Film London
Encyclopedia
Film London is the capital's film and media agency
- sustaining, promoting and developing London
as a major international film-making and film cultural capital. This includes all the screen industries based in London - film
, television
, video
, commercials
and new interactive media
. Film London is one of nine regional screen agencies
throughout the United Kingdom
. The not-for-profit organisation is supported by the BFI
and the Mayor of London
. Film London also receives significant support from Arts Council England London
and Skillset
.
Film London’s objectives are to:
Film London’s strategic priorities are to:
Sandy Lieberson was appointed as Chairman of the Board in March 2003 and Chief Executive Adrian Wootton joined in May that year. The agency was officially launched in April 2004.
, established the Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN). FLAMIN supports London-based artists working in moving image in all its forms; whether film, video, digital
, animation
or new technologies
and for installation
, cinema
, gallery exhibition
, the public realm or broadcast
.
Film London Artists' Moving Image Network works in partnership with various organisations to provide: funding
, event
s, seminars, advice, surgeries, residencies, training and workshops.
The FLAMIN website provides information and listings tailored to meet the needs of artists working with the moving image.
Film London Microwave, a micro-budget feature film fund, launched in 2006. The scheme challenges film-makers to shoot a full length feature film for up to £100,000 with cash and in-kind support.
Microwave is open to film-makers working in documentary, fiction, animation, and to artists working with the moving image.
Accompanying the scheme is a web-based resource – Microwave Online. The website not only outlines the details of all projects supported through Film London Microwave, but also offers current news in the independent film-making sector, as well as educational resources.
that have been produced with support and funding from Film London:
John Akomfrah, award-winning film-maker
Dr Emily Caston, award-winning senior producer
Stuart Comer, Curator of Film at Tate Modern
Edward Fletcher, co-founder and Managing Director of Soda Pictures
Nadine Marsh-Edwards, film and TV producer
Martin Pilgrim, previous Chief Executive of London Councils (formerly the Association of London Government)
Tim Richards, co-founder and CEO of Vue Entertainment
Lisbeth Savill, Head of the Media, Communications and Technology Group at Olswang
Rob Wilkerson, CEO of Target Media Group
Stephen Woolley
, award-winning film producer
Media agency
A media agency is a company which help companies to communicate with current and potential consumers and/or the general public.These agencies work with their clients to understand the business issues, their markets and their consumers...
- sustaining, promoting and developing London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
as a major international film-making and film cultural capital. This includes all the screen industries based in London - film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
, video
Video
Video is the technology of electronically capturing, recording, processing, storing, transmitting, and reconstructing a sequence of still images representing scenes in motion.- History :...
, commercials
Television advertisement
A television advertisement or television commercial, often just commercial, advert, ad, or ad-film – is a span of television programming produced and paid for by an organization that conveys a message, typically one intended to market a product...
and new interactive media
Interactive media
Interactive media normally refers to products and services on digital computer-based systems which respond to the user’s actions by presenting content such as text, graphics, animation, video, audio, etc.-Terminology:...
. Film London is one of nine regional screen agencies
Regional screen agencies
Following a major review of the film infrastructure in the United Kingdom during 2000, the UK Film Council set up nine Regional Screen Agencies, one in each regions of England, to deliver support for film-making, exhibition and related media activities....
throughout the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The not-for-profit organisation is supported by the BFI
BFI
BFI may refer to:* Benefit Fraud Inspectorate, a UK government agency* The IATA airport code for Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington* British Film Institute, a British charitable organisation...
and the Mayor of London
Mayor of London
The Mayor of London is an elected politician who, along with the London Assembly of 25 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Greater London. Conservative Boris Johnson has held the position since 4 May 2008...
. Film London also receives significant support from Arts Council England London
Arts Council England
Arts Council England was formed in 1994 when the Arts Council of Great Britain was divided into three separate bodies for England, Scotland and Wales. It is a non-departmental public body of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
and Skillset
Skillset
Skillset is the Sector Skills Council which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative media industries competitive and productive.-History:It was founded 1992 and is jointly funded by industry and government...
.
Aims & Objectives
Film London aims to ensure London has a thriving film sector that enriches the capital’s businesses and its people.Film London’s objectives are to:
- Grow the film industryFilm industryThe film industry consists of the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking: i.e. film production companies, film studios, cinematography, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew...
in London - Maximise investment in London through film
- Sustain London’s film cultureFilm CultureFilm Culture was an American film magazine started by Adolfas Mekas and his brother Jonas Mekas in 1954, and is now defunct. It is best known for exploring the avant-garde cinema in depth, but also published articles on all aspects of cinema, including Hollywood films.Past contributors include...
- Promote London to the world through film
Film London’s strategic priorities are to:
- Maximise inward investment by maintaining and strengthening London’s position as a film-friendly city
- Increase investment and boost employment in London’s film sector by providing partnership funding for productionFilmmakingFilmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
, distributionFilm distributionThe distribution of a film is the process through which a movie is made available to watch for an audience by a film distributor...
and exhibitionMovie theaterA movie theater, cinema, movie house, picture theater, film theater is a venue, usually a building, for viewing motion pictures ....
across all mediaMass mediaMass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles... - Develop talentCelebrityA celebrity, also referred to as a celeb in popular culture, is a person who has a prominent profile and commands a great degree of public fascination and influence in day-to-day media...
and the competitiveness of the industry by investing in trainingTrainingThe term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of... - Maximise access to the capital’s film culture by helping audienceAudienceAn audience is a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any medium...
s to discover film in all its diversity. - Promote London through film by working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders
- Maximise opportunities provided by London 20122012 Summer OlympicsThe 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
and its legacy to strengthen the capital’s film industry and film culture
Activities
Film London's activities include:- Comprehensive information on London locations and production services, as well as practical advice and support to film-makers shooting in the city
- Investment in new and established film-makersFilmmakingFilmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
through a range of production schemes - Supporting training and business development activities
- Developing audiences and access provision across the film and media sector
- Showcasing London films and talent
- Domestic and international tourism initiatives
- Promoting London on an international stage as an attractive base for film and media production
History
Film London subsumed the roles of two previously existing organizations: the London Film Commission (LFC) and the London Film Video and Development Agency (LFVDA). Film London was formed on 17 March 2003 under the aegis of the UK Film Council and the London Development Agency, the Mayor of London's development arm.Sandy Lieberson was appointed as Chairman of the Board in March 2003 and Chief Executive Adrian Wootton joined in May that year. The agency was officially launched in April 2004.
Current Networks
In 2005, Film London in partnership with Arts Council EnglandArts Council England
Arts Council England was formed in 1994 when the Arts Council of Great Britain was divided into three separate bodies for England, Scotland and Wales. It is a non-departmental public body of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
, established the Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN). FLAMIN supports London-based artists working in moving image in all its forms; whether film, video, digital
Digital image
A digital image is a numeric representation of a two-dimensional image. Depending on whether or not the image resolution is fixed, it may be of vector or raster type...
, animation
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
or new technologies
Emerging technologies
In the history of technology, emerging technologies are contemporary advances and innovation in various fields of technology. Various converging technologies have emerged in the technological convergence of different systems evolving towards similar goals...
and for installation
Installation art
Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called Land art; however, the boundaries between...
, cinema
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, gallery exhibition
Art exhibition
Art exhibitions are traditionally the space in which art objects meet an audience. The exhibit is universally understood to be for some temporary period unless, as is rarely true, it is stated to be a "permanent exhibition". In American English, they may be called "exhibit", "exposition" or...
, the public realm or broadcast
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
.
Film London Artists' Moving Image Network works in partnership with various organisations to provide: funding
Funding
Funding is the act of providing resources, usually in form of money , or other values such as effort or time , for a project, a person, a business or any other private or public institutions...
, event
Happening
A happening is a performance, event or situation meant to be considered art, usually as performance art. Happenings take place anywhere , are often multi-disciplinary, with a nonlinear narrative and the active participation of the audience...
s, seminars, advice, surgeries, residencies, training and workshops.
The FLAMIN website provides information and listings tailored to meet the needs of artists working with the moving image.
Film London Microwave, a micro-budget feature film fund, launched in 2006. The scheme challenges film-makers to shoot a full length feature film for up to £100,000 with cash and in-kind support.
Microwave is open to film-makers working in documentary, fiction, animation, and to artists working with the moving image.
Accompanying the scheme is a web-based resource – Microwave Online. The website not only outlines the details of all projects supported through Film London Microwave, but also offers current news in the independent film-making sector, as well as educational resources.
Productions
There have been several notable shorts and featuresFeature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
that have been produced with support and funding from Film London:
- ShiftyShifty (film)Shifty is a British urban thriller, from writer/director Eran Creevy. Set on the outskirts of London, it follows themes of friendship and loyalty over the course of 24 hours in the life of a young drug dealer, the charismatic "Shifty", who is based on the original Shifty from...
by Eran Creevy (Film London Microwave 2008) - Mum & DadMum & DadMum & Dad is a 2008 horror film by director Steven Sheil. Its premiere was on August 22, 2008 during the London FrightFest Film Festival. One day later it was shown during the Fantasy Filmfest in Germany. The film is the directors debut of Steven Sheil.-Plot:...
by Steven Sheil (Film London Microwave 2008) - Derek by Isaac JulienIsaac JulienIsaac Julien is an installation artist and filmmaker.-Biography:Julien graduated from St Martin's School of Art in 1985, where he studied painting and fine art film...
(Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network 2008) - Daisy's Last Stand by Gary GrantGary Grant (actor)Gary Grant in North London, England, is a British television actor. He is best known for portraying DC Paul Riley in The Bill from 2000 to 2002 and he has also appeared in Dangerfield, Doctors and Essex Boys. He is also an award winning film director with emotional piece "Daisy's Last...
(North London Film Fund 2008) - Theda by Georgina StarrGeorgina StarrGeorgina Starr is an English artist and one of the Young British Artists notable for her "pop style installations and films." Her major works have been described as "large-scale installations combining video and sculpture" to create emotional stories about lost or fragile phenomena.-Life and...
(LAFVA 2006) - Gallivant by Andrew KöttingAndrew KöttingAndrew Kötting is a British film director, writer and artist.Kötting was born in Kent. He studied BA Fine Art at Ravensbourne College of Art and Design, London, 1984; MA in Mixed Media, Slade School of Art, London 1988. In 1989 he collaborated with Leila McMillan in setting up BadBLoOd & siBYL...
(LAFVA 2006) - CareBAFTA Award for Best Short FilmThis page lists the winners and nominees for the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film for each year. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts , is a British organisation that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, children's film and television, and interactive media...
by Corinna Faith (PULSE Plus 2005) - CubsBAFTA Award for Best Short FilmThis page lists the winners and nominees for the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film for each year. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts , is a British organisation that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, children's film and television, and interactive media...
by Tom Harper (PULSE 2005) - Elephant Palm Tree by Kara MillerKara MillerKara Miller is a writer and director working in film and television. . She is also credited as K.J. Miller .Kara Miller was born in Jamaica and educated in Jamaica and in Barbados at Harrison College high school...
(PULSE 2003) - Küba by Kutluğ AtamanKutlug AtamanKutluğ Ataman is a filmmaker and contemporary artist. He lives in Istanbul.-Life and career:Kutluğ Ataman received his school education in Istanbul before doing his university studies in the US. His interest in film started an early age, and led him to do film studies at UCLA where he graduated...
(LAFVA 2004) - Nine ½ Minutes by Josh AppignanesiJosh AppignanesiJosh Appignanesi is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter.Appignanesi is best known for the feature film Song Of Songs , starring Nathalie Press, which he directed, co-wrote and co-produced. The film won several awards including a special commendation for Best British Film at the...
and Misha Manson Smith (PULSE 2003) - Rank by David YatesDavid YatesDavid Yates is an English filmmaker who rose to mainstream prominence directing the final four films in the Harry Potter film series. He helmed the series' fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth installments, all of which became an instant blockbuster success and made him the most commercially...
(London Production Fund 2002)
Film London Board
The Film London Board, led by Chairman Sandy Lieberson, is made up of 10 industry professionals – each bringing different areas of knowledge and expertise to the organisation.John Akomfrah, award-winning film-maker
Dr Emily Caston, award-winning senior producer
Stuart Comer, Curator of Film at Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Tate Modern is a modern art gallery located in London, England. It is Britain's national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group . It is the most-visited modern art gallery in the world, with around 4.7 million visitors per year...
Edward Fletcher, co-founder and Managing Director of Soda Pictures
Soda Pictures
Soda Pictures is a UK based film distributor of art house, independent and world cinema. They have provided distribution for many award-winning films such as Frostbite , Into Great Silence & Old Joy.- Releases :...
Nadine Marsh-Edwards, film and TV producer
Martin Pilgrim, previous Chief Executive of London Councils (formerly the Association of London Government)
Tim Richards, co-founder and CEO of Vue Entertainment
Vue (cinema)
Vue Entertainment , formerly known as SBC International Cinemas, is a cinema company in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The company was formed in May 2003 when SBC acquired 36 Warner Village cinemas. There are now 69 Vue cinemas, with 654 screens totaling 140,500 seats, including the rebranded...
Lisbeth Savill, Head of the Media, Communications and Technology Group at Olswang
Olswang
Olswang is an international law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom and with additional offices in the Thames Valley, Berlin, Brussels, Madrid, Paris and most recently Munich. It also works closely with a network of firms across eighty countries. The Lawyer ranked the firm 32nd largest in...
Rob Wilkerson, CEO of Target Media Group
Stephen Woolley
Stephen Woolley
Stephen Woolley is an English film producer and director. He is best known for his work with director Neil Jordan, which has resulted in a number of critically acclaimed films including the Oscar-winning The Crying Game....
, award-winning film producer