South West Screen News Feed

SWS transfers all projects and activities into Creative England

Tara_Milne — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:08:05 +0000

SWS is pleased to announce that from today, all of its projects and activities have been transferred into Creative England.

We're hosting the premiere of In the Dark Half and you're invited!

MartinBooth — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:07:52 +0000

We're having a Bristol preview of In the Dark Half and you're invited. We have 50 free tickets available to the screening which takes place at Cinema de Lux in Bristol on December 15.

Video released to promote Eight Minutes Idle

MartinBooth — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:07:48 +0000

A new video has been released online to promote Eight Minutes Idle, the second film to be made under South West Screen's iFeatures slate.

SlingShot’s Hounded comes home to Bristol

MartinBooth — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:48:49 +0000

As the Christmas party season approaches, Bristol-based game designers, SlingShot, who started out as a South West Screen-funded Media Sandbox scheme, are planning to unleash another seasonal tradition onto the city streets: the fox hunt.

Women's Enterprise in TV workshop

MartinBooth — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:29:49 +0000

Inspiring Women's Enterprise is for women with proven professional experience who are working in the TV industry or returning after a career break.

How to innovate in digital publishing

MartinBooth — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:06:00 +0000

A report on the future of the book will be launched tomorrow at a Future of Publishing event, supported by the Creative Industries iNet and led by South West Screen.

Aardman salutes Monty Python in Slapstick trailer

MartinBooth — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:44:11 +0000

Animators at Aardman in Bristol have drawn on a design style made famous by Monty Python’s Flying Circus to provide a motion graphic for the next Slapstick festival of screen comedy, taking place in Bristol from 26-29 January 2012.

Creative England opens two new funds to support filmmaking talent in the English regions

MartinBooth — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:21:45 +0000

Applications invited for Development and Film Networks Funds totalling £400,000

Robert Mugabe... What Happened? returns to Watershed

MartinBooth — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:22:25 +0000

A film first shown as a one-off during the Afrika Eye Film Festival is returning to the Watershed for a week-long run.

Electric December starts today

MartinBooth — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +0000

Today sees the launch of Electric December 2011, the Watershed’s annual end of year online showcase of young creative talent.

Wildscreen team up with Bristol digital company for app

MartinBooth — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:18:40 +0000

Wildlife charity Wildscreen have teamed up Bristol digital design company Thought Den to produce a new mobile phone app raising awareness about the world's most endangered animals.

Bristol Palestine Film Festival

MartinBooth — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:28 +0000

The Bristol Palestine Film Festival, taking place at the Watershed between 1 and 10 December, celebrates Palestinian film, arts and culture

Peter Lord talks about Aardman's new animated film

MartinBooth — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:53 +0000

Peter Lord, co-director of the forthcoming The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists, will talk about Aardman's latest animated feature film in Bristol on December 3.

New Skillset-funded training scheme

MartinBooth — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:54:26 +0000

Finance & the International Film Business is a Skillset-funded training scheme that enables talented producers to develop their knowledge and proficiency in film finance, film business and business affairs.

Award win for Bristol filmmaker Christian Martin

MartinBooth — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:23:00 +0000

Bristol filmmaker Christian Martin's latest short has been awarded Best Short Film at Birmingham's Shout Festival.

Film made at Bridgwater YMCA honoured at Encounters

MartinBooth — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:19:13 +0000

A film created with young people living in the Bridgwater YMCA was highly commended in the Brief Encounters South West Award at the Bristol Encounters International Film Festival.

Encounters award winner On the Bus made in 117 hours

MartinBooth — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:13:07 +0000

An animated short made as part of the 0117 Hours Film Challenge to celebrate the opening of M Shed, Bristol's new museum, was the winner of the Animated Encounters Best of the South West at the Encounters Film Festival.

Encounters Film Festival 2011 award winners

MartinBooth — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:54:53 +0000

The winning filmmakers at the Bristol Encounters International Film Festival were announced at a special ceremony on Saturday evening at the Watershed.

Meet BBC Natural History Unit staff in Bristol

MartinBooth — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:48 +0000

Some of the UK's leading wildlife filmmakers will be talking in Bristol this week as part of the innaugural Earth Music festival in collaboration with BBC Radio 3.

Charity single features 1000 Royal Wooton Bassett residents

MartinBooth — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:37:58 +0000

A charity single released this week was produced and performed by more than 1000 residents of Royal Wooton Bassett and features a cinematic video shot in the town.

A new network of new music in Europe

MartinBooth — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:38:01 +0000

Two music organisations in the South West are part of a new cross-Europe programme of support.

Big Bang Post Production work on three specials for CBBC

MartinBooth — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:31:04 +0000

Big Bang Post Production in Bristol is currently working on the post production of three specials that are part of the Live ‘n’ Deadly series for CBBC.

CelAction 2D Animation Course – King Rollo Films, Devon

MartinBooth — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:21:31 +0000

Are you an animator who wants to stay ahead in the industry and need to update your skills? Then this CelAction training course is for you.

7 Stones producers launch crowd funding website

MartinBooth — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:32:38 +0000

Producers of a docudrama made in collaboration with children from a refugee camp in the West Bank have launched a crowd funding website to raise funds to complete and distribute the film.

South West Screen celebrates a decade of Digital Shorts

MartinBooth — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:42:06 +0000

South West Screen has celebrated a decade of Digital Shorts with a special screening of 10 films at the Watershed in Bristol.

Extended Play Bootcamp great success

MartinBooth — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:34:29 +0000

The Extended Play Bootcamp, supported by the Creative Industries iNet, has been hailed a great success by organisers and participants.

The Boarding School Bomber from Bristol's Omni on BBC Three

MartinBooth — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:39:53 +0000

A documentary-drama made by Bristol's Omni Productions about a public schoolboy who became a would-be suicide bomber comes to BBC Three on 21 November.

Apply now to join two programmes of support for creative businesses

MartinBooth — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:20:28 +0000

Applications are now open for two exciting new programmes of support for the creative industries in the South West. The two programmes have been launched by South West Screen to allow businesses to thrive with the help of industry experts, mentors and workshops.

Sign up now for a 48-hour film challenge

MartinBooth — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:43:33 +0000

There is still time to sign up to a 48-hour film challenge, where participants have to create, shoot, and edit a film in the space of just two days.

Two Short Nights Film Festival at Exeter Phoenix Digital

MartinBooth — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:26:33 +0000

The Two Short Nights Film Festival at Exeter Phoenix Digital on 1 and 2 December celebrates some of the best short film talent with a programme of screenings, workshops and talks.

Sky1HD sitcom The Cafe filmed in Weston-super-Mare

MartinBooth — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:08:22 +0000

A new sitcom filmed in Weston-super-Mare comes to Sky1HD later this month. The Café is described as "a comic love letter to the British seaside that's every bit as satisfying as a bacon sarnie and cup of tea".

Telling Stories Together - Live Storytelling For The Screen

MartinBooth — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:09:43 +0000

If you’re 16-21 and interested in film and theatre, why not join Green Ginger and Calling the Shots to explore live storytelling for the screen?

Royal Television Society Awards 2011 call for submissions

MartinBooth — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:38:50 +0000

The 2011 Royal Television Society Awards for Bristol and the West of England are now calling for submissions for film, drama, digital media and television.

Wuthering Heights screenwriter Q&A at Curzon cinema

MartinBooth — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:41:45 +0000

Wuthering Heights screenwriter Olivia Hetreed will be introducing the film and taking part in a Q&A afterwards on 27 November at the Curzon cinema in Clevedon.

New film club for young people at Curzon in Clevedon

MartinBooth — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:04:46 +0000

The Reelers, a brand new film club for 13 to 19-year-olds, launches this week at the Curzon cinema in Clevedon.

New Channel 4 show filmed at The Bottle Yard

MartinBooth — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:08:26 +0000

The Bottle Yard in Bristol has played host to a brand new Channel 4 entertainment show presented by Jack Whitehall.

Flying Blind begins shooting in Bristol

MartinBooth — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:04:02 +0000

South West Screen is delighted to announce that principal photography begins today on Flying Blind, the third film to be made in Bristol under iFeatures, the agency’s groundbreaking micro-budget filmmaking scheme.

Bath Film Festival 2011

MartinBooth — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:30:37 +0000

Bath Film Festival 2011 takes place between 10 and 19 November.

First experts secured for South West mentoring programme

MartinBooth — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:16:30 +0000

Next week sees the highly anticipated launch of South West Screen’s mentoring and investment readiness programmes.

Help us help you: new fund to help creative businesses

MartinBooth — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:37:39 +0000

Getting finance is a recurring nightmare for most creative companies. One of the big hurdles is traditional investors, whether they’re banks, VCs or angels, simply don’t understand our industry.

Creative England receives Regional Growth Fund investment

MartinBooth — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:26:33 +0000

The Government has today announced Creative England as one of the successful bidders to receive investment through the second round of its £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund.

Call for submissions: BlueCat Screenplay Competition

MartinBooth — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:18:10 +0000

Screenwriters from the UK can win an award in the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, the deadline for which is on November 15, 2011.

Event: Turning Ideas Into Business

MartinBooth — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:47:12 +0000

To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, find out how three truly creative businesses are continuing to keep pace with consumer trends and demands.

Afrika Eye Film Festival takes place this weekend

MartinBooth — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:12:50 +0100

Afrika Eye returns this weekend to the Watershed in Bristol with a lineup of African cinema, live music and discussion inspired by revolutionary developments in North Africa.

Bristol Encounters International Film Festival - Best of South West

MartinBooth — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:32:40 +0100

Bristol Encounters International Film Festival returns in November 2011. As part of its programme, it will celebrate the work of leading and emerging filmmaking talent from Bristol and the South West.

Writing Drama with Tony Marchant

Dano — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:01:32 +0100

Join three time BAFTA-winning screenwriter Tony Marchant to discuss his approach to writing award-winning drama for the screen.

Navigating the new landscape of film financing

MartinBooth — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:31:33 +0100

Creative England CEO Caroline Norbury will be among the speakers at a free event in Gateshead to discuss the impact of significant changes to film funding.

Vote for Champloo's Stronger

Dano — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:38:44 +0100

White Caps, which has just returned back from Sadlers Wells in London and is touring internationally has spawned an excerpt dance short, Stronger,currently touring the dance film circuit.

New competition launched to soundtrack Eight Minutes Idle

MartinBooth — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:05:24 +0100

An innovative way of engaging audiences with a new feature film is being pioneered by South West Screen and digital creative company Team Rubber.

Cinovate training programme

Dano — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:45:02 +0100

If you manage a film exhibition business in the UK you are likely to face a host of challenges, from developing and growing your audience and increasing revenue streams to marketing your venue and creating innovative programming.

Fresh Flix 2011

Dano — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:32:22 +0100

Fresh Flix, presented by Watershed and Encounters International Film Festival, is back with a fantastic programme of film, music and poetry for young people, children and their families.

Wotton-under-Edge for Christmas number one?

MartinBooth — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:34:32 +0100

Hundreds of people took over the centre of Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire to star in the video for a charity single to be released for Christmas.

Film Culture Fund opens for applications

MartinBooth — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:43:55 +0100

Creative England’s Film Culture Fund opens for applications today, with a total of £490,000 delegated Lottery funds from the BFI to distribute in its first round.

Free workshops for creative businesses

MartinBooth — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:26:20 +0100

Two free creative growth workshops for businesses are being held next month in Bristol and Exeter.

Tickets Now Selling For Music South West 2011

Dano — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:42:26 +0100

Bristol Music Foundation is pleased to announce tickets are now on sale for Music South West the third annual music convention for the South West.

White Horse Pictures host red carpet event in Calne

MartinBooth — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:52:29 +0100

The White Horse Pictures screening at Beversbrook Sports Facility later this month will be a special showcase of short films to promote Calne, made by staff at Calne Town Council.

Google doodle celebrates clay animation pioneer Art Clokey

MartinBooth — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:50:57 +0100

Today's Google doodle is a tribute to Art Clokey, a pioneer in stop motion clay animation and an inspiration to fellow animators such as Nick Park of Bristol's Aardman Animations.

RTS Opens Entries for Television Journalism Awards 2010/11

Dano — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:36:01 +0100

The RTS Television Journalism Awards seek to reward creativity and excellence in journalism across UK news and current affairs, both by organisations broadcasting in the UK and by companies which supply UK news broadcasters.

ICCI360 Weymouth 2012: Call for Content

Dano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:40:47 +0100

Inspired by the dynamism, elegance, power, technical expertise, beauty and challenge embodied in the Olympic spirit and pursuit of sporting excellence, ICCI360 has established the theme of 'in Motion’ as the catalyst for creative endeavours and the focus for their Call for Content.

15th Purbeck Film Festival starts this week

MartinBooth — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:58:09 +0100

The 15th annual Purbeck Film Festival, funded by South West Screen under its Audience Development Fund, starts later this week.

Comic Strip Presents The Hunt for Tony Blair filmed in South West

MartinBooth — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:16:29 +0100

The Comic Strip Presents The Hunt for Tony Blair, screened on Channel 4 this Friday, was shot across the South West, with filming taking place in Plymouth, Dartmouth, Buckfastleigh and surrounding areas in Devon.

The London Screenwriters’ Festival

MartinBooth — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:38:34 +0100

The London Screenwriters’ Festival is a three-day gathering of over 500 screenwriters, producers, directors, commissioners and other creative people.

Extended Play festival confirms Ian Livingstone

MartinBooth — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:59:04 +0100

During two days in November, games developers, designers and enthusiasts descend to take part in Extended Play 2011 – the first major, and free, digital interactive festival in the South West.

Hurricane Media documentary short on Bristol street art

MartinBooth — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:46:45 +0100

A documentary looking at Europe’s largest graffiti event, See No Evil on Nelson Street in Bristol, and the rise of the global street art movement in the South West, has been released by Bristol-based Hurricane Media.

Curzon cinema ident competition

MartinBooth — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:27:50 +0100

Students and young animators are being invited to submit entries for an ident competition for the Curzon cinema in Clevedon to be judged by David Sproxton from Aardman Animations.

Call for Entries - Learning on Screen Awards 2012

Dano — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:58:04 +0100

The Learning on Screen Awards celebrate and reward excellence in the use of moving image and related media in education. The Awards aim to give wider recognition to producers of educational material and reward rising filmmakers through the prestigious Student Production Awards.

In the Dark Half premiere at Raindance Film Festival

MartinBooth — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:53:23 +0100

In the Dark Half has received its world premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in front of a packed audience at the Apollo Picadilly cinema in London.

South West Screen welcomes Creative England

Dano — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:03:39 +0100

South West Screen today welcomes the beginning of a new era for the creative industries in the South West, as new English regions-wide agency Creative England officially opens for business.

Scissor Sisters’ John Garden at Exeter Phoenix

Dano — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:15:14 +0100

Scissor Sisters’ John Garden at Exeter Phoenix on 13 October 2011. Bristol Silents presents John Garden’s new score for The Lost World.

Slapstick Festival announce 2012 events

MartinBooth — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:27:44 +0100

Three major events have been announced at the Colston Hall in Bristol as part of next year's Slapstick Festival.

Wanted: young film-makers to show work at Eden Project

Dano — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:53:41 +0100

If you’re a talented young 13-19-year-old in the South West, enter this competition tell us about your skills and you could get the chance to perform or display your work at the Eden Project.

One week to go until the opening of Creative England

Dano — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:40:38 +0100

There's just one week to go until Creative England starts operating. Make sure you subscribe to the Creative England mailing list.

Is New Media the Message? Watershed tunes in to Marshall McLuhan

Dano — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:35:59 +0100

Many of us have used the terms 'global village' and 'surfing' without pausing to think of where they came from. Ahead of their time, the terms were coined by media pioneer and controversial academic figure, Marshall McLuhan, born exactly 100 hundred years ago this year.

Encounters International Film Festival programme announced

MartinBooth — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:17:39 +0100

The programme for the 2011 Bristol Encounters International Film Festival has been announced today, showcasing the best short film and animation talent from around the world at Watershed and the Arnolfini.

The Bottle Yard welcomes its first permanent tenant

MartinBooth — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:06:25 +0100

The Bottle Yard is getting its first permanent tenant as specialist rental company 24-7 Drama announce they are soon to move into the largest dedicated production facility in the South West.

Top awards for film societies in the South West

Dano — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:01:06 +0100

Two Film Societies from the south-west region were among the main prize winners at 2011 Film Society of the Year Awards, which took place at the Ciné Lumière in London on the 17th September, hosted by the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS).

Get ready to film part of your life for Britain In A Day

MartinBooth — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:45:00 +0100

Britain In A Day is an exciting new filmmaking project from the BBC that on November 12 will see as many people as possible filming a small part of their day and upload the clip onto YouTube.

Electric December deadline approaching

MartinBooth — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:25:43 +0100

The deadline for Electric December, Watershed’s online calendar competition for young people, is fast approaching.

Conversations on the Coast out now.

Dano — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:37:11 +0100

Conversations on the Coast presents a selection of 20 stories and photography from Nick Hand's Slowcoast project.

Animated Exeter: Call for entries

MartinBooth — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:15:38 +0100

Animated Exeter has announced new competition categories for the February 2012 festival. The competitions are now open to entries from anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Swindon Film Society named film society of the year by BFFS

MartinBooth — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:40:32 +0100

The Swindon Film Society has been named the UK's film society of the year by the British Federation of Film Societies

Community cinema volunteers gather in London

MartinBooth — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:04:52 +0100

Volunteers from community cinemas from the South West across the UK gathered in London for the annual National Conference for Community Cinemas organised by the British Federation of Film Societies.

Confirm your appointment with 10 local buyers

Dano — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:17:53 +0100

Thursday 29th at 4pm, Bristol hosts 10 buyers from the local NHS, Police, Schools, Borough Council, MOD, Met Office and more. They want to engage with SME businesses and explain to you how you can gain local contracts with the minimum of paperwork and without formal tendering.

Exciting news from In the Dark Half director Alastair Siddons

MartinBooth — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:40:52 +0100

In the Dark Half director Alastair Siddons is currently working on an exciting film project with acclaimed French artist JR.

Monthly film club begins at Arnolfini, Bristol

MartinBooth — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:12:36 +0100

A new monthly film club curated by Bristol's diverse community of cineastes begins this week at the Arnolfini

First Light Young Film Fund applications are now open

Dano — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +0100

The First Light Young Film Fund are open with various grants available.

Local company finish work on Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking

Dano — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:45:43 +0100

Big Bang Post Production has just completed the post production on the first of the eight part 30 minute series for BBC 1.

South West Screen congratulates Caroline Norbury on her appointment as Creative England CEO

MartinBooth — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:55:25 +0100

South West Screen Acting CEO Mehjabeen Price has said she is "delighted" at today's announcement that Caroline Norbury has been appointed as Creative England's first Chief Executive Officer.

Sky 1 commissions two more series of Trollied, filmed at The Bottle Yard in Bristol

MartinBooth — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:48:57 +0100

Sky 1 has ordered two more series of supermarket comedy Trollied, filmed at The Bottle Yard in Bristol, as part of its commitment to boost original content spend by 50 per cent over the next three years.

Entries are now invited for the LoveBath Film Competition

Dano — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:53:01 +0100

This competition, now in its second year is being organized by the Bath Chronicle, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Bath Film Office, the City of Bath College, Bath Spa University, Suited and Booted and the Little Theatre, Bath’s independent cinema.

Senna zooms into White Horse Pictures in Malmesbury

MartinBooth — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:28:28 +0100

Senna is being shown at a special White Horse Pictures screening in Malmesbury on September 20.

Encounters International Film Festival 2011: Call for volunteers

MartinBooth — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:28:59 +0100

Volunteers are needed for the Encounters International Film Festival, taking in place in Bristol from 16-20 November, 2011.

Applications open for Young Creative Entrepreneur delegation to New British Film Festival

Dano — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:51:26 +0100

The British Council are looking for 3 UK-based screen entrepreneurs to join the industry programme at Moscow’s New British Film Festival (2-13 November).

South West Screen takes companies on Dutch trade mission

MartinBooth — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:40:01 +0100

South West companies will be strongly represented at a gathering of key creative businesses from across Europe meeting this week in the Netherlands.

Ed Vaizey to Speak at BFFS Community Cinema Conference

Dano — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:39:55 +0100

MP Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries, will address community cinema representatives at this weekend’s fifth National Conference for Community Cinemas, organised by the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS). Institut Francais, Kensington, London.

Bristol's Thought Den to produce online game for Tate

MartinBooth — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:13:38 +0100

Bristol-based digital design agency Thought Den has won a contract to produce an online game for the Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland. The game is designed to put contemporary art into interactive gaming.

Venturefest Bristol 2011: ‘The Pitch’

Dano — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:11 +0100

Venturefest Bristol is an exciting new event for the South West business community, organised by Science City Bristol, to bring technology business ideas together with potential funding and support and achieve the successful commercialisation of new ideas.

South West’s games industry gets a ‘powerup’ with Extended Play Bootcamp

MartinBooth — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:30:59 +0100

Extended Play Bootcamp is a unique opportunity for 20 of the South West's leading and emerging Games and Interactive development studios to come together over a period of two days, to explore and create new products and services that could lead the digital industries of the future.

In the Dark Half to premiere at Raindance Film Festival

Dano — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:14:25 +0100

South West Screen is delighted to announce that In the Dark Half, the first of the three iFeatures films to reach completion, has been selected to screen at the Raindance Film Festival in London.

Big Bang Post work airing tonight

Dano — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:30:23 +0100

Post work on Natural World Animal House by Bristol based Big Bang Post Production airs tonight on BBC 2.

Golden Fawn 48 Hour Film Challenge

Dano — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:48:10 +0100

You have 48 hours to brainstorm, write, cast, act, film, edit, grade, score and deliver your film. So choose your collaborators carefully and make sure you all share the vision!

Call for Entries - Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2012

Dano — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:55:19 +0100

Entries are now being accepted for the Short Film and Short Animation categories at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2012.

Griff Rhys Jones to host 2012 Slapstick Festival gala

MartinBooth — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:19:19 +0100

Griff Rhys Jones has been revealed as the host of the opening gala at next year's Slapstick Festival. The much-loved comedian will compere the event at the Colston Hall in Bristol on January 27 next year.

New BBC Two documentary stars mobile cinema funded by South West Screen

MartinBooth — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:41:08 +0100

A restored vintage mobile cinema funded by South West Screen is the star of a new 20-part BBC Two daytime show presented by Melvyn Bragg.

White Horse Pictures special offer in Calne

MartinBooth — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:27:28 +0100

A family of four can have a day out at the cinema in Calne this weekend for less than a tenner.

SXSW briefing in Bristol this week

MartinBooth — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:01:09 +0100

A South By South West briefing is taking place in Bristol on Thursday. The Making the Most of International Music Events workshop will be hosted by SXSW UK & Ireland manager and is coordinated by UK Trade & Investment.

Watershed launches new website

MartinBooth — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:17:48 +0100

Bristol's Watershed today launched a brand new website, reflecting their vibrancy and the wide variety of activities and opportunities they offer.

Icon Films create new trailer for Bristol Old Vic

MartinBooth — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:28:53 +0100

Icon Films have teamed up with the Bristol Old Vic theatre to create a trailer for their upcoming new play, Coasting.

Secretary of State discusses Local TV at summit chaired by SWS Chairman

MartinBooth — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:17:05 +0100

More than 100 industry representatives from the South West and Wales region attended the Department of Culture Media and Sport’s Local TV summit on Friday, hosted by South West Screen’s Chairman Kip Meek.

Somerset schoolchildren become natural history filmmakers

MartinBooth — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:08:08 +0100

Explorium, a new social enterprise dedicated to bringing educational adventure into the lives of young people, is launching with a new event called Tree Play.

Pervasive Media Studio lunchtime talks in September

MartinBooth — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:45:28 +0100

There are two Pervasive Media Studio lunchtime talks taking place in Bristol in September.

Power to the Pixel cross-media forum tickets now on sale

MartinBooth — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:29:48 +0100

Power to the Pixel brings its Cross-Media Forum to the BFI London Film Festival for another year in October, showcasing some of the hottest talent working in cross-media.

Outdoor solar-powered cinema in Bristol

MartinBooth — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:15:34 +0100

Free screenings of fun family friendly short films will be screened next month in three Bristol parks by the team behind the Encounters Bristol International Film Festival.

New First Light funding round opens

MartinBooth — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:33:00 +0100

First Light have announced that their Pilot and Studio grant is available for 2011/12. First Light Young Film Fund applications are also now open.

New interactive digital festival to take place in Plymouth

MartinBooth — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:41:08 +0100

Extended Play 2011 is the South West's first, and only, digital interactive festival open to the public. It will take place at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth on 3-5 November 2011, and celebrate the notion of play using digital media.

Sir David Attenborough to receive lifetime award

MartinBooth — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:19:44 +0100

The BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol has been praised by the chairman of the International Broadcasting Convention as they bestow a lifetime achievement award on Sir David Attenborough.

Latest Vision warm-up event

MartinBooth — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:57:15 +0100

This latest Vision warm-up session at the Arnolfini in Bristol will explore the new relationships between employees and employers, and the role of funders, collaborators, experts, participants and audiences

Casualty donates auction items for hospital appeal

MartinBooth — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:19 +0100

There will be a chance for Casualty fans to purchase rare and unique memorabilia from the much-loved medical drama this month, when the series donates a range of items to Bristol Children's Hospital to be auctioned online to raise funds for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal.

MicroLights opens final call for film trainees

Tara_Milne — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:21:38 +0100

Future film talent from across the South West can today apply for two exciting film trainee positions, as the MicroLights training scheme opens its final call.

Bridport filmmaker co-produces Kill List

MartinBooth — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:19:43 +0100

Bridport filmmaker Andrew Starke has co-produced a new film called Kill List, released in cinemas next month.

Thank you and goodbye Casualty, we'll miss you...

Tara_Milne — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:15:15 +0100

As Casualty shoots its final scenes in Bristol, we send our thanks to the long-running drama which has made the city its home for 25 years.

Call for cast and crew for Salisbury film

MartinBooth — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:54:50 +0100

The What's the Story Film Festival at Salisbury Arts Centre is looking for a lead actress, a supporting actor and a number of extras for a short film being made as part of the festival.

Watershed hosts scriptwriting workshop

MartinBooth — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:25:09 +0100

Want to see your name on screen? The Script Workshop can help. The Script Workshop offers training from genuine industry professionals, brought to you in partnership with Watershed in Bristol.

Bath Spa University launches MA Feature Filmmaking

MartinBooth — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:05:14 +0100

Artswork Media, Bath Spa University’s media production business will host an MA in Feature Filmmaking beginning in October 2011.

Watershed hosts partnership hub for SW creative industries

Dano — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:21:21 +0100

UWE is teaming up with the Universities of Bristol, Exeter, Bath and Cardiff, as well as Watershed and a wide range of creative industry partners, to form the new Research and Enterprise in Arts and Creative Technologies Hub (REACT) for Bristol, the South West of England and South Wales.

2011 BFI Statistical Yearbook

Dano — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:00:01 +0100

Earlier this month the BFI has announced the results of its 2011 Statistical Yearbook, the most authoritative and complete snapshot of the film landscape in the UK over the last 12 months.

Meetdraw presents: Silicon Beach

Dano — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:38:58 +0100

Silicon Beach is an inspirational and thought-provoking exploration of new and innovative digital media storytelling techniques. From the 29 - 28 September in Bournemouth.

Ryan Inglis music video filmed in Weston-super-Mare

MartinBooth — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:53:54 +0100

A single released today by South West singer songwriter Ryan Inglis is accompanied by a video which was filmed in Weston-super-Mare.

Prequel to Cannes Competition 2011/12

Dano — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:11:00 +0100

Submissions now open for the Prequel to Cannes International short and feature script competition.

Future of Publishing – booking now open

Dano — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:59:39 +0100

Do you want to know where the publishing industry is going? How you can create new revenue streams? How you can use innovation to transform challenges into opportunities? The Future of Publishing conference will showcase pioneering new work, provide insight into the future and explore potential new revenue streams.

Call for entries for Afrika Eye short film competition

MartinBooth — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:52:23 +0100

Entries are now open for Afrika Eye's short film festival. Films between one and 20 minutes long are eligible for screening at the event at Watershed in Bristol on 29 October, with the theme of 'Africa alive'.

Pinhole Pedallers begin South West tour this week

MartinBooth — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:39:49 +0100

The Pinhole Pedallers begin touring the South West this week, taking a large camera obscura by bicycle across the region.

Big Bang completes post on Ocean Giants

Tara_Milne — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:29:32 +0100

Bristol based company Big Bang completed post on the new three part series Ocean Giants, which transmits this Sunday 14 August 2011.

Bristol Zoo latest location on A Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol

MartinBooth — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:14:23 +0100

Bristol Zoo is the newest location added to A Time Traveller's Guide to Bristol, a web and mobile phone application made by Arthur Cox and supported by South West Screen.

Call for entries: Alpha-Ville 2011

MartinBooth — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:09:38 +0100

Alpha-ville invites you to submit films that represent the transition from digital to post-digital culture. The competition aims to participate in the ongoing debate about the effects of the digital revolution in the arts, culture and society.

Bournemouth to host new digital media conference

MartinBooth — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:51:53 +0100

Silicon Beach is an inspirational and thought-provoking exploration of new and innovative digital media storytelling techniques.

New media writing prize announced

MartinBooth — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:32:54 +0100

Bournemouth University’s Media School has announced the second annual prize for new media writing.

Booking now open for Future of Publishing conference

MartinBooth — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:39:19 +0100

Booking is now open for the Future of Publishing conference taking place in Bournemouth on October 6.

3D film to be made at Exeter Phoenix

MartinBooth — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:06:22 +0100

Exeter Phoenix Digital has teamed up with Peter Snelling and James Price to create their first 3D film with support from First Light Movies.

Marathon Boy continues to run away with awards

MartinBooth — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:36:11 +0100

Bristol-based filmmaker Gemma Atwal has been awarded the main Golden Rock Award for Best Feature Documentary at the Little Rock Film Festival for her debut feature length documentary film Marathon Boy.

Old cine and video wanted for Out of Archive project

MartinBooth — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:16:25 +0100

As a part of South West Screen and Arts Council England’s Out of Archive, project Greg Browning and Cornerstone are making a documentary called A Day at the Pier and need your help.

South West Screen awards Lottery funding to venues, festivals and archives

MartinBooth — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:48:16 +0100

South West Screen has awarded more than £130,000 Lottery funding to boost exhibition, moving image and screen heritage in the South West, under its Audience Development Fund.

Watershed host Q&A with Treacle Jr director Jamie Thraves

MartinBooth — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:58:18 +0100

Watershed in Bristol is this evening hosting a Q&A with British director Jamie Thraves after a preview screening of his new film, Treacle Jr.

Watch stop-motion video of Trollied set constructed at The Bottle Yard

MartinBooth — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:45:09 +0100

On the same day that Trollied premieres on Sky1HD, a stop-motion video of a full-size replica supermarket built at The Bottle Yard set has been uploaded to The Bottle Yard website

Do you know Britain's Ugliest Rooms?

MartinBooth — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:35:47 +0100

A new property makeover show is looking to find rooms across the South West in need of a revamp.

Eight Minutes Idle star Ophelia Lovibond appears in Mr Popper's Penguins with Jim Carrey

MartinBooth — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:32:59 +0100

Eight Minutes Idle star Ophelia Lovibond is Jim Carrey's alliteration-prone personal assistant Pippi in Mr Popper's Penguins, released in cinemas on Friday.

Bristol Encounters 0117 Hour Film Challenge Screening

Dano — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:25:02 +0100

As well as presenting a whole host of activity at the Arnolfini this Harbour festival, Encounters also presented the first public screening of the 0117 films at the BBC Big Screen in Millennium Square.

The Devils Dinner Party

Dano — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:42:55 +0100

A Brand New Psychological Gameshow for Sky Atlantic - looking for contestants in Bristol and surrounding areas.

5th National Conference for Community Cinemas

Dano — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:26:25 +0100

BFFS is delighted to announce that bookings are now open for the 5th National Conference for Community Cinemas, which will take place on the weekend of Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th September at the Institut Français, South Kensington, London.

Culture24 Conference: Let's Get Real at Bristol's Watershed

Dano — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:27:55 +0100

Come and join Culture24 for some honesty, plain-speaking and troubleshooting about online services.

World War Z starring Brad Pitt shoots in Falmouth employing South West crew

MartinBooth — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:27:28 +0100

Shooting for the new multi-million pound blockbuster World War Z kicks off in Falmouth, Cornwall today, supported by local film crew from the South West.

Trollied comes to Sky1HD this week

MartinBooth — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:19:17 +0100

The first episode of a new sitcom filmed at The Bottle Yard in Bristol, made by the producer of The Office and the director of Shameless, is being shown on Sky1HD later this week.

Pulse Films: New Talent Search

Dano — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:56:28 +0100

Vision Sound Music in association with Pulse Films is launching a New Talent Search, to find film making and creative talent for the future.

Bristol screenwriter Tom Czaban wins major US commission

MartinBooth — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:17:08 +0100

Bristol-based Tom Czaban was approached earlier this year to re-write a comedy feature for a Beverley Hills production company, whose producers are currently packaging the project in the USA.

UK Partnercountry of gamescom 2011

Dano — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:59:25 +0100

UK Trade & Investment Germany and TIGA turn the spotlight onto British Games businesses at gamescom with an innovative new programme.

Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media with Exeter College

Dano — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:44:12 +0100

Exeter College has launched the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media.

Like Minds 2011: Registration now open

Dano — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:41:26 +0100

Registration is now open for the 2011 Like Minds Conference on 19-21 October. Innovation+Opportunity: How to build brands, businesses and communities for tomorrow.

Award-winning Gloucestershire filmmaker hires new apprentice

MartinBooth — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:51:05 +0100

An award-winning filmmaker from Berkeley in Gloucestershire has hired a new apprentice thanks to a scheme ran by Skillset, the creative industries sector skills council.

Nigel Ashcroft discusses Tree of Life

Dano — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:45:03 +0100

South West Screen co-sponsored a special screening of The Tree of Life with Watershed last Sunday 24th July, featuring special guest Nigel Ashcroft, the Bristol-based Natural History producer responsible for the film’s outstanding 20-minute universe sequence.

West of England LEP Creative Sector open meeting

Dano — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:16:18 +0100

The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is one of the first, and widely regarded as one of the most dynamic in the country. Get involved at this open meeting.

Trollied, filmed at The Bottle Yard in Bristol, coming to Sky1HD

MartinBooth — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:04:12 +0100

Sky have announced that Trollied, filmed at The Bottle Yard in Bristol, will air on Thursday, 4 August at 9pm on Sky1HD.

New script fund for writers across the UK & Ireland

Dano — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:26:18 +0100

Championing new British talent, Collabor8te is an exciting new platform for short filmmaking; from script development through to production and distribution.

Channel 4 Inspiration Day Bristol

Dano — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:47:30 +0100

Channel 4 and Calling the Shots have teamed up to present Inspiration Day Bristol. It’s all about the city’s world-class theatre and performance arts scene with practical workshops and career skills in puppetry, performance and design.

Bristol screenwriter highly commended in national competition

Dano — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:08:54 +0100

Pat Reid, a Bristol-based film journalist, was highly commended by judges in the ShortList Script Writing Challenge.

"The Tree of Life" Q&A screening

Dano — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:52:47 +0100

South West Screen are co-sponsoring a special screening of The Tree of Life with Watershed this Sunday 24th July. The film starts at 2.30pm in Cinema 1.

Encounters, Watershed and Strode Theatre awards success

Dano — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:10:46 +0100

Congratulations to Encounters International Film Festival and Watershed Media Centre in Bristol, who are among the 37 projects from across the UK to have received funding under the BFI’s Transition Fund for Audience Development.

Hollywood blockbuster WWZ to be filmed in Falmouth next month

Tara_Milne — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:13:35 +0100

Open casting for new zombie thriller ‘World War Z’ is being held at Truro School this weekend

Hear from the experts at Vision+ on 20 July

Tara_Milne — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:44:50 +0100

A free Vision Warm-Up Workshop will take place on 20 July, delivered by Bristol Media and backed by the Creative Industries iNet.

DepicT! 2011

Dano — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:49:13 +0100

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.

Little White Lies selected for New York City International Film Festival

Dano — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:37:48 +0100

Little White Lies has been officially selected for the New York City International Film Festival. Where it will show in competition in August.

It has also recently played at the Porto 7 Film Festival in Oporto, Portugal. www.porto7.com

Bristol CND’s ‘Chance of a Lifetime’ short film competition

Dano — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:00:54 +0100

Bristol CND are looking for short films (30 – 120 seconds) on the subject ‘What does nuclear disarmament mean to you?’.

Paignton filmmaker set to release debut movie

MartinBooth — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:39:14 +0100

Paignton filmmaker Ashley Wing is set to release his eagerly-awaited sci-fi thriller, Fracture, this summer. Three years in the making, the short film is expected to garner a huge web audience across the globe, and has already won support from Syfy as well as Sony Europe.

Harry Potter and the Magic of the South West

MartinBooth — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:45:32 +0100

As Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two prepares to cast its spell at a glittering premiere in London this evening, we take a look at the contribution of the South West to the most successful film franchise of all time.

ECB Network Creative Trade Mission @PICNIC 2011

Dano — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:28:27 +0100

The ECB Network is giving away 40 free tickets to PICNIC in Amsterdam including free accommodation and catering!! The network is now organizing its second trade mission to be held at PICNIC conference in Amsterdam, Holland from 14 to 16 September 2011.

Record number of submissions for Encounters Festival

MartinBooth — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:30:55 +0100

A record number of submissions have been received for the 17th Encounters Bristol International Film Festival 2011, with 1,728 films entered into competition before last week's deadline.

Save the date for a conference on the future of publishing

MartinBooth — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:40:02 +0100

The publishing sector is facing unprecedented challenges: rapid advances in technology, free content, new competitors – to name but a few. How can we use innovation to create new opportunities and sources of income?

Eight Minutes Idle stars tipped as ones to watch

MartinBooth — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:09:29 +0100

Eight Minutes Idle stars Tom Hughes and Ophelia Lovibond continue to be tipped as rising stars of the future.

Access the Evidence: Youth Arts Transforms Lives

MartinBooth — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:04:09 +0100

Artswork, the national youth arts development agency, provides fresh evidence to demonstrate the transformational power of the arts to make positive changes to the lives of young people with a new publication.

Shoot Me Film Academy in Bristol this summer

MartinBooth — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:39:18 +0100

The Shoot Me Film Academy is hosting a pair of two-day courses in Bristol this summer for 11- to 17-year-olds thinking about a career in TV or film.

Call for entries for The Pixel Market

MartinBooth — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:42:16 +0100

The Pixel Market, showcasing and financing cross-media projects from around the world, takes place in October as part of Power to the Pixel’s annual Cross-Media Forum in association with the BFI London Film Festival.

Out of Archive awards announced

MartinBooth — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:17:56 +0100

Creative practitioners from across the South West have been awarded funds to delve into the past thanks to South West Screen's Out of Archive project.

Television series pilot screens in Bath

MartinBooth — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:38:36 +0100

A pilot for a new television programme has been screened at the Little Theatre in Bath. Block, written by Bath Spa graduates Oliver Cane and Simon Wharf, is set almost entirely within a tower block.

0117 Hour Film Challenge showcases shorts talent

MartinBooth — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:57:16 +0100

A short film about bicycles falling in love on the streets of Bristol was the winner of a new short film competition organised by Encounters, Bristol Film Office and M-Shed.

Think Future Now launches

MartinBooth — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:17:57 +0100

Think Future Now was launched last night at the Paintworks in Bristol. The innovative new approach to find creative solutions to environmental issues has been developed by an expert group led by Bristol Media that includes South West Screen.

Stronger Together Conference, Watershed 29 June 11

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:30:54 +0100

Watershed is partnering with Stronger Together to host a live-stream for SW cultural organisations to participate in a national conversation on collaboration, sharing and working in partnership.

iNet update at GWE breakfast meeting, 28 June 11

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:18:47 +0100

This upcoming GWE Business West breakfast meeting will feature a briefing on progress made by the £17.5m investment in the Creative Industries iNet and the other four iNet sectors in the SW.

Proctor and Stevenson granted patent for new technology

MartinBooth — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:16:01 +0100

Bristol-based communications and design agency Proctor and Stevenson has announced it has been granted a UK patent for its marketing automation technology

Production Finance Market call for applications

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:09:54 +0100

Film London are now inviting applications for the fifth Production Finance Market in October.

LGBT film screenings at Bristol Pride

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:00:50 +0100

A unique series of LGBT films is planned as part of Bristol Pride (9-17 July).

Free filmmaking opportunity for 16-19 yr olds

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:55:19 +0100

Suited and Booted have won a First Light grant to create 3 films with young people this summer on the theme of 'Love'.

Compass Presents invites shorts for Nozstock

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:40:11 +0100

Compass Presents is taking over the Cine Tent at Nozstock Festival this summer and is looking to take the cream of the Bristol crop of short films with it.

One week left to submit your films to Encounters!

Tara_Milne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:30:08 +0100

There's just one week to go until the submissions deadline for this year's Encounters Film Festival - so get your films in quick!

Think Future Now launches next week

MartinBooth — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:55:10 +0100

A new approach to sustainable production for the creative industries is set to launch in Bristol next week, to help businesses become more sustainable, work smarter and reduce their environmental footprint.

South West Screen Talent Development Fund awards announced

MartinBooth — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:26:44 +0100

South West Screen has announced a new round of development funding for up-and-coming feature film talent in the South West of England.

Creative industries praised at opening of Bristol's new museum

MartinBooth — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:24:01 +0100

The creative industries in Bristol and the South West were praised today at the launch of M Shed, Bristol's new £27 museum which officially opens to the public tomorrow.

South West Screen-funded films pride of place in M Shed, Bristol's new museum

MartinBooth — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:30:17 +0100

Four short documentary films funded by South West Screen will be on show to the public for the first time tomorrow when Bristol’s new museum opens for the first time.

Taking the South West to Hollywood

Dano — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:32:34 +0100

Fiona Francombe, Production Liaison Manager for South West Screen, took the region out to Hollywood last week for the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) annual Locations exhibition in LA.

Be a sand person in Bristol director Lucy Catherine's new short

MartinBooth — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:53:49 +0100

Bristol writer and director Lucy Catherine is currently looking at innovative methods of funding her new 10-minute short film Cradle, set in the Shetland Islands. For £30, you could become a sand person on a beach.

SlingShot creates ‘Fortunes’ Game for M Shed Launch

Dano — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:35:39 +0100

SlingShot’s iphone app, Fortunes, is aimed at the twentysomething audience and uses elements of treasure hunt and street games to guide visitors through a nineteenth century Bristol cityscape.

WWF short film competition

Dano — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:35:30 +0100

A new short film competition – Life. Nature. You. Make the Connection – launches on the 20 June with WWF offering commissions to the best directors and the chance to pick up their award at one of Asia’s top film festivals.

The journey starts for Transform@Lab participants

Dano — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:16:35 +0100

For nine hand-picked media graduates, the creative and physical journey from Wales to Budapest to Paris begins next week as the exclusive Transform@Lab cross-platform development programme is brought to life.

The Tragedy of Macbeth screening in Exeter

MartinBooth — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:46:54 +0100

The first South West screening of The Tragedy of Macbeth takes place at the Exeter Phoenix on Thursday, June 30 at 7.30pm, followed by a Q&A session with the producers.

Fixed gear riders needed for Bristol documentary

MartinBooth — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:42:09 +0100

Fixed gear riders are needed to help film an important sequence in a new feature length documentary about riding fixed gear bikes in Bristol.

RTS Craft & Design Awards 2010/2011 Call for entries

Dano — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:04:17 +0100

The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, has launched the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2010/2011. The Awards recognise the huge variety of skills and processes involved in programme production, from costume design and digital effects to editing and lighting.

The busy world of Wonky

Dano — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:19:38 +0100

WONKY Films have been busy on a few exciting projects.

Revolutionising the world of TV & Film transcriptions

Dano — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:42:33 +0100

iScript is a transcription company based in Clifton, Bristol, providing the television and film industry with high quality, accurate and fast transcriptions, post production scripts and rushes logs.

Time to shine at the 2011 Roses Design Awards

Dano — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:50:49 +0100

The Roses Design Awards are back with a number of great categories this year.

Two Short Nights 2011 - submissions now open

Dano — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:37:46 +0100

Exeter Phoenix Digital is excited to see our highly successful Two Short Nights Film Festival reach its 10th anniversary this year.

Regional Media & Innovation Awards - Winners announced

Dano — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:32:45 +0100

The winners of the fifth annual Media & Innovation Awards 2011 were revealed at a glittering gala dinner hosted by BBC Radio Devon presenter David Fitzgerald at the Holiday Inn, Plymouth.

Caroline Norbury appointed interim Establishment Director for Creative England

Tara_Milne — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:02:30 +0100

Creative England Chairman John Newbigin has today announced the appointment of a new Establishment Board for Creative England, made up of the Chairs of the existing Regional Screen Agencies.

Flying Blind director Katarzyna Klimkiewicz Q&A in Bristol

MartinBooth — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:08:43 +0100

Flying Blind director Katarzyna Klimkiewicz will be taking part in a special Q&A session at the Watershed in Bristol on Sunday, 12 June.

Open Cinema on the Open Road

Dano — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:48:13 +0100

Filmmaker Harry Chapman rolled out his bicycle to support Open Cinema launch five new film clubs between London and Glasgow.

Participants of The Pixel Lab 2011 announced

Dano — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:46:06 +0100

Power to the Pixel has selected 32 participants from 14 European countries, including award-winning producers, writers, funders and filmmakers, for its unique cross-media course, The Pixel Lab.

Extremis wins Silver Ace Screenplay Award

Dano — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:26:04 +0100

Extremis, a sci-fi script by Nick Gear has won the Silver Ace Screenplay Award and is a nominated for the Golden Award for Best Screenplay at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival.

BAFTA Searches for the British Comedy Stars of the Future

Dano — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:51:28 +0100

Three top writers will participate in a BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum at the 7th Annual New York Television Festival.

Digital Mission to Washington DC

Dano — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:54:58 +0100

Chinwag are gathering interest for a digital government and social innovation-focused trade mission to Washington for UK-based digital companies in July.

South West Screen and UKTI co-host Annecy reception

MartinBooth — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:15:27 +0100

South West Screen and UK Trade & Investment are delighted to be co-hosting the UK Animation Reception at the world's most prestigious animation festival, featuring a talk by one of the world's leading animators.

Sky invests in the future of young British creative talent

Dano — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:13:45 +0100

Sky has opened applications for Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund - a new bursary which will offer five young artists £30,000 each to fund their work for a full year.

Sustainable business by design

Dano — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:52:12 +0100

Watch the video to see what went on, pick up some top tips and find out more about the value of sustainable design.

Callie Lane, a filmmaker to watch

MartinBooth — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:12:14 +0100

Talk writer-director Callie Lane has been featured as one of June's 'Filmmakers to Watch' by the Hollywood Film News Brief. The short 16mm film, shot entirely on location in Branksome Chine, Dorset, was an entry into this year's Cannes Short Film Corner.

Lord Mayor of Bristol visits the Bottle Yard

MartinBooth — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:14:50 +0100

The Lord Mayor of Bristol Geoffrey Gollup yesterday joined a group of Bristol City Council councillors and staff on a tour around the Bottle Yard, the South West’s biggest dedicated production space.

Conference brings experts together to talk growth in Britain’s Creative Industries

Dano — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:56:44 +0100

Leading figures from the finance and investment world met with digital media entrepreneurs and public policy planners at Badminton House in Gloucestershire last week, to discuss new ways of boosting growth and generating jobs in the creative industries.

Best British Short Films 3 now open for submissions

Dano — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:36:36 +0100

Candella UK have been distributing British short films annually to over 300 international film festivals for 3 years. Distribution is based on submitting a selection of films to festival competitions where the majority of the prizes are accompanied by cash awards.

Arthur Cox up for National Lottery Award

Dano — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:57:04 +0100

A Time Traveller’s Guide to Bristol has made it into the semi-finals for the National Lottery Awards and could be crowned Best Heritage Project of 2011.

DCMS launches film policy review

Dano — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:17 +0100

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced today that it is launching a film policy review which will set out the future priorities for supporting film in the UK.

SlingShot’s igfest goes from strength to strength

Dano — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:10:19 +0100

Bristol will reverberate with the groans of zombies this coming weekend as the Interesting Games Festival, igfest, turns the South West’s largest city into a giant playground.

BBC writersroom launches brand new writing competition

Dano — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:52:17 +0100

As CBeebies enters an exciting new chapter with the move to Salford, BBC writersroom has teamed up with the BAFTA winning channel to launch a brand new competition, Get a Squiggle On!

Book now for the 2011 Media & Innovation Conference

Dano — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:23:08 +0100

A selection of the South West's most prominent creative leaders have joined forces to create a spectacular event that will celebrate excellence in the region's creative sector.

UK film industry pioneers sustainability standard developed by BSI

Dano — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:57:40 +0100

The British film industry, in conjunction with BSI, is taking the lead in the global entertainment market with the announcement at the Cannes Film Festival of a new British Standard that will improve the industry’s environmental, social and economic impact.

Animated Exeter 2012 seeks new Board members

Dano — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:40:40 +0100

Animated Exeter are seeking to recruit new board members to complement and strengthen the skills of the existing board.

South West Screen hosts unique investment conference

MartinBooth — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:31:00 +0100

South West Screen will host a unique conference this week, 'Nice Idea or Nice Little Earner?', which aims to get to the heart of how best to invest in the creative industries.

Book Hackday success

MartinBooth — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:58:49 +0100

A number of great ideas came out of Book Hackday in London on 14 May from a diverse representation of publishers, developers and other disciplines.

Exeter College Advanced Apprenticeship

Dano — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:54:04 +0100

Exeter College are launching an Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media – giving you the opportunity to take on talented and motivated Apprentices and shaping them to your business needs.

Cannes Palme d'Or winner's Bristol links

MartinBooth — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:01:10 +0100

While Terrence Malick takes most of the plaudits for his latest film The Tree of Life winning the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes International Film Festival, some of the film's success can be traced back to Bristol.

Bristol success in Bafta Television Awards

MartinBooth — Mon, 23 May 2011 09:54:27 +0100

There was double success for Bristol in the Bafta Television Awards last night, with the New Media category won by Aardman Animations and Best Music won by composer Dan Jones.

Little White Lies to receive USA Premiere

Dano — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:59:14 +0100

Little White Lies is to receive its USA Premiere at the Brooklyn Film Festival, New York in June.

Media & Innovation Conference programme announced

Dano — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:45:27 +0100

An exciting event programme has just been announced for the Media & Innovation Conference which takes place at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth on Thursday 9th June.

Digital short Ella to receive World Premiere

Dano — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:25:45 +0100

Completed last year, and Directed by Dan Gitsham, the short film was accepted as part of the British Council festival support scheme.

Bournemouth University Media Production BA Exhibition

Dano — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:47:58 +0100

The Media School proudly presents Launch - an exhibition of media production work created by Bournemouth University final year undergraduate students.

Putting your business in touch with new global opportunities

Dano — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:30:18 +0100

ExploreExport is a one day conference, exhibition and discussion forum for UK businesses seeking ways to emerge from a changed economy through exporting.

Free tickets for the Creativity & Business Convention

Dano — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:19:59 +0100

On 22-24 June, the 2nd Creativity & Business Convention (C'n'B) is held in Cologne, Germany. For ECB Network members, the C’n’B offers 10 entrepreneurs free accreditations for this three-day convention.

Power to the Pixel opens applications for the pixel market

Dano — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:19:35 +0100

The groundbreaking marketplace is dedicated to showcasing and financing cross-media projects from around the world. The event takes place on 12 & 13 October 2011 as part of Power to the Pixel’s annual Cross-Media Forum.

BFI celebrates British film at Cannes

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:44:10 +0100

The UK film industry comes to Cannes celebrating the selection of Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin for the official competition line-up at this year’s festival.

BFI opens Transition Fund for Audience Development

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:56:43 +0100

The BFI has opened its Transition Fund, with a deadline of 6 June. The objective of the Fund is to ensure that audience development for specialised and British film across the UK continues to grow.

BAFTA presents Dale Templar: Technology in Human Planet

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:01:25 +0100

In a new collaboration with Bristol Festival of Ideas, BAFTA is proud to bring Dale Templar to the Arnolfini to tell us how Bristol's Natural History Unit captured the incredible footage used in Human Planet.

Cornwall Film Festival 2011 open for submissions

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:43:34 +0100

Film submissions are now being accepted for the 10th annual Cornwall Film Festival, scheduled for the first weekend of November (4th,5th,6th).

CTBF John Brabourne Awards 2011

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:32:27 +0100

The CTBF Awards provide cash sums of between £1,000 and £5,000 to help with living costs, travel costs, childcare, rental of equipment etc whilst working on a project or training at an UK establishment.

Coming Up 2012 talent scheme

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:45:52 +0100

COMING UP is currently the only talent scheme in the UK where emerging filmmakers have the opportunity to make an authored drama with a guaranteed network broadcast.

Book Hackday - London 14th May

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:36:14 +0100

To kick off the iNet-supported Future of Publishing programme a Book Hackday will be taking place this Saturday 14 May at the Free Word Centre in London.

Eden Project film competition

Dano — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:24:38 +0100

Aged 16–25 and got what it takes to be a prize winning film maker or writer? Use your talent to make a difference and raise awareness of climate change in this unique competition.

Sideways Looks Exhibition 2011

Dano — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:54:27 +0100

Media and Cultural Studies students from the School of Creative Arts at the University of the West of England are holding an exhibition to show their work from their last year of university.

Bristol Encounters 0117 Hour Film Challenge

Dano — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:36:58 +0100

To celebrate the opening of M Shed, the new museum of Bristol, Encounters Bristol International Film Festival would like to invite filmmakers from all over the world to create a short film based in and focused on Bristol.

The Wired 100: Clare Reddington

Dano — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:15:20 +0100

Studio and iShed Director Clare Reddington has been named in Wired Magazine’s Top 100 list of people shaping the digital world.

M Shed Procession of Profession

Dano — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:08:26 +0100

This event is part of the opening weekend celebrations for M Shed, the new museum of Bristol. M Shed are inviting participants to revive some ancient civic traditions to represent and explore the nature of Bristolness and Bristology.

Hugh Grant to voice lead role in Aardman's new animated film The Pirates! In an Adventure With Scientists

MartinBooth — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:33:10 +0100

Hugh Grant will voice the lead role alongside an all-star cast in The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, the new stop-motion, 3D, animated film produced by Bristol's Aardman Animations.

South West team win international awards for Iraq wildlife documentary

MartinBooth — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:46:42 +0100

A wildlife documentary made by a team from the South West on the Mesopotamian Marshes in Iraq has won two international awards.

Grierson 2011: The British Documentary Awards

Dano — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:18:50 +0100

Entries are invited for GRIERSON 2011: The British Documentary Awards. The Grierson Awards - for factual programmes and documentaries - recognise outstanding films that demonstrate integrity, originality and technical excellence, and social or cultural significance.

Encounters Japanese Tsunami Relief Fundraiser

Dano — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:59:59 +0100

As a sign of support for the Japanese disaster Encounters International Film Festival has teamed up with Con-Can Film Festival to present a showcase of new Japanese film talent.

First Light's Young Film Fund now open

Dano — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:16:51 +0100

First Light are pleased to announce that their Pilot and Studio grants are available for 2011/12.

Level Films produce film for The Community Foundation

Dano — Wed, 04 May 2011 09:49:12 +0100

Their One Degree More initiative provides grants for young people whose home circumstances prevent them from going to university. Level Films were commissioned to produce a short film, on location at UWE, highlighting the charity's work and encouraging donors to support the cause.

Survey: Journalism training needs in Bristol

Dano — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:15:01 +0100

The University of the West of England is researching how people in Bristol involved in journalistic activities might wish to improve their skills. They are defining journalism as factual material produced with the aim of informing others in print, online or other broadcast form.

pop_up: creative mingling, music and showcase

Dano — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:18:47 +0100

On the first Thursday of the month in Totnes, and on the last Thursday of the month in Taunton, people gather together for drinks, creative mingling, music and a showcase of some of the best creative talent of the South West.

Five Daughters filmed at the Bottle Yard in Bristol nominated for three prestigious Bafta awards

MartinBooth — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:20:36 +0100

One of the first television dramas to be filmed at the Bottle Yard in Bristol has been nominated for three Bafta television awards.

Principal photography completed on Eight Minutes Idle

Dano — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:17:17 +0100

Starring up-and-coming young actors Tom Hughes and Ophelia Lovibond, much of the crew for Eight Minutes Idle had come through, or were still on, training schemes organised by South West Screen.

First Light call for Media Professionals

Dano — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:10:11 +0100

This is an exciting opportunity for media professionals that currently work with young people in a participatory way or for those that want to make a move into this arena.

BBC Extend Work Placement Scheme

Dano — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:50:03 +0100

Extend is a BBC-wide placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified disabled people a great opportunity to gain six months paid work within the BBC.

Locally Shot Film to show at Cannes Film Festival

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:31:12 +0100

Short 16mm film Talk, shot entirely on location in Branksome Chine, Dorset, by local film-maker Callie Lane has just been confirmed as an entry into this year's Cannes Short Film Corner.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg addresses the creative community in Bristol

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:01:18 +0100

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg addressed the creative community in Bristol to discuss how it can be developed and strengthened.

Rising stars offered revolutionary Creative Media Leadership Certificate

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:48:30 +0100

Rising stars in the Creative Media Industries are being given the chance to fast-track their careers with the Creative Media Leadership Award, a flexibly-delivered postgraduate qualification designed by Skillset with masterclasses from some of the industry’s top creative leaders.

Delegate registration open and talent initiatives launched

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:22:43 +0100

The 65th Edinburgh International Film Festival has had a bit of a shake up in form and there are plenty of reasons to attend. The 2011 Festival will be packed with premieres, special events, and an exciting Industry programme plus a brand new industry and events centre in Festivalhouse @ Teviot, right in the heart of Edinburgh.

Are you looking for an inspiring environment for your start-up or project?

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:22:28 +0100

Pervasive Media Studio invite start-ups and early-stage projects to join the vibrant community in our cutting-edge Harbourside Studio.

Animated Exeter 2011 wrap

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:16:10 +0100

Nearly 7,000 people rolled up for the massive animation projected on Exeter Cathedral, which marked the launch of the 12th Animated Exeter Festival on Friday 18th February.

First Light’s 10th Birthday Filmmaking Competition

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:32:48 +0100

To celebrate First Light’s 10th birthday this year, they are running a filmmaking competition asking budding young filmmakers what ‘10’ means to them.

Virgin Media Shorts 2011 call for entries

Dano — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:11:07 +0100

Virgin Media Shorts are passionate about discovering the next big thing. And, as the only people to offer TV, broadband, phone and mobile, they are in the perfect place to offer film makers the biggest arena to showcase their work.

New Sky 1 HD sitcom Trollied filming at the Bottle Yard in Bristol

MartinBooth — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:02:53 +0100

Shooting has started at the Bottle Yard in Bristol on a new supermarket-set Sky 1 HD sitcom starring Jane Horrocks. Trollied, helmed by Shameless director Paul Walker, is the latest production to start filming at the Bottle Yard, Bristol’s new dedicated film and TV production facility.

Call for entries for The Good Pitch Europe 2011

MartinBooth — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:07:19 +0100

The Good Pitch is coming to Europe on 25 October and the Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation is calling out to European filmmakers working on social and environmental justice film projects to apply.

White Horse Pictures brings cinema to you this Easter

MartinBooth — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:08:55 +0100

Let the cinema come to you across Wiltshire this Easter with White Horse Pictures, the innovative rural cinema pilot scheme funded by South West Screen, the UK Film Council and Wiltshire Council.

Get your ticket to Fast Train

Dano — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:53:23 +0100

Sponsored by Skillset and hosted by the BBC Academy at White City on Wednesday 18 May, Fast Train will offer up to 500 TV freelancers the unique chance to sample a wide range of training from the industry’s leading providers.

Encounters open submissions with an enhanced online service.

SWS — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:43:55 +0100

Encounters Bristol International Film Festival launches call for submissions and teams up with Vast Blue to provide a digitally enhanced festival experience.

Skillset funds mentor training to improve diversity of TV industry

Dano — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:36:44 +0100

Skillset’s TV Skills Fund (TVSF) is helping leaders of the TV industry to foster a more diverse workforce with its support for the Going Up mentor training programme.

More recognition for digital short Little White Lies

MartinBooth — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:58:04 +0100

Digital short Little White Lies has been officially selected for the British Independent Film Festival next month. It is the latest accolade for the film directed by Stuart Napier, which has also been nominated in the best independent film/video category for the 2011 Media & Innovation Awards.

Creative Industries iNet helps businesses flourish and introduces new Director, Anthony Story

Dano — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:51:35 +0100

The creative sector across South West England is continuing to benefit from an innovative funding stream which has already helped a number of digital companies and entrepreneurs across the region.

New funding scheme will support innovative small companies

Dano — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:04:16 +0100

A new scheme, managed by the Technology Strategy Board, will offer funding to small companies to enable them to research and develop new products, processes and services that could stimulate economic growth.

2Weeks 2Make It 2011 is Open for applications

Dano — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:29:45 +0100

Now in it's 5th year, '2Weeks 2Make It' is a ground-breaking music video competition that randomly pairs off up-and-coming musicians with filmmaking teams who then collaborate to make a music video, from start to finish, in just two weeks.

Global Brand Sony Among Sponsors of South West Awards

Dano — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:11:02 +0100

The Media & Innovation Awards are pleased to announce the sponsors for this year’s ceremony, which will honour the very best work produced by people in the creative industries from the last year.

Ed Vaizey blogs about Bristol & Bath visit

Dano — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:05:09 +0100

Ed Vaizey, the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, has blogged about his trip to Bristol and Bath last week, which included South West Screen’s visit to Aardman.

Dogwoof Ambasadors Scheme

Dano — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:19:14 +0100

The Dogwoof Ambassador programme offers those with an entrepreneurial spirit to stand up and be counted by playing a pivotal role in the distribution of socially conscious films.

Review: Michael Eavis at the Ustinov Theatre

Dano — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:50:58 +0100

Happy, humble and still not quite seeming to believe the success of the Glastonbury festival he founded 41 years ago, Michael Eavis answered questions from host, Greg Ingham and the audience.

Creative England: Chairman’s update

Dano — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:07:26 +0100

Creative England Chairman John Newbigin has written to the industry following the closure of the first stage consultation into film priorities for 2011/12.

Burrell Durrant Hifle Visual Effects for the Wonders Of The Universe

Dano — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:29:12 +0100

Burrell Durrant Hifle have created the breathtaking Visual Effects for the Wonders Of The Universe, with Professor Brian Cox - A Cosmological Fantasia.

Minister to meet South West creative businesses and discuss challenges to growth

MartinBooth — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:37:20 +0100

The Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey, will attend a private meeting with creative businesses from Bristol and Bath tomorrow to discuss key issues facing the creative economy in the South West.

Straight 8. One super 8 cartridge, no editing

Dano — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:47:25 +0100

Straight 8 invites anyone anywhere to make a short film on one cartridge of super 8 — without editing.

The Pixel Lab 2011 scholarships available

Dano — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:38:33 +0100

The Pixel Lab is Power to the Pixel's European training hub set up to equip producers, storytellers and media professionals with the skills to create, produce and finance cross-media properties.

Bursaries for film makers: Dartmoor Arts Project Summer School July 2011

Dano — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:31:24 +0100

Dartmoor Arts Project is looking for young and emerging filmmakers to join their summer school this July and they have a number of bursaries available for places on their documentary filmmaking course.

Superfast Cornwall Business Support Programme

MartinBooth — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:54:48 +0100

The European Regional Development Fund Convergence Programme for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is inviting Expressions of Interest from organisations interested in delivering a new Superfast Cornwall Business Support programme.

GRACE’s latest film airs on BBC Three

Dano — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:52:38 +0100

Somerset based GRACE Productions' latest documentary, 'My Brother the Islamist' aired on BBC Three last night.

Nominees announced for innovation awards

MartinBooth — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:24:48 +0100

32 projects have been shortlisted for the 2011 Media & Innovation Awards following an intensive judging process by a team of 13 creative industry professionals.

Creative England response to the transfer of UKFC responsibilities to the BFI and Film London

Tara_Milne — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:49:49 +0100

Creative England has welcomed the BFI and Film London as they take on the responsibilities of the UK Film Council from today onwards.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 10

Dano — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:00:05 +0100

From March 21st we will be putting fresh content daily for the South West ‘Mediabox’ Online Festival. We will be celebrating the Mediabox fund in the South West, with an online festival of many of the projects that were funded by the scheme. Today, Scene and Heard.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 9

Dano — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0100

Designers Train For Success

Dano — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:03:56 +0100

Designers from across the South West received inspirational and practical training as part of an intensive workshop, which focused on communicating the value of design and increasing sales from some of the industry’s top creative practioners.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 8

Dano — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0100

Sustainability conference inspires eco debate

MartinBooth — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0100

Businesses from across the South West yesterday attended the Sustainable Business by Design Conference, a successful day which inspired many to build sustainable practises into their working lives.

Introduction event - Artists Residencies 2011

MartinBooth — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:53:43 +0100

You are invited to a discussion event at the Pervasive Media Studio to introduce the 2011 artists in residence, and to spark a conversation around their new work.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 7

Dano — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0100

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 6

Dano — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0100

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 5

Dano — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0000

LITTLE WHITE LIES to screen at 2011 Skepto International Film Festival

Tara_Milne — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:21:26 +0000

Stuart Napier's Little White Lies has been selected to screen at the 2011 Skepto International Film Festival in April.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 4

Dano — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0000

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 3

Dano — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:00:05 +0000

Shooting begins in Bristol on ‘Eight Minutes Idle’

SWS — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:09:33 +0000

South West Screen is delighted to announce that principal photography has begun in Bristol on Eight Minutes Idle, the second film to be made under iFeatures, the agency’s groundbreaking micro-budget filmmaking scheme.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 2

Dano — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:00:12 +0000

Embark: Ferry Art Call for Artists 2011

Dano — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:31:56 +0000

Embark: Ferry Art celebrates its fifth year thanks to continued support from Arts Council England, University College Falmouth and King Harry Ferry.

Michael Eavis keynote speech in Bath

Tara_Milne — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:08:45 +0000

He’s appeared on stage and rubbed shoulders with musical royalty. Now Michael Eavis is giving Creative Bath members an ultra-rare opportunity to hear about his inspiration for the Glastonbury Festival and how – after 40 years at the top – he keeps it fresh and exciting.

B3 Media announce the launch of CINEAST

Tara_Milne — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:00:04 +0000

B3 Media is pleased to announce the launch of CINEAST – a new short film funding scheme produced by B3 Media in partnership with BBC Writersroom.

Call for entries: SHOUT Queer Arts Festival 2011

Tara_Milne — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:44:30 +0000

Filmmakers and arts practitioners are invited to submit short films of no longer than 20 minutes for the short film competition taking place as part of this year’s SHOUT Festival.

My First Job In Film launches

Dano — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:29:01 +0000

An innovative new website designed to standardise the UK Film Industry recruitment of new entrants launches.

South West wins big at First Light Awards 2011

Dano — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:33:54 +0000

South West talent won an outstanding four awards at this year’s glittering First Light Awards, which took place at Odeon in London’s Leicester Square, last week.

Mediabox Online Festival: Day 1

Dano — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:13:43 +0000

Colin Burns Confirmed As Design Train Keynote

Dano — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:39:38 +0000

Design Train, the major training initiative that has been launched by the South West Design Forum, will feature a keynote address by one of the design industry’s leading experts.

Channel 4 Will Inspire At Innovation Conference

Dano — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:34:45 +0000

4Talent will be holding an Inspiration Day at the conference, where they will engage with the future App designers and developers. The Inspiration Day is on Thursday 9th June 2011 at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

The Edinburgh Pitch 2011 - Call for projects

Dano — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:55:50 +0000

For the 5th year the Scottish Documentary Institute is organising the Edinburgh Pitch, Scotland’s only international pitching forum (14-16 June 2011).

Call for entries - The Pixel Lab 2011

Dano — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:38:24 +0000

For its second year, Power to the Pixel's leading cross-media course, The Pixel Lab, will be held in Potsdam, Germany from 26 June to 2 July 2011.

Glittering awards for best of South West film and television

Dano — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:26:28 +0000

Last week saw the red carpet roll out for the Royal Television Society Awards West of England at Bristol’s Showcase Cinema de Luz in Cabot Circus, hosted by One Show presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff.

Creative Media Leadership programme

Dano — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:18:42 +0000

Skillset’s new Creative Media Leadership programme starts in May this year. The Award is a flexibly-delivered postgraduate qualification aimed at rising stars in the television and interactive media industries to develop their leadership capabilities.

Developing Your Film Festival Training

Dano — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:13:48 +0000

The Independent Cinema Office are delighted to announce the first ICO Developing Your Film Festival course. With the support of the MEDIA Programme, this course will bring together film festival professionals from across Europe to expand their skills and knowledge and foster collaboration. Supported by RIFE Investment Fund through the UK Film Council and South West Screen.

Three Film Screenings with Dartmoor as a Common Location

Dano — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:36:35 +0000

A new feature film of an Arthurian fairytale by the Dartmoor based Chagford Filmmaking Group receives its UK première in Exeter on Sunday 27th March. Sir Lanval was shot in just fifteen days for £25,000 with funding from the European Union, South West Screen and the UK Film Council.

ECBN Conference In Bristol Brings European Businesses Together

Dano — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:18:19 +0000

60 creative businesses and support organisations from 14 European countries came together in Bristol last week for the second conference of the new European Creative Business Network (ECBN), hosted by South West Screen.

Royal Television Society West announces awards nominees

Dano — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:55:35 +0000

The Royal Television Society (RTS) West of England has announced the nominees for its 2011 awards.

Icon Films hunts ‘Mythical’ Beasts for National Geographic Channel

Dano — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:24:19 +0000

The investigative documentary series will follow biologist and explorer, Pat Spain as he travels to some of the most remote places on earth to find out the truth behind legends of bizarre monsters.

Building a Networking Strategy that Works

Dano — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:50:02 +0000

This course will cover how to take a more strategic approach to your networking so that you maximise on business opportunities and talk about your business in a way that makes sense to other people.

Truth About Youth Screening

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:48:48 +0000

You are invited to the first screening of a short current affairs programme, produced and directed by young people from across Bristol.

Engine Room Pitch - Deadline Extended

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:37:28 +0000

Sheffield Doc/Fest and Wide Eye Pictures, in partnership with the Creative Industries iNet, invites you to THE ENGINE ROOM PITCH workshop, taking place in Bristol on15/16 March 2011. You now have until this Friday (4th March) at 5pm to get your applications in for this workshop.

RTS Awards - Tickets Now on Sale!

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:25:30 +0000

The red carpet is being prepared for a fantastic celebration of the West's acting, production and media talent at a special Gala Awards Evening. This year the Awards are bigger and better than ever before!

Guiding Lights Opens for Applications

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:18:15 +0000

Guiding Lights is now open for applications and is looking for twelve upcoming writers, directors and producers to take part in a fourth round of the scheme, due to launch in June 2011.

Vote Now for First Light Digital Documenters Award

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:06:05 +0000

'Disability Swimming' is one of four short films up for the First Light Digital Documenters Award but it needs your vote to win!

Little White Lies to screen at ÉCU

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:37:49 +0000

Stuart Napier’s Little White Lies, is to be screened at the forthcoming European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU) in Paris (1 April to Sunday, 3 April 2011).

South West Screen hosts 2nd ECBN Conference

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:09:25 +0000

Key companies from across Europe are gathering together in Bristol today for the second conference of the European Creative Business Network (ECBN), hosted by South West Screen.

North Devon’s Movie Bus in new BBC Documentary Series

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:58:28 +0000

A restored 1960s mobile cinema is to star in a new BBC Two Daytime series on Britain’s film heritage, The Reel History of Britain.

Design Train launches

Tara_Milne — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:09:11 +0000

A major new two-part training initiative for Designers in the South West, Design Train, will give designers top quality training from design industry experts

Films shot in the South West pick up Oscars®

Tara_Milne — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:58:04 +0000

Locally shot films Alice in Wonderland and The Wolfman picked up three gongs at this year’s Academy Awards, unveiled last night at a glittering ceremony in LA.

Watch the Media Sandbox 2010 showcase highlights

Tara_Milne — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:35:36 +0000

The showcase of the Media Sandbox 2010 scheme, backed by the Creative Industries iNet, took place on Friday 18th February, where the seven unique projects were revealed.

Bath Literature Festival Film events

Dano — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:32:32 +0000

Local filmmaker and curator Anna Lea has created 2 film events at this year's Bath Literature Festival. The first, a collaboration with the BFI, brings together an hour of rare footage from the BFI archive, all on a literary theme.

British Independent Film Festival 2011

Dano — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:14:54 +0000

Submissions are now open for the British Independent Film Festival 2011.

Creative Consumer Workshops

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:52:29 +0000

CIKTN is hosting a series of free full-day workshops for the creative industry with specific focus on video games, film, television and publishing. The workshops are split into two with a Co-Design focus and three covering Data-Driven Innovation.

Out of Archive

Dano — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:57:49 +0000

With funding from Arts Council England SW and the Creative Industries iNet, South West Screen is offering five South West based creative practitioners the opportunity to work with three South West archives to explore new ways of exploiting cultural assets, using digital platforms to create new business models and ultimately connecting with new audiences.

Creative England opens consultation into proposed strategic priorities for film for 2011-2012

Tara_Milne — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:23:37 +0000

Creative England, the new body that will support the growth of the creative industries in England, has embarked upon its first stage of formation by outlining proposed strategic priorities for film for the first year of operation.

The Commissioners Panel

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:10:49 +0000

The Commissioners Panel: The GMG presents The Commissioners Panel, a unique opportunity for members to meet, discuss, and share the experiences and counsel of a panel of luminaries in the field of commissioning broadcast television and multi-platform programming

Sustainable Design To Be Examined At New Conference

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:14:35 +0000

Designers in the South West are invited to attend a landmark conference interrogating Sustainable Design and what it means for their business and industry as a whole.

White Horse Pictures Brings The King's Speech to Rural Communities

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:52:39 +0000

Almost 2,000 cinemagoers chose to see the BAFTA-winning The King's Speech in their local town hall rather than the multiplex, thanks to White Horse Pictures

The Look: Digital Cinema Aesthetics and Workflows

Dano — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:07:33 +0000

This one-day symposium will explore, and attempt to demystify, the movement of film and video footage through the digital production process from camera to exhibition.

Short Film Fund Announced for Young Filmmakers

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:47:08 +0000

IdeasTap is offering eight prizes of £5,000 to give 16-25 year olds the chance to make a short film without having to worry about raising the funds.

Book NOW for The Big M - The Essential Event for Mobile

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:02:50 +0000

The Big M is an independent developer event aimed at those who want to learn from and connect with the very best people in the mobile industry. 20th-22nd March in Bath.

New sci-fi adventure series shot in Bristol airs

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:17:20 +0000

A new sci-fi adventure series which shot entirely in Bristol and the surrounding area hits TV screen this week.

Media & Innovation Awards 2011 open for entries

Tara_Milne — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:56:11 +0000

The Media & Innovation Awards 2011, this year run in association with the Creative Industries iNet, are now open for entries from business across the South West. Closing date 17 February.

ArtsMatrix Creative Survival Networking Event

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:51:58 +0000

The pressures of funding cuts are real for arts organisations and independent creative practitioners alike. Join ArtsMatrix for an insight into the topical world of partnerships, funding, budgeting and marketing for creative businesses.

London UK Film Focus 2011 Call For Entries

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:35:58 +0000

Now in its eighth year, the four-day export event will again provide a platform to celebrate and promote British films and talent to the international market.

Win £20K to market your movie online

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:13:33 +0000

Marketing Movies Online Labs 2011 are now open for applications.

'Best Newcomer' John Brabourne Award

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:57:41 +0000

Win £1000 cash and free membership by sending in your best short film.

GRACE Productions win Broadcast TV prize

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:33:08 +0000

Somerset media company GRACE Productions has won the prestigious Broadcast TV prize at the Medical Journalists’ Association Winter Awards 2011.

Face to Face nominated for Clore Award

Dano — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:22:11 +0000

A project that produced for The National Museum of The Royal Navy has been nominated for the Clore Award for Museum Learning 2011.

BAFTAs shine spotlight on South West films and talent

Tara_Milne — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:36:12 +0000

Last night’s glittering BAFTA ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London featured awards for films shot in the South West, or made with the skills of South West-originated crew.

Skillset Apprenticeship offers pathways into broadcasting

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:53:51 +0000

Skillset celebrates the success of its new Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media in National Apprenticeship Week

Win £20K to Market Your Movie Online

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:36:17 +0000

Indie training provider Diversity in Visual Arts (DiVA) and LOVEFiLM are delighted to launch a call for applications to Marketing Movies Online Labs 2011, to provide digital marketing support for creative businesses.

Six South West nominations for First Light Awards 2011

Dano — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:09:31 +0000

South West talent picked up a staggering six nominations for this year’s glittering FIRST LIGHT AWARDS, which will this year take place at ODEON, Leicester Square, London on the afternoon of Tuesday 15th March.

MicroLights Training Open Now!

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:31:43 +0000

Round FOUR of the MicroLights training scheme is now open for applications, giving future film talent from across South West England the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the iFeatures films.

Lord Fellowes launches White Horse Pictures at Malmesbury Town Hall

Dano — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:20:16 +0000

The Oscar®-winning screenwriter, actor, novelist and film director Julian Fellowes, who was recently awarded a peerage, opened the scheme at a celebratory event at Malmesbury Town Hall on Friday 4 February, attended by the scheme’s partners and James Gray, MP for North Wiltshire.

iNets South West to launch at UWE

Tara_Milne — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:44:25 +0000

The five iNets for the South West region, including the Creative Industries inet, will be collectively launched at a special event on 10 February entitled 'Accelerating Innovation'.

Two South West Screen backed Shorts Selected for Clermont-Ferrand

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:15:06 +0000

Two short films backed by South West Screen and made in the South West have been selected to screen in competition at the internationally renowned Clermont Short Film Festival (4-12 February 2011).

Vintage Mobile Cinema coming to the extreme West!

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:57:07 +0000

Awen Productions cic will be bringing the North Devon Movie Bus down for its first (and hopefully not last) visit to Cornwall.

Digital CV Clinic

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:32:48 +0000

We've enlisted the help of two of Bristol's top digital gurus to advise you on how to present your CV to the best effect in this rapidly-evolving industry.

Digital Short wins jury award

Dano — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:46:03 +0000

'Silent Things' has won the IFFR New Arrivals jury award at the 40th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Bridging the Digital and Physical Worlds Workshop

Dano — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:34:20 +0000

The aim of this project is to define how new digital design, manufacture and distribution tools can be matured and enhanced to provide a competitive edge to the UK’s creative industries and the markets they serve.

The First Light Award in association with The Sunday Times Culture

Dano — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:12:12 +0000

As part of their Perfect Sunday initiative, The Sunday Times Culture (Print and Online) have teamed up with First Light to invite young filmmakers to show what constitutes a perfect Sunday. This competition hopes to find the filmmaking talent of the future.

WeVee Montage Competition

Dano — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:10:19 +0000

Young people aged between 5 and 25 are invited to create a short film, using clips from the films nominated in the 2011 awards, for the chance of having their montage screened at Odeon Leicester Square in front a star-studded audience at the 2011 First Light Awards!

Buffering wins best script

Tara_Milne — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:17:56 +0000

Bristol based film making duo Christian Martin and Darren Flaxstone have picked up an award for their new feature film BUFFERING.

Creative Industries Businesses Survey

Dano — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:43:07 +0000

Here at South West Screen we are working with the Government to feed into the Growth Review, led by HM Treasury and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, which aims to ensure that Government departments are doing all that they can to help the country grow and recover from recession.

NEW Bottle Yard Website Launches

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:38:33 +0000

A new, interactive website for the South West’s largest dedicated film and television production facility, The Bottle Yard, is going live today with the aim of encouraging more dramas to come and film in the region.

Bath spa University is looking for film directors

Dano — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:05:50 +0000

Bath Spa University is looking for a director of a short film or animation to get involved with a film audio post production module that runs as part of the BA Hons Creative Music Technology.

A new free business tool for freelancers and small businesses, launches across the UK.

Dano — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:56:32 +0000

The platform provides tools that systemise invoicing, expense management and payment collection – enabling clients to reduce the amount of time they spend doing accounting related tasks.

South West receives Oscar® nods

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:43:35 +0000

Hot on the heels of last week's BAFTA shortlist, locally shot films and South West talent have picked up a combined total of six nominations for this year’s Oscars®.

Watch The King’s Speech Q&A again...

Dano — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:09:16 +0000

As awards fever grows around the film, you can watch footage of the exclusive BAFTA / South West Screen / Watershed preview of the film on 4 December, which featured a Q&A with the film’s producers.

Intersections Creative Business Summit

Dano — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:07:04 +0000

A two-day conference at the Eden Project in Cornwall exploring the emerging trends driving business change and revealing new opportunities for design practice.

Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal

Dano — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:41:19 +0000

Director Naomi Smyth filmed behind the scenes of Bristol’s Invisible Circus for 3 years. Now the Cube Cinema are showcasing the feature length doc, entitled ‘Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal’ on Saturday 5th February.

Who Are You? exhibition explores identity and interaction

Tara_Milne — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:32:34 +0000

For a limited time this February, Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) will host an immersive video installation, which questions how proximity and distance can affect the way we perceive and interact with other people.

Animated Exeter - Book Now for Early Bird Deal!

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:17:12 +0000

Last call for the Animated Exeter early bird discount! Book before 26th January and save £10 on 3-day passes!

Creative England wants to connect with you

Tara_Milne — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:07:55 +0000

As you may know, South West Screen is changing, and we want to make sure you are kept informed. Opt in to the new Creative England database to receive updates.

UK Film Production Spend Hits Record Level with £1 billion;

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:35:02 +0000

Investment in new UK film production reached £1.155 billion across 119 films in 2010, a new record for the British film industry, according to new independent figures published today by the UK Film Council.

Beyond the Box Office

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:34:33 +0000

Join South West Screen and the UK Film Council for a presentation and debate on the cultural impact of film at the Watershed.

South West in line for BAFTAs

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:34:56 +0000

Eight of the nominations for the the BAFTAs announced this week are for SW-based films or talent.

Stars line up to salute their comedy heroes as SLAPSTICK returns

Dano — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:57:45 +0000

The festival – now in its seventh year – is recognised internationally as one of the biggest and best celebrations of visual comedy know-how, ranging from the silent film era to the present day.

iFeatures iNNOVATE - join our live webchat

Dano — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:34:23 +0000

Join us for a live webchat on Monday 24 January where you can put your questions to our iFeatures experts about the scheme. Find out more about the films, who they are aimed at and the kind of digital ideas we are looking for.

Oska Bright Film Festival

Dano — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:45:53 +0000

This year is an Oska Bright Film Festival year. It will be on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th November 2011 at the Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange.

Talent Retention project to launch freelance database

Tara_Milne — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:28:59 +0000

Bristol Media's Talent Retention project, funded by the South West RDA, will be launching a new freelance database for the creative sector in January 2011.

YouTube viewers cast votes for the winner of tve competition

Dano — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:07:09 +0000

The voting on tve’s new film competition on biodiversity is now open – with the YouTube viewing public deciding which of the 12 quirky, hard-hitting, subversive, witty and funny films and animations will win a £1000 prize.

Student wins competition to design winner’s award

Tara_Milne — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:23:03 +0000

A student from Plymouth College of Art has won a competition to design the award that will be presented to the winners at the 2011 Media & Innovation Awards.

Media Sandbox - 2010 showcase

Tara_Milne — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:14:53 +0000

Media Sandbox are holding their 2010 Showcase at Watershed, Bristol from 2pm on 18 February.

The Engine Room Pitch - Bristol workshop

Tara_Milne — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:20:08 +0000

Sheffield Doc/Fest and Wide Eye Pictures, in partnership with the Creative Industries iNet, invites you to the Engine Room Pitch workshop in Bristol on 15/16 March 2011.

Bridgwater College student wins International Disability Film Festival award

Tara_Milne — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:29:19 +0000

Local Bridgwater College student Freddie Wolfman has won the International Disability Film Festival award for Best Educational Film.

Have you taken the Creative Credits survey yet?

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:17:10 +0000

The Creative Industries iNet is undertaking a scoping study into the creation of a new Creative Credits scheme - have you taken the survey yet?

Cube Cinema hosts Oberhausen shorts

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:59:46 +0000

The Cube Cinema Bristol is screening a BEST OF selection of films from the 56th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen on 27 January from 8pm.

Clevedon's Curzon seeks new volunteers

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:11:06 +0000

The Curzon Cinema in Clevedon is seeking new additions to its team of volunteers to support the historic venue as its activities and opening hours expand.

Preloader wants your films!

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:52:57 +0000

Preloader, Wiltshire's annual celebration of young and emerging filmmakers - wants your films! Apply by 18 January.

Icon Films investigates India's snake bites for BBC Two and Animal Planet US

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:41:16 +0000

Icon Films has been commissioned by BBC TWO and Animal Planet U.S. to produce One Million Snake Bites

Wikipedia founder visits Bristol

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:34:03 +0000

Jimmy Wales – founder of Wikipedia - makes his first visit to Bristol today to talk about Wikipedia’s development and future plans.

Entries open for National Lottery Awards 2011

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:28:52 +0000

You can now nominate your Lottery-funded arts project for this year's National Lottery Awards.

Werner Herzog's Rogue Film School comes to the UK

Tara_Milne — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:24:23 +0000

For the first time in 2011, Werner Herzog will be bringing his Rogue Film School to Europe - apply to be part of it by 12 February 2011.

Starting a co-operative in the creative industries

Dano — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:56:21 +0000

This workshop and networking event for the South West creative sector will help you find out about co-operatives, meet potential collaborators, talk to people who’ve been there and done it and get the advice you need to get started.

BFI proposal for a new film era in the UK

Tara_Milne — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:46:28 +0000

Just before Christmas, the BFI announced measures to help us prepare for a new era for film in the UK, following the decision made by the Department for Culture Media and Sport to make the BFI the UK's lead body for film.

‘Hopes and Fears’ exhibition in Exeter

Dano — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:41:58 +0000

This exhibition, at the Exeter Phoenix, will showcase work emerging from a Media Box project which has worked with some remarkable young people to document their hopes and their fears.

BAME Media Professionals’ Career Progression Workshop

Dano — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:11:48 +0000

The Indie Training Fund will deliver a free one-day motivational workshop for TV professionals from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds on how to take the next step in their career on Tuesday, 15 February.

New Trustees sought to lead the BFI

Dano — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:41:29 +0000

The BFI is seeking to appoint five new Governors to its Board to help take it into a new era of film in Britain. This follows the Government’s announcement late last year that the BFI is to become the lead strategic body for film and take on most of the responsibilities of the UK Film Council.

The SOS development lab is now open for applications!

Dano — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:26:12 +0000

Are you a producer looking to strengthen your development skills? Are you a writer with an idea for a feature length film? The SOS development lab is scouting Europe to find the screenwriters and producers of tomorrow.

Calling Young Filmmakers!

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:41:55 +0000

Calling the Shots and Encounters are looking for four Bristol-based filmmakers aged 19-29 for the 'Think Twice' project to make a film about British contemporary artist.

MBE for Watershed MD Dick Penny

Tara_Milne — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:04:44 +0000

Congratulations from all at South West Screen to Watershed's Managing Director Dick Penny who has been awarded an MBE for services to the Creative Industries in Bristol in the 2011 New Year's Honours List.

As if by magic... Harry Potter in your local village hall!

Tara_Milne — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:54:56 +0000

Hey presto… Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) is hitting screens in three Moviola venues in Wiltshire thanks to digital projection equipment provided by White Horse Pictures, the innovative rural cinema pilot scheme.

Can you create a brand for Devon Museums?

Tara_Milne — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:01:13 +0000

Devon Museums has launched a competition for young people across Devon to create its new brand identity.

Whose Data? project calls for applicants

Tara_Milne — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:46:12 +0000

Knowle West Media Centre would like to invite eight artists / designers / filmmakers to take part in the new Whose Data? project.

Lark Rise to Candleford returns on Sunday

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:22:51 +0000

This weekend sees the return to the screen of Lark Rise to Candleford, the award-winning BBC drama filmed on location in the South West.

Call for iNNOVATE Tender

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:47:12 +0000

iFeatures is opening its Call for Tenders to find the best digital ideas to promote its three full-length feature films – Eight Minutes Idle, Flying Blind and The Dark Half.

South West Screen to showcase Digital Shorts at BAFTA on 20 January

Tara_Milne — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:37:58 +0000

South West Screen is teaming up with BAFTA to screen the four films made under the 2010 UK Film Council's Digital Shorts scheme at the BAFTA headquarters in London.

Film Night at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Dano — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:03:32 +0000

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery will kick off a regular programme of archive film nights with an exclusive screening of 'In the Nick of Time'.

Plymouth through a lens exhibition

Dano — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:53:28 +0000

Visitors to Plymouth’s city centre will be taken back through time by an exhibition of images and film clips from the city’s archives.

More iNet roadshows in Gloucester and Bath

Tara_Milne — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:40:10 +0000

Make sure you get along to one of the upcoming iNet roadshows as the team continue to travel around the South West to meet companies interested in finding out more.

MeetMarket 2011 at Sheffield Doc/Fest now open for submissions

Dano — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:32:59 +0000

With new festival dates of June 2011, this is your opportunity for pitching new documentary, factual and cross-platform projects to over 170 decision makers, buyers, funders and mentors.

iFeatures Actress Nominated by London Critics Circle

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:01:20 +0000

The lead actress in one of South West Screen’s iFeatures films has been nominated as Young British Performer of the Year by the London Critics’ Circle for her role in Stephen Frears’ recent hit, Tamara Drewe.

CV Clinic Comes to Plymouth

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:22:39 +0000

South West Screen is teaming up with the Plymouth Media Partnership to bring you the latest CV clinic. Korash Sanjideh, Business Link Creative Industries iNet Broke will be in the hot seat giving out advice, so book your place now!

Dreambase Studios cut sound post production short

Dano — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:32:58 +0000

Dreambase Studios, who offer 5.1 sound post facilities for film and TV in the South West, are cutting a short film that highlights sound post production to shed light on the process for newer filmmakers that are less familiar with the process.

Artists’ Moving Image Commission

Dano — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:45:24 +0000

Plymouth Arts Centre (PAC) is seeking proposals for an artists’ moving image commission, to support a UK-based emerging film artist to develop a new piece of work or to complete a work in development (that has not been previously exhibited).

Channel 4 to take on Apprentices through Skillset scheme.

Dano — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:18:04 +0000

Channel 4 is offering a new pathway into the highly competitive television industry with the introduction of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media.

Silent Things needs your votes!

Tara_Milne — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:16:52 +0000

A short film backed by South West Screen is looking for your votes to win the New Arrivals audience award at the 40th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

New era dawns for historic cinema

Dano — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:12:50 +0000

Clevedon’s historic Curzon Cinema has completed the first phase of a long-awaited refurbishment of the cinema building.

Aesthetica Short Film Competition

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:39:15 +0000

The Aesthetica Short Film Competition 2011 is now open for entries! Deadline: 31st April 2011

iFeatures INNOVATE - coming soon

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:49:44 +0000

iFeatures INNOVATE will soon be tendering for ideas which make very best use of online tools and services to engage and build audiences for the three iFeatures movies. Three awards of £15,000 will be available.

The Bottle Yard on BBC4

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:07:49 +0000

A one hour drama to be aired tonight on BBC4 is the latest programme to be filmed at Bristol’s The Bottle Yard production facility.

Bath and Newton Abbot young filmmakers win the opportunity to screen at London 2012

Tara_Milne — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:02:22 +0000

Three groups of young film-makers from the South West were among the winners of the Cultural Olympiad’s Film Nation:Shorts competition, announced by London 2012.

Film Skills Fund Bursaries

Dano — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:51:08 +0000

As a film industry professional, you could receive money towards the cost of training schemes through Skillset Film Skills Fund bursaries.

Cornish Archive films to be screened

Dano — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:29:13 +0000

From 18th December to 24th December The Tre Project - Rediscovering Cornwall & Isles of Scilly through archive film will screen locally donated archive films of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly at PZ Gallery Penzance.

Winning new business training course

Dano — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:05:57 +0000

If you want to grow your business, you need a selling strategy that works. It’s the only way to maximise every hard won opportunity. On 12th January 2011, Bristol Media are running the second in their series of three training courses, Winning New Business.

BBC Academy teams with and BSMA for Masters in Production Management

Tara_Milne — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:53:15 +0000

The BBC Academy and Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy have launched the 2011 Masters Programme in Production Management, and are now seeking applicants from across the industry.

Crossover: Channel 4 Convergence Labs

Tara_Milne — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:19:56 +0000

Are you interested in developing cross-platform for Channel 4? Then get along to the Channel 4 Convergence Lab in Bristol on 1-2 February 2011.

Singapore and UK team up once more on multiplatform developments

Tara_Milne — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:34:52 +0000

The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and, South West Screen, the development agency for film, television and digital media in the South West of England, announced today the second iteration of their joint, ground-breaking Multi-Platform Content Across Continents initiative.

iFeatures Director wins European Film Award

Tara_Milne — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:52:30 +0000

Kasia Klimkiewicz, the director of Flying Blind, the second iFeatures film to go into production, has won a major European award for her short film, Hanoi-Warsaw.

Digital projectors roll for White Horse Pictures

Tara_Milne — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:32:22 +0000

Monday will see the projectors roll for the very first digital screenings hosted by White Horse Pictures, Wiltshire and Test Valley’s very own rural cinema initiative which is taking digital movies to the doorsteps of local audiences.

Tribeca 2011 London preview screenings

Dano — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:12:17 +0000

Preview screenings are being held for the Tribeca Film Festival. David Kwok (Director of Programming) and Genna Terranova (Senior Programmer) will be looking for brand new UK feature films (fiction and documentary); including co-productions, for next year's festival.

Creative Industries iNet appoints new dedicated Business Broker

Tara_Milne — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:02:19 +0000

The Creative Industries iNet (Innovation Network) and South West Screen are pleased to announce the appointment of dedicated Business Link Broker, Korash Sanjideh.

Pixillion on Encounters Online Audience Awards

Dano — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:14:47 +0000

Pixillion Digital’s Creative Director Remco Merbis presented the Encounters Online Audience Award winning film ‘Funland’ to graphic design students Dan Cottrell and Jed Cullen, at the Short Film Festival’s Awards Ceremony held at the Watershed in Bristol.

UK China Animation Forum draws together creative talents from two Continents

Dano — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:10:45 +0000

Hot on the heels of David Cameron’s trade delegation to China, another group of UK businesses have headed to Beijing to generate new connections and collaborations.

South West confirmed as hotbed of creativity in the UK

Tara_Milne — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:53:46 +0000

A leading report published this week shows that two of the UK’s major hotpsots for creative activity are in the South West.

Slapstick tickets go on sale

Tara_Milne — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:27:26 +0000

January sees the return of Slapstick, the UK’s biggest festival of visual screen comedy, once again offering the chance to enjoy some of the all-time finest film/tv comedy moments in the company of new and established comedy stars.

Animated Exeter scoops Arts Council Award - and box office opens

Tara_Milne — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:12:50 +0000

Annual animation festival Animated Exeter has been awarded an Arts Council Lottery grant to present a unique audio-visual event at Exeter Cathedral - and the box office opens on 4 Dec.

Learning on Screen awards now open for entries

Tara_Milne — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:57:51 +0000

The Learning on Screen Awards, which celebrate and reward excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research, are now open for entries.

Bath company’s first film nominated for BAFTA Children’s award

Tara_Milne — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:51:11 +0000

Fledgling Bath company Walk Tall Media reached the top four nominations for a BAFTA Children’s Award on Sunday 28 November with a film about the World Cup.

Correction to Bristol Evening Post story

Tara_Milne — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:21:08 +0000

You may have seen that Wednesday's edition of the Bristol Evening Post reported incorrectly on the news about Monday's DCMS announcement about Creative England, stating that South West Screen is to be 'disbanded'.

Encounters now qualifying festival for Academy awards

Dano — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:11:38 +0000

Encounters International Film Festival is delighted to announce that the festival has just been accepted as a qualifying festival in the Academy Awards® Short Film Category.

Affordable training opportunities for freelancers

Dano — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:54:53 +0000

Skillset is investing £50,000 in craft and technical skills by offering bursaries to freelancers worth up to £800 and company employees worth up to £500.

Shooting People’s Film of the Month competition

Dano — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:09:47 +0000

This December, two time Berlin Audience Award Winner, Emmy Awards nominee and Sundance Festival regular Lucy Walker will be judging Shooting People’s Film of the Month competition.

Terry Flaxton - High Resolution Moving Image Works

Dano — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:55:55 +0000

Ambika P3 presents a programme of new high resolution digital works by artist and cinematographer, Terry Flaxton at the P3 AMbika gallery opposite Madame Tussauds between 9th and 19th December.

South West Screen responds to DCMS statement on film funding

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:21:02 +0000

John Newbigin, the Chair of Screen England and newly named Chair of Creative England, and Caroline Norbury, South West Screen's Chief Executive, respond to Ed Vaizey's comments on the redistribution of UK film funding.

Music South West opens

Dano — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:56:29 +0000

Following on from the success of the sold-out event in 2009, Music South West returns for its second year.

Watershed collects international award in Paris

Dano — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:08:08 +0000

Watershed is proud to announce that they have been awarded a major international prize. Europa Cinemas have named Watershed as 'Entrepreneur of the Year' selected from among 1000 cinemas across 500 European cities.

Encounters Award Winners

Dano — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:16:18 +0000

The 16th Encounters International Film Festival came to a close, with the Encounters Award Ceremony in all its glamour and excitment.

The King's Speech bafta screenings at Watershed

Dano — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:40:50 +0000

South West Screen and iFeatures are teaming up with BAFTA and the Watershed to bring you a special preview screening of The King’s Speech on 4 December.

UK Film Council John Brabourne Award

Dano — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:35:21 +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, often due to financial restraint.

Skillset celebrates National Freelancers Day

Dano — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:28:47 +0000

Skillset is hailing the work of the 128,000 freelancers that are working in the Creative Media Industries on National Freelancers’ Day (Tuesday, 23 November).

What's it Worth: Justifying the Price of your Creativity

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:34:09 +0000

Join Future Publishing's new chief executive, Mark Wood, and Adam Haywood, the creative director at The Real Adventure marketing company as we discuss how you to charge for your creativity and make money from your ideas.

Anyhow, Anywhere exhibition

Dano — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:25:28 +0000

Running at Knowle West Media Centre, this timely exhibition explores the transition from teenager to adult.

Forward Motion – Festival of Film and Television

Dano — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:16:29 +0000

Somerset Film annual three-day festival kicks off at the Engine Room Media Centre in Bridgwater on Thursday 2nd December with Channel Four’s ‘Inspiration Day’ for 14-19 year olds, supported by South West Screen.

Animated Exeter internship

Dano — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:11:13 +0000

Animated Exeter are looking for various volunteers for the upcoming festival.

Skillet TV Funding Currently Available

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:12:51 +0000

If you work in the UK TV industry as a freelancer or an employee, you may be eligible for either a bursary or a subsidised training course through the Skillset TV Freelance Fund, to help you afford the training you may need.

NEW - 3D Training Bursaries for Film Available

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:35:44 +0000

Skillset is launching 3D Training Bursaries for Film grants for existing professionals working in the UK film industry.

Gloucestershire Design Network seeks committee members

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:24:44 +0000

Gloucestershire Design Network, the design cluster that launched last year, is now looking for members to join the organising committee.

UKTI launches Export Pioneers

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:51:50 +0000

UKTI is piloting a new workshop / mentoring programme for companies with international growth potential - Export Pioneers, which will start rolling out in January.

Production Guild Launches Training Scheme

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:28:35 +0000

The Production Guild is pleased to announce that applications are now welcome for the seventh Assistant Production Accountant Training Scheme. Deadline: Friday, 10th December, 2010

iNets Roadshows in Bristol and Exeter

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:54:51 +0000

The Creative Industries iNet is now open for applications so if you have any questions, here's your chance to find out more about this new funding programme.

Go tapeless with Canon XF 305 in 2011

Dano — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:51:45 +0000

With the BBC’ s recent purchase of the Canon XF 305 DV Talent predicts a distinct move towards tapeless HD shooting, particularly on the Canon. DV Talent is bring its acclaimed ‘Shooting and Directing Course’ to Bristol on 22nd and 23rd January.

3D Week comes to Bournemouth (15-19 Nov)

Tara_Milne — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:15:10 +0000

Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy presents 3D Week, a packed programme of events exploring 3D, backed by the Creative Industries iNet.

Bristol produced and shot indie feature film wins another award

Dano — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:23:04 +0000

The prestigious Spanish national Lesbian & Gay film festival awards Daniel Brocklebank Best Actor.

Fresh Flix – Inspiring Young Creative Talent

Dano — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:05:00 +0000

Fresh Flix kicked off last week at Watershed with a sold-out free BAFTA Masterclass by British newcomer Gareth Edwards and BAFTA/iFeatures evening preview of his film Monsters. Find out about the other great events during Fresh Flix.

MEDIA Desk UK: Promoting the MEDIA consultation

Dano — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:53:55 +0000

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the future of EU funding for the audiovisual sector after 2013.

Royal Television Society West of England Awards

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:25:53 +0000

If you've been involved in a TV production transmitted over the last year, enter now for your chance to shine at the RTS West of England Awards 2010. Deadline: 10th December 2010.

The Bottle Yard - open for business

SWS — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:54:10 +0000

The South West’s largest dedicated film and television production facility, The Bottle Yard, is now fully open for business in South Bristol.

Bristol’s Banksy and Stroud's Arturi Films win British Documentary Award

Dano — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:25:38 +0000

Bristol graffiti artist Banksy and Arturi Films from Stroud have picked up top prizes at the annual Grierson Trust awards in London.

CYMAZ internet Radio launches

Dano — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:56:53 +0000

CYMAZ Radio, a new internet radio station run by young people for young people, is being officially launched as part of National Youth Music Week.

Partnering For Innovation Bristol - £5m for Metadata Production Tools

Dano — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:59:31 +0000

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) is investing up to £5m in collaborative R&D projects looking to create tools that make the production of content, such as film, music and computer games, more cost-effective, less risky and yield greater value through new advanced uses of metadata.

2 Weeks to Go until 16th Encounters International Film Festival

Dano — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:03:23 +0000

Celebrating its 16th edition, this year sees the welcome return of Animated and Brief Encounters as the two competitive strands. The six-day festival will bring together new and established international short and animated film talent, UK premieres, workshops, industry events as well as a dazzling array of awards and special guests.

New Creative Industries iNet brings £3.2million boost

SWS — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:10:00 +0000

A new programme of funding designed to support and grow the South West’s creative sector is underway across the South West of England, and has announced its first projects for development.

BMF To Create New Board and Launch BMF Urban

Tara_Milne — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:23:41 +0000

Bristol Music Foundation are now seeking dynamic individuals to join the BMF board and help take the organisation forward.

Office space available in Bristol

SWS — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:09:40 +0000

The award-winning Knowle West Media Centre now has managed, self-contained office space to rent.

BBC broadcasts homelessness films from local talent

Tara_Milne — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:55:14 +0100

Local filmmaker Conor McCormack has made a series of short films about different experiences of homelessness, which are being broadcast this week on BBC1 in the West.

Five Daughters scoops two leading film awards in one month

Dano — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:09:50 +0100

Produced by the BBC, Five Daughters is a touching and compelling tale based on the true, tragic story of the five girls murdered in Ipswich in 2006. Bristol doubled as Ipswitch to provide the city backdrop to the hard-hitting drama.

South West nominations for BAFTA Children’s Awards 2010

Dano — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:41:48 +0100

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for the 2010 EA British Academy Children's Awards, which include a number of productions from South West companies.

Stoke Your Fires Festival of Moving Image

Dano — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:13:53 +0100

Stoke Your Fires the Festival of Moving Image is expanding and will be bringing an array of exciting film, animation and digital media events from the 19th Feb - 4th March 2011.

Encounters 16th International Film Festival

Dano — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:04:16 +0100

Encounters International Film Festival, the largest short film festival of its kind in the UK, celebrates its 16th edition this November with another glorious round-up of the world’s best short films.

14th Purbeck Film Festival

Dano — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:39:41 +0100

South West Screen are proud to sponsor the 14th Purbeck Film Festival. The festival's 2nd annual Purbeck Shorts Competition has attracted worldwide entries and promises a great night out for those keen to spot the next potential directorial star!

Apply now! UK / China Animation Forum

Dano — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:14:58 +0100

There are a limited number of spaces available (and potential regional-based grant funding) so don’t delay in sending in your application.

Biodiversity meets the YouTube generation

Dano — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:53:46 +0100

tve is launching biomovies its second major environmental film initiative for YouTube filmmakers and animators. It’s a film competition that offers them a say on the world’s vanishing biodiversity.

Curzon Soho Screening for Africa-Salisbury Film

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:31:05 +0100

Fezeka's Voice is the story of one man, Phume Tsewu, his work with the award winning Fezeka High School Choir and their visit to the Salisbury International Arts Festival. It is being screened on 16th November at the Curzon Soho, at an event hosted by Mica Paris.

BAFTA/iFeatures Preview + Q&A

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:12:08 +0100

iFeatures and BAFTA are teaming up for the screening of Gareth Edwards' film, Monsters, followed by a Q&A with the director.

8TH London Short Film Festival

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:47:25 +0100

The London Short Film Festival will take place over 11 days in early January, and has extended its deadline for submissions until 5 November.

MediaXchange Announces 3D-360°

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:26:38 +0100

MediaXchange announces 3D-360°, a day long forum on 3D as part of the 54th BFI London Film Festival industry events 2010.

Cornwall Film Festival 2010 Programme Announced

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:20:30 +0100

The Cornwall Film Festival is an annual celebration of Cornish and international filmmaking, and It's announced the line-up for the 2010 Festival.

Berlin Film Festival Preview Screenings

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:00:22 +0100

The team from the Berlin Film Festival will not hold preview screenings in London this year. But they are allowing feature films to be sent to them after the official deadline of 1st November.

Shoot South Glos

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:41:05 +0100

The South Gloucestershire Council locations database is available online on a free to use website, giving direct contact details for each location, as well as key information to help you decide which locations to use.

Illuminate Bath Arts Festival

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:27:57 +0100

Illuminate Bath is a new arts festival transforming the city’s streets over two weeks from 1 - 13 November. More than 50 artists and performers will be showcasing their work in different locations around Bath.

Big Reach - 16 November 2010

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:02:42 +0100

Find out how to make digital distribution work for you and your film. Join, UK Film Council and Revolver, the UK distributors of The Infidel and Exit through the Gift Shop, at South West Screen’s Big Reach and learn how to build audiences and grow your film's market potential through digital technology.

CCANW Sustainable Fashion events

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:49:00 +0100

SWS supports organisations across the wider creative industries, including fashion. Don’t miss out on the CCANW events that blend sustainable fashion with film.

Winner of The Pixel Pitch Announced

Dano — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:36:47 +0100

Granny’s Dancing on the Table from Sweden’s Helene Granqvist of Good World and Hanna Sköld of Tangram Film has won the prestigious ARTE-sponsored Pixel Pitch Award at Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum, held in association with the BFI London Film Festival.

Inspiration Day Producing and Directing Workshop

Dano — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:43:03 +0100

If you have a passion for Producing and Directing, if you love jumping in and trying new stuff then the Inspiration Day is for you.

LSFF - Deadline Extended to 5th November 2010

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:56:13 +0100

The deadline for submissions to the London Short Film Festival (LSFF) has been extended to 5th November 2010.

reed.co.uk launches second annual short film competition

Emma_Chappel — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:26:17 +0100

Professionals and amateurs alike are today being urged to get their cameras ready as leading UK job board, reed.co.uk, launches its second annual short film competition.

iFeatures slate gets the greenlight

Tara_Milne — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:58:57 +0100

Bristol is poised to become a new filmmaking hub as South West Screen and its partners give the green light to the three full-length iFeature films to be made in the city over the next six months.

Skillset announces £100,000 in bursaries

Tara_Milne — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:50:29 +0100

Skillset has launched two bursary schemes to help professionals access training in Craft & Technical and Health & Safety.

Big Voice competition now open

Dano — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:04:47 +0100

BT’s Big Voice is an exciting new educational project in two parts. Students on film & tv production courses will be invited to make 3‐5 min films which bring to life treatments created by other students aged 11‐19 in schools and colleges across the UK. The films are about issues in society which young people want to see changed for the better.

Encounters International Film Festival 2010 Call for volunteers

Dano — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:44:43 +0100

Encounters International Film Festival is the leading short film festival in the UK, running this year at the Watershed in Bristol from 16 – 21 November 2010. The festival relies on the help of its volunteers and without this support the festival would not be possible.

Natural History Films Wanted!

Dano — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:39:05 +0100

The planning for the 2011 Festival of Nature is currently under way. The festival is a great chance for adults and kids to get hands-on with nature on Bristol's harbour side. It could also be your chance to showcase your filmmaking talent on the BBC Big Screen in Millennium Square.

Seeking Youth Arts Campaign Champions!

Dano — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:27:16 +0100

Do you know of an individual whose work with young people in the arts has really shone, who deserves further recognition and would relish the opportunity to act as a Regional Youth Arts Campaign Champion?

LFF’s opening feature puts the South West in the spotlight

Dano — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:01:52 +0100

Mark Romanek’s Never Let Me Go, which shot in Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare over four days in April 2009, will open the prestigious 54th BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday 13 October, which runs until Sunday 24 October.

Bath Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary

Dano — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:17:00 +0100

Bath Film Festival celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a number of cinematic coups this year.

'Greening the Screen' - tickets available

Tara_Milne — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:18:18 +0100

We have 15 tickets available for South West companies to attend 'Greening the Screen', hosted by the UK Film Council, BAFTA and the BFI London Film Festival on 18 October.

Like Minds, 28-29 October

Tara_Milne — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:27:21 +0100

Like Minds is a two day conference taking place in Exeter looking at how media is changing right now and how curation is the way forward.

Arturi Films Wins Award

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:52:06 +0100

Stroud based Arturi Film’s feature film Mugabe and The White African has just won another award, the European Prix Italia Special Prize Signis Award for the best television programme which best promotes Human Values in Turin, Italy.

Poole Literary Festival announces New Media Writing Prize

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:44:14 +0100

Poole Literary Festival announces its New Media Writing Prize - a custom designed literary award fit for the 21st century media-scape of electronic publishing and the emerging digital world. The winner will be announced on 31st October.

Electric December - Call for Entries

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:02:20 +0100

Fresh Flix 2010 is putting out a call for entries, so if you're a young filmmaker with a short film to submit, you can enter now.

Why Poverty? UK Shorts - call for proposals

Tara_Milne — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:39:18 +0100

Production company Mosaic Films has partnered with BBC Storyville and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to launch an open call for proposals exploring poverty in the UK.

RELAYS shortlisted in Times Higher Education Awards

Dano — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:18:57 +0100

The shortlisted candidates for the Times Higher Education Awards 2010 have been unveiled with the South West's RELAYS in the running.

Volunteers needed for film festival in Bristol

Dano — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:52:18 +0100

Afrika Eye Film Festival showcases films that tell stories told by African and diaspora voices. The festival are currently looking for volunteers to do various jobs leading up to the film festival and on the days themselves.

Regional indie wins prestigious IVCA Clarion Award

Dano — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:34:03 +0100

Somerset indie GRACE Productions has won a prestigious TV gong at the IVCA Clarion Awards 2010, for a documentary the company made for BBC Panorama, earlier this year.

International Digital Emmy Awards

Dano — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:54:04 +0100

For the sixth year, The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is recognising content created and designed for viewer interaction and/or delivery on a digital platform.

Book Now For Music South West 2010

Dano — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:46:12 +0100

Speakers are now being confirmed and much is being added to the programme for Music South West 2010 on 24th and 25th November in Bristol.

Lights, Camera, Parliament!

Tara_Milne — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:05:06 +0100

Young people aged 11-16 across the UK are invited to think of a law they'd like to make, and then to create a short film about it!

The London Screenwriters' Festival

Tara_Milne — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:06:47 +0100

The London Screenwriters Festival (29-31 October) has announced a new and dymanic programme for the writers' community.

Meet Channel Five's Factual Commissioning Editor

Tara_Milne — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:18:20 +0100

PMP are hosting a 'Meet the Commissioner' event with Matt Bennett, Channel Five's Factual Commissioning Editor, on Friday 15 October in Plymouth.

October events at Knowle West Media Centre

Tara_Milne — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:56:19 +0100

Check out the latest events taking place at Knowle West Media Centre in October.

Pervasive Media Studio Lunchtime Talks

Tara_Milne — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:11:54 +0100

Pervasive Media Studio in Bristol are holding a series of informal Lunchtime Talks throughout October, to give people the chance find out about the studio's projects and residents.

MicroLights - Call for Applications

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:43:14 +0100

MicroLights is a fantastic new scheme for future film talent from across South West England to get hands-on experience with microbudget feature films - and it's recruiting NOW!

City of Bath Final Cut Pro Evening Classes

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:24:15 +0100

City of Bath College is running short courses in editing using Final Cut Pro - two courses for both beginners and experienced users.

Free Screening at the Curzon Clevedon

Dano — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:45:31 +0100

To conclude ‘Film Stories’, South West Screen's film storytelling scheme funded by Find Your Talent, Film Stories are showing an excellent collection of animations from around the world on September 29th at 5pm.

Flight exhibition opens at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Tara_Milne — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:01:57 +0100

Flight, a major new exhibition about the history of aviation supported by South West Screen, is now open to visitors at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

Young people’s film projects

Dano — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:19:17 +0100

PVA MediaLab’s young filmmakers – Chocolate Media – have spent their summer holidays working on a short documentary film project “The Skills Exchange”.

Campaign to stop female genital mutilation takes to the national airwaves

Tara_Milne — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:59:29 +0100

A radio documentary highlighting the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) produced by a group of teenagers from Bristol will take to the national airwaves this week.

Breathtaking Film is Call to Action

SWS — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:29:01 +0100

Young people who have experienced Psychosis have been working with arts company, Effervescent, to make an audacious web advert encouraging friends and families to intervene early when loved ones are distressed and possibly experiencing psychosis.

Power to the Pixel Announces Forum Line-Up

Emma_Chappel — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:47:54 +0100

Power to the Pixel’s four-day Cross-Media Forum, 12–15 October, features a world-class line-up of speakers and industry experts

Music Industry Marquee at BrisFest 2010

Tara_Milne — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:02:25 +0100

The Music Industry Marquee at BrisFest 2010 (25-26 September) offers a great chance for aspiring musicians, music business professionals and practicing musicians to network, get information and advice, and develop new relationships.

2011 Birds Eye View Film Festival opens for submissions

Tara_Milne — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:47:02 +0100

Submissions for the 2011 Birds Eye View Film Festival are now officially open!

TED's Chris Anderson comes to Creative Bath

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:33:54 +0100

The man who founded Future Publishing with a £10,000 bank loan and now runs the worldwide phenomenon that is the TED Conference, is coming to Bath to speak at Creative Bath’s autumn keynote event. October 21st.

Think-Shoot-Distribute open for applications

Dano — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:43:04 +0100

The BFI London Film Festival is looking for 25 talented and experienced people, working in short film, TV, theatre, digital media, games, arts or commercials, and seeking to develop a career in feature film, to take part in Think-Shoot-Distribute 2010.

Media Sandbox announces seven 2010 commissions

Tara_Milne — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:15:27 +0100

Media Sandbox 2010, the groundbreaking development scheme managed by iShed and funded by the Creative Industries iNet and Bristol City Council, has today announced this year’s seven successful commissions.

White Horse Pictures coming soon

Dano — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:34:52 +0100

Keep up to date with White Horse Pictures, the rural cinema project for Wiltshire and Test Valley.

RELAYS Festival of Extreme Sports and Expressive Arts

Dano — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:17:34 +0100

The Eden Project hosts the first ever Xpress’10 – RELAYS festival of extreme sports and expressive arts on the 25th-26th September.

Bristol Festival of Ideas new events Autumn/Winter 2010

Dano — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:55:55 +0100

Bristol Festival of Ideas has launched some new events for the rest of 2010.

UK Media Audiovisual Festivals Call for Proposals

Dano — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:20:25 +0100

This scheme is designed to support film festivals that programme at least 70% European content, and can be used for costs such as subtitling, translation, catalogue printing and travel costs for professionals accompanying a film at the festival.

Animated Exeter call for submissions 2011

Dano — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:05:41 +0100

It's that time of year again - Animated Exeter wants your submissions.

Bristol Latino Film Festival 2010

Dano — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:57:31 +0100

Bristol Latino Film Festival 2010, funded by South West Screen, presents a vibrant selection of films, shorts and documentaries from Latin America. Friday 29 October - Sunday 31 November at The Brewery Theatre, Bristol.

Sustrans My National Cycle Network film competition

Tara_Milne — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:31:25 +0100

Sustainable transport charity Sustrans is celebrating 15 years of the National Cycle Network with the My National Cycle Network film competition.

Outdoor Solar Powered Cinema

Tara_Milne — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:02:51 +0100

Encounters has teamed up with the Neighbour Arts Team at the Bristol City Council to bring a series of Outdoor Solar Cinema events to a park in Bristol near you!

Bristol CND Film Competition and Fresh Flix 2010

Tara_Milne — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:57:34 +0100

The Bristol CND Film Competition is looking for your short films, with winning entries to be screened as part of Fresh Flix 2010 at Encounters Film Festival.

Talented Bristol directors are tipped as ‘ones to watch’

Dano — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:36:53 +0100

Two Bristol based directors, Rob Brown and Thomas Kelpie, have been tipped as new talents to watch by leading UK media industry experts.

!gfest returns with 2.8 Hours Later

SWS — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:24 +0100

Igfest is back with a horror film inspired zombie gore fest, 2.8 Hours Later as its headline street game. 17/18 September.

iFeatures - A-Z of Microbudget Filmmaking

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:41:08 +0100

Join iFeatures Executive Producer, Chris Moll, as he presents is A-Z of microbudget filmmaking at the Knowle West Media Centre on October 6th.

Asian Arts Agency bursaries and training

Dano — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:40:02 +0100

Asian Arts Agency are seeking eight ‘independent’ artists/producers/curators/managers to take part in a tailored creative and cultural leadership development programme starting this autumn.

Skillset invests in future of TV industry

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:31:35 +0100

Skillset is tackling one of the television industry’s most pressing training needs head-on with the launch of its £300,000 management and leadership bursary scheme.

White Lantern Film: Killer script competition

Dano — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:38:09 +0100

Actor and film producer Mem Ferda in collaboration with White Lantern Film is seeking a feature-length screenplay.

Call for entries - Fifth Annual Wooda Arts Award

Dano — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:17:49 +0100

The Award is for a residency of six weeks in an architect-designed studio space with cottage accommodation on an organic farm two miles from the coast of North Cornwall.

In Conversation With: A Series of 5 Talks With Industry Insiders

Dano — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:04:17 +0100

BBC Bristol Factual/Anchor Partnership present 'In Conversation With: A Series of 5 Talks with Industry Insiders'.

Games Invest 2010

jbolhoven — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:56:54 +0100

South West Screen has negotiated an extension of the special £35 Early Bird ticket (full price £50) for South West companies wishing to attend Games Invest 2010 at the Eurogamer Expo on October 1st in London.

BAFTA Call for Entries: Short Film and Short Animation Awards

Tara_Milne — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:23:05 +0100

BAFTA has announced that the Academy is now accepting entries for its Short Film Award and Short Animation Award 2010/11 for the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2011.

Marketing Movies Online - One Day Course

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:50:05 +0100

Marketing Movies Online is an exclusive new conference and programme of support aimed at forward thinking film businesses looking to increase their knowledge, networks and understanding of digital marketing. September 29th, London.

Using Film in Education

Dano — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:18:35 +0100

A seminar for professionals working with young people in schools and communities demonstrating how film can radically improve how you engage with young people and how they communicate with the world.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2010 pitch competitions

Tara_Milne — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:03:02 +0100

This year, Sheffield Doc/Fest are offering £100k of funding for development, production and placements in pitch competitions at Doc/Fest, some specifically aimed at new talent.

Community cinema volunteers club together in London

Tara_Milne — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:40:10 +0100

On 18-19 September 2010 volunteers from community cinemas across the UK will gather in London for the National Conference for Community Cinemas and the Film Society of the Year Awards, organised by the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS).

Forum for the Future sustainability action planning workshops

Tara_Milne — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:59:02 +0100

Forum for the Future are running two workshops in September to explore what sustainability means for you and your industry - Bristol's workshop takes place on 13 September.

MOFILM Rome International Film Festival Competition

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:32:37 +0100

MOFILM's latest competition is offering filmmakers $82k, a car, a trip to one of two eco-resorts in Australia and India, cameras and a trip to Rome. Deadline: 11 October

Bristol's Compass presents Festival of Lunacy

Tara_Milne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:10:24 +0100

Bristol-based cultural events organisation Compass Film will present their Festival of Lunacy from 21-31 October.

Cheltenham Launches Film Festival

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:18:16 +0100

The first Cheltenham Film Festival, supported by Kraft Foods, is set to grip the Cotswold town already renowned for its Literature, Music and Jazz Festivals. The three day movie-fest will take place from 1-3 October

Call for Companies to take part in EU Enterprise Programme

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:26 +0100

The EU is seeking companies to participate in the Enterprise Experience Programme, which gives European Commission officials the chance to undertake a placement of up to one week in SMEs across the European Union.

Working the Tax Credit - Training Course

Emma_Chappel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:49:01 +0100

Places are now open for ‘Working the Tax Credit’, The Production Guild's latest day long industry training course covering the complex nature of film funding. The one-day course is on 27th September 2010.

Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2010

Tara_Milne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:25:57 +0100

Whether you are a digital and marketing company or a young entrepreneur who has made a splash in your marketplace over the last twelve months, the Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2010 are open for you to enter.

Bristol Music Foundation SXSW briefing meetings

Tara_Milne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:35:01 +0100

Bristol Music Foundation are holding a series of briefing meetings, starting in Bristol on 3 September, for anyone interested in attending SXSW 2011.

Last chance to apply for Docs 360 - deadline 31 August

Tara_Milne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:15:30 +0100

It's your last chance to apply for Docs 360, a 9-month development programme and competition for documentary filmmakers who want to use cross-platform strategies to develop, finance, market and distribute their film.

LoveBath Short Film Competition launches

Tara_Milne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:10:49 +0100

The LoveBath short film competition has launched this week as part of the Bath Chronicle’s 250 year anniversary celebrations, and is inviting local filmmakers to make a short film celebrating life in Bath and North East Somerset

Wildscreen workshop registration now open

Tara_Milne — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:50:44 +0100

Workshop registration for this year's Wildscreen Festival (10-15 October) is now open, with full details available on the Wildscreen website.

2010 MeetMarket applications - deadline 1 Sept 2010

Tara_Milne — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:48:12 +0100

Applications for the 2010 MeetMarket at Sheffield Doc/ Fest are still open online, but only until Wednesday 1 September.

Five Minutes of Madness call for submissions

Dano — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:51:53 +0100

Calling all creative and expressive film producers, flamboyant cultivators of the moving image! Five Minutes of Madness challenges you to create and submit short films around the theme of Lunacy.

Game on! Powered Up Boston

Dano — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:13:53 +0100

UKTI will be leading a delegation of games companies to Boston, US from 11 - 15 October to coincide with 'Powered Up' a conference aimed exclusively at the business end of games development.

Shepton Mallet Digital Arts Festival Competition

Dano — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:32 +0100

Shepton Mallet Digital Arts Festival 2010 are running a series of digital art competitions. The competition judges are leading practitioners of film, video, music, web and animation.

Give your views on future funding

Dano — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:43:49 +0100

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is inviting written submissions and requesting views on the funding of the Arts and Heritage.

Let’s Dance! Call for Your Short Film

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:31:45 +0100

Submit your short dance film by 1st September for the chance for it to be screened on Bristol's BBC Big Screen.

Take Part in 4 Film Nation Workshops

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:56:33 +0100

Suited and Booted Studios CIC have been commissioned to deliver 4 sets of film making workshops as part of the Film Nation scheme which will be entered into the Film Nation competition. We are looking for keen film makers aged 17-19 to take part! Deadline: 30th August

Bristol Film Screening at Watershed

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:16:15 +0100

Bristol Award Winning film making duo Darren Flaxstone & Christian Martin have a special preview outing of their new locally shot film RELEASE at the Watershed on 18th August 2010 at 8:40.

Clothing Charity Supports KWMC

Emma_Chappel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:06:30 +0100

Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) has received a generous donation to support its work with young people, from streetwear clothing brand AnyForty. They're having a day of celebration on Friday 13th August.

LLGFF tour comes to Bristol

Dano — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:46:22 +0100

A selection of highlights from the 24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival is now touring venues across the UK and Ireland, and comes to Bristol from the 14th August.

Movie Bus are looking for films

Dano — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:49:32 +0100

Movie Bus are looking for independent film-makers work to screen aboard the Vintage Mobile Cinema as they tour different events across the country.

RTS Opens entries for Craft & Design Awards 2009/10

Dano — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:58:31 +0100

The Awards recognise the huge variety of skills and processes involved in programme production, from costume design and digital effects to editing and lighting.

Vision: A Creative Conference

Dano — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:37:41 +0100

Vision will bring together between 150 - 200 of the region’s creative business owners, directors and managers across the entire creative sector. 15-16 September 2010.

Pitch for Channel 4 development money

Dano — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:11:37 +0100

You've got 5 minutes and 9 pictures to bag yourself a couple of grand of Channel 4 development money for a state of the art digital project.

SATSYMPH shortlisted for award

Dano — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:50:50 +0100

SATSYMPH, a collaboration between Marc Yeats, a south-west-England based composer and artist, Bristol based poet Ralph Hoyte and coder Phill Phelps, has been shortlisted for the £50,000 Performing Rights Society New Music Award.

University of Bristol offers Internship Scheme

Emma_Chappel — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:54:58 +0100

The University of Bristol is offering small creative businesses or larger digital enterprises the chance to take on graduate interns.

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

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.