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SUMMARY:Reel Brum 013 Sponsored by Royal Television Society
DESCRIPTION:Reel Brum is a network and creative hub for filmmakers of all levels based in Birmingham. \nIt is a network and creative hub set up for Filmmakers in Birmingham to meet\, network\, share ideas\, create and produce. It’s aims are to foster a creative community within the city\, connecting like-minded people to produce consistent\, high quality films. \nOur events will be monthly and be a mixture of film-screenings\, networking\, pitching and idea development; all with the view of bringing people together to make films and create a thriving filmmaking community within the city. \nThis network is open to anybody from Birmingham involved or interested in film and filmmaking. \nWriters\, Cinematographers\, Actors\, Make Up Artists\, Producers\, Directors\, Set-dressers\, Sound Recordists…anybody\, cast or crew. \nOur events will involve networking\, pitching\, screenings and talks. \nYou can submit for April selection now – you can check criteria here: https://www.reelbrum.com/flatpack-x-reel-brum \nFilms will be considered for the Reel Brum strand at Flatpack Festival 2025 \nYou can submit films to us via info@reelbrum.com \nAll ticket money is used to Fund Reel Brum Network Activity and is reinvested into the network film creation fund. We are strictly non for profit. Please note\, we have slightly raised our ticket price to offset fees. \nProud to partner with https://www.crewbirmingham.co.uk/ \nCrew Birmingham is a free site aimed at Film and Television employers and employees. It is a database full of Crew and Facilities that are all based in and around the Greater Birmingham area. It is the right place for Production Companies to offer PAID work to our local professional crew. \nNote: If you would like to attend but the fee would be a barrier please email Info@reelbrum.com to make arrangements
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/reel-brum-013-sponsored-by-royal-television-society/
LOCATION:Fazeley Studios\, Digbeth\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:discussion,networking,screening,short film
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240624T223000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
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SUMMARY:Reel Brum 009 Sponsored by Royal Television Society
DESCRIPTION:Reel Brum is a network and creative hub for filmmakers of all levels based in Birmingham. \nIt is a network and creative hub set up for Filmmakers in Birmingham to meet\, network\, share ideas\, create and produce. It’s aims are to foster a creative community within the city\, connecting like-minded people to produce consistent\, high quality films. \nOur events will be monthly and be a mixture of film-screenings\, networking\, pitching and idea development; all with the view of bringing people together to make films and create a thriving filmmaking community within the city. \nThis network is open to anybody from Birmingham involved or interested in film and filmmaking. \nWriters\, Cinematographers\, Actors\, Make Up Artists\, Producers\, Directors\, Set-dressers\, Sound Recordists…anybody\, cast or crew. \nOur events will involve networking\, pitching\, screenings and talks. \nYou can submit for April selection now – you can check criteria here: https://www.reelbrum.com/flatpack-x-reel-brum \nFilms will be considered for the Reel Brum strand at Flatpack Festival 2025 \nYou can submit films to us via info@reelbrum.com \nAll ticket money is used to Fund Reel Brum Network Activity and is reinvested into the network film creation fund. We are strictly non for profit. Please note\, we have slightly raised our ticket price to offset fees. \nProud to partner with https://www.crewbirmingham.co.uk/ \nCrew Birmingham is a free site aimed at Film and Television employers and employees. It is a database full of Crew and Facilities that are all based in and around the Greater Birmingham area. It is the right place for Production Companies to offer PAID work to our local professional crew. \nNote: If you would like to attend but the fee would be a barrier please email Info@reelbrum.com to make arrangements \n\n\nLOCATION Fazeley Studios Digbeth\, B5 5SE
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/reel-brum-009-sponsored-by-royal-television-society/
LOCATION:Fazeley Studios\, Digbeth\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:networking,screening,short film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T223000
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SUMMARY:Screen B14's Short Films (18) @ The Cuban Embassy
DESCRIPTION:Screen B14 are very excited to continue their monthly Thursday Film Night residency at the Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head)\, 23 St Mary’s Row\, Moseley\, B13 8HW. This is an amazing opportunity for us to build a regular audience with exclusive film screenings that can’t be found anywhere else! There is loads of potential for us to contribute to Kings Heath\, Moseley and the wider Birmingham film scene – bringing the best of global cinema to your front door.***\nTheir next community film @ The Cuban night is a special one: Screen B14 Short Films will take place on Thursday 23rd May. This will be a screening of Midlands short films (7:30pm doors and 8:00pm start time). The bar and kitchen will be open: with 2 for 1 on selected cocktails throughout the film. Standard tickets will be a pay as you can with £2.50 minimum online and they also accept CEA cards with one full-paying standard ticket. *DUE TO BEING LOCAL SHORTS THESE FILMS WILL NOT HAVE SUBTITLES* \nPlease note: Screen B14 Short Films are unclassified and therefore nobody under the age of 18 will be admitted. Tickets will not be refunded in this instance. Due to being in the upstairs function room\, the venue is also not wheelchair accessible. They will provide blankets but they encourage you to bring a cushion for more comfortable seating.\n***\nScreen B14 is Your Community Cinema and they want their events to be a place for connection\, conversation and inspiration. They want to encourage an exploration of all things film and support lots of local filmmakers in the process.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/screen-b14s-short-films-18-the-cuban-embassy/
LOCATION:The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head)\, 23 St Mary's Row\, Moseley\, Birmingham\, B13 8HW
CATEGORIES:Q&A,screening,short film
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
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SUMMARY:Flatpack Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:That’s right folks – double the weekends\, double the fun. Our 2024 festival will run for ten days\, showcasing brilliant films of all shapes and sizes alongside unique and unexpected performances for all the senses. \nFlatpack is a mobile arts organisation which exists to show amazing work\, bring people together and develop new ideas. We love film in all shapes and sizes\, particularly where it bumps up against other artforms\, and get a kick out of transforming spaces to create unforgettable events. Every May you can find us taking over venues across Birmingham with the “magnificently eclectic” Flatpack Festival\, while throughout the year we pop up all over the place with everything from family activities to al fresco horror.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/flatpack-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:awards ceremony,competition,discussion,documentary,exhibition,experience,feature film,festival,screening,short film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T133000
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SUMMARY:NEXUS: East vs West Midlands Showcase 2024
DESCRIPTION:– The Deets – \nWe are delighted to be hosting our second East vs West Midlands Showcase in May 2024 where we will be screening a fantastic selection of short films\, half of which will represent the East Midlands with the other half representing the West. \nThis will be a friendly\, supportive (and perhaps a little competitive) event bringing both of the UK’s Midlands regions together. \nThe event will take place at Derby QUAD 1:30pm – 6pm on 4 May 2024\, and will include our film screening and awards presentation followed by some networking time and our well-known Pitch Up opportunity\, giving anyone at the event the chance to pitch themselves\, a project or whatever they fancy to the collective talent & knowledge at the event. \n– Line Up –\n‘A Different Place’ \nby Sophie Black\, Tommy Draper\, Z. Igbe\, Katie Smith and Charlie Clarke \n‘Happy Place: Jedda’ \nby Titas Miciulis \n‘Alph-FUN-a-bet! with Imagination Jack‘ \nby James Pyle \n‘Behind The Counter’ \nby Lauren Hatchard \n‘The Other’ \nby Christopher Bevan\, Ben Errington and Belinda Basson \n‘Period Drama’ \nby Olivia Pastor\, Evie Fehilly and Katherine Tozer \n‘Plaggy Bag’ \nby Alex Withers\, Mark Campbell-Garrity and Fatosh Olgacher \n‘Bovine Comedy’ \nby Nicholas Tuck \n‘Usurp the Destroyer’ \nby Patrick Christopher Noy Swan and Edward William \n‘Dusty Do Good’ \nby Jack Hughes\, Billy Mullaney and Daniel Simmons \nThe screening will also feature some clips from our semi-finalist films which will be announced soon. \n– Awards & Prizes –\nA t this showcase\, we will be asking everyone representing the East & West Midlands to identify themselves and vote for their favourite film– from the other side! So\, the award for ‘Best West’ will be picked by our East Midlands audience and our ‘Best East’ film will be picked by West Midlanders. \nFinally\, our ‘Best Midlands’ film overall will be decided by a Jury of industry professionals who will confer after the screening to name the best overall midlands production from this year’s showcase. \nEach of the winning films will receive an award\, presented by Nexus to the winning teams as recognition of their hard-work and skill. \nKeep your eyes peeled for jury announcements coming soon! \n– Pricing –\nNexus Cast & Crew Network CIC is a not-for-profit organisation relying heavily on donations\, however it is important to us that our events are accessible to all. Therefore\, they operate a ‘Pay What You Can’ policy starting at £1. For those in need of a total waiver\, please email hello@wearenexus.co.uk requesting one and we will provide this\, no questions asked. \nBrought to you in collaboration with Derby QUAD\, with support from BFI NETWORK & Film Hub Midlands\, and The Actors Workshop Nottingham.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/nexus-east-vs-west-midlands-showcase-2024/
LOCATION:Derby QUAD\, Market Place Cathedral Quarter\, Derby\, DE1 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:awards ceremony,competition,festival,networking,screening,short film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
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UID:11054-1713484800-1713657599@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coventry Phoenix Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Coventry Phoenix Film Festival is a 2-day event that’s primary ambition is to promote the work and distinct creative voices of emerging talent who have something vital to say and deliver these stories in engaging and innovative ways.\n\n\n\n\nIt will draw from the rich\, diverse and vibrant history of the region to curate its forward-thinking identity and a programme that values film as an important vehicle for positivity and change. 
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/coventry-phoenix-film-festival-2024/
LOCATION:The Box at Fargo Village\, Far Gosford St\, Coventry\, CV1 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,networking,screening,short film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240318T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T153000
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UID:11184-1710766800-1711035000@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:BFI NETWORK Shorts School
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to BFI NETWORK Shorts School!  A free four-day series of talks for emerging directors\, writers and producers working to towards a short form project and those interested in applying to the next round of the Short Film Fund.  During the talks\, you will hear from successful filmmakers who have received funding from the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund\, as they share their valuable insights and creative processes\, plus Q&A’s. \nThe line-up of guest speakers include; \nMonday 18 March \n\n1pm – Ntando Brown\, Writer/Director\, My Brudda\n\nTuesday 19 March \n\n1pm – Suga Sappiah\, Writer/Director\, Ratthum (Blood)\n\nWednesday 20 March \n\n1pm – Timi Akindele-Ajani (on crafting treatments)\, Writer & Director\, Guests\n\nThursday 21 March \n\n2.30pm – Networking & Roundtables (on Toucan Events)\n\nYou will have the chance to join roundtables and view short films that have come through the Short Film Fund.  Most excitingly there’ll be a relaxed networking session where you can meet and connect with your peers and potential collaborators. \nIf you are looking to be inspired for your next creative project\, join BFI NETWORK Shorts School! \nNB: Sessions will be recorded and available for those who sign up.  Programme itinerary\, with Zoom links will be sent to registrants by Friday 15 March.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/bfi-network-shorts-school/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:discussion,masterclass,networking,Q&A,screening,short film,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T220000
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SUMMARY:The Black Country Horror Shorts Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Black Country Horror Shorts Film Festival is a festival for short HORROR films of around 10 minutes. \n\n\n\nNow in it’s fourth year\, we are proud to present our festival of short horror films. \nOur panel of Judges\, will choose the best 15 films\, which will be screened on the night. All those films will receive an OFFICIAL SELECTION Laurel and a certificate. The best four films will receive a RUNNER UP Laurel and one film will receive a glass trophy and a WINNER laurel \nThe event date is November 11th doors open at 6.30pm and will be held at The Ruskin Glass Centre in Stourbridge.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/black-country-horror-shorts-2023/
LOCATION:Ruskin Glass Centre\, Wllaston Rd. Amblecote\, Stourbridge\, DY8 4HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:awards ceremony,competition,festival,screening,short film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
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SUMMARY:Short is Beautiful Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the very first Short is Beautiful Film Festival\, in association with IMA Festival. This exciting new short film festival gives both established and new artists the chance to try out new ideas\, concepts\, and ways of working. Short is Beautiful is an exciting opportunity to support and develop filmmakers from across Solihull and the West Midlands. \nThe festival will take place across 16 and 17 October at The Core Theatre Solihull\, with a programme of industry panels\, workshops\, and screenings.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/short-is-beautiful-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Core Theatre Solihull\, Theatre Square\, Touchwood\, Homer Road\, Birmingham\, B91 3RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:awards ceremony,festival,masterclass,networking,screening,short film,workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
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UID:11039-1696377600-1697414399@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:BFI London Film Festival on tour
DESCRIPTION:The festival isn’t exclusive to London. Once again\, their fabulous partner cinemas will bring audiences around the UK a thrilling line-up of BFI London Film Festival films. \nLFF films screening at the Midlands Art Centre are: \n\nSaltburn\nThe Royal Hotel\nEarth Mama\nMay December\nHousekeeping for Beginners\nRobot Dreams\nThe Mission\nAll of Us Strangers\nEileen\n20\,000 Species of Bees\nHow to Have Sex\nBirth/Rebirth\nThe Holdovers\nOmen\nThe End We Start From\nChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget\n\nSCREENING DATES/TIMES TBC
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/bfi-london-film-festival-on-tour/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,networking,Q&A,screening,short film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
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SUMMARY:Worcester Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to year 3 of Worcester Film Festival\, where we’ll be returning to our prestigious venue at The Royal Porcelain Works. We have some big plans for this year\, so watch this space (and our website and social media) for news. For now\, we can promise more of what has made this event such a success the past couple of years – a launch event\, film screenings\, Q&As\, networking evenings\, talks and awards gala. \nOver the past couple of years we’ve had the pleasure of screening a UK premiere of a film that opened at TIFF\, an awards gala hosted by acclaimed actor Mat Horne\, networking events sponsored by the Royal Television Society and Birmingham Film Market\, a talk by composer Murray Gold\, funding and pitching sessions by Greenlit\, Q&As with some of our officially selected and shown over 150 of your films from 36 countries… and we’re just getting started. \nThis is an event for filmmakers and film lovers alike! So\, whether you’ve joined us previously or are new to our festival\, we look forward to meeting you. \nVenues include Royal Porcelain Works\, Spin The Black Circle\, The Sociable Beer Company\, The Swan Theatre\, and Tonic. \nSee you there!
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/worcester-film-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues
CATEGORIES:awards ceremony,competition,discussion,festival,Q&A,screening,short film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231004T203000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
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UID:10625-1696032000-1696204799@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caribbean International Film Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Launching at the Midlands Arts Centre from September 30 – October 1\, 2023\, CIFF2023 will screen a range of memorable films over an exciting weekend of engaging cinema and community in the West Midlands. \nFilms of all lengths will be accepted via FilmFreeway from June 20th through August 10th\, 2023. \nCIFF’s call for submissions provides the opportunity for both experienced and emerging filmmakers to share their work internationally. If you are of Caribbean descent or have lived in the Caribbean for 3+ years\, you are welcome to submit your films. Multiple submissions are permitted. \nBeyond submissions received via FilmFreeway\, Caribbean Pop-Up Cinema will also consider film recommendations from the CIFF2023 selection committee and industry colleagues. \n#caribbeanfilmfest2023 #ciff2023
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/caribbean-international-film-fest/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,networking,screening,short film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
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SUMMARY:Pocket Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Pocket Film Festival whirrs back into action again to deliver festival number 6 across Stafford from 12-17 September 2023. The six-day watch fest will be bringing more cinematic treats\, special events\, and performances back to venues across Stafford and beyond. \nHopefully\, you know what to expect from us by now\, but if you don’t then you are in for a treat! This year’s programme will include a fun packed programme\, where we will showcase some old classics and new releases\, short films\, new Stafford archive footage\, and more brilliant screenings with live musical accompaniment. \nThe Pocket Film Festival 2023 is made possible with support from Film Hub Midlands through funds from the National Lottery. Film Hub Midlands support people to watch\, show\, and make films in the Midlands. \nThe MACE guide to the Midlands – Stafford Library\, Staffordshire Place \n\nTuesday\, September 12\, 2023\, 12:00 PM\nSaturday\, September 16\, 2023\, 2:00 PM\n\nAre you there God? It’s me\, Margaret – Gatehouse Theatre \n\nTuesday\, September 12\, 2023\, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n\nPocket Shorts – Short films\, poetry and spoken word – Rising Brook Library \n\nWednesday\, September 13\, 2023\, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM\n\nInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) – Redrum \n\nThursday\, September 14\, 2023\, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n\nO Brother\, Where Art Thou – with pre film banjo performance by Dan Walsh – Candid Beer \n\nFriday\, September 15\, 2023\, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n\nFamily Short Films & Fun! – Candid Beer \n\nSaturday\, September 16\, 2023\, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nClose – Candid Beer \n\nSaturday\, September 16\, 2023\, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n\nThe Passion of Joan of Arc with live accompaniment by Meg Morley – Holy Trinity C of E Church \n\nSunday\, September 17\, 2023\, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/pocket-film-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,screening,short film
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UID:10956-1694044800-1694390399@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:I Will Tell Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 17th edition of I Will Tell International Film Festival will take place in London\, Birmingham and Bristol in the UK with the support of the British Film Institute bringing the festival to wider audiences across the UK. The festival also takes place in Miami\, USA and Bandoo Trace\, Trinidad and Tobago. High quality narrative features\, documentaries\, short films\, animation\, experimental and more\, from across the globe. \n\nOPENING GALA – NEFARIOUS – Mockingbird Cinema\, Thurs Sep 7th 19:00 £7.45\nUK Shorts Showcase – Mockingbird Cinema\, Fri Sep 8th 19:00 £8.30 – £11\nBaldy for the Blind – Mockingbird Cinema\, Sat 9th Sep 15:00 £7.45\nVoices of Hope – Birmingham Town Hall\, Sat 9th Sep 19:00 £12.50\nRed Flags Unfolding Collection – Mockingbird Cinema\, Sun 10th Sep 15:00  £7.45\nGuardians of Hope Collection – Mockingbird Cinema\, Sun 10th Sep 16:00 £7.45
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/i-will-tell-film-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,screening,short film
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ORGANIZER;CN="I Will Tell International Film Festival":MAILTO:info@iwilltell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T141746Z
UID:10220-1693591200-1693605600@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Punch Records":MAILTO:info@punch-records.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
CREATED:20230823T114417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T114417Z
UID:10923-1693422000-1693429200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bounce Short Film Night
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the greatest short films in the world.\nGet your tickets for this luxury cinema experience! \n\nConnect with new people\nDiscover the best short films\nLive Q&A’s & discussions\n\nWhere & When \nEveryman Cinema\, Mailbox Birmingham\, The Mailbox\, 116 Wharfside St\, Birmingham B1 1RF \n30th August 2023 | 7pm \nStandard Ticket £8.00
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/bounce-short-film-night/
LOCATION:Everyman Cinema\, The Mailbox\, 116 Wharfside St\, Birmingham\, B1 1RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Q&A,screening,short film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230821T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
CREATED:20230803T085541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T085541Z
UID:10841-1692622800-1692896400@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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:20230819T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
CREATED:20230816T141428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T141428Z
UID:10890-1692442800-1692547200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Pel%C3%A9 Rocket":MAILTO:info@pelerocket.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T203000
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CREATED:20230726T154355Z
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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:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
CREATED:20230530T160827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T160827Z
UID:10296-1687460400-1687467600@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Screen B14: Midlands Shorts
DESCRIPTION:We are Screen B14\, Kings Heath’s first community cinema. We aim to bring accessible\, affordable\, AMAZING cinema straight to you. To us\, there’s nothing better than experiencing film together\, whether it be a family-friendly adventure or a small independent gem. \nJoin us for a celebration of Midlands talent as we screen a selection of short films made in the region.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/screen-b14-midlands-shorts/
LOCATION:The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head)\, 23 St Mary's Row\, Moseley\, Birmingham\, B13 8HW
CATEGORIES:screening,short film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Screen B14":MAILTO:screenb14@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230603T230000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215723
CREATED:20230526T103234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T103234Z
UID:10255-1685790000-1685833200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Fighting Spirit Film Festival Presents: The Bruce Lee Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Fighting Spirit is a UK based group that organises martial arts and action themed Film Festivals throughout the country. Now in our 7th year\, we have hosted events in London and Birmingham\, and have built connections internationally with other film festivals in the UK\, Spain\, USA\, South Korea\, and Italy\, with more in the pipeline. \n\n428 mins | rated 18\n\nThe Fighting Spirit Film Festival Presents: The Bruce Lee Marathon \nEvent 11.30am – 11pm \nSchedule: \n12:00 – 14:15 \nIntro by Andrew Staton\nNo Girls in the Dojo Short (14min)\nGame of Death (100min) \n15 min break \n14:30- 16:45 \nPhil Gillon intro\nHaste Short (5min)\nBullet for Vengeance Short (16min)\nFist of Fury (106min) \n30 min break \n17:15-18:00 \nShorts and Talk \nFsff Weng Yu and Mike Parkin talks with local film maker… \nTeen Gohan is the alias of Birmingham born film maker and musician Bradley Shemmell\, now based in London. He has directed several short films including boxing drama The Fight\, action horror Stalkers and action comedy Lucky Xiang\, all of which premiered at Fighting Spirit Film Festival. Lucky Xiang won Best British Short Film Cinematography and Best Actor at Fighting Spirit Film Festival in 2022. FSFF is credited by Teen Gohan for their continued support and active role in the martial arts filmmaking community in the UK to help foster new talent. \n15 min break \n18:15 -20:30 \nIntro by Matt Routledge and short clip from his doc \nKickstart My Heart (13min)\nThe Big Boss Mandarin cut (110min) \n15 min break \n20:45 \nIntro by Andrew Staton \nEpisode (12min)\nCombat Zone (4min)\nWay Of The Dragon (109min) \n23:00 Finish
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/the-fighting-spirit-film-festival-presents-the-bruce-lee-marathon/
LOCATION:Mockingbird Cinema\, Custard factory\, Birmingham\, B9 4AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:discussion,documentary,feature film,festival,screening,short film
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