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SUMMARY:Pelé Rocket – Open Garden Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham based production company\, Pelé Rocket\, are hosting their Open Garden Fundraiser weekend in South Brum. \nThe tropical Triangle Garden has been used as the main location of Pelé Rocket’s upcoming short film A Glass House\, written and directed by local filmmaker\, Charles Strider. The award-winning script explores confronting one’s mental state after loss in a multicultural family. The Midlands Garden at the film’s heart. \nThe lush garden also featured on BBC Gardeners World early last year\, which you can watch here. It’s featured about 32 mins into the episode🌴 \nThis is a great opportunity for budding photographers to expand their portfolios and some beautiful backgrounds for models/actors 📸🎭 \nThere’s something for everyone – you’ll find cacti\, bananas\, tree ferns\, bamboo\, epiphytes\, succulents\, cyathias\, agaves\, carnivorous plants and more. Rare plants\, Teas\, coffee\, and cake also on sale. 🎋🍌☕️🍰 \nCome on over and help Pelé Rocket raise money to make more films in good ol Brum!🌵
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/pele-rocket-open-garden-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Triangle Garden\, 13 Middleton Hall Road\, Birmingham\, B30 1AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:exhibition,funding,networking,short film
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SUMMARY:BYFN August Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Young Film Network: August Meetup\nWe’re inviting our network members and anyone else interested in joining the network to join us at the Mockingbird Cinema to catch up\, meet new people and update each other what you’re up to. \n5.30pm – Arrivals \n6pm – Opportunities and Updates \n7pm – Networking \nWe want young people (16-25 years old) who want to meet like minded people to give themselves the opportunity to create and grow. We want to help foster a strong filmmaking community with the aim of helping each other to realise their potential. \nOur meetings include: \n\nShare information about opportunities\nA space to showcase your work and receive feedback\nDeliver information/workshops that are helpful to young filmmakers\nA space to network with other young creatives with the aim of fostering collaboration\nHear from you about what support you want/need\n\nWho we want to meet \nThis is for 16-25 year olds from Birmingham who want to gain experience and knowledge about filmmaking or wants to meet like minded and motivated young people. You may have a role in mind or you may want to explore your options. \n\nDirectors\nScreenwriters\nEditors\nProducers\nActors\nCamera operators/Cinematographers\nMusicians/Music producers\nStylists\nMake up artists\nAnd any other enthusiastic and motivated people!\n\nNote: we will also be taking photos and/or videos at the event. Please inform us ahead of the event or upon arrival if you do not wish for your photo to be taken.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/byfn-august-meetup/
LOCATION:Mockingbird Cinema\, Custard factory\, Birmingham\, B9 4AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T193000
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SUMMARY:Producers' Forum Monthly Meetup - Aug
DESCRIPTION:Producers’ Forum is an independent membership organisation serving filmmakers in the West Midlands. The organisation has grown and developed over the years and has a vision to be the connector and enabler for the filmmaking community in the region. Producers’ Forum welcomes you as a member to join our community and together we can help it grow into the vibrant and sustainable sector we all want to see in our region. \nEvery month we meet and interact and bring experts from the film industry to share their knowledge and expertise to fellow members. We are excited to have Damian Gallagher as our guest for Aug. \nDamian is a Birmingham Born writer\, actor sans producer. He worked in film production\, for producer David Ladd (Hart’s War) and alongside David’s brother\, Oscar winning producer Alan Ladd Jr. (Braveheart). Having spent five years working in Los Angeles\, Damian returned to the UK for his drama training\, and now splits his time between the UK and America. Damian worked as part of the script development team for the Ladd Company providing coverage on scripts for potential projects. \nJoin us to grow your network and meet fellow production and film professionals from the city. \nYou can be a member to get full benefits of our program : Read More Here –https://producersforum.org \nDrop us a line if you have any query\, at wmproducersforum@googlemail.com
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/producers-forum-monthly-meetup-aug/
LOCATION:The Soloman Cutler – JD Wetherspoon\, 5 Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Producers' Forum":MAILTO:info@producersforum.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T203000
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SUMMARY:Midlands Short Film Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Film Hub Midlands for a night of local filmmaking talent at the Midlands Short Film Club. They will be previewing a selection of BFI NETWORK funded short films\, showcasing some of the fantastic talent from the region that has been supported by the programme. \nScreenings will be followed by a chance to network; a great opportunity to meet the growing community of local filmmakers – and potentially your future collaborators. \nTickets: £3
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/midlands-short-film-club/
LOCATION:Broadway Cinema Nottingham\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, West Midlands\, NG1 3AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking,screening,short film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T223628
CREATED:20230726T151217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T151217Z
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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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SUMMARY:Creatives Connect - Network Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Creatives Connect presents ” Creatives in the City ” aka CC – Brunch\nWho’s C.C ? \nCreatives Connect is fresh on the scene launching an event for ALL Creatives in the City to come together\, network & connect whilst having fun 💃🏽🎉 \n” WE WANT TO SEE YOU HAVE A GOOD TIME AND MAKE GREAT CONNECTIONS! ” \nCC – Brunch will INSPIRE\, EDUCATE and encourage you to MINGLE AND MOVE to your cities SICKEST DJ’S & connect with other local creatives & businesses. \n  \nThe Event: \nDoors open 4 :00 PM \n“ Champagne & Caribbean Canepès ” – Pre Network Ice breaker \nDoors close 6:00 PM \n“ Creative Spotlight ” – Spotlight individuals and organisations that may be under the radar or more widely known \n“ Mingle & Move ” – Fun & engaging way to work the room building connections. Prizes to be won on the day 🎁 \n“ Lights Down Music Up ! ” – Need I say anymore! Optional continued networking\, DEFINITE Good Vibes!. \n  \nHOSTS: ANDRE SOUL & BERYL \nMUSIC: AFROBEATS\, R&B\, AMAPIANO + MORE \nDJ’s: DJ NTOLI\, DJ CARTII & DJ CHARLEY VALENTINE \nFOOD: SK FUSION CUISINE – FYI first come first serve\, when it’s gone\, it’s GONE . \n  \nVENUE : BIJOUX LOUNGE\, 82-89 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2BB \nDRESS CODE: SMART CASUAL; NO HATS\, NO HOODIES\, LADIES : HEELS OR TRAINERS 👠👟 \n  \n*VIP Tables are available\, Incl 1 x Prosecco + 1 bottle of your choice. Please see ticket options for more details. \nSee you on the Night 🎉 🎈
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/creatives-connect-network-launch-party/
LOCATION:Bijoux Lounge\, 85 - 89 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking,party
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SUMMARY:BYFN 4th Anniversary - Screen & Share
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the next Birmingham Young Film Network meet up ! We will be celebrating 4 years of BYFN with a Screen & Share session – an opportunity for our members to share their work on the big screen at the Mockingbird Cinema. \nEmail Cassie at byfn.contact@gmail.com if you’re interested in screening your work. \nWe’re inviting our network members and anyone else interested in joining the network to join us at the Mockingbird Cinema to catch up\, screen any work they’d like to share and update each other what you’re up to. \n5.30pm – Arrivals \n6pm – Screening of BYFN work with opportunities and updates \n7pm – Networking \nWe want young people (16-25 years old) who want to meet like minded people to give themselves the opportunity to create and grow. We want to help foster a strong filmmaking community with the aim of helping each other to realise their potential. \nOur meetings include: \n\nSharing information about opportunities\nA space to showcase your work and receive feedback\nDeliver information/workshops that are helpful to young filmmakers\nA space to network with other young creatives with the aim of fostering collaboration\nHear from you about what support you want/need\n\nWho we want to meet: \nThis is for 16-25 year olds from Birmingham who want to gain experience and knowledge about filmmaking or wants to meet like minded and motivated young people. You may have a role in mind or you may want to explore your options. \n\nDirectors\nScreenwriters\nEditors\nProducers\nActors\nCamera operators/Cinematographers\nMusicians/Music producers\nStylists\nMake up artists\nAnd any other enthusiastic and motivated people!\n\nNote: we will also be taking photos and/or videos at the event. Please inform us ahead of the event or upon arrival if you do not wish for your photo to be taken.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/byfn-4th-anniversary-screen-share/
LOCATION:Mockingbird Cinema\, Custard factory\, Birmingham\, B9 4AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking,screening
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230703T220000
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SUMMARY:Producers Forum July Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Back with our next meetup of 2023! \n\n\n\nWe are an independent membership organisation serving filmmakers in the West Midlands. The organisation has grown and developed over the years and has a vision to be the connector and enabler for the filmmaking community in the region. Producers’ Forum welcomes you as a member to join our community and together we can help it grow into the vibrant and sustainable sector we all want to see in our region. \nEvery month we meet and interact and bring experts from the film industry to share their knowledge and expertise to fellow members. We are excited to have Lee Kemp as our guest for July. \nLee Kemp is a director and head of Vermilion Films\, a creative video production company in Birmingham and London that sits comfortably between a creative brand communication consultancy and a film production agency. \nJoin us to grow your network and meet fellow production and film professionals from the city. \nYou can be a member to get full benefits of our program : Read More Here -https://producersforum.org \nDrop us a line if you want to take part at wmproducersforum@googlemail.com
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/producers-forum-july-meetup/
LOCATION:The Soloman Cutler – JD Wetherspoon\, 5 Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Producers' Forum":MAILTO:info@producersforum.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T203000
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SUMMARY:BYFN Meetup June 2023
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting our network members and anyone else interested in joining the network to join us at the Mockingbird Cinema to catch up\, meet new people and update each other what you’re up to. \n5.30pm – Arrivals \n6pm – Opportunities and Updates \n7pm – Networking \nWe want young people (16-25 years old) who want to meet like minded people to give themselves the opportunity to create and grow. We want to help foster a strong filmmaking community with the aim of helping each other to realise their potential. \nNote: we will also be taking photos and/or videos at the event. Please inform us ahead of the event or upon arrival if you do not wish for your photo to be taken.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/byfn-meetup-june-2023/
LOCATION:Mockingbird Cinema\, Custard factory\, Birmingham\, B9 4AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking
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SUMMARY:The Producers' Forum: Pitch Up
DESCRIPTION:MEMBER’S PITCH UP NIGHT\nAlong side our usual social networking fun\, we’re holding our first Pitch Up event. Pitch your project and your skill. \nMembers can pitch projects they are working on to the rest of the forum. If you need help of any kind\, funding\, distribution\, crewing\, location etc\, come and tell the forum! \nYou’re welcome to bring any presentation materials you wish\, but do let us know if you need a projector or any specific items and we’ll do what we can. \nBut this isn’t just about what you need… it’s about what you have to offer too. \nA chance to tell the team what you can do or assist with on their projects too. \nWe all find ourselves in need of help and certain skills so Pitch Up is a chance to ask and offer \nThe forum is about collaboration so let the members know what you have to offer\, whether is services\, facilities or skills. \nPlease Register on eventbrite to be part of the event. Entry Free \nLooking forward to meeting filmmaker’s\, scriptwriters\, producers\, professionals as well as students from the midlands at the monthly community meetup.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/the-producers-forum-pitch-up/
LOCATION:The Soloman Cutler\, 5 Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2DS
CATEGORIES:networking
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