BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ensemble Independent//vPim 0.360//EN CALSCALE:Gregorian BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510T090000 DTEND:20080510T170000 SUMMARY:Visual Structure DESCRIPTION:Just as a writer is concerned with story structure or a musicia n with musical structure, a picture maker must be concerned with visual str ucture’. \n \nThis is a rare opportunity to learn from a highly experienced US based feature film producer, Mr Bruce A. Block. \n \nMr. Block has serv ed as a producer, director or creative consultant on feature films, televis ion shows, commercials, animated films, computer games and IMAX movies. Hi s feature film credits include: “The Holiday”, "Something’s Gotta Give", "S tuart Little", "As Good As It Gets", "The Parent Trap" and "America's Sweet hearts". \n \nVisual structure is the only language available to picture ma kers yet it is often misused or simply ignored. The key to using visual st ructure is an understanding of the Basic Visual Components and how visual s tructure relates to narrative/story structure. It is through the control o f these components that a picture maker stirs an audience’s emotions, creat es new and unique visual styles and gives structure and unity to their work . \n \nThe principles discussed in the seminar can be used for live-actio n or animated theatrical motion pictures, television shows, commercials, or computer games. The seminar relates all of the visual concepts to practica l production and bridges the gap between theory and practice. \n \nBOOKING \nPlaces cost £25.00 per course and are limited to people with prior media industry experience. To get a booking form, visit the South West Screen web site: www.swscreen.co.uk or email info@swscreen.co.uk. \n \nThese events ar e funded by South West Screen, Skillset, South West Regional Development Ag ency and Aardman Animations. \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080512T183000 DTEND:20080512T203000 SUMMARY:Show and Tell DESCRIPTION:HEROES – How the Audience helped Tim Kring get it right \n \nHe roes was one of the international successes of 2007 – with a local angle! \ nChris Humpherson, Adrian Edwards and Katherine Bristow from Attentional (B ristol Media’s resident audience bloggers) reveal the role of audience rese arch in shaping the complexity of the storylines, and the character develop ment. \nWith “Audience Need” the starting point for most projects, the team provide focussed research for ideas, rebranding and launches. \nThey use a system of Targeted Indexing to provide a rigorous analysis of TV overnigh t figures, and an understanding how new technologies in PVR and VOD are eff ecting the viewing of programmes. \nThey work with Bristol University’s Ev olutionary Psychology department to find out what goes on in a viewers brai n. \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline :mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080514T180000 DTEND:20080514T190000 SUMMARY:Charles Leadbeater at the Festival of Ideas DESCRIPTION:Charles Leadbeater is one of Britain's leading creative thinker s - an authority on innovation and creativity, adviser to companies, cities and governments around the world on innovation strategy. His work has led the development of the creative economy and the new knowledge industries, b eing applicable to private companies, the public sector and the third secto r. He is the author of several best selling and acclaimed books including L iving on Thin Air, a guide to living and working in the new economy; Up the Down Escalator, an attack on the culture of public pessimism accompanying globalisation, and In Search of Work - one of the first books to predict th e rise of more flexible and networked forms of employment. \n \nHis new boo k, We-Think: the Power of Mass Creativity, itself the result of a new way o f writing, where readers contributed material via the author's website - is the story of modern innovative participation, from Wikipedia, Youtube and Craigslist to new forms of scientific research and political campaigning. L eadbeater analyses not only these changes, which are reshaping the way we w ork, play and communicate, but also how they will affect us and how we can make the most of them. \n \nFor more information on this event and others at this year's Ideas Festival go to www.ideasfestival.co.uk and to book tic kets call the Watershed box office on 0117 927 5100 \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517T090000 DTEND:20080517T170000 SUMMARY:Visual Language and Story Structure DESCRIPTION:ANIMATION BRIDGE: Visual Language and Story Structure \nA day-l ong presentation on cinematic language and narrative story telling with awa rd winning Frank Gladstone. \n \nFrank Gladstone has been a professional an imator, producer, director, writer and teacher for nearly 35 years, first m anaging his own Emmy award-winning studio and then in senior positions for Disney, Warner Brothers and DreamWorks, among others. His DreamWorks credit s include THE ROAD TO ELDORADO, SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON, SINBAD: L EGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS, and SHARK TALE. At Disney Animation, he worked wit h production teams on RESCUERS DOWN UNDER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN, T HE LION KING, POCAHONTAS and MULAN. Frank continues to be in demand as a co nsultant and teacher at major studios and schools, worldwide. \n \nThis int eractive, copiously illustrated and occasionally irreverent course is prese nted in two sessions: \n \nSession 1: A lively discussion of three of the f our basic elements of visual language: Light, Color, and Composition, and t heir use in supporting cinematic storytelling. Clips from the films VISIONS OF LIGHT, NETWORK, WITNESS, and BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK will illustrate thes e principles. \n \nSession 2:. The forth element of visual language, Moveme nt, is broken down into its various forms (elemental, mechanical, editorial , ocular). Finally, “Three Act Story Structure”, parallel narratives, plant s and payoffs, and character driven verses plot driven scenarios are define d and applied to a series of examples, including animated and live action s horts and Alfred Hitchcock’s classic, VERTIGO. \n \nBOOKING \nPlaces cost £ 25.00 per course and are limited to people with prior media industry experi ence. To get a booking form, visit the South West Screen website: www.swscr een.co.uk or email info@swscreen.co.uk. \n \nThese events are funded by Sou th West Screen, Skillset, South West Regional Development Agency and Aardma n Animations. \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080520T180000 DTEND:20080520T210000 SUMMARY:Gerry Anderson on Thunderbirds DESCRIPTION:In association with the Festival of Ideas, Gerry Anderson the g reat tv and film producer, director and writer discusses Thunderbirds, Capt ain Scarlet and other work in his long and distinguished career. Famous fo r his futuristic television programmes, Gerry comes to Bristol to talk The Adventures of Twizzle in the 1950s to the hugely popular sixties series, to the present day work in film and television. There'll be clips from Thunde rbirds, Fireball XL5, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and Space 1999 among many oth ers. A fantastic evening treat for all. \n \nTo book, contact Watershed Med ia Centre on 0117 927 5100 CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline:mailto:Caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:Caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080520T193000 DTEND:20080523T230000 SUMMARY:Lost......and Found DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the 2nd year BTEC show "Lost .... and Found" A tumb le in the jungle have just gone on sale. \n \nThis is a circus theatre p erformance by Circomedia’s 2nd year BTEC students and they invite you to jo in them for their end of year show which this year will take you on a journ ey into the heart of the rainforest. \n \n The spacious interior of St Paul ’s church is being transformed into a tropical rainforest complete with wil d animal and plant life. Crazy characters and local wildlife explore old r uins and the odd plane crash, the forest has plenty of surprises in store f or its visitors. Will they ever escape…do they want to? Showcase performa nces of juggling, acrobatics and trapeze are woven around a central story t o create a show with thrills, laughs and drama. \n \nAll shows can be booke d on line at https://express.ts.com/k?circomediatkts or by calling 0117 924 7615 (Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 5pm) or email joannacrowson@circomedia.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080521T170000 DTEND:20080523T170000 SUMMARY:Thinking Digital Conference DESCRIPTION:The Thinking Digital conference is an annual event where 400 ou tstanding individuals gather to take part in an exclusive conversation abou t technology, ideas and our future. Held over three days in NewcastleGates head, UK, the conference gives you the chance to hear talks by, and build r elationships with, some of the world's most thought provoking, influential and inspirational people. \n \nConfirmed Speakers so far include: Matt Lock e, Editor Channel 4, Lee Daley, Ex CEO Saatchi&Saatchi UK, Joanna Shields, President Bebo, Richard St John, author of Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky & Rich an d Eric Lindstrom, Analyst & consultant to Apple Europe amongst o thers. \n \nBook before 20th February and pay just £475 for the three days including entrance to the conference party, all meals and refreshments. Af ter that the price goes up to £599. \n \nFor more information and to book v isit www.thinkingdigital.co.uk \n \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080522T120000 DTEND:20080522T160000 SUMMARY:Creative Media Fair 2008, Bournemouth DESCRIPTION:In association with the Wessex Media Group and supported by HER DA-SW, SWRDA and the Graduates 4 Business Project. The Creative Media Fair , a joint event organised by Bournemouth University and the Arts Institute at Bournemouth, provides companies of any size based within the South West with an excellent opportunity to promote your immediate graduate vacancies at the end of the academic year. \n \nThe event is aimed at companies who are based in the South West, and who have vacancies to offer graduates for 2008 starts. \n \nWe are aiming to attract between 15 - 20 companies and wi ll be promoting the event extensively to final year students and local grad uates. It includes: \n \nExhibitors from South West based TV, radio, script writing, dvd production and film companies promoting their permanent vacanc ies. \n \nCompanies will be provided with refreshments for up to 3 delegate s and a plot size of 2m x 1.5m \n \nFurther information about this event is available at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/careers/employers/employer_careers_fai rs.html or call Sarah Dymott on 01202 965443 \n \nIf you are interested in attending the Creative Media Fair then please send an e-mail with 'Creative Media Fair Interest' with your contact details to recruit@bournemouth.ac.u k. On receipt of this e-mail a booking form and further information about the day will be sent to you. \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080529T190000 DTEND:20080529T213000 SUMMARY:Cineformation: Locations DESCRIPTION:Looking to somewhere to shoot your next masterpiece? \n \nLoo k no further than the South West. With Skins, Mistresses and even The Duche ss being filmed right under our noses, at this month's Cineformation, Filmi ng and Locations Co-ordinator Fiona Francombe will be guiding us through th e process of finding and shooting the perfect location. \n \nSo, if you're looking for somewhere to shoot your film, or you fancy trying your hand at a bit of location scouting, join us as we uncover some of the well-known an d hidden gems in Bristol & beyond. \n \nThis event is free, please collect a ticket from the Box Office on the night. CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=Lizz Hoskins:mailto:lizz@cineformation.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:lizz@cineformation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080531T090000 DTEND:20080531T170000 SUMMARY:Comedy Intensive Course with Steve Kaplan DESCRIPTION:Comedy Intensive Course, Steve Kaplan – 31 May, Arts Institute, Bournemouth \n \nFor more than 15 years, Steve Kaplan has been the industr y's most respected and sought-after expert on comedy. His former students' accomplishments are unmatched: They have been nominated for 43 Emmy Awards , 1 Academy Award, 3 Golden Globe Awards, 1 American Comedy Award, 6 Writer s' Guild of America Awards and several others. They've WON 10 Emmys, 1 Osca r, 2 WGA Awards and the American Comedy Award. \n \nHis Comedy Intensive w orkshop offers proven and practical methods and principles that help you un derstand comedy from the inside out: Why is something funny? How do you wri te funny? How do you make your characters funny? How do you structure a com edy story? How do you think funny so it translates from idea to page to scr een? In addition to teaching his seminar around the world (he recently taug ht a series of workshops and seminars in Australia) Kaplan has taught works hops to such companies as Dreamworks, Disney, HBO and others. \n \nYou can read more about Steve’s seminar here http://www.kaplancomedy.com/homepage.h tml \n \nBOOKING \nPlaces cost £25.00 per course and are limited to people with prior media industry experience. To get a booking form, visit the Sout h West Screen website: www.swscreen.co.uk or email info@swscreen.co.uk. \n \nThese events are funded by South West Screen, Skillset, South West Region al Development Agency and Aardman Animations. \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BRISTOL MEDIA EVENT,BUSINESS URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20080510T001506 LAST-MODIFIED:20080510T001506 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR