HAPPENINGS at The Space

This is a call out to all film-makers, video/mixed media artists/
animators... We are now accepting all submissions for the next HAPPENINGS
Event at The Space.

Based on Fluxus, this event is entirely experimental and interactive. The
viewer is hastily led through a multitude of live artists that flirt with
film, music, circus, puppetry, poetry, dance, art and drama. In true
avant-garde style the evening is based on the improvisational, engaging the
audience in the process and ensuring a unique experience. The next
Happenings event is a 2- day extravaganza taking place on the 27th and 28th
June at The Space - Isle of Dogs!

We are looking particularly for films or video/digital format pieces to be
included in the event. This means that your work will be showcased and is a
great opportunity to be involved with an up-and-coming collective of artists
who performe with Happenings.

Submissions should be sent by email or Via post is preferable to the
following address:
Flat 1
Greyladies Gardens
Wat Tyler Road
London
SE10 8AU

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING SUBMISSIONS IS 29TH MAY
IF SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WITHIN 1 WEEK OF THIS DEADLINE.

If you would like further information about Happenings projects visit
http://www.myspace.com/newhappenings.com or contact mailto:kathyshenoy@gmail.com

Canary Wharf Film Festival

The 1st Canary Wharf Film Festival is now calling for submissions.

Set amidst one of London's most amazing backdrops, we at CWFF will be offering a sophisticated program of feature-length and short films catering to both creative and commercial minds.

We are looking for films under 20 minutes, made by UK residents. These will go into competition for the following:

- Drama Award
- Documentary Award
- Animation Award

The deadline for submissions is 29 June 2007.

Running between 13-17 September 2007, there will also be a unique series of events aimed at the film professional, film fan and anyone else happening upon the neighbourhood!

We will shortly be updating our website with more news. To receive the latest information instantly, you can subscribe to our email alerts through the site.

www.cwff.org.uk

Video artists and film makers wanted

Search for Video Artists, Film Makers and walkabout artists

Red Dress is looking for up and coming video artists and film makers for upcoming
events. Specifically looking for artists who specialise in Victoriana, Burlesque,
Circus, Surreal, Cabaret, vintage style e.g. sepia, black and white, silent film,
dark glamour. This is an opportunity for work to be seen in themed burlesque and
cabaret events, as a platform for the work.

These events will take place in London but there is no reason why interested
artists should live in this area.

Red Dress is also looking for London based walkabout performers with circus and
character skills, from poi, stilt walking, juggling, fire eating to cowboys,
cigarette girls and other quirky characters for club and corporate events.

If you are interested in getting involved in this or want to find out more please
contact Eleanor Appleton on 07916 270847 or by email
mailto:eleanor.appleton@red-dress.co.uk

Talent Circle Super Shorts - Independent short film by UK filmmakers

Talent Circle Super Shorts - Independent short film by UK filmmakers: "Talent Circle Super Shorts is the UK's independent film festival that celebrates and showcases films of no longer than five minutes in length"

Film London : Microwave Funding Scheme

Film London : Microwave: "Microwave challenges film-makers to shoot a full length feature film for up to £100,000 with cash and in-kind support. The scheme will provide an intensive approach to film-making, with an emphasis on tightly focused scripts, short production schedules and commercial potential. Microwave is open to film-makers working in documentary, fiction and to artists working with the moving image."

Artists Commission: Avery Hill & Coldharbour

Independent Photography (www.independentphotography.org.uk) is offering a 1 year commission for an artist/ designer/ animator to devise and lead creative technology based projects and training for young people aged 11-18 attending 2 youth clubs in south east London. Accompanying this is the requirement to deliver relevant training to the club’s youth work staff.

Timescale: May/June 07 – March 08

Budget: £10,700

Application deadline: 5pm Tuesday 15th May



For a full brief, please email :

andy@independentphotography.org.uk

isabel@independentphotography.org.uk

or call 020 8858 2825

PR for film festivals: Training Course

Independent Cinema Office: "Do you struggle to secure press coverage for screenings and events at your venue? Finding it tough to get national media interest in your festival with so many other festivals out there?

The Independent Cinema Office presents an essential one-day training course for anyone who is aiming to maximise media coverage for film-related events or festivals and is working with limited time, money and resources"

Sheffield Doc/Fest:

Sheffield Doc/Fest:: "Creative Talent from Yorkshire & London wanted for Sheffield Doc/Fest Creative Crossover Lab

Creative Talent from Yorkshire & London wanted for Sheffield Doc/Fest Crossover Lab The Sheffield Doc/Fest and Unexpected Media, with support from the London Development Agency and Screen Yorkshire, are looking for documentary makers, new media producers and games developers from Yorkshire and London to take part in Crossover UK, a five-day residential laboratory designed to brainstorm cross-platform documentary projects."

Its cool in the Beautiful South

Our quarterly showcase for South London's film-making talent run in conjunction with BFI Southbank returns on May 8th, for an evening of screenings, networking and discussion. Inspired by various BFI programmes this month, May’s theme for the open strand is ‘Little Britain’ exploring notions of home and identity, both national and local.

There will again be two strands: the first at 5:30 is a showcase for the various excellent training schemes in the borough and will feature a British filmmaker Tom Harper (see below) and the second at 7:00 features works selected following an open submission. This session culminates in a panel discussion on issues pertinent to careers in film.

Members of this panel will include:

Tom Harper- Director
Even before his TCM Classic Shorts 2006 nomination for Cubs, writer/director Tom Harper has been getting used to delivering acceptance speeches. Cubs won the Best Short at this year's Rushes Soho Shorts festival in London and has also screened at prestigious festivals around the world (including Edinburgh, London and New York). Tom was also notably listed in Screen International's Stars Of Tomorrow feature in May 2006

Josic Cadoret - New Talent Coordinator, Film London
Jo ensures the successful development and delivery of the Digital Shorts scheme and other production projects including the London Borough Film Fund initiatives and the EQUAL project.

Rebecca Mark-Lawson - Executive Producer, Lifesize Pictures
Rebecca manages the short film programme on behalf of the UK Film Council’s New Cinema Fund. Through the production company Lifesize Pictures she is responsible for overseeing all of the fund’s Short Film Schemes including Digital Shorts, Cinema Extreme and the Completion Fund at Lifesize Pictures. She was formerly the Development Executive for New Talent at EM Media, the Regional Screen Agency for the East Midlands.

All attendees will be eligible for £10 discount on membership to Shooting People - www.shootingpeople.org - and all it's related benefits.

For tickets - a mere £2 - book online at www.bfi.org.uk/nft or call the Box Office 020 7928 3232 (lines open 11.30am - 8.30pm).

Many thanks to media partners LIVE Magazine and Shooting People.

Monsoon Wedding

Bombay Mix: The Bollywood & Beyond Film Club
Presents

MONSOON WEDDING

Sunday 13 May 2007 7.00pm

Cafe Crema
306 New Cross Road
London SE14

Admission £6
(includes vegetarian Indian meal)

This film from Mira Nair (director of the award-winning Salaam Bombay, 1988 and The Namesake, 2006) serves up a rich visual feast! Come and experience a contemporary slice of Indian life, through five intersecting stories of a Punjabi family, preparing for a wedding in New Delhi. With drama, laughter, tears and a good measure of romance, a recipe for any good celebration! (Winner of Golden Lion Award, Venice Film Festival 2001; Cert 15; 109 min.)

Advance tickets can be purchased in person at the Cafe (book soon, as tickets are limited!). Doors open 7.00pm -- Screening at 7.30pm.

Cafe Crema is now a fully licensed venue.

How to get to there
By train: New Cross or New Cross Gate
By bus: 53, 453, 172 177, 171, 21, 36
(Cafe Crema is next to Deptford Town Hall)

For further information on this and future events
email meena@khatwa.net
or see www.bombaymix.org