Links
Film Minute.com
FILMINUTE is the international one-minute film festival that challenges filmmakers, writers, animators, artists, designers, and creative producers to develop and submit the world’s best one-minute films.
Filminute draws upon an international jury to deliberate on the merits of 25 shortlisted films. The jury awards the “BEST FILMINUTE” and five commendations.
Audiences worldwide rate the films and vote for The People’s Choice.
More info at http://www.filminute.com/2008/
· Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund
The Big 5 Award – CALL FOR ENTRIES
Five of the biggest names in British cinema are donating their services and expertise to offer an upcoming talented director the opportunity to make their first professional short film with the new John Brabourne Big 5 Award.
Created by the trade charity of the UK film and TV industry, The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) a newly-established prestigious award named after one of Britain’s most prolific producers aims to help galvanise the next generation of UK filmmakers and provide a launch platform for future British talent.
Valued at over £140K, the sponsored package includes:
Kodak – Over 100 minutes of 35mm film stock.
Arri Rental Group – Cameras and lights.
Pinewood Group – studio space and audio post production.
Technicolor – lab costs, digital print and visual post production.
Kaos Films will offer a winning script from their highly regarded British Short Screenplay Competition.
The award is supported by Working Title Films, who will help select the final script and assist in funding the production.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Monday 31st March 5pm
APPLICATION: Send showreel and completed application form, available at: www.ctbf.co.uk/johnbrabourneawards
FINAL SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED: April 15th 2008
WINNER ANNOUNCED: May 2nd 2008
To access an application form for the John Brabourne Big 5 Award, visit www.ctbf.co.uk/johnbrabourneawards
· Vertigo Magazine
http://www.vertigomagazine.co.uk/
Vertigo is a unique project which champions innovation and diversity in form and culture for independent film and the moving image. Through its magazine, website and special events, Vertigo engages audiences, educators, students and practitioners, introducing new work and critical debate.
· BritFilms.com
Very useful website to get to know what festivals are worldwide.
· London Film
Very usefull website for getting information for Locations, Funding, Workshops… etc.
