You are warmly invited to the premiere screening event of ‘Going Out ComingOut’. This short film explores LGBTQ+ lIfe and going out in Oxford in the 70’s and early 80’s. Tuesday 6th of August 2pm – 4pm at the Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX 2pm: Arrival & Refreshments2.30pm: Film Screening followed by Q+A The film […]
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Mas Prep – Caribbean Carnival and traditional masquerade on screen – free documentary screening
Free film screening with Q&A with filmmaker Shari Petti Friday 21st June 2024, 6.30pm at Film Oxford54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH This film night is dedicated to the rich history and art forms of Caribbean Carnival, which are deeply connected to the Windrush generation and diasporic experience. The event at Film Oxford shows the […]
Twist and Shout; Free multi-media training
‘Twist and Shout’ is a 10 day multi-media project (Feb-March 2024), for people 16-25 years and over 50s and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Working with filmmakers and digital artists you will create a short film that explores the social and cultural activities of the ‘baby boomer’ generation, going out in Oxford in […]
Shadowlight Artists: Journeys
Everyone is welcome to join the Shadowlight Artists: Journeys Opening event at Old Fire Station, Oxford. Friday 10th November 6-8pm. Free event. The bar will be open. New Films, Paintings, Drawings and more by learning-disabled & autistic artists Danny Smith, Wendy Belcher, Richard Hunt and Tom Breach. shadowlightartists.org.uk/journeys The free exhibition runs until 23rd December. […]
Seeking Lead Creative for iCreative project ‘Going Out, Coming Out’
iCreative / Film Oxford seek Lead Creative for Heritage project. ‘Going Out, Coming Out’ is an iCreative project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and delivered by Film Oxford. This intergenerational project will look at the cultural, social, and personal experiences of the (African) Caribbean, LGBTQ+ and Over 50’s in Oxford in the 1950’s, 60’s […]
Part-time Technical Support Worker at Film Oxford
Film Oxford have a vacancy for a part-time Technical Support Worker starting early in 2023. Duties to include: Training will be provided for the maintenance of Film Oxford equipment. Opportunities for additional hours as production crew, edit assistant & project support (subject to experience). We are also happy to receive applications from freelancers looking to […]
BFI Film Academy 2022 at Film Oxford
Passionate about film? This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. We are seeking committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 (16-25 with an EHCP) to be a part of the BFI Film Academy delivered by Film Oxford. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to navigate your way into the film […]
Job Vacancy: Administrator
We are seeking a highly organised person to join our team as Administrator. Working 22.5 hours per week, you will support Film Oxford’s day-to-day operation and the delivery of our community projects. Click here to learn more about Film Oxford and how to apply. Click here for the Job Description. Film Oxford is committed to […]
FILM OXFORD CINEMA – READING AND LEEDS FESTIVALS 2021
It has been a while but the music festivals are BACK !! Tents, sleeping bags and Lateral Flow Tests all packed and we are off. Reading and Leeds here we come. Another August Bank Holiday, another Film Oxford Cinema tent – this time on the BBC1Xtra stage from Thurs 26th – Sunday 29th. So, when […]
EXHIBITION
ME, MY CITY, MY WORLD Painting, Photography, Animation, Video – produced in the time of COVID. An exhibition of artwork and films created by our iCreative students reflecting on their experiences of the global pandemic. Alongside this work, we are also screening films created on all of our community and young people’s projects that we […]
Me My City My World
Your Oxford, you voice, your work. A free 8 day Creative Arts project at Film Oxford on Mondays and Tuesdays in May/June for young people 16 – 21 years old (16 – 30 with disability). We want you to create a snap shot of what is important to you now – about your life, your […]
Film Oxford receives ACE Recovery Grant
MEDIA RELEASE: FILM OXFORD to receive £60,000 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. FILM OXFORD is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund This award will offer a funding boost to launch ‘Me, My City, My World’ a community […]
Call Out for Tutors
Are you a freelance filmmaker or digital creative interested in part-time teaching? Film Oxford is a long-established charity providing filmmaking and digital media community learning courses. Our unique selling point has always been that our courses are led by working filmmakers and creatives rather than professional teachers. In a challenging year, we have successfully piloted new online courses covering a range of topics including documentary filmmaking, screenwriting, broadcast journalism, VJing, and editing […]
FLUX 2020
FLUX Moving Image Festival Turns International. In early 2020, Film Oxford had to put a halt on all their practical project work with young people due to coronavirus restrictions. This included their innovative FLUX Moving Image project. FLUX is a new platform bringing together artists from diverse disciplines to create new moving image work together; […]
Glow UP – iCreative
Glitter, stars and galactic travel – just some of the Glow UP animations being developed by young people from EMBS Community College for a festival sound and visual spectacular! Now on line from Friday 20th November at 5.00pm – https://www.oxlightfest.com/glow-up Brought to you by Film Oxford with students from EMBS Community College, Cowley. http://icreativeox.xyz Part of Oxford’s Christmas […]
Shadowlight Artists: LUMINOUS
SHADOWLIGHT ARTISTS EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISER Luminous exhibition opens with a virtual gallery on 12th November on the Shadowlight Artists website. It will also run in the real world at Modern Art Oxford and Arts at the Old Fire Station galleries in Oxford from Wednesday 2nd December 2020 to Christmas Eve (dates subject to lockdown rule […]
FILM OXFORD – Seeking a Chair of Trustees.
Film Oxford, the flagship charity for Film, Arts and Creative Media in Oxfordshire, is looking for a new Chair of Trustees. With a reputation built up over 35 years for engaging with our communities – including the young, older people, women, refugees and those with disabilities – we are looking for a person with business […]
Apply now for BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford
For more info and online application www.filmoxford.org/filmacademy
BFI Academy at Film Oxford 2020 applications open
We are seeking committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the BFI Film Academy delivered by Film Oxford. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to navigate your way into the film or creative industries. As a student of the Film Academy, you will have the opportunity to gain the essential […]
COVID UPDATE
We are delighted to announce that we were successful in our grant application to the Arts Council’s Emergency Fund, which has enabled us to bring most of our staff out of furlough to continue work on our development plan. ProductionWe are busy putting in place new policies and procedures based on the government’s social distancing […]
KEEPING SAFE DURING COVID-19
Pre-Production All Film Oxford crew will attend an online briefing to review an in-depth risk assessment carried out with Film Oxford Production Manager along with the client before the production. Any image consent or permission forms will be filled out digitally before the production. Production All filming will be done at a safe distance following […]
FLUX ONLINE
FLUX Moving Image Platform was initiated in 2019 by Nicola Josse, Project & Production manager at Film Oxford, as a way to bring together artists from diverse disciplines to create new moving image artwork while offering working placements to young creatives. FLUX is supported by Film Oxford and Arts Council England. This year, as our […]
FLUX ONLINE 2020
FLUX Moving Image Platform was initiated in 2019 by Nicola Josse, Project & Production manager at Film Oxford, as a way to bring together artists from diverse disciplines to create new moving image artwork while offering working placements to young creatives. FLUX is supported by Film Oxford and Arts Council England. This year, as our […]
New YouTube channel from Film Oxford
Have a look at the new Film Oxford Showcase on YouTube. Something for everyone!! – dance, drama, documentary, experimental, archive, and of course work from our Shadowlight artists and BFI Academy students!! All made in Oxfordshire!
Watch Film – 30 years in 300 Seconds
Here’s just a taste of some of the work created through Film Oxford (OFVM) over the last 30 years.
Covid Response
Thursday 19th March 2020. All planned activities – project work, courses, screenings and network events – are suspended until further notice. We are, however, exploring creative ways to continue working with and supporting our community, particularly those most vulnerable and isolated. Do follow what we are up to on our social media channels. Our […]
THE JERICHO FILMS
SCREENINGS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE These two film portraits of a unique Oxford neighbourhood will be screened back to back, showing how the people, places and concerns of this much-loved area have changed over 45 years. PLEASE BOOK SEATS THROUGH EVENTBRITE : LINKS BELOW: THURS 5th MARCH at FILM OXFORD – SUBTITLED 7pm -8.30pm Free […]
BBC New Creatives call for applications
After a successful first year of New Creatives, Screen South is once again pleased to announce the next Call for New Creatives South East is open. Working with partners across the region, Screen South continues to support new talent to produce original stories and perspectives which will give audiences an insight into the creative minds […]
Deadline for BFI Academy applications 2019
The closing date for applications for the BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford is Friday October 4th. If you are or know someone who is 16 -19 years, have a passion for film, storytelling or moving image and an interest to work in film or creative media industries then this is where you start. Follow […]
Shooting Video – Film Oxford’s main beginners course starting soon
Film & Digital Media Courses Now Booking
Reading and Leeds Music Festivals – Film Oxford Cinema Tent 2019
It’s Reading and Leeds Festival week again and as ever we’ll have the ‘Film Oxford Cinema tents’ keeping you entertained into the night with top features and some special shorts. Join us after dark in the BBC1 Xtra tent in Leeds and the Pit/Lock Up in Reading
CANCELLED TONIGHT’S SCREENING OF COCO IN FLORENCE PARK
Apologies – due to the weather we have had to cancel tonight’s screening outdoors of ‘Coco’ in Florence Park!! Saturday10th August.
Film Oxford Course Feedback Survey 2019
Have you taken a Film Oxford course any time in the last 18 months? We’d love your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. All the data you provide is anonymous unless you choose to leave your name and contact details. The results of the survey will help us […]
Film ‘Under the Stars’ – Summer 2019
Every summer Film Oxford run FREE outdoor screening events ‘Under the Stars’ in some of Oxford’s most beautiful parks. This is an opportunity for local communities to come together and enjoy a current popular feature supported by short films made by local filmmakers. Over the last 15 years these have been funded by local grants […]
Open Screen – Free Networking Film Night
Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7.30-9.30pm, Come along to screen your short films (including work in progress), show off your latest film kit, network, and see how films can create change. Scriptwriters can pitch their idea to the group for feedback and if they wish, ask if there is a crew […]
Festival sucess for the Shadowlight Artists
Richard Hunt’s film – Richard Hunt and Sonia Boue in Conversation – has been selected for Assim Vivemos – Brazil’s International Disability Film Festival. The festival is a biennial event that takes place in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Brasília, with two full weeks of screenings in each city, always providing all accessibilities: audio-description, sign language […]
Summer Courses 2019 now booking
Film Oxford, The Alternative, Affordable Film School Start the summer with a Film Oxford short courses 6th & 7th April 2019 Stop Motion Animation 27th & 28th April 2019 Introduction to Photoshop 11th & 12th May 2019 Introduction to Screenwriting 11th & 12th May 2019 Developing Documentaries Start 14th May 2019 Shooting Video (7 […]
Winter 2019 courses now booking
Film Oxford, The Alternative, Affordable Film School Start the New Year with a Film Oxford short courses – Winter 2019 now booking (more to be added soon). Start 12th February 2019 Shooting Video (7 x evening classes, 2 x weekend days) 16th & 17th February 2019 Location Sound Workshop (for Film & TV) 2nd & […]
REEL STORIES
‘Reel Stories’ Free Film Course for Women ‘Fewer than 1% of films have crews that are 50% female’ (BFI ‘Women in UK Feature Film 1911-2017’) Film Oxford has secured an ESF Community grant to run a FREE 5 day film production course to support more women into the Film & TV Industry (all ages over […]
Easter Holiday Workshops – Now Booking
To find out more and to book places on our Easter holiday activities click here
Shadowlight Artists – Together! Film Festival, London.
Together! Disability Film Festival 6-9 December 2018 Shadowlight Artists have 8 films being screened at the seventh annual Together! 2018 Disability Film Festival, which takes place from 7-9 December 2018 at the Old Town Hall Stratford, London, screening films by Deaf/Disabled filmmakers and films with a strong central Deaf/Disabled character. The Festival is free, fully accessible […]
Boom Bike – Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival
iCreative Boom Bike – Oxford City Centre – 16th -18th November 2018 Catch us if you can!! The iCreative Boom Bike crew will be out and about this Friday and Saturday evening showing off their fantastic new animations – with accompanying beats. All part of this years Oxford Christmas Light festival. https://www.oxfordschristmas.com/ Friday 6.30: You’ll […]
SHADOWLIGHT ARTISTS RISING EXHIBITION
Shadowlight Artists: Rising 19 October – 10 November Film Oxford presents the latest work by the Shadowlight Artists. In this exhibition across two venues, Old Fire Station and Modern Art Oxford, the group showcases work spanning installation, painting, digital media and theatrical production. The exhibition celebrates the group’s creative growth since their formation […]
iCreative BOOM BIKE – now recruiting
iCreative – BOOM BIKE Are you creative and between 16 – 25 ? Do you want to work alongside some great graphic, street and digital artists? Are you free on Thursdays between 4th Oct – 20th Nov? If yes – have a look at the latest iCreative programme ‘BOOM BIKE’ and apply online. It’s […]
Singles Night a new play by Russell Highsmith
Singles Night a new play by Shadowlight Artist Russell Highsmith. 19th & 20th September 2018, 7.30pm, Old Fire Station, Oxford, £8.50/£6.00 BOOK TICKETS Life is happening. Love is all around. Emma and James are flatmates; they’ve been friends forever, and are looking for their fairytale endings. When Amber pops up with her dating agency, “Friends ‘n’ […]
FILM OXFORD CINEMA TENTS – READING AND LEEDS FESTIVALS 2018
Another year and more shorts and features at Film Oxford’s Cinema tents at Reading and Leeds Music festivals (23rd – 26th August). Join us from midnight and chill out to some of the coolest international short films alongside popular features. Big ‘thank you’ to Marvin and ‘Directors Notes’ for providing the shorts. For anyone passionate […]
Course Feedback Survey 2018
Have you taken a Film Oxford course any time in the last two years? We’d love your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. All the data you provide is anonymous unless you choose to leave your name and contact details. The results of the survey will help us […]
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
https://www.filmoxford.org/filmacademy/
Summer Holiday Youth Workshop 2018
Our Holiday Workshop is booking now! Power to Your Mobile Monday 6th – Wednesday 8th August 2018: shoot a film on your mobile phone and edit on professional software (click here for details)
Help local writer with learning disabilities
Support Russell to put on his new play in Oxford Russell Highsmith is the only playwright in the UK with learning disabilities, he is part of the Shadowlight Artists group supported by Film Oxford. Building on the success of his previous play “The Big Shock” he has written a new full-length romantic comedy play called […]
BFI Film Academy 2017
Open Screen – Thursday 12th July – Free Networking Film Night
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7.30-9.30pm, Thursday 12th July 2018 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show off your latest film kit, network, and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, meet other filmmakers – ranging from […]
Actors wanted for play
Background Presented as part of Film Oxford’s Shadowlight Artists Project, Singles Night is the new play by Russell Highsmith, a hemiplegic writer with learning disabilities. His 2016 play The Big Shock was performed at the Cornerstone in Didcot. Russell’s particular situation gives him a wry, sideways perspective on life but it’s a view that is […]
Open Screen – Thursday 14th June – Free Networking Film Night
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7.30-9.30pm, Thursday 14th June 2017 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show off your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, meet other filmmakers – ranging from […]
New Film Oxford Privacy Policy
We have updated our privacy policy as the GDPR comes into force today. You can read it here. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
iCreative Media Stars – at Common People this weekend!
Don’t miss the iCreative live screens at the Uncommon Stage this year. Over the festival young media stars will be playing out visuals form the bands we love alongside stories from the Oxford music scene and from around the festival. Over the last 2 months film students from Cowley and Abingdon have been busy learning […]
Shadowlight Artists new website
The Shadowlight Artists now have their own website shadowlightartists.org.uk/ The Shadowlight Artists are an award winning independent group of digital artists with learning disabilities based in Oxfordshire, supported by Film Oxford
Open Screen – Thursday 10th May – Free Networking Film Night
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 10th May 2017 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show off your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, meet other filmmakers – ranging from […]
Open Screen – Thursday 12th April – Free Networking Film Night
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 12th April 2017 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show off your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, meet other filmmakers – ranging from […]
Summer Term 2018 Courses Now Booking
Book now for our Summer term course schedule! There’s something for everyone – from complete beginners wanting to get a first taste of filmmaking, to more experienced hobbyists and professionals seeking to expand their skillset. Click here to visit our Adult Training page, where you can find full details of all our courses and how […]
Easter Story Lab – join our team of young digital creatives!
Film Oxford and the Story Museum are looking for young people (14+) with loads of ideas wanting to work alongside groundbreaking digital artists over Easter. We want you to come up with the ideas for the museum’s new interactive space. Explore projection, mobile platforms, animation, comic strip, sound, film, special effects – or whatever grabs you!. […]
iCreative Common People – Now recruiting
Create news stories and run live screen visuals at this year’s festival! March – June 2018 iCreative Common People. Applications now open We are looking for creative people, between 15 – 24 years, interested in learning more about film, graphics, VJing and vision mixing for the local Uncommon Stage at this years ‘Common People’ music […]
Women’s Open Screen – Wednesday 7th March – Free Networking Film Night
Special Women’s Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Wednesday 7th March 2018 – part of Oxford International Women’s Festival Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show off your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made […]
Ska’d by the Music – film screening
Ska’d by the music film Screening at Film Oxford on the 22nd March 2018 7.30pm-9.00pm. “Great new film which sheds light on the story of Symarip and the skinhead movement in the UK, very informative film, just when you think you know it all… well worth watching.” Reggae Film Archives Directed by Sharon Woodward, Tutor on […]
Spring 2018 Courses Now Booking
Our Spring course schedule has been finalised and we’re now taking bookings! There’s something for everyone – from complete beginners wanting to take their first steps into filmmaking, to experienced industry professionals seeking to expand their skillset. Click here to visit our Adult Training page, where you can find full details of all our courses […]
Film Oxford – looking for a new Chair of Trustees
Film Oxford is looking for a person with passion, ideas and business experience to head up its fantastic Board of Trustees – at a time of great opportunity for development. If this sounds like something that interests you, please see advert below for more information. Download job advert here. Deadline 28th February 2018
Pigeons over Paradise Square – iCreative film now on-line
If you missed the weekend installation at Modern Art Oxford you can now view the film here A multi projection installation by young creative talent on the latest Film Oxford and Fusion Arts iCreative programme. For more information about iCreative: http://icreativeox.xyz/ ‘Pigeons over Paradise Square’ is part of Oxford Christmas Lights Festival
BFI Academy 2017 application date extended
Due to IT problems the application deadline for the BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford has been extended. The closing date is now Tuesday 10th October 2017. BFI Film Academy – for young aspiring filmmakers. Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? Film Oxford is looking for committed, talented […]
Film Oxford – Cinema at Reading and Leeds 2017
It’s August bank holiday, it’s Reading and Leeds Music festivals, it’s time for another jamboree of shorts and features in the Film Oxford Cinema tents. The shows start after midnight in the BBC 1Xtra tents and feature shorts from around the world as well as top films from home grown talent – this year welcoming […]
BFI Film Academy 2017 applications open
Applications for the BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford are now open. BFI Film Academy – for young aspiring filmmakers. Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? Film Oxford is looking for committed, talented young filmmakers and digital creatives between the age of 16 and 19 to be a […]
FILM UNDER THE STARS – NEW DATES THIS SUMMER 2016
After a bit of a damp start our summer FREE outdoor screenings now start with Moana (PG) at Sunnymead Park on Saturday 12th August (9.00pm start). This will be followed by a return to Rose Hill Community Centre now on Friday 1st September with the latest ‘LEGO movie – Batman’ (U) – 8.30pm start. Then […]
Autumn-Winter 2017 Courses Now Booking
Our Autumn-Winter course schedule has been finalised and we’re now taking bookings! There’s something for everyone – from complete beginners wanting to take their first steps into filmmaking, to experienced industry professionals seeking to expand their skillset. Click here to visit our Adult Training page, where you can find full details of all our courses […]
BFI Film Academy 2017 at Film Oxford
Applications for the BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford are now open. BFI Film Academy – for young aspiring filmmakers. Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? Film Oxford is looking for committed, talented young filmmakers and digital creatives between the age of 16 and 19 to be a […]
Shadowlight Artists Crowd Funding Appeal
Shadowlight Artists Crowd Funding Appeal Please consider making a £10+ donation today to the Shadowlight Artists. The group now have a crowd funding appeal page on Local Giving, please help this group of artists to succeed. Local Giving Donation page Film Oxford supports the award-winning Shadowlight Artists, a unique group of very talented and ambitious […]
H2Oxford – Midnight swim this weekend
Join Film Oxford’s Digital Youth this weekend at Oxford’s beautiful outdoor swimming pool. There will be lights, there will be projections, there will be chilled music – it will be magical! Hinksey heated swimming pool as you’ve never seen it!! Friday 16th June. 9.30 – midnight Saturday 17th June. 9.30 – midnight For booking information […]
Summer Youth Courses Now Booking
Our summer holiday youth courses for 10-16 year olds are now booking! MAKE WAY FOR THE DIGITAL GENERATION! – Here at Film Oxford we are looking to bring together the most passionate young film and digital creators to explore, develop and create! Power to Your Mobile 26th-28th July 10am-4pm Shoot a film on your mobile and edit […]
Open Screen – Thursday 8th June – Free Networking Film Night
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 8th June 2017 We know it’s election night, but … come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show off your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, […]
Phone lines down
UPDATE: our phone line has been repaired and everything is up and running again. Thank you for your patience. Unfortunately we’re experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines at present, so please contact us via email until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Film Oxford Courses Now booking – Summer 2017
Film Oxford Courses Now booking – Summer 2017 Learn the technical and creative skills you need to go on to write, create, direct and produce your own films. Shooting Video – Our main beginners production course – Only 2 places available Starts 23rd May 2017 – 8 Tuesday evenings 7:00-10:00pm (+ 2 weekend days) £250 (£225 […]
Open Screen – Thursday 11th May 2017 – Free networking event
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 11th May 2017 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, meet other filmmakers – ranging from beginners to professionals – and hear […]
iCreative – Training young people for the local creative industry
iCreative is a free and innovative programme of training, production and mentoring for young creative talent (15 -24) looking to work in the local creative industries. It has been set up by Film Oxford and Fusion Arts to find and support young people who have a flare for creative activity but are not yet clear on […]
Open Screen – Thursday 13th April
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 13th April 2017 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show your latest film kit, network and see how films can create change. Watch and discuss locally made films, meet other filmmakers – ranging from beginners to professionals – and […]
Film & Digital Media Project Worker – Job Opportunity
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT FILM OXFORD Film & Digital Media Project Worker – Film Oxford is a busy centre for film and digital media, committed to building a strong community of local filmmakers and digital creators through its ‘Learn, Network, Create, Exhibit’ programme. The centre provides a range of accessible training for all and particularly invests […]
Random Acts Funding Roadshow
Introducing the Ignition Random Acts Commissions 2017-2018 Wednesday 5 April 2017 Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre (Room JHB 208) John Henry Brookes Building Oxford Brookes University 1pm-4pm Free event, all welcome. Screen South and the Ignition Network announce the 2017-18 First Acts Short film scheme in partnership with Random Acts and Arts Council England. We are seeking […]
‘Check Me’ – premiere screening – Monday 3rd April at Film Oxford
‘Check Me’ is now cut and dusted and gearing up for its ‘red carpet’ Digital Youth premiere at Film Oxford Monday 3rd April 5.00pm. Come along and find out more about the making of the film, the Digital Youth and plans for the future. All welcome – Free Entry – refreshments provided!! ‘Check Me’ has […]
Poppadom Pictures raise £750 for school in Nepal
Congratulations to everyone involved on the Poppadom Pictures Nepalese fundraising event on March 3rd. Overall £750 was raised to support the reconstruction of the Kali Devi secondary school in Naubise and a cheque was presented to the Oxfordshire Nepalese Community on Sunday evening. The fundraising event took place at the Everest Restaurant on Howard Street […]
Film Oxford Courses Now booking – Spring 2017
Film Oxford Courses Now booking – Spring 2017 Learn the technical and creative skills you need to go on to write, create, direct and produce your own films. March 2017 Video Camera Course (4K & HD) Saturday 18th March 2017, 10am-5pm, places available £100, £90 (early booking discount), £75 concessions. Video Camera Course (4k & […]
Open Screen Thursday 9th March
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 9th March 2017 Women’s Film Night: an evening of empowering films by and about women, including the film made on the Reel Women course the same week – part of Oxford International Women’s Festival Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or […]
Beginners filmmaking courses for Adults
With all our beginners courses sold out well in advance we have put on an Extra One! As our March Introduction to Digital Video week has been fully booked for some time we have put an extra course in April. The course will run weekend 8th & 9th April 2017, 10am-4.30pm. We are also taking […]
OPEN SCREEN – Thursday 9th February 2017
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – Watch and discuss locally made films Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7.30-9.30pm, Thursday 9th February 2017 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show your latest film kit, and meet other local filmmakers. Watch and […]
Fundraising Internship Opportunity
Film Oxford are offering a 6 month internship (February or March onwards) for a trainee fundraiser to help develop our project programme. The position would suit someone looking to take their first steps into a career in fundraising, or someone seeking a career change. You would need to commit to: 1 day per week for 6 […]
Half Term workshops at Film Oxford
Animation Triathlon – Feb 13th, 14th and 15th February (10.am – 4.00pm) Animation workshops run by NFTS and Aardman trained animator Joanna Brooks. Over 3 days learn about the basics of animation movement and talking – and then conceive and create your own short masterpiece. Aimed at young people (10 – 16 year olds). – […]
Poppadom Pictures at Pegasus – Half Term screening of RIO
A Saturday morning family film screening of Rio (U). Saturday 18th February 2017 – 11.00am.. From the makers of the Ice Ace series comes Rio, a comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side. Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, living a comfortable life with his owner and best friend […]
Film Oxford New Year Course Programme – 2017
Film Oxford New Year Course Programme – 2017 Learn the technical and creative skills you need to go on to write, create, direct and produce your own films. January 2017 Adobe Premiere Editing Weekend 28th & 29th January 2017 £155, £140 (early booking discount), £116 concessions Learn how to import footage and edit, explore transitions, […]
Film Oxford 30th Anniversary Film
A film made by long standing Film Oxford Volunteer Anil Subhrai in celebration of the 30 Year Anniversary of the charity. The film gives an insight into the wide scope of Film Oxford’s work, by looking at six different user groups supported by Film Oxford. These are Shadowlight Artists, Digital Youth, Screenwriters Group, Open screen, Digital Creatives and […]
Shadowlight Artists films Broadcast over Christmas & New Year
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day broadcasts of Shadowlight Artists films, & more in New Year, on Freeview, Sky & Virgin.
Watch Film – 30 years in 300 Seconds
Its not been easy but here is just a taste of some of the work created through Film Oxford over the last 30 years.
OPEN SCREEN – Thursday 12th January 2017
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – Watch and discuss locally made films Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7.30-9.30pm, Thursday 12th January 2016 Come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show […]
Shadowlight Artists Festivals Screenings
Together! 2016 Disability Film Festival 9-11 December 2016 The group have 5 films showing at the Together! Disability Film Festival 2016 in December, Haleo Film Festival Shadowlight Artists won the 2016 Haelo Award at the Haelo Film Festival in Machester in November 2016. Creative Bridges The group have recently completed an Arts Council Of England […]
Join us for our Festive Finale Celebration!
A Festive Celebration – a Finale to our programme of special events Wednesday 14th December, 8.30pm – midnight The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford (click here for a map) A mix of past, present and future as Film Oxford celebrates 30 years at the heart of independent filmmaking in Oxford. Come along and get a sound and […]
Power to Your Mobile – Christmas Holiday workshop now booking
Our popular 2 day workshop is back again for a Christmas special! Power to Your Mobile – Shoot a film on your mobile and edit (on PCs and iMacs) using the latest Adobe Premier Pro editing software! A 2 day film production course taking you through the stages of film production from idea development to […]
Seasons Greetings from Film Oxford Staff
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‘Elstree 1976’ – Star Wars Documentary Oxford premiere at UPP Wed 30th at 6.30
LATEST UPDATE: JOHN CHAPMAN who appears in ‘Elstree 1976’ + also Oxford resident – is attending the Q&A. 70% of tickets sold – Don’t miss Out! As part of the Film Oxford ’30 Year Celebrations’ we are supporting a premiere screening of ‘Elstree 1976’ at the UPP followed by Q+A with local director Jon Spira […]
Stop Motion Animation Weekend course 10th & 11th Dec (for adults)
Still Places on our Stop Motion Animation Weekend course for adults Weekend 10th – 11th December 2016, 10.00am – 4.00pm £113 (early booking discount if booked by 4th December), £94 concessions Details & Booking filmoxford.org/course/stop-motion-animation
Say it with an e-Card! This Christmas Light Weekend
Create your own festive e-Card for friends and family at the Weston Library on Broad Street with Film Oxford Digital Youth. Workshops are FREE and run this Christmas Light weekend Friday 25th Nov 6.00 – 9.00pm and Saturday 26th Nov 11.00am – 4.00pm. Choose your character, select your background, record your message, put them all […]
Lighting & Camera Courses
Why not build your skills with our Lighting and Video Camera one day courses at Film Oxford. (Can also be taken together as a weekend course at a reduced price). Video Camera Course Video Camera Course at Film Oxford is a one day pro-camera course with professional TV/Film cameraman and lighting director Graham Reed. (Was […]
30 Years in 300 seconds + Special Events + Press Release
Its not been easy but here is just a taste of some of the work created through Film Oxford over the last 30 years. Also check out all of the special ‘Celebrating 30 Years’ events below alongside the latest PRESS RELEASE Film Oxford is 30! 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of Film Oxford – Oxford’s […]
OPEN SCREEN – Thurs 10th Nov 2016
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night Watch and discuss locally made films. Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 10th November 2016 RSVP HERE Open Screen – come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show your latest film kit, and meet other local filmmakers Come […]
30 Year Special Event – Shadowlight Artists at Modern Art Oxford 11th – 16th October
Shadowlight Artists “Creative Bridges” at Modern Art Oxford Film Oxford presents new work by the Shadowlight Artists, an independent group of artists with learning disabilities based in Oxfordshire, including installation, painting and seven new films. Free exhibition – Tuesday 11th – Sunday 16th October 2016 Times: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm More details PRIVATE VIEW 6pm-8pm […]
30 Year Special Event – Friday 7th Oct – Poppadom Pictures at Pegasus
Friday 7th October: 5.00 – 9.30pm An evening of film around themes of prejudice, difference and moving borders explored through a compelling children’s story for our younger audience Ernest and Celestine (5.00pm), followed by a short experimental film about the experiences of a young Kurdish refugee living in Oxford ‘Not Just War’ and Exodus: Our […]
BFI Film Academy 2016 at Film Oxford
BFI Film Academy – for young aspiring filmmakers Film Oxford is looking for committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the BFI Film Academy 2016 Network Programme delivered by Film Oxford taking place in October and November 2016. Click on the photo to find out more […]
Free film ‘Under the Stars’ – Florence Park – 17th Sept – 8.00pm 2016
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for our last outdoor film ‘Under the Stars’
Digital Youth – ‘Illustrate to Animate’ now booking
‘ILLUSTRATE TO ANIMATE’ is this term’s Digital Youth training programme, offering young people (12 – 16 years) the opportunity to explore their creativity using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Character Animator. Over 10 weeks the group will become familiar with and confident using these two popular creative software packages. They will design characters and backgrounds that will […]
Open Screen Thursday 8th September
Next Open Screen at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday 8th September Open Screen is back – after a summer break – so come along to show the films you’ve been working on (finished or unfinished), show your latest film kit, and meet other local filmmakers. Come along to watch and discuss […]
Random Acts call for applications
SPARK – Creative Films by 16-24 year olds The Ignition Random Acts Network announces that the next round of short film submissions is now open. Deadline 5pm on 14th October 2016 Screen South is the leading Ignition Random Acts Network Centre for the South East and is working in partnership with the Arts Council, Channel […]
Autumn Courses Now Booking
Dates for courses in the autumn term have now been confirmed. First up is Directing Drama for Film & TV on Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th September This course covers the principles of directing drama for the screen and shows students how to apply them in practice. It is run by filmmaker Simon Hook, who made […]
FILM OXFORD CINEMA TENTS – READING AND LEEDS FESTIVALS …….
Bank Holiday weekend and the only place to be!!! When the music stops at midnight make your way to the BBC Radio One XTRA tents and you’ll find us there – the Film Oxford Cinemas – showing a programme of top shorts from around the world (thanks Marvin + Directors Notes!) alongside some of the […]
Shadowlight Artists shortlisted for National Award
Shadowlight Artists shortlisted for National Award The Shadowlight Artists have been Shortlisted by the National Diversity Awards 2016 in the category “Community Organisation Award for Disability”. The awards are UK’s Largest Diversity Awards and will be held at breathtaking Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool on September 16th 2016. The Best of British Diversity will travel to […]
Cinema Anywhere – Free films ‘Under the Stars’ 2016
Join Film Oxford for films ‘Under the Stars’ in some of Oxford’s most beautiful parks – events are free and open to all
Shadowlight Artists – Creative Bridges Exhibition
Shadowlight Artists – Creative Bridges Exhibition – Cornerstone gallery Free exhibition – Until Sunday 14th August (Closed Mondays) Cornerstone Gallery, Didcot, OX11 7NE (10am – 6pm Tuesdays to Saturdays; Sundays 11am – 4pm, plus some evenings). This group of Six local artists with learning disabilities, work in a variety of media but with a shared interest […]
Film Oxford Production Group: Thursday 21st July 2016
Film Oxford Production Group is for anyone who wants to be part of actually making a film. You can come in at any point in the process from the idea through to the final editing. Whilst the film production group offers the opportunity to get involved in hands-on production, you will still need some […]
Open Screen: Thursday 14th July
Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Free Film Networking Night – 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm-9.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30 pm-9.30 pm at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St. Next Open Screen: Thursday […]
Free Shadowlight Artists Workshop
Free Art workshop with the Shadowlight Artists! Friday 15th July Cornerstone, Didcot Fun and amazing free art session with the Shadowlight Artists, artists with learning disabilities. Richard, Tom, Danny, Lucy & Mark of the Shadowlight Artists will support you to create fantastic new drawings, inspired by the Creative Bridges exhibition they are holding in the […]
Girl Power and Bully Shoots!
Young people from the Elements group at City of Oxford College shooting ‘Bully’ – a film about ‘being yourself’! and ‘Girl Power’ – a comedic ‘boy meets girl and gets more than he bargained for’ kind of story! Part of the ‘All Our Futures’ programme funded by the Lottery Awards for All. Films now to […]
Course Administrator & Receptionist Post
Course Administrator & Receptionist Post. Please note this post has now been filled Film Oxford is a busy, dynamic centre for digital media training and production in the heart of East Oxford. Setup in 1985 the organisation has become a flagship Education & Creative Charity, receiving funding from Oxford City Council as well as project funding […]
Uncharted Amazon – film workshops
Watch 5 fantastic short film trails made by budding filmmakers on the dangers facing the Amazon rainforests – Films created as part of the ‘Uncharted Amazon’ film day at the Oxford Festival of the Arts on Sunday 19th June. 10 young editors researched planned and cut together trailors for the film ‘Unchartered Amazon’ using some […]
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Special July “Carnival” course 9th – 11th July 2016
This 3 day introduction to video-making covers the whole process of video production from the initial idea through to a finished film. This weekday, daytime course is designed for people wishing to make their first step into video production. The learners will be given a written brief to produce a short advert for a community […]
Nominate Shadowlight Artists for national award
Please support the Shadowlight Artists by voting for them in the 2016 National Diversity Awards
Digital Creatives Oxford – Thursday, June 16, 2016
Digital Creatives Oxford – Thursday, June 16, 2016 VR Night (Virtual Reality)
Open Screen: Thursday 12th May Cancelled
Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm-9.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30 pm-9.30 pm at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St. Thursday 12th May 2016 CANCELLED Next Open […]
Next Film Oxford Production Group Meeting 19th May 2016
Film Oxford Production Group is for anyone who wants to be part of actually making a film. You can come in at any point in the process from the idea through to the final editing. Whilst the film production group offers the opportunity to get involved in hands-on production, you will still need some filmmaking […]
Next Open Screen: Thursday 9th June @7:30pm
Next Open Screen: Thursday 9th June @7:30pm
May half term VFX Workshops for young people
EXPLORING VFX – HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS 12 – 16 year olds May Half Term: Tuesday 31st May + Wednesday 1st June+ Thursday 2nd June. (10.00am – 4.00pm) Fly off to the moon, design a super action chase or build your own magical world – the choice is yours! A 3 day workshop in post-production visual effects […]
Free Photoshop talk by Adobe expert
Digital Creatives Oxford Thursday 21st April @Film Oxford 7.30pm Richard Curtis – Deep Dive into Photoshop 3d Adobe’s Richard Curtis will join us in Oxford to provide a guided tour of Photoshop’s 3d tools. He will demonstrate how to work with virtual models to enhance photos, explain 3d printing functions, look at the character posing for […]
BFI/NFTS EASTER RESIDENTIAL SUCCESS!
“The best 2 weeks of my life” says Deaglan Brennen. Film Oxford are proud to announce that 3 of our filmmakers made it into the prestigious BFI Easter Residential run at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield. Over the Easter 2 weeks top young film makers from around the country get the chance […]
Next Open Screen: Thursday 14th April 2016
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm-9.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30 pm-9.30 pm at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St. Next Open […]
Film Oxford Production Group Thursday 17th March 2016 @ 8pm
FILM OXFORD PRODUCTION GROUP Next Meeting: Thursday 17th March at 7:45 pm (8 pm start) Film Oxford Production Group is for anyone who wants to be part of actually making a film. You can come in at any point in the process from the idea through to the final editing. Whilst the film production […]
Next Open Screen: Thurs 10th March Women’s Film Night (all welcome)
Open Screen is a friendly networking group that meets on the second Thursday of the month to watch and discuss short films. Next Open Screen: Thursday 10th March 7.30pm – 9.30pm Free Event! This month we are having a Women’s Film Night where films about women or […]
Shadowlight Artists news
Waitrose in Headington is supporting Film Oxford’s Shadowlight Artist group in March 2016 with their Community Matters box at the exit. (At the end of your shop in branch, you’ll receive a token to place in a box of the good cause you’d most like to support – it’d be great if you can put […]
The Big Shock, a new play by Russell Highsmith
The Big Shock, a new play by Russell Highsmith After a night of celebration, Lucy and William’s relationship starts to unravel. Especially because Abbey is lurking with her own plans. All of which leaves Luke kind of on the sidelines. Or maybe not. Torrid and turbulent times in Abingdon. Performed by actors from Abingdon & […]
Film Oxford AGM 2016 Thursday 18th February
Film Oxford AGM (Oxford Film & Video Makers Ltd) Thursday 18th February 2016, 6:30pm Start You are warmly invited to this year’s AGM on Thursday 18th February here at Film Oxford. We will have a 45 minute slot for official business followed by a Networking Group Special Event (showcasing Open Screen; Production Group, Digital Creatives […]
User Groups Combined Event
FILM OXFORD USER GROUPS COMBINED EVENT Thursday 18th February 7.30pm @ Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH. Film Oxford is having a re-vamp of its user groups and as a launch we will be having a combined event at Film Oxford on Thursday 18th February at 7.30pm with all the groups present. […]
Half Term Workshops – Filmmaking & Animation
Half Term Workshops – Power to your Mobile & Animation Triathlon for young people 10-16 yrs Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February POWER TO YOUR MOBILE! Monday 15th + Tuesday 16th February 2016 (10.00am – 4.00pm) NOW FULL – PLEASE EMAIL geron@filmoxford.org to be put on reserve list Make a film on your […]
New Year Course Programme – 2016
Learn the technical and creative skills you need to go on to write, create, direct, produce and distribute your own films. JANUARY 2016 Adobe Premiere Editing This practical course is designed for those looking to edit their own material using Adobe Premiere Pro software (beginners or improvers). Dates: Sat/Sun 23rd -24th Jan, 10:00-4:30pm […]
Visual FX for Film & TV with Ken Turner – 17th December 2015
Visual FX for Film & TV with Ken Turner Thursday December 17th 2015 at 7.30pm @ Modern Art Oxford – FREE EVENT Book free tickets https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/event/talk-visual-fx-for-tv-with-ken-turner/ Ken Turner will present an illustrated talk on a range of work from high budget BBC dramas to micro budget sci-fi shorts, including the recent Poldark, The Paradise, and BAFTA winning […]
Film Oxford at Modern Art Oxford: 1st – 20th December 2015
We are pleased to announce a three week residency at Modern Art Oxford as part of their Film Studio project. Running throughout each day we will be presenting a rolling screening programme of films drawn from our archive which will include drama, documentary, dance and experimental, giving you an opportunity to see a raft of […]
Open Screen @Modern Art Oxford – 3rd December 2015
We are delighted that this month ‘Open Screen’ will be held at Modern Art Oxford – 7:30-9:30pm Thursday 3rd December at 30 Pembroke St, Oxford, OX1 1BP. https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/event/film-oxford-open-screen-group/ The evening will include the wonderful Comedian, Richard O’Smith showing us an animation he’s […]
Shadowlight Artists Showcase at Modern Art Oxford 4th December 2015
Shadowlight Artists Showcase at Modern Art Oxford 4th December 2015 FREE EVENT 1pm-3pm The Shadowlight Artists are an independent group of digital artists with learning disabilities based in Oxfordshire, and supported by Film Oxford. The group has exhibited work in major galleries, broadcast on TV, and presented films at the National Film Theatre, London, and […]
Power in the Land @ Modern Art Oxford 6th Dec.
X-10 presents Power in the Land. Sunday December 6th – 2.00pm – 5.30pm. Free Power in the Land brings together a dynamic and diverse group of ten artists to explore issues of nuclear energy and the land. Themed around the Wylfa nuclear power station, Wales’ last nuclear plant and the world’s last Magnox reactor, the […]
Digital Youth at Modern Art Oxford 5th December 2015
Digital Youth at Modern Art Oxford Saturday December 5th 11.30am – 4.00pm Free Event Book Free Tickets here The DIGITAL YOUTH is for 14 – 19 year olds wanting to explore the latest creative digital technologies and get you involved in some ground breaking productions and projects. At Film Oxford we look to […]
Get your Skates on – Ice Station Digital
Film Oxford’s Digital Youth bring you another SOUND and VISUAL spectacular at the Ice Rink this Christmas Light weekend (Nov 19 – 21st). Sessions on Thursday 8.00 – 10.30 (£2). Friday 6.00 – 7.30 (free) and 8.00 – 10.30 (£2) and Sunday 1.30 -4.00 (£2). It was a sell out last year so get there […]
Creative Cloud event – 19th Nov 2015 – Free
On November 19th Adobe specialists Richard Curtis and Niels Stevens are coming to Film Oxford for a special presentation on the new features of Creative Cloud for photographers, designers and film makers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the latest features in the new release of Adobe Creative Cloud 2015, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, After […]
Oxford Ice Rink Goes Digital!
Film Oxford and Digital Youth are proud to host this year’s Ice Station Digital event; an interactive Christmas lights spectacular full of: soundscapes, DJ’s and multi screen projections, where our young 14-19 year old filmmakers will be VJ’s for the evening. Plus free VJ workshops during the sessions. Come and have a go and enjoy […]
Next Open Screen Night: 5th November
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night runs on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30pm – 9:00pm It’s a Free and friendly networking group that meets to watch and discuss short films. All Welcome! Where and when: Thursday 5th November 2015, 7.30pm–9.00pm […]
3D character animation online with Mixamo/Adobe – FREE TALK
Thursday October 15th 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH 3D character animation online with Mixamo/Adobe On June 1st of this year Adobe announced its purchase of the company Mixamo. This evening John Twycross will demonstrate some of the features of the current Mixamo website, look at how this currently […]
Festival & Broadcast for Film Oxford tutor.
Sharon Woodward Film Oxford tutor on the Documentary, Shooting Video and film festival courses, has her short film. More than Just A Mirror broadcast on the Community Channel on Monday 5th October @ 8:45pm & again on Monday 19th October @ 9pm on Freeview 63 Sky 536 Virgin 233 Freesat 651 Details of how to […]
BFI Film Academy applications open
BFI Film Academy 2015 at Film Oxford APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN We are looking for committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the BFI Film Academy 2015/16 Network Programme delivered by Film Oxford. The course will be running throughout October and November. Are you 16-19? Passionate […]
Film Oxford response to rumours and speculation
We are responding to rumours and speculation that Film Oxford will be leaving its current premises on Catherine Street imminently. We would just like to reassure all users and members that this is not the case and that we have a full programme of activities and events planned for the coming year including, short film […]
Next Open Screen 1st October 2015
This Month’s Open Screen Where and when: Thursday 1st October 2015, 7.30pm–9.00pm @ Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 1st Thursday of month at 7.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss […]
Digital Youth Ice Station – Now recruiting (14 years and over)
Great News – Arts Council England have confirmed funding for ICE STATION DIGITAL 2015 (Sept – Dec). Workshops in Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects and Resolume will lead to 2 days of VJ live performance on 20th and 21st November at Oxford Ice Rink. Applications now open Workshop breakdown – sessions run 4.30 – […]
Film Oxford Course Survey 2015
PLEASE HELP US WITH REPORT TO FUNDERS Have you taken a short course at Film Oxford at anytime in the past 18 months? If so we would really love to have your feedback. We have a short survey (only 10 questions), it really will help us if you can find a couple of minutes to […]
Next Open Screen Thursday 3rd September 2015
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 1st Thursday of month at 7.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Film Oxford, Catherine St. This Month Open Screen Where and when: Thursday […]
PADDINGTON ‘UNDER THE STARS’ – Sunnymead Park Sat 22nd August 2015
Come along – and bring the family – to our second FREE outdoor screening of the season at Sunnymead Park in North Oxford. PADDINGTON Feature supported by SUGAR LOVE and ICE STATION DIGITAL – Film Oxford Digital Youth productions!.
Shadowlight Artists in the news July 2015
New Shadowlight Artists Oxford Mail article called “Lights, camera, action… now we can create our own films”, about their recent workshops at Film Oxford as part of Arts Council funded project “Creative Bridges” Shadowlight Artists have been awarded Arts Council of England Funding for their new “Creative Bridges” Project The Shadowlight Artists are an independent […]
BFI Film Academy – Film Oxford 2015
BFI Film Academy – Film Oxford 2015 Film Oxford are pleased to announce that we will again be working with the British Film Institute (BFI) to deliver the BFI Film Academy – Film Oxford. The programme is for talented young people between the ages of 16 and 19 who are interested in developing a career […]
‘Film Under the Stars’ – Shaun the Sheep 2015
Come and join us for a special evening ‘Under the Stars’ in Hinksey Park this Saturday. An outdoor screening of ‘Shaun the Sheep’ with support from films produced by Film Oxford Digital Youth – see you there!
Artists wanted for project
Call for Artists – Shadowlight Artists – Creative Bridges Project The Shadowlight Artists are an independent group of six artists with learning disabilities based in Oxfordshire, working in a variety of media but with a shared interest in digital forms. Their work is personal, moving and at times challenging. The group are being supported by […]
Volunteer filmmakers wanted for Cowley Road Carnival
We would welcome more film-makers who would like to capture the Cowley Road Carnival on film. We are aiming for short films which we can use on the internet to show the Carnival highlights, the people and performers that make the event so special. The Carnival itself is on from noon until 5 pm with […]
Check out Richard Wakefield’s amazing Showreel
Check out Richard Wakefield amazing FXmedia showreel – If you want to know how to shoot like this there are still places left on his DSLR cinematography course on Sat 4th July – £99 (early booking discount ends this Sunday) details & booking https://www.filmoxford.org/course/dslr-cinematography/
Next Open Screen – Thursday 2nd July 2015
Open Screen Where and when: Thursday 2nd July 2015, 7.30pm–9.00pm @ Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH Screen your film We welcome filmmakers of any level from novice to professional wanting to watch or show and discuss your work. It can be drama, documentary, finished or unfinished. If you have any clips (up to […]
Pub Social Meeting, 18th June 2015
Thursday, June 18th, 2015 at 7.30pm @ Rusty Bicycle Pub SUMMER PUB MEET Join us for a Pint at The Rusty Bicycle Pub, in Magdalen Road (the other end of Catherine Street from Film Oxford – a few minutes walk away!) Come and meet Digital Creative Industries professionals and enthusiasts including filmmaking, photography, web and […]
OPEN SCREEN – Thursday 4th June 2015
OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 1st Thursday of month at 7.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Film Oxford, Catherine St. Where and when: Thursday 4th June 2015, 7.30pm–9.00pm […]
Random Acts ACE/C4 Production opportunity
Ignition Random Acts Network Centre The Ignition Network announces a 3 year Short Film programme for young people aged 16-24, funded by the Arts Council partnership with Channel 4’s Random Acts series. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Random Acts short film brief is for ‘bold, innovative expressions of creativity’ across a range of art-forms. The Ignition Network Random […]
Technical Support volunteer opportunity at Film Oxford
Technical support volunteers at Film Oxford Film Oxford has an opening for a volunteer/s to assist with technical support and related activities at our busy training and production centre. The role would support the Production and Training managers in film and video equipment maintenance and upkeep, computer management and other related technical work. Ideally the […]
Drones – Aerial Filming & Photography. (FREE TALK)
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford – FREE Drones – Aerial Filming & Photography. Everyone’s talking about Drones, come and find what the fuss is about! Speaker, Matthew Nicholson of HOLLYWOOD DRONES http://hollywooddrones.co.uk/ Hollywood Drones is an aerial filming company based in Oxford. Fully licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority they film […]
Film Oxford BFI Academy student gets award
Clare Hennely, a member of the 2014/15 BFI Film Academy course at Film Oxford, photographed at BFI Southbank having just received her certificate for completing the BFI Craft Skills Residential course at the National Film & Television School from Greg Dyke.
Next Open Screen – Thursday 7th May 2015
Open Screen – Oxfords “Open-Mic” night for filmmakers Where and when: Thursday 7th May 2015, 7.30pm–9.00pm @ Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH Screen your film We welcome filmmakers of any level from novice to professional wanting to watch or show and discuss your work.It can be drama, documentary, finished or unfinished. If you […]
CINEMA ANYWHERE – help needed
CINEMA ANYWHERE – help needed Film Oxford is looking for volunteers to help with the delivery of the mobile ‘Cinema Anywhere’ project in Barton, Blackbird leys and Rose Hill over the next 3 months. Between May and July we will be setting up and running 15 after school cinematic events with the support of young […]
Free Visual FX for TV talk – “The fantastic and the invisible”
Thursday 16th April 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford – FREE “The fantastic and the invisible” – Ken Turner on Video Effects (VFX) for TV Ken is an award winning VFX supervisor and Animation Director with almost 20 years experience working in TV and Games. He is sometime CG supervisor at Lexhag in london and […]
Video Activist course is back!!
This is a 2-day workshop for grassroot protestors and NGO workers, to learn skills in using video to support your campaigns. The purpose of the course is to show how easy it can be for you to make videos for your group and upload them to the web, cutting costs in commissioning films, and allowing […]
Open Screen – Thursday 2nd April 2015
Open Screen is a friendly networking group that meets to watch and discuss short films. Screen your film We welcome filmmakers of any level from novice to professional wanting to watch or show and discuss your work. It can be drama, documentary, finished or unfinished. If you have any clips (up to 10 mins) you […]
Shadowlight Artists Film Screening at Phoenix Cinema 21-03-15
Oska Bright Presents… The Princess Bride, and Wake Up In a Dream, and The Cave Saturday 21st March, 2pm, Phoenix Picturehouse, Jericho, Oxford, Tickets £5 Rob Reiner’s classic 1987 fairytale with a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek humour, The Princess Bride remains as fresh and as entertaining today as when it was first released. The Princess […]
Digital editors group – Augmented Reality – Traak – Thursday 19-03-15
Thursday 19th March 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford Augmented Reality – Traak This month we look at the fusion of video production with wearable technology and will have a presentation of Traak! an augmented reality project produced by researchers from Oxford Brookes. Augmented Reality is a cutting edge technology popularised by Google Glass, and […]
Reminder – Film Oxford Screen Night at Pegasus Theatre
Film Oxford present Screen Night at the Pegasus Theatre on Saturday 14th March. Showcasing over 90 minutes of the latest independent shorts from Oxfordshire based filmmakers as well as films produced on courses and projects at Film Oxford. There will be a bar and a couple of intervals, so plenty of time for networking and enjoyment! Film […]
Call for actors – short drama
The Digital Youth group are making a short drama ‘Run’ and are looking for actors to perform in it. The short film is a dramatic thriller with a comedic twist and will be approximately 7 minutes long. The team are looking 5 actors: 4 males (2 late teens to early twenties and 2 late twenties […]
Film Oxford Screen Night March 14th
Saturday March 14th – 7.30pm Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE Film Oxford welcomes you to something fresh in the world of moving image entertainment – shorts and all! Showcasing over 90 minutes of the latest independent shorts from Oxfordshire based filmmakers as well as films produced on courses and projects at Film Oxford. […]
Open Screen – Women Filmmakers Showcase
Open Screen – Women Filmmakers Showcase As part of Oxford International Women’s Festival (28 February–14 March 2015), for this month only, we are hosting a Women’s Film Night. ALL WELCOME (This is not a single sex event!) Come to this Open Screen special event and be inspired by a showcase of films made about women […]
Shadowlight Artists news
Film Oxford’s Shadowlight Artists met up with Magdalen Road Studios and OYAP for an informal day of creativity & networking called “Artists Sans Frontieres” on Sunday 8th February. Thanks particularly to Sonia Boue from Magdalen Road Studios and Helen Le Brocq from OYAP. Artists exchanging ideas and working together. A big thank you to Maya […]
Digital Editors February Meeting – Share your Favourites!
DIGITAL FILM EDITORS GROUP – FEBRUARY MEETING Thursday 19th February 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford This month we are inviting you to share your favourite websites, blogs, short videos and e-zines with the group. Just bring along the URLs and we will display the sites so that everyone can view them. The sort of […]
Film Oxford Screen Night March 14th
Saturday March 14th – 7.30pm Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE Showcasing the latest films produced on courses and projects at Film Oxford as well as independent shorts from Oxfordshire based filmmakers. Drama, Docs, Dance, Digital. Bookings: www.pegasustheatre.org.uk 01865 812150 Tickets £3 For further information: production@filmoxford.org
Open House – Wednesday 11th February 7.45 until 9.15
New Year and new opportunity to find out more about what’s going on here at Film Oxford and our plans for 2015!. There will be short updates and screenings from the Production Group, Open Screen, Screenwriters, Digital Youth, Adobe Groups and Shadowlight Artists followed by a general networking and social. Would welcome your ideas and […]
Oxford Arts directory 2015 now launched
Film Oxford and other county wide Arts organisations are looking to provide more commissioned services for schools and social services. Check out the impressive OYAN directory link listing 30 of the leading Oxfordshire organisations – including youth arts agencies, performing arts, visual arts, film, digital media and many more – and pass the word around. […]
Next – Open Screen Meeting 05-02-15
Open Screen is back after its extended Christmas break. Open Screen is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of each month, to share ideas, watch and discuss short films; we meet from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Film Oxford, Catherine St Oxford. Open Screen welcome all film makers of any level from novice to […]
Half Term Film Workshop (13 -17years). Power to your Mobile! (FULLY BOOKED)
Make a film on your Mobile, Get it on Sky broadcast, Change the World! A 2 day film production course (10.00am – 4.00pm) taking you through the stages of film production and digital distribution. Using smartphones or iPads you will learn: How to create, structure and voice powerful stories. How to shoot and edit film sequences […]
Film Oxford Courses Starting in January 2015
We have lots of courses starting this month and next at Film Oxford to cater foreveryone: from complete beginners to industry pros looking to update and develop further their skills. DIRECTING DRAMA for FILM & TV This course covers the principles of directing drama for the screen and shows students how to apply them in […]
Adobe Groups Meeting Thurs 15th January 2015 at 7.30pm
NEXT DIGITAL FILM EDITORS Thursday January 15th 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford We have two main talks, one on creating 360degree tours of buildings using Google business, (basically using street view you can walk in and tour round certain buildings) and another creating a title sequence with After Effects & Photoshop. 1) Becoming a […]
Open Screen – Thursday 4th December 2014
Open Screen Open Screen is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of each month, to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Film Oxford Catherine St. Open Screen is open to all film makers of any level from novice to professional wanting to watch or show and discuss […]
OPEN SCREEN – Next Meeting Thursday 4th Dec 7:30-9:30pm
Next meeting Thursday 4th December 2014 7.30pm – 9:30pm OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 1st Thursday of month at 7.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Film Oxford, […]
Ice Station Digital
It’s that time of year again and the Digital Youth at Film Oxford are putting on an Ice Station Digital spectacle at the Oxford Ice Rink as part of Oxford’s Christmas festival. For two nights the team will be transforming the rink into an interactive light zone, with live VJing, massive projections and thumping sounds. […]
Adobe Groups Meeting 20th November 2014
Low light photography, YouTube broadcast and Magic Lantern Thursday 20th November – 7.30pm at Film Oxford We have three guest speakers this time: Roger Gilboy, John Twycross and David Perry. Roger is going to talk about challenges of photography in low light conditions. John Twycross will cover Magic Lantern (freeware enhancement for Canon DSLR’s). Maybe […]
NEW 3 Day Video Production Course for beginners
3 Day Video Production Course This new 3 day introduction to video-making covers the whole process of video production from the initial idea through to a finished film. This weekday, daytime course is designed for people wishing to make their first step into video production. The learners will be given a written brief to produce […]
Film Oxford Course Survey Results
Results from recent anonymous Survey (via Survey Monkey)– we asked former Film Oxford course participants: 1) I enjoyed the Film Oxford course I took: Strongly Agree – 71% Agree – 26% Neither agree or disagree – 3% Disagree – 0% 2) I was treated well at the course venue Strongly Agree – 71% […]
Next Open Screen – Thursday 6th November
Next meeting Thursday 6th November 2014 7.30pm – 9:30pm OPEN SCREEN Oxford’s ‘Open Mic’ Film Networking Night – 1st Thursday of month at 7.30pm Open Screen (formerly ‘10:10’) is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss short films. It runs from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Film Oxford, […]
BFI Film Academy 2014 Lift Off!
The BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford started last Saturday with 18 enthusiastic and talented young people raring to go! This is the third time that Film Oxford has run the academy, which offers young people aged 16 to 19 years production training, film education, opportunities to engage with industry professionals and visits to places […]
Sugar Love – launched
A packed Rose Hill Community Centre watched the public launch of Film Oxford’s ‘Sugar Love’ on Thursday 16th October. The short film, made with young people in Rose Hill and Film Oxford’s Digital Youth, shows in a fun, accessible way how added sugar creeps into our regular diet, what our recommended intake should be and […]
App launched for young people
An app has been launched for the under 25s in Oxfordshire which has activities and events for them to enjoy. Bungee, Oxfordshire’s app for things to do and see for the under 25s, has been developed by young people at Film Oxford. See artice on Oxford City Council Website
Micro Four Third Lenses and video production (+ Raffle) – free
Thursday 16th October 2014 – 7.30pm at Film Oxford Micro Four Third Lenses and video production (+ Raffle) Jim Gwilliam will be presenting a talk on Micro Four Third Lenses (M43) that are used on some video and stills cameras (including the Blackmagic pocket cinema camera).The M43 system design specification allows for smaller bodies to […]
ShootTUBE – New weekday, daytime beginners course at Film Oxford
This new 3 day introduction to video-making covers the whole process of video production from the initial idea through to a finished film. This weekday, daytime course is designed for people wishing to make their first step into video production. The learners will be given a written brief to produce a short advert for a […]
Next Open Screen – Thursday 2-10-14
OPEN SCREEN – next meeting Thursday 2nd October 2014 7.30pm OPEN SCREEN – The “Open Mic” Film Networking Night, is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss short films (was called 10:10). It runs 7.30pm-9.30pm with plenty of time to network and chat as well […]
New Blackmagic Camera course
New Blackmagic Camera: Blackmagic – your first step into the Cinema A one day course aimed at those interested in the cinematic qualities of the Black Magic Cinema and Pocket Camera. The course is designed to give an overview of the Camera and qualifying when it’s the right camera for the job. There will be […]
Film Oxford Production group in the news
Nice article in Oxford Mail about Film Oxford Production Group, 19 September 2014 See: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/life/11482738.New_film_makers_shorts_are_sweet/
Success for former Film Oxford Learner
A huge thank you to Film Oxford (OFVM). I was hugely honoured to have been asked to be official videographer at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games. A fantastic personal and professional experience. Thanks to Film Oxford’s tutors Graham Reed, Simon Hook and Dan Harbour. I’d encourage anyone interested in film to sign up to a course. […]
BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford 2014
BFI FILM ACADEMY at Film Oxford 2014 We are looking for committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the BFI Film Academy Network Programme delivered by Film Oxford. October/November 2014. View BFI Film Academy trailer HERE As a BFI Film Academy participant you will get […]
Digital Film Editors meeting This Thursday 18th September
Digital Film Editors Thursday 18th September 2014 – 7.30pm at Film Oxford Portfolio Night – Show us your work! For September we are back at Catherine Street and our usual date of third Thursday in the month. We are inviting you to bring along your portfolio or a piece of recent work that you are […]
Please take our course survey
REMINDER – PLEASE HELP US WITH REPORT TO FUNDERS Have you taken a short course at Film Oxford at anytime in the past 18 months? If so we would really love to have your feedback. We have a short survey (only 10 questions), it really will help us if you can find a couple of […]
Film Under the Stars – rescheduled – Saturday 13th September 2014
Summer is fading fast but before it goes catch our rescheduled film ‘Under the Stars’ in Sunnymead park. Starts at 8.00 with ‘River Safe’ and then features ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ with Ricky Gervais. Its free and fun but do bring a blanket as it will get a little nippy later!
Open Screen – The “Open Mic” Film Networking Night!
Open Screen – The “Open Mic” Film Networking Night! Thursday 4th September 2014 7.30pm – 9.30pm OPEN SCREEN – The “Open Mic” Film Networking Night, is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month, to watch and discuss short films (was called 10:10). It’s the perfect opportunity for filmmakers in […]
Film ‘Under the Stars’ – Saturday 26th July. Hinksey Park 2014
Summer is here and time for an evening out ‘Under the Stars’ in your local park. Film Oxford’s season of FREE outdoor screenings kicks off with ‘Monster’s University’ in Hinksey Park Oxford supported by public premiere of Digital Youth’s ‘River Safe’. Come along, bring friends and some food and enjoy a barmy night ‘Under the […]
Lightroom masterclass with Photographer Tigz Rice (Adobe Groups)
Lightroom masterclass with Photographer Tigz Ricehttp://www.meetup.com/Digital-Film-Editors-Oxford/events/173971362/Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:30 PM FREE Film Oxford (OFVM) 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH (map) Lightroom masterclass with Photographer Tigz Rice Tigz Rice, professional fashion and boudoir photographer, will give a Masterclass in Lightroom. What is Lightroom? Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a photo editing and management computer program […]
Guiding Lights 6 applications now open.
GUIDING LIGHTS 2014 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Guiding Lights, funded by Creative Skillset and supported this year by Film Hub South East, is open for applications. Firmly established as the UK film industry’s leading mentoring programme, we are looking for a group of talented writers, directors and producers to take part in a sixth round […]
Digital Film Editors meeting
3D NIGHT – Thursday 20th February 2014 Come and join us for an evening exploring 3D. There will be speakers covering the new “cinema 4d” plug-in for after effects (bundled free with latest adobe CC release). You can create and import 3d objects into after effects 3d space creating cool effects. Also we’ll look […]
10:10 filmmakers networking night
10:10 Film Makers Networking Night Next meeting Thursday 6th March 2014, 7:30pm Bring along films to screen, equipment for us to swoon over, questions to ask. Films from Women Filmmakers particularly welcome – to tie in with International Women’s Festival we will be screening work created on our Reel Women Course 24th-5th March 2014 (places […]
How are we doing? Film Oxford survey
If you have a couple of minutes please let us know how we are helping you and how we could be doing more! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RTDNLYF
In The Frame – BFI training for 14-19 year olds. (Starts Feb)
Are you 14 – 19, ‘Mad about Film’ and not in formal education? If so Film Oxford (in partnership with Film Nation UK and the BFI) is offering the chance to be part of the pioneering new ‘In the Frame’ programme offering you the opportunity to: – create a short film as part of a […]
VJ Course (live mixing images and music)
There is a great 2-day VJing course on 30th & 31st January 2014 (11am-6pm), with international VJ Spencer Heron (rebel overlay), covers technical equipment needed, software, and the business side, plus lots of hands on practice. Small group, max 8 so very limited places – also check out Spencer’s great showreel, his clients include Leftfield, […]
Adobe Group Portfolio Night 16th January
Portfolio night – 16th January 2014 For January we are back to our usual third Thursday date and we are inviting you to bring along your portfolio or a piece of recent work that you are proud of and would like to show the group. This can be a website you have built or been […]
Film Oxford Production Group 28th Nov 2013
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for Film Oxford has set up its own production group. Every fortnight budding filmmakers such as yourself are meeting to pitch scripts, take them into production, constructively critique each other’s work and produce high quality films for festivals, broadcast and online! Eligibility If you have an a […]
Admin/receptionist Job at Film Oxford
Course Administrator/Receptionist wanted at Film Oxford APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED 18 hours per week at £7.52 per hour Film Oxford is a busy, dynamic centre for digital media training and production in the heart of East Oxford. The charity set up in 1985 has become a flagship social enterprise receiving funding from Oxford City Council as […]
Abobe Group Meeting 21st Nov 2013
ADOBE GROUP MEETING November 21st 2013 Photographer’s choice and Video update Our November meeting is a mix of still and moving images. We shall be holding the raffle postponed from the October meeting – a chance for everyone present on the night to win one-year’s free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. Bring along a business […]
OXDOX Film Festival 2013
International documentary film festival OXDOX returns to the Ultimate Picture Palace October 12 – November 7. http://www.oxdox.com/ A wonderfully eclectic mix of films are to be screened, showcasing the work of both well known and new documentary filmmakers. Well worth checking out!
CANCELLED -How to create phone apps talk
October 17th 2013 THIS ADOBE GROUP MEETING CANCELLED, speaker has illness in his family, so we are going to meet at the Rusty Bicycle for a pub social instead (other end of Catherine Street from Film Oxford). We will be at Film Oxford at 7.30pm, in case some people don’t get the message, then walk […]
Student Film Ambassador
We are looking for a Student Film Ambassador to promote Film Oxford’s work to other students in the University. In return we can help develop you as a filmmaker. Film Oxford is a film and education charity which provides a creative and social outlet for vulnerable groups such as the disabled, the unemployed and […]
BFI Film Academy 2013/4 at Film Oxford
The BFI Film Academy 2013-14 is coming to Oxford! If you are 16-19 year old with a passion for film, and want to be part of our future film industry this maybe just what you are looking for. Film Oxford has been chosen as one of just 38 delivery partners throughout the UK to […]
10×10 Film makers networking evening 5th Sept.
Come and chill at 10×10 film networking night, Thursday 5th September 2013 7:30- 10pm at at Film Oxford Zoe Broughton will be showcasing some short clips about the Peace Camp at Burghfield. Come find out more about it! Cine Makers of Oxford will be premiering 10mins of “After the Bombs” an epic tale of nuclear […]
Film Under the Stars, Bury Knowle Park 7th September 2013
Re-rescheduled Brave screening at Bury Knowle Park. Let’s hope it’s third time lucky! Saturday 7th September 2013 – Bury Knowle Park, Headington, Oxford. “Brave” – Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery […]
Create World Tour Event (Adobeusergroups)
Create World Tour event 19th September 2013, 7.30pm Free Raffle we will be giving away 1 years subscription of Adobe Create Cloud in a raffle for those that attend! Please Register here Come to our Adobe Create Now event in September and see what the Creative Cloud apps have to offer, for filmmakers and editors […]
Film Oxford at Reading and Leeds festivals
If you are making your way to the Aug Bank Holiday music festivals why not drop in to the Film Oxford Cinema tent. As well as some of the latest festie features you can catch a mind boggling line up of international animations, dramas, music videos and more.
Next 10×10 Film makers networking evening 1st August
Next 10×10 Film makers networking is a Social meeting evening is this Thursday 1st August 7:30- 10pm at Rusty Bike in Magdalen Road. Back at Film Oxford Thursday 5th September. 10×10 group Facebook page Contacts Please email zoe@urchin.info if you’ve things for show and tell at future meetings.
Summerscreen 2013 – now live!
The Summerscreen website is now ‘live and Kicking’ offering all your favourite screen activities during the first week of the summer holidays! From open air movie nights to Harry Potter tours, funky workshops to paparazzi premieres there’s something for everyone. So check out what is happening and join us for a fun-packed week full of […]
DSLR Cinematography
Do you want to know how to shoot films on a DSLR the check out our one day DSR course with expert Richard Wakefield A 1 day course for those fascinated by the cinematic look of DSLR footage. If you haven’t shot film or explored the vast array of lenses and equipment associated with DSLR […]
Adobe Group 20th June
Premiere and Post Oxford – Adobe Group June 20th 2013 Guy Henstock – Introducing his photoshop plugin her created Guy will be speaking about a Photoshop plugin project he worked on at the end of last year. Although Guy has been a Photoshop user for more than 14 years, he had never developed a plugin […]
Do you have a burning ambition to make a film?
Then the best way to start is to do our Film Producing on a microbudget course this weekend 8th & 9th June 2013, 10am-4.30pm. Last chance – A few places left! Do you have a burning ambition to make a film but do not know where to start? This course explodes the myth that film […]
Top international VJ, Rebel Overlay is running course @filmoxford
Dates 13th/14th June 2013 see his showreel http://vimeo.com/23548886 Details & booking https://www.filmoxford.org/course/creative-vj/
Oxford Producers C4 Series starts Monday
A new C4 series begins on Monday called Skint. The series was produced by Gordon Wilson and James Bluemel. As some of you may know, Gordon, who was actively involved in Film Oxford, passed away in January this year and this was the last project he worked on. If the previous films that Gordon and […]
May Adobe Group talk
May 16th 2013 This month’s free event at Film Oxford sees a takeover by Neil C Smith and Oxford Hackspace. Neil C Smith showcases the latest version of his Praxis – free software for mixing sounds and video live events, and other members of Oxford Hackspace show their wares. + more TBC Free event @filmoxford (7:30 […]
Shadowlight Artists Artweeks Digital Gallery @ Film Oxford
Come and see the amazing creative work of the Shadowlight Artists during Artweeks. The “Digital Gallery” is based at their own studio at Film Oxford, which is located in East Oxford. On Saturday 4th May, Sunday 5th May, Thursday 9th May, Friday 10th May 12pm – 6pm See all the digital films made by The […]
NFTS – Film Oxford young talent success
Three young ‘Film Oxford’ filmmakers celebrated the end of their NFTS Easter residential with a screening infront of over 400 special guests at the BFI on the South Bank. Rosie Whiter 17, Daisy Oldersaw 17 and Luke Robson 19 all completed the 2 week intensive programme in Beaconsfield working with top industry professionals on state […]
More success for The Shadowlight Artists
Richard Hunt has a painting (centre) being exhibited at Compton Verney gallery in warwickshire until December 2013, along with some of his video work. Richards work was chosen out of over 300 entries as part of Outside-In. Danny Smith has had his film “A Time for a Change” chosen for the prestigious Sprout […]
Adobe Group meeting Thursday 18/04/13
Getting the most out of Youtube (postponed from last month) with Dave Perry Most of us use YouTube to share videos that we have created, but not everyone takes advantage of all the extra features that are on offer. This presentation looks at how you can use the free branding, tagging and analytics functions on […]
Penny Woolcock’s Doc on C4 tonight
One Mile Away – C4 tonight (11th April) 11.10pm Penny Woolcock’s award-winning documentary charts the attempts by two warring gangs, the Burger Bar Boys (B21) and the Johnson Crew (B6), to bring peace to their neighbourhoods in inner city Birmingham. It follows Penny Woolcock’s hip hop musical 1 Day, which was partly informed by these […]
Adobe Group Meeting Thursday 21st March 2013
Adobe Groups Meeting Thursday March 21st 2013 @FilmOxford Talks on DSLR’s, After Effects, News and other Techy Topics, Tonight! Main talk from Dariusz about Panasonic GH3 DSLR camera, camera workflow, including samples of work he has shot with it, and use with Premiere, after Effects etc. (Note the planned talk on Youtube has been postponed […]
10×10 filmmakers networking this Thursday 14th March
The next 10×10 film makers evening is 7pm, 14th March – Come to Film Oxford, corner of Catherine St and Howard St. Email zoe@urchin.info if you have film clips to show, questions to ask, kit to show off etc. Or just come and watch, learn and maybe get inspired. It’s been a great turn out […]
Women Filmmakers Screening
During OXFORD INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL We will be screening films made by women filmmakers, including films made on the Reel Women course at Film Oxford during International Women’s Festival. A good chance to meet and network with women filmmakers. DATE: Sunday 10th March 2013 TIME: 7.30-10pm LOCATION: Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street OX43AH FREE. ALL […]
John Cole – Adobe, HTML5 and Flash
(FREE TALK) Thursday, February 21, 20137:30 PM to 9:30 PM Main Lecture Theatre Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, OX3 0BP, Oxford (map) http://www.brookes.ac.uk/about/findus/index_html The HTML 5 standard has been embraced for its ability to add complex interaction, videos and animations to web pages without the need for plugins. This allows web browsers to natively support […]
6 Day Digital video production course for women
6 Day Video Course for women (part of International womens festival) at Film Oxford, £150 or £30 ESA/JSA Starts 25th March 2013 Details & Booking
Sad news about local filmmaker Gordon Wilson
It is with great sadness that we heard about the death of Oxford Filmmaker Gordon Wilson. Gordon was a very talented producer and filmmaker who specialised in making films about people marginalised from society. His recent feature “66 Months” , which followed the destructive and complex relationship between two alcoholics in Oxford, won praise at […]
Do you want to learn how to make Films?
Film Oxford – the Alternative, Affordable Film School Want to make films? We offer affordable bite-sized training for adults in filmmaking, digital video production, screenwriting, creative software, and digital media – delivered by professionals working in the industry. See www.filmoxford.org/training
Course Administrator/Receptionist wanted at Film Oxford
THIS IS NOW CLOSED TO APPLICATIONS Course Administrator/Receptionist – 18 hours per week at £7.00 per hour Film Oxford is a busy, dynamic centre for digital media training and production in the heart of East Oxford. The charity set up in 1985 has become a flagship social enterprise receiving funding from Oxford City Council as […]
BFI Film Academy at Film Oxford
The BFI Film Academy is coming to Oxford! If you are 16-19 year olds with a passion for film, and want to be part of our future film industry this maybe just what you are looking for. Film Oxford has been chosen as one of just 24 centres throughout England to deliver this exciting new […]
10×10 The Oxford Filmmakers’ Network – New Season
10×10: The Oxford Filmmakers’ Network Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH Thursday 6th December – From 7pm. 10×10 is a friendly networking group that meets on the first Thursday of the month. It’s the perfect opportunity for filmmakers in Oxford to get together to view and review new work made by local filmmakers. […]
Raindance MA Meeting 11th December
Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree at Film Oxford Would you like to do a Film Masters Degree based at Film Oxford starting in New Year? See the Recent Oxford Mail Article about this. Also on Graduate Prospects Website If you’d like to find out more we have a final meeting planed at film Oxford Tuesday 11th […]
Shadowlight Artists TV broadcast dates
The Shadowlight Artists on Community Channel A collection of inspiring films from The Shadowlight Artists – an independent group of digital artists with learning disabilities based in Oxfordshire, supported by Film Oxford, on Sky, Virgin and BT Vision Channel Premier – Monday 10th December at 08:00 (repeated Wednesday 12th December at 17:30) Community Channel – […]
“12 in Box” Screening at Phoenix Cinema
‘12 IN A BOX’ On the 10th December at 8-30pm, the multi-award winning comedy feature film ’12 In A Box’ will be screening at the Phoenix Cinema in Oxford followed by a Q&A session with the director and producer. STOP PRESS – ADDITIONAL DATES ADDED Fri 14 Dec, 6.00 screen 2 Mon 17 Dec, 1.00 […]
Film Oxford and Christmas Light Night Event. 23rd November 2012
Once again Film Oxford will be taking part in the Christmas Light Night event on Friday 23rd November 2012 4pm-10pm, the previous two years we have provided a big screen in Gloucester Green, showcasing films we made during the year. This year we are getting more ‘hands on’ – our youth group ‘Digital Youth Collective’ […]
Film Oxford is looking for an Admin Apprentice.
We are looking for a skilled, confident and friendly office administrator/receptionist to work with the Course Manager at Film Oxford, 30hrs per week. Training and qualification via Abingdon & Witney College. Job Specification • Deal with enquiries (phone/email/in person). • Take course bookings and payments. • Course administration paperwork. • Basic financial admin including petty […]
Adobe Group Special – Photoshop & Lightroom
Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4 with Head of Digital Imaging at Adobe UK, Richard Curtis Thursday 15th November at 7:30pm. Headington Hill Hall, Oxford Brookes University, Headington Hill Campus, Oxford, OX3 0BP, 7.30pm google map (free Parking). Free Event. Richard will be covering travel and street photography and portraiture, and how to get the best from […]
October Adobe Group Meeting
Date and Time October 18th, 2012 07:30 PM – FREE Address Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH Speakers ‘Come and check out Adobe’s newest tools, some of them free, to animate and code websites: Edge Animate, Edge Inspect, Edge Code Preview, and Brackets. We’ll preview and demo these new products and relay experiences […]
Former Documentary Student wins film prize
Congradulations to MATEUSZ GOLEBIEWSKI (Who has trainined on our documentary course) for the film ‘FAUX DEPART’ which won first prize at One Shot Movie Competition last month. Mateusz was Director of Photography. (Mateusz on set) Article on Culturefly Faux depart on facebook
Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree at Film Oxford
Would you like to study filmmaking on your own terms? Develop your voice as an independent filmmaker in a Masters course! Raindance currently run an M.A. / M.Sc. programme in collaboration with Staffordshire University. We are exploring an Oxford Satellite group with 6-8 students in partnership with Film Oxford. The Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree, validated […]
Next Adobe Group meeting – Thursday 20th Sept
Date and Time Spetmeber 20, 2012 07:30 PM Address Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH Speakers Alun Ward, Intro, invitations to speak, surgery ideas, Adobe news etc and just generally welcome everyone. (10-15mins) Video-designer Dariusz Dziala – talk on making an animated DNA chain using After Effects CS6 Ray-traced 3D engine. The animation […]
Big sucess for Shadowlight Artists
In the last month there has been plenty of creative success for The Shadowlight Artists, a collective of digital artists supported by Film Oxford. Each artists has made a film under the banner of “Digital Lives”, funded by The Arts Council Of England. The films got get their premiere on 9th August 2012 at Modern […]
New VJ tutor Spencer Heron
We have a new VJ tutor, Spensor Heron, for our popular Creative VJ course where you learn all the secrets of live mixing visuals to music. He has recently accompanied trance legends Above and Beyond on their worldwide tours, playing at events like Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, ASOT 500 in Amserdam, and Trancemission […]
Bruce Windwood’s new short film
Bruce Windwood has completed a new short “Compulsion” See it here on Youtube. Bruce teaches on our Filmmaking on a Microbudget course, if you want to know the secrets of making high quality microbudget features or shorts check out his course
Film Oxford at Reading & Leeds Festival
It’s that time of the year again and the festival express rolls into Reading and Leeds. Once again Film Oxford will be providing some alternative activity by hosting the cinema tent at both events, screening an eclectic selection of international short films as well as cinema blockbusters.
More ‘Film Under The Stars’ Bury Knowle Park, Sat 28th July 2012
Film ‘Under the Stars’ – 28th July Bury Knowle Park Oxford Another Date for your Diary! More ‘Film Under the Star’ this weekend at Bury Knowle Park in Headington. Free event. Saturday 28th July 9.15pm – 11.00pm. Come and enjoy ‘Johnny English – Reborn’ under the Stars with a support programme of fantastic Film Oxford shorts! […]
Film One Event – Five by Five
Thursday 2nd August, event starts 7.30pm Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street. Five by Five – Collaborative independent filmmaking Five by Five is an example of independent film making at its best. Five directors, all passionate about making independent films, collaborated to make five high quality films in ten days. They ran a successful crowd funding […]
Film ‘Under the Stars’ 2012 – 21st July Hinksey Park Oxford
A Date for your Diary. Film Under the Stars ‘kicks off’ next week-end Saturday 21st July 9.15pm – 11.00pm at Hinksey Park. Oxford. Come and enjoy ‘Tintin’ under the Stars with support programme of fantastic Film Oxford shorts! See you there. __________________________________________________________________________________________ .
Film One, Raindance 66 minute Film School – Free
Film One Free event 66 Minute Film School – Wedneday 11th July 7.30pm at Film Oxford (please note change of date from previously advertised) NOW FULL – If you want to be on reserve list email your mobile number to us. office@filmoxford.org (Put 66 minute reserve list in subject line) This is the […]
Animation Summer Workshops – NOW FULL
MOVE IT!NOW FULL Go wild in a changing world of animation! There’s a whole lot more to Stop Motion Animation than just plasticine! Over this three day workshop you will get your hands dirty with real art material (plasticine too!!) exploring shapes, light, movement and sound to create your own magical worlds […]
Video Production course for people on benefits (JSA or ESA)
Do you know someone on JSA or ESA who wants to do a 6 day film oxford video production course for only £30 – very limited places – starts 26th June – please spread the word. https://www.filmoxford.org/course/shooting-video-intensive-introductory-video-production-course/
Film One Event – Guy Browning, Director ‘Tortoise in Love’
Wednesday 13th June, starts 7.30pm Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH Film ONE presents an evening with director Guy Browning Screening of Tortoise In Love followed by Q&A. Free event (booking essential) A truly unique feat in film-making. Tortoise In Love, a feel good rom-com about an incredibly slow mover in love, was […]
CS6 launch this Thursday + win Adobe Production Bundle
CS6 Launch Party on Thursday June 21st Headington Hill Hall, which is on the Oxford Brookes Headington Hill Campus, Oxford, OX3 0BP, 7.30pm google map Speakers Special meeting at Brookes (Headington Hall ), with all three Oxford Adobe groups – Digital Creatives, Flash Oxford, and Premiere and Post Two Adobe representatives will help us celebrate […]
– Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree at Film Oxford
Develop your voice as an independent filmmaker in a Masters course! Raindance currently run a personalised learning M.A. / M.Sc. programme in collaboration with Staffordshire University. Based on the discussion we had with some filmmakers in our community, we are in the process of establishing an Oxford Satellite group of 6-10 students in partnership with Film Oxford. The Raindance […]
– Please support Film Oxford by lobbying the BFI
The British Film Institute or BFI is running an on-line consultancy for it’s “New Horizons Funding” Plan for film which will operate over the next five years. Almost all film funding will now be overseen by the BFI, whose priorities are published in the New Horizons plan. They are running an on-line consultancy document that […]
– Please support filmmakers with disabilities
The Shadowlight Artists, (a group of artists and filmmakers with learning disabilities supported by Film Oxford), now have a “Localgiving” donation page where you can make a donation to them. http://localgiving.com/charity/shadowlight-artists Please donate any amount however small, or why not raise some money for the group with a Sponsored Activity? Gift Aid is automatically collected […]
– Screenwriting Weekend
Introduction to Screenwriting Weekend Click here for details Screenwriting weekend is an introductory course for people either planning their first screenplay or hoping to brush up on their writing skills. It arms you with the concepts and practices you need to be aware of before diving in. Ideas generation, theme, plot, tone, character, dialogue, formatting […]
– New DSLR cinematography course
DSLR cinematography Click here for details A new 1 day course for those fascinated by the cinematic look of DSLR footage. If you haven’t shot film or explored the vast array of lenses and equipment associated with DSLR you will be amazed! Multi-award winning Creative Director Richard Wakefield has had many years of experience filming […]
– Film One Event. Sci-Fi Feature. 31st May
Thursday 31st May, starts at 7.30pm Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, OX4 3AH ‘Storage 24’ – Screening and Q&A with Johannes Roberts Free Event (booking essential) Film ONE presents an opportunity to see Johannes Roberts’ latest feature before it’s cinematic release! Though best known for writing and directing the horror thriller ‘F’, Johannes Roberts has directed […]
– Film Oxford News 10-5-12
Film Oxford News 10-05-12 http://tinyurl.com/7c66ogv
May 17th – Soundcloud Global Meetup Day – Adobe Groups
Our next Adobe groups meeting, on Thursday May 17th, is a sound special. We’ll have some stickers and stuff from Soundcloud, and are organising a night of sonic entertainment. For inspiration for our own event, read stories of what people got up to at last year’s Soundcloud Global Meetup Day, check this page http://blog.soundcloud.com/2011/06/10/gmd-highlights-may/ Do one […]
– Volunteer wanted
VOLUNTEER NEEDED Film Oxford are looking for a volunteer to work with The Shadowlight Artists, a group of filmmakers and digital artists with learning disabilities based at Film Oxford. They are currently working on 8 films for screening at Modern Art Oxford, a major public exhibition and other screenings. The group meet once a […]
Adobe Group Meeting – Thursday 19th April 7.30pm
All things tecky – presentations and discussions – Free -meet each month This month – Amimating Characters with Flash, Whats in CS6 Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop! Details – https://www.filmoxford.org/adobegroups/
Film Oxford newsletter12-04-12
Film Oxford newsletter12-04-12 http://bit.ly/HxU59F
Last few places on Shooting Video – Starts 24th april
Last few places on our main beginners course Shooting Video Starts 24th April 2012 – 7pm Details & booking here If you want a Students point of view for this course, Mike Gomm, who recently completed the Shooting Video course made his own “behind the Scenes” video with interviews with fellow students and Tutor Suzy […]
new HD camera course – Sunday 22nd April
This new course is aimed at those who have some experience of semi-pro/pro camcorders, but want create better images. It will give the participant greater understanding of the manual and menu functions common to all such cameras. It is an ideal companion course to 1 Day lighting and Location Sound weekend courses. Deatils & booking […]
Oxdox Documentary Film Festival 2012
OXDOX celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will run from the 27th April to the 24th May at the Ultimate Picture Palace. Check out the website www.oxdox.com for a fascinating programme of premiere films and a wonderful new Power of Music strand, with a stellar Forum at the Holywell Music Room on the 22nd […]
Shooting Video, behind the scenes video
Mike Gomm, who recently completed the Shooting Video course made his own “behind the Scenes” video with interviews with fellow students and Tutor Suzy Prior. It’s a great little film that captures what it’s like to do this course from the students point of view (still a few places left for next one starting 24th […]
VJ course – last few places!
Last Chance for early booking discount VJ course this sunday, course runs 19th and 20th April https://www.filmoxford.org/course/creative-vj/ At the crossroads between DJing, live cinema and the visual arts, VJing is a truly 21st century art form. A creative industry originating in club culture, we can nowadays see VJs in a wide range of venues, from […]
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Film One Event -George Fenton multi-award winning composer. Free event
Film ONE proudly presents an evening with highly acclaimed film and TV composer George Fenton. 7.30pm, Wednesday March 21st Free event The North Wall, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7NN George’s work has received many awards including several Ivor Novellos, BAFTAs and Emmys, a Classical Brit and a lifetime achievement award from the RTS. He has […]
Tech talk this thursday – Audition + Phone apps
Premiere & Post Oxford + Digital Creatives Oxford present: Thursday 15th March at 7:30 pm Regular meeting at Film Oxford (54 Catherine Street), 1) Glenn Clarkson – Web – animation, rollovers and reveals 2) Alun’s Android App Part III Alun shows you how he finally forced some interesting content onto his Android phone using Adobe […]
Screen Night at Film Oxford 29th March
Screen Night Thursday 29th March, 7.30pm at Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, OX4 3AH. Showcasing work from courses and short productions completed over the last 9 months. If you’ve been involved in a course or a production at Film Oxford over this period then now is your chance to see it on screen. Films will […]
Dance on Screen UPP Cinema 18th March
Dance on Film Sunday 18th March 4.30pm-6.00pm. Will be held at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune Street, Cowley Road, OX4 1BN. A retrospective of 10 years films made by dance film makers supported by Film Oxford. Some incredible films here!!! Part of Dancin’ Oxford Festival. Films will include: 4Step App promo 25R1 Crossover Footage Buried […]
Film Oxford – Screening Friday 9th March
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK A special screening of films made by women including the short completed on the Reel Women course at Film Oxford during International Women’s Week. A good chance to meet and network with women from the industry. All welcome. Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street OX43AH, 7.30-10pm. FREE Film & Speakers Premiere of new […]
Film Courses – March
Filmmaking Exposed – Producing demystified Led by multi-award winning film producer Bruce Windwood, the course strips away the mystique of filmmaking and explains in a very practical nuts and bolts kind of way, how to make and then market your film.Weekend 3rd & 4th March 2012 10am-4pm Adobe After Effects – Post-production video effects This […]
Kate’s Blog
Our volunteer Kate has been writing about her experience with us. You can read about her time at Film Oxford by visiting www.sistersinkwriters.blogspot.com/ You can also follow Kate on twitter at www.twitter.com/duffkat43
Film One – George Fenton award winning composer
7.30pm, Wednesday March 21st The North Wall, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7NN Film ONE proudly presents an evening with highly acclaimed film and TV composer George Fenton. George’s work has received many awards including several Ivor Novellos, BAFTAs and Emmys, a Classical Brit and a lifetime achievement award from the RTS. He has been […]
Film & TV Finance – free event
Film and TV Finance an Introduction For Beginners David Marlow – SilverLight Productions 20th Feb – 7.00-9.00pm – 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH FREE EVENT Getting finance for a film or TV project, especially in the current market, can be a daunting business. Come and join us for a free introduction explaining what you […]
Dancin’ Oxford 2012 promo video
Once again Film Oxford will be supporting the Dancin’ Oxford festival. The festival runs from 18th February through to 28th March. Of particular interest to filmmakers will be the Dance on Screen event at the Ultimate Picture Palace on Sunday 18th March which will include premieres from Oxford Dance Filmmakers alongside some breathtaking films from […]
Free uScreen Champions workshop (14-25 year olds)
Come to a FREE uScreen Champions workshop Develop your filmmaking skills Use the website to storyboard and edit footage Win money to make your own films Enter your films into our competition Learn to help young people use the site Set up and run by Screen South, uScreen is a cutting edge fully accessible website. […]
Adobe Group meeting Thursday 16-02-12
Thursday 16th February at 7:30 pm, Regular meeting at Film Oxford (54 Catherine Street), DSLR filming and colour grading: Richard Wakefield will outline his reasons for moving to DSLR filming. He’ll talk through firmware, kitlists, lenses, and techniques to best utilise DSLRs for solo/team shoots. I’ll show how to achieve cinematic looks, with examples on […]
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New MA film course
Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree Develop your voice as an independent filmmaker in a Masters course! Raindance currently run an M.A. / M.Sc. programme in collaboration with Staffordshire University. We are exploring the possibility of an Oxford-Satellite group with 6-8 students in partnership with Film Oxford. More details about the course can be found by following […]
Film Oxford Newsletter 19/01/12
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Film Oxford Volunteers new blog
Checkout the new blog by one of our volunteers (Kate) http://www.sistersinkwriters.blogspot.com/
London screening for Oxford Doc filmmakers
Do not miss this extraordinary fly-on-the-wall documentary next week at the Curzon Soho. Filmed in and made by Oxford filmmakers James Bluemel and Gordon Wilson. This is a love story. Nigel and Robbie live together in Oxford. But this is not the Oxford of the dreaming spires. With mental health and drink problems, they live […]
Next Adobe Group Meeting 19-01-12
Thursday 19th January at 7:30 pm Regular meeting at Film Oxford (54 Catherine Street), David Perry, corporate video maker and occasional film sound recordist, talks about when and how to use different kinds of microphones and offers some practical tips to help you get great sound for your productions. Alun Ward – How to present […]
Seasons Greetings From Film Oxford
Film Oxford will close on Wednesday 21dec at 3pm and re-open on Wednesday 4th January. All staff, tutors, volunteers and trustees at Film Oxford would like to wish Seasons Greetings to all and a prosperous 2012.
Anyone can Play Guitar – DVD now available
Anyone Can Play Guitar DVD is out! Film Oxford (OFVM) supported feature Anyone Can Play Guitar was made completely independently by film-maker and music video director Jon Spira over the course of three years and is now available to buy on DVD. For more details visit the website http://www.acpgthemovie.com/
Film One Event – Richard Bradley MD Lion TV
The Ultimate Picture Palace Jeune Street (off Cowley Road) East Oxford, OX4 1BN Tuesday 6th December, 6.30pm FREE EVENT Richard Bradley is a founder of Lion Television, one of the most successful TV production companies in the industry. With offices in London, Glasgow, and New York. Under his creative leadership Lion has assembled one of the […]
Film One event – Tim Bevan (Working Title)
The Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune Street, east Oxford Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy followed by Q & A with Tim Bevan Friday 25th November, film starts 6pm prompt Visit http://www.wegottickets.com/sct/hK97PzVDMq to get priority booking For further information please contact: daniella@ Tickets: £10.00 (standard) £8.00 (concessions/UPP members) […]
Free Directing Masterclass – Wed December 7th
Film Nation: Shorts Oxford Workshop Film Nation: Shorts is a competition that invites young people to make and vote for films celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Run in partnership with Panasonic, Film Nation: Shorts will introduce young people to film-making, support them in developing their talent, and give everyone who enters a […]
Film Oxford at the Awards – 25th October
Would we win or would we miss out? That was the nerve tingling excitement at the Film Nation Awards ceremony on Tues (25th October). Two ‘Gregroy the Great’ students (Nicole and Shannara) with Mums, teachers and Geron from Film Oxford, made it up to the London Arches and Village Underground to see if ‘Better World’ […]
13th October – Networking event – filmmakers
Come along to Film Oxford on Thursday evening at 7pm for the Oxford filmmakers network evening “Film Inspires” (was “10×10”). Get to know other filmmakers – people with complementary skills and perhaps meet people who you might want to work with on a new project! Michael Barnes (Oxford Documentary director with numerous TV credits) […]
20th Oct – Networking event – Phone apps for filmmakers + 3D space in After Effects & more
Thursday 20th October at 7:30 pm at Film Oxford in Catherine Street PHONE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS, ADOBE EDGE AND 3D SPACE IN AFTER EFFECTS Bumper evening including: Glenn Clarkson – A short demo on Adobe Edge Alun Ward will give a quick guide to creating an Android app using Adobe tools, non-Adobe tools, his fingers, […]
BBC’s ‘Britain In A Day’ free workshop
‘Britain In A day’ workshop – Thursday October 20th. 10.00am – 3.00pm – Film Oxford. 54 Catherine Street. Oxford. OX4 3AH. Join us to find out all you need to know about being part of this historic day. To register for the FREE workshop email office@ or phone 01865 792731 Britain In A Day On […]
Thankyou Skinhead Girl screening
This coming autumn a new peak time BBC2 TV series, Melvyn Bragg’s Reel History of Britain, will tell the story of Britain’s social history through archive film. Running off the back of the programme the BBC Learning ‘Reel History’ Archive Partners will be screening a special event in Oxford on the 2nd October 2011(all day […]
Anyone Can Play Guitar – special screening
Film Oxford (OFVM) supported feature ‘Anyone Can Play Guitar’ was shown to more than 300 contributors, funders and local music stars at Pheonix Cinema on 20th September. The film, featuring Radiohead, Ride, Supergrass and many more, charts the local music scene from the 1980s to present and is due for national release at the end […]
Phone Apps – Adobe group meeting 20th October
Premiere & post + Digital Creatives Oxford present: Phone Apps Including digital production/filmmaking apps + make your own android app – Dariusz, Alun & Glenn to do presentations amongst others – we also hope to stream and podcast this evening for the fist time! Free network evening for digital creatives – all welcome. Thursday 20th […]
Film Oxford at Reading and Leeds Music festivals
Once again Film Oxford will be providing features and shorts at this year’s Reading and Leeds music festivals in conjunction with Directors Notes If you are going to one of the festivals check out the Cinema Tent and say hello and catch some cutting edge short films. See the programmes below for full listings.
Shadowlight Artist NEWS August 2012
Shadowlight Artist NEWS August 2012 The Shadowlight Artists have recently secured new funding from the Arts Council of England for another 18 months (to December 2012). The funding will be for 8 new pieces of work which will be displayed during a public exhibition in Autumn 2012. The group will also be supported to have […]
Summerscreen 2011 Best of the Fest screening Friday 12th August 4.30pm
Come along to the Ultimate Picture Palace in east Oxford on Friday 12th August to see the hottest new drama, animation, special fx and games made during Summerscreen 2011. Bring your family and friends, the screening starts at 4.30pm and is FREE, but get there early to guarantee a seat!
RANGO – Film under the Stars. Saturday 23rd July 2011
Join us in the beautiful Hinksey Park in Oxford for a screening of local films by young people (from St Ebbes Primary School and Oxford and Cherwell Valley College) followed by family feature – RANGO. Bring your own popcorn and picnic. Films start at 9.15pm to finish at 11.00. Part of Summerscreen film festival 2011 […]
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Film under the Stars. Saturday 30th July 2011
Saturday 30th July Bury Knowle Park Headington. Just infront of the Library. 9.15pm – 11pm. Main Feature ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ with support programme of films made by young people from Abingdon & Witney College with Film Oxford and uScreen. Part of Summerscreen film festival (some course places still available on workshops). Bring a […]
NEW OFVM FILM OXFORD website design
We have a new website design, and have moved over to a completely new admin. system. As you can imagine, with such a large transfer of data, there will be some minor issues with new site that we will be working to resolve over the next week or so, (such as missing pictures, typos etc.). […]
BROTHERS McLEOD. 21st July (7:30 pm) – animation talk
The Brothers McLeod, illustrator Greg and writer Myles, will be visiting Film Oxford and talking about their latest project, a half hour comedy pilot called The Isle of Spagg. They’ll be telling us how they came up with the idea, how they found the time and money to make it, and what they hope to […]
Summerscreen 2011 – Now booking
23rd July – 12th August www./summerscreen/ Festival line: 01865 792732 Welcome to Summerscreen 2011 and this years extended summer film festival. Over three weeks there’s loads going on so why not join us, have fun and be inspired by the magic of film!. Topping the bill this year we have M.I. High director Simon Hook […]
10 x 10 show and discuss your work
10 x 10 Show and discuss your work. Thursday 12th May 7pm at OFVM Film Oxford We had a really GREAT and INSPIRING first session of 10 x 10 last month where people brought their work to show and discuss. Work included DOCUMENTARY, FICTION, EXPERIMENTAL. One member wrote afterwards: “I just wanted to tell you […]
Thursday 21st April at 8:00 pm – Gary Ombler Photoshop masterclass
Professional photographer Gary Ombler talks to our group about all things Photoshop. Using examples from his own professional work, Gary will talk through some neat workflow tricks in Photoshop. Visit www.garyombler.com Day: Thursday 21st April Time: 7:30 for 8:00 pm. The talk is at 8:00 followed by Q&A Where: OFVM Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, […]
New network group for filmmakers – 14th April 2011
I write to announce an exciting new initiative from OFVM. From Thursday 14th April we are starting a monthly meeting where anyone can bring their work to show and discuss. The films can be DOCUMENTARY, FICTION, EXPERIMENTAL, or all three. The work can include: trailers, excerpts from a rough cut, key scenes and even rushes. […]
RED Camera workflow – talk 7th April at OFVM
Next Event – 7th April 2012 @ 7.30pm Adobe workflow with Red Camera system with Ed Watkins Adobe RED One work flow Ed will bring in his RED and show the process from shooting, to editing natively at low resolution on a laptop or desktop, and then finishing in AE at full 4k resolution. This […]
Regional Film Talent meeting 1st April
Screen South The Regional Screen Agency Requests the pleasure of your company on Friday 1st April 2011, 3.00pm – 5.00pm To celebrate the successes of the Region’s Filmmaking Talent Introduced by Mr Ed Vaizey, MP for Wantage and Didcot Venue: The Cornerstone Theatre, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE. A showcase of the best […]
Film ONE Event Bruce Windwood at OFVM Premise
Film ONE Presents an evening with comedy producer Bruce Windwood ’12 in a Box’ 15th March 7.30pm They were only […]
Reel Women – Screening & Event Friday 11th March @ 7pm
Friday 11th March Reel Women Venue: OFVM, Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3 AH 7 pm – 9 pm Entrance: Free. All Welcome. Wheelchair access: Yes. For many years OFVM Film Oxford has run Reel Women screening night as part of Oxford’s International Women’s Festival We are hosting an evening of […]
Adobe Group meeting – expressions in after effects
Next Event – 17th March 2012 @ 7.30pm Adobe groups March 17th – After Effects Expressions with Dariusz Dziala Expressions help to simplify post-production work in After Effects by replacing big numbers of keyframes with short lines of code. Expressions can be applied to object properties for example they can be applied to position, scale, […]
Film One Event Horror Director Johannes Roberts
Film ONE presents an evening of HORROR with Johannes Roberts & ’F’ MalMaison Oxford Castle, 3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY 23rd Feb 7.30pm Though Johannes Roberts is best known for writing and directing the horror thriller ‘F’, he has directed seven feature films released in over 55 countries through all the major […]
Screen South Mediabox Showcase Oxford Free Event
Mediabox Showcase – FREE Event, Oxford March 8, 2011 Screen South invites you to celebrate the completion of the Mediabox scheme and to find out about future opportunities within film education in the South East! We will be showcasing current Mediabox projects from across the region delivered by OFVM, Unity Arts and Bletchley Youth. The […]
Film One Event: An evening with Stephen Frears
Malmaison Oxford, 3 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Monday 31st January 2011, 7.15pm Film ONE is proud to present an evening with Stephen Frears To try and encapsulate the list of credits associated with Stephen Frears in one small space is a mean task… Though his first feature was Gumshoe (1971), his directing […]
Film One Event: An evening with Stephen Frears
Malmaison Oxford, 3 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Monday 31st January 2011, 7.15pm Film ONE is proud to present an evening with Stephen Frears To try and encapsulate the list of credits associated with Stephen Frears in one small space is a mean task… Though his first feature was […]
Film One Event: The Gospel According To Nik Powell
Malmaison Oxford, 3 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Monday 17th January 2011, 7.30pm “The Gospel According to Nik Powell” – From Virgin to NFTS. Come and join us for a unique chance to meet Nik Powell and ask him about the secrets to his success….. One of the UK’s […]
Adobe Group Premiere & Post – Win $2000 Adobe software
Adobe Group Premiere & Post New ways to win $2000 of Adobe software!! We are looking for activities and presentations for the Adobe Premiere & Post group for next year and we would like you to propose something that you would like to do. We are open to most suggestions so long […]
Free web design course for unemployed
Free Web design training course for people on benefits, runs 3 days 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2011 at OFVM. This course is not available via our normal on-line booking Contact Ahmed Rahman on 07786387025 if you want to book a place. OFVM Film Oxford and Brookes University are supporting this Course run by Oxford […]
Free web design course for unemployed
Free Web design training course for people on benefits, runs 3 days 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2011 at OFVM. This course is not available via our normal on-line booking Contact Ahmed Rahman on 07786387025 if you want to book a place. OFVM Film Oxford and Brookes University are supporting this Course run by Oxford […]
First light Premiere Screening Event
First light Premiere Screening Event Tuesday 14th December 2010 at 6pm The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Free event Four groundbreaking experimental films made by young Oxfordshire film makers OFVM Film Oxford have been working in partnership throughout 2010 with MAP (Multi Arts Project) to deliver professional film training to over 60 young people in Oxfordshire. […]
Berlin European Film Market Bursary 2011- Applications Invited
Berlin European Film Market Bursary 2011- Applications Invited Screen South will be awarding a total of 6 applicants bursaries of £300 each towards attending the European Film Market during the Berlinale 2011. If you are looking to go to present your feature project, this is the fund to apply to! Applications are sought from […]
Srceen Night Returns January 30th 2011
OFVM Film Oxford are pleased to announce the return of Screen Night at the newly refurbished Pegasus Theatre on the 30th Jan 2011, where we will be screening the latest course films and production awards. So, if you have been on a course, or produced a film through a production award, since June 2009 now […]
Srceen Night Returns January 30th 2011
OFVM Film Oxford are pleased to announce the return of Screen Night at the newly refurbished Pegasus Theatre on the 30th Jan 2011, where we will be screening the latest course films and production awards. So, if you have been on a course, or produced a film through a production award, since June 2009 now […]
free Desk Top Publishing (DTP) training course starts next week
Free Desk Top Publishing (DTP) training course for people on benefits, runs 3 days 1st, 2nd and 6th December at OFVM. This course is not available via our normal on-line booking Contact Ahmed Rahman on 07786387025 if you want to book a place. OFVM Film Oxford & Brookes University are supporting this Course run by […]
Course Administrator/Receptionist at OFVM
Course Administrator/Receptionist – 15 hours per week at £8.00 per hour OFVM film oxford is a busy, dynamic centre for digital media training and production in the heart of East Oxford. The charity set up in 1985 has become a flagship social enterprise receiving support from Screen South, Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council. […]
OFVM Film Oxford Trustee makes Oscar shortlist
Enemies Of The People Makes Oscar Shortlist! Congratulations go to Rob Lemkin (OFVM Film Oxford Trustee) and Thet Sambath, as their acclaimed documentary Enemies of The People makes the Oscar® shortlist for Best Documentary. Enemies of The People is Rob Lemkin’s gripping account of Thet Sambath’s personal journey to find his family’s killers under […]
“How do you begin a carrer in writing for television?”
Film ONE Event Christopher Sheppard (Producer / Director) Malmaison 16/11/2010
Malmaison Oxford, 3 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Tuesday 16th November, 7.15pm Come and join us for an evening with Christopher Sheppard where we will be screening his recent film RAGE followed by a Q&A chaired by Nik Powell, Director, NFTS. Christopher Sheppard founded Adventure Pictures when he joined forces with director […]
Flash Forward Film Festival Nov. 7th Vue Cinema
Flash Forward Film Festival 2010 – films made by people with a learning disability 2.30 – 5.30pm, Sunday 7th November 2010 Vue Cinema, Ozone Leisure Park, Oxford, OX4 4XP Tickets £4 In advance from: www.wegottickets.com/event/94776 Phone 07795 635913 Also available on the door. ‘Meet the filmmakers – meet the stars’ Exciting new films from […]
Adobe groups meeting Thursday 23rd September
Neil Copeman, web producer of the Politics Show: ‘The BBC’s use of the internet‘ 7.30pm, Thursday 23rd September, FREE! After our August break, the Adobe Groups return with a guest speaker. Neil Copeman will talk about how the BBC uses the internet for both content capture, workflow and delivery. Neil will be talking about […]
Flash Forward Film Festival call for entries
Flash Forward Is Back! Flash Forward is a film festival organised by and showing films made by people with learning disabilities. This year the festival will be even bigger and brighter than ever before as in November the Vue cinema Oxford opens it‘s doors to best of region’s learning disabled film talent. WE WANT YOUR […]
OFVM Film Oxford Cinema Tent Reading & Leeds Festival 2010
Once again OFVM Film Oxford will be programming the cinema tents at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. The running order and content, for features and shorts being screened at both festivals can be seen below. Have a good festival and check out the cinema tent.
Shadowlight Artists Exhibition
The Shadowlight Artists will be holding an Exhibition at The Gallery, Oxford Town hall, OX1 1BX, 21st – 30th September 2010, 10am – 5pm Mon – Sat, 11am – 4pm Sun Free, OFVM Film Oxford has discovered, trained and nurtured eight talented digital artists with learning disabilities as part of the Flash Frame project. […]
Experimental Film Course for young People
Studio LIVE 305 – goes LIVE
Studio LIVE 305 goes LIVE this Monday 26th July. Set your alarm to 3.05pm each day to catch live internet TV from the Film Oxford studios. Link below Studio LIVE 305 is part of SUMMERSCREEN 2010
Adobe Groups Meeting 22nd July
Adobe Groups social on Thursday 22nd July at Far from the Madding Crowd, Oxford Come and join the Oxford Adobe Groups for a social event for the summer. Flash Oxford, Adobe CS Oxford (aka Oxford Dreamweaver User Group), and Premiere and Post, are having an informal pub gathering to network and chat. Just turn up, […]
Summerscreen 2010 website now live!
The Summerscreen website is now live! Get to see what’s going on and book you place on the workshops, tours and screenings. Click SUMMERSCREEN 2010 to go to the site.
Adobe Creative Suite 5 launch party 22/6/10
Sons Of Cuba Film O.N.E. network event 24th May
Film O.N.E Industry Network Event Presents SONS OF CUBA Malmaison Oxford, 3 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Monday 24th May, 7pm. Film O.N.E. and Screen South invite you to a special screening and Q & A with the Director and Producer of the multi-award winning film Sons Of Cuba. SONS OF […]
Shadowlight Artists event at Modern Art Oxford
Shadowlight Artists preview event at Modern Art Oxford (MAO) Special Preview event with eight radically different approaches to the use of video by professional artists with a learning disability. Friday 4th June 2010 Modern Art Oxford, 7PM – 9PM, Free but Booking Essential call MAO 01865 813800, info@modernartoxford.org.uk Event Location: […]
Premiere & Post – Adobe Groups meeting this Thursday May 6th
Premiere & Post – Adobe Groups meeting this Thursday May 6th FREE EVENT 7.30pm – 9.00pm Forget election night join us at OFVM this thursday for drinks and a raffle of $2000 of Adobe software (CS5). There will be demonstrations from Adrian Dodds from intoreality – http://www.intoreality.co.uk/ + an Encore demonstration by Richard See you […]
OFVM tutors Photography Exhibition
Suzy Prior is exhibiting some of her brilliant photographic work (along with Photographer Kate Mellersh) at St Margarets Institute, Polstead Road, Jericho May 8th & 9th 12pm-6pm.
Adobe Flash User Group Prize Draw 22/4/10
Adobe User Flash User Group Thursday 22nd April 7.30pm OFVM Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH FREE EVENT To celebrate the launch of Flash Builder 4, Adobe have sponsored this month’s meeting with free software prizes, T-shirts and pizza. We will be taking Flash Builder 4 for a test run. Let’s see just what […]
Oxdox 2010 International Film Festival
OXDOX – the biggest independent documentary film festival in the UK will return to the Ultimate Picture Palace from 21st to 26th April with over 50 UK premieres of the best documentaries in the world – featuring the winning films, with their directors, from Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Berlin, New York, London and Toronto. Opening in Gallery […]
OFVM tutor Suzy Prior featured in British Journal of Photography
See article about Suzy below:
Adobe User Groups Meeting Thurs 25th March
Adobe User Groups Oxford Thurs 25th March 7.30pm FREE EVENT OFVM Film Oxford 54 Catherine Street OX4 3AH The three current Oxford based Adobe User Groups will hold a joint meeting where discussions and demonstrations will include: Dreamweaver / Photoshop. For the Dreamweaver group, Alun will give a fabulous presentation about Prezi, the […]
Dance on Screen Phoenix Cinema 21/3/2010
Dance on Screen (Film Shorts) Phoenix Cinema, Walton Street, Oxford. Sunday 21st March 4pm This popular event will feature Xtend IV (Movement in the Built Environment) – an international selection of dance films curated by South Hill Park, alongside the premiere of three short films made by Oxford-based dance film-makers, commissioned by OFVM Film Oxford. Booking […]
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Adobe Group Flash Oxford Friday Feb 26th
Adobe Group Flash Oxford Friday 26th February 7.30pm. OFVM Film Oxford After an extended Christmas break the Flash User Group starts afresh this Friday. We have been working hard to come up with monthly themes to take us through the year. As ever we are hoping to cater for a wide range of Flash users […]
Womens filmmaking course and Screening
We have places available on ourt womens filmmaking course called Reel Women, only £20 to women on benfits, There will be a screening of the film and work by other women filmmakers with directors Q&A on 12th March at 7pm. All welcome. More details to follow.
Location Oxfordshire – open for business!
Location Oxfordshire www.locationoxfordshire.co.uk – the new service for the film, TV and photographic industries visiting Oxfordshire is now up and running. The service, run by OFVM film oxford, offers support and advice as well as a locations and services data base. If you have a company that […]
OFVM trustee wins at Sundance
Rob Lemkin wins at Sundance Oxford based filmmaker Rob Lemkin of Old Street Films and Thet Sambath have been awarded the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for Enemies of the People. Rob is the founder and director of Old Street Films. He has produced and directed over 50 documentaries […]
DSR 250P full size camera for sale
Offers in order of £1200 04/02/2010
20 Channel Soundcraft Folio Mixing Console For Sale
Offers in Order of 175+
Adobe Users Group Premiere and Post 21st Jan 7.30pm
Adobe Users Group Premiere and Post Thursday 21st January 7.30pm OFVM 54 Catherine Street Oxford OX4 3AH Free event For he first meeting of the year for Adobe User Group Premier and Post we will be having demonstrations about particular aspects of Adobe Premiere Pro CS4: Using sound compression Nesting Blend function We will […]
Thankyou Skinhead Girl Screening Thurs 28th January 7.30pm
Thankyou Skinhead Girl Screening Thursday 28th January 7.30pm OFVM Film Oxford 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH OFVM Film Oxford are pleased to announce a rare opportunity to see the acclaimed documentary ‘Thankyou Skinhead Girl‘. The film is a personal story and explores the trials and tribulations, the celebration and disappointment and the […]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
OFVM Film Oxford will be closed from Wednesday 23rd December and re-open on Tuesday 5th January. We wish all our students, clients and partners a very merry Christmas and successful 2010.
Adobe User Group. Thurs Dec. 17th BAFTA nominated Brothers McLeod
Adobe User Group meeting December 17th 7.30 – 9.30pm OFVM Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH We have a Christmas and animation special this month. Fabulous news, our guest animators have confirmed they will visit us on December 17th for our final meeting of 2009. The award winning, BAFTA nominated Brothers McLeod (Greg […]
Adobe Dreamweaver Groups 20/11/09 Imagery & Live Cycle
Friday 20th November 7.30pm – 9.30pm OFVM Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH In November at OFVM Film Oxford, the Dreamweaver User Group will focus on imaging software, and the Flash User Group are visited by Mike Ellis who will talk about LiveCycle. Since the acquisition of Macromedia by Adobe, they have been […]
Reel One Network Event 8/12/09 Media Design & Production
Adobe Premiere & Post Group 12/11/09
OFVM has set up a new Adobe users group for Premiere, After Effects and other Adobe postproduction software, called Premiere & Post Oxford. The first meeting is 12th November at OFVM 7.00pm – 8.30pm. What are Adobe groups? These are monthly meetings of professional users of Adobe software. The aim is to provide a […]
Admin Job at OFVM
Course Administrator/Receptionist – 15 hours per week at £8.00 per hour OFVM film oxford is a busy, dynamic centre for digital media training and production in the heart of East Oxford. The charity set up in 1985 has become a flagship social enterprise receiving support from Screen South, Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council. […]
Film ONE – Bex Hopkins network event
Adobe User Groups Wed 21st October 7.30pm
Wednesday October 21st, 7.30pm – 9.00pm This month, the Adobe User Groups have Stephen Newberry, Technical Resources Mananger at Adobe HQ (UK), coming to talk to us about all things Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, at OFVM. If you have any pressing topics you’d like covered, APART from the future direction of Adobe products (aka the ‘roadmap’), do let […]
Screen South Digital Shorts Roadshow 1/10/2009
OXFORD DIGITAL SHORTS ROADSHOW 6.30pm at OFVM Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, OX4 3AH www. (Photo: The Last Breath, Dir. David Jackson) Calling all emerging Writers, Directors and Producers. Our Digital […]
OFVM Film Oxford Cinema Tent Reading / Leeds 2009 programme
BAFTA & Film ONE Preview ‘Away We Go’ with Producer Pippa Harris.
Summerscreen Best of the Fest on web to view
See Summerscreen Best of Fest video (in 5 handy parts) on Summerscreen page https://www.filmoxford.org/summerscreen/index.php
Free Screenings Summer Screen 2009
Two free screening events as part of Summer Screen 2009. Film Under the Stars will be showing Mamma Mia in Hinksey Park on Saturday 18th July. Screening starts around 9.15pm. Bring along a blanket and popcorn, and don’t forget your singing voice! Turn It Up! – a Big Voice Film. Fed up with bad press […]
UNIT 20 SCREEN – Westgate Studios
Dance, Documentary, Drama, Digital Art – now screening on the window of Unit 20 in Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford. Catch some of the most exciting work produced through OFVM film oxford in the last 2 years. The screen runs from Mon – Saturday 9.30 – 5.00 and until Saturday July 18th when the unit will […]
SUMMERSCREEN 2009 – LIVE + KICKING!
For details of all activities www./summerscreen
Adobe User Groups Friday 5th June
Flash Oxford – Meetup – 7.30pm Friday 5th June 2009 For June we are planning an informal social meetup and are arranging pizza and drinks for everybody. So do come along and meet other Flash & Flex animators, designers and developers, internet professional or other interesting people. We will have a copy of Flash Catalyst […]
OFVM film oxford presents SHOWCASING SHORTS 14/6/09 Ultimate Picture Palace
OFVM film oxford presents SHOWCASING SHORTS Something fresh in the world of moving image entertainment – shorts and all! We have a new venue for our regular showcase event of new film and digital shorts, The Ultimate Picture Palace cinema on Jeune Street in east Oxford will host SHOWCASING SHORTS bringing your work […]
Thankyou Skinhead Girl Film Premiere 24th May
Thank You Skinhead Girl – Film by Sharon Woodward (An OFVM Production Award) Screening 24th May 2009 @ 4pm Screening will be followed by a Q & A session with the filmmaker A special rate of £3 per ticket is on offer for this screening. Thank you to Saied Marham for supporting this screening […]
Reel One 13/5/09 Rosemary Richards BBC Video Nation
Reel One Video Nation 13th May 2009. 7.30pm. Free event. OFVM Film Oxford 54 Catherine Street Oxford OX4 3AH MAKE A FILM FOR BBC VIDEO NATION NETWORK BBC Video Nation is about to launch a new website for film makers and the general public to submit and share films online, which relate to […]
Adobe User Group 6th May Andrew Shorten (Adobe) Flex, Flash & Air. Free CS4 software prize draw worth over $2000
Andrew Shorten from Adobe tells the latest developments for Flash and Flex May 6th at 7.30pm at OFVM Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH Andrew Shorten works for Adobe as a Platform Evangelist and has offered talk about Flex, Flash and AIR and the opportunities these technologies present to enrich web and […]
Reel One network event 29/4/09 Location, Location, Location!
Location, Location, Location! Reel One network event Wednesday 29th April, 7.30pm @ OFVM Film Oxford Free event. Got a brilliant script, got a top cast, just need a great location! What is involved in securing locations? Who will you need to contact and what are rules and regulations? Come along to the next Reel […]
OFVM Film Oxford shorts @ Oxdox International Film Festival.
OFVM Film Oxford are pleased to announced that films made through the Production Award scheme and on the Shooting Documentary course will be screened as part of the Oxdox International Film Festival. The festival takes place from April21st to 29th at the Ultimate Picture Palace (Jeune Street, just off the Cowley Road). www.oxdox.com OFVM […]
Reel One network event 30/4/09 ‘The Producers Role’ Guest speaker Hank Starrs
Blood, Sweat & Tears – The Producer’s Role Guest speaker, film producer Hank Starrs. Thursday 30th April, doors open 7.15pm. Free event
Adobe User Group 24th March – Away 3D and 3D in Flash
Away3d and the future of 3d in Flash Hosted by Rob Bateman, a Flash developer who has been integral to the creation of Away3d a realtime 3d Flash engine. He will provide an overview of this exciting open source project and discuss examples of work created using Away3d. This session should be of interest […]
Reel Women Networking Night & Screening – Friday 6th March at 7.30pm
Celebrating Women Filmakers – Screening and Networking night Part of Oxford International Women’s Week http://www.oxfordwomen.co.uk/ Friday 6th March at 7.30pm – ALL WELCOME (THIS IS NOT A SINGLE SEX EVENT) Contact Alison ali@ Come and meet women filmmakers, see some films and have a glass of wine on us. Key Speaker – Florence Corvez Curtis Florence has over 15 years experience as […]
Dance Shorts Premiere 8/3/09 Phoenix Picturehouse
Dance on Screen (Film Shorts) Sunday 8th March 09 (4.00pm) Phoenix Picturehouse booking in person or by phone on 08717042062 www.dancinoxford.co.uk As part of the Dancin’ Oxford Dance Festival 2009, Dance on Screen offers an opportunity to see the best of dance film shorts. This event will feature the premier of five short films by […]
2009 Oxdox International Documentary Festival. NOW ON
Oxdox International Documentary Film Festival Oxdox is back and will run this year from April 21st to 28th at the Ultimate Picture Palace in the Cowley Road. Over 100 films will be screened in Oxford, Milton Keynes and London. Nearly all the films screened are UK premieres from internationally acclaimed directors. Special strands include new […]
ADOBE USER GROUPS – Wednesday 4th Feruary – Panoramic Photography
Adobe Groups – Next meeting 4th February – 7.30pm Free event This month the Oxford Dreamweaver and Flash groups will combine to look at panoramic photography. Dreamweaver Oxford Paul Forsey will provide a brief overview of taking and making 360 degree panoramic photographs using a digital still camera, Adobe Photoshop and Realviz panoramic software. This […]
REEL ONE Network Event – UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS – Wed 28th Jan 2009
Wednesday 28 January 2009 7.30pm start. Free event FREE MONTHLY REEL ONE NETWORK EVENT For local Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Digital Artists and crews. Meet up and find out what’s going on. With guest speakers and exclusive screenings. NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DONT UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS GO PUBLIC! Gem de Silva, award winning investigative journalist will talk […]
ADOBE USER GROUPS – Wednesday 7th January 2009 7.30pm
Adobe User Groups – 7.30pm January 7th 2009 Venue: OFVM – Film Oxford, 54 Catherine St, Oxford, OX4 3AH Flash User Group Julian Scott, Games Producer at Long Animal Games talks about monetizing. How to generate income form your online content. This session should be of interest to internet and online game developers as well as producers of […]
OFVM film oxford MIDAS Production awards – 2nd Feb deadline!
OFVM film oxford– MIDAS Production Awards Guidelines The MIDAS (Moving Image in the Digital Age) Production Awards provide production support and equipment for 5 projects that look to push digital media production to new boundaries. The projects can be drama, documentary, animation or experimental based and will need to demonstrate an original narrative […]
Adobe User Groups Christmas Party 10/12/08
Adobe User Groups – Christmas Party – 10th December 2008 – 7.30pm The next meeting will be the Oxford Dreamweaver & Flash Oxford Christmas Party. There will be a $2500 free software prize giveaway. We will also be having a “Show and Tell” session where we are asking everybody to showcase a website. This […]
REEL ONE RETURNS WEDS DEC 3rd – MEET THE TALENT SCOUT!
Reel One Returns on Wednesday 3 December 2008 – The monthly network event at OFVM Film Oxford for screenwriters, filmmakers, digital artists and freelancers to meet and get to know what’s going on. Always a good atmosphere with refreshments – see you there! Details below. DATE: WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER FREE ENTRY DOORS 7pm STARTS 7.30PM OFVM […]
Flash Forward Film Festival The Regal, Oxford. 30th Nov. 2008
Flash Forward Film festival 2008 – films made by people in Oxfordshire with learning difficulties The Regal, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UR Sunday 30th November 2008 Box Office 01865 241261 Web bookings www.wegottickets.com Entry £3 for 2 tickets Come along to the 2nd Flash Forward Film Festival, meet the filmmakers – meet the stars! […]
ADOBE USER GROUPS – Wednesday 1st October 7.30pm
Adobe User Groups October 1st: CS4 launch event Adobe CS4 is coming! Adobe are announcing Adobe Creative Suite 4 on September 23rd 2008. After that date we’ll be able to tell you more about what’s in the package. Come along to the next User Group – we will be checking out what’s new in […]
OFVM Screen Night 19/10/08 Pegasus Theatre
OFVM film oxford SCREEN NIGHT Pegasus Theatre Sunday 19th October The next SCREEN NIGHT showcasing new work from OFVM film oxford is on Sunday 19th October, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk Entry £3 […]
Screen South Digital Shorts Information Day 26/9/08 + Guidelines & Application form
Screen South will be visiting OFVM film oxford on Friday 26th September to give information and answer questions about the Digital Shorts programme. The event will start at 11am and will last approximately 2 hours. Films made during the 2007/8 programme will be screened and there will be an opportunity to meet with directors and […]
FLASH FORWARD 2008 We Want Your Films! Learning disability film festival
Flash Forward Film Festival 2008 Do you want to be where the action is? – WE WANT YOUR FILMS! Flash Forward is a film festival by and for people with learning disabilities. Start making your films today… Films can be: Under 5 minutes or under 10 minutes. We’d prefer your films on Mini DV tape […]
ADOBE USER GROUPS – Wednesday 3rd September 7.30pm
ADOBE USER GROUPS – Wednesday 3rd September 7.30pm Flash Oxford User Group Tim Watts, Lead Actionscript Developer from Juice will be looking at Box2D, an open source physics engine for Flash. Covering basic set-up through to some more advanced settings, it will be a fairly fast-paced overview of how to implement the Actionscript 3.0 […]
Hot shorts at Reading and Leeds 2008
Check out the shorts and features at Reading and Leeds 2008 Cinema tents. The programmes start at midnight and run ’til the early hours!
Summerscreen TV now live! Check this out!!
As part of the Summerscreen festival of film, fun and fantasy for young people throughout Oxfordshire we present SUMMERSCREEN TV! Go to the website https://www.filmoxford.org/summerscreen/index.php to see the latest stories – written, produced and edited by the youth of Oxfordshire. Each day we have a crew roving the county to out find what’s happening in Summerscreen […]
Get the message – Screening at OFVM Wednesday 30th July 2008
Get the Message! Short films by youngpeople with something to say. Refugees, young carers, the homeless andothers tell their stories at a premiere screening in East Oxford. Wed 30 July 7.00pm – 9.00pm Age: All Free
Adobe User Group – Flash & Dreamweaver 7/8/08
Adobe User Groups This month sees the launch of the Oxford Dreamweaver User Group. This will be meeting at OFVM – Film Oxford and will run back to back with the Flash user group. Alun Ward will be hosting this group – details of the first meeting below. As usual the events are free and […]
SUMMERSCREEN 2008 – Now Live
SUMMERSCREEN 2008 (26 July – 3rd August) is now live and taking bookings for film workshops and tours. For booking forms and information on Oxford’s festival of ‘film fun and fantasy’ for young people around the county please click here www./summerscreen Test this stuff pasting from work into FCKEditor
Flash User Group Next meeting Thurs 3rd July
Flash User Group Oxford OFVM 54 Catherine Street Oxford OX4 3AH Next meeting Thursday 3rd July The next meeting we will be looking at using After Effects with Flash and discussing how we got on with the latest CS4 beta software. As always it’s free and all levels of users are welcome to this meeting. […]
Dance On Camera OFVM Production Award Deadline 7/7/2008
DANCE ON CAMERA OFVM Production Award CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE JULY 7th 2008 OFVM are calling for applications for the OFVM Production Award Dance On Camera. The OFVM Production Award Dance On Camera will provide production support, resources and equipment for up to 5 projects. The award is equipment / resources based, not a monetary […]
Flash User Group Oxford Next Meeting at OFVM 5/6/08
Flash User Group Oxford Next meeting 7.30pm, 5th June OFVM 54 Catherine Street Oxford OX4 3AH As always all levels of users are welcome to this meeting. We will specifically be looking at integrating Photoshop and Illustrator design with Flash. I have requested a guest speaker for Adobe and expect to have a video conference […]
Reel One Event – Weds21May – Improve your Skills, Sustain your Talent
FREE NETWORKING EVENT for media professionals, digital artists, filmmakers, screenwriters and freelancers. Wednesday 21 May 2008 At OFVM Film Oxford, doors 7pm, srtarts 7.30pm 54 Catherine Street, Oxford OX4 3AH Tel 07799411994 email sue@ IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS SUSTAIN YOUR TALENT Edi Smockum is an acclaimed filmmaker and writer, whose media career spans across all […]
OFVM & National Film & Television School (NFTS) to run joint workshops.
and National Film & Television School (NFTS) and OFVM are to run a series of advanced workshops and masterclasses. The first workshop Developing & Pitching Documentaries will take place on at OFVM on 20th June 2008. The course will be lead by Edi Smockum, TV producer and now head of short courses […]
Reel One Network Event. Children’s TV 24/4/08
Reel One Network Event. Children’s TV – Future, Past and Present. Four Media professionals will giveinsight into working in Children’s TV. OFVM 54 Catherine Street Oxford, OX4 3AH. 24th April. Doors 7pm. Starts 7.30pm. Annie Gibbs works for Ragdoll and is at the moment in the middle of filming a series called "What makes […]
OFVM Production Award Deadline 31/3/2008
OFVM Production Award – Next Deadline Monday 31ST March 2008 DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM The OFVM Production Award provides production support and equipment for up to 10 projects per year. The awards are offered three times per year with at least 3 productions selected each time. The scheme is open to OFVM course participants and people living […]
Screen South Information Day at OFVM
Screen South Information Day FREE EVENT 14th March 2008, Oxford The next Screen South Information Day will be co-hosted with our network partnerOFVM – Centre for Film & Digital Media.Information Days give you an insight into Screen South, the RIFE Open Fund process, other schemes and funding available to you as well as […]
Reel One Network Event – Womens Journey 12/3/08
Film and television have long been the domain of men, but more and more women are becoming prominent in the industry, not just behind the camera but in all areas – writing, producing, directing and commissioning. As part of Oxford International Women’s festival OFVM invites you to meet and view work from leading Oxfordshire women who […]
Dance on Screen evening
Featuring the premiere of exciting new dance films made by Oxford-based dance filmmakers (commissioned by OFVM’s Production Awards), plus screenings by regional and national dance film-makers. Followed by an opportunity for discussion. Dates & Times : Thursday 6th March (6.00 – 7.00pm) Venue : Oxford Playhouse (Top Room) Tickets : £3 / £2 To book […]
Reel One Network Event Shooting People Special 27/02/08
OFVM invites you to REEL ONE – the free monthly network evening for screenwriters, filmmakers, digital artists, drama and documentary crews and you. Wednesday 27 February 2008 Held at Oxford Film and Video Makers 54 Catherine Street Oxford Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start with free refreshments and great atmosphere. A catalyst for change, growth […]
OFVM Screen Night Pegasus Theatre 27/01/08
OFVM present Screen Night at The Pegasus Theatre. We will be screening all shorts created on courses at OFVM since June 2007 as well community produced work and OFVM Production Award films. Films being screened include: Pimp My Film, Draw Full of Spoons, Howies Way, Usual Suspects, Y, 3 Things I hate About You, What […]
Reel One Network – New Media, New Markets! 23/01/08
Wil Harris is the Director of ChannelFlip Media, an internet video company using short TV productions to bring magazine-style content to viewers on the web. As a company at the cutting edge of new media, Wil is involved in filming content suitable for use on HD TV all the way down to YouTube and iPod. […]
Reel One Network event with internationally renowned VJ artist Ed Cookson 4/12/07
VENUE: OFVM, 54 Catherine St, Oxford OX4 3AH T: 01865 792731/732 Email: sue@ Every month Reel One invites digital artists, video artists, film makers, screenwriters, editors and freelancers to meet and find out what is going on. There is a special guest each time, who are experts in their field. Interesting screenings of work […]
Reel One Network event Oxford Broadcast Production Companies 27/11/07
Calling all Film makers and Freelancers! This Reel One Network evening introduces three of the top broadcast production companies in Oxford: APP Broadcast, Quicksilver Media and Mentorn Oxford (details below). Come and find out how their business works and the best way to interest them in your latest ideas. Free event. Tuesday 27 November 2007. Doors 7.15 […]
Dance Film Production Award Evening 8/11/07
OFVM are supporting new dance films for the Dancin Oxford festival 2008. This evening we will be screening previous dance films supported by the OFVM Production Award. If you are interested in dance, movement and the moving image and potentially working on film projects, then this evening is for you. For further information contact Gary […]
Hidden Faces – video exhibition 10th – 17th November 2007
OFVM presents Hidden Faces Exhibition 10th – 17th November OVADA A journey of self-expression by people with learning difficulties Opening event – meet the artists – 9th November 2007 6.30pm – 8.30pm Hidden Faces is an innovative video art project produced by people with learning difficulties, which celebrates creativity and challenges preconceptions. Come along to […]
Reel One Network event Documentary Film Group 15/11/07
About DFG The Documentary Filmmakers Group is the national organisation working to promote documentary filmmaking talent and innovation in the UK. They are the leading provider of industry-focused training for established and aspiring documentary filmmakers. Unusually for a training provider, they are directly linked to a production company, the award-winning Mosaic […]
Free Film Under The Stars Hinksey Park, Oxford. Sept. 15th 2007
Free Film Under the Stars – Hinksey Park, Saturday 15th September. This is the re-scheduled Summerscreen screening that was flooded out! Lets hope for better weather!! Hope to see you there.
OFVM Production Award Deadline September 17th
OFVM Production Award – Next Deadline Monday 17th September 2007 DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM The OFVM Production Award provides production support and equipment for up to 10 projects per year. The awards are offered three times per year with at least 3 productions selected each time. The scheme is open to OFVM course participants and people living in […]
OFVM Cinema tents@Reading and Leeds Festival 2007
SCREEN SOUTH Digital Shorts Roadshow 2007 at OFVM
SCREEN SOUTH Digital Shorts Roadshow 2007 at OFVM Screen South will be hosting a Digital Shorts Roadshow Event at OFVM in Oxford on Monday 17th September to provide information on the Screen South/UK Film Council’s Digital Shorts Scheme 2007/8. The events will be helpful to anyone wanting to apply. Previous work will be shown followed […]
Summerscreen Hit Finale
Breakdance crews – Messy Jam and Flaw R*tists – celebrate their award outside the Phoenix Picture House. Oxford. (Sunday 5th Aug) Best of the Fest – Summerscreen finaleOFVMs Summerscreen 2007 film festival reached its spectacular finale at a packed Phoenix Picture Palace on Sunday evening. An excited audience were […]
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BRITDOCS free screenings @ The Phoenix Cinema
BRITDOC – FREE SCREENINGS Wed 25 – Sun 29 July FOR FULL INFORMATION AND SYNOPSES, VISIT WWW.BRITDOC.ORG We at BRITDOC and THE PHOENIX love documentary. We want to share our love of documentary with you and, just like love, its free. For the week and weekend of the BRITDOC Festival the Phoenix Picture House […]
Summerscreen Free Films Under the Stars 2007
‘Flushed Away’ – Hinksey Park, Oxford. Saturday 28th July. ‘Night At The Museum’ – Bury Knowle Park, Headington, Oxford. Saturday 4th August. ‘Charlotte’s Web’ – Memorial Park, Wantage. Saturday 4th August.
SUMMERSCREEN 2007 Film Festival
OFVMs youth film festival is shaping up to be even bigger than previous years thanks to a £20,000 grant from Media Box. The lottery grant will bring a new vibrancy to the 9 day festival as young people take on key roles in publicity, promotion and event management. And watch out for the roving news crews out and about around the county, […]
Reel One @ OFVM 5/7/07 Summer Reel Screening
Screen Night @ Pegasus Theatre New date Sunday 3rd June
Tickets purchased for the postponed screening will be valid for the new date. The re-scheduled date for SCREEN NIGHT is Sunday 3rd June, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Entry £3. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk For those of […]
SCREEN NIGHT @ Pegasus Theatre POSTPONED
Due to unforeseen circumstances OFVM Screen Night at the Pegasus Theatre on Sunday 13th May has had to be postponed. The new date for the screening is Sunday 3rd June at 7.30pm. Tickets that have already been purchased will be valid for the new date. If you can’t make the new date then please contact the […]
Reading Festival 07 Call for Shorts
Time to get your latest shorts to OFVM for this summers Reading and Leeds music festivals . Once again the OFVM cinema tent is looking to screen some of the most exciting and innovative independent shorts around – all genres considered! (animation,documentary, drama etc. max 10mins). Please send preview copy (VHS/DVD or Mini DV) to […]
OFVM Screen Night @ Pegasus Theatre, Sunday 13th May
OFVM SCREEN NIGHT The next SCREEN NIGHT showcasing new work from OFVM is on Sunday 13th May, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Entry £3. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk For those of you who have been involved in […]
Reel Women screening. Wed 14th March 7.00pm
54 Catherine Street. Oxford. Free entry Back due to popular demand the Reel Women screening at OFVM in East Oxford – an opportunity for women film makers to present their films and talk about their work. On show will be some of the best films made by women in Oxfordshire with a chance to meet, […]
Oxdox Int. Documentary Festival www.oxdox.com
Oxdox:MK is celebrating the birthdays of our oldest and newest cities, Oxford at 1000 and Milton Keynes at 40, by screening in both cities this year. Documenting the Real World is the theme of the festival and subjects range from the premieres of the latest films on the environmental debate, China, the Mafia, women in […]
Reel One Event Music and Film 25/2/07
Reel One – FILM AND MUSICSunday 25th February 10am onwards. Free event.Jacqueline Du Pré Music Building, St Hilda’s College, Cowley Place, Oxford. OX4 1DY OFVM and Oxford Contemporary Music have got together to offer an opportunity for filmmakers, musicians and composers to meet, find out what they do and how to get working together. From drama to […]
Dancin Oxford film premieres
Five new fantastic OFVM ‘dance on film’ commissions are to be premiered at the end of Oxford ’s dance festival – 11th March 2007 at the Old Fire Station. 4.00pm. Tickets £6.00. (concessions available) The bursaries are part of OFVMs continuing comittment to developing the top film and dance talent in the region! Boderland Limbs (Ana Barbour) Isolated body […]
Local filmmaker goes to BAFTA
Thanks to your vote, Joe Kennard, an East Oxford filmmaker, has won the regional nomination for the BAFTA Orange – 60 seconds Of Fame competition. His film, Celebrate Life will be screened at the BAFTA ceremony this Sunday 11th February in London. The competition brief was to create a sixty second piece around the theme celebrate. The film […]
Postponed: Reel One ‘on demand’ network evening
Sorry we have had to postpone the below network evening. We will reschedule Ben’s visit in the spring REEL ONE “BBC On-Demand” What is the future for TV? Where, when and how will we be watching Eastenders or Match of the Day? Will we be straining at our mobile phones, PCs or PDA’s in this new ‘on […]
20,000 for your next short!
DIGITAL SHORTS PLUS Screen South are looking to award one director, based in the Screen South Region, £20,000 to make a short film. £15,000 will be cash and the remaining £5,000 will be an in-kind post-production deal at Molinare based in Soho (www.molinare.co.uk) Screen South are looking for a director who can demonstrate that they […]
OFVM Community films on ITV local
A selection of OFVM community films are now being screened on ITV local web site. Follow links below Food for Thought – You are what you eat! Created for Oxfords International Womens festival 2006 http://www2.meridiantv.com/itvlocal/index.htm?channel=ITV_Local_Life&void=36003 Churchyard Transformation – East Oxford graveyard gets a make over! http://www2.meridiantv.com/itvlocal/index.htm?channel=ITV_Local_Life&void=36002 Vox on the Box – Oxford Young people with learning disabilities […]
High Definition. One day workshop at OFVM
Find out more about HD on this short one day workshop at OFVM. What can HD offer you? What does all the terminology mean? Everything demystified! The day is run by director/producer Phil Hopkins who has a passion for crafting moving image and track record in broadcast, corporate and multi media. The workshop is on Saturday March […]
OFVM cinema launched!
This week OFVM celebrates the launch of its on line cinema bringing work from courses, projects and production awards to a world wide audience. Just click on cinema and sit back and enjoy some of the latest films coming out of Oxfordshire.
TV Director to run Shooting Drama course
Simon Hook, award winning shorts director, Hollyoakes and now Kudos (the company that brought us Life on Mars, Spooks and Hustle) will be running the week long advanced drama course at OFVM at the end of the month. Over a packed five days you not only learn about production roles and techniques but also get to make a short […]
Reel One Network Event November 22nd – Birds Eye View @ OFVM
Reel One Wednesday 22nd November 2006 Rachel Millward, founding Director of ‘Birds Eye View’ Film is the most powerful medium of our time, but only 7% of directors are women.Birds Eye View brings you the new generation of talented women filmmakers from across the globe. Rachel Millward is the founding director of Birds Eye View […]
REEL ONE Network event @ MAO 18/10/06 – Pamela Roberts (IBMF)
Reel One Network EventWednesday18th October. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Modern Art Oxford, Pembroke Street, Oxford. Pamela Roberts is the founder of the International Black Media Festival.In it’s short history the festival has screened a range of films and documentaries from the UK, Africa, America and the Caribbean.The festival’s aim is to raise awareness and promote independent […]
Talent Circle Super Shorts Film Festival – Nov 9th @ OFVM
Talent Circle: Major UK short film festival once again visits Oxford. Talent Circle Super Shorts is the UK’s only major film festival for films no longer than 5 minutes. The latest Super Shorts film festival is touring the UK and will be heading for OFVM with 70 minutes worth of films from the festival. Film […]
OFVM Screen Night @ Pegasus Theatre 1/10/06
OFVM SCREEN NIGHT The next SCREEN NIGHT showcasing new work from OFVM is on Sunday 1st October, 7.30pm at The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road in East Oxford. Entry £3. Tickets can be booked at Pegasus Theatre box office, by phone 01865 722851 or online at www.pegasustheatre.org.uk If you have been involved in a course production since […]
OFVM @ Reading and Leeds Festival
OFVMs cinema tent at Reading and Leeds will be featuring some top shorts from around the region this bank holiday week end. Programmed around the main features will be 10,000 Pictures of You (Robin King) Life Goes On (Trevor Hardy) Dreamer (Tessa Lewin) Fish cant Fly (Richard Murphy) and Rug (Graham Page) from the Screen South supproted […]
OFVM Production Awards Next Deadline September 11th
The next deadline for the OFVM Production award is September 11th – to get an application form please click the link below. Download application form
Summerscreen 2006 – the best ever!
More than 2000 people from across Oxfordshire took part in this years Summerscreen Festival. ‘This was the most successful year ever’ said Geron Swann the festival organiser ‘It seems to be really catching on as more and more people are getting involved’. Special Effects workshops, AArdman Animations, BBC Mini Movies, Harry Potter tours and screenings in […]
Free Films Under The Stars – Headington and Wantage. Saturday 29th July. 2006
Saturday 29th July. Film Under the Stars. The March of the Penguins (U). Bury Knowle Park. Headington. Oxford. Starts 9.15. Bring a blanket. Saturday 29th July. Film Under the Stars. Wallace and Gromit Curse of the Were Rabbit (U). Memorial park. Wantage. Start 9.15. Bring a blanket!
Best of the Fest, free screening Sunday 30th July, Phoenix Cinema, Oxford.
Sunday 30th July. Best of the Fest. Screening all the great work created over the week. Phoenix Picture House. Walton Street. Oxford. Start 6.30. get there early to guarantee a seat.
Bollywood Night @ OFVM Sunday 23rd July 7.30pm
Bollywood Night!! Main Hoon Na (12A)Top Bollywood feature at OFVM. Free!! Come along to54 Catherine Street EAST OXFORD Sunday 23. Starts 7.30pm (info 01865 726434)
Showcase Shootout- Best of local School & FE college shorts. Tues. 25th, 7.00pm
Tues 25th July. Showcase Shootout. School and FE College short films. Open screening, all welcome. Get to see how the next generation of local talent is developing! Awards given for best films selected by a panel of local professional film makers. OFVM 54 Catherine Street East Oxford. Start 7.00
Summerscreen screenings – free and for all the family
22nd July. Film Under the Stars. Wallace and Gromit. Curse of the Were-rabbit (U). Hinksey park. Oxford. Start 9.15. Bring a blanket! Sun 23rd July. Bollywood Night. Main Hoon Na. (12A). OFVM 54 Catherine Street. East Oxford. Start 7.30 pm (not 9.15) Tues 25th July. Showcase Shootout. School and FE College short films are screened […]
Digital Shorts Workshop at OFVM
Screen South and the UK Film Councils New Cinema Fund are pleased to announce the launch of the Digital Shorts Scheme 2006 for the South East of England. Screen South will be running a workshop for people interested in applying for the Digital Shorts scheme on Friday 14th July. 2.00pm – 4.00pm OFVM. 54 Catherine Street Oxford OX4 […]
Showcase shootout – call for FE and school work.
Reading Festival week end tickets are again up for grabs at this years Summerscreen Showcase Shootout. We are looking for student docus, dramas, experimental shorts, adverts or promos to be screened and judged by a panel of Oxford film makers on July 25th, 7.00 – 9.00pm, at OFVM. If you are in the 6th form or a local FE College and […]
Special Avid deals for local film makers
PROFESSIONAL AVID SUITE FOR HIRE IN OXFORD Landmark Films, have an AVID machine and suite which is available to hire at their Oxford production office just off the Cowley Rd in East Oxford. They have one Adrenaline and one Media Composer. Hire costs are highly competitive and negotiable. If anyone is interested, they should email […]
OFVM VJ tutor hitting the big time
Ed Cookson has not only landed himself a full CBBC stand alone series for his Summerton Mill animation but is also set to be part of the European Champions League final ‘launch’ in Paris. His unique Sancho Plan audio visual live performance has attracted the interest of top sports sponsors UMBRO and will play a […]
Summersceen Festival and local TV
OFVM’s Summerscreen film festival is being supported by BBC Oxford and Central TV for teh second year running. The festival, for young people around the county, will bring BBC Mini Movie workshops to Wantage, Bicester, Sutton Courtenay and Carterton as well as offer TV tours around Central in Abingdon. The Summerscreen programme also includes a ‘special effects’ week with the […]
Sell Out for Flash Forward Festival
OFVM’s Flash Forward festival for film makers with a learning disability has sold out in 7 days. The festival on May 7th at the Pegasus Theatre in Oxford will feature more than 20 shorts from up and coming talent in Oxford . The overwhelming popularity of this years pilot mean that plans are already in […]
Bex Hopkins (BAFTA Nominee) at Reel One evening. 27 April 7.30pm.
Reel One – The network evening at OFVM for scriptwriters, film makers and digital creators to meet and get to know who is doing what. The next Reel One network evening will be on Thursday 27th April starting at 7.30. OFVM, 54, Catherine Street Oxford OX4 3AH Our guest speaker will be […]
Researchers for Film and TV – new course at OFVM
Research is often the best entry-level job for those wanting to get into the Film and TV industry. This 2 day course, run by ex BBC documentary maker Edi Smokum, is particularly aimed at those who want to know more about the nuts & bolts of what a researcher does. The sessions cover: roles of […]
REEL WOMEN SCREENING – thurs 16th March
Oxford International Women’s Festival. An evening of short films and work in progress at OFVM. Come along and enjoy a mix of drama, documentary and animation and a great chance to network with some local women film makers. All welcome. Starts 7.00pm. Free.
Reel One Network Evening (re scheduled) – Richard Bradley (Lion Television).
Thursday March 2nd. 7.30pm at OFVM. CALLING DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS!!! Have you got a BRILLIANT DOCUMENTARY concept?! Do you want to DEVELOP your idea?! Do you want it COMMISIONED by a BROADCASTER!? Then this REEL ONE night is for you…… DOCUMENTARY KING! RICHARD BRADLEY Richard Bradley, Managing Director of Lion Television Ltd has been involved […]
Talent Circle Super Shorts Film Festival at OFVM
OFVM is pleased to host ‘The Super Shorts Film Festival’ presented by the Talent Circle Filmmaker Network. Talent Circle Super Shorts is the UKs only major film festival for films of no longer than five minutes in length. Admission is FREE. Running time 90 minutes. Thursday 9th February 2006 Doors open 7.15pm, films start 7.45pm. […]
OFVM SCREEN NIGHT
29th January, 7.30pm, Pegasus Theatre. The next SCREEN NIGHT showcase of new OFVM work is on Sunday 29th January, 7.30pm at the Pegasus Theatre in East Oxford. If you want to see what’s been happening on OFVM courses or catch some of the latest films by local film makers put the date in your diary now. The jam […]
OFVM recruiting women film makers
OFVM is now recruiting for a 6 day documentary course for women. From scripting through to the shoot and digital edit, the course is aimed at women on benefit who want a taste of what its like to make a short film. The course costs just £15 and runs from the end of February. For more information see OFVM training.
Flash Forward film festival – OFVM call for work
Calling all film makers in Oxfordshire with a learning disability. We are looking for recent work up to 10 minutes long for the Oxford Fast Forward film festival in May 2006. Application forms available through this site (see left). Preview tapes to be sent to OFVM by 28th May. Awards for top films with a selection to be screened at […]
Summerton Mill now on BBC Tikkabilla
Summerton Mill, the stop frame animation by OFVM tutor Ed Cookson is now being broadcast on Tikkabilla, the BBC flagship pre school programme. Ed who runs the VJ ing and Adobe Courses at OFVM has been working on the first 13 episodes for the last 2 years hidden away in a small studio in Banbury. The animation tells the […]
OFVM Skills data base launched
OFVM has now launched its new skills data base to support local film makers. "This free service should make a big difference for those looking to link up with the incredible talent around Oxfordshire" said OFVM’s Richard Duriez who has developed the site. "From screen writers to editors, actors to make up artists, directors to runners, […]
Writing for Soaps in the New Year.
Do you think you could write an explosive episode of East Enders? Want to introduce a memorable character in Hollyoaks? Or do you have an idea for a fantastic new soap. Initialize and OFVM are getting together to offer a unique 3 days of workshops with Hollyoakes and My Family scriptwriter Tess Morris. For more […]
Summerscreen Minute Movies on BBC web
Summerscreen Minute Movies are now up on the BBC web site (see link below). The short films, made during the summer festival in July, include work from young people in Thame, Oxford, Bicester, Banbury and Abingdon.Throughout the week over 1500 people from around the county enjoyed workshops, screenings and special film and TV tours. […]
Oxdox Weekend Course For Directors
Weekend Course For Directors With Work In Progress Course runs from 22-23 October 2005 – (limited to 16 places) Following the success of the first Work in Progress course at Oxdox last year, we will be running a second course this year. The course is open to 16 film makers and the workshops will be […]
OXDOX 3rd Oxford International Documentary Film
3rd Oxford International Documentary Film Festival 2005 There are 100 films in the festival this year, including a major retrospective of the internationally acclaimed French director of Être et Avoir, Nicolas Philibert, who will be at the post screening discussions of his films. Our own national treasures, Michael Grigsby and Kim Longinotto will also be […]
SUMMERSCREEN FINALE PACKED
Over 250 young people and friends turned up to Best of the Fest screening at the Phoenix Picture House in Oxford on Sunday evening (31st July). The screening was a celebration and finale of the 2nd Screen South Summerscreen festival (23 – 31st July) showcasing work on the big screen created by young people over […]
OFVM Short Film Festival at Reading and Leeds
If you are off to Reading or Leeds Music festival (26 – 28th August) make sure you check out the OFVM Cinema, running each night from midnight, in the Dance tent. Alongside the usual big features, we will be screening top shorts from around the country featuring films from Showreel in Brighton, Short Circuit in […]
OFVM Production Award
Next deadline for submissions – Monday January 9th 2006. The awards are open to all people in Oxforshire and near borders and can be drama, documentary or experimental and shot on film or digital media. An unbelievable opportunity to develop, shoot and post produce your film with the support of a professional film maker. Click […]
Digital Shorts – Screen South
DIGITAL SHORTS 2005 DEADLINE MONDAY 27 JUNE 5PM Screen South and the UK Film Council
SCREEN NIGHT at The Pegasus Theatre 5/6/06
OFVM Presents – SCREEN NIGHT – an evening of new film and video shorts. Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford. Sunday 5th June, doors open 7pm, lights down 7.30pm. Entry
Reel One Network Event – Participatory Video
ENCOUNTERS WITH FARMERS AND NOMADS OF THE HIMALAYAS: Friday 13th May 7pm A project using Participatory Video to value and share indigenous knowledge and ways of managing natural resources with external agencies such as Research Institutions, Policy Makers and NGOs. You will see extracts from 4 community video messages from Ladakh (India), Pakistan and China […]
Summerscreen BBC Minute Movies go countywide
This year’s BBC ‘Minute Movies’ will take place in centres in Abingdon, Bicester and Thame as well as East Oxford and Blackbird Leys. The films, to be posted on the BBC web site, will also be screened at the ‘Best of the Fest’ celebration at the Phoenix Cinema in Oxford on 31 July. The BBC […]
Showcasing Shorts 2005 Phoenix Cinema 5-7 May
SHOWCASING SHORTS 2005 Premiere Thursday 5th May 8.45pm Phoenix Cinema, Oxford. Repeat screenings Friday 6th May 11.00pm and Saturday 7th May 4pm. 11 films and 95 minutes of new shorts made by the freshest talent that Oxfordshire has to offer
Getting Your Shorts Off The Ground
GETTING YOUR SHORTS OFF THE GROUND SCREEN SOUTH SHORTS SESSION At OFVM, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford. OX4 3AH Thursday 5th May 2005. 2.30pm An opportunity to get the latest news about short schemes both regionally and nationally and to find out what the selection panel and commissioners are really looking for. In particular there will […]
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Showcasing Shorts 2005 – Oxon Short Film Fest
Calling film makers and animators in Oxfordshire. How about seeing your work on the big screen, viewed by a paying cinema audience in the City centre and throughout the county? If you have made a short film or animation in the last 12 months then this is your chance! Showcasing Shorts 2005 is collaboration between […]
Reel Women Network Night & Screening
An evening of films & networking for women filmmakers (or women interested in film). Come & meet women filmmakers, watch films and network (men & Children also welcome). Free Drinks. If you have a film you would like to show contact ali@ 7pm Thursday 10th march Part of International Womens Festival 2005
Screen South Information day at OFVM
Screen South Information Day 24 February 2005 – Oxford Please reply to Screen South not OFVM Information Days give you an insight into Screen South, the RIFE Open Fund process, other schemes and funding available to you as well as a chance to take part in a workshop with an industry professional. You also get […]
OFVM trustee at BBC Video Nation
Rosemary Richards, festival organiser and OFVM trustee, has just started work as Senior Producer for BBC Video Nation.
BBC Commission for OFVM film maker
Ed Cookson, film maker and tutor at OFVM, has won a major commission from BBC Childrens TV.
Work in the industry for OFVM film makers
The SEEDA funded ARC project has granted OFVM
Top Art Museum commission for OFVM
Modern Art Oxford has commissioned OFVM to produce a 20 minute film for their
OFVM to support Oxdox
OFVM to offer infrastructure and technical support to this years Oxdox festival in October. The centre will also be hosting 3 pre festival events including evenings with top documentary makers working in conflict zones around Europe and the Middle East.
Film course for people with learning disabilitie
VOX, the Oxford based organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, has just launched a second production course with OFVM. The accredited course will take 5 people through production skills and end up with a completed short to be screened at the local Film Festival for film makers with disabilities planned for later in the year.
New OFVM projects
Two production courses starting shortly with
Reel One Kodak Presentation 3/2/05
A date for your diary! The next Reel One network evening will take place on Thursday February 3rd starting at 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). We will be having a presentation from Vic Godding of Kodak. Vic is their technical and training specialist for the UK. His role covers support for TV, Feature Film, Commercials / […]
16mm Film course Special Offer
We are offering 10 per cent off this comings terms course -see courses page for details. In addition Kodak will be coming to do a special presentation at a Reel One night in February.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
All the staff and tutors at OFVM wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. OFVM will be closed from 23/12/04 and will re-open on 4/1/05 (limited opening during the week) Back in full swing from 10/1/04.
Reel One Network Event – Music Promo Production
MUSIC PROMO PRODUCTION Tuesday 14th December 2004. 7.30pm An evening not to be missed for anybody interested in making music videos. Carmen Montanez-Callan, Head of Music at Academy Films and Vez, freelance commissioner from Ninja Tune, are coming to share their insider experience of the industry. They will be answering questions and giving advice and […]
OFVM Presents – SCREEN NIGHT
SCREEN NIGHT – an evening of new film and video shorts Sunday 14th November 7.30pm. The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford. Entry
Reel One Network Night. 10th November 2004
To kick off this season of exciting Reel One networking events we have David Nicholas Wilkinson from Guerilla Films (as in The Guerilla Film Makers handbook) . David Nicholas Wilkinson of Guerilla Films, distributes films in the UK, getting them in to cinemas, video shops, retail outlets and TV companies. With a unique background in […]
Dance on Film
Friday 24th September 2004. 7.30pm Oxford Film & Video Makers, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford A great chance to see new work from local and regional choreographers and digital creators. With documentary, narrative and digital content, this screening and networking opportunity is invaluable for anyone interested in Dance and the Camera. As well as material produced […]
OXDOX 2004 – Documentary Film Festival
About OXDOX Oxdox International Film Festival brings the best documentary films from around the world to Oxford. Don
‘OFVM PRESENTS’ SCREEN NIGHT
‘OFVM PRESENTS’ – an evening of new film and video shorts Sunday 14th November 7.30pm. The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford. Entry
Dance on Film
Friday 24th September 2004. 7.30pm Oxford Film & Video Makers, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford A great chance to see new work from local and regional choreographers and digital creators. With documentary, narrative and digital content, this screening and networking opportunity is invaluable for anyone interested in Dance and the Camera. As well as material produced […]
THE ART OF FUNDING YOUR FILM
PERFECTING YOUR PITCH & MANIFESTING MONEY WORKSHOPS Monday 6th September 2004 at OFVM Join Carole Dean at OFVM in Oxford for these very popular Workshops: The Art of Funding Your Film and Perfecting Your Pitch. Carole will draw from her many years in the film industry as well as from her best-selling book, The Art […]
Short Film Premiere at OFVM 23rd July
OFVM will be screening the premeiere of new short film Mr Right(Comedy/Drama) Written and Directed by Sharon Woodward of OFVM’s Management Committee and Produced by Richard Duriez OFVM’s Office Manager. Production Company “Mischief Pictures”. The Screening of Mr Right will take place 23rd July at 7.30pm. (some refreshments provided but bring a bottle if you […]
ScreenSouth Summerscreeen up and running
Screen South Summerscreen leaflets and posters are now out, the web site launched and hotline connected. For bookings see individual activity. web: www./summerscreen
press release – ‘Summer screen’ film festival
Summer Screen 2004, Sunday 1st August
‘Summerscreen’ film festival for the under 16’s
OFVM are co ordinating a pilot festival of film and screen for young people in Oxfordshire during the first week in August. Thanks to the support of Screen South, Oxfordshire County Council and now Oxfordshire Community Foundation OFVM, with its partners countywide, will be putting on an intensive week of workshops, screenings, events and visits […]
SCREEN SOUTH DIGITAL SHORTS ROADSHOW 2004
Screen South launches Digital Short Scheme 2004 with FREE Workshop Roadshow Screen South is pleased to announce we will be running the Digital Shorts scheme for the South East 2004. The scheme enables filmmakers to make innovative Shorts using digital technology and is run in Partnership with the UK Film Council New Cinema Fund. The […]
Award wining writer/director to run new course
Multi-Award Winning Filmmaker Simon Hook will be coming to OFVM to run a new intermediate level course called “Shooting Drama” during the last week of June aimed at developing filmmakers. See Courses page for detailed course breakdown and Simon’s Biography. Simon recently appeared at the “Reel One” event on 28th April 2004 where he gave […]
Next Reel One Network Evening – 28th April 2004
Reel One Network Evening 28/4/2004 – Simon Hook, Director/Writer SIMON HOOK Director/Writer Simon
Award wining Filmmaker to run OFVM new course
Multi-Award Winning Filmmaker Simon Hook will be coming to OFVM to run a new intermediate level course called “Shooting Drama” during the last week of June aimed at developing filmmakers. See Courses page for detailed course breakdown and Simon’s Biography. Simon recently appeared at the “Reel One” event on 28th April 2004 where he gave […]
Reel One Network Evening ‘Undercurrents News Net
Reel One Network Evening – April 5th 7.30pm OFVM will be hosting this launch event for the Undercurrents News Network. Undercurrents News Network seeks out and distributes cutting edge documentaries and animations overlooked by TV broadcasters, the evening will be presented by Undercurrents producers Zoe Broughton and Paul O
Women’s screenings and networking at OFVM
Reel Women A day of free screenings, and networking opportunities for International Woman
Check out OFVM Gallery
This week OFVM launched its own gallery page with stills from productions, projects, courses and screenings. Click left.
Zodiac Screening Sunday 15th Feb 2004
More than 120 people turned up to last Sundays screening and the latest from courses and productions. Check out ‘Screen’ on Oxford Channel next week where the best of the programme will be shown. See also the Gallery page for a few pictures
Zodiac Screening Sunday 15th Feb 2004
More than 120 people turned up to last Sundays screening and the latest from courses and productions. Check out ‘Screen’ on Oxford Channel next week where the best of the programme will be shown. See also the Gallery page for a few pictures
New training bursaries at OFVM
Available to all those on benefit who have completed introductory training at OFVM. We are now opening up other courses for the nominal fee of
New AVID Pro Courses
AVID Express Pro Editing. Weekend Course + one free practice day. Cost
‘Reel One’ packed to the rafters
Over 80 people turned up to Nick and Chris Lunch’s talk on the ‘Participatory Video Revolution'(Dec 2nd). They showed clips of their work in Oxford and Turkmanistan and talked about how the experience had changed peoples lives. “Its about raising awareness, empowerment and creating dialogue for change” said Nick who has just set up the […]
Canon Camera donated by the Co Op.
A big thank you to the Oxford Swindon and Gloucester Co Op for the donation of a Canon mini DV camera. This is a real boost to our training and production resource. Karen Webb, Co Op’s Corporate Marketing Manager said “Its just great to know that the camera has found a good home and will […]
OFVM feature in Camcorder User
Beg, steal or borrow Novembers issue of Camcorder User to read the feature about OFVM film maker Jim Eaton Terry. He was on Jim’s Shooting Video course in January and talks about putting together the course production ‘Scary Toys from Hell V’. Its a great piece and good shout for us in a national magazine.(Education,Education,Education. […]