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24.09.14 Screen Social: FILM IN FASHION

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:01:16 +0000

As part of the 125 Live fortnight of exhibitions, talks and events, Screen Social is hosting a special one-off evening of film, music & drinks/chat focusing on ‘Film In Fashion’ on Wednesday 24th September at the Londonewcastle gallery space.

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13.08.14 Screen Social: WHAT”S THE WiFI PASSWORD?

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:32:43 +0000

This week Screen Social welcomes the brilliantly creative, talented and award-winning guys from Ithaca Audio for a special Music Vs Film Vs Tech edition. As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also be treated to a live set from Morgan Hislop (his other job is as the drummer for Tropics) who’ll be bringing his unique broken-beat electronica to The Book Club. There will also be the usual screenings of great shorts and music videos with a tech edge from independent directors who will be on hand for a beer and a chat.

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11.06.14 Screen Social: COMPULSORY Viewing

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:19:34 +0000

COMPULSORY Viewing This month Screen Social invites award-winning London-based production company COMPULSORY to take centre stage for an evening of music videos, shorts & more. There’ll also be an eclectic set from KissFM’s Charlie T as well as a live set from none other than CLOUD BOAT & MY PANDA SHALL FLY, who will be bringing the latest in their electronically fuelled hybrid of downcast Dubstep and melancholy folk. The charity we’re supporting is Shelter which helps millions of people every year struggling with [...]

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09.04.14 Screen Social: STUDENT FILM SPECIAL

admin — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:01:36 +0000

STUDENT FILM SPECIAL This month, to tie-in with our Student Film In Transit competition, April’s Screen Social showers us with some of the best student-created music videos, shorts and animations from across the student-sphere. There’ll also be an eclectic live set from WILDEAST, who create a kind of world music with a twist – the Gypsy clarinet meets Dubstep meets the Sufi flute.“Fueled by the vibrant world music scene of London, WILDEAST offers a ritualistic journey for the dwellers of the urban concrete jungle.” The [...]

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12.02.14 Screen Social: THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:51:23 +0000

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Music vs Film mashup night Screen Social is a celebration edition in aid of homelessness charity, Shelter. If your birthday falls on February 12th or you just want to party like it’s yo’ birthday – you’re invited! Music videos, films, DJs and plenty of drinks. Send us your own video content & music/clip requests and celebrate with us. It’s also our very own Ross Henbest’s birthday on the night and he’d love to share it with a [...]

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Damp Spirits, a Christmas film (dir. Mr Kaplin)

admin — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 12:16:46 +0000

The Christmas holidays are here and while we’re enjoying some of the luxuries of seasonal cheer, we’re more than aware that there are many who are battling to keep their homes. We’re trying to do our bit by giving all proceeds from our next Screen Social to Shelter’s Christmas Emergency Appeal. We also came across this cute little short which sums up the spirit of Christmas from animator Mr Kaplin, who’s also giving any Vimeo tips received to Shelter’s appeal. Perhaps [...]

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08.01.14 Screen Social: FRAME X FRAME (Animation Special)

Ross Henbest — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 11:54:27 +0000

FRAME X FRAME (Animation Special) The Music vs Film mashup night Screen Social kicks off the new year with a special animation edition featuring award-winning films, music videos and explorations of sound in motion. Including another great selection of shortlisted and winning entries from The Van d’Ors’ animation category. This will be a packed night full of film, music, chat and drinks to ease you into the new year! Be sure to book your tickets now to guarantee entry. Click [...]

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13.11.13 Screen Social: FILM HUB PT. 2 (The Van d’Or Winners)

admin — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:51:28 +0000

FILM HUB PT.2 (The Van d’Or Awards Winners) Screen Social returns for a second installment of films from The Van d’Or Independent Film Awards. Featuring a selection of shortlisted and winning entries (with a music and motion design edge) from The Van d’Ors’ 15 categories, this will be another packed night full of film, music, chat, drinks and all-round congratulations! Screen Social FILM HUB: The Van d’Or Winners & Nominees PT. 2 Wednesday 13th November The Book Club, 100 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4RH [...]

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Screen Social 09.10.13 (The Van d’Or Award Winners)

admin — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:20:37 +0000

The first 2013 Van d’Or Awards Official Selection screening of the 2014 season took place on Wednesday 9th October at The Book Club in Shoreditch. It was great to see many of the filmmakers on the night. We managed to squeeze in a few interviews too which we’ll be posting on the site. Listed below are the films shown on the night. View more photos from Screen Social events Featured Films CALLUM dir. Michael van der Put // Winner Best Film, Best Actor, Best [...]

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Save the Gorilla on Kickstarter

admin — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:59:57 +0000

The amazing, unimaginable, simply mythical Gorilla Film Magazine is back, but it needs your help to survive in the wild. Please watch this video and show your support for Gorilla's Kickstarter campaign. You may be able to help print another essential 1000 copies of the magazine and in turn save the entire publishing industry from the jaws of an untimely death. The future of Gorillas is in YOUR hands.
If that's not enough, you can come down to Screen Social at The Book Club on Wed 14th August and show your support in person... from 7pm.
We thank you.

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14.08.13 Screen Social: DISCOVER GORILLA

admin — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 21:56:23 +0000

DISCOVER GORILLA (curated by Gorilla Film Magazine) Screen Social invites the indie filmmakers’ bible Gorilla Film Magazine to program a night of the best short-films and music they’ve encountered since the first issue in 2011. There’s also a movie dialogue quiz with prizes on the night, so brush up on those quotables! Grab a copy of the magazine on the night. Also there’ll be live music from Quiet Marauder. The Book Club also serves food so turn up early and grab a table [...]

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10.07.13 Screen Social: BARE ALL

admin — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:36:42 +0000

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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