From the guy who brought us dogs and cats at war in his epic motion graphic short Fubar Redux, comes this intriguing documentary treatment of a futuristic journey through space research, Project Kronos. With a huge amount of work behind this new film, Hasraf Dulull seems set to direct an effects-heavy feature, perhaps expanding on his take on interstellar space travel. We hope to welcome Hasraf back for a screening at a future Screen Social.
We came across this great short from actor Michael Cera. With shadows of Spike Jonze’s surreal story-telling and a ‘Lynchian’ approach to cinematography, this film engages and amuses in equal measure. It’s 20 minutes well spent… then spend another watching Mum Says.
This is the one that got away, but perhaps it makes the film stronger for it. Mum Says is an intense drama about a young boy who lives in a fractured middle class family environment. He is coming to terms with his parents and who they really are. Brilliantly directed by John Brown, the film surprisingly walked away empty-handed at the 2012 Van d’Or Independent Film Awards. Though unsuccessful in securing a gold-van-statuette (who wouldn’t want one), the film has picked [...]
Shortwave Cinema in Bermondsey is one of London’s few completely independent picture houses. It’s founder Rob Wray fought tooth and nail to keep it that way after 8 years of battling to make the cinema a reality. He started out in the 90s running Shortwave Films, projecting movies guerrilla-style in unusual locations around London, turning underground film screenings into all-night parties, long before Secret Cinema tapped into the online crowd and turned it into a commercial enterprise. We were proud [...]
Our May Screen Social event features The Best of Cannes in a Van Film Festival 2007 – 2012
PLUS the launch of Swhype – our ‘digital motion design house’.
As the Cannes Film Festival approaches fast and another road trip is on the cards, we’re celebrating by having a party, showing some outstanding films from the last 6 years of Cannes in a Van and it’s all FREE when you register online!
Screened previously at Screen Social, this is ‘a surreal journey through the cotton factories of the North West of England, led by a choir of singing spindles and a spinning mule. This short film was commissioned by Bolton Museum & Archives for their permanent collection. Joint copyright is held by the Museum and the film’s directors Emily Howells and Anne Wilkins.’ Animation: Emily Howells & Anne Wilkins Music: Billy Payne emilyandanne.co.uk
The April edition of Screen Social focuses on True Brit shorts, music videos, animation and live music. A selection of shorts from around the UK will be screening in the playlist while Manchester’s own Pocket Hercules (AKA John Sheridan) will be performing a rare London gig. He’s Hebden Bridge’s best kept folk secret and will be performing exclusively at Screen Social.
The March Screen Social is a vinyl junkie’s paradise as we celebrate the independents of both the music and film worlds. Over the last five years an independent record shop has closed in the UK every three days. Sound It Out, director Jeanie Finlay’s documentary portrait of the last remaining record shop in Teeside is a true gem of independent cinema. Released in 2012, it won fans around the world. Now is the chance to see it in the perfect [...]
Is this the future of interactive movie watching and making? Google released this video of their newest innovation, the Google Glass. We’d be interested to experiment with a pair when it finally arrives, although right now it seems only the US is eligible.
Cannes in a Van welcomes Jarred Keane into our ever-growing collective film hub. He’s an Australian writer/comedian making his way round the world one joke at a time. Right now he’s here, giving us a hand and he’s written some things about some stuff. It’s worth reading so here’s a taster… JUST TELL ME A STORY: MOVIES WITH SUSPICIOUS MOTIVES AND OSCARS 2013 With awards season here, all the big films are leaked onto the web, free for anyone to [...]
February plays host to directing young guns Bullion - consistently shaking up the music video scene with their eclectic mix of innovation, creativity and fun. Bullion – one of the hottest directing collectives on the scene, present work from their stable and invite some rather talented friends along too. Featuring work from Ross McDowell, Chris Cairns, Ollie Evans, Henry Schofield, Daniel Bereton, John Malcolm Moore, George Belfield and Watergun, plus DJ sets, live music, music video mixes and a Radio Soulwax visual feast to end the night. We still have [...]
Our Farewell to Fujifilm Shorts Screen Social on Wednesday 9th January was packed out with award-winning and nominated directors, producers and cinematographers including Gavin Humphries, producer of the newly BAFTA nominated The Curse.
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