Swindon Media Group Digest May 10
18th May
Swindon Media Group Digest
SMG Services
News
Featured Members
Opportunities
Events
Training
Editors Recommendation
If you are serious about developing your business through innovation and collaboration, you need to attend South West Screen's Partnering For Innovation event in the Events section below.
Networking Events
The next SMG Networking Event could be an important one - it's up to you.
Interesting things are moving with the SMG and we need you to be involved.
If you are interested in the direction the SMG is taking and would like to be part of an informal steering group, make sure you come on Thursday.
We are also looking for members who might be able to contribute, either in cash or in-kind. In-kind at the moment could include helping to redesign and redevelop the SMG website along the lines we have discussed in the past. There may be the possibility for funding for this work later in the year. Your reward for supporting the SMG will include promotion on the new website.
This month's event is on Thursday: Thu 20 May
Venue: Savoy, Regent Street, Swindon, as usual.
However, Mark Miles of Rendermedia has recommended a change of venue for future meetings. We will also be talking about this.
7pm - ??
Let me know if you're coming and I'll look out for you. Or text me when you arrive - 07894 704084
And remember, the SMG covers Swindon and Wiltshire, so if you would like to host a networking event in your area, let me know and I'll help you set it up. We are currently negotiating with Fosse Events Services Ltd for them to host a session and show us their expansive filming facilities.
SMG Services
Don't forget I am available for advice and support.
Contact me any time by email: swindonmedia@me.com
If I can complete your enquiry by return email, I will do that. Otherwise, I will call. And if that doesn't do it, we can arrange a meeting, either at your business or at a neutral location like Create or a nice cafe with wi-fi. And what I don't know I can find out for you.
And it's all FREE.
News
SMG Services
News
Featured Members
Opportunities
Events
Training
Editors Recommendation
If you are serious about developing your business through innovation and collaboration, you need to attend South West Screen's Partnering For Innovation event in the Events section below.
Networking Events
The next SMG Networking Event could be an important one - it's up to you.
Interesting things are moving with the SMG and we need you to be involved.
If you are interested in the direction the SMG is taking and would like to be part of an informal steering group, make sure you come on Thursday.
We are also looking for members who might be able to contribute, either in cash or in-kind. In-kind at the moment could include helping to redesign and redevelop the SMG website along the lines we have discussed in the past. There may be the possibility for funding for this work later in the year. Your reward for supporting the SMG will include promotion on the new website.
This month's event is on Thursday: Thu 20 May
Venue: Savoy, Regent Street, Swindon, as usual.
However, Mark Miles of Rendermedia has recommended a change of venue for future meetings. We will also be talking about this.
7pm - ??
Let me know if you're coming and I'll look out for you. Or text me when you arrive - 07894 704084
And remember, the SMG covers Swindon and Wiltshire, so if you would like to host a networking event in your area, let me know and I'll help you set it up. We are currently negotiating with Fosse Events Services Ltd for them to host a session and show us their expansive filming facilities.
SMG Services
Don't forget I am available for advice and support.
Contact me any time by email: swindonmedia@me.com
If I can complete your enquiry by return email, I will do that. Otherwise, I will call. And if that doesn't do it, we can arrange a meeting, either at your business or at a neutral location like Create or a nice cafe with wi-fi. And what I don't know I can find out for you.
And it's all FREE.
News
Small Business Groups welcome new UK government.
For example, the FSB welcomes the reversal of the rise in NIC and the raising of the personal tax allowance.
Read more.
Business Link
Keith Farmer, our local BL representative, is now available for free advice and consultation meetings. These can be held at your place of business, or we can host them at Create in the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. If you are interested, please email me and I will set it up.
Keith came to our recent Planning For Growth workshop to explain what services are on offer and answer our questions. Click here to watch the videos.
COMING SOON: Podcasts of David Read's presentation on his RED camera and Dreambase's presentation on their new studios and services. I know this appears every fortnight, but I have actually started now!!
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Featured Members
Razor TV
From commercials to virals, game shows to politics, they've seen it, done it and shot it.
Click on the link above to find out more and watch their brilliant showreel - "Always leave them gagging. Suits you, Sir."
Rendermedia
CGI, animation and interactive 3D for broadcast and digital platforms. Creating award winning content for the commercial, public and educational sectors.
Teri Galati
Teri is a make-up artist based in Swindon.
David Read
David is a DoP with an astonishing CV.
He has recently acquired one of the much lauded RED cameras.
He will be delivering a hands-on workshop on this camera in the coming months.
Let me know if you want to be considered as a featured member.
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Opportunities
Mini Mediabox Surgeries
27 May
Audience Development Lottery Fund
Now open for applications
Deadline: 27 May
Let's Talk
60 second video competition
Deadline: 31 May
Coming Up - Channel 4
For writers, directors and writer/directors.
I reckon this is your best chance to get that first proper drama broadcast credit.
Deadline: 9 Jun
Sheffield Documentary Festival
Accepting submissions now for feature, medium, and short docs.
Deadline: 16 Jun
Virgin Media Shorts
Now open for submissions
Deadline: 28 June
Encounters
Now open for submissions.
Deadline: 30 Jun
Supply2.gov
Your best source for public sector contracts to a value of £100,000.
Propellor4Film
Place your short films.
Get the latest about funding opportunities.
John Brabourne Awards
For up and coming talent driven to further their experiences and careers in all aspects of film and television. For those disadvantaged in some way, either through lack of funds or set-backs due to illness or accident.
Deadline: 31 Jul
And don't forget Broadcast Freelancer for up-to-date job offers.
And make sure you sign up with buyWILTSHIRE for local opportunities, and Mind Your Own Business, Swindon's free guide for setting up and managing your business.
And if you are looking for a new employee, freelancer or business partner or collaborator, let me know and I'll spread it around.
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Events
Access All Areas
2 say symposium on User Generated Content
Digital Cultures Research Centre, UWE
Venue: Watershed, Bristol
20-21 May
Partnering for Innovation
For example, the FSB welcomes the reversal of the rise in NIC and the raising of the personal tax allowance.
Read more.
Business Link
Keith Farmer, our local BL representative, is now available for free advice and consultation meetings. These can be held at your place of business, or we can host them at Create in the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. If you are interested, please email me and I will set it up.
Keith came to our recent Planning For Growth workshop to explain what services are on offer and answer our questions. Click here to watch the videos.
COMING SOON: Podcasts of David Read's presentation on his RED camera and Dreambase's presentation on their new studios and services. I know this appears every fortnight, but I have actually started now!!
top
Featured Members
Razor TV
From commercials to virals, game shows to politics, they've seen it, done it and shot it.
Click on the link above to find out more and watch their brilliant showreel - "Always leave them gagging. Suits you, Sir."
Rendermedia
CGI, animation and interactive 3D for broadcast and digital platforms. Creating award winning content for the commercial, public and educational sectors.
Teri Galati
Teri is a make-up artist based in Swindon.
David Read
David is a DoP with an astonishing CV.
He has recently acquired one of the much lauded RED cameras.
He will be delivering a hands-on workshop on this camera in the coming months.
Let me know if you want to be considered as a featured member.
top
Opportunities
Mini Mediabox Surgeries
27 May
Audience Development Lottery Fund
Now open for applications
Deadline: 27 May
Let's Talk
60 second video competition
Deadline: 31 May
Coming Up - Channel 4
For writers, directors and writer/directors.
I reckon this is your best chance to get that first proper drama broadcast credit.
Deadline: 9 Jun
Sheffield Documentary Festival
Accepting submissions now for feature, medium, and short docs.
Deadline: 16 Jun
Virgin Media Shorts
Now open for submissions
Deadline: 28 June
Encounters
Now open for submissions.
Deadline: 30 Jun
Supply2.gov
Your best source for public sector contracts to a value of £100,000.
Propellor4Film
Place your short films.
Get the latest about funding opportunities.
John Brabourne Awards
For up and coming talent driven to further their experiences and careers in all aspects of film and television. For those disadvantaged in some way, either through lack of funds or set-backs due to illness or accident.
Deadline: 31 Jul
And don't forget Broadcast Freelancer for up-to-date job offers.
And make sure you sign up with buyWILTSHIRE for local opportunities, and Mind Your Own Business, Swindon's free guide for setting up and managing your business.
And if you are looking for a new employee, freelancer or business partner or collaborator, let me know and I'll spread it around.
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Events
Access All Areas
2 say symposium on User Generated Content
Digital Cultures Research Centre, UWE
Venue: Watershed, Bristol
20-21 May
Partnering for Innovation
2 Jun, 9am - 5pm (includes buffet lunch)
Watershed, Bristol
Following the Technology Strategy Board's* announcement that it's making £18m available over the next 12 months for collaborative R&D as part of the digital investment programme, Creative Industries KTN is excited to announce a series of events to run alongside the initial funding call.
*Confusingly known as the TSB.
Symphony of Shadows
Please support SMG member Edge Effect in this multimedia installation and performance by Andy Preston.
The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon
12 Jun, 7.30pm
Following the Technology Strategy Board's* announcement that it's making £18m available over the next 12 months for collaborative R&D as part of the digital investment programme, Creative Industries KTN is excited to announce a series of events to run alongside the initial funding call.
*Confusingly known as the TSB.
Symphony of Shadows
Please support SMG member Edge Effect in this multimedia installation and performance by Andy Preston.
The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon
12 Jun, 7.30pm
Innovation Forum
Learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010.
Bournemouth - 24 Jun
Bristol - 22 Jul
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Training
Wildlife Filmmaking
With top TV professionals
Residential course, all inclusive.
23-25 Jun
HD Futures: Editing Course
HD post-production workflows for film and TV
With internationally credited tutor.
For more info email sas.bonser@swscreen.co.uk
Script Supervision and Continuity for Film & Television
London Films School
£550
22/23, 29/30 May
Curry and Networking Evening
For members of Federation of Small Businesses
26 May, Peatmoor, Swindon
Screenwriting Story Workout
For Writers and Developers
12-16 Jul, Falmouth
£380
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