Events (W.C. 15 May)
1.BAFTA Guru Live Cymru 2023
Our festival for emerging talent in film, games and tv is back in person and open to all
Mae ein gŵyl ar gyfer talent newydd ym myd ffilm, gemau a theledu yn ôl, yn fyw ac yn agored i bawb.
The series of sessions and Q&As will bring together film, games and tv practitioners alongside new creative talent to give you direct access to the industry and an opportunity to hear from some of the best in the business. Whether you’re a graduate looking to take those first steps or you’ve already got credits under your belt, we’ve got a session for you. We are also offering limited travel bursaries and free sessions – scroll down for more information and our eligibility criteria. Explore the programme and book now!
Mae’r gyfres o sesiynau a phaneli Holi ac Ateb yn uno ymarferwyr y diwydiannau sgrin a thalent greadigol newydd i gynnig mynediad i’r diwydiant a’r cyfle i glywed gan y gorau yn y busnes. Os ydych newydd raddio ac yn edrych i gymryd eich camau nesaf neu eisoes gyda chwpl o gredydau, mae gennym sesiwn i gynnig i chi. Rydym hefyd yn cynnig bwrsariaethau teithio cyfyngedig a sesiynau am ddim – sgroliwch i lawr am ragor o wybodaeth a’n meini prawf cymhwysedd. Darganfyddwch yr holl raglen a archebwch eich tocyn nawr!
Find more about it HERE
2. EUROVISION 2023 – MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
Monday, 5 June, 2023; 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Cavendish Conference Centre, London, W1G 9DTUnited Kingdom
As the BBC continues its preparations to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, ensure your ticket is booked to the RTS’ debrief with the elite senior production team tasked with bringing the live Semi-Finals and the Grand Final to the world stage.
Kate Phillips (Director of Unscripted, and Eurovision Lead for the BBC) will be joined by BBC Studios Entertainment & Music’s Lee Smithurst (Head of Show), James O’Brien (Executive in Charge of Production) and Nikki Parsons (Lead Director) to discuss the creative, technical and logistical feat behind delivering the world’s biggest music event to a global audience of over 160 million.
Quizzing panellists on how they united to celebrate Ukraine’s victory as well as UK creativity will be Eurovision Turquoise Carpet Opening Ceremony presenter and proud Liverpudlian, Sam Quek.
Panellists
- Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted (BBC): Kate is responsible for the overall commissioning strategy and delivery of the BBC’s full range of unscripted content, including Entertainment, Factual, Daytime, Events and of course Eurovision! A lifelong fan of the contest, here she represents the BBC’s core Eurovision team which includes Martin Green (Managing Director) and Rachel Ashdown (Lead Commissioner).
- Lee Smithurst, Head of Show (BBC Studios): Lee takes creative lead on editorial for the three live shows, having worked on five Eurovision contests to date. In recent years, Lee has played an instrumental role in bringing the UK delegation from ‘nil point’ to centre stage. Lee’s wider credits include I Can See Your Voice, Kylie Minogue’s Secret Night and Soccer Aid.
- James O’Brien, Executive in Charge of Production (BBC Studios): James oversees the technical delivery of the Eurovision live shows and broadcast, and all other elements within the venue precinct. James has experience working on large scale events such as MTV Europe Music Awards the London Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
- Nikki Parsons, Lead Director (BBC Studios): Multi-award winning Director Nikki Parsons is lead director for the Eurovision 2023 Grand Final and Semi Finals. Nikki has been Series Director of Strictly Come Dancing since 2006 and most recently was one of the directors on Queen Elizabeth II’s and the Duke of Edinburgh’s funerals.
Chair: Sam Quek
Sam will be presenting the Eurovision Turquoise Carpet Opening Ceremony and is a key member of the BBC Studios presenting family, the first female Captain on A Question of Sport and now a full-time presenter on Morning Live.
Booking Details:
Tickets for RTS members are free but must be booked in advance (please input your membership number when booking). If you do not know your membership number, please email membership@rts.org.uk.
Tickets for non-members are £15.
Tickets are non-refundable.
3. Snapshots: Caribbean Cinema Up Close
Wed 17—Wed 31 May 2023, Barbican Cinema
Join Barbican Cinema for a special season exploring Caribbean self-representation in film. Featuring a collection of films from across the Caribbean that gives UK audiences insight into the evolving identity of contemporary Caribbean cinema. Exploring both individual and shared cultural identities, this selection touches on universal themes pertaining to the human condition. Featuring films from directors such as Kavery Kaul, Ania Freer and José María Cabral.
4. Skip Norman: Here and There
Thu 18 May, 7:00pm; ICA Cinema
Join the ICA for a special season of films dedicated to the multifaceted, international career of American filmmaker and cinematographer Skip Norman. Featuring premieres of new restorations and newly produced subtitles, Skip Norman: Here and There will be the first retrospective that explores Norman’s multifaceted, international career, bringing his practice as a filmmaker in dialogue with his work as a cinematographer and bridging his time on both sides of the Atlantic.
5. SSFF: London Japan Film Festival 2023
Sat 20 May, 4:00pm; Genesis Cinema
During the 2-day LONDON JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL on 20-21 May 2023, SSFF will give you a birds eye view of what culture in Japan looks like today. The event will be a deep dive into the various aspects that make up Japan, from dance to sushi and documentaries to feature films, complete with a mesmerising premiere of A MAN by Kei Ishikawa, winner of 8 Japanese awards and a look into the young and upcoming filmmakers that are shaking up Japanese cinema.
South Social Film Festival is a not for profit that dedicates every event to a different COUNTRY, turning into a platform to celebrate DIVERSITY, community inclusion and emerging talents. https://www.southsocialfilmfestival.co.uk/
Immerse yourself in the wonders of JAPAN!
6. UK Premiere: A Different Score + Q&A
Sun 21 May, 6:15pm; Rio Cinema
Join Rio Cinema for the UK premiere screening of A Different Score. Filmmaker Anaïs Ngbanzo’s captivating film is the first documentary portrait of composer, pianist, vocalist, and performance artist Julius Eastman a key figure of the American musical avant-garde. The film emphasizes the political aspect of Eastman’s work and the courage he showed in dedicating his life to his music. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Anaïs Ngbanzo and Devonté Hynes.
7. London Short Film Funding Summit
Sat, 3 Jun 2023 11:00 – 17:00 BST; The Comedy Store 1a Oxendon Street London SW1Y 4EE
Are you looking to learn how to fund your next short film? Then the London Short Film Funding Summit is the event for you! This full day event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. You can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how the short film industry works, what different paths you can take and which strategy might be best suited for your particular project.
Find more HERE
8. Straight 8 2023 Top 25 – 25 short films made on 25 rolls of Super 8.
Saturday 27 May 2023 18:00; BFI Southbank NFT1
- Total running time 130min
Straight 8 is the Super 8 in-camera filmmaking competition. Since 1999, the annual premieres have excited audiences worldwide, in part because the filmmakers also sit in the auditorium, watching their work for the first time. Despite the challenge of editing in-camera without re-takes, the quality is exceptional. The Top 8 films of the 25 are fresh from their Straight 8 premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Content warning:
Please note that this programme contains the following:
stalking / menace – mild
threat – mild
violence – mild blood
sexual references
abortion / miscarriage references
eating disorder – oblique reference to disordered eating, depiction of vomiting blood in a horror context only