Writer/Director/Editor - Scott Quin, will be joining us again for a guest seminar on Friday 12/3/21 2pm
For more about Scott’s work see guest page here: http://poool.co.uk/scott-quinn
Guest Seminar - Alix Taylor BFI Network South West - Friday 12/3/21 11.30
ALIX TAYLOR
Alix Taylor - BFI Network South West, will be joining us again for a guest seminar on Friday 12/3/21 at 11.30 (Teams).
Alix is the Talent Executive for BFI NETWORK in the South West. Prior to joining at Watershed, she was with Calling the Shots, where she was Project Manager on New Creatives (South West), the BBC Arts and Arts Council talent development scheme.
While working on New Creatives, Alix oversaw the selection, production and delivery of audio, film and interactive projects from artists aged 16-30 for BBC platforms. Managing a network of regional partnerships across the South West to deliver mentoring, training, development and support to artists locally.
Previously she programmed the digital education courses and specialised film screenings of short film, artists moving image and alternative features for the multi-arts venue, Exeter Phoenix, as well as developing new talent through their short film commissioning schemes.
BFI NETWORK – Watch past work & events
Watch BFI NETWORK Funded Shorts: https://network.bfi.org.uk/funded-by-network
Listing for upcoming BFI NETWORK Webinars: https://network.bfi.org.uk/news-and-features/industry-insights/online-resources-emerging-filmmakers
Watch past BFI NETWORK Webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvkgGofjDzjCHSBT0COpFKOqei3YTG44
Watch past BFI Film Academy Labs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvkgGofjDzgbLMRQLe-MmYT4JZrsEmzo
Short Film Funding
The Short Film Funding from BFI NETWORK supports projects with directors based in the South West. Funding of up to £15,000 is available to support the production costs of fiction films, in both live action and animation of up to 15 minutes.
Closed for applications – opens again in April 2021
Early Development Funding
The Early Development funding from BFI NETWORK supports projects with writers based in England who have an exciting and bold idea for a feature film – particularly if you’ve not yet teamed up with a producer. This scheme offers funding and support for treatments and research for feature films in early development.
Closed for applications – opens again in April 2021
For more information and to apply for funding please visit the BFI NETWORK website.
Ways to keep in touch in the South West
Book a 1:1 Talent Exec Meeting when they are announced for April (check back for slots from late March), or email us to arrange a 1:1 session directly on bfinetwork@watershed.co.uk
Check out all our upcoming BFI NETWORK South West events, training and networking opportunities
We share news of 1:1’s, BFI NETWORK South West events and opportunities, and wider industry opportunities through our twitter, facebook and our monthly newsletter
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day
Every year, around the world, March 8 is marked as International Women’s Day. This feature in The Big Issue shows 7 ways to celebrate from your living room.
’It’s a time to recognise female trailblazers, to agitate for political change, to connect with women’s history and to take action for gender equality.’ Read More
Zarah Sultana writes about the radical socialist and internationalist roots of #InternationalWomensDay in this article in Tribune Magazine.
Women in Film: BBC Introducing Arts
Cultural historian Janina Ramirez presents a collection of intriguing and exciting short films by emerging women directors and artists. Each film gives a female perspective on modern-day topics from body image and new love to grief and belonging. Expect honest and refreshing storytelling that will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think.
WATCH: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000t0xs
Women with Movie Cameras - MUBI
Women with Movie Camera’s is a great selection of films curated on Mubi, including one of my favourites - Lynne Ramsay's Ratcatcher
Get Student account for Free at: https://mubi.com/student
Then go to: https://mubi.com/specials/women-with-movie-cameras
Cables + Cameras ‘In conversation with Director / Producer Michelle Pascal
This is an International Women’s day special with director / producer Michelle Pascal. ‘We hope this interview will inspire the next generation of women of colour into the film & TV industry. This is a special day to share knowledge and experiences to uplift women in all creative sectors. We will be discussing her journey over the last 19 years in the film and TV industry. This is her first ever interview talking about navigating as a P.O.C woman in the creative sector as a filmmaker and a director.’ Hosted by Junior Saunders.
For more information about future Cables & Cameras events, visit www.cablesandcameras.com
#IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay @cables_cameras @michellepascal
Women in Film - BFI Sight and Sound
See BFI - Sight & Sound’s ongoing coverage of women’s cinema, from female-focussed films and movies made by women to reports and comment on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in the film industry at large. Visit Archive
Women Vs Hollywood - Helen O'Hara
Film critic Helen O'Hara celebrates Hollywood's female pioneers - women who fought sexism and the studio system to find their own voices and change film forever.
BBC Radio 4 Book of the week
Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000sy4d
Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/women-vs-hollywood/helen-ohara/9781472144430
Helen was also on BBC 6 Music, Lauren Laverne - 10/3/21 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000szcm
Liberation, Elevation, Education
BFI Flare - London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival
Wednesday 17 to Sunday 28 March 2021
Join BFI Flare for 12 days of the best new LGBTIQ+ cinema from around the world, special events and more.
What to expect
If you’re in the UK
Feature film premieres and free short films on BFI Player
Watch films any time during the festival
Exclusive Q&As and introductions
Closed captioning and audio description on English-language films
Free to watch worldwide
Virtual events programme including Screen Talks, with BSL and closed captioning
#FiveFilmsForFreedom: 5 short films presented in partnership with British Council
Dates for the diary
Tuesday 23 February 6pm
Programme launch on BFI YouTube and BFI Flare Facebook.
Thursday 25 February
Priority booking opens for BFI Patrons and BFI Champions.
Friday 26 February
Priority booking opens for BFI Members.
Tuesday 2 March
Public booking opens.
Wednesday 17 to Sunday 28 March
The festival takes place.
BFI Future Film Festival
Some great talks and events in this year's free online BFI Future Film Festival, including Jeremy Deller workshop about creative use of archives and Will Hooper discussing the collaborative process of making Dua Lipa’s visual mixtape, Future Nostalgia, in lockdown on Saturday.
Also check out today’s session on a ‘How to be a successful freelancer in the screen industries’
Check out full programme at:
https://www.bfi.org.uk/future-film-festival/free-industry-events-programme-date
