Chief Executive Job at ArtsMatrix

*Arts Matrix looking to recruit a Chief Executive *

ArtsMatrix is the skills and enterprise development agency for the creative industries in the South West. Our mission: to foster a highly skilled workforce, equipped to sustain a living in the arts and creative industries.

We wish to recruit a Chief Executive to take forward our ambitious business plan and take the lead on strategic partnerships in a high achieving organisation with a team of motivated, effective staff and Board. You will be an experienced leader, fundraiser, advocate and manager looking for a new challenge where you can have a real impact.

Full details: http://www.artsmatrix.org.uk/Downloads/Forms/tabid/171/Default.aspx, email info@artsmatrix.org.uk or call Madeline on 0117 915 0190. Closing date: noon 10th October 2008. Interviews in Bristol, 23rd October 2008.

Mini masterpieces 2008

The time has come for young, imaginative filmmakers to be given the chance
to showcase their talents with a Mini Masterpiece of their own.

This year we’re very excited to be partnering South West Screen and
4Talent to bring specially commissioned short documentaries on the theme of
Independence, to Encounters Short Film Festival in Bristol.

There’s a great package on offer including a cash budget, an industry
producer with mentoring, delegate and party pass to the festival and a
feature on the 4talent website.

If you’re are interested in pitching or want to know more, please visit the
Mini Masterpieces website on www.minimasterpieces.org.uk
<http://www.minimasterpieces.org.uk> or contact Jo Barker at
jo@callingtheshots.co.uk <mailto:jo@callingtheshots.co.uk>

University of Bristol upcoming courses

DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA LIFELONG LEARNING

DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE 2008-2010

This two year part time writing course enables you to develop the techniques specific to writing for Theatre, Radio Drama, Television, Film and Animation. You will build up a portfolio of scripts, working towards a Diploma in Higher Education. The course is taught by experienced professionals, many of them working within the creative industries. You do not need formal qualifications in order to participate, just a passion for writing.
Classes are held weekly on Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm and on 2 Saturdays per term.

Applicants will be asked to include a short piece of creative writing as part of their application and to come for an interview.

For further details and application form, contact:

Isobel Pierce Department of Drama,
University of Bristol
Cantocks Close,
Woodland Road,
Bristol BS8 1UP

tel: 0117 954 5471

email: isobel.pierce@bristol.ac.uk

DIPLOMA IN FILM STUDIES, 2008-10

You love film and want to know more about it? This two year part-time Diploma comprises aims to develop your understanding and use of the language and concepts of film theory. It includes a short introduction to some practical aspects of the filmmaking process and to some of the issues faced by the film industry today.
Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm plus 1 day school per term
For information about the application process:

Call: 01179545471

Email: drama-lifelearn@bristol.ac.uk

Volunteers needed

Cineformation is looking for Volunteers, Camera People, Editors, Podcast Experts and Journalists.

We need a creative bunch of people to help film our events, editors to edit video podcast and an expert to help make them available on itunes. We also need journalists who can attend events and report on the events so that those who were unable to attend can read about the event online.

The commitment will only be a few hours a week (depending on your availability) and you will of course be credited for your work.

If you’re interested in getting more experience and you’d like to get involved in what we do, please contact Menekse as soon as possible.

menekse@cineformation.com

07806 716106

DeptcT! 08 Deadline is almost here

The deadline for DepicT! ‘08 is quickly approaching, and they want your 90 second shorts!

Now in its tenth year, this ultra-short film competition is on the hunt for emerging filmmakers who can take imagination, style, emotion, drama, mystery, humour and passion and pack them into one captivating mini-movie.

Prizes include £2000 and a place on a short film course at the National Film and Television School, and this year’s judges include Nik Powell (head of the NFTS), Simon Relph (former BAFTA chairman) and Kate Taylor (festival director of Abandon Normal Devices and co-director of the Halloween/London Short Film Festival.

The deadline is Mon 8 Sept, 1700hrs (BST), so visit http://www.depict.org for more information and to upload your film.

So it's goodbye from Beth, and it's goodbye from Lizz...

So, it’s the end of an era, both Lizz and I are moving on from Cineformation this week, so thank you to our fantastic guest speakers, all those who have attended events & everyone who’s supported Cineformation over the last two years. We couldn’t have done it without you.

But do not fear, Cineformation will continue to host events every month at Watershed, so keep checking the website for details.