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Exciting New Volunteer Opportunity @ Watershed!!
Are you between 16-25 years old?
Are you interested in building up your skills for future training or employment in the cultural creative industries?
If you answered 'yes' to the above questions, then get involved with us!
Watershed is launching the brand-new Young Leaders Volunteer programme in January 2010. This project will support sixteen young volunteers to plan and deliver a programme of six digital media “taster” workshops for other local young people. Working with media industry professionals and Watershed staff, the volunteers will plan, schedule and deliver the workshop programme around subjects they are interested in such as sound design, story development, and stop motion animation. Volunteers will be supported to apply their volunteer experience to a Young Bristol 2 volunteer accreditation.
Young Leaders will:
• Decide on the subjects and order of the workshop programme;
• Develop the workshop programme in partnership with media industry professionals;
• Work together with Watershed staff to plan and deliver a marketing and publicity strategy for the programme;
• Undergo relevant event management, health and safety and leadership training;
• Work in small groups in partnership with a media industry professional to deliver the workshop;
• Assist Watershed staff in the evaluation of project outcomes.
Why volunteer? There'll be loads of great stuff to take away:
• Gain valuable project management and marketing experience;
• Build leadership skills;
• Benefit from health & safety training and become familiar with issues around child protection;
• Work in partnership with professionals in the creative industries;
• Be supported by Watershed staff to explore further volunteer, training, or employment possibilities within Bristol’s thriving creative and media scene.
Volunteers must attend a weekly Thursday evening meeting. Meetings will normally last 1 and a half hours, although meetings may extend to 3hrs when training's taking place. You must also be available for one weekend Leadership Day in March (date TBA) and for one day in April for workshop delivery (during Easter Break, April 2-18).
If you're interested, would like to apply for a volunteer place or just want to have a chat with us about the programme, please contact Gwen on 0117 927 5109 or gwen.joy@watershed.co.uk.
Ponyo (U) at Fresh Flix!
We now have a very special new title added to the Fresh Flix line-up! Screening on Saturday 21st at the Showcase Cinema, Cabot Circus, this visual treat from Studio Ghibli animation genius Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle) follows the adventure of a little boy,
Sosuke, who discovers a magical goldfish called Ponyo. Ponyo longs to become human but she cannot make the change without the help of friends old and new – and will the sea be able to give her up? With its child's view of an enchanting world loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid and a voice cast that includes Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon, this is an absolute delight for all ages. With thanks to Optimum Releasing.
Ponyo (U)
Sat 21 Nov 1630hrs Showcase Cinema
Dir: Hayao Miyazaki Japan 2008 Dir. Hayao Miyazaki 1hr 40mins Dubbed
Tickets: £5.00 from Watershed box office: 01179275100 and online (soon) at watershed.co.uk
ELECTRIC DECEMBER 09 LAUNCH!
We're really happy to annouce that we have launch date for Electric December! After several weeks of collecting, watching, programming and shortlisting, we have finally selected those 24 films that will make it up onto this year's online showcase for digital talent.
The project's been picking up speed over the last few weeks, with members of the steering group viewing the entries, deciding which ones really encapsulated the key themes of Electric December (Shoot Share, Show!). They also took part in a photography workshop to supply us with some cool background images for the website!
Stay tuned for the latest news on the project- you can also check out the project diary on the link below..
ELECTRIC DECEMBER 09 LAUNCH!
We're really happy to annouce that we have launch date for Electric December! After many hours of collecting, watching, programming and shortlisting, we have finally selected those special 24 films that will make it up onto this year's online showcase for digital talent.
The project's really been picking up speed over the last few weeks, with members of the steering group viewing the entries, deciding which ones really encapsulated the key themes of Electric December (Shoot Share, Show!). They also took part in a photography workshop to supply us with some cool background images for the website!
Stay tuned for the latest news on the project- you can also check out the project diary on the link below..
FRESH FLIX: Encounters' first Young People's Film Festival
Fresh Flix Film Festival, which is the young person's strand of the Encounters Short Film Festival, is taking place at Cinema Delux in Cabot Circus from 20th - 21st November. Running alongside Encounters, it features work made by young people for a young audience. Alongside all the work screened, there's also loads of great events to get involved in. Details below..
http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/1st-young-peoples-film-festival1.html (you can download the brochure from here for more details)
http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/
FRESH FLIX 3
FRI 20 NOV WATERSHED CINEMA 3
17.30 1HR 14 MINS
Suitable for an audience who are 15 years old or over.
A selection of films made by people under 19 years old giving an entirely unique view on current affairs and social issues.
FILMCLUB TEENAGE JURY AWARD
FRI 20 NOV WATERSHED CINEMA 3
19.30 1HR 25 MINS
Suitable for audience 15+
This selection of films caters to the tastes of our discerning teenage audience and will provoke, tickle and torment the senses.
FIGHTING FOR FILMS WORKSHOP
SAT 21 NOV BRISTOL OLD VIC
10:00 – 12:00
Ages 13+ £5 (limited places booking advised)
Jonathan Howell: author of Stage Fighting & Master-at-Arms at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. This morning's workshop will look at Fighting for Films - putting together short sequences - using Unarmed Combat (Punches & Kicks); a 'Robin Hood' style Quarterstaff fight;
and some Swashbuckling with Swords. Dress to move.
FRESH FLIX 2
SAT 21 NOV SHOWCASE CINEMA DE LUX
13.00 1HR 10 MINS
Suitable for an audience who are 13 years old or over.
A selection of films made by people under 19 years old giving their views on how they see their own lives and the lives of others around them.
HORROR MAKE UP WORKSHOP
SAT 21 NOV BRISTOL OLD VIC
14:00 – 16:00
Ages 13+
£5 (limited places booking advised) Bristol-born sculptor Andy Chappell will be sharing his passion for the gruesome and bloody world of Horror in a unique workshop where you can experience some of the techniques involved with becoming a Special Make-up Effects Artist. There will be a face-casting demonstration as well as the opportunity to turn each other into Zombies!
Tickets for all these events are available from Watershed Box Office.
Electric December 2009 Trailer Finished!
We are really pleased to report that the Electric December trailer is now finished! Electric December, Watershed’s original end of year online showcase of creative talent, is back, led this year by an international team of young people from across Europe. Follow their diary online at: electricdecember.org/09/diary
The trailer was put together by eShed veteran Patch and new recruits courtesy of Fairfield School Ivy, Adibah and Emily. You can see the finished product below. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t37qh-cwcYA
It'd be great to get this circulated around, so spread the word! Electric December are calling for all filmmakers under 21 from Europe that have made a short film or are thinking about picking up a camera for the first time to join us- get involved!
Anyone who wants to enter their work can visit www.electricdecember.org for submission details.
Submit your mini masterpieces to Electric December 2009 now and showcase your talents to the rest of Europe!
Deadline: Fri 12 October 2009
Online at electricdecember.org
For further information on how to submit your film, visit: http://www.electricdecember.org
Electric December 2009 is a Watershed project led by eShed taking place as part of the 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission for their support through the Youth In Action programme.
Electric December 2009 Deadline Extended!
Get ready – Electric December, Watershed’s original end of year online showcase of creative talent, is back, led this year by an international team of young people from across Europe. Follow their diary online at: electricdecember.org/09/diary
We’re calling for all filmmakers under 21 from Europe that have made a short film or are thinking about picking up a camera for the first time to join us, get involved.
Are you a young person (aged under 21) or an organisation working with young people from Europe? Have you made a short film (under 5mins) this year already or are you thinking of picking up a camera for The first time?
Submit your mini masterpieces to Electric December 2009 now and showcase your talents to the rest of Europe!
Deadline: Fri 12 October 2009
Online at electricdecember.org
For further information on how to submit your film, visit: http://www.electricdecember.org
Electric December 2009 is a Watershed project led by eShed taking place as part of the 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission for their support through the Youth In Action programme.
‘The Box’ Is Complete!
We’re pleased to announce that the eShed production ‘The Box’, funded by First Light, is now finished!
Director and longtime eShedder Felix Drake wrapped up the shoot last weekend, with a full crew of almost all new eShedders. We're happy to report that after a week in the edit and sound post production at Films@59 studios, the master copy has just been sent back to eShed HQ and looks great!
We are now in the process of looking on to the next step of distributing the film and getting it out onto the festival circuit. Luckily for us the Head of Cultural programme here at Watershed, Mr Mark Cosgrove, happens to be a regular on the international film festival circuit and has plenty of useful advice!! Watch this space for a big screen Bristol premiere.
‘Drawer Of Dreams’ at Colston Hall, Friday 18th September
Last week saw a pretty exciting project take off with Eshed documenting ‘Drawer of Dreams’. Part of the programme of events to celebrate the official opening of the brand-spanking new foyer at Colston Hall on Friday 18th September, ‘Drawer Of Dreams’ is a dynamic physical theatre piece put together by Cirque Bijou and the chamber group Emerald Ensemble. The piece is based on the kinds of difficulties can that arise when a new building is proposed, and featured music conducted by the highly acclaimed Charles Hazzelwood.
Taran, Patch and a small crew of Eshedders (some of them brand new members) turned up to document the event, taking a very hands-on approach and filming whilst mingling within the audience. Everyone involved has reported that the event was a real success- well done, guys!
‘View From Here’ Call For Entries
Another filmmaking opportunity here… from Saturday November 28 to Friday December 4 the third annual View from Here film festival will screen regional and national film work in a range of venues throughout South Devon. View from Here is an event rooted deep in the community and eager to screen new talent from filmmakers with something to say or some incredible story to show.
They want any young people who’ve been making films to have an opportunity to be included in our Young View screening at the Shaftsbury Theatre in Dawlish, on Monday November 30. This will be a chance for national and local filmmakers to stand out from the crowd and see their film on the big screen. The deadline for submissions is Monday November 9, 2009.
All films need to be 10 minutes or under and submitted on mini-DV. Visit www.viewfromhere.org.uk <http://www.viewfromhere.org.uk/> to download submission forms.
‘Stand and Stare’ wins award in Croatia
The winner of last year’s Electric December, ‘Stand & Stare’ has been awarded the prize for best film in the animation category the 4 River Film Festival in Croatia - Exciting stuff.
Most of you probably know that Tim got invited to the festival, which took place last week. Ten films from Electric December 08 were selected for their international programme of films from young people aged 11 - 25
While he was away, Tim found the time to put together a small video blog from his trip, which you can watch here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05xOXtvZLU8
Here's a link to the pics from the trip on eShed's facebook account (you don’t need to be on facebook to view them, though).
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2022899&id=1461486045&l=4d09283682
PREVIEW- ‘Le Donk And Scor- Zay- Zee’
Watershed is delighted to welcome back award-winning British actor and filmmaker Paddy Considine to Bristol for a special preview of Le Donk and Scor-Zay-Zee, his latest film with long time collaborator Shane Meadows (This is England, Somers Town, Dead Man’s Shoes.) Reuniting for the first time since the critically acclaimed Dead Man’s Shoes (2004), “the unlikely lads of British film,” first met at Burton College, on a performing arts course where they formed indie band, She Talks to Angels, undoubtedly one of the sources of inspiration for this rock mockumentary.
Famously made in just five days, this ultra-low-budget feature is the hilarious result of an unscripted short film mutated into a feature starring Sheffield’s finest the Arctic Monkeys, aka 'Arctical Monkeys', as Considine's roadie and failed musician "Le Donk" refers to them in the film. A fabulous mix of fact and fiction, made up of improvised routines, with Shane Meadows playing a larger than life version of himself, a documentary filmmaker who films the blustering has-been ex roadie roadie/manager Le Donk, (Paddy Considine) documenting his attempts to secure his lodger and white rapping protégé Scor-Zay-Zee his moment on stage at a 50,000-strong 'Monkeys gig. The resulting scenes, filmed at the actual Arctic Monkeys gig in Old Trafford have to be some of the best improvisations ever caught on camera.
After the preview screening, presented in partnership with BAFTA and South West Screen, the star of A Room for Romeo Brass, Dead Man’s Shoes, My Summer of Love and Hot Fuzz will be taking your questions alongside real-life rapper Scor-Zay-Zee, who hails from Meadows's home town, Nottingham.
This month’s Shedloads film club is a very special evening with Paddy Considine (A Room for Romeo Brass, Dead Man’s Shoes, My Summer of Love, Hot Fuzz) and real life rapper Scor-Zay-Zee. A bunch of eShedders interviewed him last November when he came to visit Watershed. You can check out the interview on our film archive.
They’ll be taking part in a Q&A after a preview screening of their new film Le Donk and Scor-Zay-Zee (15) so come along with your questions!
If you’re between 14 and 21 and not already an eShedder, follow this link to find out more about Shedloads events and to register as a member. Fee: £2.50 (with password).
This event forms part of BAFTA’s learning and events programme which aims to give you access behind the scenes of your favourite films, TV programmes and video games. For more information, go to www.bafta.org/accessallareas
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