Perspective of a UK independent producer

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Julian Bushell & Mike Gould present:

a FILM MEANS BUSINESS event

organized in collaboration with Non-Multiplex Cinema

! JONATHAN WEISSLER !

 Perspective of a UK independent producer

Interviewer: Marshall Julius

when: Thursday 17th July 2014, 6.45pm for 7pm start (8.30pm finish)

where: Deloitte Lecture Theatre, Stonecutter Court, 1 Stonecutter Street, London EC4A 4TR (map)

itinerary: discourse and Q&A followed by networking at nearby pub

Open to questions throughout, Jonathan will discuss the state of the British film industry as well as the pitfalls and challenges of being an independent film producer, including: the development of feature film projects, the financing of them, physical filmmaking, from getting the right team to the art of a good schedule, and managing a film through the hurdles of production through to selling, release of films and recoupment.

 Jonathan Weissler
Jonathan Weissler (Balagan) began his career in London in the early 90s where, as he climbed the production ladder, he worked on films like Interview With the Vampire, Braveheart and Mission Impossible 1. In 1997 he produced his first feature film, Time Enough, and has since gone on to produce 24 features, a 10 hour TV mini-series and over 300 commercials around the world. His films include The Brasserie (2001), shot in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong, grossing $38m (putting it among the highest grossing films in Asia, 2001) as well as The Truth Game (2000), directed by Simon Rumley and In Your Dreams (2008), starring Linda Hamilton and Co Produced with Sir David Frost. Other productions include: Re-Uniting The Rubins (2010) with Timothy Spall and Rhona Mitra, Booked Out (2012) with Rollo Weeks and Sylvia Sims and White Lie (2013) with Paul Bandey and David Birkin.

Marshall Julius
Marshall Julius is a film critic, feature writer, celebrity interviewer, blogger, presenter, author and section editor with 25 years’ experience. Former principal film critic at What’s On in London magazine, Marshall went freelance in 1995, writing for NME, Melody Maker, FHM, Stuff and Film Review and publishing (in UK and USA) the action movie reference guide, Action! The Action Movie A-Z. He became senior editor for Internet retailer BOL.COM while also writing freelance for The Sunday Express (celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, film and TV reviews). From 2004 to 2013, Marshall wrote virtually all of the editorial for BLOCKBUSTER Magazine (a free downloadable film magazine) while also presenting a weekly review show for JNET Radio, writing syndicated features for various PR agencies, running social media and general freelancing for a variety of companies and publications, including The People. Marshall is currently writing features and reviews for MSN Movies and The Sunday Times, reviewing films every Saturday morning for BBC Three Counties Radio, providing social media for Art You Grow Up With (animation art gallery) and serving as consultant to Disney on Marvel movie marketing campaigns. Follow Marshall on twitter @MarshallJulius
    Early bird tickets at £6.50 each (full price £12) for a limited period

DO NOT MISS IT!
This is a charity event supporting Prostate Cancer UK

 

Non-Multiplex Cinema meet-up 25th February (London, West End)

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Hi,

On Tuesday 25th February 2014 at 7.15pm, if you are involved in the making of films or aspire to, we are having a get together over a drink or two at the Actors Centre bar (1A Tower St, London). Non-Multiplex Cinema has been for over eight years, helping thousands of people collaborate with each other and to meet other key industry players.
This is a fabulous opportunity to find out how our film community can work for you, whatever your goals might be in the New Year and beyond.

See below for more details of the Non-Multiplex Cinema’s meet-up event.

It is just £5 to attend (proceeds after cost going to Prostate Cancer UK). To book a place now for this event, please go to the end of this post.


All the best,
Julian and the Non-Multiplex Cinema team
Films in the City NETWORKING

The networking events take place in a friendly, informal atmosphere with a wide spectrum of people across the film industry meeting up for a drink or two. Chat away to your hearts content. Opportunities a plenty, you never quite know who you will end up chatting to.
DRINKS

The Actors Centre bar stock a diverse range of drinks, including soft drinks and light snacks. All at a reasonable price.

 Drinks
Blur the Line - Acting, directing workshops CONTACTS

Collect your name badges at the event. Exchange business cards. It’s not only what you know, but who you know in this film business.

Photos by www.sundeepsitara.co.uk of a Non-Multiplex Cinema event

Mytherapy offers exclusive services for indie filmmakers

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Mytherapy offers exclusive services for indie filmmakers. They believe that a successful commercial run for an independent feature film starts with a positive festival run. With over 10 years experience in digital cinema, they offer a dedicated service for independent productions interested in screening at festivals around the world, including postproduction packages for seed funded films that help to secure investment, international sales and distribution. Independent feature services include colour grading, advise on how to best reach festivals, DCP mastering and duplication (of a quality guaranteed to be accepted at all festivals), versioning and delivery, ensuring that films arrive on time and trouble free.

Great Discount on London Screenwriters Festival

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The London Screenwriters’ Festival 2013 – it’s like Glastonbury, only for screenwriters and filmmakers,

October 25th to 27th – GET £24 off with discount code NMX

Sign up at www.LondonSWF.com

The London Screenwriters’ Festival and combined Great British Pitchfest is an annual gathering of emerging and established screenwriters. With over 600 attendees, 100 sessions, 140 industry expert speakers and the biggest names in film and TV in attendance (from both the UK and Hollywood), the LSF has become the premiere screenwriting event to attend.

Check out the site here http://www.LondonSWF.com

Kino 53 Coming Soon

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Anyone who went to either of the last two Kino screenings will testify: their new venue, Electrowerz, is pretty damn cool. When not hosting the likes of our oh-so-fabulous film night, they make ends meet by showcasing buzzworthy bands like Theme Park, Youth Lagoon, and Braids, and are the venue of choice for hipster weddings. So demand is high, making an early August date difficult to obtain. They thought you’d prefer to spend those days desperately soaking up what’s left of this almighty heatwave anyway, and have …opted to host the fifty-third installment of Kino London slightly later this month, on the 20th August, when they can expect a respectable 18°C – pretty damn cool. Join them for a short film night like no other in London. WANT TO SCREEN AT KINO #53? As always, filmmakers register in advance to screen their short at each event, sight unseen. There are no themes, no pre-selection and no restrictions, other than:

– films must be under 6 minutes

– films must be on DVD

– films must include the Kino logo + screening number (53) at the end, just for our screening

– the filmmaker must present the film in person.

Screening slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to screen your short drop them a line ASAP at screen@kinolondon.com They’ll need your name, the title and duration of your film, along with your contact details. WANT TO MAKE FILMS WITH THEM? Alongside the open-mic shorts they initiate a new filmmaking project each month that anyone at all can take part in. This month’s team of challengees are in the process of making ‘Reality without the emotion of love’, the results of which shall be pragmatically screened at Kino #53. If you want to take part in August’s challenge session, it’s easy. Just coming along to their screening on 20th August and volunteer. They’ll co-ordinate the team there and then. After that it’s up to you! They’ll also have an extra-special two-week filmmaking challenge between August and September’s screenings. More details about that on the night. If you’ve never made a short, are stuck for an idea, or just want to work with new people, the Kino Challenge is a great way to get those filmmaking juices flowing.

Event Details

Kino’s Open-Mic Short Film Night (#53)

Tuesday 20th August

at ELECTROWERKZ (AKA ISLINGTON METALWORKS)

7 Torrens Street

Angel Islington

EC1V 1NQ

 

Nearest tube: Angel

Doors at 7:30pm, films start 8:15pm

£4 entry, £3 with flyer (save some paper and get it on your phone)

Details Online: http://bit.ly/160zZDW

Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1396684510551375/

London Feminist Film Festival – Submissions Open

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After a successful first year, we are excited to confirm that the London Feminist Film Festival will return for its second year! From now until the end of August, they are looking for submissions of feminist films from women filmmakers around the world. The deadline is 31st August 2013.

Guidelines:

• Women directors from any country may enter. In the case of multiple directors, all should be women.
• Films should deal with feminist issues and/or be feminist in their representation of women.
• Films can be of any length or genre, and from any year.
• Non-English language films should be presented in English-subtitled versions.

Full details can found here

http://londonfeministfilmfestival.com/2013/05/11/call-for-submissions-lfff2/

Last chance to submit to Abertoir 2013

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Abertoir, the National Horror Festival of Wales, are looking for professionally made submissions, which may be hosted online (streamed online or file transfer) or on DVD (NTSC/PAL). If selected, DCP (digital cinema) is their preferred screening method, however they are also able to show 35mm, digibeta, HDCam, bluray or DVD. All entries must be received by July 29th 2013. No late entries will be accepted. They are unable to return screeners. There is no submission fee.
Features

They are looking for professionally made features for inclusion in their lineup and welcome submissions from all over the world. Previous films have found sales agents from inclusion in Abertoir’s program. Features should be over 60 minutes and submissions that have received a general UK release (theatrically or on DVD) before the festival will not be accepted. Members of the audience will be voting throughout the festival to determine the Audience Award for Best Film.
Shorts
The maximum running time for each short film is 15 minutes. Submissions must have been made in 2012/2013. Entries are accepted from around the world however films from the EU will be eligible for the Méliès d’Argent award. The overall winning short film will win the Abertoir Short Film Award. Successful entrants will be responsible for transport of their film. Audience members will be asked to rate each film shown on a scale of 1 to 5. Whether independent or big budget, we are looking for professionally made entries for inclusion in our lineup. Fantasy as well as horror will be considered.
The Méliès d’Argent Award for Best European Short Film

They are proud to be part of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation, and eligible short films will be competing towards the highly esteemed Méliès d’Argent for Best European Short Film. The winner of this will additionally be given a nomination for the Méliès d’Or Award for the Best European Fantastic Short Film, to be awarded at the 2013 Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain. To be eligible, short films must be under 15 minutes, made in 2012 or 2013, be European and cover fantasy or horror

Full details can be found here

http://www.abertoir.co.uk/submissions

 

Greenhorn 2013 Submissions Open

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Submissions are now open for Greenhorn Short Film Festival 2013.

After a very successful year in 2012 they are back and looking for submissions for this years festival.Greenhorn Short Film Festival was founded to celebrate new and emerging film making talent with an unusual slant. The festival provides a platform for the best upcoming film makers to screen and discuss their work, while offering the audience a unique insight into the creative process through post screening Q&A sessions.

The selected films will be screened as part of the Greenhorn Short Film Festival 2013 on the 6th – 7th October, which the Directors are invited to attend. They accept films from all genres, including (but not limited to): Documentary, Artist Moving Image, Drama/Fiction, Animation, Music Video, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller and anything else you can think of! Films must be under 15 minutes in length.

To submit a film please visit their website:
www.greenhornfestival.com

In Memoriam: Joseph Lang

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The news that British film producer and writer Joseph Lang died last month at the age of 33 was a considerable shock to many in the film industry here. He was a very talented individual working independently who produced some excellent films and had the great success of seeing two of his productions, Thomas Clay’s “The great ecstasy of Robert Carmichael” and “Soi Cowboy” get into competition at Cannes. It was a shock for many people at Non-Multiplex Cinema as we got to know him when we hosted a screening of Soi Cowboy at the ICA. We would therefore like to send our condolences to his family and friends.  

!Crowd Funding! – a film panel and networking event – 10th July 7pm, London

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Crowd funding has become so accessible and realistic an alternative (as well as supplement) to traditional fund-raising, that it can no longer be easily dismissed or ignored by serious private investors as a marginal option for small-time fund seekers. The event is organised by Film Means Business. The panelists:- Chris Jones – director / producer / Creative Director of London Screenwriters’ Festival, Emily James – director / producer, Elliot Grove – founder of Raindance + BIFA, Ed Blum – director / producer. Hosted by Anita Lewton – Screenwriter, Producer + founder of Corazon Films UK.

Half price tickets for a limited period for £15 (normal price £30)!

For more details and to book online http://www.filmmeansbusiness.com/Events.aspx