'08 Filmmaker Notes (Part 2)
May 12 2008
And here's the second installment of wise words from last year's winning filmmakers. David Gilbert is an animation student at University of the West of England, and it might be good to know that the... Read More
'08 Filmmaker Notes (Part 1)
May 06 2008
The submissions for DepicT! ’08 are starting to trickle in slowly but surely... If you’re not quite so speedy, though, and are still tossing around ideas but not sure where to start, don’t worry! First of all, you’ve got all summer to go before... Read More
DepicT! '08 Call for Entries
Apr 11 2008
Can you do it in 90 seconds?
If so, we want your mini-movie for the tenth DepicT! competition! That's right,
this unique ultra-short film competition has been... Read More
Film Mentoring Opportunity
Apr 10 2008
There's a fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers over at Guiding Lights. If you've got talent, passion and at least two years of experience in any aspect of the film industry, you... Read More
Operator screening at Watershed
Apr 01 2008
To kick off the distribution of DepicT! films through the DSN, we're delighted to announce that the DepicT! '07 winning film Operator by Matthew Walker will be screening at Watershed before Mike Leigh's new film
DepicT! on the Big Screen
Mar 03 2008
The launch of this year’s DepicT! call for entries is just around the corner, and to get ready we’re celebrating the super-shorts from years past!
Having screened at the excellent ... Read More
Spring Sale at Shooting People
Feb 29 2008
Our friends at Shooting People have extended this special offer to friends of DepicT! - if you're thinking of making a short film (perhaps for DepicT! '08?!? Info coming soon!), Shooting People's shorts guide is an absolutely brilliant... Read More
Shorts at Glasgow Film Festival
Feb 01 2008
Going to the Glasgow Film Festival? Don't miss the short film strand put together by Magic Lantern in association with the CCA, artist Sarah... Read More
Call for Entries: Straight8
Jan 18 2008
Filmmakers anywhere - whether experienced or rookie - are invited to rise to straight 8's challenge
Shoot a short film on a single cartridge of super 8mm film.
Straight8 sends out the cartridge and takes care of... Read More
DepicT! at London Short Film Festival
Dec 19 2007
DepicT! is thrilled to be part of the newly rechristened London Short Film Festival with a special DepicT! Showcase event at the ICA on Thursday 10 January at 6pm. The DepicT! All-Time Top Ten... Read More
Offer from Shooting People
Dec 18 2007
To wish a merry midwinter to all in the independent film community,
Shooting People have extended this very special festive offer to UK-based friends of DepicT!
A year’s subscription to... Read More
Win an iPod nano!
Dec 13 2007
After six years in existence, dShed - Watershed's online exhibition and publishing site - is ready for a complete redesign. dShed has grown hugely over the years with over 400... Read More
DepicT! at Encounters
Dec 11 2007
We were delighted that 10 of the 13 DepicT! '07 filmmakers were able to join us at Encounters this year. Once again, we had a packed audience for the DepicT! Showcase, where we premiered this year's... Read More
DepicT! '07 prizes announced
Nov 25 2007
Many congratulations to all this year’s filmmakers. Out of a record 428 entries for DepicT! ‘07, we ended up with an incredible shortlist of ten mini-movies - this year's jury panel agreed it was one of the strongest in the competition's... Read More
Last chance to help decide the Audience Award
Nov 22 2007
The Encounters International Short Film Festival is well under way here in Bristol, with hundreds of amazing short films on show. Highlights so far have included a stunning selection of shorts... Read More
Trevor Hardy, Oops
Nov 20 2007
After being given the sack from his tyre fitting job
when he was 20, Trevor Hardy enrolled onto a B'tech... Read More
VX Auteur Theory 3
Nov 20 2007
5th London Short Film Festival’s ‘VX AUTEUR THEORY 3’ seeks new talent
Are you a filmmaker, who can produce, write, direct, shoot & edit? Or perhaps you have written the music for your film and acted in it too? If you have worked... Read More
T. Jamieson & J.Wallace, Showdown at Yohoko Valley
Nov 19 2007
Theo Jamieson is a filmmaker from Bristol. Showdown at Yohoko Valley is one in a series of short films... Read More
Joseph Pierce, State of Nature
Nov 15 2007
Joseph Pierce was raised in the Suffolk town of Ipswich. Whilst many people were
cultivating crops he was... Read More
Kevin Bar'trum, Finding Clarity
Nov 13 2007
With a passion for film, design and the arts in general, Kevin Bar'trum studied classical cinema as part of... Read More
DepicT! '07 Showcase at Encounters
Nov 13 2007
If you're in Bristol for Encounters (Wed 21 - Sun 25 Nov), we'd love it if you would join us for the DepicT! '07 Showcase on Sat 24 Nov.
Not only will this year's shortlisted... Read More
Be our friend!
Nov 09 2007
We've just set up a brand new DepicT! group on Facebook and want you to join us! Keep up to date on DepicT! news and happenings, and discuss anything short film... Read More
D. Handley and S. Ball, The Forgotten Comic
Nov 08 2007
Having battled pirates together on an inflated island at Sedgmoor Splash in Bridgwater, the home of the South... Read More
David Gilbert, The Picnic
Nov 06 2007
David Gilbert was born in Bristol and, after 12 years living in the picturesque town of
Kidderminster, moved... Read More
BBC Film Network Filmmaking Guide
Nov 06 2007
The
C. Corner & D. Ezra, The Tales of Donkey the Whale
Oct 30 2007
... Read More
Peter Snowdon, Breather
Oct 24 2007
Peter Snowdon was born in Northumberland in 1964. He has lived and worked as teacher, publisher, bureaucrat,... Read More
Matthew Walker, Operator
Oct 18 2007
Matthew Walker is a writer, director and animator based in Bristol. He writes, directs and animates... Read More
James Harris, Moon Shot UK
Oct 18 2007
James Harris is a writer, actor and filmmaker. He has been writing and directing short, funny films since... Read More
Opportunities at FourDocs
Oct 17 2007
Our friends at FourDocs have two great opportunities which are now open for submissions:
The Nag's Finest Cuts
The Nag's
We Want Your Say!
Oct 12 2007
This year's Shooting People DepicT! '07 Audience Award will go to the film which receives the highest average score in the public vote. Have your say as to who should win by rating each film out of... Read More
DepicT! '07 Shortlist
Oct 09 2007
We are very pleased to announce the shortlist for DepicT! ‘07...
Many thanks to all the filmmakers who submitted films for this year’s competition. With a record number of 428 entries, choosing this year’s
DepicT! '07 Shortlist Delayed
Oct 08 2007
We are very sorry to say that logistical issues (largely due to problems resulting from the postal strike) have delayed today’s announcement of the DepicT! ’07 shortlist.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused, in... Read More
Encounters Tickets On Sale
Oct 05 2007
Encounters International Short Film Festival, Britain’s best loved festival of animation and short film, is back in Bristol from 21-25 November with a bigger and broader programme than ever... Read More
Digital Shorts 07/08
Sep 28 2007
South West Screen and the UK Film Council in association with Aardman Animations,
Call for Submissions
Sep 20 2007
DepicT! '05 filmmaker Helen Graham (Margalida Mirando) has organised a short film competition as part of the Kingussie Food on Film Festival and is looking for shorts on the theme of... Read More
Get involved in Encounters
Sep 14 2007
Encounters is the leading competitive short film festival in the UK. It combines extensive film exhibition, including a range of premieres and new talent from all over the globe, with... Read More
Call for Submissions
Sep 14 2007
Paperbag are currently after short animation submissions for our upcomingevent nights in Brighton. Paperbag organise short film and music nights and
work with companies/organisations, festivals... Read More
DepicT! '07 now closed
Sep 11 2007
Many thanks to all you filmmakers who submitted your film for DepicT! '07.
We're pleased to announce that we received a record number of 420 entries this year - up quite a bit from 350 last year! We're now in the process of... Read More
DepicT! '07 deadline extended
Aug 24 2007
Don't forget that the deadline for DepicT! '07 is fast approaching...
We've received over 250 micro-movies from around the world already, but we want as many as we can get! So, for those of you who work right up to the last minute,... Read More
Encounters selection announced
Aug 22 2007
Encounters International Short Film Festival received a record number of entries from 66 countries this year, and have announced their selection to be screened in competition. Visit... Read More
Get Your Short Film Funded, Made and Seen
Aug 15 2007
From Shooting People comes a one-stop resource for everything you need to know about budgeting, casting, scripting, production, post, distribution and funding: Get Your Short Film Funded, Made... Read More
The Art of Confession
Aug 14 2007
BAD IDEA magazine and FourDocs present THE ART OF CONFESSION, a chance to have your documentary featured on an exclusive DVD, to be distributed... Read More
Film Directing Foundation Weekend
Aug 09 2007
Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film in the UK and around the world. They return to Bristol on the 18th and 19th of August to present a special Film Directing Foundation Weekend.
Learn the basics of... Read More
Call for Entries
Aug 09 2007
F*ck "Content", let's watch some Short Films!
Halloween presents:
THE 5th LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Visit the Halloween... Read More
The Future of Short Film
Aug 08 2007
DepicT! was at Rushes Soho Short Film Festival which took place last week in London at the Curzon Soho and other venues. In addition to lots of great short films (some of which are streaming on... Read More
Q&A with Damien O'Donnell
Jul 27 2007
Veteran DepicT! juror and filmmaker Damien
O'Donnell fields questions about short films, directing tips, and what he can do in ninety seconds...
DepicT! '07 Judges Announced
Jul 20 2007
Just over a month to go until the DepicT! '07 deadline and the super-shorts are coming in from all over the world! We're extremely pleased to announce an incredible panel of judges for this year's competition. With key figures from all areas... Read More
It's the Big One
Jul 19 2007
It's the Big One was a spontaneous creation by Encounters International Short Film Festival Creative Director Mark Cosgrove. With a single shot, no actors and no... Read More
More Calls for Entries
Jul 05 2007
BBC Three New Film Makers Award
Get your comedy short on the small screen...BBC Three is looking for scintillatingly, silly, side-splitting film shorts to inspire and entertain. If you're a budding director, this is an incredible... Read More
DepicT! '06 Update
Jun 20 2007
Their DepicT! films may have been short and sweet, but that's not all they've got going on... The DepicT! '06 filmmakers have been up to some exciting things since we saw them at Encounters last year, so we thought we'd share them with... Read More
DepicT! on Electric Cinema
Jun 08 2007
Electric Cinema this month features a selection of the best DepicT! films over the past eight years. From Monday 11 June, classics such as Experiment 60713/B, a spoof of the... Read More
Getting Started...
May 25 2007
I have made this letter longer than usual, because I lack the time to make it short.
These wise words from Blaise Pascal sum up the challenge of making a film for DepicT!, in some ways more difficult than... Read More
Encounters Presents...
May 16 2007
A free open-air screening of Richard Linklater’s award-winning film School of Rock starring Jack Black at Lloyds Amphitheatre, Canon’s Marsh, Bristol. No ticket needed...just turn up!
Free
Gates... Read More
Upcoming Short Film Events
May 15 2007
The Magic Lantern – Glasgow
Wed 9 May, 7.30pm @ Centre of Contemporary Arts, Glasgow
350 Sauchiehall Street
0141 352 4900
Tickets: £5/£3
The Magic Lantern is a... Read More
From DepicT! '06 Winners
Apr 28 2007
90 seconds may be a tiny slice of time but, as the quality and diversity of DepicT! films demonstrate, it can still pack a punch. We asked Ruth and Leigh, co-winners of last year’s DepicT!, how they came up with their mini-masterpieces, what... Read More
DepicT! '07 Call for Entries
Apr 27 2007
DepicT! once again challenges filmmakers from across the globe to come up with a compelling, imaginative idea and distil it into 90 seconds of cinematic originality. Our online
entry system is now open,... Read More
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