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Some good news relating to film funding, just for a change. The BFI have a Transition Fund for “projects facing budget cuts in funding as a result of the changes in the national and regional film funding landscape”. There were two successful local applicants:

Birmingham International Film Festival
Award: £4,950
The Birmingham Black Film Festival promotes the work of local black film makers and is the only event of its kind in the West Midlands.

Flatpack Festival
Award: £14,400
Flatpack Festival aims to make audience engagement with film a creative process by delivering unique social experiences through the use of innovative screening venues in and around Birmingham.

The Black International Film Festival 2010 takes place October 25-31.

Now in its fourth year of existence and continues to be a film festival with a difference, incorporating music, live arts and education providing platforms for practitioners and film makers to exhibit their creative talents.

The deadline for festival submissions is 24 September, and is open to short films, first features, documentaries and music videos. All selected films will be entered into the BIF Festival competition, where the winners will be announced at the Music Video & Screen Awards on 30 October, held this year at Birmingham International Convention Centre.

Tickets are also on sale for the Music Video & Screen Awards, to book call 07050 206 055

Further events are still to be announced, so check back to the BIF Festival website nearer that time. If you fancy getting involved, they’re also looking for volunteers, email volunteers@Vtelevision.co.uk if you’re interested.

• Black International Film Festival Call for Entries – 2010
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• Russell Hall Design
  Russell Hall is “a freelance graphic designer based in the West Midlands, currently working for a variety of clients on mainly print based projects. Have a look at my portfolio site www.russelljhall.com to see some of my work”.  This here is his blog
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  “Likemind is a free-to-attend, open-to-all monthly coffee morning with no agenda other than to have a chat with people you may not otherwise meet”. It’s hosted by the lovely people at Supercool Design and Saint Caffe (St Paul’s Square). I will make it down this month, I will…