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Meet the Cinema Rediscovered 2021 Film Critics Workshop participants

Tuesday 13th July 2021

With just two weeks to go until the 5th edition of Cinema Rediscovered (28 July – 1 Aug 2021) kicks off, the festival announces the eleven participants selected for this year's Film Critics’ Workshop.

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Cinema Rediscovered: Reframing Film

Tuesday 29th June 2021

Some of the most distinctive voices in film curation and archiving come together to explore the potential of reframing film heritage. Open to all FAN members

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Introducing the South West’s latest BFI NETWORK funded film projects

Monday 17th May 2021

Following BFI NETWORK's Autumn 2020 call for applications for Short Film and Early Development funding, we are pleased to introduce the selected projects from the South West - and the teams behind them.

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BFI NETWORK Film Funding Reopens for 2021!

Monday 26th April 2021

We are thrilled to announce that BFI NETWORK Film Funding has reopened for applications for filmmakers based in the South West of England!  BFI NETWORK supports, develops, and champions new filmmakers looking to kick-start their career.

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Bristol’s March Festival of Black Women’s Film is Back!

Friday 5th March 2021

FLY! runs from the 5th until the 21st of March, connecting filmmakers, artists, academics, and audiences across the South West with black women filmmakers and their histories from Britain and around the globe. 

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Streaming for the Community – We ask YourScreen how they’ve taken South West Cinemas Virtual

Thursday 11th February 2021

The team behind Cheltenham International Film Festival has set up virtual cinema YourScreen since the festival suspended in-person activity. We talk to them about building a place for film clubs, societies, communities and independent cinemas into their online offering.

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NETFLIX Documentary Talent Fund – BFI NETWORK Answers Your Questions

Thursday 21st January 2021

Many UK filmmakers have been drawing up plans and applications over the last few weeks for the enticing Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. The funding offers documentary proposals a budget of up to £40K to make a short film, twelve minutes or less, that tells a story about Britain.

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Over £2m Invested in Independent Cinemas in the South West

Tuesday 22nd December 2020

Report on 2020 Culture Recovery Fund, administered by the BFI and Department for Media, Culture and Sport and its impact on independent cinemas in the South West, 13 Film Hub South West members have been supported by the BFI Cultural Recovery Fund receiving a share of £2.3 Million

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FAN Film Exhibition Awards Announced

Monday 14th December 2020

19 film exhibitors across the South West region have received awards to boost cultural programming and activities to engage diverse audiences as lockdown restrictions ease.

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BFI NETWORK South West: Short Film Funding Reopened

Monday 19th October 2020

We are pleased to announce that the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund in England has reopened and is now accepting applications. 

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BFI NETWORK South West: Short Film Funding Temporarily Paused

Friday 26th June 2020

The BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund in England is temporarily paused while we review COVID-19 process on our current slate of short film productions.

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Covid-19 Information for Filmmakers

Wednesday 25th March 2020

In light of constantly changing regulations for filmmaking around COVID-19, our BFI NETWORK South West team want to reassure you that we will still be active during this time.

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Evironmental Sustainability for Filmmakers

Thursday 31st October 2019

BFI NETWORK want to ensure that teams have the tools they need to understand the impact of your production on the environment, including the carbon emissions generated and the contribution to climate change.

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Film Hub South West support for BAIT

Wednesday 7th August 2019

Film Hub South West is delighted to be working with BFI Distribution to support the regional release of Mark Jenkin's newest feature film, Bait, in the South West.

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Afrika Eye – Festival Assistant Producer Role

Wednesday 10th July 2019

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Diversity & Drama: Cannes 2019

Monday 17th June 2019

Watershed Cinema Curator Mark Cosgrove reflects on the best and most anticipated titles he saw he at Festival De Cannes 2019.

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BFI NETWORK South West Newsletter & Social Media

Wednesday 24th April 2019

Be the first to find out about BFI NETWORK South West's film funding, training, competitions, support and opportunities.

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Story Works at Cherry Orchards

Tuesday 26th February 2019

A programme for film workers who identify as female and are looking at ways to explore stories as a catalyst for change.

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Looking back on 2018

Friday 21st December 2018

A round up of activity in 2018 and looking ahead to 2019

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Film Hub Members’ Top 19 Films of 2018

Friday 21st December 2018

30 Film Hub Members share their top films of 2018 with The Rider taking the top position

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