Links
Please find below a list of links that you may find useful. Links are presented in alphabetical order. If your organisation would like to be considered for inclusion on our links page, please e-mail us.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A local production company, specialising in dramas, documentaries and feature films.
Animex International Festival of Animation and Computer Games
Annual animation festival based in Teesside.
Arts Council England, North East
Auburn International Film & Video Festival for Children and Young Adults
Website of author and illustrator Curtis Jobling.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Free opportunities and a chance to showcase your work on the BBC.
Information and guide to the BBC's commissioning process.
Massive array of short courses, some of them supported by FTF and linked to Skillset professional qualifications.
Visual Physical Theatre Company.
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the art of film, set in the border town of Berwick upon Tweed. The next edition of the Festival is sue to take place mid-September 2010.
BFFS - British Federation of Film Societies
The British Federation of Film Societies offers support to start up and develop film societies.
The BFI promotes greater understanding, appreciation and access to film and television culture.
Production company serving the promotional needs of regional ethnic and cultural groups.
Takes place in November.
A media production company that produces mainstream and community based projects.
A comprehensive list of international film festivals.
Full list of short courses available in UK.
Publication for the TV and radio industry.
Starting your own business? Check this site out.
A Cannes Guide aimed at first time visitors via the British Council.
Channel Four help and advice.
Channel 4's online commissioning guide.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival
Production and Transmission company based in the North East.
Company providing TV production and event management.
Film and TV production company founded by Sandra Jobling and Robson Green.
Northern Film and Media is partnering the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF), the charity which serves the moving image sector throughout the UK. Many people in this region have been already supported by CTBF when they've faced hardship, illness or a family crisis. The charity may be able to help you as well: with one off payments, back to work packages and family support. Also, via the John Brabourne Awards and in partnership with major industry sponsors, the charity helps people who are seeking to further their careers. So check it out and make sure that your colleagues know about it too. CTBF is there for you - one day one of you may need it.
The regional cultural consortium for the North East of England.
Commercial and advertising production company with offices in Newcastle and London.
Templates, schedules and call sheets.
Digital Film Making based at Teesside University.
Specialist trainer in developing film scripts.
A list of European Festivals plus info on young film makers. Festival held in Bognor Regis, UK.
Post-production facility based in Newcastle.
Production company specialising in corporate and commericals production.
Funding agency and locations service based in Nottingham serving the East Midlands.
FDMX specialise in research into the film and television industry and also provide university accredited continuing professional development modules for those already established in the film and television industry. They are also a Skillset Media Academy and work with the film council regularly.
The Welsh Screen Agency charged with developing the sector in Wales.
Film & Television Freelance Training
Film & Television Training runs national trainee schemes, short courses and offers assessment services for Skillset's professional qualifications.
Trade body for film distributors in the UK. Features a film release schedule, distributor guide, stats, news and articles.
Industry funded body which publish teaching resources and run initiatives such as National Schools Film Week.
Comprehensive round up of worldwide film festivals.
Funding agency based in London, includes Film Commissioner and Locations Service for London.
Video, televison and new media production company based in the North East.
Funding for projects and tips on making film.
Channel 5's commissioning guide.
Regionally based film production company.
The premier publisher of media related books. Excellent track record of using the industry's leading technical specialists.
Arts development agency aimed at braod spectrum of arts practitioners.
GONE - Government Office for the North East
GONE represents ten central government departments across the North East.
Film production company with offices in Newcastle and London.
Also manage Moxie Makers, a genre led label set up to help develop new talent.
Post-production facility provider in Newcastle.
Screenplay analysis and feedback service
The UK Film Council's Export Development team has been investing its energies into helping UK film companies to access grants that facilitate UK film export.
Kemps Film & TV Production Guide
Kemp lists contact details of over 40,000 companies and technichians operating in film, TV and documentary production world wide.
TV and Film production company with offices in London and Newcastle.
Known for its creative and dynamic theatre work.
Company producing documentary, promotional and community films. Based in Newcastle.
Regional media company creating film and video content.
Industry website with media news and indutry jobs.
Speciality Law & Rights courses for the sector.
TV and Film production company based in Newcastle that specialises in the creation of TV and film content.
Independent video production company making documentary and drama from the 'Tweed to the Tees'.
Digital and video production company based in the North East.
BSL (British Sign Language) producers and presenters.
Myfilms is supported by the UK Film Council and funded through the National Lottery. The site is part of a major UK Film Council initiative to encourage more people to see non-mainstream films at the cinema.
National Film & Television School
Offers wide range of short courses.
The Network, Edinburgh (formerly TVYP)
Part of the Edinburgh International Television Festival. Provides free training for young people wanting to break into television.
New Media Knowledge - a key site to keep up with developments.
The site for New Producers Alliance - focusing on film-makers.
The writing development agency for the North East of England.
National screen agency for Northern Ireland.
One of the North East's leading international film festivals.
Funding agency and film liaison based in Liverpool and Manchester covering the North West of England.
NRFTA: Northern Region Film and Television Archive
The public sector moving image archive servicing North East England and Cumbria.
Regional Development Agency responsible for setting and implementing the agenda for economic and business development, regeneration and improvement in North East England.
Own-it North offers free intellectual property advice for creative businesses.
Business strategies for the independent producer, linked to PACT, and focusing on a specific training programme.
Broadcast facilities supplier based in Newcastle.
Newcastle based film production company founded by Ashley Horner, Karl Leigis and Sean Conway.
Primate Productions is a not for profit video production company.
Local production company specialising in corporate, marketing and training films.
Regional communications Agency.
Production company specialising in video production and web communication. Based in Newcastle.
Film Club and Theatre based in Hexham, Northumberland.
Portfolio site for North East writer/director Richard Fenwick.
Royal Television Society's website for youngsters interested in a career in television.
National projects involving rural communities.
National Agency for Scotland.
Funding agency and location service based in Norwich and serving the East of England.
Website featuring film news and reviews.
Specialises in developing executives in the film & media industries.
Funding agency based in Folkestone, Kent and Film Commission based in Pinewood Studion, Buckinghamshire covering the South East of England.
Funding agency based in Birmingham serving the West Midlands.
Funding agency, crew and facilities based in Leeds serving Yorkshire.
A local film production company specialising in feature films and shorts.
Company specialising in the production of short films, comedy and sketches.
Shooting People is the site for the UK's Independent Film Community.
Sheffield festival for young people - takes place between July 1st and 10th.
Unique cinema project showing a range of radical, lesbian/gay, artist and avant garde film.
BFI's Film magazine.
Comprehensive site featuring - sector information & research, regional & national partnerships, supported courses, professional qualifications and much more.
Online guide to Sky 1's commissioning process.
A festival for young people - takes place in Toronto, Canada.
Funding agency and screen development based in Bristol serving the South West of England.
New Newcastle-based production company developing creative ideas for network television. Headed by Tom Gutteridge.
Red Camera rental facility.
Production company specialising in commerical and community project work.
Film and commercial production company based in Newcastle. Founded by Chris Taylor.
Regional film production company.
Videotivoli is the young film maker part of the Tampere festival.
Industry publication for broadcast and production.
A not-for-profit film and multimedia production company focused on working with social, educational and environmental projects.
Factual media company working in TV, print and online.
Marketing and Communications Company. Formely known as Twenty First Century Media
The Media
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High definition broadcast sports and news crewing company.
Tim Wright
See Writing for the Web (below)
TVYP
See The Network, Edinburgh (above)
Newcastle Classic Film Theatre showing specialized film.
The national strategic & funding body which has funds to support the development of moving image productions in the UK.
UK Media Desk aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, television and new media industries.
Universities in the region:
Northumbria University at Newcastle
Film and Entertainment news and reviews.
Training service to a broad range of television and other media professionals.
Feature film production company. Headed by Steve Bowden and based in Newcastle.
Cinema and Theatre based in Whitley Bay, NorthTyneside. Website currently off-line while The Playhouse is closed for redevelopment as part of Whitley Bay regeneration project. It is scheduled to reopen in spring/summer 2009.
Aged 10 - 18, you can publish your work on the web.
Free advice on a range of topics focussing on the film industry.
Seminars, tuition, software and materials for screenwriters.
Useful links for those engaged in multi-platform work, especially focusing on funding opportunities. Assembled by Tim Wright: digital writer, interactive producer and a director of XPT Ltd.
Your Local Cinema - Audio Described Cinema
Cinema information site for visually impaired people.
Your Local Cinema - Sub-Titles
Cinema information site for hearing impaired people.