Bfm IFF OPPORTUNITY: tHE lEGACY MEDIA INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP

In association with the Legacy Media Institute (LMI), bfm International Film Festival for the first time will offer one scholarship to a UK filmmaker. The opportunity will be based in Virginia, USA and commence in early 2010.

Built on a model similar to Robert Redford’s Sundance, the LMI is a support system for diverse, independent film artists located at a state-of-the-art facility providing training in filmmaking, business and media production.

The Legacy Media Institute in partnership with bfm IFF are looking for motivated and talented up and coming filmmakers who want to move forward more significantly in their careers.

The six week scholarship is education focused and would consist of the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars along with other participants from various colleges and universities in the US. The opportunity may be extended to incorporate production work on a documentary project. More

We are looking for applicants who are;
- passionate and creatively daring
- flexible
- able to show initiative
- able to cover a portion of their personal expenses

Application Method
Please send your resume, DVD copies of your work and a statement (no more than one page) stating how you would benefit from the scholarship and why you should be chosen for the attention of Nadia Denton to Suite 13, 5 Blackhorse Lane, London E17 6DS or alternatively e-mail nadia@bfmmedia.com

Deadline for applications Monday 26th October 12pm 2009.

Click here to download the PDF with further information.

bfm iff: The festival brochure

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BFM IFF HIGHLIGHT: CARIBBEAN TALES A WINTER TALE + Q&A

8 November, 12pm, Rich Mix



A Winter Tale tells the emotional story of a black men's support group that begins to meet at the local Caribbean takeaway restaurant following the shooting death of a young child. It features a talented ensemble cast led by Canadian stars Peter Williams and Michael Miller and Caribbean icons Leonie Forbes and Dennis "Spranglang" Hall. The script was developed through a collaborative improvisational process with the cast, and shot on location in Toronto's Parkdale community. More


The Winter Tale screening is in partnership with the Images of Black Women Film Festival (IBWFF). Sylviane Rano, of IBWFF will introduce the film and chair the Q&A with Winter Tale director, Frances Anne-Solomon.

The 6th annual Images of Black Women Film Festival takes place from 12 -14 March, 2010 at the Tricycle Cinema. Visit the official website, here.

BFM IFF HIGHLIGHT: CARIBBEAN TALES NOT TO ME + Q&A

7 November, 2.15pm Rich Mix


Set in Jamaica, Not To Me follows the lives of best friends Keisha and Charmaine. Keisha is worried that her “uptown” boyfriend might forget her when he’s away studying. So she decides the best way to keep him and get out of the ghetto is to get pregnant, but time is against her. Charmaine on the other hand has no plans at all and goes from one drunken partner to another, risking everything for a few quick thrills. Both girls eventually go for AIDS and pregnancy tests and the results lead to drastic changes in their attitudes. More

CONTACT US
bfm Xcel Ltd, Suite 13, 5 Blackhorse Lane Walthamstow, London E17 6DS

bfm Office:
+44 (0) 208 531 9199
Book online at: www.bfmmedia.com/festival