From Chris Hainstock:
“What Does Otto See?” Directed by Neil Baker (Electric Egg) has won Best UK Animated Short at the Cornwall International Film Festival.
Otto, a decrepit busking hobo, bashes out a jaunty tune on his toy piano to amuse passers by and hopefully earn him the odd coin. But on a pavement full of street maestros why would anyone spare a penny for old Otto?
What Does Otto See? TRAILER from Electric Egg on Vimeo.
This year’s BlueCat Screenplay Competition submission deadline is November 15, 2011.
BBC writers room
From Marcella Forster:
Are you the next Debbie Horsfield or Paul Abbott? BBC North Developing Talent in partnership with BBC writersroom is delighted to announce this development opportunity for student / recent graduate drama writers.
From Marcella Forster:
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Berlinale Talent Campus
11-16 FEB 2012 | Hebbel am Ufer
Apply now for the next edition!
Up-and-coming filmmakers from all over the world are invited to apply to the next edition of the Berlinale Talent Campus. Continue reading
NAHEMI
From LSM head Sarah Barrow:
“Congratulations to the makers of ‘Endless‘ which was selected for screening at last week’s showcase of films made by students in universities and film schools throughout the UK as part of an event organised by NAHEMI (the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image).
Team members Lisa Rustage and Beth Sandall attended the event at the National Film Theatre in London, supported by the Lincoln School of Media.
Well done to all involved in the making of ‘Endless’.
Dr. Sarah Barrow
LSM graduate Tom Mallion has been selected from thousands to be one of a hundred official “Storytellers” for BT during the lead up to the London 2012 games.
“I am passionate about the films I make and enjoy all aspects of the process.”
“I am passionate about the Olympics and the impact it’s going to have on our capital city. To be part of this incredible event is going to be a privilege. Continue reading
With the help of world-renowned actor/director Richard E Grant, British Airways are looking for talented students to write a film and see it get made. Your film will reach a guaranteed blockbuster audience, as it will be screened on all the flights during London 2012. Find out more
Hannah Cook
LSM student Hannah Cook has just completed a six-week work placement in London with The Bureau Film Company working on “The Comedian”, a feature film debut by writer/director Tom Shkolnik starring Edward Hogg.
Church Farm Museum
From Sarah Mair, Church Farm Museum, Skegness:
I am running a competition for Church Farm Museum in Skegness to involve young people in making short films. This is taking place now and is due to be complete in early March.
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Michael's Website
Michael Henry has contacted us about a new film competition. He writes:
“We hope our own work output inspires future generations to do it themselves, and not be put off by a lack of funding.