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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Lighthouse News
1. Guiding Lights Launches Again
2. Multiplatform Training
3. From Script to Screen – Understanding The Market
4. Passionate about Animation - Workshop
5. Paper Bag Presents…A Taste of Things to Come
6. Introduction to Screenwriting
7. Further Steps in Screenwriting
Regional News
1. Grey Area Presents: 1-2-3-4
2. Writers group - Call for interest
3. Job Opportunity - Arts Administrator, The Two Wrongies
4. The Space - Meet Goldie & Ian Rankin
5. straight 8 - Premiere screening at Cinecity
6. AIR TIME 09 Brighton - Supporting artists’ practice through information and networking
7. Job Opportunity - Administrative Assistant, Fabrica
8. Brighton Film Workshops Jan / Feb Schedule 2010
9. Sally Potter Season at BFI
Lighthouse News
1. Guiding Lights Launches Again
Following two successful rounds of Guiding Lights, we are looking for another 25 up-and-coming film professionals to match with top industry talent. Successful applicants will benefit from 12 months of one-to-one mentor support from an established practitioner. Previous mentors include Danny Boyle, Paul Greengrass, Gurinda Chadha, Kenneth Branagh, Alison Owen, Christopher Hampton and Bill Nicholson.
We welcome applications from across the community. The scheme is open to directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers and professionals working in sales, distribution, exhibition, marketing, publicity and business affairs.
Application Deadline: 1pm Wednesday 23rd December 2009
Guiding Lights is run by Lighthouse with funding from the Skillset
Film Skills Fund, Optimum
Releasing and Lighthouse.
For further information: http://www.guiding-lights.org.uk
2. Multiplatform Training
12-14 March 2010 – Multiplatform: The Creative Opportunity vs. The Production Challenge (Factual)
26-28 March 2010 - Making It Pay: The Business of Multiplatform Media
Lighthouse has teamed up with digital media experts Wired Sussex to develop a series of highly practical weekend courses on various aspects of multiplatform media. Aimed specifically at existing TV and media professionals who want to better understand how to operate successfully in the multiplatform environment, the courses are included on the Skillset TV Freelance Fund’s list of approved multiplatform courses, so interested applicants may be eligible to receive funding of 80% of the costs up to £800 through Skillset’s Bursary Scheme.
Please note that bursary funds are limited so we recommend an early application.
For more information on the courses and Skillset’s multiplatform bursaries please go to: www.multiplatformtraining.co.uk.
3. From Script to Screen – Understanding The Market
Thursday 03 December 2009
6.30pm: Doors & Bar
7.00pm: Event start
At: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington St, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Entry: FREE
Spaces are limited. To pre-book a place please contact Emma
on 01273 647197
Monday–Friday 10am–6pm or mail@lighthouse.org.uk
Lighthouse presents an exclusive opportunity to hear industry experts give their best insights on how to negotiate the balance between the creative aspects and business considerations of filmmaking. Hear their thoughts on what's hot and what's not, ways to up the pulling power of your project, the F word... finance – where to find it and how to access it, approaching sales agents and distributors, the best routes to market and a road map to get you there, the do’s and don’ts of schmoozing and top tips on how to increase your chances of success in a high risk industry.
Chaired by David Castro of Screen South, confirmed guests are:
Dan MacRae (Head of Development, Optimum Releasing)
Nicky Bentham (Producer, TAKING LIBERTIES, MOON)
Leighton Lloyd (Lawyer and specialist in film finance and production)
For more information about the event and panellists please visit: http://www.lighthouse.org.uk/whatson/scripttoscreen.htm
This event has been enabled by Screen South and the RIFE lottery funding programme.
4. Passionate about Animation - workshop
Saturday 05 December 2009
10am – 6pm
At: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington St, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Entry: £20/£17 concs.
Spaces are limited. To book tickets in advance please go to: https://express.iristickets.co.uk:443/k?lighthouse
This is an exciting opportunity to take part in an exclusive hands-on workshop led by Passion Pictures director Chris Hemming. Having joined in 1997 when Passion's output was predominately 2D, Chris has been integral in the studio's progression to becoming one of the world's leading 3D/CGI animation houses. His strong animation, CG and graphic design background allowed Chris to move seamlessly into the role of director having previously worked as ‘right hand man’ to Pete Candeland, Tim Hope and Russell Brooke to name but a few. His most recent works include a Shooting People’s Film of the Month short ‘Liver Good Life’ and the beautiful ‘Free Love’ music promo for Cornershop. During the workshop participants will be given a brief and work in teams to develop and pitch the perfect animated ad campaign.
This is a rare opportunity to learn about the realities of the business and pick up some tips directly from a top industry pro. Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
More: http://www.lighthouse.org.uk/whatson/passionateaboutanimation.htm
This event has been enabled by Screen South and the RIFE lottery funding programme.
5. Paper Bag Presents…A Taste of Things to Come
Saturday 05 December 2009
6.00pm: Doors open
6.30pm: Event start
At: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington St, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Entry: £5/£4 concs.
Spaces are limited. To book tickets in advance please go to: https://express.iristickets.co.uk:443/k?lighthouse
Looking at shorts from some of the animation world’s best-loved directors. With musical interludes and special guests.
For more information please visit the Paper Bag website: http://www.paperbaguk.com
This event has been enabled by Screen South and the RIFE lottery funding programme.
6. Introduction to Screenwriting
10th February - 7th July 2010
Length: 20 sessions (all Wednesdays)
6.30pm - 8.30pm
At: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton, BN1 4AJ
Tutor: Julie Everton
Cost: £260 (full) £210 (concessions)
The syllabus for this course was commissioned by the UK Film Council to provide writers with foundation skills in screenwriting. It forms part of an integrated approach to the provision of skills for the audio-visual industries.
Many previous participants have used this course as a stepping stone to other screenwriting and film making pursuits: several have secured funding and gone into production with scripts written on the course, some of which have subsequently been screened locally and at national and international film festivals; others have won a place on MA screenwriting courses; many have gone on to develop feature-length screenplays; and a couple of participants have had scripts short-listed by the Kaos British Short Screenplay Competition.
More: www.lighthouse.org.uk/opportunity/screenwriting.htm
7. Further Steps in Screenwriting
Feb 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 20, 27
2010
Length: 8 sessions (all Tuesdays)
6.30pm - 8.30pm
At: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton, BN1 4AJ
Tutor: Julie Everton
Cost: £130 (full) £100 (concessions)
This course is for writers interested in building on their existing screenwriting skills (including those who have completed the Introduction to Screenwriting course), and who are interested in learning how to develop a feature idea.
More: www.lighthouse.org.uk/opportunity/furthersteps.htm
Regional News
1. Grey Area Presents: 1-2-3-4
Artists:
Martin Creed,
The Apathy Band (Bob & Roberta Smith, George Barker, Victor Mount, Leonardo Ulian),
The Barefoot Lone Pilgrim aka David Blandy,
The Coolness,
Plastique Fantastique
Date: Friday 18th December 2009
Time: 7.00pm-11.00pm
Location: Fabrica, 40 Duke St, Brighton, BN1 1AG
Tickets: £6.50 in advance
available from Grey Area, Fabrica, and online at www.amiando.com/1234artgig
Grey Area presents a one-off art-gig bringing together five artists who use music
performance as an integral component of their practice.
Staged in front of the
altar of a deconsecrated Church, now Fabrica gallery, 1-2-3-4 features a diverse
billing of inter-disciplinarians who both play and display. For ticket sales and if you would like any additional information about this event please
contact the Grey Area.
More: www.greyareagallery.org
2. Writers group - Call for interest
Writer Hilary Handel is looking to set up a writers group in the Brighton area. Since attending The Screenwriters Festival in Cheltenham she realised the importance of keeping in contact with other writers, so is looking for other writers to bounce ideas off, help keep focus and meet deadlines with. Ideally the group would meet up once a month and email in-between. Hilary has worked as a Script Editor for four years on TV shows such as Coronation Street, The Bill and for the last five years have been bringing up her son and writing. Please email Hilary if interested handel853@btinternet.com.
3. Job Opportunity - Arts Administrator, The Two Wrongies
The Two Wrongies require a part-time arts administrator for their Brighton based office. £18,000 pro rata (16 hours per week)
Commence: February 2010
Interviews: January 2010
The Two Wrongies consists of a core team of two artists. Established in 2008, they create work with comic prowess, inspired choreographed moments and a considered visual impact. See www.thetwowrongies.co.uk We wish to take on an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who can help us run all aspects of the company administration.
For a full job description
email: info@thetwowrongies.co.uk
Application Deadline: 18th December 2009
4. The Space - Meet Goldie & Ian Rankin
Brighton’s unique monthly arts and media event brings together the creative community with special guest interviews. 3rd December sees an appearance from leading DJ and musician Goldie and the UK’s bestselling crime author, Ian Rankin. Presented by Lisa Holloway, the event also features a special live performance from the highly acclaimed Brighton based singer/songwriter, Emily Baker.
Thursday 3rd December / Latest Music Bar, Brighton / doors 7:30 / starts 8:00 / £6/£4
www.thespace.me.uk
5. straight 8 - Premiere screening at Cinecity
straight 8 are back in town for their 3rd annual Brighton premiere on Saturday at Cinecity film festival
the event's happening at 8pm in the Sallis Benney Theatre, 56-58 Grand Parade. They'll be showcasing an incredible selection of films - each made on a single cartridge of super 8mm film without any editing or post production.
The screening will be presented by directing duo and self confessed straight 8 legends Will & George and will include the best 8 films from straight 8 2009 (as seen at Cannes films festival), the best local entries from 2009 and a selection of some the finest straight 8 films ever made. straight 8 promise an unbeatable atmosphere and hope to inspire you to enter straight 8 2010 which is open now.
Tickets from the duke of york's cinema on 0871 704 2056
More about straight 8 at: www.straight8.net
6. AIR TIME 09 Brighton - Supporting artists’ practice through information and networking.
Friday 4 December 3-5pm at Phoenix Brighton, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB.
This event is open to all visual and applied artists, AIR TIME events are designed to provide information and tips from artists, arts organisations and other experts on professional matters such as insurance, negotiation and funding your practice, alongside opportunities to meet and network with like-minded artists.
Contributors include Steve Perry (Hencilla Canworth Insurance Brokers), artists and experts including representatives from AIR, a-n, Artists Open Houses, Arts Council England, ARC (Artists' Resource Centre), Coachwerks, DACS (Design and Artists Copyright Society), Fabrica, Lighthouse, NAN (Networking Artists Networks), Permanent Gallery, Phoenix Brighton, South Hill Park and Unravelled. Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve a place contact AIR@a-n.co.uk with AIR TIME 09 Brighton in the subject box.
7. Job Opportunity - Administrative Assistant, Fabrica
Fabrica is seeking to appoint a full-time (full time until end Dec 2012, 0.5 until end April 2013) Administrative Assistant to support the gallery and its partners in the co-ordination and delivery of a 3-year European cultural exchange and audience development project, Landscapes, Cities, People, funded through the European Union Interreg IVa Two Seas programme. The salary is £16,016 per annum. Working directly to Fabrica’s European Development Manager, the Administrative Assistant will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of activities, the processing of progress reports and financial claims and provide administrative support for project partner meetings and other activities as required, to ensure the project runs smoothly and efficiently. A working knowledge of French is desirable. For full details visit http://www.fabrica.org.uk/Fabadminpost.doc
Deadline: noon Friday 4 December 2009
8. Brighton Film Workshops
Jan / Feb Schedule 2010
Sat 23rd Jan: Write & Direct Your Own Script Day!
Practical exercises on writing a short scene and then directing it!
Sun 24th Jan: Practical Film Directing: Shoot A Scene
The low-down of directing on-set plus the chance to shoot a scene from a Hollywood movie with professional camera equipment and real working actors in a film studio.
Sat 30th Jan: Documentary Day (or how to shoot yourself!)
The essentials of how to work as a one person documentary film-maker.
Sun 31st Jan: How to Make & Sell Your First Film
Whether it's for a short film or low budget feature, this discussion based workshop will get you fired up and itching to start shooting!
Sat 6th Feb: Practical High Definition (HD) Camera Techniques with the Sony EX1
How to set up, operate and shoot with a High Definition camera and create cinematic shots!
Sun 7th: Shoot Your Shorts!: Practise for Directors and Cinematographers
For anyone who has been on one of our previous practical workshops, this is your chance to shoot your own short film as a director or cinematographer in a film studio with professional film equipment and real working actors.
All workshops cost £100 or £90 for students. Certificates of Attendance will be available on request.
Location: Brighton Media Centre Film Studio, 15 -17 Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL
For more information and to book, visit: www.brightonfilmworkshops.co.uk Or email: info@altofilms.com
9. Sally Potter Season at BFI
A season celebrating the radical film-maker Sally Potter at BFI Southbank.
The season runs throught December and contains a film for all tastes, and presents Potter's ability to reach both artistic acclaim as well as mainstream appeal. The range of screenings include:
A Beginners' Guide to Sally Potter: Thriller + shorts:
Arising from the zeitgeist of punk, protest and feminist theory, Thriller cuts up Puccini's La Bohème and Psycho's score to ask why the woman always has to die.
Tears, Laughter, Fear & Rage
Sally Potter explores emotion, identity and political life in this four-part television documentary.
Orlando
Sally Potter's sexy, witty and provocative adaptation of Virginia Woolf 's novel.
The Man Who Cried + The London Story
Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci fall in love in a cabaret underworld
Rage
Sally Potter's radical new film, behind the scenes at a New York fashion show during a week in which a catwalk accident turns into a murder investigation.
….as well as many more!
More: www.bfi.org.uk
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