Film Birmingham

Birmingham Weekender: Pop-Up Cinema by Flatpack
2023-08-26 12:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00 UTC | 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.

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.

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/

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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!

BYFN September Meet Up
2023-09-13 17:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Shine TV's First Birmingham Get Together
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Shine TV are opening a Birmingham office… Come and meet them!
They’re coming to Digbeth and hope to make a range of programmes here. They’d love to say hello!
The first of Shine TV’s get togethers will be Wed 13th Sep 6-9pm and they’d like to invite PDs/Edit Producers/Series Producer/Exec Producers who are based in or around the region or are thinking about relocating. They will be hosting other events for other levels very soon.
The new office won’t just be food focussed programming, although if you love MasterChef please do come along as it’s a key part of their slate.
If you’ve met already do still come, it will be nice to see you again and introduce their new place.
Places are limited, so let Shine TV know if you’d like to be there and they will make sure there is plenty of food and drink for everyone.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, then please let Shine TV know. The building is fully accessible.
If you’d like to come, drop a note to BirminghamTalent@shine.tv with a CV. They will be back in touch with more detail as soon as possible.

City On Screen - Birmingham Heritage Week Screening
2023-09-16 18:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
City on Screen is a fascinating documentary that explores the rich cinematic and television history of Birmingham, and its more recent fall from grace.
It is a film that comes at a moment when Birmingham is undergoing a bit of a cultural renaissance thanks to the international hit Peaky Blinders, but although the city is home to a hit show and a number of new film and television production companies, it still finds itself lagging behind other cities when it comes to artistic infrastructure.
Ford’s documentary pulls no punches and tries to answer the difficult questions, including, why Birmingham is falling behind? And also what can be done to help Birmingham become a major destination for film productions, festivals, and other cultural events once again?

Film London Labs: The Production Finance Sessions
2023-09-18 13:00 - 2023-09-22 17:00 | Online
Film London Labs: The Production Finance Sessions is for all the producers in our network. If you’re working on or towards financing a first or second feature, this Lab is for you. Writers and directors interested in learning about the business side of the industry are also very welcome!
This intensive, week-long online lab is geared towards arming you and your team with everything you need to know about pitching a finance-ready project, enabling you to make and defend smart, creative choices and ground your plans in reality.
This Lab is inspired by our years of experience preparing producers for the Production Finance Market’s New Talent strand, and filmmakers selected for this year’s market will also be in attendance. But you don’t have to be coming to market to benefit from the training. The sessions will be just as useful for those who intend to seek finance through other means, who intend to apply to the market next year, or who’d just like to deepen their understanding of film finance.
Over six online sessions across the week, we will cover:

the state of the independent market
how to put together a realistic finance plan
understanding recoupment
commissioners illuminating their process
the importance of clarity around how you describe your project and how visual materials can support your pitch

Confirmed speakers so far include

Vicki Brown, Senior Exec, Sales & Distribution, BFI
Gabrielle Stewart, HanWay Films
Akua Gyamfi, The British Blacklist
Georgia Goggin, Producer, Pretty Red Dress
Virginia Gilbert, Director & Writer, Reawakening
Barry Castagnola, Producer, Reawakening
Delphine Lievens, Distribution Consultant & Box Office Analyst
Natasha Dack, Tigerlily Productions

More speakers to be announced in the coming weeks. Last year’s Production Finance Lab included sessions with Geraldine Atlee, Head of Legal & Business Affairs, BBC Films, Ameenah Ayub Allen, Producer (Rocks, Ali & Ava); Amy Lotherington, Development Executive, Original Film, Sky; and many more.
FORMAT
Monday 18 September – Friday 22 September.
The week will comprise of approx. two hours of talks and other sessions each day. Session times will vary due to the international bases of our guest speakers but are likely to be in the early afternoon. We aim to publish the full timetable at least a week before the event starts.
HOW TO TAKE PART
Please note that no scripts are to be submitted.
Space is operated on a first come first served basis. We will record each session and make the videos available to attendees for six months after the end of the Lab so all can catch up on any missed sessions, or re-watch.
Fee: £70 +VAT
NOTE: We recognise that this is a challenging time for many in our industry, and we have ventured to keep costs as low as possible.
We’re keen to make this series accessible so if the cost is a barrier for you, do get in touch at production@filmlondon.org.uk
Refund policy: Refunds can only be issued BEFORE the lab starts, Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.

B﻿FI Film Academy Labs | Funding the Short Film with BFI Network
2023-09-18 18:30 | Online
If you’re aged 16–25, an aspiring filmmaker or simply curious about the process of filmmaking then join us for an informative online event, BFI Film Academy LABS, Funding the Short Film with BFI Network, where we dive into the world of film funding.
During this event, we will explore the various funding opportunities available through the BFI NETWORK, a renowned organisation supporting emerging talent in the film industry. Learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and discover how to fund your own short film projects.
With a relaxed and informal atmosphere, this event encourages open discussions and networking opportunities with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to take your filmmaking dreams to the next level.
Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged 18 and above.

TV Preview: Boiling Point + Q&A
2023-09-21 19:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Join us for a special Square Eyes preview event featuring the first episode of Philip Barantini’s small screen adaptation of his acclaimed, single-shot restaurant drama for the BBC.
The 2021 feature Boiling Point was met with huge critical acclaim and nominated for over 30 international awards in multiple categories, including four BAFTA nominations. Reuniting the film’s co-writer and director Philip Barantini alongside many of the original cast, the series picks up six months after the end of the film. Sous chef Carly is now head chef at her own restaurant in Dalston, with many of Andy’s original team working alongside her – but as the pressure mounts, Carly begins to feel the magnitude of responsibility that comes with running her own place.
The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with director Philip Barantini and actors Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters.*
*Talent availability subject to change depending on filming commitments.
Price: From £12.50
Limited ticket availability.

Screen B14 Thursday Film Night: Pearl (15)
2023-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head), 23 St Mary's Row, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HW
We are very excited to announce our monthly Thursday Film Night residency at the Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head), 23 St Mary’s Row, Moseley, B13 8HW. This is an amazing opportunity for us to build a regular audience with exclusive film screenings that can’t be found anywhere else! There is loads of potential for us to contribute to Kings Heath, Moseley and the wider Birmingham film scene – bringing the best of global cinema to your front door.***
Our next night will be a screening of Pearl (15) (7pm doors and 7.30pm start time). The bar and kitchen will be open: with 2 for 1 on selected cocktails throughout the film. Standard tickets will be a pay as you can with £4 online and £5 on the door and we also accept CEA cards with one full-paying standard ticket. As always, our films will be played with subtitles.
Please note: Pearl is rated 15 and nobody under the age of 15 will be admitted. Tickets will not be refunded in this instance. Due to being in the upstairs function room, the venue is also not wheelchair accessible.
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Screen B14 is Your Community Cinema and we want our events to be a place for connection, conversation and inspiration. We want to encourage an exploration of all things film and support lots of local filmmakers in the process.

Reel & Meal: Jurassic Park - 30th Anniversary
2023-09-22 20:30 - 22:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Experience one of the most awe-inspiring films in motion picture history alongside a three-course Jurassic Park inspired menu from the KILN kitchen. Featuring Oscar winning visual effects, Jurassic Park is sheer movie-making magic that was 65 million years in the making, now celebrating 30 years since its era-defining cinema release.

Download the Jurassic Park Menu.
Please add your meal after selecting your cinema tickets. Please be seated in KILN for your meal at 7pm, and then head over to the cinema after your meal for the film.
On the booking path, please select the cinema tickets you want and the preferred food options. Select one option per person. No vegan or gluten free options are available for this event. Please let us know of any allergies in advance by contacting us via info@macbirmingham.co.uk.

Duration includes trailers and adverts. Please note that they do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and they 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.
Price: From £35.00
Duration: 135 mins

Reel Brum Launch Event
2023-09-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Reel Brum is a network and creative hub for filmmakers of all levels based in Birmingham.
It is a brand new network and creative hub set up for Filmmakers in Birmingham to meet, network, share ideas, create and produce. It’s aims are to foster a creative community within the city, connecting like-minded people to produce consistent, high quality films.
The events will be monthly and be a mixture of film-screenings, networking, pitching and idea development; all with the view of bringing people together to make films and create a thriving filmmaking community within the city.
This network is open to anybody from Birmingham involved or interested in film and filmmaking.
Writers, Cinematographers, Actors, Make Up Artists, Producers, Directors, Set-dressers, Sound Recordists…anybody, cast or crew.
The events will involve networking, pitching, screenings and talks.
If you want to be considered for screenings you will be able to submit your short film (of up to 10 minutes long via a secure Vimeo or YouTube link)
Writers will be able to submit their log-lines and synopsis for completed original short film screenplays (of up to 15 pages) to be shared with the network at the event.
All ticket money is used to Fund Reel Brum Network Activity and is reinvested into the network film creation fund. They are strictly non for profit.
Proud to partner with https://www.crewbirmingham.co.uk/
Crew Birmingham is a free site aimed at Film and Television employers and employees. It is a database full of Crew and Facilities that are all based in and around the Greater Birmingham area. It is the right place for Production Companies to offer PAID work to our local professional crew.
You can submit films to us via reelbrum@gmail.com
Note: If you would like to attend but the fee would be a barrier please email reelbrum@gmail.com to make arrangements

Film Stories presents Movie Geek Live!
2023-09-27 19:30 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
The regular monthly live show that celebrates the wonderful world of Hollywood returns, and this autumn edition includes two very special guests – Nina and Graham Hartstone.
Graham is an Oscar nominated sound engineer who has worked on classics like Superman, Aliens, Hellraiser, Blade Runner and a number of Bond films, whilst Nina is an Oscar winning sound engineer who has worked on Gravity, Bohemian Rhapsody and Moonage Daydream.
Host Simon Brew will be chatting to both of them about their fascinating careers, which span over four decades of moviemaking.

Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2023: Mockingbird Screenings
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-04 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
29th September 2023

Perfect Blue (Subbed) – 6:00 pm

30th September 2023

The Place Promised in Our Early Days (Subbed) – 11:30 am
Makoto Shinkai Shorts Double Bill (Subbed) – 1:30 pm
Millennium Actress (Subbed) – 3:45 pm
Your Name. (Subbed) – 4:30 pm
Mirai (Subbed) – 5:45 pm
Weathering With You (Subbed) – 6:45 pm
Lupin III: The First (Subbed) – 8:00 pm
Suzume (Subbed) – 9:00 pm

1st October 2023

Kiki’s Delivery Service (Subbed) – 11:30 am
Princess Mononoke (Subbed) – 1:45pm
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (Subbed) – 2:30 pm
One Piece: Stampede (Subbed) – 4:45 pm
Spirited Away (Subbed) – 4:45 pm
ONE PIECE FILM RED (Subbed) – 7:00 pm
Howl’s Moving Castle (Subbed) – 7:45pm

2nd October 2023

The Deer King (Subbed) – 8:00 pm

3rd October 2023

Macross Plus Movie Edition (Subbed) – 8:00 pm

4th October 2023

Belladonna of Sadness (Subbed) – 6:00 pm

Caribbean International Film Fest 2023
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Launching at the Midlands Arts Centre from September 30 – October 1, 2023, CIFF2023 will screen a range of memorable films over an exciting weekend of engaging cinema and community in the West Midlands.
Films of all lengths will be accepted via FilmFreeway from June 20th through August 10th, 2023.
CIFF’s call for submissions provides the opportunity for both experienced and emerging filmmakers to share their work internationally. If you are of Caribbean descent or have lived in the Caribbean for 3+ years, you are welcome to submit your films. Multiple submissions are permitted.
Beyond submissions received via FilmFreeway, Caribbean Pop-Up Cinema will also consider film recommendations from the CIFF2023 selection committee and industry colleagues.
#caribbeanfilmfest2023 #ciff2023

An Audience With Ashley Walters
2023-09-30 18:00 | The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of pure glitz and glamour with the iconic Ashley Walters, known for his role as Dushane Hill in the sensational Netflix hit, Top Boy. BXT OFF Events, in association with ShowFighter and TLG Group, is delighted to present an exclusive event with Ashley Walters, happening on September 30, 2023, at the prestigious Eastside Rooms located in the heart of Birmingham.
Hosted by the witty and hilarious Kane Brown, who recently sold out his UK tour, you’ll be treated to an unforgettable night featuring a 2 Course Caribbean Meal and the chance to take a 6′ x 9′ professional photo with Ashley Walters himself, which you can cherish as a memento of the evening.
FIRST TIME EVER!!
The night will be a celebration of Ashley Walters’ career, one of the most sought-after British black actors in the industry, and his pivotal role in Top Boy. You’ll get to hear Ashley’s inspirational story during an unscripted interview on stage and be entertained with live performances from some of the best acts in the British music scene, comedy acts, and special guests from the world of music and film.
As you arrive on the red carpet, you’ll be treated like a star, and the evening will be Instagram-able and picturesque. After the main event, you’ll have the chance to dance the night away with Ashley Walters and other special guests and receive an evening event programme to take home as a keepsake.
MEET YOUR IDOL
Dress to impress and indulge in a boujee evening with the stars of Top Boy and beyond. Rub shoulders with our special guests, and who knows who you might bump into on the night.
If you’re travelling from out of town, we recommend booking a hotel in Birmingham and making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to party with the stars all night long.
Make sure to get your tickets now and join us for a night that will be etched in your memories forever. With limited tickets available, this is an event you simply can’t afford to miss!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DRESS CODE: Gentlemen: Smart – Ladies: Glamorous
(No Sportswear) Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in non-admittance to the event.
SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES: Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact bxtoff@usa.com
DISCLAIMER: In the case where Ashley Walters postpones the event due to unforeseen circumstances, all tickets will be transferred to a new date which would be announced after the original event date. This event holds a non-refundable policy unless the event is cancelled, in which case every guest would receive a full refund.
This Event will contain Adult Content.
Tickets – £48.56

BFI NETWORK New Directors Series
2023-10-02 18:00 - 2023-10-04 20:30 | Online
Join BFI Network Midlands with filmmaker Cassiah Joski-Jethi for a series of workshops on directing a short film.
These sessions will go through the process of creating a short film, from conceiving an idea to the practical aspects of development, funding, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.
The Facilitator
Ever since a young age, Cassiah knew that she would be a writer and director, unable to escape from imagining stories and films in her head.
After graduating from the University of Birmingham in July 2014 with a First Class Honours degree in BA Drama and Theatre Arts, Cassiah began her career working for writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha OBE after a chance meeting on a train.
Cassiah is now an award-winning writer and director for stage and screen represented by Independent, with her films funded by the BBC and BFI. Cassiah is also a BAFTA Connects member, and has been a BBC New Creative (2020) and BFI Network X BAFTA Crew member (2018-2021).
Dates and time
The three sessions in the series will take place between Monday 2nd October – Wednesday 4th October.
Workshops will be 2.5 hours long and will take place on Zoom. Each session will have one comfort break.
*Participants are expected to attend all sessions.

Mon 2nd October 18:00 – 20:30 – Idea to Script, Script Development, Funding & Directorial Vision.
Tue 3rd October 18:00 – 20:30 – Applications, Pre-Production, Casting & Production.
Wed 4th October 18:00 – 20:30 – Post-Production, Festivals, Distribution & Career Development.

When booking you will only be able to select the starting date of the programme but please note that you will be booked on to all sessions of the series.
Who is this series for?
Ideal participants will have experience of directing at least one short film or have directed at least one staged play and be looking to direct more short film projects in the future.
Please note this series is for Midlands based directors and you will be required to provide your postcode at sign up.
