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Hot shorts at Reading and Leeds 2008[Monday 18th August 2008]

Check out the shorts and features at Reading and Leeds 2008 Cinema tents. The programmes start at midnight and run 'til the early hours!

        

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Get the message - Screening at OFVM Wednesday 30th July 2008[Wednesday 30th July 2008]

Get the Message!

Short films by youngpeople with something to say. Refugees, young carers, the homeless andothers tell their stories at a premiere screening in East Oxford.
Wed 30 July 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Age: All
Free

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Adobe User Group - Flash & Dreamweaver 7/8/08[Friday 18th July 2008]

Adobe User Groups

This month sees the launch of the Oxford Dreamweaver User Group. This will be meeting at OFVM – Film Oxford and will run back to back with the Flash user group. Alun Ward will be hosting this group – details of the first meeting below.  As usual the events are free and open to all.

Flash Oxford User Group - 7^th August 7.30pm at OFVM

This month we will be looking at Adobe Flex. Matt Steel, Technology Consultant from Oxford University Press will be leading the session. Flex is a great way to develop RIA’s (rich internet applications). This induction will provide an overview of Flex Builder development software.

Oxford Dreamweaver User Group - 7^th August 8.30pm at OFVM

We'll take a look under the hood of the next release of Dreamweaver CS4,including Photoshop integration, CSS and Code View updates, Ajaximplementation and Subversion version control.

OFVM – Film Oxford
54 Catherine St
Oxford
OX4 3AH

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SUMMERSCREEN 2008 - Now Live[Wednesday 25th June 2008]

SUMMERSCREEN 2008 (26 July - 3rd August) is now live and taking bookings for film workshops and tours. For booking forms and information on Oxford's festival of 'film fun and fantasy' for young people around the county please click here www.ofvm.org/summerscreen

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Flash User Group Next meeting Thurs 3rd July[Monday 23rd June 2008]

Flash User Group Oxford

The next meeting we will be looking at using After Effects with Flash and discussing how we got on with the latest CS4 beta software. As always it’s free and all levels of users are welcome to this meeting.

Please forward this email to anybody who you think may be interested. Check out the website http://foxu.org.uk or contact John Twycross - email@foxu.org.uk for further information.

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Dance On Camera OFVM Production Award Deadline 7/7/2008[Wednesday 4th June 2008]

OFVM Production Award

OFVM are calling for applications for the OFVM Production Award Dance On Camera.

The OFVM Production Award Dance On Camera will provide production support, resources and equipment for up to 5 projects.

The award is equipment / resources based, not a monetary award. We will support productions up to a maximum of 15 minutes in length, with a maximum of eight shooting days. There is no minimum duration.

The completed films will be premiered at the Dancin’ Oxford Festival in February 2009.

The award is open to OFVM course participants, dance / choreographer filmmakers and people living in Oxfordshire and offers access to OFVM resources, equipment and production support.

The OFVM Production Award is open to all levels of experience but applicants will need to demonstrate that they or their crew have the experience and expertise to deliver their project successfully. Training will not be provided.

For guidelines and application form click HERE

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Flash User Group Oxford Next Meeting at OFVM 5/6/08[Wednesday 28th May 2008]

As always all levels of users are welcome to this meeting. We will specifically be looking at integrating Photoshop and Illustrator design with Flash. I have requested a guest speaker for Adobe and expect to have a video conference session with them. We will also run through a design to product demo. Doors open from 7.15pm, I look forward to seeing you all there. 

Please forward this email to anybody who you think may be interested. Check out the website http://foxu.org.uk or contact John Twycross - email@foxu.org.uk for further information.

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Reel One Event - Weds21May - Improve your Skills, Sustain your Talent[Wednesday 21st May 2008]

FREE NETWORKING EVENT for media professionals, digital artists, filmmakers, screenwriters and freelancers.

Wednesday 21 May 2008

At OFVM Film Oxford, doors 7pm, srtarts 7.30pm

54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH Tel 07799411994 email sue@ofvm.org

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
               SUSTAIN YOUR TALENT

Edi Smockum is an acclaimed filmmaker and writer, whose media career spans across all production genre and programming.  Edi is Head of Short Courses for the professional arm of the National Film and Television School (NFTS).  After a career in Canada, the US and England, she has been involved in training and consultancy for the television industry for a number of years and works with Channel 4 on initiatives for new entrants to the industry.  Edi will tell you what the media is looking for these days from individuals like you and give you an insiders survival guide to staying in employment. She will also be informing us about Channel 4s 4TALENT schemes too so you can make the break into a TV career and sustain your talents there.  Check out this link for the latest scheme (deadline 19 May) http://www.channel4.com/4talent/national/

National Film and Television School comes to Oxford!!

In June OFVM Film Oxford will be running courses in conjunction with NFTS including how to develop and pitch documentary ideas to commissioners.  Edi will talk more about the content of these courses which will boost your success for future developments.  She will also tell you about the National Film and Television School, the training on offer and the scholarships and grants available to you.

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OFVM & National Film & Television School (NFTS) to run joint workshops.[Thursday 8th May 2008]

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National Film & Television School (NFTS) and OFVM are to run a series of advanced workshops and masterclasses.

The first workshop Developing & Pitching Documentaries  will take place on at OFVM on 20th June 2008.

The course will be lead by Edi Smockum, TV producer and now head of short courses at NFTS. Details on main training page or click here.

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Reel One Network Event. Children's TV 24/4/08[Monday 14th April 2008]

Reel One Network Event. Children's TV - Future, Past and Present.   Four Media professionals will giveinsight into working in Children's TV.

OFVM 54 Catherine Street Oxford, OX4 3AH.  24th April.  Doors 7pm. Starts 7.30pm.

Annie Gibbs works for Ragdoll and is at the moment in the middle of filming a series called "What makes me happy" films made with children from around the world in conjunction with Save the Children. She has been involved in all their programming from Rosie and Jim through Teletubbies and now What makes me happy. She is brilliant with children and a complete genius at getting what she needs from totally untrained children working in front of the camera.

Arabella Warner first met Annie when she went to work making the tummy films for Teletubbies where she was Arabella’s producer and she has continued to give Arabella all kinds of invaluable advise. Arabella started at Radio Oxford as Wobbledy Woo the wicked witch from Wallingford a charcter on the Timmy on the Tranny show, then worked as a presenter and producer on the first early morning breakfast childrens show on TVAM. Arabella now mostly writes for children's TV series, including the animation Bottletop Bill and Miss Spider.

Simon Hook directs M.I.High is “Spooks for kids". It is produced for the BBC by Kudos (Production company behind Spooks, Hustle, Life on Mars). In an inner-London comprehensive three teenagers are secretly spies and each week battle to save the nation from a different villain. They are lead by their spymaster (Danny John-Jules) who provides them with gadgets and who maintains an alter ego as the ineffectual school caretaker. By involving stunts sequences, elaborate props, and digital effect it tries to bring grown-up production values to Children’s TV. It has proved a ratings success for CBBC. Simon Hook directed five episodes in each of the first two series and will be showing some representative sequences and answering questions about the show. He will shortly be kicking off the third series.

Dawn Parsonage has worked with Simon Hook. She directs Cbeebies trailers. She will talk about the process of making trailers for Children TV. Including talking about animations, young child direction and idea creation.

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OFVM Production Award Deadline 31/3/2008[Tuesday 18th March 2008]

The OFVM Production Award provides production support and equipment for up to 10 projects per year. The awards are offered three times per year with at least 3 productions selected each time. The scheme is open to OFVM course participants and people living in Oxfordshire (and near bordering counties) and offers access to OFVM resources,equipment and production support. Applications are welcome from all types of projects, e.g. drama, documentary, experimental and dance; they can be film, digital video or new media.

OFVM’s executive committee (as well as guest panellists) will select the projects that will receive the bursaries.  Unsuccessful applicants will be given feedback as to why the panel didn’t put forward their project and suggestions as to how to strengthen their application.

• The award is a production bursary to enable filmmakers, digital creators, animators and dance film-makers create new work.


• The award is designed to assist with the production costs and offer support with production management and organisation.


• When you receive an award, you will be given free access to equipment and resources to help you make your film.


• The award is to promote talent and new ideas. Some training or production experience would be beneficial but not entirely necessary.


• OFVM Production Award is an equipment/resource award – not a monetary award.


• Applicants can apply for production equipment (camera, lights, sound, etc.)


• Applicants can apply for post-production (editing)


• Applicants can apply for a combination of both.

• To apply,you or crew members need to be living in Oxfordshire (or near bordering counties).


• You must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of film/video production and the commitment and time it takes.


• You must have a clear idea of how you will make your film (storyboard, script, research).


• You should have a clear idea how the award will benefit you and/or members of the crew and cast (further career ambitions, professional development).


• You should have a commitment to promoting the completed work.

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Screen South Information Day at OFVM[Wednesday 5th March 2008]

 

 

Screen South Information Day

FREE EVENT

14th March 2008, Oxford

The next Screen South Information Day will be co-hosted with our network partner
OFVM - Centre for Film & Digital Media.
Information Days give you an insight into Screen South, the RIFE Open Fund process, other schemes and funding available to you as well as a chance to have a one to one session with a Screen South executive.

The Day will also have a special focus on the forthcoming Cannes Festival Bursaries scheme

(Deadline for Applications: 18th March) .

Screen South encourages people in the region who are hoping to apply for funding to attend an information day.

To register free of charge, please submit 25 words or less about your project/ideas, along with contact details to: info@screensouth.org.

When you register, more details will be emailed to you a few days before the event.

CONTACT SCREEN SOUTH WITH All ENQUIRIES NOT OFVM

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Reel One Network Event - Womens Journey 12/3/08[Tuesday 4th March 2008]

Film and television have long been the domain of men, but more and more women are becoming prominent in the industry, not just behind the camera but in all areas - writing, producing, directing and commissioning. As part of Oxford International Women’s festival OFVM invites you to meet and view work from leading Oxfordshire women who are working in the industry. They will be screening and discussing their work, as well as shedding light on the various sectors and how to succeed and make a living! So come along for an enjoyable evening of networking, screening and discussion.

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Dance on Screen evening[Friday 29th February 2008]

Featuring the premiere of exciting new dance films made by Oxford-based dance filmmakers (commissioned by OFVM’s Production Awards), plus screenings by regional and national dance film-makers. Followed by an opportunity for discussion.

Dates & Times : Thursday 6th March (6.00 - 7.00pm)
Venue : Oxford Playhouse (Top Room)
Tickets : £3 / £2
To book tickets, call Tickets Oxford on 01865 305305 or visit www.ticketsoxford.co.uk. Tickets can also be bought, in person, from the Oxford Playhouse Box Office.

For more information on all Festival events, times, ticket prices and location details, visit: www.dancinoxford.co.uk

 

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Reel One Network Event Shooting People Special 27/02/08[Monday 28th January 2008]

OFVM invites you to REEL ONE - the free monthly network evening for screenwriters, filmmakers, digital artists, drama and documentary crews and you.

Wednesday 27 February 2008

Held at Oxford Film and Video Makers

54 Catherine Street

Oxford

Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start with free refreshments and great atmosphere.

 

A catalyst for change, growth and innovation; Shooting People helps members get their films made and find the audiences they deserve.

Shooting People Creative Director James Mullighan will discuss how to use the internet and the Shooting People resources to get your film made and seen.

Shooting People is the world's largest network of independent filmmakers with over 37,000 members in the UK and US. As well as utilising the resources on the site, Shooters also use the eight daily e-mail bulletins to share tips and tricks, recommendations and news, and to cast and crew their films. Over 200 films are cast and crewed each week using the bulletin services.

Shooting People has been at the cutting edge of indie film-making resources on the net since its inception in 1998 as the brain child of filmmakers Jess Search and Cath Le Couteur.  The aim is to help its members build a strong independent film scene; "one which can offer alternatives to mainstream cinema, not only in how films are made but how those films are then seen."  It does this by providing its members with resources and opportunities for networking, discounts and special offers on all things filmic, inspirational articles and interviews, competitions, and up-to-the-minute dedicated blogs.  

It publishes books and DVDs and in conjunction with the BFI, NFT and through its sister company Shooting People Films, it screens and distributes independent film. Shooting People patrons include the likes of Mike Figgis, Martha Fiennes, Nick Park and Richard E.Grant

Recent additions to the Shooters network include a Watch Films page, where members can upload their work and showcase their talents to shooters and non-shooters alike, and another dedicated blog, called Tools, which is researched and written by veteran producer Ingrid Kopp and focuses on the latest developments in internet resources and tools for indie film production and distribution.

Shooting people works because it is created by film makers, for film makers. “Shooting People is a necessity for anyone who works, lives and breathes independent film" Morgan Spurlock (Dir: Supersize Me)

 

 

 

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Reel One Network - New Media, New Markets! 23/01/08[Tuesday 18th December 2007]

Wil Harris is the Director of ChannelFlip Media, an internet video company using short TV productions to bring magazine-style content to viewers on the web.  As a company at the cutting edge of new media, Wil is involved in filming content suitable for use on HD TV all the way down to YouTube and iPod. ChannelFlip, which produces ground-breaking online video blogs, combines traditional journalism - about video games, gadgets and films - with low-overhead straight-to-digital video production, innovative distribution mechanisms and lucrative advertising sales.  Wil will be discussing his experience creating content for internet consumption, the benefits and problems of a prosumer-grade digital workflow, monetising video content on the internet and the perils of starting a video company whilst knowing virtually nothing about video production. To see the channel visit www.channelflip.com

James Newman is the founder, with his partner Elizabeth Moriarty, of  Basilisk - an animation, motion graphics and visual effects company based in North Oxford. Basilisk produces a range of work including music videos, short film, animated idents and promotional films for companies such as Virgin, BT and P&G. Much of the work combines live action with animated 2D and 3D elements. It is usually assumed that visual effects are very costly but Basilisk have explored a variety of techniques to achieve results with limited resources and equipment. James will show a  selection of projects, as well as demonstrating how some of them were put together. You can see some of Basilisk work online at www.basilisk.co.uk

 

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OFVM Screen Night Pegasus Theatre 27/01/08[Tuesday 18th December 2007]

OFVM present Screen Night at The Pegasus Theatre.  We will be screening all shorts created on courses at OFVM since June 2007 as well community produced work and OFVM Production Award films.

Films being screened include:  Pimp My Film,  Draw Full of Spoons,  Howies Way,  Usual Suspects,  Y,  3 Things I hate About You,  What Do We Want To Eat Tonight,  Green Print,  Guest,  Form,  Checkmate,  Squeal, Wee Women,  Flatlanders.

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Reel One Network event with internationally renowned VJ artist Ed Cookson 4/12/07[Tuesday 4th December 2007]

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Reel One Network event Oxford Broadcast Production Companies 27/11/07[Tuesday 6th November 2007]

Calling all Film makers and Freelancers!

This Reel One Network evening introduces three of the top broadcast production companies in Oxford: APP Broadcast, Quicksilver Media and Mentorn Oxford (details below).  Come and find out how their business works and the best way to interest them in your latest ideas. 

Free event. Tuesday 27 November 2007. Doors 7.15 at OFVM, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH.  For more information email sue@ofvm.org

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Dance Film Production Award Evening 8/11/07[Wednesday 31st October 2007]

OFVM are supporting new dance films for the Dancin Oxford festival 2008.  This evening we will be screening previous dance films supported by the OFVM Production Award.  If you are interested in dance, movement and the moving image and potentially working on film projects, then this evening is for you.

For further information contact Gary Shenton on production@ofvm.org

 

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Hidden Faces - video exhibition 10th - 17th November 2007[Monday 29th October 2007]

OFVM presents

Hidden Faces Exhibition 10^th – 17^th November OVADA

A journey of self-expression by people with learning difficulties

Opening event – meet the artists – 9^th November 2007 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Hidden Faces is an innovative video art project produced by people with learning difficulties, which celebrates creativity and challenges preconceptions.

Come along to be amazed and entertained, to experience cutting-edge contemporary art, and to celebrate diversity in our community.

 

Hidden Faces is organized by OFVM Centre for Film & Digital Media and lead by internationally recognized video artist Chris Oakley and performance artist Danny Naspirpour, who has Down’s Syndrome and who recently performed work at The Tate Modern. During a series of three-day Hidden Faces workshops, 30 people with learning difficulties from around Oxfordshire took part in a journey of self-expression on the theme of identity. Their video art, together with supporting work, is a creative and highly original installation that portrays what it’s like for them living in Oxfordshire today.

“The aim of the Hidden Faces has been to allow participants to produce work exploring elements of their own identity and relationship to their immediate social contexts. Given a brief introduction to the methods used by contemporary artists in the exploration of self and artists’ use of the video medium, the workshops have provided the means for individuals to find their voices, and share these expressions of self with a broader public. The aim has been to allow those with learning disabilities to carry out their own exploration of themselves and the medium, making their own decisions with the workshop staff acting simply as facilitators.”

Chris Oakley, lead video artist

“Hidden Faces is a fantastic opportunity for people with learning disabilities to be creative and communicate ideas using digital media. People who often have difficulty communicating find digital video an accessible creative tool.”

Richard Duriez, OFVM

Hidden Faces will be open to the public at the OVADA gallery in Oxford from the 10th–18th November 2007. OVADA Gallery, 21 Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2QA (Entrance Gloucester Green Bus Station). For more information, see www.ofvm.org/hiddenfaces and www.ovada.org.uk.

Sat 10th: 11am – 4pm
Tues 13th: 10am – 5pm
Weds 14th: 10am – 5pm
Thurs 15th: 10am – 8pm
Fri 16th: 10am – 5pm
Sat 17th: 11am – 4pm

 

Hidden Faces is part of Faces of Oxford (Reflections strand), in partnership with Oxfordshire2007, Oxford Inspires & OVADA.

Funded by National Lottery through Arts Council England, Lloyds TSB Foundation and Oxfordshire Learning Disability Partnership Board.

 

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Reel One Network event Documentary Film Group 15/11/07[Wednesday 24th October 2007]

 

 

 

 

 

The Documentary Filmmakers Group is the national organisation working to promote documentary filmmaking talent and innovation in the UK. They are the leading provider of industry-focused training for established and aspiring documentary filmmakers. Unusually for a training provider, they are directly linked to a production company, the award-winning Mosaic Films.

DFG organises exclusive events and networking opportunities for those looking to get ahead in documentary filmmaking. These range from evening sessions where filmmakers can get feedback on their works-in-progress from fellow documentary filmmakers, to special pitching opportunities run in partnership with Sheffield Doc/Fest, the BBC and EDN, amongst others.

With support from the British Council, DFG is also the brains and brawn behind www.dfgdocs.com - the one-stop globalshop for documentary news, events and resources. In addition they also run the DFG Community, which gives members insiders tips on the latest jobs and opportunities, and great deals on screenings, events, courses and lots more. 

For further information on DFG's work please visit: www.dfgdocs.com

In addition to being the editor of DFGdocs.com, the world's largest online documentary resource, Kerry is a documentary filmmaker and writer, and also heads up DFG membership.  Kerry's interest in the 2012 Olympics borders on obsession and to date she has made two films on the subject. She has recently completed a short documentary about tea - For All The Tea In England - and also writes reviews and features for several film publications, including 6 Degrees Film. As part of her work for DFG, Kerry produces a host of events and initiatives, from the Britain Recut project in partnership with Channel 4 and the BFI, to DFG Newcomers Day in partnership with Sheffield Doc/Fest. She is also responsible for organising documentary screenings and the groundbreaking 10x10 initiative where filmmakers can get feedback on their current work-in-progress from fellow documentary filmmakers.

Kerry will be discussing DFG and the wide range of work it undertakes to promote innovation and talent in documentary filmmaking in the UK and overseas. She will discuss the various routes into documentaries and outline DFG's upcoming initiatives for new and emerging filmmakers. There will also be a short screening of recent work from the DFG.

If you need further information email: sue@ofvm.org or phone 01865 792731

 

 

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Free Film Under The Stars Hinksey Park, Oxford. Sept. 15th[Thursday 6th September 2007]

Free Film Under the Stars - Hinksey Park, Saturday 15th September.

This is the re-scheduled Summerscreen screening that was flooded out! Lets hope for better weather!!

Hope to see you there.

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OFVM Production Award Deadline September 17th[Tuesday 4th September 2007]

OFVM Production Award -  Next Deadline Monday 17th September 2007  DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

The OFVM Production Award provides production support and equipment for up to 10 projects per year. The awards are offered three times per year with at least 3 productions selected each time. The scheme is open to OFVM course participants and people living in Oxfordshire (and near bordering counties) and offers free access to OFVM resources,equipment and production support. Applications are welcome from all types of projects, e.g. drama, documentary, experimental and dance; they can be film, digital video or new media.

Each application for a drama will need to contain a treatment, outline and script (where appropriate) as well as an outline schedule and budget.  A documentary will need to demonstrate research carried out for their project, a list of interviewees and an indication of the style as well as a schedule and budget.Dance films will need to provide an outline proposal and an indication of style as well as a schedule and budget.

The scheme will support productions up to a maximum of 15 minutes in length, with a maximum of eight shooting days.  There is no minimum duration. The OFVM Production Award is open to all levels of experience but applicants will need to demonstrate that they have the experience or crew to deliver their project successfully.

OFVM’s executive committee (as well as selected guest panellists) will select the projects that will receive the bursaries.  Unsuccessful applicants will be given feedback as to why the panel didn’t put forward their project and suggestions as to how to strengthen their application.

If you require further information about the OFVM Production Award, please contact Gary Shenton at production@ofvm.org

 OFVM Production Award in brief!

• The award is a production bursary to enable filmmakers, digital creators, animators and dance film-makers create new work.


• The award is designed to assist with the production costs and offer support with production management and organisation.


• When you receive an award, you will be given free access to equipment and resources to help you make your film.


• The award is to promote talent and new ideas. Some training or production experience would be beneficial but not entirely necessary.


• OFVM Production Award is an equipment/resource award – not a monetary award.


• Applicants can apply for production equipment (camera, lights, sound, etc.)


• Applicants can apply for post-production (editing)


• Applicants can apply for a combination of both.

• To apply,you or crew members need to be living in Oxfordshire (or near bordering counties).


• You must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of film/video production and the commitment and time it takes.


• You must have a clear idea of how you will make your film (storyboard, script, research).


• You should have a clear idea how the award will benefit you and/or members of the crew and cast (further career ambitions, professional development).


• You should have a commitment to promoting the completed work.

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OFVM Cinema tents@Reading and Leeds Festival 2007[Tuesday 21st August 2007]

 

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SCREEN SOUTH Digital Shorts Roadshow 2007 at OFVM[Monday 20th August 2007]

SCREEN SOUTH Digital Shorts Roadshow 2007 at OFVM

Screen South will be hosting a Digital Shorts Roadshow Event at OFVM in Oxford on Monday 17^th September to provide information on the Screen South/UK Film Council’s Digital Shorts Scheme 2007/8. The events will be helpful to anyone wanting to apply.  Previous work will be shown followed by Q&A sessions with Screen South’s Executive Producer for Digital Shorts, Miranda Robinson and previous Digital Shorts Filmmakers.
Attendance is FREE but please contact info@screensouth.org to book a place as numbers are limited. Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. Guidelines for the Digital Shorts Scheme 2007/8 will be available on the Screen South website from 3rd September 2007*.
The deadline for applications this year will be October 19th 2007*.

*Screen South reserve the right to amend these dates

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Summerscreen Hit Finale[Tuesday 7th August 2007]

                                                              
Breakdance crews - Messy Jam and Flaw R*tists - celebrate their award outside the Phoenix Picture House. Oxford. (Sunday 5th  Aug)

Best of the Fest – Summerscreen finale
OFVMs Summerscreen 2007 film festival  reached its spectacular finale at a packed Phoenix Picture Palace on Sunday evening. An excited audience were there to see the films made by more than 250 people across Oxfordshire created over the last 10 days. Awards went to Animation Station, The Matrix youth project and Modern Art Oxford with top prize going to Barton Breakdancers for ‘Pimp my Film’ - an amazing breakdance film inspired by 25 dancers from top Oxford crews, Messy Jam and Flaw R*rtists.

"We were simply bowled over by the quality of the films we saw on the Big Screen this year. It was certainly the best Summerscreen OFVM has ever run" Geron Swann. Festival Organiser

 

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SS WEB LOGO[Tuesday 24th July 2007]

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BRITDOCS free screenings @ The Phoenix Cinema[Monday 23rd July 2007]

 

DIAL H-I-S-T-O-R-Y  - Dir. Johan Grimonprez

Feature length documentary of 196’s and 70s hi-jackers. Blending photographic images plus reportage shots and reconstituted scenes, this unwraps our own complicity in the urge for ultimate disaster..

Wed 20.15 Sat 20.00; Sun 18.00

DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE - Dir Kim Longinotto

Shot almost entirely in a cramped courtroomtfhis film presents a series of women in Iran pleading their cases to obtain permission for divorce before a judge, using every possible tactic

Wed 20.30  Sun 16.00

GEORGI & THE BUTTERFLIES - Dir. Andrey Paounov

Georgi Lulchev is a psychiatrist and director of a dilapidated and underfunded home for psychologically challenged men. He has many money making dreams which unfold and fade in this uplifting but never sentimental film.

Thurs 20.30  Sun 20.00

UNKNOWN WHITE MALE - Dir. Rupert Murray

Documentary story of Doug Bruce, a successful New York stock broker who experienced a dissociative fugue state that lasted some time and who subsequently suffered total memory failure.

Fri 20.15  Sun 18.00

37 Uses For A Dead Sheep - Dir. Ben Hopkins

Documentary about the Kirghiz tribe who, until 25 years ago, lived a quasi Iron Age existence. They are now split between those over 30 pining for their nomadic history and the young with modern education and a world of pop music and internet cafes.

Fri 20.30  Sat 14.00

HOW IS YOUR FISH TODAY? - Dir. Xiaolu Gup

Originally a British-commissioned documentary about Mohe, a supposedly mystical town in Northern china. In reality this was an impoverished fishing village of little interest, so the documentary footage had a film script added to it about a screenwriter searching for inspiration by travelling to Mohe.

Sat 14.00  Sun 20.00

ART SHORTS – Various Directors

A selection of favourite short art film documentaries including John Smith’s seminal Girl Chewing Gum, Rachel Davies cinematic Gold, Joe Smith and Rosie Pedlows beautiful Sea Change, Human Radio by Miranda Pennel and the wonderfully candid Anyone Else Isn’t You by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard.

Sat 16.00  Sun 14.00.

THE DYING ROOMS – Dir. Kate Blewitt

Documentary that prompted a storm of media coverage on the situation in Chinese orphanages. A perfect example of how powerful documentary can be and how it can have a lasting effect by raising awareness of a particular issue.

Sat 16.00  sun 16.00

SPECKY, TALK TO ME AND SARGY MAN - Dirs. Anne-Claire Pilley, Mark craig and Peter Mann respectively

A wonderful selection fo short documentaries produced by the Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation which have been screening in festivals worldwide.

Sat 18.00

200,000 people invade a sleepy Serbian village for a week of music, drinking, dancing and utter madness – all to the sound of Serbian/Roma gypsy trumpet bands competing against one another.

Sat 18.00 (with Director)  Sun 14.00

THE TRIALS OF DARRYL HUNT – Dirs. Annie Sunberg & Ricki Stern

Powerful and unsettling chronicle of the 20-year struggle to free a man twice convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. 

Sat 20.00

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Summerscreen Free Films Under the Stars[Thursday 19th July 2007]

 

'Flushed Away' - Hinksey Park, Oxford. Saturday 28th July.

 

'Night At The Museum' - Bury Knowle Park, Headington, Oxford. Saturday 4th August. 

 

'Charlotte's Web' - Memorial Park, Wantage. Saturday 4th August. 

 

 

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SUMMERSCREEN 2007 Film Festival[Friday 15th June 2007]

OFVMs youth film festival is shaping up to be even bigger than previous years thanks to a £20,000 grant from Media Box. The lottery grant will bring a new vibrancy to the 9 day festival as young people take on key roles in publicity, promotion and event management. And watch out for the roving news crews out and about around the county, catching the news as it happens for the daily Summerscreen website.  

So what is on offer this year! BBC mini movies, animation workshops, special effects, comedy capers, wicked breakdance on film, Harry Potter tours, Film under the Stars and much, much more.  And dont miss the fancy dress finale at the Phoenix Picture House on Aug 5th where we show everything created over the week. For information www.ofvm.org/summerscreen (web site goes live on thurs 28th June) or contact the office for a festival brochure.

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Reel One @ OFVM 5/7/07 Summer Reel Screening[Thursday 14th June 2007]

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Screen Night @ Pegasus Theatre New date Sunday 3rd June[Monday 21st May 2007]

The re-scheduled date for SCREEN NIGHT is Sunday 3rd June, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Entry £3. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

For those of you who have been involved in a course production since October 2006, this is the night for the public premiere of your work. Its also a great opportunity to view 5 new films made by local dance filmmakers, commissioned by OFVM for the Dancin Oxford and Oxdox festivals.So if you want to see whats been happening on OFVM courses or catch some of the latest films - experimental, documentary, drama, etc. - made by some of the best local talent, put the date in your diary now!

Films will include Time, Love, River through the city, Identity error, Choose life, The Game, Family treasure, Aspire, Call accross the land, Obsession, Lifes a beach, Lucky day, Waste not, Botanical working, The reverse, Feeling ropey, My other half, The clown, Sarah, The Journey, Borderlands, Round dance, Rolys dance film, Parting gifts

If you require any further information please contact Gary Shenton on production@ofvm.org

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SCREEN NIGHT @ Pegasus Theatre POSTPONED[Wednesday 9th May 2007]

Due to unforeseen circumstances OFVM Screen Night at the Pegasus Theatre on Sunday 13^th May has had to be postponed.

Tickets that have already been purchased will be valid for the new date. If you can’t make the new date then please contact the Pegasus box office for a refund.

OFVM and Pegasus Theatre apologise for any inconvenience this postponement may have caused.

If you require any further information please contact Gary Shenton on production@ofvm.org

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Reading Festival 07 Call for Shorts[Thursday 3rd May 2007]

Time to get your latest shorts to OFVM for this summers Reading and Leeds music festivals

. Once again the OFVM cinema tent is looking to screen some of the most exciting and innovative independent shorts around – all genres considered! (animation,documentary, drama etc. max 10mins). Please send preview copy (VHS/DVD or Mini DV) to Geron Swann. OFVM. 54 Catherine Street. Oxford OX4 3AH. (SAE for return). Day ticket on offer for all films selected. Call for work closes Friday June 15^th. More info geron@ofvm.org

  

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OFVM Screen Night @ Pegasus Theatre, Sunday 13th May[Wednesday 18th April 2007]

The next SCREEN NIGHT showcasing new work from OFVM is on Sunday 13th May, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Entry £3. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

For those of you who have been involved in a course production since October 2006, this is the night for the public premiere of your work. It's also a great opportunity to view 5 new films made by local dance filmmakers, commissioned by OFVM for the Dancin' Oxford and Oxdox festivals.

So if you want to see what's been happening on OFVM courses or catch some of the latest films - experimental, documentary, drama, etc. - made by some of the best local talent, put the date in your diary now!

Films will include Call Across the Land; Obsession; Life's a Beach; Feeling Ropey; The Clown; My Other Half; Aspire; Family Treasures; Lucky Day; Waste Not...; Identity Error; Choose Life; River Through the City;  Love; Time; Roly's Dance Film; The Journey; Borderlands; Parting Gifts; and Round Dance.

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Reel Women screening. Wed 14th March 7.00pm[Wednesday 7th March 2007]

54 Catherine Street. Oxford. Free entry

Back due to popular demand the Reel Women screening at OFVM in East Oxford - an opportunity for women film makers to present their films and talk about their work.

On show will be some of the best films made by women in Oxfordshire with a chance to meet, network and see what is happening on the local scene.

All welcome. Refreshments available!

Part of Oxford International Womens week

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Oxdox Int. Documentary Festival www.oxdox.com[Tuesday 6th March 2007]

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Reel One Event Music and Film 25/2/07[Thursday 15th February 2007]

Reel One - FILM AND MUSIC
Sunday 25^th February 10am onwards. Free event.
Jacqueline Du Pré Music Building, St Hilda’s College, Cowley Place, Oxford. OX4 1DY

OFVM and Oxford Contemporary Music have got together to offer an opportunity for filmmakers, musicians and composers to meet, find out what they do and how to get working together. From drama to documentary, experimental to promo, almost all moving image production contains a music score or sound design.

The event will include screenings, talks, debates and discussions on music for film and video, with guest speakers including Miguel Mera, Andrew Wilson and Ross Aitken. There is even a ‘creative speed dating’ session for composers and filmmakers!

If you would like to show work at the networking sessions or as part of the main debate please submit them on DVD, VHS or mini DV to: Tim Hand, Programme Manager, Oxford Contemporary Musicc/o Westminster Institute of Education, Harcourt Hill, Oxford, OX2 9AT, T: 01865 488369

0930 registration

1000 introductions (to the day in general and people speaking)

1010 Andrew Wilson, Ross Aitkin, Miguel Meera leading a discussion of 2-3 short films with original scores submitted especially for the day. Would Neil be willing for one of his to be included?

1040 Miguel Meera: Music and Film in Theory - an overview

1110 10 minutes per contributor (Andrew Wilson, Ross Aitkin, Miguel Meera) on thier work and careers.

1140 Open discussion with panel (Andrew Wilson, Ross Aitkin, Miguel Meera) and audience on music for film/ TV/ video.

Afternoon will be music and dance workshop.

OFVM and Oxford Contemporary Music with Oxford Brookes, Oxford University, JDP Music building, COMA, Oxford Improvisers and Magdalen College School

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Dancin Oxford film premieres[Wednesday 7th February 2007]

Five new fantastic OFVM ‘dance on film’ commissions are to be premiered at the end of

Oxford ’s dance festival – 11^th March 2007 at the Old Fire Station. 4.00pm. Tickets £6.00. (concessions available)

The bursaries are part of OFVMs continuing comittment to developing the top film and dance talent in the region! 

Boderland Limbs (Ana Barbour) Isolated body parts contrast textural landscape of overland underground worlds in a slow rush journey of toes, fingers, limbs and a back.

Parting Gifts (Joe Lott) Where do you go when you have been left behind?

Round Dance (Naomi Morris) Dancing in circles, circles in dancing. Repeating in rounds, round about now. Turning around in an around about way.

Roly's Dance Film (Roly Carline) Roly's autobiographical film explores a diverse range of dance performance in his home town.

 

The Journey (Amarita Vargas). A documentary following the creation of a flamenco-kathak project.

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Local filmmaker goes to BAFTA[Wednesday 31st January 2007]

Thanks to your vote, Joe Kennard, an East Oxford filmmaker, has won the regional nomination for the BAFTA  Orange - 60 seconds Of Fame competition. His film, Celebrate Life will be screened at the BAFTA ceremony this Sunday 11th February in London.

The competition brief was to create a sixty second piece around the theme celebrate. The film takes the form of a message from an old man to his grandson, inspired in part by a friend having a baby late last year. What would you want to tell your grandchild before you died?

See the film yourself on www.60secondsoffame.co.uk

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Postponed: Reel One 'on demand' network evening[Thursday 11th January 2007]

Sorry we have had to postpone the below network evening. We will reschedule Ben's visit in the spring

REEL ONE “BBC On-Demand”

What is the future for TV? Where, when and how will we be watching Eastenders or Match of the Day? Will we be straining at our mobile phones, PCs or PDA’s in this new ‘on demand’ world? And how is it going to affect the programme makers?

An opportunity to find out more about the future of ‘on demand’ TV from the man who is shaping it.

Ben Lavender - (BBC Technical Executive, Future Media & Technology)

Thursday 25^th January 7.30pm at OFVM. 54 Catherine Street Oxford, OX4 3AH.  Free entry.

Ben in recent years invented and ran the BBC iMP (interactive media player) trials (a catch-up TV and Radio service that allows audiences to download the previous weeks programmes over the internet using peer-to-peer and DRM and view them on their PCs, mobile devices and TVs). The trial was pivotal in re engineering the BBC’s role as broadcaster in an on – demand world

Currently he is defining the 5 year strategy for iPlayer which incorporates iMP and the BBC’s existing audio visual consoles in to a live service launching early 2007.

In 2004 Ben won The Royal Television Society Technical Innovation Award as well as a BAFTA for best online entertainment game – Celebdaq, the biggest, most successful online game, the BBC has ever attempted.

Prior to joining the BBC in 2001, he was Technical Director for Mode, leading the development of company’s product suite, business-to-business applications for Internet distribution of music, video and software over using Digital Rights Management. Before that senior roles at Channel 5, MTV, Walt Disney

 

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20,000 for your next short![Thursday 14th December 2006]

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OFVM Community films on ITV local[Thursday 14th December 2006]

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High Definition. One day workshop at OFVM[Wednesday 13th December 2006]

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OFVM cinema launched![Wednesday 6th December 2006]
This week OFVM celebrates the launch of its on line cinema bringing work from courses, projects and production awards to a world wide audience. Just click on cinema and sit back and enjoy some of the latest films coming out of Oxfordshire.
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TV Director to run Shooting Drama course[Tuesday 7th November 2006]

Only six places available
1 Week (daytime), 27 Nov - 1 Dec 2006 (10.30am – 5.30 pm)

See training page for further details
 

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Reel One Network Event November 22nd - Birds Eye View @ OFVM[Thursday 2nd November 2006]

Reel One   Wednesday 22nd November 2006

Rachel Millward, founding Director of ‘Birds Eye View’

Film is the most powerful medium of our time, but only 7% of directors are women.
Birds Eye View brings you the new generation of talented women filmmakers from across the globe.

Rachel Millward is the founding director of Birds Eye View – a platform for women film makers which launched the UK’s first major women’s film festival in London in 2005.

Through their London-based festival and touring programmes, Birds Eye View entertain audiences with innovative shorts, features and documentaries as well as providing educational programmes that inspire the next generation to bring a fresh and exciting future to our screens.

Rachel will be screening some short films by emerging women directors from around the world and discuss the importance and progress of women filmmakers today.

Doors open 7.30pm. Free entry.
OFVM 54, Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH.

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REEL ONE Network event @ MAO 18/10/06 - Pamela Roberts (IBMF)[Tuesday 3rd October 2006]

Reel One Network Event
Wednesday18th October. 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Modern Art Oxford, Pembroke Street, Oxford.

Pamela Roberts is the founder of the International Black Media Festival.
In it’s short history the festival has screened a range of films and documentaries from the UK, Africa, America and the Caribbean.
The festival's aim is to raise awareness and promote independent black cinema to diverse audiences and debate issues affecting black people within the film and broadcasting industry.
Pamela will be talking about the festival and the experience of black film makers.
So come along, it’s free and there’re drinks and refreshments.

Please note that this 'Reel One' Event is organised in conjunction with Modern Art Oxford and will take place at MAO, Pembroke Street, Oxford.
Further info: katy@ofvm.org

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Talent Circle Super Shorts Film Festival - Nov 9th @ OFVM[Tuesday 3rd October 2006]
Talent Circle: Major UK short film festival once again visits Oxford.

Talent Circle Super Shorts is the UK's only major film festival for films no longer than 5 minutes. The latest Super Shorts film festival is touring the UK  and will be heading for OFVM with 70 minutes worth of films from the festival. Film industry talent and the general public alike are welcome to the event.

Admission free - Thursday 9th November 2006

Doors open 7.30pm - films start 8.00pm

OFVM 54 Catherine Street East Oxford OX4 3AH

Screening followed by network and drinks. Come along and see some of the sharpest shorts in the UK

For further details www.supershorts.org.uk

Or contact production@ofvm.org

PROGRAMME


SHOWBOX ANIMATION AWARD

Eat Dog Cat Mouse (WINNER) Dir: Kwok Fung Lam
Before mouse finds a way to the delicious cornfields cat eats him with
dire consequence for the food chain.

How Evil Went to Paradise Dir: Petros Papadopolous
The small devil wants to be good - but that is quite impossible.
 
Sheezam Dir: Allison Miller
Garbage man Joe Halpern finds a superhero power ring in the trash.
But the ring that gives him the power was only meant for a woman

 
VIRGIN RECORDS MUSIC & DANCE AWARD

Days of Sleep (WINNER) Dir: Claire Dix
A music video for Leeds based band 'All my friends are dead'
 
Don't F**k with Love Dir: Rachel Mcintosh
Two star-crossed lovers flirt their way through a magical and luscious
1920's paper pop-up New York City.
 
Inside of Me Dir: Shane Downey
The surreal animated video for the song "Inside of Me" by the
Starlight Mints.

 
BEST ACTOR AWARD

Elise Harris, starring in her own film, "Vestal Virgin" (WINNER)
Vestal Virgins were often buried alive if they failed in their duties to the
Goddess Vesta.
 
Iacovos Zannettis, starring in "For the love of..."
A Greek father coming to England in the hope of making a decent
living and provide for this son back home.
 
Nick Ewans, starring in "Wine Tasting"
There's more than one way to taste wine.


FOURDOCS FACTUAL FILM AWARD

Geocaching: From the Web to the Woods Dir: Jeff Orlowski
Scavenger hunting and GPS technology combine to create Geocaching.
This film explores a new hobby through the eyes of three avid
geocachers.
 
The Glass Eye Maker Dir: Tomas Leech
A film about the last glass eye maker in the UK.
 
The Tardis (WINNER) Dir: Nadeem and Bamforth
Based around an underground location in London known as "The
Tardis", this mini-docu follows the lives of three young Asians "who
break the mould."


AVID INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Coffee Break Dir: Larry Ziegelman
Two old high school classmates discover they work together on their
coffee break.
 
Dear, Sweet Emma (WINNER) Dir: Loraine Cernak
Unbeknownst to all, Emma has an uncontrollable dark side.
 
Hotel Hopscotch Dir: Geoff Cordner
With self-effacing honesty and raw humour, moments in street life and
youth are remembered and captured as many die young or disappear.

 
TALENT CIRCLE BEST SUPER SHORT 2006

72 Hours from Now Dir: David Proctor and Peter King
A girl awakes in an abandoned city.
 
Human Caviar Dir: Tony Johnson
On 27th March 1998 Paul Senior began a daily ritual of photographing
himself. This film documents his physical and emotional change over the
following years.
 
Ten Thousand Pictures of You (WINNER) Dir: Robin King
An exhilarating roller coaster ride through the animated pictures of
Sarah's world, as she seeks revenge upon the movie star who broke
her heart.

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OFVM Screen Night @ Pegasus Theatre 1/10/06[Friday 8th September 2006]

The next SCREEN NIGHT showcasing new work from OFVM is on Sunday 1^st October, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Entry £3. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

If you have been involved in a course production since January 2006 then this is the night for the public premier of your work. In addition to course work we will be premiering three new films supported by the OFVM Production Award

The jam-packed bill includes more than 15 shorts completed in the last six months and range from drama, documentary and experimental. So if you want to see what’s been happening on OFVM courses or catch some of the latest films made by some of the best local talent put the date in your diary now!

Films being shown include: About a box, 4:2, Game On, Interview, Spring, The Corner, The Game,      Tu Mens, What's Left?, Farewell, Random, Between Friends.

If you need any further information please contact Gary Shenton on production@ofvm.org

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OFVM @ Reading and Leeds Festival[Tuesday 22nd August 2006]

OFVMs cinema tent at Reading and Leeds will be featuring some top shorts from around the region this bank holiday week end. Programmed around the main features will be 10,000 Pictures of You (Robin King) Life Goes On (Trevor Hardy) Dreamer (Tessa Lewin) Fish cant Fly (Richard Murphy) and Rug (Graham Page) from the Screen South supproted Digital Shorts 2006. OFVM have put together a cracking mixture of animations, dramas and short documentaries alongside the features to entertain through the night. The Cinema tent runs midnight - 4.00am at Reading and midnight - 3.00am at Leeds - in the Dance tents. See you there!

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OFVM Production Awards Next Deadline September 11th[Thursday 3rd August 2006]

The next deadline for the OFVM Production award is September 11th - to get an application form please click the link below.

Download application form

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Summerscreen 2006 - the best ever![Tuesday 1st August 2006]

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Free Films Under The Stars - Headington and Wantage. Saturday 29th July.[Thursday 27th July 2006]

Saturday 29th July. Film Under the Stars. The March of the Penguins (U). Bury Knowle Park. Headington. Oxford. Starts 9.15. Bring a blanket.

Saturday 29th July. Film Under the Stars. Wallace and Gromit Curse of the Were Rabbit (U). Memorial park. Wantage. Start 9.15. Bring a blanket!

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Best of the Fest, free screening Sunday 30th July, Phoenix Cinema, Oxford.[Thursday 27th July 2006]

Sunday 30th July. Best of the Fest. Screening all the great work created over the week. Phoenix Picture House. Walton Street. Oxford. Start 6.30. get there early to guarantee a seat.

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Bollywood Night @ OFVM Sunday 23rd July 7.30pm[Sunday 23rd July 2006]

Bollywood Night!!

Main Hoon Na (12A)
Top Bollywood feature at OFVM.  Free!!

Come along to
54 Catherine Street EAST OXFORD
Sunday 23. Starts 7.30pm
(info 01865 726434)

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Showcase Shootout- Best of local School & FE college shorts. Tues. 25th, 7.00pm[Sunday 23rd July 2006]

Tues 25th July. Showcase Shootout. School and FE College short films.  Open screening, all welcome.  Get to see how the next generation of local talent is developing!  Awards given for best films selected by a panel of local professional film makers.

OFVM 54 Catherine Street East Oxford. Start 7.00

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Summerscreen screenings - free and for all the family[Saturday 22nd July 2006]

22nd July. Film Under the Stars. Wallace and Gromit. Curse of the Were-rabbit (U). Hinksey park. Oxford. Start 9.15. Bring a blanket!

Sun 23rd July. Bollywood Night. Main Hoon Na. (12A). OFVM 54 Catherine Street. East Oxford. Start 7.30 pm (not 9.15)

Tues 25th July. Showcase Shootout. School and FE College short films are screened to local professionals. All Welcome. 54 Catherine Street East Oxford. Start 7.00

Saturday 29th July. Film Under the Stars. The March of the Penguins (U). Bury Knowle Park. Headington. Oxford. Starts 9.15. Bring a blanket.

Saturday 29th July. Film Under the Stars. Wallace and Gromit Curse of the Were Rabbit (U). Memorial park. Wantage. Start 9.15. Bring a blanket!

Sunday 30th July. Best of the Fest. Screening all the great work created over the week. Phoenix Picture House. Walton Street. Oxford. Start 6.30. get there early to guarantee a seat.

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Showcase shootout - call for FE and school work.[Wednesday 5th July 2006]

Reading Festival week end tickets are again up for grabs at this years Summerscreen Showcase Shootout.  We are looking for student docus, dramas, experimental shorts, adverts or promos to be screened and judged by a panel of Oxford film makers on July 25th, 7.00 - 9.00pm, at OFVM. If you are in the 6th form or a local FE College and have produced work that you would like to enter send a DV copy to OFVM by 14th July. For more details phone the festival hotline 01865 726434 or go to  www.ofvm.org/summerscreen

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Digital Shorts Workshop at OFVM[Tuesday 4th July 2006]

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Special Avid deals for local film makers[Thursday 11th May 2006]

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OFVM VJ tutor hitting the big time[Thursday 27th April 2006]

Ed Cookson has not only landed himself a full CBBC stand alone series for his Summerton Mill animation but is also set to be part of the European Champions League final ‘launch’ in Paris. His unique Sancho Plan audio visual live performance has attracted the interest of top sports sponsors UMBRO and will play a to a select VIP group in the Champs Elysee. Ed, appropriately enough, is a mad Arsenal fan!

www.thesanchoplan.com

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Summersceen Festival and local TV[Thursday 27th April 2006]

OFVM's Summerscreen film festival is being supported by BBC Oxford and Central TV for teh second year running. The festival, for young people around the county, will bring BBC Mini Movie workshops to Wantage, Bicester, Sutton Courtenay and Carterton as well as offer TV tours around Central in Abingdon. The Summerscreen programme also includes a 'special effects' week with the Evil Twins, animation and soundscape workshops as well as indoor and outdoor screenings all over Oxfordshire. Other tours on offer include the Summerton Mill animation studio in Banbury and a new Harry Potter ‘Goblets of Fire’ venue at New College in Oxford! The festival runs from 22^nd – 30^th July.

www.ofvm.org/summersceen

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Sell Out for Flash Forward Festival[Thursday 27th April 2006]

OFVM’s Flash Forward festival for film makers with a learning disability has sold out in 7 days. The festival on May 7^th at the Pegasus Theatre in
Oxford
will feature more than 20 shorts from up and coming talent in
Oxford
. The overwhelming popularity of this years pilot mean that plans are already in motion for a bigger festival in 2007.

www.ofvm.org/flashforward

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Bex Hopkins (BAFTA Nominee) at Reel One evening. 27 April 7.30pm.[Thursday 13th April 2006]