Posts tagged with "film"
May 5 '12
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Aliens & Terry Rawlings @ signals
Saturday 19th May
Signals Media Arts Centre
St. Runwalds Street, CO1 1HF
Talk starts at 3pm, followed by a screening of Alien at 5pm.
Talk £6, screening £3.50 or book both for £9.
Signals are presenting a unique opportunity to chat with Terry Rawlings, Academy Award and BAFTA nominated film editor, about his career. Terry’s credits include Blade Runner, Alien, Aliens 3, Chariots of Fire, Golden Eye and The Phantom of the Opera. This is a rare opportunity to hear about an amazing career that spans over 30 years working in the UK and Hollywood.
After Terry’s talk he is introducing a screening of the sci fi cult classic Alien. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet an acclaimed editor and watch a superb film in an exciting venue. We recommend.
You can book using Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or save cash and call the office to reserve your place. Book now Colchester! Lisa from Signals dropped in and told us as places are selling fast.
Book via Eventbrite or call 01206 560255
(Picture: Reelizer)
Apr 13 '12
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Recommendations @firstsite
Here is our weekly hit of recommended events on at our golden neighbours firstsite.
Airlock Films
Every Friday @ 5.30pm
Auditorium
FREE
Airlock Films are for the younger audience, but all viewers are welcome. They showcase a fantastic selection of indie and cult films. Best of all, it’s free! This week is Toy Story 3, and next week (20th April) is Nacho Libre. View the films section on their site for a full list.
La Traviata!
Saturday 14th April
Live Opera in the Auditorium from 6pm
Tickets £25
Concs. £21.50
firstsite Members £19.50
firstsite has partnered up with Picturehouse – the UK’s leading independent cinema operator – and will be bringing the best of live-streamed and pre-recorded performances of world-class opera and theatre directly to Colchester performance arts lovers.
There’s a rare opportunity to see two performances of La Traviata – the first a live streaming from the New York Metropolitan Opera and the second screened from a recording made at the Sydney Opera House – plus two more Sydney Opera House productions, together with each of the two cast versions of the National Theatre’s acclaimed stage play, Frankenstein.
All the screenings will take place in firstsite’s state-of-the-art auditorium with 190 generously tiered seats, full HD projection and giant six-metre screen. For all you opera lovers, it’s an event not to be missed.
Get on the site for more information.
To book call 01206 577067, or email.
Mar 19 '12
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Creative in Colchester this Thursday
Thursday 22nd March
15 Queen Street, CO1 2PH
7.30pm
Entry and Bar Free to members and designated guests, suggested donation for non members £10.
PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP is essential as we now run a strict door policy.
For more info and to RSVP visit our meetup page.
Creative in Colchester is your monthly face-to-face at fifteen Queen Street. This month’s theme is film.
We have invited Rachel Hipkiss, Director and CEO of Signals Media Arts Centre. Based in Colchester, the organisation has developed into a regional resource and facility for digital video production and media arts.
Our second speaker is Christoph Warrack, CEO of Open Cinema, a national network of film clubs for homeless and excluded people.
Tristan Styrett will also be giving a short talk on the upcoming Film Festvial hitting Colchester in October 2012, set up by the local film makers network Film Colchester.
Signals
Signals became established as a community media and video workshop in 1988. Signals seeks to promote understanding of film and media and encourage participation. Its core programme includes a wide range of educational activities aimed at the community, from first time youth involvement to supporting developing artists work.
Rachel manages the company and joined Signals in 2007. She has 22 years of experience working in media, education and arts. She has a BA in Film and Video and a Post Grad Dip in Arts Management.
Open Cinema
Open Cinema is a nationwide network of film clubs programmed by and for homeless and socially excluded people. Each week participants watch the best in classic and contemporary cinema and work with professional filmmakers to create films of their own.
Christoph directs, produces drama and documentary, writes about film in the Times Literary Supplement and regularly consults on scripts and project developments.
Film Colchester
Film Colchester is a film makers network dedicated to film making. Based here at 15 Queen Street, they welcome anyone with an interest in anything to do with making films. They share ideas, learn new skills, collaborate on films and have a say in the running and direction of the group.
We will also have our resident DJ Cantcutcarwyn playing funk and soul throughout the night, plus the usual drinks and discussions.
Whether you are an artist graphic designer, poet, tailor, milliner, musician, film maker, cook, thespian, or any other creative living in or around Colchester, come join our group, meet others like you, and become part of our burgeoning community.
For more information drop us an email or call 01206 552888.
Feb 10 '12
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Call for actors!
Film Colchester are looking for actors to appear in an upcoming short they are filming here in Colchester in March.
They are holding auditions here at fifteen Queen Street on Sunday the 19th February.
For information on the roles and how to apply please visit their StarNow page.
If you are keen and able to attend auditions please drop them an email. Film Colchester can give you more information and book you a slot.
Break a leg! Can’t say good luck now can you…
Jan 5 '12
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Film Making Masterclass
Sunday 8th January 2012
15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
10 - 4pm
£2 per person
There is a special event planned to start 2012.
Film Maker Will Wright has teamed up with Film Colchester to run an all day master class here on Sunday 8th January.
Will has over 20 years of filmmaking experience and has taught film and video production for over 8 years. Watch some of his work on his vimeo here. It looks set to be a great master class for anyone interested in the art of filmmaking.
There will be drinks available but lunch will not be provided.
This is open to anyone interested and as always feel free to contact Film Colchester if you have any questions, ideas or suggestions. You can also join their facebook event here for more information.
Nov 22 '11
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Film Colchester tomorrow night
Wednesday 23rd November
7.30 - 9.30pm
15 Queen Street, CO1 2PH
£2 per person
‘Film Shoot Sunday”
Sunday 27th November
11am - 3pm
15 Queen Street, CO1 2PH
Film Colchester is a film makers network dedicated to film making. They’re based in Colchester and welcome anyone with an interest in anything to do with making films.
They meet here at fifteen Queen Street fortnightly to discuss film making, collaborate on projects and watch local film makers shorts.
This week film Colchester have a guest speaker who’ll be coming along to show one of their films and talk about the making of it. Short film teams will have time to chat about their projects.
They’ll also be catching up on several group and members personal projects and looking ahead to the weekends ‘Film Shoot Sunday’ event.
Join them Sunday afternoon for their monthly meet up. The idea of this event is that they simply meetup and make some films. Throughout the day they’ll require actors, writers, film makers and anyone who wants to get involved and whatever your skill level your welcome to come along.
Production teams are still flexible so it’s not too late to be involved so please get in touch or join them at the next meeting.
Nov 11 '11
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BÖIKZMÖIND
We were shown BÖIKZMÖIND from flexi member Matt Keeling. This is a 30 minute documentary film about riding fixed gear bikes in beautiful Bristol.
This isn’t one of your usual fixie films, this delves a bit deeper and shows the diverse cross section of riders and asks why ride bikes with no gears in a city full of hills. It also shines a light on the community and camaraderie that comes with the simple joy of riding bicycles.
This is an small excerpt from the finished film, which is now screening all over the world. We are very excited to spot that there will be a showing at the Bike Guru Cafe & Workshop in Colchester. It’s TBC, but we’re still very excited.
There will be a DVD accompanied by a photo book coming out soon. You can register your interest here.
