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Your Flatpack Short Film could earn you £1000 as part of the Flatpack Film Festival. Flatpack is a festival which takes over venues across Birmingham every spring. It draws people from far and wide with a mixture of films, performances, contraptions and surprises. This year’s festival will run from 30 April – 6 May 2019 and the deadline for submissions is approaching.

The Flatpack short film strand currently has 6 coveted awards up for grabs:

• the Short Film Award: recognises the most outstanding piece of work across all genres. Selected by the short film jury;
• the WTF Award: hails the film which is the most innovative and extraordinary. It recognises vision, boldness, and originality. Selected by the short film jury;
• the Audience Award: the crowd’s favourite;
• the Colour Box Award: celebrating the best short in our family programme awarded by the Colour Box jury;
• the Colour Box Audience Award: the kids’ favourite;
• the Optical Sound Short Film Award: awarded to the best audio related short film.

The film selected by the Flatpack short film jury as the winner of the Short Film Award will receive £1,000. All successful submissions will be included in the programme at Flatpack no.13.

Flatpack Short Film Guidelines

Submissions should be:

• Films under 20 minutes long;
• Completed since January 2017;
• fully cleared, including any music rights.

Flatpack screens all types and genres of film but you can see the previous winners from the last three festivals here: 2018, 2017, 2016. If you’d like to submit, please complete the form via the link below. You will be redirected to Paypal to make the £12 submission payment. Please note that any submissions received without the £12 fee will not be considered.

The deadline for Flatpack short film submissions is 11:59pm, Sunday 20 January 2019. Submit via the Flatpack website here.

Find out more about the festival and other submissions here – https://flatpackfestival.org.uk/flatpack-festival/.

Source: flatpackfestival.org.uk

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This year’s Back In films are a product of the Back In Flagship programme, which supports in Birmingham’s future black filmmakers. Back In works with creative talent from across the city region’s diverse communities and vibrant neighbourhoods. The programme guides them through six months of training with industry experts. It also allows the opportunity to have their original ideas commissioned.

The dynamic programme is powered by creative agency Punch and produced by talented director and entrepreneur Daniel Alexander. It’s now in its second year, and it enables filmmakers to attend bootcamps and masterclasses, develop industry knowledge, gain professional connections and be mentored. It concludes with the commission and creation of a short film on a small budget.

On February 4, 2019, Back In will showcase some of the most recent work to come out of the project and allow for discussion around the film industry. The event will be held at The Mockingbird Cinema and Kitchen at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT.

Here is a list of the films to be screened:

 Hell Is Place Called Home – Director Annabel Brightling / Producer Sara Amanda

RALPH – Director Michael Ellis / Producer: Michael Ellis

Tuition Thieves – Director Aaron Wiggins / Producer: Aaron Wiggins/Jake Jones

Accessories – Director Liane Moonraven / Producer: Liane Moonraven

HOPE – Director Tee Visuals / Producers: Ibtisam Ali & Tee Visuals

A panel discussion with industry experts will follow the screenings, as well as drinks available from the bar.

Tickets are £3 and you can purchase them here.

 Source: Eventbrite

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BBC Doctors is seeking a script editor for its award winning daytime drama Doctors. The deadline is 15 January, 2019. As a BBC Doctors Script Editor you will ensure commissioned scripts are delivered to a standard and conform to the editorial brief, as well as providing advice on all script related matters associated with the production.  You will act as a key point of contact between the writer and the production team, and manage and build the relationship.  As well as coordinating script changes, you will generate creative story ideas and suggestions about specific episodes.

Required Skills

It is really important for the BBC Doctors Script Editor to have the required skills. This should include:

• Prior experience of script editing ideally on a TV drama series.
• Significant experience in generating creative ideas and treatments and experience of working with new and experienced writers under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, negotiation, persuading skills and the ability to work within a team and on your own initiative.
• An understanding of the copyright law, Writers Guild agreements, contracts and the legal implications for production processes.
• An awareness of the financial consequences of editorial decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of script sources and the availability and potential of emerging talent.
• An enthusiasm and interest in BBC Scripted, especially Doctors.

Additional Information

The BBC is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applications from everyone. Please read the BBC values and behaviours. You will be asked questions about this as part of your application for this role.

This is a one year fixed term contract/attachment. Interviews will be held on Monday 28 January, 2019.

Click here to find out more about the role of BBC Doctors Script Editor and to view additional documents.

Apply for this position here.

Source: careershub.bbc.co.uk

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ScreenSkills still has space on its prestigious Trainee Finder programme for video assist trainees. This opportunity would suit someone who is technically minded with an understanding of camera and formats.

Video assist operators (VAO) check the compatibility of playback systems, recording units, trolleys, batteries and external monitors with film cameras and arrive on set with the camera crew to test equipment. They are usually employed by camera equipment hire companies. Video assist trainees help VAOs with cables and general support on set.

ScreenSkills is looking for talented individuals from across the UK with less than 12 months paid experience. You should clearly demonstrate a passion and commitment for working in film or high-end TV by providing evidence of experience or transferable skills for your selected department. You must also be able to provide two references.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who have attended ScreenSkills funded boot camps and events, such as Open Doors, as well as partner schemes such as the BFI Film Academy.

Trainee Finder promotes inclusivity in the film and high-end TV drama workforce. ScreenSkills is also committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of its work, so applications from under-represented groups are encouraged.

Details for Video Assist Trainees

Video Assist trainees must

• Live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
• Have fewer than 12 months, relevant, paid experience in their chosen department and genre
• Be available for placements offered during the program
• Be open and flexible to consider opportunities across the UK
• Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the department you select
• Ideally be able to drive or at least passed your theory test.

Please note

• Video assist trainees do not need a university degree to apply
• We welcome applicants with transferable skills, for example from other creative sectors like theatre, music, photography and commercial production. Or, roles in other sectors such as business administration, event management, or make-up and hair may provide some relevant industry experience
• If you are in full-time education at the time of applying, you must have graduated from your course by 1 April 2019
• Failure to provide evidence of your right to remain in the UK may result in the training placement being withdrawn
• All successful video assist trainees must attend a two or three-day induction event in March in preparation for the scheme.

If you cannot provide written letters, please submit the name and contact details of each of your referees and we will follow these up should you reach interview stage.

Once accepted, placements are not guaranteed and you must ensure your CV and ScreenSkills profile are current. You must also keep the Trainee Finder team updated about your availability. We will work to help and put you forward for any placements you express interest in, but it is the decision of the production which trainees are selected. So we encourage you to remain proactive in finding your own work, and not rely only on the scheme.

Video Assist Trainee Judging

Successful applicants will need to take part in an interview either face-to-face or over the phone. This will be conducted by a member of the Trainee Finder team and a relevant industry professional. All successful applicants also need to attend a two/three day induction event in March 2018 (details on dates and locations will be announced closer to the time).

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide individual feedback if you are unsuccessful.

To apply for the video assist trainee positions, please send a covering letter and CV to trainee.finder@screenskills.com. Candidates are required to have a complete and updatedHiive profile.

Source: ScreenSkills.com

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Are you looking to secure BFI film funding to produce your own film? BFI Network and The Producers’ Forum are hosting an event in Birmingham that might help you on your way.

For filmmakers, securing funding to produce their vision can be one of the most challenging parts of the job. Understanding what funders want to see? Even more so. On Thursday, January 24, BFI Network and The Producers’ Forum will be hosting a screening and discussion. This will be held at The Mockingbird Cinema and Kitchen, Gibb Street, B9 4AA from 17:30 until 19:00. (Add to Calendar)

This screening and Q&A offers Midlands talent the chance to see the work of their peers and work out where their own original voice can find a place in a competitive funding landscape. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with BFI NETWORK Talent Executive for the Midlands, Alexzandra Jackson, who will answer any questions on the two NETWORK funds. She will also give some tips on applying for BFI film funding. Further networking and conversation will then take place in the bar.

To register for the event, click here.

BFI NETWORK exists to discover, develop, support and fund new and emerging storytellers. It looks for original voices and unique ideas. For more information about BFI film funding, visit www.filmhubmidlands.org/make

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If you work in the creative media, event management or technical theatre and want to move into locations, you may be interested in this Sgil Cymru location manager course set for January 2019. The ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund supports this programme, with contributions from UK film productions.

The course runs for 10 days, Monday to Friday, over 2 weeks, starting on Monday 28th of January and ending on Friday 8th of February 2019. It will be divided into three main elements of location management: Scouting, Production Paperwork and Location Department Hierarchy and Practical hands-on exercises with On-Set visits.

Lowri Thomas is the location management course tutor. She trained as an Assistant Floor Manager and then as Production Manager at BBC Cymru Wales before becoming a freelance Location Manager. Lowri has worked on BBC and S4C drama and film productions and her credits include Dr Who, Rocket’s Island and Hollyoaks. Along with this, she is credited on numerous commercials, low budget feature films and countless other live and recorded productions.

During the two weeks, highly experienced guest speakers will deliver the course content. They will use their experiences of location management in feature film to guide the trainees through the learning process. Guest speakers for the course will be announced in the New Year. Click here to see the past line-up of guest speakers from Sgil Cymru’s 2017 Location Manager course.

Location Manager Course: How to Apply

To apply, send a copy of your latest CV and a short mission statement (no more than 250 words) outlining why you want to take part in the course to help@sgilcymru.com. Applications close at 1200 on Monday 21st of January 2019. Both ScreenSkills and Sgil Cymru have heavily subsidised the cost for this course, meaning each participant only has to pay £250 rather than £350. There is one full bursary available which will cover the entire cost of the location manager course for one candidate. If you are interested in applying for this bursary, please ensure you include this as part of your mission statement and your reasons why.

Source: www.sgilcymru.com

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