Jul 13 2008
I’ve recently seen a mention of Hijacker films in the bloc newsletter. There’s no website and only a little information. However my gut feeling is that this could be very useful - as they provide film projects to youth and community groups. So if you have a film project that is good for production in the community arena then please contact them. Here are the details on the bloc website.
Apr 22 2008
Chester Performs is looking for film makers.
A film happening - is planned for June this year and Chester Performs needs films to show. Films may be from new or established film makers. The main criteria for submission is that the filmmakers come from the surrounding region. This includes work by film makers from the North West and North Wales.
The happening (ok festival), is planned for Monday 9th - Sunday 15th June this year.
The deadline for submissions is the 2nd May 2008.
Films can be no more than 30 minutes long.
Apr 10 2008
Mad Science films are looking for three female and four male actors for a film they are making. There’s no pay for this - unless you like sweet and savoury snacks but it should still be a good experience.
In order to fill these roles they are holding a script reading at the Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff on the 17th of May between 9.30am and 2pm.
If you are interested you can get more details through the Mad Science Films Facebook group or by sending an email to :
chapterscreenwriters@hotmail.co.uk
Jan 11 2008
Another update on the ongoing row over the Arts Councils slashing of support to Arts Bodies in the UK. A petition to the Prime Minister has been created calling for him to support the industry. It is a vote of no confidence in the Arts Council. The Petition at the time of writing has 670 signatures.
If would like to sign this please visit the website:
Jan 02 2008
Cull what cull?
Fortunately it is of nothing cute and furry in the Arctic
The bad news is that it could be a cull of organisations funding the arts in the UK. There are reports of up to a fifth of all arts organisations losing their funding from the Arts Council.
This means massive job cuts and a loss of opportunity for anyone trying to get in.
So what is being done?
Well I heard about it via Facebook when I was asked to put my name to a group protesting this.
In case you’re wondering this is a dual story - both an expression of concern over cuts but more notably our first coverage of something happening on Facebook.
So lets take it as a given that arts cuts are not a good thing and will blight our cultural heritage.
Now we can move on to Facebook.
So far this group formed on Boxing Day - so it is very new doesn’t seem to be active. It is at this stage just a point to exchange information for this interested in the problem. Its existence though does prove that as Facebook gains members it gains the ability to be an interactive news service. Here’s the news - now what do you want to do about it. This is a step beyond asking you who is hot or not or saying the Ungrateful Sprouts are your favourite band. Its a tangible way to get involved.
So if you are interested in the arts, look this funding decision, look a the Stop The Cull group on facebook and wonder - what will do?
