Scriptwriting for Screen in just 2 Days
4 days ago by Kate TaylorMMU, Didsbury Campus 30th & 6th September. An introduction to scriptwriting for screen, open to anyone 18+ regardless of experience. By the end of the two days each participant will have written a ten minute short film. During the course the aim is to provide information about structuring and developing a sound script. The two days will focus on scriptwriting for screen principles, structure, formatting, dialogue, character. Writing exercises, idea generating opportunities, and will work step by...
Media Career Doctor
4 days ago by Kate TaylorDuration: One hour session – various slots available. Cost: Media freelance rate: £18, Full rate: £60, Business rate: £60. Date: 12th September 2008. Venue: BBC Oxford Road, Manchester. Who’s it for? Anyone needing advice with their media career, whether you’re at a cross roads, stuck in a rut, or just wanting a fresh perspective! Aims: To help identify training needs, solutions to current work issues and new career routes. Tutor: Anna Laura Malag is joint director of...
Free Media Training for Deaf and Black/Ethnic Minority People
4 days ago by Kate Taylor5 & 10 day film-making courses in Manchester and Chester. As part of WFA’s positive action policy to include under represented people and communities, 45 free places are being offered to Deaf and Black and ethnic minority participants on these popular introductory, production based modules, designed to familiarise participants with the Digital Video tools & techniques required to produce a short film from research / scripting to shooting & editing. Emphasis is on group work, mutual support...
Renderyard Short Film Festival
4 days ago by Kate TaylorRenderyard is accepting films & music videos for the 4th Renderyard Short Film Festival from the 18th – 20th September 2008. Deadline for entries is 21st August. For more information see www.renderyard.com
Cinema Extreme: Call for Submissions
4 days ago by Kate TaylorCinema Extreme, Britain’s Oscar winning short film scheme, is now open for applications. Co-financed by the UK Film Council’s New Cinema Fund and Film4, Cinema Extreme seeks out and develops filmmakers with a distinctive directorial voice and cinematic flair. This unique director-led short film scheme, managed by independent production company The Bureau is now in its sixth year.
Twenty-three films have been commissioned to date. They have been shown at festivals around the world and won numerous...
