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10 Jun 2009 12:48
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09 Jun 2009 10:31
NPA Training
NPA Five Week Intensive Producer Training Programme
Starting Date: 2nd July 10:00-17:00
Details: July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30thA course designed specifically for filmmakers with a feature at packaging stage, or with a completed short, or similarly those who are seriously looking to move into feature financing and production.
Over the 5 week course you will meet key industry executives who will change your view of how the film industry works and what you must to do guarantee success in this field
Venue: To be confirmed
Price: Members £325. Non members £425
To book for place please contact to NPA office.
T: 020 7613 0440 E: queries@npa.org.uk
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08 Jun 2009 08:25
EUROSCRIPT Development Workshops 2009
Our workshops will help you develop your script at whatever stage you're at - from initial idea to final draft - ensuring you make your work the best it can possibly be - whether feature-film, short, sitcom, TV drama or series.
Suitable for writers at all levels of experience.
It works like this: we allocate one tutor to up to six writers. On the Thursday before the Monday evening you submit your work to be circulated to the other writers and our tutor.
You may circulate:
up to four pages of a treatment typed in single line spacing;
or
up to 30pp of your screenplay (if it isn't the first 30pp please submit a brief summary, no longer than one page);
a list of questions you would like the group to think about (optional).You will receive feedback from the other writers and tutor; and together we'll create a development plan for you, agree how frequently you want to come, and give you appropriate goals for each step and deadlines to help focus your work.
You will also be expected to give feedback on the other writers' projects, so please ensure you allow time for reading on the weekend before.
VENUE:
London Welsh Centre
157-163 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8UEPRICES PER SESSION:
Participants with projects: £45 (concessions £40*) Observers: £25 (concessions £22*)Booking is essential as we allocate no more than five to six writers to one tutor.
Contact Information
e-mail: enquiries@euroscript.co.uk
telephone: 020 7609 3067
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04 Jun 2009 14:37
A Unique and Exciting Opportunity for 5 new Creative Producers from the UK to attend 4 International Script Development Workshops!
The Script Factory has partnered with the International Film Festivals of Sarajevo, Istanbul and Tel Aviv along with the British Council in the UK to run four script development workshops, one in each territory. Each partner country (UK, Israel, Turkey, Bosnia & Herzegovina) is recruiting just 5 participants, to attend all four workshops.
As well as delivering inspiring and informative training sessions this unique programme aims to ensure the creation of long-term working partnerships between a new generation of filmmakers and better understanding of the local production sector in each territory.
What you need to know: BENEFITS:
Attending 3-day workshops in Sarajevo, London, Istanbul and Tel Aviv
Meeting fellow creative producers and filmmakers from other countries, in a networking environment
Delegate passes for the international film festivals hosting the workshops
All accommodation and air travel includedWHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
We want new creative producers from the UK, who have made at least one short film, and are passionate about building a career in the international film industryTHE TIME COMMITMENT:
Attendance at the four workshops (the workshops are 3 days each, so please also allow for travel time):
Sarajevo August 16 18 2009
London December 1 3 2009
Istanbul April 2010 exact dates tbc
Tel Aviv November 2010 exact dates tbcTHE COST:
£800 for the entire programmeTO APPLY:
Please send your CV and dvd copies of your film/s plus a one page letter in support of your application that confirms your interest in growing your script development skills, your passion for building co-production relationships, and confirms you are able to pay the fee in full by 1 August 2009.This should be sent to Lucy Scher, The Script Factory, 61 Frith Street, London W1D 3JL by 6 July 2009.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection will be based on the quality of the application, the potential of the filmmaker and the balance of the overall group. Successful producers will be notified by 13 July.If anything is not clear, please call Lucy on 020 7851 4890 or email lucy@scriptfactory.co.uk
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26 May 2009 04:00
Euroscript Update!
Tunbridge Wells Workshop: The Principles Behind All Good Stories - Saturday 13th June
In researching his book 'The Principles That Lie Beneath All Good Stories' UK author and scriptwriter David Baboulene had in-depth conversations on story theory with industry insiders and writers who have succeeded, including: Bob Gale (Scriptwriter: Back to the Future and 34 other film credits) Lee Child (Novelist: sales of over 15 million novels in 43 countries and 29 languages) Mark Williams (Actor: star of the Harry Potter films; 101 Dalmations; Stardust; Shakespeare in Love; The Fast Show) Willy Russell (Playwright: Educating Rita; Shirley Valentine; Blood Brothers) David Baboulene himself is a published author, has production deals for three films (two in Hollywood and one in the UK) and is undertaking a PHD in story theory. He has combined all this expertise to create the most immensely valuable day for aspiring writers, scriptwriters, actors, producers - anyone who wants to know what gives a story a beating heart. WHEN:
Saturday 13th June
Workshop: 9.30am to 5pm WHERE:
Tunbridge Wells, Kent PRICES PER SESSION:
£85 (concessions £75; on this course we are offering concessions to members of WGGB, 12 point, DGGB and WIFTV.) TUTOR: David BabouleneWriting for Radio: Movies in the Mind-Saturday 27th June 10.30am to 5pm
Radio is Imagination. Radio is a medium of endless possibilities. The only limit is your own imagination. Stories in sound. Radio can engage the audience more fully than any other medium. You hear a voice, a sound effect, a pause, another voice; perhaps some music. Just a few sounds coming out of a small speaker. But those sounds can have immense impact and power, because you participate in what they create: you complete the picture; you visualize the scene; you are in the story. For the writer, radio can be the most creative medium of all. This course covers nearly every aspect of writing for radio: comedy gags, sketches and shows; radio sitcoms and series; short drama; full-length drama; radio ads - and beyond, to explore all the possibilities of work in the medium. WHEN:
Saturday 27th June 2009
10:30am-5pm (registration 10.15am) WHERE:
The Red Room
Walkabout
136 Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1D 5EZ
(on Cambridge Circus, two minutes walk from Leicester Square tube) PRICE:
£85 (£75 concessions) FURTHER DETAILS FROM
mobile: 07884 027171
e-mail: paul.bassettdavies@euroscript.co.ukEuroscript Evening of True Story, Historical & Biopic-Tuesday June 2nd 6.15 to 9.30pm
It may be true - but does it work? Genre is the best-kept secret of professional writing. If you are having problems writing or selling your scripts, whatever their subject matter, genre could well be the problem. This evening will help you clarify your genre and deliver your story in surprising and satisfying ways. A must-do workshop. Maximum 12 per class. WHEN:
Tuesday June 2
Registration 6.00pm
Workshop 6.15 to 9.30pm WHERE:
London Welsh Centre
157/163 Grays Inn Road
London WC1X 8UE PRICES:
Individual genres £45 each (concs £41)
All six sessions - special all-inclusive price £225 (concs £205)
On this course we are offering the concessionary rate to members of WGGB, DGGB, WIFTV, TwelvePoint and WriterNet.
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21 May 2009 23:52
Spotlight re-launch international state-of-the-art casting studios
Famous casting directory revolutionises the auditioning process bringing casting into the 21st century
Launches 20th May 2009 Leicester Square, 7 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7RJSpotlight will be re-launching its casting studios with a brand new purpose built floor offering the very latest in casting technology. The world famous casting directory will be celebrating the opening of its high-tech studios on May 20th and invites you to come along.
Launching at Spotlights Leicester Square offices, a purpose-built floor with three dedicated studio spaces will offer the most advanced video casting technology, large waiting areas, air-conditioning and lots of natural light, making the studios spaces the most luxurious casting studios in London. The high-tech studios will offer a whole new auditioning experience for both actors and the casting and production teams who use them.
The dedicated studio spaces will each contain Sony HVR Z7 Cameras linking to the latest video-capture software. Hi-resolution, wide-screen audition clips will go online within seconds, and can be viewed anywhere in the world. Casting directors can then create shortlists of their favourites and share them with directors, producers and other members of the team, wherever they are in the world.
To attend the Spotlight studio launch event please contact: Anna Hartley on 0207 749 6855 or annah@ideageneration.co.uk
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07 May 2009 10:59
Producers' Forum Networking Meeting - Thursday 28 May
The next Producers' Forum Networking Meeting will take place at the vaults on Newhall Hill in the Jewellery Quarter from 7pm on Thursday 28 May.
We are delighted to be joined by Gerry King from the regional Royal Television Society (RTS) committee who will be updating the meeting on developments with RTS. It will also be an opportunity for the producers from the independent screen sector to let RTS know how they can be a useful resource for them, something RTS are keen to be. Gerry will also be speaking about RTS Futures, a new RTS initiative
There will also be the usual chance to share news and ideas as well as receive an update on developments for the Forum.
To help with an indication of numbers, please RSVP to Laura Breakwell, Forum Manager: email Producers Forum
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30 Apr 2009 19:07
SHOOT AND EDIT RED Skillset subsidised training
The Creative Exchange at the University of Derby has received Skillset funding to provide professionals employed or freelancing in the film/media industry training and support on RED One digital camera.
The training is a comprehensive introduction to the RED One Camera covering:
set up
operation
data management
editing in 2k and 4k with Final Cut ProThe RED One camera utilises a 'RAW' post production workflow in this respect it is unlike other workflows that you may be familiar with. This offers distinct advantages and but may require learning new skills and knowledge.
The courses are being offered at a third of the normal cost, £300 instead of £900 (excluding VAT), to those meeting the eligibility criteria. Training takes place in our well equipped dedicated training centre and includes refreshments, lunch and onsite parking.
The 2009 courses will be run on:
May 11-13
June 15-17
August 24-26
September 79
October 19-21
November 1618
The 2010 course will run on:
January 11-13If you wish to apply for a place on this course please click the link and complete the application form www.derby.ac.uk/creative-exchange
For more information please download the attached flyer or contact The Creative Exchange centre on 01332 593114 or email creativeexchange@derby.ac.ukWe have also received additional funding from the national Higher Education Innovation Fund to offer UK film production companies the chance to use the RED Camera with our trainer / director Steve Watson, if you are interested in further details please email s.watson@derby.ac.uk
The courses will run on a range of dates as detailed above
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24 Apr 2009 14:05
Digital Marketing Masterclass
More Bang for your Marketing Buck
Fullrange have teamed up with digital marketing guru Andrew Gordon to put on a series of breakfasts to help people discover what digital marketing could really be doing for their organisation.
In a couple of tip-filled hours, youll discover how to:
Get new customers via the web Convert visits to your site into sales enquiries Retain your customers using online
Youll hear how to best to build your digital strategy and learn which web trends you should be keeping an eye on.
This enjoyable and interactive session will provide you with an overview of the main digital tools, techniques and buzzwords including:
SEO and search engine marketing Online display advertising Email marketing Affiliates
Data gathering
Integrating on and offline marketing
Tag clouds, Wikis and Mash-ups
AJAX
Social book-markingThe presentation will be followed by breakfast and the opportunity for professional networking. For more information, or to book, visit fullrange.eventbrite.com. The cost is £99.00 but fullrange are offering a 25% discount to subscribed members of The Producers' Forum.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AMDAVID LOWE - Making Music for Media
Creative Networks welcomes David Lowe to share his expertise and tips on making music for Television, Radio and Film. His work includes all the current themes for BBC News, in addition to other British television programmes including The One Show, Panorama and Wildlife on One. For radio, he was responsible for the current identity of the BBC World Service.
David released his debut album Dreamcatcher during 1997 and achieved a Top 3 UK hit courtesy of his single 'Would You ?'. He has performed at several WOMAD festivals worldwide and was commissioned to provide a music soundscape for The Tropical Biome at the Eden Project (WOMAD Reading 2005).
During 2006, he was commissioned to write the music for the BAFTA Film and Television Awards and for the BBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics.
To join us for this FREE event, please email creative.networks@tic.ac.uk or call Dave Taylor on 0121 331 5400. Alternatively, register online at www.creativenetworksonline.com
When & Where:
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL 2009, 6.00PM UNTIL 9.00PM
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, MILLENNIUM POINT, CURZON STREET, BIRMINGHAM B4 7XGTHURSDAY 30TH APRIL 2009, 6.00PM UNTIL 9.00PMElectric 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.
Screen 1
State of Play (12A)
Daily at 5.45pm & 8.30pm
Sat & Sun Matinees at 3pmThe Damned United (15)
Fri, Tues, Wed, Thurs at 3.30pm
Sat & Sun at 12.45pmScreen 2
In the Loop (15)
Daily at 6.30pm & 9pm
Sat & Sun Matinees at 1.30pmLet the Right One In (15)
Fri Sun, Tues Thurs at 4pm47 - 49 Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DYIndustry Contacts Course
Knowing who is who is crucial to any industry professional but none more so than those focusing on production co-ordination and management. Whether you want to shoot at a location in London and need to find out how to get permission, or you need to know what areas unions like BECTU and PACT cover, Industry Contacts is the one day module that will answer all these questions and more. It will give you the grounding on all the industry bodies in the UK.
Part of the FIRST AND ONLY accredited Production Co-ordinator course from a Skillset Media Academy and endorsed by the Production Managers Association. This module is part of the Production Co-ordinators Programme from FDMX. It is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire. Its aim is to allow runners, new entrants, production secretaries and production assistants to develop their skills into a Production Co-ordinator role for film and/or for television drama.
Aims of the Module - To give candidates a clear understanding of the remit of regional and national agencies in the UK, government bodies, trade unions and general industry organisations regularly consulted or used in production. You will learn about the remit of regional and national agencies, government bodies and trade unions.
This course will cover
PACT
BECTU
Skillset
Film London
UK Film Council
EQUITY
SAB
DIRECTORS GUILD
BAFTAWho is it for? Runners, Production Secretaries, Production Assistants, New Entrants into Production.
Tutor - Emily Corcoran, a writer and producer.
Venue University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
Approximately 20 minutes by train from London Kings Cross.
Date Tuesday 28th April 2009
Time 9.30 am 4.30 pm.
Price - £100Booking & Details: Web: www.fdmx.co.uk Telephone: 01707 284740 Email: info@fdmx.co.uk FDMX helps you GET IN, GET ON & STAY AHEAD in film and digital media
Tuesday 28th April 2009, 9.30 am 4.30 pm
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16 Apr 2009 12:33
Beyond Structure - with David Freeman in association with Raindance
Beyond Structure is the most popular screenwriting workshop in Los Angeles, and this is David's only UK appearance this year.
The 200 powerful techniques taught in Beyond Structure will advance the experienced screenwriter, fiction writer, or development exec to the next level and shave years off a beginner's learning curve. The use of film clips, together with hands-on, in-class writing exercises give you practice and confidence in all these new skills. Additionally, each student will receive an extensive,100-page handout pack filled with valuable writing tools.
Who should attend: Screenwriters, novelists, storytellers, directors and producers seeking a greater understanding of the elements of great screenwriting.
About the Tutor: Working as a writer and producer, David Freeman has written and developed scripts and other properties which have been bought or optioned by Columbia Pictures, MGM, Paramount, Castle Rock, Buena Vista Television, Atlas Entertainment, Hearst Entertainment, and many other major film and television production companies. He's a long-standing member of the Writers Guild of America.
The workshop has been taken by Writers, Directors, Producers, Stars, and Key Creative Executives behind: Minority Report, Good Will Hunting, The Fugitive, E.R., Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Simpsons, The X-Files, Total Recall, Face/Off, 12 Monkeys, King of the Hill.
Workshop: 9.30am to 7.45pm VENUE: Central London
PRICE: £287.50 (£150 plust VAT at 15%)
FURTHER DETAILS FROM: e-mail: info@raindance.co.ukSaturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2009, 9.30am - 7.45pmON THE LOT - New Entrants Training Programme 2009 2010
Do you have a passion for film?
Would you like to be a paid film trainee based at one of the UKs most prestigious studios?
Are you 18 or over and want to be part of a new nationwide ground breaking training scheme?If so, ON THE LOT, might be for you
We are looking for 6 film trainees to work for one year from September 2009 based at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios.
Application deadline: 27th May 2009For more details go to www.screensouth.org or email onthelot@screensouth.org/ Telephone: 01303 259 777
The programme offers full-time, work-based training for 6 trainees at host companies based at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios. Trainees must be 18 years old or over. Each trainee will specialise in one of the following areas:
Sound Recording Pinewood Sound
Sound Editing Pinewood Sound
Studio Client Liaison The Pinewood Group
Motion Capture Centroid 3D
Special Effects Effects Associates
Camera/Rental co-ordination Film ScapeDuring the year-long programme, each trainee will receive on-the-job training, specialist short course training, shadowing opportunities, e-learning, mentoring, networking and production based training (where appropriate). Through working with 5 host companies at the heart of the British film industry, trainees will be helped to develop up to date skills, contacts and the knowledge of how to pursue a career as a freelancer in their chosen field of work.
The programme also aims to improve the diversity of the UKs workforce in film, and particularly welcomes applications from those with a black, minority or ethnic background, people with a disability and women.
2009-2010Courses in High Definition Production & Post Production Techniques
Light House Media Centre to offer exclusive courses in High Definition Production and Post Production techniques for professional filmmakers and broadcast engineers.
Light House Media Centre in Wolverhampton is now offering structured and bespoke continuous professional development in High Definition production and post production techniques, which will enable UK based filmmakers and broadcast engineers to widen their skills base as well as allowing independent production companies to access this knowledge transfer at a competitive rate.
April and May will see courses in Camera and Lighting with High Definition, running Monday 20 & Tuesday 21 April, and Post Production for High Definition on Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 May. The courses cost £105 + VAT each, including lunch in Lock Works cafe bar at the centre. These courses are supported by Skillset as part of A Bigger Future, the skills strategy for the UK film industry and are open to applicants who have some professional experience of working in the film & TV industry.
Monday 20 / Tuesday 21 April & Monday 18 / Tuesday 19 May 2009
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