sponsored by:
South West Screen
South West of England Regional Development Agency

Opportunity for Film Makers: Deadline 5th April
22nd March








Are you an up-and-coming filmmaker with at least

two years’ experience in your field?




Have you got the talent and passion to succeed but

need high-level contacts to get ahead in the industry?




Would you benefit from the support of an established

film industry pro?

If so, Guiding Lights is for you.




Following the success of the first Guiding Lights mentoring programme, we are again looking for 25 emerging film professionals to match with top industry talent.



Successful applicants will benefit from 12 months of one-to-one mentor support from the best in the business. Filmmakers and industry professionals who have agreed to act as Guiding Lights mentors include Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum), Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), Nira Park (Shaun of the Dead), Mark Herbert (This is England), David Yates (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince), Julia Short (Verve Pictures), Patrick Marber (Notes on a Scandal) and Cameron McCracken (Pathé).



We are currently seeking applications from filmmakers across all sections of the community and from a range of film industry disciplines. Directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, talent agents and professionals working in sales, distribution, exhibition, marketing, publicity and business affairs are all eligible to apply.



Application Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 29th April 2008



Further information:








www.guiding-lights.org.uk

guiding@lighthouse.org.uk

Textphone: 01273 686320 (Please do not use this number for regular telephone enquiries.)




We are able to facilitate access for deaf and disabled people.



All information is available in large print.

Downloadable copies are available on our website.


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