ANINA | new Devon horror film festival for Halloween
ANINA (A Nightmare In Newton Abbot) is a brand new horror film festival set in Devon, with a unique atmosphere, ideal for indie filmmakers
‘The cause, course and consequences of conflict’: still chance to submit to IMW Short Film Fest 2107
The IWM is calling for short films for its IWM Short Film Festival 2017 inspired by IWM’s collections and the cause, course and consequences of conflict
Take Your Time at the Children’s International Film Festival 2015
Take Your Time, a film by Orson Cornick’s film, has been selected for screening the Children’s International Film Festival 2015 in Dubai
Submissions to London Surf / Film Festival Shorties short film comp open
London Surf / Film Festival’s Shorties is open exclusively to filmmakers from or based in Britain and Ireland -and it’s time to get your submissions in
Surf films sought for the London Surf / Film Festival
The London Surf Film Festival is callinf for surf filmmakers from or based in Britain and Ireland to submit their films for the new surfing extravaganza
Aeon Festival calls for film submissions
The Aeon Festival is calling for films for its sci-fi-themed extravaganza, which takes place in Crediton, August 28 -30.
Exeter Festival and Animated Exeter Words in the Wood animation workshop at the CCANW
As part of the Exeter Summer Festival, Words in the Woods is holding an animation workshop at the CCANW, Haldon Forest, in association with Animated Exeter on Sunday (June 21).
Six-day documentary filmmaking course on Dartmoor in July
There’s a documentary filmmaking course as part of the Dartmoor Arts Summer School, between July 25 and July 31.
Devon legend ‘Hairy Hands’ too local for a film title says South West Screen
Ashley Thorpe’s fourth Penny Dreadful animation, The Hairy Hands, which is based on the Devon legend, is due to have the script and budget signed off by South West Screen on June 15, but there is still concern that the name may alienate audiences outside the Devon region.
Third Wave Collective to make films on radio in 90 minutes
Death to Antonius Block from Third Wave Collective on Vimeo. Edgar Bergen was a ventriloquist who performed on the radio, which springs to mind only because the Third Wave Collective will be broadcasting their interactive filmmaking experience during their two-hour show on Phonic FM on Wednesday, June 10 between 2pm and 4pm, as they make…
Make sure you know the film festival deadlines for June
It may only be June 9, but if you’ve been looking to submit your film to international festivals, then you’ve already missed the deadline for 13 already this month. To make sure you don’t miss out on any more opportunities, check out the D+CFilm social network for the ongoing monthly updates for film festival deadlines.
Film of the Week: Motion, by Robin Whenary
Motion from Robin Whenary on Vimeo. Last week we received news that Robin Whenary had won a prize in Hungary for his short film Fear, and for this week’s D+CFilm Film of the Week, we thought we’d bring you another of Robin’s offerings -Motion.
Ashley Thorpe films at Fangoria Weekend of Horrors in New York for US premiere
The Fangoria Weekend of Horrors, which is on in Manhattan, New York, tonight and tomorrow (Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6), has selected Ashley Thorpe’s Scayrecrow and The Screaming Skull in a back-to-back screening in its film room.
Hungarian film prize for Devon filmmaker Robin Whenary for Fear
Devon filmmaker Robin Whenary has picked up the Students’ Jury Prize at the Kid’s Eye Film Festival in Hungary for his film Fear, which has had screening at both Two Short Nights and the View From Here film festivals.
Film of the week: The Fat Lady Dances on the Head of a Pin
The fat lady dances on the head of a pin from phoenix media on Vimeo. Sit back and relax with the latest film of the week, The Fat Lady Dances on the Head of a Pin.
Latest animation workshop results from Appledore Arts Festival, North Devon, on show
The Appledore Arts Festival has always been keen on workshops, and here’s the latest from this year’s North Devon arts extravaganza, plus the making of.
New look Animated Exeter due to continue in 2010
Talk of its demise have been premature (or something like that). Animated Exeter, the animation showcase for the south west and beyond, is set to continue in 2010 with a new slicker, tighter and better look and feel.
Plymouth filmmaker Chris Southern of GET Crucial
Chris Southern of Plymouth filmmakers GET Crucial offers some valuable advice for up and coming creatives as we chat movies and more
Job at Animated Exeter -Education and Training Officer
Animated Exeter has an excellent record of engaging with schools and young people in the South West of England, increasing awareness of animation and the digital moving image. The company already has links with both primary and secondary schools in the area, as well as outreach and independent training providers. To continue, and to expand…
The Jaws’ Robert Shaw was a Cornwall lad, kinda, according to Film on the Fal organisers
Who knew Robert Shaw went to Truro School? Apparently Event Cornwall director Claire Eason-Bassett did, and knowing it adds that little extra homespun yarn quality to the Film on the Fal festival, which coincides with nine-day Fal River Festival and offers five films across four nights.
Exeter’s first Korean Film Festival has begun
The city’s first Korean Film Festival is under way in Exeter this week.
Chew TV content crew member off to Stranger Festival in Amsterdam. Find out more about the top international festival
With the news that Chew TV’s content crew member Taran Burns is off to become a Stangerscout ambassador for the Stranger Festival, we thought we’d bring you some news about said festival.
Luke Hagan’s Mr Sinner Man music video for Alex Gimson
Sinner Man from Luke Hagan on Vimeo. Here’s the latest video for Alex Gimson, Mr Sinner Man, from filmmaker Luke Hagan, who picked up an award for best student film at last year’s Two Short Nights film festival at the Exeter Phoenix for his film One Year On.
Two strong actors need for music video in Torbay and Totnes
We picked this story off the D+CFilm social network, RedMunkey films are seeking two really strong actors to star in a music video promo for singer/songwriter Darren Fisher.
Karolina Glusiec shortlisted for top award for Carousel Rodeo animation
A film which aims to convey the emotional state of a youngster being lost at the fairground by Karolina Glusiec has been shortlisted for the Royal Television Society Student Television Awards.
Ashley Thorpe’s Scayrecrow goes to Cannes, and Hairy Hands goes into production
Ashley Thorpe’s Scayrecrow is making a continental journey with a visit to Cannes’ Short Film Corner in this year’s Festival de Cannes.
YouSendIt submissions to Encounters to save £5
You’ve got until Tuesday, June 30 to get your films in for the Bristol-based short film extravaganza that is Encounters, and now you can do it all online.
University of Exeter TV station wins four National Student Television awards
The University of Exeter’s student television station, XTV, has scooped four first place titles at the National Student Television Awards.
Get your pitch right – practice with D+CFilm fun phone-in
First impressions count, even more so when your film’s involved. The pitch is an essential tool of your filmmaking armoury, that’s why we’ve set up a special, fun task that will get your pitching muscle primed.
Wwoofing by Robin Whenary picks up prize in India short film festival
South Devon filmmaker Robin Whenary picked up second prize in the international section in the Short Film Festival of India for his naturalistic documentary Wwoofing.
