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Pioneering scheme, Shorts2Features opens to south-west directors and producers

Posted on 1 Aug 2022

This new BFI NETWORK career development scheme is designed for south west-based producing and directing talent. Shorts2Features will run from late Sep to Mar 2023, and is now open for applications.

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Meet the speakers: Reframing Film 2023

Posted on 14 Jul 2022

Join some of the most inspiring voices in rep and archive film exhibition and distribution to explore alternative ways of connecting older films with a new wave of cinema goers and to get inspired to broaden repertory cinema beyond the comfort of the mainstream.

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Flying the Nest: The Thing That Ate the Birds launches online with ALTER

Posted on 6 Jul 2022

BFI NETWORK-backed short film The Thing That Ate the Birds has been selected for streaming by ALTER, an ever-expanding platform for the most daring horror across the world – and a home, community, and launching pad for filmmakers. 

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Meet the Cinema Rediscovered 2022 Film Critics Workshop participants

Posted on 29 Jun 2022

Find out more below about the twelve rising critics taking part. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates, videos, and writings from them following the festival - and into the future!

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BFI NETWORK South West welcomes new Talent Executive Nadia Attia

Posted on 13 Jun 2022

We are pleased to share news that Nadia Attia has joined the Film Hub South West team as a BFI NETWORK Talent Executive. Nadia has taken up the post following Alice Cabañas’ appointment as Head of BFI NETWORK.

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Channel 4 launches TV Drama New Writers Scheme to develop south west writing talent

Posted on 27 May 2022

The new scheme is designed to identify and support new television drama writers in the west and south west of England. 

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Case Study: ‘What They Left’ and the Process of Collaboration

Posted on 14 Apr 2022

Learn from team behind the upcoming this South West short film to learn more about the ways in which they supported each others ideas and work from development through to delivery.

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Making Waves Film Festival is Making a Splash in the Solent Region

Posted on 11 Apr 2022

For an exciting 10th edition, Making Waves Film Festival 2022 arrives at No 6 Cinema, Portsmouth with a handpicked selection of short film screenings, BFI NETWORK supported events, filmmaking workshops, and a couple of features if all that wasn't enough!

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