‘PROJECTOR-IN-FURNESS’ - A FREE film education programme for local students

Signal Films is partnering with Manchester's Cornerhouse to bring a sample of their successful ‘Projector’ film education programme to Barrow. ‘Projector-in-Furness’ uses world cinema to introduce the latest concepts in visual art and film to students and young people, whilst also supporting teachers and youth leaders in bringing creativity and innovation to their sessions.

Each screening will be led by visiting specialists such as Roy Stafford, author of the popular classroom resource ‘The Media Student’s Book,’ and will include activities with specific links to the education syllabus, concentrating on key concepts whilst providing participants with a broad range of films to encourage personal study.

Workshops complimenting the screenings will explore themes including production and distribution, genre theory and storytelling techniques.

The programme features film across a range of genres, budgets and age ranges, from low budget British film and Independent American teen comedy, to Swedish horror and Japanese animation - this programme offers something for any film enthusiast!

This free programme begins on 5^th October with ‘Shifty,’ a 2008 British film made under the acclaimed ‘Microwave’ low budget production scheme.

Films will be screened on a high-definition system with surround sound at the new Cookes Studios creative centre on Abbey Road.

For more information or to book, contact May on 01229 838592 or may@signalfilms.co.uk. The full programme can be downloaded at http://www.signalfilms.co.uk/.

Signal Films - FREE Filmmaking Workshops

Why not join Signal Films for their FREE Filmmaking Workshops?

For 10-15 year olds from the town centre, Salthouse and Hindpool areas. Take part in hands-on media-making workshops and activities.

To get involved call Signal Films on 01229 839983 email may@signalfilms.co.uk.

 Follow this link http://www.box.net/shared/rjb8jxj9lv for a copy of the application form.

Young People’s Film Competition

DEADLINE: 19th January 2011

This January Signal Films and budding young filmmakers will be staging the first film competition for young people in Barrow, where 13 to 18 year olds will have the unique opportunity to enter their own films in a competition judged by industry professionals.

The film competition is part of the MediaShip: Furness Youth Film Festival 2011, a two day media event programmed and organised by a committee of local young people to provide fun and engaging media opportunities for young film enthusiasts in Barrow, identifying a need in the community for our generation.

This is a chance for any young people who’ve made a film to get it seen on the big screen and by an audience. All films are welcome - from a 30 second film made on your mobile phone to a 10 minute Hollywood-style production! We want to see them all!

DEADLINE: Wednesday 19 January 2011.

FANTASTIC PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!!

The festival itself takes place on 28th & 29th January at The Forum and the Film Competition Awards Ceremony and Screening will take place at 3.30pm on Saturday 29 January.

Come along to the festival and try out a variety of events including screenings; workshops such as camera, animation and make-up; Q&A panels; and networking opportunities.

TO ENTER:

Please visit www.mediashipfestival.co.uk for more information and to download the competition application form. If you have any enquiries contact Signal Films on 01229 839983 or info@signalfilms.co.uk

FREE Media Taster Workshops – Signal Films

• Live in the Barrow and Furness area?

• Aged 13 – 18?

• Interested in Film and Media?

Then join Signal Films for free media taster workshops in October half term, with the opportunity to then go on to create your own film or organise your own youth film festival.

The workshops, led by industry professionals, will give you the opportunity to learn new and exciting media skills. If after the taster day you want to take these skills further, you will then have the chance to sign up to our bigger film projects that will take place throughout October – January 2010.

FILMMAKING TASTER DAY

Saturday 23rd October 10am – 4pm

Have a go at directing, video camera, green screen and special effects.

BIG FILM PROJECT OCTOBER HALF TERM DATES

Sun 24th October, Mon 25th October, Fri 29th October, Sat 30th October

FILM AND MEDIA FESTIVAL TASTER DAY

Sunday 31st October 10am – 4pm

Have a go at animation, design, event promotion and photography.

FULLY MANAGE AND PROMOTE YOUR OWN YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL PROJECT. BEGINS FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

To find out more or book a place contact May on: may@signalfilms.co.uk or ring 01229 839983. Workshops will be held at Signal Films and refreshments and lunch will be provided Signal Films, Burlington House, Michaelson Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2RJ www.signalfilms.co.uk

TRACES Digital Art Photography Exhibition

A chance to see work made on Signal Films’ recent workshops led by visiting photographer Rebecca Lupton.

The works explore connections and traces between people and their environments in the ‘regenerating’ landscape of Barrow.

The exhibition runs from 14–24 October, and is open from 11am to 5pm. It’s free admission at the Art Gene Gallery in the Nan Tait Centre.

There’s also an opening night talk on Thursday 14th October, starting at 6pm, where you’ll have the chance to hear renowned documentary photographer Mishka Henner discuss his work.

Kick Start Your Creative Career

Free 7 Day Workshop for Working in the Creative Sector - Running September 2010.

An intensive, bespoke course designed to help aspiring and emerging creatives take their next steps towards work in the Creative Industries. Specialist advice and contacts to make that first step into a creative job can be the hardest thing to access after university or time out of the workplace.

This course has been devised to suit the needs of local people, with trainers and activities geared to giving two teams of 15 trainees a head start in the creative sector.

Over the 7 days you will learn:

- How the different creative and media industry sectors function

- How to generate creative ideas & make them work

- A raft of new media skills through practical crash courses in broadcast camera, Photoshop & Final Cut Pro editing

- Understanding where your talents lie & what employers want

- How to plan your career so you can be creative and make a living

- How to create a CV and portfolio that targets employers

Entry Level (Mon 20th– Fri 24th Sept & Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd Oct)

Suitable for people with little experience, unemployed or returners to work .

Advanced Level (Mon 13th– Fri 17th Sept & Sat 25th-Sun 26th Sept)

Suitable for graduates, people with some experience or a relevant qualification.

All sessions will take place at Signal Films office in Barrow-in-Furness.

You must be resident in Cumbria and aged 16 or over.

For a simple application form or more information on either opportunity please contact Kate on kate@signalfilms.co.uk or 01229 839983, or pop into Signal Films’ office for an informal chat.

This project has been made possible by the kind support of :

Learning Skills Council, Cumbria Community Foundation, Barrow Regeneration, Barrow Borough Council, Barrow Local Committee Neighbourhood Grants Panel & Northern Rock & Furness Enterprise.

Digital Art Photography Workshops

MID SEPT – OCT 2010 in Barrow - Digital Art Photography Workshops

Led by professional digital photography artist Jenny Wicks (www.jennywicksphotography.co.uk) the workshops will be a great opportunity to learn up to date techniques and to produce your own work for an exhibition locally and online.

- Learn new digital photography techniques or refresh your skills

- Get inspired by contemporary ideas around digital art photography practice

- Learn from a professional photography artist and meet other photographers

- Be mentored through the production of your own photographic artwork

- Have your finished work seen in an exhibition

All levels of experience are welcome to attend one or all of the following workshops:

· Digital Art Photography Taster Day (1 Weekend day)

· Digital Art Photography Workshops (4 days over weekend & evenings)
· Masterclass and exhibition (Evening Session)

Participants must be aged 16 or over.

For a simple application form or more information on either opportunity please contact Kate on kate@signalfilms.co.uk or 01229 839983, or pop into Signal Films’ office for an informal chat.

This project has been made possible by the kind support of : The Arts Council, Barrow Regeneration, Barrow Borough Council & Cumbria County Council Neighbourhood Forum

MEDIA MAKERS - ‘GET INSPIRED’ – FREE LAUNCH EVENT

IF YOU ARE AGED 10 – 15 AND LIVE IN HINDPOOL OR CENTRAL WARDS IN BARROW, THEN COME DOWN TO HINDPOOL COMMUNITY CENTRE ON THURSDAY 29TH JULY FROM 6–8PM TO JOIN IN FREE FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN MAKING FILMS OVER SUMMER AND INTO NEXT YEAR.

THE HOLLYWOOD THEMED EVENING WILL INCLUDE:-

- TASTER WORKSHOPS IN ANIMATION,

- PHOTOSHOP, CAMERA SKILLS,

- HORROR MAKE-UP

- FILM SCREENINGS

- SNACKS AND DRINKS

COME ALONG WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO LEARN NEW FILMMAKING SKILLS, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND GET INSPIRED!

For further info contact may@signalfilms.co.uk or 01229 839983 or pop into and see us at Burlington House, Michaelson Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2RJ (opposite the Job Centre)

FREE Summer Workshops at Signal FIlms

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Get involved with Signal Films - great FREE Summer workshops.

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Be a star for a day! Join in Signal Films FREE workshops.

If you're 11-14 and live in Hindpool or the town centre get involved in Signal Films great FREE workshops.

Be a star for a day!

Ring:01229 839983

Email: may@signalfilms.co.uk

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BE A STAR FOR A DAY!

Be a Cover Star ● Animate Yourself ● Star in Your Own Film

Exciting free workshops for 11-14-year-olds from Central and Hindpool Wards

Signal Films is offering special free workshops after school and on the weekend in June led by professional filmmakers, designers and animators.

Come along and find out how to:

• Be a Cover Star – learn how to take pictures and use Photoshop to create effects and your own magazine cover or movie poster

• Animate Yourself – create a character, get it moving and give it a voice, sounds and music

• Star in Your Own Film – find out how to use blue screen effects and create your own backdrops like they do in the movies!

Dates & Times:

Each workshop lasts 2½ hours and takes place twice between Wednesday June 23rd – Sunday June 27th – try one or come along to all three!

Weds June 23rd 4pm – 6.30pm Star in Your Own Film

Thurs June 24th 4pm – 6.30pm Animate Yourself

Fri June 25th 4pm – 6.30pm Be a Cover Star

Sat June 26th 10am-12.30pm Star in Your Own Film

1.30pm-4pm Animate Yourself

Sun June 27th 10am-12.30pm Animate Yourself

1.30pm-4pm Be a Cover Star

Venue
Signal Films office at Burlington House on Michaelson Road (entrance opposite job centre)

Sign Up

Just email may@signalfilms.co.uk, give us a call on 01229 839983 or pop in to see us at the address above.

Qualifications

These activities can count as credits towards ASDAN qualifications and support and help in completing them is available – please ask!

This project is funded by Central and Hindpool Inspiring Communities and Furness Enterprise with support from Barrow Regeneration.

Signal Films at Forum 28

Media Adventures youth campaign (Friday 4th-Tuesday 15th June)

A youth media campaign created by local 13-19 year olds will be making a splash at the Forum in June. The eye-catching work is part of a year-long ‘Routes & Shoots’ project which addresses youth issues in new and engaging ways. The campaign consists of posters, animations and photography created to inspire and encourage local young people to get out and about, enjoy the areas assets such as beautiful landscapes and to try new things. As well as displays at The Forum, you can expect to see their colourful campaign around Barrow from the end of May, featuring in local bus stops, shop fronts and Barrow’s train station amongst other venues!

The group decided on their campaign logo which features the two 'Bs' from ‘beyond boundaries’ in the shape of a butterfly after Peter (14 yrs) said the group research trip to Gummers Howe had made him “... feel free and like he could do anything”.

The young people have been developing the ideas and brand for the campaign with Kendal based graphic designer and Creative Director of Lavahouse, Steve Scott. He said of the project “Working with these young people has been an inspiring experience for me and I have been extremely impressed by the talent and vision that these young people from Barrow have.”

Signal Films ‘Best Of’ (Friday 18th-Tuesday 29th June)

A selection of the best from Signal Films activities this past year will also be on show to celebrate the diverse range of mixed media work which has been created with local talent. There will also be the chance to sign up for Signal Films’ new upcoming programme of free events and training.

To find out more about the exhibitions or to register your interest in any of our projects email info@signalfilms.co.uk or ring 01229 839983.

Come and get a glimpse of the world of digital - PART #2

Don’t miss the chance to see a new exhibition of digital art and media work on display at The Forum over the next few weeks. Work created by local emerging talent during Signal Films workshops in 2009-10 will be open to the public in The Forum’s exhibition area until the end of June.

Media Adventures youth campaign (Friday 4th-Tuesday 15th June)

A youth media campaign created by local 13-19 year olds will be making a splash at the Forum in June. The eye-catching work is part of a year-long ‘Routes & Shoots’ project which addresses youth issues in new and engaging ways. The campaign consists of posters, animations and photography created to inspire and encourage local young people to get out and about, enjoy the areas assets such as beautiful landscapes and to try new things.

As well as displays at The Forum, you can expect to see their colourful campaign around Barrow from the end of May, featuring in local bus stops, shop fronts and Barrow’s train station amongst other venues!

The group decided on their campaign logo which features the two 'Bs' from ‘beyond boundaries’ in the shape of a butterfly after Peter (14 yrs) said the group research trip to Gummers Howe had made him “Feel free and like he could do anything”.

The young people have been developing the ideas and brand for the campaign with Kendal based graphic designer and Creative Director of Lavahouse, Steve Scott. He said of the project “Working with these young people has been an inspiring experience for me and I have been extremely impressed by the talent and vision that these young people from Barrow have.”

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Come and get a glimpse of the world of digital

Don’t miss the chance to see a new exhibition of digital art and media work on display at The Forum over the next few weeks. Work created by local emerging talent during Signal Films workshops in 2009-10 will be open to the public in The Forum’s exhibition area from 21st May through until the end of June.

Classics vs. Futurists (Friday 21st-Saturday 29th May)

Works on show include a digital art exhibition which showcases 3D imagery, animations and moving image created with visiting practitioner, Alt-w award-winning artist Emma Tolmie (www.emmatolmie.co.uk). Working with Emma the artists mixed low-tech gadgetry and high-tech imagery to create striking pieces which explore the relationship between traditional art and culture and the modern digital era.

The art workshops were run as part of Signal Films “Digital ReGeneration” project, which offers opportunities in using digital technologies creatively.

Local artists who took part commented:

“A new world has opened for me” (Gillian Nicholson, Barrow)

“I’ve learnt not to be afraid to try, test and experiment – community activities like this are vital” (Claire Fryer, Kendal)

“I’ve enjoyed seeing my ideas and visions come to life through digital media,” (Nadine Baxter-Smallwood, Lancaster).

Exciting job opportunity for a young person .... Signal Films

Paid Position: Signal Films is seeking to recruit a Production Assistant

This vacancy is open to any Cumbrian young person (18-24ys) who is registered unemployed under the Future Jobs Fund Scheme.

You will be based in our Barrow office, supporting the team in producing films and delivering a range of exciting film and media projects.

Six month post with potential for continuation.

For more information contact us at info@signalfilms.co.uk or call 01229 839983.

The fund especially seeks to assist long-term unemployed young people.

Interviews for the post will take place on Wednesday 26th May.

Furness Young People's Films and Photography

Why not pop into the Forum, Duke St, Barrow now to see a great display of Furness Young People's Films and Photography.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see two fantastic short films entirely made by and starring local young people and taking in locations all over Barrow from the rugby grounds and Barrow Park to the docks and the Nines club.

The exhibition is now on display in The Forum exhibition space until the end of next week (17th May).

Great Expectations is a about celebrity culture and the role models young people rightly or wrongly aspire to. Courtney, idolises a rock star and her brother Rob is obsessed with a local footballer, but when they set out to get closer to their heros the pair discover that appearances can be deceiving.

Coast of Soap Ships is a visually compelling portrait celebrating Barrow made in response to the Channel 4 Secret Millionaire episode that showed the town so negatively.

A series of local photographs and behind-the-scenes stills from the projects are also on show.

PLEASE COME ALONG TO ENJOY THIS REALLY GREAT EXHIBITION AND LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS!

Signal Films

Are you aged between 11 and 14? Interested in filmmaking and storytelling?

If so, this June, Signal Films is running a series of fun, free hands-on workshops in acting, writing, stunt fighting, special effects make-up, sound design, photography, camerawork and video editing.

The workshops will be followed later in the year by exciting free courses in digital story production and filmmaking. The resulting films will be shown at big screening events in December 2010 and March 2011.

To find out more and get involved, email Laura at info@signalfilms.co.uk or call 01229 839983.