London premiere of the new ground-breaking Nollywood film The Fake Prophet
Date: 24 July
Where: Amnesty International Action Centre
Stepping Stones Nigeria (SSN) has collaborated with the renowned film director, Teco Benson, to produce a new and innovative Nollywood film: The Fake Prophet.
This film powerfully encapsulates major social and political issues that affect Nigerian society today such as: the dangers faced by children following witchcraft accusations; the fraudulent activities of some Pastors who make money by accusing children of being witches; child trafficking, and the vulnerability of street children.
The film will stimulate debate about the importance of child rights in Nigeria, and will help to put an end to the horrific abuse facing thousands of innocent children accused of witchcraft.
SNN is a UK-based grassroots charity dedicated to supporting the rights of vulnerable and exploited children is launching their new project on the so-called child 'witches' and 'wizards' of the Niger Delta. The charity has been working in partnership with local community organisations to delivers education, refuge, healthcare and hope for a brighter future to over 2000 Nigerian children.
SSN is holding the London premiere of 'The Fake Prophet' on the 24th of July 2010 in the Amnesty International Action Centre, and would be delighted if reputable media would advertise this event in their upcoming programmes.
22 April, 2010
From ideas and ipods – Filmmaker’s Social
So you want to be a filmmaker? If it is important to you to develop and have a sustainable career in the Film and Media Industry, this event is for you. On Thursday, 22nd April, we will open the doors to our inaugraul industry networking event.
Our networking event's main objective is to encourage great business development, combining, mingling, drinking and networking among actors, filmmakers, producers and agents while developing valuable new relationships with other local industry professionals.
In addition we will be inviting potential sponsors and investors. So come along mingle and meet the good and great within the industry.
This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to make the valuable connections needed to develop a sustainable career within this industry.
It is also an opportunity to promote your films to us, as we are seeking films for future screenings at 100PRINTS.
Time: 7-10pm Address: Club Bar and Dining, 21-22 Warwick Street W1B 5NE Info:
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ECU European Independent Film Festival 2010
ECU European Independent Film Festival 2010
Europe's premier event for independent filmmakers and their audiences. We will be showcasing the very best independent films from Europe, and around the world, on the 12th to the 14th March 2010 in the heart of Paris’ Latin Quarter.
Watch Sean Combs in an astonishing performance as Walter Lee Younger. When his late fathers insurance company sends his mother Lena Younger (Phylicia Rashad) a valuable cheque, the family dream of the many ways the money can be spent to improve their lives.
BFM presents A Place for Strangers – A film about African Caribbean’s in Waltham Forest
18th October, 2009
3pm Vestry House Museum
A Place for Strangers is a story about some of the African Caribbean’s who came to live in Waltham Forest in the 1960s. Through interviews the film provides insights into the background that led them to come to England and their experiences of life in Waltham Forest. The film also touches on historical information from the Vestry House Museum, about the Black presence in the borough since the 17th century. The film is produced by young people in partnership with BFM Media.
There will also be an historical exhibition reflecting the Black presence in Waltham Forest or
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Goldrush Entertainment's Ultimate Actor Showcase Event Monologue Slam returns to Vibe Bar on the 24th of August.
One stage, actors, monologues, judges, one winner!
The night consists of three rounds of one minute and three minute monologues that are judged by some industry heavyweights - In the past we have had Sarah Hughes and Nicky Bligh - BBC Casting Director, aswell as the wonderfull acclaimed thatre and TV Directors Paulette Randall, Topher Campbell and Philip Hedley.
Do you love theatre and stage performance?
Do you know and like ACTORS SHOWCASES?
Do you want your acting to be seen by CASTING DIRECTORS?
Do you want perform in front of the Industry for FREE?
Do you want an AGENT?
Do you want to perform in front of FILM, TV & THEATRE DIRECTORS?
Do you want to improve your chances of getting ACTING WORK?
Do you want to meet THEATRE COMPANIES and PRODUCERS?
Do you wish to meet other ACTORS?
Do you have problems NETWORKING?
Do you feel nervous about AUDITONING?
Do you not get that many CASTINGS?
Are you about to leave DRAMA SCHOOL?
Feel Like flexing those ACTING MUSCLES?
Want to try out some new MATERIAL?
Want to have FUN and BE COMPETITIVE at the same time.
Some comments from some of the audience and judges:
"As well as a vibrant, fun and exciting evening, this is a platform for the hidden talent of the UK."
Juliet Gallagher - Casting Agent
"What a fantastic night out! It's a great way to show people what you can do and an invaluable opportunity to gain exposure to the industry.”
Screening: Nubian Film by Louis Buckley Date: Monday 29th June 2009 Time: 7pm Sharp Tickets: * Location: Aming Higher Black Pupil Forum, Luton
For more information contact
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Screening: Nubian Spirit Showing Plus Q&A with Director Date: Thursday 9th July 2009 Time: 5.30 - 8pm Tickets: FREE Location: Hackney Museum, Hackney Technology & Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, Hackney E8 1GQ Contact: Cheryl Bowen c
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Tel: 0208 356 3500
Cannes Networking Party
Cannes Networking Party
Returned from Cannes? Come along and meet members who you can network with, even if you did not attend come and experience the buzz and magic of Cannes.
Please sign up for free membership before you book your place.
Back at the TricycIe Theatre for the fifth year, Images of Black Women Film Festival welcomes you to our exciting festival programme for 2009. The festival features evenings, filled with fantastic films, celebrity Q&As panels, workshops, and great company. To get the best prices, buy a festival pass to ensure you have a great weekend with friends, family at the best prices.
One of the festival's highlights is the Short Film Competition, which has grown year on year, and this is the section where the eagerly anticipated results of the competition will be announced. Out of over 40 entries 10 finalists were sifted, and the winner will be presented with her coveted prize of her film being shown and receipt of her prize money.
The programme includes a screening of Afro Saxons with a Q&A with director, Rachel Wang, and the European Premiere of From a Whisper on opening night with a Q&A with the director, Wanuri Kahiu. Johnny Mad Dog which closes the festival is an emotive film that tells the chilling tale of the phenomenon of the child soldier, and the effect his actions has on the strong central female character - Laokole after Johnny's "men" raid her town.
Read what some of this year’s bfm Short Film Awards finalists to say about being featured
in this year’s event:
Much A do about a Minor Ting, Jesse Lawrence, said: “It’s great to be in the bfm Short Film Awards and
I feel like I've come full circle. The first film festival I attended
as an audience member was bfm a few years back and since then I've managed
to make films and travel with them to festivals in Venice, Toronto and
Dresden and it feels fitting that now, in bfm's 10th anniversary, my
latest film is competing.”
Win,
Lose or Draw said: “I am excited to have Win, Lose or Draw included
in the shorts awards, especially with this being the 10th anniversary year of the festival. I think the collective hope of everyone
involved, myself especially, is that the film encourages anyone watching
to learn more about the debt of gratitude we owe our parents, grand-parents,
great grand-parents etc for the sacrifices they made on our behalf when
they first arrived in the UK to help rebuild Britain after the war. During production, I spoke to my elder family members about their experiences
and found it rewarding and educational and the many stories that I heard
left a lasting impression.”
Here’s a selection of bfm Short Film
Award winners since the bfm IFF launched in 1999.
Best Short Competition : Simple by Michael Buffong, Ruby’s Slipper by Stephan Rudder, Je Fait Une Racine (I have a Dream) written by Matiki Anoff and directed by Zak Ove, Lawrence Coke- Melvin: Portrait of a Player, Adrian Browne- A Step up in the right direction, mOrally Speaking by Lawrence Coke.
Best Cinematography:
Lateef the Mechanic by Jimo Toyin, Food of Love by Aubrey Fagon, Virtuality by Tunji Akinsehinwa, Killing Time, Tunji Akinsehinwa- Jillian Li-Sue’s Later, Daniel Dempster for mOrally Speaking.
Best Screenplay: The Booth- Anthony Alleyne, Hypnotised by Marcia Green, At Two written by Aaron Singer Lee, Dumas written by Ian Morales, Julius Amedume for The Phone Call, Adrian Browne- A Step up in the right direction, Marlon Kerr for Strictly Ghetto.
Best Female Actor: Simple- Sylvester Williams, Underbelly-Jeffrey Kissoon, Paul Barber in the Journey directed by Charles Lauder, Claize Missenge in John Sealy’s The Greatest Escape, Joseph Sadipe in Seeker.
Best Male Actor: Cherish- Verona Joseph, Deadmeat- Jo
Martin, Jay Byrd for Vivienne Gibson Forbes: Portrait of a Film Extra
directed by Abi Fisher, Gabriella Vidale for Melvin: Portrait of a
Player, Ayo-Dele Ajana in Deola Folarin’s Salt Scrubbers, Alison
Dempster in mOrally Speaking.
Creative Exchange
MTV & Channel Four
The British Creative Exchange is the UK's premier national event for
celebrating the contribution of UK based international talent to our
creative, artistic and cultural landscape.
The event, whilst communicating the UK's role in developing innovative
and creative social exchanges, is a catalyst for wider public
engagement and understanding of the role, both established and
emerging, talent play in developing excellence and progressive
practice within a collaborative society.
The Creative Exchange touches on a number of different disciplines
each year whilst annually focusing on selected fields and practice
themes.
Listings of a selection from this year Events:
Channel 4 & MTV: Society Reborn Debate
Tues 25th Nov, 6:45pm - 8:00pm,
The Hub, 34b York Way
London EC1V 1NQ
On the Board of Channel 4, Nathalie Schwarz presents a very public
media event with Philip O'Ferrall, Vice President of Digital Media –
MTV. Both will engage for the first time in an audience debate on how
broadcasting and music has developed in the UK.
21st Century Film Fesitivals
Thur 27th Nov, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
SOAS, University of London,
Vernon Square, Penton Rise, WC1X 9EW
Private Screening of 'Shifty' (A Microwave Development Feature Film)
A Film London event sees Head of Production, Maggie Ellis lead a
lively discussion on the Microwave Programme, currently seen as one of
the best approaches in Europe. The panel also explores controversial
issues on the UK film festival scene and its current standing.
Dance Hall Dialogue
Fri 28th Nov, 7:00pm - 12:00pm,
Candid Arts Trust - Media Space
3 Torrens Street, Angel, EC1V 1NQ
onedotzero vs Jonzi D:
(Followed by Open Freestyle Battle Party on 'Creativity')
Shane Walter, onedotzero director opens this cross-media party event.
Jonzi D then hosts an open mike battle to define how 'creativity
crews' should square up to 'scattered digital entrepreneurs' to
challenge the 'connectivity & production boys', as part of this
acclaimed international network party event.
02 October-01 November
Title: August Wilson's ‘ RADIO GOLF’
Director: Paulette Randall
Cast includes:Roger Griffiths (Roosevelt Hicks), Joseph Marcell (Elder Joseph Barlow), Danny Sapani (Harmond Wilks), Julie Saunders (Mame Wilks) and Ray Shell (Sterling Johnson)
Times and Prices
* £10 - Mon 8pm & midweek mats 2pm*
* £15 - Tues – Fri 8pm & Sat mats 4pm
* £20 - Sat 8pm
Mid-week matinees: Weds 15 & 22 Oct at 2pm.
This BRITISH PREMIERE is Set in 1990s Pittsburgh, when Tiger Woods has already become a hero to African-Americans, Radio Golf chronicles the rise of Harmond Wilks, an upwardly mobile, charming and powerful property developer with political ambitions.
The revitalization of the decrepit Hill District seems a surefire path to his becoming the city’s first black mayor, but a suspect radio station investment and the slated demolition of a historic building force Wilks to question the pathway to progress.
Radio Golf received its World premiere at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 2005 just before Wilson's untimely death. The Broadway premiere was in 2007 at the Cort Theater and was named Best American Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle and is the recipient of four 2007 Tony award nominations.
The Tricycle has previously presented August Wilson's Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, The Piano Lesson, Two Trains Running, King Hedley II, and Gem of the Ocean.
Fantastic Reviews a must see performance.
Four star’s by Financial Times
“This is a wise and passionate play… Paulette Randall directs with vigour and sensitivity; Danny Sapani and Joseph Marcell lead a powerful cast.”
The Sunday Times
"The play is extremely timely, with the US election only a month away...no-one has charted better black America's social progress and the obstacles confronting it"
The Guardian
"Radio Golf brings things full circle. It looks to the past and the future - and asks huge questions....a plea for morality in American politics feels particularly timely....Paulette Randall's production truly blazes to life"
Daily Telegraph
"August Wilson completes his astonishing ten play sequence...the most astonishing playwright of the last quarter century."
The Times
Hackney Empire's 10th Anniversary Panto
Title: Mother Goose
Date: 29 November 2008 - 10 January 2009
Written and Directed: by Susie McKenna,
Starring Cast: Clive Rowe, Sharon D Clarke, Tameka Empson, Kat B, Anthony Whittle, Matt Dempsey, Susie McKenna, Alex Ross, Abigail Rosser and Carl Parris
Price(s): £9 - £21.50
£19.50, £17, £11.50, £9 (Premium Shows - All Saturday performances and from 20 Dec - 3 Jan).
£17.50, £15.50, £10.50, £9 (Saver Shows)
The phenomenally successful Hackney Empire pantomime returns for 2008's festive season and this year's its... Mother Goose!
Hackney Empire’s tenth anniversary production is London’s must-see pantomime this Christmas following the critical triumph of last year's Dick Whittington they have brought together the same celebrated artistic team to present a sparkling new production with all the usual spectacle, mayhem, comedy and cool music.
Clive Rowe is back and is joined this year by Sharon D Clarke from Holby City and Last Choir Standing along with a host of top performers.
‘Pied Piper’
Boy Blue Entertainment
Performance time: 19:45 (7 8 14 Mar 14:30)
Running time: 90 mins/no interval
Choreography by Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy
Music by Michael ‘MikeyJ’ Asante
Directed and designed by ULTZ
Date: 5 - 14 March 2009
Time:19:45, 14:30
Venue: Barbican Theatre
Tickets: £10-26
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
A Theatre Royal Stratford East Production,
Pushing street dance to its limits, Pied Piper is a bold, contemporary, hip-hop performance inspired by Robert Browning’s poem The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
It is an innovative, original and thrilling fusion of dance and narrative,taking an edgy look at morality. In an unnamed modern urban setting, the rats in the original poem become youths in black hoodies and are branded ‘ASBOs’, and Clown Governors rule the city.
Pied Piper is a satirical performance exploring the recurring tabloid headlines, ‘Who will rid our streets of this vermin?’
Part of EAST, a festival celebrating the best of East London
Documentaries
The Barbican’s Film's Monthly documentary event, Presents the DocSpot a collection of film documentaries that were made to inform and to spark debate about issues that define our times. It’s In association with the LIDF (The London International Documentary Festival :A conversation in Film ) And will be screening a DocSpot each month.
October
Title: Fighting the Silence (15*) + Q&A
A vivid documentary on a shocking taboo subject
Dir: Ilse van Velsen’s
Date: 29 October 2008
Time: 20:35
Tickets: Standard - £7.50 online (£9.50 full price) / Barbican Members - £6.50 online (£7.50 full price) / Concessions £7.50
This vivid and inspirational 48 minute Doc shows how the hope of ordinary people can change society.
It show’s the truth about the 80,000 women and girls raped in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the war that raged in the late 1990’s.
Despite the war having officially ended in 2003, rape continues to flourish, and is now not just a weapon of war but a part of the culture in which young men and women are raised.
Still a taboo subject, victims are often shunned by their families and communities.
In Ilse van Velsen’s multi award winning film, survivors telling the brutality they experienced, husbands talk of the pressures that led them to abandon their wives, a father explains why he has given up on his daughter’s future and soldiers and policemen share their often shocking views.
November
Title: Tradition vs. Progress (15*) + Q&A
A special DocSpot focussing on modernisation and exploring the relevance of cultural tradition today.
Dir: Alexander Hirl 2007 France
Date: 26 November 2008
Time: 20:30
Tickets: Standard - £7.50 online (£9.50 full price) / Barbican Members - £6.50 online (£7.50 full price) / Concessions £7.50
A special 31 min DocSpot That focuses on the assumption that modernisation is always ‘progress’ and exploring the relevance of cultural tradition today.
This refreshingly honest portrayal of a couple attempting to negotiate a changing relationship is a frank exploration of what happens when priorities are no longer the same as they once were, and an inspiration to all of us who feel we’re stuck in a rut.
December
Title: Food On Earth (12A*) + Q&A
A timely doc on the planet's food revolution
Dir. David Kaplowitz UK 2008
Duration: 90 min
Date: 17 December 2008
Time: 20:30
Tickets: Standard - £7.50 online (£9.50 full price) / Barbican Members - £6.50 online (£7.50 full price) / Concessions £7.50
We all want to know what we’re eating – organic food is the fastest growing sector of the food industry, genetically engineered crops are taboo in many parts of Europe and world hunger is on the rise, despite the biotechnology sector consistently claim they will solve the problem.
On the verge of what is either a revolution in food production or an impending disaster, this timely doc explores the starkly opposed approaches of the industrial giants of agriculture, versus small-scale, organic, and sustainable farming, serving up the enormity of what’s at stake for the world’s people, our planet’s health and our legacy to future generations.
London premiere of the new ground-breaking Nollywood film The Fake Prophet
ECU European Independent Film Festival 2010
Adinkra Film presents A Raisin in the Sun
The Ultimate Actors Showcase Event
Cannes Networking Party 
Back at the TricycIe Theatre for the fifth year, Images of Black Women Film Festival welcomes you to our exciting festival programme for 2009. The festival features evenings, filled with fantastic films, celebrity Q&As panels, workshops, and great company. To get the best prices, buy a festival pass to ensure you have a great weekend with friends, family at the best prices.
