ATLANTIC CHAMBERS REWARDS LOCAL FILM MAKING TALENT BY SUPPORTING THIS YEAR’S LIVERPOOL FILM NIGHT AT FACT
08 businessconnect member Atlantic Chambers, based in Cook Street, is trying its hand at film critiquing as the official corporate sponsor of Liverpool Film Night at FACT culminating in the Liverpool Film Night Awards in November.
Liverpool Film Night, which is held four times a year, is FACT’s regular evening dedicated to movie-making talent on Merseyside. This year, thanks to backing from Atlantic Chambers, shortlisted films from each Liverpool Film Night at FACT will get the chance to win a first prize of £3,000 plus the use of one week’s editing facilities and hire of a high definition camera.
John Benson QC, Head of Atlantic Chambers, said: “We wanted to do something special in the local community during 2008 to show our support for Capital of Culture year and we thought this creative project with FACT was ideal.
“The Liverpool Film Night is designed to help develop filmmaking talent, of which there is an abundance in Merseyside. We are delighted to be able to provide the winner of this year’s Liverpool Film Night Awards with a top prize which may help them along even further in their blossoming film making career. We are also excited to be on the judging panel this year and I am sure it will be a tough contest to critique.”
This year, around 11 films are shortlisted for each of FACT’s Film Nights (in association with Atlantic Chambers) covering a range of genres including comedy, animation, documentary and drama.
Six of the shortlisted films will be selected for The Liverpool Film Night Awards to be held in November when the overall winner will be announced before an audience of specially selected guests by FACT and Atlantic Chambers.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Liverpool FilmNight (in association with Atlantic Chambers) Deadline for submissions: 13 June 2008
If you are a filmmaker in the Merseyside area, and want to see your latest work on the big screen at FACT, then Liverpool FilmNight could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Selected entries will also go forward to the 2008 Liverpool FilmNight Awards supported by Atlantic Chambers; barristers practicing law in Liverpool. For more information or an entry form please visit: www.fact.co.uk or call 0151 707 4444. Winning entries will be screened at the next Liverpool FilmNight on 10 July 2008.
