The Scriptwriting course for beginners has had its session dates revised. The course will now commence on the 19th May instead of the advertised 5th May.
The new course dates are now: 19th May, 2nd June, 16th June and 7th July.
Please email contact@mkfilmnetwork.com if you would like to register for this course.
CALL FOR SHORT FILMS
MKFN are holding another short film screening event.
MK Film Network Shorts event at MK Gallery, Friday 25th May 2012 at 7:00pm.
£5/£3 conc. Free to contributing filmmakers.
Refreshments will be served.
Speaker to be confirmed.
Please book your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please email:
ursula@ic-mk.org <mailto:ursula@ic-mk.org>
If you have a short film which you would like to be screened at this event,
please submit films to:
Independent Cinema MK, Town Hall Creed Street, Wolverton, MK12 5JY
DEADLINE for submission is: 5pm on Monday 14th May 2012
Notification of films to be screened will be given on Friday 18th May 2012.
FILM CRITERIA:
The films should be no longer than 15mins and can be any subject matter or
genre. All films should have the name of the filmmaker on the DVD itself and
should detail the name of the film, the date the film was made, length of
film including credits and clear contact details. We welcome films that
have not gone through the final edit.
At the Network Shorts Event, Filmmakers introduce their own work or can
nominate somebody else to introduce their work for them if they are unable
to attend.
We cannot guarantee to screen every film we receive, but we will return
films if you provide a stamped, addressed envelope. Our criteria for
selection is very open and is based on this principle:
1. To give an opportunity to screen your film in an open environment
where you can receive feedback from those who are interested in
filmmaking and are passionate about film.
We look forward to receiving your film(s) and seeing you on the 25th May.
MKFN Team
MK Film Network would like to say ‘Thank you’ to all of you who have attended our taster/pilot scriptwriting courses in the past. Due to your comments and feedback we are pleased to announce the start of our official Scriptwriting courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced level…
We have an exciting new 4 day scriptwriting course for beginners starting on Saturday 5th May, with the fabulous Linda Dunscombe.
This is an Introduction to the world of scriptwriting, suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience. The course is for anyone wishing to write for TV, film, short film or comedy. If you want to develop ideas, build strong characters, gain a basic understanding of story narrative and structure and learn how to write authentic dialogue – then this is the course for you.
Course Dates: 5th May, 19th May, 2nd June and 16th June
Course Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: MK Gallery Project Space, 900 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA.
Course Price: £65
To book your place on the course, please email us at contact@mkfilmnetwork.com requesting to attend. A confirmation email will then be sent to you.
Course Overview:
Writing for the screen is all about telling a story and creating memorable characters. During the course we will be looking at ideas; How to find them, how to test them and how to build up the layers of a story. We will look at techniques that can help us to add depth to our characters.
As Scriptwriting is a visual medium we will consider how to show character traits quickly and effectively. We will look at the importance of conflict and motivation in character development and recognise the need to keep dialogue focused and authentic.
We will look at basic structure and understand that scriptwriting has rules and its own format. We will discuss the importance of the opening scenes of a script, and learn to identify how and when to begin a story. Knowing what a story is really about is very important in all forms of writing. We will look at how to write a pitch as well as an outline and a treatment. These are tools that help to focus the idea when structuring a story.
By the end of the course every learner should:
Understand the elements that make up a story
Have the confidence to start building a story idea
Have completed a basic outline of a TV drama or film idea
Written the first draft of the opening scenes
You will learn through a variety of class discussions and practical exercises, working in small groups and pairs as well as individually. You will be encouraged to complete assignments and will be offered positive helpful feedback from the tutor.
If you would like further information about Linda Dunscombe, please feel free to email her on lindadunscombe@btopenworld.com or check out her website www.linda-dunscombe.co.uk
MKFN Team!
Independent Cinema MK invite you to attend their Annual General Meeting on Monday 16th April at 6pm, held at the MK Gallery Project Space.
Come and find out about ICMK’s plans and upcoming projects and achievements. We will also be discussing the plans/developments of the MK Film Network.
Please email Ursy at ursula@ic-mk.org and let us know if you wish to join us. Feel free to bring friends and other filmmakers.
MKFN Team
Screen South Present
The Development and Finance jigsaw discussed and explained!
Screen South in association with Skillset, North Sea Screen Partnership, BFI, and Maidstone Studios presents an afternoon panel session of the truths, myths and realities of what ‘Development Hell’ (including the Finance jigsaw) is really all about! This is event is FREE but has a limited audience capacity so please book immediately!
This session is aimed at Producers, Directors and Writers who are serious about further professional progression for themselves and their projects within the film industry.
Are you a filmmaker - experienced or just starting out? Then why not submit your film to be screened.
MK Film Network Shorts event at MK Gallery, 18th November 2011 Doors open at 6:15pm with 6:30pm start. £5/£3 conc. Refreshments will be served.
Please book your tickets in advance as space is LIMITED. Please email ursywhite@hotmail.co.uk
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Please submit films for screening to:
Independent Cinema MK, Town Hall Creed Street, Wolverton, MK12 5JY
DEADLINE for submission is: Friday 4th November
Notification of films to be screened will be given on Wednesday 9th November.
The films should be no longer than 15mins and can be any subject matter or genre. All films should have the name of the filmmaker on the DVD itself and should detail the name of the film, the date the film was made and clear contact details. We welcome films that have not gone through the final edit.
At the Network Shorts Event Filmmakers introduce their own work or can nominate somebody else to introduce their work for them if they are unable to attend.
We cannot guarantee to screen every film we receive, but we will return films if you provide a stamped, addressed envelope. Our criteria for selection is very open and is based on this principle:
1. To give an opportunity to screen your film in an open environment
where you can receive feedback from those who are interested in
filmmaking and are passionate about film.
We look forward to receiving your film(s) and seeing you on the 18th November.
Many Thanks!
MKFN team
MKFN are running a follow up Scriptwriting Course with Linda Dunscombe. After the success of the first scriptwriting course back in May we are now running a second course for anyone who is working on a first draft of a script.
The course will focus on script development. It is suitable for anyone who has an idea developed to treatment or SXS stage or who is working on a script. The objective of the course is to support and encourage all participants to complete a first draft.
The course will be running on the 22nd October and 5th, 19th & 26th November
Time: 12-4pm Venue: Wolverton Town Hall.
To secure your place on the course can you please forward a cheque with the payment of £45 or £35 (Student and OAP Concessions only) to:
Wolverton Town Hall, Creed Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LY.
Can you please make the cheque payable to Independent Cinema MK and write Scriptwriting Workshop on the back.
If you have any queries, please contact Ana at: contact@mkfilmnetwork.com
We look forward to seeing you all on the 22nd October!
Just a quick one to say thank you to all you came along last night. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and we hope to see many colloborations come as a result of the night.
A special thanks to C.J Lines for speaking on distrebution and to PenKat Studio for hosting and feeding all our guests.
Duncan Catterall
Founder, MKFN
Thank you to all who RSVP’d PenKat Studio for the forth coming film networking event. The guest list is now full. Please be aware that if you were hoping to attend but did not RSVP PenKat you will not gain entry to the event. This is for fire safety and security reasons.
We look forward to seeing those on the guest list there!
All the best,
Duncan Catterall
Founder, MKFN
On the Thursday 21st July 2011 the Milton Keynes Film Network ( ) will be holding its network event at PenKat Studio. C.J Lines from Lionsgate Films will be giving a brief introduction to film distribution by way of a Q&A, conducted by Film Network founder Duncan Catterall.
PenKat studios will be showing off their various facilities and production equipment. After the talks and tours are over there will be the usual opportunities to mingle and talk to people from a varying backgrounds with an interest in film.
The night begins at 19.30 and we’d expect to finish around 22.00 subject to heavily involved conversations.
Penkat Studio
Unit 48 Alston Drive
Bradwell Abbey
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire, UK
MK13 9HB
Background:
The Milton Keynes Film Network was a set up in June 2009 as a means of bringing together the areas film making community and allowing collaborations to form organically. Since its inception the network has merged into local cinema charity Independent Cinema Milton Keynes and is currently looking at education, networking and exhibition. The network hopes to bring people in from beyond the city’s boundaries to be involved in establishing Milton Keynes a centre of excellence for film training.
Penkat Studio (penkatstudio.com) is a Milton Keynes studio facility offering affordable studio rental with equipment, as well as video and tv production services and facilities.
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution and new channel platforms.
