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Maureen Sinclair BAFTA North The British Academy of Film and Television North (BAFTA North) in association with BT is delighted to support this year's 3rd Evolution strand of the Leeds International Film Festival, the first strand of a film festival to recognise and promote the new digital revolution. BAFTA North is the first regional branch of The British Academy of Film and Television Arts which has branches in Scotland, Wales, New York and LA. BAFTA North plays a key role in promoting the industry of moving image outside London and has offices in both Manchester and Liverpool. BAFTA North is supported by Granada TV and Yorkshire Tyne Tees TV and works closely with film distributors, television companies, media organisations, regional arts boards and education institutions across the regions often acting as a consultant, lending advice and providing an invaluable source of expertise. BAFTA North offers a diverse programme of events for its membership as well as promoting the pool of creative talent that exists in the North on a national and international level. Most recent charitable film premieres include Liam, written by Jimmy McGovern directed by Stephen Frears and A Hard Day's Night both attracting over 2,500 attendees including prominent industry figures and celebrities. This year BAFTA North is collaborating with BT and BAFTA Piccadilly Interactive Council on a series of interactive digital media events, the first being an exciting new initiative with Evolution. Evolution's innovative programme broadens the remit of the festival to attract new audiences, increase access by finding new ways of presenting the moving image using new digital technology. BAFTA North and Evolution recognises the cultural importance of new unexplored venues for filmmakers and artists. This year's festival will explore the use of alternative venues by using a department store and two outdoor spaces to exhibit film for the 'event' experience of going to the cinema or the 'communal' feeling of sitting down with friends or family, a personal experience that cannot be digitally enhanced! Therefore recognising that the digital revolution crosses into other disciplines, altering the way people are entertained, how and what entertainment is produced for them to consume. For example, by 2003 high quality short films such as the BAFTA nominated Periwig Maker will be the premium, perfectly formatted content for consumption anytime, everywhere. The vastness of this new digital revolution has an impact on everyone from filmmakers, distributors and consumers who have to adjust to the infinite possibilities that new technologies offer the world of entertainment industries. This conference underlines the conviction of BAFTA North, BT and Evolution's aim to promote and integrate Yorkshire with global digital pioneers. For membership details of BAFTA North please call 0161 831 9733/0151 283 3726 |
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