Regional News

1. Job Opportunity: New Writing South Creative Learning Manager
New Writing South's Creative Learning programme is integral to their aim and works with thousands of young people in schools across the region. The Creative Learning Manager will be responsible for the on-going delivery and future of the Programme. Six-month contract to cover sabbatical leave, but may be extended or made permanent after six months. The post is part-time based on 20 hours a week. Salary: Part-time equivalent of £21,000 - £22,500 depending on experience.
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Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 09
More:www.newwritingsouth.com

2. Pecha Kucha Night
A Call for presentations from the creative sector
Thursday 23rd April 09
Doors: 7.30pm, Start 8.20pm
Venue: Redroaster Coffee House, 1d St James’s Street, Brighton
Entry: £2.50 Bar available
Pecha Kucha - which originated in Tokyo, ‘devised and shared by Klein Dytham architecture' http://www.klein-dytham.com/ is a unique, format in which each speaker shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds. With each presentation lasting just 6 minutes and 40 seconds, the audience experiences an exhilarating variety of ideas and projects. PKN (which is Japanese for the sound of conversation) has tapped into a demand for a forum in which creative work can be easily and informally shown. This is a demand that seems to be global – as Pecha Kucha Night, without any pushing, has spread virally to over 173 cities across the world: Have a look at the website and the individual city sites to gain a better understanding of what Pecha Kucha is www.pecha-kucha.org or the Brighton site www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/brighton if you would like to make an application to present.

3. Calling all Brighton Animators
As part of the Brighton Fringe festival Kanoti (www.kanoti.com) are putting together an hour long screening of animation in Jubilee Square, between 9 and 10pm on Saturday the 9th of May. The event is in association with Bamboozled? A new alcohol awareness campaign aimed at young people. Kanoti have been commissioned to make 8 short animations around the campaign’s core messages, which will be screened on the night. We are offering you the opportunity to get your animation work in front of a real audience in the real world – this beats a YouTube page any day! If you would like to show your work please download and fill in the application form at www.kanoti.com/bamboozled and send it with your animation to: Kanoti Studio 14, Level 4 South, New England House, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GH. Deadline for submissions is 17th April 2009. All successful animators will be notified via email.
This is an unpaid opportunity but you will get great exposure for your work.

4. New Docu-Regio Pitching & Networking Programme
Screen South is taking part in the new pan-European Docu-Regio programme along with thirteen other European Film Funds. The scheme will provide some unique networking opportunities, and aims to help selected participants secure funding for their documentary project.
The deadline for applications will be 6th April 09.
More:www.screensouth.org

5. Louise Bristow-Hidden Persuaders at Permanent Gallery
Exhibition: Sat 28 March-Sun 26 April 09,
Private view: Fri 27 March 6-9pm
At: Permanent Gallery, 20 Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT
Permanent Gallery is pleased to present ‘Hidden Persuaders’, an exhibition of new paintings, prints and constructions by Louise Bristow. Taking its title from the 1957 book by Vance Packard that exposed the psychologically manipulative techniques employed by advertisers, this exhibition explores the persuasive power of images and ideologies inherent within everyday visual communication and the built environment. More: www.permanentgallery.com

6. Hastings Hot Houses – openhouse art trail during Old Town Week NEEDED Local artists and makers to open their houses, gardens, workshops to the public during Hastings Old Town Carnival Week (1st -9th August 09). This week is one of the busiest times in Hastings Old Town, why not take advantage of this great opportunity to build contacts and sell your work. We are looking for artists to show their work in houses / gardens etc. particularly in Central Hastings and Old Town area. If you dont live in the area, don't worry, there is opportunity to team up with other artists and share houses locally. Suggested dates of opening are Sat 1st-Sun 2nd and Thurs 6th- Sun 9th August. There will be a minimal fee of £25 per artist, to cover the costs of the promotion and coordination of the event. Hastings Hot Houses will be promoted locally and regionally and each artist will be advertised and linked on the event’s website. To register your interest or ask any questions, please contact Sophie Cadogan on sophie@cadogans.co.uk or Sarah Yates on sarah_a_yates@hotmail.com.

7. Meet a Leading Film Editor at Brighton's Space Event
On April 7th, The Space marks the thirtieth anniversary of Alien, with a special appearance from the BAFTA nominated editor of the hugely popular science fiction film. There’ll also be an appearance from the editor of NME. Terry Rawlings' credits, as well as working closely with Ridley Scott on Alien, include Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire, Watership Down, Goldeneye and The Phantom of the Opera. Terry was also the music editor on the film version of The Who’s rock opera, Tommy. He will give a fascinating insight into an integral part of the filmmaking process. Plus some amazing raffle prizes! Latest Music Bar / 7pm / starts 7.30pm £5/£3. More: www.thespace.me.uk

8. Artists taking the Lead
Artists taking the Lead offers artists across the south east and from any discipline the chance to create a £500,000 piece of artwork for the south east region that responds to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Until Friday 29 May, artists can submit ideas for the commission online at www.artiststakingthelead.org.uk Short-listed artists will be announced in July 2009, and the final 12 commissions in October 2009. The successful commissions will be developed across 2010 and 2011, and all twelve produced across the UK will take part in a final unifying celebration before the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

9. End of the Pier International Film Festival
Dates: 24th April-2nd May 09
Venue: Ritz Cinema, Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing
The sixth annual End of The Pier Festival will, for the first time in 2009, take place in Worthing. The Festival aims to promote the work of new, young, independent and low-budget filmmakers from around the world and includes short and feature length film competitions, as well as screening popular films for all the family. The event also embraces a Young Film Maker's section, a European film showcase, as well s a 'Made in Worthing' Day, which will highlight films made in and around Worthing over the last century.
More: www.eotpfilmfestival.co.uk


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