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Free Night Shoot Masterclass, Funding Support + more...
???? January at SP ????
Spotlight & SP Social ????
Join us at Spotlight in Covent Garden, for a night of free drinks and creative connections. Whether you're an actor, filmmaker, or crew member, this is a chance to meet potential collaborators and check out the Spotlight studios.
Expect:
???? Complimentary drinks & nibbles
???? Networking with like-minded creatives
????️ Tours of Spotlight Rehearsal & Audition studios (with an SP member discount)
⭐ A heads-up on upcoming filmmaking opportunities
This event is exclusively for SP members - so bundle in membership with a ticket and lock in our lowest rates before we run out ????.
???? 27 FEB / 7-9PM / SPOTLIGHT, LONDON
New Shoots: Filmmakers Awards 2024 Shortlist
BIG NEWS! The shortlist is live for the New Shoots: Filmmakers Awards. You can check out all entries (link to all) to see what people are wanting to work on next and who they’d like to connect with. A Huge Congrats to the 12 shortlisted teams and to everyone who submitted ???? There was a fantastic mix of doc, drama, comedy and animation.
The shortlisted films are:
- Bender Defenders, dir. Ira Putilova
- The Comedown, dir. Theo Watkins
- Gardening, dir. Sarah Beeby
- Free Spirits, dir. George Moore
- Benji, dir. Oscar Garth
- Hot Mess, dir. Tortor Smith
- Portrait, dir. Phil Ross
- A Film About Fascism, dir. Paige Levy
- FRIENDS ON THE OUTSIDE, dir. Annabel Moodie
- Simon, dir. Ed Willey
- Burning World, dir. Benji Human
- Farewell, dir. Soham Kundu
And a big WHOOP to the top three finalists (just announced at the LSFF) who will access some brilliant kit and mentorship. They are….. ????????????
- Bender Defenders, dir. Ira Putilova - A vibrant and empowering documentary following a queer martial arts club in East London, celebrating the power of community, self-defense, and joy as a tool of resistance.
- Hot Mess, dir. Tortor Smith - A sharply observed drama delving into the complexities of emotional abuse and ADHD, as a single voice message unravels a young person’s struggle with self-worth and identity.
- Free Spirits, dir. George Moore - A witty and unexpected comedy about a vicar called upon to save a haunted nudist camp from a prudish poltergeist, blending heart and hilarity.
+++ All the filmmakers are contactable, drop them a line if you're looking to collaborate.
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ENDS 2ND FEBRUARY
GO MEMBERS
- SP joined the First Flights pitching show and put on a drinks social last week with the LSFF. A huge 29 Shooters screened this year + special congrats to Arwa Aburawa, whose short 'And Still, It Remains' won Best Documentary. This powerful, urgent film explores the lasting impact of French nuclear testing on an Algerian village, weaving voices of its residents with the landscape’s own story.
- Awards season is in full swing, and the BAFTA shortlist is out… 27 Shooters have been nominated, including 'Kneecap' co-writer/director Rich Peppiatt with four nominations. Rich has been a member for many years and got in touch to say he really appreciates all the love for the film :) A must checkout if you haven’t yet! Plus, two shooters’ films are up for Best British Short - Matty Crawford’s 'Stomach Bug' and Franz Böhm’s 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'.The awards are announced on the 16th of Feb ????????????????????????
GO LOOK
- #SaveThePrinceCharles - London’s legendary PCC is under threat, with its landlords pushing for a break clause that could force it to close. From shagging rabbits to plastic spoons, the PCC has always been a vital venue for cinephiles. They're not going down without a fight - help sign the petition.
- THANK YOU, DAVID LYNCH: For breaking the rules, embracing the weird, and making the dreamiest nightmares cinema has ever seen. For the daily LA weather reports (a forecast we didn’t know we needed). And, oh god… thank you for Twin Peaks.
- Share your knowledge! Know of independent cinemas/venues that could help screen a Shooters film, for not much ££ ? Add to other Shooter recommends.
- Bad Bunny's stepping into film...? The Puerto Rican superstar co-directed and co-wrote the short 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' with Arí Maniel Cruz Suárez, starring Puerto Rican film director Jacobo Morales and a cartoon frog named Concho. Genuinely cool or just a marketing gimmick?
- Blenders always been a great program for indie animators, and the recently Oscar-nominated 'Flow' was entirely made in it. Learn from the creators, and check out the public water plug-in they've made available. (Disney would never do this).
GO GET
- SXSW London | Earlybird Deadline: TODAY / Late Submission Deadline: 28 February
- Straight8 | Regular Delivery Deadline: 8 February (use code SP20 for a whopping 20% off)
- DocFest MeetMarket | Deadline: 5 February
- Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship | Deadline: 14 February
- Grierson DocLab: New Entrants | Deadline: 20 February
GO SUBMIT
- Directors Notes Festival | Final Deadline: 13 February
- Manchester Film Festival | Opening Deadline: 14 February
- Norwich Film Festival | Earlybird Deadline: 23
- Encounters | Regular Deadline: 24 March
