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SCREENINGS & EVENTS

International Womens Screening Night Friday 9th March 7.30pm-10.00pm. This screening will be held at Film Oxford, 54Catherine Street, OX37HT. Showcasing films made by women and also premiereing the short film on Elise Bengamin – current Mayor – made by first time film makers on the Reel Women course.

Dance on Film Sunday 18th March 4.30pm-6.00pm. Will be held at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune Street, Cowley Road, OX4 1BN. A retrospective of 10 years films made by dance film makers supported by Film Oxford. Some incredible films here!!! Part of Dancin’ Oxford Festival. For a full list of films visit: http://www.ofvm.org/dance-on-screen-upp-cinema-18th-march/O3 Gallery will also be screening these films from 19th

March again as part of the Dancin Oxford festival.
Film One Night featuring George Fenton Wednesday 21st March 7.30pm North Wall, Summertown. Top award winning composer (Shadowlands, Cry Freedom) for film and TV will give an illustrated talk on his work

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Screen Night Thursday 29th March, 7.30pm at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, OX37HT. Showcasing work from courses and short productions completed over the last 9 months. For a full list of films visit: http://www.ofvm.org/screen-night-at-film-oxford-29th-march/

TWICKENHAM STUDIOS

We have no time to waste! Twickenham Film studios has gone into administration and word has it that property developers are moving in. Please sign our petition to help stop the developers in their tracks!! We don’t need more executive homes! Twickenham has been at the forefront of the British film industry for 99 years – let’s help it make to 100 and beyond. Spread the word…. Re-tweet and post on your Facebook. We need to get this out to as many people as possible. Films like The Iron Lady, War Horse, Ghandi, Italian Job, Shirley Valentine, Help, Hard Day’s Night, An American Werewolf in London and many many more have been made here. It’s a National Treasure!!

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-twickenham-film-studios/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=system&utm_campaign=Send%2Bto%2BFriend

3D FILM-MAKING COURSE
FREE COURSE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
From script to screen.
The course will consist of a 2 day workshop on 26 & 28 March at Ravensbourne Media Academy, London. In between will be a practice shoot on 27 March with the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Team at their training ground in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.This course is being offered for FREE thanks to the support of Screen South, uScreen and Southampton Solent University.
For more information or to sign up for this course please contact Ronan Hodge ronan@3dstories.co.uk or on 07793088898

UPCOMING COURSES Introduction to Screenwriting 17^th & 18^th March - An introductory course for people either planning their first screenplay or hoping to brush up on their writing skills. It arms you with the concepts and practices you need to be aware of before diving in. Ideas generation, theme, plot, tone, character, dialogue, formatting are just some of the issues touched on in this introduction to the craft http://www.ofvm.org/course/introduction-to-screenwriting/ Tips and Tricks to Better Photography 17th & 18th March - Photographic composition and shooting techniques from beginners. Covering basic camera techniques and compositional rules. The course also covers a basic introduction to photo editing http://www.ofvm.org/course/tips-and-tricks-for-better-photography-with-photographer-suzy-prior/ Film Producing on a Microbudget 24th & 25th March – This course is all about the nitty-gritty of getting a film actually made and (hopefully) sold. It is not for the academic, but for those who want to get their hands dirty getting a film, not just off the ground, but out to the viewing public on the broadest platform possible http://www.ofvm.org/course/film-producing-on-a-microbudget/ Shooting Break 26th-30th March- This introduction to video-making covers the whole process of video production from the initial idea through to a final program. The course is designed for those wishing to make their first step into video production http://www.ofvm.org/course/shooting-break-1-week-video-production-course/ Directing Drama 31st March & 1st April - Directing Screen Drama is a weekend course for students wishing to learn or develop their directing skills. Experience of working on short films and/or completing training courses such as Shooting Video is desirable http://www.ofvm.org/course/2-day-directing-drama-course/

THANK YOU SKINHEAD GIRL From the post-war Teddy Boys, Mods & Rockers, to the current Hoodies, Youth Culture is as important today as it has ever been. We see from one particular youth group celebrated in this documentary. The film receives its European distribution release in Germany on 30th March 2012. Watch the trailer by going to http://vimeo.com/37325953 Read a review by going to http://subculturalpinkbits.blogspot.com/2010/01/film-review-thank-you-skinhead-girl.html

LOCATION SOUND Please follow the link for a student endorsement video about our Location Sound course http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EMEZInykYk&feature=youtu.be

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