WHAT TO EXPECT
Join filmmaker and video essayist Charlie Lyne, critic and programmer Tara Judah, author and activist Sophie Mayer (Political Animals: The New Feminist Cinema) and film critic Michael Pattison (MUBI Notebook) critic for some practical insights and a reflection on the state of things and things to come for film criticism and cinephilia in the UK and beyond in a FREE talent development day at Watershed in Bristol.
This is a unique opportunity for 15 writers, bloggers, video essayists/vloggers and podcasters in the early stages of their career to meet and discuss the current state of film criticism while engaging directly with film culture and audiences during Cinema Rediscovered. The programme will focus on classic, rep and archive film in a collective cinema setting, kick starting with a very special screening presented by The Final Girls.
Successful participants will have the opportunity to submit written, aural and audio-visual works of a critical nature on films screened during Cinema Rediscovered, for publication on a dedicated blog and highlights from participants covering Cinema Rediscovered will be selected for publication on MUBI's Notebook. Participants will also receive a full weekend Festival pass to attend film events at Cinema Rediscovered as well as annual membership to MUBI's online viewing platform.
WHO CAN APPLY
This day is suitable for aspiring and early career film critics with unique and creative approaches to a changing craft.
Participants must be aged 18 or over. We are committed to inclusion and maintain an equal opportunities policy. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from candidates from a BAME background who are currently under-represented within the sector.
If you have any questions about the day or would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact Tara Judah:
tarajudah@hotmail.com.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The State of Things: Film Critics Day will take place on Friday July 28th. Successful participants will be required to attend for the full day: 9am to 5.30pm. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
There will be further opportunities to network and attend screenings at Cinema Rediscovered across the whole weekend; Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th. Participants are encouraged to attend more than just the day but structured sessions will only take place on Friday 28th.
Successful candidates will be put in touch with their regional Film Hub organisation for potential bursary support towards travel and/or accommodation costs.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the below application form and email support material (as outlined in the form) to
Tarajudah@hotmail.com by the DEADLINE of 10pm on 2nd June.
If you have any issues completing the online form, please contact
tiffany.holmes@watershed.co.uk / 0117 9275128 for assistance.
To see a pdf of the entire application form visit:
http://bit.ly/2pmalJ7