Thursday 01 March, 18.15pm
BAFTA DEBATES The Fine Print: Reviewing the Film Policy Review
David Lean Room, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly
Widely applauded by industry and press alike, the DCMS’ Film Policy Review sets out a vision of greater coherence and collaboration across the film industry. It’s persuasive rallying cry; together, with strong leadership, the UK industry can build on recent successes and develop a sustainable future for British film.
With the government’s response to the document expected in late March and the BFI releasing their 5 year strategy for consultation in late April, BAFTA gather key industry figures to debate whether the Policy document gives us the right road map for the future of UK film and whether the wider industry can come together to deliver the best results.
The panel will be chaired by Mike Goodridge (Editor, Screen International).
Monday 05 March and Monday 12th March, 19.30pm
BAFTA Nominated Shorts on Tour: Short and Sweet, London
Roxy Bar and Screen, 128-132 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB
Following on from the Orange British Academy Film Awards on 12 February 2012, the nominated short films and short animations are touring the country. Join BAFTA at Short & Sweet in London for special screenings of films nominated in both categories. Selected films will be shown on 5 and 12 March, with introductions from John Maclean (Writer/Director, Pitch Black Heist) and Babak Anvari (Two and Two) on the fifth, and Afarin Eghbal (Abuelas) on the twelfth.
Wednesday 07 March, 18.15pm
BAFTA Masterclass: How to Create a Hit Gameshow with David Flynn
ICA, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH
As part of BAFTA’s series of masterclasses at the ICA, the creative and executive producer behind game shows such as the BAFTA award-winning The Million Pound Drop Live, The Bank Job and Pointless will let you into the secret of creating the next big gameshow hit and maybe even bagging yourself a BAFTA in the process. David will discuss the key elements in creating a successful format, from finding and honing that killer idea, to selling the show both here and internationally. He’ll show how breaking rules, taking risks and using the latest technologies can build a loyal audience.
Friday 09 March, 19.15pm
Branded: Filmmakers and Brand-Funded Content
BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
Filmmakers have long moved between the distinct worlds of commercial advertising and filmmaking, with advertising often seen as a way of funding film projects or subsidising the filmmaker’s less commercial work. But in the last decade the lines between those worlds have blurred. Advertisers have looked to harness filmmakers’ storytelling skills in new and varied ways – ranging from microbudget budget online commercials to long form ads in which the brand is only peripherally featured, to investing in feature films. In this event, BAFTA will explore how and why brands and filmmakers are collaborating more closely and look at the commercial, creative and ethical questions, as well as opportunities that arise.
Monday 12 March, 18.30pm
What’s App? The Truth Behind Creating A Successful App
BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
The apps market has exploded over the last few years with the emergence of affordable smart phones and tablet browsers. Year on year, the apps marketplace has become ever more crowded and competitive and it has never been felt more than in the film, TV and publishing industries, where apps have revolutionised storytelling. But can this digital phenomenon really compete with, and compliment, traditional models of story telling? And if so, how are they doing this? To uncover the truth behind creating a successful app, BAFTA is delighted to welcome apps-pert, Stuart Dredge, freelance journalist (R6 Planet of the Apps, The Guardian, The Times) and editor specialising in mobile apps and mobile content who will be joined by three award winning app developers to share their experiences with us and focus on three different case studies.
Thursday 15 March, 19.00pm
Dare to Be Digital: Pitching A Prototype
David Lean Room, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly
In association with Abertay University Prototype Fund.
This year’s Dare To Be Digital finalists pitch their winning game prototypes and receive feedback from a panel of games industry experts, including a representative from Abertay University’s £25,000 grant for small companies developing their own interactive digital content. Find out more about what publishers are looking for in a game, plus the lessons learned by the Dare To Be Digital teams – will you agree with the verdict of the BAFTA Games Awards judges, announced the following day?
Friday 23 March, 20.00pm
BAFTA Nominated Shorts on Tour: Screentest London
Screentest Festival, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road London SE1 0AA
Following on from the Orange British Academy Film Awards on 12 February 2012, the nominated short films and short animations will be touring the country. Join us at the Screentest Festival in London for a special screening of the short films nominated in the Live Action category, accompanied by a Q+A with John Maclean (Writer/Director of this year’s Best Live Action Short Film,Pitch Black Heist).
Friday 30 March, 18.45pm
Making Better Movies: Crafting other worlds with makeup, design and physical effects
Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly
Supported by the Skillset Film Skills Fund as part of A Bigger Future 2.
In modern movie making, where digital effects play such an important role in creating illusions, we can sometimes overlook the huge contribution of the makeup and physical effects teams to creating believable characters and story worlds – from detail-rich period drama to fantastical dreamscapes.
In this event, BAFTA will gather make up and effects pros and some of the key department heads who they work with most closely, to talk about how their crafts interconnect to make the illusion on screen as seamless and immersive as possible.
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