We have two new vacancies at FILMCLUB for a FILMCLUB on the Road Coordinator and FILMCLUB on the Road Assistant.
FILMCLUB makes available an extraordinary range of films that can challenge, unite, amaze and inspire young people. With free weekly screenings, online reviewing, industry events and hands-on support, FILMCLUB inspires, excites and opens up new avenues for learning. Full details
From Philip Jones, Kinema in the Woods, updating our previous post:
On Saturday 11th May, we’re showing two feature length films – SAVING THE TITANIC at 12pm (telling the story of the team of shipbuilders and engineers who attempted to save the stricken vessel.) Continue reading
From: Victoria Creevey (Ideas Tap)
We’re running two great opportunities for filmmakers at the moment that may be of interest to your students and wider network:
BFI Doc Next Media Lab. Apply by – 29th April. We’re looking for 10 filmmakers to become part of the BFI’s Doc Next Media Lab. As part of the Lab you’ll receive a £750 bursary, technical film training from professionals, tutoring on different documentary styles, methods and ideas, and the chance to develop and hone your art into something special. Further information / application
Student Ents: Apply by 24th April. Our new termly brief, designed to give students the financial and marketing support to run a successful creative event for their peers. The event could be anything an exhibition, screening, social or talk we don’t mind as long as it has a creative focus. What’s more, we’re giving away five £200 pots of cash to enable our members to host events at universities nationwide. Further information / application
From Sarah Barrow: The inaugural conference of the British Association of Film, TV and Screen Studies takes place here next week, Fri 19th to Sun 21st April. Professor Mary Stuart will open proceedings at 2pm on the Friday followed by an introduction from BAFTSS chair Prof Brian Winston. Guest of honour (receiving a lifetime achievement award) is confirmed as acclaimed feminist film theorist Laura Mulvey! Her keynote is on the Friday at 4.30pm, followed by a screening of “Riddles of the Sphynx”, followed by a reception to launch the Journal of Popular Television. Full details of the conference, including the programme and links to booking. Continue reading
East Lindsey District Council have commissioned Red Dog Film to make a period drama set in Lincolnshire during World War II about the iconic Lancaster bomber. Just Jane is a bomber whose restoration has been a passion for Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage centre and will no doubt feature in the film.
LSM graduate Phil Stevens is directing, and LSM Senior Lecturer Chris Hainstock has set up a dedicated Facebook page where you can follow the progress of the production.
From The Kinema in the Woods, Woodhall Spa:
We are very excited to announce that The Kinema will be one of the venues across the UK hosting the BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2013. We will be showing a selection of feature films and short films over the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May. Details and tickets Continue reading
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ESPTV is a new Internet TV channel showcasing work from both Ermine Street Project CIC and selected emerging filmmakers. We are always looking to expand our database of professionals living in the region, so if you are involved in moving image production in the areas we cover then we want to hear from you. Studying in the region? New graduates always welcome. Follow our blog. Contact us at info@erminestreetproject.co.uk or martin@erminestreetproject.co.uk if you would like more information.
From Chris Jones: Want 6 Months Screenwriting Mentoring? As part of our ongoing commitment to developing the UK’S best screenwriting talent, we have teamed up with our friends at Script Angel to offer this six month program as a prize for a 2013 LSF delegate. If you win, your mentor will be seasoned pro and founder of Script Angel, Hayley McKenzie. Full details.
From Chris Hainstock:
Just heard that Grant Bridgeman has been nominated along with the ‘Accused’ sound team, in the ‘Best Sound – Fiction’ category of the BAFTA CRAFT AWARDS 2013. Congratulations and good luck to Grant from all in the Lincoln School of Media.
