LSFF Programme Announced

Yes, its that time of year again.

The 12th London Short Film Festival have now revealed what will be screening in January 2015 and we’re super excited to see some new short films strands alongside our old favorites! (Fucked Up Love and Night Of The Living Docs)

re:VAULT Picks!

re:VAULT Film Den alumni The Hedgehog by Chris Lee & Paul Storrie screening as part of ‘Surreal Worlds‘ Fri 16 Jan 6:45pm, Hackney Picturehouse

He Took His Skin Off For Me by Ben Aston screening in ‘Fucked Up Love Part 2: Gentle Disasters‘ Sat 17 Jan 4pm, Hackney Picturehouse [pictured]

And Crocodile by Gaëlle Denis screening in ‘Gods Lonely Men Part 1: Under Attack‘ Tue 13 Jan 6:45pm, Hackney Picturehouse

The full programme along with all the festivals events can be found here

 

UK Festivals To Visit – Nov 2014

November

Leeds International Film Festival
When: 5-20 November 2014
Where: Leeds
The Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is the largest film festival in England outside London and is a BAFTA qualifying festival.
* Features 
* Shorts
Check out the full program here: www.leedsfilm.com/films

UK Premiere / closing film of LIFF28 – 20 Nov

Aesthetica Short Film Festival
When: 6-9 November 2014
Where: York
An established and dynamic player on the UK film festival circuit, the Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) is a celebration of independent film from across the world, and an outlet for championing and supporting short filmmaking. The festival champions filmmaking talent from across the world, spanning all genres from Comedy to Drama; Animation to Documentary and Art to Experimental Films.
* Over 300 shorts
* Masterclasses
Check out the full program here: www.asff.co.uk/asff2014

Underwire Festival
When: 11-15 November 2014
Where: London
Celebrating shorts by women; directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, composers…. great prizes on offers for winners.
* Shorts
* Masterclasses
* Comedy
Check out the full program here: www.underwirefestival.com/festival

XX Award: On-Screen Female Protagonist Award

Bath Film Festival
Running 13-23 November 2014
Where: Bath
In their own words…“The film festival gives you novelty, unexpected meetings with friends, discussions and debates, a chance to immerse yourself in film and emerge enlightened as a true film fan”
* Shorts
* Features
* Events
Check out the full program here: www.bathfilmfestival.org.uk/festival-schedule

The Smalls Film Festival 2013

The 2013 Smalls Film Festival program has been announced and there are many short film delights to look forward to.

re:VAULT is looking forward to these two not-to-be-missed sessions on funding and distribution

FROM MYTH TO MONEY: “Short film funding may seem like the pot at the end of the rainbow, but it’s out there – we promise! Our panel of six of the UK’s leading short film commissioners, programmers and funding scheme reps are going to tell you where to find it. In this session you’ll get tips on how to pitch your ideas and what commissioners are looking out for. So they say money talks; learn how to make it say “hello, I want to fund your short film”!

SHORT SELLING: “You’ve made your short, it screened at festivals, you’re proud as punch, now what? Sales! In this session we invite key players in digital distribution to talk online sales. What’s VOD? Will you retain the film rights? Will your film make money? Who will offer the biggest audience? All questions answered here”

Read more about whats on! thesmalls.com/festival/about

Tickets:

The Smalls Full Festival Pass -£35
Grants you entry to all panel sessions, master classes, film screenings, networking events and one ticket to The Smalls 2013 Awards.
Or £6 per event

Buy tickets! thesmalls.com/festivals/tickets

Sundance London

Sundance London Film  Music Festival
25 – 28 April 2013
02 Arena, Greenwich

re:VAULT Picks

Sleepwalk With Me (feature)
Reluctant to confront his fears of love, honesty, and growing up, a budding standup comedian has both a hilarious and intense struggle with sleepwalking.

Winner of the Best Of NEXT Audience Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival,  and based on the successful one-man show of the same name. Read More

The Moo Man (UK Spotlight Documentary)
A year in the life of heroic farmer Steve, scene-stealing Ida (queen of the herd), and a supporting cast of 55 cows. When Ida falls ill, Steve’s optimism is challenged, and their whole way of life is at stake.

Director Andy Heathcote and co-director Heike Bachelier offer a glimpse of an endangered way of life. Read More

Peaches Does Herself
On the advice of an old stripper, Peaches makes sexually forthright music. This electro rock opera follows Peaches’ rise in popularity and her love affair with a beautiful Shemale that ultimately leads her to realize who she really is.

Plus live performance on April 26. Read More

British Sea Power
A uniquely uplifting cinematic and musical voyage not to be missed.

Join British Sea Power live on stage as they perform their critically acclaimed original score of From the Sea to the Land Beyond alongside a screening of the film. Read More

Also we would like to say a huge well done to William Oldroyd whose short film ‘Best’ won the 2013 Short film Competition

As part of Sundance London this year there was a short film competition to make a 3-5 minute film around the concept of time, very appropriate given the festival is held at the place of Greenwich meantime. The theme was ‘The Time is Now; a story that is about being immediate and in the moment.’

What the judges had to say:

“The other jurors and I were delighted to find in Best a succinct yet moving story that so cleverly exemplifies the tagline ‘The Time is Now.’ Terrifically framed images as well as stellar performances bring to life a story that impressively manages to be tender, raw, visceral and heartbreaking in under five minutes.” – Trevor Groth, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming and jury member.

 

Buy tickets and read more about the line-up here: http://sundance.seetickets.com/Event/sundance-london/the-o2/699844