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“The Film Sharing Festival is an unique, alternative, independent film festival with a programme and open screenings. All entries, under the stipulated 15 minutes, will be screened providing an opportunity for the interested public beyond the internet.”
Deadline for films is the 1st of April 2011
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Take up the TUC challenge to make a short ad about the cuts and win a prize.
Launching its third successful year, the TUC sixty second ad contest invites you to make a film about the impact of the spending cuts. Closing date for entries: 14th March 2011.
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I have come across this website – looks useful.
“Step2InspireTV is a one stop shop for the latest Film & TV Opportunities and News. Whether you are just starting out or already have a foot in the door, we can steer you in the right direction by providing a multitude of information to gain invaluable skills and experience.”
Check it out and let us know what you think.
Double Negative Website
If you’re interested in a career in special effects you may be interested in an event on campus tomorrow 2nd Feb, 1-4pm, AR0107 Architecture Building:
‘Double Negative Visual Effects’
Guest Speakers:
Jon Opegenhaffen – lead compositor of Iron Man / Inception giving a talk on how these films were made.
Alice Robinson – HR Officer – Giving talk on Double Negative and recruitment.
Students, staff and graduates welcome.
Watch out for the launch!
Good news from Chris Hainstock:
The new Sound Dubbing Theatre is ready for the students. We hope to have an official opening of the Lincoln Sound Theatre in late March with a special guest. See the Audio Production blog for pictures etc.
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From Julian, Mike and the Non-Multiplex Cinema team:
This is an invitation to join a new global network called FILM MEANS BUSINESS, brought to you by Non-Multiplex Cinema. We are offering free sign-up to a brand new online international forum for people and companies in the film industry.
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I always thought there might one day be some point in listening to the Today Programme, apart from getting a laugh out of Mr Grumphys and exasperated by BBC weather gibberish. Continue reading
Michael (class of 2009) has released a trailer for his new film RESTLESS DUST. “Attempting to pick up the pieces after a car accident, a lonesome film restorer connects with a woman from his building. Struggling to deal with her over-possessive husband, their lives become increasingly entangled; and as her husband’s jealousy builds, so too does the threat of violence.”
Robert Flaherty
The University’s first major co-production, A Boatload of Wild Irishmen, is voyaging abroad, touring Canada from this Friday.
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Working In Film is a new network for filmmakers, listing events, jobs and companies within the film industry.
We are currently beta testing the website and were wondering if those of you who are interested in a career in film/TV would register with the website (for free) and leave feedback as to how you think the website can be improved?
By registering, you will be able to make a profile of your work and be found by users of the website searching for talented filmmakers.