and The Italian Job, will be discussing his career with journalist and author Matthew Field in a conversation illustrated with clips from an incredible body of work.
The Producer's Forum are hosting the event at The Electric and it is a really exciting opportunity to hear from and ask questions of one of Britain's most successful producers. It is also a chance for fans of The Italian Job to get to see this classic British film on the big screen on the eve of its 40 birthday in 2009.
To book tickets contact the Electric Cinema box office on 0121 643 7879. Tickets are £10 and £8 to Producers Forum members. Michael will also be signing copies of his new book; Blade Runners, Deer Hunters & Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: My Life in Cult Movies. For further information contact Laura Breakwell on 0121 265 7145 or email Producers Forum
Friday 5 December, 6.30pm @ The Electric Cinema -
13 Nov 2008 11:58
Electric Cinema Birmingham Listings
The Electric Cinema in Birmingham is the oldest working cinema in the UK. Built in 1909 the cinema has gone through many incarnations and name changes. Although Birmingham once had over 100 cinemas, amazingly The Electric remains as the only independent cinema left in the city today. The building is now home to luxury sofa seating, waiter service and a full bar.
Electric Cinema Birmingham listings 14/11/2008James Bond Quantum of Solace (12)
Daily at 6pm & 8.30pm
Of Time and the City (18)Daily at 6.30pm
Sat matinee at 3.30pm
Sun matinees at 1pm & 3.30pm
Sat matinee at 1.30pm
Sun matinee at 2.30pm Hunger (15)Daily at 9pm
47 - 49 Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DY
Sun matinee at 4.30pmCultururo Seminar
Are you looking for more information on EU Funding opportunities for the cultural sector? If so read on...
The Cultureuro Seminar is the perfect way to learn about the funding opportunities available to the cultural sector. Hosted by EUCLID, this half day seminar will not only look at the Culture Programme but also the latest programmes for education, training, young people, the environment, research & development, Structural Funds, and possible new opportunities for rural areas from changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budgets. And as the UK's official Cultural Contact Point, EUCLID has the very latest news on the programmes for 2008-2009.
So, if you are planning a project or collaboration, or if you simply want to know about the EU funding opportunities available, these seminars are for you!
The seminar will take place at Nottingham Arena and the fee is just £60 (+VAT). For more information, including prices, and to book a place on the Cultureuro Seminar (2-5pm) please visit www.euclid.info or email info@euclid.info
25 November 2008, Arena, NottinghamFilm First Screening of Festival
Film First is screening the acclaimed comedy feature film Festival as it's final event of the season. This screening is apt after a summer and autumn of exciting festivals around the country.
Join Film First for a free screening of a film that explores Edinburgh Festival as never seen before. If you have ever been to Edinburgh Festival you will love it and if you have never been before you will want to go next year...The screening will be introduced by one of the films Executive Producers Birminghams very own Roger Shannon. Director Annie Griffin cant be their for the event, but she has sent the following words...
I'm very excited that Festival is to be shown in Birmingham, and sorry I can't be there. The script was inspired by my having spent many seasons at the Edinburgh fringe, as both a performer and an audience member. Since I have moved in my work life from being a performer to a director, the lives of performers seem increasingly strange to me. It is impressive how much an actor will endure just for the chance to get up in front of people and act. Festival is looking at those performers and at the uncertainties of life on the fringe.
I've watched the film with quite a few film audiences since its release. Although I appreciate that people find it funny in places, it's all true. Having done four one woman shows, and handed out ten million leaflets on the High Street, it feels more like a documentary to an Edinburgh veteran. Annie Griffin
Wednesday 19 November, 6-9pm, Birmingham Library Theatre -
13 Nov 2008 07:57
Film First Screening of Festival
Film First is screening the acclaimed comedy feature film Festival as it's final event of the season. This screening is apt after a summer and autumn of exciting festivals around the country.
Join Film First for a free screening of a film that explores Edinburgh Festival as never seen before. If you have ever been to Edinburgh Festival you will love it and if you have never been before you will want to go next year...The screening will be introduced by one of the films Executive Producers Birminghams very own Roger Shannon. Director Annie Griffin cant be their for the event, but she has sent the following words...
I'm very excited that Festival is to be shown in Birmingham, and sorry I can't be there.
The script was inspired by my having spent many seasons at the Edinburgh fringe, as both a performer and an audience member. Since I have moved in my work life from being a performer to a director, the lives of performers seem increasingly strange to me. It is impressive how much an actor will endure just for the chance to get up in front of people and act. Festival is looking at those performers and at the uncertainties of life on the fringe.I've watched the film with quite a few film audiences since its release. Although I appreciate that people find it funny in places, it's all true. Having done four one woman shows, and handed out ten million leaflets on the High Street, it feels more like a documentary to an Edinburgh veteran. Annie Griffin
Wednesday 19 November, 6-9pm, Birmingham Library Theatre -
31 Oct 2008 13:05
The Producers Forum Presents:
The more legal knowledge a producer has the lower their legal fees will be. Therefore you cant afford to miss the next event from The Producers Forum, which is an opportunity to grow your own legal knowledge.
On Wednesday 26 November 2008 The Producers Forum will be running an event that will look at all documentation that is required for closing finance on a film, de-mystifying the legal jargon and explaining to producers how they can save themselves huge legal fees by becoming more familiar with their role and responsibility when closing finance. The session will also look at what legal documents are required for the delivery of a film. The seminar will use real templates and examples of actual legal situations and will be led by Hannah Woodthorpe from law firm, Sheridans. Hannah Woodthorpe advises on film and television production and finance, including co-productions, UK and international sales and distribution, the acquisition of underlying rights and development matters. Hannahs clients include producers of television programming, feature films and documentaries and she has experience of various finance structures including the new UK film tax credit. The seminar will be followed by 10 minute 1 to 1 sessions with Hannah to discuss individual film projects. These will be available on a first come, first serve basis to subscribed Forum members. (10 slots available) To book your place at this event, contact Laura Breakwell on: 0121 265 7145 or e-mail: info@producersforum.org.uk Places are free to subscribed members or £50.00 + VAT to non-members. 2pm Wednesday 26 November 2008 - BAYC, 581 Pershore Road, Birmingham B29 7ELHow to Go Tapeless
This 1 day VET course in conjunction with NPA is running on two seperate days, Schedule below:
December 1 - Supported by bursaries from the Skillset Film Skills Fund - aimed at freelancers working in film. Course runs 10AM - 5PMAims of the Course
November 3 - Supported by bursaries from the Skillset TV Freelance Fund - aimed at freelancers working in TV. Course runs 10AM - 5PM
With the advent of digital acquisition, dealing with and processing large numbers of video and audio clips needs new systems for file management.. Taking the right approach, from pre-production all the way through to post, a well informed production team can implement efficient and streamlined workflows that produce savings in time, money and manpower. Learning to deal with these new workflows and their impact on budgets is an essential skill for any one looking to reap the benefits of this changing environment. This one-day session is aimed at Production Managers, Production Coordinators and Producers and will look at a range of recording methods and file formats, and software available for access and manipulation; we promise it will only get as technical as you need it to be! We'll look at the different possibilities available and how to choose the one that best helps your film get made.Courses fee for NPA Members: £ 55 + VAT
For more information and bookings, please contact VET at: T: 020 7505 4747; E: trainingadmin@vet.co.ukNovember 3 2008 / December 1 2008Places left at the Onemedia Unconference
The forthcoming Onemedia unconference is taking place in London over 13-14th November 2008. Funded by key industry supporters including NESTA, PACT and Skillset it focuses on shaping a business blueprint for the digital media industries and cross industry opportunities. There are still some places available and it is aimed at those working in the digital film sector.
Onemedia is a pioneering unconference where you set the agenda to find the cross industry business opportunities that matter to you, to increase your revenue and develop your business model.
What does a successful multi-platform business model look like?
How can you increase your turnover?
How does business work in other industries?If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, then the Onemedia Unconference is for you. Network, learn about new business models and get the answers to business questions that matter to you.
Full Cost Ticket - £250 (for SMEs and organisations with over 5 people)
Sponsored places - £150 (for small SME's, not for profit, educators)
TV Freelancers supported by Skillset - £80. (Skillset are supporting 20 places for TV freelancers. To see if you qualify please contact Mel@media-sauce.org)To secure your attendance please go to www.one-media.org and click the 'click here to register' button.
Nesta, 1 Plough Place, London EC4A 1DE, Thursday 13 - Friday 14th November 2008 -
29 Oct 2008 08:26
How to Go Tapeless
This 1 day VET course in conjunction with NPA is running on two seperate days, Schedule below:
November 3 - Supported by bursaries from the Skillset TV Freelance Fund - aimed at freelancers working in TV. Course runs 10AM - 5PMDecember 1 - Supported by bursaries from the Skillset Film Skills Fund - aimed at freelancers working in film. Course runs 10AM - 5PM
Aims of the Course
With the advent of digital acquisition, dealing with and processing large numbers of video and audio clips needs new systems for file management.. Taking the right approach, from pre-production all the way through to post, a well informed production team can implement efficient and streamlined workflows that produce savings in time, money and manpower. Learning to deal with these new workflows and their impact on budgets is an essential skill for any one looking to reap the benefits of this changing environment. This one-day session is aimed at Production Managers, Production Coordinators and Producers and will look at a range of recording methods and file formats, and software available for access and manipulation; we promise it will only get as technical as you need it to be! We'll look at the different possibilities available and how to choose the one that best helps your film get made.Courses fee for NPA Members: £ 55 + VAT
For more information and bookings, please contact VET at:
T: 020 7505 4747; E: trainingadmin@vet.co.ukNovember 3 2008 / December 1 2008Places left at the Onemedia Unconference
The forthcoming Onemedia unconference is taking place in London over 13-14th November 2008. Funded by key industry supporters including NESTA, PACT and Skillset it focuses on shaping a business blueprint for the digital media industries and cross industry opportunities. There are still some places available and it is aimed at those working in the digital film sector.
Onemedia is a pioneering unconference where you set the agenda to find the cross industry business opportunities that matter to you, to increase your revenue and develop your business model.
What does a successful multi-platform business model look like?
How can you increase your turnover?
How does business work in other industries?If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, then the Onemedia Unconference is for you. Network, learn about new business models and get the answers to business questions that matter to you.
Full Cost Ticket - £250 (for SMEs and organisations with over 5 people)
Sponsored places - £150 (for small SME's, not for profit, educators)
TV Freelancers supported by Skillset - £80. (Skillset are supporting 20 places for TV freelancers. To see if you qualify please contact Mel@media-sauce.org)To secure your attendance please go to www.one-media.org and click the 'click here to register' button.
Nesta, 1 Plough Place, London EC4A 1DE, Thursday 13 - Friday 14th November 2008 -
28 Oct 2008 13:27
Film First Presents: Movie Day
As part of the Black International Film Festival 08, Film First are presenting a range of films including; Buffalo Soldier, Colour of Freedom and Blackula. The films are being screened at the Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham and it is free to attend all day.
For further information take a look at www.biffestival.co.uk Thursday 30 October 2008. Films start at 10amElectric Cinema Birmingham ListingsThe Electric Cinema in Birmingham is the oldest working cinema in the UK. Built in 1909 the cinema has gone through many incarnations and name changes. Although Birmingham once had over 100 cinemas, amazingly The Electric remains as the only independent cinema left in the city today. The building is now home to luxury sofa seating, waiter service and a full bar.
Electric Cinema Birmingham listings 31/10/2008
James Bond Quantum of Solace (12)
Daily at 6pm & 8.30pm
Dracula (12)
Weekend Matinees at 1pm & 3.30pmFri 31st at 11pm
Burn After Reading (15)
Daily at 6.30pm & 9pm
Gomorrah (15)
Sat & Sun at 3.50pm
Ive Loved You So Long (12A)
Sat & Sun mats at 1.30pm
47 - 49 Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DY -
21 Oct 2008 12:11
Free Screening of The Bride of Frankenstein, with Q&A with John Hough
On Sunday 26 October as part of the Killriculum element of the new Hello Digital festival there will be a free screening of The Bride of Frankenstein with a Q&A with legendary Hammer Horror Director John Hough. John is renowned for films such as 'Escape from Witch Mountain' and will be talking about his experience of the British Horror Film Industry as well as taking questions from the audience.
The Event is free and starts at 1.30pm in the theatre at Millennium Point. To guarantee your place on the guest list contact Ruth or Pip in the Blue Hippo Office on 0121 6871404. Otherwise seats will be on a first come first served basis.
Sunday 26 October @ 1.30pm, Millennium Point, Birmingham -
13 Oct 2008 10:01
Screen Forum: Digishorts 2007 / 2008
This evening will be a special preview of the films from Screen WMs Digishorts 07 / 08 programme. From the reincarnation of King Arthur to a heartfelt tale of a young girls love for her mother youll laugh, youll cry! Followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers.
Screen WM will also be on hand after the screening in Lock Works to talk to any budding filmmakers about the scheme and offer advice. For the full list of films and synopsis visit the Digishorts website: www.digishorts.co.uk
To reserve a place contact Alice Trueman on: Alice@light-house.co.uk or 01902 716055. It is free to attend.
Thurs 16 October 6.30 - 9pm, The Lighthouse, WolverhamptonScreening of Faintheart followed by Q&A with the director, Vito Rocco
The story of Faintheart's funding and origins is as interesting as the film itsefl. Come and find out how it got made and ask your questions to the director at Warwick Arts Centre Cinema.
The film is an old-fashioned comedy - with a very modern genesis - starring Eddie Marsan, Ewan Bremner, Jessica Hynes and Tim Healy. Largely developed by users of MySpace as part of an online competition, this dry but endearing comedy proves that film making by committee can work.
Britain's most brilliant and ubiquitous supporting actor Eddie Marsan (Happy-Go-Lucky, Vera Drake), steps centre stage as Richard, a loveable nerd with a passion for Viking battle re-enactments. Running out of indulgent affection is Richard's wife, Cath (Hynes). As the marriage fragments, Richard must locate the hero within... One of the great delights of Faintheart is the cheerful respect which it confers upon the most guileless and unglamorous of characters.
With hints of Shaun of the Dead, Son of Rambow and Monty Python (plus a priceless introduction, courtesy of Ewan Bremner, to talking dirty in Klingon), this is a total pleasure - for geeks and lesser mortals alike.
Tickets; £6.25 (concessions £5.25) / University of Warwick Students £2.50
For further information check out the myspace page: www.myspace.com/faintheartthemovie
Fri 17 Oct 6:30PM, Warwick Arts Centre
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