Open City Docs Fest

Open City Docs Fest is a live festival devoted to exploring the world we live in through the vision of documentary film.

'Open City Docs Fest is now open to submissions for its 2014 Festival on 17-22 June.

They have now launched their international call for film submissions for both established and emerging talent.

The 4th edition of the festival will take place over 6 days in June, in venues around central London and UCL's Bloomsbury campus.

2013 Jurors included Jeremy Irons, Anne Applebaum, Kim Longinotto, Katerina Cizek, Andre Singer and Brian Hill.

The award categories for 2014 include Grand Jury Award, Best Emerging Director, Best UK Documentary, Best Short Film and Best MyStreet Film.

DEADLINES:

Early Bird Deadline: Monday 02 December 2013

Regular Deadline: Monday 27 January 2014

Late Deadline: Monday 17 February 2014

For more information and to submit, CLICK HERE.

http://www.opencitydocsfest.com/

Runner’s Basic Training Programme

The Production Guild launches new regional Runner’s Basic Training Programme

The Production Guild has launched their new regional Runner’s Basic Training for film and TV drama. This UK wide training programme is supported by Creative Skillset‎ and is designed to prepare new entrants for working in the film and TV Industry.

Over the 2 days, participants will gain a good understanding of how the industry works, and find out about etiquette and what is expected of them in such a demanding, yet rewarding work environment. It will also help to channel peoples’ ambition into achievable career routes in film and TV. Speakers will be top working professionals working in UK film and TV drama. Dates and locations

Jan 20 – 21 at Pinewood Studios – booking open now March 4 – 5 in Manchester – booking open: 3rd February April 29 – 30 in Cardiff – booking open: 1st April July 15 – 16 in Belfast – booking open: 16th June Sept 9 – 10 in Leeds – booking open: 11th Aug

More details and links at: http://www.firstlightonline.co.uk/news/training-for-runners/