On Wednesday the 18th February 2009 Future Film Focus, an event for the next generation of film talent, will provide attendees with the chance to find out what's needed to break into the film industry after their studies. Professionals from all areas of Film will share their knowledge and advice and get the chance to ask one to one questions during the evening networking opportunity.

Future Film Focus, will be hosted at The Landmarc, Restaurant Theatre in central Bournemouth. The event will be held over one day and is split into two parts, firstly from 12.30pm- 5pm, film enthusiasts will hear from industry professionals about the realities of entering a career in film production by passing on their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to those hopeful to go far in the business.

Attendees will hear from speakers such as; Institute graduate and award winning director Oliver Irving and composer Joe Hastings of 'How To Be' which stars up and coming actor Robert Pattison. Eddie Berg Artistic Director of BFI Southbank will also share his expertise as well as Steve Piper Managing Director of Coffee Films, a British Independent film production company.

LIMITED DAYTIME TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT £5 EACH

(Buy yours from the Finance Office at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth or alternatively order by emailing info@futurefilmfocus.com)

This will be followed by an evening of relaxed networking from 6-9pm providing 500 people the opportunity to gather fantastic contacts for the future, students the opportunity to meet with local Film based companies and inspiring industry individuals and for professionals to meet the next generation of film talent that could potentially be at the forefront of this competitive field in the near future.

CLSproductions are inviting students and young film professionals who have a passion for a career in the film industry as well as established individuals and companies from various areas of the industry involved in film employment, production and equipment.

Our Objectives

EDUCATION

• To programme influential speakers and professionals that will be beneficial to our attendees.
• To invite successful alumni from the film industry to share their experiences about the challenges they face after graduation.
• To provide attendees with Inspirational accounts and guidance from the personal experiences of those already in the business.
• Promote skill development and training opportunities.

ACCESSIBILITY

• To provide an equal opportunity for all attendees.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

• To provide aspiring new talent with connections to the professional world.
• To bring a variety of people from the British film community together.
• Beneficial networking for all parties, for students to build contacts with relevant companies and the industry to find up and coming talent.