The National Centre for film culture reconstructed one of the world’s first film devices and recreated the first Polish feature film, lost in World War II, “The Return of the Reveller”. “Gentlemen, this man is the leader in cinematography, I am the second,” said Louis Lumière about one of the early pioneers of the film camera. No, he wasn’t talking … Read More
Five new Cities of Film join the Creative Cities Network
On World Cities Day, 31 October 2019, UNESCO announced 66 new designations across the Creative Cities Network. All 66 Cities can be found on the UCCN website. Among the 66 receiving a new designation were five new Cities of Film, Mumbai (India), Potsdam (Germany), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Valladolid (Spain) and Wellington (New Zealand). Mumbai, India Mumbai is the birthplace … Read More
48 Hour Film Challenge 2019
The third-year running of Galway City of Film’s collaboration with local filmmaking group The Little Cinema, this challenge pits filmmakers against the clock to write, shoot, and edit a film in just 48 Hours. this year’s additions were of an incredibly high standard and Galway City of Film was delighted to be a part of it.
Galway Film Fleadh 31st Year
The Galway Film Fleadh returned in 2019 for its 31st year. With International Premieres, a robust short films programme and a focus on industry events, this internationally renowned festival is the beating heart of Galway’s film calendar.
Busan CG/VFX Professional Manpower Training Program
Busan Film Commission opens ‘Busan CG/VFX Professional Manpower Training Program’ in order to cultivate professional human resources via practical experience in the CG/VFX field and education closely connected to industry. Furthermore, this program is expected to contribute to boosting employment as well as building up human network through direct manpower matching system. As a Grand Prize awarded project in the … Read More
Busan Asian Film School – one of Top 15 International Film Schools
Busan Asian Film School has been introduced as one of the top 15 international film schools at The Hollywood Reporter. Operated by the Busan Film Commission, the school launched in 2016 in the South Korean port city known for hosting Asia’s largest film festival — offers six-month-long training courses for producers, nurtures Asian filmmakers and promotes regional co-productions.
The 3rd Busan Intercity Film Festival & Busan Film Production Residency Project has just kicked off!
The 3rd Busan Intercity Film Festival & Film Production Residency Project kicks off soon in Busan UNESCO Creative City of Film! With its establishment in 2017, “Busan Intercity Film Festival & Film Production Residency Project ” is aimed at contributing to the cultural development and active exchanges by expanding network between UNESCO Creative Cities of Film, commemorating the designation of … Read More
Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
The 14th BIKY is held from 7 to 15 July at Busan Cinema Center, Busan Community Media Center and Busan Buk-gu Culture Ice Sports Center. Celebrating its 14th edition this year, BIKY has been a platform to introduce films from all around the world, in addition to carrying out a number of exchange projects including Poster drawing contest with UNESCO … Read More
Bradford Community Cinemas
Watching films is not just for the cinema or your front room! For many people watching films with other people is all part of the experience. Film Societies are a great way to see films in more local surroundings or unusual places or to be able to have a say about exactly what films you get to watch with others.
Screen Talk
Join us for an exclusive series of enthralling talks on life working in the film and TV industry. Our guest speakers will share first hand insights into the business, and talk candidly about their experiences – from working in special effects to location managing and producing. In October 2019 we will be joined by Michael Hirst, creator of The Tudors … Read More