Short film fans wanted - thats people who like their films to last 20 minutes or less, not the vertically challenged.

Dynamic international short film festival Future Shorts is currently
looking for people based in the following areas to get involved in
our project:

-Norwich, Sheffield, Liverpool, Newbury and London (especially
Brixton, Dalston and Shepherds Bush)

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about short film and
expanding its audience, who are outgoing and ideally connected to the
film scene in their area. Check out our website to find out more
about us and if you're interested, drop us an email
(mailto:info@futureshorts.com) and we'll let you know more about what's
involved.

Jerwood Moving Image Awards

The Jerwood Moving Image Awards is a major new prize for emerging artists working in digital moving art, organised by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation. Awards of £10,000 will be made in March to three artists.

Encompassing a wide range of artistic practice, from film, documentary, video and music to dance, installation and drawing, the Jerwood Moving Image Awards welcome work from across many disciplines. The awards will celebrate and support artists in the early stages of their careers, and bring some of today's most exciting talent in digital art to new audiences, via both the website and next year's Jerwood Space exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Monday 3 December.

For more information visit the Jerwood Moving Image Awards website.

Birds Eye View - Emerging Women Filmmakers

Birds Eye View - Emerging Women Filmmakers:

"2008 FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! Birds Eye View is looking for documentaries, features, short films, new media artworks and more for our 2008 Festival… The Birds Eye View Film Festival 2008 will open on March 6th with 6 days of shorts, features, documentaries, as well as interactive new technology artwork exhibitions, special events, panels and parties. All events will be held at leading London film venues. Key events will involve celebrity presenters and guest speakers."

Time To Find Out About

New Media, Artists’ Moving Image and Film

A networking / speaker event focusing on professional development advice for new media and film practitioners, and artists who work with the moving image.

Wednesday 14 November, Four Corners, Bethnal Green. 6.30pm to 8pm,

Doors open and refreshments from 6pm

Speakers:

Arti Dillon, Four Corners

Phil Hallet, Sonic Arts Network

Philippa Barr, New Work Network

Gary Thomas, Animate Projects

CreativeCapital is hosting a series of speaker/network events this November, focusing on professional development and career advice for artists. They are artform specific, free, and feature important guest speakers from the worlds of writing, visual arts and crafts, new media and film, and theatre facilitation.

Time to Find Out About: New Media, Artists’ Moving Image and Film will be an opportunity for artists who incorporate technology into their work from sonic arts, animation, mixed media performance, film and video, as well as those who would like to explore this field in more depth, to hear from four experts in the field of professional development.

Come and find out about the training, advice and career development on offer for new media practitioners, artists who work with the moving image and filmmakers; engage in debate with and ask questions of our speakers; network and discuss your work with other practitioners in a relaxed, friendly environment.

More information on the speakers:

Arti Dillon, Four Corners

www.fourcornersfilm.co.uk

Arti is Professional Development Manager at Four Corners.

Four Corners is a unique centre for film and photography based in East London. It facilitates production, training and exhibition opportunities providing a forum for creative practice and debate, provides technical advice and professional development support for filmmakers and photographers, and hosts seminars for moving image makers and visual artists, with artists presenting or discussing works.

Phil Hallet, Sonic Arts Network

www.sonicartsnetwork.org

Phil Hallett is Chief Executive of Sonic Arts Network and has been with the organisation since 1998.

Sonic Arts Network is the lead national body for experimental electronic music and sound art. We produce events and festivals that showcase the best of the world’s sonic art, put legends next to today’s pioneers, noise next to silence and audience next to artist. From our award winning Sonic Postcards project through to workshops in software and circuit bending, we enable people to discover and create sonic art.

Philippa Barr, New Work Network (NWN)

www.newworknetwork.org.uk

Philippa is Co-ordinator of the New Work Network.

NWN promotes and supports the development of new performance, live and interdisciplinary arts practice by providing networking support for artists and facilitating engagement and collaboration between practitioners nationally and internationally. NWN works in partnership with development organisations and artist-led initiatives to provide schemes, events and activities that focus on advocacy, information exchange, critical debate professional development and networking.

Gary Thomas, Animate Projects

www.animateprojects.org

Gary is Co-Director of Animate Projects

Animate Projects supports artists working with moving image through commissioning and developing curatorial, distribution and other initiatives. Animate has commissioned 90 films since 1990 and is the longest running collaboration with a broadcaster scheme ever supported by Arts Council England, and the most consistent commitment ever made by Channel 4 to the independent production of innovative and challenging films.

This a free event but booking is essential as places are limited; to book please email Claire Cooke, Information Officer at info@creative-capital.org.uk with

- your name,

- contact email,

- job title/ company (if relevant)

Please let us know, as soon as possible, if you have any requirements to enable you to attend or participate fully in this event – we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Also, feel free to attach any professional development questions you may have for the panel and we shall try and accommodate the most popular ones into the event.…

CreativeCapital is a network of arts organisations providing advice, information and professional development opportunities for artists and creative professionals across London.

We offer free, up-to-date, artform-specific information about training, seminars, networking and business support, relevant to all those who work in the creative industries, through our egroup and website.

Visit www.creative-capital.org.uk to sign up and find out more!

Spooky goings on at Photographers Gallery

Ever managed to photograph a ghost? Spooked by spiders? Surrounded by the number
13? The Photographers' Gallery is collecting photographs for an on-line
archive of all things haunting until 13 November 2007. Artist Helen Marshall
(http://www.helenmarshall.co.uk) will then choose a single image of all
submitted to create a web-based montage, composed of thousands of the other
haunting photographs put forward. A prize draw for a £200 gift certificate
from The Photographers' Gallery Bookshop will take place after the closing date for everyone who submits 50 photos or more.

For more information or to submit visit http://www.photonet.org.uk/hauntings/

Artists' films wanted

Following on from our successful Bi-monthly Screening of artist films at the Griffin in Shoreditch London; Another Roadside Attraction is organising a day festival of film.

We are looking for submissions from artists working in film and video. We can now accept films longer than 15 minutes.

Submitting Work to Another Roadside Attraction

If you would like the opportunity to screen your work, then please send a copy on DVD format to:

Another Roadside Attraction

352b Old Ford Road

London

E3 5TA

Remember to keep copies of your original work as Another Roadside Attraction cannot be held responsible for work sent in. And also, if you would like the work return to you after the event, please include a stamp addressed envelope when sending it to us.

Please contact us if you have any questions at mailto:anotherroadsideattraction@hotmail.co.uk or by phone at (+44) 208 981 4312.

Projecting the Future

Networking day for Youth Filmmaking Facilitators

Whether you're a filmmaker working on outreach projects or a teacher
using film in your classroom, you know that film is both an exciting
and challenging way of engaging with young people.

This day of professional development and networking begins with a
preview screening of Hold Me Tight, Let me Go followed by a discussion
with director Kim Longinotto (tbc, see www.lff.org.uk/education for full
description). After lunch (provided) participants from cutting edge
youth filmmaking organisations within and outside formal education will
share good practice and some of the difficulties they've faced.
Sessions focusing on new technologies and exhibition will be
complemented by informal opportunities to meet other professionals
working in this growing field

The day will conclude with a plenary session looking at the future of
the sector, upcoming networking events, and how youth filmmaking will
fit in with the Olympics and new government agendas. Participants will
also be offered the chance to make use of unique resources at the BFI
Southbank and stay for a drinks reception provided by Film London.

Fri 26 Oct 10:00 - 18:00 BFI Southbank

In collaboration with MITA and Film London

Blank Slate (click on image to enlarge)

Moving Image Lab

Institute of Contemporary Arts : Talks : How to Get Your Short Film Funded, Made and Seen

Institute of Contemporary Arts : Talks : How to Get Your Short Film Funded, Made and Seen: "This event will comprise a panel session where industry experts give practical advice on short film production and distribution and discuss the various exhibition alternatives."

Want to learn about making games from the best?

Want to find your perfect route into the games industry?

Skillset’s Skills Week, a series of free sessions running between 22-26 October 2007 as part of the London Games Festival, will have the answers you’re looking for.

With experts from across the industry the week promises to provide audiences with the tricks, contacts and experiences to find new or better jobs in the games industry. Whether you currently work in the games industry, or are looking to move from TV, web, film or IT the week’s talks will provide the answers.

Full Programme available - http://lgfskillsweek.squarespace.com

Highlights of the week include a modding workshop on Monday (Designing a game in Unreal), the secrets behind Heavenly Sword on Tuesday, a showreel surgery on Wednesday (Offering real jobs from EA, Blitz and others), How to develop a MMO by the UK’s premiere MMOG developer Monumental, and art tips from the guys behind Heavenly Sword, Lord of the Rings, and Superman Returns on Friday.

• Monday (central St Martins, Holborn) – Publishing & Marketing Games (EA, Cake, Nintendo & NCSoft)
• Monday (01zero-one, Soho) – Modding Workshop – Design and build your own game in a day
• Tuesday (Truman Brewery, Corbet Place) – Game Design Day (Rare, Heavenly Sword)
• Wednesday (Truman Brewery, Corbet Place) – How to get your first job (EA, Weta, Goldsmiths)
• Thursday (Central St. Martins) – Game Production Management (Blitz, Monumental, Sumo)
• Friday (Central St. Martins) – The art of science (Weta, Heavenly Sword, Fallout, Hellboy and more)

Entry is free but places are limited, register at http://lgfskillsweek.squarespace.com/register/

Get your films in!

BFI Southbank are still accepting short film submissions for our next Beautiful South event on November 22nd. Again we're welcoming any films which explore the dark side. Our panel will be having a look at the horror genre and in a nod to Conrad (also featured in BFI Southbank's programme this month) we're calling the whole thing 'The Horror! The Horror!'. To submit your film of up to 15 minutes in length for consideration, complete the attached application form - or contact us at beautifulsouth@bfi.org.uk. Preference will be given to works that reflect the current theme, as well as to South London filmmakers. The deadline is November 1st. Tickets (a mere £2) go on sale to the public tomorrow - and panel details will be announced shortly!

Additionally, on Saturday November 24th Beautiful South will be going documentary. We are holding a day long event called 'Reality Bites' for aspiring non-fictional filmmakers. This is going to feature an 11am preview screening of the controversial film Living Goddess, with a Q and A with director Ishbel Whitaker (producer of David LaChapelle's Rize). It will also feature a 14:30pm commisioning editors and programmers panel, and a 16:00pm documentary surgery, whereby 5-7 pre-selected filmmakers will be able to show a 5 minute clip of their work, and get feedback from industry experts. Panellists will include Charlie Phillips, Editor of FourDocs, and Maxyne Franklin, programmer for BritDoc. This is a unique opportunity to discuss your craft with decision makers, or to resolve problems you're experiencing with unfinished work. We are currently accepting 5 minute clips of documentaries on any subject as submissions for this surgery. The deadline is November 9th, and details are also attached.
Tickets for this event will go on sale tomorrow at £5 per session, and £12.50 for the whole day (BFI members pay £1 less).

Call for Films

Call For Entries: Dreaming A New Real

Dreaming A New Real: Film, Video and Multimedia Short Works Call For Entries:

Loop Sanctuary IV, a recurring art/performance series at The Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer, is accepting entries for a one-night presentation of projected film, video and multimedia works on the subject of dreams and the perception of reality. Accepted entries will be presented on January 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer, Troy, NY, USA. Entries should be 10 minutes or less in length and must be postmarked by December 1, 2007. There is no application fee. Open to artists of any nationality. Acceptable formats: DVD, VCD, SVCD, CD-ROM, VHS-NTSC.

VHS Specs: Please cue to the beginning of the work on the tape. CD-ROM Specs: Work should be accessible through an HTML page and must be compatible with Internet Explorer or Firefox on a Windows XP platform.
Plug-ins: Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Shockwave, Apple QuickTime, RealVideo, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media, For digital video, the maximum screen size is 640x480. Please use only standard compressors such as MPEG for video.

Selection criteria:
· Theme: Dreaming a New Real
· Deadline: postmarked by December 1, 2007
· No interactive works.
· Length: 10 minutes or less; shorter works encouraged.
· Experimental or non-linear works encouraged.

ENTRY checklist:
· DVD, VCD, SVCD, CD-ROM, VHS-NTSC.
· Contact information
· Title of your work
· Brief description:
· Brief artist statement (optional)
· Artist resume (optional)
· SASE with sufficient postage if you wish your work returned.

Send to:
ATT: Loop Sanctuary Dreams
The Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer
10 Tom Phalen Place
Troy, NY 12180
http://www.chapelandculturalcenter.org/

You will be notified by email by December 15, 2007 if your work is accepted. Accepted entries will be presented on January 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer.

In Photographing Girls, Suzanne Mooney applies a careful, collected approach and steadily puts the viewer in an environment where she critiques the role of the photographer. Using collected and appropriated imagery, the works in Photographing Girls explore the roles of representation within mass culture and analyse the medium of photography as a tool of exploitation and empowerment.

Viewfinder Photography Gallery Linear House, Peyton Place Greenwich London SE10 8RS T: 020 88... E: gallery@viewfinder.org.uk W: www.viewfinder.org.uk Open Mon-Fri 9-5; Sun 12-4 Admission Free

Programming and Audience Development (Film)

The Independent Cinema Office presents
Programming and Audience Development

5 December 2007, FACT, Liverpool

This course has been developed especially for independent cinemas, film
festivals, mixed arts venues, film societies and arts development
officers from all over the UK. The course will comprise a choice of
introductory and more advanced sessions, enabling participants to choose
their route through the day according to their expertise, organisation and resources.

Choose sessions from:
* Introduction to programming and working with distributors
* Programming, distribution and audience development for digital screens
* Addressing culturally diverse audiences
* Accessing the community
* Developing audiences through archive film
* Audience development case studies

The course will include presentations from a wide range of specialists
in the field, case studies, practical workshops and peer discussion, as
well as invaluable networking opportunities.

Cost: £90 + VAT (£105.75) incl lunch, refreshments and networking
drinks. Bursary support towards fees, travel and/or accommodation is
available.

Further information: http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/trainingskillset07-liverpool.htm
mailto:info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk

Gene Pool - Digital arts networking

GENE POOL, DMC, South Hill Park, Bracknell
Tuesday 16th October 8.00-9.00pm
FREE

Digital arts discussion and networking, with guest speakers:

Jane Draycott - Sound Poetry
Guardian acclaimed Poet and New Media writer, Jane will present ideas and
material from her new project "In The Street", with a unique take on
manipulated field recordings, image and written word.

Gemma Burditt - Animation
Gemma works as a professional animator and music video director, working on a
range of commissions, including projects for Warp Films, BBC Electric Proms,
MTV and EMI. She recently curated the "Animation Nights" series at BAC .

More info: http://www.digitalmediacentre.org
Tel: 01344 416261

The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival begins in just two weeks, and Education audiences are invited to take part!

Students, young people, educators and families can come along to FREE screenings of some of the most anticipated titles in the Festival, or have a go at filmmaking in hands-on workshops.

From stunning animated feature Persepolis to hilarious new British comedy Son of Rambow, there's something for learners of all ages. Screenings are followed by Q&A with the filmmaker or specialist speaker, and are facilitated by an education professional.

Several screenings and workshops are fully booked, but there is still a range of fantastic events to choose from.

Please visit www.lff.org.uk/education for more details.

LFF Education
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XT
Tel 020 7815 1357
Email festival.education@bfi.org.uk

To order a hard-copy of the brochure, or to be removed from the mailing list, please email festival.education@bfi.org.uk

Image: Inseparable

PULSE 2007

Calling all talented new London film-makers – apply now for PULSE 2007.

PULSE was launched in 2002 in partnership with the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund. This digital shorts scheme aims to support a new generation of film-makers to tell stories in groundbreaking ways.

Film-makers are offered an opportunity to make short films for a variety of exhibition and distribution platforms.

The budget range for this award is £2,000 to £10,000, depending on the nature of the project. The running time should be between 1 and 10 minutes.

A substantial training package involving the National Film & Television School (NFTS) and Script Factory is also attached to the scheme.

The deadline for entries is Monday 12 November.
www.filmlondon.org.uk/PULSE