University of Westminster BA Film

The North West Independent Film Festival seeks volunteer Screeners to watch short films submitted to the festival and provide feedback.

They're looking for talented film professionals interested in expanding their skills. Experience in watching short films is essential. A passion for British film and dedication to learning more about the art of film programming are also important qualities. They particularly welcome applications from people who identify with groups that are under-represented in the arts community.

The submissions screening process will take place online and be on an as-and-when basis, as the submissions come in. As a minimum, you will be assigned 20 short films and a brief written review will be expected for each. All films will be 15 minutes or less in length, including credits.

Screeners will have regular access to the Festival Director for guidance, and there will be one online meeting where the programming team will discuss the films they’ve watched.

This is a voluntary role.
Hours will be ad hoc to fit around individual needs.
All screeners will be given a complimentary festival pass to NWIFF 2025.

To learn more about the festival, please see the NWIFF website (https://nwiff.co.uk/)

EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! (TRAVEL & EXPENSES PAID)

Sheffield DocFest is opening the search for participants in the Youth Jury programme, which is now in its 19th year.

Five young film enthusiasts will be offered the opportunity to meet key figures within the industry, curate a selection of films for the Festival, and select the winner of the Youth Jury Award announced at the Sheffield DocFest Awards Ceremony.

If you are aged 18-23, based in the UK, and have a passion for documentary and the media industry, this is the programme for you.

This free programme offers opportunities for young people wishing to enter the film industry from production to distribution, curation, film marketing and criticism. It is a tremendous way to see how an international film festival and jury work, and you will have your say about the best documentary films being made today.

Past jurors have gone on to work with broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4 and ITN; made shorts and feature length documentaries for commissioners including BBC Three; programmed films, produced panels for festivals and gone on to write for Sight & Sound magazine.

The application deadline is Monday 10 January 2025, 12:00 (Midday GMT).

2025 Youth Jury Open for Applications | Sheffield DocFest Our 2025 Youth Jury Programme is open for applications! If you are aged 18-23, based in the UK, and have a passion for documentary and the media industry, this is the programme for you. Apply by 10 January 2025, 12:00 GMT to take part.

Congrats to Tomás Felício Oliveira for
winning the Young Arrows’ Student Commercial of the Year award!!!!!

Tomás graduated with a Film BA Honours degree from Westminster earlier this year and directed the award-winning commercial as an extra-curricular activity whilst a student at the University.

The commercial was produced for the Cannes Future Lions competition in 2024 to conceive and advertise a new concept for the Spotify streaming app.

Dr Laura Stephenson, Course Leader for the Film BA Honours course, commented: "The final year of the Film BA Honours degree embeds advertising production within the curriculum, acknowledging the importance of short-form commercials in launching many long-form film careers. We are very pleased that Tomás has won this award which recognises his skills."

Last week the 1st years on the BA Film did a fun exercise as part of the Creativity & Collaboration module in which they were taught how to cut 16mm film and asked to make a short montage using ‘found footage’.

They all enjoyed it and found it an enriching experience. It's also a rare and unusual experience as Westminster is now one of very, very few undergraduate film degrees in the UK to offer hands-on experience with physical film.

Opportunity for anyone looking for editing work!

oin a special event at Regent Street Cinema featuring a screening of University of Westminster alumnus David Bonneville'sdebut feature film The Last Bath / O Último Banho (2020).

David directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with fellow MA Screenwriting and Production graduate Diego Rocha. This will be the film's London premiere and a chance for Westminster students, alumni, colleagues and some external guests to enjoy the film - and more! Reshel Shah, Course Leader & Senior Lecturer – MA Business of Film, will host the event.

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Congratulations to 2024 BA Film alumni Lada Kopytova who shared the first place prize for the freelancer section of The Big Idea Competition!

Lada received a share of the £25,000 prize fund awarded to several Westminster students who pitched ideas for enterprise, innovation and business.

The Big Idea is an annual competition at Westminster, so any current and future students could enter next year!

More information here: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/employability-and-career-development/exploring-careers/enterprise-and-entrepreneurship/westminster-big-idea-competition

Volunteering Opportunity! (Expenses Paid)

Volunteering opportunity: 🎬 🎼 Altered Images Film & Music Festival is looking for voluntary contributors for its October 2024 festival. 🎹 📽Altered Images is an innovative and boundary-pushing experimental Film and Music Festival. Their mission is to bring together artists from diverse disciplines, fostering collaboration and creating original, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Travel expenses are covered.

Info about the festival can be found here: www.alteredimagesfest.com and on Instagram:

For enquiries please contact [email protected] - Miguel and Alba are looking forward to hearing from you!

Deadline: 8/10/24

Volunteering opportunity: 🌲 🏔 Native Spirit Festival of Indigenous Film is looking for volunteers to help with its 2024 festival (11-19th October 2024). They need support with stewarding, reception, runners, marketing and promotion, photography and documentation, admin and hospitality.🌎

Food and travel expenses are covered.

Info about the festival can be found here: https://nativespiritfoundation.org/ and here on Instagram:

Info about volunteering can be found here: https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/jobs/festival-volunteers-61/