Windrush Caribbean Film Festival 2023
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Returning for its fourth annual Festival, we continue celebrating the Windrush Generation through WCFF.

The festival takes place over 3 days in June.

Tuesday 13th June – Young Soul Rebels + Shantaye’s World
Wednesday 14th June – The ID Project – My Dominica Story + Pattern
Thursday 15th June – 501 Not Out

Duration includes trailers and adverts. Please note that we do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. See more information about Relaxed Screenings here. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

6th Annual B-Film PGR Symposium
2023-06-12 13:00 - 17:40 UTC | University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
About this event
We are pleased to announce the return of the B-Film Annual Postgraduate Researcher Symposium for 2023: ‘Film and Television: Memory, Nostalgia and Identity.’
The symposium will be hybrid and will take place on 12th June at the University of Birmingham (Carroll room, G15, miurhead tower) and via zoom.
Keynote speaker – Professor Danielle Hipkins (University of Exeter): Cinema, Memory, Girlhood
Registration:
Registration is necessary to attend – you may register either in-person or online attendance for the symposium (online registration includes zoom links for keynote). There is also a separate registration for those who may not be able to attend the entire day, but would like to attend in-person Prof. Danielle Hipkins’ keynote speech at 4:30pm.
Programme:
1:00-1:10 Welcome/Opening Remarks
1:10-2:10 Panel 1 – Genre and Nostalgia

Matthew Bruce (University of Birmingham): The Portrayal of the Anachronistic ‘Hero’ in the OSS 117 films
Jemma Saunders (University of Birmingham): From the Old Ragdoll to the Big Town: (Re)discovering Birmingham after Rosie and Jim and Brum (video-essay)
Nina Jones (University of Birmingham): ‘We all had nightmares: The nostalgic effect of Crime Watch UK, gateway true crime and awakening the ‘Youth Sleuth’.

2:10-3:10 Panel 2 – Cultural Memory and Trauma

Victor Gonzalez (University of Catalonia): Revisiting The Stand: The Nostalgic Allure of the 90s TV miniseries
Irem Elbir (Hacettepe University): Cultural Memory and Minority Representation in Netflix’s The Club
Shanshan Wu (University of Liverpool) : Trauma and Post-memory in documentary film One Child Nation (2019)

3:10-3:30 Coffee Break
3:30-4:30 Panel 3 – Memory and Viewing Practices

Matthew Bosica (University of Liverpool): Sleepers: Mediocre movies on HBO that formed a cycle of films for Generation X
Cormac Donnelly (University of Glasgow): BBC2 – 9.30pm 19th September 1994
Enes Akdag (Kadir Has University): From An Outdoor Cinema to Multiplex: Tracing Concept of Non-Places in The Case of Caddebostan Budak

4:30-5:30 Keynote Speaker – Prof Danielle Hipkins (University of Exeter): Cinema, Memory, Girlhood
5:30-5:40 Closing Remarks

Accessing Handsworth Songs
2023-06-11 12:30 - 16:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Film: Handsworth Songs
Duration: 180 mins
Director: John Akomfrah
Year of Release: 1986
Midlands Art Centre are delighted to host this special event which documents the journey to make Black Audio Film Collective’s 1986 film more – and differently – accessible.
Made for Channel 4 series Britain: The Lie Of The Land by multimedia group Black Audio Film Collective, acclaimed essay film Handsworth Songs was released just one year after the riots in Handsworth, Birmingham and Tottenham. Interweaving archival photographs, newsreel clips and home movie footage, John Akomfrah’s award-winning film takes as its point of departure these violent events and the inability of the British media to go beyond its concern with demonising the rioters and their motives.
slow emergency siren, ongoing: Accessing Handsworth Songs developed as a year-long collaboration, co-led by LUX and Sarah Hayden, as part of a research project called Voices in the Gallery.
Elaine Lillian Joseph was commissioned to write and perform augmented audio description for the film and invited the Care-fuffle Working Group to develop creative captions. Audio-description and caption-users advised on the translations of sounds and images as they evolved.
Hannah Kemp-Welch worked with the project participants over a year to make [voices surface]: an audio-documentary about Accessing Handsworth Songs. This audio documentary, captioned by Care-fuffle Working Group, will also be launched at this event at MAC.
slowemergencysiren.org.uk
Schedule
12.30pm: Intro
12.45pm: Handsworth Songs screening
(audio described + captioned)
1.45pm: Q&A/panel with audio describer Elaine Lillian Joseph, sound artist Hannah Kemp-Welch, academic Sarah Hayden and head of LUX Ben Cook
(captioned + BSL interpreted)
2.30pm: Interval
3pm: Hannah Kemp-Welch’s [voices surface]: an audio documentary about
Accessing Handsworth Songs
(captioned)

Midlands Movies Awards 2023
2023-06-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Y Theatre, 7 East St, Leicester, LE1 6EY
The Midlands Movies Awards 2023 will take place on Saturday 10th June 2023 at The Y Theatre, 7 East St, Leicester LE1 6EY. The night opens its doors at 7pm with the ceremony kicking off at 8pm and a finishing time by 11pm (approx.)
Following the red carpet, photos and awards, attendees are invited to join together afterwards at Firebug Bar in Leicester city centre (10-minute walk from venue, open til 4am) for an informal meet-up to continue the evening’s celebrations.

Can I Live? Screening & Discussion
2023-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rep, 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EP, United Kingdom
CAN I LIVE? FROM THEATRE COMPLICITÉ
FILM: Conceived, written and performed by Fehinti Balogun
Created with world-renowned theatre company Complicité, Can I Live? is the story of how, as a part of the Global Majority, actor Fehinti Balogun‘s path has been forever changed by what he’s learnt about our planet. This energising and uplifting film is an exploration of the place where the climate emergency and social justice meet, and a call-to-action to anyone who is curious about what we can do to help.
“Why don’t we talk about it?”
Fehinti Balogun asks this urgent question and offers an invitation in Can I Live? – a vital digital performance about the climate catastrophe, sharing his personal journey into the biggest challenge of our times. Weaving his story with spoken word, rap, theatre, animation and the scientific facts, Fehinti charts a course through the fundamental issues underpinning the emergency, identifying the intimate relationship between the environmental crisis & the global struggle for social justice, and sharing how, as a young Black British man, he has found his place in the climate movement.
In the face of a sense of helplessness about the climate catastrophe, Can I Live? is an outstretched hand, inviting audiences to recognise they are not alone – and that through understanding the issues and connecting with the many powerful activists around the globe driving change, we can find a sense of hope for the future.
Please note, the screening of Can I Live? will be preceded by a screening of the short film The Migration Blanket – Climate Solidarity, which has a running time of 20 minutes.
Post film discussion
Global Majority, but out of the picture: Fehinti Balogan and Salma Zulfiqar address the barriers to environmental engagement for people of colour. Chaired by Nyasha Gudo.
Part of Climate Action Week with The Rep – don’t miss these exciting events!

Access Coordinator Programme Q&A Webinar
2023-06-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
TripleC, together with delivery partners DDPTV, Brazen Productions, C Talent and Access All Areas are running a new, paid professional development programme to support successful candidates to take up Access Coordinator roles on High End TV (HETV) productions. The programme is funded by ScreenSkills HETV fund.
This webinar will be hosted by TripleC and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions about the role of an Access Coordinator, the course or the application process. We will be joined by an Access Coordinator working in the industry who can share their experiences.
ACCESS: This session will have a BSL interpreter and live captions.
As this is a webinar session, your camera will not be on. You still have the opportunity to send your questions in via the Q&A section on the webinar.
We hope to see you there!
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*If you book for the session, and are then unable to attend, we kindly ask that you cancel your booking through Eventbrite, and then email TripleC ( the address will be in your confirmation email)
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Touch screen: Relaxed Sensory Cinema
2023-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Sense TouchBase Pears, Bristol Road, Selly Oak,, Birmingham, B29 6NA, United Kingdom
Join Artist Sarah Hamilton Baker on a sensory journey through film. In these relaxed screenings you will be invited to touch, smell and feel your way through the films!
We have three months of exciting short films curated by Flatpack Projects and funded by The Active Wellbeing Society to get your eyes popping and your body moving.
Get up and go! This selection is all about the impulse to move, as we bounce along with Hop Frog and feel the breeze as we zoom with Cycle in this fun packed film screening.
Who’s it for?
People of all ages are welcome but most suited for ages 3-12 years.
Access
These relaxed screenings will contain subtitles and Sarah will introduce a range of ‘Objects of Reference’ for throughout each film.
BSL interpreter available
Screening lasts approximately 45-50 mins
Please arrive 15 min early so that you can pay for your ticket at reception.
There are 3 slots available:

10:00am
11:30am
1:30pm

The Producers' Forum: Pitch Up
2023-06-05 19:30 - 20:30 | The Soloman Cutler, 5 Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2DS
MEMBER’S PITCH UP NIGHT
Along side our usual social networking fun, we’re holding our first Pitch Up event. Pitch your project and your skill.
Members 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!
You’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.
But this isn’t just about what you need… it’s about what you have to offer too.
A chance to tell the team what you can do or assist with on their projects too.
We all find ourselves in need of help and certain skills so Pitch Up is a chance to ask and offer
The forum is about collaboration so let the members know what you have to offer, whether is services, facilities or skills.
Please Register on eventbrite to be part of the event. Entry Free
Looking forward to meeting filmmaker’s, scriptwriters, producers, professionals as well as students from the midlands at the monthly community meetup.

The Fighting Spirit Film Festival Presents: The Bruce Lee Marathon
2023-06-03 11:00 - 23:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
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.

428 mins | rated 18

The Fighting Spirit Film Festival Presents: The Bruce Lee Marathon
Event 11.30am – 11pm
Schedule:
12:00 – 14:15
Intro by Andrew Staton
No Girls in the Dojo Short (14min)
Game of Death (100min)
15 min break
14:30- 16:45
Phil Gillon intro
Haste Short (5min)
Bullet for Vengeance Short (16min)
Fist of Fury (106min)
30 min break
17:15-18:00
Shorts and Talk
Fsff Weng Yu and Mike Parkin talks with local film maker…
Teen 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.
15 min break
18:15 -20:30
Intro by Matt Routledge and short clip from his doc
Kickstart My Heart (13min)
The Big Boss Mandarin cut (110min)
15 min break
20:45
Intro by Andrew Staton
Episode (12min)
Combat Zone (4min)
Way Of The Dragon (109min)
23:00 Finish

Film and TV locations walking tour 2.5hr version
2023-05-26 12:00 - 14:30 | 12 Lower Temple St, 12 Lower Temple St, Birmingham, B2 4JD, United Kingdom
About this event

Over the last few years, Hollywood legends Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg have chosen Birmingham to film parts of their latest blockbusters with ‘Ready Player One’ and ‘Mission Impossible 7’. The main reason is that some areas of Birmingham can double up for many places including, America and London, and further afield with Grand Central doubling up for Abu Dhabi airport for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.
Join the Locationist – Birmingham, for this brand new tour, as you discover these epic filming locations where some scenes for films & television shows have been filmed including, ‘Ready Player One’, ‘Line of Duty [season 1], ‘Citadel’ ‘D.I Ray’, and ‘Mission Impossible 7’ and many more.
Lee Perkins, the lead tour presenter & director – who is a former BBC & ITV tour guide, tours operations manager, & live events presenter of over 10 years, will deliver an informative, and memorable tour. ‘with a genuine interest in the process of filmmaking & getting a real buzz when I have found filming locations myself on my travels around the world; I believe I can deliver an engaging & tour for fellow film fans with my vast experience in this specialist tourism arena. The tour will be packed full of ‘Easter Eggs’ and other pop culture references that film enthusiasts will LOVE!’ -Lee

Wolverhampton Film Festival 2023
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-28 | Multiple Venues
Welcome to Wolverhampton Film Festival.
Wolverhampton Film Festival is taking place over the space of 3 days within one of the the city’s cultural gems in the Newhampton Art Centre, the focus is to offer a platform that gives all filmmakers a chance to showcase their true potential! Join us for a grand mixture of films, workshops, and networking opportunities!
In the summer of 2021, the idea of the festival was launched and co-founded by local talents Gurjant Singh and Arun Kapur with the aim to champion the city of Wolverhampton. Through their mutual love of film and their hometown, it became a goal to give back to the city through the medium of film.
Whether it be you are a film enthusiast, creative or general public, Wolverhampton Film Festival is on a journey to bring people together from all walks of life. Wolverhampton Film Festival also aims to connect users from all parts of the Industry whether they be senior or just at the beginning of their journey.

Celebrating Birmingham Pride with Priscilla Queen of the Desert
2023-05-25 20:15 - 22:00 | THE ELECTRIC BIRMINGHAM, 47-49 Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY, United Kingdom
BIRMINGHAM PRIDE lights up the city 27th-28th May and, in the heart of Southside, next to the Gay Village, The Electric Cinema is celebrating with a special screening of THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (15), Thursday 25th May, 8.15pm, Screen 1.
**Enjoy a Queen of the Electric Cocktail, don those feathers and dress to impress to be in with a chance to win a bottle of bubbly for best costume and get ready to lip sync the night away!**

THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the story of three drag queens who leave Sydney and travel halfway across Australia to put on a show at a resort. Along the way their bus breaks down and they find themselves performing in unlikely places where the reactions range from hilarious to hostile to incredulous to accepting.
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WFTV in Conversation with Debbie Isitt and Networking
2023-05-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Join WFTV for their next event in Birmingham for an evening with Debbie Isitt followed by networking hosted at The Mockingbird Cinema.
In this special event hosted by Jazz Gowans (Creative Director, Nine Lives Media), writer and director Debbie Isitt will be discussing her career in the industry so far, experience creating, writing directing four films as part of the hit Nativity series and adapting the series to stage, insight to her inimitable improv writing process as well as upcoming projects and what she has learnt along the way.
After the talk there will be networking drinks and the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the industry.
Event Schedule:
18:30: Arrival and check-in
19:00-20:00: Debbie Isitt in conversation & audience Q&A
20:00-21:00: Networking with WFTV members and industry colleagues

Man Like Mobeen 4 Premiere
2023-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley St, Birmingham, B5 5SE, United Kingdom
