Robots Creative do digital video production and post production. I first came across them when I saw they’d signed up to Jobplot – I remember thinking “huh, nice logo” or something equally profound. Anyway, for reasons that completely escape me now, I followed a link to a video on co-founder Mat Cooper’s Vimeo account the … [Read more…]
The Departure Lounge showcases ‘films and film makers taking off’, concentrating on debut and first features by UK directors, screen writers and producers. The first event of 2011 brings an offering by Birmingham based writer/ director John Bradburn, whose film, WRISTS will be screened in mac‘s cinema, at 6pm on 27 January. The film’s producers … [Read more…]
Ikon are hosting a Vietnamese Film Festival, When Love Doesn’t Come Back, on 22 & 23 January. The festival also coincides with the first UK screening of Vietnamese artist Dinh Q. Lê’s animation South China Sea Pishkun, at the CBSO Centre. Inspired by events of 30 April 1975 at the end of America’s war in … [Read more…]
Merry Christmas from one and all at Created in Birmingham! To be honest, I’d be surprised if anyone is reading this (and to be even more honest, I wrote this a few days back anyway) but, in case it’s timely, here are a few things on TV that you might be interested in today: Birmingham … [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.
The Electric Cinema are holding another poster sale today from 12 noon – 2pm. With a selection of quad size posters available, there’s something for all film enthusiasts, ranging from mainstream to more limited releases, with some classic re-release posters available for the memorabilia collectors. Plus you needn’t feel guilty splashing out on posters, since … [Read more…]
The final Filmrats of 2010 is tomorrow evening from 8pm at The Victoria. Join them for an evening of short films and live music at just £2 in. This scrapbook, cut & stick style poster was also designed by illustrator Hayley Warham, which is rather cool.
The Disability Film Festival Day takes place on 3 December, at various venues arcoss the country, including The Public, mac and Light House. The festival will be packed full of international shorts, a selection of films from Oska Bright, themed discussions and archived films, in the UK’s first celebration of disability and film. The Public … [Read more…]