South West Screen News Feed

Play your part in shaping future skills

Dano — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:25:02 +0100

Play your part in shaping how we support the training you and your industry need to survive and thrive in these challenging times. Add your thoughts now, closing date 13th August!

RTS Student Television Awards: Deadline 6 August

Dano — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:18 +0100

The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, is still on the look out for entries for the Student Television Awards 2010.

Young South West Animators win £30,000 fund

Dano — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:24:30 +0100

Young+Animated are a group of animators, aged between 10 and 16, who met through the annual Animated Exeter festival. Having attended some of the festivals introductory workshops, their keen interest resulted in the development of a club in 2009.

Electronic Arts Contest

Dano — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:05:40 +0100

The 2010 NEM (Networked Electronic Media) Summit, (sponsored by the BBC and Technicolor) has announced a worldwide electronics arts contest to create a NEMArt Exhibition at their summit in October (Barcelona).

Response to Proposed Abolition of UK Film Council

SWS — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:45:41 +0100

South West Screen has responded to yesterday's surprise news that the Government is proposing to abolish the UK Film Council.

ITV 1 Documentary is looking for participants

Dano — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:04:38 +0100

TV company Mentorn media is looking for inspirational children and young people for a documentary being producing for ITV 1 provisionally entitled “The Children of Britain.”

New Pilot Scheme to Bring Digital Cinema to Wiltshire

SWS — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:27:08 +0100

A newly-formed consortium, White Horse Pictures, has been awarded Lottery funding from the UK Film Council to bring the latest in digital cinema to venues across rural Wiltshire and Test Valley.

The Pixel Market - Call for Applications!

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:13:00 +0100

Power to the Pixel are excited to have opened applications to find 20 of the world’s best cross-media projects for The Pixel Market. Deadline: 6th August

Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol - Screening

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:47:42 +0100

Come along to Bristol City Museum & Gallery to see Bristol as you've never seen it before at this screening. 28th July, 7pm.

Weston-Super-Nightmare!

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:35:28 +0100

A chance for 14 – 16 years to create and play an out-of -this-world game in Weston this autumn. 5 days of FREE workshops in street games, set design, costume making and general all round madness.

UKTI Trade Mission to Tokyo Games Show

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:33:40 +0100

The trip is centered round the Tokyo Games Show (13-17th Sept 2010) and is designed for both traditional games development companies and those focusing on social gaming, mobile gaming and serious games.

Deadline approaches for Media Sandbox 2010

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:16:44 +0100

This year Media Sandbox will commission seven projects. The call is divided into two project strands, B-Open and Pervasive Experiences.

Rencontres Internationales call for entries

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:01:07 +0100

Any individual or organization can submit one or several proposals. The call for entries is open to film, video and multimedia proposals, without any restrictions for length or genre.

Contributors wanted for BBC 3 show

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:45:21 +0100

Pop songstress and Celebrity Masterchef winner Liz Mc Clarnon is on the look out for mothers and daughters in your area to take part in BBC THREE’s hit series Hotter Than My Daughter.

International Festival of L’Aquila

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:29:08 +0100

The International Festival of L’Aquila is open to all authors of cinematographic works.

Culture Clash On The Front Line Screening

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:47:22 +0100

Narrated by local poet Miles Chambers, "Culture Clash On The Front Line" covers the last six decades of what is now the second largest Jamaican community in the world outside Jamaica.

Young actors wanted for local film

Dano — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:49:04 +0100

Auditions for young actors for a possible Kirk Jones film are due to take place at Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club, on August 4th, 5th and 6th.

Gold Hill Short Film Competes Worldwide

Dano — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:24:52 +0100

Written/Produced/Directed by a South West filmmaking team and shot in the South West.

SWS helps local writers pitch to BBC

SWS — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:53:15 +0100

South West Screen and BBC Writersroom have teamed up with BBC Independent Drama Commissioning to fast track eight of the region’s most talented writers into television drama.

Super Shorts International Film Festival 2010

Dano — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:26:02 +0100

This year is set to be better than ever and they are continuing their tradition of providing cash prizes for the top films and scripts.

University grant announced

Dano — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:04:32 +0100

Local young people hoping to become the next big British film director or screenwriter are being given a boost by the Bridport Film Society. The 45-year old community organisation will, for the first time, award a £1,000 grant to a local university student to assist with tuition in their first ever Future Filmmaker University Grant award.

Call for submissions: Seaside Shorts

Dano — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:30:41 +0100

As part of this years Portsmouth Film Festival there wil be a short film screening on the theme of seaside, beach-life, sea-front or any other related stories.

Call for Applications – Docs 360

Dano — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:18:27 +0100

Want to win £ 5,000 cash and £ 20,000 worth of digital marketing support for your feature documentary project?

London 2012 short film competition opens

Dano — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:31:38 +0100

Young film-makers can win the chance to get their work showcased at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by entering Film Nation: Shorts - a short film competition for 14 to 25-year-olds which is now open for submissions.

DepicT! Call for Entries

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:29:58 +0100

DepicT!, Watershed’s super-short filmmaking competition as part of Encounters International Film Festival, is once again challenging filmmakers across the globe to show their stuff in just a minute and a half. Deadline: 6th September 2010

Book Launch in Bristol

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:14:10 +0100

Green Poems for a Blue Planet, a new collection of green poetry for children, written by Martin Kiszko and illustrated by Nick Park, is launching in Bristol on August 11th.

BBC Work Experience: Audio & Music

Dano — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:43:33 +0100

The BBC participates in the Cultural Diversity Network (CDN) which seeks to change broadcasting by more accurately reflecting our multicultural society.

Met Film School Launches Postgraduate Diploma in Filmmaking

Dano — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:35:28 +0100

Met Film School are pleased to announce the launch of their new Postgraduate Diploma in Filmmaking, validated by Bournemouth University.

MARZA Story Circus competition

Dano — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:27:39 +0100

MARZA ANIMATION PLANET INC., the new film production arm of Sega Sammy group, and 100 Meter Films are pleased to launch the MARZA Story Circus competition.

South West Screen Unveils 2010 Digital Shorts Filmmakers

SWS — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:57:33 +0100

South West Screen, the development agency for creative media in the South West, has commissioned a broad slate of both new and emerging talent from across the region to make this year’s round of Digital Shorts films.

Evil Twin Education launch iPhone app

Dano — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:41:56 +0100

Evil Twin delivered workshops with young stammerers teaching them how to create an iPhone game.

Storyshed by Theatre Orchard Project

Dano — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:25:20 +0100

Storyshed is a digital story project by Theatre Orchard Project which is a collaboration between young people from Priory Community School in Worle and adults from Somerset Racial Equality Council’s friendship group.

HKKP Children's Film Event

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:34:07 +0100

Come and meet the people behind the HKKP, see the Haitian children's films, make some fun stuff that will travel all the way to Haiti, eat cake and kick a balloon. Sunday 4th July, Arnolfini

Film London’s Production Finance Market 2010

Dano — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:02:45 +0100

In addition to a keynote address, workshops and networking events, the Film London Production Finance Market will be tabling more than 750 face-to-face meetings between film producers and financiers (and financier-to-financier meetings) over the course of the market.

South West Screen appoints Kip Meek as Chair

SWS — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:59:37 +0100

South West Screen is delighted to welcome digital media expert, Kip Meek, as its new chair.

BFI launches Silent Sensations at venues across the UK

Dano — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:12:28 +0100

This July the BFI launches a new programme of silent films at venues across the UK, bringing rarely seen and fascinating films from the BFI National Archive to new audience.

Bursaries availaible for Developing Your Education Programme

Dano — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:04:25 +0100

Thinking of programming education events at your venue or festival? Want to develop loyalty in your younger audience? Started an education programme and want to find out if you're doing it right?

Spike Island Appoints New Director

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:47:18 +0100

Helen Legg is to join Spike Island as Director on 27th September 2010, moving from her current post as Curator at Ikon, in Birmingham.

The Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol launches soon

Dano — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:24:41 +0100

Bristol based animation company ArthurCox are about to launch their South West Screen supported project 'The Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol'.

KWMC recognised at national digital awards

SWS — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:52:15 +0100

Last week Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) celebrated success in the National eWell Being Awards, when they were presented with two awards at a ceremony in Leeds.

Branchage Call For Entries

Dano — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:59:01 +0100

Branchage Festival looking for your films to help bring this year's festival to life - any length, any genre, any subject, any style.

Purbeck Film Festival short submissions open

Dano — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:37:43 +0100

After a successful launch last year the Purbeck Film Festival are again inviting entries of short films for their special PURBECK SHORTS evening.

BSLBT Zoom Short Film Scheme for Deaf filmmakers

Dano — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:25:59 +0100

The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust Zoom Short Film Scheme for Deaf filmmakers is running again. Zoom awardees are given £2K as well as production and post production support to make a short film in British Sign Language.

Graduate Fellowship Programme

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:19:04 +0100

If you are passionate about film and want to train with the companies behind Bridget Jones' Diary, Kidulthood and Slumdog Millionaire, Diva Films is offering paid internship scheme the Graduate Fellowship Programme. Be quick! Deadline is Friday 18th June 2010

Wildscreen welcomes delegates from across the globe

Dano — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:04:30 +0100

Wildlife filmmakers and industry professionals across the world are now registering for the internationally acclaimed Wildscreen Festival, taking place in the UK media city of Bristol from 10-15 October 2010.

2010 MeetMarket Applications now open

Dano — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:07 +0100

2010 MeetMarket Applications open until September 1st for pitching new documentary, factual and cross-platform projects.

Under the Mud - Sol Papadopoulos Workshop in Bristol

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:14:52 +0100

BAFTA-nominated producer Sol Papadopoulos (Of Time and The City) is coming to Bristol for a very special day of workshops at the Knowle West Media Centre.

CV Clinic - Sara's Top Tips

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:30:13 +0100

TV agent, Sara Putt, overcame train power failures and delays to come down to Bristol this week and take a look at your CVs. Read her top tips from the day here.

Bristol Silents celebrate 10 year Anniversary

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:47:20 +0100

Terry Jones come to Bristol to introduce a special screening of Monty Python's first feature film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this Sunday as part of a series of special events at the Arnolfini.

Mozat Morange Mobile Platform - call for proposals

SWS — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:06:17 +0100

IDMPO-funded Mozat is now looking for innovative applications for sports related mobile service, social game and mobile infotainment service.

How to Pitch to Broadcast Commissioners

SWS — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:05 +0100

Bristol Media, iin association with Anchor: the BBC’s first City Partnership with Bristol, will see senior figures within the British TV industry sharing their insights into the dos and critically the don’ts of the pitching process. 16th June.

UK Film contributes over £4.5bn to UK GDP, report shows

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:48:09 +0100

The UK film industry contributes a total of over £4.5 billion a year to UK GDP and more than £1.2 billion to the Exchequer, according to an independent report published by Oxford Economics.

Scilly Archive films screening success

Dano — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:36:41 +0100

Rediscovering Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly through archive film (funded by SWS Digital Film Archive Fund and Feast Cornwall).

On the rise Plymouth-based Chew TV!

Dano — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:26:37 +0100

The Chew TV Network has been voted as one of the top creative companies to watch in 2010 by one of the biggest creative networks in the UK, Bristol Media.

Encounters Reminder - 4 Weeks to Go!

SWS — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:30:33 +0100

Just a gentle reminder that Encounters International Film Festival’s call for entries closes in 4 weeks' time.

Two Short Nights Film Festival

SWS — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:56:53 +0100

Call for films of no longer than 10 minutes to be submitted for Two Short Nights Film Festival. Deadline: 16 September.

UWE Graduate Internships

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:48:35 +0100

UWE Bristol has been awarded significant funds to help businesses employ graduate interns under a new government initiative.

Intense Intimacy: The Cinema of Claire Denis

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:46:08 +0100

French director Claire Denis is one of the most critically acclaimed, original and distinctive cinematic voices of our time. Watershed in Bristol is delighted to present to audiences across the UK and Ireland a rare opportunity to see this remarkable director's body of work. Sunday 6 June.

Collaboration across Digital Industries Competition Launched

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:53:47 +0100

Competition papers have been published for two funding calls, the £18m collaboration across digital industries and the metadata competition.

The Writers' Festival 2010

Dano — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:44:49 +0100

Be part of the first Television Writers' Festival, covering topics including the politics of notes, the balancing act of running a show, the challenges of making the transition from writer-for-hire to getting original work onscreen, and the place for political drama today.

Media Literacy Conference deadlines

Dano — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:45:05 +0100

There is still time to submit your abstract for Media Literacy Conference 2010. Participants interested in presenting their paper must submit their abstract by Wednesday 30 June 2010.

Book now for the Gloucestershire Minivation Lab

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:25:03 +0100

Media Sandbox is coming to Gloucester for a mini ideas lab to explore innovative pervasive media projects. Tuesday 28th June.

New Talent and Graduate Residency scheme

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:14:39 +0100

The Pervasive Media Studio is offering a unique opportunity to new talent, recent graduates or people starting out in their careers, who would like to spend time developing a pervasive idea (commercial or creative) in an open and collaborative space.

Production Guild Seminar: Weapons on Set

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:34:48 +0100

This day-long seminar from the Production Guild in association with Talking Point is aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding on current legislation, practice and compliance on the safe use of weapons during filming.

Catching up with Chew TV

Dano — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:53:03 +0100

In this months Chew TV newsletter we find out about Europrix TV, Hollaboxx Crew and the launch of Find Your Talent TV.

Creative media mentors wanted

Dano — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:47:41 +0100

First Light are currently recruiting film and creative media professionals who can spare 2 hours a month until next March to be mentors.

Call for entries for Cornwall Film Festival 2010

Dano — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:54:07 +0100

Planning is underway for the 2010 Cornwall Film Festival, celebrating Cornish and international filmmaking for the ninth consecutive year.

Partnering for Innovation Events

Dano — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:33:16 +0100

Partnering for Innovation events are being held across the UK including in Bristol on the 2nd of June. Supported by South West Screen as part of its new iNet initiative.

My One Word Challenge

Dano — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:42:15 +0100

"White Lantern Film launches My One Word challenging UK script-writers aged 19 to 30 to submit their One Word scripts by 8th June 2010.

Be a guest at NFTS The Great British Comedy Event

Dano — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:29:14 +0100

The Great British Comedy Event which takes place in London is an annual fundraiser for the National Film and Television School. South West Screen would like to offer a student or a promising young film maker the chance to attend this glamorous evening.

Contestants wanted for BBC 2 quiz show

Dano — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:07:47 +0100

12 Yard Productions are holding auditions for contestants throughout JUNE 2010 and will be coming to Bristol.

Want to know more about the iFeatures Six?

Dano — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:51:52 +0100

Find out about the films and the teams with the iFeatures profile interviews.

Cross Channel Film Lab confirmed

Dano — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:20:27 +0100

Cornwall ACT and Le Groupe Ouest are looking for 2 screenwriters currently living in Cornwall to take part in a unique screenplay development programme between June and November 2010, exploring and sharing UK and French approaches to screenwriting.

Film Stories: Free CPD Training in North Somerset

sbonser — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:47:06 +0100

‘Film Stories’: Free CPD Training for Youth Workers/ArtsPractitioners and Teachers in North Somerset, funded by ‘Find Your Talent’.

Opportunities with Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation

Dano — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:29:52 +0100

The Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation has two open calls for entries.

Calling all young filmmakers from the UK aged 6 - 16 years

Dano — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:01:49 +0100

Kids for Kids UK is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 2nd Film Festival for children and young people in collaboration with Kids for Kids and CIFEJ (International Centre of Film for Children and Young People). The UK Kids for Kids Film Festival is now seeking submissions of short films made by children and young people of up to 10 minutes.

BBC Work Experience - Bristol

Dano — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:48:18 +0100

The placement will involve working with the AFRICA team to find the most exciting subjects and stories for their films, contributing to their scripts and storyboards, and helping plan the filming trips. There will also be the opportunity to learn about filming, digital editing, writing and sound design.

ICCI 360 Festival Awards

Dano — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:11:13 +0100

ICCI and the Cultural Olympiad have five awards of £2000 available to media professionals to create innovative content for our 62 metre panoramic screen. The work will be shown during the six days of the ICCI 360 Festival, 13th – 18th September 2010.

Encounters Reminder - Call for Entries

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:20:36 +0100

Submissions for this year’s Encounters International Film Festival are now open and run until Wednesday 30 June 2010

Open Call - Korea-UK Connection 2010: Producers’ Visit

Dano — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:20:08 +0100

Visiting Arts is working in partnership with the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) to encourage and support collaborative exchange in the performing arts between the two countries. A range of exchange programmes will be delivered between 2010 and 2014, beginning this year with a producer exchange.

Mini Mediabox Sugeries: Thursday 27 May

Dano — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:08:20 +0100

Thinking of applying for the Mini Mediabox fund? The regional coordinator will be running one to one surgeries to help you with your application.

Open Cinema

Dano — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:55:21 +0100

Would you like to help manage a community cinema for homeless and vulnerable people? Or run a filmmaking project in your local community?

Visual Effects Bursaries Available

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:25:28 +0100

Skillset is teaming up with Escape Studios to offer new bursaries to TV professionals looking to broaden their visual effects skills.

Event review: 4ip Comes to Cornwall

Dano — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:48:47 +0100

Digital Peninsula Network and Cornwall Media Focus (DPN/CMF) recently ran a special event in partnership with Channel 4’s innovation wing - 4iP, to launch their new brief ‘Crowd/Sauce’ at the Hotel and Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, Cornwall.

Awards for Bristol Filmmakers

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:29:14 +0100

Bristol film makers, Christian Martin and Darren Flaxstone, have won two awards for their controversial indie feature films both shot in and around Bristol.

British Film Takes to the International Stage at Cannes

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:08:00 +0100

Six UK Film Council-backed films and a further nine made with British involvement selected for screening at the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival.

British Microbudget Films Under the Spotlight at Cannes

SWS — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:38:40 +0100

The creativity and ambition of Britain’s thriving microbudget filmmaking culture is to be showcased this month to the international film industry as SWS teams up with two of England’s other nine Regional Screen Agencies (RSAs) at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.

Glastonbury: The Untold Story screening

Dano — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:44:33 +0100

Sue Lion and Sarah-Jane Meredith from South West Screen were in attendance to take a look at the finished article.

Big Mediabox Contracts awarded

Dano — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:28:57 +0100

The South West has secured three Big Mediabox Contract funds in the grant’s first year.

ReAnimate Call for Applicants

Dano — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:58:12 +0100

ReAnimate is the new animation development initiative from Warp Films and Birds Eye View with the support of Skillset Film Skills Fund. It's open for applications now.

Free tickets for the first 10 students!

Dano — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:39:31 +0100

The Bristol Festival of Ideas have kindly provided 10 free tickets for students to attend two screenings. First come first served!

Grierson 2010: The British Documentary Awards

Dano — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:29:37 +0100

Entries are invited for Grierson 2010: The British Documentary Awards which are for film and television documentary.

Sideways Looks Film and Media Festival 2010

Dano — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:42:01 +0100

Media and Cultural Studies, Film and Journalism students from UWE’s School of Creative Arts will present their work at this annual exhibition at Paintworks Event Space.

Emma Lazenby's screening on the 5th May at The Watershed

Dano — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:46:46 +0100

In aid of The International Day of the Midwife, there will be an afternoon of screenings of short films celebrating childbirth and midwifery.

The Village Screen is Back!

Dano — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:26:25 +0100

VILLAGE SCREEN 2010 Glastonbury Festival Wednesday 23 – Sunday 27 June 2010. The Village Screen is back at Glastonbury for a second year and Village Screen are looking forward to showing more great films from around the UK on their giant screens.

Club Flix Juniors launches summer season

Dano — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:06:45 +0100

Club Flix Juniors, the Bath based organisation for young filmmakers run by Suited and Booted Studios CIC, has spaces available for its summer season.

BBC Drama Writers Academy

Dano — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:05:23 +0100

The Writers Academy is now open for applications.

Encounters Call for Submissions 2010

thebexter — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:02:01 +0100

Submissions for this year’s Encounters festival (16 – 21 November 2010) are now open and run until Wednesday 30 June 2010.

Latest Events at Knowle West Media Centre

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:22:40 +0100

KWMC has released their programme of exhibitions and workshops for May.

Italian Director seeks UK Film Talent

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:41:51 +0100

One Fat Cigar.com, the new website to connect film industry professionals, has teamed up with Peroni Nastro Azzurro and renowned Italian Director, Gabriele Muccino to provide you with a unique competition to work with him on his next project. Deadline: 30th April 2010.

Making and Raising Money Online

thebexter — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:03:37 +0100

Public presentation focusing on new financial opportunities for independent filmmakers, producers and artists.

News from Chew TV

thebexter — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:50:31 +0100

Smart companies growing tired of over-used TV formats are catching onto the innovation and talent that is being highlighted by EUROPRIX, Europe's premier Multimedia Awards for young creators of Digital Media. To bring everyone else up to date and share our secret, the Chew TV Network has launched a brand-new Social Broadcast platform at MIP TV in Cannes called EUROPRIX TV.

Film and TV Symposium in Bath tonight

thebexter — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:47:03 +0100

Club Flix, award winning Suited and Booted Studios’ young filmmakers group, and City of Bath College has organised what promises to be an unmissable event for all budding moviemakers tonight, Wednesday 21 April.

Virgin Media Shorts 2010 competition now open!

Dano — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:10:47 +0100

Now in its third year, Virgin Media Shorts is the only short film competition to give British film makers the opportunity to have their work showcased to millions of people across the country on 214 cinema screens, on TV, on mobile and online.

Going to Cannes?

Dano — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:58:27 +0100

South West Screen will be attending the Cannes Film Festival from 14 – 17 May this year, co-hosting an event at the UK Film Centre.

Oprah Winfrey Network call for UK content

jbolhoven — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:11:41 +0100

The new Oprah Winfrey Network is actively seeking programming content from the UK.

Animated Exeter seeks new board members

Dano — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:13:10 +0100

In 2010 the festival is restructuring to become an independent company, a new venture which will enable access to wider funding opportunities.

Entries invited for Grierson 2010

Dano — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:06:38 +0100

The British Documentary Awards which are for film and television documentary. The awards recognise films that demonstrate integrity, originality, technical excellence and social or cultural significance.

Seize the future: 2 day workshop

Dano — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:33:03 +0100

Sheffield Doc/Fest and The Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation invite applications for a special 2-day workshop on the funding, marketing and distribution of independent films in London on Friday July 2nd and Saturday July 3rd.

Bristol casting for 10-17 year olds

thebexter — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:55:25 +0100

Bristol casting for 10-17 year olds for CBBC programme. A new 13 part drama for CBBC called SPARTICLES is casting for 11 lead actors in Bristol this week.

Broadcast your work on VBS.TV

Dano — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:51:21 +0100

For the first time ever, VBS.TV is offering film makers an opportunity to broadcast their work on our channel.

Three Month Animation Course at UWE

Dano — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:35:53 +0100

The Bristol School of Animation's 'Three Month Animation Course' has been running at UWE for twelve years.

Another good year for British films at Cannes

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:20:12 +0100

Three Lottery-funded British films are selected to screen at the Cannes Film Festival, including one which was shot on location in the South West.

South West Voices: deadline looming

thebexter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:18:37 +0100

Are you an experienced writer based in the South West who wants to write original drama for television?

Channel 4's Production Trainee Scheme

Dano — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:56:28 +0100

Channel 4's Production Trainee Scheme is now open for applications for 2010. Successful applicants can get up to a year long paid placement with production companies (drama, new media, factual, gaming). Think Bigger manage the running of the scheme for C4.

UK Film Council launches three year plan

thebexter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:16:41 +0100

The UK Film Council has published its funding and policy priorities for 2010-13.

Catch up with the latest happenings at Chew TV

Dano — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:32:37 +0100

Keep up to date with the cutting edge young person's web TV network.

Launch of Doc Week 2010

Dano — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:23:16 +0100

Scottish Documentary Institute and Initialize Films are pleased to announce the launch of Doc Week (15-20 June 2010). Everything you wanted to know about producing & directing feature documentaries and were afraid to ask.

Open Call for young filmmakers

Dano — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:07:28 +0100

Open Call for young film makers for: The Village Screen project (part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad)

The Arts Council are looking for a mix of films from young film makers (aged 12 to 24) to be shown on our big screen at the Glastonbury Festival (23 - 27 June, 2010). If you know of anyone who may

Trailer Festival Deadline

thebexter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:02:16 +0100

The final deadline for The Trailer Festival is in three week's time, on 30th April, 2010.

One week to Rushes deadline

thebexter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:58:49 +0100

To date the festival has seen interest from 1, 404 cities in 103 countries with just over half the entries being submitted to the festival coming from the UK and the rest from almost 40 countries across the world.

SWS and Singapore Announce Multiplatform Project Winners

SWS — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:26:36 +0100

Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) and South West Screen (SWS), the development agency for the film, TV and digital media industries in the South West of England, today announced the cross-media projects to receive funding under the ‘Multi-Platform Content Across Continents’ initiative.

iFeatures - let's get collaborating on film

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:30:04 +0100

Whether you're involved in the iFeatures scheme or not, now is the time to revisit the website to make the connections you need to continue working on your feature film ideas.

ScreenLit Festival to get underway

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:03:54 +0100

The ScreenLit Festival of TV, Film and Writing is taking place in Nottingham from 21-29 April and includes a great Talent Development strand, offering new writers the opportunity to learn from the experiences established film and TV talent.

Innovations in Dementia Film Screening

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:45:25 +0100

Innovations in Dementia has spent the last year making a series of films to illustrate creativity and positivity with which people with dementia live their lives. The four short films will be screened on April 12th at the Picturehouse cinema in Exeter.

Poole Literary Festival

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:32:54 +0100

The inaugural Poole Literary Festival has launched the UK's first New Media Writing prize for a story told using 'new' media in a way that 'old' media can't. The winner is to be revealed at the festival in October.

Tell us what you think about South West Screen

Dano — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:40:45 +0100

It's that time of year again. We want your feedback.

Youth Film Festival 2010 at The Space

Dano — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:23:43 +0100

An evening of short films by local film makers under 20 will be screened at The Space together with live music provided by students from Stroud College.

Feedback from Film Producers Wanted

Dano — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:16:25 +0100

Producer Stephen Follows is conducting a survey on Producer needs.

Prince Achmed at Arnolfini, Bristol

Dano — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:06:31 +0100

Bird's Eye View and award-winning composer Mira Calix brings her new electronic score to the first ever feature animation with a screening at Bristol's Arnolfinfi,

Call for Content for ICCI 360 Festival

Dano — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:59:40 +0100

ICCI (Innovation for the Creative & Cultural Industries) at the University of Plymouth, in partnership with Igloo Vision, is looking for exciting photographic, video, audio, graphic, animation and performance content to display in a 20 diameter panoramic arena during the ICCI 360 Festival, September 2010.

Creative Work Space in Bath - Your Views Needed

Dano — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:52:04 +0100

Creative Bath want to hear your views on available workspace in and around Bath.

BBC Writersroom: South West Voices

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:12:06 +0100

Are you an experienced writer based in the South West who wants to write original drama for television?

Access All Areas Symposium on UGC

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:49:13 +0100

Access All Areas is a two-day symposium that will develop the critical questions that we need to understand this emerging field.

The Business of Art course

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:25:28 +0100

The GMG and Stroud College are delighted to offer this short bespoke course for those working in the visual arts sector.

Panda Awards Film entry deadline extended

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:17:25 +0100

There's good news for those of you who missed the deadline for entering the Panda Awards: Wildscreen has formally extended the film entry deadline until Friday 9 April.

UK Film Council launches 15M film fund

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:05:02 +0100

The UK Film Council today publishes its three year plan and launches its new £15m Film Fund.

Open call for young film makers

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:56:18 +0100

A mix of films is being sought from young film makers (aged 12 to 24) to be shown on the big screen at the Glastonbury Festival.

We need your feedback on Animation Fest

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:04:52 +0100

South West Screen, Encounters Festival & Bristol Media would like your feedback on the plans to re-establish ‘Animated Encounters’.

Learn about wildlife filmmaking from top TV professionals

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:51:45 +0100

Bristol Wildlife Filmmakers have teamed up with Avon Wildlife Trust to offer a rare chance to learn wildlife filmmaking skills in the peaceful setting of the 250-acre nature reserve at Folly Farm between Bristol and Bath.

Skillset welcomes fashion and textiles employers

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:43:23 +0100

Skillset will from the beginning of April (today) join forces with fashion and textiles to create one of the biggest Sector Skills Councils in the UK.

Prospects for the South West Economy - report

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:39:32 +0100

The prospects for the South West economy are positive and the region has shown resilience through the economic downturn, according to a new report from MPs on the South West Select Committee.

First Ever Academic Qualification in Film Curating

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:31:53 +0100

The London Consortium and The London Film School (LFS) are teaming up to offer the first ever postgraduate degree in film curating.

Portishead & Goldfrapp join forces for silent film score

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:43:28 +0100

Adrian Utley (Portishead) and Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) are to collaborate on a new score for Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic 1928 film 'The Passion Of Joan Of Arc'.

'MEDIA' funding opportunities

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:34:03 +0100

Two MEDIA Calls for Proposals have opened.

UK FILMS TAKE 7% GLOBAL BOX OFFICE SHARE IN 2009

thebexter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:07:34 +0100

UK films took a 7% ($2bn) share of the global box office in 2009, in a year when global box office receipts increased by 8% year on year (to $29.9bn).

Skillset’s agenda-setting research now online

thebexter — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:31:17 +0100

The results of Skillset’s recent primary research projects – including the 2009 Employment Census that identified the dramatic drop in the number of women working in the TV industry – are now on the Skillset website.

Budget 2010: Tax breaks for video game developers

thebexter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:52:08 +0000

Alistair Darling pledges introduction of tax credit system for creative industries, including game studios.

Employers urged to embrace new work guidelines

thebexter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:28:22 +0000

Employers are being urged to embrace new guidelines which aim to clarify their responsibilities around volunteering, work experience, internships, traineeships and apprenticeships.

iFeatures Six Teams Selected

SWS — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:24:22 +0000

Six diverse and exciting projects have today been chosen for the full development phase of South West Screen’s iFeatures, the innovative BBC Films and Bristol City Council backed microbudget filmmaking initiative.

Major report warns of gaping skills gaps in Creative Media Industries

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:40:01 +0000

Major research by Skillset reveals gaping skills gaps and shortages in the rapidly changing media landscape.

FOUR TRAINEE MEDIA ASSET MANAGERS WANTED

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:33:29 +0000

Do you want to work in media archives, in a job where no two days are the same?

SWDF LAUNCH THE INNOVATIVE “DESIGN BUDDY”

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:22:04 +0000

Designers from across the South West gathered at the South West Design Forum summit last week to launch a ground-breaking initiative called Design Buddy.

Bristol Film Networking: Conor McCormack

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:17:51 +0000

March’s guest speaker is acclaimed director Conor McCormack.

Ever dreamt of going to Shanghai?

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:14:47 +0000

National Youth Theatre are offering 10 young filmmaker/performers aged between 16-25 the chance to become part of a group who will stage a ground breaking production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed partly in London, and partly in Shanghai, in the summer of 2010.

Film Night with Biggerhouse

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:57:42 +0000

Ten short films bring the Pierian Centre to life on Sunday 28th March. They are the work of Bristol- and Somerset-based Biggerhouse and their friends – and they explore some over-looked communities in the South West and South Wales.

B-Side Multimedia Festival 2010 Artists Commissions

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:50:09 +0000

Proposals are invited from emerging and established artists working in visual art, moving image performance/live art and sound.

Step Up 2010

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:39:53 +0000

Step Up 2010 is looking for creative people aged 14 to 25 from Bristol, Bath, Somerset and South Gloucestershire to make new and exciting performances for local outdoor festivals and events.

Course: Fundamentals of Fundraising

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:59:46 +0000

In the current funding climate, cultural organisations need to think strategically and develop essential business skills in order to generate income and safeguard the future of their organisation

Media Innovation Award-winners Announced

thebexter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:23:30 +0000

Businesses from all over the South West were celebrated at the Media Innovation Awards 2010 gala dinner last week to recognise the innovative use of media and design in the region.

Bristol's CUBE is in Haiti!

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:53:34 +0000

The Haiti Kids Kino Project is being welcomed with open arms in Haiti.

Media Innovation Awards take place on Thursday

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:31:09 +0000

The wait is over! The Media Innovation Awards 2010 will be presented at a special gala dinner at St Mellion International Resort in Cornwall on Thursday.

Adult actors required for Bristol based production

Dano — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:40:23 +0000

Leap of Faith (working title), a 20 min narrative drama produced by Gauntlett & Son fusing elements of time travel and gritty social realism are looking for adult actors.

Five young actors required for an exciting short drama

Dano — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:23:52 +0000

Vision My Future are looking for actors from all parts of Bristol to play a diverse group of characters who discover their lives have a profound influence on the future.

Changes to Mini Mediabox grants

thebexter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:52:21 +0000

Mediabox has announced big changes to its ‘Mini Mediabox’ grant, giving more organisations from across the country access to funding for youth-led media projects.

How do you fund, market and distribute indie films?

thebexter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:33:03 +0000

Sheffield Doc/Fest and The Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation invite applications for a special 2-day workshop on the funding, marketing and distribution of independent films, in London on Friday July 2nd and Saturday July 3rd

Bristol TV Production Company Makes RTS Shortlist

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:07 +0000

A Bristol based television production company has made the shortlist for The Royal Television Society (RTS) Programme Awards 2009. Deep Wreck Mysteries Death of a Battleship from Mallinson Sadler will be up for the best Nations and Regions Programme.

Pixel Lab Opens for Applications

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:40:42 +0000

The Pixel Lab - a unique, project-led workshop enabling European producers and media professionals to tap into the business knowledge-base of the film, online, gaming, broadcast and mobile industries - is now open for applications. Deadline for applications is 16 April 2010

Hi Def Futures Workshops

Dano — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:27:35 +0000

Book now for two new Skillset funded Hi Definition workshops. Subsidised by Skillset these practical 2 day, hands on courses will introduce the principles of HD technology and tapeless digital workflow.

Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme

Dano — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:37 +0000

Government raises curtain on £600,000 Creative Bursaries Scheme to help talented graduates find work in the arts.

Bristol's newest creative space

thebexter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:45:32 +0000

The Berkeley Square hotel has recently launched Studio 31, thirteen unique office spaces for creative companies in Bristol.

Book now for South West Observatory Conference

thebexter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:38:32 +0000

Booking for the South West Observatory's 7th Annual Conference has now opened.

UK Film Council John Brabourne Award

Dano — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:19 +0000

The aim of this award is to support a talented individual to achieve their goal in film. This person will be on the cusp of furthering their career and expanding their experience through a significant opportunity that is in their grasp but not yet realised.

Last Chance to see West Dorset's own Silent Film

thebexter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:18:58 +0000

After a fantastic reaction in February to its first showing, there is one final chance to see “Dope Under Thorncombe” a locally made silent film shot on the Dorset coast, complete with a live performance of new music.

Getting In & Getting On in Creative Media

Dano — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:12:41 +0000

A teachers’ professional development workshop running within the Create & Connect Festival, to be held in At-Bristol.

APPEAL for your Old photographs and Films of Bristol

thebexter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:06:58 +0000

ArthurCox are putting together a community based project called 'A Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol' and they need your help.

From Page To Screen 2010, Bridport's Film Festival

Dano — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:59:33 +0000

From Page To Screen 2010, Bridport's Film Festival, has finalised its programme.

Alice in Wonderland (1903) a viral hit

thebexter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:21 +0000

Alice in Wonderland (1903), the first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll’s tale which was recently restored by the BFI National Archive, has fast become a media and online sensation.

Innovative Cornish film project wants your archive

Dano — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:12:06 +0000

Using archive film as its inspiration and ‘home’ as its theme, the Tre Project (which means home in Cornish) collects old cine footage, creates new digital content and produces a programme of new films to screen in community venues

Antony and Alice

Dano — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:37:06 +0000

Tim Burton’s much anticipated film Alice in Wonderland is released in UK cinemas on Friday. Shot partly inside and within the grounds of the National Trust property Antony House near Plymouth.

Suited and Booted wins at First Light awards

Dano — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:28:38 +0000

Broken Circle produced by Suited and Booted in association with Club Flix wins best drama at the First Light awards.

ICO Screening Days

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:31:21 +0000

The Independent Cinema Office (ICO) has announced this year's screening days, giving those people working in the exhibition sector the chance to watch previews of forthcoming films. 17 - 19 April.

Opportunity for Filmmakers through Shooting People

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:35:47 +0000

Make an ad of less than 90 seconds - a stack of really good prizes are up for grabs. Prizes include an all-paid to Tribeca Film Festival, an Apple MacBook and a bunch of other cash prizes.

Calling all execs! CC-TV

Dano — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:18 +0000

A pioneering new training programme for senior TV execs facing challenges in their career or business. Funded by Skillset.

Wanted: Talented Film Student

Dano — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:52:11 +0000

Coast Group are looking for is a student who is prepared to travel to Gara Rock over the next six months from time to time and record the build of a new development.

iFeatures Boosts Women Filmmakers

SWS — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:22:46 +0000

In an industry traditionally dominated by men, the BBC and Bristol City Council backed iFeatures digital feature film scheme is helping to redress the balance by attracting a 50/50 gender split in the filmmaking teams.

Arts Programme at Knowle West Media Centre - March

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:02:49 +0000

Following the success of the 2009 Arts Programme, Knowle West Media Centre announces a new programme of events, talks, screenings, projects and workshops for March-July 2010, showcasing contemporary artistic work from Bristol and beyond.

Wildscreen's film entry deadline draws closer

Shanti_Sherson — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:30:17 +0000

Entries are continuing to flood in for this year's Panda Awards film competition but there are just over three weeks until the final deadline.

Chew TV: Find Your Talent Tour

Dano — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:46:44 +0000

Chew TV have teamed up with the national pioneers in this field, Creativity Culture & Education (CCE), to deliver a first of its kind approach to culturing young talent throughout the whole of the UK.

The Haiti Kids Kino Project: Update

Dano — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:10:58 +0000

Marko Wilkinson and David Fitzsimons, who work at the Cube in Dove Street, will take the first steps in the Haiti Kids Kino Project, a temporary social cinema for children affected by the earthquakes. After starting collections, the microplex cinema has now had enough donations to buy flights for both men, although more is needed to fund the project.

Westminster Media Forum Keynote Seminar

Dano — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:16:58 +0000

This seminar taking place at Over-Seas House, London will look at public service content in the UK, new proposals for its funding and how best to ensure plurality and quality post digital switchover.

Met Film School Courses

Dano — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:36:29 +0000

The Met Film School is London’s leading provider of practical filmmaking courses, based at Ealing Studios. Unlike many universities they are not restricted by UCAS deadlines and are still accepting applications for their BA Practical Filmmaking (with Specialisations) programme

Another Bafta for Bristol!

thebexter — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:10:16 +0000

Emma Lazenby’s animated short film Mother of Many wins Bafta Film Award.

'Working in Locations' One-day Workshop

thebexter — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:22:20 +0000

Do you work in the TV, commercial and film industries and want to know more about filming safely and legally on location?

Events for innovators in 2010

thebexter — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:32:35 +0000

Events to explain support and funding available for innovators in 2010

South West companies will be able to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010.

NPA Chief Exec moves on

thebexter — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:26:54 +0000

The NPA have announced that their Chief Executive Officer, David Pope, will be leaving at the end of the month to pursue new challenges.

Deadline for Edinburgh Approaches

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:20:31 +0000

Time is running out to submit your film and be considered for EIFF 2010! Get your film in for Monday 1st March to take advantage of the Regular deadline fee, and then there is only a further week until Monday 8th March and the final deadline.

BBC Science Multiplatform Workshop

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:55:11 +0000

In November 2009 South West Screen, as part of the Bristol-BBC-Anchor Project , led a BBC Science Multiplatform Workshop. 15 local digital and TV companies were invited to take part and pitched their ideas to the BBC.

South West Design Forum Summit

Dano — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:23:53 +0000

South West Design Forum Summit attracts influential industry Speakers for it's event taking place on Thursday 18th March at the St. Mellion International Resort, Nr. Saltash, Cornwall.

Creative Bath launch new website

Dano — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:14:44 +0000

The new Creative Bath website has added and improved features in order to better serve it's users.

Plymouth College of Art buy ArtsMatrix

Dano — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:58:09 +0000

Plymouth College of Art has purchased the Skills and Enterprise Development Agency for the Creative Industries in the South West, ArtsMatrix.

Good luck to the region’s Bafta nominees

Dano — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:22:00 +0000

Arturi Films and Emma Lazenby of ArthurCox are nominated for a BAFTA at this weekend's award ceremony.

Follow the iFeatures 12

Dano — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:05:32 +0000

iFeatures launches a new area of the website which profiles the 'iFeatures 12' and allows you to follow their progress via the project blogs.

Major new 3D training initiative unveiled

thebexter — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:53:33 +0000

A ground-breaking partnership between Skillset, Sky and the UK Film Council was announced yesterday to develop and run pioneering gold standard 3D training for the UK film and television industries.

BBC Academy Workshops

Dano — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:30:07 +0000

These wide ranging sessions, produced in association with the Bristol-BBC Anchor Collaboration, cover new ways of working and the new tools for multiplatform production, and will be attended by BBC execs and industry experts.

How to win business before and beyond 2012 event

Dano — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:41:34 +0000

Business Link, Deloitte, University of the West of England, Team West of England, Partners in Procurement and RELAYS invite you to this FREE event with guest speaker Jason Gardener MBE - Olympic gold medallist.

The Line Up Film Festival

Dano — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:59:27 +0000

The first Line Up Film Festival launches with a competition that is FREE and aimed at young people who want to show off their talent. All who enter are in with a chance of seeing their film on the big screen as well as taking away one of the prizes.

Multiplatform Courses: Funding available from Skillset

Dano — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:33:19 +0000

The Skillset TV Freelance Fund is offering Multiplatform Bursaries on a pre-selected range of courses covering key multiplatform skills in the industry.

Arts Programme at Knowle West Media Centre

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:08:01 +0000

€10,000 development contract for best idea

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:23:49 +0000

Coca-Cola and ad agency, Ogilvy, have just announced they will award a €10,000 development contract at MIPTV 2010 for the best branded content idea to engage teens, as part of the 5th annual Content 360 Challenge.

Sneak peek at Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:30:53 +0000

Have a sneak peek at Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland, partially shot in the South West.

Line Up Film Festival Short Film Competition

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:58:59 +0000

Fancy yourself as a budding director? Maybe you've been trying to get that film you made the recognition it deserves? Well the Line Up Film Festival is the chance to show off your talent.

Good News for South West Screenwriter

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:59:42 +0000

Good News for South West screenwriter Tom Williams, his feature The Chalet Girl has just been announced at the European Film Market.

UK Film Council Appoints Head of New Film Fund

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:38:44 +0000

The UK Film Council has today appointed Tanya Seghatchian Head of its new Film Fund.

FICCI Frames conference, Mumbai

Dano — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:59:37 +0000

The Frames Entertainment Conference is organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and brings together 1800 Indian and 800 foreign delegates from across the media and entertainment industries.

David Morrissey film screening tonight!

Dano — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:48:23 +0000

BAFTA-nominated actor and director David Morrissey (Hilary and Jackie, TV's State of Play, Red Riding and Doctor Who) turns to his home town of Liverpool as the setting for his debut feature, based on the original stage play The Pool, written by Helen Elizabeth and James Brough, who also star in the film.

Exeter Phoenix Digital Short Film Commissions 2010

Dano — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:20:32 +0000

Want your chance to make a short film and get up to £500 towards the budget of your film?

10 Years of Rocliffe Forums: Call for scripts

Dano — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:19:17 +0000

The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum invites submissions for its forthcoming 10th anniversary events in Nottingham and London.

Event: EU support for the Creative Industries

Dano — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:34:10 +0000

South West UK Brussels Office in partnership with the Borough of Poole, bring you the 'EU support for the Creative Industries'. A full-day event that is open to all organisations in the South West free of charge.

Strategic Partners 2010 Registration and Application now available

Dano — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:20:34 +0000

Strategic Partners is the place to discover and develop compelling projects, kick-start long-term business relationships and make investment happen.

Haiti Kids Kino Project

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:39:54 +0000

Extending the reach of its film program, the Cube is traveling to Dominican Republic to set up temporary social cinemas for refugee children affected by the Haiti earthquakes. Read the full story to find out how to donate.

CV Clinic Update

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:30:06 +0000

27 of you turned out last week to have your CVs scrutinized by our industry experts, Jules Hussey and Katie Bevell. Here are their top tips from the day.

Creative Bath: Starting a new business

Dano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:13:12 +0000

Creative Bath are kicking off their 2010 events programme in style with an inspirational Q&A session on the highs (and lows!) of starting your own business.

iFeatures Teams Announced

Dano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:52:21 +0000

From the 550 submissions, twelve teams have now been selected to take part in Bristol's digital feature film initiative, iFeatures.

SOS: Save Our Scripts

Dano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:17:54 +0000

SOS is an advanced script development programme for screenwriters and producers, from across Europe. It is composed of three residential workshops, in the UK, France, and Belgium, and a number of one to one online meetings.

€20,000 up for grabs in short film competition

Dano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:03:20 +0000

Focusing on what entrepreneurship means to innovative Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), the producers of the best videos in three categories will be invited to a special award ceremony on 25 May 2010 in Brussels, as part of the 2nd “European SME Week“.

British Animation Awards screening

Dano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:33:07 +0000

A selection of three screenings throughout February in Falmouth to showcase the best of recent British animation including short films, music videos and animated commercials - as entered for the Public Choice category at this year's British Animation Awards.

World Premiere: 'Release'

Dano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:15:14 +0000

"Bristol production creative duo Christian Martin and Darren Flaxstone have just completed their follow up to 'Shank', RELEASE starring Daniel Brocklebankmade.

GRACE Productions' Panorama Tonight

thebexter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:41:11 +0000

Somerset-based indie GRACE Productions has spent the past ten months filming a documentary about assisted suicide for Panorama, the BBC's current affairs flagship. The film is broadcast tonight, Monday 1 February at 2030.

Twofour voted the UK’s Best Indie

thebexter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:34:09 +0000

Twofour has been voted the UK’s Best Independent Production Company at a glittering ceremony held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 27 January.

Want more camera operating experience?

SWS — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:46:08 +0000

Used a Sony Z1 before? Want more experience for your C.V.? Interested in feature film and the iFeatures scheme? Then we want to hear from you!

The Haiti Kids Kino Project

Dano — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:10:31 +0000

The Cube Cinema, is setting up a mobile children's cinema to help with the pain and anguish that the children affected by the Haiti earthquakes are experiencing.

Animation in China

Dano — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:40 +0000

On 1st March at lunchtime, Karen Cheng, Senior Trade Advisor from UK Embassy in Beijing will do a presentation and Q&A at the Watershed.

iFeatures partnership events

Dano — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:30:26 +0000

The iFeatures shortlisted teams are being announced on Monday, which coincides with the first iFeatures partner event, a preview of Lindy Heymann's gripping and thought-provoking feature 'Kicks'.

Need sound design for your film?

Dano — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:33:35 +0000

Bath spa University is looking for film directors to contribute a short film.

Panda Awards: Submissions now open

Dano — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:11:05 +0000

The Wildscreen Festival is back and entries for the Festival's prestigious Panda Awards, dubbed the green OSCARS, will be welcomed from Monday 25 January until Friday 26 March.

Attend MIPTV with UK Indie

Dano — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:45:26 +0000

Did you know that attending MIPTV with the UK Indie Pavilion can be cheaper than doing it alone?

Bafta nomination for Arturi Films

thebexter — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:56:25 +0000

Stroud based Arturi Films' production Mugabe and The White African, has just been nominated for a BAFTA Award.

Another Bafta Nomination for Bristol!

thebexter — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:26:33 +0000

Emma Lazenby’s animated short film Mother of Many is nominated for a Bafta Film Award today.

Magic Light to relaunch Producer Placement Scheme

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:43:09 +0000

Magic Light Pictures is pleased to announce it will be teaming up with Skillset again in 2010 to run the Producer Placement Scheme. Applications open on Friday January 22nd.

Edinburgh Deadlines Extended

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:21:28 +0000

The deadline for submissions to the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival has been extended until Monday 1st March, with a late deadline of Monday 8th March.

Screening for Cotswold Film

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:18:07 +0000

‘Living in the Valley’, the feature length documentary by local filmmaker, Christine Felce, is due to be screened at the Adderbury Institute, near Oxford, on 5th February.

South West Screenwriters' & Storytellers' Group Meeting

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:18:50 +0000

Network with experienced and novice screenwriters and storytellers at this networking group in Plymouth. Tuesday 9th February.

B3/Film4 feature script development programme

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:59:22 +0000

Bold and innovative programme B3 FeatureLab has returned for a third year to ‘supercharge’ feature film projects from black and ethnic minority filmmakers.

KWMC Artist Residencies 2010

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:04:45 +0000

Knowle West Media Centre want to hear from artists working across disciplines who wish to spend a period of up to 8 weeks working in Knowle West up until July 2010.

SALT Artist Residency

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:36:16 +0000

The residency will enable selected artists to research and develop new work in a unique environment. This research will be presented at a sound symposium in Bridport, Dorset on 6th March 2010.

Meet the Professionals

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:39:44 +0000

A chance for students to talk informally to media professionals about working in the media industries and for media businesses to explore the challenges and opportunities for the sector going forward.

5th ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:07:05 +0000

For the 5th time, the Literaturwerkstatt Berlin and Interfilm Berlin are inviting entries for this competition to choose the best poetry films!

Developing Multiplatform Ideas

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:32:23 +0000

Participants will be supported to explore the generation of ideas, new opportunities and trends, shifts in audience behaviours, developments in technologies and content, emerging development processes, and current commissioning needs.

RED Cinema Lab

Dano — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:40:03 +0000

Delivered in partnership with VET, Filmspace and FAVA and offers hands-on training on the RED One camera, operation, techniques and processes, post-production issues, tapeless workflow and projection.

What needs doing to create a world-class digital South Bristol?

thebexter — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:42:07 +0000

Share your digital aspirations for South Bristol and challenge Bristol’s Digital Leaders to deliver them.

BBC scraps Decades drama project

thebexter — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:47:16 +0000

Project spanning 30 episodes and costing £25m 'could not be creatively justified' following last year's swingeing budget cuts

YOUNG FILMMAKERS NOMINATED FOR AWARD

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:16:46 +0000

Club Flix Juniors, has scooped a nomination in this year's national First Light Awards. Run by Bath-based community interest company, Suited and Booted Studios, the young filmmaking group received critical acclaim for their eerie thriller, "Broken Circle".

BAFTA names Orange Rising Star nominees

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:19:58 +0000

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts unveiled nominees for its Orange Rising Star Award Tuesday.

GMG FREE training course

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:18:44 +0000

A new short, intensive course for anyone wanting to enhance their video production skills FREE from the GMG at Cirencester College. 2-16 March 2010.

Forward Motion - INSIGHTS Exeter Phoenix

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:51:13 +0000

Forward Motion is a collection of outstanding British screen dance films. A British Council project co-produced with South East Dance, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the history and development of British screen dance.

Hip-Hop at Knowle West Media Centre

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:33:21 +0000

As part of Knowle West Media Centre's ongoing Arts Programme, we will be hosting a four day event in Knowle West exploring hip-hop music, history and culture. Confirmed acts include SE FIRE, Dutty Girls, Twizzy, Jagos and Vice. 19th-22nd January, KWMC.

Call for Mofilm entries

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:52:30 +0000

Shooting People is calling for you to enter your short film into this year's Mofilm ad competition in Barcelona. Deadline: 1st February.

Media-sauce Workshop

Dano — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:14:25 +0000

Media-sauce, Own –it and Skillset is offering a limited opportunity for 10 media professionals to participate in a 1 day intensive, interactive workshop which will show you different ways to value your content.

Pervasive Media Studio 2009 Review

Dano — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:58:30 +0000

In the past 12 months, the Studio and its residents have received some great recognition.

Berlin Co-Production Meetings

Dano — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:46:14 +0000

Bill Chartoff, producer of ROCKY BALBOA and $ 30m Jason Statham led THE MECHANIC, currently in post, confirmed as one of the speakers at Initialize Films Co-Production Meetings at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival. One filmmaker / producer from the region can get a 50% discount on a 2 or 4-day pass to the event. This on a first-come first-served basis.

The Sack wins in London

Dano — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:30:18 +0000

Short Film The Sack by local film maker Dan Gitsham, wins the Curzon Under The Influence Award for best Midnight Movie at the London Short Film Festival 2010.

The National Lottery Awards

Dano — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:19:09 +0000

The search is on to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects.

Opportunities for UK Filmmakers Tribeca All Access

Shanti_Sherson — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:26:45 +0000

The Diversity Unit is offering two British directors from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities within the UK Film Industry the opportunity to participate in Tribeca All Access (TAA) in April 2010.

Last chance to register

jbolhoven — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:09:33 +0000

Lord Davies, the Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business, is coming to hear your views on what Government can do to help companies compete in the international marketplace.

The BBC Vision Intake Pool

Dano — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:17:32 +0000

Starting at the end of March and running for one year, the BBC's Vision Intake Pool provides a great introduction to the media industry, offering roles as Runners or Production Management Assistants in one of the industry’s most creative and respected media production teams.

BAA Public Choice Screening

Dano — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:27:15 +0000

In response to popular demand, this year the programmes tour to 26 cities across the UK. British Animation Awards invites you, the audience, to vote for winners in three categories, by viewing then using voting-forms supplied at the screenings.

Call for submissions: Multichannel 3

Dano — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:53:36 +0000

Multichannel is a screening programme of artists film and video, organised and curated by ArtSway and SCAN in ArtSway's galleries. The programme, which previously took place at ArtSway in 2007 and 2008, will once again feature both established practitioners, as well as ground breaking video works by artists from across the UK, and around the world.

Call For Entries - Strawberry Shorts

Dano — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:45:55 +0000

The Strawberry Shorts Film Festival is looking for short films by local, national and international filmmakers for the 2010 film festival, which will be held on Midsummer Common, Cambridge, Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of June.

Local film screens at London Short Film Festival

thebexter — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:09:07 +0000

Peter Snelling's film 'We're OK Aren't We?' is showing at the ICA on Sunday afternoon as part of the London Short Film Festivals Leftfield and Luscious program.

University of Exeter to develop 'On the Edge' programme

Dano — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:48:02 +0000

Commissioned by Rethink in 2009, 2010 and 2011 to be part of its 'Time to Change' anti-stigma campaign, John Somers from the University of Exeter is developing 'On the Edge', an interactive mental health theatre programme and is looking for contributors.

Deadline for the MIA fast approaching!

Dano — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:52:24 +0000

Deadline: Friday 8th January. If you have created great pieces of work during 2009 then this is your ideal opportunity to receive widespread recognition and even be in line for a prestigious award.

Global Game Jam: Bristol

Dano — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:53:40 +0000

From 29th to 31st of January Mobile Pie will be holding a location for the 2010 Global Game Jam in the heart of Bristol!

HOTHOUSE at The London Film School

Dano — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:44:05 +0000

HOTHOUSE provides an opportunity for those who have already had some success in an expressive medium - film, performance, theatre, visual arts, broadcasting, new media, literature, etc - to develop a signature independent feature film and make it ready for financing and production.

The British Council wants your animations

Dano — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:11:05 +0000

The British Council is running an event in Mexico City's Franz Mayer Museum to showcase the best of the creative arts from the UK.

Slapstick 2010

Dano — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:15:07 +0000

The festival's launch event - SOMETHING ALMOST COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - takes place at Colston Hall (7.30pm start) hosted by Graeme Garden.

Falmouth Students join Climate Change Debate

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:10:21 +0000

Journalism students from University College Falmouth join world experts on climate change debate.

RTS Awards - Submissions open

thebexter — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:54:45 +0000

Submissions are now invited for the Royal Television Society - West of England Awards 2009.

Awen Productions wins an Inspiring Voices Award!

Dano — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:02:21 +0000

Cornish community interest media company awen productions have been nationally recognised for the brilliant films made with Shallal Dance Theatre.

Southwest Filmmaker part of major London exhibition

Dano — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:52:13 +0000

The work of Exeter filmmaker John Sealey has been selected to appear in the group show 'Progress Reports: art in an era of diversity'

Propeller TV launch online platform

Dano — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:32:56 +0000

Now after nearly a year of development with leading media specialists and following consultation with filmmakers across the UK, the team behind Propeller TV are now set to launch a new filmmaker platform.

Tribeco All Access 2010

Dano — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:13:38 +0000

Tribeca All Access seeks narrative or documentary filmmakers who come from traditionally under-represented communities in the film industry and who have new film projects for which they are seeking funding and exposure.

New Animated Exeter website

Dano — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:23 +0000

In time for Animated Exeter next February, a new website has been launched!

Local film maker wins music video award

thebexter — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:27:36 +0000

An emerging film maker from Bath has won an award for Best Music Video from the Falstaff International Film Festival, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Networking at Knowle West Media Centre

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:54:47 +0000

Exciting opportunity for media professionals, freelancers and artists: come and network at Knowle West Media Centre, 2pm on Wednesday 13 January 2010.

Developing opportunities in Canada

jbolhoven — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:28:11 +0000

What do you think about entering the Canadian market?

UKFC Consultation Events

SWS — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:36:42 +0000

We’re holding two events in January to give you the chance to have your say on the UK Film Council’s consultation.

Channel 4's Inspiration Week South

Dano — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:18:42 +0000

Following on from its launch in 2009, Channel 4 are delighted to run Inspiration Week again, giving young people an all-round view of the media industry and helping them understanding different roles within the media.

Media Innovation Awards judges announced

thebexter — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:51:19 +0000

The Media Innovation Awards 2010 – the region’s top creative industry awards - will be judged by 13 media and design professionals who have worked with household names such as Microsoft, the BBC and eBay.

Cornish Language Film Award

Dano — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:48:17 +0000

The GOVYN KERNEWEK AWARD is a competitive annual commission of £5,000 to make a short film using the Cornish language Kernewek.

New short film award for young people

thebexter — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:42:07 +0000

For the first time, the First Light Awards will welcome short film submissions from young independent filmmakers.

London Short Film Festival coming soon

thebexter — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:17 +0000

London Short Film Festival returns for its 7th edition in January 2010.

Local Film Auditions

Dano — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:14:54 +0000

Two local film makers, Mikel Iriarte and Craig Brelsford, have achieved funding from First Light movies to produce a short film. They are now auditioning for two boys for parts in the film.

Digital Shorts open for applications

thebexter — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:11:01 +0000

Digital Shorts 2010 is now open for submissions with a deadline of 1pm on Friday 22nd January 2010.

ArtsMatrix closure

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:14:14 +0000

It is with great regret that the Board of ArtsMatrix has to announce that the company has ceased trading and is seeking advice to convene a creditors meeting to place the company into voluntary liquidation.

Free film screening

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:58:55 +0000

Knowle West Media Centre invites you to celebrate the festive season with a free film screening on 17th December 2009, the final event in the 2009 Arts Programme.

Future Shorts Bournemouth

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:24:08 +0000

White Lantern Film presents FUTURE SHORTS BOURNEMOUTH on Friday 11 December 2009 at The Lighthouse Poole, screening the FUTURE SHORT "Best Short Films" of 2009 starting at 8pm.

Watershed Young Leaders Volunteer programme

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:11:58 +0000

The Young Leaders project will support sixteen young volunteers to plan and deliver a programme of six digital media “taster” workshops for other local young people.

BBC and BAFTA Bursary for Club Flix filmmaker

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Club Flix member and filmmaker, Jack Crocker has been awarded one of eight prestigious bursaries worth £3000 as part of a scheme created by the BBC and BAFTA to support the development of young filmmakers.

FIlmmaking Course: From Script to Screen

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:06:10 +0000

Bristol Film and Video Society is pleased announce lectures by BAFTA award-winning Editor,teacher, author and filmmaker Don Fairservice.

SWS e-bulletins

SWS — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:38:42 +0000

Here you can read this week's South West Screen e-bulletin and the archive. The latest news, projects, winners, jobs and much more.

13th Appledore Visual Arts Festival 2010

Dano — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:15:56 +0000

Appledore Arts invites film makers to submit Film Shorts for screening at the 13th Appledore Visual Arts Festival.

BBC drama Christmas 09

Dano — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:52:12 +0000

There are some great programmes on this Christmas.

South West on screen this Christmas

Dano — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:18:40 +0000

Two of the BBC’s flagship Christmas programmes - Cranford and Turn of the Screw - were shot in the South West.

Chance to catch Encounters winners

thebexter — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:35:36 +0000

If you missed any of this year's award-winning films, now is your chance to catch up. For the first time, Encounters will present a compliation of the Award Winners in special screenings on Tue 8 and Wed 9 December at 18.00 hrs at Watershed.

iFeatures deadline looming

thebexter — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:00:09 +0000

If you haven't yet submitted your application for iFeatures, you'd better get your skates on...

BIFA winners announced

thebexter — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:48:48 +0000

The winners of the twelfth annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced yesterday, Sunday 6 December at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London.

RTS West of England Awards

thebexter — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:43:19 +0000

Submissions are now invited for the RTS West of England Awards 2009.

FREE artist-led networking evening

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:40:20 +0000

A FREE artist-led networking evening, presenting a series of live audio-visual collaborative performances and showcasing installations, films and performance art by emerging local artists.

Leeds Young People's Film Festival

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:07:27 +0000

The 11th Leeds Young Peoples' Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Festival, taking place on 29th March - 9th April 2010. Deadline: 18th December 2009.

Ask Lord Davies

jbolhoven — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:41:03 +0000

The Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business, visited Bristol to hear your views on what Government can do to help companies compete in the international marketplace.

Multi-Platform Content Across Continents

jbolhoven — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:58:21 +0000

If you are a production or digital media company with an innovative multi-platform content idea for broadcast, we may be able to help.

New Opportunity

SWS — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:44:01 +0000

Into music? Like working with young people? Knowle West Media Centre could have the opportunity for you.

Community Voices

Dano — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:29 +0000

Community Voices aims to inspire, engage and support disadvantaged and isolated communities across England to get their voices heard through digital media.

Young man’s journey from inner-city Bristol to interview with Prime Minister

thebexter — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:48:26 +0000

Yesterday was a proud day for 21 year old Bristol man V.Go as his political documentary ‘Win my Vote’ was screened at a special reception in London.

Atlantic Film Group's Film Financing Course

thebexter — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:03:07 +0000

Atlantic Film Group's two-day film financing course is back next week.

Lottery Funding for Grime City

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:08:46 +0000

Sam Morrison is following on from the success of his black and white short Rocket Science (runner up for best comedy at the British Animation Awards) with a full-colour 11-minute series pilot of the same characters entitled Grime City P.D. Follow its progress here.

RTS Bristol: Things we forgot we knew... Alan Roberts

thebexter — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:13:20 +0000

One of the world’s leading experts on TV imaging, Alan Roberts, is talking to the Bristol Centre of the Royal Television Society, in a meeting open to all on Tuesday 8th December.

Somerset Film presents Forward Motion

thebexter — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:54:19 +0000

Forward Motion is a Festival of Film and Television taking place from Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 December at the Engine Room, Bridgwater.

ArthurCox needs your footage!

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:53:59 +0000

ArthurCox, a Bristol based animation and production company have been awarded funding to make a digital archive project called ‘A Time Traveller’s Guide to Bristol’.

North Devon Movie Bus

SWS — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:44:48 +0000

A North Devon project to take historic films to local communities on board a unique 1967 cinema bus has got underway with the recruitment of a Project Co-ordinator, Emma Giffard.

Jennifer Hills joins Twofour as Head of Brand Content

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:34:36 +0000

Twofour has strengthened its broadcast team with the appointment of Jennifer Hills as Head of Branded Content. Jennifer joins Twofour from Endemol where she was Head of Broadcast in its branded content division, New State, and prior to that she spent three years as Head of Branded Content at Mediacom.

RTS 2008/09 Craft Design Awards Winners

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:14:54 +0000

The winners of the 2008/2009 RTS Craft and Design Awards were announced last night.

Export your way to success

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:52:57 +0000

This cold December, warm yourself up by attending our ‘Export Your Way To Success’ Seminar on Thursday 10th December, 6.00pm – 9.00pm, at Cheltenham Film & Photo Studios.

Reed Film Competition

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

Top UK job agency, Reed, has launched a film competition with a top prize of £10,000 in cash. Deadline: 31st January 2010.

Screenwriters' Group Plymouth

SWS — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:29:49 +0000

Plymouth based Screenwriters Jenny Day and Gwenhyver Davies are looking to set up a Screenwriter's Group.

ANIMAFEST Zagreb

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:53:58 +0000

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb 2010 is now open for submissions!

BSLBT Zoom Short Film Scheme

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:33:36 +0000

The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust aims to create opportunities for up and coming Deaf filmmaking talent.

Preloader wants your films!

SWS — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:18:45 +0000

Preloader celebrates and supports young and emerging media talent. Screenings take place in local venues and the audience selection from each venue is shown again at a gala final screening.

Media Sandbox Event - Digital Lounge: The Future of Digital Content

thebexter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:17:16 +0000

Digital Content will change more in the next seven years than the last 20.? Are you ready?

Beyond the Pitch open for applications

thebexter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0000

The BBC in association with Plymouth Media-Partnership and Media Sauce is offering 10 Digital Media companies in the South West an opportunity to attend an intensive workshop on the whole sales process.

Are you an Egghead?

thebexter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:00 +0000

The hit BBC2 quiz show Eggheads is back for the 11th series and looking for fun teams of 6 people to take on their resident General Knowledge Goliaths!

Emerging Filmmaker receives an award

SWS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:24:39 +0000

Bath based filmmaker, Sarah Mallabar, received an award for Best Music Video from the Falstaff International Film Festivall in Stratford-upon-Avon last Friday.

Encounters Success for Light and Dark

thebexter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:41:27 +0000

Two filmmakers based at Knowle West Media Centre, Tom Stubbs and Michael Smith, picked up two of the hotly contested prizes at Encounters on Saturday night.

Get down to Fresh Flix at Encounters

thebexter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:48 +0000

Get down to Fresh Flix - there are some great events happening today and tomorrow and some of them are free!

Fresh Flix at Encounters

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:53:33 +0000

Organised by a group of 13-19 year olds, Fresh Flix aims to provide a new platform for young talent to showcase and celebrate their filmmaking achievements as well as inspire, enthuse and inform. Buy your tickets now for Friday and Saturday's programme.

iFeatures latest update

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:19:31 +0000

With less than three weeks to go before the submissions deadline for iFeatures, find out about the latest roadshows and how to get the most from the iFeatures website.

UKFC Plan to Steer Film Through Recession

SWS — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:32:15 +0000

The UK Film Council sets out a new plan to steer Film through the recession

RTS Announces Craft and Design Awards Shortlist

Shanti_Sherson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:53:58 +0000

The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, has announced the shortlist for the 2008/2009 Craft & Design Awards.

The Trailer Festival

Fi_Francombe — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:24 +0000

This is your chance to get your work seen by producers who have made such box office hits as '40 Year Old Virgin' and TV shows as prestigious as 'Lost'.

Training: London Short Film Festival

SWS — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:52:29 +0000

At London Short Film Festival they've a little questionnaire on the go trying to gauge some filmmakers' opinions on UK festivals and specifically training offered.

“ARKive is Top Ten” say Times and Telegraph

thebexter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:50:04 +0000

In the past month Wildscreen’s ARKive initiative has once again received recognition for excellence, featuring in The Times’ Top Ten Educational Websites as well as the Telegraph’s Best Websites: Video.

Call for Entries: Honolulu

Fi_Francombe — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:10 +0000

The 2010 Honolulu Film Festival will be held March 12 -14, 2010 along the pristine shores of world-famous Waikiki Beach.

Stereo 3D Event at Encounters tomorrow

thebexter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:16 +0000

Buy one ticket, get one free for this special Stereo 3D event at the Showcase Cinema de Lux.

Media Innovation Awards open for submissions

thebexter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:38:19 +0000

The Media Innovation Awards 2010 has now opened for submissions.

Wonky Films takes Bristol’s World Cup Bid 2018 Viral

thebexter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:06 +0000

Bristol animation studio Wonky Films has developed a fun online football game to encourage support for Bristol’s World Cup Bid for 2018.

South Bristol Digital Neighbourhoods

Shanti_Sherson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41:17 +0000

Knowle West Media Centre offers an event looking at digital issues affecting older people, with a focus on social networking and isolation.

BBC Networking Event

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:50:27 +0000

BBC invites established and emerging post-production talent (both creative and technical) from across the region to a networking event on Monday 30th November.

Encounters Short Film Festival

SWS — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:52:07 +0000

One week left to book your delegate passes! Encounters kicks off on 17th November, so sign up now.

MovieScope relaunches

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:08:25 +0000

MovieScope filmmaking magazine has been relaunched with a new editor, new content and new design.

Get a helping hand with pitching to export markets

jbolhoven — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:23:03 +0000

South West Screen holds Asia and US Masterclasses on doing business abroad.

Performers needed: IdeasTap trip to Abu Dhabi

SWS — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:22:01 +0000

Fancy performing at the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi and spending a month in the sun?

Digital Mission to South by South West 2010

jbolhoven — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:06:49 +0000

Following last year's successful Digital Mission to South by South West interactive (SXSWi), plans are well underway for the 2010 trip.

Script_1 Competition Winners

Dano — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:07 +0000

Screenwriter’s Festival Script_1 Competition announced the winners at the Festival.

Bristol's success in Digital Britain funding

SWS — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:50 +0000

Bristol companies secured at least five grants, another example of the city’s success in producing innovative ideas and new business models across the creative sector.

Stereo 3D arrives at Encounters Film Festival

Shanti_Sherson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:01:12 +0000

You've seen it at the cinema, but it's not just the likes of Pixar and Dreamworks that are excited about Stereoscopic 3D. Interest is spreading across a range of media, with serious backers like BSkyB, Sony and Blitz Games all creating product for the medium.

Get Into Film - Media Mash Up

SWS — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:35 +0000

Exeter Phoenix Media hosts a day about breaking into the film industry.

Mini Masterpieces Filmmakers Announced

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:40 +0000

Josh Randall, Max Cliendaniel and Sam Alani are named as directors for the latest round of the Mini Masterpieces fast film-making scheme.

Bath Film Festival

Shanti_Sherson — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:11:18 +0000

Bath Film Festival screens the latest in world cinema from 12 and 21 November. Meet film industry insiders: This year Bath Film festival welcomes Thelma Schoonmaker and Stephen Poliakoff to Bath to talk about their work.

DepicT Audience Award

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:39:12 +0000

11 short films compete for this year's three prizes at DepicT!, part of the Encounters Short Film Festival. Cast your vote before 5pm on 21st November.

Wildlife Film Festival

Shanti_Sherson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:43:09 +0000

Call for Entries for the 33rd International Wildlife Film Festival to be held in Montana in May 2010. Submission Deadline: January 30th, 2010

RTS Shortlist announced

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:27 +0000

The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain's leading forum for television and related media, has announced the shortlist for the 2009 RTS Innovation Awards.

Inside Pictures 2010

SWS — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:26 +0000

Inside Pictures, the highly respected film business training programme, launches its 2010 programme on 3 November 2009.

Got a Minute Winner

Dano — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:43:04 +0000

The first round of the Got a Minute has concluded, and the winner is...

Cambridge International Formats Forum

SWS — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:27:03 +0000

The second Cambridge International Formats Forum, to be held in the splendor of the city's Moller Centre on Wed 25 November.

Encounters Short Film Festival

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:06:45 +0000

Encounters Short film Festival returns this November to celebrate 15 years of supporting new national and international short film and animation talent with a jam-packed programme. Find out how to sign up for a delegate pass.

UnLtd 4iP Awards

Caroline_Norbury — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:10 +0000

4iP is an innovation fund, created by Channel 4, to stimulate public service digital media across the UK. It supports great ideas for websites, games and mobile services which help people improve their lives. Read more here.

RTS Journalism Awards

SWS — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:05:12 +0000

The Royal Television Society (RTS) launches a new category for this year’s Television Journalism Awards. The Independent Award will recognise the best news coverage created by an independent producer or freelancer for broadcast on TV or online. Deadline for entries: 27th November 2009.

Award for Bristol film

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:49:38 +0000

SHANK wins the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Barcelona International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.

Script 2 Screen Film School

SWS — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:10 +0000

London Film Acadamy invite aspiring writers to see their work brought to the screen during a one-day workshop at Encounters Short Film Festival.

AFRIKA EYE 30th OCT - 1st NOV

Dano — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:14:43 +0000

Afrika Eye, The Film Festival that lets Africa speak for herself.

Bridging the Gap

SWS — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:02:14 +0000

Scottish Documentary Institute is pleased to set out its seventh call for UK-based film-makers to make ten minute creative documentaries on the theme of SURPRISE.

4Docs Competition Launch

chrismoll — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:51:09 +0000

It's good to know...a film competition from 4Docs!

South West filmmakers at the BIFAs

SWS — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:12:54 +0000

Omni Productions, Arturi Films and Bristol-based director, Conor McCormack, all receive nominations in the 12th annual BIFA awards, to be held in December.

Training in TV and Film in the West of England

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:53:38 +0100

New website launch for training in TV and Film in the West of England.

BAFTA Call for entries

SWS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:25:31 +0100

The Academy’s Short Film and Short Animation Awards recognise innovative and experimental short films and animation.

Hopping on the Design Train

SWS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:49:25 +0100

The bespoke courses, run by SW Designers for SW Designers have been created and tailored in a special Road Show format to account for the geographical breadth of the region.

BBC Science commissioner's workshop

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:31:00 +0100

South West Screen is inviting you to apply to attend a special one-off brainstorming event on 24th November with BBC Science & Natural History commissioner, Lisa Sargood. Deadline: 9am on 9th November

UK Young Music Entrepreneur 2010

cathygremin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:32:06 +0100

Want to know more about the business of music in China? If this sounds like you then you should be applying to take part in this British Council award programme.

SWS launches iFeatures

SWS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:01 +0100

South West Screen, BBC Films and Bristol City Council gathered at the Colston Hall's new foyer building last night at the launch of ‘iFeatures’, a brand new digital film initiative that will see 3 full-length features developed and shot in Bristol over the next eighteen months.

New National Film Centre

SWS — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:09:23 +0100

A new state-of-the-art national film centre is to be created on London’s South Bank, thanks to a Government commitment of £45 million, the Prime Minister announced today.

Children, Film, and Literacy

Becky_B — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:22:54 +0100

This MA level distance learning course introduces participants to children's film culture and demonstrates the significant role of film in children's developing literacy.

Mutant Labs get Chew TV contract

Becky_B — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:26:34 +0100

Just days after forming their new digital media company, 5 graduates from Plymouth University’s Digital Art and Technology course have been given a helping hand on the ladder to fame and fortune by Plymouth’s Chew TV.

Ben Stephenson drama commissioning workshop

Becky_B — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:01:17 +0100

Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, came to Bristol’s Tobacco Factory last Friday to give a personal view of the corporation’s current TV drama output and outline some of the opportunities that he sees for locally-based writers, producers and directors.

Where were you at igfest ’09?

Becky_B — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:22:35 +0100

For a sunny weekend in September, the city of Bristol was overrun with zombies, moose and elephants as igfest ’09 – the interest games festival devised by Simon Games - brought play back to our streets.

London office space giveaway

Becky_B — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:48:29 +0100

If you’re looking for some hotdesking or meeting room space for those all-important meetings in London, then we can help. Register before 15 October and we can let you have an additional 2 hours’ hotdesking space for free.

The 13th Purbeck Film Festival

Becky_B — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:57:08 +0100

The Purbeck Film Festival is now the longest running rural film festival in the UK. Taking place from 16 - 31 October, the festival screens over 80 films in over 20 different venues during the two weeks.

Success for HearSay!

SWS — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:46:58 +0100

The HearSay! Youth News Network has won ‘Best News Magazine Award’ at the Reel Teens Festival taking place in New York this weekend.

Tune in to Criminal Justice all this week

Becky_B — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:02:17 +0100

Peter Moffat's BAFTA Award-winning Criminal Justice, which is directed by the South West’s Marc Jobst, returns to BBC One for five consecutive nights tonight at 9pm.

Media Sandbox Showcase

SWS — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:11:52 +0100

The Media Sandbox Showcase & Publication Launch event on 20 October will showcase the achievements of this year's commissioned projects and will also launch a publication celebrating two years of the successful development scheme.

Independent's Music Pilot Scheme

Becky_B — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:28:15 +0100

On-music.tv has a new music scheme working directly with independents that are developing pilots in need of quality music.

Launch of 'Project 106'

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:42:18 +0100

Weymouth College announces launch of new media production facility on 15th October 2009. Find out how to get involved.

Acting masterclass

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:19:09 +0100

Call for actors or directors aged 18-30. Register now to secure your place at a special acting masterclass with Paddy Considine. Thursday 8th October from 4pm, Bristol

Mediabox funds young reporters

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:01:02 +0100

Two young people from Bristol are to interview Nick Clegg at the Liberal Democrats’ conference in Bournemouth today as they follow the political party circuit for a special documentary to be aired on the Community Channel.

Film fund opens

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:19:50 +0100

The UK Film Council's Short Film Completion Fund (2010) is now open for submissions! Deadline: 5pm, Monday 30 November 2009

Twofour wins Tech Track Ranking

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:43:42 +0100

Plymouth based Twofour has won a place in the latest Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100, which ranks Britain's fastest growing companies.

Chew TV update

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:14:33 +0100

Chew TV welcome in the Autumn by lecturing, guest speaking, judging and sitting on the boards of the top digital, interactive, social and youth-focused media conferences in Europe.

Coldplay tour visuals created by Hello Charlie

Becky_B — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:37:42 +0100

Bristol-based design company, Hello Charlie were recently commissioned by Coldplay’s Creative Director, Phil Harvey to produce animated screen visuals for Coldplay’s 2009 World Tour which comes to Wembley this weekend.

Le Donk and Scor-Zay-Zee screening

Becky_B — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:59:34 +0100

Watershed are delighted to welcome British actor and filmmaker Paddy Considine to Bristol on 8 October for a special preview of Le Donk and Scor-Zay-Zee, his latest film with long time collaborator Shane Meadows.

Call for archive material

Becky_B — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:34:29 +0100

ArthurCox are seeking archive material from the Bristol area for a digital archive project called 'A Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol'.

New appointments at Screen England

SWS — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:19:41 +0100

The English screen agency network is moving to a new level with two key appointments to Screen England, an active partnership of the nine Regional Screen Agencies (RSAs) across England. These new appointments are designed to strengthen the organisation’s operational activities and give it a more effective and singular voice.

Success for short film

Becky_B — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:59:04 +0100

Isaac, a short film produced through South West Screen's Digital Shorts scheme, is up for the Tadgell's Bluebell Honor Award at the 12th Edition of the Auburn International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults being held in various venues around Sydney, Australia later this month.

Mid Mediabox now open

SWS — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:19:42 +0100

Round 2 of Mid Mediabox, a mid-level grant that can be used to develop a new creative idea and/or to promote a completed youth-led media project to a wider audience, opens for applications on 11 September.

Bones - a dance though time

Becky_B — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:39:48 +0100

Bones, a project involving young people, teachers and artists in North Somerset gets it's premiere on 26 September at the Curzon in Clevedon.

National Schools Film Week

Becky_B — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:29:04 +0100

National Schools Film Week, the biggest event of its kind in the world, takes place 15-23rd October in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2-6 November in Scotland. Now in its 14th year, it is a unique festival which provides schools across the UK with free trips to the cinema.

Bristol Short selected for Branchage International Film Festival

Becky_B — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:54:04 +0100

One Day..., which recently premiered in Bristol, was written and directed by John Faria and produced by Overlook Films, a collective of film-makers dedicated to developing film talent in the South West.

Bristol prepares for giant Moosehunt

SWS — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:26:41 +0100

With the autumn winds come the Moose. Bristolians in their hundreds are expected to turn out for the nation’s only moosehunt this month as part of Igfest, which will see 28 interactive games played on the streets of Bristol from 11th – 13th September.

Chew TV on the conference circuit

Becky_B — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:38:58 +0100

Putting a festival-fuelled Summer behind them, Chew TV are welcoming in the Autumn by lecturing, guest speaking, judging and sitting on the boards of the top digital, interactive, social and youth-focused media conferences in Europe.

Apply to Mini Mediabox

SWS — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:46:21 +0100

Mini Mediabox is a new fund that will provide grants of up to £5,000 to support projects that enable young people aged 13-19 to produce their own creative media projects. Registered charities, trusts and incorporated associations, not-for-profit, non-statutory youth and community based organisations in England can apply.

Adapt to Survive

Becky_B — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:20:29 +0100

Adapt to Survive is a new business support programme which is funded by the South West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (SWRIEP) and the Local Authorities in Wiltshire and the West of England.

RTS announes Young Technologist winner

Becky_B — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:37:43 +0100

The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the winner of its first annual RTS Young Technologist Award as Jon Block, a developer at ITV.com.

South West Screen helps ‘Being Human’ go Green

SWS — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:18:02 +0100

With the future of the human race under threat from imminent vampire attack, concerns over environmental conservation may seem misplaced. But that’s exactly what is occupying the production team on BBC Three’s primetime drama, Being Human.

UCF collaborates with CBBC

Becky_B — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:42:02 +0100

A major new animation series for children has begun this week on the CBBC channel with a little help from University College Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Digital Animation Course Leader, Andy Wyatt.

Mix Mediabox opens for applications

SWS — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:46:32 +0100

Mediabox, the fund that offers 13-19 year olds the chance to create their own media projects and get their voices heard, opens its Mix Mediabox strand this week. Mix Mediabox enables organisations working within the community to apply for grants of between £5,000 - £20,000 for youth-led media projects that explore the theme of community cohesion.

Vote for South West Short

Becky_B — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:57:01 +0100

Phoenix Media Bursary Film and Two Short Nights Audience Award Winner Making the Difference by Andy Oxley and David Williams has been shortlisted to the final 12 in Virgin Media Shorts 09.

Chew TV at the Relentless Boardmasters

Becky_B — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:17:29 +0100

Chew TV recently joined forces with Relentless Boardmasters to offer a lucky competition winner the opportunity to cover the event alongside the Chew TV Film Crew.

South West filmmakers nominated for awards

SWS — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:27:51 +0100

Filmmakers from the South West have been nominated in several categories of the prestigious Grierson documentary awards.

South West animator in China

SWS — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:43:29 +0100

Vicky Brophy of Bristol-based Wonky Films is representing British animators in China and Hong Kong this week, following a call from South West Screen back in June to find an animation entrepreneur to join a British Council delegation.

Sponsor an award at Encounters

Becky_B — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:08:10 +0100

Encounters Short Film Festival (17 – 22 November 2009) is seeking sponsorship for their prestigious South West Jury Award.

Subsidised training for designers

Becky_B — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:24:42 +0100

The South West Design Forum have released dates for a series of subsidised training being run by South West designers for South West designers. Following a road show format, each of the five one day courses will be offered in five locations across the region - Falmouth, Bournemouth, Bath, Taunton and Bristol.

English Riviera on Channel Five

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:18:24 +0100

Torbay to feature in new pre-school TV series, 'Milkshake Monkey', which begins transmission on 3rd August.

Sari Stories

Becky_B — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:43:06 +0100

Sari Stories, a documentary by Dorset based company, Sequoia Films, is to be screened on Aljazeera English.

Chew TV’s Content Crew in London

Becky_B — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:34:34 +0100

Chew TV and their Content Crew hit the streets of London on Tuesday 28 July for three days of all expenses paid fun, as well as some exclusive, high-profile training at the Independent Cinema Office to develop their media literacy.

Evil Twin Artworks go national

Becky_B — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:38:34 +0100

Riding high on the success of Prehistoric Pet Shop funded by First Light Movies, Swindon’s Evil.twin.artworks proudly announce that their hottest young film makers are going national with the help of the BBC.

Young Knowle West debaters at Parliament

Becky_B — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:32:13 +0100

Four young people from Knowle West travelled to London on 10 July to participate in a debate in the Chamber of the House of Lords. Accompanied by members of the Knowle West Media Centre, the young people were amongst a select group invited to discuss questions of ‘talent’.

Coup for local writer

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:20:14 +0100

Local writer, Ben Jailler, who is one of South West Screen's script consultants, recently won a place on a BBC course, which could lead to commissions on BBC shows.

UK Film Council to visit Bristol

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:09:33 +0100

Board members from the UK Film Council, which part funds South West Screen, are to visit Bristol on Friday to find out more about the filmmaking landscape in the city and the South West region.

Success for Bristol-based producer

Becky_B — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:20:06 +0100

Bristol-based producer Alison Sterling is one of 5 producers nationwide to be selected for the producer development programme, Creative Collaboration run by the Script Factory and British Council.

Gloucestershire Design Network launched

SWS — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:07:22 +0100

On Thursday 16 July local leading lights from the creative industries hosted the launch of the new Gloucestershire Design Network (GDN).

Volunteer with the Media Trust

Becky_B — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:23:15 +0100

Media Trust is a charity that brings together the media and communications industries with the third sector. They have a variety of opportunities for professionals with media and communications skills to get involved in volunteering.

New studios in Bristol

Becky_B — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:31:56 +0100

New state-of-the-art video and recording studios has opened in Bristol. Symphonic Studios is the exciting new development from former BBC engineer, Louis Sherman.

Juliet Williams joins Twofour board

Becky_B — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:01:28 +0100

Juliet Williams, one of the most dynamic and respected business leaders in the South West, has joined the board of Twofour as a non-executive director.

UKFC publish film statistics

SWS — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:28:55 +0100

Compiled by the UK Film Council’s Research and Statistics Unit, the Statistical Yearbook presents the most comprehensive picture of film in the UK and the performance of British films abroad during 2008.

Bristol Media start-ups podcast

Becky_B — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:42:33 +0100

Bristol Media are about to start a series of three individual podcasts in association with Business Link about starting your business, growing it and selling it. For the first in this series they are looking for five people who have started their business within the last 3 to 4 years to contribute.

Studio Beyond

Becky_B — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:14:52 +0100

Studio Beyond offers a ground-breaking and revolutionary new way of making movies.

Rural cinema pilot scheme

SWS — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:48:47 +0100

The UK Film Council is launching a new pilot scheme that will bring the latest digital cinema equipment to Wiltshire and the Test Valley to give more film fans in rural areas the chance to enjoy the communal experience of cinema.

Annecy Animation Festival

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:07:49 +0100

SWS, with UKTI, supported 20 animators from across the UK to attend Annecy, the world's biggest animated film festival, in France last month. They tell us how they got on.

New studios in Bristol

SWS — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:13:01 +0100

New state-of-the-art video and recording studios are opening in Bristol. Symphonic Studios is the exciting new development from former BBC engineer, Louis Sherman. 9th July (6 - 9 p.m.)

Little Theatre Cinema

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:27:27 +0100

Do you yearn for the cinema of the 1950's? B movies, fag smoke clogging the projector beam, standing for the Queen at the end? No? Tough! It's back! 17th - 23rd July

mycornwall.tv launched

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:37:23 +0100

Today sees the launch sees the launch of mycornwall.tv, Cornwall's own television station on the internet.

Media Sandbox wraps up

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:24:03 +0100

June was the last ‘official month’ of this years’ Media Sandbox scheme, a development programme which has enabled companies to research emerging possibilities in interactive, digital media, create new ideas and deliver innovation to the market. Since March, the six commissions have been researching the opportunities posed by multi-platform technologies and are now ready to share their research.

BBC Big Screen Launch

SWS — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:28:05 +0100

Interactive big screen gaming in Wiltshire.

Call for Branding Talent

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:59 +0100

Just-b is putting out a call to creatives to find the best new branding idea. Winners could get a potential commercial commission with Shop Direct. Deadline: 6th July 2009

Short Film Competition

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:30:29 +0100

Calling all fanatical and passionate film producers, flamboyant cultivators of the moving image! Five Minutes of Fire challenges you to create and submit short films around the theme of Desire. Deadline: 3rd August 2009

Screenwriters' Festival

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:15:12 +0100

Less than a week left to be in with a chance of a face-to-face meeting with a Producer/Agent at the Screenwriters' Festival. Book by 5pm on 30th June.

Wotton Electric Picture House News

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:38:05 +0100

It was Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School version of the Oscars on Sunday 14th June at The Electric Picture House in Wotton-under-Edge. The red carpet was laid and the school’s budding film talent arrived to see which films would leave with awards.

New Big Screen for Glastonbury

SWS — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:21:47 +0100

Up to 50 filmmakers from the South West are to get a unique opportunity to show their work to a brand new audience at Glastonbury this weekend.

Black Screen Heritage Conference

Becky_B — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:49:54 +0100

The Black Screen Heritage Conference will be the first event to bring together archive professionals from across the country to discuss the issues involved in creating accessible collections relating to Black British heritage, share knowledge and create a map of activity in this area.

Digital Visitor shortlisted for award

Becky_B — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:15:00 +0100

Bristol marketing company Digital Visitor has been shortlisted for a prestigious award alongside travel industry giants Air France, Lastminute.com and Kuoni.

Region's brightest talent at Edinburgh

SWS — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:22:40 +0100

Five filmmakers from the South West are getting their chance to make their films a reality at the Edinburgh International Film Festival this weekend after they were given key funding by South West Screen to attend.

Prehistoric Pet Shop

Becky_B — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:02:36 +0100

evil twin artworks, a Swindon based independent Animation/Multi Media Studio, were awarded funding from First Light Movies in conjunction with the UK Film Council to support local young people in creating Prehistoric Pet Shop,a 3D C.G.I animated short film.

UK Film Council new chairman announced

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:54:28 +0100

Tim Bevan, the co-founder and co-chairman of Working Title Films, will take over as chairman of the UK Film Council from 30 July 2009, it was announced today.

Leaving wins award at Krakow

Becky_B — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:38:33 +0100

Domestic abuse drama Leaving picked up another prestigious award last week at the 49th Krakow International Short Film Festival in Poland: The Silver Dragon for Best Fiction.

Close Encounters - 3 weeks left to submit your film into Encounters

SWS — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:19:56 +0100

There's still time to submit your shorts to this year’s Encounters Short Film Festival - but hurry, the deadline for submissions is Tuesday 30 June 2009.

SWS Press Releases

Becky_B — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:48:32 +0100

http://www.swscreen.co.uk/news/news-tags?tags=sws+press+release

BBC Big Screens

SWS — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:40:04 +0100

Shoppers in Swindon became the first to take part in some interactive games specially devised for the launch of the BBC Big Screen on Saturday 6th June.

SWS takes UK Animators to Annecy

SWS — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:39:47 +0100

Award-winning animators from the South West are among a delegation looking to boost business by attending the world’s biggest animation festival next week, thanks to support from South West Screen.

Top 100 - the results are out

Becky_B — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:37:25 +0100

Over 270 creative companies from across the region completed the Top 100 survey back in March and the results have now been released.

Continuing professional development for designers

Becky_B — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:59:18 +0100

Based on research and feedback from design businesses across the South West, the South West Design Forum (SWDF) have been working on ways to help the region’s designers keep their heads well above water in the current economic climate. As a result they have developed a series of five innovative workshops to meet the needs of the industry and to help them to attract and win more business.

Student video competition

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:09:40 +0100

ESSA is holding a competition for students aged 11-19 to produce short videos in which they outline their suggestions for constructive changes to the education system. The winning entries will be featured on Channel 4 later this year.

Doing business in Japan

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:17:32 +0100

The 6th annual Tokyo Mission run by the BPI in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) will take place between 3rd & 7th August 2009. Apply now for your chance of a place (deadline: 5th June).

Pact roadshow

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:43:38 +0100

Pact roadshow: Managing the Downturn. Free event to help producers through these challenging times.

Film Directing course

Becky_B — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:39:35 +0100

The Arts Institute at Bournemouth are running an 8 week intensive 16mm film directing course from mid July to mid September.

Icon Films' River Monsters returns

Becky_B — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:41:14 +0100

After record breaking ratings Bristol-based indie Icon Films has been commissioned by US cable channel Animal Planet to make a second run of its fishing adventure series, River Monsters.

Skillset Company Develoment 2009

SWS — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:13:36 +0100

Skillset provides a free consultancy service to help independent UK film companies develop their business to be amongst the best in the world and compete successfully in the global marketplace.

The Good Pitch

Becky_B — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:18:23 +0100

The Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation and Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program (DFP) have announced that The Good Pitch will be held in the UK on September 7 & 8, 2009. The Good Pitch brings together inspiring social-purpose film projects and a group of expert participants from charities, foundations, brands and media to form powerful alliances around groundbreaking films.

Spontaneously Capture Life in HD

Becky_B — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:54:05 +0100

To celebrate the launch of the new Samsung i8910 HD mobile phone, Future Shorts in association with Samsung Mobile have commissioned four top Directors to capture life in High Definition. Vote for your favourite film now.

Record-breaking year for UK film

Becky_B — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:01:20 +0100

British films took over $4 billion in box-office takings worldwide in 2008, reflecting a remarkable year for the industry.

Films That Changed My Life

Becky_B — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:29:18 +0100

FILMCLUB, the after-school activity giving children free weekly access to thousands of popular and classic films, has launched a new film season entitled ‘Films That Changed My Life’ bringing to life the significance of film to people’s personal and cultural development.

The Surf Screen

Becky_B — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:40:00 +0100

The Surf Screen was established this year with a mission to exhibit independent creative perspectives of surf culture. In doing so it aims to support a more sustainable and inspirational scene for independent surf film makers, by re-investing profits into exciting projects.

Second Post Graduation

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:21:21 +0100

Nine new editors graduate from the latest Second Post Scheme to take the next step to becoming freelancers.

Funding for young filmmakers

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:44:53 +0100

First Light has announced the launch of ‘Second Light’, a new production based talent development funding scheme for young BME filmmakers.

Call to South West Crew

Harriet — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:15:59 +0100

As production increases in the next few months the Locations Department know that you will all be eager to contact incoming productions in the region and pass on your details.

We often get calls and e-mails asking for

Post graduate bursaries

SWS — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:44:41 +0100

South West Screen launches its new round of Post Graduate Bursaries as a former student lands a new job on ‘Skins’.

Digital Shorts announced

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:15:25 +0100

South West Screen announces the six films to be commissioned this year under the Digital Shorts scheme.

We want your films

SWS — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:28:53 +0100

With a total of 85 hours worth of programming time to fill we are inviting organisations from around the region to submit a selection of material that they would like to showcase to a potential audience of 177,000 people.

Televsion Production Masterclass

Becky_B — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:53:12 +0100

Top Director of Photography, Jeremy Humphries and award-winning Producer and Director, Nigel Ashcroft will be running a joint two day programme-making master class in Bristol on 7 & 8 July 2009.

Skillset re-licenced

SWS — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:04:38 +0100

Skillset has been given a new licence to continue its work as the industry body supporting skills, education and training for the UK’s Creative Media Industries.

Film London Production Finance Market

Becky_B — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:50:37 +0100

Film London will be holding an open day for those who want to find out more about their Production Finance Market on 3 June at bfi Southbank, London.

Call for Nominations

Becky_B — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:46:40 +0100

Nominations are now open for the 2009 UK Screen Sound Awards aka The Conch. Nominations close on 12 June 2009.

Cannes Film Festival

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:02:39 +0100

The South West will be fighting its corner in Cannes this year as 'Looking for Eric' the new film directed by Ken Loach and produced by South West Screen board member, Rebecca O’Brien, has been officially selected for the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

South West doc Washington premiere

Becky_B — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:46:48 +0100

Charlotte: A Royal at War, a documentary by Yeovil-based Grace Productions, has been selected for screening at a major new film festival in the US capital.

European Cinema Summit

Becky_B — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:43:03 +0100

The European Cinema Summit 2009 will constitute the first truly European conference for film producers, distributors, exhibitors, manufacturers and suppliers: a major coming-together of industry experts. The summit will take place 15-18 June 2009 in Brussels.

Shoot and Edit RED

Becky_B — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:41:55 +0100

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.

South West Director wins US Award

Harriet — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:46:19 +0100

Simon Pearce - 21 year old Director of local produced and shot feature film SHANK - was honored at the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival with the first Roger Walker-Dack Award for Emerging Talent in Cinema. The gong and cheque for $2500 was collected on beh

Deborah Moggach visits Exeter

Becky_B — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:11:52 +0100

Exeter University is pleased to host a visit from the novelist and screenplay writer Deborah Moggach on Wednesday 20 May 2009 from 6pm to 7.30pm, in LT1, Queen's Building, Exeter University.

Comedy Writing weekend

Becky_B — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:43 +0100

Once again Euroscript is running its acclaimed Comedy Writing Weekend workshop on 30 and 31 May in collaboration with Bristol University department of Drama.

Student's short selected for Annecy

Becky_B — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:36:59 +0100

Wherever You Go, There You Are (Onde Quer Que Vás, Lá Estarás), a short animated film made by Sara Barbas for the MA in Animation at the University of the West of England has been selected for the Graduation Competition at this year’s edition of Annecy.

Book now for b.TWEEN

Becky_B — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:40:56 +0100

b.TWEEN is the UK’s first and best cross-media forum – attracting digital innovators, talent scouts, and thought leaders from across the media industries. It takes place 11-12 June at FACT in Liverpool.

British Academy Television Awards

Becky_B — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:01:12 +0100

The winners of the British Academy Television Awards were announced at a star-studded ceremony in London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 26 April and two awards went to South West Productions.

Local feature - 'SHANK'

Becky_B — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:07:00 +0100

Local feature SHANK brought together industry professionals to 'put something back' into the business by mentoring and guiding an inexperience cast and crew of young film makers through their first feature film.

The Budget

Becky_B — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:16:07 +0100

Wednesday’s budget contained some interesting points for the creative media industries.

3 Month Animation Course

Becky_B — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:37:03 +0100

The Bristol School of Animation’s prestigious ‘3 Month Animation Course’, which has been running at UWE for 12 years, is seeking applications.

Animation Masterclass

Becky_B — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:57:18 +0100

The GMG are holding a special animation Masterclass hosted by Dan Lane of Skylounge. Book before 28 April for a special early bird rate.

Green filmmaking event

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:36:25 +0100

Come to the Arnolfini on 30th April for 'The Landing'. Industry practitioners will be on hand to advise on how to go green in film and tv production. 5:30 - 7pm at the Hub, Arnolfini

First Light Awards

Becky_B — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:47:41 +0100

Young people from Ferndown in Dorset scoop the First Light Award for Best Drama presented to them by Danny Boyle.

Cannes in a Van

Becky_B — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:10:03 +0100

Screen your films in Cannes & be part of The Smallest Mobile Film Festival in the World. If you are a filmmaker, film collective or production company who wants to screen your film or selection at Cannes, CANNES in a VAN want to hear from you.

Business help and advice

Becky_B — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:55:41 +0100

Business Link and the South West Regional Development Agency, in partnership with key business support and information organisations in the South West, are offering business owners across region the opportunity to attend free of charge advice, information and support days.

Falmouth student up for Award

Becky_B — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:12:15 +0100

Karolina Glusiec, an exchange student studying BA(Hons) Digital Animation at University College Falmouth has been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Television Society Student Television Awards (RTS) for her short animated film, Carousel Rodeo.

Animation summer school

Becky_B — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:28:24 +0100

This July will see the return of Create’s Animation Summer School - if you're aged 8-14, come along to learn how to make your own computer game.

Discovery Campus Masterschool 2009

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:37:12 +0100

Discovery Campus has opened up the registration for its second public conference in 2009. The international symposium titled “Faster, Leaner, Keener, Meaner” takes place in Manchester on 23 & 24 May. The weekend is shaping up to be packed with content that will lighten the dark skies of the economic landscape. Come along to hear Mark Wild, newly appointed Director of International Development who will explain an exciting new direction that strives to bring non-US producers into the Nat Geo US Channel fold.

Last few places on courses

SWS — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:36:32 +0100

There are just a few free places left on these highly popular GMG courses in 2D Animation and Post Production.

DepicT! '09

Becky_B — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:22:32 +0100

Can you do it in 90 seconds? Ultra-short competition DepicT! is open for submissions - deadline: 7 September 2009.

Media Sandbox update

Becky_B — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:15:58 +0100

Media Sandbox, a development scheme managed by iShed working with South West Screen, is now well underway with this year's six commissions beginning work on their projects.

Digital cinema roadshows

Becky_B — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:02:51 +0100

The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association and the UK Film Council, working with Screen Digest, have announced a UK-wide programme of digital roadshows to raise awareness and understanding amongst the exhibition sector of issues around digital cinema.

Encounters submissions

Becky_B — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:33:04 +0100

Submissions for this year’s Encounters Short Film Festival have now opened and will run until Tuesday 30 June 2009.

Imagine and FMX competition

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:31:52 +0100

Imagine and FMX are proud to announce the launch of our “Innovation in Animation” competition. Competition deadline: 20th April 2009

Awards for Twofour

Becky_B — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:27:36 +0100

Twofour picked up two IVCA awards at the gala ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel last Friday (27 March 2009).

BAFTA - Vote now

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:58:35 +0100

Vote for your favourite television programme of 2008 in the Philips Audience Award.

The Philips Audience Award is for the Best Programme of 2008. It is the only Award to be voted for by the public and the winner will be announced at the British Academy Television Awards on Sunday 26 April.

moviescope discount

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:54:26 +0100

movieScope Magazine are offering South West Screen affiliates a 40% discount of subscriptions.

Call for Entries: Cornwall Film Festival 2009

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:45:28 +0100

Cornwall Film Festival has announced its call for entries - this year the Festival introduces two new Jury Awards for Cornish short films which will replace the audience awards for Best Film of the Festival and Best Student Film of the Festival.

Documentary volunteers

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:30:26 +0100

Diverse TV seeks volunteers for second series of Tribal Wives for BBC2

FluxMobile on the road

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:17:59 +0100

Create Studios, Swindon’s film and digital media organisation, is relaunching the FluxMobile - a state-of-the-art mobile digital media studio - which is set to tour the South West.

Free Seminar in Cheltenham

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:04:31 +0100

Specialist seminar aimed specifically at Creative Businesses to understand the principles how to value your business. 20th or 27th May 2009

New Media Age Effectiveness awards

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:50:27 +0100

The deadline has been extended for the new media age Effectiveness Awards which aim to demonstrate and promote the quality of new media usage in the UK.

More Speakers Announced for Screenwriters’ festival

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:21:16 +0100

The Screenwriters' Festival 2009 are proud to announce more speakers for the festival takes place at The Cheltenham Ladies’ College from 26 to 29 October 2009. David Thompson (ex-head of BBC Film) and writer/director James Strong join previously an

RTS Awards

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:08:00 +0100

The Royal Television Society (RTS), has launched the 2009 Educational Television Awards.

Omni short wins more prizes

Becky_B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:37:05 +0100

The multi-award winning domestic abuse drama Leaving, received more prestigious accolades last week, winning first prize at the Fujifilm Shorts competition and four top awards at the International Visual Communication Association Awards (IVCA).

Film Screening

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:14:42 +0100

Bristol short film, Detour, written by Gloucester-based Kodjo Akeseh Tsakpo is to be screened at this year’s London Independent Film Festival (17th-24th April).

South West Fights Back after losing Casualty

SWS — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:52:45 +0100

South West Screen, Bristol City Council and the RDA are looking at ways to pre-empt this and are conducting a feasibility study into developing production office & studio facilities within the Bristol city region.

Casualty Decision

SWS — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:23:55 +0000

The BBC has today confirmed it will move Casualty from Bristol to Cardiff in 2011. The move is part of the BBC’s Network Supply Strategy, whereby the Corporation says it aims to produce half of all network TV production outside of London by 2016.

Film Assistant

Dano — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:46:20 +0000

A new opportunity from Four Corners.

Meet Top Broadcast Commissioners.

SWS — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:17:32 +0000

Don't miss this one off opportunity to get direct access to top commissioners and broadcast executives.

Multiplatform

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:51:05 +0000

Digital Production is Nothing to be Frightened Of’, says ‘Crossing the Void ’09

Recession Survey

SWS — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:00:02 +0000

Creative Media Companies Look to Boost Sales to Beat the Downturn

How has the recession affected you? That’s what we’ve been asking everyone who gets our regular e-bulletin or logs on to our website over the last month.

We’ve now had the chance to go through all your res

Media Innovation Awards

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:40:50 +0000

Innovation was the name of the game at Ashton Gate Stadium last week, when the business from across the region gathered for the third annual Media Innovation Awards

New Industrial Doctorate Centre

SWS — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:19:37 +0000

The NCCA at Bournemouth University in collaboration with Bath University has secured £6.5 million in funding from the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to establish and run an Industrial Doctorate Centre (IDC) in Digital Media, Special Effects & Animation.

Credit Crunch News

SWS — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:10:28 +0000

University College Falmouth’s MA in Professional Writing is drawing many highly qualified people seeking a fresh direction, from airline staff to hedge-fund lawyers.

The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival

SWS — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:26:49 +0000

The world's biggest mental health arts and film festival is calling for submissions!

The SW at SXSW festival

Dano — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:20:32 +0000

The Festival celebrates the creativity and passion behind the coolest new media technologies. In addition to panel sessions that cover everything from web design to bootstrapping to social networks, attendees make new business connections at the three-day Trade Show & Exhibition.