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VERTIGO NEWSLETTER #29, December 2007

Vertigo's newsletter features the latest on the magazine, what's new on the website plus exclusive competitions, events listings, links to resources and more. 

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CONTENTS 

1) Vertigo News – Celebrating the Visionary Moving Image - Vertigo’s New Issue out now

2) Competition – Win a copy of ‘Night Haunts’ by Sukhdev Sandhu

3) Events and screenings – Made in Prague: The New Czech Cinema UK Tour, Tromso International Film Festival, Polish Beauties & Sundance Film Festival

4) Calls for submissions and Courses – The Wellcome Trust Arts Awards, The BFM Movie Channel & the 5th Naoussa Film Festival

5) Links

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1 - VERTIGO NEWS

Celebrating the Visionary Moving Image - Vertigo’s Current Issue is out now

Vertigo’s latest issue includes interviews of Carlos Reygadas and Bela Tarr on their latest films ‘Silent Light’ and ‘The Man from London’; Asif Kapadia writing about his new film ‘Far North’; Iain Sinclair on Jayne Mansfield in Hackney; Andrew Kötting on ‘The Moon’ and ‘The Sledgehammer’; Michelangelo Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman remembered; Bill Morrison artists’ pages; features on Andrei Sukorov and Derek Jarman; Joe Strummer and J.G. Ballard on film; John Cassavetes and Ken McMullen reappraised. Plus lots more!
To subscribe or buy the new issue go to http://www.vertigomagazine.co.uk/shop/shophome.htm

The next Vertigo issue will be out in the end of January 2008

Coming at the end of January, the new Vertigo issue will feature exclusive interviews with Liv Ullmann, Julio Medem, Andrei Tarkovsky (Jr), Wim Wenders, Christian Mingiu and Lou Reed and Julian Schnabel; plus articles by the Quay Brothers on ‘The Phantom Carriage’; Antonin Artaud reclaimed,  ‘The Banishment’, ‘Chaotic Ana’ and ‘The Inheritance’; letters from Fort William, Leipzig and Pecs, and much more!

December On-line issue now on the website

The latest On-line issue will be up on the website this week, with articles, reviews and competitions including a review on Christophe Honoré’s new film ‘Les Chansons d’Amour’; an examination of Fassbinder’s new DVD box set; a report on the  Abingdon School Film Unit’s new  documentary project ‘Gravel & Stones’ (Please see the link to the earlier Abingdon Film Unit piece in Vertigo Volume 3 Issue 4), and much more!
You can still catch the November On-line issue at: Vertigo website

2 - COMPETITION


Win a copy of ‘Night Haunts’ by Sukhdev Sandhu

Beautifully written, Sukhdev Sandhu’s latest work ‘Night Haunts’provides the record of a journey across London taken by the author, meeting the people who drive the night pulse of the city and exploring from the avian police to the nuns who pray at all hours of day and night for the souls of Londoners. In the course of his ‘Night Haunts’ adventures, Sandhu offers a reflection on the nature of the urban night, bringing questions such as does the quality of night change between 1am and 4am, and between the East End and the West? Has 'night life' been gradually corroded and colonised by light and entertainment? In other words, ‘Night Haunts’ seeks to reclaim the real mystery and romance of the city, to revitalise the great myth of London for a new century.

For your chance to win one of 3 copies of the book, email the answer to the following question, along with your full contact details, to vertigo@vertigomagazine.co.uk

What is the title of the critically acclaimed book written by Sukhdev Sandhu in 2003?

For further details about the book go to http://www.versobooks.com/books/nopqrs/s-titles/sandhu_s_night_haunts.shtml

3 - EVENTS AND SCREENINGS

You can still attend this selected programme of Made in Prague, The New Czech Cinema Festival which is on tour in Picturehouse Cinemas across the UK. Indeed, this touring tribute to a new generation of Czech filmmakers presents a wide range of most recent international successes including ‘Beauty in Trouble’, a beautifully shot study of love and redemption by Jan Hrebejk. In addition, the programme also includes the stunning puppet animation, ‘Fimfarum II’, based on Jan Werich’s legendary tales, and the moving feature documentary ‘Marcela’.  Finally, the season will be complemented by the offbeat ‘undergound’ film ‘It’s Gonna Get Worse’, a story of drop out culture in the 1970s that has already gained a cult following. For more details about the programme and the UK tour visit http://www.czechcentres.cz/london/program.podrobnosti.asp?ID=24260

Patrick Keiller’s exhibition – The City of the Future at BFI Southbank Gallery, 23rd November 2007 – 3 February 2008

For the first time, Patrick Keiller presents the multi-screen installation version of his research project ‘The City of the Future’ at the BFI Southbank Gallery. This is an exploration of urban space at the turn of the 20th century and a virtual landscape composed of 68 early “actuality” films made between 1896-1909, arranged in the gallery on a network of maps from the period. Visitors are invited to explore this landscape, both by moving among its sequential screens and by departing from the programmed sequence, to create an individual journey using the ‘menu’ functions of a DVD. For more details, go to http://www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/southbank/film/8115

Semiconductor ‘Brilliant Noise’ – Nationwide touring exhibition: including Fabrica, Brighton, 30th November 2007 – 13th January 2008

Semiconductor are Brighton-based artists Ruth Jarman and Joseph Gerhardt. In 2005, the artists undertook 6 months of research and experimentation, working alongside space scientists at the NASA Space Sciences Laboratories (SSL) UC Berkeley, California. Three new works produced from this extraordinary residency will form a touring exhibition and programme of special events. In addition, Fabrica, a gallery that was formerly a church will house a large scale three screen surround-sound installation of ‘Brilliant Noise’, an award winning work made from raw satellite footage of the sun. Plus, on 6th December, Semiconductor will give a presentation on their experiences at the NASA space sciences laboratory and screen their new space science related works. Space scientist Chris Davis from the STFC will reveal the science behind the solar images as well as current NASA missions to the sun. On 21st December, there will be an evening solstice live performances and screenings with alternate soundtracks of Brilliant Noise, details tbc. For further information contact Becky Moll: press@semiconductorfilms.com or see http://www.semiconductorfilms.comor for more information about Fabrica Gallery go to http://www.fabrica.org.uk/index.htm

Flicker Fest – International Short Film Festival, Sydney, 4th – 13th January 2008

This festival is the 17th edition of the Flicker Fest International Short Film Festival,  screening the best short films of Australian and international cinema. Over the last 17 years Flicker Fest has become the most competitive International Short Film Festival in Australia and one of the main festivals on the world circuit, giving the opportunity to discover new film work coming from international filmmakers. The 2008 festival will screen 15 different short film programmes including 11 programmes of International, Australian and documentary in competition. Plus, there will be a series of showcase programmes designed to entertain audiences along the festival season.
For further information visit http://www.flickerfest.com.au/home.aspx

5th London Short Film Festival,London,  4th – 13th January 2008

After 4 years, the Halloween Short Film Festival now emerges as the London Short Film Festival which is still the edgiest film festival in the UK, bringing with it the best in new film and music across 10 days of screenings and multi-media mayhem. With its imaginative and challenging programme, this year’s festival will offer a wide range of events such as screenings, special events and the best in new short films, including 14 programmes of new short films selected from an open submissions process. In addition, the 2008 London Short Film Festival will present a diverse selection of film genres from comedy to horror, to experimental to documentary. Locations across London.
For more information visit http://www.ica.org.uk/lsff and www.roxybarandscreen.com

Polish Beauties presented by The Polish Cultural Institute,
London, 9th January – 6th February 2008

The Polish Cultural Institute and Riverside Studios present a series of films starring some of the most legendary Polish Beauties to have graced the big screen. From silent films to Kieslowski classics and the latest Hollywood epics, the Polish Beauties film season event will offer five nights dedicated to five of Poland’s greatest leading ladies, giving the opportunity to audiences from all generations to discover or rediscover their films. In addition, Polish Beauties will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as audiences will have the chance to meet these actresses in person.
For more information visit http://www.polishculture.org.uk/event_pci.php?eid=84 or to book contact the box office of RiverSide Studios 020 8237 1111 or see http://www.riversidestudios.co.uk

Tromso International Film Festival, Norway, 15th – 20th January 2008

In its 18th edition, the Tromso International Film Festival will present an exclusive selection of 10-15 international feature films competing for the Aurora prize. Plus, it is interesting to note that all the films produced during the last year will have their Scandinavian premiere at the festival.  This includes films From the North which is the festival’s program for short and documentaries from the Barents region and other circumpolar areas. Besides, the festival will offer a great number of special events where you will be given the opportunity to attend a large choice of events such as seminars, competitions, and different film categories. For more details see http://www.tiff.no/?lan=en

Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, 17th – 27th January 2008

The Sundance Film Festival is one of the main film festivals in the US and one of the biggest events in the film world celebration. The 2008 Sundance Film Festival will offer a wide range of special competitions, including Independent Film Competition (Documentary from explorations of cultural trends and political movements), World Cinema Competition (Documentary and Dramatic categories) to mention only a few. In short, the Sundance Film Festival definitely offers audiences a window into the thematic and aesthetic concerns of artists across the globe, presenting these new works as a way of supporting creative dialogue among different cultures and honoring the independent spirit in both emerging and established filmmakers.
For more information about the festival visit http://www.sundance.org/festival/

4 - CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS, APPLICATIONS AND COURSES

Course - LFS Workshops – Lighting for Drama on Digital Format, 4th – 17th January 2008

This is a two week practical cinematography workshop with Award winning DoP Nina Kellgren BSC who is leading this intensive workshop and is offering the chance to participate in planning, lighting and shooting a drama sequence on HD. Inspired by a selection of classical paintings from the National Gallery, the participants will work with 5 shooting briefs emulating, in HD, the dramatic sensibilities of light, shadow and composition of each painting. This course is a collaborative learning opportunity open to those who require either initial or further familiarization with the process of lighting and shooting drama on HD.  In order to take part you need to be currently working in the Camera Department with a minimum of 2 years experience in the film/TV industry.  This course is open to all grades of the camera department. Only 10 places are available.
For more information or to book a place please email Saskia van Roomen at the London Film School: s.vanroomen@lfs.org.uk
For more details go to http://lfs.org.uk/courses/short/lightdramahd/introduction.php

Call for submissions – 60 Seconds of Fame

60 Seconds of Fame is an innovative short film initiative from the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) in association with Orange, inviting budding film-makers to submit a 60 second short film, based on the theme 'unite'. BAFTA juries will select 15 regional winners, who will receive two tickets to the Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 10 February, 2008. The overall winner will be chosen by a BAFTA jury and announced at the ceremony and the winning film will feature as part of the BBC One broadcast of the event. For further details visit the 60 Seconds of Fame website
Deadline for submissions: 4th January 2008

Courses – Insight Free Masterclasses, Q&As and New Courses Announced

InSight have just announced their Spring programme of courses and events including a free Q&A with Tony Grisoni, a free week-long practical masterclass with Iran's leading woman director Rakhshan Bani-Etemad in association with the British Film Institute, the School of Oriental and African Studies and the Iran Heritage Foundation, a week-long documentary workshop with internationally acclaimed documentary maker Mike Grigsby and an evening course in Directing Fiction with Asif Kapadia, award-winning director of ‘The Warrior’ and, most recently, ‘Far North’.
 For more details of these course, and others, visit http://www.insighteducation.org.uk/Education.htm or email info@insighteducation.org.uk

Call for submissions – The Wellcome Trust Arts Awards

The Wellcome Trust supports the arts as an effective way of stimulating debate and engaging people with biomedical science. The Arts Awards support projects that engage the public with biomedical science through the arts. All art forms are covered by the programme, including visual arts, film, photography and digital media. Consequently, The Trust invites applications for projects which engage adult audiences and/or young people. Besides, projects should involve the creation of new artistic work and should have some biomedical scientific input either through a scientist taking on an advisory role or through direct collaboration. Applicants are encouraged to investigate new methods of interdisciplinary working as well as new models of engagement in biomedical science. For more details visit the Wellcome Trust website.
Deadline for submissions: 11th January 2008

Call for applications – One to One Advice Sessions

FLAMIN'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 February to April 2008. Artists are invited to apply specifying particular areas of focus that they feel would best serve to develop their career and practice.
For more details go to http://flamin.filmlondon.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=983
Deadline for applications: 22nd January 2008

Call for entries – 5th NaoussaInternational Short Film and Video Festival

In its 5th year, the Naoussa International Festival is the most important digital cinema festival in North Eastern Europe which will take place from 8 to 11 May 2008. Applications are now open for the fiction, animation and experimental categories. For applications go to www.naoussafilmfestival.gr and www.niff.gr.
 Deadline for applications: 31st January 2008

Call for entries – Moves08

Building on moves07’s success in positioning itself as a key platform for the industry and audiences interested in screen-based work exploring 'choreographed movement’, Moves returns for the fourth year in Manchester, Lancaster and the North West of England. They are now looking for films, videos and installations exploring the notion of 'movement on screen' for the upcoming festival. There is a special focus this year on the interaction of sound and movement in screen-based work and like every year a North West showcase. For more details see http://www.movementonscreen.org.uk/ or www.myspace/movementonscreen
Deadline for entries: 1st February 2008

Call for submissions – Hamburg Short Film Festival

The International Short Film Festival Hamburg grew bigger and bigger over the years and is now one of the most important short film festivals in Europe that lures every year up to nearly 15 000 spectators into the word of short film. Festival Submission has started and directors and production companies are invited to hand in their short films for the 24th International Short Film Festival Hamburg which will take place from 4 till 9 June 2008. For submission, use the online registration and application forms at
http://festival.shortfilm.com/index.php?id=ikffentry&L=1
Deadline for submissions: 15th February 2008

Call for submissions – The Whole World

Tank.tv is inviting submissions to its forthcoming show, The Whole World (1 January – 1 March 2008), curated by Ian White. The Whole World is a programme of artists' film and video and an interactive online exhibition. Both a formal device and a political strategy, film and video that deploys a list as part of its structure often does so with political intent: to subvert hierarchies, to undermine rationalism or to reveal contradiction. In short, The Whole World attempts to wrestle back the initiative. To submit your work and more details visit www.tank.tv
Deadline for submissions: 1st March 2008

Call for submissions – The BFM Movie Channel

Launching in spring 2008, the BFM Movie Channel will be the world’s first dedicated black world film channel on demand, committed to delivering compelling cinema from over 3 continents. The BFM Movie Channel looks for film features, documentaries and shorts that represent a world of untold stories. You can register now at www.bfmmoviechannel.com for a sneak preview of the teaser channel and watch the exclusive selection of films for free. You can add your film to the BFM growing selection of black cinema classics, the latest independent movies from Europe, the USA as well as home grown UK talent, compelling African cinema & the best quality Nollywood titles which are all available to buy and download. For more information about the deadline and to register online go to www.bfmmoviechannel com. 

Call for submissions – ThinkSync Films launch 2008

Thinksync Films launches its competition for independent film makers for the third year running bringing together independent film makers with independent record labels and publishers. Entrants to the competition submit short films which incorporate one or more tracks downloadable free of charge from Thinksync Films’ website, but only the music supplied by Thinksync Films is permitted to feature in the short. The competition rewards the most skilful and appropriate use of the music within the film. For full details of the competition, previous years winners, selected tracks on offer along with rules and regulations, please visit www.thinksyncfilms.com
Deadline for submissions: 6th June 2008

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