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SUMMARY:Birmingham Indian Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:BIFF returns to cinemas with a dazzling array of Indian and South Asian premieres that you will not want to miss. We build on last years foray into XR and computer gaming and preview a new web series from YouTube comedy sensation Jasmeet Singh Raina (aka Jus Reign). Along with this we continue to champion the work of exciting British Asian talent with our New Brit-Asian shorts programme and the world premiere screening of Before Nikkah. \nIf you are looking to explore the best of South Asian arts and culture\, BIFF is the place to be. \nTickets on sale soon.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/birmingham-indian-film-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,industry talks,networking,Q&A,red carpet,screening,short film
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Film & TV Market 2023
DESCRIPTION:BIRMINGHAM FILM & TV MARKET 2023\n\n\nThis film industry event provides the opportunity for one-on-one meetings between filmmakers and film & TV investors/ distributors\, leading to film & television acquisitions\, and production and distribution deals. \nIF YOU’RE GOING TO MAKE IT\, MAKE IT IN BIRMINGHAM!\nBFTM is a marketplace event that provides opportunities for filmmakers and investment and distribution bodies to connect and close production deals. Completed films and television projects\, those in development or production stage\, as well as film concepts – we want to give more stories the chance to be told in their best way possible. \n\n*IMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!\n\nThe registration fee is non-refundable and does not grant you access to the Market day.\nOnce submitted\, your project(s) will be in consideration to be entered into the 2023 Birmingham Film & TV Market.\nSuccessful applicants will be notified directly once accepted.\nSuccessful applicants will be subject to £250.00 fee (minus the submission fee) to attend the Market Day with a minimum of three pitch meetings.\nIf you have registered your project on the Smash Platform\, you can get access to further funding/ investment sources. Proceeding with those would be subject to Smash’s terms and conditions.\n\nAPPLY DIRECT TO BFTM\n\n\nFill out the application form via the link HERE. \nAdd up to 3 projects at any stage from development to post production. \n\nEarly Bird Submissions Open – 31.01.2023\nEarly Bird Submissions Close – 31.03.2023\nRegular Submissions Close – 31.07.2023\nNotifications from 31.08.23\nPayments to be finalised by 07.10.23\n\nAny questions\, please contact us on admin@birminghamfilmmarket.co.uk \nGOOD LUCK!
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/birmingham-film-tv-market-2023/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel\, Colemore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:industry talks,marketplace,networking
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SUMMARY:BFI NETWORK New Directors Series
DESCRIPTION:Join BFI Network Midlands with filmmaker Cassiah Joski-Jethi for a series of workshops on directing a short film. \nThese sessions will go through the process of creating a short film\, from conceiving an idea to the practical aspects of development\, funding\, pre-production\, production\, post-production and distribution. \nThe Facilitator\nEver since a young age\, Cassiah knew that she would be a writer and director\, unable to escape from imagining stories and films in her head. \nAfter graduating from the University of Birmingham in July 2014 with a First Class Honours degree in BA Drama and Theatre Arts\, Cassiah began her career working for writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha OBE after a chance meeting on a train. \nCassiah is now an award-winning writer and director for stage and screen represented by Independent\, with her films funded by the BBC and BFI. Cassiah is also a BAFTA Connects member\, and has been a BBC New Creative (2020) and BFI Network X BAFTA Crew member (2018-2021). \nDates and time\nThe three sessions in the series will take place between Monday 2nd October – Wednesday 4th October. \nWorkshops will be 2.5 hours long and will take place on Zoom. Each session will have one comfort break. \n*Participants are expected to attend all sessions. \n\nMon 2nd October 18:00 – 20:30 – Idea to Script\, Script Development\, Funding & Directorial Vision.\nTue 3rd October 18:00 – 20:30 – Applications\, Pre-Production\, Casting & Production.\nWed 4th October 18:00 – 20:30 – Post-Production\, Festivals\, Distribution & Career Development.\n\nWhen booking you will only be able to select the starting date of the programme but please note that you will be booked on to all sessions of the series. \nWho is this series for?\nIdeal participants will have experience of directing at least one short film or have directed at least one staged play and be looking to direct more short film projects in the future. \nPlease note this series is for Midlands based directors and you will be required to provide your postcode at sign up.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/bfi-network-new-directors-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:industry talks,masterclass,short film,training,webinar,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230930T180000
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SUMMARY:An Audience With Ashley Walters
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of pure glitz and glamour with the iconic Ashley Walters\, known for his role as Dushane Hill in the sensational Netflix hit\, Top Boy. BXT OFF Events\, in association with ShowFighter and TLG Group\, is delighted to present an exclusive event with Ashley Walters\, happening on September 30\, 2023\, at the prestigious Eastside Rooms located in the heart of Birmingham. \nHosted by the witty and hilarious Kane Brown\, who recently sold out his UK tour\, you’ll be treated to an unforgettable night featuring a 2 Course Caribbean Meal and the chance to take a 6′ x 9′ professional photo with Ashley Walters himself\, which you can cherish as a memento of the evening. \nFIRST TIME EVER!!\nThe night will be a celebration of Ashley Walters’ career\, one of the most sought-after British black actors in the industry\, and his pivotal role in Top Boy. You’ll get to hear Ashley’s inspirational story during an unscripted interview on stage and be entertained with live performances from some of the best acts in the British music scene\, comedy acts\, and special guests from the world of music and film. \nAs you arrive on the red carpet\, you’ll be treated like a star\, and the evening will be Instagram-able and picturesque. After the main event\, you’ll have the chance to dance the night away with Ashley Walters and other special guests and receive an evening event programme to take home as a keepsake. \nMEET YOUR IDOL\nDress to impress and indulge in a boujee evening with the stars of Top Boy and beyond. Rub shoulders with our special guests\, and who knows who you might bump into on the night. \nIf you’re travelling from out of town\, we recommend booking a hotel in Birmingham and making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to party with the stars all night long. \nMake sure to get your tickets now and join us for a night that will be etched in your memories forever. With limited tickets available\, this is an event you simply can’t afford to miss! \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\nDRESS CODE: Gentlemen: Smart – Ladies: Glamorous\n(No Sportswear) Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in non-admittance to the event.\nSPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES: Sponsorship opportunities are available\, please contact bxtoff@usa.com\nDISCLAIMER: In the case where Ashley Walters postpones the event due to unforeseen circumstances\, all tickets will be transferred to a new date which would be announced after the original event date. This event holds a non-refundable policy unless the event is cancelled\, in which case every guest would receive a full refund.\nThis Event will contain Adult Content.\nTickets – £48.56
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/an-audience-with-ashley-walters/
LOCATION:The Eastside Rooms\, Woodcock Street\, Birmingham\, B7 4BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:industry talks,party,red carpet
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230908T180000
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SUMMARY:WFTV Annual General Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:WFTV invites members to its AGM followed by a celebration of the end of this year’s Four Nations Mentoring Scheme. \n\nVenue details: The nearest tube stations to BFI Stephen Street are Tottenham Court Road and Warren Street. \nOnline details: \nOnce you have registered for your online ticket\, you will receive an email with the Zoom credentials. \n2023 AGM Notice\nThe AGM will take place both in-person and online via Zoom. You can select how you wish to attend the AGM when registering for your ticket. Please note\, the AGM is for all WFTV members only. Following the AGM\, there will be a round of canapés and drinks served. \nWFTV (UK) AGM NOTIFICATION  Company No. 2488927 \nNOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION (UK) LIMITED (the “Company”) \nNOTICE is hereby given that the 31st annual general meeting of the Company will be held at BFI\, Southbank London and via Zoom at 18:15 on 08 September 2023 to consider and\, if thought fit\, pass the resolutions below.  \nAll resolutions will be proposed as ordinary resolutions. \nORDINARY BUSINESS \n\nTo approve the minutes of the annual general meeting held on 15 September 2022.\nTo receive and consider the Company’s annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 August 2022 together with the directors’ report and the auditors’ report on those accounts. \nTo re-appoint Arram Berlyn Gardner as auditors of the Company and to authorise the board to fix their remuneration.\nTo conduct any other ordinary business of an annual general meeting in accordance with the Company’s articles of association and the membership rules.​\n\nBy order of the board. Mitre Secretaries Limited. Company Secretary \n08 August 2023 | Registered Office: CMS Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Cannon Place\, 78 Cannon Street\, London\, United Kingdom\, EC4N 6AF
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/wftv-annual-general-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:discussion,industry talks,networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Film and TV":MAILTO:admin@wftv.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Gallery37 Showcase 2023
DESCRIPTION:See an immersive experience of the arts on Friday 1st September\, where over 80 exciting emerging artists from various creative disciplines will gather and make Digbeth First Friday their stage.\nWe welcome you to meet Birmingham’s creative future.\nExperience first-hand Birmingham & the West Midlands next generation of creative artists\, which have been hand-picked to be a part of this years Gallery37 Residency; Birmingham’s flagship creative development programme. After an intense 2-week Residency\, you will see the work which they have prepared for this showcase. \nYou will get the chance to see: \n\nBrand-new work based on the theme of ‘Elements’\nExciting cross-artform collaborations\nLive performances and digital & visual art exhibitions\nKeynote speeches to be announced\n\nThis showcase will span various artforms and creative practices including: Music Production\, Dance\, Film\, Vocal Performance\, Digital Arts\, Creative Writing\, Visual Arts\, Photography and Acting. \nVisit wearepunch.co.uk/gallery37 for more information and keep up to date with #Gallery37 on Twitter\, Instagram\, Facebook\, LinkedIn and TikTok
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/gallery37-showcase/
LOCATION:Centrala\, Unit 4 Minerva Works\, 158 Fazeley Street\, Birmingham\, B5 5RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:exhibition,experience,industry talks,networking,photography,screening,short film,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230821T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T170000
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SUMMARY:BFI NETWORK Shorts School August 2023
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to BFI NETWORK Shorts School! A four day Lab dedicated to short filmmaking. \nOver the course of the week\, Shorts School participants will hear insights from BFI NETWORK-funded filmmakers and meet other creatives. Whether you’re working towards your first short or sixth\, Shorts School is for emerging writers\, directors & producers to explore case studies\, creative process\, navigating the industry with your short work. \nThere will be Q&A’s\, roundtables\, the chance to view short work that’s come through the Short Film Fund\, as well as a networking session to meet peers and potential collaborators. \nGuest speakers include: \n\nDarryl Foster\, writer & director (Hard to Reach)\nNatasha Tonkin\, writer & director (Darwin Story)\nTracey Lopes\, writer & director (The Girls’ Room)\nAjuan Issac-George\, writer & director (Snow Falls in the Summer)\n\nAdditional speaker to be confirmed. \nDates: \n21st – 24th August 2023\, from 1pm each day. \nFREE TO ATTEND! \nNB: We recommend attending all sessions where possible\, sessions will be recorded for those who sign up. Programme itinerary will be sent nearer the time.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/bfi-network-shorts-school-august-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:industry talks,masterclass,networking,panel discussion,Q&A,short film,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T190000
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SUMMARY:Production Management Discovery Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A Discovery Webinar to find out more about the The Grierson Trust’s Grierson DocLab In Focus: Production Management initiative\, the role and the key attributes needed by those working in production will be held on Wednesday\, 9 August 2023\, 6-7pm. \nClosed captions will be provided – contact training@griersontrust.org with any access requests or advance questions for the panel. \nYou can read more about the Production Management programme here. \nSign up here.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/production-management-discovery-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:industry talks,panel discussion,Q&A,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T130000
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SUMMARY:Filmmaker Roundtable: Creative Producers Lab info
DESCRIPTION:Online Filmmaker Roundtables\nMeet our team & find out more about Creative Producer Lab 2023\n\nOur Online Filmmaker Roundtables are informal monthly events that give local writers\, directors and producers the opportunity to connect with our Talent Development Team remotely. \nEach Roundtable is hosted by our BFI NETWORK Talent Executives and involves up to 30 filmmakers. If you’re new to our work\, they’re a great place to get to know us and how we can help you develop as a filmmaker. And you’ll have the chance to meet other filmmakers working across the North. \nOur next Roundtable takes place from 12:00 – 13:00 on Wednesday 2 August. \nThis session will be focussed on our Creative Producer Lab filmmaker development programme\, and is an opportunity to find out more before submitting your application. \nThis Roundtable is open to filmmakers from the North and the Midlands.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/filmmaker-roundtable-creative-producers-lab-info/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:discussion,industry talks,networking,Q&A,webinar
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SUMMARY:More Films For Freedom Information Session
DESCRIPTION:*More Films For Freedom have just opened applications for their 2023 edition of the fund!* \nMore Films for Freedom is a partnership between BFI NETWORK and the British Council that aims to find and fund vital\, creative collaborations that explore LGBTQIA+ global human rights\, intersectionality or diaspora identity. \nWe aim to commission up to three new projects that will have at their heart an element of collaboration between UK-based filmmakers and storytellers from both Africa and the Middle East (SWANA) \nThe successful applicants will be awarded a grant of up to £25\,000 each to cover the costs of all stages of production\, delivery of materials\, and team travel. \nWe can support fiction\, documentary and animated film\, and films that cut across these generic distinctions. All films should have a strong central idea and storyline which will help them reach a wide range of audiences internationally. \nThe deadline for applications is Friday 29th August at 11:59pm (GMT) \nMore information can be found at the links below: https://film.britishcouncil.org/about/work/morefilmsforfreedom \nhttps://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/bfi-network/bfi-network-funding-finder/bfi-network-more-films-freedom \nAs part of this we’ll be hosting information sessions for filmmakers interesting in applying during which we’ll be demystifying the fund and answering pressing questions about applications as well as an event encouraging collaboration between filmmakers existing in the queer film space as well as filmmakers from the African Continent and the Middle East (SWANA) \nTuesday 25th July at 4:30pm (GMT) –  Diasporic Filmmakers Information Session\nThis session is for filmmakers that live in the UK but are Diasporic\,  who share a national or regional origin from the African continent or the Middle East \nThursday 27th July at 12:00pm (GMT) – Queer Filmmakers Network/ Queer Filmmakers Collective Information Session\nThis session is for Filmmakers already engaged with Queer Filmmakers Network\, Queer Filmmakers Collective\, or are filmmakers that identify as LGBTQIA+ and are interested in this funds \nMonday 31st July at 4:30pm (GMT) – Africa and Middle East Information Session\nThis session is for filmmakers who currently reside in Africa or SWANA (Middle East) regions who are interested in the fund \nFriday 4th August at 4:30pm (GMT) – Films For Freedom Networking Session\nThis session is for all interested parties and is specifically designed to give case studies on methods of collaborative working\, and to encourage collaborative working amongst participants \nThis information will be shared with the British Film Institute and British Film Council \nTo register your interest\, please complete the form here:
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/more-films-for-freedom-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:discussion,funding,industry talks,networking,Q&A,webinar
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