Watch new films and videos from Brendan O'Neill and Chris Pinches here! Also: Need money to make films? Come to our event next week! Plus, Film Birmingham exclusive screening, and lots of items from the Facebook Group.
From Brendan O'Neill. I've embedded the film itself below:
Hi Ian
I thought you might be interested in featuring my latest film in the newsletter/website. It was filmed partially at St. Paul's Church in St. Paul's Square. It featured BBC Archers actor Ian Brooker, award winning Irish actor Michael Parle and Underwire Festival Best Actress Winner Isla Ure.
It was made for the London Sci-Fi society 48 hour filmmaking competition with a volunteer international cast and crew of 37. The team had French, German, Spanish, Romanian, Filipino and Irish members as well as locals.
I wrote, produced and directed with the "Spielberg of Hereford Neil Oseman acting as Director of Photography. Music was composed by Hans Hess with sound design by Matt Katz of Noisegate Media in Warwick. Award winning local vegetarian caterers ChangeKitchen did the catering.
It was part crowdfunded via Indiegogo.
There is also a and a blog by Neil Oseman were I answered some questions about the process.
I'll share the stills photo folders with you. Stills were by Oliver Charles Woolley and Ian Jones.
Best
Brendan
Writer/Producer/Director
0789 16 12345
www.sticklebackproductions.co.uk
@stickleback_pro* Selected Screen Yorkshire's Writer/Director Triangle scheme 2013.
* Selected for The Generator, 104 Films' producer and creative entrepreneur training programme 2013.
* Selected Screen West Midlands / Producers' Forum West Midlands Emerging Producer Mentoring Scheme 2011-12.
From Chris Pinches (I've embedded the video below):
Hi Ian
I have just posted a status update with a link to a Youtube interview with Neil Hillman but I think it would be worth putting in the videos section (documentaries?). Here is the link:Cheers,Chris
Christopher PinchesKensded Ltd
From Film Birmingham:
Hi Pip
Film Birmingham has the pleasure of inviting you to a special evening with writer & director Steven Knight. Come and join us for an exclusive screening of his new feature film "Hummingbird", both written and directed by Steven. The screening will be followed by a questions and answer session, chaired by Prof. Roger Shannon.
"Hummingbird' stars Jason Statham and Agata Buzek is about a damaged ex-special forces soldier living on the streets of London.
Venue: Cineworld, 181 Broad Street, Birmingham. B15 1DA
Date: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Time: 7.30 pm (Screening at 7.50)
The evening is by invitation only and tickets are not transferable. Late comers will not be admitted. Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Go to www.stevenknighthummingbird.eventbrite.co.uk to book your free ticket.
STEVEN KNIGHT is a Writer and Director.
In 1988, Steve and Mike Whitehill started a freelance writing partnership providing material for television and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (co-created by Steve and produced by Celador) won awards around the globe including a BAFTA, National Television Awards, Indie Awards, Broadcast Awards, New York Festival, Silver Rose of Montreux and the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Steve has had four novels published. The Movie House, Alphabet City, Out of the Blue and, in 2011, his first children’s novel, The Last Words of Will Wolfkin.
Steve’s first screenplay, Dirty Pretty Things, directed by Stephen Frears, premiered at the 2002 Venice Film Festival to outstanding reviews and was selected to open the prestigious London Film Festival. The film was released in the UK and the US to universal critical acclaim. It won a host of prestigious awards including four BIFAs, Best Film & Best Actor at the Evening Standard British Film Awards, the 2004 Humanitas Award, the Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, Best British Screenwriter at the London Film Critics’ Circle Awards and an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 76th Annual Academy Awards.
His first stageplay, The President of an Empty Room, directed by Howard Davies, opened at the National Theatre, London in 2005.
2 more screenplays were released in 2007. Amazing Grace, directed by Michael Apted, about the life of the British anti-slavery politician William Wilberforce and Eastern Promises, directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts, which centred on London’s Russian crime community.
Amongst many screenwriting projects in development both in the US and UK, Steve has just completed directing 2 films (both of which he also wrote):- his directorial debut, Hummingbird, stars Jason Statham and Agata Buzek about a damaged ex-special forces soldier living on the streets of London and Locke, starring Tom Hardy, about an ordinary working man whose life changes in the course of one evening. He is also an Executive Producer on Peaky Blinders (a 6-part series for the BBC), starring Cillian Murphy, which he created and wrote and is due to air in the Autumn 2013.
April 2013
Sindy Campbell
Film Birmingham ManagerFilm Birmingham
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3DHT: +44 (0) 121 464 9305
W: filmbirmingham.co.uk
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From our Facebook Group:
Paul David Ullah-Baxter8:55amOn Producers' Forum's wall:Are there any good Location Managers in Birmingham?
☗0 people like thisView all 3 commentsJulia Higginbottom
Yes speak to Film Birmingham they have great suggestions I'm sure 42 minutes agoIan Kennedy
Brendan O'Neill also has some involvement in this, through UKFilmLocation, I had a chat to him yesterday about it... less than a minute agoPaola Cecilia BertaApr 30, 11:28pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:PRE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, this year sponsored by many drinks & food brands! NOT TO BE MISSED!
With press, very special film industries in attendance & global TV Channels!
0 likes 0 commentsMike NicholasApr 30, 8:46pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:A touching, thought provoking, new, independent (no budget) 5 minute short drama shot in Birmingham... can you suggest any good film festivals that might want to show it?
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https://producersforum.org.uk/producers-forum/events/31/members-networking-with-specialist-talk/producersforum.org.ukMonthly networking with specialist talk from Forum member Simon Cox about how he set up an SEIS investment scheme for his forthcoming feature film “Kaleidoscope Man” .☗4 people like thisView all 4 commentsBrendan O'Neill
Can members bring a guest? Apr 30, 12:51pmEmma Lusty
Robert Harley NutterPip PiperApr 30, 12:46pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:If you can spread the word and support local film maker making it happen.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kaleidoscopeman/kaleidoscope-man-phase-2-funding/comments☗2 likes 0 commentsTracey BriggsApr 30, 12:07pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:Bit more news about the new comedy set in the West Midlands written by Midlands writers and produced by a lad originally from our region. Shame it could not have been filmed here especially when they set up their studio in London they built it in derelict warehouse. I think we have loads of them in Birmingham and the Black Country!
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/tv/brum-sitcom-star-jo-enright-3158280
www.birminghammail.co.uk"I remember going to a miserable job centre in Birmingham where the staff were behind metal grilles. That was a tough time, in the 1980s"☗2 people like thisView all 26 commentsSimon Howes
Could have used the old ATV studios. Apr 30, 12:13pmLiz John
What can you say? Written by midland writers, starring some midland actors, set in midlands - but filmed in a warehouse in East London?! Where's the sense?! Apr 30, 12:42pmIan KennedyApr 30, 11:30amOn Producers' Forum's wall:Don't forget that PF members get a 15% discount for the impressive facilities at Studio B15, and for the versatile services I provide through Friendly Creatives; this year I've already done live event videos and promotional videos for Blue Orange Arts and colourful new websites for Birmingham Fest and others which they now run themselves. I'm booked up for July and August so if you're interested drop me a line soon at info@friendlycreatives.co.uk... http://www.friendlycreatives.co.uk/
friendlycreatives.co.ukFrom Web Design to HD video, from communications to training… Friendly Creatives and FriendlyWebStarter provide services that are affordable, local, personable and in your control from the start. Browse the site to see what we can do for you, and see examples of our work so far. Every commission is…☗1 likes 0 commentsRoger ShannonApr 30, 10:17amOn Producers' Forum's wall:Tony Garnett Retro, Birmingham Film Festival 1990
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Fantastic, but horrific back story. A great canon of work there. Would love to attend. Apr 30, 10:37amKevin PowisOn 's wall:Business networking - right and wrongs - http://www.workingtheroom.co.uk
Rob Brown's - How To Work The Room - Online Video Courseli-safe.com☗0 likes 0 commentsRoger ShannonApr 29, 1:12pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:The wonderful Birmingham producer, Tony Garnett, has his 50 yr long tv and film career celebrated by the BFI at the South Bank.....tho 23 years after the Birmingham Film/Tv Festival in 1990 got in there first with a comprehensive retrospective....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/apr/28/tony-garnett-love-politics-tragedywww.guardian.co.ukMaggie Brown: As the BFI celebrates his 50 years' work, the man behind Cathy Come Home reveals the tragedy that changed his world☗1 people like thisView all 1 commentsRoger Shannon http://www.tonygarnett.com/site/?page_id=2Michael B CliffordApr 29, 12:30pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:Urgently need one or two 416 mics with cradle and pole for film making workshop at MAC this week (Weds to Fri) as equipment order not arrived yet. Small hire fee can be paid. Please contact
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Hi there, this is a community based around independent filmmakers and producers in the UK so do please try to keep your postings on subjects relevant to that. Thanks! Apr 29, 10:48pmTracey BriggsApr 26, 11:40amOn Producers' Forum's wall:Just wanted to say thank you for a very positive Producers Forum and Film Birmingham partnership event.
I was very impressed by the soon-to-be opened BCU television studios, especially as before the meeting I was looking at the website for Studio 81 in Leeds and I was going to ask if we in Birmingham had something similar. http://www.leedsis.biz/
Looking at the measurements and facilities of studio 81 compared with the numbers quoted for BCU at the meeting, it seems BCU TV studios are much more impressive.
Do you think I should be impressed and very hopeful with the 65 million development at BCU?
Studio 81 Leeds Independent Studios | Homepagewww.leedsis.bizLeeds Independent Studios - Studio 81. Leeds TV and film production facility.☗2 people like thisNeil Hillman
I'd be interested to know what the mood of the Forum is about BCU's Educational subsidy being used to come out into the commercial market, and therefore competing unfairly on price. A friend of mine and his business partner have just invested in a broadcast-spec 4-waller, which they have privately funded. Apr 26, 11:32pmKevin Powis
Are there any links to what is available commercially at BCU? What facilities are they offering? Maybe things are different now but in the past whenever I have tried to hire facilities from the University I have found their prices well above the local norm - so if that's still the case I don't think competition will be an issue.Tracey BriggsApr 25, 7:29pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:Ministers insist they can't force BBC to invest in Birmingham - West Midlands News.
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey replied: “I know that the new director-general recognises... that the BBC has a duty to the whole country.”
Read more: http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2013/04/25/ministers-insist-they-can-t-force-bbc-to-invest-in-birmingham-65233-33232131/#ixzz2RV62vvrR
Ministers insist they can't force BBC to invest in Birminghamwww.birminghampost.netMinisters insisted they could not order the BBC to invest in Birmingham as MPs called on the broadcaster to back the city in the House of Commons.☗0 likes 0 commentsKonchus NandoApr 25, 11:58amOn Producers' Forum's wall:brooklyn bred (mainly hip hop) producer/engineer/artist with a wide variety of influences ranging from dancehalll, pop, all the way to trance...rig...☗0 likes 0 commentsJules WoodmanApr 25, 11:36amOn Producers' Forum's wall:CALLING ALL FILM-MAKERS!… Appletree and Shropshire Media Network have joined forces to launch a 48 hours challenge to make a short film - feel like rising to it...? Shrop48 will take place over the weekend of 1st and 2nd June in Ludlow. Bring a team, or come on your own, and meet the county's most energetic creative people, and get very busy making a film in 48 hours! Shrop48 is free to enter - for more information or to book a place, click the link below: http://www.appletreetheatre.co.uk/filming/shrop48film/☗0 likes 0 commentsRichard WoodApr 24, 3:25pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:Wanted 2k Camera op for paid shoot in Brum next Tuesday. If interested contact Leanne Dodds
WANTED 2k Camera op to shoot 2k free for a shoot in Bham next Tues, preferably blackmagic camera or any 2k equivalent. Paid and working with a great team. If interested please contact Leanne Dodds .☗1 likes 0 commentsPip PiperApr 24, 11:55amOn Producers' Forum's wall:Producers Forum present with BMM
Giant Screen Millennium Point– 1.30pm-5.00pm June 19th“Punk Film”
Embracing the new wave of indie film making.
The Producers Forum invite you to explore , debate and rant about the new wave of film making.
From old school to new school , DIY to mainstream, traditional to emerging.
An afternoon of showcases and panel debates fused with film clips and popcorn.
Come and join a rag tag huddle of film makers old and new.
It’s free but could change your life!
Book via below link.
(we are looking for 2 sponsors to support this event: can you help?)
http://birmingham-made-me.org/events/event/digital-and-new-media/#.UXe3c4LlWCQ☗2 likes 0 commentsPaul David Ullah-Baxter
Apr 23, 5:30pmOn Producers' Forum's wall:I will be looking for some locations over the Summer. Anyone have any ideas on these?
Middle aged insurance salesman, Ted, gave up on life a long time ago. He is content to simply exist and go about his daily routine. He puts nothing into life and gets nothing out of it. After a fatal accident Ted must learn to live all over again. He realizes that his life wasn't so bad after all...☗
0 people like thisView all 2 commentsChris Pinches
What locations? Apr 23, 6:26pmPaul David Ullah-Baxter
From the link above "The Script is complete & the schedule is written. Next steps are location scouting and casting. Need a Hospital, Bookshop, a couple of houses and an open plan office/call centre for starters. Anyone have access to any of these? Preferably in Brum." Apr 23, 9:04pm
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