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The Anchor (dir. Luke Daniels)

August 6, 2013 at 9:33 pm

A favourite from the 2011 Van d’Or Awards, director Luke Daniels‘ perfectly-formed (in our opinion) poignant short film features the stirling acting talents of one Liam Bewley who is currently appearing in a Marmite viral near you (and an excellent ‘yeast-extract welfare officer’ he makes too). Co-written by both Bewley and Daniels, the film won the Van d’Or for Best Screenplay and tells the tale of a one man and his relationship with a bar stool. The Anchor is touching, clever [...]

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This Is Colin (dir. Perrie Murphy)

July 23, 2013 at 10:37 pm

Nominated for Best Comedy and Best Animation at The Van d’Or Awards 2012, This Is Colin is a dark and funny film about a man who very suddenly realises that he hated everything in his life and everything that he knew, including his pet goldfish Vivian. He sets out on a path of destruction, finally stumbling upon something that changes his life for the better. This is Colin contains some strong language and cartoon nudity.

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Trunks (dir. David Hewitt)

July 23, 2013 at 10:14 pm

The winner of Best Screenplay at the 2012 Van d’Or Awards is this interesting dialogue driven visual oasis. With a unique approach to short film narrative through a mix of time-shift, underwater photography and suggestion, Trunks comes up with something new. It was selected for countless film festivals in the UK and abroad as well as being nominated in the Best Drama, Best Cinematography and overall Best Film categories at the Van d’Ors.

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Rouw (Mourn) (dir. Nils Gerbens)

July 23, 2013 at 9:47 pm

This short from The Netherlands won the Best Comedy award at the Van d’Ors in 2012. It’s notable for its use of visual comedy, clearly showing influence from silent comedy films of the 1920s. Director Nils Gerbens created the dark comedy for a 48 hour film project. Its first screening was at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht.

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Another blow to the little man?

July 22, 2013 at 10:19 pm

Should an established name use crowd-funding websites? You only need to glance over most movie blogs to notice a hell of a lot of fuss surrounding Kickstarter. Since it began in 2009, Kickstarter has brought a democratised funding platform to audiences who can now scroll through page after page, picking and donating the projects that take their interest. From video games, to publishing, to technology, Kickstarter has successfully been helping the business-minded little guy satisfy their audience with treats dependent on the amount they [...]

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Taking Life (dir. Steve Reeves)

July 10, 2013 at 9:15 am

This is the winning film in the 2012 Van d’Or Awards Best Director category. Director Steve Reeves‘ gripping short Taking Life is a taster of what we can expect from his recently completed feature Keeping Rosy starring the brilliant actress Maxine Peake. It’s a perfectly crafted short film, but is more than that – it was made as a vehicle to secure funding for a feature which expands the story. Due to the success of the film at various awards [...]

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Whirlygig Cinema Returns to East London on 3rd July

July 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

Whirlygig Cinema’s SPOTLIGHTS is a short film night that shines a light on the work and practice of outstanding new filmmakers.
At each event, three emerging filmmakers are given just half an hour each to showcase and talk about their films, providing a gripping insight into their background, ideas and filmmaking process. At the end of the night they all take part in a Q&A, giving audiences the chance to probe further.

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10.07.13 Screen Social: BARE ALL

June 30, 2013 at 9:36 am

BARE ALL (ft. Bare Films & The Little Unsaid) The July 10th Screen Social features a night of stripped-back film & music with Bare Films’ award-winning directors, grass roots independent shorts, and a brilliant live electronic set from the amazing The Little Unsaid. Bare Films is a leading award-winning UK production company representing an eclectic and exciting mix of directorial talent, all of whom have something very different to offer. Their new digital roster features some of the most exciting directing talent around and [...]

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Sheffield Doc Fest – Film Reviews by Janus Avivson

June 21, 2013 at 11:00 pm

Our man on the ground, Janus Avivson, once again reviews films in the only way he knows how – honestly… this time, from Sheffield Doc Fest. Sheffield Doc/Fest June 12-16 2013 Some brief and very personal reviews by your favourite grumpy old semi-retired reporter Janus Avivson of Hampstead ITALY: LOVE OR LEAVE IT – 2011 Italy/Germany, 78 min, directors: Gustav Hofer and Luca Ragazzi, producer Gustav Hofer. Two smart and handsome gay guys travel the length of Italy’s boot for [...]

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Launch of the National Youth Film Festival

June 18, 2013 at 6:15 pm

Schools and youth groups invited to take part in free film screenings as part of £26 million investment in film education 21 October – 8 November 2013 sees the first National Youth Film Festival – a nationwide programme of free film screenings and related activities for children aged five to 19. Building on the success of National Schools Film Week which ran until 2012, the festival will be an annual celebration of film and cinema, enabling young people right across the UK to [...]

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Radar & Enjoyed at Screen Social

June 13, 2013 at 11:27 pm

On Wed 12th June our regular monthly ‘filmusic’ night Screen Social played host to Radar Music Videos and Enjoyed. Founder of the director + record label match-maker Radar, Caroline Bottomley chaired the night which included a range of the best music videos to come out of Radar in the last 5 years. She interviewed a couple of directors (Lewis Cater and Staysa) about their work and their experience using Radar, while later the assorted audience was treated to the electro beats [...]

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12.06.13 Screen Social:
The Radar Music Video Mix

June 10, 2013 at 11:27 am

Our June Screen Social event features Radar Music Videos PLUS live music Enjoyed Radar hits Screen Social with a barrage of the best music videos to come out of the worldwide commissioning network recently. Caroline, who heads up Radar, will be talking to a couple of the thousands of directors who use Radar. Come along and hear how they’ve helped directors get work, get featured in top creative media and get signed to leading production companies. We’re also going to [...]

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