DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5pm Monday 3rd November 2008!
A programme of seminars and business development training for those currently working to exhibit Black Film, whether through a film festival, arts centre or independent cinema.
This specially designed course offers:
Tips and training to enable you to capitalise on the new business opportunities in Black Film
Networking with industry experts including distributors and press contacts
Skills for adding impact to your event and gaining larger audiences
The chance to strengthen Black Film exhibition across the UK
The course runs between December 2008 – March 2009 with teaching dates as follows : -
9th-11th December / 6th – 7th January / 3rd – 4th February
Some of the confirmed speakers on the programme include: - Andrew Woodyatt, Marketing Manager Lionsgate Films; Pete Buckingham, Head of Distribution and Exhibition at the UK Film Council; Grace Carley, CEO of AIM (All Industry Marketing); Clare Binns, Director of Programming, City Screen; Mark Cosgrove, Head of Programme The Watershed & Creative Director of the Encounters Film Festival; Dean Ricketts, Director of the Watch-Men PR agency; Andrew Firmin, Programme Manager of Culture, The Commonwealth Foundation.
Places cost £250.00; places are limited and are by application. Bursaries may be available towards fees, travel, accommodation and/or access costs.
Deadline for applications - 5.00pm, Monday 3rd November 2008
In all cases Film London requests that applicants consult with them prior to submitting an application.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.filmlondon.org.uk/blackfilm