GENERAL LINKS
The British Academy of Film and Performing Arts - www.bafta.org
RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRODUCERS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
A new approach to accountancy for creatives - consider Crunch: http://comms.jobsite.co.uk/r/?id=hee98744,5d6c74e,5d6f897
Shoreline Scripts is a new screenwriting competition, that not only seeks to create awards but also a platform to help get great screenplays into the hands of producers and companies that have the means to get them made. The competition is based in the UK, but is open to anyone worldwide. - contact@shorelinescripts.com; http://www.shorelinescripts.com
Need someone to turn your dictation into a written document for you? www.dictate2us.com - All students and lecturers qualify for a 15% discount on all multiple speaker audio files, charging is per minute of audio, and Dictate2Us take security very seriously, boasting the highest level of data protection at the Information Commissioner's Office.
Film Division's recommended hire partner Panny Hire ( www.pannyhire.co.uk ) are now offering new camera and Final Cut training courses in Birmingham or at client's premises UK-wide, including Final Cut Training Courses, Apple Final Cut Studio Training, Apple Color 1.5 Colourist Training, Apple Final Cut Pro X Training, Camera, Cinematography and Lighting Training Courses. http://sticklebackproductions.blogspot.com/2011/11/panny-hire-to-offer-new-camera-and.html
Forum Communications Coordinator and member Ian Kennedy is available for Web Design, Script Readings, Scriptwriting, Copywriting, and more - see http://www.iqkennedy.co.uk/. Through www.friendlywebstarter.co.uk, Ian and a colleague offer affordable, distinctive, user-friendly websites that the client can run themselves at no further cost in future.
Casting Call Pro is an online directory of professional actors, now used by 35,000+ UK actors, casting directors and agents. Post a Job / Audition completely, or Find a Job. http://www.castingcallpro.com/uk/job_quickpost.php
MyCake is an online toolkit to help you manage the financial side of your business simply and easily. So if you see commerce as a valid output for your creative endeavours then MyCake is here to help you make the most of it. https://www.mycake.org/default.aspx
We've been approached by sam@pmdmagnetics.co.uk with this news for Production Managers: "I would like to introduce PMD Magnetics as one of the UK’s leading professional recording media distributors. I can provide pricing for your professional recording media requirements, which you can compare with your current suppliers. If you can send me a brief list of products you currently use such as those below I will by return send our most competitive quotation: HDCAM, XDCAM 23GB & 50GB, EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES, SxS CARDS, FLASH CARDS, HDCAM SRDVCAM, DIGI BETA, USB, and CD/DVD."
The way Business Link helps businesses is changing; as from the 25th November 2011 Business Link West Midlands will close. From this date you can access business support services via the Business Link website www.businesslink.gov.uk.
Media Guardian, for news and opportunities - www.guardian.co.uk/media
Creative jobs and careers - www.jobplot.co.uk
International film and TV production resources - www.mandy.com
Shooting People independent film network - www.shootingpeople.org
Online tool for freelancers to manage their finances - https://www.mycake.org/readmore.aspx
How social media can create work for freelancers - http://linkd.in/p4s7E4
VENUES, SPACES AND FACILITIES (most recent at top)
A new TV station is opening in Birmingham. They have a group on Linked in: Friends of City TV Broadcasting. Please join as a friend so you can stay in touch with developments. City TV just announced that they are preparing two business briefings for January and as a group member, you'll be getting an invite. If you have any queries, please contact Debra Davis via the Linked In group.
New location venue in the Worcestershire countryside - from November 2011, a 14 bedroomed Georgian rectory will be available for hire. The property is set in ten acres of glorious countryside. Looking to let the property on an ad hoc basis depending on demand. Catering and housekeeping services can be provided if required. If you would like further information please contact Katey Batchelor - kateybatchelor@gmail.com
Discounts available until 31st October (for venues including Birmingham City Centre & Manchester) with www.studiovenues.co.uk
Facilities and spaces available in beautiful surrounds at The Old Print Works, Moseley, Birmingham - http://producersforum.org.uk/news/2011/09/29/facilities-and-spaces-beautiful-surrounds-old-prin/
FUNDING AND PUBLIC SUPPORT (most recent at top)
The Leadership and Management Grant can fund 50% of training or coaching support (up to £2000) if you are a business owner with 2 or more employees and have a vision for high growth over the next three years. http://www.stridingout.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111:contact-us&catid=1&Itemid=100149
New grants for startup companies needing modest investment - http://enterprisenation.com/fund101/
Proposals to UK MEDIA are now welcome for funding the following: Single Projects (http://www.mediadeskuk.eu/funding/_2,8,164/), Slates of Projects (http://www.mediadeskuk.eu/funding/_2,9,165/), Development of Interactive Projects (http://www.mediadeskuk.eu/funding/_2,24,167/), and Audio Visual Festivals (http://www.mediadeskuk.eu/funding/_2,24,167/)
ONLINE FILM & VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
A very fastmoving area, so we show you when the news came out! Please note that we cannot be held responsible for obsolete information or links if they change in the future!
DECEMBER 2011
Video On Demand is coming to the rescue of indie filmmakers and is growing into big business - http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=32141819&msgid=179987&act=BP49&c=736567&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.indiewire.com%2Ftedhope%2Fnew-world-distribution-in-the-old-world%3Futm_source%3DiContact%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3DTed%20Hope%26utm_content%3D
NOVEMBER 2011
New for music video makers - RadarTV! RadarTV is for the very best videos from Radar people - directors, labels, artists and free subscribers. Selected videos feature in the RadarTV channel on the site and the Radar Facebook & Twitter. The best of RadarTV get into the newsletter and the Tipsheet too, plus ad spots around the site. Submit your videos today. - @RadarMusicVideo, Facebook.com/RadarMusicVideos, YouTube/RadarTV
OCTOBER 2011
15% off with iStockVideo to celebrate its 5th birthday - http://links.mkt2173.com/ctt?kn=5&ms=NDE1NjAzOQS2&r=MTQ1MTk4MDcyMzcS1&b=0&j=MjUwNjI1MzY1S0&mt=1&rt=0
Online piracy - an opportunity for filmmakers? - http://www.indiewire.com/article/piracy_may_be_an_indie_filmmakers_best_friend_discuss/
FilmDIY is "a digital distribution platform for indie filmmakers that will give filmmakers control over the digital distribution means, and get rewarded financially as they should have been in the first place... you keep the rights and can cancel at any time." - http://www.filmdiy.com/, and report at http://blogs.indiewire.com/tedhope/archives/kobi_shely_on_filmdiy_--_the_filmmakers_guide_to_the_interweb/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Ted%20Hope&utm_content=
Distribution of your films via iPhone, iPad etc - http://bit.ly/qHWm0o
New audience mapping app for independent filmmakers to get their movies into cinemas at http://www.dmand.it
Vimeo launches new service providing music for videos - http://bit.ly/ogeJqa
Cinedigm launches new cinema distribution, advertising and monetisation service for independent films - http://indiedirect.com/
New 'Prescreen' service offers 'a Social Movie Discovery Platform' which will embrace a curated daily email service to leverage the social web to give movies blockbuster exposure on an indie budget' - http://bit.ly/nTBoCS
Become a co-producer through www.cinemareloaded.com/en
