MetMail April 2007

Alumni Metmail April 2007

1. BRAND NEW COURSE - TWO-WEEK FULL-TIME PRODUCING STARTING 11TH JUNE

2. MET FILM AND TV - HD POST-PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS

3. DIGITAL CINEMA: NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRODUCERS

4. ITV LAUNCH NEW BROADBAND CHANNEL AND SCREEN MET STUDENTS' SHORT FILMS

5. PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT WARP X IN CONNECTION WITH FILM LONDON

6. SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS - CALL FOR ENTRIES

7. SHORTWAVE EASTER SPECIAL - FILM AND MUSIC SHOWCASE

1. BRAND NEW COURSE - TWO-WEEK FULL-TIME PRODUCING STARTING 11TH JUNE

Due to the popularity of our Part-Time Producing Course, we have decided to launch a customised intensive two-week full-time version that will begin on 11 June 2007. This new Two-Week Producing course will be running for the discounted cost of £2,000. This unique course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire feature film production process. Students learn how films are created, financed and sold from industry professionals who have recently produced features. Workshops and seminars cover the key areas of development, financing, packaging, pitching, pre-production, physical production, post-production, marketing, sales, distribution and exhibition, as well as sessions on how to survive as an independent producer in the UK film industry.

Call +44 (0) 20 8280 9119 for more information or visit www.metfilmschool.co.uk/order_prospectus.aspx to order a prospectus.

ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT ON THE FOLLOWING COURSES...

-       Part-Time Editing - 25th April 2007
-       Documentary Filmmaking - 30th April 2007
-       Part Time Acting - 9th May 2007

CALL +44 (0) 20 8280 9119 NOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE!

2. MET FILM AND TV - HD POST-PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS

We are pleased to announce the launch of a beautiful brand-spanking-new website for Met Film and TV, the low-cost HD post-production specialists.

www.metfilm-tv.co.uk

Met Film and TV are the sister company of The Metropolitan Film School and along with their new website, have just invested in a fully-integrated state-of-the-art projection suite which will enable producers and directors to watch their film on the big screen rather than just a tiny monitor during the post-production process.

Visit http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=932187&r=931442&test=true&t=0&l=1&d=0&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2emetfilm%2dtv%2eco%2euk%2fshowreel%2easpx&g=0&f=-1 to view Met Film and TV's showreels.

For more information on their services and to find out about rates please contact Julie Montagu, Client Services Director on 020 7738 2727.

3. DIGITAL CINEMA EVENT: NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRODUCERS

Pan-European producers' association ACE have partnered with Met Film & TV to host a one-day conference on the impact of digital technologies across the industry, from production through to distribution and exhibition. The event is being held in conjunction with the UK Film Council and Skillset and is sponsored by Arts Alliance Media and the Gate Cinema. The day will be co-hosted by Judy Counihan, the Oscar-winning producer and ex-Director of Film at Skillset, and Luke Montagu, CEO of Met Film & TV. Laura Gragg from ACE comments: "From listening to our members it is clear that producers are increasingly interested to learn more about digital cinema and what it might mean for their business. We are delighted to be working with Met Film & TV, along with Arts Alliance Media - they were the most logical partners given their extensive knowledge both of digital cinema as well as the UK Film Industry".

4. ITV LAUNCH NEW BROADBAND CHANNEL AND SCREEN MET STUDENTS' SHORT FILMS

ITV have launched a brand-new broadband channel and local TV service - ITV Local London
It's an innovative broadband channel with on-demand access to local news from the ITV London Tonight team as well as local documentaries, short films and community videos. They have selected a number of our one-year practical filmmaking students' short films to be screened on the site.
Visit http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=932187&r=931442&test=true&t=0&l=1&d=0&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eitvlocal%2ecom%2flondon%2fshortfilms%2f&g=0&f=-1 to take a look at these films and find out more about this great new channel.

5. PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT WARP X IN CONNECTION WITH FILM LONDON

Warp X is a digital film studio backed by UK Film Council, Film4, EM Media, Screen Yorkshire and Optimum Releasing. In connection with Film London they are offering a six month placement to work as a member of their development team, helping find exceptional creative talent to make exhilarating and original movies that excite audiences across the world.
You will need to show real awareness of contemporary independent cinema, excellent communication and IT skills, a flair for dealing with a host of different demands in a busy office, and an ability to think independently. You will have already gained some experience of working in a production company.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Becky Baxter, Marketing Manager at becky@metfilm.co.uk or on 020 8280 9116
Application deadline is 13th April 2007.

6. SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS - CALL FOR ENTRIES

6a: Eastpak Movie Contest
Eastpak have launched a competition for young filmmakers to make a 90 second short film to support their latest advertising campaign - The Eastpak Zombies Campaign : "The Eastpak Zombies are stronger than death because they believe in life whatever the physical issue is. They carry Eastpak bags. A link is made between the physical resistance of the bag and the mental strength of the characters. The campaign concept is positive. The living death images are a mix between violence and fashion. Your film must fit this "I love life" campaign."
The deadline for entries is 10th May 2007 for the entry form and 10th July 2007 for the DVD of the short film. Winning entries will be shown on www.eastpak.com and the winning team will win a macbook and Eastpak Hudson backpack each. For more information contact eastpakcontest@the-satisfaction.com

6b: Filmaka.com Brief for April 2007 Competition
After the success of its first four contests, Filmaka.com has launched its fifth contest. The topic for Filmaka.com's April contest is "The Secret," All entries must be 1-3 minutes in length, and must be uploaded by midnight April 30th 2007. The top 15-20 filmmakers will get a $500 cash prize have a chance at the annual grand prize - a feature film contract. Filmaka.com is an international competition, which accepts films in 10 different languages. Their award winning jury includes Werner Herzog, Neil LaBute, Paul Schrader, Wim Wenders, and John Madden.
Entry is free for students: email info@filmaka.com from your school issued email for more information. Visit filmaka.com to view past contest entries, and for complete contest rules.

6c. Friends Of The Earth Green One Minute Film Awards
This year, as part of Filminute® - an international festival of one-minute films, Friends of the Earth is launching the first green one-minute film awards. Submissions from mid April, deadline for entries will be 20th August and the awards will take place in October 2007. A selection of green films and interviews will showcase on their website leading up to the festival in September, when the public will vote for their favourite green film and their high profile jury will award Best Green Filminute from a shortlist of 27 green films. For more information visit: www.foe.co.uk/greenfilm and www.filminute.com

6d. BRITDOC Festival - Short and Documentary Feature Films Wanted
BRITDOC, 25 - 27 July 2007 at Keble College, Oxford
03 April 2007 British Feature Doc Competition:
BRITDOC offers the opportunity to screen feature documentary, on both domestic and international issues, to an audience of filmmakers and industry professionals. All films must be a minimum of 70 minutes, completed in the last 12 months and not have previously screened in the UK. Films can be on any subject and 'near documentaries' are always welcome. Submissions for feature films close on Friday 11th May 2007.
Short Film Competition:
BRITDOC is again open for submissions for the FourDocs Short Film Prize. Last year's winner, Matt Killip's Master of Reality went on to screen at Sundance 07. Submissions for short films close on Friday 26th May 2007.
For more information, or to speak to a spokesperson from BRITDOC please contact Sophie Scott sophie@ideageneration.co.ukor Paul Woodmansey paul@ideageneration.co.uk at Idea Generation on 020 7749 6855.

7. SHORTWAVE EASTER SPECIAL - FILM AND MUSIC SHOWCASE
Shortwave the (free) bi-monthly showcase of emerging talent in film, music and video art returns to 93 Feet East on Easter Sunday 8th April. This month's live acts are Tetine, Crack Village, North of Ping-Pong, Kaputt and Anarchistwood. Visuals come courtesy of award winning Brazilian video artist Marcello Borges. Shortwave @ 93 Feet East (Main Hall)150 Brick Lane, London E1 Sunday 8th April - 4pm till 10:30pm Free Entry (Donations will be requested)Nearest Tube Liverpool Street/ Aldgate East Main hall run order: Short films 4 till 7pm. Bands on stage from 7pm.
For more info visit www.shortwavefilms.co.uk, who can be contacted on 0778 8692137.

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