Lighthouse

Brighton Media Centre
9-12 Middle Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1AL

Tel 01273 384 222
Fax 01273 384 233

info@lighthouse.org.uk
www.lighthouse.org.uk

Contact

Caroline Freeman, Head of Film and Video.
Sarah Flint, Development and Marketing Co-Ordinator. sflint@lighthouse.org.uk

Eligible Funding Location - Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire

Overview

Through several funding and support initiatives for short films, Lighthouse aims to identify and develop new film and video makers in the region. In addition to the following funding sources, Lighthouse runs a free advice service on production issues, a screenwriter development scheme, a distribution scheme with local cinemas and promotion at the Clermont Ferrand short film market for supported films. Training courses are also run covering screenwriting and technical skills. Lighthouse is focussed on short films and does not become involved in features or productions over 30 minutes. All information is carried and regularly updated on their website.

Funding and Support

Taped Up

Deadline(s): 30/3/01
Total Funds Available: £15,000

Lighthouse co-produces an annual short film production scheme with Meridian Broadcasting, commissioning 6 short films, each six minutes in length. Each film receives £2,500, production advice and non-linear editing equipment. The completed films are broadcast within the Meridian region.

Lighthouse co-produces an annual short film production scheme with Meridian Broadcasting, commissioning 6 short films, each six minutes in length. Each film receives £2,500, production advice and non-linear editing equipment. The completed films are broadcast within the Meridian region.

First Cut

Deadline(s): 5/3/01
Total Funds Available: £20,000

In partnership with the Media Development Agency for the West Midlands, Intermedia and Carlton Broadcasting, Lighthouse commissions 2/3 short films for broadcast in the First Cut series. Films must address the theme for the series (this year it is "Space") and be either 5 or 10 minutes in length. Budgets are up to £10,000 per film.

Post Production Bursary

Deadline(s): 2/4/01 and 1/5/01
Total Funds Available: free equipment - see below

Twice a year Lighthouse offer a bursary worth two weeks of non-linear editing for shorts less than 12 minutes in duration. The award is aimed at filmmakers who have raised sufficient funds to complete photography and who have at least two years' experience.

Take Two - Dance for the Screen

Deadline: Autumn
Total Funds Available: £4,000

Take Two, an annual scheme specifically aimed at bringing filmmakers and choreographers into collaboration is co-produced by Lighthouse. The filmed work can be narrative, abstract or experimental, and original, imaginative use of new technology is encouraged. Initial contact should be made to South East Dance on 01273 202 302.