NFN Events
NFN events are occasions that offer you the chance to meet other filmmakers in your area and encourage collaboration between NFN members. 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…
Our last series of events featured speakers 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. We are now in the process of organising our next series of exciting events, so watch this space…
Past event series
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.
November 2007
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. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Blackburn’ in the subject line.
www.blackburn.ac.uk
Blackpool: Lucia Helenka, Independent Director
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. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Blakcpool’ in the subject line.
www.minkyproductions.com | www.droogmedia.co.uk | www.colonelblimp.com
Salford Film Festival, Sallywood Babylon
Wednesday 28th November 2008, 8pm-2am. Islington Mill, James Street, Salford, M3 5HW. £5 / £4 NFN members. Book online or to get the pound discount call 0870 428 0785 and quote that you are a “Northern Film Network member”.
Every great film fest needs a legendary closing night party – welcome to Sallywood Babylon. Fresh from a whirlwind tour of Berlin and New York, The Ting Tings will perform a headline set. Described by the Metro as a “blindingly brilliant, spanking new electro duo” and currently blinking into the light following an A&R scrum, fans include Rick Rubin, Steve Lamacq and, err, Noel Gallagher. Meanwhile expansive post-rockers The Detour present live guitar soundscapes for a selection of vintage Salford films and between bands there’ll be a selection of short films from this year’s SFF. On the decks ‘til 2am filmmaker Steve Manford will be stepping out from behind the lens to get all the gaffers, sparks and first ADs grinding on the dancefloor. This is an event for filmmakers to scope for collaborators, watch some great bands and films and celebrate the end of the Salford Film Festival in style.
www.salfordfilmfestival.org.uk | www.islingtonmill.com/map
December 2007
Liverpool: Paul Green, Talent Scout
Wednesday 12th December, 7pm. Toxteth TV, 37 – 45 Windsor Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 1XE. Free
Paul Green is the Talent Scout for the National Film and Television School and the entire Skillset Screen Academy network. Having supported new talent executive producing for Screen West, Paul now trawls festivals and graduate shows, looking for filmmakers who would benefit from high-level training and support. Paul will talk about what he looks for in short films, how emerging filmmakers can show their talent in the best light and common mistakes that he sees in new work. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Toxteth’ in the subject line.
www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk | www.toxteth.tv
January 2008
Preston: BBC Film Network
Thursday 24th January, 7pm. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, Foster Building, University of Central Lancashire. Free.
BBC Film Network promotes new British filmmaking by screening short films and profiling the people who make them. Three new films are showcased in broadband quality every week, adding to a growing catalogue of over 400 shorts. Users are invited to offer feedback by commenting on and rating films. Senior Producer Claire Cook will screen a selection of top shorts from the site and discuss ways for new filmmaking talent to gain exposure. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Preston’ in the subject line.
www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork | www.uclan.ac.uk/host/cinema
February 2008
Blackpool: Filmonik
Wednesday 13th February, 7pm. West Coast Club Above, 5-7 Abingdon St, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1DG. Free.
Since their launch in January 2005 as a small underground film night, Filmonik has become an invaluable platform for the Northwest’s independent filmmakers. With regular monthly screenings, Filmonik provides filmmakers of all levels and experience with the opportunity to bring their films to an audience outside of the selection-based world of film festivals. Working like an open-mic night for filmmakers, this Blackpool date, in association with Droog Media, will offer local filmmakers the chance to have their own films screened as well screening some of the best of previous Filmonik films. To book in for screening contact lineup@filmonik.com. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Blackpool Filmonik’ in the subject line.
www.filmonik.com | www.droogmedia.co.uk
Preston: FourDocs
Thursday 28th February, 7pm. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, Foster Building, University of Central Lancashire. Free.
FourDocs is a broadband documentary channel from Channel 4 where anyone can upload a 4 minute documentary. There’s lots of visual guides to help get you started, plus loads of original and fascinating short docs to watch online, and interviews with the big names in documentary, like Kim Longinotto, Nick Broomfield, and Penny Woolcock. Charlie Phillips, Editor of FourDocs will screen some of the best films from the site, and discuss the current documentary scene and online opportunities for filmmakers. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Preston FourDocs’ in the subject line. www.channel4.com/fourdocs | www.uclan.ac.uk/host/cinema
March 2008
Liverpool: Dazzle Films
Thursday 13th March, 7pm, Toxteth TV 37 – 45 Windsor Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 1XE. Free.
Dazzle Short Film Label specialise in the distribution, exhibition and sales of short films. Dazzle films represents award-winning shorts from the UK (and around the world) and is run by the Creative Director Dawn Sharpless. In Liverpool, Dawn will show some of the successful shorts in the Dazzle roster and look at the market place for those wishing to sell and profit from their short films. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Toxteth Dazzle’ in the subject line.
www.dazzlefilms.co.uk | www.toxteth.tv
Blackburn: The Blaine Brothers + Barrington Paul Robinson, Filmmakers
Tuesday 18th March, 7pm. Scholars Restaurant, Blackburn College, Victoria Building, Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LH. Free.
Ben and Chris Blaine started making films when they were teenagers, with money won cheating at poker. Since 1997 they have made 21 short films, including If Looks Could Kill a Super8 Western, Free Speech starring a naked Danny Dyer, and most recently, the Cinema Extreme funded late-nite Channel 4 favourite Hallo Panda. Producer Barrington Paul Robinson met the Blaines in 2003 and ever since his job has been to put other people’s money where the Blaines mouths are. Like all the best producers Barrington understands that the truth can get you in anywhere, especially if you dress it up right. Refreshments will be provided. To book send an e-mail to info[at]northernfilmnetwork.com with ‘Blackburn Blaines’ in the subject line.
www.charlieproductions.co.uk | www.blackburn.ac.uk
