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 18th Short Film and Animation Festival in Bristol UK. Submit your short film or animation by Wednesday 6th 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 9th July). A Watershed project part of Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival.
Working in partnership with The Grierson Trust, First Light is offering free places on a new Second Light training Lab which will concentrate on documentary filmmaking.
This is a great opportunity for new entrants, aged 18-25, to work with experienced professionals to begin a career in documentary production.
The Lab will be held in Birmingham for 3 consecutive days (week beginning 28 May 2012) and participants will then attend Sheffield Doc Fest as part of their training and development.
Reasonable travel expenses will be provided to the workshops in Birmingham, as well as lunch. Travel to, and accommodation at the festival will also be covered.
The Lab program is open to anyone, however First Light are particularly looking for applications from new entrants under-represented in the industry, e.g. non-graduates, women, young people from BME backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Deadline for applications: 12noon, 26 April 2012
More information here. If you have any questions, please contact First Light.
Are you a British Deaf filmmaker?
The iFeatures initiative for British filmmakers will see the development of 16 projects, with 3 films being chosen for production with a budget of £350,000.
iFeatures will be holding a series of roadshows across the UK to meet filmmakers. If you wish to attend a roadshow to find out more about iFeatures BSL interpreters can be arranged on request. Check their event listings to find out where the iFeatures roadshows will be held.
To arrange BSL interpreters please contact Kate.Ohara@creativeengland.co.uk and CC polly.gitsham@creativeengland.co.uk with BSL Interpreter/iFeatures 2 in the subject line
For more information about iFeatures, visit their website.
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