News & Events: Winter 2011/2012

	RSSF 2012 OPEN FOR ENTRIES Deadline: 4th April 2012 Fiction, Factual, Musical, Animated or Pushing Boundaries. UK or International. We love it all! Enter Here
	WINTER NETWORKING Join us! RSSF, StarNow and Mosaic Networking are teaming up during this years London Short Film Festival. Catch up with friends and filmmakers. RSVP here.
	SUNDANCE SHORT FILM COMP  The legendary festival comes to London 26 – 29 April, and they’ve announced a Short Film Competition, with the winning short film premiered at the event. More info here.
	YMC16 You Must Create (YMC) have teamed up with  Complete 16 to launch an exciting new film competition offering winners a complete 16mm film and processing package plus £1000 worth of YMC clothing ..more
	Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition On their third year, Reed have taken ‘The Boss’ as their theme. Enter your film for the the chance to win one of four cash prizes, including the Grand Prix of £10,000 ..more
	3D Film Club Interested in 3D (stereoscopic) filmmaking? Check out 3D Club, the new online resource for this growing area of the industry ..more
	London International Animation Festival The 10 day animation festival will stop taking submissions on the 18th January 2012. Make sure you don’t miss the boat for one of the biggest festivals dedicated to the art of animation.  More..
	Sight and Sound: 2011 in Review Wondering which films most impressed the critics last year? Sight and Sound have aggregated the choices of over 100 writers and come out with a top 11. See the full list here…
	Adobe Design Achievement Awards These prestigious awards are now open for submissions and will remain so until June. For more details check their website
	Vimeo Festival + Awards The festival has been greatly expanded with a $5,000 prize for the winner of each of the 12 different categories, plus a $25k grand prize. More…

Short film screening & networking @ Rich Mix

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (can we still say that?)

If you’re feeling the pinch of the post-Xmas budget blues, Rotoreliefs have got  just the antidote!

It’s the 1st installment of monthly evenings of fantastic films from the fringe, friendly faces and fabulously funky music.

Watch the films, vote for your favourite, meet the filmmakers, then tell them what you really thought! As always there’ll be a mix of genres, and this month Fred Rowson will present the winning films of the 2011 Orbital London film challenge.

It’s always a lively night and a great way to spend a Monday evening, whether you’re a film maker or simply a film lover! So grab your mates and your popcorn, and join us for a night of film & fun.

Rich Mix Cinema, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London E1 6LA

ENTRY £3

ASFF Call for Entries

ASFF 2012 takes place in the historic city of York from 8 – 11 November. The screenings will cover a wide variety of genres and filmic styles, including: drama, documentary, animation, comedy, music video, thriller, experimental and artists’ film. The films will be showcased across 15 iconic locations in the city, from medieval halls to boutique cinemas and in addition to four days of screenings there will also be a series of master classes, workshops and networking with leading industry figures.

The winner will also receive £500 among other prizes and screenings at a number of other UK festivals and the runner-up will receive £250. A shortlist of finalists will be included on the ASFF Sampler DVD, which will be distributed with the December 2012 issue of Aesthetica Magazine, an international arts and culture publication.

Visit www.asff.co.uk for more information and to submit.

Entry is £15 and the deadline for submissions is 31 May 2012.

ASFF is hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, which is an internationally recognised brand, with a combined online and print audience of 100,000 + worldwide. The brand engages with the arts both in the UK, Europe and further a field and Aesthetica’s editorial combines dynamic content with compelling critical debate, attracting a high-profile, culturally aware audience.

IAFF Golden Kuker // Call for Entries

GOLDEN KUKER SOFIA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL is organised by the Bulgarian Association of Independent Cartoon Animation Artists – BAICAA. More than 300 films from 50 countries enter the competition every year.

The festival consists of competitive screenings, informational and retrospective programmes, as well as  supporting events such as workshops, master-classes, lectures, round tables and presentations, which provide a rare opportunity to meet world renowned animation professionals, make contacts and present/watch the latest animation creations from all around the world.

Films can be submitted into one of the following categories (including the brand new categories “1-minute animation film” and “eco-animation film”):

Show Me The Animation (Bristol) @ShowMeTheAni

Show Me The Animation is a community created by animators, for animators. Providing you with the latest animation news and up-to-date listings of upcoming animation festivals and events. They also offer a showcase of the latest animation talent from around the globe, competitions and other regular features.

This month we’ve teamed up with Wonky Films and Show Me The Animation to provide a selection of work from RSSF 2011.

Films screening on Tuesday 10th January are:

Four                                   Dir. Margherita Permuroso & Luca De Rios
La Messicole                   Dir. Hannes Stummvoll
The Eagleman Stag          Dir. Mikey Please
Spin Spun Span             Dir. Emily Howells & Anne Wilkins
Marvin                                Dir. Mark Nute
Fixing Luka                     Dir. Jessica Ashman
A Morning Stroll          Dir. Grant Orchard
I Fall Down                       Dir. Jesse Collett
Playing Ghost                 Dir. Bianca Ansems
Oil Story                             Dir. Pete Bishop
Manhattan 4.33pm       Dir. Lizzie Oxby
Isaac and Quincy – The TV Show    Dir. Tea & Cheese
Hell, Heaven and the Other Body Parts    Dir. Rodrigo John
All Consuming Love (Man In A Cat)    Dir. Louis Hudson
Occupation: Movements II & III    Dir. Eric Schockmel

Want them to show you the animation? Pop along to the bi-monthly animation night upstairs in the Hen & Chicken in Bristol. Doors open from 7pm.

Hen & Chicken
210 North Street, Bristol, Avon BS3 1JF
henandchicken.com

 They like to attract as many animation folk as possible, ranging from BAFTA-winning Directors and Animation companies to students and especially freelancers who may otherwise “feel out of the loop” when not working for a studio or not able to attend festivals. The evenings are fun and informal, and are primarily about watching films in a lively and conversational atmosphere. Screenings usually run from 7.30 – 8.45pm, leaving plenty of time to catch up over a few drinks afterwards.

http://wonkyfilms.com/smta/

Rushes Soho Shorts & RADAR presents: How Do I Find Representation? (25mins)

The session was part of the 2011 festival and takes a look at how to progress your career as a music video director through getting representation via being signed to a production and/or distribution company. With a focus on those involved in the distribution and exhibition of music videos the panel comprised of Chris Abitbol (OB Management), Mikey Lavelle (Shameless), Dave Graham (Crossfire Productions) Kim Albright (Thomas Thomas) and Caroline Clayton (Ministry of Sound).

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Rushes Soho Shorts & The Reel present: Breaking into commercials (25min)

Rushes Soho Shorts & The Reel present: Breaking into commercials (25mins)

This seminar, also part of the 2011 festival, is hosted by The Reel and takes a look at how to break into the world of advertising.
The panel is chaired by Jamie Madge (Editor of The Reel) and made up of leading practitioners in the commercial field: Chris O’Reilly (Nexus co-founder), Jamie Clark (Head of Talent at Pulse), Seb Edwards (Director at Academy Films) and Kristian Brodie (Head of development for Agile Films).

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Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2012 // Call for Entries

Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2012 has opened for submissions for our 14^th celebration of all things short.

Recognised internationally as a leading showcase of short films and renowned for the championing of emerging and established creative talent, Rushes Soho Shorts has built a phenomenal following and maintains a significant bridge between the independent and commercial filmmaking communities.

The annual not-for-profit festival celebrates the previous year’s best director in each of eight competitive categories.

UK FOCUSED CATEGORIES:

Short Film Award – live action work under 15mins, from long standing filmmakers
Newcomer Award – live action work under 15mins, from new filmmakers

FOREIGN FOCUS CATEGORY:

International  Award – live action work under 15mins, from new and long standing filmmakers

GLOBAL CATEGORIES:

Animation Award – animated work under 15mins from new and long standing filmmakers
Documentary Award – factual work under 15mins from new and long standing filmmakers
Music Video Award – promo work under 15mins from new and long standing filmmakers
Long Form Award – live action work under 30mins from new and long standing filmmakers
Pushing Boundaries Award – brilliantly creative, experimental work or branded content under 5mins from new and long standing filmmakers

Work can be submitted at http://entries.sohoshorts.com

The competition entry fee is £15. Students £10.

Films can be submitted up until 5^th April, with the shortlisted films being announced early in June.

The festival will open on Wednesday 11^th July and will culminate, as is tradition, with the Rushes Awards on Thursday 19^th July 2012.

Rushes Soho Shorts has an open submissions policy for all programmes.

Work should have been completed between 1^st January 2011 and April 2012.
Full terms and conditions are available on the entry site http://entries.sohoshorts.com and further information can be found at www.sohoshorts.com

SUNDANCE LONDON SHORT FILM COMP

Sundance London, a four-day film and music festival that takes place at The O2, 26 – 29 April, 2012, has announced a Short Film Competition, with the winning short film premiered at the event.

A partnership with Greenwich Council and Ravensbourne, the Sundance London Short Film Competition invites UK-based filmmakers to enter original pieces between three and five minutes in length around the theme ‘Story of Our Time.’ Films must be submitted via http://competition.sundance-london.com. Full guidelines can also be found there.

Greenwich Council will convene a panel of respected judges to select a shortlist of 25 nominated films to be considered for the final prize. A further panel, made up of Sundance Institute staff and the directors of the films being shown at Sundance London, will then decide upon the winner, to premiere as part of the Sundance London film programme.

Robert Redford, Founder and President of Sundance Institute, said: “We are living through arguably some of the most profound years of rapid change in our lifetimes. Reflections and stories from filmmakers around the unifying theme of ‘Story of Our Time,’ we hope will open a window into both the challenge and the inspiration of these days.”

Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper said: “Short-form filmmaking is an art unto itself, and we’ve seen many great directors get their start with short films. Whether a short film or a feature, what we’re looking for above all else is originality – stories that stand out and need to be told.”

Cllr Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council, said, “We are thrilled that Sundance London is coming to Greenwich in 2012. Sundance London will form an important part of a cultural and artistic programme in which Greenwich’s heritage landmarks and its modern venues will work together to host a diverse and exciting programme of high-quality events. Nurturing new talent is an important theme for us, which is why both Greenwich Council and Ravensbourne are actively supporting the Sundance London Short Film Competition.”

Sundance London will feature the UK premieres of 14 films fresh from the 2012 Sundance Film Festival which takes place in January 2012 in Park City, Utah. Daily live music performances, discussions, panels and other public events will round out the four-day festival.

Passes, packages and tickets for both the film and music components of Sundance London are now on sale. Information regarding ticketing and programming for Sundance London may be found at www.sundance-london.com 

Sundance Institute
Sundance Institute is a global non-profit organization founded by Robert Redford in 1981. Through its artistic development programs for directors, screenwriters, producers, composers and playwrights, the Institute seeks to discover and support independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work. The Institute promotes independent storytelling to inform, inspire, and unite diverse populations around the globe. Internationally recognized for its annual Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Institute has nurtured such projects as Born into Brothels, Trouble the Water, Son of Babylon, Amreeka, An Inconvenient Truth, Spring Awakening, I Am My Own Wife, Light in the Piazza and Angels in America.www.sundance.org

News & Events // Winter

	Alternative Advent For an alternative advent calendar this year, look to The Reel or David Wilson over the festive period. A little treat awaits every day!
	YMC16 You Must Create (YMC) have teamed up with Complete 16 to launch an exciting new film competition offering winners a complete 16mm film and processing package plus £1000 worth of YMC clothing ..more
	Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition For their third year Reed have taken ‘The Boss’ as their theme. Enter your film for the the opportunity to win one of four cash prizes, including the Grand Prix of £10,000 ..more
	3D Film Club Interested in 3D (stereoscopic) filmmaking? Check out 3D Club, the new online resource for this growing area of the industry ..more
	LSFF Programme Launch LSFF will announce their full programme on Friday 9th December. We’ve had a sneak peak and there’s some great events in store for January. Keep your eyes on www.shortfilms.org.uk
	Underwire Winners 2011 Congratulations to all the winners and to the Underwire team for putting on a great festival for a very successful second year.
	Monkey With a Movie Camera An evening of peddle powered short films with plenty of added room for drinking, discussion, popcorn and prizes at Look Mum No Hands. On Wednesday 14th December.
	Encounters Winners 2011 Another throughly enjoyable Encounters festival has come and gone (and we’ve just about recovered!). Congratulations to all the Brief Encounters and Animated Encounters winners.