exposures: new talent in moving image 2010

010 2 r e b m e v o N 8 1 u h T – Tue 16 er

Cornerhouse, Manchest .co.uk

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exposures festival is supported by the University of Salford’s Annual Fund which receives donations from alumni around the world to support students and projects at the University. www.salford.ac.uk/alumni

Practical information Venue Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5NH www.cornerhouse.org Tickets and Box Office

Transport and Accommodation

In person: Cornerhouse 12:00 till 20:00 daily By phone: 0161 200 1500 Online: www.cornerhouse.org/peo

Detailed information and relevant links on how to get to Manchester and Cornerhouse can be found on www.exposuresfestival.co.uk/about

All tickets are £3.50/£3.00 unless otherwise indicated.

Group booking: Buy 9 tickets for the same event/ screening and get the 10th free.

Festival Pass 10 events/screenings for £25 full/£20 concs Are you looking for ultimate exposure and staying for the whole three days of the festival? Buy a festival pass and save £10!

To get your pass simply print off the form available on www.exposuresfestival.co.uk, fill it in and bring it to Box Office or book over the phone.

Festival Passes must be purchased in advance and exclude Best of the Fest.

If you stay overnight, we recommend our accommodation partner Jurys Inn. If you’re on a tight budget Jurys Inn can offer rooms starting from as little as £67 room only, based on any occupancy from single to three adults sharing, so if three of you plan to share that’s from just over £22 each. For a little bit extra you can also get a full English all you can eat buffet breakfast. Jurys Inn, 56 Great Bridgewater Street (0161 953 8888).

Front cover image: Pigeon; Dir: Thom Godsill, University of Westminster Design by hello@decafnomilk.com exposures Student Film Festival Limited. Registered Company No. 7260327

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Welcome to exposures, the UK’s largest festival of student moving image work.

Once again, I am really delighted to be joining exposures for another year of screenings, events and parties. With over 450 submissions, it is no surprise that exposures is now the UK’s largest festival of its kind and I am immensely proud to continue as their Festival Patron.

Having worked as a writer for over 25 years, I know how hard it can be to establish yourself within the industry.

The great thing about exposures is that it allows you to learn more through workshops and panel discussions, as well as the informal networking sessions where you can bump into independent producers, staff from the major broadcasters, established directors and many industry professionals, in an exciting and relaxed atmosphere.

The exposures programme for 2010 is crammed full of opportunities ranging from panels on how to get a job in the media to animation and documentary workshops. Not to mention the chance to receive £2,000 to fund a documentary taster tape (page 15).

All of the 60 films selected reveal the high standards of the new emerging talent of 2010, ranging from hard hitting documentaries, to innovative animation and drama. exposures provides a great opportunity to see what’s out there and how you can improve on your own work – ready for submission to exposures in 2011.

There has never been a better time to get involved. exposures is the kind of festival that I wish I could have gone to as a new writer, starting out in the industry.

A place to forge new friendships, pitch to producers and discuss ideas with top industry professionals, exposures really is a festival that can expose your talent and your ideas, so don’t miss out.

See you there.

Paul Abbott, exposures festival patron

We would like to thank our Advisory Board for their invaluable support: Bob Dickinson, BBC / Cat Lewis, Nine Lives Media / Davina Earl, BBC / Emma Taylor, Writer / Jo Hallows, Yo Yo Media / Johnny Clifford, AbbottVision / Kieron Collins, BBC / Kimo Morrison, BBC / Liz Molyneux, BBC / Pam Cavannagh, BBC / Paul Hardy, University of Bolton/ Paul Sapin, Television Documentary Director / Peter Saunders, Mackinnon and Saunders / Phil Collinson, ITV / Phil Hawkins, Director / Sally Evans, ITV / Sita Williams, RSJ Films / Tim Hopewell, Television Drama Director / Tom Higgins, Company Productions North / Vicky Matthews, BBC 3

Competition Screenings This year, we have six programmes full of drama, documentaries, animation and artist film to name but a few, all produced by the most talented filmmakers in the UK today.

Each screening has been specifically programmed to give you an idea of the breadth of work developed by the next generation of filmmakers. So, if you are an aspiring creative, these films will give you an invaluable insight into the level of talent out there, and if you think you can do better, why not enter for exposures 2011?

exposures Award categories and jury panels Kudlian Animation Award Ian Mackinnon and Peter Saunders: Founders, Mackinnon and Saunders / James Long: Kudlian Software Ltd Drama Award Phil Collinson: Producer, Coronation Street / Tim Hopewell: Television Drama Director / Nicola Shindler: Chief Executive, Red Production Company Cinematography Award William Herbert, Mike Turnball, Danny Roher: Directors of Photography Documentary Award Charlotte Moore: Commissioning Editor, Documentaries, BBC / Sarah Murch: Executive Producer, Blakeway North / Paul Sapin: Television Documentary Director / Richard Macer: Managing Director, Platform Productions Artists Film Award David Blandy: Artist and Filmmaker / Sarah Perks: Programme and Engagement Director, Cornerhouse / Debbie Chan: Media Arts Network (ma-net) Coordinator

BBC Best of the North Vicky Matthews: BBC North Internal Communications Specialist / Kieron Collins: Executive Editor, BBC Entertainment Production North/ Bob Dickinson: Freelance Producer, BBC Radio 4 Post Production Award Janet Sumner: Director of Operations, Sumners / Andy Sumner: Managing Director, Sumners / Liza Ryan Carter, Editor Screenplay Award David Threlfall: Executive Producer, Actor, Director Shameless / Kate Rowland: BBC Creative Director, New Writing / Jo Combes: New Writing Development Manager BBC, Writersroom North Grand Jury Award, sponsored by The University of Salford Paul Abbott and the AbbottVision team The exposures Audience Award This award is selected by you, the audience.

The winner from each of the categories above will be announced at The Best of the Fest Awards Ceremony on Thu 18 Nov. The exposures Awards recognise the outstanding talents of young filmmakers and gives them a unique opportunity to make contact with, and establish partnerships in, the film and media industries. Nominated films for each of the awards are indicated by the relevant coloured dots next to their film title.

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Competition Screening: Programme 1 (15)* Tue 16 Nov, 13:30 Cinema 2 | Approx Running Time: 79 mins

Fronti Nulla Fides

Yatra

Dir. John Williamson, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Dir. Sally Fryer, Manchester Metropolitan University.

An urban vampire struggles with his conscience, torn between his addiction and his faith.

Lullaby Dir. Nick White, The Arts University College at Bournemouth.

Angelina has a secret that she only shares with her friend Teddy.

By My Hand or His

A hand-drawn animation using felt tip and pencil, documents a train journey from Delhi to Agra.

The Morning Dir. Liam Hodge-Bane, Middlesex University.

An elderly couple perform their morning routine as the world falls apart.

A Beard Film Dir. Ian Robertson, University of Glasgow.

Dir. Loran Dunn, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Not your typical shave.

A coming of age tale about three boys. A familiar journey and an unfamiliar end.

Entropy

Demonic Chipmunk

Dir. Alexander Thomas, University of Westminster.

Dir. Andras D. Ormos, Sheffield Hallam University.

A dysfunctional family search for harmony in their world of discord.

Watch out for the chipmunk, he’ll make you disappear.

Jimmy and the Hole

The Candidate Dir. David Quinn, University of Salford.

Campaigner David Henry challenges Salford MP Hazel Blears in the 2010 general election. Promises of change are nothing new in Salford, but can he inspire local people to secure an unlikely victory?

Dir. Ewan Fletcher, University of Glasgow.

One day back in the hot summer of ‘59, Jimmy started digging a hole.

Top (from left to right): FRONTI NULLA FIDES, THE CANDIDATE, LULLABY, BY MY HAND OR HIS *subject to Manchester City Council approval

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Competition Screening: Programme 2 (15)* Tue 16 Nov, 16:30 Cinema 2 | Approx Running Time: 79 mins

Like Joe, Loathe Joe

Latecomers

Dir. Jim Morgan, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Dir. Olivia Humphreys, Goldsmiths University of London.

As families fall apart, friendships are tested.

Peter and Margaret have both recently ‘come out’ in their 50’s and talk about how their lives have changed since.

Paradis Dir. Adrian Maganza, The Arts University College at Bournemouth.

Only a rose will get you inside Paradis.

Keep the Flags Flying Dir. Adam Georgiou, Staffordshire University.

A journey through one of the world’s greatest pottery factories which now lies in ruins.

Sprinkles Dir. Chloe Rodham, UCA Farnham.

A tale of ‘mist’ opportunities.

Kyle Dir. Amy Lisa Hill, Staffordshire University.

Stacey, an outspoken schoolgirl, is followed home by the oddball who is Kyle.

Ready or Not Dir. Mark Kuczewski, Staffordshire University.

Wandering around an empty London, Chris is confronted by a hooded figure.

Moths Dir. Rose Glass, London College of Communication, University of the Arts.

Two lonely neighbours spend their nights watching each other through a tiny hole in the wall.

Hidden in Arrasene Dir. Cherish Barrow, Norwich University College of the Arts.

A small boy embarks on a wondrous magical search for his grandmother’s lost wedding ring.

Choreomania

Fragile

Dir. Louis Paxton, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Dir. Richard Burnside, The Arts University College at Bournemouth.

Glasgow is overwhelmed by a hysterical, body popping plague.

A man seeks revenge after the last piece of his prized teapot collection is recklessly destroyed.

Top (from left to right): LIKE JOE, LOATHE JOE, PARADIS, MOTHS, HIDDEN IN ARRASENE *subject to Manchester City Council approval

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Competition Screening: Programme 3 (15)* Tue 16 Nov, 20:30 Cinema 2 | Approx Running Time: 84 mins

Flowers Dir. Jack Tew, Staffordshire University.

When Claire finds herself alone in a car park she is soon forced to take drastic action.

Out of Tune Dir. Amy Digby, University of Westminster.

He’s the new boy at work and all he wants to do is fit in. What could possibly go wrong?

Home Dirs. Simon Ball and Thomas Eschgfaeller, London College of Communication, University of the Arts.

A man disillusioned with life in the city escapes, striving to find out who he really is.

(RS), P1, K2 Dir. Anouk de l’Ecluse, The MET Film School London.

Every week, in a different location in London, a large group of people come together to knit.

Lance the Seahorse

Adrift Dirs. Ben Clube, Ben Casey and Matt Smart, University of Hertfordshire.

The life of a lonely girl living in the clouds on top of a flying whale suddenly changes when a stranger drops out of the sky.

Noctuaries Dir. Olivia Humphreys, Goldsmiths University of London.

Follow the director’s dreams as she grieves for her mother’s death.

Lend Me your Wings Dir. Tom Coulson, Bournemouth University.

An ex-pilot finds solace on a lonely roof, where isolation soon turns to desperation.

The Grendal Scratchmander Dir. Luke Simpson, UCA Farnham.

A folk tale about a Christmas monster preparing to take away naughty children.

Dir. George Shelbourn, Lincoln School of Media, University of Lincoln.

Long Way from the West

Lance has ambitions beyond his ocean dwelling.

Dir. Ben North, Staffordshire University.

Cusp

Join Bronco Billy and the Lone Ranger in their Urban Cowboy life.

Dir. Max Kimber, UCA Canterbury.

The final moments of a life.

Top (from left to right): LANCE THE SEAHORSE, LEND ME YOUR WINGS, NOCTUARIES, FLOWERS *subject to Manchester City Council approval

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Competition Screening: Programme 4 (15)* Wed 17 Nov, 14:00 Cinema 2 | Approx Running Time: 98mins

Billie

Trouvaille

Dir. Ana Pinheiro, Goldsmiths University of London.

Dirs. Jack Waller, Les Davies and Tim Padwick, University of Hertfordshire.

For 17 years, Billie was a homeless heroin and crack addict. This film tells the story of how she found love and got clean.

Broken Wave Dir. Chris Allen, The Arts University College at Bournemouth.

“Everything we have ever done or been involved in, is there in our memory somewhere, all you need is a trigger”.

Sky Reflected on Window Dirs: Petros Gikas and Nikoleta Leousi, University of Salford.

A man is running out of time, what will he do with his last moments on earth?

Notice

Inept

Dir. Amy Lisa Hill, Staffordshire University.

Dir. Ryan Vernava, University of Westminster.

Hayley’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets her new friend Lizzie.

A day in Joe’s dark routine of abuse and lethargy.

We Were Here Dir. Lauren Hatchard, Staffordshire University.

Preserving the memory of the faces and walls of an old 1970’s fire station in its final days before demolition.

A Question of Time Dir. Radoslaw Sienski, Bucks New University.

A short film about how life can change within a second, and the extraordinary way to cope with it.

Top (from left to right): BROKEN WAVE, THE CITY, NOTICE, WE WERE HERE

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A lonely artist walks through a town devoid of colour and creativity. He soon realises he is not alone.

Beyond a Song Dir. Will Steer, University of Sussex.

An insight into Brighton’s gay men chorus, a social space which creates a unique form of expression, socially and musically.

The City Dir. Thomas Beswick, The Manchester School of Art.

A city is born from the night’s rain.

*subject to Manchester City Council approval

Competition Screening: Programme 5 (18)* Wed 17 Nov, 20:00 Cinema 2 | Approx Running Time: 93mins

Slim Pickings

Neonatal

Dirs. Lauren Scott and Maksim Aleksejev, University of Hertfordshire.

Dir Samuel Lehane, UCA, Farnham

A hungry vulture tries to outwit a caveman of a fresh meal, but in the end nobody goes hungry…

Pigeon Dir. Thom Godsill, University of Westminster.

Ray, an isolated and dissatisfied forty-something, finds companionship through a night spent with Lydia, a troubled young escort.

Fanatical Dir. Nicola Sersale, The London Film School.

A retired football player receives an unexpected visit from an enthusiastic fan.

Hooking in JoBurg Dir. Rohith S. Katbamna, Goldsmiths University of London.

Against the backdrop of the World Cup this documentary takes a unique look at sex workers and the core issues around HIV, security, human rights and decriminalisation of sex work.

A hotel where people leave, but never arrive…

Good Mourning Dir. Robert Scott, University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone.

A man at a funeral gets unexpected help to deal with the grief of a loved one.

Fridays Dir. Arash Najafi Ashtiani, The London Film School.

Reza, an Iranian man, visits his estranged wife and young daughter every Friday.

The Situation Dir. Ben Simpson, University of Westminster.

Stan’s attempt to woo his patrol partner is stifled when they are called to a hostage situation.

The Mask Dir. Hyoung-min Choi, University of Wales, Newport.

In a world where everyone has masks, a couple always wear a smiley for each other. On a fateful day, the man misplaces his smiley mask…

Top (from left to right): PIGEON, FRIDAYS, THE SITUATION, HOOKING IN JOBURG *subject to Manchester City Council approval

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Competition Screening: Programme 6 (15)* Thu 18 Nov, 14:00 Cinema 2 | Approx Running Time: 96mins

All Fried Up

Edith

Dir. Thomas Marshall, University of Westminster.

Dir. Ian Pinder, Leeds Metropolitan University.

A chance encounter with an eccentric stranger during a breakfast at a roadside café leaves Martin with a bad taste in his mouth.

In the immediate aftermath of her husband’s death, Edith tries to get on with her life.

Umbrella Girl Dir. Matthew Wood, Manchester Metropolitan University.

A girl wanders the countryside with her unusual umbrella.

Welcome to Twister Dir. Owen Rixon, Edinburgh College of Art.

An old man tells his grandchildren a made up bedtime story set in the Old West. Things quickly start to get out of hand.

Dir. Luo Yi, Goldsmiths University of London.

Instead of submitting to an arranged marriage, three Chinese women preferred to take a vow of celibacy. Now in their 90’s they tell their stories with pride.

Howard Dir. Julia Pott, Royal College of Art.

Do you remember when we met? You were brilliant, witty, gorgeous to look at….something’s changed.

The Bird

The Innocence of War

Dir. Lucy Campbell, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Dirs. Callum Thomson, Patrick Shelton & Ant Richardson, Staffordshire University.

Three boys find an injured bird in their garden.

Neglected by grieving parents they try to cheer their mother up with a gift.

During World War II, two young soldiers are cut off from their platoon.

Vovô

Cotton Stones

Dir. Luiz Lafayette Stockler, University of Wales, Newport.

Dir. Jonathan Entwistle, The London Film School.

He was bald, with some liver spots on his head…

A tale of betrayal and the nightmare of growing up too quickly, in a place where there is nothing to live for.

Top (from left to right): ALL FRIED UP, EDITH, HOWARD, COTTON STONES *subject to Manchester City Council approval

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Living without Men

Young filmmakers

Events

underexposed Wed 17 Nov, 18:30 – 19:30

Networking

Cinema 2

The Annexe Free

underexposed presents a fusion of filmmaking and animation talent from young people aged 14 – 18 from across the Northwest. This year, the underexposed selection panel consisted of 6 young people who spent 3 days watching, selecting and programming the films. The team chose stylish and original shorts that stood out among this year’s entries, to showcase the talent and potential of the region’s schools and colleges.

With themes ranging from love and loss to wacky animation and the more mundane side of Death’s day job, this eclectic selection brings together the silliness and seriousness of human nature.

Wed 17 Nov, 18:00 – 19:00

What better way to meet fellow filmmakers and industry professionals, discuss ideas, ponder the art of production or just get together for a chat. Join us for a drink, you never know who you might bump into!

One World Media Live Pitch Thu 18 Nov, 16:15 – 17:45 Cinema 2 Five student filmmakers. Five ideas for documentaries about the developing world. £2000 up for grabs. So who will win the One World Media Live Pitch?

This session will see five student/recent graduate filmmakers pitching their documentary ideas to a professional panel, with the chance to win £2000 in funding. Find out who wins, hear feedback from the panel, and help vote for the crowd favourite!

Organised in partnership with One World Media (oneworldmedia.org.uk) and the Documentary Filmmakers Group, with support from UKaid from the Department for International Development.

For more information on how to enter your pitch please see page 15.

Best of the Fest Awards Ceremony Thu 18 Nov, 20:00 ‘til late MOSI Join us as we celebrate the end of another great exposures festival. This glittering awards ceremony will give you the opportunity to mingle with industry professionals from filmmakers to producers as well as finding out who won this year’s prestigious exposures Awards.

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Workshops BBC Writersroom Workshop Tue 16 Nov, 10:30 – 13:00

Kudlian Animation Workshop Wed 17 Nov, 16:30 – 18:00

The Annexe

Media Education Space Limited capacity.

Limited capacity. Recommended for students enrolled in script writing courses BBC Writersroom is always on the lookout for fresh, new, talented writers for a changing Britain. When they find them, they do everything they can to get their voice heard and their work produced for BBC film, TV and radio – for drama, comedy, and children’s programmes.

Join Jo Combes, New Writing Development Manager at Writersroom North, for an engaging session designed to help you develop your story skills. Jo will take you through an informal and practical guide to narrative structure – all you need to bring is an idea for a story, on a postcard.

Pitching for Documentary Wed 17 Nov, 14:00 – 15:30 The Annexe Limited capacity.

The pitch is a vital part of the documentary commissioning process – if you’ve got a great idea for a documentary, it will be easier to sell if you have an irresistible 5-minute pitch. But what makes a good pitch? And if you’re interested in telling stories from overseas, how do you get commissioners interested in them? In this One World Media session, two experienced filmmakers will guide you through these issues, and answer your questions.

Documentary Brainstorming Workshop Wed 17 Nov, 16:00 – 17:30

Come and join the experts from Kudlian Software Ltd and see how easy it is to produce professional stop-frame animation.

The Kudlian team will demonstrate how to use their software before guiding you through making your own animation.

This is a great opportunity to learn about what goes into producing a professional stop frame animation movie from making characters to capturing the action, whether you’re a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills.

To receive a 10% discount on ‘I Can Animate’ simply call Kudlian on 01926 842544 and quote KUDEX10

Directing Actors Thu 18 Nov, 15:45 – 17:45 Media Education Space Limited capacity.

Brush up on your skills with acclaimed director Tim Hopewell (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road) as he takes you through the ins and outs of directing actors. This interactive workshop will teach you all you need to know about getting the best from one of the most important factors in a film…the actors! And from the man that’s worked with some of the best actors on TV, there’s no better way to learn the tricks of the trade.

The Annexe Limited capacity.

Got an idea for a documentary in the developing world? This 90-minute workshop will put students and emerging filmmakers into groups led by experienced producers and directors, to help develop your idea.

Numbers are limited and it is imperative that you have an idea about the developing world which you can discuss at the session. After you’ve booked, One World Media will get in touch to find out about your idea and match you with a filmmaker.

And if you want to make more of your idea, why not submit it to the One World Media Live Pitch? (see page 15) One World Media events have been supported

by UKaid from the Department for International Development.

Writers forum, exposures 2009

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Talks The Highs and Lows of a Freelance Filmmaker Tue 16 Nov, 15:30 – 16:30 The Annexe Find out all you need to know about being a freelance filmmaker in this informal and engaging discussion led by director Phil Hawkins. Phil will be accompanied by his colleagues (including his Director of Photography, Editor, Composer and more) who will guide you through what they’ve learnt working as freelancers and how to keep your enthusiasm and vision whilst making sure you can pay your rent!

This event promises to give you an understanding of the day to day life of freelance filmmakers, from being a runner to working on shorts, features, commercials or music videos. And there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions!

How to Get a Job in TV and Radio Wed 17 Nov, 16:30 – 18:00 Cinema 2 Still trying to work out how to land that dream job in the media? Then look no further as our guest speakers help you on the road to success with their own experiences and invaluable advice.

Learn about the ups and downs of the industry and how to get your foot in the door.

Chair: Beth Hewitt, Director of Graduate Industry Developments, University of Salford.

Speakers include: Cat Lewis: Executive Producer and managing director, at Nine Lives Media

BAFTA presents An Evening with Tony Grisoni In association with Vision+Media and The Media Festival

Thu 18 Nov, 18:00 – 19:30 Cinema 1 BAFTA winning writer/ director Tony Grisoni will reveal key moments from his illustrious career. With writing credits including Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Brothers of the Head and Red Riding, Grisoni moves effortlessly from gritty television drama to major film blockbusters. Critically acclaimed collaborations with prolific directors including Terry Gilliam, John Boorman and Michael Winterbottom have garnered him countless award nominations and wins including the 2002 Berlinale Golden Bear for In This World alongside a BAFTA nomination for his directing debut for the short film KINGSLAND #1 The Dreamer.

Film script editor Kate Leys will lead Tony Grisoni in an onstage conversation, illustrated with clips from some of his best work and will introduce the Northern premiere of Tony’s most recent work, The Pizza Miracle produced by Emu Films: A belligerent father who doesn’t know how to be loved, battles with his son who doesn’t know how to live.

This event forms part of BAFTA’s UK-wide learning and events programme, giving audiences across the country access behind the screens of the film, TV and video games industries. For more information and to sign up to the e-bulletin, go to www.bafta.org

Bob Dickinson: Freelance Radio Producer (BBC Radio 4), Broadcaster and Journalist.

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Panel Discussions Creative North

What Makes a Successful Artist Film?

Presented by University of Salford

Wed 17 Nov, 18:30

Tue 16 Nov, 18:30 – 20:00 Cinema 2 With the imminent move North for the chosen BBC departments, exposures will explore the strengths of the North and what it has to offer for creative minds. This panel led session will invite the audience to ask questions and to hear what the experts have to say.

Chair: Terry Christian, Award winning broadcaster and journalist Panel includes: Alex Connock, CEO, Ten Alps/ John Robb, Musician, Author and TV Presenter/ Liz Molyneux, Academy Partner, BBC North and Nations/ Jon Corner, Director MediaCityUK, University of Salford.

The University of Salford at MediaCityUK The new centre at MediaCityUK will be the perfect place for postgraduate students to learn, conduct research and make contacts within the creative and digital industries.

From 2011 programmes covering all aspects of media, digital technology and the creative economy will be situated in the heart of this location alongside six BBC departments and smaller independent creative businesses.

For further information visit www.mcuk.salford.ac.uk

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Cinema 3 Join Kwong Lee (Director, Castlefield Gallery), David Blandy (Artist) and Dan Hopkins (Lecturer, Media Production, Staffordshire University / Filmmaker and Sound Artist) for a discussion peppered with film extracts. Enriched by all your questions, we interrogate the definition of ‘artist filmmakers’: Do you define yourself as an artist or filmmaker?

Is there a place for artists’ films in cinemas, and how do we position filmmakers’ works in galleries? What defines an artist’s film: the space in which they are shown, the content, the process, the message, the audience? Does it even matter?

Our panel will look at these issues and explore the directions emerging filmmakers and artists may take to develop a successful artist film practice. migh

Opportunities

Exhibitions

Fancy winning £2,000 to make a documentary taster tape or want to design the opening titles for a brand new TV format company? Then look no further as exposures have teamed up with some of the leading companies within the industry to bring you some amazing opportunities…

If you are interested in artist’s film and video, take the time to visit Cornerhouse Galleries (upstairs from the Café bar) to watch acclaimed artist Phil Collins’ stunning new short film, marxism today (prologue) in Gallery 1, and enjoy an exploration of contemporary artists’ reflections on and interpretations of cinema in UnSpooling – Artists and Cinema in Galleries 2 and 3.

Win £2,000 through the Live Pitch competition Do you have an idea for a documentary about the developing world? Is there a story from another country that you really want to tell?

One World Media will be running a live pitching competition for student and recent graduate filmmakers. The winner will receive £2,000, plus mentoring and support, to help them make a high-quality taster tape for their film. The money can be used for overseas travel and other costs, and if you’re a current student, this could become your final film.

Phil Collins runs until 28 Nov 2010, and UnSpooling - Artists and Cinema until Sun 9 Jan 2011.

The pitch will take place on Thu 18 Nov and will feature five shortlisted filmmakers.

Deadline for submissions, Fri 29 Oct. For more details visit: www.exposuresfestival.co.uk One World Media is a UK media charity working in the fields of international development, education and human rights.

Phil Collins marxism today (prologue) 2010.

Win the chance to have your work used as opening titles for a new TV Format Company PRETEND is a new TV format venture born out of the creativity of Manchester. Run by media company Ten Alps, the project aims to tap into young talent by discovering the best new creatives in the UK.

Sheena Macrae, Odyssey, 2006

As part of their mission, they are launching a creative challenge to find the best young animation talent – by coming up with amusing titles sequence for PRETEND. All entries will be posted on the PRETEND YouTube channel and the best videos will be in with a chance of being purchased for use in PRETEND’s opening titles.

Deadline for submissions is 17:00 on Wed 3 Nov. To submit your 10/15 second clip please visit www.exposuresfestival.co.uk.

Ming Wong, Life and Death in Venice, 2010

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Calendar Tue 16 Nov 10:30

Workshop

BBC Writersroom Workshop

The Annexe

p.12

13:30

Screening

Competition Prog 1 (15)*

Cinema 2

p.5

15:30 Talk

The Highs and Lows of a Freelance Filmmaker

The Annexe

p.13

16:30

Screening

Competition Prog 2 (15)*

Cinema 2

p.6

18:30

Panel Discussion

Creative North

Cinema 2

p.14

20:30

Screening

Competition Prog 3 (15)*

Cinema 2

p.7

Wed 17 Nov 14:00

Screening

Competition Prog 4 (15)*

Cinema 2

p.8

14:00

Workshop

Pitching for Documentary

The Annexe

p.12

16:00

Workshop

Documentary Brainstorming Workshop

The Annexe

p.12

16:30

Talk

How to Get a Job in TV and Radio

Cinema 2

p.13

16:30

Workshop

Kudlian Animation Workshop

MES

p.12

18:00

Event

Networking

The Annexe

p.11

18:30

Panel Discussion

What Makes a Successful Artist Film

Cinema 3

p.14

18:30

Screening

underexposed

Cinema 2

p.11

20:00

Screening

Competition Prog 5 (18)*

Cinema 2

p.9

Thu 18 Nov 14:00

Screening

Competition Prog. 6 (15)*

Cinema 2

p.10

15:45

Workshop

Directing Actors

MES

p.12

16:15

Event

One World Media Live Pitch

Cinema 2

p.11

18:00 Talks

BAFTA presents An Evening with Tony Grisoni

Cinema 1

p.13

20:00

Best of the Fest Awards Ceremony

MOSI

p.11

Event

* Subject to council approval.

exposures team Festival Directors: Isabelle Croissant and Beth Hewitt Festival Coordinator: Ella Byford Development Officer: Sarah Shelley Festival Intern: Bethan Morgan With the invaluable help of the Cornerhouse team.