Tuesday 27 April – Tuesday 18 May (6.30-9.00pm)
Course Level: 2/3 (Intermediate/Film knowledge required)

Examining four unique artists, this course examines how experimental filmmakers subvert conventional notions of sound through film practice. Featuring work by Guy Sherwin, Andrew Kötting and Semiconductor.

Led by Aimee Mollaghan (University of Glasgow). The course costs £40/£34

Please note that due to the material occasionally shown or discussed in screenings and seminars, all participants must be over 18 years old. To book a place on any course at GFT, please call box office on 0141 332 6535. For more information or questions, please contact Nicola Muir, Learning Assistant at learn@gft.org.uk

Initialize Films will be running a workshop on the ‘Insider’s Guide to Making an Award-Winning Low-Budget Feature Film’, led by BAFTA Scotland winning producer Claire Mundell (Crying With Laughter).

The day will cover all the essential elements of developing, producing and distributing a low-budget feature film, including sourcing public funds, pre-sales, negotiating deals, managing the production process, working with distributors and talent contracts.

Date: 17 April 2010
Registration Deadline: 5 April 2010
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £60 + VAT

Initialize Films will also be running several workshops on film finance in May 2010.

To reserve a place please go to:
W: www.initialize-films.co.uk

A seminar on the MEDIA Programme will be taking place in Glasgow at the end of February. A comprehensive overview of MEDIA Programme funding schemes will be given, and participants will be introduced to a variety of MEDIA-supported training and networking opportunities. The session is suitable for audiovisual industry practitioners.

Details of the event are as follows:
24 February 2010 from 2pm to 4pm
Scottish Screen
249 West George Street, Glasgow G2 4QE

For further information, please visit the MEDIA website at www.mediadeskuk.eu.
Please register by contacting Emma Valentine on 0141 302 1776 or scotland@mediadeskuk.eu

Vision Pictures is an internationally focused moving pictures development organisation supporting filmmakers globally. They provide labs, workshops and special events for producers, screenwriters and directors. Vision also provides consultancy and coaching services for both individuals and companies, supporting the development of fiction, documentary and cross media projects. Many Vision programs are available as online versions.

Vision Pictures - February and March - Edinburgh Training

Vision Pictures will be running the following courses in Edinburgh in February and March

Vision Budgeting and Scheduling (Edinburgh) – 2 Days - £235*

Sat 13th Feb 2010 and Sun 14th Feb 2010 10:30-16:30

Demystifying how to effectively budget and schedule a feature film

For more information see below and on the website: http://visionpictures.org/vision-workshops/producing/budgeting-and-scheduling-edinburgh-13-02-10/

Vision Pitching and Packaging (Edinburgh) – 1 Day - £117.50*

Fri 12th March 2010 10:30-16:30

How to master the art of packaging and pitching your projects effectively!

For more information see below and on the website: http://visionpictures.org/vision-workshops/producing/pitching-and-packaging-edinburgh-12-03-10/

Vision Film Finance (Edinburgh) – 2 Days - £235*

Sat 13th March 2010 and Sun 14th March 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30
How to finance your feature film.

GMAC are offering 10 talented people the chance to be part of the most INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE and INDUSTRY- FOCUSED training you’re going to find in Scotland.

2ND LIGHT is an opportunity for young people to develop creative and practical filmmaking skills through training, work placements, mentoring and short film production. The purpose is to encourage film-making talent from ethnic groups who are underrepresented in the British film industry in order to make the industry more representative of the UK’s population.

GMAC are seeking applicants who:
• are members of settled/long standing ethnic minority groups
• belong to visible minority ethnic groups
• are migrants from Central & Eastern Europe
• belong to the Gypsy/Traveller community

The programme is fully funded and supported by industry partners and will run 2 days a week from January 2010 until March 2011. To apply please send a CV and covering letter explaining WHY you should be a part of the 2nd Light programme and WHAT you would like to achieve out of it. You should also send a showreel, storyboard, film treatment or script idea.
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY 11th DECEMBER 2009.
Email: 2ndunit@g-mac.co.uk or call 0141 553 2620 and ask for Beth or Louise.

Tickets are available for this year’s BAFTA Scotland Awards after party. The black tie event will be held after the awards ceremony on Sunday 8th November from 10pm.
Join BAFTA for this fantastic black tie and glamour media event of the year. Featuring live music from:
Julia & The Doogans, Young Aviators, Vendor Defender, Nevada Base.
Plus DJs from:
Subcity Radio, Boom Monk Ben, Melting Pot, Errors.
For ticket information, contact the BAFTA office on 0141 302 1770 or email samantha@baftascotland.co.uk

Weapons on Set is a one day seminar, run by the Production Guild and Talking Point and is open to all film and television practitioners examining how to comply with current legislation when using and transporting weapons on production.

This seminar is for up to 40 practitioners and will take place in Glasgow on 27th November with a £30 registration fee. If you are interested in attending this event please contact Chris at the Production Guild for registration and additional information chris@productionguild.com

Televisual Media are touring the UK with a series of FREE must-attend half-day seminars about the UK production business. This is a new, high-impact series of events all about the business of television production from commissioning and co-pro finance to local opportunities, what money’s available and where to find it, to production budgeting and case studies where the producer or director has embraced modern workflows to deliver outstanding broadcast content on a budget.

There are five seminars to choose from in Glasgow and Televisual has put together a compelling line up of speakers – all acknowledged experts in their fields to help you tackle the current challenging business environment.
The Roadshow takes place at Film City Glasgow, central Glasgow on the 29th and 30th October. Headline speakers include:
· Stuart Cosgrove, Director, Nations and Regions on C4’s commitment to the Scottish independent production, commissioning in Scotland and how digital producers can benefit from the strategy behind the broadcaster’s 4IP fund
· New Media Partners’ MD, Danny Meaney, on how to survive the downturn and re-emerge in better shape
· And Anthony Kimble of The Fugitive Consultancy on how to negotiate co-production finance supported by recent case studies.

Networking Drinks:
You are invited to join Scottish screen following Friday’s afternoon session for networking drinks. This is a community event with plenty of opportunities to ask your own questions of the assembled speakers as well as catching up with your world outside the office so please do make the most of it.
For the full story and to register for your FREE place click here.

Televisual are touring the UK with a series of FREE must-attend half-day seminars about the UK production business. This is a new event all about the business of television production from commissioning and co-pro finance to local opportunities, what money’s available and where to find it, to production budgeting and cost-efficient workflows that deliver brilliant content.

The Roadshow will be in Glasgow on 29 - 30 October at Film City Glasgow. There will be five seminars to choose from with the most compelling line up of speakers - all acknowledged experts in their fields to help you tackle the current challenging business environment. The majority of speakers are senior production executives who can share their knowledge and understanding to create a compelling practical half-day where you’re going to come away with fresh ideas to move your own business forward. Better still you can attend these events for FREE on registration. Simply go to www.televisual.com/roadshow
If you want to get fully up to speed with what’s happening in your local community, current business opportunities and thinking and modern production workflow, you simply have to attend. Book your FREE place online today

Are you a newcomer to the industry, who would like to acquire the skills to work in multi-platform production or programming for television? Then the Crossover Cross-Platform TV Course for New TV Talent may be for you.

Over a period of seven months, you will learn about cross-platform production and programming from producers, commissioners and industry experts on a course supported by Skillset’s TV Freelance Fund. By the end of the course you will have gained real industry experience and contacts and should have in-demand skills that will give you a distinct advantage in applying for jobs, working as a freelancer or setting up your own company.

Please apply to your the Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy, deadline for applications is 16th October 2009. Application details and full course outline can be found at on the Sheffield Doc Fest website