July Newsletter
Lighthouse News
1. Venue & Events Intern Vacancy
2. Screening Bursary Event - The Story of Three Storeys
3. Chameleon - prototype 8 - Tina Gonsalves
4. Programming for Artists
5. Introduction to Screenwriting
6. Further Steps in Screenwriting
Regional News
1. Fractured Films Re-launches
2. Job Opportunity: Brighton Photo Biennial General Manager
3. Paper Defrag - Animation Screening
4. The Film Business Academy Producer Cohort Programme - Applications Now Invited!
5. Space Event: Meet leading music industry figures from MTV & EMI
6. Job Opportunity: Premiere Picture Office Assistant
7. BBC New Music Shorts - Deadline 6 July
8. Internship opportunities available for Sussex-based graduates
Lighthouse News
1.Venue & Events Intern Vacancy
We are currently seeking voluntary interns to work alongside our Operations Manager and Administrator. Lighthouse operates a programme of media arts exhibitions, film events, education projects, training courses, conferences and functions.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the day-to-day running of a multi-faceted arts venue.
Placements are for 3 months, 2-3 days a week depending on your availability.
An interest in one or more of the following fields is essential:
Venue Management / Event Management
Front of House / Visitor Services
Office Administration
Sales and Marketing
Hospitality / Bar & Catering
To download a job description from our website click here.
We are able to pay reasonable travel expenses from the surrounding area. Please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you would like a placement, stating your availability and potential start date, to Miriam@lighthouse.org.uk
The deadline for applications is Friday 3 July
We are pleased to announce the following event as part of our recent Screening Bursary scheme. Selected filmmakers from the South East region have been awarded an opportunity to showcase their work in our Digital Lounge. The Screening Bursaries have been enabled by Screen South and the RIFE lottery funding programme.
The Story of Three Storeys
Thursday 30 July
Day screenings: 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Evening screening plus Q&A with featured artists: 7:30pm
Bar Open from 7:00pm
There will be a graffiti exhibition, installation & real-time painting of Kensington Street from 12:30pm.
Venue: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Entry: FREE
Spaces are limited, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
A 25-minute documentary film storying the creation of the controversial 2007 graffiti artworks in Kensington Street, Brighton. The artwork was commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council as a solution to the deteriorating condition of the central Brighton street. Kensington Street is now widely regarded as one of the major tourist attractions in the city. This is the first chance to see the film.
More: www.lighthouse.org.uk/whatson/screeningbursaryevents.htm
3. Chameleon - prototype 8 - Tina Gonsalves
Artist residency and exhibition of work in progress at Lighthouse
Opening artist talk & panel discussion: 01 August 09, 3pm
Chameleon prototype 8 work in progress exhibition: Mon 10 - Fri 14 Aug, 3-5pm
Closing artist talk & panel discussion: 15th August, 3pm
At: Lighthouse
FREE
Chameleon is back for a second time at Lighthouse!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to interact with this innovative art installation and to get a behind the scenes look at how it works!
Why is it that one person can have the ability to ‘light up a room’?
How does a previously upbeat group become miserable?
Lighthouse is very pleased to invite Tina Gonsalves back in August for another two-week residency to develop stage 8 of the Chameleon Project – an interactive art installation that responds to the emotions of the viewer. During her first residency at Lighthouse in March 09, Tina worked with members of the public to test Chameleon’s face reading technology. This time round, she will be testing new types of screens to display Chameleon in ways that go beyond the usual television and projector screens. Over the two-week period, Gonsalves will work with latest collaborators, French artist group Experientiae Electricae, whose PIXY screens will be built on site, using light, electroluminescent paper to create a 3 dimensional screen.
More: www.lighthouse.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions.htm
4. Programming for Artists
Length: 2 day weekend workshop
Times: 10am - 5pm
Dates: Saturday 12th September, Sunday 13th September 09
Venue: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Tutor: Ollie Glass Cost: £130 (full) £100 (concessions)
(You may be able to get a grant for all or part of the course fee, for info contact emma@lighthouse.org.uk)
This course unlocks the door to the world of programming.
Often seen as a cryptic, complicated and opaque activity, this workshop offers a clear, step-by-step path into Processing (processing.org), a programming environment for creating graphics, animations and interactive works.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in programming, and may be especially interesting to artists working in or curious about visual, digital and interactive media. Some basic computer literacy would be helpful, but no previous experience with programming is necessary. It is recommended that you bring your own laptop if possible, Mac or PC, and all software used will be provided.
For full course details and to book visit: www.lighthouse.org.uk/opportunity/processing.htm
or contact Emma on 01273 647197 or info@lighthouse.org.uk
5. Introduction to Screenwriting - 20 week course & 4 Day course
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.
The course tutor is Julie Everton. Julie is a writer and a freelance script editor on feature films and has worked with screenwriters in Europe as well as in the UK. She is currently script editor on a feature funded by the UK Film Council's Development Fund.
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.
Introduction to Screenwriting - 20 week
20 sessions, Tuesday Evenings
Times: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Starting: 1st September 09
(please note there will be no course on 6 & 27 October, 22 & 29 December)
Ending: 9th February 09
Venue: Lighthouse Cost: £260 (full) £210 (concessions)
(You may be able to get a grant from your Regional Screen Agency or Skillset for all or part of the course fee)
Introduction to Screenwriting - 4 day
Length: 4 days (all Saturdays)
Times: 10am - 5pm
Dates: 14th & 21st November 09, 5th & 12th December 09
Venue: Lighthouse Cost: £260 (full) £210 (concessions)
(You may be able to get a grant from your Regional Screen Agency or Skillset for all or part of the course fee)
For full course details and to book visit: www.lighthouse.org.uk/opportunity/screenwriting.htm
or contact Emma on 01273 647197 or info@lighthouse.org.uk
6. Further Steps in Screenwriting
Length: 8 sessions (all Tuesdays)
Times: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Dates: Feb 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 20, 27
At: Lighthouse
Tutor: Julie Everton
Cost: £130 (full) £100 (concessions)
(You may be able to get a grant from your Regional Screen Agency or Skillset for all or part of the course fee)
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.
Course content:
- How to develop an idea for a feature or academy length short film
- Scene writing
- scenes of introduction to a character
- Treatments and how to write them
- Genre and tone
- more scene writing exercises
- Theme
- what does your story mean?
- Writing a five page outline for a feature or short
- Workshopping your outlines
- Pitching feature ideas
- The role of development
For full course details and to book visit: www.lighthouse.org.uk/opportunity/furthersteps.htm
or contact Emma on 01273 647197 or info@lighthouse.org.uk
Regional News
1. Fractured Films Re-launches
Screen South have recently given a grant to develop, strengthen and promote Brighton-based Fractured Films. This was in recognition of the role Fractured Films play in the region of nurturing film making in the region and to help Fractured Films raise their profile with their slate of feature film projects (including ‘The Accident Club’) following the success of their debut feature 'South Coast'. Fractured Films recently produced the Serial Killer short 'Killjoy' starring James Lance and Anna Blades; worked with Little Loud and Lion TV to deliver 2 web episodes of the BBC's 'Horrible Histories', and have just shot the live element of the promo for Skunk Anansie’s comeback single. The company was co-founded by Dominic Jones (DoP/Director) and Will Jewell (screenwriter/Director) after meeting at Brighton Film School in 2001.
www.fracturedfilms.com
2. Job Opportunity: Brighton Photo Biennial General Manager
Newly established post. Salary £18,000. Full-time. BPB is looking for an imaginative and pro-active General Manager to help the organisation build a photographic event of international standing. A key member of BPB’s team, the General Manager will work closely with, support and report to the Executive Director and take the lead on the day to day running of the office, the financial management and administration of the organisation, the co-ordination of effective communications and the delivery of agreed marketing initiatives. Contact: www.bpb.org.uk/news/ for full details. Deadline for applications: 13 July 2009
3. Paper Defrag - Animation Screening
July 13th 2009
The Brunswick Pub, Hove
Tickets - £6/£5 Doors – 18:30
July brings to Brighton the Develop Conference and so Paper Bag felt it was high time they showcased some of the broad spectrum of styles and genres the games industry offers to the world of animation. On July 13th Paper Defrag will therefore consist of promos and intros from existing and upcoming games. As well as this, there'll be a selection of inspirational, referential and entertaining short animated films to compliment the games shown. As always we plan to offer a full night of entertainment and inspiration to get tongues wagging; so watch out for musical entertainment from a local talent, and a Q&A with special guests.. and to top it off, Relentless Software have also kindly agreed to supply a PS3 and an edition of BUZZ so we can hold a quiz at the end of the evening! So do join us for a fun filled night of animation, music and entertainment!
paperbag@openbookuk.com www.paperbaguk.com
4. The Film Business Academy Producer Cohort Programme - Applications Now Invited!
Screen South will be selecting 8 Producers from the Screen South Region to participate in The FBA Cohort Producer Programme. Screen South will award each Producer £1000 towards the cost of the Programme. The Full cost of the Programme is £2000 – A further bursary from Skillset may be available. The FBA Cohort Programme is an 8 month Project and Business plan led Training Programme for Feature Film Producers and Business Executives who have either produced a Feature Film or who are in partnership with a Producer or Production Company with this experience. The programme Starts in September 2009 and finishes in April 2010. The course will be lead by Angus Finney, Course Director at the Film Business Academy, CASS Business School, and producer of Film London's Production Finance Market. The Screen South Producers will join Producers from Film Agency Wales on the Programme. The FBA Cohort Programme builds on Screen South’s previously successful Producer and Business Led programmes, Good Foundations and Digital Horizons.
To find out more www.screensouth.org/newsarticle.aspx?newsid=1323 Application Deadline: 5pm, 10th July 2009
5. Space Event: Meet leading music industry figures from MTV & EMI
Lisa Holloway welcomes special guest interviewees Nick Gatfield and Heather Jones. Nick Gatfield is EMI Music's president of A&R, North America and UK and former president of Universal Island Records Group. Heather Jones has overall responsibility for content and creativity across the music and comedy channel portfolio at MTV Networks UK & Ireland Tues July 7th, Latest Music Bar, doors open 7:30 for 8:00 start. Admission is £6 / £4.
More:www.thespace.me.uk/index
6. Job Opportunity: Premiere Picture Office Assistant
Brighton's Premiere Picture are currently seeking an office assistant, to join their established company. This varied role includes will see you supporting the day to day running of the office along with assisting the film department with the daily duties to ensure the smooth running of the business.
This is a great opportunity to gain a good working knowledge of the film industry as a large emphasis will be placed on supporting the film department. This could certainly be the start to a great career for the right individual and opportunities exist for a person showing initiative and commitment.
Salary TBC between £12k-£15k depending on experience. For more info & a job decsription contact: info@premierepicture.com FAO Nadia Naguib.
7. BBC New Music Shorts - Deadline 6 July
The BBC New Music Shorts is back.
In partnership with 6 Music, BBC Electric Proms is challenging filmmakers to make original new films inspired by new music tracks from artists Metronomy and Florence and the Machine.
You will get to work with our production partner Colonel Blimp and receive a budget of up to £5,000 to make your film.
Your film will be premiered at the BBC Electric Proms in October, alongside performances by Metronomy and Florence and the Machine. The tracks they've provided are:
'On Dancefloors' - Metronomy (Because)
'Dog Days' - Florence and the Machine (Island)
We want you to submit creative ideas for films that use and are inspired by these tracks. The important thing is that your idea is narrative driven. It could be anything from a music promo, a short drama or even a documentary.
NEW Closing date for entries ~ Monday 6 July 2009
For the full details go to: www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms/2009/newmusicshorts info@premierepicture.com
8. Internship opportunities available for Sussex-based graduates
Want a Career in Media?
How about an internship at one of Sussex’s most exciting games, web, mobile, software, animation, TV, music, film or advertising companies?
The Sussex Internship Programme provides 100 6 week internships for recent graduates at media companies across the whole of Sussex. If you’re passionate about a career in media, then get the head start you deserve and apply online today.
You’ll get:
· A 30 day grant supported placement at one of Sussex’s most exciting media companies
· A genuine project-based internship giving you the chance to learn on the job
· Professional skills training
· Access to top industry professionals
· To be part of the most successful internship scheme of its type in the country
Want to find out more?
Internships are live online now – so go to www.wiredsussex.com/internships and apply today.
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