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Amber Films
A local production company, specialising in dramas, documentaries and feature films.
Animex International Animation Festival
Annual animation festival based in Teesside.
Arts Council England, North East Auburn International Film & Video Festival for Children and Young Adults
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Bada Bling
Website of author and illustrator Curtis Jobling.
BAFTA
British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
BBC Blast
Free opportunities and a chance to showcase your work on the BBC.
BBC Commissioning
Information and guide to the BBC's commissioning process.
BBC Training
Massive array of short courses, some of them supported by FTF and linked to Skillset professional qualifications.
Bedlam Oz
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 due to take place from 19-23 September 2012.
BFFS - British Federation of Film Societies
The British Federation of Film Societies offers support to start up and develop film societies.
BFI
The BFI promotes greater understanding, appreciation and access to film and television culture.
Blue Rain Productions
Production company serving the promotional needs of regional ethnic and cultural groups.
Bradford Animation Festival
Takes place in November.
Bridge and Tunnel Productions
A media production company that produces mainstream and community based projects.
Brit Films Website
A comprehensive list of international film festivals.
British Film Institute
Full list of short courses available in UK.
Broadcast
Publication for the TV and radio industry.
Business Link
Starting your own business? Check this site out.
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Cambridge Film Festival Cannes Survival Guide
A Cannes Guide aimed at first time visitors via the British Council.
Channel Four
Channel Four help and advice.
Channel Four Producers
Channel 4's online commissioning guide.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival Clear Media Communication
Production and Transmission company based in the North East.
Cloak Productions
Company providing TV production and event management.
Coastal Productions
Film and TV production company founded by Sandra Jobling and Robson Green.
Culture North East
The regional cultural consortium for the North East of England.
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Dene Films
Commercial and advertising production company with offices in Newcastle and London.
Dependent Films
Templates, schedules and call sheets.
Digital City
Digital Film Making based at University of Teesside.
Draft Zero
Specialist trainer in developing film scripts.
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Ecfaweb
A list of European Festivals plus info on young film makers. Festival held in Bognor Regis, UK.
The Edge
Post-production facility based in Newcastle.
Ed Skelding Productions
Production company specialising in corporate and commericals production.
EM Media
Funding agency and locations service based in Nottingham serving the East Midlands.
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FDMX
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.
Film Agency for Wales
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.
Film Distributors Association
Trade body for film distributors in the UK. Features a film release schedule, distributor guide, stats, news and articles.
Film Education
Industry funded body which publish teaching resources and run initiatives such as National Schools Film Week.
Film Festivals Pro
Comprehensive round up of worldwide film festivals.
Film London
Funding agency based in London, includes Film Commissioner and Locations Service for London.
Film Nova
Video, televison and new media production company based in the North East.
First Light Movies
Funding for projects and tips on making film.
Five Commissioning
Channel 5's commissioning guide.
FNA Films
Regionally based film production company.
Focal Press
The premier publisher of media related books. Excellent track record of using the industry's leading technical specialists.
Full Circle
Arts development agency aimed at braod spectrum of arts practitioners.
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GONE - Government Office for the North East
GONE represents ten central government departments across the North East.
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Haltwhistle Film Festival
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Ipso Facto Films
Film production company with offices in Newcastle and London.
Also manage Moxie Makers, a genre led label set up to help develop new talent.
Imagine TX
Post-production facility provider in Newcastle.
Investing in UK Film Export
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.
ITV
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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.
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Liberty Bell
TV and Film production company with offices in London and Newcastle.
Live Theatre
Known for its creative and dynamic theatre work.
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Magic IF
Company producing documentary, promotional and community films. Based in Newcastle.
Mark Three Media
Regional media company creating film and video content.
Media Guardian
Industry website with media news and indutry jobs.
Medialex UK
Speciality Law & Rights courses for the sector.
Meerkat Films
TV and Film production company based in Newcastle that specialises in the creation of TV and film content.
Moving Picture Productions
Digital and video production company based in the North East.
MPH Accessible Media
BSL (British Sign Language) producers and presenters.
My Films
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.
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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
New Media Knowledge - a key site to keep up with developments.
New Producer
The site for New Producers Alliance - focusing on film-makers.
New Writing North
The writing development agency for the North East of England.
Northern Ireland Screen
National screen agency for Northern Ireland.
Northern Lights Film Festival
One of the North East's leading international film festivals.
North West Vision and Media
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.
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One NorthEast
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
Own-it North offers free intellectual property advice for creative businesses.
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PACT
Business strategies for the independent producer, linked to PACT, and focusing on a specific training programme.
Picture Canning North
Broadcast facilities supplier based in Newcastle.
Pinball Films
Newcastle based film production company founded by Ashley Horner, Karl Leigis and Sean Conway.
PTW Ltd
Local production company specialising in corporate, marketing and training films.
Public Affairs Bureau
Regional communications Agency.
Pyramid Media UK
Production company specialising in video production and web communication. Based in Newcastle.
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Queen's Hall Arts Centre
Film Club and Theatre based in Hexham, Northumberland.
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Richard Fenwick Films
Company specialising in the production of TV, film, commericals and music videos.
RTS Futures
Royal Television Society's website for youngsters interested in a career in television.
The Rural Media Company
National projects involving rural communities.
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Scottish Screen
National Agency for Scotland.
Screen International
Website featuring film news and reviews.
Screen Lab
Specialises in developing executives in the film & media industries.
Screen South
Funding agency based in Folkestone, Kent and Film Commission based in Pinewood Studion, Buckinghamshire covering the South East of England.
Screen Yorkshire
Funding agency, crew and facilities based in Leeds serving Yorkshire.
Shakabuku Films
A local film production company specialising in feature films and shorts.
Shameless Films
Company specialising in the production of short films, comedy and sketches.
Shooting People
Shooting People is the site for the UK's Independent Film Community.
Showcomotion
Sheffield festival for young people - takes place between July 1st and 10th.
The Side Cinema
Unique cinema project showing a range of radical, lesbian/gay, artist and avant garde film.
Sight and Sound
BFI's Film magazine.
Skillset
Comprehensive site featuring - sector information & research, regional & national partnerships, supported courses, professional qualifications and much more.
Sky 1 Commissioning
Online guide to Sky 1's commissioning process.
Sprockets
A festival for young people - takes place in Toronto, Canada.
South West Screen
Funding agency and screen development based in Bristol serving the South West of England.
Standing Stone
New Newcastle-based production company developing creative ideas for network television. Headed by Tom Gutteridge.
Steadi-Red
Red Camera rental facility.
Striding Edge Films
Production company specialising in commerical and community project work.
Superkrush Films
Film and commercial production company based in Newcastle. Founded by Chris Taylor.
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Tanner Film
Regional film production company.
Tampere Film Festival
Videotivoli is the young film maker part of the Tampere festival.
Televisual
Industry publication for broadcast and production.
Teeny Tiny Films
A not-for-profit film and multimedia production company focused on working with social, educational and environmental projects.
Ten Alps
Factual media company working in TV, print and online.
Ten Alps Vision
Marketing and Communications Company. Formely known as Twenty First Century Media
Tim Wright
See Writing for the Web (below)
TVYP
See The Network, Edinburgh (above)
Tyneside Cinema
Newcastle Classic Film Theatre showing specialized film.
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UK Film Council
The national strategic & funding body which has funds to support the development of moving image productions in the UK.
UK Media Desk
UK Media Desk aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, television and new media industries.
University of Durham University of Newcastle Upon Tyne University of Northumbria at Newcastle University of Sunderland University of Teeside
Variety
Film and Entertainment news and reviews.
VET
Training service to a broad range of television and other media professionals.
Vita Nova Films
Feature film production company. Headed by Steve Bowden and based in Newcastle.
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Whitley Bay Playhouse
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.
Word Mavericks
Aged 10 - 18, you can publish your work on the web.
Workline
Free advice on a range of topics focussing on the film industry.
The Writers' Store
Seminars, tuition, software and materials for screenwriters.
Writing for the Web
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.
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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.