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Barbican Film is delighted to host Michael Winterbottom in conversation following a screening of his film Code 46. The discussion will be chaired by Geoff Manaugh, BLDGBLOG.
Curated by the Architecture Foundation
Code 46
In a near future, impressively depicted by collaged footage of the present – be it Shanghai, Dubai or the Jubilee Line – the world speaks a hybrid international English and borders are fenced-off by biological ID-cards.
This daunting and possible vision of gated urban city-states and desert slums presents an uncannily logical conclusion to the rapid urbanization of the planet, and forms an unsettling backdrop to the film’s story of an ‘illegal’ affair between a genetically incompatible couple.
Starring Samantha Morton and Tim Robbins.
UK 2003 Dir. Michael Winterbottom 92 min.
Barbican Film is delighted to host Michael Winterbottom in conversation following a screening of his film Code 46. The discussion will be chaired by Geoff Manaugh, BLDGBLOG.
Curated by the Architecture Foundation
Code 46
In a near future, impressively depicted by collaged footage of the present – be it Shanghai, Dubai or the Jubilee Line – the world speaks a hybrid international English and borders are fenced-off by biological ID-cards.
This daunting and possible vision of gated urban city-states and desert slums presents an uncannily logical conclusion to the rapid urbanization of the planet, and forms an unsettling backdrop to the film’s story of an ‘illegal’ affair between a genetically incompatible couple.
Starring Samantha Morton and Tim Robbins.
UK 2003 Dir. Michael Winterbottom 92 min.
Film Knight 09: Gonzo - The Life and Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson
LWLies and Suso are proud to announce that Alex Gibney’s Gonzo will be our feature screening on Monday December 1.
With a clear commitment to imagination, creativity and determination, Film Knights celebrates the best in modern movie making from big name directors to hungry young guns. This month sees us once again getting exclusive use of the splendidly plush Rex Cinema in the heart of Soho. Film Knights is all about providing the best experience possible, and that means crystal chandeliers, velvet sofas and the comfiest cinema seats in London.
Be there at 6.45pm prompt, then join us for a drink or two afterwards and stick around for the evening to let us know what you thought of the film.
LWLies and Suso are proud to announce that Alex Gibney’s Gonzo will be our feature screening on Monday December 1.
With a clear commitment to imagination, creativity and determination, Film Knights celebrates the best in modern movie making from big name directors to hungry young guns. This month sees us once again getting exclusive use of the splendidly plush Rex Cinema in the heart of Soho. Film Knights is all about providing the best experience possible, and that means crystal chandeliers, velvet sofas and the comfiest cinema seats in London.
Be there at 6.45pm prompt, then join us for a drink or two afterwards and stick around for the evening to let us know what you thought of the film.
Opening at David Roberts Art Foundation Fitzrovia on 28 November, Future Map 08 is a stunning showcase of
twelve of the best new talent emerging from London’s creative powerhouse, University of the Arts London. Future Map 08 will be the first West End exhibition of some of the most hotly tipped new names in visual arts and design.
An expert panel of industry insiders, including Assistant Curator at Arts London Medeia Cohan, ICA Director, Ekow Eshun, and David Roberts Art Foundation’s Curator Vincent Honoré, selected the Future Map 08 exhibitors from across this year’s postgraduate shows at Arts London.
Future Map is an annual survey show exhibiting the best cutting edge talent from the graduating year at Arts London. Reviewing all the postgraduate courses in art, design, fashion and communications, the panellists chose the works they feel best represent the next generation of creativity.
Vincent Honoré has commented: “The media these artists work in is diverse but there is a real sense of a coherent generation emerging. There are artists here that are full of potential; I’ll definitely be watching them closely in the near future.”
The final selection for 2008 is: John Michael Robinson, MA Fine Art, Byam Shaw; Jera May, MA Fine Art Sculpture,Wimbledon; Suki Chan, MA Fine Art, Chelsea; William Bradley, MA Fine Art Painting, Wimbledon; Dong Wan Kook; MA Book Arts, Camberwell; Nuntanit Govitvattana, MA Fashion Accessories, London College of Fashion; Jesus Jimenez, MA Photography, London College of Communication; Christa Holka, MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins; David Wojtowycz, MA Fine Art, Chelsea; Andrew Hodgson, MA Fine Art, Byam Shaw; Julieta Hernandez Adame, MA Printmaking, Camberwell; Jonathan Hood, MA Fine Art, Chelsea.
twelve of the best new talent emerging from London’s creative powerhouse, University of the Arts London. Future Map 08 will be the first West End exhibition of some of the most hotly tipped new names in visual arts and design.
An expert panel of industry insiders, including Assistant Curator at Arts London Medeia Cohan, ICA Director, Ekow Eshun, and David Roberts Art Foundation’s Curator Vincent Honoré, selected the Future Map 08 exhibitors from across this year’s postgraduate shows at Arts London.
Future Map is an annual survey show exhibiting the best cutting edge talent from the graduating year at Arts London. Reviewing all the postgraduate courses in art, design, fashion and communications, the panellists chose the works they feel best represent the next generation of creativity.
Vincent Honoré has commented: “The media these artists work in is diverse but there is a real sense of a coherent generation emerging. There are artists here that are full of potential; I’ll definitely be watching them closely in the near future.”
The final selection for 2008 is: John Michael Robinson, MA Fine Art, Byam Shaw; Jera May, MA Fine Art Sculpture,Wimbledon; Suki Chan, MA Fine Art, Chelsea; William Bradley, MA Fine Art Painting, Wimbledon; Dong Wan Kook; MA Book Arts, Camberwell; Nuntanit Govitvattana, MA Fashion Accessories, London College of Fashion; Jesus Jimenez, MA Photography, London College of Communication; Christa Holka, MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins; David Wojtowycz, MA Fine Art, Chelsea; Andrew Hodgson, MA Fine Art, Byam Shaw; Julieta Hernandez Adame, MA Printmaking, Camberwell; Jonathan Hood, MA Fine Art, Chelsea.
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
LONDON:- 6.30 p.m. on the 27th of November in a secret London location with Hannah Tointon, Jeremy Sheffield, Eva Birthlistle, Rachel Shelley and Tom Shankland in attendance.
FRIGHTFEST HITS THE ROAD. The biggest success at FrightFest’s Halloween ICA all-nighter was director Tom Shankland's fantastically scary The Children. Deafening applause greeted our surprise world premiere that literally raised the roof. FrightFesters clearly know their stuff because further glowing praise has been heaped on The Children ever since. UK critics and attendees at the recent American Film Market love it just as much too.
As a result of the amazing FrightFest reaction Vertigo Films and FrightFest have got together and are bringing The Children to a cinema near you. Tom Shankland and members of the cast, along with our very own Alan Jones, are packing their suitcases and heading out of London to share one of the best horror films of the year with you all.
An interview with Tom at FrightFest’s Halloween ICA all-nighter done while his film was screening, and also the Q & A after the screening can be seen on Frightfest TV over on the FrightFest web site. (BTW excuse the dodgy colour in the Q & A bit. The lighting in the ICA was not the greatest.) Also, visit the films great looking web site here.
Screenings will take place in Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham and London. And the great news is the tickets are free. All screenings start at 6.30 p.m. and tickets will be available from the various cinema box offices from 5 p.m. on the evening of the screening on a first come first served basses.
SCREENINGS AND LOCATIONS
DUBLIN:- 6.30 p.m. on the 23rd November at the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin with Hannah Tointon, Eva Birthlistle and Tom Shankland in attendance.
GLASGOW:- 6.30p.m. On the 24th November at The Grosvenor Cinema, Glasgow with Hannah Tointon, Eva Birthlistle and Tom Shankland in attendance.
NEWCASTLE:- 6.30p.m. On the 25th of November at The Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle with Hannah Tointon and tom Shankland in attendance
BIRMINGHAM:- 6.30p.m. on the 26th of November at The Electric Cinema, Birmingham with Rachel Shelley, Hannah Tointon and Tom Shankland in attendance
LONDON:- 6.30 p.m. on the 27th of November in a secret London location with Hannah Tointon, Jeremy Sheffield, Eva Birthlistle, Rachel Shelley and Tom Shankland in attendance.
FRIGHTFEST HITS THE ROAD. The biggest success at FrightFest’s Halloween ICA all-nighter was director Tom Shankland's fantastically scary The Children. Deafening applause greeted our surprise world premiere that literally raised the roof. FrightFesters clearly know their stuff because further glowing praise has been heaped on The Children ever since. UK critics and attendees at the recent American Film Market love it just as much too.
As a result of the amazing FrightFest reaction Vertigo Films and FrightFest have got together and are bringing The Children to a cinema near you. Tom Shankland and members of the cast, along with our very own Alan Jones, are packing their suitcases and heading out of London to share one of the best horror films of the year with you all.
An interview with Tom at FrightFest’s Halloween ICA all-nighter done while his film was screening, and also the Q & A after the screening can be seen on Frightfest TV over on the FrightFest web site. (BTW excuse the dodgy colour in the Q & A bit. The lighting in the ICA was not the greatest.) Also, visit the films great looking web site here.
Screenings will take place in Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham and London. And the great news is the tickets are free. All screenings start at 6.30 p.m. and tickets will be available from the various cinema box offices from 5 p.m. on the evening of the screening on a first come first served basses.
SCREENINGS AND LOCATIONS
DUBLIN:- 6.30 p.m. on the 23rd November at the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin with Hannah Tointon, Eva Birthlistle and Tom Shankland in attendance.
GLASGOW:- 6.30p.m. On the 24th November at The Grosvenor Cinema, Glasgow with Hannah Tointon, Eva Birthlistle and Tom Shankland in attendance.
NEWCASTLE:- 6.30p.m. On the 25th of November at The Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle with Hannah Tointon and tom Shankland in attendance
BIRMINGHAM:- 6.30p.m. on the 26th of November at The Electric Cinema, Birmingham with Rachel Shelley, Hannah Tointon and Tom Shankland in attendance
Host: Cato Institute. In this time of economic turbulence there is a popular perception that the crisis was caused by the lack of regulation. Therefore politicians around the world are looking for solutions that rely on increased government interference. The immediate consequence of such an approach was the massive bailout of a significant share of the financial industry. In both developed and developing countries the temptation to increase government control over the economy may drive them towards even more nationalization. The longer-term consequences are hard to predict but there is already talk in Europe about ‘redefining capitalism’. At such a time, arguing in favor of economic liberalization and limited government is an uphill battle. There are lessons to be learned. It is important to explain the policy causes of the financial crisis (such as monetary policy fuelled asset bubbles and the securitization of subprime mortgages by Government Sponsored Enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and identify principles for a forward agenda based on sound market principles. With our speakers we will examine the financial crisis from three perspectives: United Kingdom (Tim Congdon), United States (William Niskanen), and Russia (Andrei Illarionov).
Course tutor: Graham Holliday
Dates: Friday 30 January, 2009
Time: 10.00-17.00
Venue: London W2 (near Paddington station)
Number of places: 8
Cost: £320 (+£56 VAT) including lunch
When news breaks it increasingly breaks online. And more often than not, it breaks in places where there are no journalists. People on the ground with mobile phones, cameras and access to the internet are the eyewitnesses and the primary sources. Many of them use the internet to publish initial reports direct from the scene. Journalists can't afford to ignore this resource - but tracking breaking news online requires a different skillset. This course provides:
* an introduction to popular social media tools and how to use them;
* a deep understanding of the practical use of these tools with solid examples;
* strategies for tracking news as it breaks on multiple social media sites simultaneously.
It will cover key techniques for:
* blogging, microblogging, uploading pictures and video;
* tracking 4,500+ news sources;
* using RSS feeds and a feedreader;
* best practice for contacting sources discovered on social media websites;
* blogging breaking news effectively;
* monitoring microblogs;
* tracking photographic and video output;
* performing background research more effectively;
* organising the online newsdesk.
About Graham Holliday
Graham Holliday has worked as a journalist for 10 years, has six years' training experience and is a full-time freelancer.
He has worked in social media since 2002. He has twice been a finalist in the Bloggies and numerous other blog awards. His work for the Frontline Club blogs helped earn it a Media Guardian Innovation Award for Vaughan Smith's multimedia blog from the frontline in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He previously worked as an editor at Scoopt, the world's first citizen journalism photo agency. He runs a monthly blogging workshop and has trained journalists and editors at the BBC, Nokia, MSN among many other companies. He blogs for the Guardian's Comment is free blog, The Observer Food Monthly blog, BBC GoodFood and the Frontline Club.
Book now
To book your place now and pay using debit/credit card, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/45/
To book your place now and be invoiced for the amount, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/44/
Testimonials
"Just wanted to say how very much I enjoyed the course on Saturday and how brilliantly you managed to convey such a ton of information. I will be recommending it highly to loads of mates." Dominique Jackson, Freelance writer.
"Just to say you were just brilliant and really opened the blog world to us." Duncan Raban, Creative Director, PA Photos
"Bloody fantastic course – my brain was hurting at the end! If there are going to be other courses later in the year, I’ll be recommending them to others." Jem Thomas, Defence Media Operations Centre, Media Training School
"I hope that we get to work together again as I found the day very useful." Mark Squires, director, Communications Social Media, Nokia Corporation
"Many thanks for your talk – it went down well – interesting and thought provoking – I wish we had a bit longer since there are so many issues here." Tom Evans, Content Manager, MSN Cars
Dates: Friday 30 January, 2009
Time: 10.00-17.00
Venue: London W2 (near Paddington station)
Number of places: 8
Cost: £320 (+£56 VAT) including lunch
When news breaks it increasingly breaks online. And more often than not, it breaks in places where there are no journalists. People on the ground with mobile phones, cameras and access to the internet are the eyewitnesses and the primary sources. Many of them use the internet to publish initial reports direct from the scene. Journalists can't afford to ignore this resource - but tracking breaking news online requires a different skillset. This course provides:
* an introduction to popular social media tools and how to use them;
* a deep understanding of the practical use of these tools with solid examples;
* strategies for tracking news as it breaks on multiple social media sites simultaneously.
It will cover key techniques for:
* blogging, microblogging, uploading pictures and video;
* tracking 4,500+ news sources;
* using RSS feeds and a feedreader;
* best practice for contacting sources discovered on social media websites;
* blogging breaking news effectively;
* monitoring microblogs;
* tracking photographic and video output;
* performing background research more effectively;
* organising the online newsdesk.
About Graham Holliday
Graham Holliday has worked as a journalist for 10 years, has six years' training experience and is a full-time freelancer.
He has worked in social media since 2002. He has twice been a finalist in the Bloggies and numerous other blog awards. His work for the Frontline Club blogs helped earn it a Media Guardian Innovation Award for Vaughan Smith's multimedia blog from the frontline in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He previously worked as an editor at Scoopt, the world's first citizen journalism photo agency. He runs a monthly blogging workshop and has trained journalists and editors at the BBC, Nokia, MSN among many other companies. He blogs for the Guardian's Comment is free blog, The Observer Food Monthly blog, BBC GoodFood and the Frontline Club.
Book now
To book your place now and pay using debit/credit card, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/45/
To book your place now and be invoiced for the amount, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/44/
Testimonials
"Just wanted to say how very much I enjoyed the course on Saturday and how brilliantly you managed to convey such a ton of information. I will be recommending it highly to loads of mates." Dominique Jackson, Freelance writer.
"Just to say you were just brilliant and really opened the blog world to us." Duncan Raban, Creative Director, PA Photos
"Bloody fantastic course – my brain was hurting at the end! If there are going to be other courses later in the year, I’ll be recommending them to others." Jem Thomas, Defence Media Operations Centre, Media Training School
"I hope that we get to work together again as I found the day very useful." Mark Squires, director, Communications Social Media, Nokia Corporation
"Many thanks for your talk – it went down well – interesting and thought provoking – I wish we had a bit longer since there are so many issues here." Tom Evans, Content Manager, MSN Cars
Course tutor: Seth Jacobson
Date: Monday 26 January, 2009
Time: 10.00-17.00
Venue: London W2 (near Paddington station)
Number of places: 8
Cost: £320 (+£56 VAT) including lunch
Do you know your SEO from your CMS? Do RSS feed headlines hold no fear for you?
With traditional media apparently resigned to the death of the sub-editor, the internet offers a fresh opportunity for editorial production staff to reposition themselves and flourish. The core skills are as essential as ever, but online sub-editors also find themselves cast as picture researchers, news editors, writers and planners. New technologies spawn new ways of thinking too; search engines now act as the shop window for content, and subs must get up to scratch with how to best dress up content to attract the most eyeballs.
This course will provide you with:
* an overview of the new responsibilities and opportunities for subs online;
* practical guidance through the processes used to create and maintain news and features websites;
* an introduction into SEO techniques.
Practical examples will include:
* setting up stories from scratch in a CMS;
* creating page furniture that is SEO-friendly;
* applying tagging, keywords and meta descriptions to a story;
* creating email campaigns and 'selling' them well;
* using web analytic software to enhance a story.
Seth Jacobson is production editor of The First Post, an online daily news magazine. Prior to that he worked across magazine and newspapers including the Daily Mirror, the People, the Daily Mail, Sky customer magazine.
Book now
To book your place now and pay using debit/credit card, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/45/
To book your place now and be invoiced for the amount, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/44/
Date: Monday 26 January, 2009
Time: 10.00-17.00
Venue: London W2 (near Paddington station)
Number of places: 8
Cost: £320 (+£56 VAT) including lunch
Do you know your SEO from your CMS? Do RSS feed headlines hold no fear for you?
With traditional media apparently resigned to the death of the sub-editor, the internet offers a fresh opportunity for editorial production staff to reposition themselves and flourish. The core skills are as essential as ever, but online sub-editors also find themselves cast as picture researchers, news editors, writers and planners. New technologies spawn new ways of thinking too; search engines now act as the shop window for content, and subs must get up to scratch with how to best dress up content to attract the most eyeballs.
This course will provide you with:
* an overview of the new responsibilities and opportunities for subs online;
* practical guidance through the processes used to create and maintain news and features websites;
* an introduction into SEO techniques.
Practical examples will include:
* setting up stories from scratch in a CMS;
* creating page furniture that is SEO-friendly;
* applying tagging, keywords and meta descriptions to a story;
* creating email campaigns and 'selling' them well;
* using web analytic software to enhance a story.
Seth Jacobson is production editor of The First Post, an online daily news magazine. Prior to that he worked across magazine and newspapers including the Daily Mirror, the People, the Daily Mail, Sky customer magazine.
Book now
To book your place now and pay using debit/credit card, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/45/
To book your place now and be invoiced for the amount, please visit: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/44/
The Orb returned in 2007 with 'The Dream' – a euphoric and startling album that showed a return to the original spirit of the acts classic albums. They hit the road this year with a full band for the first time since 1996 and finish off 2008 with a very special show at Carling Academy Islington.
Chicane plus Special Guests plays the Islington Academy
Following the release of a 'Best Of' album and summer smash 'Bruised Water' which mixed his 1999 hit 'Saltwater' with Natasha Bedingfield's 'I Bruise Easily', Chicane come to Islington for a highly anticipated live show.
Following the release of a 'Best Of' album and summer smash 'Bruised Water' which mixed his 1999 hit 'Saltwater' with Natasha Bedingfield's 'I Bruise Easily', Chicane come to Islington for a highly anticipated live show.
Everlast and special guests play the Islington Academy.
Former House Of Pain member and Grammy Award winner Everlast comes to Islington following the release of his latest album 'Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford'.
Former House Of Pain member and Grammy Award winner Everlast comes to Islington following the release of his latest album 'Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford'.
