As Christmas approaches we are pleased to report on the groundbreaking Accentuate programme, which launched at the beginning of the month and will be delivered by Screen South - see below for more details.Also in this issue we have news of more wins and selections from the region's film makers, including Andrew Lang' Sons of Cuba which won in Sheffield in November, Hampshire-based writer/director Lorne Guy who has just triumphed at Sony's Make A Movie competition, Bruce Webb's win in sunny Monte Carlo and Rob Lemkin, who has been selected to compete at the Sundance Festival in January next year - all have been supported by Screen South.  Finally, be sure to check the Career 's section for some great opportunities. On this most positive note, Season's Greetings from all at Screen South! 

Accentuate, the London 2012 legacy project for the South East was launched on 3rd December at the iconic Brighton Dome. This proved a great opportunity to find out more about this exciting Screen South-led programme and served as a showcase for the region's talent. Read all about it here or visit www.accentuate-se.org. Also see our Career Opportunities below to find our about the latest vacancies.

Lighthouse are looking for 25 up and coming industry professionals to match up with top industry talent in this groundbreaking scheme. If you feel you're at a point in your career where a mentor's expert guidance will enable you to achieve your full potential then this is for you. Apply by 1pm, 23rd December. More.

Beeping Bush is bringing the sound of laughter back to the seaside with the return of their comedy short film competition. As ever you will have to shoot your film in 48 hours! For full details visit www.2dayslaughter.co.uk.

We are delighted to report that Rob Lemkin's project Enemies of The People has been selected to compete at the forthcoming Sundance Film Festival, which runs from 21st January. Co-directed with Thet Sambath, the film received completion and mentoring support from Screen South. Click here to find out more.

Sons of Cuba continues its winning streak and most recently won the Youth Jury Award at the Sheffield Documentary Film Festival last month. This adds to the titles the film won in LA and Rome in October. Hampshire-based director Andrew Lang received production and completion support from Screen South. For information about upcoming screenings visit www.sonsofcuba.com.

Isle of Wight writer/director Bruce Webb was in celebratory mood earlier this month when his feature debut The Be All and End All was awarded Best Debut Feature at the Monaco Comedy Film Festival. Screen South-supported Bruce secured marketing support towards the film earlier this year. Click here to find out more about this promising debut.

Young People between 13 and 19 are being encouraged to enter their films in the First Light Awards 2010, which is run in association with BAFTA.  The films will be assessed by a panel of BAFTA judges and the winner will have their award presented to them during the star-studded ceremony in March, phew!  To find out more about this unmissable opportunity click here.

Lorne Guy, the driving force behind Winchester-based Good Guys Productions, has just won Sony's Make a Movie competition. The national contest aimed to find feature projects good enough to pitch to Sony Pictures US, and invited participants to submit a short trailer to sell their idea. Lorne, who received Screen South support for his acclaimed short film The Collector, created a trailer for his feature project Breaking Bollywood, which was submitted in partnership with BAFTA nominated producer Olivier Kaempfer. Watch their trailer here.

MiShorts has joined forces with the Branchage and London Short Film Festivals to bring you an unusual Short Film Competition. All that is required from you is your vote... and of course you get to watch some first rate shorts in glorious HD. Find out more by visiting www.mishorts.com.

The UKFC announced this month an exclusive association with the film partnership specialists Film Tree, to develop advertiser-funded film production in the UK. This will aim to facilitate relationships and networking between brand owners and film makers, and is part of the UKFC's ongoing commitment to stimulate new oppotunities for the financing of feature film production in the digital world. Read all about it here.

Screen South supported film maker and animator John Carnel has recently launched his Animentals animation series, designed to play on your mobile (Nokia or Iphone). With plans afoot for an online version called 'The Day Care Centre' and a TV series, Animentals will soon be all over your screens! Check it out at www.animentals.com

Our Oxford partners have a full schedule of courses beginning in the new year, covering a wide range of subjects including Flash Animation, Introduction to Digital Video, Adobe Premiere Editing, and more. Early Bird discounts apply so don't miss out! Find out more at www.ofvm.org/training.

Brighton's acclaimed Doc Fest returns in 2010. Supported by Screen South this event is attended by some of the best film makers in the business and is not to be missed if you are serious about documentary. Keep up to date with the programme of premieres, workshop and masterclasses at www.seefestival.org.

Organised by award winning Production Company Maeve Films, this intensive 4-day residential course will take place on the beautiful Kent coast in Ramsgate on the week-end of 8-11th January. The course will be led by tutor Julie Everton and a non residential option is available at a discounted price. More.

BABYLON EUROPE aims to assist filmmakers of migrant and diasporic origin to break through into the European mainstream. Frequently unrecognized, the stories that emerge from these undiscovered talents of "double culture" provide the richest untapped source of European storytelling. DEADLINE EXTENDED: Monday 4th January. Visit www.babylon-film.eu to find out more.

Showcasing this year's emerging young talent from Kent, this exhibition will take place in Canterbury from 9-23rd January 2010. Click here for more details.

Sequence Training are pleased to announce they have more Skillset funding available for 2010! Their courses cover a wide range of subjects around film and broadcast. For full details visit www.sequencetraining.co.uk. 

Two awards of up to £10000 each are being made available by the The Pears Film Fund as part of the 2010 UK Jewish Film Festival. The funds are for the production of a short film or video, with a Jewish theme of significance to both Jewish and general audiences. Application deadline: 18th January. Find out more.

Applications are now open for the 2010 short courses at the London Film School. These cover a comprehensive range of subjects, including writing, budgeting, directing, editing... Book early to get the early bird discount! Full details at www.lfs.org.uk.

• MiShorts - Latest VODcast

MiShorts latest VODcast features an interview with Nick Ahlmark, an up-and-coming British documentary filmmaker, best-known for his Current TV-commissioned ‘Monsters of Miami’. Nick talks with Maddie Bridgett about his films and what it’s been like working for an internet channel. The programme also includes plenty of clips from his films, including his latest stomach-churning short about an Australian performance artist and body-engineer, ‘Stelarc: The Man With Three Ears’. Check it out at www.mishorts.com

The Aesthetica Short Film Competition has just been launched! Leading the search for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works the competition provides an opportunity for both new and experienced filmmakers to have their work broadcast to a wider audience. Submit by 30 April 2010. More.

The IDF have a number of courses booking for the new year, and Skillset are offering bursaries of up to 80% to cover costs for those eligible. The courses cover storytelling, production and new platforms... Find out more by visiting www.indietrainingfund.com.

Southampton Filmmaker Roy Hanney and hit team are offering just that in exchange for SPONSORSHIP (tax deductible), to fund the production of their short film project Mr Randolph. Find out more here.

After nearly a year of development with leading media specialists at Endemol and following consultation with filmmakers across the UK, the team behind Propeller TV are set to launch a new filmmaker platform which will aim to provide invaluable funding information for film makers, and will be updated daily. The site is currently in a preview phase. Visit www.propeller4film.com for details.

Our View is a steering group that will sit at the heart of Accentuate, the 2012 Legacy project for the South East of England. Led by Screen South, Accentuate is inspired by the Paralympic movement and aims to create a cultural shift in 1000 days by celebrating talent and recognising achievement. We are seeking a PROJECT MANAGER who is highly skilled in supporting disabled people to coordinate the activities and information flow across “Our View”, as well as five CORE ADVISORY MEMBERS to act as expert and inspiring advocates for the group and programme. Apply by 8th January. More.

Action! Working Title's intern training programme has now opened and will be accepting applications until 16th February. This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for! Visit www.workingtitlefilms.com/action for full details.

The UK Film Council Diversity Unit is offering two British directors from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities within the UK Film Industry the opportunity to participate in Tribeca All Access (TAA) in April 2010. The successful filmmakers will receive a fully paid place on TAA, filmmaker accreditation at the Tribeca Film Festival as well as their flight and accommodation costs for the duration of the program... Find out more.

thecastingscene.com is the new online auditioning service for the entertainment industries. By using a simple webcam, thecastingscene.com connects two constituencies with a vital, mutual interest... Visit www.thecastingscene.com to find out how it works.

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