Film Birmingham

BYFN September Meet Up
2023-09-13 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Every month we invite young filmmakers to join us at the Mockingbird Cinema to catch up, meet new people and update each other what you’re up to.
5.30pm – Arrivals
6pm – Opportunities and Updates
7pm – Networking
We 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.
Our meetings include:

Share information about opportunities
A space to showcase your work and receive feedback
Deliver information/workshops that are helpful to young filmmakers
A space to network with other young creatives with the aim of fostering collaboration
Hear from you about what support you want/need

Who we want to meet
This 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.

Directors
Screenwriters
Editors
Producers
Actors
Camera operators/Cinematographers
Musicians/Music producers
Stylists
Make up artists
And any other enthusiastic and motivated people!

Note: 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.

Creative Enterprise Screen Growth Summit
2023-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Online
You are invited to the Creative Enterprise Screen Growth Summit, tailored exclusively for screen businesses fuelling your business growth!

Pocket Film Festival 2023
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-17 | Multiple Venues
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.
Hopefully, 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.
The 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.
The MACE guide to the Midlands – Stafford Library, Staffordshire Place

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023, 2:00 PM

Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret – Gatehouse Theatre

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Pocket Shorts – Short films, poetry and spoken word – Rising Brook Library

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) – Redrum

Thursday, September 14, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

O Brother, Where Art Thou – with pre film banjo performance by Dan Walsh – Candid Beer

Friday, September 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Family Short Films & Fun! – Candid Beer

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Close – Candid Beer

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Passion of Joan of Arc with live accompaniment by Meg Morley – Holy Trinity C of E Church

Sunday, September 17, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WFTV Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-09-08 18:00 | Online
WFTV invites members to its AGM followed by a celebration of the end of this year’s Four Nations Mentoring Scheme.

Venue details: The nearest tube stations to BFI Stephen Street are Tottenham Court Road and Warren Street.
Online details:
Once you have registered for your online ticket, you will receive an email with the Zoom credentials.
2023 AGM Notice
The 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.
WFTV (UK) AGM NOTIFICATION Company No. 2488927
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION (UK) LIMITED (the “Company”)
NOTICE 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.
All resolutions will be proposed as ordinary resolutions.
ORDINARY BUSINESS

To approve the minutes of the annual general meeting held on 15 September 2022.
To 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.
To re-appoint Arram Berlyn Gardner as auditors of the Company and to authorise the board to fix their remuneration.
To conduct any other ordinary business of an annual general meeting in accordance with the Company’s articles of association and the membership rules.​

By order of the board. Mitre Secretaries Limited. Company Secretary
08 August 2023 | Registered Office: CMS Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4N 6AF

THE ESSENTIAL COMEDY WRITING TOOLKIT #ENTERSTAGEWRITE
2023-09-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Unlock the Power of Comedy Writing in One Hour!
Join us for an exclusive online masterclass with renowned writer and director, Paul Davies. Discover the art of crafting comedic brilliance that transcends mediums, whether it’s film, theatre, or TV. Comedy, as Paul Davies aptly puts it, is the essence of distilled drama. It demands precision, economy, and craft – skills that can elevate your writing across genres.
🖊️ What to Expect:
Insights from a Comedy Expert: Paul Davies, director of Euroscript Ltd. and Creative Director of the London Comedy Writers Festival, brings his wealth of experience in the world of TV and film to guide you through the intricacies of comedy writing.
Character and Dialogue Mastery: Learn how to create characters that resonate and dialogue that lands the laughs. Discover the secrets behind unforgettable comedic interactions.
Structuring for Humour: Delve into the unique structure that underpins successful comedy writing. Understand how timing, pacing, and surprise play crucial roles in delivering punchlines that hit the mark.
📝 Why Comedy Matters:
As Paul Davies aptly puts it, “If you can write comedy, you can write anything.” Comedy sharpens your writing skills, hones your sense of timing, and adds depth to your storytelling abilities.
💡 How to Access ALL MASTER CLASSES:
Early Bird Access: Secure your spot now for only £20! Not only will you gain entry to this masterclass, but you’ll also receive free access to all Enter.Stage.Write Franchise competitions. 🔗 Register Here
Regular Access: Join the masterclass for just £5 and unlock the secrets of successful comedy writing.
🚀 Don’t Miss Out:
Seize the opportunity to level up your writing game! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a newcomer, this masterclass offers insights that can transform your writing journey. Register now and harness the power of comedy to propel your creativity to new heights.
Invest in your writing skills today – because mastering comedy means mastering storytelling.
Note: Event details and pricing are subject to change. Please refer to the official registration page for the most up-to-date information.

WFTV Four Nations Mentoring Schemes 2024: Find Out More & How To Apply
2023-09-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
The WFTV Four Nations Mentoring Scheme is a programme designed for women looking to take a significant step in their career. We have four dedicated regions that our schemes cover: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
If you are thinking about applying and would like to find out more about how the schemes work and how to apply, then this event is for you.
Join WFTV’s Director of Mentoring Programme, Sarah Wright, Sarah McCaffrey, Mentoring Producer, Northern Ireland, Karen Kelly, Mentoring Producer, Scotland and Hannah Corneck, Mentoring Producer, Wales in conversation to explain the areas and content that the schemes cover and advise on the crucial information you need to include when completing your application.
Event Schedule

17:55 WFTV members join webinar waiting room
18:00 Webinar begins
18:55-18:59 Audience Q&A
19:00 Finish

How will the online event work?
This event will be live streamed via Zoom.us. Viewing details will be sent via your confirmation.
Attending participants will not be visible to others and will be muted throughout the session. After the talk, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask their questions to the panel by using the Q&A feature.
This event is for all women working in the film and television industry and is open to WFTV members and non-members.

I Will Tell Film Festival 2023
2023-09-07 - 2023-09-10 | Various Locations, United Kingdom
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.

OPENING GALA – NEFARIOUS – Mockingbird Cinema, Thurs Sep 7th 19:00 £7.45
UK Shorts Showcase – Mockingbird Cinema, Fri Sep 8th 19:00 £8.30 – £11
Baldy for the Blind – Mockingbird Cinema, Sat 9th Sep 15:00 £7.45
Voices of Hope – Birmingham Town Hall, Sat 9th Sep 19:00 £12.50
Red Flags Unfolding Collection – Mockingbird Cinema, Sun 10th Sep 15:00 £7.45
Guardians of Hope Collection – Mockingbird Cinema, Sun 10th Sep 16:00 £7.45

RTS how to get into screenwriting
2023-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Have you ever wanted to be a screenwriter?

Find out from top writers how they became TV writers and what it takes to make it but also stay and make a living out of screenwriting.
The panel will share their experiences and answer your questions.
Panel:

David Hancock, Writer House of the Dragon
Helen Black, Writer Time S2
Louis Paxton, Writer/Director Calamity James, Wreck
Ameir Brown, Writer Champion

This is a free RTS virtual event taking place on Zoom.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT – SIGN UP TO THE WAITING LIST HERE

NFTS Masterclass: Daniel Kleinman on the art of Motion Graphics & Title Sequences
2023-09-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Daniel Kleinman created iconic title sequences for eight James Bond films, including Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time To Die.
As well as his work creating James Bond title sequences, Daniel is a multi-award winning commercials and music video director, who has worked with artists including Prince and Madonna. He is also co-founder of acclaimed production company Rattling Stick.
Join them online via Zoom to hear his advice on creating effective title sequences and learn more about the type of skills required to succeed.
Daniel will be in conversation with NFTS Head of Motion Graphics and Titles, Hugo Hansell. Hugo is a graphic designer for film and television who worked with companies including BBC Films, Women in Film & Television, Film4 and the BFI among many others.
The NFTS Motion Graphics and Titles course is open for applications, and scholarships are available.
Application deadline is 28th September 2023, for course start January 2024.
For more information visit: Motion Graphics and Titles Diploma
NFTS scholarship information available here.
The NFTS Motion Graphics and Titles course equips students with skills for the creation of brand and design concepts, that will be used in the world of TV, film and online. It combines practical experience on a range of TV shows, films and digital content with industry work experience placements and intensive training in Photoshop, After Effects and Cinema 4D. One of the key benefits of the course is that it enables collaboration with fellow students from other specialisms to experience and learn first-hand how skills directly feed into the entire production process.
Once you have booked your place, you will receive details of how to join the event.
Questions or access requirements? Please email openday@nfts.co.uk

Producers' Forum Monthly Meetup - Sep
2023-09-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Malt House, 75 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2NX
We 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.
Every month we meet and interact and bring experts from the film industry to share their knowledge and expertise to fellow members.
Join us to grow your network and meet fellow production and film professionals from the city.
You can be a member to get full benefits of our program : Read More Here – https://producersforum.org
Drop us a line if you have any query, at wmproducersforum@googlemail.com

National Cinema Day
2023-09-02 | Various Locations, United Kingdom
On Saturday 2nd September, hundreds of cinemas across the UK are coming together for National Cinema Day.

Cinema-going is one of the nation’s favourite out-of-home leisure activities, and National Cinema Day celebrates every aspect of the big screen experience.
Everyone is invited to come along on the day to enjoy the incomparable sights, sounds and total escapism you can only get from a trip to your local cinema.
Participating sites are offering tickets to all screenings from just £3, something they hope will encourage not just you, but also your friends and family to participate in the event.
Many cinemas are showing a mix of recently-released films, as well as bringing back much-loved classics, many of which may not have been shown on the big screen in many years.
To find your nearest participating cinema and book tickets, just click here.
Participating cinemas in Birmingham are:

Cineworld Cinema – Birmingham Broad Street
Cineworld Cinema – Birmingham NEC & IMAX
Empire – Birmingham Great Park
Odeon Birmingham
Odeon Broadway Plaza
The Electric Cinema – Birmingham
The Mockingbird Cinema
Vue – Birmingham

They look forward to welcoming you!

Gallery37 Showcase 2023
2023-09-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Centrala, Unit 4 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5RT, United Kingdom
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.
We welcome you to meet Birmingham’s creative future.
Experience 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.
You will get the chance to see:

Brand-new work based on the theme of ‘Elements’
Exciting cross-artform collaborations
Live performances and digital & visual art exhibitions
Keynote speeches to be announced

This showcase will span various artforms and creative practices including: Music Production, Dance, Film, Vocal Performance, Digital Arts, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Photography and Acting.
Visit wearepunch.co.uk/gallery37 for more information and keep up to date with #Gallery37 on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok

Stirchley Film and Food Festival: Back to The Future with Birmingham Brewing Co.
2023-08-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Birmingham Brewing Co, Unit 17, Stirchley Trading Estate, Birmingham, B30 2JT, United Kingdom
Love the movies and love a great meal? Then the first ever Stirchley Film and Food Festival is for you! Stirchley Open Cinema, a volunteer-led and not-for-profit community cinema, has teamed up with Yuup to deliver an exciting line-up of films matched to excellent food.
Back to The Future
1985 | PG | 111 mins
Turn back the clock to 1985 and head to Birmingham Brewing Co at 88 miles per hour on Thursday 31 August! Back to the Future mixes time travel, adventure and comedy with a killer soundtrack.
Birmingham Brewing Co.
The festival will end on a high at Birmingham Brewing Co. where you will enjoy sweet snacks from Iona Rose Cakes, samosas and an exclusive can of Stirchley Open Cinema beer with your ticket.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult: £12

Bounce Short Film Night
2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Everyman Cinema, The Mailbox, 116 Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 1RF, United Kingdom
Showcasing the greatest short films in the world.
Get your tickets for this luxury cinema experience!

Connect with new people
Discover the best short films
Live Q&A’s & discussions

Where & When
Everyman Cinema, Mailbox Birmingham, The Mailbox, 116 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RF
30th August 2023 | 7pm
Standard Ticket £8.00

Stories to Shorts Information Roundtable
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Film Hub Midlands will be hosting a special online roundtable to answer any questions about the Stories to Shorts Script development programme.
It is an opportunity to ask any questions as well as meet other Midlands writers ahead of our application deadline.
Open to writers based in the Midlands, Stories to Shorts is a 9 week script development programme which helps writers take their idea to treatment and then draft phase in their journey into short film. The sessions offer advice and peer learning as well as pairing each writer with a script editor to develop their short script.
Applications are now open and close on Friday 8th September 2023.
To find out more head to: https://filmhubmidlands.org/bfi-network-x-film-hub-midlands-stories-to-shorts-script-development-programme/

City On Screen - Official Screening
2023-08-26 18:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Free places are now available to see City On Screen, a documentary by Matthew R. Ford, at the Mockingbird Cinema. The film will premiere to an invited audience on 26th August 2023.
If you are interested in attending, please contact matt@prettyhateproductions.com immediately to register your interest and reserved your limited seat.
Come and network, celebrate Birmingham’s screen heritage and find out about some exciting new collaborations happening within the city… all in one night, all at one place.

Birmingham Weekender: Pop-Up Cinema by Flatpack
2023-08-26 12:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00 | LinkStreet, between Bullring and Grand Central,, Birmingham, United Kingdom
The streets and squares of Birmingham city centre burst into life this August bank holiday weekend.
Birmingham Weekender is a fun and FREE annual arts festival open to all.
Head to Bullring & Grand Central and Birmingham Hippodrome for colourful installations and energetic music, dance and theatre performances.
Plus, there’s a chance to take part in interactive games and experiences including a giant swingset, a family-friendly escape room and an incredible walkthrough inflatable sculpture.
We want everyone to enjoy the festival! Across the two days, we’ve got lots of accessible experiences to ensure our programme is open to all. Click here to view and book access performances/experiences.
Flatpack are showcasing the very best of children’s world cinema, these short films from the Colour Box archive are themed around colour, play and joyfulness.

Stirchley Film and Food Festival: Kung Fu Panda 3 with Blow Water
2023-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Stirchley Baths, Birmingham, B30 2JT, United Kingdom
Love the movies and love a great meal? Then the first-ever Stirchley Film and Food Festival is for you! Stirchley Open Cinema, a volunteer-led and not-for-profit community cinema, has teamed up with Yuup to deliver an exciting line-up of films matched to excellent food.
Kung Fu Panda 3
2015 | PG | 91 mins
Come along to a family-friendly screening of Kung Fu Panda 3 on Friday 25 August. A perfect holiday afternoon out with the kids at Stirchley Baths.
Blow Water
Birmingham favourite’s Blow Water will be serving their tasty signature dumplings – every fighting panda’s favourite snack! Meat and vegan options available, please select the appropriate ticket when checking out.

Adult – Meat £16
Adult – Vegan £16
Child – Meat £10
Child – Vegan £10

Stirchley Film and Food Festival: Polite Society with Anjuna Lounge
2023-08-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Anjuna Lounge, 58 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham, B30 2JT, United Kingdom
Love the movies and love a great meal? Then the first ever Stirchley Film and Food Festival is for you! Stirchley Open Cinema, a volunteer-led and not-for-profit community cinema, has teamed up with Yuup to deliver an exciting line-up of films matched to excellent food.
Polite Society:
2023 | 12A | 104 mins
Add together a decent helping of martial arts, one British-Indian wedding, and a whole lot of fun and you get Polite Society. Fresh from the 2023 box office this is a brilliant watch!
Anjuna Lounge:
Anjuna Lounge is bringing mouth-watering street food and drinks to this delectable event!
Each ticket includes:

Your choice of a pint, a glass of wine, or Prosecco.
A tasty pakora or a samosa as a snack.
A vegetable kebab in Naan or samosa chaat for your main.

Adult – £25

My Neighbor Totoro Outdoor Screening (Dubbed)
2023-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR, United Kingdom
Flatpack x Birmingham Anime Film Festival: My Neighbor Totoro Outdoor Screening. (Dubbed)

Screening At Birmingham Botanical Gardens
From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miya
Outdoor cinema returns to Birmingham Botanical Gardens this August Bank Holiday, and we’re welcoming all manner of spirits for our Sunday night screening of My Neighbour Totoro.
Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime follows two young sisters as they befriend magical creatures residing in a nearby forest. Come along and watch this gorgeous film under the stars, surrounded by nature – keeping your eyes peeled for sprites of course.
Cosplay of your favourite Studio Ghibli character is welcome (but not compulsory) with a beautiful bonsai tree available for our favourite on the night.
Stirchley’s Birmingham Brewing Company will be running a pop-up bar featuring their range of brilliant Brummie beers on the night, we’ll have street food, and one or two other surprises in store. So, what are you waiting for? All aboard the catbus!
Keep scrolling for all the event info in our FAQs below, and please note seating is not provided so do bring a blanket or chair.
This screening is part of a bank holiday double bill in partnership with Birmingham Botanical Gardens and The Mockingbird Cinema, with Predator screening on Saturday 26th August.
zaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family.
When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece.

BFI Film Academy August Lab - Creative Powerhouses
2023-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
BFI Film Academy August Lab – Creative Powerhouses: The Role of Producers in Film and TV
Are you passionate about film and TV, with an interest in the creative process beyond directing? Do you enjoy both the creative and business aspects of the screen industries? If you’re a natural problem-solver with a knack for organising, negotiating, and spotting new talent, then producing might be the ideal career path for you.
Producers play a crucial role in every film and TV project, being at the financial, practical, and creative heart of it all. Join the BFI Film Academy for a session where they explore the responsibilities of producers in the film and TV industries. They’ll delve into the various types of producers, discuss project scouting, idea development, and the art of collaboration with writers and directors. Additionally, they will explore how producers approach distribution and oversee projects from concept to screen.
Whether you’re aspiring to become a producer or a writer and/or director seeking insights on finding the right producer for your project, this session has been tailored to your needs.
They will be joined by Sara Huxley and April Kelley, who run Mini Productions, and the event will be hosted by Georgina Bobb.

BFI NETWORK Shorts School August 2023
2023-08-21 13:00 - 2023-08-24 17:00 | Online
Welcome to BFI NETWORK Shorts School! A four day Lab dedicated to short filmmaking.
Over 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.
There 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.
Guest speakers include:

Darryl Foster, writer & director (Hard to Reach)
Natasha Tonkin, writer & director (Darwin Story)
Tracey Lopes, writer & director (The Girls’ Room)
Ajuan Issac-George, writer & director (Snow Falls in the Summer)

Additional speaker to be confirmed.
Dates:
21st – 24th August 2023, from 1pm each day.
FREE TO ATTEND!
NB: We recommend attending all sessions where possible, sessions will be recorded for those who sign up. Programme itinerary will be sent nearer the time.

Stirchley Film and Food Festival: The Big Lebowski with Yardbirds
2023-08-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Yardbirds, 1505 Pershore RD, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JT, United Kingdom
Love the movies and love a great meal? Then the first ever Stirchley Film and Food Festival is for you! Stirchley Open Cinema, a volunteer-led and not-for-profit community cinema, has teamed up with Yuup to deliver an exciting line-up of films matched to excellent food.
Yardbirds menu:
Yardbirds have created an amazing themed menu for the Coen Brothers’ cult classic the Big Lebowksi! Each ticket comes with a main, seasoned skin on fries, and a White Russian.
Mains:*

The Dude Abides: Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, streaky bacon, dirty cheese sauce, pickles, iceberg lettuce and house mayo in a brioche bun.
Nobody Clucks with Jesus: Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, iceberg lettuce and house mayo in a brioche bun.
This Aggression Will Not Stand, Man: Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, spicy buffalo sauce, house blue cheese sauce and iceberg lettuce in a brioche bun.

Drink options:

White Russian: Vodka, Kahlúa, and vanilla ice cream
Biscoff White Russian: Vodka, Kahlúa, Biscoff and vanilla ice cream
White Russian Slushie: A classic White Russian, but in slushie form!

If White Russians aren’t your thing, Yardbirds also have a selection of beers, and wines.
*Chicken can be swapped out for vegan chicken or halloumi. If white Russians aren’t your thing, we also have a selection of wines, beers and other cocktails.
Age restriction: 18+
Adult: £30

Stirchley Film and Food Festival: The Menu with Verbena
2023-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Stirchley Baths, Birmingham, B30 2JT, United Kingdom
Love the movies and love a great meal? Then the first ever Stirchley Film and Food Festival is for you! Stirchley Open Cinema, a volunteer-led and not-for-profit community cinema, has teamed up with Yuup to deliver an exciting line-up of films matched to excellent food.
Catch The Menu with delicious and beautifully made seasonal snacks from Verbena at Stirchley Baths.
Verbena:
‘Our ethos is strongly driven by our desire to support women in the hospitality industry. This is reflected in our food and we strive to use as many women-led, local and small producers as possible.’
You will enjoy an array of snack boxes from Verbena throughout the film.
The Menu
2022 | 15 | 103 mins
Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes this 2022 comedy horror follows a young couple as they travel to a remote island to dine at the exclusive Hawthorn restaurant. However, they quickly realise there is more to the reclusive Chef Julian Slowik than meets the eye. This surprise-filled thriller has a real bite.
Adult – £20

Pelé Rocket – Open Garden Fundraiser
2023-08-19 11:00 - 2023-08-20 16:00 | Triangle Garden, 13 Middleton Hall Road, Birmingham, B30 1AB, United Kingdom
Birmingham based production company, Pelé Rocket, are hosting their Open Garden Fundraiser weekend in South Brum.
The 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.
The 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🌴
This is a great opportunity for budding photographers to expand their portfolios and some beautiful backgrounds for models/actors 📸🎭
There’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. 🎋🍌☕️🍰
Come on over and help Pelé Rocket raise money to make more films in good ol Brum!🌵

Cinema in Cotteridge Park
2023-08-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Cotteridge Park, Birmingham, B30 2HF, United Kingdom
Friends of Cotteridge Park, Stirchley Cinema, and Flatpack invite you to join us in Cotteridge Park for a screening of Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animation film, Isle of Dogs!
When all the dogs of Megasaki City are exiled to Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari sets off alone in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.
Oscar-nominated and with an all-star cast, it’s one of Wes Anderson’s finest and suitable for all ages.
Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund this is a free screening.

The “doors open” from 7pm – bring a picnic and a blanket to sit on.
The film starts at dusk – about 8.30pm – and ends at 10ish
Don’t forget there is only very limited parking in Cotteridge Park and it will be reserved for drivers with limited mobility.
/Click here to find bus, train, cycling and walking routes to the park – https://journeyplanner.tfwm.org.uk
Even if it’s warm when the film starts it will be chilly by the end so bring blankets and jumpers

MiCLab Youth Club- Stop-Motion-Animation
2023-08-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Coventry Transport Museum, Millenium Place Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD, United Kingdom
Age range: 11-16 year olds
Local animation company, Let’s Animate, returns to Coventry Transport Museum this summer bringing their stop-motion-animation filming equipment to explore the topic of vehicle manufacturing. Enjoy two unique full-day experiences of exploring our collections, finding out about the world of making animated films, hands-on experience making a short animated film and a social lunch in our museum café.*
Each of the sessions is designed to explore different topics. While these form part of a workshop series, participants can choose to join just one of the session days.
*Lunch for ticket holders will be provided by the Learning and Engagement Team. Vouchers will be handed out to participants and lunch will be taken together in the Museum Café, supervised at all times by our enhance DBS checked staff.
HAF Places available for Coventry FSM eligible children. To book via the HAF programme, please visit: Coventry Holiday Activities and Food Programme – Coventry City Council

Enter the Dragon at 50. A Bruce Lee Retrospective + Q&A
2023-08-13 15:00 - 19:30 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Mockingbird Cinema x The Fighting Spirit Film Festival Presents: Enter The Dragon at 50: A Bruce Lee Retrospective
3pm: Big Boss 4k
5.15pm: Big Boss Return To Thailand Documentary
6pm: Q&A with Documentary Director Matt Routledge
7pm Enter The Dragon 4K

Production Management Discovery Webinar
2023-08-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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.
Closed captions will be provided – contact training@griersontrust.org with any access requests or advance questions for the panel.
You can read more about the Production Management programme here.
Sign up here.

BYFN August Meetup
2023-08-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Birmingham Young Film Network: August Meetup
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.
5.30pm – Arrivals
6pm – Opportunities and Updates
7pm – Networking
We 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.
Our meetings include:

Share information about opportunities
A space to showcase your work and receive feedback
Deliver information/workshops that are helpful to young filmmakers
A space to network with other young creatives with the aim of fostering collaboration
Hear from you about what support you want/need

Who we want to meet
This 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.

Directors
Screenwriters
Editors
Producers
Actors
Camera operators/Cinematographers
Musicians/Music producers
Stylists
Make up artists
And any other enthusiastic and motivated people!

Note: 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.
