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Welcome YEAR 14 We are always amazed at the number of films entered for competition and this year is no exception. Between January and April over 1200 films were received from 54 countries across our live action, factual, music video and animated categories. Most notably the work has an increasingly high standard making the shortlisting process ever more challenging and the competition to be selected that much greater. Short filmmakers are amazing. New for 2012 is our Pushing Boundaries category, in honour of Godfrey Pye, Rushes founder, pitching commercial projects against individuals creative abilities and experimental pieces, showcasing an inspiring line up of concepts. This year’s festival has over 70 events and screenings over the 10 days. Most events are free to attend, as is signing up as a Festival Delegate to make sure you are kept up to date with the latest news and activities. Events include Brunch Sessions at The Hospital Club focusing on film production case studies, casting and guides on how to break into animation, commercials and music videos as a director. The lunch sessions at De Lane Lea cover overviews on festival strategy, transmedia projects, the role of documentary in the modern news era, balancing independent film passion against making commercial work and a look at the latest software available to help you create great productions. For our afternoon panels at the Applestore we’ve teamed up with the British Council to bring you a great range of events covering the ‘Future of’ key sectors within the filmmaking community, providing insights into current issues and what to expect in the coming years. BAFTA will once again host the BAFTA/ RUSHES New Filmmakers Market (Sunday 15th July) with 16 events on wide variety of subjects for those looking to make contact with filmmakers and organisations. And all these are joined by our Official Screenings at the ICA, our guest programmes screening each day in the Rushes Delegate Tent and of course, a large number of networking events. As always a massive thanks to all the judges who’ve given their time and expertise in viewing this year’s shortlisted content. Our 2012 judges line up is: Adam Glen, Adam Woods , Adam Woodward, Alejandro Gonzalez , Amy Hardie, Ana Santos , Andy Greenhouse , Andy Morahan , Andy Spooner, Ben Clark, Balvinder Mudan, Berwyn Rowlands, Carly Stone, Caroline Bottomley, Charles Gant, Chee-Lan Chan, Chris Tidman, Claire Spencer Cook, Cynthia De Souza, Daisy Allsop, Damian Spandley, Dan Simmons , Darren Jones, Dave Bedwood, David Pope, Dawn Sharpless, David Nicholas Wilkinson, Dominic Delaney, Don Boyd, Edward Caffrey, Edward Hicks, Elliot Grove, Emma Simpson, Erica Luke, Etan Ilfeld, Eva Yates, Felicity Jackson, Gabrielle Lott, Garrick Webster, Gavin Lucas, Gilli Kane, Hannah Patterson, Harvey Somerfield, Ian Barnes, Jake Bickerton, James Christopher, James Rocarols, James Wilkinson, James Mulligan, Jamie Madge, Jamie Dolling, Jason Wood, Jerry Deeney, John Hough, John Park, Jordan McGarry, Joseph Barratt, Judy Ironside, Jukka-Pekka Laakso, Julia Short, Julie Sharman, Kathy Serrano, Katia Vassileva, Kerry McLeod, Kevin Holmes, Kirsten Ruber, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Lawrence Garwood, Lee mason, Leila Bartlam, Lisa Ogdie, Lorraine Geoghegan, Louis Savy, Luis Cruz, Luis Mariano Gonzalez, Lyndy Stout, Maggie Ellis, MarBelle, Mariela Artiles, Mark Adams, Mark Reid, Mark Peters, Matthew Gyves, Matthew Lessall, Mike Connaris, Mira Bajagic, Missy Papageorge, Nag Vladermersky, Naomi Vera-Sanso, Neil Bennett, Neil McCartney, Nick Bradshaw, Nigel Daly, Nik Powell, Oli Harbottle, Oscar Sharp, Patricia Dobson, Paul Rothwell, Paul Taylor, Paula Mackersey, Pegah Farahmand, Pejman Danaei, Peter Barlow, Phil Claydon, Philip Ilson, Pippa Bhatt, Quiche Campbell, Rebecca O’Brien, Remco Vlaanderen, Richard Mayfield, Rob Sprackling, Roger White, Russell Benson, Samuel Crews, Sarah Scougal, Sefton Woodhouse, Shanida Gutierrez, Simon Trewin, Simon Young, Simone Pyne, Stephen Dorrill, Stephen Woolley, Steve Davies, Suzie Blake, Tanya Franks, Terry Stevens, Tiffany Holmes, Tim Redford, Tim Goodchild, Tim Leggett, Tim Page, Trevor Beattie, Vicky Chopra, Wouter Jansen and Zoe Barlow. If you’d like to know a little more about them you can see their information on our festival website http://rssf2012.com and on our blog: www.sohoshorts.com. We hope you have a fantastic festival. Joe

Joe Bateman, Festival Director

Contents

Delegate Tent Screenings

Apple Store Panels

BAFTA Lectures

Festival Team

2011 Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Joce Capper: Rushes MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Joce Capper . . . . . . . Managing Director Ula Pontikos: Cinematography Profile . . . . . . . . . 14 Joe Bateman . . . . . . Festival Director Newcomer Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Geoff Lown . . . . . . . . Head of Operations Simone Grattarola: How I Became a Colourist . . . 22 Sharon Hill . . . . . . . . Head of Media Traffic Short Film Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Leon Grant . . . . . . . . Head of Media Transfer Jonny Hicks: How I Became a VFX Artist . . . . . . . . 28 Costas Charitou. . . . Graphic Designer Animation Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Clare Candler. . . . . . Events Producer Chris Hutchison: How I Became a CG Animator . . 34 Thom Trigger . . . . . . Festival Producer Documentary Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fred Rowson . . . . . . Festival Producer Emma Watterson: How I Became a Producer . . . 40 Amelie Thille . . . . . . Festival Producer International Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Jack Trewin . . . . . . . . Festival Coordinator Richard Fenwick: Writer/Director Profile . . . . . . 46 Silvia Puglielli . . . . . Festival Coordinator Long Form Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Federico Sentinelli. . Festival Coordinator Music Video Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Pushing Boundaries Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Fujifilm Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Diary: Wednesday 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Diary: Thursday 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Diary: Friday 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Diary: Saturday 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Diary: Sunday 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Diary: Monday 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Diary: Tuesday 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Diary: Wednesday 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Diary: Thursday 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Diary: Friday 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Venues & Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Front Cover design by Barry Corcoran (Rushes MGFX Studio) Photography by Rushes Dan Borg

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RSSF Winners 2011

ANIMATION AWARD: “Nokia ‘DOT’ ” Dir. Sumo Science (Aardman Animations)

NEWCOMERS AWARD: “Worship” Dir. Calum MacDiarmid

AUDIENCE AWARD: “Hermann” Dir. Hana Geissendorfer (GFF KG)

LONG FORM AWARD: “Rite” Dir. Michael Pearce (Digicult)

BROADCAST DESIGN AWARD: “ The Chase“

INTERNATIONAL AWARD: “Two Laps” Dir. Owen Trevor (Lanky Boy and Luscious International}

DOCUMENTARY AWARD: “PS Your Mystery Sender”

MUSIC VIDEO AWARD: “ISLES / Little Comets”

Dir. Benjamin Wigley at Artdocs & Scottish Documentary Institute

Dir. by Aoife McArdle (Agile Films)

SHORT FILM AWARD: “Love At First Sight” Dir. Michael Davies (Spellbound Films)

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Joce Capper 2012 him officially. Without him we wouldn’t all be enjoying working at Rushes, still an amazingly close knit company and of course getting to meet all you wonderful and lovely people through the festival. We are proud to launch a new category this year in his honour, Pushing Boundaries. The category celebrates ambitious work by innovative creators and the award will be given in Godfrey’s name. I hope you agree we’ve done our best to carry on the traditions he instilled within the company. Watching the Festival growing year on year is nothing short of amazing and scary! Please join me in saying a HUGE thanks to Joe Bateman, Festival Director, the dedicated Powerhouse behind it all and to the whole Festival team for their bonkers efforts to make sure we all have a brilliantly educational (and exhausting!) 10 days. I really hope you enjoy this year’s festival, they’ve couldn’t have tried harder to make sure you do. Joce Capper Managing Director Rushes

Finally! Thanks to you all for supporting the Rushes Soho Shorts in so many ways. We know it’s a really busy Summer of events, thanks for joining in ours!

Welcome to Rushes Soho Shorts 2012! RSSF is one of the most creative, wide reaching and popular film festivals in the world, promoting great filmmaking and creative industries. I’m very proud of all the festival has achieved and the supporters it reaches year on year, continuing to showcasing exceptional talent and people. Rushes have always nurtured new talent and believes in helping find innovative and fun ways for all creatives to express themselves. This passion is the very heart of the festival and keeps the heart of Rushes beating. Most people know RSSF was founded in 1999 and that the festival wouldn’t exist without Rushes and all its help. Rushes was founded in 1972, by a truly wonderful man, Godfrey Pye who very sadly passed away this year. Godfrey will always be remembered and loved by many, particularly for his love of his family and friends, his great love of filmmaking, all things creative and his hilariously funny and great sense of humour. The team at Rushes wanted to show our appreciation to Godfrey and to remember

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Ula Pontikos Playing at many festivals in the UK and further afield, ‘Jenny and the Worm’ went on to receive Special Mention at ClermontFerrand Film Festival and Ula was nominated for Best Cinematography at Manaki Brothers Cinematography Film Festival.

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Ula graduated from the National Film and Television School’s Cinematography MA in 2008 and in the relatively short time since, she has already built an impressive catalogue of work having photographed numerous award-winning short films, promos, commercials, dramas and documentaries - racking up plenty of plaudits and praise along the way. Originally from Poland, via further education and training in London, Ula’s work has recently taken her far and wide including projects in Germany, Sicily, Turkey, South Korea and China’s inner Mongolia and Xinjiang province. This worldwide experience has helped Ula in understanding different points of view and in developing a universal cinematic eye. Ula’s rapidly rising career trajectory has seen her getting recognition from various established voices in the industry of late. Recently featured as a “New Talent in Cinematography” in Fujifilm’s Exposure Magazine, Ula has also been nominated for a prestigious award for Cinematography by The Arts Foundation. Her intimate and sensitive work on Andrew Haigh’s universally praised ‘Weekend’ marked her out to BBC Film 2012’s Antonia Quirke as the rising star in her field, featuring on the programme to talk about the way she approached the project. Straight out of film school, Ula took on two projects close to her heart that have helped define her career since. The first was short film ‘Jenny and the Worm’, with fellow NFTS graduate writer/director Ian Clark. Ula says “We studied together and always wanted to work together.” 14

Following ‘Jenny and the Worm’ was Ula’s directorial debut, ‘China’s Wild West’, an observational, meditative documentary set in the remote Xinjiang region of western China that is home to a booming market in the semiprecious stone Jade. It documents the hundreds of people who regularly gather in the riverbed, endlessly scrabbling at rock in search of the jewel. The harsh climate made the process of filming particularly demanding, as well as the fact she was dealing with a sensitive subject matter, which called for the whole film to be covertly shot. This film was given its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009 and won best film at the Anuu-Ru-Aboro International Film Festival. “At Sundance when I was screening ‘China’s Wild West’, I met Martina and we went on to make ‘I Do Air’ together. So it was probably because of Sundance that I got my foot in the door, and then after ‘I Do Air’ everyone was asking me about it.” ‘I Do Air’, is a beautiful and dreamlike film that went on to win the BAFTA award for Best Live Action Short in 2010. Ula collaborated with director Martina Amati on the cinematography, which was one of the film’s defining characteristics. Ula then won Best Cinematography at FujiShorts 2011 for the Richard Raby directed ‘The Pit’. When she accepted the award, Maggie Ellis, Head of Production & Talent Development at Film London said of her work, “She loves big cinematography, framing people and landscapes in a skilful and deceptively effortless way which is in complete synergy with the narrative. She has the great combination of creative vision and impressive technical knowledge which reveals itself in her confident photography.”

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“Passion is something that is not just a job, it is a way of living”

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Asked for three things potential collaborators should know if they were to work with her, Ula listed: 1. The storytelling. I really care about the narrative side of it. 2. Good actors. Because I think without a good script and good actors, you don’t have a good story. 3. A creative approach to storytelling. So we’re not shooting in a standard way, we’re trying to find a different way of telling that story. “The most important thing I look for in collaborators, is that they are people who have an equal passion for interesting and creative story telling – and that comes from an assistant to a director and producer. I like people who want to tell a story in a very passionate way. So passion is something that is not just a job, it is a way of living.” Much of Ula’s work has been exceptional as can be seen by the number of accolades she has already won. We look forward to keeping up with her buzzing career and seeing what she produces next. www.ulapontikos.com 15

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

Newcomer Category

PROGRAMME ONE (1h 30min)

For fictional, live action work by new filmmakers in the UK under 15 minutes Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Whitelands

Dir. Immanuel von Bennigsen (Sovereign Productions) UK, 14:00 Connor is taken by his girlfriend, Jen, to visit her great aunt Val for tea. As the afternoon progresses, barriers are broken down and the two learn that they may have more in common than they expected. Extranjero

Dir. Daniel Lumb & Crinan Campbell (th2ng) UK, 5:00 A short take on immigration.

Ho Hum

Dir. Edward Copeland UK, 6:29 A weary man faces frustrations on the last day of his life.

SoMe

Dir. Thom Haig & J G Harding (Neolight Project) UK, 11:15 In a world where futuristic social media is more â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in your faceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; than ever before, Richard finds it hard to stick to his principles, and that his job, relationship, and aspirations are all on the line. Callum

Dir. Michael van der Put (Drama Centre London/6bcc) UK, 14:00 When his ex-girlfriend Joanna is killed at the train station, schoolboy Callum struggles to cope with feelings of guilt, grief and fear. He finds himself isolated and the police are asking questions. 18

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Programme One Official Screening Time Day 18:30 20:30

Programme One, Thursday 12 July Programme Two, Saturday 14 July

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Quizmaster

Dir. Sam Haire (University of Bristol) UK, 11:06 Bill’s hosting style is more Hans Gruber than Chris Tarrant. No-one has ever scored more than 28% - that is until the appearance of a mysterious stranger who seems able to answer everything. Harry

Dir. Jake White UK, 08:15 Left with only memories of a life gone by, Harry yearns for something more.

Bike Butterfly

Dir. Mike Wallis & Paul Dixon (Movemakeshake) UK, 01:09 Inventor and cycling enthusiast Michael Wallis talks about his invention.

The North London Book of the Dead

Dir. Jake Lushington (Pinata Productions) UK, 14:59 A comic story of loss and acceptance coupled with a surreal vision of the afterlife.

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PROGRAMME TWO (1h 30min)

For fictional, live action work by new filmmakers in the UK under 15 minutes Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Day 83

Dir. Aled Matthews & Joe O’Connor (University of Glamorgan) UK, 02:22 A soldier is fighting a losing battle for earth against a relentless and merciless alien force. He makes a last ditch effort to change the tide of the war as he fights for his life and planet. Mum’s not in

Dir. Claire Fowler UK, 06:44 All six year old Mali wants is someone to love her, but when single mum Cath can’t get it together to pay the bills an unwanted guest comes knocking at the door. Every Good Boy Does Fine

Dir. Dan Smyth (Factory Gate Productions) UK, 14:14 The talent of a jobless young man, Gary, goes unnoticed as he shuts off the world as well as his family, and secretly studies the art of violin making in his council flat. GAMMA

Dir. Jonathan Gales (Factory Fifteen) UK, 06:47 A story of urban regeneration in a nuclear irradiated future.

The End

Dir. Ted Marcus UK / USA, 13:00 It’s Christmas in London. Unfortunately for lovesick teenager, Jamie, and his oppressive parents, it’s also the night of the Apocalypse. 20

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Programme Two Official Screening Time Day 18:30 20:30

Programme One, Thursday 12 July Programme Two, Saturday 14 July

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Black Dust

Dir. James Lawes (Pretzel Films) UK, 11:28 Best friends Andy and Bryn are coal miner’s sons. A caved in tunnel has resulted in Andy’s father, Stan, being trapped down a mine. It is up to Ike, Bryn’s abusive father, to get him out. Will You Marry Me

Dir. David Allain (Rankin Film Productions) UK, 9:36 A young man gets caught up in a moment with his friends and fails to anticipate the repercussions until it is too late. We’ve all been there… to some degree… Special Delivery

Dir. Graham Lester George (Small Change Films) UK, 04:50 When a postman accidentally posts his smouldering cigarette through the letterbox of an empty house, he must resort to desperate measures to quench the flames. Happy Birthday Jim

Dir. Giles Ripley (Pretzel Films) UK, 05:22 What do you get when you mix a surprise birthday party, a loudspeaker phone and a miserable prick called Jim? When The Dust Settles

Dir. Tom Stewart (The Manchester School of Art) UK, 10:00 Set in a decaying seaside town, Ed returns to find friends and relatives have moved on, bitter towards his success. Disappointed, he recalls his childhood. 21

Simone Grattarola “the colourist as an integral part of the creative chain, where the art director, lighting cameraman, make-up artist and colourist work together to define a directors’ vision” Rubicon ‘Love The Exotic’

Simone, Director of Colour Grading at Rushes, has over 12 years grading experience working with acclaimed directors, agencies and production companies, building his reputation through his diverse grading skills across commercials, music videos, features and digital campaigns. A MVA Winner, Simone has graded many of the most iconic music videos ever made, for some of the world’s top artists including Madonna, Coldplay, Kylie, Take That and U2. Along with grading high profile commercials for brands such as Coca Cola, Stella Artois, French Connection, Ford, Samsung, and Sony. His feature and long form work includes LCD Soundsystem’s ‘Shut Up and Play the Hits’, ‘Atlantis: Birth of a Legend’ and ‘Super Volcano’ for the BBC. Simone skipped University to become a bingo hall caller but the bright neon lights of Barkingside Bingo Hall began to wane after six months; he’d always wanted to be an editor and knew he would have to start from the ground up so took a massive pay cut to become a runner at West One TV. “It always seemed a creative and desirable environment to work in. I remember, while being a runner, having a friend who worked at WCRS. I was a regular at their downstairs bar, to the point that people thought I worked there. I was offered a job at one point by a creative there, during one heavy session!” Industry Trust ‘Moments Worth Paying For’

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How I Became A Colourist From a runner Simone progressed to the position of Tape Op, quality assessing masters for films, TV series and music videos, “This was one of the best jobs ever. I watched every show of Miami Vice and got to see Jurassic park before it came out in the cinema. From Tape Op I became Edit Assistant before sidestepping to become TK Assistant and finally a Telecine Op. I loved the tangible feeling of working with the film and how instantly you could change things. It felt organic and creative. Now with telecine all but dead in the commercial industry I am called a colourist. Telecine has evolved from being a method of converting film to video to a multi layered and powerful creative tool. It’s capable of infinite colour corrections, tracking, effects keying and mattes. It has the ability to work with multiple formats but still with the processing power to get instant results, the system helps you to be more creative. But people aren’t more creative because of it. When you have less you are creative in how you work around your obstacles, now it’s about choosing which tools are right for each job.” Fuller’s London Pride

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Simone enjoys being involved early in a project and loves to reference his love of films, photography, art and fashion in his work. He sees this as an essential part of the creative process and key to establishing a connection with the director as well as the project itself, making the subjective art of grading more tangible. Something directors Alex and Liane appreciate, “He is a master of his craft and manages to combine his huge brain of references with his unique linguistic understanding of the secret

(and peculiar) language that accompanies describing visual flavours in words. We love working with him and most importantly he has very good taste!” As advice for those looking to become a Colourist, Simone comments, “People are looking at your enthusiasm and creative skill set, after that people are seeing if you are ‘streetwise’ and how quickly you understand how systems and environments work. If you fit in you can then start to show your skill set and work your way to where you want to go. However as I found, you don’t always end up where you think, don’t be afraid to change or try different things.” Ergo Insurance ‘Woman’

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Short Film Category

PROGRAMME ONE (1h 30min)

Showcasing fictional, live action work (under 15 minutes) created by experienced UK filmmakers. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Jung

Dir. Mohammad Munir Malik UK, 6:51 Two brothers hatch a naive plan to take revenge on the bullies that are terrorising their family, but it backfires and their elderly father is left to suffer the consequences as the boys look on helplessly. Match Head

Dir. Ian Barnes (Swing & Shift Films) UK, 14:00 When a ten-year-old arsonist is ordered to attend counseling sessions by the court, she unexpectedly finds a kindred spirit who shares her love of fire. Pvt. Craine

Dir. Ben Mallaby (Jigsaw) UK, 1:55 Pvt. Craine discovers the body of his Sergeant after a bomb blast, the events that follow take a dark turn

Long Distance Information

Dir. Douglas Hart (HSI London) UK, 7:40 Alex and his father are as distant emotionally as they are in miles. In the waning light of Christmas day Alex phones home. Painkiller

Dir. Mustapha Kseibati (B3 Media / BBC) UK, 14:19 Street-smart Dominicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s armed robbery of a local store goes wrong when he crosses paths with Jay, a taxi driver with nothing left to lose. Mutual contempt soon turns into a kind of understanding, but not without some pain along the way. 24

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ATROX ITER

Dir. Graham Page (Decoder Films) UK, 1:00 A man returns from work.

Once And For All

Dir. Ben Strebel (Saloon Films) UK, 8:18 Evoking a sense of personal change and challenge an individuals moment of inspiration to pluck up the courage to do something potentially life changing. Inspired by song “Once And For All” by Clock Opera. Dying, and other superpowers

Dir. Elias Ribeiro (Urucu Media) UK/South Africa, 14:06 When Josh finds out he is HIV positive on his 18th birthday he escapes the harsh reality by believing he has superpowers. Taking Life

Dir. Steve Reeves (Another Film Company) UK, 14:12 A hard nosed business woman has the worst day of her life.

Two Girls

Dir. Simon Tatum (I Miss Monster) UK, 2:19 Two girls get a little bit over excited over some big news.

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PROGRAMME TWO (1h 30min)

Showcasing fictional, live action work (under 15 minutes) created by experienced UK filmmakers. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Dir. Calum Macdiarmid (Turn the Slate Productions) UK, 7:45 A bitter postman is doing his rounds when he makes an unusual discovery at no. 82.

Freak

Dir. Daniel Jerome Gill (Trail Blazer Pictures ) UK, 10:35 A day in the life of teenager Michael, who struggles to deal with his body image and the school bully group.

Skirt

Dir. Amanda Boyle (Academy Films) UK, 5:16 When two people have to share a flat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their personal possessions become a way for them to baffle, fight, flirt and maybe even fall in love with each other. Henry Cowell

Dir. Duncan Wellaway (Vennerfilm, Clockhouse) UK, 14:00 A middle-aged slaughterman struggles with the guilt he feels because of his recent marital breakdown. His young daughter is the only thing keeping him going, but will she ever forgive him? 3 Mile Radius

Dir. Lab Ky Mo (B3 Media) UK, 15:00 A dying Chinese man, Jack, returns to his estranged wife to ask permission to see his son for the last time. When she refuses, Jack has to resort to desperate measures. 26

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Programme Two Official Screening Time Day 18:30 20:30

Programme One, Saturday 14 July Programme Two, Sunday 15 July

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Waiting for Conkers

Dir. Paul Gowers (Wilder) UK, 3:36 Everyday Jim jogs through the same park. Everyday he passes the same beautiful girl. Everyday she seems to barely notice him. Can Jim find a way to get noticed? Looking For Neil

Dir. Georgi Banks-Davies (Play People) UK, 2:20 Lucy dreams of walking amongst the stars... which may be closer than she thinks.

The Tide

Dir. Luke Rodgers (Latent Talent) UK, 10:45 Pete, a mysterious old man who spends his days searching for metal objects at low tide is suddenly hassled by a local boy, Will, who desperately needs his metal detector to find a ring. Eyeline

Dir. Ryan Tohill & Andrew Tohill (Marine Media) UK, 7:55 A visit for afternoon coffee takes an unexpected turn when Simon catches another person’s eye-line. He becomes entangled in a moral dilemma, forcing him to question the type of person he really is. Gallop

Dir. Michael Pearce (HOMEcorp, MOTHER London) UK, 10:50 Dave and Karen are on the precipice of falling in love but Dave’s symptoms cannot be ignored.

Jonny Hicks Editorial 2 Jonny is Senior VFX Artist/Supervisor at Rushes. His first glimpse into his possible career path came with his interest in digital manipulation being peaked via an elective during his Fine Art Degree. He got involved with video and photography work and began digital experiments using a very early pen based paintbox, Spaceward Matisse. Jonny realised he had found something he not only had an obvious aptitude for, but probably more importantly, that he enjoyed doing. ”You really can’t beat doing something you enjoy for a living.” Jonny’s propelled rise came after initially starting as a runner for a year, then promoted to an assistant, he quickly advanced to operator. Jonny took an opportunity to come to Rushes where he trained to work as a frontline flame artist and his exceptionally fast rise through the ranks of the post production industry continued. Jonny would go on to become internationally recognised, with his inferno work reaching industry topping levels of size and sophistication. Ford ‘Edge Of The City’

He recently returned to the UK after eight years in the USA, working with Digital Domain, Asylum Visual FX and Method Studios. His career-to-date spans an exciting mix of commercials and film work; including campaigns for Cadillac, Boeing, Chevrolet, McDonalds, Budweiser, Heineken, AT&T, Lexus and Microsoft; alongside VFX sequences for films including Transformers 2, Terminator Salvation and Unstoppable. What were your expectations of the industry when you first started? I think like a lot of people when I joined there was a far greater mysticism surrounding postproduction (yes it was a few years ago now haha), to be honest I’m not sure that very many of us had any real idea of what went on in those dark air conditioned rooms at all. Only once we had been initiated into the subterranean worlds of flickering, smoky edit suites did the nature of the profession become apparent. It seems to be a far more transparent industry now , the language has become far more universal, the ‘Call Of Duty’

‘Terminator’

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How I Became A VFX Artist mystery of vfx has been revealed to the world in the shape of photoshop, which is helping the industry innovate ever faster. What helped you when you first started? I think a broad visual education and a willingness to work quite hard for a pittance were the most valuable attributes for any candidate looking to get into the business, although the broad visual education may have been optional. Does that still apply for people looking to get into VFX now? I’d say joining an industry in technological flux in the middle of the biggest recession in memory is going to be fairly tough anyway you come at it, but thankfully this industry attracts people who seem dedicated and resourceful enough to overcome these problems and see them as challenges. The runners at Rushes are world class, I really have never seen a harder working bunch, nothing is a problem. These are values that will take them far as they progress into an industry eager for application and innovation. The survivors and flourishers are the ones who drive new markets and new communication. I suppose like most things, experience counts. What you bring to the table in the way of imagination, ingenuity and experience is what will individualise you.

“Keep the budget

What are three key things directors should know/ do with regards to working with you personally? I think one of the most important areas of postproduction process that is occasionally undervalued is the pre-production input, having input from the post team at the outset of a project can be invaluable in helping to achieve maximum bang for the buck, keeping the budget focused on enhancement as opposed to remedy. As the tshirt reads - “Fix it on set”

as opposed to remedy.

Jonny is thrilled to be back home in his original creative stomping ground. He says, “You can’t beat the buzz and the people in London’s vibrant creative hub that is Soho - and I love that, that’s exactly what Rushes Soho Shorts epitomizes.” 020 7437 8676 production@rushes.co.uk www.rushes.co.uk

focused on enhancement

FIX IT ON SET.” Background: Jonny Hicks

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Animation Category

PROGRAMME ONE (1h 30min)

Animated short films from around the world under 15 minutes. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

La Détente

Dir. Pierre Ducos, Bertrand Bey (Not To Scale) France, 8:30 A French soldier becomes paralyzed with fear. His mind disconnects from reality and escapes to a world where wars are fought by toys. This is Not Real Dir. Gergely Wootsch (Royal College of Art) UK, 6:40

A young boy’s chimerical journey from a small English town to the Himalayas that leads him to an all defining conclusion. Whistler Dir. Tokyoplastic (Picasso Pictures) UK, 1:30

Starts like a lovely princess story by Disney but quickly turns into a scene you’d expect from Scarface. Robots of Brixton

Dir. Kibwe Tavares (Factory Fifteen) UK, 5:36 Brixton a disregarded area inhabited by London’s new robot workforce - robots built and designed to carry out all of the tasks which humans are no longer inclined to do. Pythagasaurus

Dir. Peter Peake (Aardman Animations) UK, 3:52 Bumbling cavemen Ig and Uk awake to find a volcano on their doorstep. Could their only hope be a dinosaur who’s good at maths? BAO

Dir. Sandra Desmazières (Les Films de l’Arlequin) France, 11:21 Bao and his sister are taking the train like every day. But this time everything will be different. This is Colin

Dir. Perrie Murphy UK, 4:35 Colin suddenly discovers that he hates his life and everything that he knows, causing an incredible amount of rage and temporary madness to overcome him, setting him on a path of destruction. Cadaver

Dir. Jonah D. Ansell (JAMS) USA, 7:26 The whimsical story of a shy, first-year med student whose scalpel cut sparks a cadaver back to life. The two embark on a road trip to say a last goodbye to his wife - only to discover a truth in death he didn’t know in life. www.sohoshorts.com

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Programme One Official Screening Time Day 18:30 20:30

Programme One, Tuesday 17 July Programme Two, Tuesday 17 July

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Bradley Manning Had Secrets

Dir. Adam Butcher UK, 5:30 A true story of the Wikileaks source Bradley Manning. All dialogue has been taken directly from his online chats with the hacker that turned him in. The Pub

Dir. Joseph Pierce (59 Productions) UK, 7:45 A day caught up in the murky slipstream of a North London pub. An orgasm

Dir. Fred Joyeux (Krazy Bird) France, 1:20 Female pleasure in a wild book. My Bloody Lad

Dir. Deadwalter (Quad Productions) France, 2:34 A boy receives a giant zombie as a present and sees the potential for endless fun. Cherrywood Cannon

Dir. Charlie Paul (Itch Film Ltd) UK, 6:40 In this dark twisted fable a desperate king creates a monument of power for his Jubilee. ‘Cherrywood Cannon’ focuses on themes of control and paranoia in a land fuelled by fear. Megalomania

Dir. Jonathan Gales (Factory Fifteen) UK, 4:35 Megalomania perceives the city in total construction. The built environment is explored as a labyrinth of architecture that is unfinished, incomplete or broken. Calvaire Fruité

Dir. Eddy Loukil, Ghayth Chegaar & Victor Jardel France, 6:15 A chase between two outcasts in a fantastic universe. Until the final ending.

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PROGRAMME TWO (1h 30min)

Animated short films from around the world under 15 minutes. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Kahanikar - The Storyteller

Dir. Nandita Jain (National Film & Television School) UK, 10:02 7 year old Nirmala attempts to grapple with the demons of her grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dementia when he forgets the details of her favourite story. Roni

Dir. Andrea Schneider (HSLU Art&Design) Switzerland An animated mockumentary about Roni, his bike and his big city life. CBeebies: Spring Ollie

Dir. Matthias Hoegg (Beakus) UK, 1:16 An Original animation of a young boys impression of Spring. Phone Home

Dir. The Brothers McLeod UK, 2:23 An astronaut makes an historic phone call to his beloved wife. The Holy Chicken of Life and Music

Dir. Nomint Greece 2:37 The story of the Holy Chicken, a magnificent beast, worshipped and exploited in a tale of love and regret, art and science, life and music. Friendsheep

Dir. Jaime Maestro (Primerframe) Spain, 7:00 A wolf gets a job in an office with plenty of sexy and succulent sheep. FlorĂŞtte

Dir. Gus Filgate & Paul Miller (Little Fish Films) UK, 3:58 Set in that magical childhood world where the inanimate becomes animate; where the ordinary things that surround us can come to life. A Long Descent

Dir. Alex Dunford UK, 5:32 An Accident Prone boy seems to fall forever. 32

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Programme One, Tuesday 17 July Programme Two, Tuesday 17 July

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The Golden Bird

Dir. Cat Bruce (Edinburgh College of Art) UK, 11:37 When a boy goes in pursuit of a mysterious golden bird, he soon discovers that in this world things are not what they seem. Night Island

Dir. Salvador Maldonado (Breakthru Films) UK, 6:15 A young girl’s imagination turns dark in the stormy seas. Botanical Nightmare

Dir. Tom Lucas (University of Glamorgan) UK, 3:59 A civilian science vessel finds organic life on a distant planet and decides to investigate, with violent consequences. Slow Derek

Dir. Dan Ojari (Royal College of Art) UK, 8:12 Derek is an office worker, who is struggling to understand the true speed of planet Earth. Bertie Crisp

Dir. Francesca Adams (National Film and Television School) UK, 8:05 Bertie’s wife demands a baby, and the ‘traditional method’ isn’t working! Time for plan B... Kidnap! Psychic Island

Dir. Pablo Gostanian (2veinte) Argentina, 2:00 Once upon a time in Psychic Land... Address Is Approximate

Dir. Tom Jenkins (The Theory) UK,2:40 A lonely desk toy longs for escape from the dark confines of the office, so he takes a cross country road trip to the Pacific Coast in the only way he can – using a toy car and Google Maps Street View.

Chris Hutchison Chris is a Senior CG Animator at Rushes. He grew up in a small city called Wanganui on the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand. At university he studied Computer Graphic Design and graduated with an Honours Distinction. He then moved to Auckland, freelancing on television commercials for 2 years before making the big leap to the northern hemisphere and London. Now, 6 years later, Chris is established at Rushes working across Commercial, Film and TV, on campaigns with Oral-B, Nokia, Ribena, Hyundai, Barcardi, Glen Livet Whiskey, Clover and productions including ‘Combat Hospital’ (ABC), ‘Inside The Human Body’ (BBC) and ‘Death In Paradise’ (BBC). Did you always want to get in to CG animation? Not entirely. It’s funny because now that I can look back on it, it all makes complete sense that I am a CG animator, but early on it varied from wanting to be an architect in high school to later studying graphic design. Fortunately, this lead me into CG animation via studying it as an elective. At a young age I was always fascinated with cartoons and tv as well as being interested in animation, illustration and art. I dabbled with cg and animation in my spare time but It wasn’t until I took that 3D elective, that everything “clicked”. It was then I realised that this was exciting and that it didn’t feel like work in itself. I found that I was applying myself for countless hours doing what I loved and what felt completely natural. It’s hard to explain exactly but it just felt right, I knew that I wanted this to be my career. What was the attraction? I’ve always liked creating my own characters, environments and stories. From a young age I was always sketching and creating different characters and scenarios. In my mind I was imagining these characters coming to life and how they could move and what personalities and characteristics they would have. It wasn’t until I started applying myself to CG animation that I realised that this was a fantastic vehicle for helping these ideas come to life. I realised that I had the ability to create anything that I could imagine and CG enabled me to bring these ideas to life. I found it really exciting to create a character and to see it take shape and volition ‘Death In Paradise’ when it came to animating him. It was like reading a book that was totally immersive and you couldn’t wait to see what happens in the story next, how it unfolds. This was the same with me and my characters, I just couldn’t wait to see what I could get them to do, what situations I could put them in and how I could make them react or not react. I found this fascinating. What was your impression of the industry before you started and how has that developed? Before I started I thought that it was full of people who knew absolutely everything there is to know about animation and CG. This changed dramatically working in the professional arena. It was full of people who knew huge amounts of particular details and quickly learnt that as a team we could put our minds together to create and accomplish some pretty amazing things. That knowledge also trasnlated to unique skills and talents. As a team we could combine our various skillsets to accomplish solutions to problems that clients would throw at us on a daily basis. 34

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How I Became A CG Animator

U2 ‘I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight’

“I love to animate. Let me animate. I would like to animate with you.”

What got your foot in the door? Coming from a graphic design background helped and the fact that I could competently draw and animate are always strong selling points. Working in New Zealand, for some of the smaller companies able to take on a variety of skills, made me more employable. In short, having a wide skill set helped me greatly. I also worked incredibly hard to get a strong show reel together. During my final honours thesis I created a 2 ½ minute animated short (created in three months) that showcased my animation abilities. It was more of an animated piece that was fun to watch as a whole instead of a conventional show reel with edited various shots cut together, which I think helped greatly. I also marketed myself by creating a website which hosted my animation, as well as sent out emails to all of the companies that I admired. What do you feel is a major selling point for people trying to break into the industry now? Focus on what you want to become and do the best job you can to sell that unique selling point. Say for example you want to be an animator, I wouldn’t worry about animating the most complicated model, as detailed as possible; instead, you should animate the simplest of things but extremely well. This way you won’t be distracted by creating the details of modelling but instead be fully focused on animating the best overall animation you can do. Bring the character to life through the animation and not through the details of the character itself. For example, if it looks like a cat but moves like a horse then it’s not going to convince someone that it’s a cat. Whereas, a series of blocks resembling a cat that is animated like a cat - the audience will believe it’s a cat. ‘Inside The Human Body’

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Documentary Category

PROGRAMME ONE ( 1hr 30mins)

For factual and fictional work by filmmakers from around the world and under 15 minutes. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

#butterzisthelabel

Dir. Wouter Westen (Circus Family BV) Netherlands, 12:46 Butterz grime label upstart. A fresh approach to running a record label in 2012, free downloads, vinyl releases, a strong following worldwide and organizing label showcases in true ravers spirit. The forgotten enemy

Dir. Samuel Williams (Glamorgan University) UK, 3:19 A short glimpse into the life of Walter Baberg, a Panzer tank commander who moved to Wales after the Second World War. Made by his grandson Samuel Williams. Karibuni Lamu

Dir. Georgia Scott & Sophia Scott Kenya, 11:34 Lamu, the last outpost of pure Swahili civilization (and in direct conflict with the contemporary world) celebrates the ancient Swahili culture and community demonstrating the importance to preserve our World Heritage sights. Bagong Silang

Dir. Zena Merton UK, 10:06 An extraordinary and resilient community, living in a cemetery on the outskirts of Manila, Philippines, have made the graveyard not only their home but also their place of work. The Quay

Dir. Richard Fleury (Skeletope Multimedia) UK, 15:00 Wooden ships have been built at Standard Quay for centuries. But now this historic Kent boatyard and its precious traditional skills face death by development. 36

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Programme One Official Screening Time Day 18:30 20:30

Programme One, Monday 16 July Programme Two, Monday 16 July

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Timed

Dir. Mike Jones (Who is Mike Jones Producitons) UK, 07:37 An intimate, visually poetic exploration into the mind of an aspiring Olympian. Allen has a chance of fulfilling his dreams but at what cost? Centrefold

Dir. Ellie Land (Lynchpin) UK, 09:14 Centrefold is a moving and thought provoking animated documentary exploring the reasons why women in the UK have labia surgery to neaten the appearance of their genitals. Funded by the Wellcome Trust. Three Blind Mice

Dir. Chris Whitehead & Ian Miles (Film Infinity) UK, 03:22 A story of bespoke tailor, Geoff Souster. At the earliest possible moment, Geoff left school to embark on a career that would span over forty years. A true gent and master craftsman, the film documents the tailoring process in Geoffs own words. Seeing The Funny Side

Dir. Manos Ioannou (The London Film School) UK, 16:36 Seeing the Funny Side is an intimate portrait of Tanya Lee Davis; a Canadian born stand up comedian with 22 years in the business who happens to be just 3’6” tall.

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PROGRAMME TWO ( 1hr 30mins)

For factual and fictional work by filmmakers from around the world and under 15 minutes. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Carolyn’s Dead

Dir. Deva Palmier (Deva Films) UK, 11:36 A thought-provoking, visually dynamic and aurally arresting, documentary drama of Carolyn Findlay, who sees a perspective of the world that we wouldn’t normally see. Walk Tall

Dir. Kate Sullivan UK, 10:38 “No sponsorship, one kidney, tuberculosis, a broken back... All set for the London Olympics... 1948.” A live action/animated portrait of Olympic Gymnast George Weedon. Painting with 14 Personalities

Dir. Tuyet Le (Patient 17 Ltd.) UK, 14:00 “There are paintings that I have no memory of doing”. British artist Kim Noble talks about the reality of living with dissociative identity disorder and shows us the artwork created by her 14 personalities. Back on Road

Dir. Fliss Buckles UK, 09:23 Mark is a baby-faced young offender, Tyler is a Bronson lookalike and Thomas is a traveller with no formal education. With nothing in common but HMP & YOI Doncaster, we follow them as they prepare for release and begin the next stage of their lives. Abuelas

Dir. Afarin Eghbal (National Film & Television School) UK, 09:16 In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances mean she’ll be forced to wait over 30 years. 38

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Programme Two Official Screening Time Day 18:30 20:30

Programme One, Monday 16 July Programme Two, Monday 16 July

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Bowling for Finchley

Dir. Colum Eastwood (London Film School) UK, 14:04 A light hearted look at life within a traditional English lawn bowls club.

Roger the Real Life Superhero

Dir. Cathy MacDonald (Earnest Productions) UK, 10:18 19 year old Roger Hayhurst is a Real Life Superhero in Salford, Manchester. Dressed in spandex suit and cape, he patrols the streets at night, believing his presence deters crime. His unorthodox approach to community service is attracting attention - not all of it welcome. Babyish

Dir. Nick Jesper (Leafstorm/ Jesper Films) UK, 09:18 Derek has found the ultimate form of escapism, a world free from the worry and stress of modern life. Derek is an ‘adult baby’. Sassie’s Gran

Dir. Derville Quigley (Doubleband Films) UK, 05:26 Jean Elliott graced catwalks in the 1960s as a celebrated Belfast beauty queen. Now her grandson, Scott does the same thing in drag. Sassie’s Gran is a warm-hearted and enchanting film charting their relationship and nostalgia through still images.

Emma Watterson Head & Shoulders ‘Olympic Confidence’

“Everyone who counts knows everyone who counts.” As Rushes Senior Producer Emma Watterson points out, the challenge for fledgling producers is breaking into that. To start with it is hard to position yourself to meet the relevant people to your goal but in this industry you make your own luck and you just have to do it. “We were all runners, we all did long hours. A thick skin and a sense of humour have taken me a long way. I also realised that most people need something, be it directors or producers and that you learn a lot from watching how people get what they want. It’s not always the obvious route.” On a daily basis Emma now produces major commercials working with the industry’s leading agencies and production companies for household brands and broadcasters. Personality is important and Emma still retains the charm of the girl from the Wirral, especially in her ability to talk to everyone in the same way be it runners or creative directors.

Olay Total Effects ‘Hierro Water Type’

Gü Puds ‘Give In To Gü’

Whilst graduating with a 1st Class Hons in Animation from the University of Humberside, Emma was working on her own films and inevitably got involved with organising others’ productions. Her tutor pointed out that she was very well suited to production and though she hadn’t considered it before that point, she realised it made total sense because it was what she really enjoyed. Ambition resolved, Emma identified the right place to live, the companies she needed to talk to and set about making those connections. Working for the Museum of Moving Image and a stint at Cardiff Animation Festival gave her contacts from many of the major animation houses in London. “Moving to 40

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How I Became A Producer Philips ‘Express Yourself’

London and working in Soho was a pretty good starting place. Making things. Being responsible with money that wasn’t necessarily my own, and working with creative people who were having as much fun as me. It was inspiring and a huge attraction.” Emma spent six years as an animation producer at Bermuda Shorts before moving to the other side of the production fence with One Post in 2003. She advanced to Rushes in 2006 and continues to thoroughly enjoy helping others realise their creative visions whilst constantly being surprised and excited by the latest developments in technology and at how creative the industry continues to be. What did people most want to know about you when you first started? It wasn’t necessarily the results of my degree, it was more about the fact that I wanted to go into production as the majority of people entering the industry wanted to be directors. In most interviews I just ended up chatting about holiday destinations or where I liked to go for a drink!

O2 ‘Get Up With England’

Dove ‘I Love Lips’

“Treat every penny as if it was your own”

How did your impression of the industry change in the first few years? I got an unpaid job working in the admin offices of Cardiff Animation Festival and met all the heads of the major animation studios. I kept in touch. After a couple of years I met lots of lovely people who just wanted to make great work. Perfect job!

What do you feel is a major selling point for people trying to break into the industry now? In production it’s definitely being willing to do what is asked of you. I love people who ask questions and listen to the answers. People don’t ask enough questions. A little knowledge is dangerous – especially in post-production. If you don’t get it the first time, find the correct person and ask them again. Be honest with what you’ve got and what you need and you’re more likely to walk away a happy customer – nobody likes nasty surprises during a job. 020 7437 8676 production@rushes.co.uk

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International Category

PROGRAMME ONE (1h 30min)

Fictional, live action work by filmmakers outside the UK and under 15 minutes. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Grandma must get dry

Dir. Alfredo Covelli (Arch Production srl) Italy, 14:33 An old lady who owns a big wine factory and fought the Nazis in North Italy, dies. Her sons come back home to read the testament, but find bad news.

Sonburn

Dir. Ella Carey (Tonto Films) Australia, 15:44 A family in crisis, led by their thieving father, move on from yet another ‘home’ to escape exposure.

LA MIRADA PERDIDA (THE MISSING LOOKS)

Dir. Damián Dionisio (Osom Films) Argentina,11:00 Argentina, 1976. Claudio is forced to live with his family in hiding due to his political ideals. The house in which they live is discovered by the military. Trotteur

Dir. Arnaud Brisebois & Francis Leclerc (Cirrus) Canada, 8:40 A metaphorical tale of adversity. A settling of accounts between a young man and a locomotive turns into a diabolical race against a merciless opponent. 42

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Programme One Official Screening Time Day 14:30 16:30

International Prog One, Saturday 14 July International Prog Two, Sunday 15 July

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Haltlos (ANCHORLESS)

Dir. Tim Dünschede Germany, 12:48 It is the day on which a single mother in her small, cosy kitchen has to fight the hardest battle of her life. To save what she loves best in the world. The Guest

Dir. Jameal Ali (Delta Bay / Explosive Studios) Bangladesh, 12:00 A servant boy’s world is turned upside down by the arrival of a guest.

The Hiccup

Dir. Matt Smukler (Hello & Company) USA, 10:15 Two friends desperately trying to skip town find that an overheated radiator is the least of their problems.

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International Category

PROGRAMME TWO (1h 30min)

Fictional, live action work by filmmakers outside the UK and under 15 minutes. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

The Extraordinary life of Rocky

Dir. Kevin Meul (Visualantics) Belgium, 13:36 Rocky grows up surrounded by death. Everyone he loves dies in a freak accident and every time he’s in the middle of it. Rocky decides to stop loving so the horror will stop, or will it? The Thing

Dir. Rhys Ernst USA, 15:00 A woman, a transgendered man and their cat travel towards a mysterious roadside attraction known as ‘The Thing’.

Cinderella 3.0

Dir. Sebastian Harrer (SLM Film) Germany, 8:25 In a not too distant future ‘Cinderella 3.0’ and ‘NewBond’ date in a chat room. The technical possibilities to design a one-night stand in the future may seem endlessm but what happens afterward? Eileen Pratt

Dir. Michael Kratochvil (Legitimate Films) Australia, 14:59 Eileen Pratt is a middle-aged bus driver living a life of solitude, disconnected from the world around her. A tragic work accident prompts Eileen to confront her past, sending her on a downward spiral back to where the pain began. 44

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Programme Two Official Screening Time Day 14:30 16:30

International Prog One, Saturday 14 July International Prog Two, Sunday 15 July

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UNSAID

Dir. Stevie Russell (Tidal) Ireland, 11:10 Two brothers, Oisin and David, meet on Christmas day. Oisin is hiding something from David. Something that may have happened the night before. Something that may remain unsaid. Superman, Spiderman or Batman

Dir. Tudor Giurgiu (Libra Film Productions) Romania, 11:00 Aron, a 5-year-old boy, sets out on a journey with his worried father at the end of which he wishes, like superheroes in comic books, to save his mother suffering from a heart condition. Mourn

Dir. Nils Gerbens (KesselsKramer) Netherlands, 8:18 A young man has to watch the body of a dead man while a funeral is being prepared. Traumatised by this situation he tries to make himself more comfortable, with terrible consequences. Dr Grordbort presents: The Deadliest Game

Dir. James Cunningham (Media Design School) New Zealand, 6:52 The great hunter, Lord Broadforce, and his loyal manservant, Caruthers, have returned to Venus to gather more exotic wildlife specimens. 45

Richard Fenwick Multi award-winning writer/director Richard Fenwick is well known for his versatility; exploring a wide range of styles working in both live action film, as well as animated pieces. His work is bold, imaginative and often very witty in its storytelling. Trained in graphic design, Richard started his career at video graphics company Static 2358 designing graphic sequences for UK broadcasters Channel 4 and Film4. Soon after that he founded his own film and design company OS2 with Adam Jenns. The company specialised in broadcast design animation and worked with a range of clients including the BBC, onedotzero, London Records and Sony. In 2000, Fenwick moved into music video direction, first with Flynn Productions and later with Godman Productions. He directed a number of acclaimed live action and mixed media videos for bands such as Death in Vegas, Teenage Fanclub, Funeral for a Friend, Bent and Timo Maas. Alongside the acclaimed music videos came the commercials, for some of the biggest brand names worldwide including Sony, Motorola, MTV Europe and Playstation. Richard was nominated for best new director at both the Music Creative & Design Awards in London and the Kinsale Advertising Awards in Ireland. Richard shifted focus to the writing and directing of short films in 2004 and in a relatively short period of time built up a portfolio of exciting work, characterised by imaginative storytelling and acting, “I love working with actors on my films. I’d say narrative film IS actors. Getting to grips with character and motivation and then seeing it play out through the intelligence of an actor is a very special feeling.” With screenings at over 100 film festivals worldwide including Clermont-Ferrand, Annecy and Edinburgh; Richard’s shorts have picked up many awards including Smirnoff Reel Talent, IFCT World Tour and the Audience Award at Hamburg Film Festival. His films have also been screened on MTV, BBC Three, Sky Movies and Film4. As Passion Pictures Executive Producer Michael Adamo puts it, Richard really is “A true filmmaker and innovator. His command of live-action, animation, and design is perfectly suited for the mixed media world we find ourselves in.” Now moving more into feature length films and being marked out as a rising star by many, not least Screen International who recently hailed him as one of their ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, Richard is currently packaging his debut feature film and has two further projects in development. “I always knew I wanted to make features. Making short films has just been a rather long interim period!” His most recent project, ‘Exhaustion’, once again shows Richard’s innovation and faith in the medium. “‘Exhaustion’ is a long, slow motion film about a runner, running himself to exhaustion. It’s quite extreme but quite gripping when watched in a cinema. I think I wanted to make it as a reaction against only ever really seeing slow motion used in short-form work like commercials and music videos. I wanted to make something where an audience could really dwell in that world for a much longer length of time… which they do – it’s a 30 minute piece! Also, great sound and cinematography by Chris Watson and Ian Murray respectively.” Background Image: Richard Fenwick

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Writer / Director Profile “At it’s best, film more than any other visual art medium, can truly communicate how a fellow human being may be feeling.” ‘Exhaustion’

What draws you to shorter format work? It’s quicker than longer format work. That’s not supposed to sound flippant, it’s just sometimes it’s more important to make something than to become obsessed with the thought of making it. Long-form can often feel like a very long, dark tunnel. What are the first steps you take once you start on a film? Thinking, and then some more thinking. When you’re just about through with thinking, go back to thinking! What does it feel like to see your film projected on the big screen? Always an honour, although nerve-shredding too of course because if one of your films isn’t working for an audience it can feel like a very lonely place indeed. If the film is working it is sublime. Exhaustion worked great. It was my first DCP film so it was great to see it as a 2K projection and I was really pleased with how it felt with others. www.richardfenwick.com

‘Safety Procedures’

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Longform Category

Official Screening PROGRAMME ONE (1h 40min)

For fictional and live action work by filmmakers from around the world between 15 and 30 minutes Time

Day

Venue

Price

Information

16:30

Saturday 14 July

ICA 1

£6 to £10

Booking Required

Programme One The Other Side

Dir. Ken Shalem (Little Us Films) UK/Israel, 25:30 A simple soccer ball sparks an unusual friendship between two young boys on opposite sides of the Israeli and Palestinian separation wall. Can this wordless and gaze free relationship over come the seemingly inevitable escalation of conflict, manifested by the wall’s towering presence? FridAY

Dir. Seb Edwards (Academy Films) UK, 17:23 The story of a teenager struggling to come to terms with the death of his mother on the one-year anniversary of the tragic event.

Peter at the End

Dir. Russ Lamoureux (Pushbroom Pictures Inc) USA, 22:25 Facing an uncertain future, Peter travels home for a final visit with family and friends.

The Farmer’s wife

Dir. Francis Lee (CockFighter Films) UK, 17:25 As her surroundings are invaded by outsiders, the farmer’s wife stoically carries out her daily routine in preparation for what will be her final day on the only land she has known. Her inability to accept this forced future, lead her to connect to the landscape of her life as never before. Ghost in the Machine

Dir. Oliver Krimpas (ThreeSixNine Films Limited) UK, 18:03 Lonely Noreen daydreams of being whisked away by a squarejawed cowboy, but her reality is far more mundane. Her daydreams however have something else in mind.

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

Longform Category Official Screening PROGRAMME TWO (1h 40min)

Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647 Time

Day

Venue

Price

Information

18:30

Sunday 15 July

ICA 1

£6 to £10

Booking Required

Programme Two The Father

Dir. David Easteal (David Easteal Film) Australia, 16:15 Walter is released from years of incarceration into an unfamiliar world. Desperate to make something of what remains of his life, he attempts to reconnect with his estranged son. Keeping his distance, Walter realises he must take action to stop history repeating itself. Hold on Me

Dir. Samuel Abrahams (Smuggler) UK, 17:18 A young couple can’t escape the question of whether their relationship can or will ever be as good as it was at the beginning.

For Elsie

Dir. David Winstone (University of Westminster) UK, 23:00 Glenn is about to experience the hardest piano lesson of his life: teach a Russian gangster’s daughter Für Elise by the end of the day, or have his hands broken.

Cowboys

Dir. James Alexandrou UK, 17:53 A semi-autobiographical directorial debut of actor James Alexandrou. Cowboys follows a day in the life of a gambling addict as his compulsive actions and instincts to cover up the true extent of his problems begin to unravel. Is This a Joke?

Dir. Tom Edmunds (Sure Thing Productions) UK, 20:00 Tim’s life is a joke. Literally. Now he must find a way to win back his girlfriend and escape this cycle of comedy that is making his life a tragedy.

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

Music Video Category

PROGRAMME ONE (1hr 30mins)

Showcasing music promos (under 15mins) from new and established talent from around the world. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

The Ramshackle Union Band // Overboard Dir. Arran Shearing (Greendale Productions)

The Shoes // Time To Dance Dir. Daniel Wolfe (Somesuch & Co) UK, 8:35

Isodora Crane // Incinerate Dir. Andrey Levkovitch (Andrey Levkovitch) Belarus, 5:15

Keaton Henson // Small Hands Dir. Joseph Mann (Blinkink) UK, 3:39

Duck Sauce // Big Bad Wolf Dir. Keith Schofield

Maccabes // Pelican Dir. David Wilson (Colonel Blimp) USA, 3:52

Clock Opera // Once And For All Dir. Ben Strebel (Saloon Films) UK, 4:56

The DĂ¸ // Gonna Be Sick Dir. Nez

Black Black Hills // The Celebration Dir. Blac Ionica

Bonobo // Eyesdown (Machinedrum Remix) Dir. Anthony Schepperd

UK, 2:44

(Caviar in association with Somesuch) UK, 3:00

UK, 4:00

(Colonel Blimp) UK, 3:44

UK, 3:55

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

Programme One Official Screening Time Day 18:30 18:15

Programme One, Friday 13 July Programme Two, Monday 16 July

Venue

Price

Information

ICA 1 ICA 2

£6 to £10 £6 to £10

Booking Required Booking Required

Slugabed // Sex Dir. Chris Ullens

De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig // Elektrotechnique Dir. Lernert & Sander (Suikerdepot) The Netherlands, 3:09

Wiley // Numbers In Action Dir. Us

Delta Heavy // Hold Me Dir. Kristofer Storm

Kaiser Chiefs // Kinda Girl You Are Dir. Dan Sully

King Creosote & Jon Hopkins // Bubble Dir. Elliot Dear (Blinkink) UK, 4:09

Spiritualized // Hey Jane Dir. AG Rojas

Kina Grannis // In your arms Dir. Greg Jardin

Miike Snow // The Wave Dir. Andreas Nilsson

Memory Tapes // Yes I Know Dir. Eric Epstein

UK, 3:14

(A+/ Academy Films) UK, 3:07

(Love Commercial Production Co.) UK, 2:49

(Caviar in association with Somesuch) UK, 9:26

(Colonel Blimp) USA, 4:06

(Colonel Blimp & Blinkink) UK, 3:15

(@radical.media) USA, 3:25

(m ss ng p eces) USA, 3:42

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Music Video Category

PROGRAMME TWO (1hr 30mins)

Showcasing music promos (under 15mins) from new and established talent from around the world. Buy tickets online www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647

Jargon V.A ft. TINIE TEMPAH // Disappoint You Dir. Ian Pons Jewell (Studio Murmur) UK, 6:19

Clock Opera // Lesson No. 7 Dir. Aoife McArdle (Agile Films) UK, 6:00

Plan B // Ill Manors Dir. Yann Demange (Rokkit) UK, 3:48

Unkle // Another Night Out Dir. Toby Dye (Black Dog / RSA Films) UK, 5:12

Ed Sheeran // Lego House Dir. Emil Nava (Pulse Films) UK, 4:05

Band Of Skulls // Bruises Dir. Joe Connor (Chief Productions) UK, 3:45

apparatt// Granulard Bastard Countdown Dir. CĂŠline Desrumaux (Passion Pictures) UK, 3:43

Friendly Fires // Hurting Dir. David Lewandowski (Pulse Films) UK, 4:05

Ghostpoet and The D.O.T. // Trouble Dir. Unknown (Passion RAW) UK, 4:55

POLICE DOG HOGAN// Shitty White Wine Dir. Fred Rowson UK, 4:08

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

Programme Two Official Screening Time Day 18:30 18:15

Programme One, Friday 13 July Programme Two, Monday 16 July

Venue

Price

Information

ICA 1 ICA 2

£6 to £10 £6 to £10

Booking Required Booking Required

LIZ GREEN// Displacement Song Dir. Kate Anderson (Dept.A @ HSI London) UK, 4:05

Benga // I will never change Dir. Us (A+/ Academy Films) UK, 2:00

Graham Coxon // What’ll It Take Dir. Ninian Doff (Pulse Films) UK, 4:29

The Horrible Crowes // Behold the Hurricane Dir. Corin Hardy (A+/ Academy Films) UK, 4:34

SOUND ARROWS// MAGIC Dir. Oskar Gullstrand & Andreas Öhman (NAIVE AB) Sweden, 4:12

SBTRKT // Hold On Dir. Sam Pilling (Pulse Films) UK, 3:35

Little Dragon // Crystalfilm Dir. Daniel Wirtberg (Daemon Film) Sweden, 4:25

GAMESHOW OUT PATIENT// D N A U X B Dir. Tony Comley (Team Outpatient) UK, 3:30

Porter Robinson // Spitfire Dir. Saman Keshavarz (Pulse Films) UK, 1:53

Klumzy Tung // Counting Sheep Dir. Chris Bates (Skyhook) UK, 4:31

Aesthetica Short Film Festival

FILM FESTIVAL ACADEMY as other online and offline networking activities strive to better understand and consequently improve the nature of this industry they have created and are centrally involved in developing into the future. The FILM FESTIVAL ACADEMY has been established to become such a platform. It will organise and develop various initiatives to serve the growing number of film festival professionals and other interested parties, most prominently via film festival industry events hosted in close collaboration with established

F I L M F E S T I VA L A C A D E M Y

festivals around the world throughout the year, responding to their various and specific requirements; these specially curated programmes will enlighten and inspire via detailed consideration of every aspect of film festival operations, from executive management, funding/ sponsorships and programming to marketing/promotional activities, ticketing, press relations and audience development, and all points between. These events will be supplemented by online channels of direct contact, personal profiles of film festival personnel and the publication of varied film festival-related materials.

the community network platform for knowledge exchange, training and collaboration The last decade or so has seen an exponential increase in the number of new film festivals around the globe, and their diversification in content, size and mission. What has traditionally been described as ‘the film festival circuit’ is now truly a global industry sector – yet, for a sector undeniably complex and increasingly central to the international film industry on local, national, regional and international levels, it lacks a credible and sophisticated platform where all those who drive and shape it can connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, and through a series of complementary industry events as well

More information on the FILM FESTIVAL ACADEMY will be made available via www.filmfestivalacademy.net and other film festival industry fora and social media etc, but anyone is very welcome to contact us directly at info@filmfestivalacademy.net – we would very much value your input at every stage.

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Pushing Boundaries

The Pushing Boundaries Category (1hr 30mins)

Showcasing work, under 5minutes in length, including branded content, commercial sequences, titles, idents, spots, digital posters and word designed for multi-platform distribution.

Eva Main Titles Dir. Dvein (Dvein)

Shift Dir. Max Hattler

THE EXORCIST Dir. Andreas Roth

SOULWAX Machine Dir. Saam Farahmand

Spain, 1:49

(Filmakademie BadenW端rttemberg) Germany, 3:36

(The House of Curves) UK, 2:22

Weyland Talk TED 2023 Dir. Luke Scott (RSA Films)

T4 Robots Rebrand Dir. Grant Gilbert & Tom

Golden Age Somewhere Dir. Paul Nicholls

Release Your Imagination Dir. Stuart Bailey & Alexis

Dynamic Blooms Dir. Tell No One

Sloths Dir. Punga

Shift Dir. Jimmy Yuan

Birds on a wire Dir. Steve Scott

GOOD BOOKS METAMORPHOSIS Dir. Buck (Friend)

The World Is Where We Live Dir. Samuel Abrahams

Light Dir. Sunday Paper

This Is Brighton Dir. Caleb Yule

Tate Dir. Double G Studios

Chivas Regal 25 Dir. Alon Ziv & Shay Hamias

UK, 3:08

(Factory Fifteen) UK, 4:35

(Skin Flicks) UK, 3:00 approx.

(Mirari & Co.) Australia, 0:43

USA, 2:42

(Rokkit) USA, 1:27

Robinson (Double G Studios) UK, 0:34

Van de Haeghe (RealtimeUK) UK, 0:43

(Not to Scale) UK, 0:30

(Smuggler) UK, 0:40

(Caleb Yule Pictures) UK, 4:45

UK, 0:50

(Film Club) UK, 2:08

Felixs Machines Quake Dir. Tom Mansfield

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Dir. Pete Candeland

(www.tommansfield.co.uk) UK, 2:45

(Animate Projects Ltd) UK, 3:00

(Passion Pictures) UK, 0:30 www.sohoshorts.com

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Pushing Boundaries Official Screening Time Day 20:30

Friday 13 July

Venue

Price

Information

ICA 1

£6 to £10

Booking Required

Resonance Un-directed Dir. Multiple Artists (SR

Spectrum Dir. Art & Graft

Partners) Worldwide, 1:43

(Art & Graft) UK, 4:09

Grindin’ Dir. Rogier van der Zwaag

THE WITCHER 2 Cinematic Intro

(100% Halal) Netherlands, 2:50

Tomek Baginski (Platige Image) Poland, 3:53

Inductance Dir. Physalia &

TODOR AND PETRU

Gerardo del Hierro Spain 1:51

Dir. CRCR (Friend) France, 2:03

Sibling AW12 Dir. Sam Renwick &

Beat It Dir. Andrew Harmer

Natural Beauty Dir. Lernert & Sander

AMNESTY - BREAK THE LAW OF SILENCE Dir. CRCR (Friend)

Thomas Bryant UK, 2:15

(EntertainingTV) UK, 2:16

(Blinkart) UK, 3:00

France, 1:08

Geometric Porn Dir. Luciano Foglia

Back to the Start Dir. Johnny Kelly

RE:AX aka Peace Starts With Me Dir. Max Hattler (Shooting

MAHAHULA: The Giant Rodent of Happiness Dir. NOMINT

(lucianofoglia.com) UK 0:37

(Nexus Productions) UK, 2:20

People) UK 1:29

Greece, 3:25

Skin Deep Dir. Dario Attanasio &

The Pushing Boundaries Award

Cannonball Run Dir. Dan Sumich

Celebrating the very best new work at the intersection between art, branded content, experimental film and digital design.

Generation to Generation Dir. Eran Hilleli (XYZ Studios)

This award will be given in the name of Godfrey Pye, Rushes founder.

Dominik Danielewicz (After Dark Prods.) UK, 0:51

(Passion Pictures) UK, 2:10

Australia/Israel, 1:02

Fujifilm Shorts The Fujifilm Shorts, Programme One (1h 90min)

This year’s competition of work for Fujifilm Shorts, shot entirely on Fujifilm Motion Picture film stock and completed after 1 January 2011. Time

Day

Venue

Price

Information

14:00

Thursday, 12 July

Rushes Delegate Tent

Free

Booking Required

AY PENA (OH SORROW) Director of Photography -Daniel Chaytor Director - Elisa Cepedal Producer - Diego Lopez Alvarez Writer -Elisa Cepedal Lucia returns to the town of her childhood to bury her Grandmother and to sell the family shop but everything is as she left it. RADIO AMINA Director of Photography - Franklin Dow Director - Orlando Von Einsiedel Producer - Orlando Von Einsiedel Writer - Katie Bryer Documentary which highlights the discrepancies between the hopes and the reality for a young girl from northern Nigeria. THE WORLD TURNS Director of Photography - Adam Etherington Director - Nick Ray Rutter Producer -Emory Ruegg Writer - Nick Ray Rutter Kevin is dealing with his guilt and the expectation of consequences to his actions. MAERUS REX Director of Photography - Andrew Alderslade Director - Remy Bazerque Producers - Remy Bazerque and Andrew Alderslade Writer -Remy Bazerque The unparalleled tale of one grieving king’s pathological pursuit of laughter. HOLD ON ME Director of Photography - Urszula Pontikos Director - Samuel Abrahams Producer - Beau Gordon Writer -Ella Hickson A couple in a long term relationship realise that they’ve grown apart, but is their love still too special to give up on altogether? 60

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Fujifilm Shorts The Fujifilm Shorts, Programme Two (1h 90min)

Book tickets online. Detials can be found on rssf2012.com Time

Day

Venue

Price

Information

16:00

Sunday, 15 July

BAFTA, Run Run Shaw

Free

Booking Required

THE BOY WHO NEVER WENT ICE SKATING Director of Photography -Rina Yang Director - Chiara Maranon Producers - Paco Poch, Juan Soto and Luke Deller Writer - Chiara Maranon Alex is 15. He loves The Smiths, bats and driving cars. He hates questions, family barbecues and, from today, he also hates ice skating. ALL MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEAD Director of Photography - David Woodman Director - David Simpson Producer - Sarah Senior Writer - Krysty Wilson-Cairns Inspired by true events in WWII, BBC Broadcasting House suffers a direct hit leaving the staff in a terrible dilemma. BABYSITTING Director of Photography - Mark Nutkins Director - Sam Hoare Producers - Oliver Roskill and Lucan Toh Writers - Sam Hoare and Lucan Toh Maggie is asked to babysit a much a prized and much loved bulldog but events take a turn for the worse. COCOA Director of Photography - Brian Fawcett Director - Ebele Tate Producer - Emily Mayson Writer - Ebele Tate Kate is 16 and pregnant, but how is this possible when she is a virgin? Gripped by fear and confusion her day sweeps by in a haze, only to reveal a greater plight. THE CURSE Director of Photography - Taina Galis Director - Fyzal Boulifa Producer - Gavin Humphries Writer - Fyzal Boulifa Fatine has ventured far from the village to meet her older lover. When she is caught by a small boy, all she wants to do is go home. 61

Wednesday 11 July LCD SOUNDSYSYSTEM: SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS 18:30 / ICA / £6 to £10 / Book Online

James Murphy Madison Square Garden

SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS Dir. Will Lovelace & Dylan Southern (Pulse Films) UK 2012 105 min On April 2nd 2011, LCD Soundsystem played their final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career. The instantly sold out, near four-hour extravaganza did just that, moving the thousands in attendance to tears of joy and grief, with NEW YORK magazine calling the event “a marvel of pure craft” and TIME magazine lamenting “we may never dance again.” SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS is both a narrative film documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision. www.shutupandplaythehits.com

The Final Concert Madison Square Garden

@lcdsoundsystem @LCD_SUAPTH James Murphy

Thursday 12 July COLLABOR8TE PRESENTS: SWIMMING UPSTREAM 10:30 / The Hospital Club / Free / Book online

In association with Women in Film & Television Join Collabor8te and Women in Film & Television for an insightful discussion as five up-and-coming female heads of department share their experiences of breaking into the industry and carving out a career in a male dominated work environment. The discussion will be illustrated by a screening of four short films recently produced by Rankin Film Productions. www.collabor8te.com www.wftv.org.uk

rankin film productions

dazed & confused

the bureau

GUEST SHORTS: RSSF winners 2011 12:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

A chance to see the RSSF 2011 winning films. 147 films from 27 different countries, were selected to screen in competition; chosen from the original 1200+ pieces of work submitted to the festival. NOKIA ‘DOT’ THE CHASE RITE ISLES // Little Comets LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT WORSHIP TWO LAPS YOUR MYSTERY SENDER HERMANN www.sohoshorts.com

WINNERS

FILM LONDON: FILM FESTIVAL STRATEGY for filmmakers 12.30 / De Lane Lea / Free / Book Online In association with Film London

There are many festivals screening shorts in the world. Developing an exhibition strategy alongside balancing costs, ambition and time can be difficult. The British Council join Film London and filmmakers to discuss what support there is available to filmmakers wishing to attend festivals and tips on how to make the most of your festival trip – from deciding which festivals to submit to and preparing for the visit, to successfully marketing your film and networking tips. http://filmlondon.org.uk

GUEST SHORTS: FUJIFILM SHORTS ProgRAMME One 14:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

One category, two prizes. Fujifilm Motion Picture has selected this year’s shortlist of nominated films for final judging. Their panel of industry experts will award two prizes, the overall ‘Best Film’ and a prize for the ‘Best Cinematography’. All nominated films will be judged for both prizes. All submissions are shot, in their entirety, on Fujifilm Motion Picture film stock and must be less than 30 minutes long. Fujifilm Shorts is free to enter and entrants can submit as many short films as they like. www.fujifilmshorts.com

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Thursday 12 July Time

Event

Venue

Price

Information

10.30 12:00

C8: Swimming Upstream RSSF Winners 2011

Hospital Club Delegate Tent

Free Free

Book Online. Book Online.

12:30

Film London: Festival Strategy

De Lane Lea

Free

Book Online.

14:00

FujiFilm Shorts: Programme One

Delegate Tent

Free

Book. Info pg 60

14:30

The Future Of Funding

Apple Store

Free

Book Online.

18.30

Official Screening: Newcomer Prog 1 ICA

£6 to £10

Book. Info pg 18

19.00

Festival VIP Drinks

Delegate Tent

By Invitation

THE FUTURE OF FUNDING 16:00 / Applestore/ Free In association with the British Council

http://film.britishcouncil.org

The great public funding void of 2010/11 was an unsettling time for emerging filmmakers across the country. Things are looking a little healthier in 2012, with the BFI shorts scheme and crowd funding platforms forming part of filmmaker’s funding strategy - not to mention the huge possibilities opened up by brands in content creation. Are these models built to last and how can you get involved? Here’s your chance to hear from some of the UKs most prominent funding platforms, get inside their heads and hear about their future plans. British Council Panellists include: Creative England www.creativeengland.co.uk MOFILM www.mofilm.com InStyle www.instyle.co.uk/film-instyle Ideas Tap www.ideastap.com Neon Films/ BFI Shorts 2012 www.neon-films.co.uk

FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT CLUB Every evening / The Phoenix Artist Club/ Delegate Pass Needed

The last stop every night of the festival is The Phoenix Artist Club on Charing Cross Road. Show your Festival Delegate Ticket or pass to gain access to the club. You’ll find the good and the great of the West End theatre world mixing with film, artists and media folk. This lively and nostalgic theatre bar is located in the original dressing and rehearsal rooms of the Phoenix Theatre where Laurence Olivier made his debut on stage in the 1930s in “Private Lives” with Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. In the late ‘70s it was transformed into a wine bar and restaurant with a decor to complement its theatrical past. The unique decor includes some very special artworks such as the costume designs of the Rhine Stone Ballet, a hand-made model of the Old Vic Theatre and prints detailing how to dress well in 1930s London. www.phoenixartistclub.com More details at http://rssf2012.com

Friday 13 July radar music videos: GETTING A REP IN PROMOS 10:30 / The Hospital Club/ Free / Book online In association with Radar Music Videos

Building on last year’s session, we will take a look at how to progress your career as a music video director through getting representation via being signed to a production and/or distribution company. With a focus on those involved in the commissioning and production of music videos, this seminar is an opportunity to hear from, and ask questions to, key professionals involved and directors who’ve recently been through the process of being ‘signed up’. Panellists include: Las Bandas Be Brave http://lasbandas.tv Agile Films www.agilefilms.com HSI London www.hsilondon.co.uk Beggars Group www.beggars.com www.radarmusicvideos.com

GUEST SHORTS: ZUBROFFKA INT. FILM FESTIVAL SHORTS 12:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

The ZubrOFFka International Film Festival is an event which respects diversity and variety, bringing together artists open to the world and people with a keen sense of humor, who value nature. The festival is meant as a platform for the exchange of ideas and thoughts, enabling creative meetings between artists from Eastern and Western Europe. ZubrOFFka is the biggest event of its kind in North-Eastern Poland. The competitions highlight the best short films produced both internationally (the Eastward Window and the Whole Wide Window) and nationally (the competition for students, amateurs and independent filmmakers). www.zubroffka.bok.bialystok.pl www.facebook.com/zubroffka

Anatomy of a TRANSMEDIA project 12:30 / De Lane Lea/ Free / Book online In association with Lux Records

Much is made of the potential for transmedia projects to break free from the traditional shackles of storytelling and connect with untapped audiences. This is your opportunity to hear Lex Projects and director Mitch Jenkins, the team behind a new work created with author, graphic novelist and visionary Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta). The discussion will cover a range of topics including: strategies for reaching new audiences, brand involvement, expanding story worlds, increasing project value across diverse media, holistic thinking and the rise of ‘deep’ content’. http://lexrecords.com

GUEST SHORTS: HOLLYSHORTS (USA) 14:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual film festival based in Hollywood, CA, showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. The festival is devoted to the advancement of filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. www.hollyshorts.com 66

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Friday 13 July Time

Event

Venue

10:30 12:00

Getting A Rep In Music Videos Hospital Club ZubrOFFka Int. Film Fest (Poland) Delegate Tent

Price

Information

Free Free

Book Online. Book Online.

12:30

Anatomy of a Transmedia project De Lane Lea

Free

Book Online.

14:00

HollyShorts (USA)

Free

Book Online.

16:00

The Future of Pushing Boundaries Apple Store

Free

Book Online.

Delegate Tent

18.30

Official Screening: Music Video 1

ICA

£6 to £10

Book. Info p52

20.30

Official Screening: Pushing B.

ICA

£6 to £10

Book. Info p58

THE FUTURE OF PUSHING BOUNDARIES 16:00 / Applestore/ Free In association with the British Council

http://film.britishcouncil.org

The old models of content creation, talent development and career progression feel a little stiff when we consider all the opportunities available to creatives and artists in 2012. Boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred, with a wealth of new work at the intersection between art, branded content, experimental film and digital design. Often transmedia in nature, this work is ever harder to pin down with traditional terms. Able to emerge and utilise new platforms and distribution models, it seems the possibilities are endless for ambitious creators. This panel aims to map the direction that moving image culture is headed in over the next few years and to give an insight into how you can stay ahead of the game by exploring the spaces where art and commerce collide. Chairperson, Gary Thomas Panellists Include: Onedotzero Foundcollective Berg Studio The Creators Project SR Partners

www.animateprojects.org www.onedotzero.com www.thefoundcollective.com www.bergstudio.co.uk http://thecreatorsproject.com/en-uk http://sr-partners.co.uk

BAFTA//Rushes New Filmmakers Market See page 69 for more details.

Saturday 14 July Time

Event

Venue

Price

Information

11:00

Festival Brunch

Delegate Tent

Free

Delegates Only

14:30 16:30 18.30 20:30

Official Screening: International Prog 1 Official Screening: Long Form Prog 1 Official Screening: Short Film Prog 1 Official Screening: Newcomer Prog 2

ICA ICA ICA ICA

£6 to £10 £6 to £10 £6 to £10 £6 to £10

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Festival BRUNCH 11:00 - 14:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent / By Invitation

Kick off the weekend with this mid-morning/lunch gathering of festival friends, delegates, filmmakers and judges. See website http://rssf2012.com for further details.

ADDICTIVE TV @ THE NATIONAL THEATRE 22:00 / The National Theatre / Free. No booking required.

Always up for something a little different, our friends audio/video funkers Addictive TV are staging a great show this summer! For Rushes www.addictive.com last year, they gave a special talk at the Apple Store in Regent’s Street and performed at the festival’s closing party, this year on July 14th, slap bang in the middle of the festival, you can experience their audiovisual sampling extravaganza at the National Theatre! But no ordinary show, it’s outdoors and up on the top roof terrace, projecting on the enormous flytower! It’s a free open-air event from 10pm, so no tickets needed, and do get there early as it will certainly be crowded! When it comes to remixing films, London based artists Addictive TV have been leading the way for many years now, with their winning mixture of commercials and bootlegs. This year saw them create the launch trailer for the much anticipated Namco/Capcom Street Fighter x Tekken video game and also produce a special performance sampling ten years of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show for the series’ live event in April at the NEC in Birmingham.

Addictive TV @ Le Cigale, Paris

www.sohoshorts.com

Sunday 15 July Time

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Venue

Price

Information

10:30 11:00

LFA: Behind the Budgets YouTube: Partnership Case Studies

BAFTA BAFTA

£5 £5

Book at BAFTA.org Book at BAFTA.org

12.30 14:15 14:30 16.30 16.30 18.30 20.30

NFTS: The Special Relationship: Advance Films: The Perfect Pitch LFS: How Long Is a Short? Film London: International Markets Official Screening: International Prog 2 Official Screening: Long Form Prog 2 Official Screening: Short Film Prog 2

BAFTA BAFTA BAFTA BAFTA ICA 1 ICA 1 ICA 1

£5 £5 £5 £5 £6 to £10 £6 to £10 £6 to £10

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BAFTA & RSSF NEW FILMMAKERS MARKET 10:00 / BAFTA / £5 per session / Book at BAFTA.org

Presented with Shooting People, London Film Academy, London Film School, National Film and Television School, YouTube, Creative Skillset, Advance Films, Sara Putt Associates, Film London, Aesthetica, Crossroads Films, FujiFilm, the BBC Writers Room, Women in Film and Television, Channel 4, Shots Magazine and The Smalls. For the fourth year running, emerging filmmakers will take over BAFTA HQ for a day of discussions, events, debates with screenings, an industry market and networking. This day brings newer filmmakers into the heart of the industry with established pros, and more experienced practitioners, and is packed with sessions ranging from Short Film Finance and good practice in working with writers, to building a YouTube channel as a way of monetizing your content. All of these events will culminate in a networking drink at 17:30, free to all ticket holders. All sessions will cost £5, with screenings in the Run Run Shaw Theatre free to any ticket holder. The Gift BOARDROOM: MEET THE PRO The board room will be host to eight intimate round table sessions, featuring face to face meetings with some of the top movers and shakers in the UK film industry.

The Gallery CV Surgeries Book a 15 minute one-to-one session for advice on your CV. Sara Putt Associates will take a look, helping you to refine and polish it. RUN RUN SHAW SHOWCASE Will screen a fantastic range of short productions from London Film School, Shooting People’s Film Of The Month, Aesthetica Film Festival, Crossroads Films and Fuji film Shorts. The Short Filmmakers’ Market Over lunch and early afternoon you will have an opportunity to visit trade stands from all the day’s major participants, key industry organizations and many other filmmaking bodies, including Shots Magazine, Directors UK, Fujifilm, WFTV, DGGB, The Smalls, Aesthetica Magazine, and more. See over the page for the David Lean and Princess Anne Theatre Sessions. 69

Sunday 15 July princess Anne theatre YOUTUBE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME CASE STUDIES 10:30 – 12:00 / £5 Presented by YOUTUBE YouTube is the largest video-sharing platform in the world, with around 76 hours of footage uploaded every minute. It has long been the home of vlogs, animal videos and home movies. But how does the traditional filmmaker fare in this environment? With the chance for creators to monetize their content and go out to an audience of millions, it’s got real potential. But how do you get noticed in the sea of content? In prep for this panel, we’ve taken three short filmmakers – from narrative fiction, documentary and animation backgrounds – and partnered them each with YouTube. In the month before the event, they’ve been promoting their work online to find out what works and what doesn’t, before presenting their findings to the audience at BAFTA. www.youtube.com PITCHING / 12:30 – 14:00 / £5 Presented by Advance Films Does your heart skip a beat at the first mention of public speaking? Then maybe this session isn’t for you. From a pool of talented filmmakers, working in a variety of genres, we’ve selected a lucky few to pitch their feature-length ideas to a panel of established pros including Rankin Films and Revolver Entertainment. Hosted by the inimitable David Pope, of Advance Films, this promises to be both educating and entertaining. www.advancefilms.com international markets for low budget british films 14:30 – 16:00 / £5 Presented by Film London The past 12 months have come to be recognised as a boom period for British film – from ‘A Woman in Black’ to ‘Tyrannosaur’, the success stories have been varied and numerous. In this event, using several films from Film London’s internationally acclaimed Microwave scheme, we’ll take close look at how microbudget films have fared abroad, and ask what kind of market there is: what are buyers looking for; which films have worked outside of the UK, and why? www.filmlondon.org.uk

DAVID LEAN: THE Film school BEHIND THE BUDGETS 10:30 – 12:30 / £5 Presented by the London Film Academy A successful producer knows how to budget effectively. This is even more vital when it comes to short films where budgets are assembled and spent creatively and often on a bargaining basis. In an environment where no two projects are alike, London Film Academy brings together an a roster of filmmakers behind some of the most successful shorts of recent times and – made on budgets ranging from micro to macro – and asks them just how they got away with it. www.londonfilmacademy.com THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP 13:30 – 15:00 / £5 How Producers & Directors Work With Writers Presented by the NFTS The first comments a writer receives on a screenplay will almost always come from their key collaborators: the director, and the producer. These are two people with ideas and agendas of their own, and the dialogue between a director or producer and a writer can prove key to a project’s success. If you’re not a writer, though, it’s easy to accidentally give insensitive, unclear, or unhelpful notes. In this session, the NFTS’s expert panel will share tips to help producers and directors hone their relationships with a writer, throughout the development process, in order to fill the production’s potential. ww.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk HOW LONG IS A SHORT? 15:30 – 17:30 / £5 Presented by the London Film School Roger Hyams offers a crash course in the art of telling a story, and telling it short. In the heart of a festival dedicated to promoting short format work, we’ve invited LFS Head of Screenwriting, Roger Hyams to champion the form. He describes the session thus: “A brief and highly selective illustrated tour of short films, starting with the Lumières and finishing with a Volkswagen commercial. I don’t concentrate solely, or even chiefly, on storytelling. It’s an attempt to give a sense of the variety and breadth of form inside the shape of a short.” www.lfs.org.uk www.sohoshorts.com

Monday 16 July ‘for no good reason’ : a case study 10:30 / The Hospital Club / Free / Book online

‘For No Good Reason’ is a visually stunning unique biographical study of Ralph Steadman, whose art rose to prominence during his collaborations with writer Hunter S Thompson. The animation ’Cherrywood Cannon’ is selected to screen in the RSSF Animation category. The short film has taken two years to complete and was initially a chapter in ‘For No Good Reason’. Here, Itch Studios will talk about making the feature both creatively and financially. They will also explain how this came about and the idea of using a short to promote their feature alongside a screening of ‘Cherrywood Cannon’. www.fornogoodreasonmovie.com

GUEST SHORTS: RENDERYARD (UK/SPAIN)

12.00/ Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

Set in La Rioja, the wine capital in the North of Spain, the Renderyard Short Film Festival this year runs from 5th to 12th October and supports the screening of new Short Films, Animations, Documentaries, Music Videos and Micro Films. The Festival also includes Film Scripts and Film Scores. Renderyard have teamed up with other film festivals worldwide to provide a new film channel that allows them to show the year’s films to an international audience online. They also show films from previous festivals as well as material from selected filmmakers around the world. http://renderyard.com

VICE PRESENT YOUTH IN REVOLT 12.30/ De Lane Lea / Free / Book online In association with VICE

The role of documentary in the modern news arena. VICE, the skatepunk fanzine that became famous for it’s stories of sex, drugs and rock and roll now finds itself centre stage in creating and distributing video news content to the world’s youth. With offices in 37 countries, a generation of fans, content deals with CNN, Bloomberg and The Huffington Post, and a primetime news show for HBO, VICE is producing huge amounts of documentary video for millions of global viewers. Hosted by VICE producers and editorial staff, “Youth In Revolt” will discuss the role of documentary in telling the stories that matter to young people who, more and more, are shunning the traditional broadcasters. We will also look at the huge quantity of tools for content creation and distribution, as well as discussing the opportunities for independent producers interested in working with us. For a new generation sick of broadcasting cliches and suspicious of the news establishment, VICE is uniquely positioned as a truly modern news source. www.vice.com

GUEST SHORTS: DC Shorts (USA) 14:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

DC Shorts showcases the largest audience-driven collection of short films in the USA. The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 6-16, 2012) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. They select films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings — with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. www.dcshorts.com 72

www.sohoshorts.com

Monday 16 July Time

Event

Venue

Price

Information

10:30 12:00

‘For No Good Reason’: A Case Study Guest Prog: Renderyard Shorts

Hospital Club Delegate Tent

Free Free

Book Online. Book Online.

12.30 14:00 16:00 18.15 18.30 20.30

VBS & Vice Magazine Guest Prog: DC Shorts The Future Of Documentary Official Screening: Music Video Two Official Screening: Documentary One Official Screening: Documentary Two

De Lane Lea Delegate Tent Apple Store ICA ICA ICA

Free Free Free £6 to £10 £6 to £10 £6 to £10

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THE Future of Documentary 16:00 / Apple Store / Free In association with the British Council

http://film.britishcouncil.org

Opportunities for documentary seem to be growing by the day and let’s face it, there’s no shortage of subject matter. This panel will discuss the various funding and distribution platforms available to documentary makers while looking at how to sustain a career in the medium. Discussion will also cover the particulars of the social and the commercial documentary plus the increasingly important relationship between brands, commissioners and filmmakers. Panellists include: Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG) http://thedfg.org Britdoc/Good Pitch/Good Screeings http://britdoc.org Doc/Fest http://sheffdocfest.com Cairo Cannon (Producer) Trinity Films www.trinityfilm.co.uk Journeyman Pictures www.journeyman.tv

LSFF // RSSF LONDON SOCIAL 19:00 / ICA Bar / Free

Hosted by London Short Film Festival Come join filmmakers, short film enthusiasts and short film clubs from across London in the ICA Bar for an informal gathering. No RSVP required. Just pop long. See http://rssf2012.com for more details.

Networking Party 2011

Tuesday 17 July the reel presents BREAKING INTO ANIMATION 10:30 / The Hospital Club/ Free / Book online

In association with The Reel Adding animation to the ‘Breaking Into’ series, The Reel’s Editor Jamie Madge will examine what it takes to get noticed when starting out and how best to propel your career into the world of Animation. With a panel made up of leading practitioners in the animation field including: Nexus Productions www.nexusproductions.com Picasso Pictures www.picassopictures.com Partizan www.partizan.com BlinkInk www.blinkink.co.uk This session covers the following topics: What do you look for in a new signing; Skills, Technique, Portfolio. Where do you find them; Online, Festivals, Student How competitive is the market? Once signed, what’s next for directors? How important is working outside of the ‘advertising’ market? Three key things potential directors should know/do? www.thereel.net

GUEST SHORTS: AESTHETICA FILM FESTIVAL (UK) 12:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) presents a selection of award-winning shorts. This selection showcases the extraordinary innovativeness and variety that typifies the best in new filmmaking: an exciting and vibrant programme that aims to bring independent film to new audiences. www.asff.co.uk

AUTODESK: NO FLAME WITHOUT SMOKE 12.30 / De Lane Lea/ Free / Book online Presented by Autodesk

Flame and Smoke are the twin pillars that hold up a world of innovative 3D multimedia design. As a part of the De Lane Lea lunchtime sessions, we are proud to present the company behind these two programmes, Autodesk, in an enlightening session that will reveal the secrets of their software. From rendering ultra-realistic lighting to seamlessly connecting editing to visual effects, this session will inspire you in the potential for VFX and in the myriad ways that Flame and Smoke allows the user to streamline their workflows so that they can focus on creating great art. www.autodesk.co.uk

GUEST SHORTS: SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (Australia) 14:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent / Free / Book online Shorts presents a showcase of Australian talent across a week of lounge-style film screenings. Set in non-cinematic venues, Shorts is an intimate event that combines great film, fabulous food and a cocktail atmosphere to create a uniquely creative vibe. The festival is fantastic opportunity for filmmakers, artists, corporate and the general public to mingle, creating a very enthusiastic audience.

www.shortsfilmfestival.com

www.sohoshorts.com

Tuesday 17 July Time

Event

Venue

Price

Information

10:30 12:00

Breaking Into Animation Guest Shorts: Aesthetica Films (UK)

Hospital Club Delegate Tent

Free Free

Book Online. Book Online.

12:30 14:00 16:00 18:30 19:00 20:30

Autodesk Flame & Smoke Guest Shorts: Shorts Film Fest (AUS) The Future of Animation Official Screening: Animation Prog 1 Festival Networking: Boat Party Official Screening: Animation Prog 2

De Lane Lea Delegate Tent Apple Store ICA Tattershall C ICA

Free Free Free £6 to £10 Free £6 to £10

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THE Future of Animation: 16:00 / Apple Store / Free in association with the British Council

http://film.britishcouncil.org

British animation is dominating the festival circuit like never before. The welcome introduction of tax breaks for animation and games companies in the 2012 budget gives us a growing optimism that animation expertise in the UK is finally getting the recognition it deserves. This panel will consider how these new breaks will benefit the animation industry and translate into opportunities, discuss recent developments in new media and the new frontiers for animation. Panellists include: Gary Thomas www.animateprojects.org NOMINT http://nomint.gr Nexus Productions www.nexusproductions.com Maria Manton Mikey Please http://mikeyplease.co.uk Animade http://animade.tv

festival NETWORKING boat party 19:00 / Tattershall Castle/Free / Book on http:rssf2012.com essential!

In association with Mosaic Networking. This is an opportunity to meet new contacts and catch up with old ones on the banks of the river Thames. An informal event for all festival filmmakers, supporters and short film lovers as well as folks from other creative industries and backgrounds. Stands from key sectors of the industry will also be present offering advice on various aspects of filmmaking. RSVP is essential rssf2012.com www.mosaicnetworking.com www.starnow.comm www.adobe.com www.mofilm.com Networking Party 2011 © Henry Rivers

Wednesday 18 July breaking into commercials 10:30 / The Hospital Club / Free / Book online In association with The Reel

Continuing the theme of last year’s seminar. The Reel’s Editor Jamie Madge will examine what it takes to get noticed when starting out and how best to propel your career into the world of advertising. With a panel made up of leading practitioners in the commercial field including: DraftFCB London www.draftfcb.eu/uk BBH www.bbhhomegrown.co.uk Blink// White Lodge, www.whitelodge.tv Alex Jenkins http://alex-jenkins.co.uk This session covers the following topics: What do you look for in a new signing; Skills, Technique, Portfolio. Where do you find them; Online, Festivals, Student Once signed, what’s next for directors? Three key things potential directors should know/do? www.thereel.net

CFP-E/ SHOTS YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARD PROGRAMME 12:00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online In association with the APA

This Award offers outstanding new directors a significant boost to their careers. Entries come from all over the world and showcased directors are provided with an excellent promotional platform for their work. This is the first showing of the YDA following its premiere in Cannes Lions and is now an established and very popular part of Soho Shorts. www.youngdirectoraward.com www.shots.net www.a-p-a.net

FUJIFILM: Creativity in a commercially independent world 12:30 / De Lane Lea/ Free / Book online In association with Fujifilm Motion Picture

You’re a filmmaker. A Director of Photography. A Producer. A Director. You want to make films. Long? Short? Doesn’t matter. But you’ve read a great script. You’ve got a great idea. There’s this wonderful vision you’ve had. Focusing on the creative side of choosing to shoot on 16mm and 35mm, Fujifilm present a number of case studies with filmmakers balancing their craft between commercial and independent filmmaking. Exploring those blurred lines between the commercial and independent world, confronting obstacles, the benefits and how you can try to make the most of opportunities. www.fujifilm.eu

NETWORKING LUNCH 13:30 / Rushes Delegate Tent / By Invitation In association with the APA

www.a-p-a.net Following the screening CFP-E/shots Young Directors Award Programme join fellow filmmakers and creatives at a networking lunch. If you missed the screening of CFPE/YDA films at midday, never fear, they will continue to screen throughout the afternoon. See their You Tube channel here: www.youtube.com/user/youngdirectoraward

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Wednesday 18 July Time

Event

Venue

Price

Information

10:30 12:00 12:30 13:30 16:00 18:30 20:30

Breaking Into Commercials CFP-E/SHOTS YDA Screening Fujifilm: Creativity In Our World Networking Lunch The Future of Adevrtising Straight 8 Programme 1 Straight 8 Programme 2

Hospital Club Delegate Tent De Lane Lea Delegate Tent Apple Store ICA ICA

Free Free Free Free Free £6 to £10 £6 to £10

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THE Future of ADVERTISING: 16:00 / Apple Store / Free In association with the Advertising Producers Association and British Council

A recent study in the USA stated 49% of consumers stop and interact with digital media Ads while 13 % stop to watch plasma screen Ads and just 4% stop to look at poster Ads. Digital outdoor advertising will soon be tailored to the situations of customers through contextual media, providing well-tailored and effective ads to potential consumers. Digital screens and projections are expanding the visible reach of that advertising, through techniques such as projection mapping, to cover the landscape. Will this soon involve holographic video, sound, lighting and smell integration? Our panel will discuss what this all means for digital outdoor advertising, for the filmmaker and the creative. Panellists include: Steve Davies, APA www.apa.com Drive Productions www.driveproductions.co.uk Contagious www.contagiousmagazine.com Clear Channel www.clearchannel.co.uk Grand Visual www.grandvisual.com

straight 8 18:30 & 20:30 / ICA / £6 to £10 / Book at the ICA Hosted by straight 8

Straight 8 invites anyone anywhere to make a short film on one cartridge of super 8 — without editing. The first time filmmakers see their film is at one of their awesome worldwide premieres and on this evening there’ll be two screenings both with new work, never before seen by filmmaker and audience. The screenings will also include work that has recently premiered at Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lions Advertising Festival. Tonight will see two programmes of work presented. Check the straight 8 or festival website for the line up. www.straight8.net http://rssf2012.com

Thursday 19 July STARNOW.CO.UK: CASTING ON A BUDGET 10:30 / The Hospital Club/ Free / Book online

In association with StarNow. StarNow.co.uk will show you how to find the right actors by crafting effective casting breakdowns and running great casting sessions. They will give you insider tips on how professionals work with actors to ensure they’re fully briefed prior to your auditions. StarNow.co.uk will also cover off the important topic of how to work effectively as a team with your actors so that you get the most out of your valuable time on set. StarNow connects talent with casting professionals. They are the leading audition and jobs website for actors, models, dancers, crew, and musicians. As an actor, you can create a free online profile and apply to auditions and jobs. If you are casting, you can place a free casting call on StarNow to help you find the perfect person for your next production. www.starnow.com @starnow

GUEST SHORTS: KERRY FILM FESTIVAL 12.00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

Kerry Film Festival is a multi-location festival which takes place right across the rugged and beautiful South-West of Ireland, screening provocative and inspiring film in five different towns. KFF is dedicated to championing the art of the short film and the core of the festival revolves around the short film competition with filmmakers from all over the world taking part. The 2012 festival kicks off on the 9th October; this year KFF will launch the first ever Kerry Film Challenge, challenging short filmmakers to come and test their mettle by creating a short film featuring Kerry over three days during the festival. www.kerryfilmfestival.com @kerryfilmfest

adobe: meet cs6 12.30 / Deluxe Soho/ Free / Book online

An opportunity to look at the very latest in editing and what that means for you as a filmmaker. Adobe® Creative Suite® 6 Production Premium software offers a sleek, fresh editing environment in Adobe Premiere® Pro; 3D tracking and extruded text and shapes in Adobe After Effects®; new Content-Aware tools in Adobe Photoshop® Extended; and faster editing in Adobe Audition®. New additions are Adobe Prelude™ for logging and ingest and Adobe SpeedGrade™ for color grading and finishing. www.adobe.com

GUEST SHORTS: BORNSHORTS 14.00 / Rushes Delegate Tent/ Free / Book online

The Bornshorts Film Festival hosts a three day programme of high The Bornshorts Film Festival takes place in Denmark on the Island of Bornholm, with a three day programme of high quality short films, music videos, animations and four feature films in fiction and documentary. It is an event that creates a platform to attract industry attention helping build an audience for film. Over 300 film lovers meet every year at the Scala Cinema in the seaside town Gudhjem, where filmmakers come from around the world to engage with the audiences at the screenings and other events. @bornshorts http://bornshorts.com 78

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Thursday 19 July Time

Event

Venue

Information

10:30 STARNOW: Casting On A Budget Hospital Club 12:00 Guest Shorts: Kerry Film Festival (Ireland) Delegate Tent

Free Free

Book Online. Book Online.

12:30 14:00 16:00 18:30 20:00

Free Free Free Free Free

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ADOBE: Meet CS6 Guest Shorts: Bornshorts (Denmark) The Future of Short Film The Rushes Awards Festival Closing Night Party

De Lane Lea Delegate Tent Apple Store Curzon Soho Cafe De Paris

THE Future of SHORT FILM 16:00 / Apple Store / Free

In association with the British Council http://film.britishcouncil.org Distribution. Exhibition. Consumption. The value of a short film. This panel will take the pulse of short film in 2012 and attempt a little future gazing; the discussion will consider industrial and philosophical issues, examining the crossroads between the cultural and the commercial, the professionally ‘valuable’ and the potentially lucrative. The panel will look beyond the short film community at what people feel is the potential for the medium and what we can learn from how people are consuming media. How do you consume short films? Panellists include: Onha Falby (Producer) Distrify & http://distrify.com Guerilla Films www.guerilla-films.com BFI www.bfi.org.uk The Reel www.thereel.net

festival CLOSIng night party 20:00 / Cafe De Paris / By Invitation

All filmmakers, festival friends and supporters gather for a night of celebration for all things short. With dancing, drinks and disco. http://rssf2012.com

FRIDAY 20 JULY: RSSF Winners SCREENINGS Multiple times / Rushes Delegate Tent / Free CHECK OUT http://rssf2012.com FOR ALL WINNERS SCREENINGS 79

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Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Creative Suite are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. © 2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.

ambitious, independent, risk-taking cinema from around the world. www.ica.org.uk/film

Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry

The Prophet

New Releases

Seasons

Nostalgia for the Light Opens 20 July Guzmán melds the celestial quest of Chilean astronomers and the earthly one of women searching for ‘disappeared’ relatives in this moving and deeply personal odyssey.

Bowie Fest 30 August – 2 September The first ever Bowie Film Festival, celebrating 40 years of David Bowie’s work in film, featuring rarely screened films as well as old favourites and Q&A’s from directors who worked with him.

Dir. Patricio Guzmán, 2012, Spanish with English subtitles

Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry Opens 18 August Gaining unprecedented access, first-time director Alison Klayman provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary China and one of its most compelling public figures.

Safar: A Journey Through Arab Cinema 21 – 27 September Showcasing the best in popular Arab Cinema rarely seen on the big screen in the UK including film talent and director Q&A’s.

Dir. Alison Klayman, 2012, English and Mandarin with English subtitles

The Bird Opens 18 August This subtle, intelligent drama unwraps its heroine’s psyche layer-by-layer, laying bare delicate, raw strata of experience.

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Dir. Yves Caumon, 2012, French with English subtitles

The Prophet Opens 21 September The Prophet takes Kahlil Gibran’s book of poetic prose and spins it into a cinematic exploration of love, life and loss. Dir. Gary Tarn, 2012, English

Institute of Contemporary Arts The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH 020 7930 3647

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Venues & Ticket Information

Apple Store, Regent Street

DE LANE LEA SOHO

Rushes 66 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4UH

The Hospital Club 24 Endell Street London WC1 9BU

Apple Store 235 Regent Street, London W1B 2ET

Pheonix Artist Club 1 Pheonix Street, London WC2H 8BU

CURZON Soho 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5DY

CafĂŠ de Paris 4 Coventry Street, London W1D 6BL

De Lane Lea 75 Dean Street, London W1D 3PU

Tattershall Castle Victoria Embankment Whitehall London SW1A 2HR

Box Offices BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN

BAFTA Online Booking Only: www.bafta.org/whats-on (Short Filmmakers Market)

ICA The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH

ICA Box office: +44 (0)20 7930 3647 Open daily 12.00 to 20.00 Buy tickets online: www.ica.org.uk (Official Selection Programmes)

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www.sohoshorts.com

FILM OF THE DAY in association with

see magazine_cover.indd 11 to 20 July See short films by previous RSSF winners each day of this year's festival at

collabor8te.com Championing new filmmaking talent from the UK & Ireland

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'Soho Street Portrait' by Joseph Morningstar O'Rourke'