Devon and Cornwall Film

Creative types should note that the deadline is looming for submissions to create the incredibly prestigious D+CFilm and Phoenix Media award for the Two Short Nights film festival.

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For those of you considering a post prandial today, spare a thought for the French fella Philippe Petit, who on August 7, 1974, stepped out on a wire suspended between New York’s twin towers, then the world’s tallest buildings. He spent an hour dancing around before he was caught and thrown into jail.
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So you wanna be an actor, in the golden… err ring. This is the fifth and final of the introductions into acting skills from Josephine Larsen, of the Advanced Acting Workouts.

Here we come full circle and look at the big picture. Got acting tips, or if you’ve got a project getting off the ground, get in touch and we’ll try to hook you up.

Till next, time here’s Josephine.

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The Exeter Picturehouse is pliet-ing full-tilt into is ballet season, which starts on Sunday July 20 at 4pm with Sylvia.

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Christopher Hampton the Oscar winning writer of Dangerous Liaisons takes a look at his recent adaption of Atonement at the Screenwriters’ Festival

Already in its third year, the Screenwriters’ Festival will unravel its own special plot between Tuesday and Thursday (July 1 and July 3) next week. There are only 50-ish tickets left, but do not fear, your trusty D+CFilm will be there covering all the action/romance/comedy, etc.
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Following a flurry (it says here) of entries from budding filmmakers in the West Country, Virgin Media announced this week that Kevin Spacey will be joining the judging panel for Virgin Media Shorts.

‘Ques’que c’est Virgin Media Shorts?’, we hear you ask. Why, it’s the first ever short film competition to run across four screens - TV, cinema, mobile and computer, of course.

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Icarus Films got in touch with news that they are producing the debut music video for Cornish solo artist Kat Kennedy Wills, and they are looking for a number of people for cast and crew.

They are shooting on HDV and Jonathan Brassington of Icarus Films told D+CFilm: “We are operating on a zero budget so, unfortunately, we cannot pay normal rates or even expenses. But everyone will be fed and watered and featured roles will receive a copy of the DVD.

“We have already received a lot of interest and the film is set to be a fantastic showreel piece for anyone involved. And is ideally suited for anyone based in Cornwall.

Cast
- The Boyfriend – early to late 20s – handsome guy who’s something of a player. With an ego the size of a stadium he loves to be the centre of attention.
- The Other Woman – early to late 20s – beautiful, slightly slutty
- Manager – 30s to 50s – the protective father figure
- Assistant/Make-Up Artist – 20s to 30s – everything from a general dog’s body to a shoulder to cry on
- Bodyguard/Bouncer – tall and intimidating
- Extras – clubbers, dancers & bar staff

Crew
- AD
- Sound
- Camera Op./Ast.
- Sparks
- Continuity
- Wardrobe
- Runners

Auditions with take place on June 28. Shooting early August. Send your CVs and photos to trees@icarus-films.co.uk and do not send showreels via email, only html links.

Photo by Bjorn Thomassen. Dress supplied by Cargo in Truro.

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Comedy is no laughing matter and the 2008 English Riviera International Comedy Film Festival (now there’s a witty title) is after your funny films for its Eat My Shorts film competition.

On offer as prizes are cash, flights and a quirky award, and with a deadline of September 15, you’ll be able to get your own blend of bitter-sweet farce over the summer, if you haven’t already got one in the can.

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The Plaza cinema in Truro has added a whole new dimension (ha!) to a night out at the movies.

It’s just taken delivery of a buncha digital REAL D 3D equipment - the first of its kind in the South West, doncha know.

Pay attention - here comes the science bit. Previous 3D technology required glasses that had one red eye and one green eye (a bit like David Bowie) meaning the picture quality was, as the experts say, ‘pretty crap’.

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For the fourth in the series of onscreen acting skills with Josephine Larsen, of the Advanced Acting Workouts she looks towards method, finding your emotion and focusing on looking and listening. Sounds simple, huh, but it takes a lot of skill. And you start but watching the film.

Tune in next week for more.

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Mounting the Scaffold - The Weaver Twins. Directed by Darren Jones

Darren Jones had just finished his take on the The Weaver Twins’ video Mounting the Scaffold, and his music videos cover The Quails, Hey Molly, Obedientbone, Nicky Swann and others of Devon’s finest, including Arthur Walker. Lee Morgan walked the woods with the man some people call monkeyzombie
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The Barn Cinema, Dartington, has the dubious notoriety of being one of the rudest places this cinema goer has ever been to – but it’s got a mighty fine programme. And just like French waiters the attitude might have a certain allure. And if you want to get your film shown there before a main feature, now’s the time to enter.

The Totnes Short Film Festival – Shoot – is calling for entries for its September event and films will be shown at the Barn as well as the Barrelhouse, Totnes during the Totnes Festival.

Any length with doodle do - from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, and all you have to do is download, fill in and send off the entry form, and cross your fingers.

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There’s nothing quite like a silent movie, especially if there’s sound, especially if it’s a soundtrack that is live and played by a five-piece band from Cornwall. And oddly enough that’s exactly what is going to happen at Plymouth Arts Centre on July 5.

Wurlitza, ‘the completely strange and completely wonderful’ five-piece band from St Germans will play a live soundtrack to classic silent movie Sunrise at the arts centre. The line-up includes guitars, vocals, bass, keyboard, clarinet and percussion, and their carefully orchestrated soundtrack reflects a variety of musical influences – everything from jazz and blues through to ska and pop. Of particular interest to music aficionados will be a mazurka adapted from an original score by Cornish composer Herbert Lanyon, father of artist Peter Lanyon, which will be played for the first time at the screening of Sunrise.

We’re no silent experts, but according to the blurb: ‘Made in 1927 by German Expressionist film maker FW Murnau, Sunrise was one of Hollywood’s most ambitious projects. Groundbreaking filmmaking techniques, distorted sets and expressive lighting demonstrated what was possible near the end of the silent era. Murnau was given complete artistic freedom to make the film, which has become one of the most revered of all time. It tells the story of a countryman and his wife whose lives are invaded by a femme fatale from the city.’

The drums start to roll from 8.30pm on Saturday July 5. Tickets are £8 and advance booking is recommended.

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When the people in charge of this short film about creativity in the South West said that loads of creative blogs were showing it, we just had to jump on the bandwagon. And there is a mention of Plymouth, so it’s not all Bristol, Bristol, Bristol - although it could have done with a bit more of a mention about how richly vibrant the scene is around the D+CFilm environs.

Anyway, take a sup of the region’s creative juices and see what flows out.

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There are auditions today for a full length feature film to be filmed in The Bay area. John Tomkins, whose Caged Rat music video was premiered at the Blue Walnut earlier this year is stepping into full length films and is auditioning today at the Livermead House Hotel, Torquay.

Pop along to see if stardom is beckoning and to catch a piece of the action.

Meanwhile, here’s Like an Angel teaser trailer