Northern Film Network Event Series 2007/2008

Oct 19, 05:18 PM by northernfilmnetwork

Welcome to the latest series of Northern Film Network events. These occasions exist to offer you the chance to meet other filmmakers in your area and encourage collaboration between NFN members. Each event features a speaker with something to say to emerging filmmakers, either because they have worked their way up from the same position or because they exist to support new talent.

With the filmmaking scene in the North West currently in robust health, now is the time to seize the day, meet some likeminded people and get shooting your next cinematic adventure. . . www.northernfilmnetwork.com. . . These events are supported by Northwest Vision and Media, Awards for All and Salford Film Festival. Event partners are Blackburn College, Droog Media, Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, and Toxteth TV.

Blackburn: Cairo Cannon, Independent Producer.

Thursday 1st November, 7pm. Scholars Restaurant, Blackburn College, Victoria Building, Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH. Free.

The NFN event series kicks off with an emphasis on producing. Guest speaker Cairo Cannon has produced work for the BBC, Channel 4, ACE Visual Arts, Arts Council Lottery and the London Production Fund. Her work includes the award-winning documentary The Alcohol Years directed by Carol Morley. Cairo will discuss her journey, setting up an independent production company and give tips on crew and funding relationships. Refreshments provided.

Blackpool: Lucia Helenka, Independent Filmmaker

Thursday 15th November, 7pm. West Coast Club Above, 5-7 Abingdon St, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1DG. Free.

In association with Droog Media, who run the excellent Ten4 music video festival, this event features Lucia Helenka, discussing connections between music and filmmaking. Following her work in skateboard filmmaking and a series of documentaries shot within the East London grime scene, Lucia is currently making a feature length music documentary for cinema, and will discuss how directors can sustain themselves and continue to work on interesting projects. Also screening will be a selection of videos from London-based music video production company Colonel Blimp.

Salford Film Festival, Sallywood Babylon

Wednesday 28th November 2008, 8pm-2am. Islington Mill, James Street, Salford, M3 5HW.