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Expanding
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Last
of the Dictionary Men in The Guardian
Last
of the Dictionary Men at BALTIC
REFLEX
0.4 Regional Short Film Showcase
At Cinemas
Reflex
0.4 Tour - Regional Short Film Showcase
TCM
Classic Shorts Competition 2007 Announcement
Production
Manager Vacancy
Perfect
to Begin finalist in TCM Classic Shorts
Graphic
Design Placement
Asylum
Carwash Screening
Development
Producer Vacancy
Expanding Our Team : Bridge + Tunnel Productions/Voices
(Newcastle-Upon-Tyne)
Bridge &
Tunnel Productions/Voices – the media
production company & diversity-focused education &
community media charity – has recently been awarded a major
grant from the Baring Foundation and is currently delivering a major
scale media project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and First
Light.
Our office is a vibrant, cutting edge and rewarding environment to work
in. All staff are involved in high-level decision-making and we have a
policy of investing in our staff and creating a creative, collaborative
environment. You get more than a salary at BT but own collective
successes, while creating meaningful change in the community and
further a field. We also run a profit reward scheme that we have
recently implemented.
At Bridge + Tunnel Productions/Voices, we strive for excellence. In
order for you to successfully undertake your role, we have some
expectations: that you have pride and ownership over the projects you
undertake, you are self-motivated, a team-player, a good communicator,
highly organised, and a creative problem-solver. We hope you will join
us in our core values and contribute to a learning culture we are
fostering in the office.
In return for this you can expect: a meaningful and pleasant working
environment, a rewarding place where you can achieve and develop as an
individual, where you have an ability to influence the decisions which
affect your work and the projects you undertake, and a place where your
contributions and achievements will be valued and acknowledged.
Bridge & Tunnel Productions/Voices
is looking to expand its
core staff and is seeking excellent candidates for the following posts:
Development Producer
(.5 / FT)
Salary depending
on experience.
Bridge + Tunnel Productions/Voices is seeking an exceptional,
experienced individual to develop and lead innovative projects for the
art, education and media sector.
The appointed Development Producer will be key in the development of a
range of exciting new projects, as well as building relationships with
funders, partners, stakeholders and the community on behalf of
BT/Voices.
You will have demonstrable experience of developing and managing
projects, team members, preparing reports and budgets, as well as
coordinating press and PR. You’ll also have an in-depth
understanding of a broad range of fundraising techniques and the
ability to write successful grant applications. Experience of Community
Media / Arts is essential while experience in the Media Industry is
desirable but not essential.
The Development Producer will lead innovative and complex media and
education projects on behalf of BT/Voices and will have to be able to
manage large-scale projects, multi-tasking, while working under
pressure (juggling skills required)!
Required attributes are a commitment to diversity and social issues,
creative thinking & problem solving, excellent communication
and organisational skills, leadership and management skills as well as
an ability to work in a team.
We are looking for the right person for
the mix so feel free to contact us by email if you would like to
discuss this opportunity further and your background and aspirations.
Community Media
Project Manager (.5 / FT)
Salary:
£18-22K per annum depending on experience
Bridge +
Tunnel Productions/Voices is seeking an exceptional individual to bring
problem solving, flair and imagination to its successful community
media and educational project team.
The Community Media Project Manager
will lead innovative and complex educational projects on behalf of
Bridge + Tunnel and will be able to manage large-scale projects,
multi-tasking, while occasionally working under pressure (juggling
skills required!),
Required attributes are a commitment to diversity and social issues,
creative thinking & problem solving, excellent communication
and organisational skills, leadership and management skills as well as
an ability to work in a team.
As the continued success of BT/Voices
depends on its ability to secure income from a variety of external
sources, the Community Media Project Manager will have an important
role in ensuring annual fundraising targets are met by maximising self
generated income, supporting the development of innovative production
projects and as well as developing a range of relationships with
funders, partners, stake holders and the community on behalf of
BT/Voices.
You will be an excellent team player, work well with young people and
those from a variety of backgrounds, are a first class communicator
with influencing skills as well as possessing the ability to lead,
manage and develop staff who will work with you on the delivery of
projects and schemes. Bid writing, or the desire to learn, and report
writing is essential to this role. Experience of film and media helpful
but not essential.
We would be willing to train the right individual but above all, we are
seeking hardworking people who have a desire to create their own
rewarding work environment with like-minded people!
We are looking for the right person for the mix so feel free to contact
us by email if you would like to discuss this opportunity further and
your background and aspirations.
Technical Manager (.5
/ FT)
Salary depending
on experience
BT/Voices is seeking an enthusiastic
individual to fill the role as Technical Manager in our busy and
dynamic Newcastle office. You’ll be a great self-starter,
can-do type, with enthusiasm and drive as well as being an excellent
team worker. You’ll thrive on problem solving and raising to
new challenges.
You will be an organised, confident communicator often liaising with
stakeholders, clients & funders, partners on projects as and
when needed working through project tasks effectively with the Team to
assist in the delivery of core projects.
You will be able to manage
people who are assigned to work with you. You will also be teaching and
training project participants where necessary as well as training
members of staff in the use of technology.
• Managing (establishing and maintaining) databases of key
information
(use of Excel)
• Coordinating day to day operations of the office (being
organised, helping to manage projects and tasks, as well as ensuring
effective work flows)
• Production assisting on a range of productions:
including a range of tasks which may be varied by their nature
(production, office work, post-production, distribution, etc)
• Editing
& post-production including editing promotional films, short
films & sequences as and when needed (using DVD Studio Pro or
other DVD production packages)
• Training/mentoring project members and
clients with use of the edit systems (Final Cut Pro and other computer
systems) as needed
• Assisting with the completion and duplication of
projects for distribution and festival distribution
• To manage the
archiving and cataloguing of all productions produced in-house and
maintaining records / documentation of projects as well as cataloging
press material/coverage.
• Technical equipment management (assisting with
the maintenance and management of equipment resources in the office)
• Managing update and replacement needs for supplies,
equipment
(including hard and software)
• Distribution including managing a
programme of distribution for information, projects and films for
festivals, distributors, & broadcasters
• Health & Safety
in the workplace.
Above all, you will be efficient problem-solver,
developing creative skills, and an ability to learn new tools as
required. We would be willing to train the right individual but above
all, we are seeking hardworking people who have a desire to create
their own rewarding work environment with like-minded people!
We are looking for the right person for the mix so feel free to contact
us by email if you would like to discuss this opportunity further and
your background and aspirations.
Bridge + Tunnel is committed to excellence and
strives to be a
flexible, creative, & fair work environment. Bridge + Tunnel is
also committed to Equal Opportunities and is seeking an exceptional
candidate from any background.
PLEASE NOTE THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
To apply for this position please send a covering letter along with
your CV to:
By Post: Bridge + Tunnel Productions, 82 Westoe Road, South
Shields NE33 4NA
By Email:
info@bridgeandtunnelproductions.com
We would prefer all
inquires to be by email. Please do not contact us
by phone.
For information about us: www.bridgeandtunnelproductions.com
Closing date: 1 September, 2008
The Last of the
Dictionary
Men in The Guardian
Click
here to read the article.
A BRIDGE + TUNNEL
PRODUCTION
Last of the Dictionary Men:
Stories from
the South Shields Yemeni Sailors
Wednesday 2 April – Monday 5 May 2008
Over the course of more
than 100 years, thousands of seamen from Yemen settled in the small
town of South Shields to work in the established maritime industry
based on the rivers Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. Bridge
+ Tunnel Productions, over three years, worked with this
community to
create Last of the Dictionary Men, an exceptional
multi-disciplined
exhibition which highlights the complexities of Modern British
identity. The exhibition will be on show at BALTIC Centre for
Contemporary Art from Wednesday 2 April
until Monday 5 May 2008.
Last
of the Dictionary Men is a captivating exhibition documenting
the lives
and memories of a vital but little-known part of British immigrant
history, the establishment of the UK’s oldest Muslim and Arab
Community in South Shields, Tyne & Wear.
Importantly this
exhibition does not only bring attention to this particular small
community, but it also offers new forms of representation; new ways of
seeing, hearing and understanding the complexity of Muslim identities
within Britain today.
The combination of large-scale oral history,
photographic and film installations by artists Tina Gharavi
and Youssef
Nabil deliver charismatic insight into this small yet
significant
community. Today only 13 men from the first generation survive and
their stories are told through this collection of works. Over the
course of three years Bridge & Tunnel Productions
collaborated
with the seamen, to record their endangered stories and experiences and
represent them in a new and challenging content. From the accounts of
800 Yemeni men from Tyneside who died at sea in World War II, to the
misinterpretations of the Trade Union riots at the Customs House in the
1930s to the long forgotten wedding of Muhammad Ali in 1977 - Last
of
the Dictionary Men is an inspiring and unheard story of vital
importance.
Tina Gharavi’s 14 oral history
films are
presented on individual television screens. Positioned at the real life
height of each of the Yemeni men, they frankly narrate the stories of
their lives, marriages and the living history of the subsequent four
generations. Intricately hand-painted portraits by internationally
renowned photographer, Youssef Nabil hang above
only 13 of the 14 TV
monitors, following the death of one of the gentlemen during the
creative process.
The exhibition will be accompanied by The King of
South Shields, a documentary on boxer Muhammad
Ali’s
extraordinary wedding in the South Shield mosque, directed by Tina
Gharavi, Bridge & Tunnel Productions
on show in the Level 1
cinema space.
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Now in its fourth
programme Tyneside Cinema’s REFLEX Regional
Short Film Showcase begins a tour of the region’s cinemas.
The Newcastle and Gateshead – based cultural cinema tours
more of the most exciting and innovative short films made in the North
East, reflecting the diversity of the many talented filmmakers living
and working in the region.
Audiences can enjoy the cream of what the
region can offer at a series of specially-selected venues including
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham, Gala Theatre, Durham, Darlington Arts
Centre, Customs House, South Shields and Arc, Stockton-on-Tees.
This year’s REFLEX programme premiered at a sold-out public
launch event in December at the Tyneside Cinema’s temporary
home at the Old Town Hall, Gateshead. The programme includes work by
filmmakers both established and new.
Richard Fenwick and Dan Elliott,
who have been making short films in the region over the last five
years, are currently developing their first features, whilst Guy
Frankland and James McAleer are just making their move into directing.
REFLEX represents a chance for many directors to experience the
benefits of not only having an audience see their hard work, but also
learn from other filmmakers.
Julie Ballands, REFLEX programmer and
producer says:
"Before REFLEX, there weren’t many
opportunities to see films made here in the region on north east
screens. Audiences enjoy the concept of REFLEX, and the films that are
screened because they reflect the skills present in the region. For
filmmakers young in their career, It’s an amazing and rare
chance to watch their films with a live audience, and to gauge their
reactions. So far, they’ve all been positive!"
Directors from the programme will be present at screenings in the tour,
and there will be a chance for audiences to put questions to them about
their work after the shows.
Ian Fenton, whose film Flickerman and The Ivory Skinned Woman featured
in a previous Reflex tour says:
"It was great to be around an audience who were
excited to be seeing
original and local work on their doorstep. I’d be really
happy to be involved in future Reflex events. As a filmmaker, I want to
get my work seen, otherwise the whole thing is pointless, and to get
the chance to meet people as they watch your work is fantastic."
The
programme is supported by Northern Film and Media, UK Film Council,
Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council and Procter & Gamble.
www.tynecine.org/reflex/
Tour Dates
Tuesday 22nd
January
7.30pm
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Box office: 01434 652 477
www.queenshall.co.uk
Thursday 24th January 7.30pm
Gala Theatre, Durham
Box office: 0191 332 4041
www.galadurham.co.uk
Monday 28th January 7pm
Arc, Stockton-on-Tees
Box office: 01642 525199
www.arconline.co.uk
Thursday 31st January 7.30pm
Customs House, South Shields
Box office: 0191 454 1234
www.customshouse.co.uk
Tuesday 11th March 8.00pm
Darlington Arts Centre
Box office: 01325 486 555
www.darlingtonarts.co.uk
For ticket information and prices please contact each venue.
Tyneside Cinema brings you
its fourth local shorts
programme, featuring more of the most exciting and innovative films
being made right here in the . Reflex reflects the
diversity
of the many talented filmmakers living and working in the region. This
year’s programme includes work by established filmmakers and
Reflex regulars Richard Fenwick and Dan Elliott who, at the top of
their award-winning short film game, are currently developing their
first features. Richard Lawson and James McAleer have made the shift
from cinematography to directing. And there is exciting, new work by
young directors who are definitely names to watch out for.
A panel discussion with directors from the programme will follow the
screening and there will be a chance to put your questions to them.
The Programme:

The Making of Parts Dir. Daniel Elliott / 2006 /
15 mins.
A man's love
and tenderness, which he once shared with his wife, is now slipping
away from him. Dan Elliott’s film premiered at Venice Film
Festival in 2006 where it was awarded the PRIX UIP Best European Short
Film Award. It has since received more international awards and has
screened at more than 50 festivals around the world.
Rabbit Stories Dir.Sean Conway / 2006 / 8 mins.
"Never trust a rabbit,
they may look like a child’s toy, but they steal your crops"
Rabbit Stories is a study of mental illness; a portrait of a young
schizophrenic man called Fenton Fuller. Definitely a young filmmaker to
look out for, Sean Conway has garnered critical acclaim from the BBC
and international film festivals alike for his innovative style and
approach.
Die Andere Seite (The Otherside) Dir. Ellie Land /
2007 / 5mins.
A
beautifully pared down and poetic animated documentary about the Berlin
Wall, based on East and West Berliners’ childhood imaginings
of what lay on the other side.
Somebody Else’s War Dir. Guy Frankland /
2007 / 10 mins.
McKenna is a British soldier serving as part of the NATO peacekeeping
force in Kosovo. Along with Jones and Frost – two other
soldiers from his unit - he has discovered that the harsh reality of
life in a war zone is more about combating boredom than fighting any
tangible enemy.
The Box Dir. Richard Fenwick / 2006 / 8 mins.
The lines between reality
and fiction blur as a woman discovers that there’s more to
television than meets the eye! The Box is a creepy suspense story in
which mundane everyday reality is subverted in inexplicable ways.
Gone Fishin’ Dir. James McAleer / 2007 /
10 mins.
When a
fishing trip goes terribly wrong, Mike is left alone, drifting in the
fog of the freezing North Sea. With no seafaring instinct, he must
overcome his fears to find his friend and pilot the stricken vessel
back to shore.
The I've Spied Book of Beards Dir. Mark Nute /
2007 / 3 mins.
Benny is
a Beardspotter, one of Britain's best in fact, but one beard sighting
stands between him and true greatness. Along with his faithful
cameraman Chet, Benny embarks on an epic quest to find this elusive
hairy legend and finish the "I've Spied Book of Beards".
Perfect to Begin Dir. Richard Lawson / 2007 / 20
mins.
Reckless boyfriend, Nav, attempts to impress new girlfriend Lisa with a
surprise trip on an unplanned holiday. However, what could be the
beginning of a great bonding experience for her new man and daughter,
ends disastrously.
For more information, visit www.tynecine.org/reflex/
or contact Julie Ballands
Tyneside Cinema, Old Town Hall,
West Street, Gateshead
NE8 1HE
t: 0191 232 8289, ext 124
e: julieb@tynecine.org
Directions and map
can be found at http://www.tynecine.org/gateshead/index.php
www.tynecine.org
Perfect to Begin (UK), came third,
directed by Richard Lawson and
produced by Tina Gharavi their gritty tale was
hailed by Paul Andrew
Williams as ‘great performances and script with
interesting
cinematography, while Simon Pegg commented that it
was ‘very
well directed’.
The announcement was made today at the competition’s eighth
annual ceremony hosted by Radio Times Film Editor Andrew Collins as
part of The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival.
Six films were chosen from over 380 entries and the top three places
were decided by an illustrious panel of judges including;
,b>Lasse
Hallstrom, Cillian Murphy, Simon Pegg, Paul Andrew Williams, Stephen
Woolley and Detlev Buck.
All six short listed films can be viewed on TCM as part of a special
weekend of programming on 3rd and 4th November from 11pm. Each film
will be accompanied by a short introduction with the film’s
director.
Position:
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Venue: Bridge + Tunnel Productions, Central Newcastle
Responsible to: Creative Director
Responsible for: Feature Film Production Management
Salary: Negotiable Based on Experience
Duration Starting November 2007 until at least March 2008
Main Purpose
We are an established and award-winning North East based production
company looking for a Production Manager with Feature Film/Drama
experience for Development and Production of Feature Film. This role
will involve being responsible for the management of a unique cultural
media project.
Bridge & Tunnel Productions/Nomad Cultural Forum is seeking a
pro-active and organised individual to add to its successful project
development team.
Comprehensive knowledge of the production process and an ability to be
very adaptable are essential. We are looking for someone who is
personable and extremely self motivated to fill this senior production
position.
Key Responsibilities
• Researching and compiling information related to the project.
• Responsibility for all administration, planning and
coordination
related to the project.
• Monitor and manage the project budget and income and
expenditures.
• Contributing and developing ideas.
• Working on insurance and contractual documents.
• Actively seeking sources that will benefit the production of
the
project.
• All other arising duties that relate to the progression of
the project.
Person Specification
Essential
• History of Feature Film/ Drama Production Management.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work to
tight
deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly motivated and pro-active both independently and as
part of a
team.
• Commitment to social justice and innovative methods of
working.
• Experience of building relationships with in the cultural
sector.
• A self-motivator with the ability to be a team player.
• Strong negotiation and social networking skills to produce
results.
• A commitment to meeting budget targets and maximising
opportunities.
• Excellent IT skills and aptitude, including Excel, Word and
Movie Magic.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and administration skills.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to public
speak.
• A confident, welcoming personality with excellent networking
and social
skills.
• A commitment to excellence at all times.
• An enthusiasm for media, diversity and social issues.
• An ability to work flexible hours including some evenings.
Desirable
• Knowledge of Dream Weaver, Power Point, and Photoshop.
• Desk-top publishing expertise.
• An interest in education, outreach and audience development.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• First-class interpersonal skills including the ability to
communicate
clearly and confidently at all levels.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make decisions,
originate
action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• A flexible and positive attitude with the ability to present
compelling
arguments.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan work
effectively to meet critical deadlines.
• Leadership and the ability to create a sense of
responsibility amongst
staff as well as recognising potential and developing others.
• Maintaining personal effectiveness by managing own emotions
in the face
of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
• Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by
commitment
and motivation.
Bridge + Tunnel is committed to excellent and
strives to be a flexible,
creative, & fair work environment. Bridge + Tunnel is also
committed to Equal Opportunities and is seeking an exceptional
candidate from any background.
To apply for this position please send a covering letter along with
your CV to:
By Post: Bridge + Tunnel Productions, 82 Westoe Road, South
Shields
NE334NA
By Email:
news@bridgeandtunnelproductions.com
Closing date:
25th November, 2007
Interview date: Various Dates throughout
November, 2007
‘Perfect to
Begin’ has been selected as one of the
finalist films on TCM Classic Shorts 2007.
Directed by Richard Lawson and produced by Tina Gharavi, this High
Definition short film funded by Northern Film & Media is set to
create a splash at the London Film Festival.
Quote from Richard Lawson, Director:
...."The TCM Shorts Competition will be an incredibly important
promotion of our film Perfect to Begin. To be a finalist will raise the
films profile very quickly at a time when the film has just been
finished and is at the begining of its festival life. Short films have
very little money at the best of times and all the money that was there
is now in the film and promotion becomes an expensive, self financed
activity."
At this stage the finalist films are confirmed to screen at:
The Times 51st London Film Festival as part of the TCM Classic Shorts
Finalists on 25th October (NFT3 at 21:00) TCM Classic Shorts weekend on
TCM - 3rd and 4th November.
Recruiter Name: Bridge + Tunnel Productions
Employer type: Media Production Company
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contact Name: Tina Gharavi, Creative Director
Job Function: Graphic Designer
Discipline: Digital Media, Interactive/ Web, Print
Position Types: Part-time (Minimum 3 months at 1-2 days per week)
Salary: Unpaid, may lead to paid freelance work
Bridge + Tunnel Productions is an independent media production company
that produces a range of unique, exciting and challenging projects,
both commercial and community-based. Founded on a principle of
producing work with uncompromising creative vision and social
relevance, our projects revolve around themes of asylum, inclusion and
diversity awareness, and have gained an international reputation.
We are seeking a Graphic Design Placement to help us develop a range of
marketing and publicity resources including printed material and
interactive web pages for a range of our projects.
The Placement will produce a number of design works from initial
conception to final completion, working with the Creative Director and
production team.
A student or recent
graduate in
Graphic Design or equivalent for a relevant course
Technical Abilities: MAC and PC
literate, Knowledge of print processes,
expert knowledge in Adobe software and Macromedia Flash, proven track
record
Core Skills:
• You will have a sound understanding of design for
interactive and online media.
• You will be proactive and able to ensure delivery of
projects within tight deadlines.
• You will have excellent communication skills (graphic,
verbal and written).
• You will be an enthusiastic team player and also be able to
work independently.
• You will have a keen eye for detail and exceptional
attention to detail.
• You will have a flexible approach and be able to manage your
time and work effectively.
To apply for the Graphic Design Placement, please send a covering
letter dealing your suitability for this role, a current CV and 10
examples of your recent work to:
Bridge + Tunnel Productions, 82 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA
or
news@bridgeandtunnelproductions.com
Bridge & Tunnel
Productions/ Nomad Cultural Forum –
the Media Production Company & BME-focused Education &
Community Media Charity – is looking to expand its core staff
and is seeking excellent candidates for the following posts:
Development Producer (.5), Newcastle (3 days /
week)
A senior management post responsible for leading partnership building,
strategic business development and project development work.
Are you enthused about innovative storytelling & digital media.
You would be committed to social justice, diversity, education, working
collaboratively and have an interest in project both local and global.
Your experience in documentary films, media or the arts would be
useful, however as this is a company development role, we are willing
to open this opportunity to those who may be new to this form.
This role is responsible for the fundraising, planning, and management
of a series of unique cultural media projects. The right person will
have excellent communication, time management, and organizational
skills and will enjoy working on projects that have at their heart
diversity and innovation. Projects are principally cinema and new media
based, so a background in media production is a plus BUT not necessary.
We would be happy to provide training to the right candidate.
Most importantly, you will see yourself as a career producer- making
interesting things happen, important stories to be heard, and find
effective ways of working with a team to bring social change.
Bridge + Tunnel
Productions has been developing innovative films,
documentaries and community projects for over 10 years. Its project
have screened at many international film festivals including Sundance,
IDFA, and broadcast in the US and the UK channels. They are committed
to social justice and race equality issues. Their sister organisation,
an independent charity, Nomad Cultural Forum develops education and
charitable projects around BME issues (particularly focused on
migration and community cohesion). Both organisations work closely
together and their recent projects have resulted in growth and
expansion for which this post is instrumental.
Bridge + Tunnel is committed to excellent and strives to be a flexible,
creative, & fair work environment. Bridge + Tunnel is also
committed to Equal Opportunities and is seeking an exceptional
candidate from any background.
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