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Government film review calls for changes
The Government has published it’s Film Policy Review to usher in a new era to the British film industry.
From BFM's perspective it’s only failing is that there is no mention or attempt to redress the inequality of production amongst ethnic minority people.
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See full report on the UK film industry in 2012
Screenings
Dochouse presents Sony Rollins: Beyond the Notes, London
Join the cast and crew for this sneak preview followed by a Q&A with director Dick Fontaine and producer Gugulethu Mseleku.
Info: 26 Jan, 8pm, Rich Mix, London [more]
The Nine Muses by John AkomfrahICA Cinema: 20th Jan - 2nd Feb
This new film by John Akomfrah explores themes of migration and memory.
Akomfrah was inspired by the Greek Myth of Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, who gave birth to the nine Muses.
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Catch The Story of Lover's Rock at the following cinemas across the UKVenue: TRICYCLE CINEMA (Kilburn, N, West London)
Date: Fri 16th Sun 18th (3pm) & Fri 23rd Dec
Time: 8.40pm
Download updated PDF with full listings for The Story of Lover’s Rock
Info: www.loversrockthefilm.com
Film Reviews
Red Tails | Words: Kam Williamsbfm rating: 3 stars
The Tuskegee Airmen is the nickname given the 332nd Fighter Group, the first squadron of African-American aviators ever trained by the U.S. Air Force. [more]
Global View
bfm festivals
15-18 Mar
Women of Color Arts and Film Festival [WOCAF], Atlanta, US
The Women of Colour Arts & Film (WOCAF) is gearing up for its 7th annual festival.
The only one of its kind in the Southeast, Women of Colour Arts and Film Festival (WOCAF) is a multi-discipline event that includes film screenings, a visual art exhibition and a music showcase - all celebrating women of colour artists and media makers.
Info: www.wocaf.org
Events
Legacy Media Institute Filmmaker's Workshop5-17 Mar, BFI Southbank
Tim Reid (sitcom Sister Sister) the award winning and acclaimed African-American Actor, Writer and Director will launch his inaugural LMI Workshop in London in March. More
Info: www.legacymediainstitute.org
News
DVD release for THE STORY OF LOVER’S ROCK set for February 13, 2012Pre-order your copy now
High-speed 150,000fps camera hits the rental marketA 150,000 fps ultra high-speed Olympus camera has been added to the rental fleet of Ashtead Technology for TV and film production use. [more]
[From The Mirror online] George Lucas's battle to bring the story of black WW2 pilots the Red Tails to the big screenThey were among the most heroic fighter pilots in World War Two.
The courageous and daring US Red Tail squadrons destroyed 112 German planes in the air, another 150 on the ground, hundreds of trains and trucks, even a ship.
Read full story
Congrats to Morgan Freeman, Octavia Spencer and Idris Elba on their Golden GlobesWell done to Brit actor Idris Elba for winning the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Movie Series/Televison for his part as the lead in popular BBC series, Luther.
Further celebrations for Help actress Octavia Spencer who went home with the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award. We also salute Morgan Freeman who received the biggest gong of the night as winner of the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 69th Golden Globes took place on Sunday, January 15.
Interview
John Akomfrah, Nine Muses
bfm speaks with award-winning film director John Akomfrah (‘Handsworth Songs’on his new movie The Nine Muses. [More]
Competition
WIN A COPY OF THE STORY OF LOVER'S ROCK ON DVD - OUT FEB 13bfm media has three copies of THE STORY OF LOVER'S ROCK to giveaway on DVD
To enter, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include your full name and postal address.
Competition closes on February 12, 2012 | www.loversrockthefilm.com
Opportunities
Call for short films: Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation is inviting filmmakers from across the Commonwealth to submit an idea for a short film about relationships.
Deadline: January 31, 2012 | More
