Explore York Experience Film 15 venues. 200 films. 4 days. 8 - 11 November 2012 www.asff.co.uk Festival Partners creative england Media Partner Supporters Welcome ASFF opens on Thursday 8th November and continues until Sunday 11th November. The time for short film across the city of York has come again, and the credits Aesthetica team couldn’t be more excited. The judging and programming Cherie Federico Dale Donley process has, once again, been a fantastic journey. We are delighted to screen Grace Henderson films from over 20 countries in a rich and diverse programme, expanding Helena Culliney choice for you, the viewers. Genres include drama, documentary, music video, Rob Cheung Laura Barr artists’ film, comedy, thriller, animation and experimental. Elli McFarlane Hannah Clugston This year’s masterclasses include Danny Cohen (The King’s Speech) in Katie O’Neill Abbe Robinson partnership with BAFTA on cinematography, Warp Films on the latest in film Chris Brooke production, Raindance, Channel 4, a lively panel discussion on the implications Lumen Arts of film criticism, Chris Jones, author ofThe Guerilla Film Maker’s Handbook, and award-winning screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh (Nowhere Boy and Control). practical information The Festival Hub is located at Visit York, 1 Museum We have a number of events for networking, such as Meet the Filmmakers, as Street, York , YO1 7DT. well as special screening programmes from BAFTA, Warp Films and Yorkshire (+44) (0) 1904 629 137 Film Archive. It’s going to be a weekend fuelled by creativity with the added Some of the films may bonus of experiencing the best in new and innovative independent filmmaking. contain flashing images. Due to the historical nature of some of our venues, seating is allocated on a All films are screened in original language; if this is first come, first served basis. However, we have programmed enough screenings other than English, English to ensure you’ll be able to see all of the films that you would like to, but if there subtitles will be provided. is a specific film that you’d like to see, please arrive at the venue early. All films Most films are C12A, are up for an award in their category alongside Best of Fest and the People’s some may be C15. Choice Award. We look forward to welcoming you to ASFF 2012. See venue for details. Inside View: Talks from the Industry On Friday 9th November, a series of talks will take place at York St John University and York Theatre Royal. Drinks reception for masterclass attendees at York St John (6-7pm). Warp Films The Latest in Film Production Venue Barry Ryan, Head of Production for Warp Films, York Theatre Royal (Dead Man’s Shoes, This Is England) will bring you the latest in film production and provide tips for the Time 12:00 - 13:30 best way to get ahead in the industry. He will explore the intricacies of film production and offer insights Price into what the future looks like for filmmakers. £8 BAFTA Danny Cohen on Cinematography Venue BAFTA nominated Cinematographer Danny Cohen York Theatre Royal (The King’s Speech, The Boat That Rocked ) will join us to discuss his creative process. Fresh from completing Time 14:30 - 16:00 Tom Hooper’s adaptation of musical Les Misérables, he will discuss the process of working with directors Price across features, shorts and television drama. £8 Chris Jones It’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Filmmaker... Venue But, on the flipside, we now compete in an York St John University overcrowded filmmakers’ world. Chris Jones, filmmaker, Director of London Screenwriters’ Time 12:30 - 14:00 Festival and co-creater and author of The Guerilla Film Maker’s Handbook will discuss how to get your Price production moving in this current landscape. £8 4 Matt Greenhalgh Matt Greenhalgh on Screenwriting Venue BAFTA award winning Screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh York St John University (Control, Nowhere Boy) will give insight into the finer Time details of screenwriting in a lively discussion. Find 15:00 - 16:00 out how to make your screenplays stand out, new approaches to screenwriting, and tips on how to Price succeed in the industry. £8 Raindance Filmmaking: The Essentials for Success Venue Chris Thomas of Raindance Film Festival will give you York St John University a viable plan and dozens of filmmaking tips on what Time works in the business. Including a troubleshooting 16:30 - 18:00 session covering finding cast and crew, shooting tips, getting your film seen, climbing the career ladder, Price distribution, exhibition and how to get paid. £8 Tabitha Jackson The Art of Television Venue Tabitha Jackson is Channel 4’s Commissioning York St John University Editor for Arts. Tabitha will focus on the recent Time series All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson 13:00 - 14:00 Perry, illustrating television’s attempts to work with artists and present visual art in a new, more Price accessible way. £8 Ed Atkins / Patrick Ward Art on Film Venue Screening Defining Holes , Dr Sam Lackey, Curator York St John University at The Hepworth Wakefield, will discuss with Ed and Time Patrick video art and explore the boundaries between 15:00 - 16:00 contemporary practice and traditional filmmaking. Reflecting on their own work, both Ed and Patrick will Price explain how they use this medium as an art form. £8 5 Inside View: Talks from the Industry Myles McLeod Creating an Animated World Venue BAFTA winning Animators The Brothers McLeod York St John University have worked for BBC and Disney, directed TV Time commercials for Guinness and Skittles, and worked 13:00 - 14:30 with Tate and Wii/PlayStation. Myles McLeod will provide insight into creating an animated world, Price £8 exploring the process of shaping characters. Panel Discussion the The Trouble with Film Criticism Venue How do critics affect the industry? Ginette Vincen- York St John University trouble deau, Professor of Film Studies at King’s College Time with London, contributor to Sight & Sound and BBC Radio; 13:00 - 14:00 Jason Wood, Curzon Cinemas Programmer and Ac- film quisitions Advisor for Artificial Eye, and Matt Bochen- Price criticism ski, Editor of Little White Lies address this question. £8 Channel 4: Ravi Amaratunga Media Revolution Venue With the arrival of the DSLR revolution and online York St John University video platforms like Vimeo, the way that audiences Time are consuming and producing media has changed. 16:00 - 17:00 Channel 4’s Short Form Editor Ravi Amaratunga will showcase some of the best works from Random Acts, Price The Shooting Gallery. Followed by a lively Q&A. £8 Hussain Currimbhoy Making Your Short Film Work For You Venue Hussain Currimbhoy, Programmer at Sheffield Doc/ York St John University Fest, will cover the programming principles and Time processes of the festival. This masterclass will offer 14:00 - 15:30 insights into ensuring your film gets noticed, and advice on getting your film onto the festival circuit Price and how filmmakers should approach festivals. £8 6 Schedule of Events Prices Thursday 8th November 3 day screening pass - £25 Opening Night at City Screen. Gives full access to all festival screenings from Screening of films and after-party. 9 - 11 November, including the BAFTA, Warp Films and Yorkshire Film Archive special programmes. Guests to the Opening Night will receive a complimentary drink with their ticket and an ASFF 1 day screening pass - £12 Goody Bag filled with a selection of great gifts. Gives access to all of the screenings taking place on your chosen day of the festival, meaning you Limited tickets are available for this won’t miss out if you can’t attend on all 3 days. event so be sure to book early. Saturday Night Party: Friday 9th November Meet the Filmmakers - £6 Screenings across the city throughout the day. Event at St William’s College from 7pm until late. A series of talks at York St John University and Screening at 8pm, followed by a panel York Theatre Royal during the afternoon, fol- discussion with our filmmakers and lowed by a drinks reception and networking. networking opportunities, music and bar. Please note we can only accommodate a limited Closing Day Event: Awards Ceremony -£6 number of people per talk, so please book early. All winners will be announced at our award ceremony at the Yorkshire Museum Saturday 10th November from 6pm - 9pm. Free drink with your Screenings across the city throughout the day. ticket from 6pm and networking. Meet the Filmmakers event at St William’s College from 7pm, with screening at 8pm, followed Category winners will be announced, as well as by a panel discussion with our filmmakers Best of Fest Award and the People’s Choice. and networking opportunities. DJ and bar. network at our Offical BAR: 1331 Sunday 11th November One of York’s most popular bar/restaurants, 1331 Limited screenings across the city. is an ideal place to socialise with friends old and Award Ceremony at the Yorkshire Museum. new between ASFF screenings and events. Tucked away inside the venue is Brandy Brown’s Little An award ceremony will round off the festi- Cinema, a boutique cinema space providing val at the Yorkshire Museum from 6pm, free a luxurious viewing experience with its leather drink with your ticket and networking. Cat- reclining chairs and sofas. The cinema will be egory winners will be announced, as well as screening our comedy and drama programmes Best of Fest Award and the People’s Choice. throughout the festival, allowing you to combine networking and catching the films you want to see. Please book all tickets by visiting www.asff.co.uk or call us on + 44 (0)1904 629 137.