FLAMIN
Film London Artists’
Moving Image Network
Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) Bulletin - 31 August 2007
Date posted: 31.08.2007
- LAFVA 2008 – Call for Applications *
- LAFVA Information Sessions – Book Your Place Now *
- Deadline Extension: One to One Advice Sessions *
- Reminder: Miranda Pennell's Drum Room – London Premiere *
- Open Phoenix Video Art Festival
- Vertigo Launch Event at Curzon Soho
- Lighthouse Vacancy - Media Arts Programme Manager
- Film London Film-makers' Festival Fund – Open For Applications
- Reminder: Film London Vacancy - Press and PR Manager
- Reminder: Artprojx – Late At Tate Britain
- Reminder: LUX Associate Artists Programme
- Reminder: This is Not a Phone - Marketing & Distribution for the Very Small Screen
- Reminder: Piemonte Share Award - Digital Art Prize 2008
- Art Summer University
- LAFVA 2008 – Call for Applications *
Film London Artists' Moving Image Network is pleased to announce the return of London Artists' Film and Video Awards (LAFVA).
The LAFVA scheme, now in its eighth year, is one of the largest publicly funded award programmes for artists in the UK. Awards are available to London-based artists working in the context of contemporary moving image practice.
Film London is offering awards up to a maximum of £20,000. This year the total fund will be £160,000.
Last year's fund of £160,000 financed twelve innovative projects from a wide range of artists including Marine Hugonnier, Ben Rivers, Anna Lucas and Anja Kirschner. The full list of last year's awardees can be found on the History of LAFVA pages.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 22 November 2007.
The LAFVA 2008 Application Pack is now available online.
- LAFVA Information Sessions - Book Your Place Now *
A series of LAFVA information sessions will be taking place at the Film London offices during October and November. These events will provide information on the LAFVA fund and application process, general advice on funding opportunities for artist film-makers', tips on putting together applications and will screen previous LAFVA-funded work.
The sessions will include a presentation from CAPTURE, the national agency for dance and the moving image, on its current commissioning fund and resources that it provides for moving image artists.
Sessions available:
Thursday 4 October, 9.30am – 11.30am
Thursday 11 October, 4pm – 6pm
Wednesday 17 October, 4pm – 6pm
Saturday 3 November, 10am – 12noon
There is no charge for these sessions. Please see the LAFVA page for booking details.
- Deadline Extension: One to One Advice Sessions *
Film London Artists' Moving Image Network's latest programme of developmental one to one advice sessions is now open for applications.
Up to six artists will be selected to take part in a programme of three to four bespoke sessions which will be scheduled from March to May 2008. Artists are invited to apply specifying particular areas of focus that they feel would best serve to develop their career and practice.
The deadline for applications is now 5pm Thursday 6 September.
Visit the Advisory Sessions section of our website for full details, including how to apply.
- Reminder: Miranda Pennell's Drum Room – London Premiere*
On Wednesday 3 October (8.30pm) the latest in an ongoing series of Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN)supported artist screenings at BFI Southbank will present Miranda Pennell's 2006 LAFVA-funded Drum Room.
The programme will also include Pennell's You Made Me Love You (2005) and Tattoo (2001), as well as a short performance by master drummer and legendary improviser, Steve Noble.
The screening will be followed by a discussion between the artist and Helen de Witt, Festivals Producer, BFI.
To book tickets contact the BFI Box Office on 020 7928 3232.
Further information can be found on the BFI Southbank website.
- Open Phoenix Video Art Festival
Curated by Victoria Melody, the Open Phoenix 2007 Video Art Festival (12 – 14 October) is a showcase for artists working within the medium of moving image. The themes for this year are humour in art, performance for camera, the extremes and Brighton bred.
See the Open Phoenix Video Art Festival website for further information, including details on how to submit your work.
- Vertigo Launch Event at Curzon Soho
The launch event for the summer issue of Vertigo magazine is taking place on 12 September, 6pm at the Curzon Soho, featuring screenings of films by writer and film-maker Iain Sinclair and other experimental film-makers, including LAFVA-funded Anna Lucas (2007) and Andrew Kötting (2006).
The summer issue will be available for sale after the event and at the Curzon Soho anytime.
Tickets can be booked by emailing vertigo@vertigomagazine.co.uk or calling the ticket office on 0870 756 4620.
- Lighthouse Vacancy - Media Arts Programme Manager
Lighthouse are looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to develop and manage their programme of creative and professional development initiatives for artists working with the moving image, animation and digital technology.
The media arts programme manager will develop and expand their programme of commissions, masterclasses, training courses and networking events to provide a comprehensive programme of activity for artists at various stages in their careers.
The deadline for applications is 1pm, Friday 21 September.
Further information about the vacancy including details on how to apply can be found on the Lighthouse website. Alternatively contact Emma on 01273 647 197 or info@lighthouse.org.uk.
- Film London Film-makers' Festival Fund – Open for Applications
The Film London Film-makers' Festival Fund (FFF) is now open for 2007 / 2008 applications. The fund aims to support the development of moving image artists' and film-makers' careers, by providing travel grants for attendance at a number of overseas festivals where films have been selected and are in competition.
Deadlines for the fund will take place on a monthly basis, the next is 14 September.
For more information and the full list of up-coming deadlines please visit the FFF section of the Film London website or call 020 7613 7696.
- Reminder: Film London Vacancy - Press and PR Manager
This key role involves developing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating a pro-active press and PR strategy.
Film London is seeking to attract a skilled, articulate communications professional who has a high level of interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial ability. Some travel in the UK and internationally will be required.
The deadline for applications is 12noon 10 September.
The full job description and application form can be found on the Film London website.
- Reminder: Artprojx – Late at Tate Britain
On Friday 7 September (6 – 10pm) Tate Britain hosts an eclectic celebration of the British avant-garde as part of the monthly Late at Tate. The event will feature a collection of artists, musicians, poets and film screenings, including a programme of artist film curated by Artprojx.
Artprojx hi fi will present a selection of films, including works by Alice Anderson, David Blandy, Dexter Dalwood, Pamela Golden, Idris Khan, Michael Nyman, Terry Smith, Zatorski + Zatorski and current recipient of the FLAMIN Bristol Mean Time residency Emily Wardill.
Visit the Tate website for more information.
- Reminder: LUX Associate Artists Programme
Applications are now open for the LUX Associate Artists Programme (AAP), a new 12 month professional development course for artists working with the moving image starting in November 2007.
The scheme aims to provide an intensive course of development focused on critical discourse, extending to the practical and infrastructural issues that present challenges for artists working with the medium through workshops, seminars, mentoring and a final funded project.
AAP is open to all artists working predominately with the moving image, who have completed a graduate or post-graduate course in the past three years.
Deadline for applications is 1 October.
For more information and an application form see the LUX website.
- Reminder: This is Not a Phone - Marketing & Distribution for the Very Small Screen
The mobile phone is fast evolving beyond a tool for simply making calls and text messages. With larger screens, up to 5.0 megapixel cameras, mobile TV, bluetooth and Wifi connectivity, how can creative practitioners harness this technology to increase their profile and benefit their business?
On Monday 24 September (7.15pm) ICA's The Club, in association with VET Training, will examine the development of mobile phone technology, exploring it as a creative medium to be exploited for marketing and distribution purposes.
Tickets cost £10 / £8 ICA members / there is no charge to ICA Club members.
For further information and to book visit the ICA website.
- Reminder: Piemonte Share Award - Digital Art Prize 2008
Piemonte Share Festival announces the second edition of the Share Prize 2008 for digital art. The competition jury will award a prize of €2,500 to the work (published or unpublished) which best represents experimentation between arts and new technologies.
The deadline for applications is 30 September.
Further information and the online registration can be found on the Piemonte Share Festival website.
- Visit the Calls for Submissions page on the Film London Artists' Moving Image Network website for listings of forthcoming deadlines for a range of festivals, funds, residencies and other opportunities open to artists working in the moving image.
- And Finally…
Art Summer University is a four-day celebration of creative energy taking place at the Tate Modern 21 – 24 September. It will present a cutting-edge programme of video works with international artists, curators and theorists.
Through a series of talks, screenings and presentations, this event will give audiences direct access to brand-new international video art fresh from Venice, Documenta, Basel and Münster.
Day one will present a series of three talks and screenings. Days two and three will feature a non-stop series of artist presentations. Finally day four will be a day of 30 minute one to one sessions (there is no charge for these, but participants will be selected on submission of a portfolio).
Tickets can be booked through the Tate Modern website or by calling 020 7887 8888.
* Event supported or directly run by the Film London Artists' Moving Image Network.
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