MetMail November 2007

1. COURSES: courses booking now - Three-week editing, one-year practical filmmaking and one-year part-time filmmaking; ba conversion course meeting

2. NEWS: met graduate rick themistocli produces first feature; think kurbrick - share your thoughts for channel 4 documentary; Little white lies - issue 14 out now; bbc film network - new filmmaking guide

3. Screenings and competitions: BAFTa 60 seconds of fame; environmental shorts wanted for greentv; get creative with free-agent creative fund; clipstar - chance to win $10,000; EarthSpiritLove Call For Entries

5. EVENTS: sl1de launch party - ealing studios; preview screening the mosquito problem and other stories 8 nov

6. Festivals: tampere; tribeca; south by southwest; brooklyn

Hello filmmakers,

The winter nights are setting in fast, and with fewer hours of light in which to shoot your projects, it is more important than ever to make the most of every minute! This MetMail is full to the brim with great opportunities to get your films seen along with plenty of challenging competitions to inspire that next big idea. So what are you waiting for, wrap up warm and get filmmaking...!

1. COURSES:

Ø Courses booking now

Three-Week Editing - 3 December 2007 - Editing training in Final Cut Pro HD, including Level 1 Apple certification on passing the end of course exam - enrol at www.metfilmschool.co.uk/courses/enrol/all_other_courses_application_form.aspx

One-Year Practical Filmmaking - 28 January 2008 - Intensive full-time programme aimed at those wanting to fast-track into the film industry - apply at www.metfilmschool.co.uk/courses/one_year_practical_filmmaking_application_form.aspx

One-Year Part-Time Filmmaking - 14 January 2008 - Ideal for anyone wanting to learn practical filmmaking skills but only able to commit to a part time schedule - enrol at www.metfilmschool.co.uk/courses/enrol/all_other_courses_application_form.aspx

For more information on these programmes visit www.metfilmschool.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 8280 9119 to book a meeting with an enrolments advisor.

Ø ba conversion course meeting

On Tuesday 27^th November from 6.30 - 7.30pm the Met Film School is holding a meeting for all those interested in the BA Conversion Course. This six-month programme allows One-Year Practical Filmmaking graduates to fast-track directly into the second year of the BA programme. The course covers the four theory modules from year one of the BA as well as an 8-week module on Documentary filmmaking in which you will research, direct and edit a short documentary. This meeting will be an opportunity for you to find out more about this course and speak to the enrolments team about any questions you may have regarding the programme. Places are limited so to book a place please email becky@metfilm.co.uk. If you are unable to make this meeting but would still like further information on the course please call Rif Mahmood, Enrolments Director, on +44 (0) 20 8280 9119.

2. NEWS:

Ø met graduate rick themistocli produces first feature

From Story to Screen in Eight Weeks graduate Rick Themistocli's first feature film as a producer has begun shooting Paris. Currently titled Jack Says, the film is based on a popular comic series and the film is faithful to the graphic, film noir look which has seen revived popularity in recent years with films such as Sin City. The film stars Eric Cantona, Aurelie Amblard, Rula Lenska and Mike Reid. The film is intended for a February 2008 Valentines Day release. Congratulations and good luck to Rick and the rest of the team!

Ø think kurbrick - share your thoughts for channel 4 documentary

Met Graduate Armen Antranikian has been commissioned by Channel 4 to direct a short film for '3 Minute Wonder' about Stanley Kubrick. The concept of the film is a portrayal of Kubricks's audience and Armen needs Kubrick fans who want to share their thoughts on his films. To get involved visit www.thinkkubrick.com.

Ø Little white lies issue 14 out now

LWLies 14 is out now, with the most honest movie criticism on the market. Sean Penn goes Into The Wild, Brad Pitt survives The Assassination of Jesse James, Tom Cruise hunts Lions for Lambs, Russell Crowe takes on an American Gangster, and Robert Rodriguez crash lands on Planet Terror. LWL speak to Amara Karan, breakout star of The Darjeeling Limited, wonder whatever happened to the indie kids who once looked like the future of cinema, discover that Indian cinema is bigger than Bollywood, chase urban canvases across the rail yards of NYC, investigate the seamy side of religious sects, and celebrate the unique sonic world of Wes Anderson with music supervisor Randall Poster. All this plus Carlos Reygadas, indie hottie Shannyn Sossamon, a Man Down retrospective of 2007 and more. Visit www.littlewhitelies.co.uk to subscribe or find out where to get your copy.

Ø bbc film network - new filmmaking guide

Film Network, the BBC showcase for up-and-coming filmmaking talent, has launched a new Filmmaking Guide, which we think is a great resource for film students, new filmmakers and filmmakers looking to break from shorts into features. The guide provides advice on the filmmaking and exhibition process, from pre-production through to marketing and distribution. The guide has new sections this year on legal issues, case studies, exhibition, distribution and hundreds of links to other useful filmmaking resources in print and online. To order your copy visit www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/Filmmakingguide

3. Screenings and competitions:

Ø BAFTa 60 seconds of fame

'60 Seconds of Fame' is back. This exciting and innovative short film challenge was launched by BAFTA and Orange in 2006, and attracted more than 250 entries. This year, aspiring filmmakers are invited to submit a 60 second short film, based on the theme ‘unite'. The winning film will be featured on the BBC1 broadcast of the Film Awards, watched by millions around the world. BAFTA juries will choose the shortlisted films in each of 15 UK regions and the public will vote for their favourite film in their area. The winner from each region will win two tickets to the Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 10 February, 2008. The overall winner will be announced at the ceremony and the winning film will be featured as part of the BBC One broadcast of the event. The deadline for entries is 5pm on 4 January 2008. For full details of '60 Seconds of Fame', please visit www.orange.co.uk/bafta.

Ø environmental shorts wanted for greentv

green.tv is a broadband internet television channel specialising in the broadcast of environmental films. They are looking for creative short films of any genre to raise awareness of environmental issues and are really excited about having new and original content from film students. It is an opportunity to broadcast films for free on the leading environmental internet TV channel and have them viewed by an audience of over 200,000 a month. To submit your film visit www.green.tv

Ø get creative with free-agent creative fund

Ever stopped to think just how much digital content you create, store and share? Music, films, photos, games - they've become part of our every day lives. If you're into creating digital stuff but don't quite have the cash to realise your vision, then Seagate have a proposition for you. Every month they'll be selecting 5 Digital Creative Projects to each receive £1,000 plus a FreeAgent Go Data Mover. It doesn't matter whether it is a short film, an animation, a music track, or a documentary - just as long as it's creative and digital. Simply go to seagateactive.com and register. Seagate will then send you an application form for you to complete once you've got your big idea. For more information about Seagate FreeAgent and for full details of the FreeAgent Creative Fund terms & conditions please go to www.seagateactive.com

Ø clipstar - chance to win $10,000

Clipstar.com is a unique new online talent site, which offers aspiring talent the chance to be a star and win a million dollars. Clipstar will invite the general public to place film clips of themselves performing in one of the following categories: Singing; Band/Group; Film/Direction; Music; Acting; Comedy; Animation; Dance; Any Other. They can then comment, view and vote on other users' clips. The users will determine what is popular on the site and will ultimately be responsible for choosing the winners. Every three months there will be a winner from each category determined by the public voting that will receive $10,000. The winner from each category will automatically be entered into a final showdown at the end of the year and the person with the most public votes in a two-week period will win $1 million. To upload your clips and be in with a chance to win $10,000 visit www.clipstar.com

Ø EarthSpiritLove Call For Entries for Beta-testing site

EarthSpiritLove is a community of filmmakers and film lovers worldwide which supports the independent filmmaker by making their work available for viewing and purchase over the internet. We do this by hosting short films in specific genres only and by holding an ongoing online Film Festival with a People's Award and Jury Award quarterly. There is no deadline for our call for entries so student filmmakers can submit their work at anytime.

You are invited to submit any completed work of less than 15 minutes, live action or animation. A small upload fee of $5 is collected when the film is submitted (waived for the next two weeks) and each time someone chooses to purchase a download of your film you will receive a 50/50 revenue split with EarthSpiritLove (see terms and conditions on the site for more details). To find out more visit http://www.beta.earthspiritlove.com/.

4. EVENTS:

Ø sl1de launch party - ealing studios

13 November 2007 | 6 - 9pm | Stage 1, Ealing Studios

Slough Digital Enterprise, in association with Thames Valley University, is holding a networking event to launch its new production and post-production facility hire company. Sl1de will offer sound and editing kit hire at accessible prices. The launch will be held on 13th November from 6-9pm at Stage 1, Ealing Studios. Food and drinks will be provided and it will be an opportunity to find out more about the services and facilities Sl1de could provide for you. Email lou@sl1de.co.uk to book your place.

Ø preview screening - the mosquito problem and other stories

Thursday 8^th November | 6 - 8pm | RSA

More4 have a number of free tickets available for the pre-screening of the documentary ‘The Mosquito Problem & Other Stories', on Thursday 8^th November (6pm - 8pm) at the RSA. Join the director Andrey Paounov for the screening and discussion of this film which is an affectionate portrait of the town of Belene on the river Danube in Bulgaria; a community beset with a plague of mosquitoes and a dark past no one wants to talk about. This is a unique opportunity to view this fascinating documentary - which deservedly won the London Film Festival Grierson Award for best documentary - on the big screen before it airs on More4 on November 13^th. 'The Mosquito Problem & Other Stories' is the third in a series of four documentaries we are screening from "True Stories", More4's flagship documentary strand showcasing the best of international filmmaking. Please RSVP to more4events@channel4.co.uk if you wish to attend this event.

5. Festivals:

Ø tampere INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - March 7 - March 11 2008 - Submission deadline: 1 December 2007 - Categories: International and Finnish shorts - www.tamperefilmfestival.fi

Ø TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL - April 23 - May 4 2008 - Submission deadline: Early 16 November 2007; Late 11 January 2008 - Categories: First features and shorts - www.tribecafilmfestival.org

Ø south by southwest - March 7 - March 15 2008 - Submission deadline: 1 December 2007 - Categories: Shorts, features, documentary, animation, experimental - www.sxsw.com/film

Ø brooklyn international film festival - May 30 - June 8 2008 - Submission deadline: Early 30 November 2007; Late 15 March 2008 - Categories: Features, shorts, documentary, animation - www.wbff.org

Once again we hope you enjoyed this MetMail and have found plenty of ideas and opportunities to get those creative juices flowing. If you did find it useful, why not forward to on to fellow filmmakers and friends?

We always love to hear what you have been up to so why not tell us about your latest filmmaking endeavours by emailing becky@metfilm.co.uk. You may even get a mention in the next MetMail!

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