FESTIVAL PROGRAMME AND TIMES FOR THIS WEEKEND Saturday 11th of October ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St David’s Hotel, Cardiff Bay Dylan Thomas Room 1 10:00 – 11:20 Cinematography Workshop Interested in working in the camera department? Don’t miss this informative session with an experienced cinematographer, who has work on feature films and BBC’s high-end drama. 12:10 – 13:00 Ffilm Cymru Wales presents: Funding for Writers, Directors and Producers with Hannah Thomas & Katherin Pither Ffilm Cymru Wales supports Welsh or Wales-based writers, directors and producers with development and production funding, industry assistance and mentoring opportunities. Head of creative sector development, Hannah Thomas will guide festival goers along the process of applying for development and production support, and what this means for both their career and films. Katherine Pither will give an overview of the BFI’s Net.work scheme, which offers exciting mentoring schemes for new and emerging talent to develop their first feature films. 14:10-14:55 In Conversation with Phillip John (Director – Downton Abbey, Murphy’s Law, Being Human) Phillip John is an award winning and multi BAFTA nominated Director and Screenwriter. A Newport Film School Graduate, in his career he balances cinematic work with directing high quality network television. Phillip will speak about how he got into the industry, and give encouragement to other aspiring working class directors. He will be talking about the opportunities the internet offers young film makers, briefly speaking about and showing episodes of Svengali, a music biz satire, which he co-produced for the web. Dr G.D Jayalakshmi (Associate Head, School of Media – University of South Wales) will be interviewing Phil, and there will be a chance for you to ask questions at the end. 16:00-16:50 Writers Forum An industry panel of writers and directors – including Jasper Wary, Hannah Thomas, and Anthony Bunko – in an open discussion on pathways for new writing talent in Wales, and the art and business of writing for the stage and screen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dylan Thomas Room 2 11:30 – 12:00 Costume Chat with Emma Bevan-Hyde (Downton Abbey, Muppets Most Wanted, Into the Woods, Thor the Dark World) Emma Bevan started her journey as a costume assistant with It’s My Shout, over 10 years ago. Since then she has worked on Hollywood productions with stars such as Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Usher, whilst also making time to come back and become a mentor for other It’s My Shout trainees. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear her talking about her journey, with a chance to ask questions at the end. 13:10 – 14:00 From It’s My Shout to Star Wars: In Conversation with Danny Clark (Set Designer – Star Wars, Tarzan, Jack Ryan) Danny Clark is a Junior Set Designer in the feature film industry. He was previously involved with Its My Shout whilst set design in Cardiff. Since graduating from university in 2010 he has been working in the art department of various film productions including Anna Karenina, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and Star Wars. His role in the art department involves model making, drafting construction plans as well as computer 3D modelling and 3D printing. Danny will discuss the way concepts, models and architectural plans make it off the page onto the set, the journey from Its My Shout training to feature film set design, and the challenging genre and architectural differences between each film project ranging from Ancient Greece to Medieval Fantasty to Science Fiction. Danny Clark will be interviewed by Meredith Lewis, one of It’s My Shout’s Production Assistants, who has a background in design and acting. 15:00 - 15:50 Get the part! Audition technique with Dave Bond (Head of Acting at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama) and Roger Burnell (Managing Director at It’s My Shout, Talent Consultant at BBC Cymru Wales) Are you a budding actor? Want to prepare yourself for future auditions? Don’t miss this exciting chance to learn about audition technique with Dave Bond and Roger Burnell. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penarth Suite Throughout the day we will be showing some of our community films, and Made in Wales films from previous years. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gorilla & Bait Studio, Cathedral Road 15:30 – 16:30 Bait Studio presents: Planning for VFX in Low Budget Movies If you have a huge budget, you might have the luxury to fix it in post, but when youre working with limited resources planning and preparing for visual effects shots is becoming an increasingly important part of pre-production. Bait Studios VFX Supervisor Llyr Williams will be giving insight into how thinking ahead will help you make the most of your VFX budget. 16:30 – 17:30 Gorilla presents: Editing & Post-Production Workshop Gorilla is one of the best all-round post production companies in Wales, handling everything from audio editing to colour grading to VFX. The workshop provides insight into the way a professional post-production house works, as well as practical demonstrations, advice and tips on the art and science of editing and post-production. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 12th of October Wales Millennium Centre Victor Salvi Room Level 2, North Side 11:00-11:45 Design Lecture with Matt Savage (Concept Artist – Star Wars, The Dark Knight, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class & Les Miserables). From Doctor Who to Star Wars, Matthew started his film career at BBC Wales and now works on biggest Hollywood movies made in the UK. During his lecture, Matthew will talk about how he entered the film industry and what the role of a concept artist is. He will also offer advice on getting started to those thinking of a career in concept art. Followed by a Q&A session. 13:00-13:45 Composing for Film & Television with John Rea (BAFTA Award Winning Composer – Six Nations, Wildlife on One, Dr Who’s Greatest Moments). If you’re interested in composing music for film and television. Come along and listen to one of Wales’s most experienced composers, who will advise you on how to work to a brief. Followed by Q&A session 15:15-16:45 Comedy Writing Workshop with Boyd Clack and Kirsten Jones A comedy workshop involving talk, Excerpts, and a Q and A session with Boyd Clack and Kirsten Jones writers of highly successful BBC Wales sitcoms Satellite City and High Hopes. A must for would be TV writers. Come join in the fun and ask whatever you like. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Japan Room Level 3, North Side 12:00-12:50 Documentary Pitching Session with Elis Owen (Former head of ITV Wales & Former Executive Commissioner for BBC Cymru Wales). Think you’ve got a great idea for a documentary? This is your chance to pitch it! The first half of the session will include our commissioner talking about what the broadcasters are looking for. Then after this, you have the chance to pitch your documentary ideas and receive feedback. Elis will be keeping an eye out for original ideas, so don’t miss this chance! 14:00-15:00 Panel Discussion: The Future of the Arts in Wales with Elis Owen (Former Head of ITV Wales and Former Commissioner for BBC Cymru Wales) and Phil George (Green Bay Media) What does the future hold for the arts in Wales; as Pinewood are set to open a large studio in Cardiff, bringing Hollywood productions to South Wales. BBC Cymru Wales will move right into the heart of Cardiff, Swansea Bay Studios will continue to grow, bringing large productions to the area and S4C will continue to explore the power of Welsh-language content in the digital age. The panel will discuss how schemes such as It’s My Shout’s ‘Talent Pool for Wales’ can help meet the demand of the industry as it expands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy performances throughout Sunday, in and around the Wales Millennium Centre. We have 6 performance zones, which will showcase some of the best street performers and spoken word poets we’ve come across. Dylan Thomas Writing Shed - Spoken Word Poetry 12:15 Megaverse presents: Will Ford, Emma Syrup, Fritz O’Skennick, Peter John, Christina Thatcher, Bridget Leggy Tanner, Neil Davies, Mark Montinaro, Dave Daggers, Bel Blue, Fran Smith, Julie Croad, Bernard Pearson, Sophie Chei, Francesca Murphy, Vincent Garth and Brooks Thomas. 13:45 Ffion Wyn 14:00 Clare Potter 14:30 Megaverse presents: Steven Kenward, Johnny Giles, Julie Pritchard, Claire Daisy, Ron Savory, Mark Blayney, Jill Berrett, Ian Cross, Zaru, Ellen Duncan, Lee Prosser, Leon Lazarus, Gordon Anderson, Becca Kellaway, Marilyn Kemeny, Ceri DeStefano, Frank Thomas and Simon L Read. 16:00 Rufus Mufasa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buskers around Wales Millennium Centre from 13:00-17:00, featuring Aisha and the Astronauts, Jack Davies & Rhys Owen, Rebecca Hayes, Junior Bill & The Scallies, John Adams, The Rhythm Bombers, Alexandra Lucas and Sara O’Tung. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It’s My Shout Showcase Premiere and Awards Ceremony 2014 It’s My Shout’s annual Premiere and Awards Ceremony celebrates the hard work that has gone into the nine short films it has produced this year with up and coming directors, writers, actors and crew. Join us on the red carpet and get your chance to see these films before they’re broadcast on BBC and S4C in the coming months, and stick around as we honour the best trainees and actors who’ve worked on the films in what promises to be a wonderful celebration of new cinematic talent. Pre-show entertainment from 5pm featuring Ukelele Knights, Ysgol Gyfun y Cymer, India Dance Wales, Contemporary Dance Troupe, Fantasy Feet, Shiuly First, Saturday Academy Opera, Bridgend Youth Theatre, Rufus Mufasa, Alexandra Lucas, John Adams, Sara O’Tung, Rebecca Hayes and Fantasy Feet. 19:00 Premiere of this year’s It’s My Shout Films: Hitched, Plu Oen, Jiw Jiws, Bara Menyn, Orson-Welles Complex, The Homing Bird, Mountain View, Like/Unlike and Moving On. 21:00 Awards Ceremony celebrating this year’s It’s My Shout Trainees ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday October 13th Swansea Bay Studios 10:30 – 13:00pm Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit the Europe’s biggest indoor film and television studio. Visit the world class sets, stages and facilities that make Da Vinci’s Demons, as well as Hollywood feature film ‘Set Fire to the Stars’ possible. The tour will be 2 ½ hours long, and includes free coach travel from Cardiff at 9:30am if you’d like it. To reserve your place on the tour and the bus, buy a weekend pass and then send us your reference code at [email protected]. Limited to 30 places. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday October 14th This year for the first time, we are having a Premiere of the films we made in Bangor/Ynys Mon, Dyffryn Nantlle and Ruthin. We will also be awarding individuals from the area, to celebrate their talent and commitment. Cwmni Da, Caernarfon 16:00 – Tour of the independent television company’s production facilities, where they produce programmes for BBC, S4C, Channel 4 and more. Galeri, Caernarfon 17:00 Pre-show entertainment in the bar from Coleg Menai Music Technology Students. 19:00 Performances from Sbarc Drama Club and Coleg Menai Performing Arts, followed by some of this year’s films and special North Wales awards! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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