A new training programme for emerging northwest-based filmmakers moving towards feature production.
FilmTrain provides an opportunity for producers, screenwriters and directors to take part in free workshops, attend master classes and receive mentoring from industry professionals to develop their craft. The programme takes place in Cumbria, Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside from September to December 2012.
Signal Films, working with Liverpool-based partners First Take, has been funded by the National Lottery through the British Film Institute and Creative England to run a programme of activities to support and develop the region’s emerging filmmakers.
Successful applicants will attend a three-day intensive workshop in their chosen field, taking place in a choice of two northwest locations. Established filmmakers will guide participants through the process of developing and packaging their projects to prepare them for raising finance.
The three-day sessions are aimed at filmmakers with some experience in their chosen field: Directing, Producing or Screenwriting. There are 10 places available on each course.
Tutors include Wellington Films producer Al Clark (London to Brighton), script consultant Sarah Golding (The Constant Gardener) and director Col Spector (Honeymooner).
Kerry Kolbe, director at Signal Films, said: “This is a great opportunity for people who’ve had some success making short films to come and learn from others in the industry who are a bit further down the track, to share ideas, tips and experiences and hook up with others who are pursuing the same goals.
“The producers workshops are coming up first at the Dukes in Lancaster later this month, with successful producer Al Clark. Then we’re delighted to be holding two of the workshops in Cumbria – one in October for writers with successful TV writer and filmmaker Sue Everett, and one for directors with acclaimed feature film writer/director Col Spector in November.
“I’m looking forward to meeting and working with the groups of filmmakers as well as getting all the inside track and knowledge from these exciting tutors.”
WORKSHOPS:
THURS 20th to SAT 22nd SEPTEMBER 2012
THE DUKES, LANCASTER
PRODUCERS will be guided through the process of developing
and packaging their projects to prepare them for financiers. Applicants must have produced one short film or have Assistant Producer credits and have a project they wish to develop.
Led by Al Clark of Wellington Films
THURS 25thth to SAT 27th OCTOBER 2012
COOKE’S STUDIOS, BARROW IN FURNESS
SCREENWRITERS will each work on a treatment for an
original feature that is presently in development. They will
explore structure, story, theme and characterisation as well
as receive notes and one-to-one consultation.
Led by scriptwriter Sue Everett.
FRI 23rd to SUN 25th NOVEMBER 2012
COOKE’S STUDIOS, BARROW IN FURNESS
DIRECTORS will explore their own individual vision and
intuition to ensure they get the most out of performance,
design, cinematography, sound and post. Applicants must
have directed at least one short film, to be submitted at
the time of application.
Led by writer/director Col Spector.
For further information and an application form please contact info@signalfilms.co.uk or call 01229 838592.
This project is made possible with funding and support from the National Lottery through the BFI and Creative England, Barrow Borough Council, WREN, Liverpool City Council, Lancaster City Council, Cumbria County Council, The Dukes Lancaster and Creative Lancashire, a service provided by Lancashire City Council through its economic development company, Lancashire County Developments Limited (LCDL).
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