Events
Find here all the latest news and information on masterclasses, events, opportunities and film festivals.
Orange British Academy Film Awards: the Sony Ericsson Film Lovers' Forum
Sony Ericsson gave film students and film lovers the chance to get closer to the Orange British Academy Film Awards by holding their Film Lovers' Forum backstage at the event on 21 February 2010.
Read MoreFind Any Film - Online Resource
FindAnyFilm.com, is an online resource from the UK Film Council where you can find any film to watch in any format. Free to use, this 'Google for films' search engine draws on hundreds of sources to enable consumers to find out when, where and how a film is available in the UK.
Read MoreGreen Filmmaking Guidelines, courtesy of South West Screen
South West Screen have created these Green Filmmaking Guidelines for film production companies in their region by adapting the Code of Best Practices in Sustainable Filmmaking; the work of the Bristol based wildlife producer, Andrew Buchanan, and Larry Engel, a US producer.
Read MoreFilm Festivals
Skillset often supports or works in partnership with film festivals. They are a great opportunity for us to engage directly with the industry, and where possible fund others to deliver training and education through our Film Skills Fund.
Read MoreWhy her? Report: Factors that have influenced successful women in Film and TV
The 'Why Her?' report, launched on Weds 21 October 2009, highlights the key factors that have influenced the careers of successful women working in film and TV.
Read MoreThe Big 5 Comedy Award (John Brabourne Award 2010)
The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CBTF) have launched a new comedy writing competition, where the winning script will be made into a 10 minute short film, thanks to funding by the CTBF and the UK Film Council. There will also be a cash prize for the writer generously given by Working Title Films.
Read MoreYou Make the Movies
New cinema trailers launch nationwide on Friday 5 March 2010 courtesy of the Industry Trust, as a thank you to the ticket-paying public to say that without their support, new films couldn't get made and distributed.
Read MoreThe Industry Trust - Protecting the work of UK talent
The Industry Trust was set up by a group of organisations ranging from film studios to retailers. It works to raise awareness of the positive role copyright plays in protecting creative ideas and the livelihoods of the 150,000 people whose jobs are supported by Film and TV in the UK.
Read MoreSkillset's 'Shortlist': exciting new Screenwriting talent
Skillset's 'Shortlist', five of the most exciting new screenwriters to come out of the Skillset-accredited screenwriting courses around the UK, are quickly establishing themselves within the industry.
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