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May 25, 2012

Message from Deaffest’s first Patron: Richard Griffiths

Announcement of Deaffest’s first Patron: Richard Griffith

Richard Griffiths accepted the invitation to become a Patron of Deaffest in
February this year.

He would like to have been with us at Deaffest but his time is fully committed as he has just opened in The Sunshine Boys with Danny DeVito at The Savoy Theatre, to rave reviews.

However, he has sent this message:
‘I am sorry that I cannot be with you for this year’s Deaffest. I was very pleased to accept the invitation to become a patron as I believe that the idea of encouraging Deaf people to make films is excellent. To my mind,since film is essentially a visual mode of expression, a Deaf film maker faces exactly the same challenges as anyone else and I would expect a film made by a Deaf person to be at least as good as anyone else’s. I am sure this is true of the films that the organisers have accepted for Deaffest this year. Please accept my good wishes for a successful festival.’

Richard Griffiths in the National Theatre’s Habit of Art, 2010

May 18, 2012

Deaffest 2012

That time of the year is upon us again; Deaffest will be here again next week!

When? Friday 25 – Sunday 27 May

Where? Light House, Wolverhampton

What’s happening at Deaffest this year?

Lots of things!

Free film screenings with films from all over the world
A 1950s theme to commemorate the Jubilee celebrations
Deaffest Fair with stalls and activities for families
A seminar for filmmakers
Young Deaffest Awards
Ben Steiner Bursary Evening with comedy acts from John Smith and dancing from Def Motion and the announcement of the Ben Steiner Bursary winner (tickets required)
Keep Calm and Carry on Signing Party with more entertainment including Visual Vernacular, dancing and burlesque (tickets required)

Download the program http://ow.ly/aZJEn or browse the Deaffest website to find out more about what’ll be happening at Deaffest.

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April 5, 2012

Workshops at the London Film School

LFS launches FAST FORWARD PRODUCING: The Whole Story

The London Film School has an opportunity for 12 aspiring producers to participate in a series of workshops about producing.

The London Film School has launched a new Skillset-funded programme for producers. Fast Forward: the Whole Story is a complete, modular course for twelve new creative feature film producers, running from June to December 2012.

In nine workshops, sequential but self-contained, twelve selected producer participants will learn from recognised industry experts the detailed reality of each stage of production, and how it connects to the stages before and after. Industry mentors will guide participants as they develop their portfolio to the point where their projects are fully researched and ready to seek development finance. The twelve participants will also have an opportunity to produce an LFS Graduation Film, one of about 35 to 40 made each year at the school. Uniquely, the course incorporates a module on Creative Identity, Self-Presentation and Career Management for Producers, developed for the LFS by creative career coach Shiona Llewellyn, author The Skillset Career Handbook .

Confirmed industry tutors so far include: Amy Hubbard (casting director The Hobbit ); Angus Finney (author The International Film Business ); Colin Vaines (producer Coriolanus ); Ian Hutchinson (Silver Reel Equity); Ian Neil (music supervisor Control , Kick Ass ); John Graydon (RSM Tenon Media);; Keith Northrop (Film Finance & Production, Goodman Derrick LLP); Louise Lawrence (LFS Head of Archive and Library); Luke Randolph (International Film Guarantors); Meg Clark (post-production supervisor 4,3,2,1 , Coriolanus ); Mia Bays (marketing consultant Tsotsi , creative executive, Microwave ); Paul Sarony (line producer Welcome to Sarajevo ); Rebecca O’Brien (producer The Wind That Shakes the Barley ); Steve Clark-Hall (co-producer Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows).

The deadline for applications is Monday 23 April. Please visit their website for more information. or email fastforward@lfs.org.uk

Posted by deaffest on April 5, 2012 in Filmmakers, Opportunities.

Opportunity to attend a free weekend filmmaking course conducted in BSL!

Are you an aspiring Deaf filmmaker over the age of 16?

There are limited spaces in a free filmmaking course that will be held during the weekend of the 21 & 22nd of April at Light House in Wolverhampton.

The course will be conducted in BSL by John Maidens, an acclaimed Deaf director, and will include the topics of script writing, film production, budget management, scheduling, legal issues, marketing and pitching.

If you are interested in attending the course please email Mija at mija@zebra-uno.com

Note: The course is part of the Ben Steiner Bursary program. Attendance of the course does not include entry to the Bursary program this year, however if you wish to apply for the Ben Steiner Bursary in the future you will not need to complete the Ben Steiner Bursary filmmaking course again.

Posted by deaffest on April 4, 2012 in Uncategorized.

Submissions for Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival

Are you a filmmaker? Check this message from our friends at Encounters in Bristol!

ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM AND ANIMATION FESTIVAL (18 – 23 SEPTEMBER)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2012

Calling all filmmakers and animators from across the world, submissions are now open for the Encounters 18^th Short Film and Animation Festival in Bristol UK. Submit your short film or animation by Wednesday 6^th June, for a chance to win a prestigious award and an opportunity to showcase your talent on an international stage.

Short films and animations are eligible from all over the world, completed from 1 Jan 2011, under 30 minutes in length from every genre (animation, live action drama, documentary, experimental and music video). There are discounts for multiple submissions (please contact rich.warren@encounters-festival.org.uk for further info.)

Why submit to Encounters?

1) It’s the leading UK gateway to the world’s most prestigious short film and animation awards (Academy Awards®, BAFTAs, Cartoon D’Or and European Film Awards)

2) It’s one of the best-known international competitive showcases of its kind, and is a key meeting point for emerging talent.

3) If your film doesn’t get selected, it can still be seen by delegates during the festival via the Online Digital Viewing Library

The 2012 festival will be held between Tuesday 18 – 23 September 2012 in Bristol, one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the UK.

Submit your film via www.encounters-festival.org.uk and visit the website to find out the awards up for grabs and submission criteria. 2012 submissions are powered by Reelport.

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DepicT! – Can you do it in 90 seconds?

Enter for free via www.depict.org or submit at www.encounters-festival.org.uk to be eligible for all competitions. (Deadline 9^th July). A Watershed project part of Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival.