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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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SUMMARY:Young Film Makers - The Smile Project
DESCRIPTION:You will spend the day working with Nicola to gain film production skills and using digital film quality cameras and setting up microphones and studio lighting. Everyone will also have an opportunity to film\, direct and star in the film if they wish to! Suitable for ages 7-11 years.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/young-film-makers-the-smile-project/
LOCATION:The Core Theatre Solihull\, Theatre Square\, Touchwood\, Homer Road\, Birmingham\, B91 3RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230807T220000
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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:20230805T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230805T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
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SUMMARY:Beware The Moon: The Wicker Man
DESCRIPTION:The Wicker Man has achieved true cult status as one of the most revered horror films in cinema history. What better way to celebrate the films 50th anniversary than an open air screening at the historic Dudley Castle?\nThe film\nAfter receiving a personal letter informing him of the disappearance of a young girl\, a Police Sergeant flies to a remote Scottish island to investigate\, only to find a strange\, isolated community who uniformly insist that the girl never existed. Stranger still are the rites that take place there. \nYou might already know the drill with Beware the Moon events by now\, but in case you need a reminder – there will be hot food\, a licensed bar\, mood-lighting & special effects\, and a surprise or two thrown in for good measure. Don’t forget to bring along a chair and/or a blanket. \nThe screening is part of a Beware the Moon double bill\, with Jaws screening on Friday 4 August. \nFAQS\nHow do I gain access to the event?\nEntrance to the event will be via Dudley College Car Park\, The Broadway\, Dudley\, DY1 4AS\, from 7.30 pm. Last admission on site will be 9 pm. \nWhere can I park?\nPlease note parking is not available either at the Castle or on The Fellows pub car park for this event. Please do NOT park on The Fellows pub as they have ANPR cameras in place and you will get fined! \nPlease park on Dudley College’s car park (situated off the The Broadway\, DY1 4AS) which will be open from 7.30 pm. Car parking is included in your event cost. Please note the car park is an approximate 10 minute walk away from the event. Please advise staff in advance of any access needs and we can plan an alternative route. Please note this car park will close 30 minutes after the film finishes. There are other car parks available to this entrance\, however these are NOT operated by DZC and we cannot be held responsible for availability or charges. \nHow do I get there via public transport?\nDudley Bus Station is 2 minutes walk from the entrance via Fellows Pub car park.\nRail: Dudley Port Station 3 miles / Sandwell & Dudley Station 5 miles. Frequent bus service to Dudley from Dudley Port station. \nWhat should I bring with me?\nPlease bring your booking confirmation ticket with you on the evening for admission purposes. This can be shown on your mobile phone. All guests listed on your ticket must arrive together. All concessionary ticket holders will also need to present proof of concession status. We advise guests to bring a torch with them as areas of the Zoo can be a little dark when you leave. We also advise sensible footwear to be worn and suitable clothing for the weather. Seating will not be provided so please bring picnic blankets and/or camping chairs. Tents are not allowed. \nWhat time does it start?\nDoors open at 7.30 pm and we kick off with music\, followed by shorts at 9pm and the main feature at approximately 9.15 pm (sunset permitting). \nWhat time does it finish?\nThe event is expected to finish around 11.30 pm and guests should also exit the site via the same gates back to Dudley College’s Car Park. \nWhat happens if it rains?\nThe event will go ahead whatever the weather. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-EXCHANGEABLE. \nWill there be food and drink available to buy?\nRefreshments will be available to purchase during the evening. You are welcome to bring your own picnics too. \nAre pets allowed?\nOnly registered assistance dogs are allowed access to the site. \nIs it suitable for children?\nThe film is rated 15 yrs. All children aged between 15 and 16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. \nCan I smoke at the event?\nSmoking is permitted in the designated smoking area by the Courtyard café
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/beware-the-moon-the-wicker-man/
LOCATION:Dudley Castle\, Castle Hill\, Dudley\, DY1 4QF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flatpack Festival":MAILTO:info@flatpackfestival.org.uk
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SUMMARY:NFX Films Showcase
DESCRIPTION:From the makers of the Award Winning BANG BANG and Out on the Field and PATRIOT\, NFX FILMS Presents the NFX FILMS SHOWCASE. A screening of short films made by some of Birminghams finest minds and new talents. \nShowing at The Birmingham Rep\, is hosting our event in their amazing venue to invite the public to share this cineamatic experience with us . \nFrom a spine-chilling thriller to heart-touching dramas\, the NFX FILMS SHOWCASE will screen a variety of films by talented filmmakers from around the city. \nThis Event will also showcase the films created by the Finalist of the NFX START UP FILM COMPETITION. \nLaunched Last year in summer 2022 where a selected few Individuals with no Filming experience were taken on a journey to become Filmmakers and produce and Direct their short films. \n– FILMS –\nRUBY TUESDAY\nby Beverley Notman \nOn a day when Ruby\, a woman recovering from years of abuse\, finally gets the chance to reunite her family\, events begin to spiral out of her control with tragic consequences. \nHAS-BEEN\nby Zeyn Haider \nWhat if steven seagal was a washed up self-centred\,delusional\, womanising\, ego-maniac? Has-been is a short comedy which depicts exactly that. \nKAIDAN\nby Zarak Khan \na young man cursed with the task of killing his friends to avenge the ghost of the ring that haunts him\, is forced to choose his friends lifes or his own suffering. \nA BENCH IN A PARK.\nby Tom Homer \nAn observation into the lives of ordinary visitors of the park based inspired by their stories. \n– Q&A and Networking –\nEVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE LIMITED SEATING \nJoin us as we celebrate the power of cinema and indulge in a cinematic extravaganza that will leave you inspired\, moved\, and craving for more. \nFor More information or any queries please contact us at – info@thefrenchdirector.com
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/nfx-films-showcase/
LOCATION:The Rep\, 6 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2EP\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230805T183000
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SUMMARY:ENTER STAGE WRITE: Writing for Performance - Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:SHOW AND TELL: Writing for Performance – FREE Masterclass #ENTERSTAGEWRITE\nAre you ready to take your writing skills to the next level? Join the FREE Masterclass on August 5th at 5 pm British time (BST) and learn from the esteemed Craig Baxter\, a distinguished writer from Cambridge University. \n🎭 In this 90-minute Enter.Stage.Write  Master Class\, titled “SHOW AND TELL: Writing for Performance\,” you’ll unlock the secrets of crafting captivating stories that leave a lasting impact on your audience. Whether you’re interested in playwriting\, screenwriting\, or any form of performance writing\, this Masterclass is tailored for you. \n📅 Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity! Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Ensure your spot now by booking your FREE ticket. \nSocial media: \nEnter.Stage.Write – https://www.instagram.com/enter.stage.write/ \nTranaition Stage Company – https://www.instagram.com/transitionstagecompany_/ \nNatalie Edwards-Yesufu – https://www.instagram.com/natyesufu/
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/enter-stage-write-writing-for-performance-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T233000
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SUMMARY:Beware The Moon: Jaws
DESCRIPTION:Duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun…\nTwo notes that strike fear and excitement into the hearts of cinema goers everywhere. And just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Beware the Moon is back! We will once again turn the magnificent Dudley Castle into an open air cinema for your delight and enjoyment. \nThe film\nWhen a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island\, a local sheriff\, a marine biologist and a grizzled old sea captain team up to hunt the beast down\, engaging in an epic battle of man vs. nature. The thriller released in June of 1975 became the first true summer blockbuster and won three Academy Awards\, including one for John Williams’ iconic score. \nBeware the Moon\nYou might already know the drill with Beware the Moon events by now\, but in case you need a reminder – there will be hot food\, a licensed bar\, mood-lighting & special effects\, and a surprise or two thrown in for good measure. Don’t forget to bring along a chair and/or a blanket. \nThe screening is part of a Beware the Moon double bill\, with The Wicker Man screening on Saturday 5 August. \nFAQS\nHow do I gain access to the event?\nEntrance to the event will be via Dudley College Car Park\, The Broadway\, Dudley\, DY1 4AS\, from 7.30 pm. Last admission on site will be 9 pm. \nWhere can I park?\nPlease note parking is not available either at the Castle or on The Fellows pub car park for this event. Please do NOT park on The Fellows pub as they have ANPR cameras in place and you will get fined! \nPlease park on Dudley College’s car park (situated off the The Broadway\, DY1 4AS) which will be open from 7.30 pm. Car parking is included in your event cost. Please note the car park is an approximate 10 minute walk away from the event. Please advise staff in advance of any access needs and we can plan an alternative route. Please note this car park will close 30 minutes after the film finishes. There are other car parks available to this entrance\, however these are NOT operated by DZC and we cannot be held responsible for availability or charges. \nHow do I get there via public transport?\nDudley Bus Station is 2 minutes walk from the entrance via Fellows Pub car park.\nRail: Dudley Port Station 3 miles / Sandwell & Dudley Station 5 miles. Frequent bus service to Dudley from Dudley Port station. \nWhat should I bring with me?\nPlease bring your booking confirmation ticket with you on the evening for admission purposes. This can be shown on your mobile phone. All guests listed on your ticket must arrive together. All concessionary ticket holders will also need to present proof of concession status. We advise guests to bring a torch with them as areas of the Zoo can be a little dark when you leave. We also advise sensible footwear to be worn and suitable clothing for the weather. Seating will not be provided so please bring picnic blankets and/or camping chairs. Tents are not allowed. \nWhat time does it start?\nDoors open at 7.30 pm and we kick off with music\, followed by shorts at 9pm and the main feature at approximately 9.15 pm (sunset permitting). \nWhat time does it finish?\nThe event is expected to finish around 11.30 pm and guests should also exit the site via the same gates back to Dudley College’s Car Park. \nWhat happens if it rains?\nThe event will go ahead whatever the weather. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-EXCHANGEABLE. \nWill there be food and drink available to buy?\nRefreshments will be available to purchase during the evening. You are welcome to bring your own picnics too. \nAre pets allowed?\nOnly registered assistance dogs are allowed access to the site. \nIs it suitable for children?\nThe film is rated 12A. All children under the age of 16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. \nCan I smoke at the event?\nSmoking is permitted in the designated smoking area by the Courtyard café.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/beware-the-moon-jaws/
LOCATION:Dudley Castle\, Castle Hill\, Dudley\, DY1 4QF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flatpack Festival":MAILTO:info@flatpackfestival.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230803T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230803T140000
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SUMMARY:NFTS Location Sound Recording Q&A with Industry Panel
DESCRIPTION:What is Location Sound Recording? Where does it fit into film and television making? How do you become a Location Sound Recordist? \nThese questions and more will be answered in NFTS’ online Q&A with alumni Location Sound Recordists Tom Fennell and Sara Lima\, and course leader Judi Lee-Headman. \n‘I’ve relished my role as sound mixer and boom operator and the unique challenges each new situation has presented\, working on a wide variety of productions in the UK and abroad. I enjoy any opportunity to work with established sound mixers and boom operators\, and build my expertise with talented crews on exciting projects of all descriptions!’ Tom Fennell (credits include The Batman\, Hanna\, The North Water\, 1917\, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker). \nYou will also be able to hear about NFTS’ 15-month Location Sound Recording Postgraduate Diploma – the only one of its kind in the UK – which has been developed in response to industry demands for suitably trained production sound professionals\, taught by Judi Lee-Headman (credits include Anansi Boys\, Homeland\, The Capture\, SAS Rogue Heroes). \nEvent programme:\n\nDiscussion on the role of the Location Sound Recordist with Judi Lee-Headman\, Sara Lima and Tom Fennell\nQ&A\n\nOnce you have booked your place\, you will receive details of how to join the event \nQuestions or access requirements? Please email openday@nfts.co.uk
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/nfts-location-sound-recording-qa-with-industry-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:panel discussion,Q&A,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%C2%A0Film%C2%A0and%C2%A0Television%C2%A0School":MAILTO:info@nfts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
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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:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230726T151217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T151217Z
UID:10775-1690977600-1690981200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230726T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T163315Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230725T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230725T130000
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SUMMARY:Be Bold Crowdfunding- Launch
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham City Council uses Spacehive to help you create\, fund and deliver your project ideas. This programme Be Bold is all about helping to make Birmingham a great place to live\, work and play. \nFind out how projects across Birmingham can pitch for up to £15\,000 from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund. \nIn this workshop we will cover: \n\nHear about funding available to help make your ideas happen.\nGet advice on creating your project and how to run an amazing crowdfunding campaign.\nJoin interactive breakout rooms to access specialised support for your project.\n\nWhether your project is big or small\, this is your opportunity to learn how you can make a real difference in your local area through Be Bold Crowdfunding. \nIf you have any questions about the event or accessibility requirements\, please email support@spacehive.com
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/be-bold-crowdfunding-launch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230722T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230612T100924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T100924Z
UID:10463-1690041600-1690063200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230620T101248Z
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UID:10509-1689787800-1689796800@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230719T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230718T095950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T095950Z
UID:10693-1689764400-1689775200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Hub: How about working with Brit Asia TV?
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about Brit Asia TV and the opportunities they have to offer – then sign up now for this event… \nBritAsia TV is looking for Video Editors & Videographers…. \nWe are offering limited seats for our Digital Upskill Bootcamp under BritAsia Academy. \nIf you’re aged 19+ and interested in upskilling yourself and learning industry standard content creation\, film and video production skills over a 12-week program at our Studio in Birmingham the come down to our event and find out more.. \n#findyourfuture #jobs #nextsteps \n**Please note photos for promotional content may be taken on the day** \nYouth Hub\, Lower Ground Floor\, Library of Birmingham\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/working-with-brit-asia-tv/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2ND\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230717T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230706T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T143859Z
UID:10650-1689618600-1689624000@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:BFI Film Academy July Lab
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Project and Telling your Own Authentic Stories\nThe next BFI Film Academy Lab of the 2023/24 season will be an honest insight into how to lead with your own ideas and voice as a director. \nDirector Myriam Raja will discuss her journey in the film industry from making shorts to directing high-end TV to working towards developing feature films as a filmmaker who is pushing boundaries through her authentic approach to storytelling on screen. You will learn about the routes you can take to develop your craft and how to build on your experience whilst maintaining your style as a director. This session is for aspiring filmmakers who are passionate to tell authentic stories and want advice on how to navigate their journey doing just that. \nMyriam Raja\nMyriam Raja graduated from the National Film & Television School in 2018 with her graduation short AZAAR\, which was nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. After graduating from NFTS Myriam directed an episode of the Netflix show TOP BOY. The show was a great success and Myriam was brought back for the final season to direct the first four episodes. Myriam is currently finishing post-production on TOP BOY while also developing her debut feature with Film4\, as well as a second feature project with David Yates’ production company\, Wychwood Films\, and the BBC. \nSession details\nMonday 17 July\, 18:30 – 19:45 BST // Online (Zoom webinar) \nRegister for this event via the button at the top of the page. You will then be sent a confirmation email with details on how to join the session 48 hours before the event and once again on the morning of the event. \nYou will have an opportunity throughout the session to ask questions to our speakers\, and we encourage you to get thinking now about what you’d like to know! Questions can be emailed in advance to filmhubse@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk or asked on the night using the Zoom Q&A feature. \nPlease note: this session will be recorded and event footage will be used on YouTube\, the BFI website and social platforms. \nAbout BFI Film Academy Labs\nBFI Film Academy Labs are all about helping 16- to 25-year-olds break into the screen industries. These monthly practical sessions are led by industry professionals\, with a focus on explaining the specifics of working in film and television and developing your skills to become the best screen creative you can be. \nThe Labs are programmed across three strands: Business of Film\, Career Ladder and Storytelling. \nBFI Film Academy Public Online Events Code of Conduct\nThe BFI Film Academy is dedicated to hosting events in an inclusive\, respectful and safe environment for attendees. All attendees have the right to attend our events without threat of harassment\, mistreatment or threats of discrimination. \nBy registering for and attending this event\, you accept our Code of Conduct and agree to be bound by it and to comply with it during this BFI Film Academy event. \nStay in touch\nFollow us on social media: \n\nFacebook\nInstagram\nTwitter\nYouTube\n\nSign up to the Film Academy newsletter by clicking here and filling in the form (“Sign up to BFI Film Academy emails”)
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/bfi-film-academy-july-lab/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230705T213107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T213107Z
UID:10643-1689440400-1689453000@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:My Everest + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:A disabled man is on a mission to defy expectations. Bringing together a motley crew of friends\, he decides to take on his biggest challenge yet: to trek to Everest Base Camp on horseback to prove his self-worth. Yet as the reality of his world-first trek hits\, putting his body through incredible pain\, he is forced to dive deeper into himself and question his original motivations. \nThe screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with director Carl Woods and disability consultant Sam Oldknow. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration 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.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/my-everest-qa/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Q&A,screening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230630T114645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T114720Z
UID:10614-1689418800-1689429600@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Screen and Film School Birmingham Undergraduate Open Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about our BA Hons Filmmaking with our Open Day\nScreen and Film School Birmingham are delighted to invite you to our in-person Open Day! \nDo you want to work in the film and screen industry? Are you looking for an undergraduate degree to start in September 2023 or 2024? Study at one of the top film schools in the UK! Attend our in-person Open Day to find out more about our degree course in Filmmaking! \nApplications are now open via UCAS to study BA Hons Filmmaking. Our Open Day will offer course information as well as an opportunity to meet the lecturers who are leading industry professionals\, get involved in a workshop\, meet the students\, and discover what it will feel like to be a filmmaker with us. \nOpen Days are by appointment only – you must complete an Eventbrite booking form. Any guests attending the Open Day must have a pre-booked ticket. \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us… We cannot wait to meet you! \nBy completing a registration form\, you consent to photos and/or videos possibly being taken of you throughout the event.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/ffsb-undergraduate-open-day/
LOCATION:Screen and Film School Birmingham\, Little Ann St\, Deritend\, Birmingham\, B5 5QF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230623T132910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T132910Z
UID:10555-1689244200-1689253200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to apply for Arts Council England funding
DESCRIPTION:Arts Council England gives funding to support creativity and culture across England. \nNational Lottery Project Grants  is a fund for creative individuals and organisations in England who want funding for a project. It is open to everyone and you can apply at any time. These grants usually range from £1\,000 to £100\,000. \nThis free event introducing Arts Council Project Grants is ideal for creative people and organisations who have not applied for Arts Council funding before and are based within the Black Country\, although if you have applied before you are still welcome to attend. \nSpecifically\, we look forward to meeting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds\, D/deaf or disabled people\, LGBTQIA+ people\, and those from the Global Majority\, who have traditionally had least access to our resources. \nLed by Relationship Managers from the Midlands team in collaboration with Creative Black Country\, this event will take you through the process of applying for National Lottery Project Grants\, followed by a 45-minute question and answer session. \nThe event will be held in person and will cover: \n• Access Support \n• Arts Council strategy\, Let’s Create \n• National Lottery Project Grant application guidance \n• The application form \n• The decision-making process \n• How to contact us \nThere will be British Sign Language interpretation during the event. \nIf you have any questions about the event or any access request\, please contact Faye Read via faye.read@artscouncil.org.uk by Friday 7th July. \nSign up for your place today. Once you have booked a spot\, you will receive a confirmation email. \nVenue Access Information \nPedestrian entry to the Art Gallery is via St Peter’s Gardens (WhatThreeWords: ///vibrates.awards.cost) \nThere is step free access to the gallery\, as well as a lift to access to the Georgian Gallery on the first floor\, the room where the event will take place. \nThe gallery’s front of house colleagues will be onsite to assist on the day. \nParking: The nearest car park is Civic Centre Car Park\, WV1 1RQ (WhatThreeWords: ///badly.hits.shower) \nPrivacy Notice \nWhen you register for an event\, please refer to our privacy notice to see how we use your personal data.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/how-to-apply-for-arts-council-england-funding/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton Art Gallery\, Lichfield Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1DU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:funding,training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230601T153644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T153644Z
UID:10367-1689242400-1689256800@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Touch screen: Relaxed Sensory Cinema
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe 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. \nGet 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. \nWho’s it for?\nPeople of all ages are welcome but most suited for ages 3-12 years. \nAccess\nThese relaxed screenings will contain subtitles and Sarah will introduce a range of ‘Objects of Reference’ for throughout each film. \nBSL interpreter available\nScreening lasts approximately 45-50 mins \nPlease arrive 15 min early so that you can pay for your ticket at reception. \nThere are 3 slots available: \n\n10:00am\n11:30am\n1:30pm
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/touch-screen-relaxed-sensory-cinema-2/
LOCATION:Sense TouchBase Pears\, Bristol Road\, Selly Oak\,\, Birmingham\, B29 6NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:screening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230710T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230630T144134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T144134Z
UID:10620-1688994000-1688997600@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cinema & Censorship in the 1930s: the work of the Birmingham Cinema Enquiry
DESCRIPTION:David is a semi-retired lecturer in Education Studies with an interest in social history and the history of education. This talk resulted from voluntary research for the Flatpack Festival and “Wonderland”\, a project mapping Birmingham’s cinema stories as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. \nThe Birmingham Cinema Enquiry Committee began in 1930\, born out of concern for what people were viewing in cinemas\, especially children eagerly soaking up pictures at popular Saturday matinees. The Committee gained a name nationally and internationally\, with several conferences held in the City\, and a petition was sent to the Home Secretary in London. Depending upon contemporary points of view\, it was either a genuine attempt to resist the deluge of sensationalist and sordid pictures\, often from the U.S.A.\, or a group of self-appointed interfering busy-bodies and “troglodytes”. \n\nWas there too much censorship or not enough?\nWould some films lead to “Disorder in Digbeth” and “Murder in Moseley”?\nWhat was the impact on children’s mental and physical health?\nWas there too much “thrill-seeking” at the expense of the “brighter side” and “English tradition”?\nTo what extent was the Enquiry a middle class attempt to dictate to the masses?\n\nDavid will invite the audience to consider their own cinema-going experiences and any similarities with other moral panics over the years.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/cinema-censorship-in-the-1930s-the-work-of-the-birmingham-cinema-enquiry/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230709T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230607T103701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T103701Z
UID:10411-1688905800-1688911200@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:SAFAR 2023: Dounia & The Princess Of Aleppo
DESCRIPTION:Six-year-old Dounia is forced to leave her home in Aleppo\, accompanied by her grandfather and grandmother and the kind of magic that has its roots in the fabulous stories her parents told her. Together they undertake a perilous journey in order to find the new home which\, Dounia is sure\, is waiting for them somewhere. \nSuitable for children aged 5-12\, Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo blends the magic of childhood with the tragedy of growing up in a war-torn country\, using songs\, myth and stunning hand-drawn animation to make difficult topics accessible. \nPlease note: the film will be screened in Arabic with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration 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.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/safar-2023-dounia-the-princess-of-aleppo/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230708T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230706T180920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T180920Z
UID:10653-1688841000-1688851800@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:FREE Poetry Open Mic & Film Screening: An Outpouring of Love
DESCRIPTION:Norate & Augustine’s are hosting an interactive film screening of the iconic black seminal romantic comedy Love Jones(1997) with an open mic poetry reading for all musicians\, poets and writers beforehand. An evening of love that is not to be missed. \nThe event is free and will be open to the public\, book your screening seat on eventbrite or on our website: nandaugustines.com \n…. \nSaturday the 8th July there will be a relaxed poetry open mic\, with a chance for writers of all abilities\, new or seasoned\, to share their work and showcase their best love poems at The Old Print Works in Balsall Heath. The open mic ‘An Outpouring of Love (Jones)’ will start at 18:30. The ‘Outpouring of Love’ open mic will lead into a film screening of Love Jones(1997) starting at 19:30. \nAn Outpouring of Love open mic and film screening is hosted by Marshea Makosa\, who founded Norate & Augustine’s a brand new Midlands based arts and culture platform. She is an earnest Earth Scientist with a love for postcolonial literature and poetry forever and always. \nhttps://www.nandaugustines.com/
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/an-outpouring-of-love/
LOCATION:The Old Print Works\, 498-506 Moseley Road\, Balsall Heath\, Birmingham\, B12 9AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:discussion,screening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230708T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230607T103200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T103200Z
UID:10408-1688835600-1688844600@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:SAFAR 2023: The Blue Caftan
DESCRIPTION:Hand-stitched with loving care\, this mature\, resonant drama is the latest from Touzani\, writer-director of 2019’s Adam. It’s set in Moroccan town Salé\, where Mina (Azabal) runs a small shop selling traditional caftans created by her husband\, master tailor Halim (Saleh Bakri). Such an artisanal enterprise is bound to struggle in the modern world\, and further complications arise when Halim\, secretly gay\, finds himself attracted to the shop’s new apprentice Youssef (Ayoub Missioui). \nThe Blue Caftan is an emotionally complex\, richly empathetic depiction of a partnership sustained through storms and challenges\, with Azabal and Bakri exuding a warm\, gently crackling chemistry. Superb performances\, sly humour\, Virginie Surdej’s glowing photography and a strong throughline of social defiance make this a profoundly satisfying pleasure. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration 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.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/safar-2023-the-blue-caftan/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,screening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230607T100413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T100413Z
UID:10401-1688673600-1688680800@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:SAFAR 2023: Alam
DESCRIPTION: SAFAR Film Festival is the largest festival in the UK dedicated to cinema from the Arab world.\nFrench film Alam is directed by Firas Khoury and is 125 minutes in duration. \n\n\n\nMarked each year by celebrations\, Israel’s Independence Day coincides with the commemoration of Al-Nakba (the Catastrophe) — the day Palestinians memorialize their dispossession and displacement in 1948. For Tamer (Mahmoud Bakri) and his high-school friends\, the social and psychological dissonance of being Palestinian in Israel is a daily struggle that is only heightened in the lead-up to Nakba Day. \nWhen the resolute and beautiful Maysaa’ (Sereen Khass) joins Tamer’s class\, some choices become a little clearer for the strong\, silent 17-year-old. Noticing her whispering with Safwat\, and curious to learn what they have planned\, Tamer makes his move\, acting on an adolescent urge to get closer to his dream girl but unprepared for the exposure that can come from them daring to dream together. \nA fluid and absorbing feature debut from Firas Khoury\, Alam is a coming-of-age drama full of contemporary urgency. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration 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.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/safar-2023-alam/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230703T225129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T225129Z
UID:10636-1688648400-1688653800@filmbirmingham.co.uk
SUMMARY:WFTV Four Nations Mentoring Schemes 2024: Find Out More & How To Apply
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nThe 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. \nIf you are thinking about entering for one of the WFTV mentoring schemes and would like to find out more about the schemes work and how to apply\, then this event is for you. \nJoin WFTV’s CEO Katie Bailiff and Director of Mentoring Programme\, Sarah Wright 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. \nEvent Schedule\n\n12:55 WFTV members join webinar waiting room\n13:00-13:40 Webinar begins\n13:40-14:00 Audience Q&A\n14:00 Finish\n\nHow will the online event work?\nThis event will be live streamed via Zoom.us. Viewing details will be sent via your confirmation. \nAttending 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. \nThis event is for all women working in the film and television industry and is open to WFTV members and non-members
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/wftv-mentoring-2024-how-to-apply/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Film and TV":MAILTO:admin@wftv.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T215506
CREATED:20230622T124829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T124829Z
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SUMMARY:World on Fire: Series Two Q&A
DESCRIPTION:RTS\, BBC and Mammoth Screen invite you to an exclusive Q&A with the cast and creators behind the return of the hit drama\, World on Fire\, coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer. \nTelling the story of World War Two through the eyes of ordinary people whose lives have been thrown into chaos\, the six new episodes are written by series creator Peter Bowker\, Rachel Bennette and Matt Jones\, and made by Mammoth Screen for the BBC and Masterpiece. \nOctober 1940. Lone pilots are sent to destroy German bombers prowling the skies above Manchester as the Northern Blitz begins. The true reality of war has arrived in Britain. \nWorld On Fire series two will take viewers from the streets of Britain into occupied France\, Nazi Germany\, and to the sands of the North African desert\, where British troops struggle alongside Indian Sappers and Australian Diggers to adapt to a very different kind of combat. \nReturning cast include Lesley Manville as Robina\, Jonah Hauer-King as Harry\, Julia Brown as Lois\, and Zofia Wichlacz as Kasia\, with Blake Harrison as Stan\, Eugénie Derouand as Henriette\, Eryk Biedunkiewicz as Jan\, and Cel Spellman as Joe. \nThis is a pre-recorded event and the full session will be available to watch on this event page. \nPanel \nPeter Bowker – Creator and Writer\nJonah Hauer-King as Harry\nAhad Raza Mir as Rajib\nGregg Sulkin as David\nJulia Brown as Lois\nMiriam Schiweck as Marga\nHosted by Charlie Girling
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/world-on-fire-series-two-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Q&A,screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="(RTS) Royal Television Society":MAILTO:info@rts.org.uk
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SUMMARY:SAFAR 2023: The Damned Don't Cry + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Fatima-Zahra and her teenage son Selim move from place to place\, forever trying to outrun the latest scandal she’s caught up in. When Selim discovers the truth about their past\, Fatima-Zahra vows to make a fresh start. In Tangier\, new opportunities promise the legitimacy they each crave\, but not without pushing the volatile mother-son relationship to breaking point. \nFyzal Boulifa is a British filmmaker of Moroccan descent. His first feature film\, Lynn + Lucy (2020)\, won a collection of prizes at several international festivals. Fyzal was also nominated for a Critics’ Circle Film Award in 2021 for his directorial work on the feature. \nThe screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with director Fyzal Boulifa. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration 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.
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/safar-2023-the-damned-dont-cry-qa/
LOCATION:Midlands Arts Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:feature film,festival,Q&A,screening
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UID:10565-1688412600-1688421600@filmbirmingham.co.uk
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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SUMMARY:Discovering new voices and stories in documentaries
DESCRIPTION:Want to be a documentary maker? Hear why unique stories and hearing new\, fresh voices are always in demand on TV. \nIn 2023\, there has been an unprecedented attraction among TV commissioners and viewers to hear stories from real people\, in their authentic voices! Here’s your chance to hear from programme makers who have brought award-winning insightful\, provocative content to diverse British TV audiences this past year\, and how TV production teams persuade new voices to reveal\, share and preserve their unique stories with the world. \nHow did the production teams and commissioners source the subjects and stories? How did they make the approaches to gain trust and access? What was the purpose behind telling this story and how did the audience receive this story? This session will also look at what the viewer engagement was like and what it takes to create the structure and curate the style of someone else’s world. The panel will explore the successes and challenges and how to navigate the documentary making landscape. \nHear from the teams behind RTS award- winning documentary The Evolution of British Black Music (BET UK)\, and Channel 4’s recently launched Youth News strand. \nPanel: \nCicelia Deane – Editorial and Commissioning Executive\, BET UK\nFemi Oyeniran – Film maker\, actor & producer\nNicky Slimting Walker – Film maker\, actor & producer\nDebbie Ramsay – Commissioning Editor\, News and Current Affairs\, Channel 4\nCharlie Mole – Director and Producer\, BBC & Channel 4 Current Affairs\nChaired by Jasmine Dotiwala (multimedia Producer\, Director\, Inclusion Leader).
URL:https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/event/discovering-new-voices-and-stories-in-documentaries/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="(RTS) Royal Television Society":MAILTO:info@rts.org.uk
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