Let me introduce myself, I’m Kate Spragg and I am taking the reins of Created in Birmingham from Chris. I’m sure you’ll agree that Chris has done a fantastic job since taking over in May 2008. The blog has brought together the Birmingham creative community which I look forward to becoming a part of, and … [Read more…]
Deaffest 2008, the tenth annual deaf-led film and TV festival will be held in Wolverhampton at the Light House 28-30 November. The weekend of festivities will include screenings of films produced by UK and International Deaf filmmakers; Young Deaffest, which showcases work produced by young Deaf filmmakers; and a conference on Opportunities for Deaf Filmmakers, … [Read more…]
The Flip Animation Festival (6-8 November at Light House, Wolverhampton) has been assembling a rather tasty line-up over the past little while, as documented on their nicely informative blog. Highlights include: A retrospective of work from Osbert Parker, best know for his cut out animation style mixed with live action; BAFTA & Screen WM Presents: … [Read more…]
Halloween might not be my bag but at least it’s an excuse to put some interesting events on. Aside from the Ikon Eastside closing party there are a fair number of Halloween-themed things going on. These are they (all happening on Friday 31 October, except the last two): The National Trust are putting on events … [Read more…]
The Light House in Wolverhampton are offering creative start-ups the chance to advertise themselves on the Light House LCD Screen Network. This is a great opportunity for any creative business, from production companies and graphic designers to photographers and more. The screen network covers the main Chubb Buildings reception and Lock Works bar which currently … [Read more…]
Gigbeth – What’s On The schedule for Gigbeth is coming together. Young Knives, Guillemots, The Destroyers, Sugarhill Gang and Einstellung are down so far with more to come Light House October Highlights Featuring independent film releases and new photography exhibition ‘Imagined Lines’cib by Matthew Hammond Curates Egg Autumn Programme Here’s the Curates Eggs’ latest mailout. … [Read more…]
I’ve been feeling a bit off-colour the past couple of days, so apols for the lack of decent posting. If anything’s going to raise my spirits it’s the prospect of a sodding great whale and a huge robot both turning up in the city. It’s like Power Rangers or something. The former comes courtesy of … [Read more…]
KateGoes and Writes a BBC Theme Tune “KateGoes are doing a theme tune for a new BBC sitcom called Coming of Age” as spotted by Dunc from the Autumn Store Crisp dust and car boot sales- is it art? BBC preview of the forthcoming Margaret Street MA show Light House September/October Events Spaghetti Gazetti have … [Read more…]