Weekly Bulletin 09/03/11

1. CASTING AND CREWING:

- DoP

- 2 x Writer

- Editor

2. LOCATIONS:

3. PROPS

4. WORKSHOPS:

- Site Reading
- Ongoing: ADVANCED SCREENWRITING

- Craft Of Acting - break

5. FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS AND SCREENINGS:

6. FILM CHALLENGES:

- Next One Please!

7. WEBSITE UPDATES:
- Blogs and Articles for new site

8. GENERAL INFO & NEW PEOPLE:

- 3 newbies

Keep an eye out on the website for extra news and information:
http://www.filmcoalition.co.uk/

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1. CASTING/CREWING:
- DoP needed for this weekend 12th/13th. Expenses. Shooting on Canon 5D with prime lenses, equipment provided. 'Ladder To The Moon' is a pilot for a web series and is about love, adventure and the Holy Grail.

Contact: Robert Lee.

E-Mail: bewildebob[@]gmail.com

- Writer needed for Sci-Fi/Post-Apocalyptic/Exhistential feature. Expenses. Previous work www.chainsawfilms.com

Contact: Matt Watering

E-Mail: matt[@]chainsawfilms.com

- Sammi Hamer needs a writer for 2 projects. Expenses/Deferred.

BLINK is a Si-Fi/Psycological Horror, reinventing THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, MAX PAYNE & CONSTANTINE looking to be turned into a short initially. This was shot as part of the past film challenge and is to be developed into a feature or TV series.

BEHIND THE DANCER is a gritty thriller that turns into a dark psychological drama, similar to THE CRYING GAME.

Pitched as a feature or 2-parted/one off.

E-Mail: girlyfilms[@]virginmedia.com

http://www.girlyfilms.co.uk/

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2. LOCATIONS:
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3. PROPS:


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4. WORKSHOPS:

Phillipa Hammond is running READING ALOUD FROM A SCRIPT

From actors who 'Sight Read' to public speakers and anyone who pitches.

pt1 Wed 16th 7:30 Preperation of text

pt 2 Wed 23rd 7:30 Using your skillls

Location: 13 Lansdowne Mews, Bn3 1FW

Money: Donations

More Info: http://brighton.gumtree.com/brighton/55/75033855.html

Gary Mepsted ADVANCED SCREENWRITING every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Conference Room at Old College House, 8-10 Richmond Terrace, Brighton, at its fourth week.

Elena Saorin THE CRAFT OF ACTING, is breaking for a couple of weeks after tonight. She will be back with small courses for you to book. E-mail below for details.

Get in touch with Elena Saorin for more info or to book your place on: elena.saorin[@]filmcoalition.co.uk
0776 860 4931.

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5. FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS AND SCREENINGS:

I'm off to see Tru Grit tonight, I hear very noble things about it.

Also out for next week is Norweigan Wood.

http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Duke_Of_Yorks/film/Norwegian_Wood/

First adaption of a famous author.
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6. FILM CHALLENGES:
The WeekenderFilmbender went well! Well done guys, upload you films to You Tube and get them out there!

Some people have some good ideas for challenges so far, if you have one then send it our way!

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7. WEBSITE UPDATES:
- If anyone would like to write blogs or small articles on relevant filmmaking topics then please get in contact. We would love to start getting members more involved with generating usable content when the new website is up and running. New articles and blogs will be linked here.
AdrianWorsfold
E-mail: adrian.worsfold[@]filmcoalition.co.uk

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8. GENERAL INFO & NEW PEOPLE:
- Caroline Cabot, new to filmmaking and wants to learn more

- Nathaniel Kochan, is a a documentary filmmaker and would like to be involved in narrative film.

David Baboulene,writer and story consultant, follow his script to screen antics just click follow here http://t.co/nclPhcs just click 'Follow'

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If you can't make meetings, post your info before Tuesday morning to be included in that weeks posting.

You can also add new information directly onto the coalition website or Facebook Group Wall.
http://filmcoalition.co.uk/

If I have missed any news or details or if I simply mess up the blog again, sorry, call me or email me so I can Correct it !

Emma 'Blog This MoFo' Bailey

www.filmcoalition.co.uk

Emma.Bailey[@]filmcoalition.co.uk - Co-Head
Adrian.Worsfold[@]filmcoalition.co.uk - Co-Head
Elena.Saorin[@]filmcoalition.co.uk - Workshop Coordinator
Jill.Ahrens[@]filmcoalition.co.uk - Communications Coordinator
Tim.Pieraccini[@]filmcoalition.co.uk - Resources Coordinator

Weekly Bulletin 23/02/11

1. CASTING AND CREWING:
- Stewards and ushers for Screening 25th Feb
2. LOCATIONS:
-
3. PROPS
- Old Telephone
4. WORKSHOPS:
- Ongoing: THE CRAFT OF ACTING and ADVANCED SCREENWRITING;
5. FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- Straight Out Private Screening
- Film Challenge Screening
- Leeds Filmmakers Film Challenge Screening Excursion
6. FILM CHALLENGES:
- THE WEEKENDER FILMBENDER
- Updated Logos
7. WEBSITE UPDATES:
- Blogs and Articles for new site
8. GENERAL INFO & NEW PEOPLE:
-

Keep an eye out on the website for extra news and information:
http://www.filmcoalition.co.uk/

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1. CASTING/CREWING:
- Stewards and Door assistants required for private screening at the sallis benney on 25th Feb. This is a cast and crew screening of a Filmmakers Coalition Members films, so all support welcome.
Gavin O'Mally-Richardson
E-mail: gomr007@btinternet.com

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2. LOCATIONS:
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3. PROPS:
- I am looking to find a prop, bascially a 1940's or 30's phone which can be used in a filming.
Your assistance is appreciated. All replies can be sent to myself.
Debbie Bridge
E-mail: debbie@debbiebridge.com

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4. WORKSHOPS:
- We have two workshops on going:

Elena Saorin THE CRAFT OF ACTING, every Wednesday at 6pm at the Brighton Youth Centre. Covering Impro techniques for an other couple of weeks.

Gary Mepsted ADVANCED SCREENWRITING every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Conference Room at Old College House, 8-10 Richmond Terrace, Brighton, at its third week.

More workshops lined up for March.

Get in touch with Elena Saorin for more info or to book your place on: elena.saorin@filmcoalition.co.uk
0776 860 4931.

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5. FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- Straight Out Screening
If you were involved in the making of my short film Straight Out last year and have not yet received an invite to the screening later this week, please drop me a message ASAP
Andy Nicholls
E-mail: straightout@apntv.com

- Film Challenge Screening (Brighton)
The Screening of the recent film Challenge 'The Weekender Filmbender' Will be at the Latest Music Bar on the 3rd of March.

- Film Challenge Screening (Leeds)
The Screening in Leeds should be on the 8th of March So if anyone fancies a trip upto Leeds let me know of interest and ill try and work out some cheap travel and accommodation.
Adrian
E-mail: adrian.worsfold@filmcoalition.co.uk

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6. FILM CHALLENGES:
- Well Done !!! to everyone that took part in the recent Film Challenge, we hope you all had fun on some level and looking forward to the Screening and the next Challlenge !! :)

- Some People Were having issues with the Logos for the start of your films being in odd colours or not being able to download them in evil Internet explorer. This hopefulyl has been corrected and the "working" Logos can be found here
www.filmcoalition.co.uk/files/logos

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7. WEBSITE UPDATES:
- If anyone would like to write blogs or small articles on relevant filmmaking topics then please get in contact. We would love to start getting members more involved with generating usable content when the new website is up and running. New articles and blogs will be linked here.
AdrianWorsfold
E-mail: adrian.worsfold@filmcoalition.co.uk

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8. GENERAL INFO & NEW PEOPLE:
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If you can't make meetings, post your info before Tuesday morning to be included in that weeks posting.

You can also add new information directly onto the coalition website or Facebook Group Wall.
http://filmcoalition.co.uk/

If I have missed any news or details or if I simply mess up the blog again, sorry, call me or email me so I can Correct it ! Now pour me a Tequila

Sarah "really likes bulletins" Saeed.

www.filmcoalition.co.uk
Emma.Bailey@filmcoalition.co.uk - Co-Head
Adrian.Worsfold@filmcoalition.co.uk - Co-Head
Elena.Saorin@filmcoalition.co.uk - Workshop Coordinator
Jill.Ahrens@filmcoalition.co.uk - Communications Coordinator
Sarah.Saeed@filmcoalition.co.uk - Events Coordinator
Tim.Pieraccini@filmcoalition.co.uk - Resources Coordinator

Weekly Bulletin 17/02/11...it's a Smallie

1. CASTING AND CREWING:
- Cameraman and Editor
2. LOCATIONS:
-
3. PROPS
-
4. WORKSHOPS:
- Ongoing: THE CRAFT OF ACTING and ADVANCED SCREENWRITING;
5.FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- S.E.E. festival free discussion on rockumentaries
6. FILM CHALLENGES:
- THE WEEKENDER FILMBENDER!!!!
7. WEBSITE UPDATES
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8. GENERAL INFO & NEW PEOPLE:
-Dodger Phillips

Keep an eye out on the website for extra news and information:
http://www.filmcoalition.co.uk/

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1. CASTING/CREWING
Trevor Blackman is looking for a cameraman and editor to film a short promotional piece. The piece will be used as part of a pitch to get a permanent ice rink in Brighton.


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2.LOCATIONS

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3.PROPS

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4.WORKSHOPS
We have two workshops on going:

Elena Saorin THE CRAFT OF ACTING, every Wednesday at 6pm at the Brighton Youth Centre. Covering Impro techniques for an other couple of weeks.

Gary Mepsted ADVANCED SCREENWRITING every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Conference Room at Old College House, 8-10 Richmond Terrace, Brighton, at its third week.

More workshops lined up for March.

Get in touch with Elena Saorin for more info or to book your place on: elena.saorin@filmcoalition.co.uk
0776 860 4931.


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5.FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS AND SCREENINGS
As part of S.E.E. festival there is a discussion on rockumentaries in the Komedia.

http://seefestival.org/programme/musicdoc11-free-event.html

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6. FILM CHALLENGES
Don't forget our upcoming 48 hour film challenge, THE WEEKENDER FILM BENDER, launching on the 18th February at 7pm at the Marwood Cafe', 52 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF.


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7. WEBSITE UPDATES
Coming Soon

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8.GENERAL INFO and NEW PEOPLE
Dodger Phillips - Movement Director, script doctor, actor.
Dodgerphillips@mac.com


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If you can't make meetings, post your info before Tuesday morning to be included in that weeks posting.

You can also add new information directly onto the coalition website or Facebook Group Wall.
http://filmcoalition.co.uk/

If I have missed any news or details..sorry..call me or email me so I can get it sorted!..now I need a ring of my bell, ding ding...

Jason "The Ting" Davison

www.filmcoalition.co.uk
adrian.worsfold@filmcoalition.co.uk
emma.bailey@filmcoalition.co.uk
elena.saorin@filmcoalition.co.uk

Weekly Bulletin 06/02/11

I'd like to open with some apologies..here is obviously the right bulletin for last week meeting..


1. CASTING AND CREWING:
- two male actors, 35 yrs +; one male and one female actor, 60 yrs +.
- DoP/ camera operator w camera;
- gaffer w lights;
- sound person w sound kit;
- script supervisor.
2. LOCATIONS:
- house or flat with a separate hall, living room and kitchen.
3.SCREENINGS:
- late Feb/ early March short film screening at Open Market;
- film festival in Sicily accepting submissions.
4. WORKSHOPS:
- Ongoing: THE CRAFT OF ACTING and ADVANCED SCREENWRITING;
5. GENERAL INFO & NEW PEOPLE:
- Amanda Urwin-Mann, actress;
- Vanessa Austine Locke, actress;
- Lamia, camera and lighting assistant;
- Louise Gregory, technical demonstrator at Brighton University.
6. FILM CHALLENGES...THE WEEKENDER FILMBENDER!!!!
7. WEBSITE UPDATES...give us your ideas.

Keep an eye out on the website for extra news and information:
http://www.filmcoalition.co.uk/

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1. CASTING/CREWING
Bobby Dee is shooting a short film "Fish or Goat". He's looking for two male actors, 35 yrs +. A DoP/ Camera Operator with camera; a gaffer with lights; a sound guy with sound equipment and a script supervisor. Please contact Bobby on:
www.octopusfilm.com
07967781755

Leo Mumford is shooting a psychological thriller "Alone in the Dark" and he's looking for a male and a female actor aged 60 +. Please contact Leo on:

leomumford@gmail.com

07883800423

www.paintingwithlights.net

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2.LOCATIONS
Leo Mumford is looking for a house or a flat with separate hall, living room and kitchen. Please contact Leo on:

leomumford@gmail.com

07883800423

www.paintingwithlights.net

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3.SCREENINGS
Verity Cowper from CompARTment is organising the screening of some short films at the Open Market on London Road and she's looking for suggestions on the theme. Contact her :
vldc@hotmail.co.uk
0752 201 1502.

Ornella is organising a film festival in Sicily. Get in touch with her for entry details on: ornella@lineone.net
0775 365 9143.

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4.WORKSHOPS
We have two workshops on going:

Elena Saorin THE CRAFT OF ACTING, every Wednesday at 6pm at the Brighton Youth Centre. Covering Impro techniques for an other couple of weeks.

Gary Mepsted ADVANCED SCREENWRITING every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Conference Room at Old College House, 8-10 Richmond Terrace, Brighton, at its third week.

More workshops lined up for March.

Get in touch with Elena Saorin for more info or to book your place on: elena.saorin@filmcoalition.co.uk
0776 860 4931.

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5.GENERAL INFO and NEW PEOPLE
Leo Mumford is selling his 35mm lens adapter. It's an SG Pro adapter with rails and a flip module. It's also got a step up ring to fir the EX1 and has both Nikon and Canon mounts.
It comes with a case. For £700. Please contact Leo on:

leomumford@gmail.com
0788380042.

Please welcome:
Amanda Urwin-Mann. Actress with 4 years of stage experience. For more info and cv, please contact Amanda on:
urma-rose@hotmail.co.uk

Vanessa Austine Locke. Actress with stage and modelling experience, willing to get involved in creative projects. Please contact her on:
vanessa@brightonfashionweek.com

Lamia. Camera and lighting assistant with theatre and lighting design experience.

Louise Gregory. Technical demonstrator at Brighton University willing to help in all aspects of fiilm production. Contact Louise on:
lg4@brighton.ac.uk

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6. FILM CHALLENGE
Don't forget our upcoming 48 hour film challenge, THE WEEKENDER FILM BENDER, launching on the 18th February at 7pm at the Marwood Cafe', 52 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF.

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7. WEBSITE UPDATES
Please get in touch with us with ideas, thought and suggestions over improvements for the website.

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If you can't make meetings, post your info before Tuesday morning to be included in that weeks posting.

You can also add new information directly onto the coalition website or Facebook Group Wall.
http://filmcoalition.co.uk/

If I have missed any news or details..or if I simply mess up the blog again..sorry..call me or email me so I can get a grip!..now I need a camomile..

Elena "deserves some spanking, she might even like it" Saorin.

www.filmcoalition.co.uk
adrian.worsfold@filmcoalition.co.uk
emma.bailey@filmcoalition.co.uk
elena.saorin@filmcoalition.co.uk