PHOENIX media NEWS
2007 bursary film shortlisted in 19th Festival of Fantastic Films, Manchester
Here Lies Lucy: A Vampire Yarn by director Joshua Gaunt as been shortlisted in the 19th Festival of Fantastic Films in Manchester. 17-19 October 2008.
The festival is run by the society of fantastic films.
The film has been shortlisted as part of the Independent Short Film screening along with 8 other short films from around the world which are fantasy/horror/sci-fi themed.
This will be the first screening of the full-length cut of the film.
NEW Digital Shorts COMMISSIONS Launched
Want to make a short film? Digital Shorts and Digital Nation are now open for applications.
Deadline: Monday 10 November 2008
South West Screen and the UK Film Council - in association with Exeter Phoenix Media Centre, Somerset Film and 4mations - are now looking to commission up to six short film ideas from individuals (and companies in relation to 4mations) based in the South West.
If you have an innovative idea which you'd like to realise and you're interested in exploring new approaches to digital format, you can apply now for Digital Shorts.
Strand 1: working with Exeter Phoenix Media Centre, we are looking to support up to two projects from film-makers based in Devon (maximum 15 minutes duration, budgets circa £7,500)
Under Digital Nation, the scheme which replaces Digital Shorts Plus, we are inviting applications from filmmakers who are ready to make the leap to more ambitious cinematic short films.
For more information on both opportunities and details of how to apply please visit http://www.swscreen.co.uk/WhatWeFund/112.aspx.
Two Short Nights 08
Now in it’s seventh year this year's Two Short Nights short film festival will showcase some of the most
exciting and diverse short films from the UK and abroad.
Once again, the much anticipated Phoenix Media bursary films will be premiered.
www.twoshortnights.co.uk
Animation Family Project
An opportunity has arisen for three local families to have the opportunity to work with a professional animator learning animation skills and creating a family show reel of work. Participating families would be helping the Animation team to develop tools which could then be developed and used to help young people and families with mental health needs. The project is being run by local company Animation in Therapy Limited and is funded by the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts. The deadline for applications is Monday 6th October 2008.
For further information please email animationtherapy@googlemail.com
Imaginary Friends
Young people in Devon are bringing their Imaginary Friends to life.
'Imaginary Friends' is an interactive, mixed media project created by young people in Devon, supported by Exeter Phoenix and funded by Media Box.
Creative professionals will partner specific organisations working with young people to inspire, train and empower them to create their own personal imaginary friends and a world for them to live in. We will be working with young people from Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, Exeter Health Care Arts, Animated Exeter (Young and Animated) and the Devon Youth Inclusion Service.
The young people will control the project and work together to create an interactive environment where their imaginary friends can live and be seen.
Their work will be showcased on an interactive DVD, on 'Chew TV' a young peoples media website and at an exhibition during the 'Animated Exeter Festival'.
'Imaginary' Friends is an innovative and exciting project that will engage young people, who don’t have easy lives, in creativity, learning new skills and expressing themselves.
Young+Animated
Young+Animated formed at the end of Animated Exeter 2008. They are a group of enthusiasts aged between 10 and 18 who meet up for workshops and are developing ideas for the 2009 Animated Exeter festival.
Anyone under 18, who is interested in joining the Young+Animated group should contact Animated Exeter on 01392 265208, or email susannah.shaw@exeter.gov.uk