London: Showcasing new filmmakers, introducing financiers to producers, looking at ways to increase on-screen and behind the camera diversity and discussing how to improve opportunities for disabled people to work in film are the key themes of the UK Film Council's programme of events at this year's Times BFI London Film Festival.
In Focus: Working with Disability in the Film Industry
Thursday 18 October 15.30 – 16.30, ICA: Theatre 1
In Focus is a new UK Film Council DVD which promotes opportunities for people with disabilities to work in film, an industry where there is a lack of disabled "role models" and attitudes to disability have been disappointing. A panel of industry professionals will discuss their experiences of how disability is seen by the film industry, providing insights about getting in and getting on the industry. There will be a reception following the event.
To attend please email rsvp@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk with 'In Focus' in the subject field, mentioning any requirements you may have.
Want to See More of Me?
Thursday 18 October
An exclusive preview of the unique collection of stunning portraits featuring talented and successful black British actors by photographer Donald Maclellan is being held to celebrate their talent and also stimulate the debate on the demand for greater on-screen diversity. This initiative is part of the UK Film Council's drive with its industry partners to ensure people from all backgrounds can thrive and achieve their potential in the film industry.
There are a limited number of tickets available for the preview. Anyone interested in coming to this event should contact diversity@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk.
UK-USA Leadership on Diversity in Film
Friday 19 October
Leading US industry figures are coming to meet representatives from the UK industry to discuss best practice and activities to increase diversity in film, behind and in front of the camera. Confirmed speakers include Kimberly Myers (Writers Guild of America), Rebecca Yee (Screen Actors Guild) and George Sunga (Producers Guild of America). Representatives of training providers, guilds and trade associations in the film industry are invited to attend.
To reserve a seat, email your name and organisation details to diversity@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk with 'RSVP UK-USA LOD' in the subject line, and please advise of any access requirements.
This is a 'Leadership on Diversity' initiative under the Equalities Charter for Film, funded by the UK Film Council (www.diversityinfilm.org.uk).
Film London's Production Finance Market
Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 October
The UK Film Council is supporting Film London's Production Finance Market, a two-day event bringing together producers, financiers and new investors. Set up in response to industry demand, the market's main focus is to coordinate meetings between UK and international producers and financiers, and will host seminars, networking events and a dedicated session for producers to pitch to private equity investors.
The Long and the Short of It: The Cinema Extreme Guide to Career Development
Tuesday 23 October 18.30, Curzon Mayfair: Screen 1
2007's Cinema Extreme films will be premiered followed by a discussion with filmmakers who have made their films through Cinema Extreme on the difficulties in making the transition from shorts to features.
Alex and her Arse Truck - writer/director Sean Conway (Rabbit Stories), producer Samm Haillay (Love Me or Leave Me Alone, Better Things).
Island - director Matt Palmer (Daylight Hole), co-writer with Steve Grohe, producers Rachel Robey and Alastair Clark (London to Brighton, Better Things) for Wellington Films.
Much Ado about a Minor Ting - writer/director Jesse Lawrence (Mash Up), producer Kaleem Aftab (Everybody Like Something, Mash Up) for La Famiglia.
Navel - writer/director Johnny Barrington (Trout), producer Anna Duffield (Trout, associate producer Red Road) for Sigma Films.
New Love - writer/director Laurence Coriat (Holiday, writer Genova), producer Laerke Vindahl for Revolution Films.
Any delegates wishing to attend should email rsvp@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk with the words 'Cinema Extreme' in the subject line and their names.
UK and Germany – The Future of Co-Production
Thursday 25 October 10.00 - 13.00
Aimed at helping working producers access the new UK film tax relief and German production rebate, this session will be led by legal and accounting experts Andreas Pense (co-production lawyer) and Steve Joberns (Shipleys) with Peter Dinges and Christine Berg of FFA (Federal German Film Board) in attendance. Case studies will be presented by Chris Curling (Zephyr Films) and Jens Meurer (Egoli Tossell Film), and Zorana Piggott (Film & Music Entertainment Ltd) and Helmut Weber (Tradewind Pictures).
This is a joint session presented by the UK Film Council and the Federal German Film Board with support from the DCMS.
Spaces are limited: please send an email to rsvp@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk with 'UK German Co-Pro' in the subject line, giving your name, that of your company and your contact details.
POWER TO THE PIXEL - The Digital Distribution Forum for Independents
Friday 26 October, NFT1, BFI Southbank
Power to the Pixel is a one-day forum that will connect the film community with key innovators of the digital revolution who are pioneering new ways of distributing, marketing and financing independent films. Filmmakers, entrepreneurs, networks and companies creating cutting edge distribution strategies will share their expertise on the latest digital tools and practices that are transforming the film business, as well as describing new ways of working in the digital environment.
The event is intended to be a think-tank. Participants will be encouraged to speak candidly about the challenges they face, the opportunities available and the discoveries they have made with their projects and to offer case studies showing how they have tackled the challenges facing them. Speakers include:
Peter Buckingham, Head of Distribution, UK Film Council
Arin Crumley & Susan Buice, Directors, Four Eyed Monsters, US
Kelly Devine, Content Consultant, The Reframe Project
Robert Greenwald, Director, Iraq For Sale, Walmart, Outfoxed, US
Michael Gubbins, Editor, Screen International, UK
Matt Hanson, A Swarm of Angels, UK
Paula Le Dieu, Managing Director, Magic Lantern
Jeremy Nathan, Producer, DV8, South Africa
Sara Pollack, Film & Animation Manager, YouTube, US
David Straus, Co-Founder, Withoutabox, US
Lance Weiler, Director, Head Trauma, The Last Broadcast, US
Supported by the Skillset Film Skills Fund, the London Development Agency, Film London, Digital Horizons and the UK Film Council and sponsorship partners WiseGuy Pictures and AllCity.
To register for this event see www.lff.org.uk/powertothepixel
- NOTES TO EDITORS
The UK Film Council is the Government-backed strategic agency for film in the UK. We aim to stimulate a successful, vibrant film industry and to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of cinema throughout the UK. - We invest Government grant-in-aid and Lottery money in developing new filmmakers, in funding exciting new British films and in getting a wider choice of films to audiences throughout the UK. We also invest in training, promoting Britain as an international filmmaking location and in raising the profile of British films abroad.
- Cinema Extreme was created in 2002 by the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund and Film4 to seek out and nurture filmmakers with a distinctive directorial voice and cinematic flair. Cinema Extreme aims to provide filmmakers with a spring-board to their first feature.
For further press enquiries please contact:
Tina McFarling/Jenny Powell
UK Film Council Press Office
T: 020 7861 7900/7884
E: tina.mcfarling@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk or jenny.powell@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
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