There’s a few interesting novelty things floating around courtesy of Birmingham’s finest creative minds, all in the festive spirit of course. Boxer‘s Christmas video ‘Guess who’s coming to dinner‘ is definitely worthy of a mention. As well as being highly entertaining, it also comes with the challenge of a movie quiz. Fullrange have made this … [Read more…]
I’ve never witnessed a Twitpanto before, so I’m quite intrigued/ excited to see what goes down. This year’s production is ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. The star studded cast features plenty of familiar Brum tweeters, including a cameo from CiB’s Chris Unitt, who’ll be appearing as a member of ‘The Riot Police’. The fun starts at … [Read more…]
The last KINO 10 event of 2010 takes place on 21 December at the Bull’s Head, Moseley, with a touch of festive flavour. Expect an eclectic mix of old and new short films, some music videos, various animations and a few Christmas treats. The evening starts at 7.30pm, with films from 8pm. Entry is £3.
Digbeth is Good linked to this publication, Uncertain Eastside by Nikki Pugh, the first issue of which is now out, offering a ‘critical questioning of the branding of a version of Eastside as the Cultural Quarter and of her relationship to it (or not) as an artist.’ This is the first document in a series … [Read more…]
Animation Forum‘s first event of 2011 welcomes Bob the Builder designer and Frankenstein’s Cat creator, Curtis Jobling, who’ll be offering advice on how to survive as a freelance animator. The event takes place on 13 January 2011 from 7.00pm at The Studio, Birmingham, and is the first in a series of joint events with BSeen … [Read more…]
Jonathan Cherry is a photographer based in Stourbridge, whose portfolio focuses on fine art documentary and portraiture. It’s well worth a look. Since graduating from University College Falmouth with a BA (Honours) in Photography, he’s produced the series ‘Greenlands‘ which studies the lack of a traditional community in English rural town life. The series is … [Read more…]
Joined by Aura Satz and a line up of DJ’s playing winter horror, creepy electronica and spectral pop, VIVID are offering an alternative to the office Christmas party, hosting Nightmare Before Christmas on 18 December. Marking the close of their 2010 programme and LANGUAGE season, with work from artist Aura Satz, who will also be … [Read more…]
Northfield Ecocentre recently announced the launch of their ‘School of Green Living’, which will offer a series of workshops aimed at making sustainable living easier and fun. Each of the workshops cover a practical skill aimed at beginners and will be run by experienced professionals. On offer at the moment they have; Fibres to Felt … [Read more…]