Film London Launches ‘Microwave’ Film Project
Film London has launched the much anticipated Microwave project to
develop ten micro-budget film projects in the capital. Microwave
challenges film-makers to shoot a full length film for up to £75,000
with the option of raising additional in-kind support taking the budget
to a maximum of £100,000. The scheme will provide an intensive approach
to film-making, with an emphasis on tightly focused scripts, short
production schedules and commercial potential. Backed by the BBC, the
scheme provides direct funding together with a unique professional
mentoring scheme from leading industry figures including directors
Stephen Frears (My Beautiful Laundrette, Mrs Henderson Presents),
Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice), and John
Akomfrah (Seven Songs for Malcolm X); and producers Sandy Lieberson
(Performance, Rita, Sue and Bob Too), Jeremy Thomas (The Last Emperor,
Sexy Beast) and James Schamus (Brokeback Mountain, Hulk). Film London
and its partners will also offer a range of assistance including in-kind
support from leading facilities and service companies, including Ascent
Media and AFM Lighting. Further information can be found at this web address:
http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/admin/e_go.asp?UserID=19101&TransmissionID
(Source: Film London)
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