WHAT IS THE FILM TOOLKIT?
The Film Toolkit is a new venture in production know-how for filmmakers in Yorkshire and Humber. It has been designed to integrate key events with training information and resources for filmmakers in the region.
On the following pages you will be able to find information on the various Film Toolkit events across the year, podcasts and videos, useful tips from filmmakers and training and networking opportunities.
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and events by signing up to Screen Yorkshire's monthly newlsetter here
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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
We would welcome your feedback on the Film Toolkit. We are half way through the first year of the Film Toolkit so this is an ideal time to evaluate the Toolkit and look to its future. To complete our short survey, please click here.
The Film Toolkit will be regularly added to and updated so make sure you check back regularly to get the latest information. The Film Toolkit is delivered by Screen Yorkshire in partnership with the Northern Film School. For enquiries about Film Toolkit, contact: kate@warpfilms.com
Coming up....
Bradford Animation Festival
Film Toolkit will be announcing a number of sessions at the Bradford Animation Festival (BAF) in conjunction with the Warp Films and Birds Eye View Reanimate programme. BAF takes place at The National Media Museum, Bradford from 10 - 14 November 2010. More details coming soon....
48 Hour Challenge
The 48 Hour Challenge will be coming to Yorkshire this autumn. Supported by Film Toolkit, this is a great opportunity for filmmakers to learn from top UK talent and then race the clock to shoot and edit their very own film in just 2 days!
Showcomotion Pro
An exciting series of events focussing on young people's media will be announced shortly. Watch this space....
Sheffield Doc/fest
Film Toolkit will be running a number of events at Doc/fest, which returns to Sheffield from 3 - 7 November 2010. More details coming soon.....
past events....
David Morrissey presents Don't Worry About Me: Screen Yorkshire and Showroom Cinema welcomed renowned actor David Morrissey (State of Play, Nowhere Boy, Red Riding, The Deal, Dr Who) to a very special event in Sheffield on 14th June 2010 to talk about his feature directorial debut, Don't Worry About Me, a bittersweet love letter to his home city, Liverpool. Video coming soon!
Bradford International Film Festival Industry Weekend: Specialists from across a wide range of disciplines came together at the Bradford International Film Festival Industry Weekend to share their experiences working in the industry in a series of sessions and masterclasses across a broad spectrum of topics; including finance, distribution, production, camera, new platforms, screenwriting, skills development and setting up your own production company. Watch video
New Business Models for Drama: Finding Alternative Sources of Finance: Technology is changing rapidly, content is freely available across the net, traditional funding structures are dissolving. This session led by Ed Sharp from Film Tree (who have recently announced their partnership with UK Film Council) explored alternative finance sources and ways of reaching audiences. Find out more and watch our series of video highlights from the event here.
More Industry Events
For more industry events, go to our event calendarIntro
Get to grips with the industry through specialist insider knowledge from a range of professionals in key areas. Click on the individual's name below to download their top tips.
Hussain Currimbhoy - ProgrammerHussain is a film programmer at one of the industry's flagship festivals - Sheffield Doc / Fest, which brings the international documentary family together to celebrate the art and business of documentary making for five intense days in November.
Bill Lawrence - ExhibitorBill was Head of Film at the National Media Museum in Bradford until April 2008, where over 16 years he developed the film delivery to include Bradford Film Festival in 1995, as well as the Bradford Animation Festival from 1994 and the Bite the Mango Film Festival from 1995. More recently, Bill has worked as Creative Director at the Showroom and Workstation in Sheffield. He is a board member of Screen Yorkshire, as well as director of York Film Trust.
Jen Rooks - Production Secretary
Nic Norton Collins - Make-up Designer
Paul Laugier - Art Director
David Morrissey, Top Tips for Filmmakers
David Morrissey, Top Tips for Actors
Jenny Granville, Director, Northern Film School
Anthea Nelson, Production Designer
Caroline Cooper Charles, Head of Creative Development, Warp X
Susan Everett, Writer / Director
Chris Clarkson, Sound Recordist
Larra Anderson, Cinematographer
Camilla Stephenson, Location Manager
Martin Harris, Editor
Intro
Watch this space for videos, podcasts and sound bites from the Film Toolkit events.DAVID MORRISSEY'S TOP TIPS FOR FILMMAKERS
David Morrissey offers advice to up and coming filmmakers in this short video clip, recorded for Screen Yorkshire's Film Toolkit at a special screening of Don't Worry About Me at the Showroom, Sheffield in June 2010. Renowned actor David Morrissey has starred in a number of high profile film and television productions, including; State of Play, Nowhere Boy, Red Riding, The Deal and Dr Who. His directorial debut feature, Don't Worry About Me', is a bittersweet love letter to his home city, Liverpool. Watch video.DAVID MORRISSEY'S TOP TIPS FOR ACTORS
David Morrissey offers advice to actors in this short video clip, recorded for Screen Yorkshire's Film Toolkit at a special screening of Don't Worry About Me at the Showroom, Sheffield in June 2010. Renowned actor David Morrissey has starred in a number of high profile film and television productions, including; State of Play, Nowhere Boy, Red Riding, The Deal and Dr Who. His directorial debut feature, Don't Worry About Me', is a bittersweet love letter to his home city, Liverpool. Watch video
New Business Models for Drama: Finding Alternative Sources of Finance
Technology is changing rapidly, content is freely available across the net, traditional funding structures are dissolving. This session led by Ed Sharp from Film Tree (who have recently announced their partnership with UK Film Council) explored alternative finance sources and ways of reaching audiences. Speakers on the panel discussions included: Barry Ryan, (Warp Films), Ed Sharp (Film Tree), Andrew Critchley (Red Production Company), Hugo Heppell (Screen Yorkshire), Alex Marshall (Warp Films), Alex Amsel (Tuna), Nick Gallon (BBC Canvas), Tom Gabbutt (Writer/Producer), Sarah Mosses, (Good Screenings) and Joe Morris (independent filmmaker). Find out more and watch our series of video highlights from the event here.
INSIGHTS FROM THE FILM EXPERTS AT BIFF INDUSTRY WEEKEND
Specialists from across a wide range of disciplines came together at the Bradford International Film Festival Industry Weekend to share their experiences working in the film industry in a series of sessions and masterclasses across a broad spectrum of topics; including finance, distribution, production, camera, new platforms, screenwriting, skills development and setting up your own production company. Speakers in this video include producer Piers Tempest (feature film Like Minds), writer and producer Jeremy Dyson (The League of Gentlemen), Joe Oppenheimer (Executive Producer, BBC Films), David Wilkinson (Distributor, Guerrilla Films) and Lenny Crooks (Head of New Cinema Fund, UK Film Council). Watch video
Short Film
Organisations offering support to short filmmakers through various means, from funding, networks, training or distribution.Screen Writing
Organisations offering support or advice on writing for film or television.Courses
A snapshot of established and recognised courses across a range of industry disciplines...New Talent Opportunities
Find out about schemes, courses, festival submission deadlines and other opportunities for upcoming filmmakers in the region.Tips for short filmmakers
Not sure how to go about obtaining filming permissions from the council or arranging road closures? Find out how to get the most out your budget and more......Pre - production
Not sure where to start? These websites will help you with preparation before your production gets underway...Production and Post Production
Some more websites which can offer further support during and after the shoot...
DAVID MORRISSEYTOP TIPS FOR ACTORS
Renowned Actor David Morrissey has starred in a number of high profile film and television productions, including; State of Play, Nowhere Boy, Red Riding, The Deal and Dr Who. His feature directorial debut, Don't Worry About Me, is a bittersweet love letter to his home city, Liverpool.
