<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><!-- RSS generation done by ForumCo.com on 04 Dec 2008  10:42:08 PM --><rss version="0.92"><channel><title>welcome to UK Film Forum .co.uk</title><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/</link><description>welcome to UK Film Forum .co.uk</description><author></author><image2>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/rss.gif</image2><image><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/</link><url>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/rss.gif</url><title>welcome to UK Film Forum .co.uk RSS Feed</title><width>86</width><height>37</height></image><item><title>Some very funny links... (28 Nov 2008 10:37:13 AM)</title><author>ukfilm</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=28&amp;REPLY_ID=1741</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:37:13 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ There are 29 replies, with the last one on 28 Nov 2008 at 10:37:13 AM by ukfilm]]></description></item><item><title>UK Film Tax Relief (28 Nov 2008 10:22:08 AM)</title><author>ukfilm</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=831&amp;REPLY_ID=1740</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:22:08 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ There are 4 replies, with the last one on 28 Nov 2008 at 10:22:08 AM by ukfilm]]></description></item><item><title>&quot;The Party&quot; short film competition at Filmaka.com (28 Nov 2008 07:58:58 AM)</title><author>johnronald</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1164</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:58:58 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Submit your short film to "The Party" competition at Filmaka.com and<br />you could win funding to direct your feature-length script!  15-20<br />filmmakers win $1500 to $4500 each month - 3 of those go on to compete<br />for feature funding at the end of the year!  Entries must be 1 to 3<br />minutes long and are due January 12, 2009.  More info at<br /><a href="http://www.filmaka.com/featurefilm" target="_blank">www.filmaka.com/featurefilm</a><br />]]></description></item><item><title>Just Arrived (27 Nov 2008 6:02:53 PM)</title><author>Ron Aberdeen</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=1163&amp;REPLY_ID=1739</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:02:53 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ There are 2 replies, with the last one on 27 Nov 2008 at 6:02:53 PM by Ron Aberdeen]]></description></item><item><title>Boon For Film Makers (14 Nov 2008 08:05:38 AM)</title><author>johnronald</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1161</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:05:38 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Filmaka offers funding to unknown filmmakers around the world and provides a chance to step up in to professional cinema and TV. Last year Filmaka commissioned over 40 web series to filmmakers across the planet, from Tokyo to Mexico City, and awarded $5 million in production funding to a Londoner, Nuru Rimington-Mkali, to direct his feature film. Filmaka has launched some new features to enhance its reach to professional film makers:-<br /><br />1) Ability to compose a professional portfolio: You can now create an online portfolio by uploading samples of your work to the personal films section of your profile. Let industry professionals discover you through Filmaka now. Click here to upload the samples of your work <a href="http://www.filmaka.com/filmaka_upload_master.php" target="_blank">http://www.filmaka.com/filmaka_upload_master.php</a> <br /><br />2) Filmaka Forums: Advertise your services to the biggest community of online professional film makers. Access <a href="http://www.filmaka.com/forums/" target="_blank">http://www.filmaka.com/forums/</a> to post your casting calls, equipment needs and reviews and read reviews for the latest Hollywood releases.<br /><br />3) More Exciting Branded competitions launched every fortnight: Filmaka has released more than two million dollars as prize money to its film makers through its branded competitions most recent ones being with Ford, Cisco, MSN, Red Bull, FX and SAB Miller.<br /><br />4) Enhanced Community features: Filmaka members can now upload personal pictures, Bios, CV's and personalize there profiles to make them more elaborate and detailed for fellow film makers, producers and actors. Members can write reviews about fellow film makers competition entries, post private messages to each other and also embed there favorite videos in there profiles on other websites.<br /><br />5) More Web Series: Filmaka has more than 25 web series in production with a new episode being launched every Monday and Thursday, watching webisodes was never more exciting, Every series has there own dedicated page with all actors, characters and directors profiles,bios,making ofs and pictures. To check more details check the Filmaka Channel homepage <a href="http://www.filmaka.com/filmaka_channel.php" target="_blank">http://www.filmaka.com/filmaka_channel.php</a><br /><br />Check out the most exciting professional film maker's database at <a href="http://www.filmaka.com" target="_blank">http://www.filmaka.com</a> . For more details contact the online support chat from the contact us page.<br />]]></description></item><item><title>DEADLINES for Film and Screenplay Festivals (13 Nov 2008 12:03:50 AM)</title><author>wildcardpix</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1160</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:03:50 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Deadlines approaching. Be a part of the fastest growing and most unique Film Festival in the world today: NOVEMBER 30th deadline for Screenplays and Shorts and Features.<br /><br />FILM SUBMISSIONS See the full details to submit your film<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/film-festival-submissions.html" target="_blank">http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/film-festival-submissions.html</a><br /><br />SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS - See the full details to submit your script<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/screenplay-submissions.html" target="_blank">http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/screenplay-submissions.html</a><br /><br />ONE PAGE SCREENPLAY CONTEST - Winning script made into FILM:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/one_page_screenplay_competition_II.html" target="_blank">http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/one_page_screenplay_competition_II.html</a><br /><br />TV SPEC AND TV PILOT SCREENPLAY CONTEST:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/TV_spec_screeenplay_competition.html" target="_blank">http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/TV_spec_screeenplay_competition.html</a>]]></description></item><item><title>2009 BlueCat Screenplay Contest CALL FOR ENTRIES (11 Nov 2008 4:14:10 PM)</title><author>bluecat</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1159</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:14:10 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ The 2009 BLUECAT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION is now open for submission of feature length screenplays!<br /><br /><br />*Winner receives $10,000<br /><br /><br />*Four finalists receive $1500<br /><br /><br />*Every writer who submits to BlueCat receives a written script analysis of their screenplay<br />Entry fee $50 <br /><br /><br /><br />EARLY BIRD SCRIPT ANALYSIS: <br />EARLY DEADLINE: December 1, 2008 <br />*Screenplays submitted by Dec 1 will receive their analysis by Jan 5 <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />SUBMIT YOUR SCREENPLAY:    <a href="http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/submissions/call_for_entries.php" target="_blank">http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/submissions/call_for_entries.php</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />BlueCat Screenplay Competition <br /><a href="http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com" target="_blank">www.bluecatscreenplay.com</a> <br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/bluecatscreenplay" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/bluecatscreenplay</a><br /><br />]]></description></item><item><title>2009 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES (07 Nov 2008 10:33:00 PM)</title><author>Newport</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=1146&amp;REPLY_ID=1734</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ There are 2 replies, with the last one on 07 Nov 2008 at 10:33:00 PM by Newport]]></description></item><item><title>Future TV (31 Oct 2008 3:24:12 PM)</title><author>space</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1156</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:24:12 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ <b>Future TV</b> is a web 2.0 TV Channel, a model stemming from applications such as YouTube, MySpace and mobile media. Young people will be involved in all aspects of running the channel, including taking part in decision making and creative direction. The channel will cover local events and issues, and celebrate Londons cultural and creative activity.<br /><br />The broadcast centre will be based at SPACE in Mare Street. <br /><br /><b>Who is it for?</b><br /><br />16 - 25 year olds who are not currently in employment, education or training.<br /><br /><b>What will they get? </b><br /><br />Flexible learning opportunities, based around their interests and the variety of roles needed to run a Future TV Channel. <br /><br />Hard skills can be chosen from a menu including: music technology, production, mobile broadcast, administration, marketing, programming, online camerawork/broadcast and edit skills, creative direction, art direction.<br /><br />Soft skills will include confidence development, motivation and interpersonal skills. These skills will be taught by Future TV production staff and industrial specialists, coming from, for example, Advertising, Filmmaking, Music Publishing, New Technology Agencies<br /><br />Young people will receive 1:1 support and advice and guidance from the attached youth worker, programme staff and youth mentors. They will also receive supported sign posting into further training, employment and engagement with mainstream support organisations.  <br /><br /><b>Learning programme</b><br /><br />12 hr/week structured learning package over 6 weeks, including training from industrial specialists, supported learning from the Production Staff and Youth Mentors and IAGs. <br />Tailor made and supported work experience opportunities, working on the channel. <br />Support into further training and employment, including employment opportunities on the channel, as youth mentors, and production staff. <br /> <br /><b>Accreditation</b><br /><br />Young people will get the opportunity to enter for Arts Award Bronze (Level 1) qualifications. SPACE is an accredited Arts Award Centre. <br /><br /><b>Support costs</b><br /><br />Transport will be paid, food will be provided and child care costs met. <br /><br /><b>Dates and Times</b><br /><br /><b><i>when:</i></b> Tuesday 11th Nov to Wed 17th Dec (2 days a week for 6 weeks) or Thursday 20th Nov to Fri 19th Dec (2 days a week for 6 weeks)<br /><i><b>times:</b></i> 11am  5pm<br /><i><b>where:</b></i> SPACE, 129  -131 Mare Street E8 3RH<br /><i><b>phone:</b></i> 020 8525 4341 / 4330<br /><i><b>web:</b></i> <a href="http://www.spacestudios.org.uk" target="_blank">www.spacestudios.org.uk</a><br /><br /><i><b>contact:</b></i> <a href="mailto:pierre@spacestudios.org.uk">pierre@spacestudios.org.uk</a><br /><br />Additional programmes will be running throughout 2009 and 2010<br /><br /> <br />]]></description></item><item><title>DIGITAL ARTS COURSES (01 Oct 2008 3:12:34 PM)</title><author>space</author><link>http://ukfilm.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1145</link><ttl>10</ttl><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:12:34 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ <br />[ S P A C E ]<br />September - December 2008 DIGITAL ARTS COURSES<br /><a href="http://www.spacestudios.org.uk" target="_blank">www.spacestudios.org.uk</a><br />	Monday 6th October InDesign Induction<br />	Monday 13th October InDesign Intermediate<br />	Monday 20th October Photoshop Level 1<br />	Monday 27th October Photoshop Level 2<br />	Monday 3rd November Illustrator Induction<br />	Monday 10th November DVD Creation Level 1<br />	Monday 17th November DVD Creation Level 2 <br />	Monday 24th November Final Cut Pro Induction<br />	Monday 1st December Final Cut Pro Intermediate<br />All courses are 1 day courses, running from 10.30-4.30pm and cost from £100 per person. There is a maximum of 10 people per course and to reserve your place, we require that you pay in advance, via credit card or cash.<br /><br />If you have any questions, or would like to make a booking, please call our reception between 9.30 and 4.30pm on Monday to Friday. <br />For more information about course structure and outline, and to download our full training programme, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.spacestudios.org.uk/All_Content_Items/Courses/" target="_blank">http://www.spacestudios.org.uk/All_Content_Items/Courses/</a><br />[ space ]<br />129 - 131 Mare St  <br />Hackney  <br />London E8 3RH<br /> <br />t:  020 8525 4330<br />e: <a href="mailto:admin@spacestudios.org.uk">admin@spacestudios.org.uk</a><br />f:  020 8525 4342<br />]]></description></item></channel></rss>