Film/Photo/New media

a-n: The Artists Information Company is a UK agency for supporting artists' practice. Their publications and services meet the professional needs of artists and the visual arts sector, identifying changing trends and new needs.

a-n achieve their mission through:

A programme of publications for practitioners, educators and employers

Sectoral research that provides vital evidence for advocacy campaigns and informs cultural development

Partnership projects.

info@a-n.co.uk
www.a-n.co.uk

Association of Cultural Advancement Through Visual Arts is an integrated London-based visual arts facility which provides studios and other services for professional artists, organises exhibitions and public art commissions and runs educational and community arts projects.

ACAVA operates from eight buildings in different parts of the city, providing opportunities for people of all ages to access workshop and studio facilities, explore a range of materials and processes, use darkrooms, kilns, forges and computers, and exhibit their work.

In 1999 ACAVA moved into a new purpose designed Lottery funded building in North Kensington with further artists' studios, a digital arts training facility and a community arts resource. From here, ACAVA runs training courses in digital arts for artists and unemployed people in the area, and Artspace, an arts project for people recovering from mental health problems.

A wide variety of artist-led workshops are held on ACAVA premises as well as in schools, colleges, and other participating organisations, ranging from short hourly sessions to year-long courses. Some are set up on conjunction with ACAVA's galleries in Hammersmith and Hackney. Many employ ACAVA's resident studio artists as well as artists from elsewhere.

ACAVA's various educational initiatives aim to promote individual expression and respect for cultural diversity. They aim to develop visual skills in relation to schools' curricula and beyond, to provide work experience and promote career development. ACAVA works with schools, colleges, local authorities, health authorities, disability groups, community groups and other arts organisations representing a wide range of art forms.

Duncan Smith
ACAVA
54 Blechynden Street
London W10 6SH
Phone: 020 8960 5015
dsmith@acava.org
www.acava.org

Set up in 1998, the Alliance Against Intellectual Property (IP) Theft is a UK-based coalition of trade associations and enforcement organisations with an interest in ensuring intellectual property rights receive the protection they need and deserve. With a combined turnover of over £ 250 billion, our members include representatives of the film/TV and video, music, games, business software industries, branded manufactured goods, publishers, retailers and designers.The Alliance is concerned with ensuring intellectual property rights are valued in the UK, and that a robust, efficient legislative and regulatory regime exists which enables these rights to be properly protected.

Alliance Against IP Theft c/o BPI,
Riverside Building, County Hall,
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7JA
Phone: 020 7803 1324
Fax: 020 7803 1310
info@allianceagainstiptheft.co.uk
www.allianceagainstiptheft.co.uk

Exploring the relationship between art and animation, and the place of animation and its concepts in contemporary art practice, UK based Animate Projects offers artists a unique space to create work, and develops initiatives that allows an international audience to engage with the work through broadcast, gallery, cinema, and online.

Animate Projects
89 Borough High Street
London SE1 1NL
Phone: 020 7407 3944
info@animateprojects.org
www.animateprojects.org

Artbase is a national two-year apprenticeship scheme for emerging artists and designers. The apprenticeship is dedicated to developing professional practice of the artists intending to work in the area of public art.

Each year 30 artists/designers will be selected to join the scheme and will participate in the following:
- live project shadowing and mentoring (with an experienced art practitioner)
- workshop programme (covering all aspects of artists' professional and personal development needs)
- e-learning programme (developing a professional portfolio).

Through the scheme Artbase will help raise the profile of emerging artists and build invaluable experience of the public art and built environment arena.

Artbase has been developed by Impact Art, a public art consultancy that specialises in the embedding of arts strategies and commissions within the public realm and new built environment.

Phone: 01444 484847
info@artbase.org.uk
www.artbase.org.uk

Artquest help London's visual artists and craftspeople by fostering critical engagement and providing practical support to professional London-based visual artists and craftspeople through a website, email and telephone helpline, advice sessions, events and seminars. This support covers areas such as:

- creating, presenting and selling work
- research and development of new work practices, debates and techniques
- financial advice
- legal advice through the Artlaw section of its website.
- ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Services and resources:
- advice sessions, telephone and email helpline
- workshops, training and conferences.

University of the Arts London
65 Davies Street
London W1K 5DA
Phone: 020 7514 8508
Fax: 020 7514 6211
info@artquest.org.uk
www.artquest.org.uk

Artsadmin supports artists working in Live Art, performance, time-based media, installation and innovative artists that do not work in an artform category.

Artsadmin (AA), Live Art Development Agency (LADA) and New Work Network (NWN) are the partners in the Live Art Advisory Network. They offer professional development opportunities for artists, including a framework to support, strengthen and develop Live Art in London.

Live Art refers to a broad range of new kinds of performance by artists who are challenging artform boundaries to create new experiences and new ways of expression.

Services & Resources:

An advice and information service including funding advice, contacts for curators and programmers and networks of support
Bursaries for early and mid-career plus artists
Rehearsal spaces, performance workshops and summer schools
A regularly updated website, bi-annual publication and a weekly email newsletter
Showcases of new work and works in progress
Talks, debates and seminars
Mentoring

Toynbee Studios
28 Commercial Street
London E1 6LS
Phone: 020 7247 5102
Fax: 020 7247 5103
Textphone: 020 7247 5182
manick@artsadmin.co.uk
www.artsadmin.co.uk

All artists and organisations listed on artscape value the opportunity to share their working practices with others, helping to develop the next generation of artists and audiences. Their educational ideals are matched by considerable experience of working in schools and other educational contexts.Artscape enables all artists and organisations to describe their previous work in detail and to include supporting material in the form of images, sound and video recordings.

Artscape
PO Box 1
Sheriff Hutton
York YO60 7YU

Phone: 01653 618429
clare.mallorie@artscape.org.uk
www.artscape.org.uk

The Association of Photographers (AOP) brings professional photographers together, protecting their rights and promoting photography.

We campaign for all photographers and our awards promote the best in photography. We also provide information services, education programmes, exhibitions and publications to support these activities.

As image-makers respond to globalisation, the AOP is building an effective network of communications with photographers from around the world.

AOP Education Policy

It is one of the core responsibilities of the AOP to encourage all members, whatever their level of membership, to pursue opportunities for lifelong education. Education in this context is seen as a process of becoming and maintaining a role as a constructive, positive and progressive member of the visual communications industry.

It is an essential role of the AOP to liaise with other organisations relevant to photographic education.

It is an implicit responsibility of all AOP members and supporters of the AOP to be involved in promoting educational opportunities where appropriate

The Association of Photographers Ltd
81 Leonard Street
London EC2A 4QS
Phone: 020 7739 6669
Fax: 020 7739 8707
education@aophoto.co.uk
www.the-aop.org

B3 makes connections between Britain's multicultural communities and its creative industries. We do so by uniting the power of digital media with the creative potential of emerging digital artists, film makers, visual artists and sound artists.

Our activities - workshops, screenings, studio sessions, talks, networking events - are all about nurturing new talent and creating industry connections. We help them develop, produce and distribute their work, from the first spark of an idea through to the first showing and beyond.

B3 Media and the National Film & Television School have teamed up to bring the Compass Point programme. It includes workshops and practical assignments in business-planning and project development. Participants will also make a short DVD to showcase their talents.

Graduates of the scheme will be positioned to enhance their businesses, develop their own careers and play a vital role in creating a more representative UK media industry.

B3 Media
Electric Avenue Studios
3b Electric Avenue
London
SW9 8JY
Phone: 020 7274 2121
studio@b3media.net
www.b3media.net

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts supports, develops and promotes the artforms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. With an expert industry membership of nearly 6500 individuals, globally, we focus attention on the highest achievements of films, video games and television programmes shown in the UK each year in order to motivate and inspire those who make them, and to educate and develop the taste of those who watch them.

The promotion of excellence isn't something that only happens at Awards ceremonies. There is an equally powerful role that the Academy plays at our headquarters at 195 Piccadilly and across our nations and regions, in cinemas, schools and communities in the UK and US.

Giving our members, the industry and the public the opportunity to learn first-hand from leading practitioners is one of the key services an academy like ours can provide. By showcasing the crafts of film, television and video games production, we provide a forum for knowledge to be shared across disciplines. This can only stimulate higher standards.

The British Academy of Film and Television
195 Piccadilly
London W1J 9LN
Phone: 020 7734 0022
Fax: 020 7734 1792
info@bafta.org
www.bafta.org

21CC is the BBC's digital learning centre in London, dedicated to exploring creative and cutting-edge uses of technology in teaching and learning.

The centre welcomes over 6,000 pupils, teachers and young people to participate in its free of charge workshop programme each year.

It works with schools to drive online learning opportunities and offers a dynamic rolling programme of innovative digital projects that draw on expertise from across the BBC from filming, podcasting and Multimedia music making through to web design, digital art and animation.

With an informal community setting in the heart of BBC White City, 21CC is a radical space for school groups and young people to work together, for individuals and teachers in professional development, and for wider exchange on visions in interactive technology.

BBC 21CC
Room 3562,
201 Wood Lane,
White City,
London W12 7TS
Phone: 020 8752 5339
anna.mayer@bbc.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/21cc/

Film Network is the BBC's interactive showcase for new British filmmakers, screening three new short films in broadband quality every week, adding to a growing catalogue of great shorts.

The site allows people to comment on and rate films and also provides filmmakers with tools to create online profiles and exchange tips, advice and ideas. The purpose is to expose new talent and create a platform for some great films that are rarely seen elsewhere.

BBC Film Network
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork

BBC writersroom identifies and champions new writing talent and diversity across BBC drama, comedy and Children's programmes. We are constantly on the lookout for writers of any age and experience who show real potential for the BBC. We accept and read unsolicited scripts for film, TV and radio drama, TV and radio narrative comedy and theatre.

Writersroom runs various schemes targeting talented writers who come to our notice through a range of sources. We also invest in new writing projects nationwide and build creative partnerships, including work with theatres, writer's organisations and film agencies across the country.

We hold open access sessions around the country, where writers are warmly invited to tell us what they think and ask questions about new writing at the BBC. We also, from time to time, hold open national and regional access competitions for writers.

If you have an original voice and a talent for writing drama or narrative comedy, then we want to know about you and your work.

BBC writersroom
Grafton House
379-381 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AU
www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom

The British Film Institute promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain's rich film and television heritage and culture. Established in 1933, the bfi runs a range of activities and services including BFI Southbank, BFI IMAX Cinema, book and DVD publishing, festivals, film releases, BFI National Library, education and sight and sound magazine.

BFI
21 Stephen Street
London W1T 1LN
Phone: 020 7255 1444
info@bfi.org.uk
www.bfi.org.uk

The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body, which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912, and videos since the passing of the Video Recordings Act in 1984.

Designed to keep the public and the industry informed about the work of the BBFC, the website includes up to the minute information about classification decisions; the policies and Guidelines used by the BBFC when classifying a work; how to submit a film, DVD or video game for classification as well as information about the BBFC.

British Board of Film Classification
www.bbfc.co.uk

BFFS is the national organisation for the development, support and representation of film societies throughout the UK

Established in 1946, BFFS has successfully weathered the considerable changes in the cinema landscape over seven decades and today stands for the right of all communities to determine their own access to film culture.

British Federation of Film Societies, Unit 315, The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX
Phone: 0845 6037 278
info@bffs.org.uk
www.bffs.org.uk

The British Universities Film & Video Council (BUFVC) is a representative body which promotes the production, study and use of moving image, sound and related media in higher education and research.

Founded in 1948, the Council is a related body of the Higher Education Funding Council for England and incorporates the Society for Screen-based Learning.

The BUFVC promotes and supports the use of moving images and related media in UK higher and further education, and the use of moving images in research generally. It achieves this through a variety of services, databases, publications and other activities.

BUFVC
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Phone: 020 7393 1500
Fax: 020 7393 1555
ask@bufvc.ac.uk
www.bufvc.ac.uk

The Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas.

The union represents permanently employed, contract and freelance workers who are primarily based in the United Kingdom.

The key aims of the union are to protect jobs, increase membership, win new recognition agreements, and to improve pay and conditions of service, including pensions.

info@bectu.org.uk
www.bectu.org.uk

MSc Management - Film Business Stream

The MSc in Management is an academically rigorous and highly practical programme offering graduates from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in key areas of modern management. The course allows students to tailor their studies to suit their particular interests and ambitions.

The first term focuses on foundation management tools, allowing students to identify areas of strength and interest. The second term allows students to specialise in either general management, internal auditing, marketing or film business. This follows through to electives and projects.

The unique new Film Business stream, developed by the Film Business Academy at Cass, has been designed to equip students with the skills to pursue a business management career within the film industry.

About Cass
Teaching approach
Employers look for people with specialist expertise but also with the personal and commercial skills to stand out from the competition. Having an international perspective and being able to think and work across cultures is often essential.

Teaching at Cass uses an integrated approach, where students learn through staff lectures, case studies, group work and most importantly, student participation.

State-of-the-art learning facilities
Opened in 2003, the Bunhill Row building is a bright and flexible space designed to encourage a free flow of people and ideas, and is based just 15 minutes from Soho - the heart of the British film industry.

A 200-seat lecture theatre, equipped with the very latest audio and visual technology, is the forum for more formal teaching and major public lectures by academics and business practitioners.

The Cyril Kleinwort Learning Resource Centre combines library and computing services to support all business and management teaching, learning and research.

Admissions: Lucy Peters
Phone: 020 7040 5127
l.peters@city.ac.uk
http://www.cass.city.ac.uk/

Mesh is Channel 4's cutting edge digital and interactive animation scheme.

This is the first ever national scheme to nurture new talent specifically within the field of computer-generated animation. It encourages animators, gamers and graphic designers to use new techniques and create three minutes of groundbreaking animation and interactive fiction.

The MESH team select six proposals to enter development. The animators will receive a fee of £2,000 over a four-month period to develop their scripts with software/hardware also provided. The four best script ideas are then commissioned for production. These four receive master-classes, support and mentoring as well as an additional £5,000 fee over four months production.

MESH Submissions
Nicola Black
Blackwatch Productions Ltd.
2/1 104 Marlborough Avenue
Glasgow G11 7LE
mesh@blackwatchtv.com
www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/M/mesh/

Chinese Arts Centre is the national organisation for the promotion of contemporary Chinese arts. It is based in Manchester, but a large proportion of its work is done in London. Its aim is to develop a sustainable infrastructure to allow all Chinese arts to flourish in the UK. A large part of what it does is to provide information, advice and guidance to artists of Chinese descent.

Services and resources:
- advice given on career development, artistic practice and opportunities
- small group training in a range of practical, artistic and career skills
- seminars which focus on raising awareness of contemporary Chinese arts or developing a sustainable infrastructure for them
- range of equipment and office support available to artists
- helping people to start or develop a freelance career or arts business
- extensive resource library on Chinese arts and culture.

Market Buildings
Thomas Street
Manchester M4 1EU
Phone: 0161 832 7271
Fax: 0161 832 7513
info@chinese-arts-centre.org
www.chinese-arts-centre.org

CircusMedia seeks to help establish and strengthen small businesses, including freelancers, starting out in the Creative Industries in East London. We provide fledgling creative businesses with access to our Multimedia Suite at Stratford Circus, specialist advice and support, a project development consultancy and seminar programme linked to multimedia in general and, more specifically to digital moving image.

Services & Resources:

Heavily subsidised access to our Multimedia Suite
Access to our SD Digital Edit Suite (Jan 2005)
Intensive workshops at all levels of digital POST
Intensive modular workshop framework toward DV Production (Early 2005)
1-to-1 Project Development Consultancy: Web & Moving Image
Production Equipment Hire (Cameras, Sound & Lighting)
Web & Moving Image Industry Seminar Program (2005)
Possible rehearsal/shooting/performance space hire at Stratford Circus (TBC 2005)

CMC at Stratford Circus
Theatre Square
Stratford
London E15 1BX

Phone: 020 8279 1006
Fax: 020 8279 1005
info@cmc.tv

City Showcase was founded out of a passionate belief that emerging creative talent both needs and deserves more opportunities to develop and showcase work.Launched in 2003, City Showcase is a not-for-profit company that wants to help tomorrow's talent make it in the commercial world of today.We work with musicians, performers, designers, artists, producers, directors, games developers and talented people in all creative disciplines by providing networking opportunities, workshops, information and showcasing opportunities.

City Showcase
PO Box 2212
RH20 2XJ
www.cityshowcase.co.uk

Collage Arts is the principal agency for arts development in north London. It is located in the Wood Green Cultural Quarter, with the Creative Online Centre and studio space for over 150 arts practitioners.

Collage Arts is part of the Creative Industries Support consortium.

Services and resources:
- one-to-one advice
- film/video, music and multimedia courses (OCN Level 2 and 3)
- seminars and talks led by creative industry professionals and arts practitioners
- advice on how to apply for funding and write bids
- technical resources.
- business support for creative practitioners.

www.collage-arts.org

creativepool is a resource directory for experienced UK creatives. The site has tools to help you make your employment decisions: you can view a person's quick or full CV, browse their portfolios, look at the feedback they have had from previous employers or place a job on the jobs board and wait for creatives to contact you. From flash animators to mac monkeys, illustrators to account executives - all can be found at creativepool.

Michael Tomes
Phone: 020 7014 3338
michael@creativepool.co.uk
creativepool.co.uk

DFGDocs is the new documentary website brought to you by the Documentary Filmmakers Group in association with the British Council. It's a one-stop shop for documentary, created especially for all of you interested in the art and craft of documentary filmmaking. We'll be bringing you the latest news and events from the global doc community, with more added every day.

DFG is the UK's leading provider of documentary-specific training for established and aspiring filmmakers. Our one-month Diploma in Documentary Filmmaking will get you working as a self-shooting filmmaker and help you get ahead in this notoriously competitive industry.

Documentary Filmmakers Group
4th Floor, Shackwell Studios
28 Shackwell Lane, London, E8 2EZ
Phone: 020 7249 6600
info@dfgdocs.com
www.dfgdocs.com

Doors Opening is the online showcasing and promotional tool designed to meet the needs of artists, crafts people, designers, makers, photographers and others in creative occupations. For £35 a year members receive quality online representation and all the benefits of a personal website and more for a fraction of the cost.

Please visit our website to find out more about our service and how we can help you. Alternatively please email us.

Keir Whitaker and Glenn Badham
Phone: Keir: 07834 592 851 and Glenn: 07712 310 399
info@doorsopening.net
www.doorsopening.net

The East London Moving Image Initiative (ELMII) provides information-sharing, networking and development opportunities for the moving images industries across East London. The ELMII website provides freelancers and moving image businesses with:

monthly email bulletin
online CV posting
online web streaming possibilities
network forum
access to the ELMII directory

elmii@lfvda.demon.co.uk

The English and Media Centre are a not-for-profit educational publishers and teachers' centre providing high quality teaching materials and Continuing Professional Development to teachers of English and Media in the UK and across the world.

18 Compton Terrace,
London N1 2UN
Phone: 020 7359 8080
Fax: 020 7354 0133
info@englishandmedia.co.uk
www.englishandmedia.co.uk

Equity is the only Trade Union to represent artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment. Formed in 1930 by a group of West End performers, Equity quickly spread to encompass the whole range of professional entertainment and its membership includes actors, singers, dancers, choreographers, stage managers, theatre directors and designers, variety and circus artists, television and radio presenters, walk-on and supporting artists, stunt performers and directors and theatre fight directors. Although a Trade Union, Equity is not politically affiliated and so does not make payments to any political party. This puts Equity in the strong position of being able to lobby with impunity. It is affiliated to the Trades Unions Congress and Equity delegates attend the annual TUC conference as a means of bringing performers' issues to a wider audience.

The main function of Equity is to negotiate minimum terms and conditions of employment throughout the entire world of entertainment and to endeavour to ensure these take account of social and economic changes. Its looks to the future as well, negotiating agreements to embrace the new and emerging technologies which affect performers so satellite, digital television, new media are all covered. In addition it operates at an international level through the Federation of International Artists which Equity helped to establish, the International Committee for Artistic Freedom and through agreements with sister unions overseas.

In addition to these core activities, Equity strives to provide a wide range of services for members and so they are eligible for many benefits including a job information service and contract vetting. They also provide legal and welfare advice, royalties collection services, advice on copyright and insurance services.

Equity London Office,
Guild House,
Upper St Martins Lane,
London
WC2H 9EG
Phone: 020 7379 6000
Fax: 020 7379 7001
info@equity.org.uk
www.equity.org.uk

Film and Video Umbrella curates and produces film, video and new media projects by artists which are commissioned and presented in collaboration with galleries and venues across England

The website contains information on all of our recent programming and publishing activities, and includes details on archive programmes and exhibitions.

Film and Video Umbrella
8 Vine Yard
London SE1 1QL
Phone: 020 7407 7755
Fax: 020 7407 7766
info@fvu.co.uk
www.fvumbrella.com

Film London is the capital's film and media agency and is supported by the UK Film Council and the London Development Agency through Creative London. Film London also receives significant support from Arts Council England London, the European Regional Development Fund, the Mayor of London and Skillset.

Film London is designed to act as a catalyst for national and international film-making in London, to engage the diverse communities throughout London in film and media (providing both educational and employment opportunities); to exploit the tourism potential of film and media in London and also to develop their cultural development in the capital.

Film London
Suite 6.10, The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JJ
Phone: 020 7613 7676
Fax: 020 7613 7677
info@filmlondon.org.uk
www.filmlondon.org.uk

Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) supports London-based artists working in moving image: whether film, video, digital, animation or new technologies and for installation, cinema, gallery exhibition, the public realm or broadcast. The Network helps artists engage with and benefit from the wide range of services, resources and opportunities that the capital has to offer.

The Network works in partnership with various organisations to provide: funding, events, seminars, advice, surgeries, residencies, training and workshops.

Film London Artists' Moving Image Network is supported by Arts Council England and Film London.

Film London
Suite 6.10, The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JJ
Phone: 020 7613 7676
Fax: 020 7613 7677
flamin@filmlondon.org.uk
www.filmlondon.org.uk/flamin

The Film London Local Digital Network is a scheme to provide Londoners with new opportunities to get involved with film in their local communities, particularly in areas of London where cinema provision is limited. Eight partner organisations are hosting and managing portable digital cinema kits, which they will make available to other organisations at hire rates less than standard commercial rates.

Each kit includes a digital projector, screen, sound system, and DVD/VHS player. The partner organisations can provide transport of the kit, and a technician to assemble and run the equipment.

The eight Local Digital Network partners across the city are:
Albany Digital - Lewisham
Bromley Mytime - Bromley
Connections - Hammersmith and Fulham
Film and Video Workshop - Islington
Four Corners - Tower Hamlets
Lux - Hackney
The Phoenix Cinema - Barnet
The Video College - Kensington and Chelsea

For contact details for the LDN partners, and technical details of the equipment, please see our website.

Film London
Suite 6.10, The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JJ
Phone: 020 7613 7676
Fax: 020 7613 7677
www.filmlondon.org.uk/ldn

Four Corners is a unique centre for film and photography based in East London, offering support across a range of film and photographic production:

Services & resources:
- filmmaking facilities & photographic darkrooms
- film training programme
- industry work placements
- professional development for freelancers
- production
- exhibition, screenings, talks and events.

Space for hire:
Office space: (3.8m x 2.6m) available for rent within our purpose-built level access centre at 121 Roman Road for creative individual or small company.
- Telephone line and broadband available
- own access to our delightful garden
- minutes walk from Bethnal Green tube station
- high quality kitchen and bathroom areas
- fully air-conditioned meeting room available to tenants
- networking and social events
- £600 + VAT per calendar month.

Gallery & meeting room hire:
Our gallery and meeting room are both level access, fully air-conditioned and fitted with an induction loop. For hire policy and costs please visit our website: www.fourcornersfilm.co.uk
Four Corners is a leading provider of fully equipped, professional darkrooms in London. Our facilities include black and white darkrooms, 32 inch RA4 colour print processing, thirteen DeVere enlargers for 35mm to 10x8 formats and a self contained, fully accessible colour darkroom.

Please contact our Administrative Manager, Sally Irvine at sally@fourcornersfilm.co.uk in the first instance.

Four Corners
121 Roman Road
London E2 OQN
Phone: 020 8981 6111
info@fourcornersfilm.co.uk
www.fourcornersfilm.co.uk

Film and Television Freelance Training is a training provider for young people who wish to become freelance assistants in the construction, production and technical areas of the United Kingdom's film and television industry.

3rd Floor,
18-20 Southwark Street,
London, SE1 1TJ
Phone: 020 7407 0344
Fax: 020 7407 0366
ft2@ft2.og.uk
www.ft2.org.uk

Future Shorts is one of the leading and most innovative short film labels.
Since 2003, it has created a rapidly expanding network that allows filmmakers the opportunity to have their work seen on the largest theatrical platform worldwide. Passionately believing in getting short films seen and creating a culture around the medium, Future Shorts is recognised by filmmakers, the industry and press alike as the cutting-edge short film label. Future Shorts is a worldwide monthly film festival as well as a distributor, sales agent, consultancy service and DVD label.

This is fresh cinema- Future Shorts.

Future Shorts
34-35 Berwick Street
London W1F 8RP
Phone: 020 7734 3883
Fax: 020 7439 3255
info@futureshorts.com
www.futureshorts.com

Idea Store has a range of creative courses available for 16 or over. These include, art and design, dance, fashion and textiles, music, and photography. Tower Hamlets Council delivers these courses in partnership with Tower Hamlets College.

The Idea store can be contacted for further free course information, advice & guidance.

321 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1BU
Phone: 020 7364 5665
info.lls@towerhamlets.gov.uk
www.ideastore.co.uk/en/articles/learning

The Image Network (TIN) is a not-for-profit business learning network for people producing and using images. It is run by the University of Westminster, and aims to help businesses make profitable use of developments in digital imaging.

TIN run courses and networking seminars and provide free information on digital imaging and related business topics on the site.

The Image Network draws on resources from all parts of the image and publishing industry. People working in different sectors have much to learn from each other. TIN aims to promote that interchange in an environment geared to learning rather than selling. Events focus on imaging and associated issues and marketing, copyright and other business and legal issues are addressed alongside technical topics.

Information and events are aimed at managers and staff alike. Managers need to understand the latest technology in order to make good business decisions, while staff on the ground need to learn techniques to work productively and to quality standards.

For more information please visit www.theimagenetwork.co.uk

Stephen Whaley (Director)
University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Watford Road, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP
Phone: 020 8357 7349
stephen.whaley@nmk.co.uk
www.theimagenetwork.co.uk

The Independent Cinema Office is a national organisation that aims to develop and support independent film exhibition throughout the UK. The ICO works in association with independent cinemas, film festivals, film societies and the regional and national screen agencies.

We provide professional training for people working in exhibition who want to develop existing skills as well as for people wishing to enter the sector. Courses cover a wide range of practical issues including programming, PR, marketing and audience development.

Our website includes a page listing job vacancies in cinemas, film festivals and independent distributors, many of which are not advertised in the national press. The ICO itself has occasional internships for enthusiastic individuals interested in cinema exhibition.

Our other activities include putting together touring programmes of films which can be booked for screenings by venues and organisations; and organising a biannual Screening Days event for independent exhibitors to increase the access programmers have to films pre release. We also run an enquiries service for the non-theatrical sector via a dedicated email address: enquiries@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk.

ICO, 3rd Floor, Kenilworth House, 79-80 Margaret Street, London W1W 8TA
Phone: 020 7636 7120
Fax: 020 7636 7121
info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk

Our dynamic, artist-led programme provides opportunities for investigation and discussion.
ICA Learning strives to build sustainable relationships with schools, colleges and communities, nurturing interest and appreciation of the creative process, broadening engagement with contemporary arts. Each ICA exhibition is accompanied by a programme of events for schools, colleges and community groups including preview events and downloadable resources for teachers.

Institute of Contemporary Arts
12 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AH
Phone: 020 7930 3647
Fax: 020 7930 0493
www.ica.org.uk

Since 1956 LFS has trained directors, cinematographers, editors and other film professionals now working across the globe. It is an international school, with just 20% of its students from Britain. This diversity fits very well in the melting pot of London.

This year the school became a 'Skillset Screen Academy', marking it as a centre of training excellence.

LFS teach through filmmaking, on stages, and in workshops rather than in classrooms - the building functions like a studio.

The London Film School,
24 Shelton Street,
London, WC2H 9UB
Phone: 020 7836 9642
Fax: 020 7497 3718
info@lfs.org.uk
www.lfs.org.uk

The best of the world's most recent animation!

London International Animation Festival.
http://www.liaf.org.uk/entries.html
www.liaf.org.uk

Lovebytes explores the creative and cultural potential of digital technologies. We help to develop and promote new concepts and innovation in digital art and design through exhibitions, events and the commissioning of new interactive and digital artworks.

The Lovebytes International Festival of Digital Art and Media takes place annually in Sheffield, UK, during March/April, bringing together leading computer programmers, graphic designers, film-makers and musicians from all over the world. The festival combines film, music and interactive media through an inspiring programme of audio/visual installations, live performances, film screenings, exhibitions and workshops.

Lovebytes also curates events throughout the year, including 'Lovebytes at Millennium Galleries' a permanent plasma screen gallery in Sheffield, in collaboration with Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust and 'Digital Space' an ongoing programme of activities, in collaboration with the Showroom Cinema and Workstation in Sheffield.

Further Information...

To keep up-to-date with our latest programme please join our mail list.

All previous festival programmes are archived on this website at www.lovebytes.org.uk/archive

Lovebytes produces CDROM and DVD publications of commissions which can be ordered on-line from www.lovebytes.org.uk/shop

Lovebytes
Workstation
15 Paternoster Row
Sheffield S1 2BX
Phone: 0114 221 0393
info@lovebytes.org.uk
www.lovebytes.org.uk

LUX is a not-for-profit organisation established to promote and support artists' moving image work both in the UK and internationally.

Its archive is made up from the film and video collections of its predecessor organisations: the Lux Centre, London Filmmakers Co-op and London Electronic Arts / London Video Access. The entire LUX catalogue is also available online at http://catalogue.lux.org.uk. LUX offers free one-on-one advice sessions for UK artists working with the moving image who are no longer in full-time education.

Their Distribution Guide has useful information and contacts for filmmakers distributing their own work, and their periodic email newsletters have excellent information on opportunities and deadlines. The LUXONLINE educational website is a unique resource with essays, images, streaming video clips and a wealth of other contextual information on British film and video artists.

Shacklewell Studios,
3rd Floor, 18 Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2EZ
Phone: 020 7503 3980
Fax: 020 7503 1606
info@lux.org.uk
www.lux.org.uk

The purpose of the Media Trust is it to help charities communicate.

"Communication skills are vital for all organisations, and if the voluntary sector is to play a full part in society its work must be seen and heard. Any organisation wanting to take full advantage of the digital age will need professional skills, resources, information and contacts. These are what the Media Trust provide." - Jon Snow, Deputy Chairman

Annually, the Media Trust run over 150 training events throughout the UK, providing tailored media training to meet your organisational requirements. All speakers are practising media and communications professionals, and are not trainers. They offer a current insight into their industry, and give practical tips on improving your communications.

The Media Trust has an award-winning reputation for producing videos for charities and the not-for-profit sector. Over the last five years they have made more than 300 films for 80 different clients.

The Media Trust produces communication tools for promotion, fundraising, education, training, events and campaigning - all on a not-for-profit basis. They also produce videos for companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies.

3-7 Euston Centre
Regents Place
London
NW1 3JG

Phone: 020 7874 7600
Fax: 020 7874 7600
info@mediatrust.org
www.mediatrust.org

Microwave launched in 2006 to commission debut feature film-makers in the capital. It is a project for London-based companies to produce ten micro-budget feature films over a three year period.

Microwave challenges film-makers to shoot a full length feature film for up to £100,000 with cash and in-kind support. The scheme provides an intensive approach to film-making, with an emphasis on tightly focused scripts, short production schedules and commercial potential.

It is open to film-makers working in documentary, fiction, animation, and to artists working with the moving image.

Backed by the BBC, LDA, UKFC and Skillset, the film-makers are provided with up to £75,000 of direct funding per project as well as unique professional mentoring and bespoke training from leading industry figures.

http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=779

Moving South is a new website for filmmakers and digital artists in south London. The site features an online directory and forum for e-networking and information sharing. The site also features specially commissioned new media projects and at the moment is streaming Home Turf a collaboration between several Lambeth based community groups and desperate optimists.

www.movingprojects.blogspot.com

The National Film and Television School - a Skillset Screen Academy - is the UK's national centre of excellence for education in film and television programme making.

The NFTS has turned out numerous world-class, award-winning film and television programme makers in its 36 years and our reputation extends worldwide. In 2005, we became a Skillset Screen Academy, one of a select group of institutions recognised by Skillset as providing the highest standard of vocational education, training and skills development for film and television - an endorsement seconded by the UK film and television industry. Whether graduating with an MA, a Diploma or from one of our short courses, you'll leave having received the best practical education and training in film and television programme-making available in the UK.

The Registry
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks HP9 1LG
Phone: 01494 671 234
Fax: 01494 674 042
info@nfts.co.uk
www.nfts.co.uk

NMK is a learning and business information hub for companies and individuals working in digital media. It provides a range of training, incubation, consultancy services and consultancy to private and public sector companies across the digital sector:

Research and Consultation
NMK undertakes commissioned research projects to provide strategic analysis of the factors influencing the growth and success of digital media nationally and regionally.

Market Intelligence
NMK helps companies and organisations from outside the digital media sector to develop strategies for establishing a web presence, and offers advice on how to approach the process of agency search and selection.

Knowledge Networks
NMK advises trade bodies and other agencies on how to stimulate the growth of knowledge networks in specific geographical areas and market.

Events Management
NMK works closely with clients to develop and produce professional, high profile conferences and events to their specifications.

Bespoke Training:
NMK also delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to the needs of individual companies and organisations. Recent clients have included BBC Training and Development and The Department of Work and Pensions

Incubation:
NMK's Innovation Labs at the University of Westminster's Harrow campus provide affordable office space, communications infrastructure and business support to creative and technology start-ups.

New Media Knowledge, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish
St, London, W1W 6UW
www.nmk.co.uk

The New Producers Alliance (NPA) is an international training and support provider for filmmakers Established in 1993, the NPA is the UK national membership organisation for film producers, screenwriters and directors, and a registered charity.

The NPA provides a forum and focus for over 1000 members, ranging from film students and first timers to highly experienced feature filmmakers, major production companies and industry affiliates.

See the website for events, training and opportunities.

queries@npa.org.uk
www.npa.org.uk

New Work Network promotes and supports the development of new performance, live and interdisciplinary arts practice by providing demand-led networking support for artists and by facilitating engagement and collaboration between practitioners nationally and internationally.

NWN will play a key role in the development and promotion of new work by establishing a membership with widespread UK regional involvement and international representation, and by providing development for practitioners through networking and collaboration, facilitating access to new ideas and new opportunities.

New Work Network is part of the Live Art Advisory Network.

Services & Resources:

NWN members get

Connected to a national network
Tailored information on development opportunities
Included in a national online calendar of events and activities
Personal, artist company, network, organisation and venue profile pages on the NWN website
Opportunities to market work, events and projects
Opportunities to meet, network, get support from peers and engage in critical debate.

Hannah Crosson (Acting Director)
Toynbee Studios,
28 Commercial Street,
London E1 6AB
Phone: 020 7539 9373
info@newworknetwork.org.uk
www.newworknetwork.org.uk

no.w.here is a film laboratory run by artists for artists, with a unique set of facilities and a range of courses unavailable anywhere else in the UK. Through no.w.here courses and workshops a new generation of artist filmmakers are encouraged to use the facilities in innovative ways that extend and expand their original purpose. At no.w.here, artists can experiment with image production through chemical manipulation and mechanical processes that are not possible at commercial labs. Through its Light Reading series no.w.here convenes regular critical debates and screenings of artists film and video as part of an ongoing dialogue examining experimental film's role in contemporary culture.

Services & Resources:

Bespoke training and education in film production equipment including 1:1 opportunities
Open access to no.w.here facilities and studio space
Subsidised stock and processing costs for members
Salons and mentoring opportunities in collaboration with partner organisations
Artist's residency opportunities based in London, the UK and abroad
Programmed screenings and exhibitions of artists' work.

no.w.here
First Floor, 316-318 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 OAG

Phone: 020 7729 4494
Fax: 020 7372 3925
courses@nowhere-lab.org
www.nowhere-lab.org

On Road Media is a social enterprise that delivers training in podcasting, video blogging and social networks to marginalised groups and organisations so that they can have their say about the issues at the heart of their communities.

Training and consultancy in:
Podcasting
Video blogging
'Citizen Journalism'
Using online networks.

For:
Creative entrepreneurs
Marginalised groups
Community groups
Business
Voluntary sector
Charities.

Social Media for Everyone.

Contact Nathalie, Carol or Dimitris
Phone: 020 7324 4790
info@onroadmedia.org.uk
www.onroadmedia.org.uk

Photodebut promotes, supports and connects emerging photographers. The cooperative was founded in 2003 by three companions: Jan von Holleben, Esther Teichmann and Andy Porter. Today they count 20 photographers which all come from different photographic backgrounds. They are united in their critical approach to their profession and believe in succeeding by sharing knowledge, skills and experience. Photodebut's work reaches from group exhibition, to educational events, commissions and community projects.

Jan von Holleben, Managing Director
Phone: +44 (0) 77 5121 2451
info@photodebut.org
www.photodebut.org

Photofusion is London's largest independent photography resource centre.

We are unique for the breadth of our work and services, providing access to a full range of facilities including contemporary gallery space, darkrooms, studio, digital imaging training, picture library, agency and ongoing photo-art education programme for professional, student and amateur photographers.

Situated in the vibrant heart of Brixton, Photofusion's photo-digital facilities continue to draw visitors into an exciting and rapidly changing area. As Brixton's most prestigious gallery space, our exhibitions alone are expected this year to attract 30,000 visitors. Founded in 1984 as the Photo Co-op, Photofusion has metamorphosed from a small collective of documentary photographers through a number of identities through successful fundraising campaigns, to become a leading resource for photographic artists. In recognition of this role, we receive regular funding from Arts Council London, and consolidate this grant with income from our commercial activities.

Photofusion aims to promote a ladder of educational opportunity through courses, workshops and seminars. We are moving increasingly into the field of training for disenchanted young people who may have been alienated by formal education, and are working in collaboration with a number of community and arts organisations to help people access arts training and gain skills for the workplace.

Photofusion's position as a leading photography resource necessitates a close relationship with the development of digital media in order to offer artists the best possible facilities for innovative arts production. Photofusion now offers expanded digital and darkroom facilities and improved disability access.

Photofusion
17a Electric Lane
London SW9 8LA
Phone: 020 7738 5774
Fax: 020 7738 5509
info@photofusion.org
www.photofusion.org

Portobello Film Festival offers free training and work experience in Event Management for unemployed people based around the production of the August Festival and the year round Community and weekly free screenings.

All aspects of Event Management are covered from basic office skills and IT, to PR/Marketing, fundraising, programming, projection and front of house and dealing with the public, sponsors and film makers.

Festival pre-production starts as early as January and begins in earnest in June. Weekly, one off and community shows take place throughout the year. Previous trainees have got full time work in both the media industry and the world at large. It is an enjoyable, motivating experience working on the Portobello Film Festival with plenty of scope for initiative. Festival experience always looks good on a CV and we are happy to provide references.

The Event Management Training Programme has been supported since 2000 by Royal Borough Of Kensington & Chelsea and local SRB's (Fighting Unemployment in North Kensington and Golbourne United) and Campden Charities. The Festival's activities are centred around North Kensington - the Golborne ward there is one of the 10% most deprived wards in UK with higher than average crime and poverty rates - rather than the more well off Notting Hill and south Portobello Road.

Portobello Film Festival
Unit 11 Acava
54 Blechynden Street,
London W10 6RJ

pff@btopenworld.com
www.portobellofilmfestival.com

PACT is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, animation and interactive media companies.

PACT negotiates terms of trade with all public service broadcasters in the UK and supports members in their business dealings with cable and satellite channels. It also lobbies for a properly structured and funded UK film industry and maintains close contact with the Film Council and other relevant film organisations and government departments. A comprehensive range of support and information services are available to all its members including training, events, business affairs guidance, subsidised legal advice, the PACT website, the monthly PACT magazine and regular e-bulletins.

John McVay, PACT,
Procter House, 1 Procter Street, London WC1V 6DW

Phone: 020 7067 4367
john@pact.co.uk
www.pact.co.uk

The Voice of Indie Film

Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film
in the UK and around the world. Raindance combines Raindance Film Festival, training courses and Raindance film productions.

We also host the prestigious British Independent Film Awards in London. Raindance spans the full spectrum of the art, craft and business of independent movies - from guerilla style low or no budget productions to big budget indie blockbusters.

Our training courses are at the heart of the Raindance structure, aiming to give individuals the tools to get out there and start shooting their film. We combine the best filmmaking traditions with new digital technology - a policy that works. In the last twelve months, over 3,000 filmmakers - writers, directors, producers, actors, agents, film and media students - attended our courses.

Become a Raindance member for just £50 and get discounts on courses, Festival Passes, tickets to the British Independent Film Awards and much more.

Raindance
81 Berwick Street
London W1F 8TW
Phone: 020 7287 3833
Fax: 020 7439 2243
courses@raindance.co.uk
www.raindance.co.uk

Freelance newsgatherers are an essential part of an open and free media. The Rory Peck Trust exists to foster their welfare and safety. The Trust subsidises hostile environment training and provides financial support to freelancers in need, and to the dependants of those killed, seriously injured or suffering persecution as a result of their work.

There is no other charity in the world that is solely dedicated to the needs of freelancers and those who suffer when they are killed or injured.

2 Grosvenor Gardens,
London SW1W 0DH
Phone: 020 7730 1411
Fax: 020 7730 1428
info@rorypecktrust.org
www.rorypecktrust.org

Since its inception in 1998, the School of Sound has raised the profile of sound in audio-visual media through an unequalled series of presentations that integrate practice with theory, and art with entertainment.

96 St Mary's Mansions,
St. Mary's Terrace,
London W2 1SY
Phone: 020 7724 6616
Fax: 020 7723 1826
www.schoolofsound.co.uk

Shed 22 is a community media access centre offering a programme of training courses for artists and the community using state-of-the-art Apple Mac computer hardware and software. It also organise projects and exhibitions, and offer access to a photo studio, digital imaging suite and darkroom facilities.

Shed 22, Coolfin Road, Custom House, London E16 3BD
Phone: 020 7474 8597
info@shed22.org.uk
www.shed22.org.uk

Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for Broadcast, Film, Video and Interactive Media. Skillset exists to encourage the delivery of informed training and education provision so that the British broadcast, film, video and interactive media's industry's technical, creative and economic achievements are maintained and improved. Services offered by this organisation include the development of qualifications which people working in the industry can complete to show the skills they have learned; providing industry based careers information, advice and guidance; and the promotion of skills for business throughout the industry.

There is also a subsidised training scheme for established freelancers covering topics like technical training, camera, scripting, editing, production and research. This is supported by the Freelance Training Fund and Skills Investment Fund.

Skillset also has an associated website, which is a service provided by Skillset with the entertainment union BECTU. This is aimed at people working in the industry who want to progress their careers. It is a one-stop careers and advice service, including CV and marketing workshops and individual advice sessions with professional media careers staff.

For careers advice and information visit www.skillset.org/careers

Phone: or call the skillsformedia careers helpline on 08080 300 900
www.skillset.org

Skillset has launched a new film website for everyone working or wanting to work in the UK film industry. Skillset Film is a one stop shop for all information on getting in and getting on in film careers. Covering all aspects of film from development through to exhibition, the site reveals the realities of working in the film industry, including:

- 5,000 film and media courses searchable online.
- 40 revealing interviews with leading industry professionals and company heads.
- Job descriptions and career paths for over 200 film jobs.
- A storyboard guide to the filmmaking process called 'The Business - Understanding filmmaking.'
- Careers advice and guidance, including support for film freelancers.
- The latest bursaries and funding available.
- Facts and figures giving an up to date picture of working life in film.

Skillset, Prospect House, 80-110 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1HB
Phone: 020 7520 5757
www.skillset.org/film

Sonic Arts Network is a national organisation that enables both audiences and practitioners to engage with the art of sound in diverse, accessible and innovative ways. Sonic Arts Network fosters a culture of creative risk taking and experimental approaches to sound through a cutting edge programme of festivals, events, commissions and education projects. The organisation believes in the unique capacity of listening to enrich people's lives by unlocking creativity, promoting social and environmental awareness and engaging a diverse range of communities.

Sonic Arts Network's activities separate into three main areas:

- activities; events, regular festivals such as Cut and Splice and Expo, tours and commissions

- education; award winning national education project Sonic Postcards, artist workshops and talks

- network; Sonic Arts Network is a membership organisation that is the hub of information, opportunities and publications for the UK sonic arts scene.

Sonic Arts Network
The Jerwood Space
171 Union Street
London SE1 0LN
Phone: 020 7928 7337
info@sonicartsnetwork.org
www.sonicartsnetwork.org

SPACE is a charitable organisation that continues to provide affordable studios across London with 17 sites currently serving over 500 artists. Based in Hackney, East London, SPACE provides a diverse range of services to artists, including artists' professional development training, technical resources, which include open-access media arts suites, printmaking facilities and a public art and exhibitions programme.

Services & Resources:

One-to-one advice sessions with arts and business advisors
Training, which includes Professional Development, Media Arts, Mentoring, Individual Learning Plans, and Peer Critique Seminars
Technical resources, which include open-access Media Arts suites (video, motion graphics, animation, digital imaging)
Services for young people, which include public art projects and community outreach programmes
Business support.

SPACE
129-131 Mare St
Hackney
London E8 3RH
Phone: 020 8525 4330
Fax: 020 8525 4342
mail@spacestudios.org.uk
www.spacestudios.org.uk

Stellar Network is a membership-based organisation connecting the UK's film, theatre and television professionals. Offering members a unique programme of social, development and interactive opportunities, Stellar actively supports and energises the UK's community of creative talent.

Helping guarantee the future of our film, theatre and television industries by bringing the next generation of creative individuals together to motivate, support and learn from one another

Sharing resources, contacts and knowledge to create a stronger cross-industry community in the UK

Highlighting and supporting UK talent within the international community.

Contact us at uk@stellarnetwork.com

Stellar Network UK
PO Box 48865
London WC1N 3WU

claire@stellarnetwork.com
www.stellarnetwork.com/uk

Theatre Venture engages the diverse communities of east London in professional and participatory theatre, media and arts projects.

Theatre Venture produce professional productions and community performance events each year, bringing local residents into their home at Stratford Circus, and taking their work out to all kinds of venues in the London Borough of Newham.

Theatre Venture offers courses and training workshops for participants of all ages. Their programmes vary from regular weekly classes and workshops to holiday schools, showcase festivals, performances and professional development.

Theatre Venture provides pathways for theatre artists in training, from beginners to graduates, to develop their skills and potential to become the arts professionals of the future.

Stratford Circus,
Theatre Square,
London E15 1BX
Phone: 020 8519 6678
Fax: 020 8279 1064
info@theatre-venture.org
www.theatre-venture.org

TransitionTradition provides work experience, training and networking opportunities for students, graduates and new professionals entering the creative industries. Through their online publication they showcase creativity emerging from academic institutions nationwide.

TransitionTradition work both with Higher Education institutions and individuals to improve the potentially isolating transition period between study and working practice.

sam@transitiontradition.com
www.transitiontradition.com

The UK Film Council provides development and production funding for feature films intended specifically for theatrical exhibition in the cinema. We also provide initiatives for short and feature length films and exhibition and distribution.

10 Little Portland Street,
London W1W 7JG
Phone: 020 7861 7861
Fax: 020 7861 7862
info@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk

We design and deliver unique arts initiatives and services that address the issues for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) and other marginalized people.

Our arts projects, training initiatives and services help raise awareness of issues related to cultural identity, ethnicity, sexual health, HIV/AIDS and human rights. We work locally (London), nationally (UK) and internationally. Our gaywise initiatives are aimed at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities and include:

gaywise arts workshops enable LGBT people to gain artistic skills and allow to create art works in a safe creative environment
drop-in sessions providing a social meeting space offering access to information and additional services
management of Haringey LGBT Network meetings and initiatives.

Wise Thoughts works strategically with statutory and voluntary agencies and continues to co-ordinate events for LGBT History Month and World AIDS Day in North London.

Please visit our website for more information including an e-forum.

Wise Thoughts
2nd Floor,
Wood Green Central Library,
High Road
Wood Green
London N22 6XD

Phone: 020 8889 9555
info@wisethoughts.org
www.wisethoughts.org

Scheme to encourage and develop the careers of young people from ethnic minority communities in television production and music.

The YCTV Foundation,
77 Barlyby Road,
London W10 6AZ
Phone: 020 8964 4646
Fax: 020 8968 7624
info@yctv.org
www.yctv.org