Acclaimed British Independent Filmmaker Emma Dark Announced As A Judge For Southern Malting’s 5MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL
To continue the mission of promoting arts talent in the community even during these trying times Southern Maltings are pleased to announce their inaugural 5 Minute Film Festival
The Fan Carpet are excited to share the announcement that Acclaimed Filmmaker and friend of The Fan Carpet Emma Dark will be a Judge at the Inaugural 5 Minute Film Festival, from Sothern Maltings!
Most of us now have a very high quality video camera in the form of a mobile phone. Use it (or dedicated camera equipment) to produce your own film. The subject can be anything; fiction, documentary, experimental, animation, or mixed media. Just make sure it is no longer than 5 minutes in length. The competition is open to all ages and abilities.
How to submit your entry
Upload your completed film to WeTransfer and email a link to [email protected]. Include in your email a small personal biography (including your age if you are under 18) and synopsis of the film (cast, theme, etc).
Deadline
The submission deadline is 31 May 2020, and prizes include membership of the British Film Institute and annual passes to Southern Maltings film screenings (based in Hertfordshire, UK).
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| Terry Whiskin Artist and Creative Enterprise Education Professional with over 27 years of Full Time teaching experience. I have taught and managed Art and Design Education, effectively delivering and developing arts curriculum at Further and Higher Education level. |
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Sean Shaw It would be great to think someone in Ware may become the next great British film maker. I can’t wait to see what comes out of the 5 Minute Film Festival. |
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Emma Dark Her second festival short, sci-fi/horror “Salient Minus Ten“ (2017), received its premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square as part of the British Horror Film Festival, and stars “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” actor Alan Austen in the lead role, with cinematography from internationally renowned DoP Philip Bloom. Accolades include winning Starburst Magazine’s MediaCity Film Festival 2018 ‘Best Director’ award, the YFIFF 2018 ‘Albert Pyun Inspiration Award’, the YFIFF 2015 ‘Rising Star’ award, the Stormy Weather 2017 ‘Outstanding Female Filmmaker’ award, and the Stormy Weather 2019 ‘Best Editing’ award. |
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| Darren Bender Feature film and TV documentary filmmaker with over 30 years experience in the UK film and television industries. Just finished making his third movie as a producer, also his first as a writer / director. Last movie won Raindance Film Festival’s Best UK Movie Award and was nominated for three British Independent Film Awards. Previous documentaries have been BAFTA nominated and won prizes around the world. |
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Prizes
Prizes include membership of the British Film Institute and annual passes to Southern Maltings film screenings.
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