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11th January 2007
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Screen Academy news
Calling MA Film and MA FPBM students – register your interest now to receive a bursary to attend the Clermont Film Festival 26–29th January 2007. Contact hannah@screenacademywales.org for an application form. Deadline 5pm 12th January.
The SSAW participants of the Warsaw–based EKRAN scheme have been announced…Massimo Salvato, Anna Pauletti, Edward Casey and Stuart Brereton with their project 'Sails, Opera One' were selected by Wojciech Marczewski.
Two Screen Academy students have secured paid work experience on new lottery feature film Flick. Christopher Morrell will be working on lighting and Simon Moore will be a Production Assistant as the film is shot in and around Cardiff.
Welsh contenders one of four animated films selected for prominent Sundance Festival Welsh animators Dan Gray and Tom Brown, recent graduates of the Skillset Screen Academy Wales (International Film School Wales), have received the phone call that all filmmakers hope for – the call from Utah, from Robert Redford – from Sundance.
The Sundance Film Festival is organised by the Sundance Institute, which was set up 25 years ago by Robert Redford. The festival, which is renowned for starting the careers of independent filmmakers, is considered to be the premier U.S. showcase for American and international independent film.
URGENT CALL for SSAW students to sign up for the Post Graduation Placement Service – www.screenacademywales.org/students.asp
Rhiannon Jarvie, Project Coordinator, has relocated to Glamorgan, and will continue to organise Masterclasses and industry involvement in SSAW. Contact Rhiannon at Rhiannon@screenacademywales.org.
Sara Herritty has recently joined the SSAW team as Project Coordinator based in Newport, responsible for dealing with bursaries and outreach. Contact Sara at sara@screenacademywales.org
Film industry news
BAFTA Cymru are now accepting entries for the Annual BAFTA Cymru Film, Television & New Media Awards Ceremony due to take place on Saturday 28th April 2007 at Cardiff International Arena.
T4 launches 'Homemade' on Channel 4 on Saturday 13th January at 1.30pm showing viewers' home videos.
Skillset have launched an interactive, visual guide to how films get made which storyboards every scene in the life of a typical UK film.
AmperSAND event 7pm Wednesday 10th January 2007 at the National Waterfront Museum: Huw Walters, Commercial Director of Calon TV, will talk about the work of the Calon team, focusing on the animation side of their work.
TAC and Pact agree to merger talks.
Screen Academy events (free)
Pitch to Win session @ Ffresh. Pitch your idea to a panel of industry professionals on 16 February 2007. Briefs to be submitted by 31st January.
International Masterclass: Sandeep Marwah, Asian Film Academy, 22nd January.
Exclusive Lee Lighting offer for SSAW students
Lee Lighting Bristol are offering students 50% discount from book price for lighting equipment. They can also offer advice on: cost structure in relation to the proposed filming schedule; cinematography lighting questions; operating lamps on location; and health and safety. Students can try out equipment at their depot. (Note: consumables, transport, labour and generation, if required, are not included in this offer).
Contact Hannah@screenacademywales.org for more information.
Film festivals to attend
- Animex, Middlesbrough, 5–9th February.
- Berlin, 8–18th February.
- Dublin, 16–25th February.
- Animac, Spain, 2–5th March.
- Mar de Plata International Film Festival, Argentina, 8–18th March.
- WOW! 9th March–4th April.
- Celtic Film and Television Festival, Skye, 28–30th March.
- London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 21st March–4th April.
Festivals calling for submissions in January and February
- International Animated Film Festival, Annecy. Deadline 15th January.
- AniFest, Czech Republic. Deadline 19th January.
- East End Film Festival, London. Deadline 26th January.
- Cracow Film Festival. Deadline 31st January.
- Wood Green Film Festival, London. Deadline 31st January.
- Filmaka.com. Deadline 15th February.
- Appledore Visual Arts Festival, Devon. Deadline 26th February. Showcomotion Young People's. Film Festival. Deadline 28th February.
Plus
- Bloom… MTV and onedotzero competition. Deadline 31st January.
- On The Lot…Spielberg-produced reality competition series for 5 minute shorts. Deadline 16th February.
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